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Etta James taken off respirator after condition improves |
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Friday, 30 December 2011 18:31 |
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Etta James' manager says the terminally ill blues singer is breathing on her own after being taken off a respirator.
Lupe De Leon says Friday that the change in her condition is great news and that the singer's blood pressure is normal.
De Leon says James was put on a respirator when she was hospitalized in Southern California on Dec. 21 because she was having trouble breathing.
James has been diagnosed with terminal leukemia and is suffering from dementia. She has been receiving mostly at-home care.
Earlier this month, a judge set aside $350,000 for her medical care.
James is best known for the hit "At Last."
Source: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/entertainment/music/Etta-James-Taken-Off-Respirator-136458713.html |
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Last Updated on Friday, 30 December 2011 18:44 |
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LUDACRIS YOU A BITCH!!! – NOW “SMOKE OF FIELD MOB” BREAKS HIS SILENCE. |
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Friday, 30 December 2011 07:59 |
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Ludacris Opened A Can Of Worms When he Dissed Field Mob Earlier This Month On His New Mixtape.
Now “Smoke Of Field Mob” Breaks his Silence About The Song “Say it to My Face”
Ludacris is like a hornet sting, He Starts With a B and Ends with a Itch. “Luda You a Bitch!!!”
Source: http://www.hiphoppress.com/2011/12/152686-ludacris-you-a-bitch-now-smoke-of-field-mob-breaks-his-silence-new.html |
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Last Updated on Friday, 30 December 2011 08:08 |
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Artists and New Release Date For 'Down South' Compilation |
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Friday, 30 December 2011 14:11 |
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German-American online music company Block Starz Music LLC, has moved the release of its long-awaited Down South Block Starz compilation to February.
Down South Block Starz is the fourth installment of Block Starz Music's critically-acclaimed regional compilation series, which has previously featured the likes of platinum-selling Rostrum/Atlantic Records artist Wiz Khalifa (2011 BET Awards "Best New Artist") and recent Bad Boy/Interscope signee Machine Gun Kelly (MTV News "Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2011"). The 12-track online digital release will be available from Block Starz Music for download on iTunes, Amazon, and Rhapsody on Tuesday, February 1st, 2012 and will contain original music tracks by various new independent Hip-Hop artists and producers from the southern United States.
Label executives, who originally announced the album would be released before Thanksgiving 2011, say they received several exciting last minute submissions that pushed the project's release date into the new year.
"The south is an extremely important market," says Block Starz president Bayer Mack. "We wanted to make sure we represented the region's culture properly and I believe we've accomplished that with this project."
Mixed by North Carolina impresario Mic Savvy (Savvy Labs), Down South Block Starz will including sizzling contributions Delwin The Krazyman (Baton Rouge, LA), Ariginal (Ft. Lauderdale, FL), Crown Caesar (Raleigh, NC), Southern Dynasty (New Orleans, LA), Bettie Grind (Charlotte, NC), Loced Out Ent (Hazel Green, AL), Junnie Mac (Richmond, VA), Allen Forrest (Fort Campbell, KY), and J.R. Bricks (Atlanta, GA). The compilation will also feature special appearances by former Cash Money Records super producer Mannie Fresh's protege The Show, Lil Flip, Lil Young (SwishaHouse) as well as Block Starz artists/affiliates Lega-C ("White Girl Raps Fast"), Illa Scorsese, and Cin'atra Da Mobsta.
"Macho Man" by Delwin the Krazyman, featuring Ceddy Bu and Hollyhood Bay Bay, is the official first single and music video from Down South Block Starz and is now available for download on iTunes and Amazon.
"Macho Man" [Video]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOHAPXtmLfM
"Macho Man" [MP3]
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/macho-man-feat.-ceddy-bu-hollyhood/id485144160
For more info, follow @BlockStarz on Twitter.com
http://www.blockstarzmusic.com |
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Jay-Z Talks about J.Cole’s Grammy Nomination |
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Friday, 30 December 2011 07:48 |
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2011 has proven to be a great year for mainstream newcomer J.Cole. From grabbing a nod at the Grammy Awards up to being able to have his own debut LP, this Roc Nation rapper definitely has some promise in his hands.
Jay-Z, J.Cole’s boss, recently gave his thoughts to MTV about his man’s Grammy nomination for the Best New Artist category. Jay-Z expressed his joy and delight as Cole received the nomination this early in his Hip Hop career. He added that even if J.Cole does not actually bring home the award, it would be as if he has already won it due to the success that follows his debut album, “Cole World: The Sideline Story,” that has already reached gold certification for selling more than 500,000 copies. Jay-Z also stated that J.Cole absolutely deserves to get the credits and respects from the world of hip hop because of his innate talent, determination and continual growth as an artist.
Jay-Z personally believes that being nominated in the Grammy’s is something that J.Cole needs to reinforce his significance in the industry. “I think it’s great for him, because I’m sure it’s a dream of his,” Jay-Z said. He also added bits about his personal insights on the milestones that J.Cole is reaching one by one: “We grew up seeing Michael Jackson, and I’m sure he grew up seeing whatever moment stuck in his mind, so I know it’s great for him to do that. I think he’s already won Best New Artist, to me. His journey is what I’m really excited about…whether he was nominated or not, he was the best new artist to me; sold 200-and-something-thousand records in his first week; he was the best new artist. I’m sure it’s great for him.”
Jay-Z believes that the continuous artist-development process, such as what J.Cole had gone through until he realized success, should be preserved for the future generations.
Source: http://www.prohiphop.com/2011/12/152417-jay-z-talks-about-j-cole%E2%80%99s-grammy-nomination.html |
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Last Updated on Friday, 30 December 2011 07:49 |
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