Monica DROPS Lil' Kim FROM NEW SINGLE!??!!

Well, I posted Monica's new single 'Anything (To Find You)' feat. Rick Ross & Lil' Kim.  I liked the song, but I was just curious as to why they went with Kim for a verse and not say a more current rapper.  Well, apparently some people have been thinking the same thing.  But news just came that Lil'Kim has been axed from the project!  But the reason may not be what you think.



If you have heard the song, you may have heard a short verse from Kim.  Kim says it was part of 16 bars that was shortened to make room for Ricky Rozay.  But as of today, Kim is no longer on the track at all.  I found out the real reason for the axing.

Apparently there is an issue with The Notorious B.I.G's estate!  Portions of Kim's verse contains interpolations of work from Christopher Wallace.  Biggie's mother has the final say on whether the label can get clearance for the use of the verse, and Voletta Wallace revoked the right to the clearance!


So apparently all is not well between Kim & Ms. Wallace for her not to grant permission.  So as one more dominoe falls, if Ms. Wallace says 'no', then the label can't release the song as is, so TeamMonica has no choice but to either scrap the song completely or scrap the verse.  Seems like a no-brainer to me as to what path they would take.  I mean, personally the verse wasn't that great to fight over ANYWAYS!  Just saying...
I've heard Kim rap better is allI am saying.

Addressing the issue on Twitter, Monica explained:


"I am just finding out what has happened to my single and myself & Missy are beyond hurt that @LilKim was removed. She’s our friend, a legend & @LilKim will get the respect she deserves at all cost. The clearance was revoked & I’m fighting to get it reinstated by the Biggie Estate.
I am as thorough as they come and I LOVE @LilKim bottom line is Ms Wallace has the final say and she said No. If we put it out we get SUED."

So there u have it!  Straight from the source!  Don't you just love Twitter!?  It is a GREAT sounding board to get matters out in the open, right?

New Music: Estelle feat. Rick Ross-'Break my heart'

One of our favorite U.K. ladies is back with what is sure to be a smooth summer jam of 2011.  Estelle teams up with the biggest boss in the game right now, Rick Ross, for the visual for 'Break my Heart'.  Check it out!

Hot 107.9's Birthday Bash 16-Chris Brown, Jeezy, Lil' Wayne, Lil' Kim, & MORE!

Hot 107.9 took over Phillip's Arena on Saturday, and always, you never know just what surprises they will have in store.  And of course, the annual event did not disappoint!  The action and star power was non-stop!  The hottest in hip hop and R&B music were on hand or easily accessible in the wings to be brought to the stage on a whim.  For those that missed out! Here is a taste of what you missed.

 Chris Brown

Shawty Lo feat Lil' Kim

Jeezy

Rick Ross

Double Vision or Copyright Infringement? When music logos and brand logos collide!!

They say there is no TRUE original idea in existence.  Any, and everything can be derived from something else.  When it comes down to original ideas, original song titles, original movie concepts, etc.  Even when it comes down to brand LOGOS.  I've been looking around the music industry, and an uncanny trend seems to be emerging more and more.  Music groups are seeming to pattern their logos after already successful logos in existence.  I just pulled 3 off the top of my head.  I was watching 106 & Park recently and Romeo and his kid sister Cymphonique were dropping off new videos.


  I kept looking at Romeo's t-shirt and the logo stuck out to me.  I asked myself, "Where have you seen that before?"  Then it dawned on me that maybe Romeo was a spokesperson for Louis Vuitton now?  I mean he has garnered a re-emergence of fame since DWTS and his roles in successful movies.  But that was not it.  I  researched and found that 'No Limit Forever' the record label, which is now run by Romeo has a similar logo to Louis Vuitton!  Clever.  Associating your label logo with an already recognizable and established logo.  It's almost like playing tricks on the human eye.






Looking at the logos side by side and you see very little difference in the two!  Uncanny, isn't it.  Is this too close to the LV logo to cause some type of copyright infringement suit?  I wonder?  Take the LV logo and one clever stroke from the artist and voila, you have the No Limit Forever logo. 



Again, two strokes and one erasure and the NY Yankees log easily is transformed into the Young Money logo.  Seems Wayne and company made their logo more known than the fitted cap that bares the original. LOL.






And finally, Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group label on the left, Maybach the CONGLOMERATE on the right.  Just add a 'G' at the bottom and presto-chango, you have Rozay's label!

Coincidence?  Maybe not.  Its uber-clever to trick the eye to associate with an image they already know to be popular or recognizable.  I am not trying to start anything, just my observation of things.  I wonder if these multi million dollar companies and franchises know how closely their images have been 'transfromed' into other mega dollar ventures?  Something to think about?  Is there any ORIGINALITY anymore?  These images beg the answer to that question.  I'm just saying....

ZAM ZHINGA reporting... what do you guys think?

Have you seen any others like this?  Let me know!

Hot 97.5 Summer Jam 2011--"I'm on one"- DJ Khaled,Lil' Wayne, Rick Ross, & Drake

 Hot 97.5 had it's annual Summer Jam concert at Giants Stadium on this past Saturday. As usual a bevy of stars were on had to promote their latest, and to shine and rock the stage alongside their contemporaries. Arguably, this jam is shaping out to be one of the 'songs of summer 2011', DJ Khaled's 'I'm on one', which features, Lil' Wayne, Rick Ross & Drake. This track is so smooth--it screams 'SUMMER BANGER'! The All-Star cast took to the stage to offer up an energetic live set! Take a look!





Thanks to MissInfo & HotNewHipHop for the exclusive

Behind the Lens: I'm on One'- DJ Khaled feat. Drake, Rick Ross & Lil' Wayne

DJ Khaled drops another single and its by far the best that I've heard from him. The smoothed out 'I'm on One' has a heft roster of stars featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil' Wayne. How could you go wrong with this line-up. Khaled and crew are busy filming the visual for what is sure to be one of the anthems of summer. Take a look at what the guys have coming down the pipeline.





(Thank Rapdose.com for the EXCLUSIVE)

"Harpo...WHO DIS WOMAN?" Lil' Wayne frolics on beach with MYSTERY WOMAN!

Lil Wayne was spotted shirtless holding hands with a mystery women walking down Miami Beach earlier this week.

No report on who the woman is or the nature of their involvement.  Potential new baby-mama.  We will see in 9 months.  Until then, the eagerly-anticipated 'Tha Carter IV' will hit the streets in a few more weeks.
EVERYBODY EXCITED?  Let's hope he can sell 'A MILLI' in his 1st week again!

Until then, enjoy the 2nd single 'John' Feat Rick Ross from the disc:

New Video: Ace Hood "Hustle Hard" REMIX feat Rick Ross & Lil' Wayne

Ace Hood is back!! Finally, this dude is getting some shine!!  I always wondered why Dj Khaled didn't put this kid on more stuff!  He has major connects in the business, and this is his only artist, so why not feature this guy, right? RIGHT!  Ace has a street banger on his hands with 'Hustle Hard'.  'WE THE BEST' has upped the ante even more with a hot remix featuring none other than the 'go to man of the hour' Lil' Wayne and Rick Ross.  Not a HUGE budget video, but it serves its purpose.  The original video probably ate a lot out of the budget.  Now that the single has taken off, time to invest back in this up and coming rapper.  Here it goes!!!!




'Blood Sweat and Tears' disc coming soon........

Thank WORLDSTARHIPHOP for the VIDEO!