The Music Minute With Mina SayWhat (9/13): Rick Ross Goes Gold – Wiz Covers Complex – BET Hip Hop Award Noms Posted on September 13, 2012September 14, 2012 By Mina SayWhat – Congrats to Rick Ross his album “God Forgives I Don’t” went Gold surpassing 500,000 copies sold. – If you happen to pick up the October/November issue of Complex, you’ll see Wiz Khalifa on the cover. In the issue explains that the reason his album was been delayed is because his label Atlantic Records wants “more obvious singles because that what sells it for them.” He said, “ My belief in the record is what sells it to me. It’s not a conflict. You just have to communicate so everybody understands it.” – Waka Flocka dropped a mixtape today called “Salute Me Or Shoot Me 4” which features include Gucci, Wale, Yo Gotti, Chief Keef and more. – BET Hip Hop Awards are going down on October 9th and it will be hosted by Mike Epps. Kanye West leads the nominations with 17, 2 Chainz got 13 and Drake got 11. Check the full nominations by clicking below for more. Listen to the Music Minute every day Monday thru Thursday on Cosmic Kev’s show at 7:45p ish et on @power99philly Best Hip-Hop Video 2 Chainz f/ Drake – “No Lie” A$AP Rocky – “Goldie” Drake f/ Lil’ Wayne – “HYFR” Wale f/ Miguel – “Lotus Flower Bomb” Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Big Sean x Pusha T – “Mercy” Reese’s Perfect Combo Award 2 Chainz f/ Drake – “No Lie” Drake f/ Lil’ Wayne x Tyga – “The Motto” J. Cole f/ Missy Elliott – “Nobody’s Perfect” Wale f/ Miguel – “Lotus Flower Bomb” Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Big Sean x Pusha T – “Mercy” Best Live Performer A$AP Rocky Drake J. Cole The Throne (Jay-Z x Kanye West) Kanye West Lyricist of the Year J. Cole Jay-Z Kendrick Lamar Nas Kanye West Video Director of the Year A$AP Rocky x Sam Lecca Benny Boom Chris Robinson Kanye West Hype Williams Producer of the Year Hit-Boy J. Cole J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League No I.D. Kanye West MVP of the Year 2 Chainz J. Cole Jay-Z Rick Ross Kanye West Track of the Year “Cashin’ Out” (Ca$h Out) “I’ma Boss” (Meek Mill f/ Rick Ross) “N–gas In Paris” (The Throne) “No Lie” (2 Chainz f/ Drake) “The Motto” (Drake f/ Lil’ Wayne x Tyga) CD of the Year The Dreamer, The Believer (Common) Take Care (Drake) Cole World: The Sideline Story (J. Cole) Watch The Throne (Jay-Z x Kanye West) TM 103: Hustlerz Ambition (Young Jeezy) DJ of the Year DJ Drama DJ Enuff DJ Envy Funkmaster Flex DJ Khaled Rookie of the Year 2 Chainz A$AP Rocky Ca$h Out Future Meek Mill Made You Look Award (Best Hip-Hop Style) 2 Chainz A$AP Rocky Big Sean Nicki Minaj Kanye West Best Club Banger “Cashin’ Out” (Ca$h Out) “The Motto” (Drake f/ Lil’ Wayne x Tyga) “Same Damn Time” (Future) “Ni–as In Paris” (The Throne) “Mercy” (Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Big Sean x Pusha T) Best Mixtape LiveLoveA$AP (A$AP Rocky) 1999 (Joey Bada$$) Dreamchasers 2 (Meek Mill) Rich Forever (Rick Ross) Taylor Allderdice (Wiz Khalifa) Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse 2 Chainz – “Mercy” Diddy – “Same Damn Time (Remix)” Drake – “Stay Schemin’” Ludacris – “Same Damn Time (Remix)” T.I. – “Magic (Remix)” Hustler of the Year 2 Chainz Jay-Z Lil’ Wayne Rick Ross Kanye West Impact Track “Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free)” (Lupe Fiasco) “Bitch Bad” (Lupe Fiasco) “Daughters” (Nas) “Murder To Excellence” (The Throne) People’s Champ Award 2 Chainz f/ Drake – “No Lie” Driicky Graham – “Snapbacks & Tattoos” Meek Mill f/ Rick Ross – “I’ma Boss” The Throne – “Ni–as In Paris” Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Big Sean x Pusha T – “Mercy” Best Hip-Hop Online Site 2DopeBoyz.com AllHipHop.com Complex.com HipHopDX.com NahRight.com RapRadar.com WorldstarHipHop.com Music Minute
The Music Minute 6/4 – Album & Tour Update + Nicki Minaj Summer Jam Mess Posted on June 4, 2012June 20, 2012 Album Updates – Ciara announced title of her new album will be “One Woman Army” (she’s actually almost finished with it) -Lupe Fiasco’s “Food and Liquor: The Great American Rap album” is set to realase Sept. 25th. Tour Updates -Lil Kim is set to tour with Missy Elliot and Eve…. Read More
Music Minute The Music Minute With Mina SayWhat 9/10: Obama & Nicki Respond To Mercy Freestyle – ASAP Rocky Expresses Unhappiness With Mixtape Posted on September 10, 2012September 10, 2012 – Obama has responded to Nicki’s line on the Mercy freestyle on Wayne’s Dedication 4 mixtape where she says “I’m a Republican voting for Mitt Romney, you lazy bitches is fucking up the economy.” Obama explained the line saying that, “She likes to play different characters.” Nicki responded saying “Ha!… Read More
Music Minute The Music Minute With Mina SayWhat (8/6): Elle Varner Album – Slaughterhouse Mixtape – Waka Tour Posted on August 6, 2012August 6, 2012 – Tomorrow my girl Elle Varner drops her debut album “Perfect Imperfect.” I have the album and believe me, if you love “I Only Wanna Give It To You” and “refill” then your gonna love the album. – Slaughterhouse (you know Joel Ortiz, Joe Budden, Crooked I and Royce 5’9)… Read More