The last few months have been a little crazy and, as such, we have been focusing on high level stories - or stories that happened to cross my desk - here at Bad Boy Blog. At the same time, being a comprehensive source, I at least wanted to summarize some of the stories that fell through the cracks during this time. Check out some of them below.
Diddy/Dirty Money Interview with WTAM 1100 Cleveland
In December, Dirty Money was interviewed by WTAM 1100 in Cleveland. They talk about the formation of the group, the development of "Last Train to Paris" and more. One of the more interesting parts was Diddy's answer when asked how Skylar Grey came to be featured on "Coming Home."
TB: Skylar Grey is featured on that track – she was pretty much unknown before this. How did she become a part of it?
Diddy: Yeah, she was writing, she wrote the song, with the chorus. Jay-Z helped me write the rest of the song, and Alex da Kid - who did "Airplanes," and “"Love The Way You Lie" - that's one of his main writers that he works with. I just loved her voice on the intro. We don't have egos, we have an allegiance to the song, and we also had a lot of different featured but we didn't have anybody that was kind of unknown, so we were like, "Hey let's keep her on the front, it sounds good." That's what music is about sounding good – let's leave it like that.
Video: Diddy and Rick Ross Being Interviewed... and then Dwayne Wade Happens
In the clip below, posted on the official NBA YouTube channel, Diddy and Rick Ross are being interviewed courtside at a Miami Heat game last month. And then Dwayne Wade dunks. And the interview ends.
Rapper Trina has released her own unofficial remix of Dirty Money's "A** on the Floor." In 2010, she collaborated with both Diddy and Dawn Richard, officially - with Diddy on her own "Million Dollar Girl" and on Richard's "Bottles."
He said that, at first, Diddy asked him to do a remix album of Dirty Money's "Last Train to Paris." But, Gerber wanted to "make something deeper musically. He liked what I did and now it's a whole project with him."
Yesterday, Diddy announced that there would be a Valentine's Day remix of Dirty Money's "Last Train to Paris" to be released at midnight on February 13 (this might actually mean midnight on the 14th - i.e. the moment that it's officially Valentine's Day).
Today, on Twitter, he wrote that the Dirty Money Valentine's Day mixtape was coming on February 14. Right after he sent that message, he sent another one where he said that there are "four new unreleased joints!" It sounds as though we'll be getting some new Dirty Money music in a few days.
In a pair of tweets, Diddy revealed that a Valentine's Day remix to Dirty Money's "Last Train to Paris" would be released on midnight on February 13. No other details were provided.
The last few months have been a little crazy and, as such, we have been focusing on high level stories - or stories that happened to cross my desk - here at Bad Boy Blog. At the same time, being a comprehensive source, I at least wanted to summarize some of the stories that fell through the cracks during this time. Check out some of them below.
Diddy Interested in Doing More Comedies
Diddy told MTV News that, when he was making "Get Him to the Greek," he "really fell in love with making people laugh" and hopes to have the opportunity to do it more in the future. Via Rashard Phillips.
Dirty Money Participates in Live Chat on The Sun's Website
Dirty Money and 1-800-FLOWERS.COM have teamed up for a special promotion on the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM website. You can buy one of four selected bouquets and receive a free download of Dirty Money's "Last Train to Paris" album.
The ROBIE Awards honor individuals "who embody the humanitarian ideals of Jackie Robinson," according to the press release. Diddy will receive The ROBIE Achievement in Industry Award and "will be saluted for his innovation in music and fashion, as well as his charitable and philanthropic contributions throughout his storied career."
Mercedes-Benz has released the extended cut for their "Welcome" commercial, which will air during tomorrow's Super Bowl. The 1:41 long spot features Diddy as one of many Mercedes-Benz car owners whose vehicles suddenly turn on and drive away. Watch below.
