This earworm-y party song was penned by none other than Mr. 305 and Ne-Yo, and comes from tonight's (semi-confusing) episode of Empire. The video, which also premiered tonight, is the wild work of Gil Green. Two quick takeaways: 1) Fittingly, this is what The Great Gatsby might look like if it were set somewhere in present-day Florida; 2) Pitbull might be trying to bring back the text-message signature.
- 10/8/2015
- by Sean Fitz-Gerald
- Vulture
'We're unified,' Birdman tells MTV News of clip featuring Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne.
By Rob Markman
Nicki Minaj, Birdman and Lil Wayne on the set of "Y.U. Mad"
Photo: MTV News
Birdman has every reason to smile, and in his latest video, for "Y.U. Mad," the #1 Stunna puts his diamond-encrusted grill on full display. Not only is his Ymcmb record label the biggest rap label of the year thanks to high-profile releases from Lil Wayne and Drake, but the camaraderie displayed in his new clip, which premiered on MTV2 on Sunday, is very real — both on and off camera.
"We like this with each other on an everyday basis. It's just fortunate that it's a video and they get to see it in that way," Birdman told MTV News from his trailer on set of the "Y.U. Mad" video shoot in Miami back in October.
By Rob Markman
Nicki Minaj, Birdman and Lil Wayne on the set of "Y.U. Mad"
Photo: MTV News
Birdman has every reason to smile, and in his latest video, for "Y.U. Mad," the #1 Stunna puts his diamond-encrusted grill on full display. Not only is his Ymcmb record label the biggest rap label of the year thanks to high-profile releases from Lil Wayne and Drake, but the camaraderie displayed in his new clip, which premiered on MTV2 on Sunday, is very real — both on and off camera.
"We like this with each other on an everyday basis. It's just fortunate that it's a video and they get to see it in that way," Birdman told MTV News from his trailer on set of the "Y.U. Mad" video shoot in Miami back in October.
- 11/28/2011
- MTV Music News
The sixth annual Bet Hip Hop Awards took place Tuesday night (Oct. 11). Chris Brown was the big winner with four wins, including Best Hip Hop Video for his collaboration with Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes on "Look at Me Now."
Brown could not be there to accept his awards, but he did tweet, "Thank you Bet but most of all TeamBreezy."
The complete winners list:
Best Hip-Hop Video
Big Sean f/ Chris Brown - "My Last"
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes - "Look at Me Now"
DJ Khaled f/ Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - "I'm on One"
Eminem f/ Rihanna - "Love the Way You Lie"
Kanye West f/ Rihanna - "All of the Lights"
Reese's Perfect Combo Award (Best Collab)
Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - "Hustle Hard (Remix)"
Big K.R.I.T. f/ Ludacris & Bun B - "Country Sh*t (Remix)"
Chris...
Brown could not be there to accept his awards, but he did tweet, "Thank you Bet but most of all TeamBreezy."
The complete winners list:
Best Hip-Hop Video
Big Sean f/ Chris Brown - "My Last"
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes - "Look at Me Now"
DJ Khaled f/ Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - "I'm on One"
Eminem f/ Rihanna - "Love the Way You Lie"
Kanye West f/ Rihanna - "All of the Lights"
Reese's Perfect Combo Award (Best Collab)
Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - "Hustle Hard (Remix)"
Big K.R.I.T. f/ Ludacris & Bun B - "Country Sh*t (Remix)"
Chris...
- 10/12/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Coming in to the 6th annual Bet Hip Hop Awards, Cash Money emcee Lil Wayne was leading the pack with 18 nominations, absolutely smothering the competition in just about every category. Though not an overwhelming number, Wayne did walk away with five wins, including three for his role in Chris Brown's smash "Look at Me Now".
Overall, the awards were pretty spread out, with Brown, Wayne, Busta Rhymes, Nicki Minaj, Wiz Khalifa, and producer Lex Luger all pulling down multiple wins. Additional wins went to Jay-z, Hype Williams, J. Cole, Waka Flocka Flame, DJ Khaled, and Kanye West.
For all things Bet Hip Hop Award related, including videos and a look at the cyphers, check out Bet's website.
What do you think about the winner list for this year's ceremony? Do you think anybody was especially robbed?
Best Hip-Hop Video
Big Sean f/ Chris Brown – “My Last”
Chris Brown f/ Lil...
Overall, the awards were pretty spread out, with Brown, Wayne, Busta Rhymes, Nicki Minaj, Wiz Khalifa, and producer Lex Luger all pulling down multiple wins. Additional wins went to Jay-z, Hype Williams, J. Cole, Waka Flocka Flame, DJ Khaled, and Kanye West.
For all things Bet Hip Hop Award related, including videos and a look at the cyphers, check out Bet's website.
What do you think about the winner list for this year's ceremony? Do you think anybody was especially robbed?
Best Hip-Hop Video
Big Sean f/ Chris Brown – “My Last”
Chris Brown f/ Lil...
- 10/12/2011
- by Shilo Adams
- TVovermind.com
What a week its been for music superstar Lil Wayne. After finding out that his latest album, Tha Carter IV, sold nearly a million copies in its first week of release, the Cash Money rapper has been nominated for a record 18 (!) Bet Hip-Hop Awards, doubling his nearest competition. Wayne scored nominations in Live Performer, Lyricist, Mvp, Style, Verse, Hustler, two in Video, two in Club Banger, two in Viewer's Choice, three in Collab, and three in Track. Just last week, he closed out the VMAs with a performance of his top 5 single "How to Love".
Other big nominees at the 6th annual celebration of all things hip-hop include a few 2011 Vma nominees (Chris Brown "Look at Me Now", Big Sean "My Last", Eminem "Love the Way You Lie"), some impressive up-and-comers who are making serious noise (Big K.R.I.T., Frank Ocean, J. Cole), and a whole lot of Nicki Minaj.
Other big nominees at the 6th annual celebration of all things hip-hop include a few 2011 Vma nominees (Chris Brown "Look at Me Now", Big Sean "My Last", Eminem "Love the Way You Lie"), some impressive up-and-comers who are making serious noise (Big K.R.I.T., Frank Ocean, J. Cole), and a whole lot of Nicki Minaj.
- 9/8/2011
- by Shilo Adams
- TVovermind.com
If Lupe Fiasco didn't win you over with his live performance of "Out of My Head" at the MTV Movie Awards, he may just charm you with the official music video. Co-starring Trey Songz on the hook, the video takes Lupe through his day, as he walks out of his building, onto the sidewalk and into his waiting car. But everywhere he goes -- he sees his girl. It won't win him any Academy Awards, but the look on his face each time he makes eye contact with his lady is pretty priceless. The clip was directed by Gil Green, who's mostly...
- 6/30/2011
- by Katie Hasty
- Hitfix
After four indie studio albums, DJ Khaled has finally scored a record deal with a major label when preparing his fifth studio installment. The Miami deejay is going to drop the effort, titled "We the Best Forever", under We the Best Music Group, Terror Squad Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Universal Motown.
The album is going to make its way out across the United States on July 19. A lot of A-list stars such as Kanye West, Jay-z, Birdman, T.I. and Akon are expected to make contribution to the upcoming album. Young Money members like Tyga and Nicki Minaj are attached to the project as well.
Prior to the album release, Khaled released "Welcome to My Hood" as the first single and "I'm on One" as the second one. Although failing to break the chart with the first one, he managed to seek revenge with its follow-up. Through "I'm on One" which features Lil Wayne,...
The album is going to make its way out across the United States on July 19. A lot of A-list stars such as Kanye West, Jay-z, Birdman, T.I. and Akon are expected to make contribution to the upcoming album. Young Money members like Tyga and Nicki Minaj are attached to the project as well.
Prior to the album release, Khaled released "Welcome to My Hood" as the first single and "I'm on One" as the second one. Although failing to break the chart with the first one, he managed to seek revenge with its follow-up. Through "I'm on One" which features Lil Wayne,...
- 6/13/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
'I don't know about these n---as, but I'm scared of heights,' he tells MTV News on the set of DJ Khaled's single.
By Mawuse Ziegbe, with reporting by James "Flx" Smith
Lil Wayne on the set of DJ Khaled's music video for "Welcome To My Hood"
Photo: MTV News
Even though the track "Welcome to My Hood" dropped just two weeks ago, DJ Khaled wasted no time getting his superstar homies to the M.I.A. to shoot the accompanying video.
Khaled — along with Lil Wayne, Plies, Rick Ross and T-Pain — headed to the Overton area of Miami on Thursday to shoot the 'hood-centric visual and told MTV News that the clip will reflect the same rugged bombast of the posse cut.
"We going in," he said, with his trademark hype-the-hell-out-of-everything energy. "This the movie: 'Welcome to My Hood,' biggest record in the country, hurtin' the streets right now.
By Mawuse Ziegbe, with reporting by James "Flx" Smith
Lil Wayne on the set of DJ Khaled's music video for "Welcome To My Hood"
Photo: MTV News
Even though the track "Welcome to My Hood" dropped just two weeks ago, DJ Khaled wasted no time getting his superstar homies to the M.I.A. to shoot the accompanying video.
Khaled — along with Lil Wayne, Plies, Rick Ross and T-Pain — headed to the Overton area of Miami on Thursday to shoot the 'hood-centric visual and told MTV News that the clip will reflect the same rugged bombast of the posse cut.
"We going in," he said, with his trademark hype-the-hell-out-of-everything energy. "This the movie: 'Welcome to My Hood,' biggest record in the country, hurtin' the streets right now.
- 1/21/2011
- MTV Music News
Birdman's "Fire Flame" remix which features Lil Wayne has got its music video debuted in full. In this Gil Green-directed clip, the Cash Money/Young Money members are hot literally as fire is set off inside the room where they spit their verses.
"The song's called 'Fire Flame' so you're in our fire room. Right now, it doesn't look like much but in a few seconds ... it's going to be incredible. It's going to get real hot in here," Green told MTV. Temperature in the room runs high not only from the fire but also from sexy ladies pulling racy swag in their skimpy outfit and suggestive moves.
"Fire Flame" is expected to appear in Birdman's upcoming new release "Bigger Than Life".
"The song's called 'Fire Flame' so you're in our fire room. Right now, it doesn't look like much but in a few seconds ... it's going to be incredible. It's going to get real hot in here," Green told MTV. Temperature in the room runs high not only from the fire but also from sexy ladies pulling racy swag in their skimpy outfit and suggestive moves.
"Fire Flame" is expected to appear in Birdman's upcoming new release "Bigger Than Life".
- 1/17/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Lil Wayne joins fellow rapper Birdman to film a music video for "Fire Flame" remix with Gil Green serving as director. They shot performance scene in a "fire room" and were joined by Cash Money/Young Money members including DJ Khaled. Young Money president Mack Maine paid a visit as well.
"The addition to this song is, of course, Lil Wayne and the anticipation of his first video [since he got out of prison]," Green said. "I haven't even spoken to him since he's been out. I look forward to seeing him and working with him again ... The song's called 'Fire Flame' so you're in our fire room. Right now, it doesn't look like much but in a few seconds ... it's going to be incredible. It's going to get real hot in here."
"Fire Flame" is expected to appear in Birdman's upcoming new release "Bigger Than Life".
"The addition to this song is, of course, Lil Wayne and the anticipation of his first video [since he got out of prison]," Green said. "I haven't even spoken to him since he's been out. I look forward to seeing him and working with him again ... The song's called 'Fire Flame' so you're in our fire room. Right now, it doesn't look like much but in a few seconds ... it's going to be incredible. It's going to get real hot in here."
"Fire Flame" is expected to appear in Birdman's upcoming new release "Bigger Than Life".
- 1/11/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Behind-the-scenes footage of the rappers on the set of the video shoot has emerged.
By Hillary Crosley
Lil Wayne on the set of the "Fire Flame" video
Photo: Derrick G
Birdman's "Fire Flame" video has earned plenty of spins, and now that the Cash Money CEO's "son" is home from prison, the duo have paired up for a remix clip. MTV News commandeered footage from the video, courtesy of photographer Derick G, and members of the Cash Money/ Young Money camp were in good spirits on the set.
"It's amazing, can't believe n---as are using real cars and sh--, you know times have changed," Wayne joked, marveling at the sports cars being utilized in the clip's fiery scenes.
The video looks to be a performance clip that alternates between shots of a set where a red car is parked on a black set peppered with fiery lights and a raised...
By Hillary Crosley
Lil Wayne on the set of the "Fire Flame" video
Photo: Derrick G
Birdman's "Fire Flame" video has earned plenty of spins, and now that the Cash Money CEO's "son" is home from prison, the duo have paired up for a remix clip. MTV News commandeered footage from the video, courtesy of photographer Derick G, and members of the Cash Money/ Young Money camp were in good spirits on the set.
"It's amazing, can't believe n---as are using real cars and sh--, you know times have changed," Wayne joked, marveling at the sports cars being utilized in the clip's fiery scenes.
The video looks to be a performance clip that alternates between shots of a set where a red car is parked on a black set peppered with fiery lights and a raised...
- 1/10/2011
- MTV Music News
Toronto Mc 'went above and beyond,' Diddy says of Mc jumping on Diddy-Dirty Money track 'Loving You No More.'
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Ricky Louis
Kalenna Harper, Diddy and Dawn Richard
Photo: MTV News
According to Diddy, he had a specific plan when he mapped out Last Train to Paris.
"I wanted to be smart enough to go to the newest generation, the flyest, young gun of MCs and writers and humbly ask them for help," he told MTV News. "To be honest, a lot of cats were busy. I can respect that. But Drake took the time to stop what he was doing and he was the hottest one in the game. He came to my house for two days, we went to Canada for three days."
The result was "Loving You No More," the latest single from Diddy's Dirty Money project, Last Train.
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Ricky Louis
Kalenna Harper, Diddy and Dawn Richard
Photo: MTV News
According to Diddy, he had a specific plan when he mapped out Last Train to Paris.
"I wanted to be smart enough to go to the newest generation, the flyest, young gun of MCs and writers and humbly ask them for help," he told MTV News. "To be honest, a lot of cats were busy. I can respect that. But Drake took the time to stop what he was doing and he was the hottest one in the game. He came to my house for two days, we went to Canada for three days."
The result was "Loving You No More," the latest single from Diddy's Dirty Money project, Last Train.
- 10/29/2010
- MTV Music News
Bad Boy mogul tells MTV News clip for Drake-assisted Diddy-Dirty Money track will tackle unrequited love.
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Ricky Louis
Diddy-Dirty Money on the set of "Loving You No More"
Photo: MTV News
The train is finally leaving the station. Diddy has set December 14 as the release date for his Dirty Money project Last Train to Paris. Despite a run of hits from the album, including "Angels," "Love Come Down" and "Hello, Good Morning," the disc's drop date has seen a handful of postponements.
Now, the hip-hop mogul is readying the video for "Loving You No More" featuring Drake, the next single from the LP. Last week in Miami, Diddy joined forces with director Gil Green to help tell the next chapter in the Last Train to Paris story.
"The concept of the song is about when you love somebody so much that you forget about yourself,...
By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Ricky Louis
Diddy-Dirty Money on the set of "Loving You No More"
Photo: MTV News
The train is finally leaving the station. Diddy has set December 14 as the release date for his Dirty Money project Last Train to Paris. Despite a run of hits from the album, including "Angels," "Love Come Down" and "Hello, Good Morning," the disc's drop date has seen a handful of postponements.
Now, the hip-hop mogul is readying the video for "Loving You No More" featuring Drake, the next single from the LP. Last week in Miami, Diddy joined forces with director Gil Green to help tell the next chapter in the Last Train to Paris story.
"The concept of the song is about when you love somebody so much that you forget about yourself,...
- 10/20/2010
- MTV Music News
Clip includes Drizzy's 'Paris Morton Music' remix
By Jayson Rodriguez
Rick Ross
Photo: Jemal Countess/ Getty Images
In Rick Ross' latest video, "Aston Martin Music," the Miami rapper rides smooth in a luxury automobile of the make mentioned in the song's title.
As the clip's story line unfolds, his love interest hits a speed bump as the feds nab her on the strip for a crime Ross committed.
"When I'm alone in my room, sometimes I stare at the walls," Ross raps on the song — in a nod to LL Cool J's "I Need Love" — after losing his leading lady. "Automatic weapons on the floor, but who can you call?/ My down bitch, one who lives by the code/ Put this music sh-- aside, get it on the road."
Later in the video, Ross' woman is sprung from prison after finishing her bid, and the rapper is waiting...
By Jayson Rodriguez
Rick Ross
Photo: Jemal Countess/ Getty Images
In Rick Ross' latest video, "Aston Martin Music," the Miami rapper rides smooth in a luxury automobile of the make mentioned in the song's title.
As the clip's story line unfolds, his love interest hits a speed bump as the feds nab her on the strip for a crime Ross committed.
"When I'm alone in my room, sometimes I stare at the walls," Ross raps on the song — in a nod to LL Cool J's "I Need Love" — after losing his leading lady. "Automatic weapons on the floor, but who can you call?/ My down bitch, one who lives by the code/ Put this music sh-- aside, get it on the road."
Later in the video, Ross' woman is sprung from prison after finishing her bid, and the rapper is waiting...
- 10/14/2010
- MTV Music News
Soulja Boy tell em! He’s back in action with his latest high-roller music video for his latest hit “Blowing Me Kisses.” A little too much auto-tune for our liking, but we suppose that’s Soulja Boy’s whole sound. The Gil Green directed music video was shot in Southern California and is reminiscent of the Soulja's childhood when he had a crush on a cutie across the street. Check it out below!
- 10/7/2010
- Hollyscoop.com
Spiff TV-directed video features Birdman, DJ Khaled.
By Shaheem Reid
Rick Ross on the set of his "I'm Not a Star" video
Photo: Steve Alvarado/ Spiff TV/ Maybach Music Group
Rick Ross and director Spiff TV shot a video for "I'm Not a Star," from Teflon Don, a few days ago in Miami, but this isn't like their previous viral efforts. The Bawse, in full support of Spiff's skills, shelled out for big-money production value on this one.
"It was dope. While I was on the set, I told Spiff I was proud of him to see where we started from, the viral ground up, to seeing the homie with a budget and a production crew and a [photography director] and playback screens," Ross said Friday (September 24) via phone from Dallas. "Just all the small things that help directors become great."
Spiff, also in D-Town, said the video centers on a strong performance by Ross.
By Shaheem Reid
Rick Ross on the set of his "I'm Not a Star" video
Photo: Steve Alvarado/ Spiff TV/ Maybach Music Group
Rick Ross and director Spiff TV shot a video for "I'm Not a Star," from Teflon Don, a few days ago in Miami, but this isn't like their previous viral efforts. The Bawse, in full support of Spiff's skills, shelled out for big-money production value on this one.
"It was dope. While I was on the set, I told Spiff I was proud of him to see where we started from, the viral ground up, to seeing the homie with a budget and a production crew and a [photography director] and playback screens," Ross said Friday (September 24) via phone from Dallas. "Just all the small things that help directors become great."
Spiff, also in D-Town, said the video centers on a strong performance by Ross.
- 9/24/2010
- MTV Music News
John Legend and The Roots say "Wake Up Everybody" in a new music video supporting their latest joint track. Together with their featured guests Melanie Fiona and Common, they spread message of "no more sleepin' in bed" and urge people to do something to make the world a better place to live.
A cover version of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes' 1975 classic song, "Wake Up Everybody" is taken from "Wake Up!", the collaborative album between John Legend and The Roots. The music video was filmed in Brooklyn and is directed by Gil Green.
The album itself will be released in United States on September 21. It will feature soulful music from the 60's and 70's all with an underlying theme of awareness, engagement and consciousness effectively telling listeners to "Wake Up!"...
A cover version of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes' 1975 classic song, "Wake Up Everybody" is taken from "Wake Up!", the collaborative album between John Legend and The Roots. The music video was filmed in Brooklyn and is directed by Gil Green.
The album itself will be released in United States on September 21. It will feature soulful music from the 60's and 70's all with an underlying theme of awareness, engagement and consciousness effectively telling listeners to "Wake Up!"...
- 8/20/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Justin Bieber isn't just popular with tweens and Twitter, but on Bet as well.
The Bieb is nominated for Best New Artist for the 10th annual Bet Awards, which will take place Sunday, June 27 on Bet, hosted by Queen Latifah.
Giving Bieber a run for his money are Melanie Fiona, Nicki Minaj, Wale and Young Money.
Drake has the most nominations overall, but Jay-z (who killed it during the Betty White "Saturday Night Live" episode) and Minaj also got five noms apiece.
Drake has four of his own nominations (Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, collaborations: two for "Successful" and one for "Forever") and three as part of Young Money.
Hov has five nominations: Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Viewers' Choice, Video of the Year and two collaborations -- "Empire State of Mind" and "Run This Town." And Minaj has her own five. Besides the Best New Artist we mentioned before, she's also...
The Bieb is nominated for Best New Artist for the 10th annual Bet Awards, which will take place Sunday, June 27 on Bet, hosted by Queen Latifah.
Giving Bieber a run for his money are Melanie Fiona, Nicki Minaj, Wale and Young Money.
Drake has the most nominations overall, but Jay-z (who killed it during the Betty White "Saturday Night Live" episode) and Minaj also got five noms apiece.
Drake has four of his own nominations (Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, collaborations: two for "Successful" and one for "Forever") and three as part of Young Money.
Hov has five nominations: Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Viewers' Choice, Video of the Year and two collaborations -- "Empire State of Mind" and "Run This Town." And Minaj has her own five. Besides the Best New Artist we mentioned before, she's also...
- 5/19/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Black Entertainment Television (Bet) Awards 2010 nominations:
Best Female R&B Artist:
Beyonce Knowles Mary J. Blige Melanie Fiona Alicia Keys Rihanna
Best Male R&B Artist:
Chris Brown Raheem DeVaughn Maxwell Trey Songz Usher
Best Gospel:
The Anointed Pace Sisters Kirk Franklin Presents Artists United For Haiti Tamela Mann Marvin Sapp Vickie Winans
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist:
Ester Dean Lil Kim Nicki Minaj Rasheeda Trina
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist:
B.o.B. Drake Fabolous Jay-z Ludacris
Best Group:
Black Eyed Peas Clipse Diddy-Dirty Money New Boyz Young Money
Best New Artist:
Justin Bieber Melanie Fiona Nicki Minaj Wale Young Money
Best Collaboration:
Beyonce Knowles f/ Lady Gaga – ‘Video Phone’ B.o.B. f/ Bruno Mars – ‘Nothin’ On You’ Drake & Trey Songz – ‘Successful’ Drake f/ Lil Wayne, Kanye West & Eminem – ‘Forever’ Jay-z & Alicia Keys – ‘Empire State of Mind’ Trey Songz f/ Fabolous – ‘Say Aah’
Video of the Year:
Beyonce f/ Lady Gaga – ‘Video Phone’ B.
Best Female R&B Artist:
Beyonce Knowles Mary J. Blige Melanie Fiona Alicia Keys Rihanna
Best Male R&B Artist:
Chris Brown Raheem DeVaughn Maxwell Trey Songz Usher
Best Gospel:
The Anointed Pace Sisters Kirk Franklin Presents Artists United For Haiti Tamela Mann Marvin Sapp Vickie Winans
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist:
Ester Dean Lil Kim Nicki Minaj Rasheeda Trina
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist:
B.o.B. Drake Fabolous Jay-z Ludacris
Best Group:
Black Eyed Peas Clipse Diddy-Dirty Money New Boyz Young Money
Best New Artist:
Justin Bieber Melanie Fiona Nicki Minaj Wale Young Money
Best Collaboration:
Beyonce Knowles f/ Lady Gaga – ‘Video Phone’ B.o.B. f/ Bruno Mars – ‘Nothin’ On You’ Drake & Trey Songz – ‘Successful’ Drake f/ Lil Wayne, Kanye West & Eminem – ‘Forever’ Jay-z & Alicia Keys – ‘Empire State of Mind’ Trey Songz f/ Fabolous – ‘Say Aah’
Video of the Year:
Beyonce f/ Lady Gaga – ‘Video Phone’ B.
- 5/19/2010
- by Abbey
- Gossipvita
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are among nominees at upcoming 2010 Bet Awards, which will be held on June 27 at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium. Bieber landed in Best New Artist category, while Gomez was nominated for Young Stars Award.
In Best New Artist category, Bieber will go head-to-head with Melanie Fiona, Nicki Minaj, Wale and Young Money. "Bieber has crossed the color boundaries the same way that hip-hop has crossed the boundaries the other way for a number of years," Stephen Hill, Bet's President of Music Programing and Specials said.
Meanwhile, Gomez will compete against Lil Jj, Keke Palmer, Willow Smith and Tyler James Williams in taking home Young Stars Award.
Additionally, Bet nominations, which was announced on Tuesday, May 18, were led by rapper Jay-z, who received five nods, including Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Best Collaboration for "Empire State of Mind" and Video of the Year for "Empire State of Mind...
In Best New Artist category, Bieber will go head-to-head with Melanie Fiona, Nicki Minaj, Wale and Young Money. "Bieber has crossed the color boundaries the same way that hip-hop has crossed the boundaries the other way for a number of years," Stephen Hill, Bet's President of Music Programing and Specials said.
Meanwhile, Gomez will compete against Lil Jj, Keke Palmer, Willow Smith and Tyler James Williams in taking home Young Stars Award.
Additionally, Bet nominations, which was announced on Tuesday, May 18, were led by rapper Jay-z, who received five nods, including Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Best Collaboration for "Empire State of Mind" and Video of the Year for "Empire State of Mind...
- 5/19/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
The nominations list of this year's Bet Awards has been announced with Jay-z scoring the most nods with five nominations. Following his domination are his singer wife Beyonce Knowles as well as fellow performers such as Alicia Keys, Trey Songz and Melanie Fiona with four gongs each.
Out of the five nods, Jay-z faces off Beyonce in four fields, Best Collaboration, Viewer's Choice and Video of the Year. In the latest category, he gets double nominations; one for "Empire State of Mind" which features Alicia and the other for "Run This Town" which features Rihanna and Kanye West. He competes against Beyonce's "Video Phone" which features Lady GaGa, B.o.B's "Nothin on You" which features Bruno Mars and Melanie's "It Kills Me".
In Best Collaboration, Jay-z and Alicia have to go head-to-head with Drake and Trey Songz's "successful", Trey and Fabolous' "Say Aah" and Drake's "Forever" which features Lil Wayne,...
Out of the five nods, Jay-z faces off Beyonce in four fields, Best Collaboration, Viewer's Choice and Video of the Year. In the latest category, he gets double nominations; one for "Empire State of Mind" which features Alicia and the other for "Run This Town" which features Rihanna and Kanye West. He competes against Beyonce's "Video Phone" which features Lady GaGa, B.o.B's "Nothin on You" which features Bruno Mars and Melanie's "It Kills Me".
In Best Collaboration, Jay-z and Alicia have to go head-to-head with Drake and Trey Songz's "successful", Trey and Fabolous' "Say Aah" and Drake's "Forever" which features Lil Wayne,...
- 5/19/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Bieber scores a surprise nod for Best New Artist.
By Jayson Rodriguez
Jay-z
Photo: Michael Buckner/ Getty Images
After performing at the World Series, headlining a 9/11 benefit concert at Madison Square Garden and being named MTV News' Hottest Mc in the Game, it's no surprise that Jay-z received the most nominations for the upcoming 2010 Bet Awards.
The Brooklyn Mc scored nods in the Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Best Collaboration ("Empire State of Mind"), Video of the Year ("Empire State of Mind" and "Run this Town") and Viewer's Choice categories to lead the way with five nominations, it was announced Tuesday (May 18).
Teen heart throb Justin Bieber picked up a surprise nomination for Best New Artist, his only recognition. "That was not a joke," Bet executive Stephen Hill said, laughing in response to the singer's nod.
Beyoncé (Best Female R&B Artist), Alicia Keys (Best Female R&B Artist), Trey Songz (Best Collaboration,...
By Jayson Rodriguez
Jay-z
Photo: Michael Buckner/ Getty Images
After performing at the World Series, headlining a 9/11 benefit concert at Madison Square Garden and being named MTV News' Hottest Mc in the Game, it's no surprise that Jay-z received the most nominations for the upcoming 2010 Bet Awards.
The Brooklyn Mc scored nods in the Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Best Collaboration ("Empire State of Mind"), Video of the Year ("Empire State of Mind" and "Run this Town") and Viewer's Choice categories to lead the way with five nominations, it was announced Tuesday (May 18).
Teen heart throb Justin Bieber picked up a surprise nomination for Best New Artist, his only recognition. "That was not a joke," Bet executive Stephen Hill said, laughing in response to the singer's nod.
Beyoncé (Best Female R&B Artist), Alicia Keys (Best Female R&B Artist), Trey Songz (Best Collaboration,...
- 5/18/2010
- MTV Music News
Robin Thicke is hooking up with Colombian model Manuela Arbelaez in a music video for his single "In the Mornin". Like the singer, his featured guest Snoop Dogg also has a sexy lady on top of him in a car.
The music video is directed by Gil Green and was filmed in Malibu. "It's about romance and love in the morning, you know," he told Idolator about the concept. "Obviously, it's gotta be love because if you're still there in the morning time, then it means you really like them. So it'll be romantic and sweet."
Produced by Teddy Riley, "It's in the Mornin" is taken from Robin Thicke's 2009 studio album "Sex Therapy: The Session". Other rappers contributing to the effort are Nicki Minaj, Kid Cudi and Jay-z among others.
The music video is directed by Gil Green and was filmed in Malibu. "It's about romance and love in the morning, you know," he told Idolator about the concept. "Obviously, it's gotta be love because if you're still there in the morning time, then it means you really like them. So it'll be romantic and sweet."
Produced by Teddy Riley, "It's in the Mornin" is taken from Robin Thicke's 2009 studio album "Sex Therapy: The Session". Other rappers contributing to the effort are Nicki Minaj, Kid Cudi and Jay-z among others.
- 5/12/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
As release date for her new album "Amazin" is coming closer, Trina reveals cover art for the May 4 release. In this artwork, the female rapper is photographed lying down and starring at the camera with droopy eyes.
Trina recently debuted a music video for a single called "Million Dollar Girl" which has cameos from her featured guests P. Diddy and Keri Hilson. The song is produced by Mario Winans and C.P. Hollywood, while the clip is directed by Gil Green.
Beside P. Diddy and Keri Hilson, other big stars lined up for the forthcoming album include Nicki Minaj, Flo Rida, Lady GaGa, Monica, Rico Love and Kalenna of Dirty Money. The album is preceded with the release of a mixtape called "The Definition of a Million Dollar Girl".
Trina recently debuted a music video for a single called "Million Dollar Girl" which has cameos from her featured guests P. Diddy and Keri Hilson. The song is produced by Mario Winans and C.P. Hollywood, while the clip is directed by Gil Green.
Beside P. Diddy and Keri Hilson, other big stars lined up for the forthcoming album include Nicki Minaj, Flo Rida, Lady GaGa, Monica, Rico Love and Kalenna of Dirty Money. The album is preceded with the release of a mixtape called "The Definition of a Million Dollar Girl".
- 3/26/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
In order to match the up-beat sound of his single "Rollacoasta", Robin Thicke brings party vibe to the accompanying music video. Featuring a cameo from his collaborator Estelle, this video sees Robin going wild in the bash. In one scene, he is captured getting a lap dance from a beautiful woman.
Robin has also shot another music video in addition to the "Rollacoasta" clip. The 33-year-old singer recently spared his time in between tight schedule as a supporting act for Alicia Keys' Freedom Tour to shoot a video for single "It's in the Morning".
The video is directed by Gil Green and was filmed in Malibu. It will have Robin and Colombian model Manuela Arbelaez playing a couple. Rapper Snoop Dogg is also set to make a cameo. A behind-the-scene footage from the video shoot is promised to be brought forward on E! News on March 19 night, but Rap-Up...
Robin has also shot another music video in addition to the "Rollacoasta" clip. The 33-year-old singer recently spared his time in between tight schedule as a supporting act for Alicia Keys' Freedom Tour to shoot a video for single "It's in the Morning".
The video is directed by Gil Green and was filmed in Malibu. It will have Robin and Colombian model Manuela Arbelaez playing a couple. Rapper Snoop Dogg is also set to make a cameo. A behind-the-scene footage from the video shoot is promised to be brought forward on E! News on March 19 night, but Rap-Up...
- 3/20/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Trina's "Million Dollar Girl" music video has just been debuted. Featuring cameos from P. Diddy and Keri Hilson, it features the female rapper as she shows to the world what makes her "the baddest b***h" who is far from average.
The video is directed by Gil Green and was filmed in a Miami airport hangar during the 2010 Super Bowl weekend. "Shooting the scene where I'm coming out of the plane!! Sick!!!;) I'm feeling so Wavy!!!!" Trina tweeted during the video shoot which used Diddy's private jet.
"Million Dollar Girl" is produced by Mario Winans and C.P. Hollywood. It is confirmed to appear in Trina's upcoming studio effort "Amazin" which is slated for purchase across United States on May 4. The album is preceded with the release of a mixtape called "The Definition of a Million Dollar Girl".
Beside P. Diddy and Keri Hilson, other big stars lined up for...
The video is directed by Gil Green and was filmed in a Miami airport hangar during the 2010 Super Bowl weekend. "Shooting the scene where I'm coming out of the plane!! Sick!!!;) I'm feeling so Wavy!!!!" Trina tweeted during the video shoot which used Diddy's private jet.
"Million Dollar Girl" is produced by Mario Winans and C.P. Hollywood. It is confirmed to appear in Trina's upcoming studio effort "Amazin" which is slated for purchase across United States on May 4. The album is preceded with the release of a mixtape called "The Definition of a Million Dollar Girl".
Beside P. Diddy and Keri Hilson, other big stars lined up for...
- 3/15/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Fans are taken behind the scenes of Trina's "Million Dollar Girl" music video in this new clip. It shows the female rapper hitting an airport hangar along with P. Diddy and rapping to the camera in front of Diddy's private jet.
"Shooting the scene where I'm coming out of the plane!! Sick!!!;) I'm feeling so Wavy!!!!" Trina tweeted when filming the video during the Super Bowl weekend. It is directed by Gil Green and will also have Trina sharing screen with Keri Hilson.
"Million Dollar Girl" is produced by Mario Winans and C.P. Hollywood. It is confirmed to appear in Trina's upcoming studio effort "Amazin" which is slated for purchase across United States on May 4. The album is preceded with the release of a mixtape called "The Definition of a Million Dollar Girl".
Beside P. Diddy and Keri Hilson, other big stars lined up for the forthcoming album include Nicki Minaj,...
"Shooting the scene where I'm coming out of the plane!! Sick!!!;) I'm feeling so Wavy!!!!" Trina tweeted when filming the video during the Super Bowl weekend. It is directed by Gil Green and will also have Trina sharing screen with Keri Hilson.
"Million Dollar Girl" is produced by Mario Winans and C.P. Hollywood. It is confirmed to appear in Trina's upcoming studio effort "Amazin" which is slated for purchase across United States on May 4. The album is preceded with the release of a mixtape called "The Definition of a Million Dollar Girl".
Beside P. Diddy and Keri Hilson, other big stars lined up for the forthcoming album include Nicki Minaj,...
- 3/9/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Fans are taken behind the scene of Akon's "Oh Africa" music video which is directed by Gil Green. The clip also showcases vibrantly-colored African visuals in addition to featuring Akon's performance with his collaborator Keri Hilson.
"The whole aura of it is so fun, the color, the painting and the drums," Akon commented on the video shoot. "It brings out all the cultural parts of Africa you can ever think of and it doesn't even seem like a video, it seems more like a work of art that just happens to be a video. I hope you enjoy the look behind the scenes."
The video will be premiered at 2010 Grammy Awards on January 31 with proceeds going to benefit underprivileged African youth. Cameos include football superstars Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba as well as 16 young music artists from around the world.
"Oh Africa" is recorded for new Pepsi football TV commercial...
"The whole aura of it is so fun, the color, the painting and the drums," Akon commented on the video shoot. "It brings out all the cultural parts of Africa you can ever think of and it doesn't even seem like a video, it seems more like a work of art that just happens to be a video. I hope you enjoy the look behind the scenes."
The video will be premiered at 2010 Grammy Awards on January 31 with proceeds going to benefit underprivileged African youth. Cameos include football superstars Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba as well as 16 young music artists from around the world.
"Oh Africa" is recorded for new Pepsi football TV commercial...
- 1/30/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Jay Sean shares screen with his collaborators Sean Paul and Lil Jon in the newly-debuted music video for his single "Do You Remember". The video is directed by Gil Green and also features cameos from Jay's fellow Cash Money/Young Money affiliates Tyga and Birdman.
"I love the idea of the street vibe," Sean previously told MTV during the video shoot. "Having folks together, out in the street at midnight. The video is all about having fun, having a party, enjoying yourself. So, we did the whole block-party thing!"
"Do You Remember" is the second single from Jay Sean's American debut album "All or Nothing" which has hit the U.S. market on November 23. The first single from the album is a chart-busting track called "Down" which ruled Billboard Hot 100.
Jay Sean's "Do You Remember" music video...
"I love the idea of the street vibe," Sean previously told MTV during the video shoot. "Having folks together, out in the street at midnight. The video is all about having fun, having a party, enjoying yourself. So, we did the whole block-party thing!"
"Do You Remember" is the second single from Jay Sean's American debut album "All or Nothing" which has hit the U.S. market on November 23. The first single from the album is a chart-busting track called "Down" which ruled Billboard Hot 100.
Jay Sean's "Do You Remember" music video...
- 12/3/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Young Jeezy and Rick Ross are also featured in the star-studded clip, in Mixtape Daily.
By Shaheem Reid
Young Jeezy and Drake
Photo: Derrick G
The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive
"Denzel, watch out," DJ Khaled laughed. "I'm coming!"
Khaled not only got a chance to say lines, but he also was involved in action scenes during the recent filming of his video for "Fed Up." Usher, Drake, Young Jeezy and Rick Ross all came to Miami for another of the DJ's now-signature mammoth posse cuts.
The chaos starts when Khaled brings a briefcase — with special contents — to a meeting with some underworld bosses.
"I can tell they trying to set me up," Khaled described of himself in the Gil Green-directed video. "The boss that I am, I'm on my P's and Q's. When they said the deal is off, I let them know the streets is fed up.
By Shaheem Reid
Young Jeezy and Drake
Photo: Derrick G
The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive
"Denzel, watch out," DJ Khaled laughed. "I'm coming!"
Khaled not only got a chance to say lines, but he also was involved in action scenes during the recent filming of his video for "Fed Up." Usher, Drake, Young Jeezy and Rick Ross all came to Miami for another of the DJ's now-signature mammoth posse cuts.
The chaos starts when Khaled brings a briefcase — with special contents — to a meeting with some underworld bosses.
"I can tell they trying to set me up," Khaled described of himself in the Gil Green-directed video. "The boss that I am, I'm on my P's and Q's. When they said the deal is off, I let them know the streets is fed up.
- 11/25/2009
- MTV Music News
Young Jeezy and Rick Ross are also featured in the star-studded clip, in Mixtape Daily.
By Shaheem Reid
Young Jeezy and Drake
Photo: Derrick G
The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive
"Denzel, watch out," DJ Khaled laughed. "I'm coming!"
Khaled not only got a chance to say lines, but he also was involved in action scenes during the recent filming of his video for "Fed Up." Usher, Drake, Young Jeezy and Rick Ross all came to Miami for another of the DJ's now-signature mammoth posse cuts.
The chaos starts when Khaled brings a briefcase — with special contents — to a meeting with some underworld bosses.
"I can tell they trying to set me up," Khaled described of himself in the Gil Green-directed video. "The boss that I am, I'm on my P's and Q's. When they said the deal is off, I let them know the streets is fed up.
By Shaheem Reid
Young Jeezy and Drake
Photo: Derrick G
The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive
"Denzel, watch out," DJ Khaled laughed. "I'm coming!"
Khaled not only got a chance to say lines, but he also was involved in action scenes during the recent filming of his video for "Fed Up." Usher, Drake, Young Jeezy and Rick Ross all came to Miami for another of the DJ's now-signature mammoth posse cuts.
The chaos starts when Khaled brings a briefcase — with special contents — to a meeting with some underworld bosses.
"I can tell they trying to set me up," Khaled described of himself in the Gil Green-directed video. "The boss that I am, I'm on my P's and Q's. When they said the deal is off, I let them know the streets is fed up.
- 11/25/2009
- MTV Music News
The Bawse is also busy with Triple C's, whose debut drops at the end of the month.
By Jayson Rodriguez
Rick Ross in his "Lay Back" video
Photo: Def Jam
The Bawse is a busy man these days. Rick Ross is pulling double duty as he continues to push singles from his latest album while prepping for his crew's debut project, due later this month.
The just-premiered, Gil Green-directed video for "Lay Back," from Ross' Deeper Than Rap, might be more enticing than a Miami tourism promotion. In the clip, Ross cruises around the 305 with Robin Thicke as the Mc and the crooner assure the ladies they'll be taken care of. "Baby, this your world, I see you going places," Ross raps. "So I makes the scene, start throwing faces." Thicke then sings: "If you came to get the party started, just say, 'Nah, nah, nah.' "
The heavyweight...
By Jayson Rodriguez
Rick Ross in his "Lay Back" video
Photo: Def Jam
The Bawse is a busy man these days. Rick Ross is pulling double duty as he continues to push singles from his latest album while prepping for his crew's debut project, due later this month.
The just-premiered, Gil Green-directed video for "Lay Back," from Ross' Deeper Than Rap, might be more enticing than a Miami tourism promotion. In the clip, Ross cruises around the 305 with Robin Thicke as the Mc and the crooner assure the ladies they'll be taken care of. "Baby, this your world, I see you going places," Ross raps. "So I makes the scene, start throwing faces." Thicke then sings: "If you came to get the party started, just say, 'Nah, nah, nah.' "
The heavyweight...
- 10/12/2009
- MTV Music News
Clip was shot in Miami alongside Drake's 'Forever' video.
By Jayson Rodriguez
Birdman and Lil Wayne in the "Money to Blow" music video
Photo: Cash Money, Universal Motown
Birdman, Lil Wayne and Drake together on one track equals a multi-million dollar lineup. So it only makes sense that the trio talk dollars on Birdman's track, "Money to Blow," the latest single from his Pricele$$ LP, which is set for release next month.
The pricey video for the track was recently shot in Miami at the same time that the posse filmed the video for Drake's "Forever" (from the LeBron James documentary, "More Than a Game"), which also features Wayne along with Kanye West and Eminem.
In the Gil Green-directed "Money to Blow" clip — which debuted on MTV.com on Tuesday (September 29) — Drake kicks things off, rocking an all-black outfit against a milky white backdrop.
"I am on a 24-hour...
By Jayson Rodriguez
Birdman and Lil Wayne in the "Money to Blow" music video
Photo: Cash Money, Universal Motown
Birdman, Lil Wayne and Drake together on one track equals a multi-million dollar lineup. So it only makes sense that the trio talk dollars on Birdman's track, "Money to Blow," the latest single from his Pricele$$ LP, which is set for release next month.
The pricey video for the track was recently shot in Miami at the same time that the posse filmed the video for Drake's "Forever" (from the LeBron James documentary, "More Than a Game"), which also features Wayne along with Kanye West and Eminem.
In the Gil Green-directed "Money to Blow" clip — which debuted on MTV.com on Tuesday (September 29) — Drake kicks things off, rocking an all-black outfit against a milky white backdrop.
"I am on a 24-hour...
- 9/29/2009
- MTV Music News
Though he has bad reputation after interrupting Taylor Swift's acceptance speech in 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West is still considered as one of notable musicians in 2009 Bet Hip-Hop Awards. Recently, it was announced that the rapper is nominated for nine categories in the upcoming musical awards event.
Kanye receives nod for Best Hip-Hop Collaboration with his featuring in Young Jeezy's "Put On", while his fourth studio album "808's & Heartbreak" is honored with CD of the Year nomination. Additionally, he is also nominated as Best Live Performer, Lyricist of the Year, Producer of the Year, Mvp of the Year, Hustler of the Year, and People's Champ as well as for the Made-You-Look award (Best Hip-Hop Style) category.
Following Kanye with seven nominations each are Lil Wayne and Jay-z, who will compete in a number of the same categories, including Track of the Year category. Another rapper who...
Kanye receives nod for Best Hip-Hop Collaboration with his featuring in Young Jeezy's "Put On", while his fourth studio album "808's & Heartbreak" is honored with CD of the Year nomination. Additionally, he is also nominated as Best Live Performer, Lyricist of the Year, Producer of the Year, Mvp of the Year, Hustler of the Year, and People's Champ as well as for the Made-You-Look award (Best Hip-Hop Style) category.
Following Kanye with seven nominations each are Lil Wayne and Jay-z, who will compete in a number of the same categories, including Track of the Year category. Another rapper who...
- 9/19/2009
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Nominees for this year's Bet Hip-Hop Awards have been announced on Wednesday evening, September 16 on 106 & Park. Leading the pack is nowadays most talked music star Kanye West who collected nine nominations in total.
West, who drew criticism after interrupting Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at 2009 MTV VMAs over the weekend, picked up nominations for Best Hip-Hop Collaboration, Best Live Performer, Lyricist of the Year, Producer of the Year, CD of the Year, Mvp of the Year, Hustler of the Year, the Made-You-Look Award (for style) and People's Champ. He was followed closely behind by fellow performers Lil Wayne and Jay-z, who earned seven nods each. The third biggest nominee was T.I. with six nominations.
2009 Bet Hip-Hop Awards is scheduled to be held at Atlanta's Boisfeuillet Jones Civic Center on Saturday, October 10 with actor and comedian Mike Epps being booked as the host. The awards show will be aired on Tuesday,...
West, who drew criticism after interrupting Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at 2009 MTV VMAs over the weekend, picked up nominations for Best Hip-Hop Collaboration, Best Live Performer, Lyricist of the Year, Producer of the Year, CD of the Year, Mvp of the Year, Hustler of the Year, the Made-You-Look Award (for style) and People's Champ. He was followed closely behind by fellow performers Lil Wayne and Jay-z, who earned seven nods each. The third biggest nominee was T.I. with six nominations.
2009 Bet Hip-Hop Awards is scheduled to be held at Atlanta's Boisfeuillet Jones Civic Center on Saturday, October 10 with actor and comedian Mike Epps being booked as the host. The awards show will be aired on Tuesday,...
- 9/19/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
The track hits the Internet before the September 15 release of his mixtape.
By Shaheem Reid
Drake
Photo: Rahman Dukes/MTV News
Drake is just unveiling more of his emotions on his new song "Fear." The track, featured on the revised version of his breakthrough mixtape So Far Gone, was leaked on the Internet recently, giving fans a taste of what to expect from the retail version.
"No Auto-Tune, but you can feel the pain," he raps. "It all comes spilling out like I hit a vein."
Saving money on a hook man, Drake takes up the chorus duties for himself. "Don't believe the lies/ Look me in my eyes," he sings. "Please don't be scared of me/ Please don't scared of me/ I remember you, this feeling isn't new/ So please don't be scared of me."
"I had recorded it when I was recording So Far Gone," he explained on...
By Shaheem Reid
Drake
Photo: Rahman Dukes/MTV News
Drake is just unveiling more of his emotions on his new song "Fear." The track, featured on the revised version of his breakthrough mixtape So Far Gone, was leaked on the Internet recently, giving fans a taste of what to expect from the retail version.
"No Auto-Tune, but you can feel the pain," he raps. "It all comes spilling out like I hit a vein."
Saving money on a hook man, Drake takes up the chorus duties for himself. "Don't believe the lies/ Look me in my eyes," he sings. "Please don't be scared of me/ Please don't scared of me/ I remember you, this feeling isn't new/ So please don't be scared of me."
"I had recorded it when I was recording So Far Gone," he explained on...
- 9/8/2009
- MTV Music News
Sean Kingston has brought forward a music video directed by Gil Green for his new single "Fire Burning". The singer is captured, in the video, hitting the dance floor with rapper Rick Ross and a bunch of partygoers.
"Fire Burning" is confirmed to appear among new materials in Kingston's soon-to-be-released second studio album "Tomorrow". The song has been made available for digital purchase in late April and recently peaked at number 9 on Billboard Hot 100. On June 11, the dance track was performed live by Kingston during Fox's reality dancing competition "So You Think You Can Dance".
"Tomorrow" itself is due for August release. Possible featured guests in the album include Lil Wayne, Gwen Stefani, T-Pain, Akon, Timbaland and Lady GaGa. Moreover, Rihanna was also expected to make a contribution to it. "I really feel that the album has branded me as a career artist. I wrote everything in the album and...
"Fire Burning" is confirmed to appear among new materials in Kingston's soon-to-be-released second studio album "Tomorrow". The song has been made available for digital purchase in late April and recently peaked at number 9 on Billboard Hot 100. On June 11, the dance track was performed live by Kingston during Fox's reality dancing competition "So You Think You Can Dance".
"Tomorrow" itself is due for August release. Possible featured guests in the album include Lil Wayne, Gwen Stefani, T-Pain, Akon, Timbaland and Lady GaGa. Moreover, Rihanna was also expected to make a contribution to it. "I really feel that the album has branded me as a career artist. I wrote everything in the album and...
- 6/16/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
A short snippet of Sean Kingston's music video for his new single "Fire Burning" has made its round. Coming out via MTV, the clip mainly exhibits a dance club full of partygoers moving their bodies to the dance track.
Along with the snippet, a behind-the-scenes footage from the video's shooting location has also come out. It shows similar scenes teased on the sneak peek. Directed by Gil Green, the full-length music video will be premiered soon.
"Fire Burning" is confirmed to appear among new materials in Kingston's soon-to-be-released second studio album "Tomorrow". The song has been made available for digital purchase in late April and is currently sitting at number 2 on iTunes Singles chart. On June 11, it is sung live by Kingston during Fox's reality dancing competition "So You Think You Can Dance".
Sean Kingston is set to release "Tomorrow" in U.S. on August 25. Possible featured guests in the album include Lil Wayne,...
Along with the snippet, a behind-the-scenes footage from the video's shooting location has also come out. It shows similar scenes teased on the sneak peek. Directed by Gil Green, the full-length music video will be premiered soon.
"Fire Burning" is confirmed to appear among new materials in Kingston's soon-to-be-released second studio album "Tomorrow". The song has been made available for digital purchase in late April and is currently sitting at number 2 on iTunes Singles chart. On June 11, it is sung live by Kingston during Fox's reality dancing competition "So You Think You Can Dance".
Sean Kingston is set to release "Tomorrow" in U.S. on August 25. Possible featured guests in the album include Lil Wayne,...
- 6/11/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
As a promotional project to support his single titled "Rich Off Cocaine", Rick Ross brings out a music video for it. In the just-debuted video, he is captured rapping alongside his collaborator Avery Storm.
"Rich Off Cocaine" video is filmed in Medellin, Colombia. It is shot back to back with "All I Really Want" and "Cigar Music" videos, both of which have been outed earlier this month. While "All I Really Want" video is directed by Gil Green, "Cigar Music" video and this new one are worked on by Spiff TV.
"Rick Off Cocaine" is a song lifted from Rick Ross' third studio album "Deeper Than Rap", which has come out since April 2009. Produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, this track is yet to have any release date.
Rick Ross' "Rich Off Cocaine" music video:...
"Rich Off Cocaine" video is filmed in Medellin, Colombia. It is shot back to back with "All I Really Want" and "Cigar Music" videos, both of which have been outed earlier this month. While "All I Really Want" video is directed by Gil Green, "Cigar Music" video and this new one are worked on by Spiff TV.
"Rick Off Cocaine" is a song lifted from Rick Ross' third studio album "Deeper Than Rap", which has come out since April 2009. Produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, this track is yet to have any release date.
Rick Ross' "Rich Off Cocaine" music video:...
- 5/26/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Rick Ross debuts a music video for "Cigar Music", one of the tracks found on his third studio album "Deeper Than Rap". Details of the music video history are not released but apparently the rapper shot two music videos when he visited Medellin, Colombia earlier this year.
In the first week of May, Rick released a music video for "All I Really Want" which was directed by Gil Green and shot at "the exact spot where they shot [Colombian drug kingpin] Pablo Escobar in the head." The video of "Cigar Music" has the same scene of the Colombian children and the street life but it is compared to the luxurious and well-established lifestyle in Las Vegas, U.S.
The video for "Cigar Music" is directed by Spiff TV and is featuring the song's collaborator Masspike Miles.
"Deeper Than Rap" was released on April 21 this year, debuting at #1 on Billboard Hot 200 chart with 158,000 units sold.
In the first week of May, Rick released a music video for "All I Really Want" which was directed by Gil Green and shot at "the exact spot where they shot [Colombian drug kingpin] Pablo Escobar in the head." The video of "Cigar Music" has the same scene of the Colombian children and the street life but it is compared to the luxurious and well-established lifestyle in Las Vegas, U.S.
The video for "Cigar Music" is directed by Spiff TV and is featuring the song's collaborator Masspike Miles.
"Deeper Than Rap" was released on April 21 this year, debuting at #1 on Billboard Hot 200 chart with 158,000 units sold.
- 5/21/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Nomination recipients for this year's Bet Awards have been announced at "106 & Park" on May 12, and grabbing the most nods were rappers Lil Wayne and T.I.. The two musicians received five nominations each.
Among the five gongs, Weezy and T.I. are set to face off against each other in two fields, Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and Viewer's Choice. In those categories, they are joined by such contenders as Rick Ross, Kanye West, Young Jeezy, Beyonce Knowles, Keri Hilson, Soulja Boy, Rihanna and T-Pain.
Lil Wayne and T.I.'s domination in the nominations list aside, newcomer Kid Cudi got one gong for Best New Artist. He will go head-to-head with such singers as Ryan Leslie, M.I.A., Jazmine Sullivan and Keri Hilson.
2009 Bet Awards will be conducted at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28, at 8 P.M. Est/Pst. Jamie Foxx is billed as its host,...
Among the five gongs, Weezy and T.I. are set to face off against each other in two fields, Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and Viewer's Choice. In those categories, they are joined by such contenders as Rick Ross, Kanye West, Young Jeezy, Beyonce Knowles, Keri Hilson, Soulja Boy, Rihanna and T-Pain.
Lil Wayne and T.I.'s domination in the nominations list aside, newcomer Kid Cudi got one gong for Best New Artist. He will go head-to-head with such singers as Ryan Leslie, M.I.A., Jazmine Sullivan and Keri Hilson.
2009 Bet Awards will be conducted at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28, at 8 P.M. Est/Pst. Jamie Foxx is billed as its host,...
- 5/13/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
A music video serving as a promotional effort for Rick Ross' single entitled "All I Really Want" has just made its way out. Directed by Gil Green, the video guest starring The-Dream was filmed in Medellin, Colombia in "the the exact spot where they shot [Colombian drug kingpin] Pablo Escobar in the head."
On the reaction he received from his entourage when he first mentioned his desire of shooting the video in the country which has been home of the most violent and sophisticated drug trafficking organizations in the world, Rick told MTV, "To be honest, everybody thought about their safety." He also got the same reaction from The-Dream.
"Everybody got on laptops, Googled," Rick continued explaining. "First thing that came up was 'car bombs,' 'hostages,' this, that and all that. I told them, 'We got some good friends over there. It's a beautiful spot.' Even though I'm really...
On the reaction he received from his entourage when he first mentioned his desire of shooting the video in the country which has been home of the most violent and sophisticated drug trafficking organizations in the world, Rick told MTV, "To be honest, everybody thought about their safety." He also got the same reaction from The-Dream.
"Everybody got on laptops, Googled," Rick continued explaining. "First thing that came up was 'car bombs,' 'hostages,' this, that and all that. I told them, 'We got some good friends over there. It's a beautiful spot.' Even though I'm really...
- 5/7/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
A music video in support of Akon's Lil Wayne-featuring song "I'm So Paid" has been debuted. Directed by Gil Green and shot on a big cruise ship, the music video has DJ Khaled, Tami Chynn, and Lil Chuckee as cameos.
On the video, Akon is seen making a grand arrival on a helicopter and dressing in a black tuxedo while his hand is clutching a white suitcase, seemingly to be loaded with something valuable. After his mission on selling a fake diamond to the owner of the ship is complete, he and a girl from the cruise ship run off using a speedboat with a lot of money in his case.
"I'm So Paid" is the second single off Akon's upcoming studio effort "Freedom". Scheduled to be released in the U.S. market on November 25, the record will feature T-Pain on "Holla Holla", Ray Lavender on "Against the Grain", and...
On the video, Akon is seen making a grand arrival on a helicopter and dressing in a black tuxedo while his hand is clutching a white suitcase, seemingly to be loaded with something valuable. After his mission on selling a fake diamond to the owner of the ship is complete, he and a girl from the cruise ship run off using a speedboat with a lot of money in his case.
"I'm So Paid" is the second single off Akon's upcoming studio effort "Freedom". Scheduled to be released in the U.S. market on November 25, the record will feature T-Pain on "Holla Holla", Ray Lavender on "Against the Grain", and...
- 10/31/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Kardinal Offishall has debuted a music video for his brand new song "Numba 1 (Tide Is High)". Directed by Gil Green, who also helped making music videos for Lil Wayne's "Lollipop" and DJ Khaled's "We Takin' Over", the video features a cameo appearance from Keri Hilson, who also lends her vocals to the song. It begins with Offishall walking into an R&B dancing party and he performs the song with Hilson for the guests.
"Numba 1" is a Supa Dups-produced single which is a cover version of The Paragons' 1967 reggae song "The Tide Is High". The song that appears on Offishall's September-9 release "Not 4 Sale" is the latest version of the "Tide Is High", which only features Rihanna.
Offishall will be performing in Paris for at least four shows at different venues before flying to London for several live concerts and making a stop at Paramount Theatre in Seattle, Washington with...
"Numba 1" is a Supa Dups-produced single which is a cover version of The Paragons' 1967 reggae song "The Tide Is High". The song that appears on Offishall's September-9 release "Not 4 Sale" is the latest version of the "Tide Is High", which only features Rihanna.
Offishall will be performing in Paris for at least four shows at different venues before flying to London for several live concerts and making a stop at Paramount Theatre in Seattle, Washington with...
- 10/24/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
This year, the nominee list at BET Hip Hop Awards is dominated by Lil Wayne as he grabs 12 nominations, including Best Live Performer. Besides that, the rapper is also listed in Video of the Year, thanks to his Gil Green-directed "Lollipop" music video.
Another artist who dominates the awards nomination is Kanye West. This year, he scores seven nominations, one of which is to compete with Lil Wayne, Nas, Jay-Z, and T.I. in Lyricist of the Year. Other nominees include Busta Rhymes, Flo Rida, T.I., and more.
Hosted by comedian Katt Williams, the third annual show will take place in Atlanta on October 18 and it will be aired on October 23 through BET. Unfortunately, performers for the event haven't been announced yet.
The complete list of the awards' nominations can be found on the press release. However, some of them are provided below:
Best Hip-Hop Video:
David Banner feat.
Another artist who dominates the awards nomination is Kanye West. This year, he scores seven nominations, one of which is to compete with Lil Wayne, Nas, Jay-Z, and T.I. in Lyricist of the Year. Other nominees include Busta Rhymes, Flo Rida, T.I., and more.
Hosted by comedian Katt Williams, the third annual show will take place in Atlanta on October 18 and it will be aired on October 23 through BET. Unfortunately, performers for the event haven't been announced yet.
The complete list of the awards' nominations can be found on the press release. However, some of them are provided below:
Best Hip-Hop Video:
David Banner feat.
- 9/17/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
After winning Best Female Video for her comeback single "Piece of Me", Britney Spears has once again nodded to another prize in Video of the Year category for the same song. The Wayne Isham-directed video has beaten down Chris Brown's "Forever", Jonas Brothers' "Burnin' Up", The Pussycat Dolls' "When I Grow Up", and The Ting Tings' "Shut Up and Let Me Go".
Moment before, Britney's "Piece of Me" music video is also awarded as the winner of this year's Best Pop Video. This time, she has successfully taken aside Danity Kane's "Damaged", Jonas band's "Burnin' Up", Panic! At the Disco's "Nine in the Afternoon", and Tokio Hotel's "Ready, Set, Go!".
Another musician who grabs the MTV award is Lil Wayne with his "Lollipop" music video, which is directed by duo Gil Green and Dwayne Carter. Meanwhile, Chris Brown, though has been beaten twice by Britney, has...
Moment before, Britney's "Piece of Me" music video is also awarded as the winner of this year's Best Pop Video. This time, she has successfully taken aside Danity Kane's "Damaged", Jonas band's "Burnin' Up", Panic! At the Disco's "Nine in the Afternoon", and Tokio Hotel's "Ready, Set, Go!".
Another musician who grabs the MTV award is Lil Wayne with his "Lollipop" music video, which is directed by duo Gil Green and Dwayne Carter. Meanwhile, Chris Brown, though has been beaten twice by Britney, has...
- 9/8/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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