Every few years, acclaimed Hip-Hop lyricists catapult a new liquor trend with rhymes that take over the radio waves and infiltrate the hottest club scenes. In the 1990′s there was Jay-Z and his Roc-A-Fella crew rapping about Cristal while, at the turn of the millennium, Busta Rhymes was known to “pass the Courvoisier.” Over the past few months artists like Drake, who represent the future of Hip-Hop , shouted-out lyrics about Moscato wine… Continue
‘They know how to let artists be artists,’ Busta tells MTV News. By Rob Markman, with reporting by Matt Elias Busta Rhymes Photo: MTV News Busta Rhymes most certainly respects the Cash Money conglomerate. Some scratched their heads when the Dungeon Dragon announced last month that he had signed with Cash Money Records . Critics couldn’t fathom why the East Coast rap vet would ink with Birdman’s Southern-based, youth-driven label, but for Busta, the deal makes perfect sense. “It’s real fortunate to be able to have a 20-year career run and partner up with the most powerful record company in the business 20 years later,” Busta told MTV News on Tuesday from the set of his Hype Williams-directed “Why Stop Now” video. Bussa Bus began his career in 1991 as a member of the four-man Long Island, New York, group Leaders of the New School but went solo after the crew disbanded in 1993. The gravel-voiced speed rapper has since dropped eight solo albums and given hip-hop a number of memorable party anthems. Not only were “Woo-Hah! Got You All in Check,” “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See” and “Pass the Courvoisier Pt. 2” huge radio hits, each song also had high-priced, creative music videos attached to them. Combining his hitmaking ability and strong visuals has made Busta one of rap’s greatest and most unique artists. The veteran continued to dominate this past year thanks to his scene-stealing verse on Chris Brown’s Grammy-nominated smash “Look at Me Now” and his guest spot on Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter IV. At this point in his career, he was looking for a home that would continue to fuel his fire. “They understand. They know how to nurture the music, they know how to let artists be artists, they know how to let you reach your fullest capability creatively,” Busta said of Cash Money. Back in 1997, Lil Wayne was an oft-overlooked kid rapper, but he has steadily grown into a bankable soloist and the mega musical star he is now. Busta factored in Weezy’s trajectory when deciding on where he should sign. “Wayne is a perfect example. He reached his apex a little while ago, and he just continues to grow,” Busta said. It isn’t just Tunechi, though. While officially signed to Young Money, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Lil Twist and Tyga all fall under the Cash Money umbrella. With a stable of successful artists, why wouldn’t Busta want to join the YMCMB team? “It feels good to see that,” he said of the label’s success. “It feels good to be a part of that.” What do you think of Busta joining Cash Money? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Busta Rhymes
Carrie Underwood, Kris Allen and Jason Castro are confirmed for November, while Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta are possibilities. By Jim Cantiello Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Kris Allen Photo: F Micelotta/ Getty Images Looks like “Idol” fans have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. In addition to major-label debuts by Kris Allen and Jason Castro hitting shelves in November, Carrie Underwood has now thrown her hat into the November “Idol” album thunderdome
Bun B, Flo Rida also perform sets on Sunday. By Shaheem Reid Rick Ross (file) Photo: Ben Rose/ Getty Images ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — The summer concert season closed out with a bang at the Journal Pavilion on Sunday night, as Florida kings Rick Ross , Pitbull , and Flo Rida filled out a roster that included Bun B , Warren G , Twista and headliner Busta Rhymes rocked the “New Mexico Takeover 4.” Bun B was one of the first big names to hit the stage, tantalizing with the crowd with way-back UGK hits such as “Big Pimpin’,” then forwarding to current classics like “International Player Anthem.” Backstage, Warren G and Rick Ross plotted future collaborations
