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Rio Jermaine is an emerging Artist from the UK, not only bringing an energetic feel to the UK scene but switching it up with some fresh, unique and vibrant sounds to really get you feeling the UK vibe.

To find out more about Rio Jermaine visit his official webpage here and be sure to check out his single  ”Push“.

With self described ‘Lyrical Grit, catchy word play and emotive substance’ which helps to create his dynamic character, Rio Jermaine is definitely one to keep a close eye on in 2010 and beyond,especially with the promise of new material on the horizon for 2010, Rio Jermaine will definately be joining the Finebeats list to keep watching.

Keep it Finebeats to hear more about Rio Jermaine and other emerging talents.

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Rap giant 50 Cent has explained the vigorous process he undertook to lose a serious amount of weight for his latest film role.

50 Cent claimed that it was ‘ a lot tougher this time’  when comparing the fact he could only drink liquids to when he undertook the same ordeal after being shot 9 times back in 2000.

The rapper undertook the task, to prepare himself for his latest role, which portrays a football player with cancer, and speaking on the subject stated  ”I had to discipline myself not … to actually have myself be in the physical state to convey the energy I felt. It’s a passion project for me,”

50 had to take his body weight down from a sizeable 214 to 160 lbs, this he admitted was a tough task and 50 states that he took inspiration from other successful actors such as Christian Bale and Tom Hanks who have been known for their commitment to their roles by altering their weight, and researched interviews online by such figures, “When it started getting difficult, I was looking to see what their experience was like and I got a chance to see all of the interviews they had at different time periods when they were doing promotion for the projects.”

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Following the recent revelation of the artwork which has been previewed for the upcoming Eminem album ‘Recovery’, a further morsel of information has been thrown from the table of Slim Shady, to keep us hungry, as the final tracklist has finally been revealed.

The track list shows a cosmopolitan mix of names starring on tracks beside him, and the most notable point is that only one other rapper has been included in the entire tracklist, and that is Lil Wayne, who has recently featured alongside Mr Mathers on ‘Drop The World’ And Drake’s ‘Forever’. Although the list of rappers featuring on the album is limited to the notorious Lil Wayne, it can hardly be seen as a suprise that D12 are nowhere to be seen, as their vacancy has become a familiar sight, with their last inclusion being on Eminem’s 2004 ‘Encore’ album, however the list of singers involved may give some idea as to how the album will be structured. The most notable inclusions see Rihanna and Pink involved, both of which have heard their names in the Detroit rappers lyrics in the past.

The track list is reported as follows:

1. COLD WIND BLOWS
2. TALKIN’ 2 MYSELF FEAT. KOBE
3. ON FIRE
4. WON’T BACK DOWN FEAT. P!NK
5. W.T.P.
6. GOING THROUGH CHANGES
7. NOT AFRAID
8. SEDUCTION
9. NO LOVE FEAT. LIL WAYNE
10. SPACE BOUND
11. CINDERELLA MAN
12. 25 TO LIFE
13. SO BAD
14. ALMOST FAMOUS
15. LOVE THE WAY YOU LIE FEAT. RIHANNA
16. YOU’RE NEVER OVER.

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Fans looking forward to Detroit star Eminem’s forthcoming album ‘Recovery’ , have been thrown a teaser, which is sure to keep fans buzzing over the rap star’s upcoming release.

Two pieces of artwork have been revealed, the first shows Eminem walking in solitude down an apparent lonely road, whilst the other shows Slim Shady sat in a glass box in front of the symbolic skyscrapers of corporate America, reading a book.

The album ‘Recovery’ is due for release June 22nd.

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In recent times we have become accustomed to associating the name Rick Ross ( real name William Leonard Roberts II) with the rapper who has been in and out of the media with his very public feuds with 50 Cent and a recent flow of new music on offer.

However the real Rick Ross appears to have had enough of hearing his name used to personify a rapper and wants his identity back !!!!

The real Rick Ross rose to infamy in the 1980’s as he oversaw a Cocaine operation which saw thousands of workers doing his bidding and selling millions of dollars worth of Cocaine on a daily basis.

In 1996 Rick Ross was sentenced to life in prison after he was caught attempting to purchase over 100 Kilograms of Cocaine, which incidentally saw him spend 10 years in prison until his release in 2006. Upon release Rick Ross has begun the attempt to reclaim his name.

The ex drug trafficker claims to have sent numerous cease and desist letters to Def Jam in protest of the use of his name but these were subsequently ignored.

Reports from AllHipHop.com have stated that the lawsuit in which Rick Ross will be filing, is set to outline how Rapper Ross signed a multi-million dollar deal based on the image and likeness, and has since used the name to promote himself within the real Rick Ross drug dealer image within the black community. It has been reported that Rick Ross will be suing Def Jam, Universal and rapper William Leonard Roberts II.

We will update should any further information become available.

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A new i-phone app has given music lovers a chance to access entire music catalogues for as little as $1.99.

The new app has been recently released offering i-phone users the chance to access images of 50 Cent as well as his entire music catalogue for only $1.99.

This has left many music fans worried about copyright infringements and possible repercussions of using such a service, however the WebTechie’s disclaimer states that no fans should be worried about using the app and that it is 100% legal,

‘Kindly note that all the due royalties for this application are timely paid to proper authorities (regarding song broadcasts). If you are a label, song writer, copyright owner or a singer, please feel free to contact us for any kind of information and we will be happy to assist you with complete details regarding the song broadcast rights. All trademarks are owned by their respective owners. This application is not endorsed by Curtis Jackson, 50 Cent or his affiliates.’

As well as 50 Cent this service has also been created for fans of Snoop Dogg and Akon who’s entire song collections can also be purchased through the App for $3.99 and $1.99 respectively.

This App is the latest introduction in an age  that has seen the sale of hard copies on such format as CD become almost as extinct as the tape, with many artists previously expressing their concerns at how they have taken a financial hit in royalties and sales with the wide introduction of mp3 and download sites, and may leave many questioning whether this expansion of the mp3 download era is set to make the music industry even less lucrative for artists and in particular less established artists.

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Things have been a little quiet for Lil Kim in recent times and as she teeters on the verge of a musical comeback it appears her career has been given a huge boost by joining Jay-Z’s management company Roc Nation, and according reports has secured Jay-Z’s production services  on her album as well.

Although the news is yet to be officially announced it is expected to be made public very soon, as the gossip crowds grow ever larger, and one in particular being celebrity blogger Perez Hilton who stated,

“Although she’s seen better days, Lil Kim is ready to make a musical comeback! The rapper officially signed a record deal with Roc Nation. Jay-Z is even expected to produce her next album. Interesting,”

We will update as soon as we hear of any official developments containing details of the deal.

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Following his 2006 album titled ‘Hip Hop is dead’ the QueensBridge poet has now stated that Hip Hop is no longer dead but alive and thriving according to reports from HipHopDX.com.

The veteran rapper has recently been working hard on promoting his latest work which sees Nas taking his music back to thee roots of Africa, alongside the influence of Damian Marley.

Nas reportedly stated : “It died several times, but I do believe in the heartbeat of it right now,” He then continues. “There are a lot of new artists, and artists that have been around, who are kicking ass right now. I just wanted to give a boost to people and to myself, to push people to go harder. It’s a different world now.”

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Yesterday May 22nd saw Aubrey Berry equitted of murder for the shooting of 21 year old rapper Dolla.

Dolla an artist signed to Akon’s Konvict Music label was gunned down at the Beverly Centre last May, in an event which ion recent times has seen prosecutors seek the death penalty for his killer.

Aubrey Berry 24 had a permit to carry a gun in certain states and testified in his own defense, claiming that he often traveled to Los Angeles armed and claimed he was unaware that his permit was invalid in California.

Berry further testified that he had met Dolla a week before the shooting and had become embroiled in an altercation with the rapper in a club in Atlanta. He then stated that he had researched the rapper and his violent lyrics as well as Dolla and other gang members allegedly bragging about the assault of another man.

Berry then claimed that when the pair met by chance at the Beverly Centre Dolla had proceeded to make threats to kill him, in an event that shortly after saw Dolla struck three times in the back trying to escape the gunfire from Berry.

The mother of the slain rapper had to be removed from the courtroom after the verdict due to her reaction to the outcome.

Superior Court Judge Michael E. Pastor speaking to the lawyers in court stated “Obviously, what happened on May 18, 2009, was a horrible tragedy for everyone, The jurors have spoken.”

Deputy District attorney Bobby Grace feared that the Jurors may have been swayed by the lyrics of deceased rapper Dolla, and stated to the Los Angeles Times outside the court “You’d hate to think that was the tipping point,”

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Following reports that Lil Wayne’s cell was turned over and that an mp3 player and headphones were discovered, Wayne gave permission for a recording for a phone interview with friend DJ Scoob Doo.

According to reports from HipHopDX.com, the short phone call detailed the discovery of the mp3 player and his general living conditions inside the prison, with Wayne stating,

“They tried to bang me with that,”, talking about the discovery of the contraband. “But I can’t live without my music, Scoob. You know how it is, man. I needed my music.” Wayne did not mention whether any punishment will follow the discovery, although it has been reported that it was confiscated immediately upon discovery.

Wayne continued, speaking about his living conditions,

“I’m coolin’, I’ll be home soon.” Wayne expressed, then using a favorite comparison of his, referring to the lead character in New Jack City he states, “It’s Nino Brown; I got the penthouse here at Riker’s. I got my feet up, ya smell me?”

Should Wayne get paroled for good behaviour his 1 year sentence will be reduced to 8 months meaning he could be back in November.

We will update should any more information on this matter become available.

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