0 T.I. on VH1's Behind the Music..Watch it Here

In their staple segment, VH1 goes back to before T.I. wanted to literally shoot up the charts, focusing on the ATL rapper's rise to big time and to the big house. Shot before T.I. began his one-year stint in jail (obviously), the episode aired on Thursday (October 8) .

T.I. spoke briefly about his early childhood growing up in the Bankhead section of Atlanta, Georgia. By the 3rd grade he had already fallen in love with music, penning his first set of lyrics. The rapper would eventually turn to the streets for guidance after his uncle (the father figure in his life) was sent to jail; and that marked the point when he turned to "hustling" and selling drugs.

Check out some the whole interview below.

Part 1

Part 2


Part 3


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T.I. on VH1's Behind the Music..Watch it Here

2 Soulja Boy: Officially "G" With His Latest Arrest

So, after my daily search of the hottest topics on the streets, I just recently discovered that Soulja Boy was arrested this past Wednesday. You heard me right…your favorite rapper SOULJA BOY! With this arrest now on his resume, his street cred went down, about another 25%. Why might you ask?

Well let’s take a look at why this dude got arrested in the first place.

Soulja Boy was arrested this week while shooting his next music video, because he fled from cops.

The 19-year-old was filming in an abandoned Georgia house on Wednesday (October 7), when police arrived after nearby neighbors complained.

When they arrived on the scene, half of the 40 cast and crew (including Soulja Boy) fled by foot from the police. DeAndre Ramone Way, was arrested when he returned later to collect his vehicle and charged with obstruction of justice.

According to TMZ.com, that’s not all. A 9mm handgun was discovered in one of the cars during a search, although the owner of the weapon was not identified.

Yesterday (Friday October 9), Soulja Boy posted on Twitter: "To all my fans, I just wanna put this behind me! I'm not going back to jail!!"

Sorry, I hate judging people because I’m a nobody, but some of us black people have no common sense (and I mean that sincerely). What are 40 motha****as doing in an abandoned house in which they had no permit to enter in the first place?

What were they expecting? If you have 40 people on a property that hasn’t been occupied in a while, there will definitely be a person suspecting something that’s not supposed to be happening. When you got cars, girls, loud music, a camera crew, (and probably a tough stench of Mary Jane), that is not normal. So expect the police to be notified unless you’ve personally informed them about your activities.

That’s a stupid move…just show up to a random house and shoot a video with no permissions whatsoever.

I have nothing else to say on this matter because I already said I don’t like judging people. But please comment and share your opinion so I won’t feel bad about sharing mine. Other than that, the only thing left I have to say is…

Niggas.

Stay F.A.D.E.D.
Bp

Sources via AngryApe

Soulja Boy: Officially "G" With His Latest Arrest

0 New Short Film: The Ear--ft. Pharrell Williams

THE EAR

A new short film by Yi Zhou FEATURING PHARRELL WILLIAMS Inspired to Gogols short story entitled The Nose from the Petersburg tales, Yi have written her latest short film about the absurd story of the loss of an ear. The ear is actually the key element of the film, shot in RED and partly to be made in 3d animation. Throughout the film, the ear and inner ear as a whole turn themselves into an EarBrige as they get crossed by a bridge. The EarBridge is part of a public project proposal for Baku, Azerbaijan that includes a number of important international contemporary artists.



 
This is a little too artsy for me and my taste, but some of you may like it.  I didn't even understand what the above description was trying to convey...but the video is pretty deep if you can appreciate it. Just check it out, give it a chance.
 
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New Short Film: The Ear--ft. Pharrell Williams

0 Quick Update from BP..DJ Cinema Can Get It On This One

The Stimulus package just came to bailout the rap game...for a good week or so, or however quick you get sick of listening to this.  I was peepin' out the track list on this and it looked like a lot of new tracks that I've yet hear.  As much as I've listened to this, it sounds pretty hot.  I doubt you'll be disappointed with the download of this.  DJ Cinema doesn't usually disappoint me, so when I'm done playing this, I expect to be musically satisfied.

1. (00:01:33) DJ Cinema - Intro

2. (00:03:02) Young Jeezy, Fabolous & T.I. - 9 O'Clock News

3. (00:03:01) Jay-Z, Drake & Fabolous - Que Linda

4. (00:04:12) 2Pac, Ludacris & 50 Cent - Trippin'

5. (00:01:01) Michael Jackson - Speaks On Music (Interlude)

6. (00:03:42) Lil' Wayne, Nas, Jadakiss & Michael Jackson - Desire

7. (00:02:48) Tony Gambino - Sets Up

8. (00:00:22) DJ Cinema - Colombian Marriage (Interlude)

9. (00:03:27) Nicki Minaj, Lil' Wayne, Juelz Santana & Jae Millz - Blow (The Movie)

10. (00:03:56) OJ Da Juiceman, T.I., Gucci Mane & Leona - I'm Ballin'

11. (00:00:58) Interlude - Casio Beat (Interlude)

12. (00:03:37) Jay-Z, Drake & Quincy Jones - Soulful

13. (00:03:54) Busta Rhymes, 50 Cent & Ludacris - Feel It

14. (00:01:05) DJ Cinema - The Next Roc-A-Fella (Interlude)

15. (00:03:24) Fabolous, Stack Bundles & Joe Budden - Can't Stop Me (Remix)

16. (00:03:48) Plies, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy & Akon - Out There

17. (00:02:52) Nicki Minaj, Lil' Kim & Foxy Brown - Swag It Out

18. (00:00:45) DJ Cinema - The Science Of Love (Interlude)

19. (00:03:28) 2Pac, Jim Jones & Mos Def - Fallin' In Love

20. (00:03:38) Asher Roth, Jadakiss, Kanye West & Big Boi - Is He Rich Like Me?

21. (00:03:58) The Game, Diddy & Twista - Money Hungry

22. (00:01:00) DJ Cinema - NYC Vibe (Interlude)

23. (00:04:23) Stack Bundles, Big L, Big Pun & The Notorious B.I.G. - Heart & Soul Of New York City

24. (00:03:37) Rick Ross, Gucci Mane & Shawty Lo - Weekend Girl

25. (00:00:50) DJ Cinema - Rehab (Interlude)

26. (00:02:58) Eminem, Juelz Santana & Jadakiss - Piff N' Sniff

27. (00:04:11) Slaughterhouse (Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, Crooked I & Royce Da 5'9) - Can't Go On This Way

28. (00:01:16) DJ Cinema - Outro

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Quick Update from BP..DJ Cinema Can Get It On This One

0 New Mixtape: Curren$y--Jet Files

Get it here ----->>>http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2S5CBXDW

New Mixtape: Curren$y--Jet Files

23 Do We Still Do Air Max 95's?

I mean if y’all don’t, there’s really nothing wrong with them. I been a fan of the Air Max 95’s, but there are plenty of my people that hate the look. To me, it’s very original...and classic. I’m a fan of the old school look and although the 95’s really shouldn’t be considered “old school”, the only people that I know who’ve rocked them or still appreciate them are the older people I know (ages 22-30).
Don’t get me wrong, all of the Air Max series is nice looking, but if you were to ever see me with a pair of Air Max’s, believe it will ONLY be the 95’s. I can dig ‘em…

Now that my pointless rambling is done, I just wanted to show y’all a few pairs of 95’s that I ran across on SneakerNews; the black, orange and blue look,  the snakeskins and the blue, grey and whites.

When it comes to snake on shoes, I’m really not with all that. If you throw some snakeskin on some Air Max’s, I can f**cks with it. In addition to sections of Creme-colored leather, Grey synthetic suede and Black mesh, the shoe also sports two different shades of Metallic snakeskin print to give the Air Max 95 one of its most deluxe looks yet. A clean White midsole and two-toned braided laces add the final touches. Be on the lookout for these coming in Spring 2010

The black and orange look is automatically going to be looked at as a nice Halloween colorway, but the blue on them encourages me to believe that Halloween isn’t the theme that they were going for this year. These boys come off looking like the Denver Broncos created these personally. The intricate pattern on the middle tier adds to this pair’s unique identity.

The other pair I’m with is the simple, yet classic blue, grey and white colorways. I’m not going to try to find a match or comparison for these 95’s so we’ll just leave them as they are. But they’re still sporty and they attract less attention than the other colorways. Check out both pairs after the jump.

If you lookin' to find pairs like these, or a s**tload of other AM95's, you can find some at JD Sports

K.I.F.

Bp

Do We Still Do Air Max 95's?

0 Big Sean--Artist of the Week (Oct.7.09)

Was good F.A.D.E.D fam, I hope yall staying fresh. This is the second installment in the Artist of the Week category. And if you want to hear GOOD music then welcome Big Sean literally. I say literally because he's sign to Kanye West label GOOD music. Big Sean is on the label with such artist as Common, Kid Cudi, Consequence, and of course Kanye.

Big Sean was born Sean Michael Leonard Anderson, he was born in California but moved to Detroit when he was 2 months. So being from Michigan my self I'll definitely say he's reppin the D great. Big Sean was signed to GOOD music in '07, and got, and in '08 signed to Island Def Jam.

If you say "here goes just another rapper from 'The D'"
STOP right there because the dude has BARS.

Big Sean has dropped mixtape after mixtape; "Finally Famous" in '07, "U Know Big Sean-Finally Famous Vol. 2" this year, and will be dropping his album in 2010 entitled "Finally Famous". I have heard his two mixtapes and I can't wait for his album in 2010.

Here is a music video by Big Sean called called "Getcha Some". Peep of the Burn Rubber Varsity Jacket, and hat. Yeah did I mention that he fux's with them. So look out for the local artist he doing big things. Also vote for this video so it can make it on BET 106& Park, support the Artist of the Week Big Sean he a real cool dude. REAL SPIT!


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A.C.

Big Sean--Artist of the Week (Oct.7.09)

0 Watch These!

As we continue to keep you updated on our favorite watches that continue to drop, we would like to present you with the selection of G-Shocks set to release this October month.  This selection include a black and rose gold Frogman, glossy “Crazy Color” AW-582s, the solar-powered, screw-faced GW-7900 in two new looks and the G-LIDE 5600 in two solid new colors (red/black). Each watch comes loaded with G-Shock’s environment protection features including waterproofing, impact resistance and cold-weather readiness.  Take a look at the October releases

Also, as watch you can consider a "Bonus Watch", the last watch we have pictured below is from the collaboration of Stussy and Freestyle Shark.  This particular watch was created to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Samurai Magazine. Tricolor vivid color and build the entire body of the Stussy brand logo placed on the belt and face. Of course, the function of design as well as a stopwatch and alarm, and water resistance.

Stussy x Samurai Magazine

G-Shock October

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Bp

Watch These!

0 Music Video: Gucci Mane ft. Plies- Wasted

The Mr. Boomtown directed clip is pretty much what you’d expect for a song about getting wasted. Thick chicks. Pool parties. White guys chugging alcohol. The whole nine. Of course, Plies shows up to deliver his anti-tight jeans verse and Shawty Lo even shares some screen time too. Gucci finally has a legitimate video-man at hand, instead of those sorry "in-house" videos he seems to create. 

I personally feel that the song came out too early for the video, or vice versa.  But the video is still amped  Check it out.

Gucci Mane ft. Plies WASTED - Official Video

Music Video: Gucci Mane ft. Plies- Wasted

0 Music Video: T.I.- Hell Of A Life

If you've yet to give up on T.I., his video for "Hell of a Life" has finally been made official and final. This was shot before he was sent to prison for a year. If you like it, let us know...if not, let us know. This song will be featured on his Paper Trail re-release, Paper Trail: Case Closed.

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Music Video: T.I.- Hell Of A Life

0 Supra Update: Three New TK Society Releases

Supra has literally put another foot in the door for the 2009 Holiday by releasing three new colorways out of the TK Society collection.  Terry Kennedy's signature shoe has been released in navy black leather, burgundy leather and a classic black suede.  If you want to purchase these online, you can grab them at Factory 413.  Those who can wait a few days, you will be able to catch them at your local sneaker boutique later on this week.

Factory 413

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Bp

Supra Update: Three New TK Society Releases

0 Shyne's Release: Can He Come Back From This?

After nine years of incarceration from a 1999 shooting at his Manhattan party, Shyne a.k.a. Jamal Barrow will be released from prison today. A highly publicized shooting that occurred on December 27, 2009 left 3 people injured after an incident erupted over Shyne and his entourage and another group that attended the party. The 21 year old rapper faced charges including attempted murder, assault and reckless endangerment and was sentenced to ten years in prison in Summer 2001.

Now we’re here in 2009 and Shyne will be released early, due to his appeal for a shorter sentence. The 5 album deal that he signed with Diddy and Bad Boy Records shortly before the incident is long gone and Shyne is now a free agent. With only 2 albums under his belt, Shyne has received looks from Roc Nation, The Inc and even bouncing back with his former employer, Diddy at Bad Boy. But these are all rumors, and Jay-Z and Irv Gotti has denied all of these statements. Regardless, Shyne will get the opportunity to meet with some of the big name companies and prove himself righteous to receive another record deal.

While Shyne was locked up, he was able to release two albums; his debut, self-entitled “Shyne”, and “Godfather Buried Alive”. Both of these releases obtained Gold Status and the rapper was able to get some acknowledgment before his rap career would’ve been forced to shut down. But people gained hope from listening to Shyne. Many compared his flow to Biggie, and fans began to stay on their toes…only to discover that he would be locked up for the next ten years.

Now with rap being as suspect as it is nowadays, nobody can tell whether or not the rapper next song will make any sort of impact to the game. Many believe that the flow that he possesses (or once possessed) has been buried in the game and the subjects that he spoke about are no longer accepted by fans anymore.

Example, any lyrics that may refer to guns and shooting might not be the best idea for Shyne to spit. Shyne was truly nice lyrically, but his lifestyle from his younger days can no longer be praised due to the fact that it got him in enough trouble. He will have to be careful if he wants to obtain a respectable fan base again. He will also have to gain some good publicity because these are one of the few rappers you see get locked up for what they rap about. Any type of speaking with youth or trying to prevent gun violence would allow him to gain a considerable amount of respect.

Diddy stated on a radio interview that he was pleased about his homecoming.

“It's a blessing that [Shyne's] coming home," Diddy said. "I spoke to him like a couple of weeks ago and he sounded like he was in good spirits. I know he can't wait to get home. I know he is definitely going to heat the whole scene up. He was definitely one of talented young artists that I had the pleasure to work with. I'm quite sure he's been using his time wisely and has some heat”

Radio interview is in the below audio clip…




We’ll see what happens when Shyne gets back on his feet, because I’ll definitely be looking out for what his next move is. You already know we will keep you posted.

Remain F.A.D.E.D.

Bp

Shyne's Release: Can He Come Back From This?

5 A Very Interesting List!

Starting last week MTV premiered the top 10 Hottest MC's in the game just like they have been doing over the last three years. But this year the list was very controversial, or at least to me. I say this because just like every year the panel of judges don't go off of lyrics, they go off fan base, popularity, etc. If they go off of just lyrics I feel that the list would be completely different. Here is how the list played out from #10-#1.....Raekwon, 50 cent, Fabolous, Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, Rick Ross, Kanye West, Drake, Lil Wayne, and Jay Z.

Does anyone else see anything wrong with this list? I mean not to hate or anything but Gucci Mane, and Rick Ross over Young Jeezy? I just don't get it, and there missing some MC's like Eminen for example. Personally I haven't been a fan of 50 cent since "The Massacre" album and he shouldn't even be on the list. Also YES Drake is a phenomenal rapper....but to put him at such a high ranking as number 3 so early in his career just doesn't flow with me. Once again not trying to hate because he is a very dope rapper, and yes he should be on the list but maybe a little lower like anywhere in the number 5-7 spots. And I'm not even going to get started on how they played my dude Jeezy on the list, there's not enough room in the blog.

But at the end of the day everyone is entitled to their own opinion so here are 2009's MTV Hottest MC's in the Game.

Congratz to the winners of the Top 10 spots, Remain F.A.D.E.D

A.C.

A Very Interesting List!