Monday, November 30, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
50 Cent #5 On Charts. Projected To Sell 100,000 Copies In Week 2
50 Cent's Before I Self Destruct is estimated to move as many as 100,000 copies heading into its second week in stores.
Based on late-week estimates, 50 will likely avoid a 50 percent drop from his first-week sales.
Top 10 Albums on the Billboard 200:
1. John Mayer - Battle Studies
2. Andrea Bocelli - My Christmas
3. Norah Jones - The Fall
4. Casting Crowns - Until the Whole World Hears
5. 50 Cent - Before I Self Destruct
6. Justin Bieber - My World
7. Michael Jackson - This Is It
8. Soundtrack - The Twilight Saga: New Moon
9. Carrie Underwood - Play On
10. Taylor Swift - Fearless
Based on late-week estimates, 50 will likely avoid a 50 percent drop from his first-week sales.
Decca's Andrea Bocelli is the lone Top 5 holdover at 180-200k, where he's running neck-and-neck with Def50's new album debuted in the Top 5 upon its release last week.Jam /IDJ diva Rihanna's critically acclaimed Rated R with the same estimated total. Carrie Underwood (19/Arista Nashville) 100-120k John Mayer (Columbia) 90-110k * Shakira (Columbia) 85-100k 50 Cent (Shady/Aftermath/Interscope) 85-100k Twilight Saga: New Moon (Chop Shop/Atlantic) 85-100k (Hits Daily Double)
Top 10 Albums on the Billboard 200:
1. John Mayer - Battle Studies
2. Andrea Bocelli - My Christmas
3. Norah Jones - The Fall
4. Casting Crowns - Until the Whole World Hears
5. 50 Cent - Before I Self Destruct
6. Justin Bieber - My World
7. Michael Jackson - This Is It
8. Soundtrack - The Twilight Saga: New Moon
9. Carrie Underwood - Play On
10. Taylor Swift - Fearless
Lil Waynes "The Carter" Documentary #1 On ITunes
A controversial new documentary about superstar rapper Lil Wayne has shot to the top of the iTunes movie charts.
QD3 Entertainment’s film The Carter is currently the No. 1 selling documentary oniTunes
in the U.S.
In addition to landing the top slot on Apple's iTunes U.S.’ music store, The Carter is also in the Top 10 on the Canadian iTunes music store alongside such blockbusters as Bruno and GI Joe.
“Having our LilWayne The Carter documentary place in the Top 10 on both U.S. and Canadian iTunes store within the first 48 hours, competing neck and neck with multi-million dollar studio films such as Bruno and GI Joe during Christmas season is quite a feat for a self distributed indie doc and beyond our expectations,” QD3 Entertainment CEO Quincy Jones III told AllHipHop.com. “We are very excited about continuing to innovate within the digital space.”
The Carter was released on November 17th and is an in depth look at the personal and professional life of rapper Lil Wayne.
Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., is known for his rigorous touring schedule and frequent drug use, which is spotlighted in the documentary.
In April of 2009, a judge rejected a request by Lil Wayne's lawyer to block the distribution of the DVD, due to several scenes in the movie which the rapper and his management objected to, reportedly because of his drug use.
The rapper's management claimed they requested to have the questionable scenes removed, but those scenes were still in The Carter, when it premiered at the Sundance film festival in January.
Despite the lawsuit Jones told AllHipHop.com that the documentary’s release is in line with a digital distribution strategy the company has been developing in 2001.
"It was my goal since the inception of QD3 Entertainment in 2001 to have a strong focus on digital distribution and multi platform innovation,” Jones told AllHipHop.com. “Since 2001 our primary means of marketing have been organic and viral on digital platforms. Using this approach we've been able to sell over 2 million DVD's via the QD3 (DVD) collection at physical retail….this is the era we have preparing for all along by retaining all rights to our content and were about to launch a couple of digital content and social media platforms by early 2010 utilizing our over 3,500 hour library of high quality content that includes films such as Tupac Shakur - Thug Angel and the multi platinum Beef.”
QD3 Entertainment’s The Carter was directed by Adam Bhala Lough and is currently available on iTunes for $14.99.
QD3 Entertainment’s film The Carter is currently the No. 1 selling documentary on
In addition to landing the top slot on Apple's iTunes U.S.’ music store, The Carter is also in the Top 10 on the Canadian iTunes music store alongside such blockbusters as Bruno and GI Joe.
“Having our Lil
The Carter was released on November 17th and is an in depth look at the personal and professional life of rapper Lil Wayne.
Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., is known for his rigorous touring schedule and frequent drug use, which is spotlighted in the documentary.
In April of 2009, a judge rejected a request by Lil Wayne's lawyer to block the distribution of the DVD, due to several scenes in the movie which the rapper and his management objected to, reportedly because of his drug use.
The rapper's management claimed they requested to have the questionable scenes removed, but those scenes were still in The Carter, when it premiered at the Sundance film festival in January.
Despite the lawsuit Jones told AllHipHop.com that the documentary’s release is in line with a digital distribution strategy the company has been developing in 2001.
"It was my goal since the inception of QD3 Entertainment in 2001 to have a strong focus on digital distribution and multi platform innovation,” Jones told AllHipHop.com. “Since 2001 our primary means of marketing have been organic and viral on digital platforms. Using this approach we've been able to sell over 2 million DVD's via the QD3 (DVD) collection at physical retail….this is the era we have preparing for all along by retaining all rights to our content and were about to launch a couple of digital content and social media platforms by early 2010 utilizing our over 3,500 hour library of high quality content that includes films such as Tupac Shakur - Thug Angel and the multi platinum Beef.”
QD3 Entertainment’s The Carter was directed by Adam Bhala Lough and is currently available on iTunes for $14.99.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Hip Hop Hall Of Fame To Be Completed in 2010
*The Hip Hop Hall of Fame Museum & Entertainment Complex says it's halfway toward reaching its goal of opening in New York City by late 2010 after securing $10 million in funding.
The HHHOF has two arms, The non-profit HHHOF Museum Foundation, which will oversee the museum, exhibits, and community outreach with "pioneers" of rap, and the for-profit HHHOF Global Media Group which will operate the restaurant, retail gift shop, concert lounge, TV studios, co-branded entertainment divisions, merchandising, special events, and corporate partnerships.
The Advisory Board members include rap legends Grandmaster Caz of the Cold Crush Bros, Rock Hall inductee Melle Mel, Kurtis Blow, Pebblee Poo, L.A. Sunshine and Kool Herc.
In a statement, HHHOF said it will provide 300 jobs, internships, co-branded marketing opportunities, as well as educational events and outreach programs for the youth and families. The economic impact in the City of New York is expected to be over $350 million over five years, from on-site and off-site programming, tourism, B2B local commerce, consumer spending, and city tax revenues.
The HHHOF "Hip Hop-A-Thon" campaign kicks off with the launch of HIPHOPHOF.COM, the official fan, artist, and industry social networking website and magazine set to go live on Dec. 4. First 1,000 VIP members to sign up will be invited to attend a special "HHHOF Complex Unveiling Party" during the Hip Hop Hall of Fame Awards TV Show Week in NYC March 2010. First 10,000 VIP members will have their names listed in the permanent "HHHOF Founding Partners Exhibit" inside the HHHOF Museum. All VIP members will receive two (2) free gift choices of a collectible T-shirt, calendar or HOF anniversary DVD to be released in 2010.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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Sunday, November 22, 2009
Step Ya Time Game Up! Blackberry Watch
Although this Blackberry watch has no release date quite yet, it is the real deal. The watch is being finalized by a company that specializes in smartphone apps. It features an OLED screen that’s optimized for displaying text clearly. Working in conjuction with users’ existing BlackBerrys, the smartwatch will notify users of incoming text messages, e-mails, etc.
Wyclef Interview, Talks Being A Performer @ The Nobel Peace Prize Awards & More
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Wyclef Jean
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Carnival, Vol. 2: Memoirs of an Immigrant
In the midst of recording his next project, a self-titled album slated for spring 2010, Wyclef Jean decided to revisit his hip-hop roots on the newly released "DJ Drama Presents Wyclef Jean Aka Toussaint: St. Jean From the Hut to the Projects to the Mansion." Issued Nov. 10 on Jean's own Carnival House Records through Megaforce/Sony Music, the EP bows at No. 36 this week on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
The 13-track EP finds the MC/songwriter/producer adopting the persona of Toussaint St. Jean, loosely based on the 18th-century Haitian revolutionary hero Toussaint L'Ouverture. Hosted by DJ Drama, the set of all-new material features Timbaland, Eve, Lil Kim and an electrifying collaboration with Cyndi Lauper.
"When you get to a certain point in your career, people forget where you came from," Jean says of the EP's concept. "So now, Toussaint is going to show everyone my skills and how I got started in hip-hop. Just in case you thought Clef was dead and he don't spit: Here's the reinvention."
In addition to the assertive "Warrior's Anthem," the EP's other standout tracks include "The Streets Pronounce Me Dead," which finds Jean addressing all naysayers, and the Lauper-assisted "Slumdog Millionaire," on which she sings, "We don't care what you say, from the hut to the projects to the mansion, now a millionaire/If you come from the hood, expect nothing less/I wanna see you get your money."
The point of the EP, Jean adds, is that "whatever you want to do, you can accomplish. If I came from nothing and became something, if I was chosen for greatness, then so can you."
Jean is among the list of artists chosen to perform at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert Dec. 11 with Will Smith, Toby Keith and Donna Summer. In the meantime, he's already recorded several songs for his upcoming studio album, including features with Lil Wayne ("Seventeen") and Natasha Bedingfield ("Tonight"). Also on his guest wish list: Young Jeezy and Amy Winehouse.
The 13-track EP finds the MC/songwriter/producer adopting the persona of Toussaint St. Jean, loosely based on the 18th-century Haitian revolutionary hero Toussaint L'Ouverture. Hosted by DJ Drama, the set of all-new material features Timbaland, Eve, Lil Kim and an electrifying collaboration with Cyndi Lauper.
"When you get to a certain point in your career, people forget where you came from," Jean says of the EP's concept. "So now, Toussaint is going to show everyone my skills and how I got started in hip-hop. Just in case you thought Clef was dead and he don't spit: Here's the reinvention."
In addition to the assertive "Warrior's Anthem," the EP's other standout tracks include "The Streets Pronounce Me Dead," which finds Jean addressing all naysayers, and the Lauper-assisted "Slumdog Millionaire," on which she sings, "We don't care what you say, from the hut to the projects to the mansion, now a millionaire/If you come from the hood, expect nothing less/I wanna see you get your money."
The point of the EP, Jean adds, is that "whatever you want to do, you can accomplish. If I came from nothing and became something, if I was chosen for greatness, then so can you."
Jean is among the list of artists chosen to perform at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert Dec. 11 with Will Smith, Toby Keith and Donna Summer. In the meantime, he's already recorded several songs for his upcoming studio album, including features with Lil Wayne ("Seventeen") and Natasha Bedingfield ("Tonight"). Also on his guest wish list: Young Jeezy and Amy Winehouse.
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