TDK Boombox

An ode to the ghetto blasters that dominated stoops, bboy circles, and street corner gatherings TDK introduces a new line of boomboxes in a 3 and 2 speak model. While retaining subtle characteristics and analog feel of the original models in shape and oversized speakers the new variations offer touch sensitive controls, digital display panels, USB, 3.5mm and RCA auxiliary ports and 6 inch speakers for that crystal clear sound. The glossy finish and leather strap add to the portability and defined aesthetic. Priced at $399 for the two speakers and $499 for the three speaker version the units will be available online starting January 2011 and hit retail locations the following month.
Source: Cool Hunting

Pause Moment Of The Week: Robert Deniro & Diddy's Scene For SNL Skit!

Old School Documentary Of The Week: Nas Illmatic Doc [6 Min]

Nicki Minaj New York Times Feature & Photoshoot!

J. Cole Brings Out Drake In Toronto & They Perform J Cole's "In The Morning!"

J. Cole brought out Drake at his show at the Sound Academy in Toronto last night (December 3). They performed J. Cole's track "In The Morning", and Drizzy also performed "Up All Night".

Redman - Def Jammable

Keeping It Real: Homeless Man Singin Better Than Most Artists Today!

Vybz Kartel & Sheba - Like Christmas [Reggae / Dancehall]

Diddy's Back!

Yung Berg Says He Wants To Help Resurrect DMX's Career "I Really Wish I Could Give X One Of These Hit Records" + Battling Cassidy

Tory Lanez (Sean Kingston's Artist) - All I Want Is You

Waka Flocka Flame - Ballin Out

Baby Bash (Feat. E-40) - Go Girl

The Clipse (Feat. Pharrell & Kenna) - Life Change

HAPPY 37th BIRTHDAY TYRA BANKS!

Tyra Banks is one of the hottest 37-year-olds around.  She's celebrating her birthday today, so get your ~smize~ on to celebrate with Ms. Banks.

We've got a photo gallery from her year full of ending her hit daytime talk show, staying on top with "America's Next Top Model", chillin' with her man John Utendahl, and hitting the red carpets while looking fabulous as always.

             HAPPY BIRTHDAY TYRA!

HAPPY 41ST BIRTHDAY JAY-Z!

Pop the Ace of Spades and turn on your fave Hov track.  Because Jay-Z turns 41 today!  It's been a huge year for Mr. Carter-- performing around the world, dropping a Best Seller book, embarking on major collabo projects with Eminem and Kanye, parlaying with billionaires, and being the attentive hubby to Beyonce--dude's been doing the most this year.

Check out our photo gallery with the highlights of Jay's big year....

            HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOV!

ON THE SET: Jamie Foxx's "Fall For Your Type" Video Shoot

As we told you earlier, Jamie Foxx's new album, Best Night Of My Life, drops on December 21st.  And now we have behind the scenes photos from his "Fall For Your Type" video shoot.  See the pics inside...

I wonder if Jamie now regrets that tattoo on the back of his head.

If you haven't heard the song, it features Drake and you can check it out here:
 Fall For Your Type feat.Drake 1 by artisticreation

YOU FEELING IT?

How Much Longer Will Your Fave Celebs Stay Digitally Dead??

The twitter happy celebs who opted to ixnay all social media starting this past Wednesday in honor of World AIDS Day may not be able to hold out the entire time.

Alicia Keys, Serena Williams, Usher, Kim Kardashian, and plenty other are all waiting for their twitter followers and others to raise and donate $1 million before they awake from "digital death".  But that goal is looking mighty far.  Deets when you read on...
They've held out for almost 3 days so far.  But reportedly, the BuyLife.org organization the celebs are encouraging everyone to donate to has only received $183,493 as of this afternoon (Friday).  That's over $800,000 short of their million dollar goal.
There's no Plan B for if they don't reach their goal in a relative amount of time.  So at this rate, these celebs could be digitally dead for a long while.  I have a feeling some folks in the campaign are about to come up out their own pocket with a major donation so they can hop back on Twitter asap.  Just my prediction. R.I.P....

Drake Talks Grammys + Kanye Gets 5 Mics + Jaime Foxx's New Album

Lots of tid bits from the music world today.  We have deets on Drake hosting the JUNO Awards and Grammy talk, plus info on Jaime Foxx's new album and Kanye's stellar album review from The Source.  Read on for the juice...

Having received four Grammy nominations this year, Drake recently sat down with Global Grind to talk about Lil' Wayne, his music and how he deals with negative press and gossip. 
On Getting Four Grammy Nods:

It’s always, to get any type of Grammy accolade or anything, it’s cliche but it’s a dream come true in the literal sense, that thing you have between sleeping and waking up. That time spent I used to think about being on the stage and being able to thank the people that have done so much for me in my life. And I remember the first time I went to the Grammy Awards and I looked at the set up of it at The Kodak Theater and it was like man, this is very similar to the dream I’ve been having since the Degrassi days.
I’ve been having this dream, I never knew where it was and it never really specified what the award was, but I knew it was a night I could let the people know–the people in my life know–how much they have done with me. To have four opportunities to have that chance is incredible.”

On Fighting With Lil' Wayne And Gossip Blogs

"I'm a very open, honest person. I think people that listen to my music know that about me and if there's ever something to address I always deal with it head on whether it be through my music or talking to the person and I think that's been pretty evident. I've been very candid about certain situations that are real.
It's always better to not say anything. When you look at something like 'oh yeah me and Wayne got into a fight or yeah ok I was smashing Wayne's girl.' It's evidently a ploy from whomever or whatever to try to stir up something when they have nothing real."

On Hosting The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences JUNO Awards:

"I am beyond honored to be hosting this monumental Juno Awards in the greatest city on earth.  I want to bring a youthful energy to the show and encourage people to be excited about what Canadian music has to offer."

Nominations for the 2011 Juno Awards in Canada will be announced on Feb. 1, 2011.

As if he needed another boost to his ego, Kanye West joins an elite club of Hip-Hop legends including  Nas, Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G., Ice Cube, De La Soul and OutKast who have created an album deemed a classic by The Source. Kanye's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy just received 5 mics from the mag for its album review.  The issue hits stands December 14th.

Complete list of 5-Mic Albums for all you hip-hop heads:

Run-D.M.C. -- Run-D.M.C.
Radio -- LL Cool J
Licensed to Ill -- Beastie Boys
Raising Hell -- Run-D.M.C.
Criminal Minded -- Boogie Down Productions
Paid in Full -- Eric B. & Rakim
By All Means Necessary -- Boogie Down Productions
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back -- Public Enemy
Long Live the Kane -- Big Daddy Kane
Critical Beatdown -- Ultramagnetic MCs
Straight Out the Jungle -- Jungle Brothers
Strictly Business -- EPMD
The Great Adventures of Slick Rick -- Slick Rick
Straight Outta Compton -- N.W.A.
No One Can Do It Better -- The D.O.C.
All Eyez on Me -- 2Pac
Grip It! On That Other Level -- Geto Boys
Doggystyle -- Snoop Doggy Dogg
The Diary -- Scarface
Me Against the World -- 2Pac
The Score -- The Fugees
Reasonable Doubt -- Jay-Z
People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm -- A Tribe Called Quest
Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em -- Eric B. & Rakim
AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted -- Ice Cube
One for All -- Brand Nubian
De La Soul Is Dead -- De La Soul
The Low End Theory -- A Tribe Called Quest
Illmatic -- Nas
Life After Death -- The Notorious B.I.G.
Aquemini -- Outkast
Breaking Atoms -- Main Source
Death Certificate -- Ice Cube
The Chronic -- Dr. Dre
Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) -- Wu-Tang Clan
Ready to Die -- The Notorious B.I.G.
The Infamous -- Mobb Deep
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... -- Raekwon
2001 -- Dr. Dre
The Blueprint -- Jay-Z
Stillmatic -- Nas
The Fix -- Scarface
The Naked Truth -- Lil' Kim
Trill OG -- Bun B
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - - Kanye West

Oscar winner Jamie Foxx will end 2010 on a high note with the December 21st release of Best Night of My Life, his third studio album on J Records. His first official single is "Fall For Your Type” featuring Drake.  Fans can expect appearances from  Drake, Rick Ross, Justin Timberlake, T.I., Ludacris, Soulja Boy, Wiz Khalifa and Rico Love.  No more alcohol?

Michael Jordan's New $20 Million Mansion!

Michael Jordan's got a brand new crib.  And it's 20 million times better than yours.  At least it should be for the price.  We've got the first look at MJ's brand new custom mansion, plus Tony Parker's alleged mistress Erin Barry's denial when you read on....
In PGA legend Jack Nicklaus' new "Bear's Club" development in Jupiter, FL, MJ is building this $20 million mansion.  He copped the land for 4.8 millie, then paid 7.8 mill to build the mansion.  And it'll be more millies to finish it and trick it out.  I guess he and his girl Yvette will be living it up in the ridiculously sprawling digs. The Jordan estate has 11 bedrooms, a two-story guard house and an athletic "wing" with a basketball court.  Oh, and his neighbors are the golf course and the ocean.  NICE!  By the way, Tiger just copped a home in the development for $50 millie.  DAMN!