Actress Vivica A. Fox has shared how she came back together with ex-boyfriend 50 Cent for his "Do You Think About Me" music video and her overall reaction to their chemistry.
According to Fox, she was the determining factor that changed the music video's initial direction to focus on her past relationship with 50.
"I always had love for him and I got this surprise call," Fox told television host Mo' Nique. "And [he] said 'I need you,' and I said, 'I know you do.' It was great because we had never worked together before. We had never worked together before and people are fascinated with this connection so you know, we went and did the video and I was really, really honored to do the video but if I can tell this little inside story -- I thought it would be wonderful for me to poke fun at our relationship and the rumors and the craziness and I heard one time I drove through this gate in a grey Range Rover, I was stalking him, this that and the third meanwhile I'm in Baltimore, your hometown, making a film."
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Raekwon Narrows Date For Joint Album W/ Method Man & Ghostface Killah
Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon has given the latest update on his delayed Method Man and Ghostface Killah joint album and said fans should prepare for its release early next year.
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According to Raekwon, the long-awaited project is almost ready for retail release.
"Everything is a go from what I'm hearing," he said in an interview. "It's a record that's gonna come out on Def Jam so...I really don't have too much knowledge on it. I spoke to [Method Man] and he's telling me by the middle of February the album should be already solidified. So, that's what I'm hoping [is] gonna happen. We'll see what Def Jam [will] do. I'm just coming in as a piece on the board just to really go in and do what I gotta do. But we gon' see how they handle the business with that album...We still got more things that we wanna do. We ain't never wrapped. We gon' definitely make sure that we really give y'all a tight album, and [make sure that] everybody's opinions and criticisms account for this record."
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According to Raekwon, the long-awaited project is almost ready for retail release.
"Everything is a go from what I'm hearing," he said in an interview. "It's a record that's gonna come out on Def Jam so...I really don't have too much knowledge on it. I spoke to [Method Man] and he's telling me by the middle of February the album should be already solidified. So, that's what I'm hoping [is] gonna happen. We'll see what Def Jam [will] do. I'm just coming in as a piece on the board just to really go in and do what I gotta do. But we gon' see how they handle the business with that album...We still got more things that we wanna do. We ain't never wrapped. We gon' definitely make sure that we really give y'all a tight album, and [make sure that] everybody's opinions and criticisms account for this record."
UPDATE: Crooked I Scolds Benzino's Actions, "Showing Guns On The Internet?"
Less than 24 hours after Benzino released a video warning Slaughterhouse about the consequences of sparking a beef against him, group member Crooked I has spoke out against the rap veteran's actions.
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Releasing a video to address the matter, Crooked points out the faults in Zino's approach of publicly discussing their issues.
"Benzino, yo, real talk, why?," he asked. "You talking too much homie, you doing too much. It's only a couple ways to get out of a beef, man, and you might as well squash this sh*t. I know you was mad because [we] didn't do the motherf*cking interview with your magazine, but that was some other sh*t. You knew what that was about. You shouldn't have even spoke on it or caught feelings. If you a real gangsta, you don't catch feelings over that sh*t. You thinking with your emotions right now. Showing guns on the Internet? N*gga, you on the hip-hop cops radar right now, that's what you just did. Calm down homie, it's not about all that bullsh*t...I got love for Boston, don't even go there. Do not go there, you went too far showing motherf*cking pistols..."
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Releasing a video to address the matter, Crooked points out the faults in Zino's approach of publicly discussing their issues.
"Benzino, yo, real talk, why?," he asked. "You talking too much homie, you doing too much. It's only a couple ways to get out of a beef, man, and you might as well squash this sh*t. I know you was mad because [we] didn't do the motherf*cking interview with your magazine, but that was some other sh*t. You knew what that was about. You shouldn't have even spoke on it or caught feelings. If you a real gangsta, you don't catch feelings over that sh*t. You thinking with your emotions right now. Showing guns on the Internet? N*gga, you on the hip-hop cops radar right now, that's what you just did. Calm down homie, it's not about all that bullsh*t...I got love for Boston, don't even go there. Do not go there, you went too far showing motherf*cking pistols..."
i am uncle today dec 31st 2009.
i am very happy and am uncle my sister nnenna francimore egbuchunam delivered her second child today.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Floyd Mayweather On Rick Ross Beef, "If You Start Trouble, I Gotta Finish It"
Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr. recently spoke on moving beyond his past differences with Rick Ross despite publicly inviting the rapper's son and ex-girlfriend to his home last month.
According to Floyd, he no longer has any issues with the Boss.
"Like I said before, we had a little problem, what he do is what he do and what I do is what I do," Mayweather explained to DJ Whoo Kid. "You know how it is. With anybody, if you start trouble, you know, I gotta finish it. Like I said before, he did what he had to do and I did what I had to do. And that's in the past and I'll leave it where it's at...Well, I'm the biggest boss that you've seen thus far." [laughs] "
According to Floyd, he no longer has any issues with the Boss.
"Like I said before, we had a little problem, what he do is what he do and what I do is what I do," Mayweather explained to DJ Whoo Kid. "You know how it is. With anybody, if you start trouble, you know, I gotta finish it. Like I said before, he did what he had to do and I did what I had to do. And that's in the past and I'll leave it where it's at...Well, I'm the biggest boss that you've seen thus far." [laughs] "
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Men's Basketball Blasts Bloomfield, 81-66(it was a good and tough game but adelphi won and overall record is 11-1)
Men's Basketball Blasts Bloomfield, 81-66
Adelphi shot 50 percent from the field in the second half to pull out the win.
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Casey Cosgrove scored all 18 of his points in the second half.
Casey Cosgrove scored all 18 of his points in the second half.
Dec. 29, 2009
Box Score
Garden City, N.Y. - The Adelphi University men's basketball team hosted Bloomfield College on the first day of the Adelphi Holiday Classic on Tuesday, December 29. Casey Cosgrove led the way for the Panthers, scoring all 18 of his points in the second half, to help Adelphi to a 81-66 victory. With the win the Panthers improve to 11-1 overall and run their win streak to six, while Bloomfield falls to 7-3.
Cosgrove and Richard Byrd led four Panthers in double figures with 18 points each, while Steffon Farley chipped in 11 and David Akinyooye scored 10. Akinyooye also pulled down 10 misses, while Rob Johnson netted a game-high six steals.
Adelphi and Bloomfield traded the lead in the first half, with no one able to take a lead larger then five points, which the Panthers did on two occasions. Adelphi actually trailed, 30-28, with 4:14 left in the game before a John Calarco made free throw pulled them within a point and then 30 seconds later a Farley dunk moved the Panthers ahead one, 31-30.
Bloomfield responded with a Robert Young jumper to re-take the lead with 2:31 to play, but Farley again answered with a flush and a Johnson triple with 1:25 left in the half gave Adelphi a 36-32 lead. However, a Ryan Rodrigues jumper in the lane with three ticks on the clock cut the score to 36-34 at the half.
The first ten minutes of the second half were more of the same as Bloomfield forced five more ties in the action and took a brief one point lead at the 14:30 mark. The visitor's trailed by one point, 56-55 with 11:12 on the clock thanks to a Chris Sampson lay-up.
However, a Cosgrove deep three-pointer pushed the lead to four, 59-55 and started an Adelphi surge that ended with another Cosgrove triple that gave the Panthers an 11 point bulge, 70-59 with 5:25 on the clock. From there Bloomfield would get no closer then eight, securing a 15 point, 81-66 victory.
Adelphi will take on Nyack, who collected a win over New Haven tonight, on Wednesday, December 30 as the Panthers conclude play in the Adelphi Holiday Classic at 5:30 pm.
Adelphi shot 50 percent from the field in the second half to pull out the win.
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Casey Cosgrove scored all 18 of his points in the second half.
Casey Cosgrove scored all 18 of his points in the second half.
Dec. 29, 2009
Box Score
Garden City, N.Y. - The Adelphi University men's basketball team hosted Bloomfield College on the first day of the Adelphi Holiday Classic on Tuesday, December 29. Casey Cosgrove led the way for the Panthers, scoring all 18 of his points in the second half, to help Adelphi to a 81-66 victory. With the win the Panthers improve to 11-1 overall and run their win streak to six, while Bloomfield falls to 7-3.
Cosgrove and Richard Byrd led four Panthers in double figures with 18 points each, while Steffon Farley chipped in 11 and David Akinyooye scored 10. Akinyooye also pulled down 10 misses, while Rob Johnson netted a game-high six steals.
Adelphi and Bloomfield traded the lead in the first half, with no one able to take a lead larger then five points, which the Panthers did on two occasions. Adelphi actually trailed, 30-28, with 4:14 left in the game before a John Calarco made free throw pulled them within a point and then 30 seconds later a Farley dunk moved the Panthers ahead one, 31-30.
Bloomfield responded with a Robert Young jumper to re-take the lead with 2:31 to play, but Farley again answered with a flush and a Johnson triple with 1:25 left in the half gave Adelphi a 36-32 lead. However, a Ryan Rodrigues jumper in the lane with three ticks on the clock cut the score to 36-34 at the half.
The first ten minutes of the second half were more of the same as Bloomfield forced five more ties in the action and took a brief one point lead at the 14:30 mark. The visitor's trailed by one point, 56-55 with 11:12 on the clock thanks to a Chris Sampson lay-up.
However, a Cosgrove deep three-pointer pushed the lead to four, 59-55 and started an Adelphi surge that ended with another Cosgrove triple that gave the Panthers an 11 point bulge, 70-59 with 5:25 on the clock. From there Bloomfield would get no closer then eight, securing a 15 point, 81-66 victory.
Adelphi will take on Nyack, who collected a win over New Haven tonight, on Wednesday, December 30 as the Panthers conclude play in the Adelphi Holiday Classic at 5:30 pm.
mr. sonny cheeba came back couples of hours ago and chilling with my best friend from college and went to adelphi to watch the basketball games and of course we won the game and nice to see jeff donato at the game too and took my best friend back to his place in brooklyn,ny and then i came back home and have a great time and good to see him again.
Monday, December 28, 2009
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Saturday, December 26, 2009
Friday, December 25, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
T.I.'s Halfway House Living Conditions Revealed
Details on the new living conditions for rapper T.I. have been revealed and show the Grand Hustle head being stationed in an Atlanta facility also accompanied by a share of females.
Based on a conversation blogger Sandra Rose had with Bow Wow associate and current Dismas Charities West inmate Bart Borders, Tip should have no problem fitting in.
Bart, who is out on work pass until 10:30 p.m. on weeknights and 11:30 p.m. on weekends, said the facility holds about 120 male inmates and 20 females. "But they have to stay on their side," said Bart. "The only time we get to interact with (the females) is around meal time." He said the halfway house has two TV rooms and two living rooms, and the food there isn't worth writing home about. "The food ain't worth nothing. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches," he said. "But T.I. has his own money, he can order out." Bart, who manages rapper T. Waters, a So So Def artist, said T.I. probably won't be able to leave on work release until after the New Year. But even then, he's not allowed to work for himself or for his family. So he can't work for Grand Hustle or any company he owns. "If I see him when I get there I'll tell him wherever he work at to make as least money as possible, because they getting 25% of his gross."
Based on a conversation blogger Sandra Rose had with Bow Wow associate and current Dismas Charities West inmate Bart Borders, Tip should have no problem fitting in.
Bart, who is out on work pass until 10:30 p.m. on weeknights and 11:30 p.m. on weekends, said the facility holds about 120 male inmates and 20 females. "But they have to stay on their side," said Bart. "The only time we get to interact with (the females) is around meal time." He said the halfway house has two TV rooms and two living rooms, and the food there isn't worth writing home about. "The food ain't worth nothing. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches," he said. "But T.I. has his own money, he can order out." Bart, who manages rapper T. Waters, a So So Def artist, said T.I. probably won't be able to leave on work release until after the New Year. But even then, he's not allowed to work for himself or for his family. So he can't work for Grand Hustle or any company he owns. "If I see him when I get there I'll tell him wherever he work at to make as least money as possible, because they getting 25% of his gross."
Hurricane Chris Unveils Ghostwriting Talent, "I Went Into The Studio & Made Hits"
Southern rapper Hurricane Chris has revealed that he ghost writes records for other rappers despite being an established emcee himself.
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According to Chris, he is trying to make moves outside of his career as an artist.
A confident rapper, Chris feels as though he's primed to transition from entertainer to businessman. "I'm really in control of this Rap game, ya feel me? So I've been trying to get my game up on the business-side, ya feel me? I've got a record label that I'm coming out with, 51/50." Asked why now is the time to build an imprint, Chris proudly pointed to his track record. "I told Mike Jones to go and do 'Drop And Gimme 50,' I constantly went into the studio and made hits...I did a lot of writing, some writing for other people - I ain't gone say they names, but it's constantly been 'Hurricane Season.' Now you can keep your eyes locked on me."
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According to Chris, he is trying to make moves outside of his career as an artist.
A confident rapper, Chris feels as though he's primed to transition from entertainer to businessman. "I'm really in control of this Rap game, ya feel me? So I've been trying to get my game up on the business-side, ya feel me? I've got a record label that I'm coming out with, 51/50." Asked why now is the time to build an imprint, Chris proudly pointed to his track record. "I told Mike Jones to go and do 'Drop And Gimme 50,' I constantly went into the studio and made hits...I did a lot of writing, some writing for other people - I ain't gone say they names, but it's constantly been 'Hurricane Season.' Now you can keep your eyes locked on me."
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
B.G. Cuts Ties W/ T.I.'s Grand Hustle Records, "I Felt Like They Were Playing Me"
Hot Boys' B.G. has announced that the release of his new album, Too Hood 2 Be Hollywood, represents the end of his partnership with T.I.'s Grand Hustle Records.
According to Gizzle, the Southern rapper is now on the prowl for a new label.
"I'm gonna be a free agent," he revealed in an interview. " I'm gonna sit down with the people that closest to me like my manager and lawyers and see what's the best route to do. [Grand Hustle,] no, all that's over with. [T.I.] was the executive producer of the project with me when it was on Atlantic. After the situation with him and the Hip Hop Awards, they kind of froze up on me, kept pushing the album back. This was pre-recession. Once I felt like they were playing with me, I stopped calling, got back doing what I was doing, creating another opportunity."
According to Gizzle, the Southern rapper is now on the prowl for a new label.
"I'm gonna be a free agent," he revealed in an interview. " I'm gonna sit down with the people that closest to me like my manager and lawyers and see what's the best route to do. [Grand Hustle,] no, all that's over with. [T.I.] was the executive producer of the project with me when it was on Atlantic. After the situation with him and the Hip Hop Awards, they kind of froze up on me, kept pushing the album back. This was pre-recession. Once I felt like they were playing with me, I stopped calling, got back doing what I was doing, creating another opportunity."
Redman Says Jay-Z Needs To Rep Big L, "Jay Need To Give That Sh*t Up"
New Jersey rap veteran Redman has publicly reached out to Jay-Z and said he should begin paying more homage to the late rapper, Big L.
Redman said Jay should take a moment and inform fans of L's greatness.
"Big L man, y'all n*ggas is f*cking wildin'," Red said in an interview. "Yo Jay man, that n*gga Jay need to give that sh*t up to Big L anytime he's saying anything about man, doing them shows when he have Big Pun in there, he should have Big L up in that b*tch as well. I wanted to do all them on one song and just so happens Eminem gave me track." (Big Pun The Legacy: The Lost Files)
Redman said Jay should take a moment and inform fans of L's greatness.
"Big L man, y'all n*ggas is f*cking wildin'," Red said in an interview. "Yo Jay man, that n*gga Jay need to give that sh*t up to Big L anytime he's saying anything about man, doing them shows when he have Big Pun in there, he should have Big L up in that b*tch as well. I wanted to do all them on one song and just so happens Eminem gave me track." (Big Pun The Legacy: The Lost Files)
Panther Club Helps Purchase Ticket Booth At Competition Field
Panther Club Helps Purchase Ticket Booth At Competition Field
VP Sue Tendy '70 and Pres. Dennis Lind '88 look ready for business.
VP Sue Tendy '70 and Pres. Dennis Lind '88 look ready for business.
Dec. 22, 2009
Garden City, N.Y. -
GALLERY
Last week, Panther Club President Dennis Lind '88 and Vice President Sue Tendy '70 along with several committee members had a chance to visit the new Panther Club ticket booth located at the entrance of Compeitition Field.
The Panther Club, which is Adelphi Athletics primary friend-raising and fund-raising entity, helped to purchase the new booth which enhances the look of the entrance to the field. It provides heat and a/c for the ticket workers as well as an area to sell merchandise and store equipment. The booth was also enhanced with a custom made shrink wrap with action shots of Adelphi student-athletes as well as recognition of the Panther Club's efforts.
"The abilty of the Panther Club to meet current needs of Adelphi Athletics through initiatives like the new ticket booth is a testament to our many members, said Lind. "We look forward to other significant contributions in the near future."
The Panther Club is supported by students, alumni, parents and the community, all with the same goal of promoting Adelphi Athletics. Members can give an unrestricted donation, which can be used as its most needed by the department; split their gift; or give to a sport team. It was funds from unrestricted giving that allowed the Panther Club to purchase the ticket booth for the department.
By branding the ticket booth with the Panther Club logo, it also helps to promote the club's message and to reach out to as many supporters as possible.
To become a member of the Panther Club or to discuss other ways you may support Adelphi Athletics, please call or email Suzette McQueen at (516) 877-4236 or mcqueen@adelphi.edu.
VP Sue Tendy '70 and Pres. Dennis Lind '88 look ready for business.
VP Sue Tendy '70 and Pres. Dennis Lind '88 look ready for business.
Dec. 22, 2009
Garden City, N.Y. -
GALLERY
Last week, Panther Club President Dennis Lind '88 and Vice President Sue Tendy '70 along with several committee members had a chance to visit the new Panther Club ticket booth located at the entrance of Compeitition Field.
The Panther Club, which is Adelphi Athletics primary friend-raising and fund-raising entity, helped to purchase the new booth which enhances the look of the entrance to the field. It provides heat and a/c for the ticket workers as well as an area to sell merchandise and store equipment. The booth was also enhanced with a custom made shrink wrap with action shots of Adelphi student-athletes as well as recognition of the Panther Club's efforts.
"The abilty of the Panther Club to meet current needs of Adelphi Athletics through initiatives like the new ticket booth is a testament to our many members, said Lind. "We look forward to other significant contributions in the near future."
The Panther Club is supported by students, alumni, parents and the community, all with the same goal of promoting Adelphi Athletics. Members can give an unrestricted donation, which can be used as its most needed by the department; split their gift; or give to a sport team. It was funds from unrestricted giving that allowed the Panther Club to purchase the ticket booth for the department.
By branding the ticket booth with the Panther Club logo, it also helps to promote the club's message and to reach out to as many supporters as possible.
To become a member of the Panther Club or to discuss other ways you may support Adelphi Athletics, please call or email Suzette McQueen at (516) 877-4236 or mcqueen@adelphi.edu.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Swizz Beatz & Mashonda Put Differences Aside, Reunite For Son's B-Day
Estranged couple Swizz Beatz and Mashonda placed their Twitter rants aside and reunited over the weekend for their son's third birthday celebration.
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Reports of the estranged couple coming together spread online as Mashonda posted photos of them together with their child.
MaShonda and Swizz Beats put their differences aside over the weekend and threw a lavish birthday party for their 3 year old son Kaseem Jr. Kaseem was a sharp little heartbreaker, decked out in a John Galliano Boys Grey Pinstripe Blazer (retail $310) and some Louis Vuitton sneakers. Such a beautiful family! And MaShonda's glowing. It seems as though she's found a special someone as well..
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Reports of the estranged couple coming together spread online as Mashonda posted photos of them together with their child.
MaShonda and Swizz Beats put their differences aside over the weekend and threw a lavish birthday party for their 3 year old son Kaseem Jr. Kaseem was a sharp little heartbreaker, decked out in a John Galliano Boys Grey Pinstripe Blazer (retail $310) and some Louis Vuitton sneakers. Such a beautiful family! And MaShonda's glowing. It seems as though she's found a special someone as well..
Ryan Leslie Ignores Low Album Sales, "They'll Do Big Superstar Numbers When I'm A Big Superstar"
R&B hitmaker Ryan Leslie has spoken up on continuing to put out albums despite his slow record sales and admitted that he has a ways to go before becoming a superstar.
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According to Leslie, he is still aiming to make the one record capable of connecting to his fans and newcomers.
"They'll do big superstar numbers when I'm a big superstar," Leslie told DJ Vlad in an interview. "I mean, we working on it. It takes consistent messaging and it takes superstar exposure so like I said, usually the vehicle for exposure is a record so once there is a record that connects, and everyone is listening to it, and the people who haven't heard of me hear that record and that's the way they're introduced to me, then I mean, it's just a very simple process how it goes down. So we're building on that and we're working on that."
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According to Leslie, he is still aiming to make the one record capable of connecting to his fans and newcomers.
"They'll do big superstar numbers when I'm a big superstar," Leslie told DJ Vlad in an interview. "I mean, we working on it. It takes consistent messaging and it takes superstar exposure so like I said, usually the vehicle for exposure is a record so once there is a record that connects, and everyone is listening to it, and the people who haven't heard of me hear that record and that's the way they're introduced to me, then I mean, it's just a very simple process how it goes down. So we're building on that and we're working on that."
UPDATE: T.I. Escapes From Prison, "He Was Released This Morning"
Incarcerated rapper Clifford "T.I." Harris has been transferred from his Arkansas prison location and placed into a Georgia halfway house, according to his attorney.
Lawyer Steve Sadow said the rapper has returned to his hometown, Atlanta, Georgia.
"He was released this morning from his place of incarceration in Arkansas," Sadow said in an interview. "As I understand it, he's on his way back to the Atlanta area. He has to report to a halfway house in Atlanta sometime this evening. And he will then spend somewhere between the next two or three months in a halfway house, ending his Buruea of Prison sentence. A halfway house is more along the lines of a residential dormitory. You live within this house that is broken into areas for living, and you are permitted to leave during the day for certain reasons of which would be employment, medical reasons, things of that nature, and you return to the halfway house in the evening. So it's a restriction on your liberty but it's a way for you to reenter into society and not be confined within a jail type institution 24-hours a day."
Lawyer Steve Sadow said the rapper has returned to his hometown, Atlanta, Georgia.
"He was released this morning from his place of incarceration in Arkansas," Sadow said in an interview. "As I understand it, he's on his way back to the Atlanta area. He has to report to a halfway house in Atlanta sometime this evening. And he will then spend somewhere between the next two or three months in a halfway house, ending his Buruea of Prison sentence. A halfway house is more along the lines of a residential dormitory. You live within this house that is broken into areas for living, and you are permitted to leave during the day for certain reasons of which would be employment, medical reasons, things of that nature, and you return to the halfway house in the evening. So it's a restriction on your liberty but it's a way for you to reenter into society and not be confined within a jail type institution 24-hours a day."
AZ Chases Kanye West, Dr. Dre, DJ Toomp For "Doe Or Die 2" LP, "I'm Trying To Make This Epic"
New York rap veteran AZ recently shared his aim to enlist award-winning producers Kanye West, Dr. Dre, DJ Toomp and more for his upcoming Doe Or Die 2 album.
For the Brooklyn, New York-based emcee, a few producers have already earned a spot on the solo project.
"Buckwild's on board," AZ revealed in an interview. "I spoke to L.E.S., I spoke to D/R [Period], I spoke to them, they all there. At the same time, I wanna bring newcomers to the table. I'm gonna get some joints from him. I spoke to him. I'm trying to reach out to Dr. Dre. I'm trying to make this epic too, like just bring everything to a full circle. So I'm gonna [reach back] into the past, but I'm also gonna bring it to the future. I even need a joint from Kanye. I gotta knock on his door. I'm gonna knock on his door real soon."
For the Brooklyn, New York-based emcee, a few producers have already earned a spot on the solo project.
"Buckwild's on board," AZ revealed in an interview. "I spoke to L.E.S., I spoke to D/R [Period], I spoke to them, they all there. At the same time, I wanna bring newcomers to the table. I'm gonna get some joints from him. I spoke to him. I'm trying to reach out to Dr. Dre. I'm trying to make this epic too, like just bring everything to a full circle. So I'm gonna [reach back] into the past, but I'm also gonna bring it to the future. I even need a joint from Kanye. I gotta knock on his door. I'm gonna knock on his door real soon."
Jay-Z, Alicia Keys & Rihanna Top New York Times 2009 Music List
Grammy-winning artists Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Rihanna and more have landed a spot on The New York Times Top 2009 Album & Song list.
In addition to the threesome, R&B veteran Maxwell was credited for having the top album of 2009.
1. Maxwell, BLACKsummers'night (Columbia) 2. Animal Collective, Merriweather Post Pavilion (Domino) 3. Green Day, 21st Century Breakdown (Reprise) 4. U2, No Line on the Horizon (Interscope) 5. Nekmo Case, Middle Cyclone (Anti-) 6. Grizzly Bear, Veckatimest (Warp) 7. Rokia Traore, Tchamantche (Nonesuch) 8. Imogen Heap, Ellipse (White Rabbit/RCA) 9. Florence and the Machine, Lungs (Universal Republic) 10. Major Lazer, Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers Do (Downtown). (New York Times)
In addition to the threesome, R&B veteran Maxwell was credited for having the top album of 2009.
1. Maxwell, BLACKsummers'night (Columbia) 2. Animal Collective, Merriweather Post Pavilion (Domino) 3. Green Day, 21st Century Breakdown (Reprise) 4. U2, No Line on the Horizon (Interscope) 5. Nekmo Case, Middle Cyclone (Anti-) 6. Grizzly Bear, Veckatimest (Warp) 7. Rokia Traore, Tchamantche (Nonesuch) 8. Imogen Heap, Ellipse (White Rabbit/RCA) 9. Florence and the Machine, Lungs (Universal Republic) 10. Major Lazer, Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers Do (Downtown). (New York Times)
Lloyd Discusses Stacking Young Money's Debut, "I Respect Their Grind"
R&B singer Lloyd has opened up about working with Lil Wayne's Young Money crew for the We Are Young Money compilation debut.
For the former Murder Inc. artist, Lloyd's close ties with Wayne and Cash Money Records' Baby placed him ahead of the competition for the "Bedrock" single.
"Ah man. That's easy. I'm just a good friend to Wayne and Baby," Lloyd revealed in an interview. "I respect them. I respect their grind. I respect their minds. So they brought me in to be designating; to be the [designated hitter]. They wanted a hit and they brought me in. We came up with something that was dope in 'Bed Rock.' We'll be performing it for the first few times coming up. We're just doing us. It's good to be around a crew of talented young brothers."
For the former Murder Inc. artist, Lloyd's close ties with Wayne and Cash Money Records' Baby placed him ahead of the competition for the "Bedrock" single.
"Ah man. That's easy. I'm just a good friend to Wayne and Baby," Lloyd revealed in an interview. "I respect them. I respect their grind. I respect their minds. So they brought me in to be designating; to be the [designated hitter]. They wanted a hit and they brought me in. We came up with something that was dope in 'Bed Rock.' We'll be performing it for the first few times coming up. We're just doing us. It's good to be around a crew of talented young brothers."
Maino Tees Off On Tiger Woods' Marital Flaws, Drops "Get 'Em Tiger"
New York rapper Maino has become the latest artist to weigh in on Tiger Woods' publicized affairs with the release of his new song, "Get Em Tiger."
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According to the Brooklyn, New York-bred emcee, the track uses Woods as a metaphor and was not a means for him to bash the famed golfer.
"Whether a person is in his limelight or a person is just a regular dude sometimes we fall victim," Maino told radio personality Angela Yee. "We may have a wifey at home and then we fall victim to other women. I like women and I'm sure a lot of other men like women. They crucifying him for having extra marital affairs but I don't think he did anything different than what most normal win do...I'm trying to change, I'm working on it...This has been going on since the beginning of time. Men cheat, women cheat, like, he just got caught, you just not supposed to get caught. There's women doing it...I wasn't sure how people was gonna take it, that's why I sent it to you. I don't want people to think it's a song about him, it's a song about me. He's just a metaphor..."
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According to the Brooklyn, New York-bred emcee, the track uses Woods as a metaphor and was not a means for him to bash the famed golfer.
"Whether a person is in his limelight or a person is just a regular dude sometimes we fall victim," Maino told radio personality Angela Yee. "We may have a wifey at home and then we fall victim to other women. I like women and I'm sure a lot of other men like women. They crucifying him for having extra marital affairs but I don't think he did anything different than what most normal win do...I'm trying to change, I'm working on it...This has been going on since the beginning of time. Men cheat, women cheat, like, he just got caught, you just not supposed to get caught. There's women doing it...I wasn't sure how people was gonna take it, that's why I sent it to you. I don't want people to think it's a song about him, it's a song about me. He's just a metaphor..."
Monday, December 21, 2009
Sade's "Soldier Of Love" Tracklisting Revealed
The tracklisting for Sade's upcoming Soldier of Love comeback album has been released online.
Sade will provide fans with ten new songs on her first release in nine-years.
We have the track list based on the December 14th listening session in NYC. Have a look. 1. The Moon And The Sky 2. Soldier Of Love 3. Morning Bird. 4. Baby Father 5. Long Hard Road 6. Be That Easy 7. Bring Me Home 8. In Another Time 9. Skin 10. The Safest Place
Sade will provide fans with ten new songs on her first release in nine-years.
We have the track list based on the December 14th listening session in NYC. Have a look. 1. The Moon And The Sky 2. Soldier Of Love 3. Morning Bird. 4. Baby Father 5. Long Hard Road 6. Be That Easy 7. Bring Me Home 8. In Another Time 9. Skin 10. The Safest Place
Lil Scrappy Gives Album Leak Precaution Tips, "You Should Do Two Albums"
Disturbin' Tha Peace's Lil Scrappy recently hit up SOHH to discuss what tips he has for artists trying to avoid album leaks like Lil Wayne's Rebirth and 50 Cent's Before I Self Destruct.
Scrap suggested rappers putting together two albums for insurance purposes.
"You make a lot of music," Scrappy told SOHH, "when you making albums, I think you should do two albums. You should make the same amount of songs on both the first time you hit it hard, bam, then you gotta prepare yourself. Like, it's digital right now so sh*t can happen, get drunk in the car playing CDs and your man got d*mn press the button and be like 'Yo [everybody,] I got that new Scrap.' [laughs] If he's smart, he'll go bootleg it and if it's hot, you gonna bootleg it so my best thang to tell a n*gga is to make two albums, you know what I'm saying? And we do this anyway, so it ain't hard, you feel me?"
Scrap suggested rappers putting together two albums for insurance purposes.
"You make a lot of music," Scrappy told SOHH, "when you making albums, I think you should do two albums. You should make the same amount of songs on both the first time you hit it hard, bam, then you gotta prepare yourself. Like, it's digital right now so sh*t can happen, get drunk in the car playing CDs and your man got d*mn press the button and be like 'Yo [everybody,] I got that new Scrap.' [laughs] If he's smart, he'll go bootleg it and if it's hot, you gonna bootleg it so my best thang to tell a n*gga is to make two albums, you know what I'm saying? And we do this anyway, so it ain't hard, you feel me?"
Raekwon Dropped Busta Rhymes From Dr. Dre Track, "We Don't Want People Thinking Busta's A Singer"
Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon recently spoke about working with Dr. Dre on his Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 track, "Catalina," and revealed how Busta Rhymes was originally slated to appear on the hook.
Replaced by Lyfe Jennings, Raekwon spoke on the track's overall success.
"'Catalina' was a vicious record, and we always knew that was going to be a hit," he explained in an interview. "I remember when I actually sat in the studio with Dr. Dre and he first played it for me. I looked at his face and I could tell that he really loved the beat. I loved it because it's my kind of beat. It was still hip hop, but it had savoir faire to it...At first we didn't have the hook. Believe it or not, the first hook had Busta Rhymes. Busta's the one that put me and Dre together. The first hook had a little reference from Busta Rhymes. He was singing and having fun. I liked his hook too, but we decided to change it because we don't want people to start thinking Busta's a singer. He's not that kind of artist, plus he was having fun. It wasn't nothing that he was banking on doing. We knew that record was going to the top."
Replaced by Lyfe Jennings, Raekwon spoke on the track's overall success.
"'Catalina' was a vicious record, and we always knew that was going to be a hit," he explained in an interview. "I remember when I actually sat in the studio with Dr. Dre and he first played it for me. I looked at his face and I could tell that he really loved the beat. I loved it because it's my kind of beat. It was still hip hop, but it had savoir faire to it...At first we didn't have the hook. Believe it or not, the first hook had Busta Rhymes. Busta's the one that put me and Dre together. The first hook had a little reference from Busta Rhymes. He was singing and having fun. I liked his hook too, but we decided to change it because we don't want people to start thinking Busta's a singer. He's not that kind of artist, plus he was having fun. It wasn't nothing that he was banking on doing. We knew that record was going to the top."
adelphi university basketball Alumni Day Is January 30, 2010
Alumni Day Is January 30, 2010
R.S.V.P. early to receive a free gift!
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Family and friends are welcome to attend!
Family and friends are welcome to attend!
Dec. 14, 2009
Garden City, N.Y. - The Adelphi University men's and women's basketball team will host its annual Alumni Game on Saturday, January 30, 2010. The event is co-sponsored with the Office of Alumni Relations and alumni are encouraged to register early.
Join us first for the intercollegiate doubleheader featuring the Saint Michel's Purple Knights. The women play first at 1:00 p.m., followed by the men's game at 3:30 p.m. Check in begins at 11:45 a.m., with the lunch beginning at 12 noon.
The Alumni games are slated to begin at 5:00 p.m. for the women, with the men immediately after at 6:30 p.m.
The early registration deadline is January 19, 2010 and will include a special gift! Please R.S.V.P. no later than January 25 to Mary Ann Mearini at 516-877-3265 or mearini@adelphi.edu to ensure proper headcount for the lunch reception. Admission is $15 per person and includes, lunch, raffle and admission to both games. Panther Club members receive a reduced rate of $10. Children under 5 are free.
R.S.V.P. early to receive a free gift!
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Family and friends are welcome to attend!
Family and friends are welcome to attend!
Dec. 14, 2009
Garden City, N.Y. - The Adelphi University men's and women's basketball team will host its annual Alumni Game on Saturday, January 30, 2010. The event is co-sponsored with the Office of Alumni Relations and alumni are encouraged to register early.
Join us first for the intercollegiate doubleheader featuring the Saint Michel's Purple Knights. The women play first at 1:00 p.m., followed by the men's game at 3:30 p.m. Check in begins at 11:45 a.m., with the lunch beginning at 12 noon.
The Alumni games are slated to begin at 5:00 p.m. for the women, with the men immediately after at 6:30 p.m.
The early registration deadline is January 19, 2010 and will include a special gift! Please R.S.V.P. no later than January 25 to Mary Ann Mearini at 516-877-3265 or mearini@adelphi.edu to ensure proper headcount for the lunch reception. Admission is $15 per person and includes, lunch, raffle and admission to both games. Panther Club members receive a reduced rate of $10. Children under 5 are free.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Men's Basketball Dominates Dominican, 57-38(overall record 10-1 and next game at adelphi on dec 29 against bloomfield college)
Men's Basketball Dominates Dominican, 57-38
The Panthers used a big second half run to pull out a 57-38 win.
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Adelphi moved to 10-1 overall with the win.
Adelphi moved to 10-1 overall with the win.
Dec. 20, 2009
Box Score
Caldwell, NJ - Trailing by a point at the break, the Adelphi University men's basketball team opened up the second half with an 11-2 run and never looked back en route to a 57-38 victory over the Dominican College Chargers on Sunday, December 20 at the ECAC Holiday Classic hosted by Caldwell College. With the win, Adelphi improved to 10-1, while Dominican falls to 5-5.
Richard Byrd led the way for Adelphi with 18 points and eight rebounds, while Rob Johnson added eight points and five rebounds. Steffon Farely scored seven in the win, while both Casey Cosgrove and Chris Ranglin added six points each and Cosgrove also handed out five assists.
Adelphi used the first 10 minutes of action to build an eight point lead, 13-5, on a run that was capped by a Johnson made free throw. Dominican clawed back, using a 14-1 burst to take a five point lead, 19-14 with 2:50 left. However, the Panthers answered back, pulling two within one point, 21-20 on a Byrd lay-up with five seconds left.
Byrd gave the Panthers the lead just 21 seconds into the second half on two made free throws and Adelphi never looked back, using a 21-6 run to take a 41-27 lead on a Ranglin bucket. The Panthers would extend their lead to 20 points with 2:15 left before collecting a 19 point win, 57-38.
Adelpi returns to action on Tuesday, December 22 when they play host to Bloomfield at 7:30 pm.
The Panthers used a big second half run to pull out a 57-38 win.
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Adelphi moved to 10-1 overall with the win.
Adelphi moved to 10-1 overall with the win.
Dec. 20, 2009
Box Score
Caldwell, NJ - Trailing by a point at the break, the Adelphi University men's basketball team opened up the second half with an 11-2 run and never looked back en route to a 57-38 victory over the Dominican College Chargers on Sunday, December 20 at the ECAC Holiday Classic hosted by Caldwell College. With the win, Adelphi improved to 10-1, while Dominican falls to 5-5.
Richard Byrd led the way for Adelphi with 18 points and eight rebounds, while Rob Johnson added eight points and five rebounds. Steffon Farely scored seven in the win, while both Casey Cosgrove and Chris Ranglin added six points each and Cosgrove also handed out five assists.
Adelphi used the first 10 minutes of action to build an eight point lead, 13-5, on a run that was capped by a Johnson made free throw. Dominican clawed back, using a 14-1 burst to take a five point lead, 19-14 with 2:50 left. However, the Panthers answered back, pulling two within one point, 21-20 on a Byrd lay-up with five seconds left.
Byrd gave the Panthers the lead just 21 seconds into the second half on two made free throws and Adelphi never looked back, using a 21-6 run to take a 41-27 lead on a Ranglin bucket. The Panthers would extend their lead to 20 points with 2:15 left before collecting a 19 point win, 57-38.
Adelpi returns to action on Tuesday, December 22 when they play host to Bloomfield at 7:30 pm.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Adelphi Cages Caldwell, 71-40(overall record 9-1)
Adelphi Cages Caldwell, 71-40
The Panthers shot 45 percent from the field in the win.
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Chris Diasparra scored 12 points in the win.
Chris Diasparra scored 12 points in the win.
Dec. 19, 2009
Box Score
Caldwell, NJ - The Adelphi University men's basketball team faced Caldwell College on Saturday, December 19 collecting a 71-40 win at the ECAC Holiday Classic, hosted by Caldwell College in the George R. Newman Center. The loss is the Cougars' second in a week to the Panthers, who defeated Caldwell in a non-conference game last Saturday in Garden City, New York The Cougars are now 0-7, while Adelphi improves to 9-1.
Richard Byrd led the Panthers with 13 points and four steals, while Chris Diasparra added 12 points on 5-8 shooting. Casey Cosgrove also reached double digits, dropping in 10 points to go along with five assists.
Caldwell held an early 9-2 lead on a pair of three-pointers but the Panthers came back strong, leading by as many as 23 on the way to a 43-21 halftime advantage. Adelphi kept the Cougars at bay in the second half as Caldwell never came closer than 23 points, with the Panthers cruising to another 31-point win over Caldwell.
Adelphi held Caldwell just 21.1 percent sooting from the floor in the second half and 28.9 percent for the game, while hitting on 45 percent of their own shots.
The Panthers return to action on Sunday, December 20 when they close out play at the ECAC Holiday Classic against Dominican College at 2:00 pm.
The Panthers shot 45 percent from the field in the win.
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Chris Diasparra scored 12 points in the win.
Chris Diasparra scored 12 points in the win.
Dec. 19, 2009
Box Score
Caldwell, NJ - The Adelphi University men's basketball team faced Caldwell College on Saturday, December 19 collecting a 71-40 win at the ECAC Holiday Classic, hosted by Caldwell College in the George R. Newman Center. The loss is the Cougars' second in a week to the Panthers, who defeated Caldwell in a non-conference game last Saturday in Garden City, New York The Cougars are now 0-7, while Adelphi improves to 9-1.
Richard Byrd led the Panthers with 13 points and four steals, while Chris Diasparra added 12 points on 5-8 shooting. Casey Cosgrove also reached double digits, dropping in 10 points to go along with five assists.
Caldwell held an early 9-2 lead on a pair of three-pointers but the Panthers came back strong, leading by as many as 23 on the way to a 43-21 halftime advantage. Adelphi kept the Cougars at bay in the second half as Caldwell never came closer than 23 points, with the Panthers cruising to another 31-point win over Caldwell.
Adelphi held Caldwell just 21.1 percent sooting from the floor in the second half and 28.9 percent for the game, while hitting on 45 percent of their own shots.
The Panthers return to action on Sunday, December 20 when they close out play at the ECAC Holiday Classic against Dominican College at 2:00 pm.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Game Wants 50 Cent To Surrender, "I'll Squash The Beef W/ That N*gga When He Bows Down"
Former G-Unit member has promised to squash his beef with 50 Cent if the rap mogul bows admits defeat.
Writing through Twitter, Game continued his recent jabs at Fif.
"#oneofmyfollowers ah whoop 10 of @50cent followers a** !!!!," Game wrote Thursday (December 17) night. "#oneofmyfollowers might have a couple kids wit #ghettobabynames like "IMUNIQUE" or "PRECIOUS" with her big ole a**or "SHA-QUA-ZHA-NAY" LOL jb_32 @ihategame @50cent has over 2 million followers, you're not even in the hundred thousands n*gga. Step yo game up @jb_32 yea, he got 2 million followers but they didn't follow that CD 2 the record store n*gga. ha #oneofmyfollowers is dumb ! this means u Quemical @ihategame Start Singing some R&B p*ssy a** songs like 50, so you can get 2million p*ssy a** followers. lol I'll squash da beef wit dat n*gga when he bows down & becomes #oneofmyfollowers & gives his kids #ghettobabynames like "THE GAME" or "PLIES""
Writing through Twitter, Game continued his recent jabs at Fif.
"#oneofmyfollowers ah whoop 10 of @50cent followers a** !!!!," Game wrote Thursday (December 17) night. "#oneofmyfollowers might have a couple kids wit #ghettobabynames like "IMUNIQUE" or "PRECIOUS" with her big ole a**or "SHA-QUA-ZHA-NAY" LOL jb_32 @ihategame @50cent has over 2 million followers, you're not even in the hundred thousands n*gga. Step yo game up @jb_32 yea, he got 2 million followers but they didn't follow that CD 2 the record store n*gga. ha #oneofmyfollowers is dumb ! this means u Quemical @ihategame Start Singing some R&B p*ssy a** songs like 50, so you can get 2million p*ssy a** followers. lol I'll squash da beef wit dat n*gga when he bows down & becomes #oneofmyfollowers & gives his kids #ghettobabynames like "THE GAME" or "PLIES""
Nas Aims To Body Oscar Competition, Rapper's "Mike Tyson" Tribute Up For Award
Nas' musical contribution to retired boxer Mike Tyson's documentary, Tyson, has been nominated for an Oscar.
According to reports, Nas will face-off against 62 other possible contenders.
On Jan. 12, 2010, the Academy will screen 63 contenders for the Original Song category, including Nas' "Legendary." God's Son will have some stiff competition, though. Among some of the potential nominees are South African boy band Overtone's "Colorblind" in the Clint Eastwood directed Invictus, actress Kate Hudson's "Cinema Italiano" in Rob Marshall's musical Nine and Karen O and The Kids for Spike Jonze's big-screen take on Where the Wild Things Are. The chosen nominees will be announced Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at 5:30 a.m. PT from the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater. The Academy Awards for the outstanding film achievements of 2009 will be given on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the Kodak Theatre.
According to reports, Nas will face-off against 62 other possible contenders.
On Jan. 12, 2010, the Academy will screen 63 contenders for the Original Song category, including Nas' "Legendary." God's Son will have some stiff competition, though. Among some of the potential nominees are South African boy band Overtone's "Colorblind" in the Clint Eastwood directed Invictus, actress Kate Hudson's "Cinema Italiano" in Rob Marshall's musical Nine and Karen O and The Kids for Spike Jonze's big-screen take on Where the Wild Things Are. The chosen nominees will be announced Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at 5:30 a.m. PT from the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater. The Academy Awards for the outstanding film achievements of 2009 will be given on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the Kodak Theatre.
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