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Monday, December 15, 2014

Nicki Minaj Drops ‘Truffle Butter’ Ft. Drake & Lil Wayne

Nicki Minaj
 
Nicki Minaj’s The Pinkprint album dropped today, and one of the project’s standout tracks is a collaboration with her labelmates Drake and Lil Wayne titled, “Truffle Butter.” Some listeners might recognize the beat, along with Drizzy and Wayne’s verses, as they were previously featured on Mally Mall’s “Whatcha Say.”
 
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Download: Nicki Minaj ft. Drake & Lil Wayne – Truffle Butter
 
It’s also been pointed out that “Truffle Butter” contains a sample of UK house star Maya Jane Coles, which sparked a backlash among some of her fans. She posted the following message on her Facebook page in response:
 
“It’s interesting to see all of the hateful comments about the Nicki Minaj track. As a producer that only makes music that I love, for me, it’s only an honor to have people from completely different scenes wanting to sample one of my productions. I NEVER compromise my own music. If I didn’t like it, why would I bother making it. If someone else likes what I have done and wants to sample it and use it in their own style then for me that is a huge compliment. just saying. PLUS also, why do people keep talking about money?? Record sales don’t make money anymore!!! This has nothing to do with money, I came from a hip hop background, that’s what got me into music in the first place. It’s so weird to have to explain myself about something I’ve always loved doing.”
 
Related: Nicki Minaj Reunites with Beyonce on ‘Feeling Myself’

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Drake, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, OVO, YMCMB,
Thursday, December 4, 2014

Lil Wayne Blasts Cash Money: ‘I Want Off This Label’

Lil Wayne and Birdman
 
Lil Wayne vented his frustrations with his label Cash Money Records and its CEO Birdman on Twitter today. In a series of tweets directed to fans, Weezy said Cash Money won’t release his long-delayed ablum Tha Carter V and that he wants to leave the label. Read his words below:
 

 
Wayne’s tweets come as a surprise, as he’s maintained a close relationship with Cash Money for many years.
 
“Everybody knows I came into the game at 11 years old with Cash Money Records, before we even had a major deal,” Wayne told MTV News back in 2012. “We signed a deal in I don’t remember when, and I been with Cash Money ever since. So if you’re looking for integrity, I am the definition. If you’re looking for a person that’s gonna stay down, I am the definition. If you’re looking for loyalty, I am just that.”
 
In 2005, Wayne launched Young Money Entertainment, an imprint of Cash Money, and signed an additional four album deal in 2008. He’s also released five singles from Tha Carter V: “Believe Me,” “Krazy,” “Grindin’,” “Gotti” and “Start a Fire.”
 
Within minutes of tweeting, rapper Pusha T responded by suggesting that Wayne should join Kanye West’s label, G.O.O.D. Music:
 

 
This isn’t the first time a Cash Money artist has voiced grievances with the label, though. In October, Tyga revealed on Twitter that his album, The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty, was completed but the label was “holding him hostage.” He sent the following tweet today, apparently in support of Wayne’s comments:
 

 
Related: Quincy Jones Criticizes Lil Wayne and EDM

| Music Industry
Cash Money, Lil Wayne,
Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Nicki Minaj Releases New Single ‘Only’ ft. Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown

Nicki Minaj
 
The anaconda queen is back with a new single and this time it’s packed with a superstar lineup. Titled “Only,” the track features verses from Drake, Lil Wayne and Chris Brown over a beat produced by Dr. Luke, Cirkut and J Mike.
 
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Download: Nicki Minaj ft. Drake, Lil Wayne, & Chris Brown – Only
 
Related: Grandmaster Flash Talks Nicki Minaj’s ‘Anaconda’ Video

| Tracks
Chris Brown, Drake, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, OVO,
Friday, August 8, 2014

Lil Wayne ft. Drake – Grindin’

Lil Wayne ft. Drake - Grindin

With their joint tour kicking off tonight in New York, Wayne and Drizzy join forces on “Grindin’,” their latest collaboration which features production from Boi-1da and Vinylz.
 
The track serves as the second single from Weezy’s highly-anticipated album, “Tha Carter V.”
 

 
Download: Lil Wayne ft. Drake – Grindin’
 
Related: Quincy Jones Criticizes Lil Wayne and EDM

| Tracks
Drake, Lil Wayne, OVO,
Monday, April 7, 2014

Quincy Jones Criticizes Lil Wayne and EDM

Quincy Jones
 
Quincy Jones expressed his dislike for Lil Wayne and “techno” music in a recent interview with The National. When the legendary producer and music industry executive was asked about today’s pop artists, Jones answered:
 

“Let’s get real, man. When you come from the era of Ray Charles, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson, it gets hard to get used to Lil Wayne. I just can’t handle it. There are some good singers out there. Mary J Blige can sing, so can Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera. I know who they are. I also know who they aren’t, too.”

 
Jones also voiced his dislike for “techno” — although we presume he was speaking on EDM as a whole:
 

“I don’t like techno at all. That’s just noise. I can try it because there is nothing to it but I just don’t think there is anything to learn from it. Now all these DJs are making more money than rock groups. They don’t even need bands anymore. People such as Skrillex and those guys get half a million to a million dollars a show all over the world from Las Vegas to Brazil. As a musician it is extremely frustrating. Because that’s just music to sell products.”

 
Best known for producing Michael Jackson’s album, “Thriller,” Jones is the all-time most nominated GRAMMY artist with 79 nominations and 27 awards.
 
Related: New Michael Jackson Album Announced

| Music Industry
Lil Wayne,
Monday, March 24, 2014

Chris Brown Drops ‘Loyal’ Video Featuring Lil Wayne & Tyga


 
Chris Brown has released visuals for his chart-topping single “Loyal.” Filmed at Universal CityWalk in Hollywood, the video features Weezy’s original verse and a new one from Tyga, making it the track’s third official version. The video also includes cameos by Usher, Trey Songz, and Ty Dolla $ign.
 
Download:
Loyal – East Coast Version ft. Lil Wayne & French Montana
Loyal – West Coast Version ft. Lil Wayne & Too Short

| Videos
Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Music Video, Nic Nac, Tyga,

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