Good news for crack music fans. Sez MTV:

Originally, the Virginia duo were going to fill the album with songs they’d been sitting on for years. But as more and more time passed, the brothers’ attitude took a decidedly darker turn, and they wanted that to be reflected in their music.

So they scrapped most of the original record and hit the studio. The MCs feel the music is so harsh, it’s only appropriate that they release it on October 31. “It’s just fitting. Halloween — let the demons loose,” Malice said at Battery Studio.

I’m all for battering up demons and everything, but haven’t we been through this Halloween release date thing for 12 years already? Pharrell should have been more concerned with putting out Hell Hath Fury instead of wasting all that time on his listless solo project.

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At the O2 Exclusive Album Launch Party…

Here’s the cultural appreciation-stanchioned video of Janet Jack-Me & Nelly’s “Call on Me”

And here’s a video of Janet asking you to “puh-leeze” design her album cover.

Depending on how people respond to this one, I might start doing weekly/monthly CD giveaways.*

You can now receive a free copy of Rhymefest’s Blue Collar CD by simply answering these questions in the comment section. The first person to answer both questions correctly wins the contest.

1). Prior to Blue Collar, Rhymefest had released a poorly-received underground album titled_____________
2). “Fever” is one of the singles from Blue Collar. ___________ produced “Fever”?

Update: A winner has emerged. Damn, that was faster than I expected. Jurassic 5 next week.

*Idea flagrantly jacked from Joey

I’m really not feeling his album, but Skateboard P’s execution on this commercial is flawless.

I wonder what hip-hop artist HP will court next?

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Check out my crazy story and amateur pictures from LeToya’s album release party Monday night.
More pictures here and here.