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.

Tommy Stars & The Commission-Facebook/Twitter (In Studio Performance)

Tommy and his crew went IN on this record. So you see how the crew rolls. You'll see what i mean on G-Class Vol. 2 (Commission Edition)

Labels, managers, promoters.........pay attention.

NiaDaFoxx ft. Pharell - TKO (1st single off SS7)

I know by now some of you are annoyed that my next baby-making compilation is pushed back for the 2nd time. But i did promise i would leave you with something. So the 1st single off SS7 and I need my DJs to push this hard all over the game. Aspiring RnB songstress NiaDaFoxx (the host of SS7) collab with an icon, Pharell to drop you a TKO. Here it is. Sexual Seduction 7


NiaDaFoxx ft Pharell - TKO



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Thursday's Tastycake : Kimmi Kennedy

I know I haven't given you all a Thursday Tastycake. Hopefully this one can make up for all these weeks. I have to bring someone that really made a mark in this industry. Someone you can easily remember well after next week. Someone that gets you racing by the pics. And as you know, just like the past Tastycakes, she is on her grind heavy. Her radio show Swagger Radio gains a lot of attention. She also takes on interesting roles as an inspiring actress. Her resume is as long as the amount of guys that wishes they even be around her. The wait is over. It's the right time. Ladies and gentlemen, control your hormones tonight: She is:
Kimmi Kennedy.


1. I know a lot of people know who you are by now. But to the 11 people left in this country, introduce yourself.

Haha... that's cute!! I am Kimmi Kennedy. I am a working model, radio personality & actress.

I have been featured in just about every major magazine's as well as fitness magazines from Smooth, King, As-Is, Dime Piece, Hip-Hop Weekly, Fit Models Magazine, Hip Hop Honeys, Some national dating commercials etc....

2. Where are you from? What was your childhood like?

I am from New Orleans, LA... I had a great childhood, I was really smart, a nerd in hindsite. I was spoiled rotten by my grandparents. I had everything I wanted and more.. Other kids rode bikes I rode a horse... I graduated high school at 16...

3. What made you start modeling? How was your 1st photo shoot?

It was just something I fell into and got better and better at it as time progress and I began to study the craft.... My first photo shoot was awkward feeling but came out looking better then I expected. Since I am the type that likes to be the best at everything I began to work on what I saw as flaws... and built by brand and my name as I did so...

4. Your resume is stacked! Tell the readers some of the work you done: (magazines, videos)

Ok her is some of my resume:

PLAYBOY CYBERGIRL 05-07

BET.COM/FOR MEN FEATURE

PROMOTIONAL WORK FOR STOLI VODKA AND BUDWEISER 04-06

MUSIC VIDEO-YOUNG LIFE 2006

AS-IS MAGAZINE 2007

HUSH MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2005 ISSUE

DIMEPEICE MAGAZINE 07

NATIONAL DATING COMMERCIALS ADVANTAGE MEDIA 06

NATIONAL TEXT CHAT PARTY DATING COMMERCIALS ADVANTAGE 07

RADIO 102.1 J-LOVE ORLANDO SEPTEMBER 2007

BRUNO TALLEDO PHOTOGRAPHY 07 DANIEL NOURMAND PHOTOGRAPHY FEBRUARY 2008

WWW.KIMMIKENNEDY.COM 07

KING MAGAZINE WEBGIRL OF THE YEAR OCTOBER 07,

HIP HOP HONEY/HIP HOP CONNECTIONS-U.K.CHRISTMAS EDITION 07

FITMODELS INTERNATIONAL DECEMBER 07

V-BLAZIN MAG COVER FEB 08

FEATURE @ MODELVANITY.NET FEB 08

MAGIC SHOW PROMO MODEL FEB 08

SILK MAGAZINE COVER APRIL 08

HIP-HOP WEEKLY FEATURE APRIL 08 HYPHY.COM FEATURE MODEL NOVEMBER 08

URBAN CURVES COVER JULY 08

FBM MAGAZINE COVER GIRL AUGUST 08!!

STRAIGHT STUNTIN ISSUE 4 AUGUST 08

PURE SEDUCTION CALENDAR DECEMBER 08

LEAD ROLE IN FLO-RIDA, WILL.I.AM, FERGIE VIDEO...IN THE AIYRE JUNE 08 08

SMOOTH MAGAZINE JULY ON COVER & 8 PAGE LAYOUT JULY 08 ISSUE #15

SMOOTH MAGAZINE...NOVEMBER 08 HOT 100!! ISSUE 16 #44

SHADE 45 RADIO W/KAYSLAY NOVEMBER 08

SHADE 45 RADIO WITH KAYSLAY...FEBRUARY 09!!

SMOOTHGIRL GREATEST HITS ISSUE #17 3 PAGE SPREAD

"GET IT RITE" TRACK FOR ADIDAS HASAN/RYAN LESLIE/KIMMIKENNEDY JULY 09

VBLAZIN DOUBLE COVER JULY 09

STREET REPORT MAGAZINE MAY 2010

SWEETS MAGAZINE JULY 2010

AS WELL AS NUMEROUS WEBSITE FEATURES.... INCLUDING YOURS!! :-)

(DIDNT I TELL YOU HER RESUME IS STACKED!? LOL)

5. Measurements?

Well right now I gained a little weight so my exact measurements are 34DD-25-38, I am 5'3.

6. What is the scenery, photographers and settings you need to make it a perfect photoshoot for you?

Just really laid back professional photographer who knows how to shoot so my energy is not wasted. The scenery doesn't matter because I know what I'm doing distractions, noise or even other people don't affect me when I shoot... I zone out! Its just me and the camera...

7. You were also a Playboy Cybergirl from 05-07. What are your opinions of posing nude? Do you recommend an upcoming model to do so?

Yes I was! Its not for everyone but at the time it seemed like a great idea because I was so flattered to that they even considered me. Just being associated with Playboy is awesome, shooting in their legendary studio is awe-inspiring.

8. Here's a real question. We were discussing at a past radio show (shoutout to J Milly) about some model's behaviors to get ahead in the business. According to you, what percentage of models smash or get it in to get ahead? (example: Half)

If we are specifically referring to the urban industry, I would 69% of the ones being seen right now and 87% of the ones trying to get on. That's just being realistic... sorry if this offends anyone...



9. At that radio show you showed no hate on Kat Stacks. I know what she is doing is smart. Explain what Kat Stacks is doing that is right.

Of course I showed no hate on Kat Stacks.. hate her for what she hasn't done anything to me. Actually I said she has great marketing skills..she 1 of kind... we (the industry) have never seen anything like her. Yes there was Superhead but she takes it to another level.

I just hope she harnesses them makes some money of her exposure.

10. In your opinion, why do you think some people act fake to get ahead in the industry? How important is it to be real and set your own terms?

They act fake because its easier... cowards way out instead making the own waves, they ride the ones that come by instead. For me it's everything, It takes a special person to stand on their own individuality and everyone isn't strong enough or has the resolve to do that.

11. Where's the perfect place a man can take you out on a date?

He can take me shopping.... naw just kidding. Going out to eat, to club or a movie just fine with me...




12. Sex or relationship? Also how important is sex in a relationship?

Relationship. Sex is thrown around too much..its gotten way too casual. Relationships are hard, they require work..sex is easy.


13. Craziest thing a guy has done to get to you because of his infatuation.

Well I don't have many of those because I have been inaccessible and preoccupied with my work.


14. What are your personal feelings as you pose for a magazine?

I just look at camera as if it were my boyfriend and proceed to make love to him with my eyes and poses... sometimes its playful... sometimes passionate.


15. What do you like to do in your spare time, away from music, modeling, etc.

I just like to hang out and relax, I go to the movies a lot, bowling, eating at nice restaurants, travel. That type of thing....

16. One interesting fact about you that not a lot of people know:

I'm celibate.... I haven't had sex in a year.. But I'm starting to miss it..




17. One thing you like to change about the modeling industry, whether good or bad.

The way they run, how they put certain girls on a pedestal, and other are disposable. The bias in the industry is unbelievable.


18. You have accomplished a lot in your career. What are the next steps for Kimmi Kennedy?

Yes I have done a lot so I have to get creative with the moves I make... Look forward to my new website, new hotter photoshoots, music and lots more... to keep up follow me on Twitter.com/kimmikennedy

19. Contact info:

Send all booking info to Kimmi@kimmikennedy.com

20. Any shoutouts?

Shoutouts to everyone who has supported and continues to support me!! I love you all... shout out to me for staying on my grind!! Its not easy but I do it for my fans..

In The Boardroom: BKS

Hip hop has grown to a universe that goes past all boundaries. There are now places you wouldn't think there would be Hip-Hop. My friend is a DJ in Alaska. After Punjabi you see this culture in India. One place that Hip hop has taken over is in Paris, France. Europe is filled with people eager to absorb all their is in our culture that started in New York. Some people even take it further and join the culture themselves. This Boardman is close to the Champ-Elysee. But his sound can be riding in DC. I had to go cross-Atlantic to discover this beat assassin (Shoutout to Certified good lookin!). This man has a track record, working with Akon, Dirty Money, Melanie Fiona! So mes amis, garcons et mademoiselles, C'est le producer de Universial Records BKS (yes let me drop my french. in English, people, here's BKS)

1. Bonjour, BKS, Ca va? Introduce yourself to the rest of the world.

Wass goin on world, I go by James BKS, Music producer under G Prod / SRC

2. So tell me where you from. What part of France? You still live in France right?

I was born and raised in Paris, France. I moved to the U.S. (D.M.V. area) in 2002. I am currently in Paris for a few months, but I’ll be back to the states in September.

3. The difference between Hip hop in France and the States.

I’d say that we embrace Hip Hop culture and can relate to some extent, to what rappers are talking about. But when it comes to the music itself, we usually follow whatever it’s out; not to say that French rappers ain’t original, but for instance when Crunk music popped off in the US, it took us a little time to get familiar with it. Then, when French rappers started following that trend, it was already on to the next one in the U.S.

That’s because these trends come from a cultural background that we don’t have; we just gonna feel the vibe, the whole energy around it and we’ll copy it.

4. The impact US Hip hop have on music in Europe:

The Hip Hop movement is pretty big out here. We’re actually the largest consumer of rap music after the US in Europe, with Germany and England. It affects the way we speak, the way we dress, etc.

5. When did you start producing? Why did you get hooked on it?

I started making beats in 05. I been a music fan ever since I can remember but I didn’t take it seriously until I met this dude named Liban, who became my manager and a close friend. He was the first to believe I had potential to make it in the music industry. We ended up working together and we put out a mixtape in 06 with local acts from the DMV spitin over my beats. The mixtape was called “All we ask is trust”.

Liban was booking showcases and concerts all over the world for artists like Akon, Sean Paul, Fat Joe, etc... He did even set up one of the biggest show in Africa with Jay-z and Beyonce, with the help of Gibson, who was working with Akon closely at the time. Gibson and I became good friends, which led to a business relationship later on. He’s the one who took my career to the next level.



6. What is your style of production?

I’d like to think I’m all around. I listen to all kinds of music from alternative rock to music scores. I wannabe able to create without being stuck in the same box.

7. Talk about the production you did on the french hip hop scale like "King" album and "Pour que tu restes"

The “King” song was my first major placement in Europe. It was on Booba’s album which went gold with over 80 000 units. I particularly like that song because of Rock City’s performance on it. It was also my first collabo of many with Rock City who are, in my opinion, the hottest songwriters in the game right now.

“Pour que tu restes” should have been the first single of Vitaa’s latest album but ended up being the second one. The whole move went kind of bad business wise. I’m not gonna get into details but let’s just say that I won’t work with that kind of artist anymore.

With that being said, this was still a good look for me because she’s one of the biggest Rn’b act in my country and she usually moves good units so let’s see how it turns out.

8. Talk about your other collaborations in the states. You did a lot...You were involved in projects with Melanie Fiona? Asher Roth? how was working with them?

I’ve had the chance to work with numerous songwriters like Kalenna (from Dirty Money), Rock City, Verse Simmonds, dre Meritt or Chasity, who I think are dope.

I also produced a song called “What’s a love affair” for Raheem Devaughn, two songs for Shontelle “Fairy Tale”, “Heart breaker”, but the best is yet to come.. . as far as Asher Roth and Melanie Fiona, I am actually signed under the same label as those two recording artist (S.R.C.), I am currently working on submissions for their coming projects.



9. How did you react when you got signed to Universal?

Man, my team and I (G Prod) have been working hard to get to that level. The recent placements we had in Europe, with “Groove On” which I produced for Timati and Snoop Dogg, as well as “Something like a party”, that my label mate, Jordan, produced for the group called school gyrl in the states (reached top 5 of the dance charts), really got us the attention from the labels.

We ended up signing with S.R.C / Universal which has been a great look for us.



10. Business-wise is it better for a producer to be signed to a major label? Why or why not?

I’d say it really depends on the network and A&R’s that you are working with. Plus you wanna make sure that the label who signs you, really has projects which will get release. Otherwise you gonna get stuck in a deal that does not allow you to work outside of the camp, and you won’t get no placements because the artists that are under your label don’t get their work released.

I think it’s crucial for music producers in this game to have a few good placements by themselves before approaching a major. You don’t want to look for a deal, you wanna have labels and major looking to sign you.


11. What you working with in the studio? like the board, drum machine, etc?



I work with fruity loops and a couple of VST’s. I own a Quosmio Laptop but I’m thinking about getting a Mac…I got teased so many times lately because I was bringing my “huge portable PC” at the studio, while everyone else were using Mac’s…so we’ll see.. lol.


12. How important it is to gain an education in this industry? How big of an advantage a producer or an artist got when they have a degree?

Well first of all, the industry is constantly changing and evolving, it is really important to be up to date with what’s going on, and to have a good understanding of the business behind the music. Plus we all witness how the record sales went down this past few years…it is so important to have a plan B nowadays because you might be hot one months and the next one not getting any work done nor placements..

13. The artists you would love to work with.

I am huge Jay-Z fan so I would say Jigga, but Rick Ross is getting better and better, his last mixtape is hot. I hope to get a chance to work with him one day. “I Think I’m big Meeech” lol

14. Be honest. How is Tony Parker as a rapper? Lol

Well…I hope he’s not taking it too seriously! Let’s just say he is a great Ball player! How about kobe bryant’s music career? lol

15. What are your future projects we should look out for?

Jordan and I just did that crazy song for Tiffany Evans, I can’t wait for this one to get released. You can also look forward to the next Ja Rule projects, he’s coming back hard. We got other few good placements coming, I can’t really talk about it right now but it’s gonna be a good year!

16. What motivates you?

My team, my close friends and family, music in general.



17. Contact info:

Right now you can follow me on twitter http://twitter.com/James_BKS (I just started getting my twitter on!), youtube: bksakadannye


http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_BKS

http://www.myspace.com/bksyess

18. Any Shoutouts?

Shoutouts to DJ Benz, G Prod, SRC, Gary, Brams, Matt I see you!








Listenin session with Ja Rule at Irv Gotti Studio 2 months ago





Check out his beats. I put the snippets together for one mix. BKS

BKS snippets

Trey Songz ft Nicki Minaj - Bottoms Up (exclusive )

Interesting collab....Highly fan favorites...so lets see how this track goes

Possible SS7 track we'll see but cop this record

Trey Songz ft Nicki Minaj - Bottoms Up

Gucci Mane ft TALIB KWELI - "Poltergiest"

Like everyone sayin.....I would NEVER see this coming...... And it's real

Idk if this collab can match....my opinion

Source via VladTV

Jacki-O ft Trick Daddy n Pretty Ricky - Seen My Man

Jacki-O at it again......another summer hit but a heavy collab in Florida when you add Trick daddy AND Pretty Ricky. Here the record and DJs if you want no tags, clean versions hit me up

Jacki-O ft Trick Daddy & Pretty Ricky - Seen My Man

Showkase ft Young Tay - Hatin On Us

I guess this is the anthem of the summer now lol. Off the Independence Day Mixtape. Bangin. Cop that Vegaz/Cali sound.

Showkase - Independence Day(BENZ MIXTAPE)

For a treat to you all this July 4th, This flamespitter from Vegas and I collabed for a movie to Showkase Vegas. Click on the pic as you cop it from HotNewHipHop.com And vibe this 2 the clubs.

Fireworks

Tommy Stars - Name on My Back (VIDEO) (nsfw)

I saw this video when Tommy n Legend showed it to me. Thats Why i put NSFW on it lol. Yeaa i know ya wanna be him now lol. "kanyeshrug"