Weekly PHEast of Singles
P.Diddy feat. Ginuwine -"I Need a Girl Part 2"
We were all caught shakin' it to the first part, featuring Usher. Who is the one male in hip-hop who can battle Usher on the dance floor? Ginuwine. Droppin' Ginuwine on the remix was the only way to amp this song up. Just as intoxicating as the original, Part 2 provides a little more heat to the Spring.
Beenie Man & Gringo - "Get Yourself a Gun"
The inclusion of Nas' hook caught my ear, but the flow of Beenie and Gringo "smacked it up, flipped it, and rubbed it down... Oh nooo." Okay, back to the track at hand, drop this beat at a party and watch the thugs get their backs up off the wall.
Ghostface Killah feat. Cappadonna - "Odd Couple (WTC Part. 2)"
Given the difference in talent between these two artists, I'm surprised that this collabo doesn't sound like the pairing of an odd couple. With a flute-laced sample that is definitely from some old-school Wu-Tang flick, Ghostface and Cappadonna flow back and forth effortlessly. Once again Ghostface gives Wu fans something to smile about.
Dave Hollister - "Keep Lovin' You"
In this new single from his upcoming LP entitled, Steve Harvey: Sign of Things To Come, (yeah, I don't know what the deal is with his album titles) this former Blackstreet member professes his undying and unconditional love for his woman. While the beat to this track is simple, it manages to get your head noddin'. See, good things happen when you stay away from Teddy Riley.
Jermaine Dupri feat. Snoop Dogg, P. Diddy, St. Lunatics - "Welcome To ATL Remix"
First JD enlisted the help of Ludacris, now he brings in Snoop Dogg and others for another take on this ode to his hometown. While Diddy's verse leaves a little to be desired, Snoop and the St. Lunatics do the song justice. While this song has the same beat as the original, the new players on this track give it a more laid-back feel.
Giddy's Word on the Street...
Jodeci has been pushed back again to early 2003. Word also has it that there has been a fallout between the two sets of brothers. K-Ci and JoJo have been rumored to want to jump ship over to The Row (*Phenom shakes his head*), while Devante and Dalvin want to stay with MCA.Glenn Lewis has recently received the "Best R&B Soul Recording" at the Junos Awards in Canada for "Don't You Forget It."
Faith Evans and Voletta Wallace have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the LAPD, its officers, and the city of Los Angeles. The suit claims that the police department intentionally, willfully, and recklessly delayed and stopped the investigation as soon as it became apparent officers employed by the Los Angeles Police Department were involved in the murder...
In album news, Bone Thugs N Harmony are back in the lab working on their upcoming album entitled Thug World Order. Look for collaborations with Bobby Brown, Avant, and Snoop Dogg's artist Mr. Kane. The group says it's coming with a more political slant this time around. In addition to the title track, they have recorded four other songs. Thug World Order is due out this summer...
Def Jam has canceled all promotions surrounding the R. Kelly/Jay-Z collaboration album, Best Of Both Worlds. Jay-Z will not appear with Kelly in any pictures either and recently had his removed from the Vibe magazine which features R. Kelly on the cover...
Word is that Foxy Brown is looking to leave Def Jam for P. Diddy's Bad Boy label. It seems both Def Jam and Foxy are both not happy with the other party. While this move has not been confirmed, Def Jam has been trying to get 112 to move to their imprint. Puff surely has extra incentive to sign Foxy since Faith wants to leave Bad Boy as well...
Look out for the Dream Team this summer. And I'm not talking about basketball players, I'm talking about a group featuring Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek, Cam'ron, and Freeway. In other Roc-A-Fella news, Cam'ron's album Come Home With Me is due out on May 14. Don't hold your breath waiting for that to drop as you know Def Jam constantly pushes albums back. Jay-Z is also scheduled to release a new collection, The Gift And The Curse, in November. Can you say overexposure? That will be four albums featuring Jay-Z in one year...
After having his album widely bootlegged, Kool G Rap is looking to revamp his upcoming album, The Giancana Story. Eight new tracks have been recorded for the LP, which include production from Rockwilder, RZA, The Neptunes, and guest spots from Raekwon, Ghostface, Fat Joe, and Ashanti. Look for Giancana Story to drop in July...
Also, back in the lab is Royce 5'9, who is recording some new, last minute inclusions for Detroit Rock City with Rush, who produced "Were Live" (Danger) & "Rock City." Also, while some of Royce's older material such as the Primo blessed "My Friend" and "Boom" will be included on his debut.
