Quoted saying: “[Kanye] is speaking his mind as he always do, keeping it Hip Hop…The drums are–just all the music, you know that’s incredible. From Kanye being an artist/producer/visionary–he knows his direction. He knows exactly where he wants to take his songs. He knows exactly where he wants to take his videos, his projects, the whole thing.”

DJ Toomp Says Kanye West “Good Ass Job” Album Is Incredible from DJ Smallz on Vimeo.

Meanwhile, Kanye West performed in Acapella three new tracks to Facebook employees at an event. The tracks performed were apparently Chain Heavy, Lost In The World and Mama’s Boyfriend. The First two are in fact listed to be in the album according to the leaked tracklist. Checkout the videos below:

Good Ass Job makes its mark on 14th September, dubbed ‘A G.O.O.D Day’. Let us know what you think.

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Wycleff Jean has worked on raising awareness of various issues in Haiti. From that he became one of Haiti’s strongest supporters following the earthquake that struck the country earlier this year. Speaking to CNN he indeed has stated that he has filled all the paperwork required to enter the presidential race, though Yele Haiti have released a statement which says Wycleff Jean has yet to decide whether he actually will run or not.

The statement says: “Wyclef’s commitment to his homeland and its youth is boundless, and he will remain its greatest supporter regardless of whether he is part of the government moving forward. At this time, Wyclef Jean has not announced his intent to run for Haitian president.”

We are still to hear publicly from the artist himself whether he actually will run, as the presidential hopefuls will declare whether they are running or not by deadline of 7th August.

What do you think – Wycleff make a good president for Haiti?

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Lupe Fiasco’s name has been tossed about lately, what with the recent Twitter tirade former producer Prolyfic made (to which Lupe responded) and also, the online petition made from the fans demanding Atlantic Records to release Lupe Fiasco’s third album ‘L.A.S.E.R.S’ which has been in limbo for over a year and a half now.

Video above shows a short clip of the interview that Lupe Fiasco responded to in recent known topics. Recently Lupe Fiasco released his own version of Rick Ross’ B.M.F (in Lupe’s version it is called ‘Building Minds Faster’) and whilst he confirmed that it is not leading up to an official Mixtape anytime soon (one thing that’s kinda lame), he is touched at how much fans are determined to get the album released.

“I love to see progression,” he said yesterday via phone. “I love it. I love to see this petition. It brought me to tears a couple of times like, ‘these n—as really f— with me. All these kids and these fans f— with me and it’s some positive sh–. Go to Wearenotlosers.com and see what Lasers really is. … That’s what they’re petitioning for. Listen to ‘I’m Beamin,’ the song. It reaffirms what we’re doing.”

As mentioned earlier, former friend and producer Prolyfic took to Twitter in insulting the Chi-Town emcees status in Hip Hop, portrayed as stubborn and as someone who’s constantly throwing tantrums. Whilst he called it tough love, he may have taken it with further insults saying L.A.S.E.R.S has no hits to which Atlantic can promote, hence why it is not released. Furthermore starts to slightly diss the fans…Lupe responded on Twitter but also gave his view of the situation with Prolyfic during the interview with Mixtape Daily.

Going on to say: “My old producer Pro, he was signed at the company maybe four or five years ago. We used to be cool. But Pro knows why we ain’t cool no more. I’m not him, the type to air business or make false accusations just for the sake of getting my name out there. He knows why I don’t really f— with him. He knows why Chill don’t f— with him. He knows why the company don’t f— with him, why half of the city don’t really f— with him.”

Regards to his situation with the record label that is Atlantic; the reason for the lack of singles (he was supposedly only meant to do three albums as it was only to change his mind it seems) is that he says Atlantic presented him with choices of singles they wanted him to record and put on his album. One of them turned out to be B.O.B’s “Nothing on You.” Fiasco, however, turned down using those records because, he says, it wouldn’t by fiscally sound. He was told he wouldn’t have any ownership of or publishing rights to the records.

“I don’t think the label cares about an album,” Lupe assessed. “I don’t think n—as care. People just want their number-one record. They don’t care about the rest of the album. I was talking to an engineer the other day and he said, ‘These n—as don’t even care about mixing an album no more.’ They just want the first three songs. Three singles. They get them, one, two, three, they don’t care what’s on the rest of the album. I know this for sure. I’ve seen it. You can’t blame them because of the attention span of the game and the attention span of music, how fast things are going. You only got them one, two, three shots. I’m not no fool. I’m looking at it like ‘Yeah, you’re right.’

Hmm sounds familiar in just about…EVERYWHERE…he goes further saying: “You just want them, one, two, three. Can I get two? Can I get three. I’m talking about equity in the songs. I wrote ‘Superstar.’ The hook, all that sh–. That whole song is mine. I’m not doing it outta fame. I don’t mind having people come in and support. That’s how my career started. With all that said, I own some of ‘Superstar.’ These records, I’m not finnin to own sh– on those records [Atlantic chose as singles]. N—a, that’s not success. That’s stupidity. … I have no problem accepting help, but you ain’t finnin to take advantage of me. I got nine brothers and sisters. They gotta eat. … F— what n—as gotta say on a message board. F— what Pro is talking about. I got a whole family, a whole team, a whole crew of n—as I f— with in the streets that’s eating off what Lupe Fiasco is doing. I gotta do what’s best. If I’m not getting no publishing check, that means I can’t pay for my man’s lawyer. So n—a, f— you.”

As it looked a little extreme between Lupe Fiasco and Atlantic Records six months back, things now seem a little calmer…for now anyways.

“It’s not necessarily a standoff. Record executives at the company signed the petition. That’s no bullsh–. It’s something that’s systematic. At the end of the day, everything I’m talking don’t mean sh– until they feel like they gonna move with what they gonna move with. They could put Lupe Fiasco on the shelf forever. At the end of the day, it’s not about me going to war or having a standoff. It’s about having an agreement that’s mutually beneficial, and I think we’ve done that. It’s at the point that everybody is kinda comfortable, but in the midst of everybody getting right, here comes this petition. Then in the midst of this petition, you get this punk n—a Pro coming out the box talking all this crazy sh–. It puts more negativity into the situation. But the people at Atlantic love that. I’m not saying they love the negativity, I’m talking about the petition. For them to see 16,000 people say, ‘This is what we want and what we want now. We’re sick of all this dumb bullsh–.’ They love to see fans that actually care.”

Do they? Really? I mean if that’s the case they could have seen the fact fans like me wanted to see this on its original promised date of December 2009. Atlantic Records are indeed playing unfair with Lupe Fiasco, and though Prolyfic did make some good points, he also thought stupid when comparing Lupe Fiasco to the likes of Lil Wayne, Drake, and Gucci Mane.

All in all, it is the man’s life, its his music, his career, and if anything I would want to release songs on my terms also, with my own meanings and my own rights to give what Hip Hop really should be about, rather than sellout like a majority of people.

If you want to sign the petition going around, click here, currently with 17,838 signatures. Also checkout our other links of Prolyfic’s and Lupe’s full twitter feed wars between one another.

As always, let us know what you think.

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While I always will believe that the MTV list of whatever is full of shit at times, you cannot ever doubt that they are generally the one source we unfortunately trust towards music entertainment. The recent competition of MTV 2010 Hottest Breakthrough MC ended past Sunday, with Wiz Khalifa in my all honesty surprise picking up the gong, with Nicki Minaj the runner-up.

Nearly 70,000 votes were cast for the Pittsburgh MC, giving him a tally that was almost twice that of runner-up Nicki Minaj, who clocked a little less than 40,000 votes. Nicki’s Team Minaj always makes an impact when it comes to the Queen Barbie and it was no different for this event. Meanwhile, Travis Porter, Diggy Simmons and J. Cole rounded out the top-five finalists. Each collected more than 30,000 votes, running neck and neck with one another.

Kind of surprised, I thought everyone’s favourite would have won (you know who). But my disappointment in the list shows once again: Diggy Simmons over J. Cole? really? I know Diggy is trying his best to prove something and he’s not bad on the lyrics, but compared to J. Cole the skills aren’t comparable in my opinion. Ah well

Congrats I suppose to Wiz Khalifa, we know this will be a big fuss. let us know what you think – Think the right person won?

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The “rapper” claims New York as his, that he owns the City that never sleeps…but unfortunately the City takes the term a little differently…

P Diddy plus Bad Boy Entertainment reportedly owe almost a million dollars to the city for illegally placing promotional posters around the city. A rep from the BBE has explained to the city that the $996,000 bill was paid years ago by a partnering company. Their claim is currently under review.

Money owed to the city reportedly results in the funding for schools and day care centers being cut.

“We are going to find these people,” the Finance Commissioner of New York City, David Frankel, explained to the New York Daily News. “We’re going to turn them upside down by their ankles and we’re going to shake them until the money comes out of their pockets.”

Frankly, Diddy owes the world an apology for 1. butchering Notorious B.I.G.’s tracks, and 2. showing his face every now and then.

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from what started in 2002, charged for reckless driving the rapper has now begun his 90 day sentence. Whilst his lawyer, Aja Southern, says that DMX’s other legal troubles postponed the L.A. sentence, TMZ reports that the Ruff Ryder violated the terms of his parole of his parole regarding the case. Wether they are confirmed rumours however are yet to be known.

However, DMX’s lawyer offered an explanation for the rapper turning himself in. “Mr. Simmons is here today to fully cooperate with respect to any matters of the Court’s concern,” explained Southern in a written statement. “This is one of many steps towards rebuilding his image and rapport with the community and his loyal fans.”

Rebuild…and then tarnish, we all know how this keeps going really but maybe this is really a unique step for him to take serious this time. The guy has not had the best life, but the chances he’s had to better himself he never really took it, kinda gets difficult to feel sorry for the guy.

Swiff might not like that comment, but what do you think?

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In an interview with MTV he had time to talk about his next single he hopes will equal the success of ‘Billionaire’. ‘Need You’ however takes a more dark turn compared to the first singles happy bopping summer tune.

“We just shot the video two nights ago from, like, 9 at night until 10 the next morning — it was tough,” McCoy said. “It’s definitely a little darker than what people are used to from me. I’m never serious at all — it’s hard for me to grasp this whole thing, the fact that I’m getting paid to do something that I love, so I’m always cracking jokes or smiling. All the videos I’ve been in have had a lighthearted feel, but this one is kind of serious. …It’s one of the more introspective and personal songs on the record, so it’s only right to have a video that’s kind of dark.”

Make of it what you will, but speculation suggests the song is very much about his time with once dated Katy Perry, who is now married to a hairy stick. This is suggest by the apparent hidden message within the chorus…I don’t hear it but, Travie McCoy is one to delve deep into his own life as such to bring out the best in himself so, who knows…

He further goes to say: “The concept of the song is basically me explaining to a girl that I’m not in a position to give her what she needs, and that’s always tough, especially when you have feelings for someone. So the video is definitely relationship [based]. But, in this situation, she doesn’t take it too well. Let’s just say that.”

Let us know what you think – Like the song? Katy Perry related? The dude did really love her after all…

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Despite the lack of acting skills, Peter Berg has gone and taken the risk in casting the Te Amo singer opposite Alexander Skarsgaard in a story involving a massive Naval adventure across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force. Aliens against the sea, fair enough…

The film also stars TV’s Friday Night Lights star Taylor Kitsch, who if you also remember was Gambit in the awkward Wolverine:Origins movie. Kitsch will play lead character Alex Hopper, the commanding officer of a warship forced to tool up and kick ass when an alien invasion pitches up from outer space with designs on planet Earth. Skarsgaard will play his brother, a fellow crewman.

The film is supposed set to tell the story of both the human crew and also the aliens, so it is possible that we could see Rihanna’s bobble head actually put to good use! Unlikely but some can always wish (I kid, Rihanna is beautiful, a shame she’s very slutty).

So all in all: A board game adaptation, involving aliens, and stars Rihanna…..Excited? At all?

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This is just going crazy…:

- @LupeFiasco aye man… this ain’t about me and you.. you’re right, I did place myself on the outside… that was MY decision, and MINE ALONE

- @LupeFiasco it’s cool to be cool… but remind niggas who you are and the value you have every now and then.. keep niggas in check

Hmm…I feel Pro is in some way insulting fans? Like he pets us only to then backhand slap us…but the fact he brought in Lupe’s ‘ladyfriend’ into this war of words, it’s definitely a personal debate made public. WE HAVE NEW BEEF!

It’s interesting because both give valid reasons in their comments, it is actually kinda painful even for me to at times agree with certain points Prolyfic makes…only to then again, see him backhand slap things again…

This looks to be going on for a long while soon, but we will have as much update as we can on this. In the meantime, let us know what you think – Pro or Lu?

Check the first comments by Prolyfic made here
Check Lupe’s response here

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Literally moments early in the day we posted up Prolyfics Tweeting rant along with my rant NOT AGAINST the awesome Lupe, but wanted to share an opinion. I will add to what I want to say more here because, well, I can, whether you actually read or not. The tweets included harsh words towards Lupe saying he no longer is making hits, his situation with Mixtapes and also Lupe’s attitude towards leaks and fans.

But right now it seems Lupe has words of his own to say, which is starting to look interesting. Check it out:

* – Oh word?…I thought I was banned???…guess I’m needed after all hahaha…

* – Could be the best, if wanted to, But I want THEM to be the BEST!, And that’s the same thing I want for you…

I think his ranting has stopped, but that is one reason I like Lupe Fiasco, the man just does what he prefers. He hasn’t changed himself and is always original. Prolyfic may have been right on a couple of things, but reading it over and over what he said it really feels like he’s held a grudge and really thought the direction Lupe Fiasco has gone isn’t the one he himself expected – hence comparing Lupe to Gucci Mane, Lil’ Wayne, Drake…which by the way is no competition what so ever.

More to say at a later time but…its late here for me, and early for Americans, pssh…Let us know what you think – Prolyfic or Lupe?

P.S. I also urge people to sign the petition prove a point that every artist deserve a moment an not be held back like this. Whether we love or hate them, we still deal with them and need the sounds in our life so…indeed, click, sign. DO IT!

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