Every day there are tons of music related tidbits that float around the Internet, but how is one to know what’s good, what’s worth listening to and what everyone will be talking about tomorrow?
Well, you’re in luck, because GlobalGrind has rounded up some of the coolest, most buzzworthy musical information of the day and you can find it here all in one place.
IN REMEMBRANCE: Tupac Shakur
WHAT: To honor the 15th anniversary of Tupac’s death, XXL magazine’s next issue will be a “Tupac Back” issue. The special issue of the mag is said to be filled with interviews from Pac’s closest people, from his ex-wife Keisha Morris, to his step-dad Mutulu Shakur.
Check out the profile of the late and great in XXL, set to hit stands August 16th!
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THIS JUST IN: Kelly Rowland
WHAT: The singer’s third solo album Here I Am has Motivated its way to the top. Its debut week it moved 77,000 copies and now it holds the Number 3 spot on the album charts, making this the highest-charting album of Kelly’s solo career. Congrats to the sexy Ms. Rowland!
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FROM RAGS TO RICHES: Jay-Z and Pharrell
WHAT: The Watch the Throne king is now getting his feet wet in the Billionaire Boys Club empire. Earlier today HOV’s Rocawear clothing label cut a check, making them partners with Pharrell’s high-end BBC line. Though Jay doesn’t own BBC, Rocawear does now own the manufacturing and distribution licenses.
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VIDEOS & VISUALS: Nicole Scherzinger
WHAT: The sultry pussycat got wet and wild in her new music video “Wet.” Laced in black leather, the singer trespasses on empty pool grounds and performs a rocking dance number. Nicole preserves her sexy under running water before her crew avoids getting caught by security. Check it out!
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THIS JUST IN: Theophilus London
WHAT: The Timez Are Weird These Days rapper has announced the dates for his fall tour. Among some of the people he’ll be gracing the stage with are Solange, Nas, Big Boi and Damien Marley. Yes, that’s just some of them. The tour kicks off on August 11th in New York. Check out the full tour dates and locations below.
08/11 – New York, NY @ Opening Ceremony $
08/11 – New York, NY @ Rumsey Playfield (Central Park Summer Stage) #
08/20 – Austin, TX @ Noisey X Dell and Intel
08/26 – Brisbane, AU @ The Trivoli Theatre %
08/27 – Newtown, AU @ The Enmore %
08/31 – Sydney, AU @ Oxford Arts Factory %
09/01 – Melbourne, AU @ Roxanne Parlour %
09/02 – Norhtbridge, WA @ Metro City %
09/16 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits
09/16 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s Outside ^
09/21 – Johannesburg, RSA @ Alex Theatre
09/24 – Johannesburg, RSA @ The Gearbox
10/04 – Carrborro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle *
10/05 – Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel *
10/07 – Atlanta, GA @ The Loft *
10/08 – Orlando, FL @ The Social *
10/11 – Austin, TX @ La Zona Rosa *
10/12 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater *
10/14 – Tempe, AZ @ The Clubhouse *
10/15 – Los Angeles, CA @ Club Nokia *
10/18 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom *
10/19 – Seattle, WA @ Neptune *
10/20 – San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop *
10/22 – Chicago, IL @ Metro *
10/23 – Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre *
10/25 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer *
10/26 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5
10/27 – Boston, MA @ Paradise
$ = w/ Solange Knowles
# = w/ Nas and Damian Marley
% = w/ Big Boi
^ = w/ Twin Shadow
* = w/ Friendly Fires
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WHO’S YOUR DADDY: Cee Lo Green and Raekwon
WHAT: The lady killer is Raekwon’s father! On screen that is. Cee Lo has been cast to play the father of the Wu Tang rapper in a biopic entitle C.R.E.A.M. Raekwon says that when first offered the character Cee Lo was overwhelmed, and humbly accepted. Though it hasn’t been decided yet who will be playing The Chef himself, rumor has it that Chuck Inglish of The Cool Kids is first on the list to take the role.
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HOT NEW MIXTAPE: VainWHAT: Hip-hop recording artist & recently named face of Louis Royer Cognac, VAIN (Verbal Assault Is Nasty) recently released his “ALL GHETTO Mixtape“, available for free download everywhere and at http://www.datpiff.com/Vain-All-Ghetto-mixtape.202585.html.The “ALL GHETTO Mixtape” features guest appearances from Jim Jones, Lil Mo’, St. Laz, Slim (112) and more. The lead-off single is the title track “All Ghetto” featuring Red Cafe’ and produced by Jesse West. “I am thrilled at the buzz and support that people are giving the song. It’s a great feeling for people across the country hit me up and say they heard my song on the radio. and that they really like it,” says VAIN. “It shows that all the hard work of all these years is finally paying off,” he adds.
