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Tuesday 31 January 2012

Rick Ross Mixtapes - Download and Listen

Compiled in one mixtape list. Download all of the official Rick Ross mixtapes now for free. Rich Forever, Ashes to Ashes and The Albert Anastasia EP.



Rick Ross basically shut the internet down this January (2012) with his mixtape "Rich Forever." The Bawse has been consistenlty releasing quality free mixtapes that definitely sound more like free street albums. While searching Google it can be hard to find all of his official mixtapes released over the years. I decided to put these 3 mix tapes into 1 post to make it easier for Rick Ross fans to find his music online. Below are his mixtapes listed in order of release dates. Rick Ross is currently in promotion for his upcoming studio album, "God Forgives, I Don't." Definitely support that album by purchasing it on iTunes. Especially after all of the free music Ross has given back to his fans. Enjoy this post. Don't forget to follow Rick Ross on Twitter and share these mixtapes with your friends. Get Right...
Download "Rich Forever"
Download "ashes_to_ashes"
Download "the albert anastasia ep"

Young Buck - " Live Loyal Die Rich"

Listen and download the free mixtape release from former G-Unit artist, Young Buck. Presented by Drumma Boy and DJ Crisis.Download full Mixtape

Charmingly Ghetto - "P-Rare (Better Days)"

Produced by JsixFly, we get a brand new record to start 2012 off right from charmingly ghetto. Titled, "P-Rare (Better Days)," the song embodies the grind of the music industry as a rising artist and how Charmingly Ghetto is handeling the ride. If you missed his mixtape study abroad make sure to give that a listen and download it.Follow Charmingly Ghetto on Twitter . Get Right...

Joe Cool - "Cooley High"



Listen and download the official free mixtape release from Joe Cool. Definitely a talented artist to keep your eye on this year.
Download full mixtape here

Maino - "I am who i am"



With big name features and production, Maino releases what he calls, "the album before the album." Listen and download the free music release now.
Download Full Mixtape here

D'Angelo [Mixtape]

Sam Champ compiles together an excellent collection of live recordings of D'Angelo records. Selected from various concerts, this mixtape rocks. Stream/download below. Download Mixtape

Music News

Rap-reggae pioneer King Stitt has died in Jamaica at age 72. Jamaican musicologist Bunny Goodison says his close friend died Tuesday after being treated at a Kingston hospital for prostate cancer and diabetes. The entertainer known offstage as Winston Sparks started his career in the late 1950s on Kingston's sound system circuit.
After surgery, Adele to perform at the Grammys

Adele is nominated for six Grammys, and she'll be on deck to collect anything she wins: The 23-year-old singer is set to perform at the awards show. Adele had surgery on her vocal cords last year, and the Grammys will be the first time she has performed live in five months, The Recording Academy announced Tuesday.
The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes Store

iTunes' Official Music Charts for the week ending Jan. 30, 2012: Top Songs: 1. "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)," Kelly Clarkson 2. "Set Fire to the Rain," ADELE 3. "Turn Me On (feat. Nicki Minaj)," Nicki Minaj, David Guetta 4. "Rack City," Tyga 5. "Young, Wild & Free (feat.
Legend, Kennedy Center program honors Marvin Gaye

Singer John Legend is joining the Kennedy Center in Washington to start a program in honor of the late Marvin Gaye encouraging young artists to engage in social issues. The project announced Tuesday echoes Gaye's lyrics and asks young people to consider "What's Going On .
Composer sues to stop Gingrich use of song

The composer of the "Rocky III" anthem "Eye of the Tiger" is suing Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich to stop him from using the song at campaign events. The federal lawsuit, filed Monday in Chicago by Rude Music Inc., contends Gingrich has used the song since 2009 to herald his arrival at rallies and public events.
Angela Meade given Sills award by Met Opera

Soprano Angela Meade has won the Beverly Sills Artist Award for young singers. The annual award, which carries a $50,000 prize, was announced Monday. It is given to singers from 25-40. Meade sings Elvira on Thursday in the opening of the Met's revival of Verdi's "Ernani," the role she sang for her company debut in 2008.
Camilla Williams, black opera pioneer, dies at 92

Camilla Williams, believed to be the first African-American woman to appear with a major U.S. opera company, has died. She was 92. Williams died Sunday at her home in Bloomington, her attorney, Eric Slotegraaf, said Monday. She died of complications from cancer, said Alain Barker, a spokesman for the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where Williams was a professor emeritus of voice.
Jack White to release 1st solo album on April 24

Jack White is releasing his first solo album "Blunderbuss" on April 24. White released a single, "Love Interruption," from the record Monday and expected to make it available for sale Monday night on iTunes. The album is the former White Stripes frontman's first record since he announced the breakup of that pioneering rock 'n' roll duo last year.
Ryman Auditorium getting new stage after 61 years

It's time for a new stage at Ryman Auditorium, a significant moment in the history of a building known for its significant moments. Scuffed by the heels of "The King," ''The Queen of Soul" and thousands of singers in cowboy boots, scarred by an uncountable stream of road cases and worn by six decades of music history, the Ryman's oak floorboards have reached the end of a very long, very successful run.
Willie Nelson campaigns for Ohio congressman

Country music icon Willie Nelson has come to Ohio to sing out in support of an old friend, U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich (koo-SIH'-nich). Nelson performed a sold-out benefit for the congressman on Sunday in Lorain, about 25 miles west of Cleveland.
Lambert postpones Fla. show after friend's death

Miranda Lambert has rescheduled her Friday concert in Tallahassee, Fla., to attend the funeral of a close friend. A news release Sunday says Lambert's childhood friend Mark "Tex" Adams was killed in a traffic accident in Florida this week.
British radio's 'Desert Island Discs' turns 70

Margaret Thatcher chose Beethoven, Michael Caine picked Frank Sinatra and boxer George Foreman selected The Beatles' "All You Need is Love." They are among almost 3,000 guests who have appeared on the radio program "Desert Island Discs," a British broadcasting institution that turned 70 on Sunday.
Etta James remembered as triumphant trailblazer

Etta James was remembered at a service Saturday attended by hundreds of friends, family and fans as a woman who triumphed against all odds to break down cultural and musical barriers in a style that was unfailingly honest. The Rev. Al Sharpton eulogized James in a rousing speech, describing her remarkable rise from poverty and pain to become a woman whose music became an enduring anthem for weddings and commercials.
Senegalese pop star Ndour tussles with police

An Associated Press reporter saw police tussle with international pop star Youssou Ndour, who was pushed back by police when he tried to enter a police station where a leading opposition figure is being detained. Ndour had come on Saturday to the Criminal Investigation Division as part of a large crowd of opposition supporters who wanted to show their solidarity with Alioune Tine, a well-known human rights activist who is being questioned by police.
Grammy-winning composer Clare Fischer dead at 83

Clare Fischer, a Grammy-winning composer who wrote scores for television and movies and worked with legendary musicians like Dizzy Gillespie, has died. He was 83. Fischer died Thursday at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank after suffering a heart attack two weeks ago, family spokeswoman Claris Sayadian-Dodge said.
Peter, Paul and Mary bassist Dick Kniss dies at 74

Dick Kniss, a bassist who performed for five decades with the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary and co-wrote the John Denver hit "Sunshine on My Shoulders," has died. He was 74. Kniss died Wednesday of pulmonary disease at a hospital near his home in the Hudson Valley town of Saugerties, his wife, Diane Kniss said.
Doctor convicted in Jackson death seeks release

The doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson's death asked a judge Friday to release him from jail pending his appeal. Dr. Conrad Murray, who is serving a four-year jail sentence, said in a declaration that he should be released either on his own recognizance or on bail with electronic monitoring.
Hawaii musician pleads no contest in molestation

A popular Hawaii entertainer has pleaded no contest to molesting two girls in the 1990s and has been sentenced to a year in jail. A Los Angeles judge also sentenced Cecilio Rodriguez on Friday to 52 weeks of sexual-offender counseling and five years' probation.
APNewsBreak: Jackson enters fray over Grammy cuts

The Rev. Jesse Jackson is entering the fray over The Recording Academy's cuts to its Grammy categories: He's asking to meet with the president of the organization and has raised the possibility of protests with the awards less than two weeks away.
Detroit Symphony offering series of free webcasts

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has launched a webcast player that will allow music lovers to enjoy an upcoming performance of Mozart's Horn Concerto No. 4 and other concerts online for free in the comfort of their homes. People in about 40 countries are expected to view Saturday's high-definition "Live from Orchestra Hall" webcast, and the orchestra expects its webcast series to surpass 30,000 views with this weekend's episode.
Unreleased ABBA track on new album

Mamma Mia, here they go again. ABBA fans will soon again be saying "Thank you for the music" with the release of a new track on a special edition of the disbanded 70's pop group's "The Visitors" album. The record, including new track "From a Twinkling Star to a Passing Angel," is the first official new release by the Swedish group in 18 years.
AP Newsbreak: Jackson enters fray over Grammy cuts

Jesse Jackson is entering the fray over The Recording Academy's cuts to its Grammy categories: He's asking to meet with the president of the organization and has raised the possibility of protests with the awards a little less than two weeks away.
AP Interview: Chris Isaak makes Memphis album

Chris Isaak is returning to the roots of rock 'n' roll and doing it old-school: All in one take. The U.S. soul singer headed back to the original Sun Studios in Memphis to record a collection that includes cover versions of hits by Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.
Detroit Symphony offering series of free webcasts

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is introducing a new webcast player designed to make online concert viewers feel as if they're in Orchestra Hall. More than 30,000 people from over 40 countries are expected to view Saturday's high-definition "Live from Orchestra Hall" webcast.
Kenny Chesney leads ACM Awards nominations with 9

Kenny Chesney's steamy duet, "You and Tequila" with Grace Potter, continues to radiate heat. The song helped Chesney to nine Academy of Country Music Awards nominations Thursday morning, including the top honor of entertainer of the year.

Lil Wayne - "Mirror" feat. Bruno Mars

Arguably one of the best tracks on Tha Carter IV finally gets a well deserved video, directed by Antoine Fuqua

Olivia and Fred The Godson - "Freshy"

New York rapper Fred The Godson and New York singer Olivia are teaming up for a joint mixtape called Beauty And The Beast. Here’s the first single and we like it.
Download "Freshy" here"

Rasheeda - "B*tches in Paris"

Rasheeda has released her new mixtape Boss Bitch Music 4 today and one the tracks is a freestyle over The Throne’s hit. Good one. Download B*tches in Paris


You can Dowload full Mixtape here

Jermaine Dupri and Mariah Carey [In the Studio]

Jermaine Dupri and Mariah Carey have had countless hits together. And now MC and JD are re-uniting to work on new music, presumably for the singer’s upcoming new album. Here’s some footage from their studio session at 7 AM.

2 Chainz departs from DTP, Signs with Def Jam


Tity Boi has confirmed with XXL that he has left Ludacris’ Disturbing Tha Peace label but is still signed to Def Jam.

“It’s the Real University, Two Gun Gang, Street Executives. It’s not DTP no more. I’m actually behind [Ludacris], he’s still my homie. I just took another route as far as running my own company and bossing up. But on the other hand, I’m still working with him. He has an album coming out this year, as well. Matter of fact, we are label mates, now, which is crazy. So, yeah, that’ll be cool. I’m looking forward to that.”

2 Chainz says he hopes to release 2 albums in a year’s time:

“I got plenty of songs and plenty of concepts and I don’t plan on putting out any more mixtapes for now so I need another venue to put out music.”

Boko Haram Threatens War If Al Mustapha Is Hanged


Boko Haram Threatens To Unsettle Govt And Judiciary If They Hang Al Mustapha. This are not the best of times for the Nigerian Police force.
Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, the former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State General Sani Abacha and Lateef Shofolahan was yesterday convicted by a Lagos High Court sitting at Igbosere over the murder of of Kudirat Abiola, the wife of the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election, Chief Moshood Abiola.
Anew twist as been added to it by Boko Haram.It has previously threatened to attack Sokoto State, if members of the radical Islamic sect detained by security agencies in the state are not released immediately.
Christian man beheaded by Boko Haram. Video very graphic. Watch at your own discretion. If you have any medical issues, please be careful, because this video is very graphic.

People Committed to the Propagation of the Prophet's Teachings and Jihad (Arabic: جماعة اهل السنة للدعوة والجهاد, Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'awati Wal-Jihad), better known by its Hausa name Boko Haram, is a Salafist jihadist terrorist organisation based in the northeast of Nigeria, in the areas predominated by the Kanuri people. Founded by Mohammed Yusuf in 2001 or 2002, the organisation is a Muslim sect that seeks to "abolish the secular system and establish an Islamic state" and "establish Sharia system of government in the country."

The movement, whose name in the Hausa language Boko Haram translates as "Western education is sacrilege" or "Western education is a sin", is divided into three factions, and in 2011, was responsible for more than 450 killings in Nigeria.

Though the group first became known internationally following sectarian violence in Nigeria in 2009, it does not have a clear structure or evident chain of command. Moreover, it is still a matter of debate whether Boko Haram has any links to terror outfits outside Nigeria with some claiming one of its factions maintains links with terror groups in Somalia, North Africa and with Al-Qaeda.

Search ends on missing passengers


GIGLIO, Italy — Italian emergency officials say they are calling off a search for missing people in the submerged part of the Costa Concordia cruise ship, due to the danger to rescue workers.
Italy's Civil Protection agency said Tuesday that technical studies indicated that the deformed hull of the ship created too many safety concerns to continue the search. It said in a statement that relatives and diplomatic officials representing the countries of the missing have been informed of the decision.

The Concordia ran aground off the island of Giglio on Jan. 13 when the captain deviated from his planned route and struck a reef, creating a huge gash that capsized the ship.

Seventeen bodies have been recovered, of which one has not yet been identified. Sixteen people are listed as missing.

[On the sets] : Tyrese and Chilli - "Nothing On You"

yrese has recruited the services of the beautiful Chilli to star in the video for his new single ‘Nothing On You’, off his album Open Invitation which is in stores now. You can take a look at some flicks from the sets after the jump. Tyrese will re-release his album titled Open Invitation: Reloaded on February 14th, featuring videos, behind the scenes footage, bonus material and unreleased tracks.

Bobby V - "Blu Kolla Anthem" feat. T Petey, Joni Cruz, Brolic da king

New visuals from Mr. Valentino, off his Vitamin V mixtape. In case you’re wondering, “Blu Kolla” is the name of his imprint.

2 Chainz performs "Turn Up" & "Spend it" @ SOB's

2 Chainz performed in front of a packed crowd last night at SOBs in NYC. Up top is footage of him doing ‘Turn Up’ and his most popular track ‘Spend It’. After the jump, Raekwon hits the stage to say a few words of praise.

Feature - "Magic" feat. T.I

We got a teaser a few days back but here goes the full vieo premiere of Future’s new single with Tip. ATL in the building.

Dr. Dre performs "Still Dre" @ LIV Nightclub

DJ Stevie J celebrated his birthday at the LIV nightclub in Miami last night and brought out some special guests along including Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne, Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, Fabolous and Wiz Khalifa. Dre took the mic and performed his classic ‘Still D.R.E.’ for the party goers.

Dj Stevie J Epic Birthday Party w Dr Dre, Lil Wayne, Fabolous, Trey Songz, Neyo, Wiz Khalifah, & more!! LIV on Sundays at The Fo from Headliner TV on Vimeo.

David Guetta - "Turn me on" feat. Nicki Minaj

David Guetta and Nicki Minaj have released the official video for their hit song ‘Turn Me On’, taken from the French DJ’s latest album Nothing But The Beat. Watch the special effects heavy visual below.

Young Fame - "Make it work" feat. 2Chainz

Washington MC Young Fame, earlier known as Taj Mahal drops the first single off his upcoming mixtape Welcome To The Social Club which will be hosted by DJ Skee. Produced by the homie Tryfe
Download "Make it work" feat. 2Chainz

Fat Joe - "Ride for my Haiti"

Fat Joe takes a trip to Haiti and records the official video for his dedication. Directed by Eif Rivera.

YelaWolf - "I Do" [Freestyle]

It was ‘Rack City‘ a few days back, it is the ‘I Do’ instrumental for Yela tonight. Hear him spit some hot bars on Flex's show
Download "I Do"[Freestyle]

Dr Dre working with Lil Wayne on "Detox" ?

If protege and close affiliate Slim The Mobster’s tweet is to be believed, Dr. Dre will be in the studio with Lil Wayne tonight, recording new music. Detox? Oh my.

Drake breaks silence on Common's diss ;Says he wont respond

Drizzy has finally opened up on Common’s ‘Stay Schemin‘ diss. There had been reports circulating that Drake will not be reacting to Com’s attacks. But now in an interview with Nahright on the sets of The Weeknd’s ‘The Zone’ video (pictured above), he makes it very clear that he is going to stay away from the negativity. Here’s his response and justification:

So people want to know: will you respond to Common?
No. Because despite how it’s been worded by him that situation is not a “hip hop moment” or a “battle for the sake of musical integrity”…it’s a ploy for attention around the release of an album. More than anything it was just disappointing cause what kid isn’t a fan of what Common has done for our genre. A guy who made such an incredible career for himself based off expressing genuine feelings about life and love is now targeting me for sharing my story.

He also explains the Vanessa Bryant reference on ‘Stay Schemin’:

There’s a line from your “Stay Schemin” verse about Kobe’s soon to be ex-wife Vanessa that has gotten some negative attention. Can you speak to what you were trying to express with that line?
That line came from a conversation about being this young and making this much money and the fear of losing it all. I just used his potential situation to address my own life. I never intended to offend Vanessa or anyone else. That line had everything to do with me and what goes on in my head as a 25 year old man with this much income flowing in. Kobe is and always will be a friend and an icon to me.

[Documentation] Big Boi - "The Crown Life"

This documentary catches Big Boi during his European tour as he performs at Glastonbury in England, Hove Festival in Norway as well as in Budapest, Hungary. He also travels around the places and loses his luggage. The film is directed by Jacob Lincoln for Greenpoint Picture

Meek Mill - " Stay Schemin" Freestyle on Angie Matinez Show


Meek Milly paid a visit to Angie Martinez‘ show on Hot 97 for an interview and freestyle. Up top, he kicks one over the ‘Stay Schemin’ instrumental. After the jump, he talks about about upcoming album, sports, family and more.

Raekwon "Just a toast" feat. JD Era

A teaser for the Chef’s upcoming video off his Unexpected Victory mixtape available for download here

Olivia - "Walk Away"

Olivia’s latest single ‘Walk Away’ has been steadily rising the charts and she finally gives the song a nice video treatment. Directed by Alastair “Gee-Lock” Christopher. Album coming soon.

LYNXXX feat. Enzy - [Ice Cream Factory]

Storm Records and Bankhead - "Badguy P" + "On Fire" L.O.S

The newly officially signed Storm Records boys are here again with two hot singles. Still managed by BankHead, these are the same group of guys that brought you "Magic" along side Shank a year ago. Yung, Bridge, Briss & Tomi slowly making their way to the spotlight with this one. Yung produced the hip hop track ‘Bad Guy P’ while TK produced ‘On Fire’ which sounds more like a club jam.
Download "Badguy P" here
Download "On Fire"

Monday 30 January 2012

Davido Valentine song for his fans [Leak]


Davido; the ‘Back when’ and ‘Dami Duro’ crooner’s new song Ekuro surfaced on the web this morning. This song was set to be released on Valentine’s day as a gift from Davido to his fans, but was leaked prior to its release date.

According to his management, this is not an official single, “Ekuro was meant 2 be a valentine gift from Davido 2 his fans. This is not even the official version. Its not a single. New single out soon!” Download "Ekuru" here

Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola’s supremacy war nearly ruined Ije


Startling facts have emerged concerning how the age-long feud between actress Genevieve Nnaji and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde played out during the production of Chineze Anyaene’s multiple award winning movie, “Ïje: The Journey.”

The silent rivalry, HVP gathered nearly ruined the production of the big budget movie.

The movie which ruled the Nigerian box office, grossing over N47 million from six cinemas across the country two years ago starred the two A-list actresses amongst other Nollywood stars.

Sources close to the producer told HVP that, while the movie was being shot in Los-Angeles, it was a running battle to get the two heavy-weight actresses to work as a team.

In fact, according to our sources, except for the ceaseless intervention of the cast and crew of the production, none of the two actresses was ready to play a second fiddle to each other.

“At a point, we stopped shooting because they wouldn’t submit to each other. Chineze had a tough time trying to appeal to them to show understanding by returning to the set. Omotola wouldn’t want to play supporting role to Genevieve. And that was the battle we faced during the production of the movie.” our sources hinted.

In the movie however, Genevieve played the role of Chioma, the lead character, while Omotola played that of Anya, her sister.

Indeed, before starring in the movie, Omotola and Geneveive were known to be engaged in a cold war, resulting from the so called “insults” traded through the media and an alleged battle to be Nigeria’s Number one sex symbol.

In one of her interviews, Chineze was quick to explain how she got the two actresses to star in the movie.“ I met Omotola first in Lagos; she had read the script and liked it. I also went to England and met with Genevieve Nnaji. I also had Zeb Ejiro, the consulting producer, step in as well as a mediator,” she said.

Our sources went further to reveal that despite the record the blockbuster created in the nation’s box office, grossing over N47, the windfall did not reflect on the producer’s pocket. The cinema houses were said to have taken the lion’s shares of the accruing profits made from the cinema run of the movie.

It would be recalled that druring the first month of the movie’s premiere in July 30, 2010, at Silverbird Cinemas, the blockbuster grossed over N25 million, beating the record set by Stephanie Okereke’s “Through the Glass”, which grossed only N10 million, during the first-three weeks of its premiere at the same venue few years ago.

Boko Haram warns Sultan, Tambuwal, others on pending attack on Sokoto


ABUL-Qaqa, the spokesman of the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunnati Lidda’awati Wal Jihad, also known as Boko Haram, yesterday, alleged that security agents have arrested “many” of its members in Sokoto and called for their immediate release.

He however, urged senior citizens in Sokoto and other neighbouring states to intervene in order to avert the replication of what he described as “the big attack in Kano State.”

Qaqa, who spoke to journalists on phone yesterday said: “This is an open letter to the emir of Sokoto (Sultan of Sokoto) Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar 111, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal and the Acting Governor of Sokoto State.

“Before we visited Kano, we wrote open letter to senior citizens there on the imperative of releasing our members but nobody cares to talk. Indeed, we sent three warnings to Kano before we strike,” Qaqa said.

File photo: Boko Haram mulitiple attacks in Kano

“What happened in Kano will be inevitable in Sokoto unless you (Sultan and others) intervene and ensure the immediate and unconditional release of our members who were specifically arrested in the city of Sokoto on Thursday,” Qaqa said.

A rescue worker inspects the burnt-out wreckage of cars and motorcycles destroyed by multiple explosions and armed assailants in the Marhaba area in Kano. AFP.

Qaqa faulted the call for dialogue by President Goodluck Jonathan. “There is gross inconsistency in all the proclamations of the Nigerian leader. Our members are being trailed and killed on one hand, and on the other hand, some people are telling us to surrender our arms and come out. This is impossible,” he said.

Kudirat Abiola's Murder: Al-Mustapha sentenced to Death by Hanging

LAGOS, Nigeria — A federal judge in Nigeria on Monday sentenced to death the feared right-hand man to Nigeria's former military dictator over the 1996 killing of an opposition candidate's wife.Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha sat without expression, slowly shaking his head "no," as the high court judge ordered him to be hanged over the killing of Kudirat Abiola. His coconspirator Lateef Shofolahan received the same sentence after the two men were found guilty of murder and conspiracy charges. Shofolahan was described by the court as a trusted employee of the Abiola family who ultimately betrayed them for money and power.

Al-Mustapha was found guilty of ordering a security agent to kill the wife of Moshood Abiola, a businessman widely believed to be the winner of an annulled 1993 presidential poll in Nigeria. Al-Mustapha denied taking part in the 1996 machine-gun killing in Lagos, saying he was tortured into a false confession.

Al-Mustapha served as the chief security officer to Gen. Sani Abacha, a paranoid military ruler who stole billions from the oil-rich nation while brutally suppressing dissent.

Abiola was imprisoned by the dictator at the time of his wife's death, and died in prison a month after Gen. Abacha's own death as the nation struggled toward democracy.

Judge Mojisola Dada, though speaking in a hushed tone over the several hours it took to read her judgment Monday in the stifling hot courtroom, barely controlled her rage over the killings. Dada described Al-Mustapha as a "venomous beast" and Shofolahan as a Judas who "sold his master for 30 pieces of silver."

"I think it is amazing that those who are most willing to shed the blood of others are the ones always scared of death," Dada said when handing down the sentence.

Lead defense lawyer Olalekan Ojo said both men would appeal their sentences and file for stays of execution. He also suggested the judge showed bias by ignoring the contradictions in the prosecution's case.

The daughter of the two slain democratic activists, Hafsat Abiola, said the verdict came as a surprise after previous trials ended without convictions. Nigerian authorities still view Al-Mustapha as a security threat, holding him in Lagos' maximum-security Kirikiri prison. In 2004, officials claimed he planned to have someone shoot down a helicopter carrying then-President Olusegun Obasanjo with a Stinger missile. He's also escaped convictions in other trials.

"I feel very relieved that over 15 years after my mother was assassinated that the people who killed her have been sentenced to death," Hafsat Abiola told The Associated Press. "It is not so much you want people to believe in the death penalty, but in a country with so much abuse of power and state impunity, we need to make sure people who commit crimes have to pay for it."

Al-Mustapha, a Hausa from the country's north, still receives support from the Muslim populace there, highlighting Nigeria's religious divisions. His recent claims in court also have been driving a further wedge, as he has offered a government memorandum that says hundreds of millions of dollars were spent on visitors to Abacha's palace.

Al-Mustapha and his family claim the government and powerful politicians want him dead. But they also highlight the long unease between Nigeria's north and south, where divisions largely fall along religious lines. Tens of thousands have died in religious and ethnic rioting since the nation embraced democracy in 1999.

As Al-Mustapha left the court Monday afternoon, some supporters in the crowd cheered for him and shouted "God is great" as he stood at the top of a courthouse staircase. He smiled and waved to those below, looking like a politician, not a man sentenced minutes earlier to death.

Wife of new IGP in Nigeria dies

The new acting inspector general of police, (IGP) Mohammed Abubakar, Monday lost his wife to the cold hands of death. A two-paragraph statement announcing the death of the IGP’s wife, signed by Olusola Amore, force public relations officer, (FPRO), said the deceased was buried on Monday according to Islamic rites.


“The Nigeria Police Force wishes to announce the passing away of Hajia Mariam Mohammed Abubakar, wife of the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Dahiru Abubakar, which sad event occurred on January 30, 2012 after a brief illness,” Amore said in the statement. “Hajia Mariam Mohammed Abubakar was survived by her husband and children. She has been buried according to Islamic rites in Kano,” he stated further.

Boko Haram rocks Kano Police Station again for the third time


He lied critically ill on his sick bed at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital. Age is not on his side. He was ferried to the sickbay as one of the survivors of the bomb blast that ripped through the city last Friday. He has spent days at the health centre and authorities are worried that no one has come after him and when asked about his relations he quipped and thunder in annoyance ‘I am alone in this world, would you leave me alone”?.

This is a pathetic story of an old grey bearded man whose actual age can be ascertained due to loss of memory he suffers as a result of the explosion. In an encounter with Weekend Vanguard, he gave his as Abdullahi Umar but could not go farther. When asked about his home, he said what I do remember of my home is that I do observed my late evening prayers at a mosque in Talwudu along Sabon Titi within the municipality.



Speak incoherently Abdullahi Umar told Vanguard that he was 7 years when the late emir of Kano, Sir Muhammadu Sunusi inherited the throne of his forefathers in 1953. By his calculation the old man was he is now 59.

Baba as he was fondly called by paramedics attending to him complained bitterly to Weekend Vanguard over a terrible headache that has refused to go and pleaded for the supply of Cafenol to remedy the situation.

The paramedic who was by the bed side during the chat told Weekend Vanguard to disregard his request stressing that ‘Baba need psychiatric attention, he had spoken incoherently since he was brought to the hospital, and we are dazed that no has come after him so far’The hospital officials explained further Baba has been given serious medical attention and that likely his case would brought to the attention of the state Government for prompt intervention.

Baba who was furious that his request has not been attended to in good time exploded in annoyance “ I will talk to you again until to do my bidding, I know what happen and am ready to volunteer everything to you if you are ready to assist me”

While the encounter last Baba wailed more than 6 times complaining that his head is going to explode. “my son do you want me to die, give me Cafenol to remedy this terrible headache. My head is going to explode as rise up and down on his sick bed.

The only privileged the Octogenarian had enjoyed on his sick bed so far is the Royal visit by the emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero who broke tradition and paid a visit to the survivors at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital.

The bewildered emir stood at the bed side and watch his conduct for few minute and moved away, leaving people wondering whether the man that look deranged by the blast actually knows who had visited him .

Baba’s case represents the degree of intensity of the blast, while the effect has devastating effect on his memory same can not be said of Alhaji Akaremi Muhammad, 41,who lost his wife and his twin born on that same day due to intensity of the explosion that their Bompai quarters.

Akaremi in tears moaned “Life becomes meaningless to me immediately; I lost my wife and the only children that Allah has bestowed on me. You can imagine what I feel when my joy turned sour, its unimaginable.

Akaremi might not the only one on this tragic journey. Ahmad Bala, a chasier with Power Holding Distribution office, Kano told Weekend Vanguard how his wife of 12 years drop by mere hearing that bomb blast has ripped through the city.

“On the fateful day, I was in the office when I heard of it and initially it becomes difficult to dare the odd, and when it was consider safe I made it home only to discovered that my beloved wife has collapsed due to shock of events in the city” Ahmad Bala explained.

He revealed further that the mother of 4 whose last born is just 3 years old was intimated by one her friend over chaos in the city and her last world was “ what about my husband?” as she slumped and died.

Ahmad Bala added that effort to revive her at the hospital failed as the woman gave up the ghost before she get to the health centre.

It is from Allah, we shall certainly go back to him, and how each one of us will go is something not known and hidden in the treasure of Allah. I owe her a duty to remain responsive to my children and fulfill the dream her mother had for them.”

At the morgue where relations had gone to collect their corps, one Okpanachi Ichala a police officer was seen screaming aloud over the unfortunate incident. In shock he cried aloud I wonder why someone should killed my brother who knew nothing about this fight, they have killed a whole dream, and I ask myself how would a living and perfect God forgive this kind of injustice meted on His slave unjustifiably?”

YG - "Im a thug" feat Meek Mills [Behind the scene]

57thAve was invited to the video shoot but unfortunately for them, and everyone else involved, gun shots brought the events to a halt. Full video should be coming soon.

Lil Wayne's Sports Corner [Episode 3]

Lil Wayne is back with the third episode of his Sports vlog series. Catch the introduction above. Hit the jump for his commentary on all relevant sports activities. Thanks to DG.

Previous: Episode 2

WEEZY SPORTS CORNER INTRO 1/28/12 from DERICK G on Vimeo.

Cory Gunz arrested on gun charge in NYC


MTV has conformed with Cory Gunz’ father Peter Gunz that his son was arrested around 2 PM on Saturday on a gun charge from his home in Bronx, New York. Peter had this statement to make about Cory:

“I spoke to the arresting officer, and so far, what I’m hearing from him is that they got a phone call at the station saying they should ‘look out’. “According to [the officer], they didn’t know he was Cory Gunz. They just saw a bunch of kids following him around. What I will say is that the officer that arrested Cory, actually happened to be a cool dude. After arresting Cory, sitting down with him and talking, he felt bad about the situation.”

“At the end of the day, there’s a reason for everything, but at the same time, in New York, it’s mandatory jail time,” he said. “To go to a precinct and see your son, your junior, in handcuffs, it’s heartbreaking. Anytime you see your child in jail, in the cell, in handcuffs, it’s very hard. He’s walked down some of the same paths that I walked down, but you never want to see your kids go through what you went through. This is Cory’s first offense, but sometimes they like to make an example out of rappers and people with any kind of celebrity to them.

Young Buck - "Touch the Ceillings" feat Starlito [Behind the scene]

Young Buck has begun shooting videos for his latest street offering Live Loyal, Die Rich. Here’s behind the scenes footage from the video shoot of track #9.

Pamela - "Sangalo" Produced by OJB


Pamela is a young Multi-talented artist with a major in music. She is being managed by OJB of JRecordings and she is currently workng on her forthcoming debut album. Follow her on Twitter @Pamela13th

One the sets: French Montana, Rick Ross, Diddy - "Shot Caller"


French and Diddy are currently in Miami for the Rozay’s birthday so it was the right time to get together and shoot the video for the Shot caller [remix]. Check out a few pictures from the sets.




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Behind the scenes "Shot caller"

Teyana Taylor feat Wale - "Make your move" Behind the scene

Teyana Taylor definitely has a nice record on her hands in the form of ‘Make Your Move’ featuring Wale. She shot the video for it recently and here’s a behind the scenes look. This is off her upcoming The Miseducation Of Teyana Taylor EP coming soon.

Behind The Scenes of Make Your Move from CLCTVE™ on Vimeo

Dre, Pharrell, Snoop, Eric Hudson in the Studio


Three outstanding producers Dr. Dre, Pharrell & Eric Hudson, one legendary rapper Snoop Dogg and Chameleon Entertainment (under Def Jam) executive Breyon Prescott together in the studio working on who knows what. Since Pharrell has been booking studio time with a lot of artists lately, I’m personally guessing he’s working on a solo album. We hope that’s true.

[Studio Footage] - Freeway

Forbez DVD catches Philly Freezer in the studio, recording some verses and ad-libs for a new, unknown track

Lord of Ajasa - "Anywhere I go"

Sunday 29 January 2012

Dj Absolute - "Untouchable" feat Acehood, French Montana and Pusha T


DJ Absolut has been slowly adopting the artist role. Here’s his new single with Ace Hood, French Montana & Pusha T and it sounds pretty good.Download and listen here

[Studio Footage] Jim Jones remakes Rihanna's "Cockiness"

Jim Jones can be seen working on a remake of Rihanna’s ‘Cockiness’ track in this video, titled ‘Cock N Spit’. Coming soon.

50 Cent "SK Eradicating Hunger" Street king commercial

50 is on the mission to eradicate world hunger by way of his Street King energy drink. This is another web commercial to promote the project. Order your packhere

Big Mc - "Good to go"

One of our very best comes with a banger,Big Mc with some tricks off his sleeves showing what it means to be a producer,director and song writer.Watch and enjoy

9ice's birthday with Superstars

A$AP Rocky brings out Drake in Toronto

A$AP Rocky headlined his first international show at The Opera House in Toronto last night and what better way to launch it than bringing out the local hero Drake to surprise the crowd. Drizzy took center court and performed ‘Cameras’ and ‘The Motto’.

Nas presents medals and performs at winter X games

Nas was the special guest yesterday at ESPN’s commercial annual sports event X Games in Aspen, Colorado. He presented medals to the Snowboard Street winners and afterwards performed some of his hits including ‘Nasty’. After the jump, he performs at the third last day of the Sundance Film Festival at Park City, Utah.

Olu Maintain - "NAWTi"

So Mr Kentro is here again with a banger with this video to show his fans that he is still well with us enjoy

J. Jesses Smith talks Co-directing "The big 10" Videos and "Jackson Smith" team with 50cent

Not even we were aware that “Directed By Jackson Smith” appearing in the beginning of all 50 Cent videos off The Big 10 actually signifies the name of the duo comprising 50 (Jackson) and J. Jesses Smith (Smith). The director sat down with Thisis50‘s Young Jack Thriller to talk about first meeting 50 Cent, directing ‘I Get Money’ video, 50′s directorial skills, his first major break in the form of ‘Ruff Ryders Anthem‘ and more.

Kanyewest featured in Nike x KobeSystem commercial part 3

You thought it was over? Here’s commercial no.3 featuring Kanye again in Nike’s #KobeSystems spot.
Previous : part 1 / part 2

Common and Monta Ellis' Basketball Camp at Oakland YMCA

Common and Golden State Warriors player Monta Ellis recently held a basketball camp for the youth at East Oakland’s YMCA. Here’s a recap video via Wild 94.9.

Frank Ocean - "Voodoo"

Frank Ocean has been prepping the release of his debut album on Def Jam. He took to his Tumblr to liberate a brand new tune titled ‘Voodoo’ which you can listen below. If this is the sound he’s going for, we’re very happy.

darker times

they’re telling boulder heavy lies

looks like all we’ve got is each other

the truth is obsolete

remember when all i had was my mother

she didn’t compromise

she could recognize

voodoo

our daughters and our sons

are just candles in the sun

voodoo

don’t let him see divide

don’t you let her see divide

voodoo

she’s got the whole wide world in her juicy fruit

he’s got the whole wide world in his pants

he wrapped the whole wide world in a wedding band

then put the whole wide world on her hands

she’s got the whole wide world in her hands

he’s got the whole wide world in his hands.

Roscoe - "Up[Remix]"


Looks like LoveRance’s track isn’t finished getting remade, and here Roscoe Dash takes a stab at it. This beat is undeniably hot.You can download the track here

Behind the scenes - Busta rhymes "Why stop now" feat Chris Brown

The full video debuts on Monday, but here we see a rather long look at what went down behind the scenes.

LL Cool J and Nicki minaj 2012 Grammy's promo pix


LL Cool J, the official host for this year’s GRAMMY awards and the star performer Nicki Minaj pose with a Gramophone for the official promo pictures released by Grammy.com.

The 54th Annual Grammy Awards will be held on February 12th at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Broadcast on CBS at 8:00 p.m. ET.
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Saturday 28 January 2012

Joules and LazyG-nuis "Mixtape"


After releasing various singles from the mixtape months ago and a viral video to go along with it, the rapper and producer tag team have been hard at work on the mixtape.

It’s 15 tracks deep, including features from the likes of Falz, Midnite, Ajebutter22, Orezi and many more. JoulesDaKid is set to shock many with his ability to bless every track with his unique flow and eloquent use of speech that never fails him. LazyG-Nius on the other hand is the brain behind the boards and makes sure he reminds us why he is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to making hot beats.

They also made sure they catered to the ladies on this project on various tracks. Make no mistake in under estimating the partnership that these two have established to create an excellent work of art.LazyG-Nius; the actual producer behind the project. The beats are very professional, a lot of work must have been put into them. Joules on the other hand had a ‘not so bad delivery’, he did quite well on many cases but he has got work to do on his sound. He brings a foreign sound to the table and its only normal he sounds as professional as those on his lane. Besides that, the flow is very ok, that actually gives makes him different from the usual.

The Mixtape has some very very entertaining tracks.Download Mixtape here

May D - "Ile ijo"


After the successful release of his Soundtrack’s video, the Square Records recording artiste, May D drops a hot follow up single to maintain consistency. Very well laced trackDownload here

C-Real - "I be swag"

Iceberg slim - "Too much money" feat Banky W

Thursday 26 January 2012

Lil Wayne - "I am not a Human being 2"


Birdman was interviewed by Complex and asked to update on the forthcoming YMCMB projects. According to Baby, Lil Wayne’s follow up to 2010′s I Am Not A Human Being is finished and will release before Summer this year. He also reveals a tentative fourth quarter release for Like father like son 2
On Lil Wayne’s I Am Not A Human Being 2:

“Wayne’s got an album he’s about to drop real soon. Its called I am not a Human Being 2. It’s gonna be before the summer for sure. We haven’t picked the date yet. Whenever he’s ready to drop his album, we’re gonna make it do what it do. He’s definitely got an album done and ready to go. Wayne works a lot. There’s no telling [if Rebirth 2 will happen]. But I know for sure we’ve got I Am Not A Human Being 2 ready to go. That’s the next project.”

On Like Father, Like Son 2:

“We got that finished too. We’ve been recording that. We never stopped recording [for] that. We got songs we want. When we get ready to drop it, we’ll probably do that in the 4th quarter. Wayne wants to do the I am Not a Human Being 2 and I want to do my solo album too, so we’ll probably do that later on.”

Joe Budden - "No Church in the wild"


The infamous Joe Budden has been quite for a month or so but it’s time for a new freestyle. Every time he touches the mic, more often than not, he kills it. Listen to his cover of The Throne’s ‘Church In The Wild’.Download here

Nipsey Hussle signing with Maybach Music Group?


There have been rumors going around the internet about a possible Maybach Music Group signing for Nipsey Hussle since a few weeks. The rumors have now gained strength because of Nipsey re-tweeting this particular MMG tweet which hints at the birth of a West division of the MMG imprint. Power moves indeed.

Chris brown -"Turn up the Music"


Chris Brown has been prepping the release of his new album Fortune for some time now. Today, we get to hear the second single off the album, a straight out dance tune aimed at Hot 100. The song is expected to hit iTunes at midnight. Listen to the catchy tune below.

Slaughterhouse Announce New Album and tour


It’s on folks. Joe Budden, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz, and Royce da 5’9” have announced the release of their Interscope debut titled welcome to: OUR HOUSE which will be executive produced by Eminem and hit stores on May 15th. The first single is expected to be released next week.

The crew will also conduct a live video chat moderated by Elliot Wilson from RapRadar.com, on Thursday, January 26th at 6:00pm PST (9:00pm EST) on slaughterhouseweb.com where fans will be able to submit questions in real time. In support of the album comes an extensive North American tour the dates of which you can check after the jump.

March 8 – Dallas, TX – Trees/Southside
March 9 – Houston, TX – Warehouse/House of Blues
March 10 – Austin, TX – Beauty Ballroom
March 11 – San Antonio, TX – White Rabbit
March 16 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
March 17 – Theater Orlando, FL – Beachem
March 18 – Miami, FL – Revolution
March 22 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
March 23 – Nashville, TN – The Cannery
March 24 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
March 25 – Baltimore, MD – SoundStage
March 26 – Boston, MA – Wilbur Theatre
March 27 – Philadelphia, PA – Trocadero Theatre
March 28 – Washington D.C. – 9:30 Club
March 29 – New York, NY – Best Buy Theater
March 31 – Bowling Green, KY – Lava Lounge (West KY Univ)
April 1 – Chicago, IL – Metro
April 2 – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
April 5 – Tempe, AZ – The Clubhouse
April 6 – Los Angeles, CA – Music Box
April 7 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom
April 8 – Las Vegas, NV – Hard Rock Cafe
April 9 – Santa Ana, CA – The Galaxy
April 10 – San Diego, CA – Porters Pub/4th and B
April 11 – Santa Barbara, CA – Velvet Jones
April 14 – Seattle, WA – Showbox at the Market
April 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – Harry O’s
April 17 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theatre
April 18 – Denver, CO – Cervantes/Bluebird
April 19 – Boulder, CO – Fox Theatre
April 20 – TBD
April 21 – Lawrence, KS – Granada
April 22 – Minneapolis, MN – Epic
April 24 – Milwaukee, WI – Rave
April 25 – Kalamazoo, WI – Kalamazoo Theatre
April 26 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue
April 27 – TBD
April 28 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues/Grogshop
April 29 – Toledo, OH – Omni
April 30 – Louisville, KY – Headliners
May 1 – New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
May 2 – Providence, RI – Lupos
May 3 – Boston, MA – Wilbur Theater

Recording Session With Flyboiz and Samclef

Terry G, Joel , Jaywon - "Parole" In tha Studio

[Studio footage] 2Kriss , Wizkid and Ice Prince

Black Diamond - X Project

D bang feat. Wande Coal - "Entertainer" [internet video]

2 Face - "Raindrops"

Chidinma - "Kedike" directed by Clarence peters

Bashekmouth feat Wizkid and eLDee - Where you dey

Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basket mouth; a prolific Nigerian comedian, alongside his brother; Steelz, has decided to surprise us by releasing a single, on which he exhibited his musical capability. He featured the fast rising star Wizkid and Eldee the don. According to a recent press release by Basket Mouth, he is set to drop an album alongside his brother sometime in April of 2011. It features the likes of Tuface, Timaya, Darey Art Alade, Davido, Terry D Rapman, Flavor, Mode 9, OD and many others.

Basket Mouth isn’t retiring from comedy, he is only trying to manifest a talent hes always toyed with to see people’s view and reception of his first love; rap music.

WHERE YOU DEY
Download here

MAIOJOE FT 2PHAT - 'TITI AIYE MI'

This is the latest music video by MAIOJOE feat 2PHAT in "Titi Aiye mi". He's been nominated for several awards including Best international act at the Gospel Music Awards in Ireland. This video is being directed by acclaimed promo director Sunny King.

Artist - Maiojoe featuring 2Phat
Track - Titi aiye mi
Label - Crystal Entertainment

Director - Sunny King
Editor - Sunny King

Producer - Alex Macauley - Sunny King

Production co - Blackbull Productions
- Oakman Entertainment

Sunday 22 January 2012

Skales - Mukulu

Official Video for EME Artist - Skales titled Mukulu

TERRY G FT BUSTA RHYMES - FREE MADNESS PT 5 (DJ TEFFLER EXTENDED REMIX)

DJ TEFFLER REMIXES TERRY G'S HIT SONG 'FREE MADNESS' AND FEATURES LEGENDARY EMCEE BUSTA RHYMES. THIS TRACK IS OFF THE GIDI'S FINEST REMIXES EP AND WAS INSPIRED BY 1960 CLOTHING'S OWN KENNA GQ

Wande Coal - "Go Low"

Wande Coal warming up for his forth coming album

Sauce Kid - Carolina Feat. Davido official Video

Davido "dami duro" video shoot