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| December 09/09 | Big Boi Gives Details On His Left Foot | 
| Outkast's own Big Boi is finally talking about his long-awaited "Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty" album. With the delay almost as long as the title, word is Big Boi's new project is now done and turned in and according to Big Boi, its only the beginning of tons of new music coming from him and Andre 3000. "This is all in the next year or so, starting with my album coming at the top of the year, Dre 3000 right after me...and when the solo albums come out, depending on how the fans support them, then we're gonna give them the Outkast album," he said.
"Every song that I put out sounds totally different from the previous
songs I put out. I slow-cooked this album and, man, I'm just so happy
it's about to come out. I cannot wait to give it to the fans." In addition to Raekwon, Clinton, Gucci Mane, Too $hort and Blige, album
collaborators include T.I., Lil Jon, Jamie Foxx and B.o.B. [Big Boi Performs "Follow Us" A Song From "Left Foot" Album - Watch Here]
In related news, a lot of material from the album has already been available on the internet including the Andre 3000 and Raekwon-assisted "Royal Flush," "Sumthin's Gotta Give" featuring Mary J. Blige; "Dubbz" and "Fo Yo Sorrows" with George Clinton and Too $hort and "Shine Blockas" with Gucci Mane.
| | December 09/09 | The Pope Is Down With Tupac | 
| Eleven years after it was released, "Changes" has been added as one of the Vatican's 12 favorite songs on it's MySpace playlist, which also features songs like "Don Giovanni" by Mozart. According to the profile, "This playlist is a perfect mix of classical, world and contemporary music. The genres are very different from each other, but all these artists share the aim to reach the heart of good-minded people." Never the less, 2Pac's mother is happy. "This came as such an amazing surprise," said Afeni Shakur. "It's not something I would have ever thought possible. I give thanks every day, knowing Tupac's words and music continue to have such an incredible effect on people worldwide. My son was always striving to reach out to as many people as he could, and he changed the world in doing so." [Tupac Shakur - Says "No Black Person Would Ever Shoot Me - Watch Here]
In related news, Hip Hop Invasion continues on Fuse TONIGHT (Wednesday, 12/9) with features on Tupac All Night! It goes down starting at 7pm/6c with Hip Hop Shop, and make sure to keep it locked for the exclusive Tupac VS. documentary at 10pm/9c - it's a must see! The new documentary gives an in depth portrait of controversial hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur and features never-before-seen interviews, rare footage, and on-screen commentaries from biographer Michael Eric Dyson. [Tupac Shakur - Behind The Camera - Watch Here]
| | December 09/09 | Game Gets Tattoo Of Pharrell's Logo | 
| Game is showing his loyalty to Pharrell in the ultimate way, a new tattoo. According to reports, Game recently got Pharrells 'Star Trak' logo inked on himself. "Pharrell's gonna take my career to the next level, keep me 'hood and
cross me over at the same time by executive producing my album, so
that's how I show my loyalty," Game explains.
"Pharrell is my friend. We've created a work bond and established a
friendship. Star Trak is gonna make me money in the future -- that
logo, that brand, that man helping me. That's something that's gonna
put milk in my refrigerator and help me feed my kids, keep them in
private school, and keep them doing what they do." [Game Talks About His Upcoming "R.E.D." Album & Recent Name Change - Watch Here]
In related news, Game recently talked about his work with Pharrell on his new "R.E.D." album. "Pharrell is my new favorite producer," Game said. "I got a whole new respect for Pharrell and The Neptunes but especially Pharrell and how he do his thing. He's [Pharrell] my new favorite producer and we established this friendship and bond that goes beyond the music. Me and Pharrell, we did four records yesterday and three today. We recording man and I asked Pharrell if he would executive produce the album and he said 'H*ll yeah.'"
Related Audio: Game - Turn Off The Lights | Game ft Fabolous - Never Stop Hustlin (Tags) | Game - Get Wild (Tags) |
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| | December 09/09 | Lil Wayne's Rebirth Album Pushed Back | 
| According to the Co-Founder of Cash Money records, Bryan Williams (better known to us as Birdman or Baby) recently announced that Lil Wayne's upcoming "Rebirth" album has been pushed back to February 1st, while Weezy's Young Money's "We Are Young Money" project will still hit  stores on December 21st. Lil Wayne's "Rebirth" album, once being considered Weezy's "Rock" album, will feature appearances from artists like Fall Out Boy and even Lenny Kravitz.
View Lil Wayne's "Rebirth" Album Track List and Artwork - Click Here
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