Keri Hilson Celebrates Her 27th Birthday

Keri Hilson celebrated her 27th Birthday this past weekend in LA with a performance at Kiss 102.7fm’s Jingle Ball.

Later that night she held a super exclusive party with guests that included Lala Vazquez, DJ Mars, Nas, Lauren London, Tyrese and more. The Nuvo was popping as guests enjoyed a night of Karaoke.

Check out Nicole Bitchie for more pics of the party.

Source: Nicole Bitchie

Happy Belated Birthday Jay-Z

To the Man, the Legend, the Myth - Jay-Z

His birthday was on December 4th. The turned a whopping 40 this year and it is being reported that his wife, Beyonce, threw him a private party in the Dominican Republic. Attending were some of their closest friends and family, including Diddy, Kate Hudson, A-Rod, Kanye West and Alicia Keys. There are currently no pictures (other than some Jay's nephew took of the villa and yacht) to be found as the guest were told that no cameras or phones were allowed. Beyonce asked Jay’s friends to shoot a video that was played at dinner telling Jay how they felt about him. However, there was a photographer present but only for private pics. I really hate that because I'm sure it was bomb. Sources reported that Beyonce arranged everything from fireworks, to synchronized swimmers to entertain the guests, as well as a lavish buffet. Sources also say that Jay-Z had a blast and danced all night. I would have loved to have seen that. Oh well, maybe later we will get some more pics to display.

    Tory Burch, Kanye, and Lyor Cohen at the party

Behind the Scenes of "Video Phone" w/Beyonce and Lady GaGa

I love both of these ladies and while I somewhat like the video for "Video Phone", I like the "Behind the Scenes" footage much more.





It's rare that you get to see two of today's artists vibe the way these two do. LOVES IT!

Snoop Dogg - Malice N Wonderland - CD Review

The Big Homie is back with his 10th studio album Malice N Wonderland.

Coming out tomorrow, December 8th, is Snoop Dogg’s tenth studio album, Malice N Wonderland. The album is fourteen tracks deep and features singles produced by some of my favorite producers in the history of the game, Dr. Dre and Timbaland. The lead singer single is produced by none other than The-Dream and Tricky Stewart.

Malice N Wonderland gets off to a great start with the Dr. Dre produced, “I Wanna Rock” which samples the early 90s Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock hit “It Takes Two.” The song happens to be one of my favorites from the album, though the accompanying video on the other hand isn’t anything to write home about.



The following two tracks, “2 minute Warning” and “1800” are obviously album fillers. The later features Lil John, but both I could have done without.

“Different Languages” is solid track that features Jazmine Sullivan gritty vocals on the hook.

The lead single “Gangsta Luv” is produced by The-Dream and Tricky Stewart. The Dream sings the chorus on this ready for radio track. The song is a decent, listenable “chic song.”

On the seventh cut The Big Homie calls on The Little Homie Soulja Boy to join him on the track “Pronto.” The only thing that can be said about this song, is it isn’t the worst song I’ve ever heard. (Keep in mind I’m not throwing shade; I’m being factual.)

Danja and Timbaland produced the eighth track which is also the second single. What else could I do but love a song produced by those two and features Snoop spittin typical snoop lyrics over a fire track? This song is definitely a winner in my book.

Malice N Wonderland winds down with the tracks “Upside Down” which is listenable as well as the California infused track “Secrets” that features fellow California rapper Kokane. “Secrets” is one of my favorite tracks from this CD. It’s so east coast and so Snoop Dogg and so necessary to have a track like this on a Snoop album. Even though a song like this is expected and needed it feels more organic than obligatory which can’t be easy to pull off.

The final three tracks are let downs, though “Pimpin’ Ain’t EZ” featuring R. Kelly isn’t a terrible song I’m not a fan of it. The-Dream’s second appearance on the album is both disappointing and annoying on “Luv Drunk.” Brandy and Pharrell round out this CD with what sounds like a corny reprise to Snoop’s 2002 Neptunes produced hit, “Beautiful.” Snoop and The Neptunes usually equals an effortless hit, which is why “Special is so disappointing”

Over all this is a pretty good tenth effort by veteran rapper Snoop Dogg. Go ahead and cop this one, fam. I give Malice N Wonderland a solid B+ and a few extra plays on my iPod this week.

Celebrity Birthday - December 2nd

The artist who celebrates his birthday today is part of a grammy-award winning hip hop trio that took acryonomys to another level in the early 90s. This celebrity is also know for having a 'spicy' ex-wife who is part of a hip-hop three-some of her own. Think you know who it is?




Its Treach from Naughy-By-Nature! Happy 39th!
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Tomorrow's celebrity birthday is a South Central (Califronia) native who's first single gave homage to his city. He has had a number one hit with Master P, and acted alongside Beyonce as well as written and produced hit songs for various artists such as Dru Hill front man Sisqo, and Chrisitina Milian. You'll never guess Thursdasy's Celebrity has been Birthday!

Juvenile - Cocky and Confident - CD Review

Its been over 10 years since Juvenile released 400 Degrees, the album that rocketed him to nationwide noteriety. Six albums later Juve the Great is back with his newest effort Cocky and Confident. [Released December 1, 2009]

Cocky and Confident gets off to a promising start with an intro track of the same name. Juve's flow is refreshingly energetic as the veteran rapper reprises that signature 'Nola bounce.

"Gotta Get It," the second track on the CD is also the second single and is typical Juvenile. Nothing more nothing less.

By the fifth track Cocky and Confident becomes boring and reptitious as Juvenile raps over track after track of snare drum and synthetic horn ladden beats.

By the time you get to cut six, the third single on the LP which features guest apperances by Shawty Lo, Dallas native Dorrough and Kango Slim Cocky and Confident is already well on its way down hill. Though this song delays the albums decline just a bit.

The albums' "chic songs" fall flat but none fall flatter than track eleven, "All Over You" which again features Kango Slim. Juvenile asserts his sexual prowess and recounts courting the object of his affection all while repeatedly referring to his love interest as "hoe." How sweet. The albums other chic song "Hands on You" is of a similar vein but features Pleasure P singing the hook.

The last cut, "Listen" is a cautionary tale that Juvenile's son. The track is nausatingly cheesy and quite frankly an irratiating, unneccessary and out of place addition to a mediocre album. The song's chorus is a cover of a pop song titled, "Listen to Your Heart" which was corny enough in its on right. Bottom line: Juvenile should leave the introspective raps to his contemporaries.

Over all after the novelty of hearing a full length effort by Juvenile subsides very early on.

Confident and Cocky receives a menial C- rating, a big ol' eye roll and a shoulder shrug.

Only die hard Juve fans need purchase this. All others, cop this at your own risk.

Jay-Z vs. Beanie Sigel/50 Cent

I wish I could say that this beef is great for hip hop as I've heard other people say, but I disagree homeboy. The Jay-Z vs. Nas beef, yeah. But that beef was based on some real shyt. I read the book, it was all real. But being that this beef is coming 50, I'm not buying it. All of 50's beefs have originated because he needed album sales(well documented, by the way). Well, all except the Rick Ross debacle, which I still don't get. But that beef also stemmed from the fact that Rick was really hot at the time it started. Anyone hot, 50's going after, period. In my opinion, that is the weakest shyt known to man. It display's broad-like behavior in a man. This type of thing doesn't really go down in any hood in America. It also doesn't happen in any other genre of music. I understand that beef is a part of hip hop's culture but the culture has grown. I don't think beef is really needed anymore. Which is why when I see artists like Game and 50 Cent commonly displaying this, it hurts me as a fan. I am of the opinion that you should let your music speak for you. You shouldn't need to create beef in order to sell records. If you do, you are already in a poor place going in.

The part about this beef that hurts me the most is Beanie being involved. Now, don't get me wrong. I've been a fan of Rocafella from the gate, so I feel why Beanie is upset but at the same time, he's a grown man. He made grown man decisions and he has to suffer grown man consequences. I do feel that as a friend, Jay needs to speak to him but then again, maybe he has his reasons for not speaking. I'm almost sure he does. If I was in his shoes, I don't know if I'd try to talk to a barking dog, hollering baby, or a loud-mouth chick. You won't get anything accomplished like that. People are saying that Jay needs to talk to the man, say something, respond. I think he will, once Beanie stops acting like the kid in the playground that the kids don't want to play with anymore. It's all a bit childish at this point. And to add insult, you try to get the biggest pseudo-bully on the playground to be your new best friend. Bad move buddy. Now nobody's gonna wanna play with you. Kid has a terrible reputation. Before Beans started dissing Jay, he wasn't on or hot. I'd heard it was because Jay wouldn't release him from the label. Knowing the business a little bit, it was probably because he owed him some more records, per contract. But whatever the reason, Beans wasn't hot anymore anyway. So now it just looks like he's trying to get back on. What better way to do that, than to diss the person that put him on in the first place.

I think in the end, the days of Rocafella and State Property are long gone and have been for a minute. Now it's time to move on the bigger and better things. And in case you didn't know, beef is dead.

Celebrity Birthday - December 1st

Today's celebrity birthday is a California native who has a child with a 'Temptation'. This 'Girlfriend' celebrates her 39th birthday today. Can you guess who it is?

Its Girlfriends star Golden Brooks.

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Tomorrow's celebrity birthday is part of a grammy-award winning hip hop trio that took acryonomys to another level in the early 90s. This celebrity is also know for having a 'spicy' ex-wife who is part of a hip-hop three-some of her own. Check back tomorrow to find out who it is!

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