January 7th, 2010 | By Rick From Chicago | 126 views
Episode 8 on the “Road To Victory” shows DJ Khaled in We The Best Studios working on tracks with Drake, Young Jeezy, T-Pain, Busta Rhymes, The Runners for his upcoming album Victory, also watch DJ Khaled go over his “2010 List” of what he wants to happen this year, then Busta shares some more stories of him and DJ Khaled.
June 25th, 2009 | By Rick From Chicago | 557 views
Today is a sad day in the music world. One of the great icons, entertainers and music artists of all time has passed. Michael Jackson meant so much to so many people, and everybody has a story they can relate to about the music he created.
Before I ever listened to rap, hip-hop, r&b, I grew up on the radio. I listened to Top 40 and in the 80’s one man ruled the airwaves: Michael Jackson. What he has done for my generation and so many music fans across the world will never go unnoticed. He’s broken and set many Billboard records. He’s sold out thousands of arenas. He’s left us with a lifetime of memories. The voice, the style, the dance moves and imagery all define what Michael Jackson did for popular culture.
As I write this and listen to a catalog of MJ’s many dozen hit songs, I’m reminded of a time period when I was younger and grew up listening to one of my favorite artists of all time. I can safely say, Michael was my favorite singer in my childhood. Years later, his music continues to inspire others and people still talk about the man despite him not being as dominant as he once was. For today’s kids who have no clue who he was, ask your older siblings or your parents or a teacher. They’ll tell you what a legend he was and will forever be.
For all the negative issues he went through in the past 15 years (plastic surgery woes, extortion, child molestation accusations, failed comebacks), Michael Jackson’s legacy will never die. It will continue for generations and generations after. He was a trailblazer, a trend setter, a risk taker, an innovator and a consummate performer. I’ll miss you Michael Jackson. Thank you for the memories. Thank you for the soundtrack to different eras of my livelihood.
In celebration of Michael Jackson’s illustrious career, I’ve posted some of my all-time favorite songs/music videos for you to catch up on and reminsce.
Thriller is estimated to have sold 47–109 Million+ copies worldwide
April 14th, 2009 | By Rick From Chicago | 276 views
WHAT UP GANG!
THANKS TO THE MILLIONS AND MILLIONS OF VISITORS (OK, WHO ARE WE KIDDING HERE, THE THOUSANDS!) WHO WERE CONCERNED ABOUT THE3XGP.COM AND WHY THE HECK THE SITE WENT DOWN FOR A LONG ARSE OF A MINUTE.
LONG STORY SHORT, I RE-UPPED WITH MY HOSTING COMPANY FOR 5 MORE YEARS OVER THE WEEKEND WHICH CAUSED MAD SERVER PROBLEMS ON THEIR END – WHICH WAS TOTALLY OUT OF MY CONTROL. THEY ARE GOOD PEOPLES, I STILL FUCK WITH THEM.
I WAS A BIT DISAPPOINTED WITH THE 48+ HOURS IT TOOK TO RESOLVE BUT REGARDLESS, WE ARE BACK LIKE COOKED CRACK AFTER A NICE EASTER MEAL
I’LL TRY AND PLAY CATCH UP AND POST SOME STUFF. HANG IN THERE PEOPLE. ALSO…I WAS SUPPOSED TO DO AN INTERVIEW WITH DTP/DEF JAM CAT WILLY NORTHPOLE THIS AFTERNOON, BUT THAT’S BEEN PUSHED BACK LIKE YOUR WIG. APPARENTLY HE’S ON FILIPINO TIME SO I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND.
STAY TUNED. TEAM-3XGP (WHITE GUY EDITION) WILL BE IN MONTREAL THIS WEEKEND FOR BLUE STEEL’S BACHELOR PARTY, WHICH IS ALSO THE SITE OF UFC 97. WE ABOUT TO POP 3 BOTTLES YO AT CLUB OPERA WITH MR. AXE MURDERER HIMSELF, WANDEREI SILVA.
I’M ALSO ON THE HAUNT TO LOOK FOR DANA WHITE LOL. OH YEAH I WILL BE SNATCHING SOME POUTINE AT DUNN’S (MY FAV DINER JOINT) AND I’M PLANNING TO BRING BACK SOME MONTREAL SMOKED MEAT FOR MY NEPHEW CT3 YA DIG.
February 9th, 2009 | By Rick From Chicago | 3,529 views
History was made on Sunday night, February 08, 2009 at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles as hip-hop’s “Rap Pack” opened up their performance with a black and white visual, paying homage to the original “Brat Pack” by performing on stage with their Best Rap collaboration winning record, ‘Swagga Like Us.’
Check out the 4 Horsemen of hip-hop, each and every one of them brought their own Swag on that stage. From the way Jay-Z had his blazer locked down on one button, to T.I.’s loose bowtie…to Weezy’s Converse kicks…Kanye’s strut on stage with one hand in his pocket…The fashion was immaculate. The level of Swag on that stage would have called for a state of emergency from the fashion police.
Of all the 5 performers on stage – only Kanye West aka Mr. Professional on the front and Party on the back was the only one not wearing stunna shades. Notice how he did not wear sunglasses – a rarity from his own fashion sense, not conforming to the optical dress code and for that, is a fashion element not to go unnoticed. He even rocked a tuxedo garter belt…Wayne was the only cat to wear a tie – a white one accompanied by a large designer scarf, a Sinatra fedora and a rock star chain in tact.
Who can not forget M.I.A.’s stage presence, who was rumored to give birth on this night and rocked the stage with her own maternal Swag…
Here’s some pix that I found floating around the world wide web, people will be talking about this performance for years. Even if they never shoot a music video for this track, people will always remember of the night that the World Series of Rap - Jay, TIP, Kanye, Weezy F. Baby and M.I.A. took center stage and brought down the house on the grandest stage of them all – The Grammy’s.
Jay-Z & T.I. ft. Kanye West & Lil’ Wayne – Swagga Like Us
If you haven’t heard yet, Joaquin Phoenix has retired from acting last October, making it official at the premiere of his new movie Two Lovers, showing up with the words “GOOD BYE!” on his knuckles. The reason for his decision? To pursue a career in music. We are used to hearing of actors who believe that they have a future in music so I didn’t think much of it at first… UNTIL THIS PAST MONTH!!!
On January 16, the ex-actor showed up at the Las Vegas nightclub Lavo as the evening’s host. He showed up at the club with a new scruffy beard and a beanie. The club goers not only got to see Joaquin but were unexpectedly the firsts to see the Oscar winner perform. What did the actor do? RAPPED, of course! What did he rap? It is not not 100% clear due to the fact that he was mainly rhythmically mumbling words into the mic. Clubbers were in awe while gawking at the former actor. This choice in career was so out-of-left-field that it seemed like a hoax but sadly he is extremely serious about this. According to Entertainment Weekly, the actor claims that Diddy will help produce his upcoming debut album yet Diddy’s rep had no comment to give them.
Decide for yourself whether or not he will be the next big thing in the music industry:
Joaquin Phoenix dropped three rhymes at Lavo inside The Palazzo, Las Vegas on Friday night, January 16, 2009.
December 10th, 2008 | By Rick From Chicago | 34,882 views
So I decided to visit Perez Hilton’s site, it’s been a few weeks since I visited. I like how he does his usual make fun of this celebrity because they are like z-lister status…But today he picked on Busta Rhymes…This guy is a certified O.G. in the hip-hop game and Perez is mocking him as a ‘former hit-maker.’ People would kill to be in Busta’s position, the music industry still fucks with Trevor’s music. So what if his album gets delayed here and there, at least he’s putting out an album in this recession era!
Who cares if he has a gut – he’s gettin’ ARAB MONEY!!!
Herre’s a pic of Perez Hilton in his Fatttttai days…It may be nice to make all that website money of yours, but I liked you Perez when you were a fat chunk of a spare tire. Now you can afford those meals delivered to you!!!
