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Keyshia Cole honors the late great Tupac Shakur in her new song, “Playa Cardz Right”. ?The song features Tupacs?rhythmic?vocals alongside Keyshia’s smooth ones and will be the first single released from Keyshia’s upcoming album. ?The video was shot recently at the?Tupac Amaru Shakur Memorial Center for the Arts in Stone Mountain, Georgia and was directed by Bennie Boom.
Check out the song and some behind the scenes video from the shoot: Continue Reading…
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T.I. took advantage of advanced voting yesterday (10/29) in Henry County, Georgia. ?The rapper originally thought his voting privileges were revoked as a convicted felon, until he researched and learned that under a Georgia law felons are eligible if they’re not currently serving probation or a prison sentence.
“It’s a relief,” said the best-selling rapper, who stood in line for no more than 10 minutes on Wednesday before entering a polling center in suburban Atlanta to vote for the first time in his life.
“This what it is all about, not staying up late and waking up early to vote,” he added. “Now rather than just talking about it, I’m being about it. I’m leading by example, and it makes me feel a lot better.” (Source)
Way to go Tip!! ?Peep the video of T.I.’s first voting experience under the cut:
Check out Usher’s new video for “Hush”. ?The song is his ode to?to community involvement and the video showcases all of Usher’s recent projects. ?It is a beautiful song and that makes a powerful statement. ?Also check out the version of “Hush” that features Barack Obama.?
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Fellow blogger B. Scott took a moment to review the Scarlet Takes a Tumble video and pointed out every dayum thang! Black Sock, White Sock, wedges…words to the songs and all! ?I can’t take it. ?His commentary is hilarious and ole girl falling never gets old. ?BTW…she posted this video on YouTube herself, so don’t get all high and mighty with me about laughing at her fall. ?She’s laughing too…
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TAG Records’ “Survival of the Freshest” tour hit the “A” Sunday evening at Center Stage. ?The venue was packed with hopefuls and the free event served as TAG’s grand finale event for the nationwide tour. ?There was a live emcee battle where the crowd was the deciding factor. ?I spotted DJ Cannon, Q da Kid, and Princess from Crime Mob. ?Keyshawn aka Markice Moore from G’s to Gents/ATL served as a quasi-host for the show as he announced each contestant and reviewed the applause meter.
Shouts out to Nicole Garner of The Garner Circle PR for taking great care of my contest winners!
Check out a few flix and JD’s personal video from the event: Continue Reading…
Here’s a sample clip from Tariq Nasheed‘s “Get Your Game Right Tour“. ?This clip is from the Los Angeles leg of the seminar but he will be hosting his Atlanta seminar TONIGHT! His tours have been selling out and tickets for the Atlanta event were pre-sold but may still be available online via the website. ?I’ll be there asking some dumb questions…maybe I’ll see you there.
Tariq chopped it up with the A’s own Alexyss K. Tylor on his show a while back and got her to spill the beans on her relationship. ?He asked some really good questions and it’s one of my favorite AKT interviews.?Click Here to check out the audio.
In case you missed it:
Tariq Nasheed is Bringing GAME To The ?A?!!
Tariq Nasheed?s ?GoldDigger? Show (Pilot Episode)
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