Thursday, December 30, 2010

Sales Number's Pt.2 (Soundscan of albums for 12/30 )




In this week's Sales Numbers, Jamie Foxx leads the pack of R&B singers within the Top 10, Ghostface Killah spaces away from Top 50 and David Banner & 9th Wonder arrive onto the chart.

Late iconic singer Michael Jackson's Michael opened the charts this week at No. 5 with 150,000 behind Jackie Evancho's O Holy Night (151,000), Glee: X-Mas (160,000), Susan Boyle's The Gift (240,000) and Taylor Swift's Speak Now (276,000). According to Nielsen SoundScan, the late pop icon's posthumous release stands at 378,200 sold units after two weeks in stores. [Check out Michael Jackson's Score]

Singer/actor Jamie Foxx's Best Night Of My Life debuted on the chart this week at No. 6. After a week under his belt, Foxx's new album has sold 144,000 records.

Grammy-winning singer Eminem's Recovery received a 15-slot boost to No. 7 with 137,000. Heading into his 28th week, Slim Shady's new album currently rests at 3,351,300 sold units.

Young Money's Nicki Minaj debut album, Pink Friday, remained at No. 8 with 133,000. With five weeks to her name, the rapper's long-awaited debut has shelled out 791,400 scanned discs. [Check out Nicki Minaj's Score]

R&B singer Keyshia Cole's Calling All Hearts debuted on the chart this week landing at No. 9. After seven days in stores, the singer's latest LP pushed out 128,000 records.

Grammy-winning singer Rihanna's Loud moved up a notch to No. 10 with 111,000. After six weeks of going strong, the video vixen's new solo effort has moved 690,000 copies.

Right outside the Top 10 is Keri Hilson's No Boys Allowed which debuted at No. 11. With one week to her name, the singer's new album has pushed out 102,000 records.

Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy moved up four slots to No. 19 with 86,000. With six weeks in the books, Yeezy's new comeback LP has shelled 824,000 sold records. [Check out Kanye West's Score]

Incarcerated rapper T.I.'s No Mercy moved down five slots to No. 26 with 72,000. After 21 days, the "King of the South's" new LP rests atop 301,000 sold discs. [Check out T.I.'s Score]

Evening things out in Top 50 is Diddy/Dirty Money's Last Train to Paris which fell 36 slots to No. 43 with 39,000. After two weeks in stores, the album currently rests at 140,000 sold units. [Check out Dirty Money's Buy My Record]

Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah's Apollo Kids debuted on the chart this week at No. 114. After a week on shelves, the project sold 13,000 copies. [Check out Ghostface Killah's Score]

Rapper David Banner and producer 9th Wonder's Death of a Pop Star also premiered on the sales chart this week at No. 184. After one week, the duo's new album has sold 7,300 records. [Check out David Banner's Buy My Record]

Be sure to check back next week to see what new releases impact Sales Numbers.

Monday, December 27, 2010

IRS chases Trick Daddy for $157 K.

Southern rapper Trick Daddy's tax records have landed online and exposes the "Thug Holiday" hitmaker indebted to the government for $157,000.






Details of the rapper's legal woes hit the Internet Monday (December 27) evening.



Rapper Trick Daddy needs a better excuse for the IRS than "I'm a Thug." According to public records, the platinum-selling rapper took a "Thug Holiday" from paying the IRS and owes more than $157,000 in delinquent federal taxes. Taxes are just one trouble facing Trick Daddy, 36, a budding memoirist whose real name is Maurice Young. A bank foreclosed on his $320,000 Miami home in May and it was sold in October. What's owed: The IRS filed an $85,366 lien against Trick Daddy and his wife Sept. 3 in Miami-Dade County. They owe income taxes from 2007, 2008 and 2009, according to the lien. The IRS filed a $16,709 lien against Trick Daddy and his wife on July 29 in Miami-Dade County. According to the lien, they owe income taxes from 2006. The IRS filed a $54,979 lien against Trick Daddy on July 29 in Miami-Dade County. According to the lien, he owes income taxes from 2002. (Detroit News)

Last month, the rapper released a novel entitled Magic City: Trials of a Native Son.

Video) Webbie shuts down Michigan club on the Free Lil Boosie Tour/Concert.




Webbie shuts down The Rocket with a very live performance if I do say so myself. Me and my patna dem over at MOE Ent opened the stage for Mr. Trill Fam himself. ENJOY THE SHORT FOOTAGE !

(VIDEO) Curren$y feat. Young Roddy and Trademark - Hold On

Sunday, December 26, 2010

(NEW SINGLE) Wiz Khalifa feat. Terrance Martin - Roll Up




So as promised here is the next single from Wiz Khalifa's untitled album called "Roll Up" DONT FORGET WHERE U HEARD IT FIRST !


http://www.zshare.net/audio/84392647b8ce21c3/

Keri Hilson takes a jab at Ciara about low sales.




R&B singer Keri Hilson recently took a jab at Ciara for her new album, Basic Instinct, selling just over 35,000 records in its first-week on store shelves.

According to reports, Hilson called out Ciara's emphasis on album sales not holding relevance to an artist's buzz or brand.

Keri Hilson stirred up some controversy with her remarks about Ciara. In an interview with Power 105.1 on Wednesday (December 22), Keri was asked if she was nervous about releasing her album, No Boys Allowed.

"I would like to [sell] higher than 35k - I mean anyone would," said Keri referring to Ciara's CD Basic Instinct which sold 37,000 copies last week. "I saw a quote where [Ciara] said it's not all about the numbers and I'm not really a chart reader. I don't look at charts. It's probably what she honestly feels," said Keri.
(Karen Civil)

Ciara's new album debuted on the sales chart this week toward the back of Top 50 releases.

Video vixen Ciara's Basic Instinct also landed on the chart this week securing a spot at No. 44. After seven days in stores, the project has moved out 36,700 units. (SOHH Sales Wrap)

Saturday, December 25, 2010

J.Cole - NY State of Mind Freestyle (Zshare)


J. Cole goes up to Hot 97 to drop a freestyle off of Nas' "NY State of Mind" instrumental so CHECK IT OUT !

http://www.zshare.net/audio/84352126024b8879/

Lil Wayne's "6 Foot 7 Foot" Jumps onto charts !




Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne's new "6 Foot, 7 Foot" Tha Carter IV single has hopped off airwaves and already taken a step onto Billboard's Hot 100 list just weeks after its debut.



According to reports, Weezy's new record has earned a Top 10 spot.


"6 Foot 7 Foot," the first commercial release from Weezy since his stint in jail,debuts at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. The lead offering from next year's highly-anticipated Tha Carter IV sold 166,000 downloads in its opening week and also claims the No. 3 spot on the Digital Songs chart. It is the second time he has debuted in the top 10 as a lead artist since September with the Drake-assisted "Right Above It." Weezy debuted the Bangladesh-produced track on television for the first time during last weekend's "SNL." He will perform it again on "NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly" on December 31.
(Rap-Up)

After the release of Wayne and Cory Gunz's "6'7," SOHH hit up Young Money artist Short Dawg to get his reaction to the record.



"Everyone is hearing Lil Wayne doing what he do," Short told SOHH referring to Weezy's bars. "And Cory, that's my dog. Me and Cory have been cool since he was back on Def Jam. A lot of people don't know me and Cory have a cool relationship. Cory is like one of my comrades coming over to Young Money, getting drafted. It's like when LeBron James came over to the Heat with Dwayne Wade. We were already cool and it just makes it that much better. Man, listen, both of them [are] awesome at what they do and ain't nobody can top what they did. Period. I personally haven't gotten my hand on the beat yet but if I touch it [for a remix], you already know what's gonna happen."
(SOHH)

Jay-z cashes in a Milli for one show.






New York rap mogul Jay-Z will reportedly bank $1 million for a scheduled Las Vegas appearance set to take place on New Years Eve next week.

Details on the rapper's earnings landed on the Internet Friday (December 24) afternoon.



Jay-Z will earn big bucks this New Year's Eve, by performing at a private party. Next Friday (December 31), the rapper will entertain 2,500 party-goers in Las Vegas, at the Cosmopolitan Resort and Casino, for which he'll earn $1 million for his appearance. Jay will be joined by his wife Beyonce - although Knowles won't be singing at the glitzy event.
(OMG Music)

Jay and Beyonce will likely be joined by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.

The mega mogul Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, has signed up to perform at the the lavish launch party for the new Cosmopolitan Resort and Casino in Las Vegas kicking off on December 31. And according to reports, he is being paid a staggering $1million for the occasion. Another superstar couple who will be at the event, which marks the official opening of the $4billion resort, is Gwyneth Paltrow and her rocker husband Chris Martin. Chris' band Coldplay are also on the line up at the no-expense spared extravaganza and are set to take home an equally impressing pay check.
(Daily Mail)

Friday, December 24, 2010

Rick Ross feat Wiz Khalifa - Retrosuperfuture




Rick Ross returns with a song from an untitled project. The song is called "Retrosuperfuture" which i find is a pretty dope name. The track is cool but i felt like the hook was kind of dull from Pittsburghs own Wiz Khalifa.

http://www.zshare.net/audio/84319427ff4c6f21/

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Young Chris of the Young Gunz passes out during NYC show.





Former Roc-A-Fella artist Young Chris was reportedly rushed to a hospital last night (December 22) after collapsing at a New York City concert.

Reports suggest Chris suffered a seizure while performing at Manhattan nightspot SOB's.

Rapper and half of the Young Gunz Young Chris was rushed to the hospital after reportedly having seizure during his show at SOB's in New York. According to eye witnesses, Young Chris collapsed in the middle of his set after suffering a seizure. While being taken away from the paramedics, Young Chris was reportedly conscious and is currently being rushed to the hospital. (Hip Hop Wired)

The incident comes just months after signing a record deal with hitmaker Rico Love's Division 1 Universal Motown imprint

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Wiz Khalifa Announces New Single, March 2011 Album.







Although he still has no title for his debut album, Wiz has announced that "Roll Up" will be the title of his next single.
After "Black & Yellow," Wiz Khalifa has green on his mind. The young emcee recently announced that his next single will be "Roll Up," a song that will be on his upcoming debut. For now, that album remains untitled but it seems it will get a release in March of 2011.
"I'm definitely looking forward to my next single coming out," Wiz told MTV recently of "Roll Up." "I'm looking forward to my album dropping in late March, which is gonna be exciting for me and the Taylors worldwide. Like I keep saying, always keep building on top of my brand, keep doing what I'm doing and make new fans."
As for "Roll Up," Wiz said he came up with that song after speaking to his people about "a look."

Sales Number's Pt. 1 (Soundscan Sales of albums)




In this week's Sales Numbers, Michael Jackson lives again at No. 3, R. Kelly finds a home at No. 6 and Diddy-Dirty Money make a stop on the chart.

Leading the way this week is Michael Jackson's Michael, which opened at No. 3 behind Susan Boyle's The Gift (254,300) and Taylor Swift's Speak Now (259,100). According to Nielsen SoundScan, the singer's posthumous release shelled out 228,200 records after a week in stores.

R&B veteran R. Kelly's Love Letter debuted on the chart at No. 6. With seven days in the books, Kells' latest solo offering has sold 154,300 copies.

Rap mogul Diddy and Dirty Money's Last Train to Paris also premiered this week at No. 7. After one week, the crew's new compilation album has sold 100,900 records.

Rapper Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday slid two slots to No. 8 with 97,400. With a full month under her belt, the Young Money star's debut album has pushed out 658,400 copies.

R&B singer Rihanna's Loud fell out of the Top 10 moving two slots to No. 11 with 83,700. After five weeks, the video vixen's new LP has shelled out 579,300 units.

Award-winning group The Black Eyed Peas' The Beginning received a two-slot boost to No. 14 with 76,600. Headed into their first full month, the group's new project stands at 257,900 sold units.

R&B singer Mariah Carey's Merry Christmas II You remained at No. 17 with 73,800. With seven weeks in the books, the pregnant singer's holiday themed LP stands at 363,400 sold copies.

Incarcerated rapper T.I.'s No Mercy dropped 17 positions to No. 21 with 69,400. After two weeks, the "King of the South's" new LP stands at 229,100 sold records.

Grammy-winning rapper Eminem's Recovery dropped three slots to No. 22 with 68,500. Headed into his 27th week, Slim Shady's latest release stands at 3,214,300 sold copies.

G.O.O.D. Music leader Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy spirals downward nine slots to No. 23 with 66,100. After a month in stores, the rapper's new album has sold 738,100 records.

Pop star Bruno Mars' Doo-Wops & Hooligans remained at No. 29 with 54,900. Headed into his third month, the singer's new LP stands at 328,900 sold copies.

R&B singer Tank's Now Or Never debuted on the chart at No. 35. With seven days in the books, the crooner's new album has shelled out 43,700 records.

Video vixen Ciara's Basic Instinct also landed on the chart this week securing a spot at No. 44. After seven days in stores, the project has moved out 36,700 units.

Leveling things out in Top 50 is Lil Wayne's I Am Not A Human Being which moved one slot down to No. 49. Headed into its 13th week, Weezy's latest solo effort has sold 595,600 pieces.

Be sure to check back next week to see how Ghostface Killah ranks in Sales Numbers pt.2 !

J.Cole talks about his former days in college and as a bill collector. (Video)

View more news videos at: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video.




Check it out ! This that inspiration.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Will Smith announces "Hitch" television series and an action series.

Written by Focuz Harris




Emcee-turned-actor and film producer Will Smith has decieded to return to television. The Phili native who starred in the popular NBC program, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air between 1990 and 1996, has announced that he is producing two new series.

According to Variety, Smith, who is the head of Overbrook Films, will produce a TV adaptation of his 2005 film, Hitch, which co-starred Kevin James and Eva Mendes. Also, Smith will partner with China's Eva Jin for an action series chronicling a crime-fighting college student.

Neither show has a confirmed network at this time.

Young Boy performs at Rocket Club Part 1




Check out MOE x Boss Status artist Young Boy performing the banger from his newest mixtape titled "Da Mayor" its called "Swellin" and J FOCUZ CAMEO ! INKSTER, MI STAND UP !

DOWNLOAD HIS MIXTAPE "DA MAYOR" TODAY ! http://indy.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/12575/young_boy_da_mayor.html

Wale feat. Llyod - Lets Chill





Wale is back with Llyod this time dropping some fire from his currently untitled next project ! One thing i've noticed is that you cant go wrong with Llyod ! CHECK IT OUT !


http://www.zshare.net/audio/841744550f28b616/

Wiz Khalifa feat. Snoop Dogg, Juicy J & T-Pain: Black & Yellow (G Mix)


Wiz Khalifa returns on his new hit single "Black and Yellow" with a few friends including Snoop Dogg, Juicy J and T Pain. Let me know what you guys think of this one cuz its a pretty smooth remix. CHECK IT OUT !!



http://www.zshare.net/audio/84173929719bb152/

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Trey Songz - Skippin Work (NO DJ)(ZSHARE)




Trey Songz returns with another real sexy one for the ladies. Lets skip work so we can spend the day together ! THIS IS A BANGER ! What do you think ?

http://www.zshare.net/audio/84071936a84663b4/

Rick Ross feat. T.I. - 9 Piece (NO DJ)(ZShare)


     Rick Ross feat. T.I. - 9 Piece (NO DJ)

Rick Ross and T.I. come back after "Pledge Allegiance to the Swag" with a joint for Ross's new project ! The song is called "9 Piece" I think its alright. TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK !

http://www.zshare.net/audio/840713673733e20d/

Drake Ranks As Twitter's Most Re-Tweeted, Kanye West & Lil Wayne

Written by Focuz Harris





Twitter delivers their 2010 Trends List and hip-hop was all over it, with Drake, Lil' Kim, Kanye West and Lil Wayne being big winners in the Twitterverse.

    2010 has been a year of many things for hip-hop, and rappers on Twitter is one thats towrads the top of those things.. As Twitter released their 2010 Trends List, Drake had reigned supreme at the #2 spot on the Top 10 Most Retweeted List, losing to Stephen Colbert. Drake even beat out his Young Money cohort Lil Wayne, who ranked #3 on the trends list.

     Drake, who Tweets as the name @drakkardnoir, is known for sayin sensitive shit in tweets like "I know you're the one...the cloest I've come" and "I did not become someone different...that I did not want to be. But I'm new here...can you show me around?" to which his tons of fans and those in need of a good quote will spread throughout the Twitterverse. Other people on the Top Retweeted List include Kanye West, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga. 2010 was enough of a year for Drake already, as his debut solo album Thank Me Later earned him a top spot on the Billboard charts and is certified Platinum.
    
     The Twitter Trends list also brought some surprises to the table, including an appearance by Lil' Kim.The former Junior Mafia mistress sat at the #5 throne of Twitter's "People" list, sharing spots with Mel Gibson and Justin Bieber, who earned the #1 spot.
   
      With Twitter Trend results including so many rappers, it's inevitable evidenece of Hip-Hop's gradual move into the world of technology.

Lil Kim says itll take "7 Million dollars" for Nicki to get a track w/ her !

Written by Focuz Harris

Rap veteran Lil Kim has come out to dicuss Young Money star artist Nicki Minaj and the possibility of doing a track in the future.


Lil Kim released this statement speaking to Hot 97's own Angie Martinez.

"I would do a song with her... for the right price. I'm a hustler. 7 million? Maybe," Kim said. "The girl is not as stupid as people think that she is...She know exactly what she's doing to make people feel sorry for her; that's her thing. She's a very contradicting creature, and I noticed that about her...God made it so that I can have my way back in and really represent the right way in this game for the females... She wanted to be the only one out there. Just because I been in the game for a minute don't mean it's over for me, baby. At the end of the day, I'm not going nowhere..."
(Hot 97)

J Focuz - The Highlight Reel Pt.1 (Zshare/CDQ)(NO DJ)

The first leak from #FreeAgent2DraftSeason has been surfaced recently and we are one of the sites that has the exclsuive download link. From now on if J Focuz has any new music it'll come here first !







http://www.zshare.net/audio/8404964711544633

Sunday, September 5, 2010

just layed down some flames and made some new connections. Now i gotta go get my passport. CALL ME WORLDWIDE FOCUZ !

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

DJ Khaled feat. J Cole - We On




J.Cole is back with another joint with Dj Khaled called "We On" and of course J.Cole delivers with every bar. Hip Hops breathe of fresh air J.Cole will continue to breathe life into the game.

STREAM: http://www43.zippyshare.com/v/64478190/file.html
DOWNLOAD: http://www.zshare.net/download/749798724e37d78a/

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

New Tracks (April 13 & 14)

Birdman feat. Jeezy and Rick Ross - Tool (Prod by The Olympicks): http://www.zshare.net/download/749464276ca437da/

Jadakiss fet. TL Cross - All Falls Down: http://www.zshare.net/download/749464684d6a91fb/

The Empire Presents: Gucci Mane - Bird Flu 3





http://www.sendspace.com/file/d37zgu

Kush X Oj Cover





Kush and OJ tracklist

2010 Ferrari GTO 559






CHECK IT OUT ! HOTTNESS !!!

Rick Ross feat. Neyo - Super High (Prod by Clark Kent)




Rick Ross has announced June 29 as the release date for his new LP, Teflon Don. The rap heavyweight released the first official single for the set on Monday (April 12), “Super High.” The record is produced by beat legend Clark Kent and features Ross’ Def Jam labelmate Ne-Yo.


The drums are smothered in ’70s soul funk, and Ne-Yo brings his Grammy-winning vocals to serenade the ladies and make the fellas jealous as he brags about his spoils. “All these cars, all these stars all around me/ … To the sky, that’s where you’ll find me.”

“We doing it big, it’s going down at 11,” Ross raps. “I’m doing it big pulling up in the 911/ … Baby girl, it’s now or never/ Got the condo on the beach, so our storms we shall weather/ F— the marketing, look at what I’m accomplishing/ I’m beating n—as by margins bigger than Fran Tarkenton.”

http://www.zshare.net/download/749226189e499e5a/

Via

KeepItTrill.com


Big Sean - Bullshit (produced by the Olympicks)




Big Sean drops another track from "Finally Famous 3" and you got it here EXCLUSIVE !

http://www.zshare.net/audio/749220154359e78d/

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

10 Deep Srping Collection 2010

Spring 2010 - Lookbook Preview Vid from 10 Deep on Vimeo.

Levi sues Evisu over "Tribute" jeans




“The Levi’s x Evisu (evis) infringement saga has a long history and has now taken a new twist.

Only weeks after Scott Morrison, current chief executive of Evisu and founder of Paper Denim & Cloth, shared plans for a Levi’s inspired collection called Tribute, Levi Strauss & Co. accused Evisu of violating a 1999 agreement between the two firms. In an interview with Dazed Digital, posted two days ago, Morrison said of his autumn/winter collection for Evisu:

“We used the word ‘reference’ as a starting point. It’s obviously a broad term, but the idea was to go back to Evisu’s love affair with Levi’s, Americana and especially the 1944 Levi’s 501 XX. The history is that during the war, the US government forbade all use of unnecessary fabrics. So Levi’s had to stop sew on the thread on the back of each jeans back pocket, and they painted them on instead. Hence the Evisu painted on seagull logo! There’s a great ‘reference’ tradition within Evisu and we took that thought process and applied to key items from history. We wanted to start re-telling the origins of how Evisu came into being.”

Morrison also told WWD earlier in March the collection “would pay homage to Levi’s 1944 501 jeans, its 1890 “Nevada” pair and its 1917 “Campbell” jeans.”

Where reference ends and a violation of copyright begins is a very fine line in fashion.”

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Air Jordan II's (Wht,Blk,Red SAMPLES)






Later this year, Jordan Brand is set the OG White/Black/Red Air Jordan Retro II. Pics of a sample pair of the White/Black/Red Air Jordan Retro IIs have hit the Net. Very similar to the OG White/Black/Red Air Jordan II, with some subtle alterations, the retro White/Black/Red Air Jordan Retro II features a White leather and White lizard textured upper, Black piping, a Red heel, and everything else you would expect from the sneaker. Unlike many of the Retro IIs that have released in the past, these samples feature "NIKE" on the heel instead of "AIR". These are just samples though so the final version may be different in spots.
The White/Black/Red Air Jordan Retro II is set to release later this Summer.

Sunday, April 4, 2010

BOSS STATUS RADIO x STEVEN B THE GREAT




Check out BOSS STATUS PRO RADIO w/DJ GMAN and an EXCLUSIVE INTREVIEW with Steven B The Great and him talking about how to make it in the game, and how to push your hit single to success ! ----> http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bossstatusradio/2010/04/04/boss-status-radio

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Jordan II Crocs






I like the concept of Crocidle Skin AJIIs but this doesnt look well executed. 2 out of 5 !

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Monday, February 1, 2010

Celebs rockin heat in 2010

Big Sean leads todays Celebs rockin heat with the KanyeXLouie shoes. Also wear a pair of BBC jeans with a Burn Rubber fitted.

Wale gets fresh with his infrared 6s.

Dwayne Wade dunkin out in some Player Edition Jordan 12s.



Big Sean in Fire Red 5s and Burn Rubber.



Em in Air Max and Wayne rockin the Space Jam 11s.



Friday, January 29, 2010

formspring.me

Ask me anything http://formspring.me/focuzed1

Im The Best

Focuz feat. Q Shotta - Im The Best (2010)

Nike X Futura AF1 "Be True's"




Nike teamed up with graffiti artist Futura for the "Be True" Collaboration. These are pretty hot with the orange bottoms and all white midsole. More pics are coming after the release so be ready for the "Be True" collab in Futura's famous typography.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010