More Biggie fueled inspiration is included in the latest Monster Monday track, released yesterday. "Time to Get Paid" by DMX features a sample from The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Juicy" as the chorus. His line also serves as the title, as in "time to get paid, blow up like the World Trade."
Atlanta Records has released part one and their "Game Changers" series that features artists from the label talking about the music business and the creation of music. Janelle Monae is one of the "game changers," along with B.o.B., Estelle and Lupe Fiasco. Watch below.
February 7 marks the release of "A Tell Tale Heart," a new solo mixtape from Dawn Richard. It is available for free download on her blog. Below, check out the cover and track listing.
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."
Vibe has an interview with Dawn Richard, touching on a myriad of topics, related to both Dirty Money and herself. This includes her decision to work with Diddy (and the comments people make about the man) and some insight into "A Tell Tale Heart," her mixtape that will be released tonight.
You and this music thing are going strong. Tell me about the upcoming mixtape #ATellTaleHeart.
I’ve been in two groups, and I’ve done my duty in trying to be a team player. I love every minute of it and I’ve learned so much, but I’ve also gone through a whole lot these last four years. I’ve been homeless, I’ve been in a group, we did two platinum albums and then I lost my job. Our group dismantled, and I had to deal with that. I couldn’t grieve because I had to find out how I was gonna eat. I was struggling to write, then I made Dirty Money and Dirty Money was in the studio for three years. I never got a chance to grieve, cry, smile, laugh or anything about the last four years of my life. Because I’ve been in a group, I’ve had to cater to everyone else. This mixtape is my diary. This mixtape is every tear that I was supposed to cry, every smile that I was supposed to make, every angry feeling that I’ve ever felt from the time I made the band to now, a lot of things that happned in my love life and everything I never got a chance to say. And that’s why I called it ATellTaleHeart because, if each one of you fell into my heart, the heartbeats would sound like these songs. Flaws and all, here’s my diary and accept it.
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.
Here are Bad Boy's positions on the most recent Billboard U.S. album and single charts, released today. Dirty Money's "Coming Home" gains again, reaching new highs on numerous charts, including the Hot 100.
Albums
The Billboard 200
73. "Last Train to Paris" by Dirty Money (down from 62).
Top Current Albums
71. "Last Train to Paris" by Dirty Money (down from 61).
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
16. "Last Train to Paris" by Dirty Money (down from 14).
66. "The ArchAndroid: Suites II and III" by Janelle Monae (down from 49).
PinBoard has a "Last Ride from London" interview clip with Dawn Richard and Kalenna from Dirty Money. They talk about their influence on "Last Train to Paris," how Diddy is shy, the formation of the group and more. Watch below.
In the comments, it is mentioned that more footage from this interview is on the way, as well.
Gorilla Zoe has released a new mixtape, "I Am Atlanta 3," for free download, as expected. You can pick it up at LiveMixtapes.com. Plus, listen and check out the cover and track listing below.
