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Expect a heavy dose of autotune for 2011. T-Pain isn’t just going to roll over and quit music, regardless if you want him to or not. “Rap Song” with Rick Ross is gaining steam, and given his past track record, it could potentially be a hit in the coming weeks. In the meantime, however, Pain borrows Wiz’s anthem and Waka’s latest club regular for his own leisure.

Off first listen, “No Hands” sounds more of his speed.

DL: T-Pain – “Black & Yellow (T-Mix)”

DL: T-Pain – “No Hands (T-Mix)”

Speaking of “Rap Song,” hit the jump to see the official video. (Keep reading…)

With today being Ye Day, it’s only right that we discuss the most important artist in the streets… Main Street or otherwise.

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This leaked a day early, but here is Christopher Ries’ – better known as Young Chris – project alongside DJ Drama and Don Cannon. Courtesy of LiveMixtapes, preview before you scoop it.

DL: Young Chris, Don Cannon & DJ Drama – “The Re-Introduction”

Update: It looks like the new Power 105 morning crew will include Angela Yee (Sirus XM/ Shade 45), DJ Envy, and Charlamagne Tha God. Ed Lover took to his Twitter to congratulate the trio and give them props.

No word on what Ed Lover’s next move is.

A major change to NY radio went down and it involves legendary Hip-Hop personality Ed Lover.

WWPR/Power 105.1 has fired its veteran morning man Ed Lover, along with show producer Sarah O’Connor. Lover had been with the Hip-Hop station since its inception in 2002. Originally, he was part of the morning team that featured Doctor Dre and Lisa G. (moved from rival WQHT/Hot 97). The show eventually was switched to afternoon drive.

Lover returned to the station in 2006 after Star and Buc Wild’s departure.

So Dre is really serious this time about this Detox thing is what it looks like. What we have here is the behind-the-scenes footage of the supposed first single, “Kush,” with Snoop and Akon from the mythical album.

50 Cent (who gets crazy love towards the end of the video), E-40, Roccett, Glasses Malone, Menace and more all make cameos.

Sampling Pink’s track of the same title, look for this to be a bonus track from Nicki’s Pink Friday set to drop on Monday.

DL: Nicki Minaj – “Girls Fall Like Dominoes”

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Beginning today (Nov. 20), BET’s 106 & Park will now be heard on New York’s Hot 97 on Saturdays 10AM – 12PM.  The countdown already airs on 60 radio stations nationwide, including 6 of the top 10 U.S. markets. To sweeten the deal, Hot 97 will now officially become part of Westwood One’s BET Radio Network which specializes in news and music programming, tailored to contemporary urban stations.

“We are excited to be part of Westwood One’s BET Radio Network,” said Ebro Darden, VP of Programming, EMMIS NY and Program Director of HOT 97. “ Terrence and  Rocsi have become staples within the Hip-Hop and R&B music culture while hosting BET’s 106 & Park Countdown over the last several years. It only makes sense to bring these high profile personalities to the most influential Hip-Hop Radio station in the world. They are smart, full of
energy and passionate about their fans. We welcome them to the HOT 97 family!”

“We always look to associate the best products with the best stations,” said Dennis Green, Westwood One EVP Affiliate Sales. “We are pleased to be partnering with HOT 97 in New York to bring both the BET Radio Network and 106th and Park Countdown, the most powerful brands in Urban radio, to listeners in New York.”

To go along with the latest news, music and gossip, the radio show will also features several original segments. “On The Reel” will focus on African Americans in film and “BET Look Ahead” will review and preview BET programming.

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After weeks of playing it cool and saying that “Roman’s Revenge” was not aimed towards Lil Kim, Nicki Minaj sat down with Hot 97′s Angie Martinez to clear the air. Nick spoke with Angie about everything surrounding her career and even took questions from a studio audience.

She opened up on how attending an art school influenced her career, her trip to Trinidad and how she handled Lil Wayne’s absence. From there, the question of the hour came up (“Are you getting at Lil Kim?”) and Nicki kept it politically correct by saying, “It’s not directed toward anyone. Just all those that talked about me.” That quickly turned into, “My Barbies know exactly who that’s about. If you’ve never done or said anything, you wouldn’t feel guilty!” And from there, it really got things really got hectic.

“When I see your name on Billboard, then I’ll respond to you. If you are bitter, get a life! You’re gonna go down in history as a sore loser instead of the Queen. If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. Don’t play with me. When I see it on the Billboard, that’s when I’ll respond.”

Hit The Jump to catch Nicki perform “Roman’s Revenge” at the Hot 97 VIP Lounge (more…)