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Wasalu Muhammad Jaco (born February 17, 1982), better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco (or just shortened to “Lu“), is a Grammy-winning American Hip-hop artist. He rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his critically acclaimed debut album, Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor. Prominent hip hop mogul Jay-Z describes him as a “breath of fresh air” in a new hip-hop world characterized by mainstream pop and glamour, a sharp contrast with the widespread lyricism-focused rap of the 1990s, and critics have called him the “Hip-Hop Generation’s Next Vanguard.” His second album, Lupe Fiasco’s the Cool, was released on December 18, 2007.

Food & Liquor

Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor, commonly referred to as Food & Liquor, is the Grammy Award Winning debut album of American rapper Lupe Fiasco, released on September 19, 2006 on 1st & 15th Entertainment/Atlantic Records (see 2006 in music). The album features production from The Neptunes, Kanye West, Mike Shinoda, Craig Kallman, Needlz, Soundtrakk, Prolyfic, and Brandon Howard. Jay-Z, Chill, and Lupe Fiasco himself are credited as the executive producers for the album.
Originally, the album was reported to have debuted at #12 on the Billboard 200; however, due to incomplete Nielsen SoundScan reports, the album actually debuted at #8.
The first international single off the album was “Kick, Push.” The song stated Lupe’s love for skateboarding. The second single in Europe was “Daydreamin mp3” (featuring Jill Scott) which features a sample of I Monster’s “Daydream in Blue.” The second single in the U.S. (and the third international single) was “I Gotcha mp3 download” which is produced by The Neptunes. The song’s video was featured on MTV’s “Making the Video.” Lupe held a poll on his MySpace profile, where fans were able to vote for which song they wanted to be made into a music video.
The album was nominated for 4 Grammy Awards including Grammy Award for Best Rap Album at the 49th Grammy Awards. It’s fourth nomination produced a win as it won the Best Urban/Alternative Song at the 50th Grammy Awards for his track “Daydreamin’” featuring Jill Scott.

There is truth to the statement that there is no party like a Pitbull hot songs Go Girl (featuring Trina & Young Boss) party, and this year’s birthday bash was no exception. Luminaries, celebrities and fans mingled at Cielo to help Pitbull artist celebrate his birthday and give back to his community and fans once again.

On this night, Pitbull was launching Imaginate Foundation, a non-profit organization that will provide college scholarships to first and second generation immigrants, a service that will begin in 2008.
Pitbull - Go Girl mp3
Photos are available in the “Who is Pitbull” section of his website.

Paula DeAnda - Walk Away
Born in San Antonio, TX, Paula DeAnda grew up listening to Selena and other female vocalists, often performing their songs with her cousins at family gatherings. Soon she started taking piano lessons and singing around town, both as a soloist and as a backup vocalist. In 2002, DeAnda’s family decided to move to Corpus Christi in order to further her career, and once there the young singer met manager Ed Ocanas, who arranged for her to record the first piece she wrote, “What Would It Take,” and get it on local airways. Shortly after that, Artist DeAnda went to the studio with producer Happy Perez for her second single, “Doing Too Much mp3 download,” a song that eventually made it into the Billboard Top 40 in early 2006. That caught the attention of record executive Clive Davis and an audition was arranged, resulting in DeAnda being signed to Arista offshoot J Records. Her debut album was released in the summer of that same year. Marisa Brown.

Trey Songz - Cant Help But Wait

Working in Timbaland’s enormous shadow isn’t for everyone. Just ask Scott Storch.
But then again, not everyone is as prodigious as Timbaland’s current production co-pilot, Nate “Danjahandz” Hills.
The low-profile Danja has quickly amassed an impressive résumé, lending his talents to works by
buy Justin Timberlake hits and download Nelly Furtado hits and co-producing Timbaland’s latest album, Timbaland Presents Shock Value (see “Timbaland Still In Shock Over Jay-Z, Madonna, Elton Collaborations”). That’s all without attracting the type of attention lesser producers get after their first hit — apart from showing up in the dis track Storch aimed at Timbaland, that is (see ” ‘I Had To Speak Up’: Scott Storch Responds To Timbaland’s Jabs”).

But now, on his own, he’s laced what are arguably the hottest rap and R&B tracks out at the moment in DJ Khaled’s all-star collabo “We Takin’ Over” and Trey Songz music s “Wonder Woman.”

“I think I got all the success first, before stating my presence,” Danja recently explained to MTV News over the phone from London. “Before anyone really knew who I was I already had four #1 hits [Timberlake’s “SexyBack” and “My Love,” and Furtado’s “Promiscuous” and “Say It Right”] and two Grammy Awards. So now I kind of got to work backwards.”

With that MO in mind — and, conveniently, while Timbaland mp3 download has been out promoting Shock Value — Danja has finally been able to make some serious noise of his own.

He’s been spreading his “ringtone” sound, which he describes as the way he tests his melodies to make sure they’re catchy right away.

Danja, however, is quick to note that his star turn isn’t coming by way of Timbaland’s scraps. He explained that in light of the duo’s recent successes, both of their phones have been ringing nonstop, but that Khaled specifically sought out Danja’s services, as did Trey Songz’s camp.

“Me and Tim got a lot of the same phone calls once all of these hits started hitting,” Danja said. “We’ll call each other and be like, ‘You trying to do this?’ So we’ll just do it together. Of course me and Tim are partners, and while he’s on the road, I kind of just been holding down the studio. We’re teaming back up for Madonna. [And] we teamed up for Duran Duran mp3 music. We did a 50 Cent [track] together. We did a T.I. joint together. So we were kind of back and forth. But he doesn’t call me and hand me work that he doesn’t want to do. That ain’t our relationship. I think we both do things that are inspiring for the both of us. If the energy ain’t right for him, it ain’t right for me. That’s how we work.”

But the pairing of these two Virginia natives almost didn’t work out.

Danja was introduced to Timbaland in 2001 after a music symposium in their home state. Afterward, the young producer was able to land a meeting with Timbaland that very night through a mutual friend, and Danja played beats for him.

According to Danja, Tim was impressed with what he heard, but negotiations between the two led Danja to decline an invitation to meet Timbaland in Los Angeles.

Two years later, Danja was able to score another sit-down with Timbaland through the same friend. This time, Timbaland did most of the talking and offered the younger producer advice.

“He was just kind of explaining the road he wanted me to take,” Danja said. “At that particular time, he said he was ready to share a lot of his knowledge and everything going into the future.”

By December 2003, Danja had relocated to Miami to work with Timbaland. Ever since then, they’ve amassed a number a hits for big names like Jay-Z, the Game and Diddy.

It wasn’t until recently, though, that an experience actually made Danja put into perspective how far he’d come since first meeting Timbaland.

“I just had that moment recently in the shower,” he said. “After sessions are over I’m kind of focused on what I’m doing. But for some reason a lot of things were hitting me at once. I felt grateful for being here. I went straight from Madonna music downoad online to Duran Duran [in one day]. So I had to sit back, understand and realize where I am.”

James Blunt mp3 (born James Blount in Tidworth, Wiltshire, England on February 22, 1977) is an English musician whose debut album, Back To Bedlam, and single releases - especially number one hit “You’re Beautiful” - brought him to fame in 2005. His style has been described as a mix of jazz, rock and soul, and comparisons have been made between him and early Elton John. Along with the vocals of the album, Blunt plays a variety of instruments including the piano, guitar and organ.

Blount (the name was changed for his music career) was born at a British Army hospital, the son and grandson of senior army officers. He was sent to board at Elstree School aged seven, and at thirteen was accepted into Harrow School. While there, and aged only sixteen, he became one of the youngest holders of a UK Private Pilot Licence. He read aeronautical engineering at Bristol University on an army bursary which required him to enlist on graduation. He joined the Life Guards the senior regiment in the British Army. During his four years service he was promoted to Captain with the British Army and served as a NATO peacekeeper in Kosovo, one of the first to enter those areas where war crimes had been committed. It was this experience that led to his writing of the song “No Bravery”. After his tour of duty in Kosovo he was sent to Switzerland where he became the captain of the Household Cavalry downhill ski team. One of his final duties in the army before retirement was the funeral of the Queen Mother on April 9, 2002, where he carried her coffin. He has said that he had been shot at more times than 50 Cent mp3. (Nyhetsmorgon interview on TV4)

Sporting a multicultural membership, a sociopolitical agenda, and a musical mix of hip-hop, reggae, and Latin rhythms, Germany’s Culcha Candela are a tough group to pigeonhole. Formed in Berlin in 2003, the group’s membership reflects diversity, with singers Larsito, Don Cali, and Lafrotino hailing from Columbia; singer Johnny Strand from Uganda; singer Itchyban from Poland; singer Mr. Reedoo from Germany; and DJ Chino con Estilo from Korea. Culcha Candela’s music reflects all of this, with lyrics sung in German, English, and Spanish spun over Jamaican and Latin rhythms, all done with a distinct hip-hop sensibility. The group released its debut album, Union Verdadera, in 2004, followed by NEXT Generation a year later in 2005.

Asked about her sexy role in recent film RESIDENT EVIL: EXTINCTION singer-turned-actress Ashanti says, “I don’t want to look like a slut bucket. I’m not that chick, but I am a woman.”

Rihanna gets wet on the cover of FHM // Mary J. Blige covers The Advocate

//Jay-Z gets bossy on Rolling Stone //

 Sexy girl Ms.Rihanna gets wet for the FHM December issue. These pictures will definitely catch your attention while shopping at your local grocery store or walking by the news stand…..Do news stand even exist anymore? Anyway this is a great way to start off your weekend fellas….or ladies….I’m still not sure which way Rihanna swings…..Well Enjoy !!! 

Rihanna feat Jay-Z

Mary J. Blige graces the cover of gay publication, The Advocate. In this issue she lets everyone know how she feels about her gay fans and homophobia in hip hop. Mary J. had some very interesting things to say about people finding themselves. I take my hat off to her for being open about such a big issue in the world we live in. Majority of Hip Hop artists wouldn’t cover a gay magazine. Can you picture 50 Cent or Lil Wayne on the cover of a gay magzine? The way I see it, money is money, and fans are fans, regardless of color, origin or sexuality. She definitely showed loved to ALL her fans for supporting her. This is what she had to say:

 “The majority of my fans are gay. The majority of them are, and I have to really make sure that they know I’m paying attention to the fact that they support me, and I support them.

“The real hip-hop, the real people don’t even care about that. They’ll love you and accept you no matter what because they know who they are. There are a lot of people trying to figure out who they are and what they’re going to be. There’s a lot of confusion in that. Confusion causes a lack of identity. I’ve heard a couple of guys say foul things, and those guys are not around me anymore because when they say things like that, I’m looking at them like, What makes you so scared? You don’t know who you are? I guess it all boils down to them not being sure about themselves and what they want to do, whoever that is. I won’t say any names. And I don’t dislike them or anything-it just makes me wonder about them period. ‘Cause if you’re not sure about that, then you ain’t sure about a lotta things!”“The majority of my fans are gay. The majority of them are, and I have to really make sure that they know I’m paying attention to the fact that they support me, and I support them.

“The real hip-hop, the real people don’t even care about that. They’ll love you and accept you no matter what because they know who they are. There are a lot of people trying to figure out who they are and what they’re going to be. There’s a lot of confusion in that. Confusion causes a lack of identity. I’ve heard a couple of guys say foul things, and those guys are not around me anymore because when they say things like that, I’m looking at them like, What makes you so scared? You don’t know who you are? I guess it all boils down to them not being sure about themselves and what they want to do, whoever that is. I won’t say any names. And I don’t dislike them or anything-it just makes me wonder about them period. ‘Cause if you’re not sure about that, then you ain’t sure about a lotta things!”