Stacy Barthe – P.S. I Love You [Mixtape]

A singer and Grammy-nominated songwriter, Brooklyn, New York native Stacy Barthe is a woman of many talents. Signed to John Legend’s Homeschool label through Motown Records, Barthe has been working behind the scenes, writing for superstars like Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Britney Spears and Katy Perry. Additionally, her vocals can be heard on T.I.’s André 3000-assisted single “Sorry.” For the third time in her career, however, she is stepping out from behind the curtain and into the spotlight, marked by the release of her brand new project, P.S. I Love You. Included on the free EP are the previously-released, Rick Ross-assisted lead single “Hell Yeah!” and “Stingy.” While Barthe handles all of the songwriting duties herself, production accompaniment is provided by DJ Camper, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Kevin Roosevelt, Malay, Oren Yoel and Supa Dups.

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Shyne: “Why Isn’t Obama Helping Gun Violence?” [Video]

Shyne shares his thoughts on gun violence in Chicago, explaining that he thinks Obama can be doing more right now to control the situation because he’s was once a community organizer in Chicago. Shyne adds that he believes part of the problem is Obama’s race, because he thinks if Obama was white things would be way more dramatic. Previously: Shyne Talks “Bury Judas” & Game Beef In Detail [Video]

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T-Pain Says Future Doesn’t Understand Auto-Tune Technology [Audio]

T-Pain caught up with Big Regg on 93.7, where he shared his thoughts on Future using autotune, which he made famous in hip-hop, revealing that he doesn’t think Future understands the technology. He also reveals that he’s making a comeback to hip-hop with his new track “Come and Get it,” featuring Busta Rhymes and Ace Hood. Previously: T-Pain Talks Illuminati, Bugatti, Ménage à trois [Video]

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Jenny Boom Boom Interviews LL Cool J, Wale, Meek Mill, Miguel, Trinidad James, Big Sean & Skylar Grey [Video]

Jenny Boom Boom Interviews LL Cool J, Wale & Meek Mill backstage at the 55th Grammy Awards. LL gives advise to Wale and Meek Mill on their careers. Talks embracing new artist and talking on future collab record together. Interviews with Miguel, Trinidad James, Big Sean & Skylar Grey after the jump.

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50 Cent, Fabolous, Nas, Future, Juelz Santana & Talib Kweli Name Their Favorite Rap Love Songs [Video]

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! While Drake, Future and Method Man make the Greatest Hip-Hop Love Songs of All Time, according the rappers MTV News spoke to before Valentine’s Day, LL Cool J ‘s “I Need Love” is still the gold standard.

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