Check out the clip below for some behind the scenes at the Fabolous video shoot for "You Be Killin Em" from IndustryMuscle.com. Fabolous isn't in the clip, as it mainly follows Ciroc National Director of Promotions Nick Storm. Presumably, Ciroc is sponsoring the video in some way.
Following last night's premiere on E!, here is a higher quality version of the music video, care of Diddy's Twitter profile. It was directed by Rich Lee.
Dawn Richard is featured in the new music video for Keri Hilson's "The Way You Love Me." The clip also features former Bad Boy artist Faith Evans, in addition to Rick Ross, Columbus Short, Lloyd, JoJo and Polow Da Don. It marks the directorial debut of frequent Bad Boy artist choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson. Below the music video, check out some behind the scenes footage from HIPHOLLYWOOD.
This evening on "E! News," the new music video for Dirty Money's "Coming Home" was premiered. You can watch it below, in addition to a behind the scenes feature.
In the clip below, Diddy chats with E! Online about the Dirty Money and "Last Train to Paris" project. He revealed that he'll be working with E! to promote the album, including some hosting and performance opportunities. He spoke briefly about the creation of the group's latest single, "Coming Home."
Following a pair ofsnippets, you can now download "A** on the Floor" by Dirty Money featuring Swizz Beatz.
The record was posted online as part of Swizz Beatz's "Monster Mondays," where he posts a new track up for download every Monday. You can download it at basquiatmusic.com. Only a dirty version is provided.
AceShowBiz reports that Janelle Monae was honored with the Centric Award at the 2010 Soul Train Awards. She had also been nominated in the "Best Dance Performance" category for "Tightrope."
Later, Davis tweeted again regarding Diddy's involvement in her project. "Diddy gave me a start with "Starmaker," she wrote. "And now thanks to him, I am able to re-sign with a top label in Nashville!"
It is unclear if this is through some sort of joint venture with Bad Boy or if she will maintain any sort of affiliation with the label. Reached via Twitter, Davis said that she was unable to confirm any details.
According to the director of the clip, Spiff TV, the music video for "Another One" by the Bugatti Boyz, will premiere tomorrow on WSHH. Check out the trailer below.
The Associated Press reports that Janelle Monae will be participating in "Digital Life Sacrifice," a new campaign from Keep a Child Alive, a charity co-founded by Alicia Keys.
Participants in the campaign will log off of Twitter on Wednesday and will return when $1 million in donations is reached. They have also recorded a "last tweet and testament" video and will be featured in ads where they are in coffins, signifying their "digital death."
Donations will benefit families dealing with HIV/AIDS in Africa and India. The charity aims to paint a contrast between the attention given to the death of one celebrity and the attention given to a much larger number of deaths at the hands of the disease.
In addition to Monae, Keys, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Ryan Seacrest, Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Elijah Wood, Serena Williams and Swizz Beatz will also be participating.
Here are Bad Boy's positions on the latest Billboard U.S. album and single charts, released today. i SQUARE "Hey Sexy Lady" on the Hot Dance Club Play chart and Dirty Money's "Loving You No More," gains on most of the charts it was previously included on.
Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
65. "The ArchAndroid: Suites II and III" by Janelle Monae (down from 61).
Singles
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
30. "Loving You No More" by Dirty Money (a new high, up from 34).
On i SQUARE's MySpace profile, you can check out the group's "Sonic Square-rogance" playlist, which includes "a few of [their] favirte songs and artists that inspire who [they] are in [their] creative lives right now." The list, which was featured by MySpace, includes Michael Jackson, Prince, Robyn, Kid Cudi and La Roux, among others.
According to a tweet from Diddy, a free, downloadable preview of Dirty Money's "Last Train to Paris" will be released on Thanksgiving, November 25 at 11 AM (presumably, Eastern Time).
In the clip below, Diddy performs his third verse from Dirty Money's "Coming Home" acapella. It appears to have been shot from the set of the song's music video.
According to a tweet from E! personality Ben Lyons, that was retweeted by Diddy, the music video for Dirty Money's "Coming Home" will premiere on "E! News" on November 29. The show airs at 7 PM and 11:30 PM ET.
Cool note for the fans into such details (like me): the version for purchase is actually different from the version that was previously released online (and can be heard in our audio player.
Most noticeable is the fact that Diddy's verses were completely re-recorded. It is possible that this is the clean mix because it is devoid of the profanity evident in the original mix. Some small portions of the production (the instrumental) have been changed, as well, such as the addition of an arrangement at the 2:25 mark.
Skylar Grey was not on stage, but her voice was played during the chorus. Dawn Richard performed live vocals along with it and in places where it was not played (such as the introduction) and led the way vocally, followed by Kalenna. Diddy performed his verses live. I liked it.
In the clip below, Dirty Money (Diddy and Dawn Richard, specifically) are on the set of the music video for "Coming Home," the latest single from Dirty Money. The most noteworthy part of the video is a potential hint at the visuals for the video.
In April, Billboard reported that Diddy and James Cruz would take on a management role with both Rick Ross and Nicki Minaj.
Following that, Diddy came out and said he could confirm nothing. But, he went further than that, referring to Billboard's report as "rumors," and painting the author of it, and everyone who subsequently discussed it, as as a busybody.
When I opened Rick Ross' "Teflon Don" album and saw that Diddy was credited as "management," a thought flashed through my mind: this is how we'll "officially" find out about Diddy's management deal with Nicki Minaj. The credits for her album.
Sure enough, Rap Radar's Elliott Wilson tweeted that the credits for Nicki Minaj's "Pink Friday" include this: "Mgmt: Sean "Diddy" Combs and James Cruz."
So, there you have it. Finally, officially confirmed. It's unclear as to why that had to be so hard. I don't know why Billboard's integrity had to be put in a negative light or those interested in the story had to be spoken down to. That said, congrats to Diddy and Cruz for landing such a high profile client.
Here are Bad Boy's positions on the latest Billboard U.S. album and single charts, released today. i SQUARE picks up their first Billboard chart mention with the "Hot Shot Debut" of "Hey Sexy Lady" on the Hot Dance Club Play chart.
Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
61. "The ArchAndroid: Suites II and III" by Janelle Monae (down from 54).
Singles
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
34. "Loving You No More" by Dirty Money (a new high, up from 36).
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay
34. "Loving You No More" by Dirty Money (a new high, up from 36).
"Yeah, for sure," Khalifa said. "Diddy is a dude that I look up to in the industry. Business wise and as far as moves that he's made and just building a legacy. I actually did some work for his album already. Recorded some verses and stuff like that, just to throw it out there."
The final, album cut appears to be titled "k.I.s.s." and it features Dawn Richard and Kalenna (presumably, she isn't as discernible as Richard on the cut) of Dirty Money alongside rapper Murphy Lee.
It is noteworthy because it interpolates a portion of "Kissin' You," a single from former Bad Boy R&B group Total's 1995 self-titled debut. And that is the portion that is sung my Dirty Money. Pretty cool throwback. You can listen to it below.
The track is included on the deluxe edition of the album, which can be pre-ordered on Amazon.com.
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For the year that ended on October 3, SymphonyIRI reported that sales of Ciroc rose 41% ($6.8 million). Their data does not include Walmart, club and liquor stores or bars and restaurants. According to the write-up, Ciroc-parent Diageo indicated that the vodka line has grown 552% from 2007 to 2010.
Update:Diddy confirmed that this is a trailer for the music video for "Another One."
The video below was posted on Diddy's YouTube channel. It might be a trailer or preview of the upcoming Bugatti Boyz video "Another One." But, since it doesn't come out and say it, in either the video, title or description, I don't want to say for sure.
In the video below, released today, Diddy confirmed that an EP album will be coming and said that he would be writing half of his own verses on the album, and that he would let Ross write the other half. Some studio footage is also included.
He mentioned that he plans to "Sextape Pt. 2: Let's Do it Again" in early 2011 and that it will feature "Soakin Wet," a track that he put out in September.
Red Cafe will be featured on Cassidy's November 16 release, "C.A.S.H." The song is called "Ahh S***" and the album can be pre-ordered on iTunes and Amazon.com.
Shot in October, the music video for Red Cafe's "Money, Money, Money" has been released. The record features Diddy and Fabolous and the video features a cameo from Rick Ross. Watch below.
M.I.G's Twitter links to a free download of "I Got It" on OnSMASH. It was produced by Shatek. The record features Red Cafe and a music video has been shot, directed by Puma. You can check out the trailer and a behind the scenes clip below.
Diddy is featured in "Bring Your A Game," a documentary produced in 2009 that you can watch below. Here is the description for the film, from SnagFilms:
To generate a national conversation on the plight of Black men and boys, the Twenty-First Century Foundation (21CF) has partnered with actor–director Mario Van Peebles and producer Karen Williams to create BRING YOUR A GAME — a groundbreaking documentary film that, in Van Peebles’ words, “sheds light on the resilience and influence of Black males.” BRING YOUR A GAME is a film that will use screenings accompanied by community discussions as a catalyst to transform the lives of urban youth. Using a cinematic style influenced by popular culture and employing innovative technologies, the film details strategies that have improved the lives of Black men and boys. It underscores how essential educational achievement and high school graduation are to survival and success in today’s world.
The new music video for Rick Ross' "MC Hammer," featuring Gucci Mane, has been released and Diddy is featured throughout. Red Cafe appears briefly in the clip and Ciroc is featured, as well. For a substantial portion of the video, Ross wears what appears to be a Dirty Money varsity jacket.
Here is the brand new music video for Dirty Money's "Hello Good Morning (Grime Mix)" featuring Skepta. It has a nice dark feel. Unfortunately, the edit seems a little rough. But, it's an enjoyable clip.
It indicates that he was arrested on the way to a show. Red Cafe is not seen in the clip. It includes a conversation allegedly recorded with a police officer, without the officer's knowledge. The voice in the clip says that Red Cafe's party may have said something at the border crossing that was later proven to be untrue. In general, details are scarce.
Below, check out some behind the scenes from the music video shoot for Red Cafe's "Money, Money, Money" featuring Diddy and Fabolous. The video features cameos from Busta Rhymes, Spliff Star, Grafh, Lore'L, Raekwon, Rick Ross and DJ Khaled.
A new record from Twista, "Back to the Basics," has appeared online. It features a short intro from Diddy at the start of the record. It will be featured on the rapper's new album, "The Perfect Storm," set for a November 9 release. Pre-order on iTunes and Amazon.com.
Speaking to Power 92.1, Lloyd talked about the state of stardom and how it is making everyone a star and everyone a hater. He touches on people who criticize Diddy, labeling him "one of our last heroes." Watch below.
Red Cafe has released "Certified," produced by Big Dev and featuring a very heavy sample of 80s hit "Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Minds. It is best known for it's inclusion in the film "The Breakfast Club." You can download clean and dirty versions for free.
