Dr. Dre not releasing "Detox" on 4/20

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Yesterday, there were reports of Dr. Dre setting a release date for his long-awaited Detox. Throughout his career, Dr. Dre has let it be known how he feels about smoking. His debut album was called The Chronic and his second album was nicknamed Chronic 2001.

Throughout 2010, Dr. Dre released small portions of Detox for means of promotion. Right before the spring, he released his "Under Pressure" single, which was used in a commercial for "Beats by Dre." Later in the year, he released "Kush," his current hit.

After pushing Detox back into 2011, Dr. Dre announced he would not delay the album anymore. It seemed as if there was a solid date and an ode to the smokers' day with Detox's release date. But, Dr. Dre has come out to deny the release date.

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Drake writes a letter to Aaliyah

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

The age of Drake is sometime after Aaliyah and her run, but the Canadian-born rapper was still touched by her music. While he was working on Thank Me Later, Drake talked about the people who helped him hone his skills. Among the influences of his style, Drake listed Aalyah. For his debut album, Drake had plans of channeling stars of years passed, recruiting Sade, among others.


However, due to his newness, Drake was turned down by Sade, and a few others. One collaboration Drake refused to let pass was one with Aaliyah. Saddened because they could never actually record together, Drake sampled her for his “Unforgettable” track with Young Jeezy. Since his album came out earlier this summer, the song has been getting a lot of play.

Most fans who listen to Drake probably do not realize who the voice on “Unforgettable” belongs to. But, with Wednesday being the nine year anniversary of her death, hip hop heads across the world are dishing out the facts. Not forgetting where he came from, Drake wrote a letter to the original princess of hip hop and R&B.

In the letter, Drake mentions how he has yet to truly lose someone close to him, but he was heartbroken when he learned of her death. Much like other young boys during this period, Drake had a major crush on Aaliyah and it always hurts to lose someone like that. Concluding the letter, the Young Money rapper says the world will forever mourn and never forget Aalyiah.

The official video of“Rock the Boat” 2001, the final video to feature Aaliyah alive. This was the second single off her third studio album, Aaliyah.

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