The official video for Jadakiss is finally here!!!! The pre summer anthem “Who’s Real” featuring Swizz Beatz & OJ Da Juiceman premiered on BET’s 106 & Park today. We all know that Swizz Beatz is one of the KINGS of recycled rhymes but this track is super catchy. You know you can’t help yourself but to sing along.

“He’s Phony, She’s Fake / That’s the type of people I hate / If you’re real and know it, clap your hands”…

I know many of you can relate to the chorus as we have all dealt with the FAKERS in our lives. There’s a bunch of them out them. As Jada said – “Real Recognize Real”

As a bonus, Swizz Beatz has been amping up his followers on Twitter (@THEREALSWIZZZ) about getting the Ruff Ryder Gang (including DMX, Drag On, Eve, Sheek Louch and Styles P) together for the “Who’s Real – Ruff Ryder Remix.” It’s been a HOT minute since we heard all these artists together on one track.  I think I smell the CLASSIC black & white music video coming along? What you think? Peep below.

BONUS –  DOWNLOAD: Jadakiss – “Who’s Real” (Ruff Ryders Remix)

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Have you got your Make Change, Give Money Tickets yet? If you have, I can’t wait to see you there. If not, what are you waiting for?  It’s going to be an amazing event with a lot of inspiring and positive people. If you always wanted to give back to the community, this event is an great opportunity to do so. Peep the details below.

WHAT: GIVE MONEY, MAKE CHANGE Fundraiser for The Remix Project

WHEN: June 11, 2009

WHERE: Circa Ballroom, 126 John St.

TIME: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Reception, Art installations and Silent Auction
10 p.m. – 3 a.m. – Dance Til The Lights Come On!

HOSTED BY: T-Rexx

MUSIC BY: Agile/Lissa Monet, Future, Wristpect, Super K

WEBSITE: http://www.theremixproject.ca/give/

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Here are 10 EXCELLENT Reasons to suppose this event.

Written by Coco of cocoandlowe.com

1. It has been successful in changing the lives of 120 ‘at risk’ youth in just 3 years

2. It is a United Nations Habitat Programme award winner for Excellence in Community Safety and Crime Prevention

3. The Remix Project’s staff are passionate about effecting change in our community

4. The current home of Remix is being torn down to make condos

5. Was funded through a research pilot grant by National Crime Prevention Canada (NCPC) but because the grant only funds programs in their pilot stages they need to find funding elsewhere

6. The NCPC loves this program so much that they want to help replicate it in other cities

7. It is one of the largest youth led Urban-Arts program in Toronto

8. The Governor General, the mayor AND the police dig it (almost as much as the kids do)

9. Remix takes bleak outlooks and turns them into bright futures

10. Remix Makes Dreams Come True

oh and WE ALL LOVE IT, SUPPORT IT AND ENDORSE IT!

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http://ilovewhatwomenwant.blogspot.com/
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Join us Thursday June 11th @ CIRCA to Dance Till The Lights Come On for a most excellent cause!

find out more here:
http://theremixproject.ca/give
or here:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=83745510543&ref=ts

buy tickets here:
http://givemoneymakechange.eventbrite.com

book booths here:
eva@cocoandlowe.com

xoxo,
coco and the GIVE MONEY MAKE CHANGE TEAM!!!

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What’s Young, Fresh & New today, one word – TONA! BIG Homie – TONA released the DIRECT DEPOSIT EP last week on June 2nd. You can purchase your copy NOW at retail stores across Canada as well on iTunes. Featured appearances on the EP are some some of the industry’s hottest including Skyzoo, Tenisha, Saukrates, Via Linez, JD Era, Richie Sosa, T.R.A.C.K.S., Richie Hennesey and many others. Upon the release his new EP, he launched his new website www.bigtona.com.

As a BONUS, Producer Lyve created a dope remix for one of TONA’s recent single “Major”.Peep below.  Also, TONA & Lyve did an interview with Chris AK to discuss about DIRECT DEPOSIT – EP. Enjoy!

Direct Deposit – Tona And Lyve speak about the album from Chris Ak on Vimeo.

www.myspace.com/tonamusic
www.bigtona.com

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It’s that season again, when people will start taking the best beats and start attacking one another. Jay-z recently released his first single “D.O.A.” aka Death Of Auto Tune where he is “supposedly” taking shots at artists who use autotune,  men who wear tight pants and colorful clothing. The same person (Kanye West) who produced the track, wears colorful clothing and used autotune.  That’s another topic at hand. Today, Trey Songz leaked his version of “Death of Auto Tune” dissing old man R. Kelly. Mr. Yuuup went innnnnnnnn. He started off by saying “ Like For Real, who wants to hear Kellz with autotune?”. I’ll be the first to cosign that statement.
R.I.P. Autotune & R. Kelly’s Career – 2009!

“Trey Songz coming, Where Kelly at? / Why be indirect /
I think he feelin that, he got the game sold so he layin’ back / Chillin, that’s not a fact, T-pain copycat”/

On a brighter note: Trey Songz has been improving his online presense with the help of Twitter and UStream.tv. If you are not following him on Twitter – do so now. I promise, he is not as annoying as @iamdiddy –  twitter.com/Songzyuuup

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Download: Trey Songz “Death Of Autotune” (R. Kelly Diss)

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Rihanna and Shontelle are not the only Bajans trying to make it in the music business. Jive Records presents Livvi Franc, a 21 year old singer/songwriter who possess distinctive vocal and amazing songwriting abilities. “Now I’m That Bitch” is her debut single featuring Pitbull, a track described best as a woman being in full control on herself.  I personally, feel that every woman should be in control in all aspects.  This Bajan beauty will be releasing her debut album later this year featuring productions from RedOne (Lady GaGa), JR Rotem (Rihanna, Leona Lewis), Greg Kurstin (Lily Allen, Kylie Minogue), and many others. Livvi looks like she has what it take to do some damage in this industry.  Peep the track & vote. Also, check out the behind the scene clip from a recent photoshoot below. Enjoy!

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Last week, I wrote about Usher’s 15 year old protege Justin Bieber who’s gaining a tremendous amount of attenion on YouTube. Justin recently shot his first music video for “One Time” in Los Angeles. In the video clip below, he talks about how he got started with the YouTube channel and how he met Usher.

I honestly believe that this kid has the ability to do big in this industry. Now I just have to see if his dance moves are up to par. The clip doesn’t give too much away about the music video but you can get a general idea of where the video is going. PUPPY LOVE (Awwwww) Peep below.

youtube.com/user/kidrauhl
myspace.com/justinbieber

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Amerie just premiered her new music video “Why R U?” on BET’s 106 & Park yesterday. This is the first single  off her upcoming album In Love & War. The video was shot in Los Angeles a little over a month ago, by film director and photographer Ray Kay. Overall, the video looks good but reminds me of an extended or lost version of “1 Thing”.

Quick Note: While she was on 106 & Park, Terrence J asked “What is your Twitter name?”. She stumbled, paused and then said “ItsmeAmerie” (smh) — Stop fronting, you got a ghost-tweeter. It’s all good.  Peep the video.

Find more videos like this on The Celebrity Network

Amerie will be releasing In Love & War on August 11th, is her first album under Island Def Jam Group.

twitter.com/itsmeAmerie

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For those who haven’t hear yet, Bow Wow is coming to Toronto to perform at the Kool Haus (132  Queen Quay East) on Thursday June 25th. Opening acts include Famous, CSqueezy, J Diggz, P. Reign and Big Lean. Music will be provided by DJ Lissa Monet & ILLKidz. The Team MAY be there but it’s not 100 percent confirmed. I am curious to see how BOW WOW will do in Toronto. Will be lay it down? You will have to wait unil June 25th. Peep the details below.

DETAILS:

Date: Thursday June 25th

Venue: Kool Haus
Guvernment Complex
132 Queens Quay east
Toronto Ontario

Doors Open: 7 p.m

Show Starts: 8-11 p.m

19+ Show

Bow Wow first Solo show in Toronto, performing all his Big Hits……

Tickets: First 150 Tickets through Ticketmaster are $25
First 100 Tickets @ Play De Record $25
All Tickets $35
Tickets Available @ TicketMaster or 416-870-8000

Play De Record Downtown:
416-586-0380

Livestock Downtown:
416-360-5483

Broadway Fashion:
Morningside:416-283-6999
Scarborough Town Center:
416-296-0609
Square One Shopping Center:
905-848-4823

For more information or booth or VIP Tickets: contact GLAMOUR ENT 647-885-6692

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Last week, at Stylus DJ Awards I got a chance to meet Chase & Nova twins who make up A-Game. They released their first music video “Go Head Shawty” a few months ago which is recently gaining a lot of attention. I first heard this track awhile when hustleGRL.com & Cashmerethinker.com both mentioned it on their blogs. I must say I wasn’t a huge fan of the track at first but just like many songs it grew on me. “Go Head Shawty” is already earning one of Toronto’s summer bangers and have been cosigned by many bloggers and DJs.

At the Stylus DJ Awards  After Party, one of the twins ( Sorry I can’t tell who is who) kicked a dope freestyle over Page’s “Still Fly”. Keep your eyes and ears in tuned for A-Game. Peep the freestyle & their debut video!

myspace.com/thisisagame
twitter.com/agamemusic

Freestyle at the Stylus DJ Awards After Party

A-Game “Go Head Shawty”

A-Game- Go Head Shawty(Official Music Video) from chase on Vimeo.

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Within the past year, there had been rumors that Whitney Houston is in the studio working on her new album. Well those rumors are now news. Whitney Houston’s new album will be released worldwide  September 1, 2009 on Arista Records. According to Wikipedia – Whitney Houston is one of pop music’s biggest-selling artists of all time, selling over 140 million albums and 50 million singles, worldwide.  This is Whitney’s 7th studio album. Since her 1985 self-titled debut, she has built an illustrious career that has generated over 170 million combined worldwide sales of albums, singles and videos.  Cited by the Guinness Book of World Records as music’s “most awarded female artist of all time,” with an unsurpassed tally of 411 awards, inclusive of 6 Grammy Awards, 2 Emmy Awards, 23 American Music Awards and 16 Billboard Music Awards… Whitney remains a singular force in music today.

I am very anxious to hear Whitney’s post marriage to Bobby Brown music. 2009 feels like the year of comeback (Eminem, Amerie, Method Man & Redman and now Whitney Houston) I hope she will continue to create those feel good love songs. Stay tuned people as this should be an interesting journey.

Be sure to visit www.whitneyhouston.com regularly for up-to-date album information, exclusive photos and more exciting news!

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Geek – is a young artist and songwriter based from Toronto, Ontario who is creating his own lane when it comes to his music. He shows a lot of versatility by combining various genres of music – Pop, Hip Hop, Rock, and Dance. Geek is a highly creative individual that isn’t putting his eggs into one basket. He is currently out in Vietnam working on his collection of bags (ladies bags, duffle, large women bags, backpack and laptop bags). Once the the final product is finished, the Young, Fresh & New team will have the exclusives. You can check out the Youtube video here

Here is one of his tracks called “Hello” produced by Nickname. “Hello” is an anthem that is driven by guitars and has that rockstar appeal.  The chorus is very catchy and you will be singing “Hello… Hello…”  Peep the track & the bonus track.

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BONUS – Geek – Fire & Rain produced by Double Dose

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myspace.com/geeksday
twitter.com/geeksday
youtube.com/geeksdaytvor do when it comes to music

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Yesterday  (Sun June 7th, 2009) HOT 97 held their annual HOT 97 Summer Jam at The Giants Stadium in New York. Each year, the line up gets crazier and crazier and with this year, it was no different. The event was hosted by funny man, Tracy Morgan which was followed by live performances by Mary J. Blige, T-Pain, The Dream, Young Jeezy, Jadakiss, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, Elephant Man, Mavado, Serani and Pleasure P. I’m not from New York and i didn’t attend the concerts but I did some scoops from Miss Info’s blog – and more artists did come out. Can you guess who? One is the HOTTEST unsigned artist of 2009 and the other just released his first single off his upcoming album? That’s right Drake & Jay-z both came out on stage (not together) to move the sold out arena. Unfortunately since I didn’t attend the show, I can’t give you feedback but I can provide you with various performances that went down. Peep below.

Jay-z & T-Pain?!?! – DOA aka Death Of Autotune

Jay-Z Performs D.O.A @ Summer Jam 09 from John Sportin on Vimeo.

Drake ” Best I Ever Had”

Jadakiss & Swizz Beats “Who’s Real”

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