Exclusive Photos from Stereo's 2 Year Anniversary Party

Yo, here's some pictures from Stereo’s 2 Year anniversary party that was celebrated on 11/14/07 (last Wednesday) by some of today’s hippest celebrities, with entertainment provided by CEG/ Moodswing. As the official after party to the sold out Fall Out Boy/Gym Class Hero’s concert, Pete Wentz, Travis McCoy, DJ Dan Suh, and DJ Justin Smith headed over to Stereo to DJ and host the party. The evening was filled with surprises with performances by Mickey Avalon and John Mayer.

Other celebrities in attendance were Ashley Simpson, Ray J, Star Jones, J Mello, and even the Naked Cowboy made an appearance.

Ray J with J Mello, son of late Charles Smith of Kool in the Gang

Travis McCoy of Gym Class Hero’s performing
















Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy with DJ Justin Smith

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Exclusive Bow Wow and Omarion Contest!!

Posted at 11/17/2007 11:02:00 AM

In celebration of their new album, Face Off, Bow Wow and Omarion are giving fans a chance to win an all-inclusive, romantic get-a-away courtesy of Columbia Records/Sony BMG. Contestants will be asked to make a CREATIVE 30 second video of themselves explaining why they would make the perfect "Wifey" for Bow Wow and/or Omarion. After they submitted their videos, Bow Wow and Omarion will choose TWO winners. The grand prize winners will win a dinner date with Bow Wow and Omarion, and an autographed copy of FACE OFF. For More information click on the link below: http://www.faceoffthealbum.com/facetoface/

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Gucci Mane "I Know Why" feat. Pimp C, Rich Boy, and Blaze 1 (Audio)

Posted at 11/17/2007 10:56:00 AM

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Whoa, what's up my sahas. Smell me on this one when I say this next entry is fire. My favorite MC from the south, Gucci Mane, just dropped a new single which I think you all should hear. It's called "I Know Why" featuring Pimp C, Rich Boy and Blaze 1. It will be on his upcoming album "Back to the Traphouse" which drops on December 11th. Whoa!!

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Friday, November 16, 2007   MUSIC |  VIDEOS |  INTERVIEWS  | NEW ARTIST  | HOME

GhostFace Killah "The World According to Pretty Toney" Book Excerpt (Audio)

Posted at 11/16/2007 03:43:00 PM

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Yo, I'm about to wrap it up for today. I'll have some more fire for you all tommorrow so don't worry about that, I'm gonna get you covered. Anyway, peep this little exerpt by Ghostface Killah himself from his upcoming novel "The World According to Pretty Toney". Peace and stay safe my sahas!

"The World According to Pretty Toney" Excerpt
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Carolina Boss Playaz "Touch My Chedda" (Video)

Posted at 11/16/2007 03:34:00 PM

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Word up yo. I'd like you to watch this new video by my peoples, The Carolina Boss Playaz. The joint is called "Touch My Chedda" and it was just filmed. Have fun on me! Oh by the way, the photo on the left is a shot from the video.

"Touch My Chedda"
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T6 "Duffle Bag Boy Freestyle" + Bonus (Audio)

Posted at 11/16/2007 03:24:00 PM

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Yo check this out, I'd like you to listen to some of these freestyles that cutie pie, T6, put together just recently. One of them in fact happens to be a freestyle over the "Duffle Bag Boy" beat. Pretty cool. Enjoy!

"Duffle Bag Boy" Freestyle
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"Good Life" Freestyle
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"Kiss Kiss" Freestyle
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Yung L.A. "Ain't I" feat. Big Kuntry (Audio)

Posted at 11/16/2007 03:18:00 PM

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Grand Hustle is known for producing some of the most heavy hitting, street rappers in the industry. T.I. and Young Dro are some of the biggest names in the game, and now Yung L.A. is set to follow in their footsteps. Launching his name with full force, Yung L.A. is a new artist with a veteran presence whose music speaks from the heart of the streets. Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, Yung L.A. teams up with Big Kuntry on his new smash single "Ain't I"

"Ain't I" (click to listen)

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DuckDown Records signs deal with ESPN

Posted at 11/16/2007 03:05:00 PM

Duck Down Record's and their various artists were hired by ESPN to create five original tracks for ESPN's coverage of Men's College Basketball. Buckshot, of Black Moon, Heltah Skeltah (Sean Price and Rock), Smif N Wessun, and Tek, of Smif N Wessun all recorded original music for ESPN's College Basketball programming.

The music will be featured throughout the complete season of men's college basketball, which kicked off this week.

* Buckshot "All Business" produced by Tai Dealz
* Tek, of Smif N Wessun "Get in the Game" produced by KB
* Heltah Skeltah feat Buckshot "Getcha Team" produced by Optiks
* Smif N Wessun "Push It" produced by Sic Beats

For more info visit www.duckdown.com

Below is a link to download the Heltah Skeltah's "Getcha Team" featuring Buckshot (produced by Optiks).

http://download.yousendit.com/BE7328A64831B2E0

Heltah Skeltah's "Getcha Team" was created singularly for this seasons ESPN coverage of college basketball and is not a sample track from Heltah Skeltah's forthcoming LP "D.I.R.T." which will be released in the summer of 2008.

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Rick Ross to release new LP "Trilla" on December 18th

Posted at 11/16/2007 03:01:00 PM

Slip N' Slide/Def Jam recording artist Rick Ross, who rose from ruling the underground rap scene in Miami, to becoming 2006's buzz-worthiest hip-hop artist with the RIAA platinum #1 single "Hustlin'" - and his #1 Pop/#1 R&B/#1 Rap major label debut album Port Of Miami - returns with TRILLA, the long-awaited follow-up and one of 2007's most hotly anticipated new releases, set to arrive in stores December 18th. Busting open the path for TRILLA is its first single release, "Speedin'," featuring R. Kelly.

"Speedin'" is off to a fast start. The track was the #1 most added single at urban radio this week, and will be prominently featured in ABC's coverage of the NASCAR finals on Saturday. "We're speed-racing to the top," Ross told MTV News about the track. "It's a race to see who gets the most money, it's a race to see who puts their side on the map, it's a race to see who's the best. Living, to me, is a race. It ain't no time for sleeping and resting. It's that fast life." Following the platinum success of his #1 debut album, Ross has had his pick of A-list collaborators. R. Kelly was at the top of that list. "I been a fan of his for so long," Ross noted to MTV. "Once I got my money right, I had to go see him."

"This album is better, bigger," says Ross. "When 'Hustlin' took off I finished Port of Miami in the back of the van on promo tour, this one I really sat down with producers and everybody I really wanted to work with and put together something that's really timeless." DJ Toomp, Cool N Dre, and The Runners are among the track masters lending their talent to Trilla and the results are nothing short of phenomenal. "Street Money" featuring fellow Floridian and Poe Boy brethren Flo Rida is banger, and is already heating up the streets. The monumental "Maybach Music" features Jay-Z and takes the chill factor of the "Hustlin" remix to unfathomable levels. That song will be battling head-to-head with "Luxury Tax" (featuring Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy and Trick Daddy) for record of the year.

One of last years biggest records, "Hustlin'" was certified gold at the inaugural RIAA mastertone certification press conference in June 2006, and hit platinum one week before the album's release - to become the first mastertone ever certified platinum by the RIAA for sales of 1 million copies before the associated album had even been released. With the success of Port Of Miami, six-foot-two, 300-pound Rick Ross finally came into the spotlight. A "hip-hop heavyweight," was how the New York Times described him. "The number one ghostwriter in the South," was how he described himself and his work behind the scenes for all those years. "I'm bridging the gap between the South and the East Coast," he told Rolling Stone. "The sound is real Dirty South. But I'm spittin' hard, to where the East Coast appreciates it." All eyes are now on Rick Ross, as TRILLA underscores the promise of one of today's premiere hip-hop voices. "I'm A-List top shelf right here," Ross says proudly. "This is strictly that Caterpillar Sushi. Port of Miami let them know that I rep the streets, but this time we reppin the streets and letting them know we commercially successful. So expect some big, big things. "

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Thursday, November 15, 2007   MUSIC |  VIDEOS |  INTERVIEWS  | NEW ARTIST  | HOME

"The Face Off starring - Bow Wow & Omarion" by Caila K

Posted at 11/15/2007 02:54:00 PM

Screaming teenage girls, flashing cameras, music blasting through the speakers and Bow Wow and Omarion faced off on stage. Can you say pandemonium? This was the scene at Bow Wow and Omarion's private Face Off listening session on Monday 11.12.07 and for a minute I thought I accidentally walked in on the Scream Tour pt 7.

Hearing loss aside, O and Bow aimed to please as they fielded questions and previewed 8 new tracks off their upcoming album. They've been getting a lot of pre-album release flack (have you seen that album cover?!!), but these boys have some tricks up their sleeve. Super beatsmiths worked their magic on this album-crafting hit after hit for the LP.

With tracks like "Take off Your Clothes" and "He Ain't Gotta Know" this is no B2K or Lil Bow Wow content we're dealing with. On top of the impressive production, Bow Wow and O debut an upgraded sound. Cuts like "Girlfriend" and "Hood Star" showcase the lyrical prowess and sensual vocals of the two young industry vets. Bow and O claimed to have done a majority of the writing for the album, but I have to check the credits on that one. All in all, the boys blew me away, stepped up their game, and may actually be able to back up all that smack talk they've been doing.

Source: Caila K - Writer for HipHopRuckus
Photos: WireImage
-If you have questions or comments for Caila K, contact her by email

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Sonny Rich "Stunners" (Audio)

Posted at 11/15/2007 02:31:00 PM

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Yo, on the independent tip, I'd like you to check out this new track by a cat called Sonny Rich from the Queen City with this new track called "Stunners". Dope shit!

"Stunners"
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