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Archive for March, 2009

March 30, 2009 @ 7:07 PM | Written by: Karen Civil

LRG X Bobby Ray Concert

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BOB, I mean Bobby Ray (still makes no sense to me, but eh whatever) and the good people at L-R-G  are having a sample sale and special performance by Bobby Ray with his live band on April 4th! make sure you come out!. Click here for back flyer Info

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March 29, 2009 @ 1:39 PM | Written by: Karen Civil

MTV Spring Break: Behind the Scenes

Catch a glimpse of Kid Cudi, Drake, Jae Millz, Lil Chuckee, Nicki Minaj and the rest of the young money team as Lil Wayne performs.

Oh Yeah, that other thing your looking for, I deleted it. Why? cause I can. I wrote it in attempts to give someone a large helping of tough love and a dose of reality, the person received it via wordpress..moving on, back to business.

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March 27, 2009 @ 4:44 PM | Written by: Karen Civil

Gucci Mane: Murder Was the Case

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New Gucci Mane album Murder Was the Case out May 5, 2009!

1. Running Back
2. Hot!
3. Block Party
4. Stoopid
5. Murder Was The Case (Skit)
6. Murder For Fun ft. Ox
7. Trap Money ft. B.A & Mook
8. Neva Had Shit
9. Yella Diamonds
10. Like A Lambo ft. Selasise
11. Say Damn
12. Cuttin Off Fingaz
13. Gangs ft. Biz
14. Shittin on Um

Shouts: to Alvin the Greatttt!

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March 26, 2009 @ 3:10 PM | Written by: Karen Civil

Lil Wayne & The Rise of Young Money

 Dem Films reports “FREE DEM FILMS​ Prese​nts: “​Broke​n Leg,​”​ a movie ​ about​ the life,​ strug​gle,​ and succe​ss of the lates​t movem​ent takin​g the world​ over,​ Young​ Money​ Entertainment.​ Heade​d by the #1 artis​t in the music​ indus​try,​ Lil Wayne​,​ and ran by the next big artis​t to take the world​ by storm​, ​ Mack Maine​.​ Young​ Money​’​s rise to domin​ ance is a capti​vatin​g story​.​ “​Broke​n Leg” takes​ you into a world​ where​ hard work is defin​ ed,​ loyal​ty and respe​ct are honor​ed,​ and the goal every​day is to remai ​n #1. “​Broke​n Leg” bring​s fans close​r to Young​ Money​ by showi​ng the perso​nal side of the artis​ts like never​ seen befor​e.​ Studi​o sessions,​ inter​views​,​ priva​te parti​es,​ and conce​rts are just a few highl​ights​ of this film.

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March 25, 2009 @ 2:15 PM | Written by: Karen Civil

The Introduction: Nipsey Hussle

You already know what it is. From the way he greets you, to the words that he speaks. The uniform he wears is bold, aggressive and absolutely intimidating. He’s authentic – the offspring of the West Coast’s most celebrated talent – yet and still a novelty all his own. In an industry that’s fallen victim to bubble gum lyrics and erroneous dance fads to match, he’s the spokesperson the block wants for. He’s the sociopolitical outrage of Ice Cube and N.W.A. He’s Snoop Dogg before you knew his name and Ice T after an unexpected knock at 6 o’clock in the morning. He’s the very definition of Slauson & Crenshaw – a self-inspired movement and a name you can trust. He is Nipsey Hussle. Nipsey gives you a break down on touring with Game & Jay Rock, his new album and his new mixtape “Bullets Aint got No Name Vol III’. I got a chance to hear one of the records, Nipsey doesn’t disappoint.

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March 25, 2009 @ 12:17 AM | Written by: Karen Civil

Tabi Bonney soars w/ 'Jet Setters'

Tabi Bonney shot a new video ‘JetSetters‘ over the weekend and invited me along for an exclusive behind the scenes look. Tabi Bonney is one of the most known hip hop artist from the DC area. Part of Indie label Organized Rhyme and son of afro-funk superstar, Itadi Bonney, Tabi achieved recognition in the Washington, DC Metro area with his radio singles “The Pocket” and “Doin It” featuring Raheem DeVaughn. This is by far one of my favorite records off his independent LP album “Dope“. The video was shot in the heart of DC on a rooftop that gave you 360 views of the whole area, I spotted the Washington Monument and the White house off in the distance.

Tabi used local dancers from the area, and pretty much directed this video. I really have to commend him, his passion, drive and humble attitude is something that shines through given the negative area he is from. Tabi proves he is a force to be reckoned with, given his directing, rapping, and hustling abilities. 2009 is looking bright for this shinning star, look out for Curren$y to be doing a remix version of “Jet Setters” on his “504′ mixtape…I mean its only right!?!

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You can find out more about Tabi Bonney by logging onto www.bonneyrunway.com

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March 21, 2009 @ 5:36 PM | Written by: Karen Civil

The Roundup: Young Chris, Young Money, Pusha T & Jae Millz Responds

Yesterday, I went to Baltimore, MD to see the “I Am Music” Tour for the millionth time…I invited Young Chris & Neef, to come check out the show. Chris let me know good news on his next album, said it’s going to be executive produced by Mark Ronson & Jay Z, which is HUGE! Congratulations to him! Rather than give you the typical photos of the concert, and my camera died which sucked, check out pictures of the first Young Money photo shoot that took place last week.  As you can see Lil’ Wayne is moving forward with his crew, and making them the next big thing. Jae Millz & I chopped it up for a bit, and l let him know the interview with Jabari/HiphopGame wasn’t been excepted well by commenter’s, because of certain statements he made. Jae Millz really didn’t understand why, “Atleast I didn’t say they where gay” , he went on to say “I just think certain niggas need to get a job rather than hate or found out if you have AIDS that is more important” . In his defense, prior to the interview, we were on a certain site, and some of the comments were so mean, and hateful, passed the point of being an opinion, just really childish and ethug gangsters. It’s one of those sites, you shouldn’t be reading the comments anyway, just watching the videos.  Look for the “Every Girl” video to be debuting soon. Also, great news for all the Clipse fans out there, their single “Kind of Like a Big Deal” hits in April; Kanye West and Consequence are going to cameo in the video. Pusha T & Game did a record together, at Nottz Studio the other day. Yes, expect that heat rock!

               Streetz, Jae Millz & Gudda  Young Money  Nicki & Gudda  Young Money Photoshoot Mack & I

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March 20, 2009 @ 2:33 AM | Written by: Karen Civil

Paul Wall: St. Paul's Day

Yeah…I’m late with this, but oh well!?! The homie Paul Wall let KarenCivil.com spend the day with him for “St Paul’s Day” in Houston, Texas as he hit the club for his performance…Paul, I’m gonna have to pass on the grill, I’m still paying off on my veneers.

Tim I see you!!

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March 19, 2009 @ 3:21 PM | Written by: Karen Civil

The Introduction: Curren$y

My homie Curren$y was in New York doing some recording, so I caught up with him to talk favorite rappers, XXL cover, new Mixtape and much more.  Expect to see plenty more features on Curren$y on my blog, he is added to the list of rappers to look out for in 09!

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March 17, 2009 @ 6:42 PM | Written by: Karen Civil

Bun B: Texas Edition..

Bun B performed in Tyler, Texas (Club Nico’s) the other night, and of course KarenCivil.com was there to hit the stage and see Bun perform classics such as “Pocket Full of Stones” & “Draped up and Dripped Out” to name a few..make sure you check for that new UGK album coming soon! Shouts to Tim L!

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