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STR8 TALK: IS NICKI MINAJ FOOLING EVERYBODY & “ACTING” TO RAP?!

LexAve — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:06:02 +0000

STR8 TALK: IS NICKI MINAJ FOOLING EVERYBODY & “ACTING” TO RAP?!

Last night you probably missed MTV’s documentary: Nicki Minaj “My Time is Now”. Kudos to MTV for humanizing Nicki Minaj and the machine she’s been known to become. Not only is she a beast in this music industry (albeit well deserved or not) but she’s also a loving daughter & sister, generous, eloquent, passionate actress, not a rapper. Which leads me to question, as the filmmaker did in the documentary, “Nicki, are you playing the role of a rapper right now?” I mean she did make it very clear in the documentary that she’s not a rapper and that her first love will always be acting. Hmmm, rather interesting coming from someone who’s musical credibility has been questioned from day one. I’m not one to say if she writes her own rhymes or even if she’s lyrically gifted or as amazing as her fans claim her to be. Just roll the clip below to fully understand what I’m getting at…

Nicki Minaj: My Time Now – Celebrity News

Perhaps Nicki is fooling us all, especially those folks over at Rolling Stone for coining her “The New Queen of Hip Hop”. Maybe, just maybe Nicki’s theatrics are that on point that she’s taking us on a ride in believing she actually respects the craft of rap and not just another gimmick. And even if that is the case, are we wrong to hate on her hustle? Just something to think about…

“So are you playing the role of a rapper right now?”
“umm I dunno. Maybe I was just audiotining to see if I could kick everybody’s ass and then I’ll gracefully bow out and say I’m done, next role, next script.”*laughs*

STR8 BEEF: LIL’ KIM SLAYS NICKI MINAJ ON “BLACK FRIDAY”?!

LexAve — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 11:28:04 +0000

STR8 BEEF: LIL’ KIM SLAYS NICKI MINAJ ON “BLACK FRIDAY”?!

So yeah I’ve been laying low from the blog scene for a minute. But after hearing Lil’ Kim straight murder Nicki Minaj on “Black Friday“, I got inspired and felt the need to stand up on give Kim a round of applause. A lot of ya youngins are quick to trash talk about Lil’ Kim saying “she old”, “she needs to quit”, “she’s pathetic”, “she’s desperate”. Nope, sorry but this “Black Friday” is very much factual and good. Albeit its no “Ether” but gotta love Kim for keeping relevant. “Brooklyn thorough bitch….never been type to have beef and settle shit.” The Queen Bee spits venom over Pharoahe Monch’s instrumental from “Simon Says“…straight putting the Harajuku Barbie in her place, rapping, “It’ll be a murder scene/ I’m turning Pink Friday to Friday the 13th,” and dubbing her a “Lil’ Kim clone clown.”
“This ain’t a championship fight, I been the greatest/ See the fact is, what you doing, I did it/ Lames tryna clone my style and run wit it/ That’s cool, I was the first one wit it/ You’s a Lil’ Kim wannabe, you just hate to admit it.”
WOW! And it doesn’t stop at Nicki, Kim takes shots at Diddy.
“You and Diddy sorry bunch of swagger jackers/I mothered you hoes/I should claim you in my income taxes…”WOWZERS! Lil’ Kim is definitely poppin’ off on this one and we LOVE IT!

DOWNLOAD->> LIL’ KIM- “BLACK FRIDAY” (NICKI MINAJ DISS)
“All this buffoonery, the shit stops now…”
Eff what ya heard…Lil’ Kim is BACK! Illseed claiming the Queen Bee is cooking up a classic with Hardcore 2. Can’t wait!
Highly doubt Nicki Minaj got the lyrical prowess and flow to mess with this diss track.
Sidebar: I’m not gonna lie, really wish Lil’ Kim would’ve came out with this a while ago.#imjustsayin Kinda feels a bit late in the game for Lil’ Kim to be coming at Nicki. But like they say, better late than never (I guess). Now that that’s done, I really hope Lil’ Kim steps off Nicki and focuses on her own projects.
This image ought to piss Lil’ Kim off some more… crushing the competition…uh oh wait, is that the Brooklyn Bridge?! Oh boy, here we go!

Don’t even get me started on that Rolling Stone’s cover story calling Nicki Minaj the new queen of Hip Hop. WOW! Imma leave for another day. Stay tuned for a video blog on that note.
As for whether or not Nicki will fire back with her own diss track…highly doubt it.

STR8 TRACKS: RIHANNA x DRAKE- “WHAT’S MY NAME”

LexAve — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:48:36 +0000

STR8 TRACKS: RIHANNA x DRAKE- “WHAT’S MY NAME”

Here’s the officially reunion of Rihanna & Drake…at least on wax. The once rumored pair linked up again for “What’s My Name”…surely to be on Rihanna’s Loud album. Verdict is still out on how I feel about the record, but you already know the d*ckriders are at full attention. #LETSGO!

DOWNLOAD->> RIHANNA x DRAKE- “WHAT’S MY NAME”

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STR8 EXCLUSIVE: MIGUEL TALKS WORKING J.COLE, NEW ALBUM & MORE…

LexAve — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:52:26 +0000

STR8 EXCLUSIVE: MIGUEL TALKS WORKING J.COLE, NEW ALBUM & MORE…

Shouts to homie Tina aka Skool for interviewing Miguel backstage after his set at Hennessy Artistry this past Tuesday at Canal Room in NYC. Check out the RnB crooner talking about working with J.Cole on hit single “All I Want Is You”, new album, and upcoming shows with Mary J.Blige & Jazmine Sullivan…WOW!

Miguel performing “All I Want Is You”…makes the ladies go crazy!

This dude’s voice makes me shiver!

STR8 EXCLUSIVE: HENNESSY ARTISTRY x MIGUEL x DONNIS x BILAL x ERIN CHRISTINE

skool — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:30:41 +0000

STR8 EXCLUSIVE: HENNESSY ARTISTRY x MIGUEL x DONNIS x BILAL x ERIN CHRISTINE

Once again ya gurl, Tina aka Skool, would like to extend a good ole shout out to Hennessy & Hot 97 for bridging the gap between established artists and aspiring artists with incredible talent. The performances all in all were impeccable, and the free drinks provided by Hennessey got the crowd loose, which complimented the vibes of the evening and made the night flow extra smooth.

Erin Christine, a wonderful up-and-coming artist by way of Connecticut was the opening act and her performance was nothing short of spectacular. She has an amazing voice that is sultry, melodic, and oh so passionate. That girl hit the craziest notes, and while she was hammering away at her electronic keyboard. Like check baby out! And next up, was ya boy Donnis who I must admit, was one of the coolest dudes I’ve met, hit the stage to liven everything up with his ATL-style and dirty south beats that shook the entire room. He was so energetic and off the wall!

Next up was “Mr. All I Want Is You” aka Miguel. Ladies brace yourself! He was just that good, so good that you felt his lyrics and passion through his completely powerful and melodic voice. Miguel literally left everyone in a state of bliss, which worked well to bring out the headlining act, Bilal who was AMAZING and SOULFUL! He has not recorded an album in 9 years, and after last night I know why. A true artist needs no description nor definition, he only needs due praise, and I’ll give him just that. Please go cop his album Airtight Revenge in stores now. #GoodTimes

Check back for our exclusive interviews and performance footage…keep it locked!

STR8 TRACKS: BRUNO ft. DAMIAN MARLEY- “LIQUOR STORE BLUES”

LexAve — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:07:38 +0000

STR8 TRACKS: BRUNO ft. DAMIAN MARLEY- “LIQUOR STORE BLUES”

Bruno Mars is at again this time he links up with Damian Marley to sing about his “Liquor Store Blues“. Surely many people can relate to this song…to all the alcoholics, to all those people just feeling stuck or like a hamster in a wheel…this song’s for you! That boy Bruno is NICE! And did we mention Damian Marley kills is too!

“My job’s got me going nowhere, So I ain’t got a thing to lose/ Take me to a place that I don’t care, this is me and my liquor store blues…”

DOWNLOAD->> BRUNO MARS ft. DAMIAN MARLEY- “LIQUOR STORE BLUES”
“One shot for my pain, one shot for my sorrow, get messed up today, I’ll be ok tomorrow…”
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STR8 TRACKS: KANYE WEST ft. PUSHA T- “RUNAWAY”

Cola Janneti — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:50:38 +0000

STR8 TRACKS: KANYE WEST ft. PUSHA T- “RUNAWAY”

Here’s the CDQ of that new Kanye record everyone has been asking for, featuring G.O.O.D Music newest signee Pusha T. “Let’s give a toast to the douchebags. Let’s give a toast to the assholes…”

DOWNLOAD->> KANYE WEST ft. PUSHA-T- “RUNAWAY”
If this song doesn’t scream redemption…I don’t know what this!
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