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Super producer Dallas Austin held a launch event for his “Beat Thang” sampler/beat machine at his private residence last weekend? in Atlanta, Georgia. (May 27, 2011).
In addition to his son Tron and baby mama Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, several popular area beat makers joined Austin to sample his sampler, including Jazze Pha, Drummaboy, DJ Toomp, JLac (Usher’s lil brother) and more.
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They pop bottles all night long and “make it rain” at the skrip club but an explosive investigative report from CBS Atlanta reveals that a few big name Atlanta producers have been bilking the little guys that help them make those millions of dollars that they floss so much.
Jazze Pha, Polow Da Don and Young Jeezy are all named in the report initiated by recording engineers who say they have unpaid invoices and court judgments going back years!
Recording engineer Tony Terrebonne supplied a CBS Atlanta investigative reporter with a Gwinnett County court judgment against Polow Da Don, showing he owes more than $20,000 in unpaid studio services and attorneys fees.
Terrebonne said $8,0000 of that is for his work on the Chris Brown hit ?Forever.? Terrebonne provided an invoice that shows he is owed $480 for Usher?s ?Love In The Club.?
Terrebonne said he has stopped working for Polow because he was owed $50,000 at one point.
?It’s a lot of hard work, I’ll be up for three days straight and I won’t get paid for it. It’s insane,? said Terrebonne who moved in with his parents and sold his car.
Polow?s company, Zone 4, responded to the allegations through a statement to CBS which read:
?Polow always handles all of his business vendors with the utmost respect and timely payment, but this situation is a unique private dispute and as such Polow will not dignify any celebrity smear campaign by comment.?
In other words… ‘I didn’t pay him but I have a mighty good reason’.
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Another day, another Christmas Party! BMI’s Atlanta offices celebrated the holidays with a party hosted by Dallas Austin, Devyne Stephens and Sean Garrett (December 9) at Atlanta?s Halo Lounge.
Several A-town homies were spotted at the festive event, including DJ Toomp, Derek J, Jazze Pha, Roger Bob (Tyler Perry Studios) and more.
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Super producer Jazze Pha was spotted partying it up with Ciara during her 25th birthday celebration in Atlanta last week.
As you know, Jazze was on a weight loss mission early this year and shed about 70 or so pounds back in July (photo on the right), it appears he’s gained almost all back.
There was speculation that Jazze’s seemingly quick transition was a sign of weight loss surgery, but I guess this puts that rumor to rest.
Jazze’s weight loss inspired a lot of people to shed the fat. I’m seriously hoping that he gets back on track soon….
In case you missed it:
Thinner: Jazze Pha’s Extreme Weight Loss…
Pics: Ciara’s 25th Birthday Bash at the Velvet Room
Thinner: Jennifer Hudson?s New Figure ~ From Size 16 to Size 6!
The Incredible Shrinking Woman: Mo’Nique
Trey Songz held a private listening session for his fans Monday evening (Click Here if you missed it) but last night (9/14), TARGET hosted a private album release party to celebrate Trey Songz and the release of his fourth studio album, Passion, Pain & Pleasure.
Industry VIPs, Atlanta socialites and influencers all enjoyed the exclusive event, which was held on the rooftop of VENTANAS in downtown Atlanta.
Spotted at the event were T.I., Jazze Pha, Bobby Valentino, former NBA player Jalen Rose and more.? Photos below: Continue Reading…
Kandi Burruss (Of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” and formerly of Xscape) has been busy filming the 3rd season of the hit reality show, but has also been busy making music.
She was recently spotted in the studio with Ne-Yo working hard on a new track and also made time to assist Real Housewives of Atlanta breakout star, Lawrence Washington with an addictive song that will be featured this season on the show.
[READ: RHOA Celebrate Lawrence Washington’s Debut of “Closet Freak” ~ PHOTOS/VIDEO]
The Platinum singer/songwriter has recently released a new single, entitled “Leave You”. Continue Reading…
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