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N.E.R.D. revamped website and online game
Check out the brand new N.E.R.D. website which has been completely revamped with a old school video game feel and even has an online game where you can play one of your favorite N.E.R.D. artists….complete with Pharrell in his customary BBC and Ice Cream gear.

Death of Auto-Tune website launches
It was only a matter of time before we saw something like this. Apparently the site DeathofAuto-Tune.com just launched and it’s all about reasons why Auto-Tune should be killed from hip-hop. I love it. Time to get back to some original beats, sounds and real music if you ask me. Check out the site…it’s pretty funny. For example:
Reason #3 - So Rappers Can Stop Singing
Except Drake. That guy’s Falsetto makes them ladies’ cakes swoon. But seriously folks. Kanye is good at two things. Let’s take a look:
Things Kanye West is good at:
1. Making shoes
2. Dating bald headed girlsI do not see “Singing” on the list above. Therefore he should not sing. Yet Auto-Tune suddenly gives every rapper the chance to live out their dreams as the next incarnation of Shai and Jodeci. And Diddy? No we don’t want to take the last train to Paris if that means the last train has Diddy on it singing on Auto-Tune. Unless that train has Cassie naked on it. Then maybe it will be worth listening to Diddy.
Check the site out at DeathOfAuto-Tune.com
50 Cent’s new movie “Dead Man Running” only 154 days away
50 Cent x Dead Man Running. Don’t believe me that it’s only 154 more days? Well check out the brand new website then. It’s just a splash page now but soon there will be more info. If you haven’t heard of Dead Man Running don’t worry. It’s a small indie British film that likely won’t make it to the U.S.
Movie is about a loan shark (50 Cent) who gives an ex-con a period of 24 hours in order to pay back the money he owes. Up against it, the ex-con involves his best mate on a multi-part mission in order to raise the cash before it’s too late for them both.

VIDEO: Wale goes on the road with Microsoft Zune
Wale x Microsoft Zune. Wale joins a growing number of artists who have been backing Microsoft’s “iPod killer” the Zune. Unfortunatley the results still have been pretty bad although Microsoft blames the economy (see full article). In this newest promo with Wale, Zune sponsors this 10-part series officially described as:
“On the Road with Wale” is a video podcast series chronicling the life and times of the artist known as WALE on tour, as he rocks shows across the country to promote his soon to be released debut album while trying not to go insane while cooped up on the bus. From show highlights, to interviews and guest appearances, to an epic X-Box battle with Young Chris, On The Road with Wale is a colorful montage of the rising star’s experiences while on his first major headlining tour.
Here is the first video compliments of Digiwaxx and you can download the weekly series at the official Zune website as well.
VIDEO: Talib Kweli in latest episode of “BLOKHEDZ”
Talib Kweli continues his work on Gatorade’s animated show BLOKHEDZ where he has the voice role of the main character YoungBlak who uses the power of hip-hop to fight evil. Check out the entire brand new second episode called “Paid in Full” here:
Akon’s free online game “I’m So Paid” lets you live the big life
Akon has launched a free online game called “I’m So Paid” where you take on missions to race around the globe to find a briefcase full of money. You must ride in choppers and drive through obstacles in high speed boat chases to complete each mission. And what do you win if you complete all your missions? You will have to find out for yourself and go to the official game site.

Kanye West REALLY REALLY does not use Twitter
Kanye West x Twitter. Someone needs to take the CAPS LOCK away from this guy. Kanye goes on another rant about how he doesn’t use Twitter yet the website still lets all the Ye’ imposters continue faking. He kinda does have a point though. Read for yourself directly from Kayne’s blog….

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DJ Qbert launches online DJ scratching University
This is one online class that University of Phoenix does not offer. DJ Qbert has officially launched Qbert Skratch University, an online education center for the art of scratch DJ’ing and turntablism. ProHipHop has the entire press release but it reads something like this:
“Qbert presents a comprehensive video curriculum online, from the most basic skratching techniques to the advanced “battle tactics” that made him the 3-time DMC Champion. QSU members use ArtistWorks’ proprietary VMS (Video/Media Management System) to send DJ Qbert a video of their practice session that he reviews and then posts a response video on the site. The Student Video and Qbert’s response are uniquely paired on QSU as “Master Classes” for the entire community to learn from.”
“Qbert invites multiple Guest DJs and related professionals to share their insights and techniques with the student body, making QSU the most comprehensive and influential Skratch education program available to DJs today.”
Check out the official University site at QbertSkratchUniversity.com.
FRIDAY FACT: Kanye’s Pastelle.com site is 2,439 days old

Today’s FRIDAY FACT is all about Kanye West’s very elusive clothing line Pastelle. Did you know that the Pastelle.com website actually went live waaay back on Sept 3, 2002? Ok so it doesn’t make the site seven years old. It’s actually 2,439 days old which is equivalent to six years, four months and five days.
And how many times has it been updated in that time span? Twice. But still we are left with no clothing line. Come on Kanye! Quit trying to get in bed with Nike and LV and just launch your line already! How many bets on that by day 3,000 the site still will not be updated with actual clothing?
Yeti Says: WoooHa steps to Corporate America
So as many of you know, two days ago we ran the story that LL Cool J’s clothing brand at Sears was on the way out. Based on insider info. with a confirmed current Sears apparel buyer, we were tipped off that the clothing line would be phased out. Considering the lack of hype behind the brand this news wasn’t too much a shocker to us or to many of the other blogs and websites that ran the story. Before we published the story though we wanted to give Sears the opportunity to refute it…unfortunately all of our attempts to contact a representative were met with no response. We were just some no-named site they didn’t want to deal with.
Only AFTER posting the story and only AFTER various blogs and sites caught the story did Sears decide to respond to us. Their official representative (who I won’t call out because at least he was a professional in dealing with me) e-mailed WoooHa and asked us
Fabolous officially launches MyFabolousLife.com

Fabolous x MyFabolousLife.com. Loso has been hyping up his new website MyFaboulousLife for the past couple of months now so we were expecting great things to come. Well now the site has officially launched and (Drum roll please)….it’s another Ning based social networking site. WoooHa is fans of Fab so no hating here but basically take ThisIs50, ThisIsGame, DeeperThanRap, etc. and replace the name and there you have Fab’s new site.
So you get more of the blog posts (apparently run by Nigel D from RealTalkNY), the exclusive Fab mixtapes and videos. Check it out and form your own opinion….I’m gonna hold back for once on mine.
Pharrell launches online art gallery ARTST.com

Pharrell x ARTST.com. As previously mentioned, Pharrell has recently been actively involved in the fine arts industry (check these candles and chairs he designed). It’s good to see that he is taking a positive stance to educate the hip-hop world on the fine arts and in doing so has created ARTST Guild & Gallery, an online community for artists to share their work, their ideas and their passion. The name ARTST comes from Pharrell’s idea that “There is no I because it’s not about me.” He goes on to state:
“Being in N.E.R.D. you’ll notice that we always send out messages about what kids can do, what they can become, you can wait for the stars to align for you or you can reach up into the sky and align the stars. We created this network to give people an opportunity to get the visibility they deserve, to reach into the sky.”
According to the website press release “members can upload and showcase anything creative: music, architecture, painting, or even fashion, and then comment on the work of others and collaborate with each other. More than just a gallery, it’s a guild for those who create art.” Make sure to check it out.
RocaWear “Past, Present, Future” video promo
Jay-Z x Roc4Life. Jay continues to expand his empire to the internet as his site Roc4Life has been busy shooting exclusive video content including this new Rocawear promo entitled “Past, Present, Future.” Video is set to “Brooklyn We Go Hard.” Roc4Life is using these exclusive clips to get the word out on their site…expect some personally from Hova in the near future.
Diddy’s new Twitter campaign slogan “Lock In”
Diddy x Twitter. Diddy should be a politician with all the catchy slogans he spits out for Twitter. You have the all-time fave “Let’s go!!!” followed by “Don’t Stop!” and let’s not forget “Let’s get it!” Well now Diddy introduces us to his newest slogan “Lock in!” The message is actually on point. Check out his latest P Twitty vid to see what “Lock in!” is all about.
Big Boi teams with Funny or Die for marketing campaign
Big Boi x Funny or Die. Big Boi and his label Jive Records have teamed up with FunnyOrDie.com to release a series of branded Big Boi animated shorts as part of promoting Big Boi’s upcoming album “Sir Lucious Leftfoot: Son Of Chico Dusty.”
The animated series features the voice of Big Boi as King Henry and features plenty of Outkast and Big Boi producet placement shots throughout as well. Early reaction has been mixed but as a marketer I’m digging the integration of advertising and content on this.
Diddy launches interactive “Last Train to Paris” iPhone app

Diddy x iPhone. I swear, Diddy should get an award for his marketing abilities with the internet and today’s technology. That guy is a master at the Twitter game much like I am the master of NBA 2K9 on the PS3. Well now Diddy is jumping on the iPhone app tactic to push his upcoming album “Last Train to Paris.”
The app is pretty simple. You just take a photo of yourself, write a quick message on the app and send it. Your photo and message then becomes part of a bigger train collage where you can view other people’s photos and messages. Alright! LET’S GO PEOPLE!!! (the twitter fam will get it). Props to Clyde for heads up. He always brings the heat.






