Papoose says he has been working on this album his entire life, but due to situations out of his control it was pushed back and now it’s officially ready. The title Nacirema is American backwards and Papoose has an interesting reason for why he chose this title. With features from Erykah Badu, Mobb Deep, DJ Premier, and even his wife Remy Ma, who is currently incarcerated. Hit the jump for more.
DOWNLOAD: Mister Cee’s “Best Of Tuesdays” J-Dilla Tribute On The @Hot97 Throwback At Noon
Mister Cee honors late producer J-Dilla (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006) for this week’s edition of “Best Of Tuesdays” on the Throwback at Noon. J-Dilla’s resume is almost endless, producing timeless records for the likes of A Tribe Called Quest, Ghostface, Common, Busta Rhymes, Royce da 5’9″, Slum Village, Janet Jackson, Erykah Badu & many more.
BET Announces 3-Day Weekend “BET Experience” With Beyonce, R. Kelly, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop & More
Every awards show is accompanied with dozens of events around the city it’s located in, filled with celebs and industry folks. However, most of it is sponsored by outside companies and brands, so this year, BET is making their own weekend around the BET Awards! Today the network announced the “BET Experience,” a 3-day concert series going down June 28-30th, leading up to the big show on July 1st. Get the details below!
(Video) The Roots – You Got Me (Paris Performance)
The Roots performed one of my favorite songs in Paris tonight. Although, Eve & Erykah Badu were not present they still did a great job. Watch it after the jump. Gernique N
(Video) Missy Elliott & Timbaland Debut New Track In NYC
Last night in NYC, cognac brand Hennessy celebrated their Wild Rabbit campaign and surprised the crowd with a performance from Missy Elliott and Timbaland, who debuted a new song during their set. Also in the building were Erykah Badu, Victor Cruz and more. Watch the footage below. Marisa Mendez
(Photos & Video) Nas, Common, & Lauryn Hill Kick Off Rock The Bells Festival in Southern Cali
The 8th annual Rock the Bells Festival kicked off last night at then San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, Calif., and it was definitely a concert to remember. Nas brought out L.A. Laker Ron Artest for “Memory Lane” off Illmatic, then performed “Ghetto Dreams” with Common for the first time live, and Lauryn Hill rocked the stage just weeks after giving birth to her sixth child. Other performers included Erykah Badu, Mos Def and Talib Kweli, and Wu-Tang’s Ghostface Killah and Raekwon. Hit the jump for photos and video!! @ItsLukieBaby
