News: Kanye’s New Album is Official and The Return of MF Doom

9 09 2008

Kanye Names Album & Sets a Release Date

While many thought Kanye was going to go with his original plan of naming his album Good Ass Job (it was supposed to be in the sequence of attending school, then graduating), Kanye has decided to name is album 808’s & Heartbreak. The lead single “Love LockDown” was peformed this past Sunday at the VMA’s (click here if you’ve been under a rock and haven’t seen or heard it). Sounds interesting. I’m curious to see what Ye will drop on this one. 808’s & Heartbreak will his in stores right in time for the holiday season on December 16th. Is it me, or do the save all the dope shit for the last quarter?

UPDATE: 808’s & Heartbreak is rumored to be similar to Andre 3000’s The Love Below, and will have auto-tune (T-Pain’s signature style) through the entire album. I love The Love Below, but I’m not too hyped about the auto-tune. T-Pain definitely created a monster, but leave it up to Mr. West it will come out amazing.

MF Doom to Drop a New Album

Masked MC MF Doom is set to drop a new album titled “Born Into This” on October 21st. This will be his first album since 2005’s “The Mouse and the Mask”, his collaboration album with DangerMouse; recorded under the name DangerDoom. The album will feature production the late J Dilla, Dangermouse, and more than likely Doom himself. It will also feature appearances from Wu-veterans Raekwon and Ghostface Killah. Speaking of which, where in the hell is the Swift & Changeable album that Doom & Ghost were supposed to drop together?


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Dope or Nope 9 /8: New Kanye!

8 09 2008

Kanye West – Love LockDown

This was probably the most predictable Dope or Nope, seeing the hype that built up last week for Kanye’s finale performance at the VMA’s. This is his first single off his upcoming untiled LP that is set to drop in September. If you missed the performance, here it is (note: these VMA performances have been getting pulled. If it’s missing let me know):


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2008 MTV VMA Winners!

8 09 2008

And The Winners Are…

Video of the Year
Britney Spears — “Piece of Me”

Best Hip-Hop Video
Lil Wayne (featuring Static Major) — “Lollipop”

Best Male Video
Chris Brown — “With You”

Best Female Video
Britney Spears — “Piece of Me”

Best New Artist
Tokio Hotel — “Ready, Set, Go!”

Best Pop Video
Britney Spears — “Piece of Me”

Best Rock Video
Linkin Park — “Shadow of the Day”

Best Dancing in a Video
Pussycat Dolls — “When I Grow Up”

Best Direction in a Video
Erykah Badu — “Honey”

Best Choreography in a Video
Gnarls Barkley — “Run”

Best Special Effects in a Video
Kanye West feat T-Pain – “The Good Life”

Best Art Direction in a Video
Gnarls Barkley — “Run”

Best Editing in a Video
Death Cab for Cutie — “I Will Possess Your Heart”

Best Cinematography in a Video
The White Stripes — “Conquest”

Best UK Video
The Ting Tings — “Shut Up and Let Me Go”

Big ups to all the winners. It’s a lil obvious that this award show was dedicated to revamping Brittney Spears career. She won 3 of the 7 major awards, and even the most important award, “The Video of the Year” for her joint “Piece of Me”. I can’t say that I’ve seen that one, I smell a snub!


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Quick News: Kanye’s VMA Exclusives, Bow Wow Takes An L, Tyga Says He’s All Good

6 09 2008

Kanye West Set To Perform First Single and Confirm Album At the VMA’s

Word to XXLmag, Mr. West will announce the title of his forthcoming album (originally titled Good Ass Job) and end the VMA’s on a good note by performing his first single “Love LockDown”. The VMA’s will take place tomorrow at Paramount Studios, and yes, I will be in attendance!

The Game and Bow Wow finally played in Madden ’09

After numerous YouTube vids of shit talkin’ and ass bettin’ (no homo). Check the vid below:

And the winner is…
The Game 55-23

Tyga Says Stop Hatin’ and Even Eats Money

Two day’s ago Tyga’s chain got yanked for the second time (the first was the Young Money chain) by some of Tyga’s old homies. If you missed the video, click here. Tyga has a couple of words for the haters and has a hunger for money…literally.


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Best News I Heard All Day: Kanye & Jigga Set To Drops Albums This Year!

5 09 2008

It was more obvious that Jay was dropping Blueprint 3 this year since “Jockin Jay-z” has been getting heavy radio play, a rumored track titled “Victory” is said to leak soon, and he’s (along with Kanye) featured on “Swagger Like Us” which has the internet going nuts. But to everyone’s surprise, Kanye West is dropping an album this year! This is the quote directly from MTV UK:

“Both Jay and Kanye are set to release new albums before the end of 2009. It’s well known Jigga has been working on a new LP- likely to be called The Blueprint 3 – with another West produced track “Jockin’ Jay Z” already leaked to the web. Kanye was not expected to release a new album in 2008 but the follow up to Graduation now seems likely to be with us in the near future!”

Kanye’s new single titled “Love LockDown” will be available for download Sept. 8 (bloggers are going to be all over this when it leaks), while the album will drop in December. I’m wondering if he’s going to go with Good Ass Job as he planned in the past.


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Seeing is Believing 9/2: New G Malone, Swagger Like Us, & More!

2 09 2008

I’ve been slacking with the vids, but now I’m back on my grind. Here’s a couple of joints on the net right now.

G Malone feat. Lil’ Wayne & Birdman – Haters

Second single off The Beach Cruiser due out Oct. 21st.

Swagger Like Us (Fan Made)

Not the official tissue but a fan made video (a good one at that) of the track that leaked a couple of weeks ago.

It’s So Cooold In The D

I dont know why I’m posting this so late, but it’s been stuck in my head for a minute. I know you’re thinkin’ too bad for me. It’s supposed to be a serious track but I couldn’t help but laugh at this.


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Polls Is Talkin’: The Official Song of the Summer Is…

2 09 2008


As we say goodbye to Summer of ’08, its only right that we highlight the song of the summer. Based on a poll right here on Hip Hop A.D., readers had to vote for the official summer anthem. With a million and one rappers using the instrumental, crazy radio and video spins, a album selling “a milli” in one week, its only obvious that Lil Wayne’s “A Milli” is the official summer banger.
Here are the top 5 summer songs based off the poll results:

1. Lil’ Wayne – A Milli
2. Young Jeezy feat. Kanye West – Put On
3. Nas – Hero
4. DJ Khaled feat. Various Artists – Out Here Grindin’
5. Ace Hood feat. Rick Ross – Cash Flow

If you disagree with the poll results, take the proactive approach and participate in the polls. Hit up the latest poll to voice your opinion.


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Seeing Is Believing 8/25 – New T-Pain and Kanye West Vids!

26 08 2008

T-Pain feat. Lil Wayne – Can’t Believe It

New T-Pain feat. Lil Wayne (or should I say T-Wayne) video. This is definitely creative and interesting. They could’ve took the cliche route and put it in a club but they put some creativity into this one. Check it out.

Kanye West – Good Morning

This video came out a while ago but the quality was always poor. Finally a clear version of it has made its way to the net. Callin this video ill is an insult!


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Dope or Nope 8/25: More Jeezy & 88 Keys feat. Kanye West

26 08 2008

Young Jeezy – Circulate


Okay, so I’m a fan now. This “Circulate” joint is hot and it has a smooth sampled beat provided by Don Cannon (the same producer who brought you “Go Crazy”). About half of the album has leaked and so far so good.
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Dope or Nope 8/23: New T.I. feat. Jay-z, Kanye West, & Lil’ Wayne!

23 08 2008

T.I. feat. Jay-z, Kanye, & Lil Wayne – S.L.U. (Swagger Like Us)

Nope is out the question, this shit goes hard! This breakthrough track will appear on Paper Trail which drops Sept. 30th. Another hot beat by Mr. West and contains a sample from M.I.A.. What a fuckin collabo! Click the link below to peep it.


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