T.I. and Tiny Arrested On Drug Charges In L.A.

Damn, I guess it's true what they say about the Devil being hard at work.  While T.I. is virtually enveloping us in a publicity campaign out of this world with Takers, the magazine covers and being in headlines everywhere I sure wasn't expecting this. He and Tiny were arrested when during a traffic stop the officer smelled weed and found it.  We all know Tip's on probation for a minute so I wonder what this arrest means for him.  I know people will be mad but I'm gonna' be me, that was a DUMB ass move for Tip! Considering the charges he basically "walked" on if I were him I wouldn't be doing ANYTHING that might even be possibly construed… Continue reading T.I. and Tiny Arrested On Drug Charges In L.A.

Gone Hollywood

The other day someone tweeted about hearing of artists turning down $100k show offers.  That tweet reminded me of a show I had for an artist where the people were going to pay him $120k for a 20 minute show and he declined.  I was stupefied by him declining the offer, especially when he told me he didn't have any prior commitments. I totally understand the not all money is good money thing but this offer was a GOOD offer from a reputable government organization and the connections and networking alone would have been great for the artist.  He didn't budge, he said he didn't feel like it.  I was like, "FEEL LIKE IT???"  The thing that killed me… Continue reading Gone Hollywood

Usher Continues To Show His Panties

I'm so sick of this dude.  He always manages to do some sh*t that just rubs me the wrong way.  I have a little history with Usher (I'm not going into that here), I have experienced his ridiculous arrogance and attitude 1st hand but I do like him as an artist. What I don't like is that this dude is forever using a woman as his springboard!  Damn nikka, you got 1 of the hottest records out right now (as I sing there goes my baby), be happy with that shit.  Why is he NOW speaking on why his marriage with Tameka didn't work out?  I'll bet his marriage didn't work out because of his funky ass little attitude… Continue reading Usher Continues To Show His Panties

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Sex Sells But What About Bad Sex…. Trey Songs

Sex sells, bottom line, it preceded me and it'll be true long after I'm gone but what happens when the sex is "bad sex"?  Take Trey Songs for example, he's gone out of his way to give off this sex image and I think it's been to his detriment.  I think this so called sex symbol mess he's been on has clearly overshadowed and eclipsed his talent because most people I know are like the hell with him cus' of his over-sexed image.  Most people forget he can actually sing.  The negative effect this is having on his career was clearly displayed in his "unwatched" reality show. How can someone with his talent have a flop reality show?  Come… Continue reading Sex Sells But What About Bad Sex.... Trey Songs

Cash Money Is An Army!

Okay, I don't really think they're an army but I do like the moves they're making even though I question some.  Cash Money appears to me to be the only rap label left thats doing something.  Could they be the modern day Death Row, I'd hate to compare them to Bad Boy, but even Bad Boy? No matter who you compare them to, they are definitely stacking their roster.  I don't know about the signing of Bow Wow and/or DJ Khalid, I also seriously doubt the smaller cats like J Millz and a few others will ever have projects see the light of day especially with these new signings but I do love when black people handle business and… Continue reading Cash Money Is An Army!

Mariah Nick & The Not A Baby Baby

This is one of the dumbest things I've ever seen in my life.  First off, I could care less if she's pregnant or not.  Considering her age and if she does in fact "want" a child, I hope she is for her sake cus' her clock is winding down.  With that being said all of this publicity on her "not" being preggo is dumb.  Now she's saying she doesn't want to speak on it until the time is "right".  Okay. let's run with that scenario, that's fine and usually women, especially older women don't tell of a pregnancy until after the 1st trimester (3 months) have passed because most miscarriages occur during the 1st 3 months. HOWEVER, when you… Continue reading Mariah Nick & The Not A Baby Baby

Music Industry 101 Tips

Here's some more tips for you guys.  I hope yall are paying attention to this information.

#Realmusictalk Just because an exec says they "pass" on your music ....never let someone get U out of your ZONE! Keep going!!!!

#Artists101 Marketing of your project & your LIVE show should be KEY!!! Be strategic & blow fans away w/ ur stage presence!!!

@Rhymefest On Waka Flocka’s Hard In The Paint Video

Rhymefest tweeted this about Waka Flocka's "Hard In The Paint" video and I couldn't agree more....  I'm not gonna' front though, I love the beat. @Rhymefest (Rhymefest): just saw Waka Flaka Hard in the paint video, WOW! Scary stuff. I get it I wonder if he does. He's showing us why we're endangered species...I'm not criticizing Waka but I just read a report that said 46 percent of Black men graduate from Highschool "go hard in a book N----" After him saying this I'm wondering when he's gonna' drop something "Brand New" (pun intended) that used to be my shit!!!…

Industry Tips 101

Here are some great music industry tips gathered from various industry executives Twitter accounts.

#Realmusictalk Your ego will end your shit real quick in this game....#stayhumble

#Producers It would be game over for alot of half-ass producers that only get placements based off the relationship & not the music!

#Producers101

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