What’s up Family?

Yo I got to admit that I was hella surprised with the responses from yesterday’s Young Jezzy’s post. Who would have thought that there are still some people in my city who can see through the hype of an artist and actually decipher what REAL hip-hop is? No disrespect Jeezy but it is what it is.


Yesterday it was Jagged Edge and now it’s 112. As you all know yesterday I got word that Jagged Edge was dropped from Sony DESPITE their denial. And today I got word from my homegirl Sandra Rose that 112 is one member short as Daron Jones has supposedly left the group. If you don’t know who Daron is — he was the one who got the plastic surgery and is the tallest member, (or should I say Ex-member) of the rhythimicly soothing quartet. Though there is no official statement from the melodic southerners as of yet I’m sure we will be hearing more about this in the coming days, so stay tuned. Usher is getting out of control these days. According to numerous sources who have emailed me, Usher might finally have to answer for his seemingly aggressive ways when it comes to the Atlanta papaparattzi (did I spell that right?). First it was Usher acting a fool earlier this year at one of Jermaine’s honoree events by roughing up famed photographer Sandra Rose. And now he might be facing a legal battle with another photographer who claims that Usher roughed them up at Club Fever last Thursday night. The photographer, who shall remain nameless (you wouldn’t know who they were if I told you anyway), has filed charges after said singer allegedly injured the photographer's hand and broke their camera.

Usher needs to sit his ass down somewhere. Homeboy is lucky that anybody even cares about what he’s doing anymore. His last album was hot -- dare I say a classic, but Usher’s longevity in the game of R&B and Pop music is fleeting. Chris Brown is right on his coat tails, not in terms of success but in terms of interest. He better be glad that anybody gives a damn about what he’s doing. Has anyone heard his newly formed singing group “One Chance”? Usher compared their singing ability to that of Boyz II Men, but said the group has the swagger of Jodeci. Please Ush spare us the lackluster talent, and spare them the embarrassment. I’d say they have the vocal ability of H-Town with the swagger of Pretty Ricky. LOL!!

I’ll keep you posted on this story as more develops.

Here is the video of the Snowman and Ludacris’s performances on The Billboard Music Awards last night. This is Ludacris’s fourth primetime television performance for that damn “Money Maker”. Am I the only one who holds entertainers to a higher level when it comes to entertaining me? Do something different man I mean really!!!

Oh and by the way,

SOHH Gyant is looking for you!!

Yo, I'm doing my best to make this Atlanta spot pop with excitement, but I need your help. I believe we got a lot of talented people in the "A," more so here than any other place. I want to expose my city's great talent – and ultimately you! If you got some skills and are trying to maximize your exposure then you need to holla at me.

I'm launching "Sohh Atlanta's Own" – a great way to showcase my kats with those insane lyrical/vocal skills. Don't play yourself; Sohh is one of the biggest leading hip-hop websites on the planet. The biggest acts in the world come here to see what we say, what we're doing, and who got the skills to take the game to the next level.
Every Friday, starting December 8th, I will post the hottest talents who submit me their music in MP3 format. Make ya move, and when you get to the top you can make sure to send me a check.
[email protected]

Hip-Hop Quote of the Day..

"For many young peple - regardless of race, color or economic standing, hip-hop culture is the voice of their often misunderstood and misinterpreted generation - a voice that, up until now, was generally ignored"

--Todd Elliot

Love you all like Checkers Strawberry shakes and The Apache...

B.E.Z.

---SOHH Gyant

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What's da deal family? I hope everyone had a good holiday. Shout out to Ryan Cameron , who I heard had a slamming "15th Annual Ryan Cameron Celebrity Bowling Challenge" this year. Yung Joc, and most of the Block Entertainment family were in attendance. I must have gotten my invitation lost in the mail right Ryan? Nah, but for real though, it was a good look for the kids!

Special shout to Akon who currently has the number 1 and two single in the country. It looks like the Ohio-born African is really trying to make an impact on the music game. If you haven't heard his two singles yet, though I don't see how you couldn't have, you know SohhGyant has your back. Listen to them below. ***SOHH.com does not authorize or promote the illegal downloading or distribution of copyrighted material. I had to say that shit because you know muthafuckas be trying to throw your ass in jail now-a-days over this music shit!

AKON - "SMACK THAT" Feat. EMINEM

AKON - "I WANNA FUCK YOU"

I think the brutha has a talent, but his performance on the American Music Awards last week left much to be desired. For this performance to be the last one of the night, they could have left that shit on the cutting room floor.

Akon had a "Cassie-astic" performance. If you aren't aware what that is, it's when an artist lip synchs to their own track on stage, but they're slightly behind on the vocals so you can hear them singing over their recorded track. It's not a good look at all!! Bad Boy's newest singer, (and I use that term loosely), Cassie has made the singing over tracks performance (and I also use that term even more loosely) legendary lately. Remember this….

I'm gonna give my homie a pass on that performance. Snoop definitely saved him from making the shit totally garbage. Y'all know I speak the truth!

Love you all like BootyTalk and Kool-Aid.

Until tomorrow, Peace!

--SohhGyant.

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I'll leave this site for entertainment related topics, and oh do I have a few to discuss today.

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Tuesday - December 12, 2006 by Jolene "foxxylady" Petipas
Jay-Z - Press Conference

A federal judge recently added Rocawear's owners, Roc Apparel Group LLC, Urban Menswear LLC and Rocawear Licensing LLC, to a trademark and copyright infringement suit filed by former WWE superstar Diamond Dallas Page against Jay-Z.

As SOHH previously reported, Page filed the suit in December 2005 claiming Jay-Z illegally adopted his trademark hand gesture, the "Diamond Cutter," as his own. Page claims he was the first to use the "Diamond Cutter" hand symbol in 1996 and asserts that the sign has long been trademarked.

Jay-Z has used the diamond hand sign frequently as a symbol of his Roc-A-Fella Records dynasty and can be seen flashing it on the covers for The Dynasty: Rock La Familia 2000 CD and Jay-Z: Fade To Black DVD.

According to Page, he recently discovered that Rocawear manufactured and sold merchandise displaying the "Diamond Cutter" hand symbol. The wrestler is seeking unspecified monetary damages and an injunction to prohibit Jay-Z from using the hand gesture.

In a radio interview last year, Page named entertainers and athletes, including former NBA great Karl Malone, who have acknowledged him by throwing the ``Diamond Cutter`` sign up. The wrestler said he first uncovered that Jay used the symbol after seeing Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lebron James throw it up during a game. Hov reportedly said, "that's my sign" when asked why James used it.

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Yesterday I made an early pilgrimage downtown to meet up with Omarion to talk shop on his new cd 21 and why we still see him as just that dude from B2K.

I first have to acknowlege that it was early. I also have to acknowlege that no matter how early it was young dude put his best foot forward and had a real cool homeboy disposition. When I arrived he was listening to the Tyrese cd Alter Ego.

We talked about whether there will be a B2K reunion... uh, NO! And thank God. One thing I discerned is that Omarion is just fine without the lesser charasmatic members of the group.

SOHH I went straight to the question that most people in their own way ask. WHY? Omarion so what? Whether it is in the barbershop or whether it is in a staff meeting, people always seem to say, "I like that song [fill in the blank with any of Omarion's hits] but I don't like that dude. Maybe because like child movie stars, you get branded and it's hard for people to see you outside the parameters of where you first caught their attention. Especially when you were internationally successful. Scream Tour anyone.
Omarion had a pretty decent response. He said that as a younger performer he was singing the words written for him. Now as a young adult he is writing of his own experiences. He referred to Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis when they say that if you want to get to know Janet, just listen to her music. Referring to the stuff she writes herself.

So y'all, LISTEN TO OMARION's MUSIC. That's who he thinks he is. Give it a chance. Put it on in the car, while your ass is doing the dishes; while you burning that kush and see if you give a damn. His new single is "Icebox." .naj I know you say it sounds like he need some Advil Cold & Sinus. But run it a few times in the whip.

But while you were wondering why BEYONCE IS RE-RELEASING B'DAY in 2007 LED BY A MASSIVE INITIATIVE AROUND THE SINGLE "BEAUTIFUL LIAR" and RECORDING A DUET WITH SHAKIRA, we were down at the Triple 5 Soul sample sale, wondering what "RING THE ALARM" sounds like in SPANISH (hint, hint) and compiling our
SOHH SOULFUL TOP 5 SONGS OF THE MOMENT!

5. Stephanie Mckay - "Tell It Like It Is"
Check her music out at her website, StephanieMckay.com. She is an independent artist out of the Bronx with some interesting flava.

4. Mya - "Lock U Down"
CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN TO IT.
http://www.supload.com/listen?s=SEF90UOTndm

3. Rihanna - "Break It Off"
Listen to it here.http://www.supload.com/listen?s=SijcPnZ3J5N

2. Danity Kane - "Ride 4 U"
1. Justin Timberlake - "My Love Acoustic, Love Stoned" live from Victoria Secret Fashion Show.
KSH, this shit is dope as fuck and I know I said I was done posting versions of this single but come the fuck on.
listen to it here http://www.supload.com/listen?s=SNenaCbaWbR#

And one more thing... Promotion on Janet Jackson's 20 YO has been halted according to Janet's fansites.

SOHH SOULFUL GIVE A WAY!!!!

I've got a pair of tickets to the SCREAM TOUR 5 featuring Omarion, NeYo, Pretty Ricky, Yung Joc, Jibbs and whoever else. Here in New York City, December 23rd at Madison Square Garden. Email me at [email protected] and tell me just what you're willing to do for them. LOL!

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I hope LL heard that one.
Shoutout to Sherry at Complex.

It looks like the new Complex is filled with some hot shit. In the new December/January issue of the mag, Nas had quite a bit to get off his chest. A lot of people don't know that before Nas' deal with Def Jam, he was offered a president's position at Atlantic... which would've given him a substantial amount of power over Jim Jones. And although Nas didn't take the position, he says:

"I'm still his boss [laughs]. I am above him. Who's not above Jim Jones? I don't know any of his records and I'm not even being funny. Like I know he's got a record called 'Ballin.' I hope it sells some records, but I swear to you I've never heard it.

Nas, on why he didn't take the position...

"Artists are fucking crazy and they'd want to blame me for shit. I can't deal with that right now."

Which leads right to Jay-Z being blamed for artists flopping at the label:

"The music should be enough, and sometimes things slip through the cracks. But people getting mad at Jay is corny. Especially someone like LL Cool J. He's too old of an O.G. to be mad at Jay. He's been at Def Jam since we were kids dreaming about being on Def Jam. We gotta get off this bullshit 'cause I never remember those artists talking about any white executives. That's some slavery shit. If my record comes out and goes wood, I can't blame Jay because it's my doing."

"If you look at these niggas that love hip-hop, they're broke or they're frustrated artists. I'm trying to learn from B.B. King. I'm going to be rapping when I'm 80."

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