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Kanye West has announced that along with Rhianna and Lupe Fiasco, his star-studded Glow In The Dark Tour will also feature N.E.R.D. who are set to return from a four year hiatus. Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo and Shay Haley are currently finishing up their third album, the much anticipated N.3.R.D..

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Anybody who has had the privilege to see Hova live knows the deal…

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Bleek is criminally underrated as an emcee.

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After paying his dues as Bad Boy’s Executive Vice President, General Manager and Vice President of A&R, Harve Pierre has finally been promoted to president. “Harve’s promotion to President is well deserved. He has been with Bad Boy since the beginning and has worked hard to learn all aspects of the business,” said Puff.

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+ Wendy Day Sheds Light On Kia Shine & TMI Boyz Fight (HHDX)

+ Rappers Predict Super Bowl Outcome (SOHH)

+ Jim Jones Revamps New Mixtape (HHDX)

+ Foxy Brown’s Prison Release Request Denied (SOHH)

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Much like James Madison to the Constitution, producer Pete Rock laid the foundation for an era. His sound, unmatched. His talent, unparalleled. Rock’s sample-laden soul cuts fused heavy bass lines, resonant horn samples, gritty snare drums and unforgettable jazz favorites to cultivate what would become the standard for producers. As part of the legendary hip hop duo, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Rock introduced clarity to the game. After his split with Smooth in 1994, Rock continued to work alongside industry heavyweights. His catalogue is impressive, having worked with Dead Prez, Nas, Run-DMC, the Wu-Tang Clan, Heavy D & The Boyz, and Public Enemy (among others); he’s become a force in hip hop.

Having previously released numerous solo efforts, most notably 1998’s Soul Survivor and 2004’s Soul Survivor II, Rock is set to release NY’s Finest this February. With the New Year in full swing, the famed producer is once again on the verge of injecting vigor into hip hop’s soul. Take note, the architect’s up next.

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Singer Chris Brown and David Banner have collaborated on a track for Banner’s upcoming album The Greatest Story Ever Told. “I’ve been knowing Chris for a while and I’m amazed with his vision. Chris knows just what direction he wants to go in as an artist. I can’t control this one its popping up every where,” David said.

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Rapper/Actor LL Cool J and Outkast emcee Big Boi will be among the first guests to appear on Starz InBlack’s new weekly late night talk show Ryan Cameron: Uncensored. The show will be shot in studio in Atlanta and will be hosted by Cameron, who is a popular Atlanta DJ on WVEE (V-103) Radio.

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