September 2 2010

NY ex-employee, 51, accuses ‘Diddy’ of age bias

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York woman has sued rapper-producer Sean “Diddy” Combs, saying he fired her because of her age two decades after she helped launch his career.

Fifty-one-year-old Francesca Spero filed the age discrimination lawsuit Wednesday in federal court in Manhattan.

The lawsuit says the Malverne resident introduced Combs to hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons and Uptown Records after meeting Combs in 1988. It says she worked at Combs’ Bad Boy Entertainment record label as an executive for 12 years before being fired in March.

The lawsuit says Spero was fired after having hip surgery and confiding to an executive that she was treated for a drug dependency relapse.

A publicist for Combs says “there are many reasons why Ms. Spero is no longer employed by Bad Boy, but age discrimination is not one of them.”

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September 2 2010

New Video – Love Like This – Donell Jones (where you been?)

WOW That was a shock to see Donell Jones, I thought he was hanging out somewhere with the likes of Jesse Powell and them….So here is his attempt at coming back in the limelight, I like the song ok but he needs a scandal or two to become relevant, don’t roll y’all eyes at me, you know how the industry do. Album in store September 281th 2010!

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September 2 2010

The 2010 International Songwriting Competition

The 2010 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) deadline is fast approaching – October 6th.

Get your songs in before it is too late to enter what the NY Times calls “the songwriting competition to take note of” with $150,000 (US) in cash and prizes – including $25,000 (US) cash for the grand prize winner alone and the best judges for any songwriting competition in the world.

Judges for 2010 include:
Kings Of Leon; Tom Waits; Ben Harper; Black Francis (The Pixies); Regina Spektor; K’Naan; and many more including record label presidents from major and independent labels.

ISC is a great opportunity for songwriters, musicians, and performers to win cash and prizes, further their music careers, and gain recognition and exposure in the music industry. 66 winners in 22 categories including new for this year – Unsigned Only.

For entry information and a complete list of judges please visit

www.songwritingcompetition.com

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September 2 2010

IT’S CHAN DIZZY – DOH! ARTIST ALERT

(Kingston, Jamaica)

Born and raised in the streets of Kingston, Jamaican rapper/singjay/songwriter and composer Kamar “Chan Dizzy” Ho-shing is destined to bring his musical ingenuity to the world.

Armed with solid and distinct vocal tone Chan has captured the hearts and ears of music enthusiasts both locally and internationally. Growing up in a household dominated by the arts (theatre,music)he developed a love for music at a very young age. It was undoubtedly his passion for RnB, Dancehall and Hip Hop music that motivated him to pursue a career in music.

As his career grows, his talent has already taken him into the council of music legends. His incredible song writing ability and versatility has been recognized by many popular artists and producers as he increasingly becomes one of the most sought after song writers. One of the most versatile artist rising out of Jamaica, Chan credits his sound to the eclectic mix of music that influences his style. Pulling from RnB, Hip Hop, and Dancehall, Chan was greatly influenced by artist such as Tupac Shakur, Notorious B.I.G, Curtis Mayfield and Buju Banton. To date, Chan Dizzy has worked with numerous producers most notably internationally acclaimed producers such as Tarik “Russian” Johnston (Head Concussion), Kareem “Smoke Dogg” Goodison (Orange Hill), Steven “Di Genius” Mcgregor (Big Ship), and Veron “3d1″ Bryant (3d1 Entertainment).

With his current single, “Nuh Strange Face” on radio and video rotations, writing and production credits, and appearances at stage shows, great things are definitely underway for this sharp witted MC known as Chan Dizzy.

Follow Chan Dizzy on twitter @iamchandizzy. For management or booking inquiries contact (876) 464-6116, for dub/drop request in the US contact hdplinkup@gmail.com or (804) 592-0103.

DOWNLOAD NUH STRANGE FACE

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September 2 2010

T.i., Tiny Arrested For Drug Possession in Hollywood

AHH – Rap star T.I. could be in serious trouble, after the rapper and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Cottle were arrested in West Hollywood for drug possession.

According to reports, T.I. and Tiny were arrested and charged with alleged possession of a controlled substance after police smelled marijuana emanating from their car.

The pair, who married last July in Miami, were taken into custody by L.A. County Sheriff Deputies for the infraction.

While details are sketchy as of press time, the arrest could impact T.I. greatly.

The rapper is currently serving a three-year probation after he pleaded guilty in May of 2009, for attempting to purchase machine guns and silencers before the BET Awards in 2007.

T.I., born Clifford Harris Jr., was released from prison in March of 2010.

He currently stars in the movie Takers, which was the #1 box office draw last week.

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September 1 2010

Blak Ryno Issues Statement Regarding Alleged Assault

Prism Marketing (Jamaica, W.I) – Amidst reports of an alleged altercation between popular sound system selector Boom Boom and dancehall deejay Blak Ryno. The artiste has issued a statement distancing himself from the incident and allegations and it read.

“ It has been brought to my attention that Boom Boom was attacked by a group of men said to be aligned to me at the popular street dance Uptown Mondays, this is rather unfortunate. Though I was at the event with a few friends on the day in question, it was only for a short period of time and I left the venue long before the melee unfolded and went straight home. Contrary to rumours, there was absolutely no physical or verbal exchanges between me and Boom Boom. As for the men who allegedly attacked him, neither do I know them nor are they affiliated to me or my camp in any way.

Presently I am focused on rebuilding my career and making good music for the masses. Being involved in verbal or physical confrontation is not the direction I am looking to take my career.”

In closing Blak Ryno whose given name is Romaine Anderson said fans can look out for a video soon and his new single ‘Feel Like Sey’ on the Swaggy Swaggy Rhythm produced by G-Jay Production among other upcoming projects.

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August 31 2010

Documentary: My Mic sounds nice: “A Truth About Women and Hip Hop”

BET documentary on women in Hop aired last night, here it is in case you missed it!

Part 1


Part 2


Continue watching after the jump….

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