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STR8 VIDEOS: BRIDGET KELLY – “THINKING ABOUT FOREVER” (ACOUSTIC)

Noel — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:03:24 +0000

RocNation’s own Bridget Kelly was recorded performing the acoustic version of her single, “Thinking About Forever.” The song was released about a month ago and a leaked demo version by Frank Ocean was also available for listening. The song is written by Mr. Ocean himself, brilliant!
Check out Bridget’s acoustic version of the song out.

DOWNLOAD->> BRIDGET KELLY- “THINKING ABOUT FOREVER”
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STR8 VIDEOS: J.COLE- “WORK OUT”

Noel — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:54:37 +0000

While fans await the release of Cole World: The Sideline Story, which is set to drop September 27th, the visuals for “Work Out” are released.Check the video out and get the single as well.

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Glad to see J.Cole is finally releasing his album…but we can’t help but wonder did he wait too long?!
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STR8 COMEBACKS: MELANIE FIONA IN “LIVING THE MF LIFE”

LexAve — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:08:27 +0000

Wanna kick things off by wishing everyone a Happy New Year! Apologies for the lack of posting lately, but other things have taken priority that need tending to. Not to mention I haven’t really been motivated or inspired to post anything…feels the like the same BS is going on this industry and its just TIRED! I’ll get to that in another post. I recently came across some new video footage of the homie Melanie Fiona. We’ve been an avid MF fan since seeing her tear down the stage at BB Kings in NYC way back when. Glad to hear she’s back working on her sophomore disc. Check out the singer in this teaser clip below entitled Living the MF Life . In the teaser she gushes about her new album and talks what it takes to walk in her shoes all while living her dream.

Definitely excited for some new material from MF.

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

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

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: JAY-Z & EMINEM @ YANKEE STADIUM

LexAve — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:32:49 +0000

Last night our contributor Tina hit up the Jay-Z x Eminem extravaganza at the new Yankee Stadium up in the Bronx. Madness is an understatement. Realtalk, you could hear the crowd in the stadium screaming and chanting all the lyrics from blocks away…no lie! Everyone from 50 Cent, Drake, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, B.O.B., Beyonce Knowles, etc showed up. Nothing less than epic! New Era was also in the building selling their Jay-Z/New Era hats…those fitted caps are tough! You’ll spot them in the pics below as the caps with Jay-Z’s 3 Red Stripes emblem as in his latest album, Blueprint 3, on the side, the cap also include a large ABE, or All Black Everything, insignia on the rear. Here’s our contributor’s Tina full recap of last night:

Shout out to New Era (props to Ant!) for hooking us up with tickets to the Jay-Z/Eminem concert yesterday. The Jay-Z Blueprint III New Era hat was a hit, because everybody and their mama were rocking one.

Needless to say, the concert was STR8 DOPE! Two of the biggest names in Hip-Hop performed onstage in the heart of the Boogie Down Bronx at Yankee Stadium where Hip-Hop was founded!

J. Cole was one of the opening acts along with Miguel as his featuring guest . . . “All I Want is You” is my jam. B.O.B. was the other opening act. Eminem’s performance was nothing short of amazing and very emotional. Em brought out none other than 50 Cent, D12 and Dr.Dre, who yet again announced that his Detox album is dropping soon. Come on Dre, you’ve been saying that since the Chronic 2001, and your fans are growing impatient.

Funny sh*t, ya boy 50 Cent, despite all the money he has, STILL cannot dress to save his life. He and the G-Unit crew were onstage with glow-in-the-dark Gucci outfits, lol. Like really 50? I guess all his money goes to his jewelery. I can’t be too mad, because at least it wasn’t G-Unit attire. Back to the headliner, Jay-Z graced the stage with guests like Chris Martin, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce, and Kanye West! The crowd was so electrified, that Brooklyn could hear their screaming and shouts for Jigga. Better yet, I’m sure Weezy could hear the momentum from Rikers Island!

Check out some the flicks from last night’s show below. Stay tuned for video. Oh and expect another recap from ya gurl, LexAve…I’m going be there tonight.

The homie Str8NYC.com/RocNation’s own J’More with guest.

That’s Tina…enjoying the show. Ha! I see you gurl.

Can’t believe it took Tina about an hour and half to get inside the stadium…it was pure madness on 161st yesterday.

JAY-Z SPEAKS ON SIGNING WILLOW SMITH TO ROCNATION!

LexAve — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:23:38 +0000

In a statement to Allhiphop, RocNation confirms Jay-Z signed Will Smith’s daughter, Willow Smith aka Rihanna 2.0, to RocNation.

“We at Roc Nation are excited to work with Willow,” Jay-Z told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “She has an energy and enthusiasm about her music that is truly infectious. It’s rare to find an artist with such innate talent and creativity at such a young age. Willow is about to embark on an incredible journey and we look forward to joining her as she grows in all aspects of her career.”

As for mom and Dad, Jada & Will…well they’re excited to see their empire grow!

“After meeting with several record companies, it was clear that Jay-Z, Ty Ty, Jay Brown and the Roc Nation staff was the unquestionable choice,” Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “Their passion for Willow combined with their boundless vision and artistic integrity made Roc Nation the perfect home for our little girl.”

Earlier today Jay-Z called into Ryan Seacrest show to talk about signing his newest protege, Willow Smith and said…

“I heard the record first before I knew that it was recorded by a nine year old and I was like man that record’s a smash,” Jay-Z told Ryan Seacrest. “I believe in superstars. I believe on big records on superstars and I think she has both.”

Jay-Z comes in @5:00 mark…press play

Keep in mind her debut single “I Whip My Hair” leaked yesterday and today she’s signed to RocNation…REALLY?!
Oh and in case you missed the leaked song…here it is.

STR8 CRUSHIN’: MIGUEL IS UP NEXT…

LexAve — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:06:39 +0000

Ever since I heard his tunes over the airwaves I was hooked! Here is Miguel chopping it up with MTV about his collabo with RocNation’s J.Cole on the hit single “All I Want Is You”. I swear this kid is gonna be a problem!

“I remember talking to ['All I Want Is You' producer] Salam [Remi] and him saying, ‘Just be honest,’ ” Miguel said about the song’s lyrics. “I’m excited about it. I didn’t get to be in the studio with J. Cole. I recorded the song, and Mark Pitts at Jive — who happens to be a part of J. Cole’s management as well — I remember the call. It was 3 o’clock in the morning, and Mark called me like, ‘Yo, it’s crazy! I’mma play it for Cole.’ He played it for him, and Cole said he liked it. I’m looking forward to getting on [Cole's] forthcoming album, hopefully. Maybe.”

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WE’VE GOT OUR EYE ON THIS DUDE!
Not a player, I just crush a lot…

STR8 TRACKS: J.COLE- “PREMEDIATED MURDER”

LexAve — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:16:23 +0000

J.Cole has the whole industry in suspense…we’re just waiting to see what he’ll do and every other week a new joint drops and he reiterates everytime just how skilled and awesome he is. It’s a fact…this dude is about to kill the game. Cole’s World indeed, press play for J.Cole’s “Premeditated Murder”…WOW!

DOWNLOAD->> J.COLE- “PREMEDITATED MURDER”
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“No death penalty, I’m giving life sentences…”

BET’S MUSIC MATTERS: J.COLE TALKS NEW ALBUM + BET PERFORMANCE

LexAve — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:08:24 +0000

Check out J.Cole talking to BET Music Matters about working on his debut album and aspirations to be a huge producer and make hits for Wale, Nas, Jay-Z, Beyonce, & Andre 3000. WOW…those are some major names, we’ll see if J.Cole got the skills to make the cut.

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“Legacy to me is success…”

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Here’s his performance at the 2010 BET Awards before being cut off by the commercial break. It’s all good…right now its all the hype is about Drake, but this time next year J.Cole will take center stage. No rush ’cause legacy=success to J.Cole. I don’t this often but props to BET for finally step up and highlighting music with substance with BET Music Matters. NICE!

NEW VIDEO: J.COLE- “WHO DAT”

LexAve — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:12:44 +0000

Yesterday RocNation premiered J.Cole’s new video “Who Dat”…this track is a problem! It’s a Cole World!

ON DECK or OFF DECK?!
Who dat, Who dat, bitch I got that flame…