Showing posts with label ludacris. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ludacris. Show all posts
Monday, October 17, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
2 Chainz almost missed BET Cyphers
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
The highlight of the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards was the cyphers. One of the artists who participated in the cyphers was 2 Chainz. With his single "Spend It" already buzzing, 2 Chainz greatly benefited from being in the cyphers. However, he almost did not make the cut.
2 Chainz told XXL he was invited to the cyphers, unknowingly, at the last hour by his boss, Ludacris. Ludacris called him at 5:30 and told him to be on his jet by 7:30. While the show aired in Atlanta, the cyphers took place back in New York City.
When 2 Chainz realized they were heading to New York for the cyphers, he got himself ready, going to the barber shop for a shape-up and also got clothes. Running out of time, 2 Chainz called Ludacris at 7:30 and told him he could not make it. But, with weather conditions taking 20 to 30 minutes to determine, 2 Chainz had a chance to get there, so he got in his Porsche and got there in time.
At the end of the day, 2 Chainz liked the final product of his work and is now preparing for the release of his mixtape in a few days. Read more...
Monday, October 10, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Ludacris prepares "1.21 Gigawatts" mixtape for October 12 release
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
Long before he became the big-time businessman he is today, Ludacris was on the underground scene. Ludacris was initially a DJ before he began putting out his own music. His street album, Incognegro, led to him being signed to Def Jam.
Upon signing to Def Jam, Ludacris provided an outlet for his artists, with his DTP label. While building the talent on his label, Ludacris was very successful in his own career. Ludacris released seven successful albums with Def Jam.
Moving away from rapping, Ludacris has also had a successful career as an actor. At one point, Ludacris had considered leaving the rap game to focus on movies and his business. But, during the recording of Battle of the Sexes, he had a change of heart.
With his Ludaversal album in the works, Ludacris wants to provide fans a mixtape before the album. For the first time in years, Ludacris will be releasing a mixtape. Previously, he announced the title of the mixtape as 1.21 Gigawatts. Recently, he revealed the mixtape would be released on October 12 of this year and will quickly be followed by the album. Read more...
Friday, September 2, 2011
Ludacris ft. Waka Flocka Flame - "Rich & Flexin"
Listen to "Rich & Flexin" by Ludacris ft. Waka Flocka Flame below:
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Ludacris provides 30,000 New Orleans students with Books
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
Known for his philanthropic work, Ludacris recently teamed up with Better World Books and Dosomething.org to start his new cause, the Epic Book Drive. Ludacris is helping students in the Recovery School District of New Orleans.
Over 100,000 people have teamed up with Ludacris to help the drive be a success. Over 30,000 New Orleans students will have new books this coming semester. A number of 250,000 books were donated to the students.
The participants have also helped 69 New Orleans libraries re-stock their shelves. The 69 libraries were destroyed in 2005 by the epic Hurricane Katrina. Ludacris filmed a number of PSAs supporting his drive. Read more...
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Big Sean discusses Drake and their Rhyming Styles
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
Drake made the one-word punchline famous on his popular 2009 track, "Forever." In the time since the style became popular, it has been used by Ludacris, Game, and other big names. Many are quick to forget this style was actually introduce by Big Sean.
Last month, Big Sean spoke about his style being used by other rappers, saying he did not mind. Earlier today, Big Sean explained he was a little upset when rappers began using his style. However, looking at how popular it has become, Big Sean is glad.
Out of all of this, Big Sean and Drake have become friends. Big Sean said real G's do not get upset. There was no reason to be upset, because Drake admitted Big Sean originated the style. With his current single, "My Last," buzzing Big Sean has no choice but to be happy. Read more...
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Ludacris ft. Lil Wayne and Trey Songz - "Sex Faces"
The song is off the 25th Anniversary compilation album for Rap-A-Lot Records.
Listen to "Sex Faces" by Ludacris ft. Lil Wayne and Trey Songz below:
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Friday, June 10, 2011
Ludacris' headphone company to sue Dr. Dre's headphone company
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
Dr. Dre has been a pioneer in the hip hop game ever since he joined NWA. Two decades after helping build Ruthless Records and Death Row Records, Dr. Dre is still making major moves. In 2008, the legend launched his own headphone line.
After Dr. Dre launched his headphone line, Timbaland, Eminem, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, and Ludacris all launched their own headphone lines. When 50 Cent launched his headphone line, he revealed a feud erupted between himself and Dr. Dre.
While the issue with 50 Cent quickly blew over, Dr. Dre will have his hands full with Ludacris. More than likely, Ludacris has nothing to do with this lawsuit. Instead, his parent company, Signeo, is suing Dr. Dre's parent company, Beats Electronics.
Information of the lawsuit has been released, but there have not been any details released about why Signeo has decided to sue Beats Electronics or if it has anything to do with Ludacris and Dr. Dre. Read more...
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Nas says Hip Hop scares the hell out of Fox News
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
For years, Nas has had issues with Fox News. He remembers when Bill O'Reilly cost Ludacris a lucrative sponsorship with Pepsi. Nas also remembers how the entire network reacted to him trying to name his last solo album, Nigger.
Fox News is viewed by many as a racist media outlet, which supports right wing politics. Most recently, the network showed their true colors when Common was invited to the White House by Michelle Obama. The panelists all had something negative to say.
Nas offered a bit of solace to Common when he said they were really old in their thinking. The Queens rapper likened Fox News to ignorant grandparents stuck in their ways. He said for them to say a rapper such as Common was too extreme to be in the White House, it proves they have no idea what they are talking about.
In Nas' opinion Fox News is like the older people in the community, scared of hip hop. Nas says when the people at Fox News think about the hip hop movement, it scares the hell out of them. Read more...
Monday, April 25, 2011
Ludacris plans to top "Battle of the Sexes" with "Ludaversal"
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
Late in 2009, Ludacris was working on two projects. The first project was the long-awaited Battle of the Sexes project with Shawnna. The second was the sequel to his Theater of the Mind album. Ludacris had pushed his own album back to complete the collaboration album with Shawnna.
In the middle of recording, Ludacris learned Shawnna had left his label for T-Pain's Nappy Boy label. Not holding any hard feelings, Ludacris readjusted the album and prepared to release it as his next solo album, relying heavily on collaborations. Ludacris invited several female rappers and vocalists to complete the album.
Despite the change, Battle of the Sexes, ended up being met with positive critical reception. The album also sold well and Ludacris went back to work on Ludaversal. Recently, Ludacris discussed the album, saying he intends to release the album before the end of 2012. When speaking on the content, Luda says he will not rest until the album is better than his last, song-by-song. Read more...
Friday, April 1, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Ludacris talks New Album and Release Date
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
In 2009, Ludacris intended to release Ludaversal, the follow-up to his 2008 album, Theater of the Mind. However, he also agreed to finally release his Battle of the Sexes album with Shawnna. In the middle of recording, Shawnna decided to leave DTP Records in favor of T-Pain's Nappy Boy label.
While Ludacris held no ill will towards Shawnna for leaving, he did remove her recordings from the album. Ludacris made the decision to release Battle of the Sexes as his next solo album. With this decision came the delay of Theater of the Mind until 2011. Ludacris had to focus to make the album his and set it up for a 2010 release.
Recently, Ludacris discussed his Ludaversal album and how it is coming along. The Atlanta rapper is again working with Pharrell and his Neptunes production team. Ludacris promised the fans his album would definitely be released before the end of this year, as he has decided to begin releasing an album a year again. Read more...
Friday, March 25, 2011
Big Sean discusses Ludacris biting his style
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
Last year, Ludacris landed an impressive comeback behind his hit single, "My Chick Bad." The comeback had significant help from then-relative newcomer, Nicki Minaj. Her verse was energetic paired with Ludacris' latest style.
Ludacris, like many other rappers in the game, have been dropping names in their rhymes. When describing something, they usually drop a name to go along with it. Not too many know Big Sean is the rapper who originated this style.
Drake has made this style of rap famous, but he acknowledged the first rapper doing this was Big Sean. Recently, Big Sean discussed how Ludacris has taken the style. He insisted he was not dissing the legend, but he described how things get used and confused.
Big Sean is glad Ludacris uses the flow because it shows how much he has grown as an artist. Read more...
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Ludacris saddened by Nate Dogg's death
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
Over the past ten years, Ludacris has risen to become one of the most prolific rappers of all-time. But, there was a time when it seemed as if his dream would never come true. This all changed when Def Jam gave him a chance. His debut album did well, but many assumed Ludacris was a one hit wonder.
In order to solidify his image, Ludacris needed to land a big-time collaboration on his next album. Released on the heels of his debut came Word of Mouf. Nate Dogg heard of Ludacris and had become a fan. When he was approached to work with the Atlanta rapper, he quickly agreed.
The result of their collaboration was Ludacris' 2001 summer smash, "Area Codes." The song featured Nate Dogg and it helped mold Ludacris into a true rap star. Ludacris avoided the one hit wonder title, in part, due to Nate Dogg's help. Following the collaboration, Ludacris and Nate Dogg became friends.
Ludacris vowed to work with Nate Dogg on his projects when he became one of rap's biggest names. As he is preparing new music, Ludacris wanted to reunite with Nate Dogg to recreate magic. Because of what happened earlier today, this will never happen. Ludacris released a statement to the public, regarding the death of his friend. When speaking about Nate Dogg, Luda said there is a major void in hip hop that will not be filled. Read more...
Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki Minaj to appear on "Don't Get It Twisted"
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
Upon signing mixtape stars, Drake and Nicki Minaj, to his Young Money label, Lil Wayne focused on making them into mainstream stars. Wayne introduced Drake to the masses before going to Riker's Island. Drake would become the face of the crew over the summer.
Nicki Minaj created her own buzz when she landed on two of the spring's biggest tracks, "My Chick Bad" and "Lil' Freak." Working with two established veterans, Ludacris and Usher, was big for her. It was impressive because neither are associated with her crew.
Lil' Twist has also had a large following over the past few years. But, as a younger member of the crew, he has not had the publicity of the big three. This will all change this year. Twist has been recording his new album for months and he plans to release it this summer. As expected, the album will be star-studded, featuring appearances from Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki Minaj, but the album will also feature other big names. Sean Kingston and Justin Bieber will also appear on his album, Don't Get It Twisted.
Recently, a video was filmed for Lil' Twist's "Dayo" single, featuring guest appearances from Birdman, the head of the operation, and Mack Maine. Read more...
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Nicki Minaj very excited about Touring with Lil Wayne
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
For the first time since signing Drake and Nicki Minaj, Young Money will be at full strength. With Lil Wayne in prison for most of last year, the crew still dominated. But, Lil Wayne is now free and the stars are working on their follow-up albums.
The focus was intended to be on Drake while Lil Wayne was behind bars, but Nicki Minaj stole the show. She landed herself collaborations with Usher and Ludacris before the start of spring. In the summer, she released her hit, "Your Love."
Ever since the release of "Your Love," Nicki Minaj became the focal point of Young Money. High profile disses from Lil' Kim did not hurt her image, either. When she released Pink Friday, Nicki Minaj became the first female rapper in years to set various records.
Lil Wayne was proud of his team and was not shy about letting them know. Now that he is out of prison, he has major plans to keep their winning streak going. Wayne wants them to all go on tour now that they are all together. Nicki Minaj is glad Lil Wayne is out and is a personal fan of his. For the first time in her career, she will be touring with him and Nicki is very excited about that. Read more...
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Nicki Minaj talks about Her Favorite Collaboration
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
In a short period of time, Nicki Minaj has become one of the top rappers in the game. It did not hurt her by signing with Young Money. For most of 2009, the label was marketing Drake, who already had a strong following.
Lil Wayne pushed Drake into the spotlight as he prepared for his prison sentence. He told the rest of the Young Money artists to get hot. The next artist to have buzz would be the next one promoted. Nicki took him up on his challenge and revived female rap.
Despite only being a superstar for one year, Nicki has several collaborations under her belt. She has worked with Ludacris, Jay-Z, Game, Usher, Kanye West, Rick Ross, and many other big names. Recently, Nicki Minaj said she would not be doing anymore collaborations, unless it is with Britney Spears.
A month has passed since Nicki Minaj made this statement and Spears has yet to respond. Looking back, Nicki talked about her favorite collaborations. Even though she has recorded with the "in-crowd" of the hip hop game, Nicki Minaj's favorite collabo came from the Young Money crew. Nicki said her favorite collaboration of all-time came with Lil Wayne. Before signing with Young Money, Nicki Minaj recorded a mixtape song with Lil Wayne, named "Sunshine." It remains her favorite after three years. Read more...
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Nicki Minaj taking break from Collaborations
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
Last year, Nicki Minaj worked with almost everyone and each of her collaborations was a hit. Her work with Usher and Ludacris, among others, led to her own successful debut. It also led to her feud with Lil' Kim. Still, Nicki Minaj is one of the most popular rappers in the game.
In the midst of her success, Nicki Minaj has made a shocking confession. She has decided to take a break from collaborating. While she loves recording with other artists, she is tired at the moment. For the next 24 months, Nicki Minaj will not be working with anyone, not even Young Money.
The only way Nicki Minaj would break her committment of not collaborating is if Britney Spears agreed to work with her. Despite only being two years deep in the game, Nicki Minaj feels she has worked with everyone in the game and she is looking for something else to do in her career and her next step is going pop. Read more...
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