Lee Bannon - A New Song f. S.O.L., Torae, Reks & Superstah Snuk
Another cut off Lee Bannon ’s upcoming Me & Marvin project; which will sample Marvin Gaye in each track. And this time it’s a 2dbz world premiere so pay attention! Featuring a few very dope emcees (I told ya’ll… lyrics is back). We’ll also be dropping the final version of Volume (w/ a new beat) soon so stay tuned. Shouts to Dan Green.

Something In The Way She Moves: Does A Woman's Gait Predict Her "Orgasmic Ability"? [Walk This Way]
Are you self-conscious about the way you walk? No? Well, get ready! According to a study published in the September 2008 issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine (not, unfortunately, The Journal of Sexual Healing, which publishes only papers by soul-ologist Marvin Gaye), people with sexological training were able to deduce a woman's "history of vaginal orgasm" from her walk about 80 percent of the time. If you're already shaking your head in confusion and annoyance, don't stop — the study offers way mo

Beyonce’s New LP, Featuring Justin , Due Nov 18
While details have been largely kept under wraps, some information has emerged about Beyoncé’s forthcoming, still-untitled third solo LP, which is slated for release on November 18 on Music World Music/ Columbia.    Justin Timberlake will appear on the LP, although further details on his involvement were not available at press time. The two sang together on a cover of the 1968 Marvin Gaye/ Tammi Terrell hit “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing” at the Fashion Rocks concert in New

Meka’s Soul Mix Show: What’s Going On?
One day it’ll all make sense. DOWNLOAD: Marvin Gaye - Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) | Mediafire

365: April 2, 1939- Marvin Gaye's Born Day
One of popular music’s most indelible voices is given birth in Washington D.C. The son of a former Pentecostal preacher, Marvin Gaye would become one of Motown’s earliest stars producing such R&B-pop standouts as “Stubborn Kind of Fellow” (1962, Tamla), “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You”) (1964, Tamla) and “I Heard It Through The Grapevine,” (1967, Tamla). But it was his ‘70s work that would come to define Gaye as a groundbreaking artist whose artistic courage match

Appreciation: Motown's "Grapevine" Groovemaster Norman Whitfield
Marvin Gaye never would have heard it through the grapevine if Norman Whitfield hadn't first heard it in his soul. Whitfield, the prolific, Grammy-winning composer who cowrote...

Reality Check: Bizarre Night on 'Idol' Makes for Best Episode Yet
It was a battle of the bizarre on Tuesday as American Idol stopped off in Jacksonville , Fla. As the contestants got weird, the judges got weirder. In the end what we were left with was probably the best episode of the season so far. Joshua Ulloa kicked things off with a rendition of Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get it On” complete with beatboxing and instrument simulation. Simon said it was like watching Inspector Gadget audition (which would be...

A Good Day to be Black and Sexy Director Dennis Dortch: The Media Diet
One of the most underrated and overlooked titles at Sundance last year was Dennis Dortch’s A Good Day to be Black and Sexy. Over six vignettes, Dortch takes a daring, authentic and frequently hysterical look at the sexual mores of a young black Los Angelenos. The film, which garnered Dortch a nomination at Tuesday’s Gotham Awards for Best Breakthrough Director, opens in Los Angeles today via Magnolia Pictures. We caught up with Dortch to discuss seeing The Story of a Three Day Pass at MoMA, Marv

Death, drugs tarnish Motown's legacy
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Some time during the 1970s, Marvin Gaye reflected on his turbulent career in an obscure tune called Dream of a Lifetime. I thank God for my wonderful life, sang the Motown Records">

X Factor: Walsh And Cowell Disagree Over JLS
The group perform Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell’s ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ after Walsh previously comparing them to “one of the early Motown groups”. Cowell as usual has a different view of the group, saying: “I didn’t hear one great vocal throughout the performance, you sound good as a group but it wasn’t up to scratch on a worldwide level.” Posted in X Factor Read more » X Factor: Louis

Akon featuring Lil’ Wayne - “I’m So Paid”
    Listen here. Via Hip Hop Crunch

ON BLAST!!! Rapper Lil Wayne Goes In On Michael Jackson In New FREESTYLE … Calls Him A F-A-G!!!: PHOTO
ON BLAST!!! Rapper Lil Wayne Goes In On Michael Jackson In New FREESTYLE … Calls Him A F-A-G!!! - MediaTakeOut.com™ 2009

Lil' Wayne- “I Pledge Allegiance To The Flag, Michael Jackson Is A Fag”
At this point, was it appropriate to spit this old joke? (2:50 mark)

Lil' Wayne raps “Michael Jackson is a FAG” during FREESTYLE!: PHOTO
Sources claim that this ustream.com recording is a few months old...

Solange Knowles shaves her head! + Lil Wayne & Lauren London spotted in public!: PHOTO
Ok so we'll start with Solange's I always have to be different bald look: Your thoughts...... Now this is an old picture of Lil Wayne and Lauren London.

MTV News: Estelle Says New Material Is 'Somewhere Between Marvin Gaye And Coldplay'

Ciara: Go Girl (Official Video) ft. T-Pain
T-Pain looks like he's in the running for most guest spots in 2008 although I expect Lil' Wayne to come out on top. It makes perfect sense they're teaming up for T-Wayne.   So this Ciara video, what's there to say? Well, Ciara does some sensual dancing by some bizarre, robotic dancing. Then T-Pain raps for a bit followed by Ciara doing more dancing.  Posted in: CIARA Rate this Track Average rating: Login

Isani Griffith + Marilyn Manson = New Couple!
Marilyn Manson keeps close to his new girlfriend, LA model Isani Griffith, at the vernissage of his inaugural U.S. exhibition “Marilyn Manson: Trismegistus” during Art Basel Miami 2008 on Thursday. “That’s my special lady friend,” Marilyn said of Isani at the event, which included his own watercolor paintings at new French-electro club Louis Bar-Lounge at Gansevoort South in Miami’s Design District. Marilyn, 39, and Isani, 24, have been dating ever since his split last month with Evan Rachel W

Isani Griffith + Marilyn Manson = New Couple!
Marilyn Manson keeps close to his new girlfriend, LA model Isani Griffith, at the vernissage of his inaugural U.S. exhibition “Marilyn Manson: Trismegistus” during Art Basel Miami 2008 on Thursday. “That’s my special lady friend,” Marilyn said of Isani at the event, which included his own watercolor paintings (pictured below) at new French-electro club Louis Bar-Lounge at Gansevoort South in Miami’s Design District. Marilyn, 39, and Isani, 24, have been dating ever sinc

LISTEN TO THIS: "Best of 2008 Cornerstome Mixtape" (Mick Boogie)
DOWNLOADDJ Extraordinaire Mick Boogie and his partner-in-crime Terry Urban capped off a strong year by sent along a tasty mix featuring the best joints of '08. Tracklist after the jump. Intro (6th Sense)So Fly (Slim f Biggie - Mick Boogie Mix)Announcement (Common f Biggie - Mick Boogie Mix) I Luv Your Girl (Dream f Jay-Z MB/TU Mix)Paper Planes (MIA - Terry Urban Mix)Swagger Like Us (Jay-Z - Mick Boogie Transition) Jockin My Wonderwalls (Jay-Z & Oasis)Diamond Girl (Ryan Leslie f Kanye West - Mick Boogi

Twista Looks To Lil Wayne For Inspiration, "He Did What Tupac Did"
Speaking on Wayne's Auto-Tune usage, Twista also explained the motivation he brings out of him. "You can't really hate on Lil Wayne for it 'cause no one had done it before in rap," Twista said in an interview. "He was the first one that done it, so, you have to respect that. I love Lil Wayne 'cause one, he did what Tupac did -- brought a lotta records out and exceeded the normal rapper's output. And two, he's one of the last rappers that still makes me want to rap. Like other rappers I listen...

Rap Chart Movement: T.I. Ships Gold, Murs Debuts Impressively
Paper Trail earns a gold plaque in its opening week by scanning 569,300 discs.  The album features appearances from Jay-Z, Lil Wayne & Ludacris. Sliding to No. 2 is Young Jeezy.  The Recession bags up 38,700 units in its sixth week on the chart.  So far, the album has sold 489,600 copies. Posted at No. 3 is Lil Wayne.  Tha Carter III shelled out 34,500 discs this week.  After 18 weeks, the album has sold a total of 2,523,200 copies. The Game slips a spot to No. 4.  LAX r

BABY #3 FOR L'IL WAYNE? NBABAY MAMA? LAUREN LONDON.
Natasha at the YBF says actress Lauren London is indeed 5 months pregnant and the father is Lil Wayne!!!! Apparently back in February, YBF asked Lauren about the pregnancy rumors and she denied it. Later on someone else who is a celeb slipped up and spilled the beans and confirmed London was pregnant and the father was Lil Wayne. (This will be kid # 3 for Weezy)