Game Spits. Jay Gives.

Remember The Sean Bell verdict?

David Banner, The Game, Talib Kweli, among others have been open about their disgust at the verdict[along with the staff here at PMqn; Atlanta]. The Game released a new track-"911 is a joke" his own tribute to Sean Bell. Now Jay-Z is giving his response. Jay-Z has established an educational trust for the children of Sean Bell. Jay-Z is reportedly closely working with Sean Bell's widow, Nicole Paultre Bell, to institute the trust funds for both of their children.

[THE GAME TRIBUTE TO SEAN BELL]



You might remember Nicole Bell being involved in Jay-Z's Rocawear "I Will Not Lose" campaign that caused indignation within the NYPD's Benevolent Association about 2 years back.



From the Editors desk.
.rhayne a. coleman

DeShawn Stevenson Diss via Jay Z

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.rhayne a. coleman

Front Page: Miri Ben-Ari

Miri Ben-Ari , the hip hop violinist is educating the public on the Jewish Holocaust, through a new campaign launched by her nonprofit organization Gedenk. Ari will officially kick off the effort this friday Friday [May 2nd].

IN SHORT: The Holocaust pertains to the genocide of approximately 6 million European Jews during World War II, at the hands of the Nazi regime in Germany led by Adolf Hitler.

Established in 2006, Gedenk is a humanitarian movement dedicated to teaching and raising youth awareness about the Jewish Holocaust as well as anti-Semitism, racism and its negative consequences on the world today.

"I founded Gedenk because I discovered there was an urgent need to expand youth education about the Holocaust," the Grammy winner said. "As a third generation to Holocaust survivors, I was appalled by studies showing that 50 percent of kids graduating high school in America don't know what the Holocaust is."

dont think this is the first
or the only act that Ari has lended herself
or her music to. if you don't remember, let me bring your attention to
the video Symphony Of Brotherhood



Related Links/Sources: hip hop.com


From the Editors desk.
.rhayne a. coleman

Hittin the road with the Grammys

A number of rappers and R&B artists are headlining an exclusive five-city concert series sponsored by The Recording Academy (Grammy’s) and T-Mobile USA, to celebrate the Grammy’s 50th Anniversary.

[via Rudy West]

Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Kid Rock, Pitbull, John Legend and Sean Kingston will headline concerts featuring Cat Power, Colbie Caillat, Kat Deluna, Ozomatli and Seal in a five-date tour that includes stops in Chicago, New York, Miami, Dallas and Los Angeles.

The starts in Chicago tonight (April 3) with singers/songwriters Cat Power, Colbie Caillat and John Legend performing at the Vic Theatre.

Rappers Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott will headline a concert at Webster Hall on April 9, while Latin artists Kat Deluna, Ozomatli and Pitbull hit the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre in Miami.

On April 23, Kid Rock headlines at the Granada Theatre in Dallas on April 23, while Seal and R&B singer Sean Kingston close out the series at the Avalon in Hollywood.

"With this fantastic program, not only does The Recording Academy provide music fans an opportunity to help celebrate our 50th Anniversary, it also pays tribute to some of the artists that have played an important role in the Grammy Awards' meaningful history and gives rising stars a chance to be a part of that legacy," said Evan Greene, Chief Marketing Officer of The Recording Academy.



A limited number of tickets are being offered through special, in-store sweepstakes at select T-Mobile retail locations in the five concert cities.

She learned now it's time to TEACH.....

Monica has been missing in action but don't worry she'll be back very soon. She's currently working on her new album called "Lesson Learned" and working on her boys clothing line called "Regions Rock". With two beautiful kids and a man on her side.. she's happy than ever! I can't wait to hear about it. Be looking out for the first single from the album sometime in July. I'm ready! Mo.....






-Leonwitha?mark

PMqn presents.........Colby O'Donis

Everyone get ready for Mr. Colby. He's Akon newest project and let me just say i'm loving him. I heard his new single What You Got feat. Akon recently and now I have a new ringtone. Thats just hot it is. Check Colby O'Donis out at www.myspace.com/colbyo










-Leonwitha?mark

Trina says "I'm still the Baddest"

I see the female rappers are coming back for summer 08. After three years missing, Trina is back with her latest LP called still the baddest. Her new single is called "I Gotta Thing For You" and its hot. From Single Again to her new single I think I'm getting the Miami native Cd and let me just say Ms. Keyshia new cut in the video is giving me Kelis flashback but still loving it. Keep posted for the video coming soon!

-Leonwitha?mark

It's Nasti Music

Ladies and gentlemen get ready for khia! She's back that's right..... She dissing Janet and ready to tell the world her side. On the other side, Khia is currently releasing a new ablum with a new sound. She says she has been singing before rapping and this new ablum its going to be a mix of the two. With apperances with Gucci Mane and Lil Wayne get ready for Khia's third Lp entitled Nasi Music through Big Cat Records on May 20. I can't wait to learn a new nasty anthem! lol



-Leonwitha?mark

Are you ready for the Biggie experience?

Searching and searching...... producers of the "Notorious" film finally found the right one to play one of the illest rappers ever, that's right "Biggie". Let me tell you this dude looks just like him just a younger version of him. Jamal Woolard is a brooklyn rapper better known as Gravy in the streets. (Good Inspiration)I'm sure this movie is going to be hotttttttttt!P.Diddy will be played by Derek Luke, while Anthony Mackie has been cast as the famous Tupac Shakur. Angela Bassett is set to appear as Mrs. Wallace. (not sure if she's the right one for Mrs.Wallace but we'll see)Former 3LW member Naturi Naughton has also been given an as-yet-unspecified role in the film, which begins filming in New York this month with director George Tillman and is slated for release January 16, 2009.



-Leonwitha?mark

women: Cassie V.

::As seen in GQ::


A couple of years ago, a brown-eyed Connecticut teenager named Cassie Ventura snuck up on the country with “Me & U,” a simple, slinky MySpace single that sounded like it could have been played at a high school dance in 1985. The song’s success was propelled by an inexpensive Flashdance-homage video of a lithe, navel-baring Cassie strutting around a mirrored studio in sweats, and the effect was… You know, this is one of those things that if we try to explain it, it will sound moronic. It just worked. “Me & U” shot to the top of the charts. Cassie Ventura became known simply as Cassie.











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.rhayne a. coleman

Could Amy be the next Bonnie?

Let me just tell you Amy Winehouse is a real B***h! She was spotted yesterday (Monday) Feb.25 on her way to the jail house visiting her husband Blake Fielder-Civil. Meanwhile the previous evening Amy had a hush-hush night out with her inseparable friend Blake Wood.From a source... the 24-year-old Rehab singer has been enjoying the company of Wood, who has “been called the ‘Good Blake’ because of the contrast of his clean drug free lifestyle with Amy’s addict husband Blake Fielder-Civil - a.k.a. ‘Bad Blake’.” But, honestly every girl needs a boy toy until the hubby comes out of girl, come on! Despite Amy public drug addiction(i love her for that) She is still getting paid! (Get it boo!) Currently in the workings meeting with fashion and cosmetic experts later on this week, to get in details with endorsement deals including a make-up and accessory line along with a range of clothing. One of Amy sources says "Amy’s style has been copied by girls around the country and there’s a lot of money to be made. It’s a very distinctive look.” Lol Distinctive look? I'm not going to even go there...... but look out for my girl Amy as long as she get her 2 motivations ( Drugs and a man) she's not going anywhere any time soon!

Common finally in the spotlight

"He is definitely under rated"


Common finally in the spotlight!

Common will be one of the faces of converse. They are celebrating their 100 year anniversary and they want Common to participate in their ad campaign this year. Along with other influential faces in the music industry like James Dean, Billie Joe Armstrong, and female rocker Joan Jett. The campaign is going to be called “Connectivity” and it will be shown in about 75 countries around Europe, Asia, and the United States.

I can honestly say that in so proud of Common. He has finally been getting the attention he really deserves. Now when you mention Common’s name you can say “Grammy award winner”. He has been around since the early 90’s; his music career is almost as old as me. He is known for big hits like, The light, Go, The food, Real People, Testify, The Corner, and the list goes on. That why I am so surprised to hear that he is still receiving awards for best new artist. He is definitely under rated. He is one of the best lyricists in hip hop! Why is he not on BET honors? They recognized Tyra before they even breathed on Common!


Anywho….. Basically Common is a musical genius, and he is one of my fav’s. He gets nothing but respect in my book. He’s intellectual, smart, and sexy as hell. Need I say more? So big up’s to Common!

::Kellz::
The sweetest girl ♥
♥

What's going on with Usher?

"wonder why there is boolegging"

Well, world lately i been listening to Usher release so far entitled confessions and let me tell you my, my, my brought back memories. Good ones at least. So today i randomly was browsing the net and came upon something that made me really glad im not in the entertainment industry! As most of us know usher been getting ready for his latest lp still not titled. For the last couple weeks almost half of his ablum been leaked out. I know it's nothing new but, can the record label protect there craft! The industry wonder why there is boolegging. It's like when you were younger and parents were gone and you was independent just for that one weekend. Come on of course you going to gasp that freemdom right? But anyway, I been listening (yes i have been supporting leaked music) to usher latest tracks and my review so far is my prediction was wrong. After hearing 2 of his uptempo tracks i thought he was taking it A-town style but as i started to listen to more of the songs he was being the same usher (complaining!) Like tracks called "Moving Mountains, Crazy and I can't win"
Sorry Usher fans but he's not up to par on this one...........

-Leonwitha?mark