Will Smith’s Daughter Wants To Be Rihanna

Tags: Hip Hop, Media, New Music, Pop, Will Smith, Willow Smith

We already heard Will Smith‘s son try his hand at music by hopping on a song with Justin Bieber.  Well apparently his daughter got slapped with the jealous stick and made daddy go find her a producer to book some studio time with.  Have a listen to the first song from Willow Smith called “Whip My Hair.”  Its all about how she whips her hair back and forth.  Cause at 10 years old, what else do you have to talk about?  Except swagger of course.  No seriously, she mentions the swag that she turns on when she first wakes up.  At 10 years old, the only thing you should be turning on when you first wake up is cartoons.  Recognize Willow! 

With all of that said, the song itself sounds like something that didn’t make the last Rihanna album.  Which means, it will probably go on to sell millions.

B.o.B. Working With 50 Cent & Drake?

Tags: 50 Cent, B.o.B., Drake, Hearsay, Hip Hop, Music News

Twitter is today’s fastest news source.  However, it also is guilty of starting rumors.  Whether or not this is true, B.o.B.‘s manager, B. Rich sent out some tweets recently about his main client, suggesting that he is working with both 50 Cent and Drake.  Although both of those collaborations seem fitting as there is no question Bobby Ray has been on a climb towards the top for the last year, we’ll have to wait and see what actually comes of this.  You can read the tweets yourself below and make your own assessment.

New Val Emmich Commercial

Tags: Hearsay, Hip Hop, Music News, Pop, Val Emmich

Back in May, we did an A&R Report introducing you to musician/actor, Val Emmich.  As a musician, he’s toured with the likes of Dashboard Confessional, Gavin DeGraw and Gym Class Heroes.  As an actor, he played Ugly Betty‘s love interest for a season, Tina Fey‘s hookup in the “Cougar Episode” of 30 Rock, and stars in the popular Heineken commercial where he flirts with the boss’s daughter.  Well now the New Jersey native has a new Macy’s commercial he’s starring in along side some A-listers which include Diddy, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, Donald Trump, Rachel Roy, Martha Stewart and Tommy Hilfiger.  The spot is set to make it’s television debut this Sunday (9/12) but is already up online and can be seen here.

For those of you who are fans of Jersey Shore, you already heard an old song of his on last week’s episode and will hear yet another on this coming Thursday’s (9/9) episode.  As for new music, Val is self-releasing a new album entitled Looking For A Feeling You Never Knew You Needed on Spetmeber 21st.  Find out more info here on the contest he’s doing to promote the release.

New Kanye West Song

Tags: Country, Hearsay, Hip Hop, Kanye West, Media, Music News, New Music, Taylor Swift

Yesterday (9/3) was Friday, which means it was the day Kanye West gave out another free tune.  This time, it was the song “Devil In A New Dress.”  Check it out above, and while you’re listening, read all of the crazy tweets Kanye blasted out this morning (9/4).  We’re not sure what exactly is fueling the manic messaging, but dude talks about everything from his displeasure of the media, to his love for country music.  He even apologizes to Taylor Swift.  Something’s not right here.

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New B.o.B. Video Featuring Rivers Cuomo

Tags: B.o.B., Hip Hop, Media, New Music, Pop, Rivers Cuomo, Weezer

B.o.B. released his newest video today, which is for the track “Magic” that’s currently be worked at radio.  The tune features Weezer frontman, Rivers Cuomo who as you are about to learn, is not the best dancer in the world… or even, the best hand waiver.  Dude looks a little uncomfortable in this video, a feeling we bet a lot of B.o.B.’s earlier fans are sharing right about now.  After establishing quite a bit of cred in the hip hop world, we’re not sure Bobby Ray is gonna get any love from the hood with this sugary single.

Eminem Brings Out Drake

Tags: Drake, Eminem, Hip Hop, Jay-Z, Media, Music News

Last night, Eminem and Jay-Z kicked off their string of shows in Em’s hometown of Detroit.  Obviously Em had some tricks up his sleeve as he brought Drake out for the song “Forever.”  Have a look above as the crowd goes ballistic.

You had to figure Drake owed Marshall one since the roles were reversed last month in Toronto.  As for Jay, is it safe to say that he’s gonna bring out Alicia Keys in New York?  Just sayin’.

New Linkin Park Song

Tags: Hip Hop, Linkin Park, Music News, New Music, Rock

As you likely know by now if you’re one of our regular readers, Linkin Park is releasing their new album A Thousand Suns on September 14th.  Up until now, all we’ve heard from the album is the song “The Catalyst.”  But now the band is giving out the song “Wretches And Kings” for free to anyone who pre-orders the album at their official website.  You can also check it out now thanks to AOL right here.  Take a listen and let us know what you think.  Our thoughts?  We hope this is one of the weaker tracks on the album.

New Big Boi Video Featuring Yelawolf

Tags: Big Boi, Hip Hop, Media, New Music, Yelawolf

Big Boi released his 5th video for the album Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty.  The song “You Ain’t No DJ” is the one being featured this time around.  As you will see, Yelawolf is also on the track and shares plenty of camera time too.  Check it out above as the DJ seems to control the pace of the world.

T.I. & Wife Arrested On Drug Charges

Tags: Hearsay, Hip Hop, Legal, T.I.

Uh-oh.  Although T.I. has only been out of prison for a matter of months, it looks like he may end up going back in.  Early this morning, the rapper and his new wife, Tameka Cottle were pulled over in West Hollywood when cops smelled marijuana coming from their vehicle.  The officers on the scene not only found the marijuana but also arrested the couple on 4 counts of possession of a controlled substance.  Bail was set at $10,000 each which has been paid at this point.  Can’t wait to hear how he handles the press with this one.

UPDATE: Now sources are saying they found ecstasy.  This could get ugly.

The Real “F*ck You” Video

Tags: Cee-Lo Green, Hip Hop, Media, Music News, Pop, R&B

Cee-Lo Green has created headlines, industry chatter and above all, notoriety with his new single “F*ck You” (as well it’s radio version, “Forget You”).  Originally he released the song with a simple video that featured the lyrics and nothing more.  Now Mr. Green has put out a real video with a 50′s theme and a pre-pubescent version of himself singing the words.  You can see it here on his Facebook page, just note you’ll need to “Like” the page in order to view it.  Ahhhh, and the marketing continues.