Author: Cory McClanahan
Big Sean (@BigSean) feat Kanye West (@kanyewest) & Roscoe Dash (@Roscoedash) – Marvin & Chardonnay
Big Sean drops a new video for Marvin & Chardonnay featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash. Directed by Hype Williams. Finally Famous in stores now.
Chanita Foster (@ChanitaFoster) Presents: Beyond The Game Concert
Chanita Foster and an extraordinary list of talented and successful women who include Nicci Gilbert-Daniels, Lena Danielle Chenier, Sharlinda Parker, Sabrina Rowe, LaTresa “TREE” Cunningham, Pennae Lewis, Deanna Hamilton, Teri Vaughn-Riley, Brandi Hunter, Yolanda Smith, LaTasha Batch and Monyetta Shaw. On September 8, 2011 along with a many well known celebrities and entertainers, these amazing women will all join forces for a global cause, In hopes of raising money for a voyage to Swaziland, Africa that will bless the families and children with resources needed for survival and rekindle fragile spirits broken by disease, lack of education and poverty… CONCERT FOR A CAUSE – September 8th 2011 – 7p A special benefit concert will be held to assist in acquiring monetary and products for a much-needed voyage to this impoverished country for a worthwhile cause. Currently lending their talents to the benefit are the following: Q Parker (formerly of group 112), R&B singer and songwriter R.L. (of group Next), Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Nicci Gilbert, independent gospel recording artist Isaac Carree, and singer/songwriter Case. Special celebrity guests scheduled to appear are Neyo, Reggie Evans, Marquis Daniels, Michael Finley, Josh Powell, Josh Howard, Lisa Wu, Charles Grant, J. Holiday, Kandi Burruss, Jazzy Phe, D.Woods, Crystal Nicole, Dawn Nufield, Karen Riley, Nivea, Sean Garrett, Comedian Griff and many more.
Lil Wayne’s (@LilTunechi) ‘Carter IV’ Debuts at No. 1 With 964,000 Copies
Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter IV” has sold 964,000 in its first week according to Nielsen SoundScan, easily enabling its No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 chart. It is his third No. 1 album following “Tha Carter III” and “I Am Not a Human Being.” “Carter IV” earns the biggest sales week for a hip-hop album (or any set by a male artist) since his own “Carter III” bowed with 1.01 million on the June 28, 2008 chart. “Carter IV” also marks 2011’s second-biggest frame, behind Lady Gaga’s 1.11 million debut with “Born This Way.” Lil Wayne Breaks iTunes’ Single-Week Album Sales Record Of course, Gaga’s first week was bolstered by two days’ worth of 99-cent sale pricing from AmazonMP3’s store. “Carter IV” managed to sell nearly a million without such tactics. It’s estimated that AmazonMP3 sold upwards of 440,000 downloads of its 99-cent “Born This Way” album.
UNDFTD (@UNDEFEATEDinc) & Puma (@PUMA) Clyde Rip-Stop
The UNDFTD x Puma Clyde ‘Rip-Stop’ pack features four separate colorways all packing the grid pattern nylon on the uppers. Take a full look at each pair after the jump, as well as an interview with Eddie Cruz discussing the project. Look our for these on Saturday, September 10th at Undefeated locations.
Eddie Murphy Reportedly Favored to Host 84th Academy Awards
Actor Eddie Murphy is a leading contender to host the 84th Academy Awards, according to the Hollywood Reporter.The magazine’s website reported Sunday that Murphy is said to be favored for the gig by Brett Ratner, a producer of the awards broadcast who just finished directing Murphy in the upcoming movie “Tower Heist.”Ratner and producer Don Mischer are planning to meet with Academy president Tom Sherak after the Labor Day holiday to discuss potential hosts, according to the hollywood Reporter. A decision is reportedly expected by mid-September.
Stephen Marley (@StephenMarley1) featuring Melanie Fiona (@melaniefiona) – No Cigarette Smoking
Off Revelation Part 1: The Roots Of Life, Stephen and Melanie Fiona take it to paradise for their ballad. Do remember, this is a no smoking zone
Rick Ross (@rickyrozay) & Maybach Music Cover XXL
Rozay and the hottest crew in the game cover XXL. Issues hit newsstands September 20th. Peep an excerpt below. XXL’s new executive editor, Jayson Rodriguez, moderated a roundtable discussion between MMG stars Wale, Meek and Pill, to find out about each rappers role in the crew, what MMG represents as a team and what gives them an advantage over their competitors. “I think it’s a plus that everybody got their own fan base, they got their own thing rocking in their own city, and they got their own representation of what they stand for,” Pill says. “So when everyone comes together, that’s all the fan bases combined. It’s a blessing to be able to rock with a bunch of different guys that are passionate about the craft and that know where they going and actually can foresee the future, when it comes to their music. I think that gives us a stronghold and a bit of longevity. And kind of an advantage also.”
Strange Talk (@Strange_Talk) – Climbing Walls (Van She Remix)
[audio:https://global14.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Strange-Talk-Climbing-Walls-Van-She-Tech-Remix.mp3|titles=Strange Talk Climbing Walls (Van She Tech Remix)] Strange Talk is one of the hottest new indie pop acts to keep your eye on this year. The Australian outfit uniquely pairs their musical talents from disparate backgrounds. In May the group the released an four piece “Strange Talk” EP on Neon Gold. This EP marked Neon Gold’s first ever vinyl and CD release.