Author: Cory McClanahan
CNN On Jay-Z (@S_C_) Blueprint 9/11 Release
This Sunday, not only marks the 10th anniversary of 9/11 but also the release of Jay-Z’s sixth album, Blueprint. CNN wrote a piece on the project impact which coincidentally dropped during the tragic terrorist attacks . “Young people not directly affected are always more removed from the onset of national tragedy,” said Tricia Rose, a professor at Brown University and author of “The Hip Hop Wars.While the much older fans of Mariah Carey or Bob Dylan would likely be too busy and worried about terrorist attacks to rush out and purchase a CD the week of 9/11, Jay-Z’s teen and early 20s fans, already hyped up about this release long beforehand, remained focused on their idol,” Rose said. “And many probably never left the comfort of their bedrooms to download the release. “Hip-hop heads (fans) have a different kind of relationship to music than fans of other genre,” said Sachs, an assistant professor of media technologies and culture at St. Mary’s College of California. “Hip-hop is not just music, it’s a culture, and that mentality permeates many aspects of the lives of hip-hop heads.”
Steve Stoute (@SteveStoute) to Launch Tanning of America at Howard University Today
WASHINGTON (Sept. 8, 2011) – Entertainment marketing icon Steve Stoute will launch his book The Tanning of America: How the Culture of Hip-Hop Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy at Howard University TODAY, Sept. 8 in the Gallery Lounge of Blackburn Center from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. A book talk moderated by Gregory Carr, Ph.D., associate professor of Africana Studies at Howard University, will be followed by a Q&A as well as a meet and greet. Stoute revolutionized the way blue chip marketers and superstar artists connect with consumers. His campaigns include Jay-Z’s successful ‘S-Carter’ sneaker launch with Reebok; Justin Timberlake and the “I’m lovin it” campaign for McDonald’s; Beyonce’s partnership with Samsung; Lady Gaga’s partnership with MAC Cosmetics and Mary J. Blige’s “My Life” fragrance with Carol’s Daughter and HSN, which broke industry sales records About Steve Stoute Steve Stoute is the founder and chief executive officer of the leading brand marketing firm Translation. His track record as a consumer brand marketer for Fortune 500 companies makes him one of today’s most influential voices in entertainment marketing and pop culture. His client roster that includes brands such as McDonald’s, State Farm, Target, Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co and Lady Gaga. In 2009, the American Advertising Federation inducted Stoute into their Advertising Hall of Achievement, the industry’s premier award for outstanding advertising professionals under the age of 40. In 2010, he was recognized as an “Innovator of the Year” by the ADCOLOR Industry Coalition which promotes increased diversity in the advertising, marketing and media industries.
Chelsea Lately (@chelseahandler) interview with Usher (@UsherRaymondIV)
Usher was on the Chelsea Lately show to help promote the Belvedere Red campaign, which shares 50% of their profits to help HIV/AIDS research and prevention in Africa. http://youtu.be/MhoUnRkpuiA
ATL Live (@AtlantaLive) on the Park
ATL Live on the Park !! The Monthly Music Showcase Featuring LIVE Music from Established and Emerging Artists ATL LIVE on the Park takes place in the Climate Controlled, Piedmont Garden Tent @ Midtowns’ Park Tavern This Incredible Outdoor/ Indoor Venue Allows our Guests to have a Cocktail and Food with a Scenic Backdrop View of the City, all while watching Live R&B Performances by Old and New School Artists 8:00 PM-11:00 PM Doors Open @ 7:00pm!! Advance Tickets Can Be Purchased At: www.atlliveonthepark.eventbrite.com
Nike Marty McFly’s
Shoes heads from all over the world have been waiting on this shoe forever!! Are you ready? Tomorrow night in Los Angeles, Tinker Hatfield will be hosting an exclusive invite-only event to unveil what may be one of the biggest moments in sneaker history.
Bet HipHop Awards (@HipHopAwards) Hosted by Mike Epps 2011 Nominees
Best Performance Combo: Ace Hood Feat Rick Ross, and Lil Wayne – Hustle Hard Remix Big K.R.I.T Feat Ludacris, Bun B – Country Chris Brown Feat Busta Rhymes, & Lil Wayne – Look At me Now Dj Kalhakd Feat Drake, Rick Ross & Lil wayne – Im on One Lupe Feat Trey Songz – Outta My Head Cd Of The Year: Big Sean- Finally Famous Lupe – Lasers Nikki Minaj – Pink Friday Kayne West – My Beautiful Twisted Dark Fantasy Wiz Khalifa – Rollin Papers Best Club Banger: Ace Hood – Hustle Hard (Produced by Lex Luger) DJ Khaled feat Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne – I’m On One (Produced by T-Minus) Lil Wayne feat Cory Gunz – 6 foot 7 foot (Produced by Bangladesh) Waka Flocka Flame – No Hands (Produced by Lex Luger) Wiz Khalifa – Black And Yellow (Produced by Stargate) YC Worldwide feat Future – Racks Track of the Year: Lil Wayne Feat Cory Gunz – 6″7 foot Wiz Khalifa – Black N Yellow Dj Khaled feat Drake, Rick Ross, & Lil Wayne – I’m on one Chris Brown Feat Busta Rhymes, & Lil Wayne – Look At me Now Big Sean Feat Chris Brown – My Last Best Lives Performer: Busta Rhymes Cee Lo Green Jay-z Lil Wayne Kayne West Rookie Of The Year: big k.r.i.t. Big Sean Frank Ocean Tyler the Creator Wiz Khalifa Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip-Hop Style): Jay-Z Lil Wayne Nicki Minaj Kanye West Wiz Khalifa Track of the Year: 6 Foot 7 Foot – Produced by Bangladesh – Lil Wayne feat Cory Gunz Black and Yellow – Produced by Stargate – Wiz Khalifa I’m On One – Produced by T-Minus – DJ Khaled feat Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne Look At Me Now – Produced by Diplo & Afrojack – Chris Brown feat Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes My Last – Produced by Lex Luger – Big Sean feat Chris Brown Mixtape Of The Year: big k.r.i.t. – – Return Of 4eva B.o.B – No Genre J Cole – Friday Night Lights Kendrick Lamar – Section 80 Frank Ocean – Nostalgia, Ultra. Hosted Lyricist of the Year: Jay-z Rick Ross Nicki Minaj Kayne West Lil Wayne Best Hiphop Online Site: Allhiphop.com bossip.com nahright.com rapradar.com worldstar.com Verizon People’s Champs Award: Chris Brown feat Busta Rhymes & Lil Wayne – Look At Me Now Lil Wayne Feat Cory Gunz – 6″7 foot Nicki Minaj feat Drake – Moment for life Kayne West Feat Rihanna – All Of The Lights Wiz Kalifa – Black and Yellow Best Hiphop Video: Big Sean Feat Chris Brown – My Last Chris Brown Feat Busta Rhymes & Lil Wayne – Look At Me Now Dj Khaled feat Drake, Rick Ross, & Lil Wayne – I’m on one Eminem Feat Rihanna – Love The Way You Lie Kayne West Feat Rihanna – All Of The Lights Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse: Busta Rhymes – Look At Me Now Chris Brown feat Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes Lil Wayne – Motivation Kelly Rowland feat Lil Wayne Nicki Minaj – Monster Kanye West feat Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj and Bon Iver Wiz Khalifa – Bright Lights, Bigger City Cee-Lo Green feat Wiz Khalifa Wiz Khalifa – Till I’m Gone Tinie Tempah feat Wiz Khalifa Hustler of the Year: Diddy Jay-Z Lil Wayne Rick Ross Kanye West Video Director of the Year: Gil Green Anthony Mandler Chris Robinson Kanye West Hype Williams Producer of the Year: J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League Kane Beatz Lex Luger No I.D. Kanye West, Emile, Jeff Bhasker & Mike Dean
LA LA (@lala) COVERS 1ST DIGITAL ISSUE OF VIBE VIXEN
La La Anthony is seen glowing on the September issue of VIBE Vixen‘s first digital publication. It has been 4 years since we last saw a copy of VIBE’s women-focused magazine. Inside, the reality television personality shares her thoughts on her highly viewed reality TV show, what she has learned from Meagan Good while working on the set of Think Like a Man and addresses the topic of the LGBT community & sexuality
GOAPELE (@Goapele) – PLAY
Goapele premieres the video for her new single, “Play”, from her latest album, Break of Dawn. Goapele had few words to say about her album “One of my goals for Break of Dawn was to be more uninhabited. I came into this business as a young woman who wanted to lay a foundation of musical integrity and now more willing to share my sensuality as well. I realize that possible to be both complex and provocative.” Goapele album is called Break of Dawn is set to be released Oct. 24.