Yep it’s true! After a long hiatus Ginuwine has just announced that he is going back into the studio with Timbaland for his new album. Here’s a message via his myspace:
Hey guys!!! My album is coming along very well!!! I just recently Continue reading »
Dr. Dre is suing the author of the book “Rollin’ With Dre: The Unauthorized Account: An Insider’s Tale of the Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of West Coast Hip Hop” over an alleged loan the rapper gave him, according to TMZ
Yesterday, Dre filed a lawsuit in the L.A. County Superior Court claiming he loaned writer Bruce Williams $101,377.85, although it is unclear what the loan was for. Dre alleges he’s yet to receive the money back and is seeking immediate repayment. Continue reading »
BET has tapped multi-platinum producer Swizz Beats to provide the sounds for the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards, set to air tonight (October 23) at 8 pm. Swizz has created a soundtrack for the two hour broadcast, bolstering the performances and award presentations with some of the hottest music out.
“When BET asked me to score the show I was honored because the Hip Hop Awards this year was the best ever so I jumped to the opportunity I wanted to be sure that the music I added would make people react and vibe with the show. Continue reading »
By now we all know that most of the world is heading into a recession. Most of us know that money is tight and one should save instead of spend, except for business-minded Sean “Diddy” Combs, who spots a deal and jumps on it.
Diddy, along with his business partners Yucaipa Companies. (headed by Ron Burkle), acquired the unpopular urban clothing label Enyce for $20 million. Continue reading »
Technically this is not “producer” news, but it is production news. West Coast rap group Cypress Hill are being sued for $29 million due to a sampling conflict stemming from their triple platinum, 1993 album, Black Sunday.
Super producer Dallas Austin will be trying his hand behind the mic as he preps his first-ever solo release 8 Dazeaweakend.
The Grammy- winning, Atlanta hit maker will provide fans with a mixture of his signature beats for the debut, along with cameos from artists like George Clinton, Goodie Mob‘s Big Gipp, Novel, Colin Munroe and others. Continue reading »
Lil’ Kim was hit with a $2.5 million dollar lawsuit from an upstart record company after she allegedly failed to deliver her debut album on the label. Continue reading »
According to Allhiphop.com, Johnny Jackson, better known as Johnny ‘J,’ committed suicide by jumping from a tier in the LA County Jail, where he was serving time on a DWI charge.
Johnny ‘J’ was an incredible producer and perhaps the single most influential musical contributor to Pac’s catalog. After producing the smash “Knockin Boots” Continue reading »
After Apple recently threatened to shut down their popular online digital seller iTunes yesterday, the Copyright Royalty Board has ruled against raising the fee from 9 cents per song for recorded music. Continue reading »
