Exclusive RediRoc interview + Ape Gang.. Money Never Sleeps out now

Exclusive RediRoc interview + Ape Gang.. Money Never Sleeps out now. Rediroc talks about his new mixtape "Money Never Sleeps" with DJ Malgeez, Ape Gang, and how Philly should get together and stop hating and ratting. HottestintheHood exclusive. Shoutout Raw South Street Store! 5th and South Street in Philly @Rediroc215 @Garci87 @DJBenz

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Wiz Khalifa Conference Call (Atlantic/Rostrum) + Black & Yellow (G-Mix)

In this call, right before he went to soundcheck, Wiz chopped it up with the radio DJs across the country and being thankful for the s. He got an official single ready to go and an album in 2011. Also talked about other collabs and how to reach him. During the call, Atlantic dropped the Black & Yellow G-Mix with Snoop Dogg, Juicy J and T-Pain. heavy lineup. 14 minute call. Enjoy

Wiz_Khalifa-Black_And_Yellow_(G-Mix)_(Feat_Snoop_Dogg_Juicy_J_And_T-Pain)

Album Review: Rihanna - LOUD

One good thing to say about Rihanna: Her work ethic is persistant. You can talk about her situation with Chris Brown which 85% of America passed on about it. Or other negative things about her like her naked pics(NOTHING NEGATIVE about that) But one thing to praise is her drive. Since 2005 when she came out with Pon DI Replay and her debut album, Rihanna drops a new album EVERY YEAR. She has hits on Billboard EVERY YEAR. Also she shows improvement between albums. Loud is no different, instead another example of her incline in her career

Loud is a fun-type album especially when it starts. The first couple tracks like S&M and Only Girl in the World(remix by Fatman Scoop) makes me think she ripping her style from House king David Guetta. Play this in a house club and crowd will go crazy. Not sure about and urban club though. But with Man Down, she delivers for the islands with Barbadoian and even some Haitian vibes. Raining Men with Nicki Minaj and What’s My Name featuring Drake are the two tracks Billboard will have relationships with. California King Bed and Love The Way You Lie pt II are the Unthinkable(slow ballads) to this album as the first mentioned is about long-distance relationships and the second is Rihanna’s response to Eminem’s version. And Skin is a track that can explain how sexy Rhi can be between the sheets

Loud will hit stores by next week. Expect most if not the whole album to be on the Billboards. Another notch in her career and a way to stay revelant all 365 days of the year.

Meek Mill and Young Chris on Tony Touch Radio Show Shade 45

Late last week Philly's flame spitters, Young Chris and Meek Mill were in Tony Touch radio show on Shade 45. Basically showing the rest of the country what they about as well as speaking on their situations with their labels.
This clip, Young Chris explains how a deal on the table; new label called Division 1



Meek explains how he got to this point. And he is still unsigned. Grand Hustle is an affiliation. So Labels can STILL pick him up!



Meek n Chris cypha

Young Chris - Re-Introduction drops Nov 20th (my birthday lol)

(Video) Wiz Khalifa Locked up In North Carolina For Marijuana Possession

This video was taken by a fan outside the tour bus which was raided by the Greenville, NC police. Khalifa was scheduled to rock out at East Carolina University but show was stopped 45 mins into the show when the 5-0 showed up. As we know, Wiz loves the trees, even boasted bout spending 10K a month just on weed.

Wiz' last tweet (@RealWizKhalifa) came around 4:30 PM EST, writing this message: "Smoke outs greenville, nc tonight. fall thru wit ur finest plant life."

So most likely the feds was watching and made a move. Just can't put everything on Twitter these days....

But since I don't think weed is wrong, I'll join in with the ECU crowd by sayin,

Free Wiz....c'mon. Cops don't act like you never smoked weed either.

Cee-Lo - It's Ok (exclusive)

Check out Cee-lo on his newest track. The Lady Killer out this Tuesday Nov 8th.

Young Shayne "Jason" Music Video + Free Mixtape Download

Check out this artist in his new video and cop his mixtape hosted by DJ Whiteowl
http://www.datpiff.com/Whiteowl__Michael_5000_Watts_Young_Shayne__Port.m149948.html

Shoutout to DJ Young Legend

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH TRAE THE TRUTH (DJ BENZ)(VIDEO)

Check out this exclusive interview (HottestinTheHood/Commission Radio) as Trae the Truth keeps it Trill about the Radio One Ban, The relationship with Rap--Lot records, J-Prince as well as is DRAKE REALLY WITH RAP-A-LOT Instead of Young money!?
Find out

Cant Ban the Truth Hosted by Evil Empire and DJ Folk. Comes out, Tomorrow

DJ Suss One ft Maino - Let 'em Lay (Video)

This record was circulating in the hood. Definitely gotta look out for the homies Suss One and Maino. Video is poppin, that I agree.

Ghostwridah - Crazy (Video)

Off his album In Love With My Future (cop here http://www.sendspace.com/file/jkf3b5)

He said he's gonna do a video to all 11 songs ..EPIC

G-Class Vol: 3 hosted by Ghostwridah Comin soon (Coast2Coast DJ Series)

DJ Benz - Newest Official Blogger on HottestinTheHood

http://www.hottestinthehood.com/profiles/blogs/dj-benz-newest-official

Wat's good, readers, fans and listeners,


Some of you probably heard of my by downloading a mixtape off a website, saw me in the clubs, or heard me on radio. For some of you, it's the first time knowing about me. So to introduce myself, I'm DJ Benz(Benz is actually part of my name). I'm born and raised in Flatbush, Brooklyn so that's forever my home. As of now i reside in the 215, Philadelphia. But wherever the hype and the real is , I'm in the mix.


Shoutout to Big Dev for getting me on the team. It's an honor especially, I've been a constant reader of Hottest since it started. We really going to get the truth, the news, straight out the can, from the block, the clubs, wherever.

Expect more exclusives, news, topics and exclusive interviews from ya boy. Glad to be on the team.

Twitter.com/DJBenz
facebook.com/benzimusiq

Catch my past blog posts on benzimusiq.blogspot.com

Facts:
Future Star DJ, Wyclef's Warrior DJ, 704 DJ, Coast 2 Coast DJ & Slip~N~Slide DJ

Catch me on my radio show
Benzimusiq mixshow(Afternoon Jumpoff) (nationally syndicated) FM/internet Hot1079.net Hot 107.9 FM Charlotte M-F 2-4pm
HOT 107.9 (N.C./S.C)WDCW
85.1(NY & NJ){MYBLOCKRADIO]WMBR
Hustle&Grind Radio

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Mixtapes series like Sexual Seduction (R&B)
G-Class(Coast2Coast series)


Holla at me. Let's get it in











To All my Benzimusiq.blogspot fans, I'm still gonna blog on here. Why wouldn't I!? This is where I Started! It's just gonna b more personal, like more indie. More personal things.

And we keep goin on

MIXTAPE: DJ Drama & Maino - The Art Of War

This tape is really anticipated. Gangsta Grillz teams up with Maino as he scheduled to snap on this mixtape. Cop it here on Livemixtapes. Shoutout to @DJDrama and @MainoHustleHard

DJ Drama & Maino - The Art of War

B {Dot} Jay - SleepingInTheClouds mixtape (Promo Video)

GREAT Animation. and music is reallll....This Tape gettin more and more hype.....For me at least.

DJ RedRocks - The Office (Album)

Check out DJ Redrocks on this Warrior DJ compilation album for free. Click on the pic. Real bangin music

Wiz Khalifia concert in Philly(at the Troc) 09.16.10

I was in the building as Wiz started his Wake n Bake Tour in Philly. Shoutout to DJ Diamond Kuts. Freeway was in the building. as well as a lot of other media. Enjoy.


Wiz Khalifa performs Mezmorized in Philly - Wake And Bake Tour


Wiz Khalifa performs 5 on it and In The Cut in Philly - Wake And Bake Tour


Wiz Khalifa Up in Philly - Wake And Bake Tour


Wiz shoutout to Benz ....Taylor Gang/Warriors

Album Review: Trey Songz - Passion, Pain, Pleasure

Trey shows that his reign on the R&B throne is not a fluke. After a successful turnout of his last album , Ready , he drops Passion, Pain, Pleasure , just a year after Ready. And from what I heard, this tape may cause more pregnancies then all my Sexual Seduction tapes combined. Reason why I say this is because of a past project. If you recall, before he dropped Ready, he dropped what was basicallu one of the top R&B mixtapes of 2009 with Anticipation. It was more personal, deeper, more intimate, So when Ready was more on the Pop side, people became skeptical. I guess Trey's management spotted that which is why PPP is more like Anticipation, which in return increase his fans' adoration by miles.

I like that he does most of the album BY HIMSELF to show his range and talent. Only features I spot are Bottoms Up with Nicki Minaj and Unusual with Drake. Also some tracks still have the sexual feel as well as being club hits, like 'Alone' and 'Blind'. But the majority of the album is very intimate like the radio hit 'Cant Be Friends'. Something that the ladies are longing for , Trey will provide.

Personally, he stepped up from Ready. Now it's proof, his reign is not a fluke. Hopefully this can inspire more intimate R&B records like back in the 90s that we all grown to love
And as i see, people are already trying to make babies to PPP. LOL. Don't send Tremaine Aldon Neverson the child support bill. You are responsible for your actions.

Passion, Pain, Pleasure in stores now.

2010 MTV VMAs Recap

source via HipHopDX.com

Late night talk show host Chelsea Handler hosted the 2010 MTV Video Awards, being the first woman in 16 years to do so. While the night featured a number of Hip Hop performances, The genre did not fare so well in the awards aspect.

Eminem opened the show with the first single from his Recovery album, "Not Afraid" and was later joined by Rihanna to perform "Love the Way You Lie." Em won two awards, including Best Male Video and Best Hip Hop Video, but left after his performance to join Jay-Z on their New York/Detroit tour.

Rick Ross made a quick and somewhat bizarre appearance on an electric scooter, picking up Handler and not appearing on the show again.

As has been reported this past week, Taylor Swift recently wrote a song for Kanye West, which she performed during the show. The song was reported to have been a sort of "forgiving" for Kanye's infamous antics at last year's VMAs. While much of the lyrics felt unrelated to the rapper, others were spot-on references to 'Ye: '32 is not growing up now/Who you are is not what you did/ You're still an innocent…Everyone of us has messed up too.'

Drake was joined by Mary J. Blige and Swizz Beatz on the piano. The trio performed the T.I.-featured "Fancy," although T.I. did not attend the awards show, possibly because of recent drug charges.

5-time VMA nominee B.o.B. took the stage with both Bruno Mars and Hayley Williams to perform both "Nothing On you" and "Airplanes." However, B.o.B did not win any awards.

New G.O.O.D. artist Pusha T joined Kanye West, who was the last performer of the night. West raised a toast to all the "douche bags," "assholes," "scum bags," and "jerk offs" in reference to last year's VMA fiasco. "You've been putting up with my shit for way too long," he sang during the performance.

While Eminem left the awards show early, Jay-Z (who was also nominated for awards) did not attend the show, nor did wife Beyonce. Nicki Minaj lost out on the Best New Artist Award to Justin Beiber, while Pop artist Lady Gaga ended up taking home many of the awards including Best Female Artist and Video Of The Year for "Bad Romance."

Things Benz noticed:

-Em proved he still the best to do it.

-Nicki performance is wierd but wierd is offically in

-Justin took a page outta MJ's book in dancing and can be Linkin Park's drummer.

-Drake's performance was REAL especially with Mary J, the Queen of R&B

-Em can add on to his legacy by albums like Recovery

-Kanye was great making a sample live and shoutout to the assholes, and getting the very same ppl that booed him a year ago jump on his D**k again

-Lady Gaga swept the awards. SWEPT. She is now Madonna. Respect

Sexual Seduction 7 : Hosted by NiaDaFoxx (Yes. Tape is Finally Here! im serious this time!)

On the 7th installment of this classic R&B mixtape Series, DJ Benz links up with rising songstress, NiaDaFoxx to host, Sexual Seduction 7. This is a double-disc classic which includes Nia's singles like TKO ft. Pharell , 1st Love ft. Jay Hayden and 4Bidden. It also includes tracks from Trey Songz, K. Michelle, The Dream, Shay Star, Ne-Yo, Raheem Devaughn, Andreena Mill, as well as classics from Donell Jones, Nicole Wray and TLC. This is the most anticipated R&B compliation of the year but it is finally here. Enjoy. Sexual Seduction 7
Shoutout to Core Model Dominique Chinn on the cover
and Platinum City, the #1 Strip Club in Houston Texas for promoting this tape.

Click here for SS7 Disc 1
Click here for SS7 Disc 2

HAPPY LABOR DAY: Reggae Sessions: Labor Day Mix

HAPPY LABOR DAY TO ALL OF YOU. AND A HAPPY CARNAVAL TO EVERYONE IN BROOKLYN RIGHT NOW. AS A TREAT. ME, TRINISHOTTA, DJ CHUBSTA AND DJ TECNINE ALL FORMED AND GIVE YOU THIS REGGAE MIXTAPE YOU GUYS GONNA LOVE. REGGAE, KOMPA, SOCA, REGGAETON, ITS ON! ENJOY!

http://www.zshare.net/download/801329469683fb35/

Told u im coming back to Reggae

Warriors!

Hip-Hop Weekly's 100th Issue: I'M ON PG 87!

Congratulations to HipHopWeekly Magazine for it's 100th Issue (and it's in 3D)
And Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it.

Everyone it's in stores NOW! COP DAT!

EXCLUSIVE: Kanye West & Jay-Z Ft Rick Ross,Nicki Minaj & Bon Iver - Monster

Kanye West brought another star-studded lineup. It's self-explanatory. Just came out. However not a lot of good reviews on it so far. Check it for yourself (DJs its Untagged)


Kanye West & Jay-Z Ft Rick Ross,Nicki Minaj & Bon Iver - Monster

Aaliyah - Gone but Not Forgotten. Benz Remixes

Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001) blessed the world with her talent and her charisma that can't be mimicked by anybody. She was about to show the world her absolute full potential(with her album and a new movie ) when God took her far too soon. Today marks nine years but her life is still celebrated today. This year i did four remixes. Personally, I don't think this is my best but it's still worth listening.

RIP Aaliyah. Always. XOXO

Aaliyah - Rock The Boat (Benz remix) (produced by Vybe)


Aaliyah - Are You That Somebody (Benz remix) Produced by Sap


Aaliyah - Try Again (Benz remixx)(Produced by Sap)


Aaliyah - one in a million(Benz remix) (on Keri Hilson - Slow Dance Beat)

G-Class Vol. 2: Tommy Stars Introduces The Commission(Mixtape)

The 2nd volume of this Coast2Coast mixtape series, rising artist, Tommy Stars shows the world about his group, The Commission. Tommy Stars, Flamez, Chyna Cavalli, Tiani Victoria, Most Famous, and Kash all goin in spittin crazy Bars. Philly back on top. Shoutout to DJ Young Legend & Circuit Breaka


Everyone, be amazed:

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Tracklist
G-Class: The Gutta Series Vol. 2: Tommy Stars introduces The Commission


1. Intro
2. Tommy Stars - Beamer Benz, or Bentley freestyle
3 Flamez, Chyna Cavalli, Tommy Stars - Facebook/Twitter
4. Tommy Stars - The Next Episode freestyle
5. Tommy Stars, Tiani Victoria, Flamez - My Go
6. Tommy Stars - Rude Girl
7. Tommy Stars, Most Famous, K. Dot - Going Hard
8. Tommy Stars - Shook Ones ft. DJ Young Legend
9. Tommy Stars - Imma Put It On Her freestyle
10. Tommy Stars, Tiani Victoria, Flamez - Blowin Money Fast (B.M.F.) Freestyle
11. Commission Skit
12. Tommy Stars, Flamez, Tiani Victoria, - Radio
13. Tommy Stars - Gone
14. Tommy Stars ft Most Famous & Bobby Valentino - Good Girls (exclusive)
15. Tommy Stars ft. K. Dot - Turned Out
16. Tommy Stars ft. Risa & Chyna Cavalli - Grind Off (off of Purple Rain)
17. Tommy Stars ft. Tiani Victoria - Kissing You
18. Tommy Stars - Sex In The Morning
19. Tommy Stars, Flamez, Tiani Victoria, - FOH (fuck outta here)
20. Tommy Stars skit
21. Tommy Stars - Sweet Dreams freestyle
Bonus Track
22. Tommy Stars ft. Jacki-O & Trey Songz - Here Kitty Kitty (remix)

Cop tape here or your nearest Blog

K. Michelle feat. Meek Mill- I Just Can't Do This

Two of my favorite artist Collabed on this summer hit. These two artists will be EVERYWHERE VERY SOON


K. Michelle feat. Meek Mill- I Just Can't Do This

Kanye West ft. Jay-Z & Swiss Beats- Power (Remix)

you gotta go thru pain in order to become you, but once the world numbs you you'll feel like it's only one you - Jay-Z

Power Clap

Kanye West ft. Jay-Z & Swiss Beats- Power (Remix)

Controversy on 2010 internet of the year award?

Something just might not add up in the Internet DJ of the Year category. Let's hear what Truuf had to say about the category. He did have some good points.

DJ TRUUF - Controversy in Atlanta. Why he's the "REAL" Internet DJ of The Year

source from Northern Smoke Radio

Trey Songz ft Nicki Minaj - Bottoms Up (Video )

New Video from two of music's favorites. Different look and sound for Trey. Nice Party :).

I can just repeat when Nicki said keys to the Benz. Yes gimme her body lol.

SS7

WorldStarHipHop

Exclusive: Tommy Stars - Black Hennessy

The more I hear Tommy Stars the closer he's flowing on Twista's level. Fewer and Fewer people can mess with his flow. DJ Young Legend exclusive from Commission World Order.


Tommy Stars - Black Hennessy



Cop it here for download Tommy Stars - Black Hennessy

G-Class Vol. 2 Tommy Stars introduces the Commission: After that, All of you will know Stars and his family.

Recap of the 2010 IDJ Awards in Atlanta

Here are some videos I picked up from the IDJ Awards (idjtrade.com ) Unfortunately yours truly did not win Internet DJ or Reggae DJ of the year but gratitude to DJ Bishop from my city of Philly for winning internet dj and Black Chiney for winning Reggae DJ. Also, to everyone that voted for me, I sincerely say, Thank You. You guys keep the Benz running.










Shoutout to OG Crazy Eddie for making it all possible

2011 IDJ Awards will be in Las Vegas. This gives me a whole year to grind to get an award now lol.

Lloyd Banks Ft. Lloyd - "Any Girl" [Music Video]

Another bangin video by Lloyd Banks. This record crazy in the clubs.

Source via VladTV

MIXTAPE: Bo$$ of the Boardroom - Best of Jahlil Beats

I had to compose a mixtape with the #1 producer in the game right now. This idea started around March and since then his prestige went sky high. He's just started to get noticed. And already has enough to make a greatest hits. Includes Diddy, T.I., Red Cafe, Fabolous, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, Chris Brown and that's just the beginning. Click on the cover to find out. Chester n Philadelphia is proud.


Tracklist:

1. Intro
2. Jahlil Beats ft Meek Mill - I'm Winnin
3. Meek Mill - Make Em Say
4. Lore'l ft Red Cafe - And I Go Hard
5. Meek Mill - I'm So Fly
6. Chris Brown ft. Tyga - Holla At Me
7. Zaybucks - Hand Me The Cash
8. Soulja Boy - When I Grow Up
9. Jae Millz - Mean
10. Meek Mill ft. Young Dro - I'm Clean
11. S.M.B. (Self Made Bosses) - Hit Em Up
12. Meek Mill- Mr. Philadelphia
13. Meek Mill, Gudda Gudda, Lil Wayne - I Don't Like The Look Of It
14. Jae Millz - The First 48
15. Beezy Da Man - Shake Em Off
16. Meek Mill - I'm Leering
17. NH - Fly & Flashy
18. Meek Mill - Rose Red
19. Meek Mill - Money Like A Muthafucka
20. Quilly Millz - Only You
21. Freeway - Everybody Get Up
22. Neno Young (SMB) - Universial Soldier
23. Jae Millz ft. Chris Brown - Green Goblin
24. Meek Mill - Im Tryna
25. Meek Mil ft Ms. Jade - Im Da Shit
26. Fabolous ft. Red Cafe & Lore'l - Tonight
27. Publie Service Announcement
28. J Streets - 48 Bars freestyle
29. Chris Brown - 48 Bars
30. JetNoiseCardi (Virginia) - I Am
31. Meek Mill ft Young Chris - Where They Do Dat
32. Tyga n Chris Brown - G Shit
33. Skit
34. Meek Mill - Hottest in the City
35. Red Cafe ft. Diddy and Fabolous - Money Money Money (BONUS)
36. Meek Mill ft. T.I., Vado, and Rick Ross - Rose Red Remix (BONUS)

Bun B keeping it Trill on Choosing a Mate and Claiming Your Power

OG Bun B keeps it Trill about every aspect you can think of. He seems to be the focal point with a banging new album and a solid legacy. With all the fame behind him, he still holding a solid 12-yr-relationship with his wife, married for 7 years. In the entertainment world, an average marriage lasts as long as the movie Inception.

So we all want to know how to maintain a solid relationship in the entertainment. Seems as tho Bun B got the answer. I found the interview he did with Parlour Magazine that I would like to share.

Bun B on marriage in the entertainment industry. Besides with the Dream/Milian speed dating and Alicia and Swiss shacking up, it's a good time to hear real advice

Source via NecoleBitchie and Parlour Magazine

PARLOUR: Let’s say a couple’s been together for two or three years and are planning on moving in together instead of getting married. What’s your take?

BUN B: I’m not a big fan of that. They’ve been together for three years, they’re probably already having sex and the only thing separating them is their personal space. If they’re not ready to commit fully, then it can only hamper the situation. Once you allow people into your personal space, it usually doesn’t strengthen the bond, it tends to separate it and if they haven’t already become engaged or really ready to move to that next level anyway, moving in together is a minor technicality. I wouldn’t suggest it at all. It’s always good to keep as much personal space from someone as possible until you’re ready to share everything.

PARLOUR: What’s your advice on choosing a mate?

The most important is to choose someone with whom you feel you can build something. As a woman you don’t just want to get with a man that’s a good provider because if anything happens to that provider, you’ll be left to find another one and you’ll never learn how to provide for yourself. If you’re a woman in that type of relationship, there will eventually be a child involved and you don’t want to be that type of mother to your child. So before you look to get married, make sure you have some sort of training or that you’ve learned a way to contribute and make money should your provider fall by the way side. But the best scenario is to have two like minded individuals working towards the same goals both of them equally enjoy building up something until they establish that foundation where one of them can choose to take the time off to raise a child, that’s the perfect situation. Well, actually the really perfect situation is that they grind hard so they can retire and raise a child together. Good luck finding that.

PARLOUR: We just finished Aliya S. King’s novel called “Platinum” which made life as a rapper who’s committed to his wife or girlfriend seem damn near impossible. What’s your advice on staying true as a husband and an MC in the entertainment business?

First, let me address the stigmatization that comes with that statement. I don’t think that it’s strictly something that deals with rappers, of course you see it in the entertainment industry, actors and athletes, but a lot of that just means the person might have money but they definitely have notoriety. A lot of people compromise themselves for some sort of notoriety, but if everyone knew who really had money in this world, things would be much different. We have lots of millionaires and billionaires that no one notices because what they earn money from isn’t in the public eye.

The entertainment industry actually fosters adoration—come let me entertain you and come let you adore me—that’s the exchange that goes on in the entertainment industry. It’s where the athlete becomes the performer and you have these big arenas that seat thousands of people to watch them. To both the adoring fan and the entertainer, this dynamic can be a little bit overwhelming, especially if you weren’t the star quarterback in high school for example. It’s very hard for people not to embrace that attention, though it’s easier for a woman not to embrace it because of how women are raised and taught. A woman doesn’t have to be famous for men to fawn over her, so usually when women become famous it’s not a big thing. Men, however, are totally different. Most come into fame stable but trying to build a relationship with people who don’t want them for a sincere purpose.

The advice I usually offer young entertainers and athletes is be smarter than your dick because your dick is going to make decisions that your brain would be totally against. The hardest thing for mankind, men and women, to deal with is the attraction of the flesh. It’s a daily struggle. For example, I used to smoke cigarettes for years and I quit. Do I still want cigarettes? Yes, every time I see someone smoking a cigarette I’m jealous, but I won’t have one because I know it’s bad for me. These are personal choices that people have to make, now have I been in a situation where I’ve almost taken a cigarette because I was just that down and out? Yes, that’s when you have to really reach for strength. No one is perfect. Relationships can be difficult just based on who left the lights on last night, or who ate the last pork chop—that kind of shit will bring the roof down much less infidelity. I know many households where privacy is a bigger violation than infidelity, it all depends on the individual involved.

In my personal situation with the woman I married—been together for 12 years married for seven—has demanded honesty from me. Initially I wasn’t used to that because most people in relationships prior to her had just accepted whatever I told them to be part of the ride, but my wife actually cared about me as a person so she wasn’t impressed by my fame. With her, she said ‘I know this isn’t going to be easy, you just have to be honest with me at all times. If you don’t want to be with me, don’t take the time to fall out of love with me, meet other people, fall in love with someone else and then say you don’t want to be with me. Tell me when you fall out of love and that you don’t want to be with me because of me and I can deal with that. Don’t bring other people into this.’

I don’t think these kinds of line are laid out for people. Women have to do a better job of defining the parameters of their relationships and they have to be willing to stick to it.

PARLOUR: Do you think women don’t utilize the power we have in relationships? How can we be better?

You have to stop using your power in relationships for purses and shoes. There’s nothing wrong with wanting nice things, but if all you’ve built your relationship around is making sure you can maintain these nice things then that’s the only parameter to which he’s going to be loyal and faithful. So when you get mad about other things, he’s going to say ‘all you ever wanted was this and I gave you this all the time. You never said this was going to be an issue.’ There’s no such thing as implicit understanding in the bowels of a relationship. I’m going to tweet that.

PARLOUR: Hm, we figured it’s better to ask you, a guy who’s been in a relationship for 12 years, dating and marriage advice rather than someone who’s single or recently wed.

I’ll be honest, when my wife and I got together, we had the same issues that everyone else had. I was not a mature person and I made some very poor choices. It came down to me having to accept a certain amount of responsibility as a man. Once we got married and the things that weren’t normally an issue, like money and infidelity, were no longer an issue, that still doesn’t mean that there are no issues. Now because we spend so much time in each other’s personal space, that becomes a problem.

PARLOUR: Where’s your personal space at home?

I tend to go and stand in our formal dining room, that’s my space. Of course I can’t sit in there because those are the good chairs.

Got a relationship question for Uncle Bun? Email us at info@parlourmagazine.com with the subject “Ask Uncle Bun” and we’ll get him your query!

Thursday's Tastycake : Aaliyah Maria

It's fitting to put this picture above. To the eye, it's more sweets than all the candy you collected after trick-or-treat. However she's tough as nails when it gets down to business. And she's a boss, educated enough to run a modeling agency, start a reality show as well as model. She gets straight to the point and get things done. And as an exotic dancer, she will keep you hypnotized 100% on her. I had to go to Toronto, the T-Dot, 416 to get this Tastycake. Just like their scene, their women are something to fall head over heels with. This tastycake is a prime example. Everyone, meet: Aaliyah Maria:

1. Introduce yourself to us readers. Everyone you are about to get very intrigued.

hey i'm Aaliyah maria.

2. You come from a very beautiful place. Toronto, Ontario. Talk to me about the T.Dot and how the city is, now that it's becoming a forefront in the market.

its exactly like new york but smaller. very friendly ppl and real good food LOL. i'm born and raised here so everything here is pretty normal for me. Toronto is by far the most MULTICULTURAL CITY i have ever been in. i didn't realize that until i started traveling a lot. you will find every single race here mixxed with every single race LOL i love it

3. So at first you weren't going to go model. After a few pics however, the demand skyrocketed. Did that made you decide to go for it after all?

i still don't consider myself a model. more an entertainer and performer. because that is what i LOVE to do. taking pictures comes with the job.

4. Measurements

34D-26W-43H

5.Talk to me about your resume. Your accomplishments

I've put out 5 mixtapes within the past year (promotional use only i am not a singer or rapper)

been featured in various online magazines and prints

been featured in various mixtapes and radio drops

done videos for various artists

i hope to accomplish more as the year goes on

6. You are also an exotic dancer. What made you decide to stick with it?

i have been dancing since i was 17. I'm 23 now. i have traveled all over north America dancing. i love to preform and entertain. dancing has given me a lot of opportunities throughout the years so i will not leave the industry until its time to do so.

7. Being an exotic dancer means you are open about your sexuality. More importantly your confidence is up. What keeps you on beat and showing the world who Aaliyah is?

confidence. motivation.

8. Would you recommend someone to become an exotic dancer....or even try it once. Why or Why not?

not everyone can have the certain mentality for this industry. some ppl just cant do it. i wouldn't tell anyone to do it but i wouldn't tell anyone not too. its a personal choice.

9. Talk about music. What are your favorite artists? (Keshia Chante? Drake? Andreena? ) How important. is music to you?

music is food for the soul. you listen to what your mood is and what you are feeling. music is important for all ears. i don't have a fave artist but right now in my deck is jeezy and gucci

10. As some models shy away from hosting mixtapes, you went full fledged on it. talk about your mixtape series with DJ Gutta and the success behind it (150,000 downloads)

i needed more promo and ppl to see me. so my former manager at the time decided it was best for me to start going full fledged with promo and doing mixtapes. now we have built a series off of it and lots of promo use for them. i didn't realize how successful the series was going to turn out. i just completed volume 5 and will be coming out with volume 6 soon. from those series i have done lots of mixtapes drops for various mixtapes and artist and lots of radio drops and interviews on the series alone.

11. You are also a boss. You are working on a reality show giving an inside look to the world of modeling. What do you want viewers to see? What will get exposed in this project?

how hard it really is for a female to come up into a male dominated industry. what its really like as an entertainer and performer behind the scenes. how much hard work events and party promo really is.

12. You are also opening up a modeling agency. What type of models you are looking for?

i am looking for all different types of models. i conducted a lot of interviews with a lot of faces. but now i know that there is nothing like meeting someone on the street or one on one for real actual work. i am mainly looking for females who want to work and not play 24/7

13. How important it is to stay fit?

extremely. it can make your or break your image/health

14. What are your favorite movies?

romeo and Juliette

15. In detail, how do you seduce a man?

i don't ... LOL

16. What type of man will get you interested?

a man with motivation, goals and determination. a man who is NOT lazy or a "rider" he also has to have a great sense of humour and is dedicated %100 to his family and woman. career is second.

17. What's next in store for Aaliyah Maria. when will we see her in the states.

whenever i get booked LOL

18. Your favorite saying is "People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime" Explain about it.

there's really nothing to explain, i think it's self-explanatory

19. Contact Info

twitter.com/aaliyah_maria

youtube.com/aaliyahmariatv

myspace.com/aaliyahmaria

facebook and google search: aaliyah maria

for all bookings and interviews: aaliyahmariabusiness@gmail.com

20. Shoutouts?

shoutout: straight cash ENT

dj gutta

EXCLUSIVE: Meek Mill ft. T.I, Vado, Rick Ross - Rose Red Remix

Meek, along with rap heavyweights set the city and the game on fire tonight. Check it out!
If Meek ain't noticed by now, we all tone-deaf. Philly is now noticed:

Meek Mill ft. T.I, Vado, Rick Ross - Rose Red Remix



CLICK HERE FOR THE UNTAGGED EVERYBODY! HERE!
SHOUTOUT TO HEATHOLDERS!! #1 PHILLY MEDIA COMPANY FOR SENDIN THIS 10 MIN AFTER IT PREMIERED!

Video: Curtis Calls Shyne’s Conference Call

LowKey, and I along with many media outlets was on the phone, Shyne Conference Call when Curtis called in...

and well...thisis50. I was Dying n wtf at the same time.

K.Michelle - Just Can't Do This (VIDEO)

K.Michelle really did this from her heart in this Video. Babe you really doin it! Expect this everywhere


Pain Medicine comin this fall. and HAPPY BIRTHDAY DELANTE! LIVE IT UP HOMIE!

Kanye West - Power (Video)

Very Artistic. Why is the video so short!?

Source via WorldStarHipHop

Takin a break this Friday. Goin to Six Flags! Have a nice weekend!

MIXTAPE: DJ Skee - Game - Brake Lights

Buzz around this tape is crazy so I gotta blog it. Understand, Game is a fixture in the mixtape game, as long as Skee here.



Source via: DropTheVibe & LowKey

Cop tape here: Break Light

K.Michelle - Just Can't Do This (Trailer)

I'mma keep posting K.Michelle till the world realizes She's the next big thing coming. This music video looks like it's going to be SERIOUS. Shoutout to DJ L- Nyce @LNYCE and my Future Star DJ family. We know who the stars will be.

This track also on SS7

Poe Boy Videos: Brisco ft Lil Wayne - On The Wall/Billy Blue - When u Hood U Good

GOT Two new videos, from Brisco and Billy Blue. Here we have "on the wall" Video ft Lil Wayne (been waiting for this video for a while) But dammmn at the shawties. Yum. lol



Here's Billy Blue's When u Hood U Good video. ft. @lilduval Lol because its a Friday theme.

Check both of them out


Shoutout to @breeze24hour 24HourHipHop.com

EXCLUSIVE: Lauryn Hill - Repercussions

As Lauryn Hill sets to perform at Rock The Bells, she made a note possibly declaring that She's back.



Lauryn Hill - Repercussions


Source from my homegirl GG and RubyHornet

Wyclef Jean - Haitian By Association (EXCLUSIVE) WARRIOR DJs

Just got an exclusive from the big homie and my Warrior DJ family. Wyclef's album, The Haitian Experience is coming out in September. So basically Clef is going to remind you the history of a Haitian. Check it out. Class is in session


Wyclef Jean - Haitian By Association

Drake - Aston Martin Music (His Verse)

Didn't I say yesterday on the Benzimusiq Mixshow that I would find this record by today? Yes i did. For your enjoyment and to diminish curiosity, Aston Martin music. Drizzy version. Toronto, I got yall.


Drake - Aston Martin Music (his verse)

Andreena Mill - La La La (single)

One day I was chillin and all of a sudden I saw what I've been waiting for a long time. New Music by Andreena Mill. She is a fantastic singer out of Toronto and has done a lot of great tracks and features. Once I heard this track I became hooked and it was stupid NOT to put this on my upcoming Sexual Seduction 7 mixtape. I know DJ LissaMonet is rockin this up north. Well, it's about time Andreena gets poppin in the states. Here's her single, La La La



Andreena Mill - La La La



DJs, Radio stations get this record Untagged by Clicking here.

Shoutout to DJ LissaMonet for this one xoxo much respect 2 her (click on her blog, lissamonet.com


Sexual Seduction 7 Hosted by Nia Da Foxx comin within days........

Nicki Minaj - Your Love (Video)

Nicki Minaj - New Music - More Music Videos


To be honest, I love how this video was put together as Nicki shows her admiration towards Asian culture. Very presentable. And Nicki just gets sexier and sexier :)

Album Review: Rick Ross: Teflon Don

Album Review - Teflon Don


It's interesting to follow Rick Ross' career. It's also to follow the hype of this album, Teflon Don. His album was pushed back to this tuesday by dealing with a lawsuit by the Real Ricky Ross. After surpassing the trial, he had rights to continue under his name. He also had to deal with his past coming about when the world found out he was a corrections officer. That fueled the conflict with an emcee that frequently deals with beef, 50 Cent. A lot of fans ultimately left because of distrust to him about his truth to his lyrics. Then we can talk about his affilation with P. Diddy. That's a whole other story. So hence it's his 4th studio album as he reps Miami once again. There's a lot of positive feedback on this album. So what do I think?

Well, it certainly helps making a sucessful project when you feature basically ALL of the best emcees AND singers the world has to offer. Jay-Z, Erykah Badu, John Legend, Kanye West, T.I., Trey Songz, Jadakiss, Styles P, Raphael Saadiq, Drake, Ne-yo are just the majority of the features on this record and ALL are in the forefront in some way(basically like how the Miami Heat was formed). But Rick Ross does deliver. He brought in the intro with force on "I'm Not a Star" but one record that should be granite is "Free Mason" with Jay-Z and John Legend. The way they intertwined their religious devotion to their success is mind-blogging but somehow easing. Also turned off rumors of Jay as a Mason. "Live Fast, Die Young" with Kanye West was a fun record that sounds a little futuristic.

Another thing to commend is the production of this album. I thought his last album Deeper Than Rap was hot. On this album, all musical elements was melted to lava. These producers (Kanye West, No I.D., Danja, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, The Inkredibles, Clark Kent, Lex Luger, The Olympicks, The Remedy) made a grand slam with this one as they made this record seems theatrical. The way you can appreciate the sound is almost the same lesson as going to an orchestra. The record to describe this the most is "Maybach Music III" with T.I, Jadakiss and Erykah Badu. The way the beat changes IS a movie.

For the streets, MC Hammer with Gucci Mane and his single B.M.F. with Styles P is a double dose to subdue. I just wish these two records don't sound EXACTLY the same. No. #1 with Trey Songz and P. Diddy looks better on paper. Even though the beat is fun, it sounds like the featured artists were uncomfortable on that record. All the Money in the world with Saadiq was a good concept. Some things are more important than money. One is telling Rozay to stop singing on the hook! lol

My favorite track? Aston Martin Music.......perfectly structured with Drake and Chrisette Michele. Not punchline heavy but you can listen to this record 5 times and not be bothered.

Overall, you see how Rick Ross stepped up. Punchlines are more potent but more noticeable you hear more hunger in his voice. Usually it's the opposite when an artist makes it. You may want him to talk less about money-related issues but he combines it with real life issues to make it more relative to the average listeners. Now you can put your negative opinions about and you have your right. But two things you have to accept:

One: He went to the top of the game, fell down for various reasons, and went back to the top, to the EXACT level of excitement. Only a Few artists did that

Two: He KNOWS how to structure a SONG. Something you can listen to in the future.

He may not be the Real Rick Ross.......but in this case, he is a valid artist.