R&N - 02/03/08 - Gospel Sunday!

AND THE GRAMMY GOES TO!!!!!!

Praise the Lord on this Gospel Sunday! In light of all the events going on for the Super bowl, we can't just shut down news about the kingdom for a simple game can we? Even though the game isn't THAT simple.lol Anywho, the Grammys are right around the corner...if the strikers say the same. But in my opinion, the nominees are the same ole same ole. But I must admit their are a few suprises.

The Clark Sisters pic up 3 nods for Best Gospel Song, Best Gospel Performance, and Best Traditional Gospel Album for Live. Not bad Ladies! I like that Song Blessed and Highly Favored too. Israel and New Breed picked up a couple nods, CeCe picked up a nod, and check this ya'll. Mandisa from American Idol picked up a Best Contemporary Gospel Grammy nomination for True Beauty? Yeah...I didn't know either. But I don't even think thats the most suprising thing. There were no nominations for Yolonda, Donnie, or Kirk this year!!!! Can you believe it? I don't know if it were just me but it seem like they, especially Yo Adams, could pop out a song from nowhere and get nominated without anyone ever HEARING the song. I'm just sayin.lol I'm more looking forward to next years nominations. But it should be interesting.

Da T.R.U.T.H. is trying to garner his 2nd Grammy win this year. Don't let the suit and smile fool you. He definitely lives up to his name on his LP Open Book. Other nominees as follows:

Best Rock Or Rap Gospel Album

Before The Daylight's Shot--Ashley Cleveland[204 Records]

HIStory: Our Place In His StoryThe Cross Movement[Cross Movement Records]
Open BookDa' T.R.U.T.H.[Cross Movement Records]
The ReckoningPillar[Flicker Records]
ComatoseSkillet[Atlantic/Lava/Ardent/INO]

Lastly, did you know there was a R&B Gospel Category? Isn't that.....an oxymoron?lol I'm just sayin.lol

R&N- 12/07/07 - EXCLUSIVES

MF 3.0's tribute to Pimp C












The pimp is finally free! Hope yall been 'bumping your UGK tracks this week. Lil Flip has done a tribute song to him that I'm let yall hear. Oh and don't believe the rumors, nothing has been confirmed yet that Pimp C was found with prescription drugs, as of now his death was by natural concerns. UGK was also just nominated for two grammy awards on Thursday. Man. May he R.I.P.

Lil Flip - Pimp C Tribute

Benny Blanco ft. Scarface - Fallen Soilders

UGK - One Day

Grammy Nominees...

Grammy nominated were announced yesterday and Kanye led the pack with EIGHT nominations. Kanye West's nominations dominate the rap field, with nominations for the Best Rap Album and double nominations in the Best Rap Song category - with both "Can't Tell Me Nothing" and "Good Life" vying for the award. Graduation is also in competition for Album of the Year. Other notable nominees were Jay Z, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake with 5, Akon with 4, Common and T.I. both with three, and Beyonce, 50, and Alicia Keys with two. The 50th Annual Grammy Awards will be handed out on February 10, 2008 at Los Angeles' Staples Center. For a full list of nominations visit grammy.com.


Jay-Z on his way out?

















Jay-Z's 3-year contract is soon to expire and rumor has it Jay is demanding a steep pay increase. Sources close to the situation say that Jay-Z's demands are too high for what is reasonable in the industry today. They also say with him being in and out of retirement he is never in the office that long to demand such a pay. Another source also says L.A. Reid has no problem with Jay Z and that negotiations are very positive. Hmm, only time will tell.


Jaheim teams w/ Keisha Cole
Jaheim is showin' off his lungs with this track titled I've changed. Jahiem's new album "The Makings of a Man" drops December 18th.

Jaheim ft. Keisha Cole - I've Changed

Wyclef Jean is all about the C.R.E.A.M.

Wyclef who's album dropped this past Tuesday has remixed his "Sweetest Girl" joint and put Raekwon in the mix. The song is relatively the same but he flipped it and put it to Meth's - C.R.E.A.M beat. Peep the vid.

Enjoy the weekend people and VOTE. - Dilly