THIS IS SPICY: May 2013

Friday 31 May 2013

VIDEO: Don Jazzy produces for D'banj on DKM Album

"If you thought the days of a Don Jazzy & D’Banj made hit were over, then you might have to think again.

In less than a month D’Banj’s DB Records will be making their first release in what is already setting up to be one of the most anticipated albums of the year. The compilation will feature label acts Kay-Switch and J-Sol alongside a myriad of local and International superstars.

Apart from the mercurial Don Jazzy, DKM (D’ King’s Men) will host Big Sean, Snoop Lion, Fally Ipupa, Olamide, Naeto C and Ikechukwu just to name a few.

D’Banj hosted a few Industry friends at the BHM Lounge on Tuesday May 28 and gave them a private listening as to what ‘DKM’ has in store. HipTv was on hand to capture a few moments. Watch the clip below."

VIDEO: Jesse Jagz - Redemption

Wednesday 29 May 2013

Chief Keef arrested for speeding

News according to BET

Chief Keef has been arrested again. This time, the 17-year-old Chicago rapper born Keith Cozart was reportedly driving 110 mph in a 55 mph zone on Winnetka Road in Northfield, IL.

Police pulled over Cozart's 2011 BMW X6 M early this morning, TMZ reported. Officers said he had three passengers in the car, which is a violation of a permit that allows him only one. Keeping Cozart in custody, the cops released the vehicle to one of the passengers.

This incident is the latest in a short-storied career of legal run-ins for the rapper. Exactly one week ago (May 21), Cozart was arrested for disorderly conduct for smoking marijuana in a hotel room. This past March, he completed a 60-day sentence for a probation violation stemming from a 2012 gun charge. And he was ordered on house arrest twice in 2011 — charges included heroin manufacture and distribution; and aggravated assault with a firearm on an officer, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, and resisting arrest.

Kelly Rowland bursts into tears over "Dirty Laundry"

News according to BET

Kelly Rowland gave an impassioned performance when she officially launched her tour with The Dream this past Sunday in the DMV.

Taking the stage at the Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland, Rowland was full of energy running through her hits "Kisses Down Low," "Motivation" and "Can't Nobody." She even offered a solo rendition of her features on Future's "Neva End," Nelly's "Dilemma" and Ludacris' "Representin'." But it was The Dream-written "Dirty Laundry" that brought the star to tears.

By the time Rowland got to the lyrics about nobody loving her ("Not your mama/Not your daddy/and especially not B"), her voice quivered. She rested her head in her hands and let the tears flow for a moment as the crowd cheered her on and the band silenced the music.
She finished the song with a powerful delivery.

She's dropping her song "You've Changed" featuring Beyoncé and Michelle Williams this morning (May 28) on her SoundCloud page. Her album Talk a Good Game releases June 18.

Chris Brown Denies Hit-and-Run Allegations

News according to BET

The law never really seems to be on Chris Brown's side, but don't expect him to take his latest legal drama lying down. Brown is accused in a hit-and-run accident that could land him behind bars for probation violation; he is vehemently denying claims of wrongdoing.

The 24-year-old rear-ended a woman's Mercedes near Los Angeles last week, and reportedly refused to hand over his driver's license number, plus gave her fake insurance information. He went on to get peeved with the woman when she pressed him for an ID, before leaving the scene all together.

VIDEO: Flavour - Ada Ada (Behind The Scenes)

Tuesday 28 May 2013

UPDATE: Alapomeji Records Collapses; Seriki, Wize, Kayefi and Snow finally leave

9ice record label finally collapse after series of problems encounter

by the records label. According to a source close to the record label.

He told Us all the members have left 9ice house around the Winfunke

Amadiya Lagos. He said most of artiste complained of lack of support

from 9ice.

Guess who's missing from the new Kardashian promo picture?

Kanye West duuuuuuuuhhh! Lol.

Could this mean that West is not going to appear in the upcoming season? It's hard to tell, but he's clearly not going to be a main cast member. West did appear on camera during Season 7 though, which aired last fall.

Sources close to the production tell omg! that West was extremely resistant to appear on the show in any capacity last season. In fact, if he had his preference, he wouldn't appear at all … ever. But he relented under a two-front assault by Kim and Kris, agreeing to appear just a few times. The one stipulation was that E! wasn't allowed to promote him as a regular cast member.

For this upcoming season, West has been even more hesitant our sources add, since Kim's pregnancy would be one of the key plot points. As of a month ago, he wasn't slated to be on camera at all this season. It's one of the reasons he's been spending so much time in Paris.

Recently retired David Beckham has moved on already and has made plans with 3star Michelin Chef Gordon Ramsay to open a restaurant in Las Vegas together.
The 38-year-old sportsman and TV chef have reportedly joined forces with business tycoon Steve Wynn to open an eaterie in his luxury hotel down the city’s Strip.
Gordon already has three joints in the hot spot – a BurGR joint at Planet Hollywood, a steak house at Paris and a Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace - but Steve believes David’s star touch will help generate popularity for the new sports bar and grill.

David is already set to open the Union Street Cafe with Gordon near London’s Borough Market this September and revealed how excited he is about the venture last year.
He gushed: ‘We’ve got something in the pipeline. We are obviously good friends and we are excited about a project that could happen pretty soon. It will be a business thing but owning a restaurant is going to be fun as well.’

Seeking a new career ... retired footballer David Beckham may join forces with chef Gordon Ramsay

Baby in China saved from sewer pipe

The baby in hospital after being rescued from the sewer pipe in Zhejiang province, China. Photograph: Imaginechina/Rex Features

Firefighters in eastern China have rescued an abandoned newborn baby boy lodged in a sewer pipe directly beneath a toilet, state television has reported. The case sparked anger on social media sites.

There are frequent reports in Chinese media of babies being abandoned, often shortly after birth, a problem attributed variously to young mothers unaware they were pregnant, the birth of an unwanted girl in a society that puts greater value on boys, or to China's strict family planning rules.

In the latest case the infant was found in the pipe in a residential building in Jinhua in the wealthy coastal province of Zhejiang on Saturday afternoon after residents reported the sound of a baby crying, state television said late on Monday.

Chris Brown Being Investigated For Hit and Run Accident

The LAPD is investigating whether Chris Brown left the scene of a fender bender last week without giving his proper information to the other driver. If he did, what would have been a routine car accident with no injuries would now be considered a hit-and-run.

Brown and girlfriend Karrueche Tran were riding in Los Angeles on Tuesday May 21st, when Brown rear ended another vehicle. According to TMZ, the singer gave the other driver false insurance information and refused to give her his driver's license number.

Chris is on probation for assaulting Rihanna in 2009. If the police find that he broke the law by leaving the scene of an accident without fully disclosing all of the information required by law, his probation could be violated. As a result Chris could be sentenced to up to four years in prison.

VIDEO: 50 Cent and G-Unit at The X Games in Bacerlona

50 Cent, along with his crew, Precious Paris, Tony Yayo, Kidd Kidd and DJ Whoo Kid had a chance to attend the X Games in Barcelona, Spain.

Watch as they all meet Tony Hawk, perform for the X Games, enjoy themselves and see what goes on behind the scenes. Kidd Kidd also responds to Lil' Wayne showing support to him and the whole G-Unit crew.

50 Cent also flew to Brussels to see fans show him love @ Fiesta Club Louis!

VIDEO: Male Fan Slaps Beyonce's Butt During Concert

Beyonce's 'The Mrs Carter World Tour' pulled into Copenhagen, Denmark Sunday, March 27th. During her performance of "Irreplaceable" an overzealous male fan slapped her on the butt.
The singer kept her cool, but gave the fan a stern warning.

"I will have you escorted out of here. Alright?," she told him before going on to finish her set.

According to notjustok.com, Chuddy K has left SQN Music. It seems like leaving your music label is the new trend in Nigeria's music industry...hmmm. Here is what notjustok had to say:

" News reaching us here on notjustOk.com is that Chuddy K, the “Gaga Crazy” and “Brazilian Hair” crooner, has left SQN Music. He has now formed his own imprint called KENT RECORDS.

There’s no formal word from SQN Music about this yet but I’m sure we’ll hear something soon. Crazy, innit?"

MTN signs Wizkid as Ambassador

Wizkid has joined Davido, Iyanya, Praiz, others...as an ambassador for the telecoms giant. He signed a one year endorsement deal with MTN. Congrats to him :-)

UPDATE: Brymo Confirms Leaving Chocolate City

Yesterday, rumors about Brymo leaving chocolate city were all over the internet, Chocolate City debunked these rumors. However, Brymo confirmed the rumors on twitter earlier today. Like Jesse Jagz, he has also left Chocolate City, though the record company is insisting he still has a valid contract with them.

‘He still has three years and two albums to deliver, that’s what his contract says‘, a rep for the label said. See Brymo's tweet after the cut..

Akeem Sodeinde has re-opened his night club, Movida, months after shutting down because of his inability to run it himself due to ill health. Movida was re-opened for business last Friday May 24th.

NEW MUSIC: 2Face Idibia ft T-Pain - Rainbow (Remix)

Living legend, 2FACE, drops the remix of one of his earlier hit singles but this time, he appeals to his fans around the globe with one of the biggest collaborations in recent times with RAINBOW REMIX feat. T-PAIN.

RAINBOW REMIX validates the indisputable fact and well-earned title “Living Legend” as such songs probably never phase out in time. Enjoy

Monday 27 May 2013

Brymo Leaves Chocolate City

It is not confirmed yet, but this was posted on HipHopWorld Magazine:

“Brymo has decided to call it quits with Chocolate City. This latest development occurs barely two months after former label mate Jesse Jagz walked away from the company.

HipHopWorld has it on reliable information that the “Ara” singer officially parted ways with ‘Choc City’ over the weekend; but both parties have managed to keep a lid on the issue until now.

Brymo has been rumored to be not-so-friendly with some members of the Choc family; and apart from the business side of things, it doesn’t seem like ‘The Son of a Kapenta’ will be sorely missed by his remaining label-mates.

Chocolate City now only has M.I and Ice Prince left as its established acts.”

VIDEO: CEO Dancers made it to the semi-finals on Britain's Got Talent

So happy for the CEO Dancers!

Sunday 26 May 2013

Amanda Bynes takes shots at Rihanna LOOL

Ouch! LOL Amanda deleted the tweets, of course, but people saw it and RT it before she did! She needs rehab ASAP! Here's Rihanna's come back:

Meek Mill - Levels

Saturday 25 May 2013

BASKY featuring DAMMY KRANE - "MO BAD" (PRODUCED BY E KELLY)

LISTEN TO “MO BAD”: DOWNLOAD

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HBK’s stellar Hip-Hop artist BASKY and Hypertek’s very own DAMMY KRANE have joined forces to bring to you, the excellent new single titled “Mo Bad” – produced by the legendary E Kelly (M.I,Mo’Cheddah, Naeto C) and taken from Basky’s forthcoming mixtape High Definition which is due to be released on June 1.

Give him a break, he's 75...:-). The actor was caught sleeping on live TV during an interview with Fox News promoting his latest movie 'Now You See Me' with fellow actor Michael Caine, 80.

Michael Caine was answering a question when Morgan Freeman fell into a deep sleep...but woke up moments later and fully joined the early morning interview.

After the video went viral, Morgan released a statement to E! News saying:

I wasn’t actually sleeping, I’m a beta tester for Google Eyelids. I was merely updating my Facebook page.

LMAO! Nice comeback! He was actually sleeping, the statement is just a play off of Google Glass, a device which is supposed to allow users to update their social networks through a pair of glasses andaccess the internet through voice commands.

Santos confirm Neymar bids accepted

The Brazilians have reached an agreement with two clubs believed to be Barcelona and Real Madrid and are now awaiting the player's decision

Santos have confirmed that the club has accepted two offers for Brazil international Neymar.

"Santos FC announces that it has received two proposals for Neymar," said the club via its official Twitter account. "The Management Committee of the club decided to negotiate the [sale of the] player.

"Neymar and his father are expected in Belmiro to choose which proposal the player will accept."

The two clubs to have had offers accepted are widely reported to be Barcelona and Real Madrid.

MTN signs Iyanya, Davido, Praiz, Mike Anyaso as ambassadors

Telecoms giant MTN has signed Iyanya, Praiz, Chidinma (MTN Project Fame), and Mike Anyaso as the new celebrity faces of MTN and also renewed Davido's contract.

I gathered exclusively that the stars have finished negotiations with MTN for a one year endorsement deal which will see some of them earning as much as N15m a year. Naija artistes are really balling. Congrats to them.

Thursday 23 May 2013

2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa & Ludacris Perform At 'Fast & Furious 6' L.A. Premiere. [Video + Red Carpet Pics Of The Cast]

Video & Pics After The Jump

It was a star studded affair at the L.A. Premiere of the “Fast & Furious 6″ at the Gibson Amphitheatre on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Universal City, California. Ludacris, Vin Diesel, 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa, Amber Rose, Tyrese Gibson, Michelle Rodriguez, Gina Carano, Julie Voth, David Ajaia, Neal Moritz and more all hit the red carpet.

Wednesday 22 May 2013

VIDEO: Man dead in suspected Woolwich terror attack

Original Post HERE

A man has been killed in a machete attack and two suspects shot by police in Woolwich, south-wast London.

Prime Minister David Cameron said there were "strong indications that it is a terrorist incident" and the UK would "never buckle" in the face of such attacks.

Footage has emerged showing a man wielding a bloodied meat cleaver and making political statements.

There are unconfirmed reports that the dead man was a soldier.

Both French President Francois Hollande and MP Nick Raynsford said the dead man had been a soldier at Woolwich barracks.

Paris Hilton has found a new home, and some of her roommates include Lil Wayne, Drake and Nicki Minaj. The heiress/singer/"Bling Ring" actress has reportedly signed with Cash Money Records.

Hilton broke the news to Showbiz 411, adding that she hopes to have her follow-up to 2006's self-titled debut out by summer. She added it will feature a number of hip-hop acts, including Weezy, and production from EDM superstar Afrojack. "This is a lot different than my first album," Paris told the site. "It's really going to be house music."

Reps for Cash Money, however, say a deal isn't set in stone. "Paris Hilton is in talks with a number of record labels right now but we can't confirm anything," their statement read. "When a deal is finalized we will make an official announcement.

See tweets after the cut...

Tuesday 21 May 2013

EXCLUSIVE: Davido - Kalo Connect (Produced by Young D)

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"Davido is one dude that’s certainly not resting on his laurels. For the 2nd week in a row, he’s putting out a new song. Last week, we heard “One Of A Kind”. Now it’s “KALO CONNECT”; a song that sees Davido dissecting a Young D beat and taking us to the dance floor for the umpteenth time.

Look out for songs like “Skelewu” and the video for “One of a Kind” in the coming weeks. For now, listen/download this crazy joint and put it on repeat."

Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio join the X Factor

The X Factor team (USA) posted this on their Facebook page:

THE BEAUTIES AND THE BRIT…

SIMON COWELL OUTNUMBERED BY WOMEN

ON NEW “THE X FACTOR” JUDGES' PANEL

Online Auditions Continue through June 15

Competition Open to Singers and Vocal Groups Ages 12 and Over For Chance to Win a Syco/Sony Music Recording Contract

Simon Cowell will be surrounded by women when THE X FACTOR returns for its third season this fall on FOX. Grammy Award-winning artist Kelly Rowland and international pop star Paulina Rubio join him and Demi Lovato as judges on the hit singing competition series.

Simon Cowell said today, “It’s taken more than a decade but I’m delighted to finally be on a panel with three girls (I think!). Paulina and Kelly both have great taste and massive experience in the music industry and together with Demi, this is going to be a fun panel. It just feels like the time to do something different.”

PICTURE and VIDEO: Justin Bieber share a kiss backstage Billboard Music Awards 2013

Selena Gomez & Justin Bieber Kiss Backstage at Billboard Music Awards 2013

DO YOU THINK Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber are back together? See the video after the cut....

It was a night full of the top acts in music at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (May 19) in Las Vegas.

The big winner of the evening was Taylor Swift, who was awarded the Billboard Artist of the Year award, along with the Billboard 200 Album of the Year award, Female Artist of the Year, Top Digital Artist, and Top Billboard 200 Artist, as well as all the country awards!

Other major awards went to One Direction for Top New Artist, Gotye for Hot 100 Song of the Year, and Maroon 5 for Hot 100 Artist of the Year.

DID YOU AGREE with the winners at the show this year?

VIDEO: BEZ on BBC Africa

“Emmanuel Bez Idakula was born in Jos, central Nigeria, into a home filled with Gospel music and Country and Western. His father taught him to play the guitar at the age of nine.

He tells stories about true-life situations – especially love.

Zucya Daya, the title of the song he performs here, means “whole heart” in his mother tongue, Hausa.

Bez says people told him that Nigerians did not like guitar music, only hip-hop or Afro-pop but he thinks his success has proved them wrong.”

Saturday 18 May 2013

NEW MUSIC: Birthday - D Prince (Produced by Don Jazzy)

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VIDEO: Waje on The Juice with Toolz

VIDEO: What Can Fa Remix - Taiyel ft Material and DIS Guise

Photo: Wizkid, Dammy Krane flying off to ghana

2 Chainz & Wiz Khalifa 'We Own It' Fast & Furious 6 [Trailer/Music Video]

Video After The Jump

The Fast & Furious movie franchise returns May 24th with their sixth installment. Peep the trailer/music video featuring Wiz Khalifa and 2 Chainz's soundtrack contribution, "We Own It."

Fitting tribute: Beckham's custom adidas boots for final Paris Saint-Germain games

The 38-year-old will play his final home match for the French club this Saturday and has designed his own footwear to mark the occasion before retiring

After a 21-year career, David Beckham will hang up his boots for good at the end of the season but it wouldn't be a fitting end to his time on the pitch unless adidas produced something special to mark the occasion.

Beyonce Pregnant with Second Child!

The rumors are TRUE! Beyonce is pregnant with her second child, Blue Ivy is going to be a big sis! This news does not come as a shock since Beyonce cancelling her show in Belgium. She was forced to cancel the show after doctors advised her to rest "as a result of dehydration and exhaustion".

Congratulations to the happy family!