Steve Baltin
Kanye Plays New Tunes, Wu-Tang Pay Tribute
Hip-hop was well represented at day one of San Diego's Street Scene with both the reunited Wu-Tang Clan and headliner Kanye West making news.
West, who, during his crowd-pleasing set, filled the far-reaching throng in on what he's been working on, including new albums by John Legend and Common
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Fugees Reunion Still Moving… No, Seriously
"It's moving like a turtle, but it's definitely moving," Wyclef Jean told AOL Music of the Fugees reunion album.
Getting the three members -- himself, Lauryn Hill and Pras -- on the same page is definitely proving to be a challenge, he says...
Sean Paul Lights Up with Mariah, Kelis
Who's the most in-demand collaborator today? Dancehall star Sean Paul certainly ranks right up there. Talking to AOL Music from his native Jamaica, the singer, who will appear this weekend at San Diego's two-day Street Scene festival alongside Tool, Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and many others, said he got to live out a dream recently when he performed with Santana at the Montreux J
Rapper Ali Vegas Calls on Kanye, Jadakiss
Called by some the greatest rapper from Queens, NY since Nas, rapper Ali Vegas is ready to come into the mainstream with his upcoming album 'Hebrew 12:15.' The record, scheduled for October, will feature production by Kanye West and a guest appearance by Jadakiss, according to the 22-year-old emcee
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Mos Def Works ‘Magic’ on Ears and Feet
Brooklyn rapper/actor Mos Def will release his first album since 2004's 'The New Danger,' on Sept. 26. Dubbed 'True Magic,' the effort includes new tracks like 'The Undeniable' and 'There Is a Way.'
'True Magic' isn't the only new release from the prolific entertainer
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Gnarls Barkley Drive Foxx, Electra ‘Crazy’
Gnarls Barkley added L.A. to their impressive list of conquests over this past weekend with a pair of sold-out shows at Avalon. When DJ Vice dropped 'Crazy' into his set at the club Element Saturday night, Cee-Lo got up and started performing the official song of summer on his private table before a delighted crowd that included Jamie Foxx, Carmen Electra and David Spade...
Ludacris Shakes His ‘Money Maker’
After conquering the film world in 2005, rapper Ludacris is ready to return to his first love with 'Release Therapy,' due Sept. 26. The Atlanta chart-topper will whet fans' appetites with the lead single, the Neptunes-produced 'Money Maker,' out next week
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Kelis ‘Was Here’ with Cee-Lo, Linda Perry
R&B singer Kelis will drop her new album, 'Kelis Was Here,' on Aug. 22. While at L.A's House of Blues last Saturday for Glam Jam, a concert celebrating NBA stars Paul Pierce and Baron Davis and their Midsummer Night's Dream charity event, Kelis told AOL Music News she worked with an eclectic roster of A-list talent.
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Ludacris, Snoop Pimp Their Rides for Charity
"You know I love cars," Ludacris told AOL Music about his appearance Tuesday to the GM All-Car showdown in L.A ., hosted by Shaquille O'Neal with a performance by Common. "Plus, it's for charity."
Luda, who pimped out a '54 Chevy Bel Air painted a smoking "mojito green," took home the trophy for best exterior
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Nas Goes Glam in L.A.
Nas was one of several music greats to come out to L.A.'s House of Blues Saturday for Glam Jam, a part of NBA stars Baron Davis and Paul Pierce's A Midsummer Night's Dream weekend.
The deft rapper told AOL Music News he's nearing completion on his highly anticipated Def Jam debut, 'Hip-Hop Is Dead
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