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April 15, 2013
Music News
Music News
April 15, 2013
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Ray J Denies ‘I Hit It First’ Is About Kim Kardashian
The moment everyone heard or read the lyrics to Ray J's latest single, 'I Hit It First,' the rumor mill sparked with stories pointing out that his ex-girlfriend, Kim Kardashian, was the inspiration for the song.
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Hip-Hop Community Reacts to LL Cool J’s Feature on Brad Paisley’s ‘Accidental Racist’
Brad Paisley's song, 'Accidental Racist,' featuring LL Cool J, has garnered a tidal wave of reactions on Twitter. The song has been universally panned by the hip-hop community for its absurd lyrics by both artists.
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Preview Beyonce’s ‘Back to Black’ Cover in New ‘Great Gatsby’ Trailer
The new trailer for 'The Great Gatsby' is loud and colorful, and will certainly make you want to see the Leonardo DiCaprio-fronted film. But you also get to hear a blessed snippet of Beyonce covering Amy Winehouse's 'Back to Black' with Andre 3000. Oh my!
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“Somebody Else’s Guy” One Hit Wonder At One [VIDEO]
April 15, 2013 The year was 1984, and I had just entered my second year of college. I will never forget how the ladies would get their groove on to “Somebody’s Else’s Guy;” this was the anthem for the ladies.
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“Encore” by Cheryl Lynn is Today’s #ThrowbackSunday [VIDEO]
April 14, 2013
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Justin Timberlake Visits the White House, Performs ‘(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay’ [Video]
On April 9, Tennessee native Justin Timberlake visited the White House for a special celebration of Memphis soul music, and his performance of Otis Redding’s ‘(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay’ had the Obamas smiling and singing along.
The evening also featured such artists as Mavis Staples, Ben Harper, Charlie Musselwhite and Sam Moore.
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LL Cool J on ‘Accidental Racist’ Controversy: ‘The Song Has Done Its Job’
While people are in an uproar over 'Accidental Racist,' which is country superstar Brad Paisley's song featuring LL Cool J, the rapper feels that the art has done its job, since it has sparked conversation.
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Raekwon & Scram Jones, ‘The Chef vs. The Beast’ – Mixtape Review
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Drake Sued by Chris Brown’s Bodyguard for New York Club Brawl
Drake has been slapped with a lawsuit by Chris Brown's bodyguard, who claims he was left severely injured during a New York nightclub brawl the rapper was involved in last June.
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10 Controversial Hip-Hop and R&B Songs
R&B and hip-hop lyrics have always excited the people -- but not always in a good way. Every once in a while, an artist will release a track that causes an onset of attacks from bloggers, critics and even social justice groups. As a result, the singers or rappers are faced with boycotts and removed from the radio.
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Kirko Bangz Checks In On The Only Night Show That Matters [INTERVIEW]
April 12, 2013 Tonight we had national recording artist Kirko Bangz checks in to talk about his latest single "Keep It Trill".