NEWS: MTV's Top 10 MCs In 2010

Yesterday MTV Base aired the show 'The Best Of The Best: UK MC's 2010' where a panel of music indstry professionals who are at the forefront the UK music scene discussed who they thought were the top 10 MC's of 2010.

Radio presenter Vis hosted the debate which included Joseph 'JP' Paterson (MTV Wrap Up), Logan Sama (Kiss 100), Ras Kwame, Charlie Sloth (BBC 1Xtra/Radio 1), Chantelle Fiddy (RWD), Hattie Collins (RWD), Elijah, Stanza (True Tiger), Ara (The Jump Off) and Donatella (Flava).

Here's who they picked as the top 10 MC's in 2010

1. Tinie Tempah
2. Dizzee Rascal
3. Skepta
4. Professor Green
5. Wiley
6. Giggs
7. Professor Green
8. P Money
9. D Double E
10. Chipmunk

 Do you agree with their top 10? 

Who do you think should/shouldn't be on that list?

VIDEO: French Beat Boxer EKLIPS Performs A 4 Minute History of Hip Hop

Amazing!!

SNEAK PEAK: Lady Gaga - 'Animal'

A snippet of an unheard Lady Gaga track called 'Animal' hit the web last night.

It's uncertain if this track will feature on her highly anticipated album 'Born This Way' which comes out in May.

VIDEO: 50 Cent Unveils His New Wireless Headphones 'Sleek by 50'

50 Cent unveiled his new wireless headphones 'Sleek by 50' at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas yesterday. Partnering with Sleek Audio, the rapper offers Wireless Hybrid technology using military-grade metals and the latest in fit and performance. 

50 is aware that people will compare his new headphones to Dr Dre's 'Beats by Dre', but he's confident he has something new to offer people. 

"I didn't want to create another pair of loud headphones, I wanted to create headphones that offer top-level performance, style and new technology."

'Sleek by 50' will be available to buy in the Spring and will be priced at around $350.

VIDEO: Music Mash-Up Of Top 25 Billboard Hits Of 2010

DJ Earworm has released a great mash-up of the top 25 Bilboard hits of 2010, entitling the track 'United States of Pop 2010 (Don’t Stop The Pop)'

Go under the jump for the list of tracks included in the mash-up.

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NEWS: Kim Kardashian To Record An Album?

According to TMZ, reality TV star Kim Kardashian is recording an album with none other than The Dream.

Kim's definitely all about growing her empire! Let's hope she can hold a note.......

NEWS: Rihanna's New Album Is Called 'Loud'

Rihanna has announced that her new album is to be entitled 'Loud' and that we should expect it to be "sassy, fun, flirty, energetic".

The red-head singer who is currently in Hawaii, filming her role in the new movie 'Battleship' told Rihannadaily.com:

"My first promo pic will be released tomorrow along with the single. We need to make sure only girl goes numba 1 in alllllllll of ur countries.
The first single 'Only Girl (In the World)' is scheduled to make its way out on September 7 at 3 A.M. PT / 6 A.M. ET."

So keep an eye out for the new promo pic on the blog!

VIDEO: Skull Candy Roc Nation Aviators Presents: Rita Ora

 

Londoner Rita Ora was recently signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation, but not many people know who Rita is.

In this video Rita lets us all know how she got into music and how she got signed by Jay-Z.

Hopefully we'll be seeing a lot more of Rita next year.

Thanks Ragggs

MUSIC: Liza Minelli Covers Beyonce's 'Single Ladies'

Liza Minelli covers Beyonce's #1 single, 'Single Ladies' broadway style for the 'Sex And The City 2' soundtrack.

Queen Bey must be laughing her head off!

NEWS: 50 Cent To Record A Dance Track?

50 Cent seems to have caught the 'Dance' bug whilst touring Europe as he has said that he has recorded an up-tempo dance track, after being inspired by a European club playing dance music.

"I wanted to make a song like that, so I went into the studio. Because I'm travelling with my live band, I took the band with me and we sequenced it and recorded the actual record while I was out there."

So I guess we should be looking out for a new style of music from Fiddy as he claims:

"I won't allow myself to be placed in a box which I can only do one style, or do one kind of music. They should expect the unexpected on this one."

First Diddy with 'Train Music' now Fiddy....who's next to jump on the European bandwagon of Dance?

Source: Digital Spy

SW Tips: 5 Valentines Seduction Songs

If you don't already know, tomorrow is Valentines Day so I thought I'd select a few songs that will help you 'Set The Mood'... Let's go in (pardon the pun)


5. Al Green- Let's Stay Together (The relaxer...)





4. Eric Roberson- Dealing (The maybe we should...)





3. Day 26- Babymaker (The not to be taken literally one...)





2. Trey Songz- We Should Be (The mood setter...)





1. Omarion- Wet (The deal closer...)







If you can't be good be safe people!

NEW MUSIC [AUDIO]: Janelle Monae ft Big Boi - 'Tightrope'

Creative RnB rock-chick, Janelle Monae, has released her new single 'Tightrope' featuring OutKast rapper, Big Boi, whoch will be taken off of her debut LP, 'The ArchAndroid'.

Click on the mp3 below to listen to the track.

'Tightrope' will be available to purchase tomorrow 12th February on janellemonae.com and then via all other digital outlets on February 23rd. 'The ArchAndroid' will be released May 18th. The LP features a star-studded featured cast includes the legendary Big Boi of OutKast, renowned poet Saul Williams, psychedelic dance-punk troupe Of Montreal, punk prophets Deep Cotton, and the Wondaland Arch Orchestra.

In other news Janelle Monae will be in the UK in March...so check back on Social Writers to find out where she'll be doing a set.

NEW MUSIC [AUDIO + DOWNLOAD]: Drake - 'Comeback Season 2' Mixtape

So whilst we wait for Drake to drop his debut album, he's gone and done another mixtape, 'Comeback Season 2'. Once again Drake delivers some smooth relatable lyrics which will not disappoint his fans.

But one can only wonder, with all these mixtapes, is Drake over-saturating his presence?
These mixtapes are definitely building up the hype to his much anticipated debut album set to be released this year....let's just hope he lives up to his fans' expectations.

Download

Thanks www.datpiff.com

NEW MUSIC (AUDIO): Snoop Dogg ft Jay-Z -'I Wanna Rock' (The Kings G-Mix)

Here's the official remix to Snoop Doggs's new single 'I Wanna Rock' featuring none other than the Jay-Z.

This is definitely a club banger!

Thanks Jennie Marie

NEW MUSIC (AUDIO): Jagged Edge - 'You Look Good With Me', M.I.A - 'There's Space For Ol Dat I See' and Drake - 'Zone'

Last week on Twitter we told you that Jagged Edge would be making a comeback in 2010. Brian, Brandon, Wingo and Kyle will release a new album this year entitled 'The Remedy'. Group member Kyle Norman told Billboard.com, “Jagged Edge wants a new creation, a new birth. We want to bring a little light to what we’ve been doing for the past 11-12 years.” Take a listen to their new single 'You Look Good With Me'.

Jagged Edge | You Look Good With Me

M.I.A is currently in the process of working on her forthcoming album, which should be due out sometime this year. Yesterday some new music from M.I.A hit the net - 'There's SpaceFor Ol Dat I See'.

Are you feeling this track?

Some more music from Drizzy Drake has hit the net. 'Zone' is produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E League.

Thanks PunchBowl

Drake | Zone

Are you looking forward to Drake's debut album?

NEWS: Jill Scott To Release New Album 'The Light Of The Sun' This Year

She's been gone for a minute but the Grammy award winner singer and actress is back with two new film releases, a Marvel cartoon series and a brand new album due out this spring/summer, as well as a new bra for her Ashley Stewart intimate apparel line she's got in the States.

The press release reads:

Following up to 2007's Grammy nominated Gold certified album The Real Thing, Jill is currently in the studio recording her 5th album titled The Light Of The Sun. The album embarks Jill on a flurry of emotional poetry as both her career and personal life have skyrocketed with success in Hollywood and birth of first child. The album is expected to be a Spring/Summer 2010 release, just in time for Scott's return to the stage.

It's about time she came back!

Jill's film projects for this year are the Lifetime film 'Sins Of A Mother' where Jill plays an abusive, alcoholic mother who turns her life around when her daughter returns home from university. Then Tyler Perry's 'Why Did I Get Married Too?' (I doubt these will be released in the UK)

Marvel Animation and BET Networks have teamed up to create the epic animated mini-series Black Panther out mid 2010. Jill voices X-men Heroine Storm alongside Golden Globe nominated actor Djimon Hounsou (Blood Diamond), Kerry Washington (Last King of Scotland) & Golden Globe winning actress Alfre Woodard (American Violet).

This year is definitely set to be quite a busy year for Jill. She'll also be touring with Mary J Blige, Cheryl Crow, Eryka Badu, Sarah McLachlan and Colbie Caillat on the 2010 Lilith Fair Tour; a celebration of diverse female voices across all genres, in the US.

NEW MUSIC (AUDIO): Mariah Carey ft Nicki Minaj - 'Up Out Of My Face'

Yesterday the remix to 'Up Out Of My Face' from Mariah's 'Angels Advocate’ remix album surfaced on the net. The single features the rapper Nicki Minaj.

What do you think of the track? Do you prefer the original?

Uomf by user9196076

Thanks ThatGrapeJuice

Image: Youngmoneyhq.com

NEW FLAVA (AUDIO): Usher ft Nicki Minaj - 'Little Freak'

Another day...another leaked track on the internet. 'Little Freak' is one of the songs that's meant to be featured on Usher's up-coming new album, 'Raymond vs. Raymond'. The track features rapper Nicki Minaj, who seems to be making an appearance on a lot of tracks at the moment.



What do you think of the song?

NEW FLAVA (AUDIO): Lil Wayne ft Nicki Minaj - 'Knockout'

The cough medicine drinking rapper Lil Wayne has teamed up with his Cash Money female rapper Nicki Minaj on the track 'Knockout'.

Lil Wayne ft Nicki Minja | Knockout

The rock song is exactly what you should be expecting from Lil Wayne's forthcoming album 'Rebirth' which will now be released in February.

Are you feeling Weezy's new musical style?

NEW FLAVA (AUDIO): Alicia Keys ft Raekwon, CNN and Style P - 'Empire State Of Mind Part 2 [Remix]'

I'm not sure about the rest of you, but I just can't get enough of any version of 'Empire State Of Mind'!

Rappers Raekwon, CNN and Styles P help out Alicia Keys on the remix to her own version of 'Empire State Of Mind (Part 2)'

Alicia Keys ft Raekwon, CNN and Styles P | Empire State Of Mind (Part 2) [Remix]