Video: The King Of Hip-Hop Salutes The King Of Pop...

Footage of Jay-Z paying homage to the late great Mike Jackson at All Points West where Hov was headlining.\

Previous Post: Jay-Z Reveals Blueprint 3 Artwork + Tracklist...

Here Hov explains the BP3 Album Artwork:

" “These things are like the forgotten pieces in hip-hop,” Hov explained. “It’s still about music. It’s not about radio, making gimmicks — it’s still about making music. Those things are piled in the corner. These are the forgotten things about music. It’s still about music. It’s not about radio, it’s not about making gimmicks, it’s about music. The three stripes that everybody is asking about is made from the original [number] three. The first three they made on the wall was someone carving. If you look at [the number] 3, all they did was connect lines. The whole thing about this album, how I approached it, is that I wanted to make a new classic to start that all over again — to go back to making classic albums like the ones we grew up listening to.” "

Video: Behind The Scenes Of A Minaj...

If you haven't heard of Lil' Dwayne Carter's female prodigy by now...You're losing.

By "prodigy" we remind you that we mean walking, signed eye-candy.

On the Flip Side...

Holy lightskinned, Batman!

Yeah this is what Cudi is up against on the August/September issue of Complex.

Kid CuDi Speaks On His Complex Accomplishments...

*Bonus behind the scenes footage below.

For the August/September release of Complex Magazine. CuDi is really getting a push and with just due. With features on Jay's album and being Kanye's muse of sorts, CuDi will somehow prove that he has the staying power that many says he lacks.

Here's an excerpt from DP of ThatNewCudi:

" As I mentioned previously I had some time to interview Cudi while in Seattle, here’s the 2nd half of that interview. Last week I posted a bit of our interview in which he discusses his fans, so make sure to watch that if you haven’t yet.

The second thing we talked about was his Complex Magazine cover and interview. I asked him to explain why he was so honest for the article and what it meant to him grace the cover of Complex. By now many of you have read this article and seen the cover so this will give you a look into how it all went down.

“I looked at this as my first opportunity to reach the masses threw an interview. So if I’m going to say something important this was my time, anything I can’t say in records I should be able to say right now” "

Jay-Z reveals Blueprint Three Cover + Tracklist...

Ok, ok...so as you all have probably heard Jay's Blueprint 3 is dropping this Sept. on the bornday of his last masterpiece (arguably). Here is the supposed track listing:

1. What We Talking About (Produced by Kanye West)
2. D.O.A. (Produced by No I.D.)
3. Weigh Me Down Feat. Kid Cudi (Produced by Kanye West)
4. Unforgiven (Produced by Kanye West, Additional Production: MGMT)
5. Run This Town Feat. Rihanna & Kanye West (Produced by Kanye West)
6. Empire State Of Mind Feat. Nas (Produced by Kanye West & No I.D.)
7. When It Comes To This (Produced by Timbaland)
8. Always Feat. Drake (Produced by Kanye West)
9. Scenes From The Past (Produced by No I.D., Co-produced by Kanye West)
10. Everyday A Star Is Born Feat. Mr. Hudson (Produced by Kanye West)
11. Already Home (Produced by Kanye West)
12. Forever Young Feat. Mr. Hudson (Produced by Kanye West)
13. Thank You (Produced by No I.D.)

*Empire State Of Mind..... featuring Nasir??? That has to live up to a lot. The whole project seems that its more or less completely produced and worked by Mr. West, that is a huge plus...however we know in our hearts that Jay has said many times in the past that there are a bevy of producers that he wishes to work with before he "gracefully bows out". With that said we wonder what direction he will take upon his next effort.

Stay tuned.

Video: Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Snake Sweat" [Short Film]...

Because we like it and things of that nature.

Catch up with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs on their homepage.

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Video: Jeremih - Imma Star (Everywhere We Are)...

We are actually kind of interested in watching this young man's career take off. No idea who helmed the direction for this video but it was tastefully done.

Good product.