Directed by Spike Lee. Beginning in Gary, Indiana where it all started and then around the world where Michael's influence saw no limitations.
I love when Santa's Reindeer start talking MAD SHIT to Kobe and Lebron! The crazy minds at Nike are always at it with their "'Lil Dez" commercial series featuring Kobe and Lebron puppets, and this Christmas installment is even better. For real, the only time I can stand Kobe is in puppet form... Watch below!
Lupe Fiasco as "Blitzen" -- an appropriate reindeer-rapper match -- challenges black Santa and his elves, err, puppets Kobe and Lebron to a little three-on-three.
Finally, the 'Drunking on Reindeer' routine! Big bad Santa (voiced by KRS-One) and his boys takes it to the rim and beat down those poor Reindeers. LE SAD. "C'mon, Brons, have some respect. He's got hooves not hands, what the heck you expect?!" Oh Kobe [Puppet], you're always on point.
Beyonce IS Black Culture, or so the Diva claims on her new track. Over Michael Jackson's original "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough," Queen Beyonce gives all the people and all the parties exactly what they want -- good times. ENJOY!
Early Christmas fit from Drizzy Drake? It's been a pleasure for Drake this past year, you know, that hot mixtape and all. Here's one more to close out the year...
Have I mention how obsessed I am with Nicki Minaj?! The greatest black Barbie to every grace a mic! Here's the new one from black Ken, err, Usher, I mean featuring the badass Barbie, called "Little Freak."
Rihanna's getting her troops ready for battle in her new video for "Hard." And still, the woman wears "protective" gear as fashion... don't mess with RiRi.
Rebirth might actually have some quality... err, ok maybe this ONE track... Here's the anticipated collaboration from Lil Wayne and Eminem. Mostly, we just want to hear more Marshall these days. Step aside Weezy, let the man have the mic.
Ayyyyy new one from Juelz Santana featuring the bad boy everyone loves to hate, C. Breezy... Let's go "Back To The Crib" with these two -- for real, Shorty always knew she was hitting up the pad later. WINK WINK ::Bedroom Eyes::!
As if this song isn't intoxicating enough, Trey went and got Young Jeezy to take it up a notch on the remix. Warning: you may be wasted after one listening. Don't say you weren't warned.
The promo tour never ends for Snoop. He took over the stage at Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Talks about the new album and a special DOGG reading from How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Have a Snoop-a-licious Holiday Season!
Snoop hits up Conan O'Brien to talk about his new album and taking over for Oprah. His point of view, His favorite books, His favorite things: cooking, greenery, and vegetation. Seriously, kids need to be able to come home from school and learn how to make a perfect pot brownie!
Ugh, really? Those vampire loving, werewolf obsessed freaks got Lupe Fiasco on the New Moon soundtrack?! Well, that's probably the only thing good/valuable about this movie. Lupe rocks out on "Solar Midnight" with a few cuts from the movie... Enjoy.
Ok. We get it. Scared money, don't make no money. But let's be honest -- we're in a fuckin' recession! Isn't everyone's money scared!?! That's what I thought. But here's a new one from Young Jeezy featuring everyone's favorite alien Lil Wayne. These two must be playing with some sketchy funding. Wish a motherfucker would!
Must-have music from the Game. He's still defying all those "best rappers in the game" and shutting off Kanye's flashing lights on this new track "Turn Off The Lights." Enjoy!
Uhhmmmm. Who exactly is Mariah hatin' on with this video? The pop-diva takes to the comfy beaches for some alone time to bitch about how much she is in l-o-v-e. This must be where MiMi goes for her monthly breakdowns and to ask herself why, oh, WHY did she marry Nick Cannon?!
Mary J. Blige can never do wrong. All class, all beauty, all powerful. Here's the new video for "I Am" from the DIVA.
Yeah a night with 50 and every girl is obsessively thinking about him... well, that's what he claims. Beware: don't go scamming on the ladies 50 because they'll come after you! Here's the new video for "Do You Think About Me" starring Vivica A. Fox as his leading lady.
Sometimes, I wonder. Drake's working on everyone else's album except is... or are all these video appearances and hook obligations part of his barter for a decent debut album? Drizzy better shock us like he promises! Here's the new video from Timbaland featuring Mr. Oh-So-Successful.
Something about Justin Timberlake makes everything magical. Here's the new joint from Jamie Foxx featuring the magic man JT. This one is definitely a winner!
She's BACK!! After nine years staying out of the spotlight, Sade hits us with her title track "Solider Of Love." She never lost it, people, NEVER!
A tad late on all these new tunes, but it's been a busy, busy week! Here's the remix to Trey Songz "Invented Sex" featuring the original sex[y] master Usher and Miss Keri Hilson. Enjoy!
What happens when you put 12 best friends in a house to live together? Things get real -- real big dance party orgies, that is. Hosted by the Young Money crew, their new video for "Bedrock" is the YM version of the Jersey Shore. They drink, smoke, harass their roommates and at any given time, there's an unknown woman chillin in your bathtub. Enjoy this guilty pleasure.
The laziness in the making of this remix video is so apparent, but I'm not even mad. The Shakira bedroom-choreography is so incredibly amazing that they just HAD to keep it in. Yay, to Cudi for doing his thing and not messing with Sharkira's spotlight.
Aight more from Lil Wayne. This one is a little odd... "Da Da Da" sounded like it had potential, until you hear Weezy use the phrase "funky monkey." Cool & Dre provided a cool beat and Lil Wayne forgot to go to town on it. Da, Da, Da, LE SIGH.
What in the eff, Lil Wayne? No idea what in the hell Weezy is saying on this one, but he took some time to rock out with the band Mayday. The session is awkward to watch, yet you can't peel your eyes away from Lil Wayne... Err, enjoy?
Woodies for everyone! Courtesy of MTVu, here's Clipse and Cam'Ron performing "Popular Demand" and "I'm Good" at this year's MTVu Woodie Awards. Big Daddy Rick Ross jumps on stage, too, for a little collegiate fun.
When it comes to gossip, Rihanna's no amateur. So it was fitting that Gossip Girl Blake Lively hosted Saturday Night Live while Rihanna performed "Russian Roulette" and "Hard" with Young Jeezy for the live show. Besides her on-point performances, RiRi digital short with Andy Samberg is a viral gem. Shoulda paid Kanye!
Another response from Chris Brown. "Being myself through other people..." At this point, Chris, let's get real and screw all the people influencing you.
What up, A? What up, B? Fellas, fellas, fellas, you wanna kick it with these ladies, better put it in a love song! Sounds more like a kick-ass workout song not so much L-O-V-E. Good one, nonetheless. Enjoy!
Is that some Drake in the background? Sure is. Get ready for a new single from Alicia's upcoming album The Element of Freedom.
Cash Money's got Drake working overtime with all these video appearances and hook duties... Oh wait, this is for the fam. Birdman gets a little help from his friends...even Tyga gets a little face time.
Warning: Motion sickness may incur. Hustle, hustle, grind, grind... the streets are fed up. ::Giggle:: Look at Lil' Drizzy just hanging in the back tryin' look all cool until it's time for his verse...
It's gonna a few spins before this new one from Lil Wayne is deemed acceptable. "I invite her then I light her up..." I don't think Weezy was smoking enough when he thought this one up. Pass him another blunt, people!
Ummm. What the cuss is going on here, boys?! There's gotta be a cat somewhere stepping all over a synthesizer to create this gem. Shocker is didn't make the final album cut...
Snoop-a-loop makes every girl feel so-so-special, or maybe that's just Pharrell... Regardless, here's a new one from the Dogg with the help of Pharrell and Brandy. Let's just have some fun and be to-getherrrr...forrrreverrr! Mmm love when the homies croon and woo. Press play.
New one from Toni Braxton called "Stay" -- it's smooth, sexy and it's Toni. Enjoy!
Kanye hits up outer space with rockers 30 Seconds to Mars on this new track from their upcoming album This Is War. Enjoy and wait for Kanye to break it down near the end.
With the touch of Jay-Z, you shall be golden. Miss Alicia Keys performed "Empire State Of Mind 2," which makes a sweet lullaby, "Doesn't Mean Anything" and "No One" for the X Factor audience. Rihanna took the stage as well performing "Russian Roulette."
Most of us were still in food comas when this rolled out on Thursday night, but here it for your post-turkey enjoyment.
Well, this is an interesting leak from Timbo's Shock Value II. Chris Brown and Keri Hilson singing about being crazy in love, so much they are Maniacs. That explains A LOT.
We know it's lip-syncing and all, but Jay always manage to look so good it doesn't really matter. On the Hamburger Helper sponsored float, Jay Sean performed his hit single "Down."
Technically it's "new," but "Let It Bump Never Seen" sounds more like a mash-up. Pretty meh -- typical Wayne, too much Fabolous and not enough Eminem.
The Billie Holiday classic, "Strange Fruit" gets an update courtesy of Common, John Legend and production by Kanye West. Race relations in America has come so far from the days of lynching, but racism is still rampant. Solid message this Holiday Season: celebrate your life, your roots and don't give up the fight.
Praises due to Allah and Prada -- well we know what Kanye is thankful for this Thanksgiving. I, for one, am thankful for Kanye West's unruly behavior and the guarantee he provides when it comes to causing a scene! Enjoy
This Thanksgiving, remember to respect your elders! "You see a G/You better know the deal." New video from Snoop for "I Wanna Rock" and he lets all the kids show off, while he presides over the events like a good OG.
Blackstar reunion on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon! Performing "History" with the Questo on drums and the rest of the Roots gang helping out. Ahh good music -- refreshing! Happy Thanksgiving!
Never expected an anthem like "Empire State of Mind" to be topped, but the a second version from Alicia Keys brings it back home as a soulful Manhattan ballad. Let's here it for NEW YORK, the greatest place to survive.
Lady Rihanna still shedding the all-black everything performs "Wait Is Over" and "Russian Roulette" from her new album Rated R. Umbrella-ella-ella, Rihanna also rocked her fan favorite "Umbrella" for this early morning NYC crowd on Good Morning America. Wonder if it kinda sucks having to sing this song...
While Rihanna was across the way in Times Square performing for Good Morning America, Miss Alicia Keys took over the Today Show for her own little concert. Here's "Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart." Enjoy!
"No One"
"Empire State of Mind" minus Jiggaman... smooth, sweet version
American Music Awards residuals are landing on Late Night stages, and here's one more from Timbaland, SoShy and Nelly on Conan. Beginning to wonder if Timbo just lets Nelly Furtado come along for the ride because he's a nice guy. Really SoShy could hold her own on "Morning After Dark" and Nelly doesn't need to tag along...
Leno: What do you wear when you perform for the Queen?
GaGa: Latex and fishnets.
Leno: What's the worst rumor you've heard about yourself?
GaGa: That I'm from Yonkers.
Techo-ballad, FUN! This new one from Kelis is actually pretty great. She's certainly got a heartbreaking story to tell going from a cappella to symphony. Dance along!
Dear Hussies and Hussies-In-Training, let's talk about Sext-ing and how it's a bad, bad, bad IDEA. A cute and funny PSA to the tune of Salt-N-Pepa's classic "Let's Talk About Sex." Remember be safe and don't go overboard with MMS. CHEERS!
Wait, 50! Did you hear that? "Men lie, women lie, but numbers Don't." - HOVA. Thanks for all the inspiration, Jay -- and for sticking it 50 Cent just one more time. ::Jigga Giggle::
Super producer Missy Elliot is back with a new track "Touch My Body." Typical clubbanger from Missy - all the lovers, players, hoochies unite!
Em brought it the AMA stage with "Crack A Bottle" while Fiddy played backup. The most lyrically R-rated performance was left for later in the night, and they even threw in a short version of "Forever" so Eminem could spit his best rhymes. Too bad Drake was in the house but couldn't be bothered with gracing the stage for this once.
Timbo took a break from being a producer to give his best at the AMAs with the help of SoShy and his personal muse Nelly Furtado on "Morning After Dark." Let's just say thanks to SoShy and Nelly Furtado for saving this performance because Timbaland neck rolls were just distracting as hell.
Miss Alicia Keys took the AMA stage again with her power ballad "Try Sleeping With A Broken." She attempts to be one of those pop artists who can learn a choreography and sing, but really she does her best behind the keys.
It's so painful to watch a great vocalist like Whitney Houston suffer through a live performance. Awarded with tonight's International Artist Award, Whitney screeched and spoke through most of her performance of "I Don't Know My Own Strength." Fallen artists never comeback 100 percent...
The champ straight outta the Bronx, Miss J.Lo took the stage fighting and swinging for tonight's AMA performance, but damn, the woman just can't walk it out in those Louboutins. Taking a swift dive on her ass (good thing she's got enough padding), Jenny from the Block tried to make her slip look like a calculated move. Fail in Louboutins.
The new boys on the block Drake, Cudi and Jeremih introduced the legendary diva Mary J. Blige to AMA stage. MJB is always consistent and never disappoints; those youngin's might learn a few things from her. Here's to Drake's Mom's fave artists... she's gotta better taste than her son.
Lady GaGa is one crazy, crazy bitch! She performed her disgustingly dramatic love story "Bad Romance" and "Speechless" from The Fame Monster in one hell of an interesting outfit. Piano on fire and smashing bottles of liquor all over the place, is there anything more amazing than GaGa's art? I think not.
For some reason, the AMA staff was touting Rihanna's performance an as epic return to the stage this evening. The woman has had high profile interviews, a new album and large kickoff performances for the whole world to see, yet she is returning to something according to the AMAs. Performing "Wait Is Over" and "Hard," Rihanna rocked the stage with two of few hits from Rated R in all white.
Radio stations across America gave tons of love to Black Eyes Peas this year and for a very fitting performance, they performed their hits for the AMA audience. Party, party....Will.I.Am looks like a moon-walking James Brown, while the rest of the his bandmates gaves their usual "Boom, Boom, Pow."
Yankee's second favorite Alex Rodriguez introduced Jay-Z and Alicia Keys to the AMA stage for their performance of "Empire State of Mind." This sing never gets old and making all that LA audience sing along shoots New York to the number one slot! Hov looked fine an a young Sinatra, while the always-beautiful Alicia Keys gave it her all. Mad props to Lil Mama for not ruining this one.
Shakira got her dance on at this year's American Music Awards with "Give It Up To Me" -- even singing/rapping along to Lil Wayne part. Her dance crew worked that army, robotic moves...
Janet Jackson opened the 2000 American Music Awards with a medley of her greatest hits! "Control," "Miss You Much," "If," (with original dance choreography) "Make Me Move" and "Together Again" to close her set.
Ohh Lord! Here we go with some more Vampire drama. Timbaland and his new diva-in-training SoShy play the part of the 'good vamps' -- must be distant cousins of the Cullens. Check out the new video for "Morning After Dark."
This one didn't make the US album, but the kids overseas can have it. With the help from Rihanna's buddy Justin, "Hole In My Head" rocks more than most of the tracks on Rated R. A sequel to "Russian Roulette"... methinks? Press play.
In preparation for tonight's 8-minute Janet Jackson opening for the American Music Awards, her new video for "Make Me" premiered on 20/20 Friday night. Janet's rockin' it with the dance moves! Make her move oo, oo, oo, OO!
J.Lo, I want to shoes! Could do without Jenny rolling around on the bed, just get to the club already. Oh yeah, and Pitbull does his usual thang. This should be an interesting AMA performance. Watch the vid.
Well, this is an interesting one from Keri Hilson. Not sure if her lead single "I Like" is going to be a big hit because it's definitely a snoozer, but at least the video is kinda fun to watch! Peep it!
Had enough of Ne-Yo for this week, but songs just keep leaking out. It's no wonder; they all sound pretty much the same. Another yawner, but decide for yourself.
Woot! Jason DeRulo second single is another hit! That doesn't always happen for a newbie. Pretty cool dance track with a rockin' guitar lick. Let it grow on you!
Toni & Trey. Trey & Toni. She's sexy; he's all sex. Toni's back with the body of a Victoria's Secret model -- she never lost it -- and it's nice to hear Trey slow it down some and keep it clean. For all the mommas out there.
Coming up on the weekend and here's another unreleased song from Ne-Yo called "That's Entertainment." Your simple, slow jam... Ne-Yo seems to be getting bored with entertaining. Sounds tired. Hear for yourself.
These two just L-O-V-E each other. Here's an unreleased track from Timbaland and his bestie Justin Timberlake -- an ode to all the crazy bitches out there. Enjoy!
...And another one from the bedroom master, Robin Thicke. He love, love, LOVES the ladies. Cheers!
Mostly for my own entertainment because I couldn't get the live stream to actually work. Here's the full video footage of Rihanna's performance in London.
50 Cent confirmed to all of Conan-Nation that he can make any woman out there a millionaire. Watch his performance of "Baby By Me" on Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Straight from the Cash Money vault, Birdman's latest album Pricele$$ is everything you've already heard from the Lil Wayne music factory. Loads of money, ice gleaming off every visible body part, and of course, tons of spinning shiny rims on flashy rides, sounds like Weezy is cutting some chunky checks for Birdman -- that or he's really nice and the goodies are on loan. And not to worry, Drake gets his part on a few hooks to secure Young Money's financial success. But whose album is this anyways? The cover says Birdman, but Lil Wayne, Drake, T-Pain and even Kevin Rudolf make saving grace appearances drowning out all chirps from the Man.
Birdman admits it's always "Been About Money" which quickly fades right into the ever notorious spending habits of the Cash Money crew on "Money To Blow" and, oh wait, if you ever wanted to know the insider details on their business plan it's all revealed on "Money Machine."
Now that we've covered that, Bird goes on to rap about the things that really matter. From the streets to riding around with suicide doors, Birdman spits his hustle on "Priceless," but it's Weezy's flow over a rocking guitar that really saves the track. Birdman's southern style and twangs surprisingly compliments Wayne's autotune whine. Trip-rock track "I Want It All" featuring Lil Wayne and Kevin Rudolf sounds like Wayne is testing his rock side on Bird's album, and it actually works for the most part.
Sans all the paper chasin' tracks, Bird and Drake are BFFs when it comes to partying in style on "4 My Town (Play Ball)" and "Mo Milly." And what's a party without a banger or two -- the autotune king T-Pain gets it done on "Shinin." And Bird actually manages to shine on "Always Strapped," but not long enough to remember Pricele$$ as an affective album.
Miss Alicia Keys took over the floor during tonight's Dancing With The Stars for a live performance of "Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart."
Oh Hello, is Spring Break already here? Really, why didn't anyone tell me! "Shots, shots, shots!" You're welcome, Patron, for all the free promotions. An ode to partying...
Sometimes you gotta put the beef aside, shut the fuck up and just dance it out. Need some help with that? Well, your favorite Kid Sister is finally here to get everything under control. The hype and delays around Kid Sister's new album Ultraviolet has been building for a few years and let's just say Melisa delivers. Ultraviolet infectious beats and pop-synths pierce through the nerves and you just have to bop your head along.
Kid Sis kicks off the party with "Right Hand Hi" a sure-to-be club banger and she doesn't quit her boasting on "Big N Bad." She's not only a badass emcee who burns on the mic, but Kid Sis has everything your man wants but can't have. Melisa journeys down list male characters on the cheeky and fun track "Step" featuring Estelle.
Tracks like "Life on TV" and "Pro Nails" featuring Kanye West are staples in Kid Sister's trademark in-your-face flow, yet she manages to show a softer side on tracks like "Daydreaming" where Kid Sis brings is down just a notch to put everyone into a trance. But don't sleep on this girl because she turns up the levels on "Get Fresh" while she gets fresh and fashionable for one hell of a night.
Although there are moments where Ultraviolet sounds a little like a broken record especially on songs like "Switchboard" and "54321," Kid Sister is still all about having a good time and letting the music speak for itself. Sis closes the album on an upbeat tempo with "Control," but the dance party is definitely not over. REPEAT and start it all again!
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