www.hardknock.tv Hard Knock Tv’s Devi Dev and Nick Huff Barili talk to Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek talk about the early years of Kanye West’s career. From Kanye opening up for Kweli to labels not wanting to sign him as a rapper. Kweli says that people didn’t see Kanye’s vision as an artist and just wanted his beats. Kweli says that he knew “College Drop Out” was a classic when he first heard it. Hi-Tek adds that Kanye is a genius in the same way that Dr Dre is. I personally remember getting the white label vinyl of “Through The Wire” “Two Words” that Kanye paid to press up himself because at that time Def Jam and The Roc weren’t pushing him out. I also remember being at the Def Jam office’s in NY (during CMJ) with the Rap Attack DJ’s telling them that they needed to get behind that record because we were all getting great feedback at our college radio stations. Ye’ has come a long way since then! -NHB For more on Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek) check out www.hardknock.tv.
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www.hardknock.tv HardKnock.TV takes you Behind the Scenes into Kendrick Lamar’s studio to talk to about Kendrick and DR. Dre working together on Detox material. Kendrick gives his account on what it’s like to work with the good DR. and how he found out the Dre wanted to work with him. Nick Huff Barili also asks Kendrick if he is going to sign to Aftermath and if he has any concerns about not being able to release his albums through Aftermath like a lot of previous artists not named Snoop, Emimem and Game. Stay tuned next week for part 2 of this conversation exclusively at http The music video clips featured on this interview are from Kendrick Lamar’s “Look Out for Detox” video.
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www.hardknock.tv Saigon stopped by the Hard Knock TV Studios to spit a hot 16 bars. For the record he laid the freestyle first and then came back and did the hook. The beat is produced by The aUtOMatiKs. Shout out to the Space Camp. Make sure you check out the full interview with Hard Knock Tv’s Nick Huff Barili as Saigon had a lot to say about where he has been and where is going.
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This week on the CNET Tech Review: the Logitech Revue puts Google on your TV; new phones unveiled at CTIA Fall 2010; and new cars and concepts from the Paris Motor Show. You can also watch it here: cnettv.cnet.com
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www.hardknock.tv Hard Knock Tv’s Nick Huff Barili caught up with Wiz Khalifa to talk about New Album including working with Snoop and wanting to work with Pharrell, turning down tour with Drake, and more. Video stars off with Wiz showing off his martial arts skills and smoking out in preparation for interview. Once the interview gets going he tells Nick why he thinks Atlantic is going to be a better fit that Warner Bros for him, what Taylor Gang means, how he sees J Cole, Wale and others as his peers, listening to music out side the Hip Hop genre like Angela Bofill and Animal Collective, how he meet Curren$y (Jets), how him and Yelawolf kick it during the tour. Wiz also shares what his next tattoo is going to be. Taylor Gang or be poor and vote republican! Make sure you check out more with Wiz at www.hardknock.tv Best Of Hard Knock TV Wiz Khalifa on working with Snoop, Diddy jumping on Stage, Tour Stories www.youtube.com
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www.tweaktown.com Third time is money. Western Digital has hit the nail right on the head with its WD TV Live HD Media player. Check out Cameron’s video review. Distributed by Tubemogul.
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www.hardknock.tv Hard Knock Tv’s Nick Huff Barili and Balance talk to Bone Thugs N Harmony about their memories of working with The Notorious BIG and Tupac Shakur. Bone says that Diddy called them when them and Biggie were in Cali and said to come over to studio. Bone laid down their verses to Notorious Thugs and then Biggie took it back to NY to write his verse. They didn’t hear the final version until after Biggie passed away. Bone says they were tempted to jump into East-West Coast thing but Eazy-E told them to stay out of it. This segment ends with Bone talking about meeting Tupac in LA and eventually collaborating with him. Check out www.hardknock.tv for more Hip Hop videos. RIP Tupac (2Pac) Shakur and The Notorious BIG (Biggie Smalls)
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Love TV? Got an iPhone or iPod Touch? i.TV is free, and it’s pretty cool. Especially if you also use TiVo and/or Netflix. Or like movies. Yeah, it does a lot … And it’s free $^) Check it out … More on iPhone @www.phonedog.com
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www.A3Network.com. Jen Carlos ‘Amor Quedate’ Espanol. A3Network is a group of online TV channels that reflect the modern lifestyle, featuring Bikini Girls, Sexy Pool Parties, Nightlife, Clubs, DJs, Music Videos, Style, Art and Fashion. Whatever the flavor, the most exciting videos on the web! Original A3 Network content is produced by http
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This is a re-upload! Enjoy! Song: Shattered by OAR from the album “All Sides.” Sorry for the misprint in the video! Video Description: We focused on the theme of waiting too long, because you dont know what you want. But how long can you wait without becoming broken and shattered in the process? Eventually you figure it out and return to the one person who means the most to you. Although for a few, they might be too late. Or, maybe they havent even figured it out yet. We picked movies/shows/couples accordingly. Movies/TV shows/Characters/Actors in order of first appearance: 1)Onegin: Ralph Fiennes and Tatyana (Liv Tyler) 2)Ghost: Sam (Patrick Swayze) and Molly (Demi Moore) 3)The Ghost and Mrs. Muir: Lucy (Gene Tierney) and Captain Daniel Gregg (Rex Harrison) 4)David Copperfield: Agnes (Amanda Ryan and David (Ciarán McMenamin) 5)Penelope: Max/Johnny (James McAvoy) and Penelope (Christina Ricci) 6)Jericho: Jake (Skeet Ulrich) and Heather (Sprague Grayden) 7)Star Wars Episode III: Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) and Padme Amidala (Natalie Portman) 8)Cold Mountain: Ada (Nicole Kidman) and Inman (Jude Law) 9)Across the Universe: Lucy (Evan Rachel Wood) and Jude (Jim Sturgess) 10)Dan in Real Life: Marie (Juliette Binoche) and Dan (Steve Carell) 11)Lars and the Real Girl: Lars (Ryan Gosling) and Margo (Kelli Garner) 12)Greys Anatomy: Derek (Patrick Dempsey) and Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) 13)The Mirror has Two Faces: Rose (Barbra Streisand) and Gregory (Jeff Bridges) 14)Greys …
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