Hey friennies!!! I know its been so long--{tear tear} but I'm back like I never left with a new joint from Cassie. Produced by Mario Winans....featuring her man-Diddy.
And I want to know what you think about it! To me, its so-so.....so-so vocals, so-so lyrics, so-so concept.
That's right! After years of speculation into the shady business practices of rap mogul, Sean "Diddy" Combs, a former artist, Mark Curry, is releasing a tell all book next month. The book is entitled "Dancing With The Devil- How Puff Burned The Bad Boys Of Hip Hop"
Here are the details:
“Welcome to Bad Boy, where dreams come true,” Sean Combs said as we shook hands over lunch in March 1997. The record producer spent the next hour telling me how impressive my rapping skills were, how soon he planned to release my debut album, and that my personal wealth would soon be in the seven-figure range. Talk about smoke and mirrors.
Today, after years of writing hit records for Combs, I am no closer to having my first album released by Bad Boy Entertainment than I was when we signed the contract. Combs cajoled, hoodwinked and bamboozled me for nearly a decade. In the end, which for me came in 2005, I realized that I had to leave the label and its illusions of wealth in order to save my career, my marriage, my mind and my soul.
Dancing with the Devil reveals startling new details about key events in the fast-paced, controversial, and sometimes deadly world of hip-hop music. In revealing the dark side of the industry, Curry hopes to provide a road map for reforms needed before more artist end up in poverty, in prison, or in the grave.
Let see if the mighty hand that is Diddy will allow his name to be slandered!
Although the allegations aren't suprising, it is quite suprising that someone would actually speak up and get around that good ol "Confidentiality Agreement".....Hmmmm? This is definetly a Must Read.
For mor details and to preview the book click here.
There has been some recent buzz about the, now frequent, use of the autotune. Some would argue that before T-Pains recent success with tool, it hadn't been utilized since the late 80's. Others say it's always been around, T-Pain just made it mainstream. Regardless of which side of the spectrum you fall on, it can't be doubted that T-Pain's ,once unique, sound is being heavily used.
Well Diddy sides with T-Pain on this issue. In recent interviews, both have admitted that Diddy has paid T-Pain royalties for the use of the autotune.
Diddy told MTV at the TRL finale that he gave T-Pain one point on his up-coming album due to its heavy Auto-Tune influence.
"Diddy actually gave me royalties on this album just for using Auto-Tune," says T-Pain. "He signed the contract and everything. If I can do that with Diddy, somebody else better be signing something. It's Diddy. He didn't have to involve me at all. I'm writing and producing on his album, and he gave me extra royalties on top of that for using something I just brought back." T-Pain told MTV in a recent interview.
Well in case you doubted their statements, here is T-Pain, his manager & Diddy in the studio, finalizing his percentage.
This move of showmanship is anything but minor. So does this mean that everyone who has kareoked the autotune should, at least, credit T-pain or get like Diddy and pay him royalties?
Once again Diddy is on his mogul ish... Diddy has a new fragrance out this holiday season, available exclusively at Macy's, I AM KING. As we all know, Diddy takes a creatively different approach to everything. So I AM KING has mini-movie, not just a commercial and the regular fragrance campaign we are accustomed to seeing, A mini-movie entitled I AM KING.
The fragrance is dedicated to Barack Obama, Muhammad Ali, Martin Luther King and all the men out there who take care of your families and respect and treat yourself like the Kings that ya'll are.
Well alright for Diddy, gettin his James Bond on...lol! That was hawt!
According to CBS, Rap Mogul, Sean "Diddy" Combs has agreed to make a two-episode appearance as a prosecutor. The network also says Combs character doesn't get along with Lt. Horatio Caine.
CBS said that Diddy's episodes will air mid to late winter.
Diddy drew praise for his role in the ABC movie A Raisin in the Sun.
Nelly, has had a recurring role this season in CSI: New York.
Well alright for rappers transitioning to other forms of entertaintment.
Speaking of transitions, fellow New Orleanian, Lil Wayne is holding his place on the Rock charts. Weezy's smash hit, Lollipop, was covered by Nashville rock band, Framing Henley for their new album the Movement and is currently blazing up the charts.
Not only is today the official election day...{GO VOTE! GO VOTE! GO VOTE!}..but it's also Hip Hop Mogul, Sean "Diddy" Combs, birthday. And in true Diddy fashion, he has issued
Diddy covers the October 2008 issue of L’Uomo Vogue. And held a star studded bash to celebrate. Appearances by Eve, Jigga, Tangey Talley, Cassie, and many more
Sean “Diddy” Combs and Liz Claiborne Inc. announced today (October 21) the purchase of fashion label ENYCE by Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Founded in 1996, Enyce is a denim based sportswear brand offering knits, wovens, outerwear, and graphic tees for men and boys, as well as a successful “Big and Tall” and women’s line. Liz Claiborne purchased Enyce in 2003.
Founder and CEO of Sean John, Sean “Diddy” Combs said, “Enyce is a brand that I have always admired, and they have been a very important player in the young men’s sportswear arena for over a decade. I am really excited to bring it into our portfolio of brands that already includes Sean John and Zac Posen. Given our track record of success in marketing products such as Ciroc Vodka, Unforgivable by Sean John, and all of our television titles, I look forward to adding our expertise to an already hot fashion line. Our long-term plan is to grow the Enyce brand through innovative marketing, expansion of the menswear and boy’s lines, and launching into new licensing categories. The current economic climate may be challenging, but we believe it is also an opportunity, and we are really excited to add Enyce to our lineup.”
William McComb, Chief Executive Officer of Liz Claiborne Inc., commented, “As we continue to implement our strategy of building powerful brands, we determined that we can’t properly maximize the potential of Enyce. Enyce is a strong brand with a loyal customer following, however the unsettled economic environment and our commitment to properly resource and focus on other brands in our portfolio contributed to this decision. As a leading player in the young men’s market, Sean Combs has the expertise and resources to help Enyce endure this difficult period and ultimately thrive. We are pleased that Sean Combs has decided to purchase the brand.”
