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Friday, April 8, 2011
Just Blaze explains his fashion evolution and fashion regrets: Throwback...
One look at platinum producer Just Blaze's resume and you know you're in the midst of one of the best to ever do it. With over a decade of experience under his belt, Just Blaze has produced some of the biggest songs in Hip Hop, with some of the most successful artists in the world. Most recently, Blaze had a hand in Eminem's monster hit "No Love", in which he also lent his vocals.
Just as much as Just Blaze loves making music, he also loves fashion. Just Blaze sat down with AllHipHop.com's Gina Torres to discuss his fashion evolution as well as his two most regretful fashion faux paus. From spending "$500 - $700 a piece" on throwback jerseys to being so engulfed in the Iceberg clothing trend that he wore "Daffy Duck sneakers", Just Blaze has spent a fortune on fashion.
In the video, Just Blaze recalls a conversation he had with a Def Jam employee, where she asked him how much money he spent on his throw back jerseys. In that moment, he realized that "it was more than her down payment on her house." Check out the interview below to hear the self proclaimed "Polo King" explain his fashion evolution and fashion regrets.
Wale feat. Rick Ross & Jadakiss - 600 Benz
I am hearing that Wale…and probably Rick Ross got PAID for this ringing endorsement of Benz! Heck, Rick Ross’ company is….Maybach Music, which is owned by Mercedes. Anyway, the song is cool.
Rick Ross Live At Vain In Orlando
Rick Ross performs live @ Vain Night club in downtown Orlando, Fl after performing at the Amway Arena while on the I Am Still Music tour. He performed multiple tracks off the upcoming ‘Self Made Vol. 1′ album as well as his latest mixtape ‘Ashes to Ashes’. DJ Khaled, Meek Mill, Yelawolf, Gunplay, Porcelain Black,javascript:void(0) DJ Nasty, Disco & The City Boys, Yogi, any many more.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Family of late Bronx rapper renew efforts to have street named in his honor
Rapper Big Pun died of a heart attack on Feb. 7, 2000 when he was just 28 years old.
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Rapper Big Pun died of a heart attack on Feb. 7, 2000 when he was just 28 years old.
The family of late rapper Big Punisher is relaunching an effort to have a Bronx street named in his honor.
Big Pun's sister, Nicole Rodriguez, wants to have E. 163rd St. and Rogers Place in Longwood dubbed "Big Pun Place."
"I feel I owe this to my brother," she said. "He was not only my brother, he was a father figure. He stepped in when my parents couldn't. So I want to push for this. He deserves it."
Rodriguez is collecting signatures at www.bigpunplace.com. Since starting her campaign on Feb. 21, she's gathered more than 1,200 signatures.
The street name is important to his still-growing fan base, Rodriguez said.
"It would become a visual cemetery for everyone. My brother was cremated, so there's nowhere to visit him," she said. "This way, his legacy will live on close to home."
This Saturday at 1 p.m., a rally to support the naming will be held at the corner, where a popular mural marks Pun's hangout.
Big Pun died of a heart attack on Feb. 7, 2000 when he was just 28 years old. Some reports put his weight at nearly 700 pounds.
Born Christopher Rios, Big Punisher grew up in Soundview. He was the first Latino solo rapper to sell more than a million records. His album "Capital Punishment," which debuted in 1998, was nominated for a Grammy.
His achievements were nothing short of incredible, said rapper Triple Seis, who like Big Pun was a member of the rap group Terror Squad.
"I think he really deserves this because he made such an impact in the community," he said.
For Triple Seis, born Sammy Garcia, the push is personal, too.
"Christopher was more than just an artist to me, he was a best friend, a brother," he said. "Whenever I needed something, I could count on him. It's only right for me to fight for him."
In the summer of 2000, several fans launched the first street naming effort. While the measure had some backing, the city eventually shot down the idea, calling Big Pun's lyrics "racy and violent."
Speaking from her home in Orlando, Fla., this week, his mother, Gail Tirado, defended her son's songs.
"If you listened to his lyrics, he also talked about struggles, about family life, about strife, about poverty and overcoming," she said. "He rapped about reality. He spoke the truth."
Tirado and Rodriguez will go before Community Board 2 next month to plead the case.
"I want them to know that he was a regular person with imperfections and flaws like anyone else," Rodriguez said. "If you have to be perfect to have a street named after you, then they would have to knock down every street here because no one is perfect."
tsamuels@nydailynews.com
Nicki Minaj Elle Photo Shoot
Nicki Minaj shares the cover with Gwen Stefani for Elle magazine’s ”Music Issue” and here’s footage of Barbie’s photo shoot. After the jump, see her end, oops I mean the end result before it hits newsstands next month.
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