Do You Want a Timbaland/Jay-Z Album?
July 17, 2008
How many of you want to hear a Jay-Z album produced by producer Timbaland? Well, according to Timbaland, Its coming up!
Multi-Platinum Producer Johnny J Found Dead
October 5, 2008
Multi-platinum songwriter and music producer Johnny J, committed suicide in the LA County jail Oct. 3rd, ThugLifeArmy.com reports.
Johnny J is best known for his production work on Tupac Shakur’s albums All Eyez on Me (’How Do U Want It,’ ‘Life Goes On,’ ‘All Eyez on Me,’ …) and Me Against the World (’Death Around the Corner’)
According to early reports, Johnny J jumped off a tier in the jail causing his death the night of Oct. 3rd. He was in the county jail on a DUI charge.
Producer Dr.Dre’s Son Found Dead
August 26, 2008
Andre Young Jr, the son of hip hop producer Dr. Dre was found dead in his home. Young was out the previous night and returned home around 5:30 A.M. accordiing to Assistant Chief Ed Winter. His mother went to check on him in his bedroom around 10 A.M,. found him unresponsive, and called 911. He was only 20 years of age. The cause of death is pending completion of a toxicology report according to The Los Angeles County Coroner.
Dr.Dre’s Daughter “You Don’t Want Me To Rap”
August 10, 2008
The daughter of legendary producer Dr.Dre is set to release a documentary centered on her quested to break into the music industry. Directed by “Manaj” herself, This is the controversial story about growing up in the Dre family. In the documentary, the 23 year also describes Dr.Dre’s objections and lack of support. For more information, visit www.tmmediagroup.com
Christina Millian to sue producer of “Dip It Low”
August 7, 2008
According to TMZ.com, Christina Millian is suing record producer Poli Paul for $300,000 plus punitive damages. In 2003, Christina recorded her first U.S. album for Island Def Jam. Poli Paul, a defendant, is the producer. Paul wrote the song “Dip It Low,” which turned into a monster hit. But according to the lawsuit, filed just minutes ago in L.A. County Superior Court, Milian claims Paul “very definitely” assured her “there were no samples whatsoever in …’Dip It Low.’”
“Dip It Low” allegedly did contain a sample written be Thomas Turino, Larry Crook and Dan Dickey. They released an album in 1983 called “La Sirena.” According to the suit, Paul was in a Pasadena, CA record store, liked the song, and looped a 12-second sample of it into “Dip It Low.”
It’s Official…Blueprint 3 is coming!!!
August 7, 2008
Lil Wayne and Producers get sued!!
July 25, 2008
How can you claim to be the greatest rapper alive and you keep jacking people for their music.
This is the second copyright infringement lawsuit filed since the release of this album. Wayne is being sued by the music publishing company that owns the rights to the Rolling Stones song “Play with Fire.” Abkco Music Inc. claims that Wayne released an alternate version of the song, that they’re calling “explicit, sexist and offensive” without permission. They’re suing for unspecified damages.
Dr.Dre says “Detox” by year end
July 23, 2008
According to an interview with USA Today, “Detox” will be released by the end of the year. Dr.Dre said “In a perfect world, I’m shooting for a November or December release.” After almost a six year hold up, Dr.Dre explains.”I’m just now, over the last couple of months, starting to feel that its’s going to be right and it’s something I can be proud of, and everyone is going to love it.” This announcement is coming on the heels of the release of “Beats by Dr.Dre, his high definition powered isolation headphones available on friday (July 25) exclusively at Best Buy and Apple stores for $349.95.
Dr. Dre releases “Beats By Dr.Dre” Headphones
July 7, 2008
Dr.Dre had teamed up with audio manufacturer Monster to release the new “Beats by Dr. Dre” high performance headphones. The headphones feature both a unique and futuristic style as well as newly developed sonic technologies for unprecedented state-of-the-art perfromance.
Until now, consumers listening back to music using conventional headphones have never had the opportunity to experience the full sonic palette of these recordings, with the full dynamic range, low bass, punch and clarity intended by the producers.
“when I’m making a track I’m trying to capture the sound that makes me go’now THAT’s the shit! And I want that reation from everybody who heats it,” said Dr.Dre.”I spend a lot of time in the studio listening to my music through headphones…with Beats, people are going to heat it the way they should: the way I do”
“Beats by Dr.Dre” headphones will come in a beautifully designed carrying case with ant-microbial cleaning cloths, a special Monster headphone cable, mini-stereo to 1.4-inch stereo cable adapter, as well as Monster’s iSonitalk, a microphones/headphone adapter for iPhones. Beats will be availbe in spring 2008 for a suggested retail proice of $399.95.
Focus is focused on “Detox”
June 21, 2008
“He (Dr.Dre) asked me to just focus on Detox so I’m taking about five days to myself to get my brain right because I’ve been working with Marsha and I’m just getting myself prepared for Detox. [Read more]
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