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STR8 GLOSSY: DA BRAT GETS FEMININE FOR VIBE MAG

Noel — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:23:54 +0000

It’s been a while since we’ve all seen or probably heard of Da Brat. Many remember her tomboy looks while rapping, braids, oversized jerseys and baggy jeans. Well, Vibe Mag brought out the feminine side of Da Brat for the site while discussing what she’s been up to.

The female emcee gets in touch with her feminine side for Vibe in a hot, sexy summer shoot. Da Brat looks great rocking perfect looks for summer, oversized tunics, maxi dresses and let’s not forget the big curls.

Vibe: Was it uncomfortable transitioning into a “sex symbol” or is this just another side of you that we never see?
Da Brat: I’m such a fucking lady. I loved to get glammed up. I love manis and pedis. I like to go to Vicky Secrets and La Perla because I like lace and bikinis. I’m such a P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thug)

STR8 TALK: CAN CASSIE “MAKE U A BELIEVER?”

LexAve — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:53:16 +0000

Ummm, how can we put this nicely…NO! Cassie sort of had us with “Me & You” track produced by Ryan Leslie, but the second she dropped R-Les and switched him for Diddy and Bad Boy, her musical career just quickly took a nose dive. Need we remind you all of her tragic BET 106 & Park live performance of “Me & You”…my ears are still bleeding. Not to mention rumors about her being hip hop’s jump-off chick and those nude leak pics…Cassie just had a horrific introduction to music & fame. Fast forward a few years later, Cassie is still with Bad Boy, still Diddy’s “un-official” girl, and back with a new album and surprise, surprise…a mag cover. The girl can’t sing or perform to save her life, but she sure knows how to work a lens. And to further show off her stunning looks, she graces the cover of BLANK magazine’s July 2011 shot by Gomillion and Leupold.

You can hear her new track “Make You A Believer” in the background of this photo-shoot. But does she still have what it takes to make us believe? How can you make us believe after such a let down? Will this be a comeback or just another case of #Epic Fail?!
THOUGHTS?!
Did we mention for her next album she’s hoping to collaborate with Prince. Yeah..Prince! I’m still waiting on Alicia Keys to collabo with Prince. Cassie must be living in some kind of dream world…I swear. All I’m saying is…please just stick to modeling.

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STR8 GLOSSY: JILL SCOTT COVERS BILLBOARD

LexAve — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:41:41 +0000

Check out the stunning Jill Scott on the cover of Billboard Magazine’s latest issue. For all you youngins get to know this diva…she’ll set to blow your mind with her vocals and sick flow. Her latest LP, The Light Of The Sun, dropped earlier this week be sure to cop it.

Word is Jilly from Philly is on her way to a #1 album selling between 125-135k in its first week of release. We’ll wait to see the results…either we’re happy for Jill to be finally be doing it BIG!
P.S. Doesn’t she give off a lil ‘ Janet Jackson vibe on this cover…ultra sexy..i think it’s in the eyes and cheekbones.
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STR8 TRACKS: NAS- “NASTY”

LexAve — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 05:12:39 +0000

Earlier tonight Funk Master Flex dropped an exclusive…Nas “Nasty” record. It’s the lead single off his new upcoming album Life Is Good. Is it safe to say Queensbridge Nas is Back?!…We think so! It’s just soo Nasty! Take a listen!

DOWNLOAD->> NAS- “NASTY”
ON DECK or OFF DECK?!
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STR8 TRACKS: OMARION COVERS AALIYAH’S “ONE IN A MILLION”

LexAve — Thu, 12 May 2011 16:15:26 +0000

Omarion is back on the scene with a new mixtape The Awakening hosted by DJ Drama. The mixtape boasts features from Lil Wayne, Red Cafe, Method Man, YG and more. Omarion, Dj Drama and Red Cafe. As a huge Aaliyah fan, I couldn’t help but notice Omarion’s cover of her hit single “One In A Million”…I just had to take a listen and see if he did her justice. Whether he did or not, I’ll leave that up to you all to decide!

DOWNLOAD->> OMARION- THE AWAKENING MIXTAPE

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Here’s a tracklisting of joints off Omarion’s The Awakening:
1) Intro
2) Luke Skywalker (Bullshittin) ft. Method Man
3) Fall In Love ft. YG
4) Battle ft. Red Cafe
5) Guilty
6) Clap Yo Hands ft. Sonnie O & Rye Rye
7) Beg ft. M$ney
Get It On ft. Red Cafe
9) Cut a Rug
10) Komfort ft. Lil Wayne
11) Pleasure and Pain ft. K-Mac
12) Puerto Rico ft. Lil Eddie
13) Say No
14) Tell Me
15) One In A Million
16) Come Talk
17) Free
18) Forgot About Love
19) Wet (M. Hodge Mix)

STR8 VIDEOS: J.LO ft. LIL’ WAYNE- “I’M INTO YOU”

LexAve — Thu, 05 May 2011 03:45:55 +0000

Earlier this week, J.Lo premiered her new video “I’m Into You” featuring Lil’ Wayne. Being crowned “the most beautiful woman” and a hit sensation on American Idol, La Lopez proves she’s not ready to let get of her diva antics and stardom just yet. Check the boricua mami strutting it out in her new video for lead single off her comeback album LOVE? out now.

ON DECK or OFF DECK?!
P.S. Her co-star in this video is one HOT hombre. WOW! Que hermoso! Marc better watch out.

STR8 TALK: WHY WE’RE HYPED ABOUT JILL SCOTT’S RETURN?!

LexAve — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:02:13 +0000

With a new distribution deal with Warner Bros. Records, Jill Scott is back on the scene and ready to takeover. Her tremendous success is about to go to new heights with the release for her upcoming fourth studio album, The Light of The Sun, dropping June 28. And we couldn’t be more excited and here’s why…

1. It’s no question the RnB world needs the help! Jill Scott brings it every time…have you checked her track record.
2. Based on the track listing of The Light of The Sun, we can expect a great album! See below…
1. “Blessed”
2. “So in Love” feat. Anthony Hamilton
3. “Shame” feat. Eve and The A Group
4. “All Cried Out Redux” feat. Doug E. Fresh
5. “Le BOOM Vent Suite”
6. “So Gone (What My Mind Says)” feat. Paul Wall
7. “Hear My Call”
8. “Some Other Time”
9. “Making You Wait”
10. “Until Then (I Imagine)”
11. “Missing You”
12. “When I Wake Up”
13. “Womanifesto”
14. “Rolling Hills”
15. “The Light of the Sun”
16. “Love Soul Bounce” (Bonus)
17. “Quick” (Bonus)
18. “I Love You” (Bonus)
3.The Philly chicks, MissJillScott & Eve, team up for new single & video “Shame”. Just press play…

4. Sure she’s been off the music scene for a hot minute. But it’s pretty clear Jill has not lost her lyrical prowess and/or frankness. She goes in ALL THE TIME and we love her for that.
5. Last but not least big girls are blowing these skinny chicks out the water, lol. Need I mention Adele’s takevoer…Jill Scott is about to do the same, no doubt!

STR8 VIDEOS: IMMATURE REUNITES FOR “GHETTO ANGEL”

LexAve — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:56:40 +0000

As a tween I was a sucker for some Immature…remember them? They were popular in the 90′s, featuring Marques “Batman” Houston, Jerome “Lil Romeo” Jones Kelton “LDB” Kessee? They went from Immature to IMX…symbolizing how they went from boys to men. Eventually the group parted ways, seeking solo stardom…to which failed except for Marques Houston..sorta. Now the group is back together. I wonder if they’re still managed by controversial manager, Chris Stokes.

I’m just wondering…what took these three to reunite, why now, and Romeo…why the eye patch, still?!
Too little…too late?! MAYBE!
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STR8 TRACKS: LUPE FIASCO- “ALL BLACK EVERYTHING”

LexAve — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:46:42 +0000

Check out Lupe Fiasco’s newest joint off of his highly anticipated new album Lasers…entitled “All Black Everything“. In this track, Lupe imagines a world with no exploitation, slavery, and color lines…ALL BLACK EVERYTHING! Do yourself a fav and press play!

Sorry ppl…no downloads for this one. If you like what you hear, support good music and cop it via itunes.

Shouts to Miss Dimplez

STR8 TRACKS: LUPE FIASCO ft. SKYLAR GREY- “WORDS I NEVER SAID”

LexAve — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:53:10 +0000

Lupe Fiasco is back with some serious FIRE! The lyrical genius is dropping some gems & political knowledge on his second single entitled “Words I Never Said“. With help from singer/songwriter Skylar Grey, belted out the chorus “It’s so loud Inside my head/With words that I should have said!/As I drown in my regrets/I can’t take back the words I never said …”, Lupe has a got a hit! After patiently waiting for three long years, Lasers officially drops March 8th. And now that his second single has hit the nets, I’m more convinced and hyped about his return.
The track tackles issues like the war on terror, the failing economy, and education…not the latest cars, clothes, or groupie hoes. YES! FINALLY SOME SUBSTANCE! Do yourself a favor & press play…

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I really think the war on terror is a bunch of bullshit Just a poor excuse for you to use up all your bullets How much money does it take to really make a full clip

9/11 building 7 did they really pull it

Uhh, And a bunch of other cover ups

Your childs future was the first to go with budget cuts If you think that hurts then, wait here comes the uppercut The school was garbage in the first place, thats on the up and up Keep you at the bottom but tease you with the uppercrust You get it then they move you so you never keeping up enough If you turn on TV all you see’s a bunch of “what the f-cks”

Dude is dating so and so blabbering bout such and such And that aint Jersey Shore, homie thats the news And these the same people that supposed to be telling us the truth Limbaugh is a racist, Glen Beck is a racist Gaza strip was getting bombed, Obama didn’t say shit Thats why I aint vote for him, next one either I’ma part of the problem, my problem is I’m peaceful And I believe in the people.