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When they’re not terrorizing conference calls, it looks like 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo are closing deals. The newest one being with EMI.

G-Unit Records has entered into an exclusive agreement with EMI Label Services in which EMI will distribute and promote releases on the G-Unit roster in North America.  EMI will release the Grammy nominated multi-platinum rapper Lloyd Banks’ third solo album “H.F.M. 2” (Hunger For More 2) on November 23^rd, 2010, and Tony Yayo’s as yet untitled sophomore album, which is scheduled for early 2011.

G-Unit, formerly with Interscope Records, is joining a growing number of third party labels and artists to ink deals with EMI Label Services.  EMI Label Services’ unique approach gives independent artists and labels creative freedom along with access to the expertise, marketing and promotional muscle of a major label.

It sure is good to have Kanye West back. Later today, we should all be hearing the remix to “Power” featuring big brother himself, Jay-Z. Meanwhile, last night, ‘Ye had a (not-so) secret show in NYC at The Box. The show was so secret and so official that it even had a dress code for admittance. Along with Mr. West, several friends joined him on stage (not on this clip though) including John Legend, Estelle and the newest member of G.O.O.D. Music (along with CyHi Da Prynce), Pusha T. Chicago’s own ran through a slew of hits that included “Selfish,” “Good Life,” “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” and several others. For the record, Kanye’s catalog > damn near everyone else.

The highlight of the performance, however, was his incredibly personal “Mama’s Boyfriend.” I’m avoiding anymore footage of this song because the next time I hear it, I want it to be CDQ and on the actual CD. Any song about his mother is guaranteed to be a classic, especially the way he was talking about her on Angie the other day.

Respect to Nigel D. for the footage.

No words. No description. You be the judge. You’ll know the lines when you hear them.

DL: Rick Ross – “Summa’s Mine”

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With the job market in the shape it’s in, dreams of a bright and successful future can sometimes get placed on the backburner for present-day solutions. Degrees don’t seem to hold the same value they used to and chasing dreams often seems like the most logical thing for a person to do at times. That’s what J. Cole is doing. That’s probably what he’s always going to do.

His debut album  is scheduled hit shelves late October and promises to be one entrenched in struggle, progress, dreams and reality. The track “Blow Up” features all that and one in which Cole reflects on his rise to his present day status and what the future holds for his career. It’s a must listen because of the content of the song. Plenty of people should find common ground to some of the lyrics especially if you’re working a job or in school with bigger dreams than the four walls you’re currently sitting in can confine.

DL: J. Cole – “Blow Up” (prod. by J. Cole)

With all the love being shown to his latest video “Power” plus the hype surrounding yesterday’s release of new track “See Me Now,” it seems the Kanye West comeback is definitely in full force. But what are the chances that Yeezy will be allowed to return to MTV’s VMA stage?

Pretty good, actually. USA Today reports that Mr. West will indeed be performing live during the awards show, which is being held at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles.

01. Young Jeezy – Intro
02. Young Jeezy – Death B4 Dishonor
03. Young Jeezy – Choppa N Da Paint
04. Young Jeezy – Dope Boy Swag
05. Young Jeezy – In Da Wall
06. Young Jeezy – Powder
07. Young Jeezy – Whippin All Of Dat
08. Young Jeezy – Spray Somethin’
09. Young Jeezy – Yayo
10. Young Jeezy – Drug Dealin’ Muzik
11. Young Jeezy – Popular Demand
12. Young Jeezy – Porsche Music

Download: Young Jeezy – 1000 Grams Mixtape

XOXO DJ Folk

Regardless of what everyone else is talking about (including myself at times), I’m still a Jeezy fan. Do I agree with every move being made? No, but what does my opinion really matter at the end of the day? Jeezy’s moving forward and recently shot the video for his Lil’ Jon assisted “Jizzle.” I won’t compare it to “Who Dat.” I will say it is a totally different sounding song in the car, which is a good thing. Now whether it’s an appropriate single to create a strong anticipation for TM103, that remains to be seen.

Remember, Young’s new mixtape 1000 Grams drops tomorrow at 1:03 p.m.

Credit: HitHipHop

Download: Kanye West feat. Beyonce & Charlie Wilson – See Me Now [CDQ]

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