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Drake Performs At The NHL All Star Game In Canada

DJ Skillz — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:36:52 +0000

Drake took center ice at the 2012 Tim Hortons NHL All-Star Game in Canadas’ nation’s capital Ottawa, Ontario for a second intermission performance. The game ended in a Team Chara 12-9 Victory over Team Alfredsson. Check Out Drake’s performance below.

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101.1 The WIZ — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:54:09 +0000

In Case You Missed It: 5 Amazing “VH1 Divas” Performances! [VIDEO]

E.J. Greig — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:47:47 +0000

“VH1 Divas” aired last night and all the ladies (with their larger-than-life voices) brought their A-game, singing classics, solo hits, and tributes alongside their fellow legends (and legends-in-the-making). The show will air again tonight at 11pm, but if you can’t wait until then, here are 5 must-see performances.

Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige and Kelly Clarkson: “You Keep Me Hanging On” / “Spotlight” / “Real Love” / “Since U Been Gone” Medley [OPENER]

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Slick Rick “Needs Some Bad” [NEW MUSIC]

The Urban Daily — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:45:46 +0000

The Ruler is back! Our dude, Slick Rick, shows these new age rappers how to make everyday mundane topics interesting on the song, “Need Some Bad.” Boasting production from the legendary DJ Premier, Slick Rick exercises his trademark narrative rhyme techniques throughout Premier’s updated drums lifted off “The Show.” The song turned up on Premier’s blog and can be found on the soundtrack for the Jonah Hill vehicle, The Sitter.

What do you think about the song? Does hip-hop need a new Slick Rick album? Sound off below.

Props to The Smoking Section.

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DJ Webstar, Wale & Dorrough Want You To “Drop That A**” [NEW MUSIC]

The Urban Daily — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:33:59 +0000

For those of you who hoped DJ Webstar would quietly fade into he background after his hit, “Chicken Noodle Soup,” Your prayers have gone unanswered. DJ Webstar recruits Maybach Music soldier, Wale, and Dorrough for “Drop That A$$.” The club anthem is sure to bring the ratchetness out of some ladies. There is no word on whether this is a part of a new project Webstar is working on.

Ladies, would you drop it low if this blared through the speakers at your favorite night spot? Hit us up in the comments.

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Russell Simmons Discusses Heavy D’s Influence On Hip Hop [VIDEO]

The Urban Daily — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:59:08 +0000

Russell Simmons stopped by VH1′s “Big Morning Buzz Live” earlier today to discuss Heavy D’s influence on hip-hop. Simmons said when he and Uptown Records founder Andre Harrell first listened to “Mr. Big Stuff” they were blown away by Heavy’s vocals and melody. Simmons goes on to say “Heavy was the first R&B rapper to be accepted. They built Uptown records and the new jack swing sound on his ideas.”

Heavy D passed away yesterday at the age of 44.

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Tatyana Ali Returns to Music

101.1 The WIZ — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:00:30 +0000

Famed television actress Tatyana Ali (of the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and most recently “Love That Girl” on TVOne) is one of young Hollywood’s biggest and brightest stars and this month we hear she’s ready to shine just a little more. Ali, known mostly for her acting chops as a child star, is set to revamp and upgrade her grown woman status with a return to one of her first loves – music.

Actress Tatyana Ali backstage at the 2011 Black Girls Rock Awards in NYC. (Photo: Getty Images)

Fresh off the honor of receiving the “Young, Gifted and Black” Award for this year’s Black Girls Rock festivities this past weekend in the Bronx, Ali also announced that she’s been talking quite frequently with some of the older producers she worked with on her first album. Ali’s debut musical offering “Kiss the Sky” was released in 1999 near the height of her acting stardom on television.

To find out what she’s got up her sleeve as she dives head first into this new musical endeavor, click on the links below. Be sure to catch Tatyana Ali receiving her award along with other noted Black girls who rock on BET on November 6th at 8PM EST for the 2011 Black Girls Rock Awards premiere.

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New Music Wale feat.Rick Ross “Tat’s on my arms”

mazjor — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:37:09 +0000

Check out the new Wale “tat’s on my arm” feat. Rick Ross.WHat do you think??? Does Wale have a hit for the streets,the clubs, and on ya playlist?? When i heard this song i thought so..so listen to it and tell me your comment…………

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Local unsigned artist gets 3million views in 2 days on WSHH..

mazjor — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:38:41 +0000

Local Cincinnati HIP-HOP group by the name of “Heartbreak” released a music video for their song “Im flexed Up” 2 days ago on WSHH.And empressively has already recieved more then 3,000,000 views already.What do you think of the music video???Leave your comment

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Guess who Rihanna is mad at now??? [video]

mazjor — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:43:03 +0000

WHO has made 101.1 THE WIZ own “MAZJOR’S” future wife Rihanna mad??? Well NO ONE for now.This picture was taking in he middle of Rihanna getting her acting skills on, during her music video set of “WE FOUND LOVE”

Filmed in in the streets of Northern Ireland her fans out there certainly came out for support but later became more to “MOB” her.