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yay, journalism!
Not that I expect the lumbering newsmagazine Time to be cutting-edge or anything, but its oddly timed package "The Songs Of Summer 2008" sure does provide an argument in favor of the microcriticism service Blippr. The list, which is presented in the time-honored "listicle spread out over ten separate Web pages so as to maximize clicking" form, basically collects 10 songs that have nothing in common except for their having been played on commercial radio sometime this year. (Maybe even as early as February!) You'd think that a publication that fancied itself to be Web-savvy would have been all over some of these songs by now, but apparently Time's overlords need a few more day-late, dollar-short, annoyingly designed packages before they rethink their online culture strategy for the 48,627th time in the magazine's online existence. The mag's list of top songs after the jump.
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"Time" Tries To Rack Up The Pageviews With A List Of 10 Songs That A Writer Happened To Hear This Summer
Not that I expect the lumbering newsmagazine Time to be cutting-edge or anything, but its oddly timed package "The Songs Of Summer 2008" sure does provide an argument in favor of the microcriticism service Blippr. The list, which is presented in the time-honored "listicle spread out over ten separate Web pages so as to maximize clicking" form, basically collects 10 songs that have nothing in common except for their having been played on commercial radio sometime this year. (Maybe even as early as February!) You'd think that a publication that fancied itself to be Web-savvy would have been all over some of these songs by now, but apparently Time's overlords need a few more day-late, dollar-short, annoyingly designed packages before they rethink their online culture strategy for the 48,627th time in the magazine's online existence. The mag's list of top songs after the jump.
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Kanye West, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, and T.I. twist M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes" into "Swagger Like Us," which West says exhibits "THE RAP OLYMPIC TEAM!" (caps and punctuation his, of course). I'm hoping that the video features at least one fancy model who's wearing an outfit that looks like an umpteen-layer cake. [kanYe West: Blog]
videodrone
Tell me that the scenes of over-the-top extravagance and spending-sprees weren't a huge sign that there was a "twist" ending coming to close out this fairytale of T.I. and an innocent chicken-wing-slinger, what with the tough economy, T.I.'s legal woes, and Paper Trail being pushed back. (Although to be fair, at least she got a good tip for her troubles.) [YouTube]
T.I. Is Much More Generous In Your Dreams
Tell me that the scenes of over-the-top extravagance and spending-sprees weren't a huge sign that there was a "twist" ending coming to close out this fairytale of T.I. and an innocent chicken-wing-slinger, what with the tough economy, T.I.'s legal woes, and Paper Trail being pushed back. (Although to be fair, at least she got a good tip for her troubles.) [YouTube]
This nearly-eight-minute remix of Lloyd's "All Around The World" is pretty much an excuse for every MC on the track—The Game, T.I., Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross, Pitbull, Ace Hood, Yung Joc, Young Dro, and DJ Khaled—to rap over the "Ashley's Roachclip" beat. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the best parts of it are the parts where Lloyd's smooth falsetto from the original version of the track is front and center, although T.I.'s verse isn't all that bad. [XXL]
Last week, word came that the release date of T.I.'s Paper Trail had been pushed back from August to Sept. 9. Today comes the news that the album's now been delayed until Sept. 30, and that he's already shooting a video for a second single from the album. [Rap-Up]
According to MTV, T.I. and Fall Out Boy have recorded a track together for T.I.'s upcoming album. MTV describes the song as "somber and emotional, loaded with dramatic, crashing guitars, soaring strings and the King of the South's deeply personal lyrics, which detail the trials and tribulations he's endured over the past year." And Pete Wentz is throwing around The Nightmare Before Christmas as a reference point for the song. Let's hope this foray into hip-hop fares better than the last. [MTV]
videodrone
Sure, T.I. may have a "featuring" credit on the single version of Mariah Carey's "I'll Be Lovin' You Long Time," but it's worth noting that in the video she shares screen time with a delighted-looking dolphin more than with Clifford Harris. Perhaps she's feeling a bit estranged from the promotion of her album, and the way T.I.'s cameo was perhaps-unneccessarily glommed onto this track? [Dailymotion]
Mariah Carey Rides Her Precious Dolphin Into The Sunset
Sure, T.I. may have a "featuring" credit on the single version of Mariah Carey's "I'll Be Lovin' You Long Time," but it's worth noting that in the video she shares screen time with a delighted-looking dolphin more than with Clifford Harris. Perhaps she's feeling a bit estranged from the promotion of her album, and the way T.I.'s cameo was perhaps-unneccessarily glommed onto this track? [Dailymotion]
listening station
No offense to Mr. Harris, of course, but Mariah Carey's "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" was pretty OK for summertime consumption the way it was, and this version—which is going to be the official single release, according to word on the e-street—seems somewhat superfluous. Surely there was a song that actually needed some assistance out there that could be transformed into "I'm Real '08" by a few throwaway "heys" in the background and a couple of tossed-off verses? [YouTube]
T.I. Adds His Swagger To A Song That Doesn't Really Need It
No offense to Mr. Harris, of course, but Mariah Carey's "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" was pretty OK for summertime consumption the way it was, and this version—which is going to be the official single release, according to word on the e-street—seems somewhat superfluous. Surely there was a song that actually needed some assistance out there that could be transformed into "I'm Real '08" by a few throwaway "heys" in the background and a couple of tossed-off verses? [YouTube]
clara peller dept.
50 Cent—who apparently still records music, despite what he might have said previously—has decided to take on T.I., because the Atlanta MC isn't going to spend as much time in prison as Curtis would like. To spare you the trouble of picking up the new G-Unit disc, the "controversial" lyrics regarding T.I. are below the cut.
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50 Cent Has Beef With T.I. (Big Surprise)
50 Cent—who apparently still records music, despite what he might have said previously—has decided to take on T.I., because the Atlanta MC isn't going to spend as much time in prison as Curtis would like. To spare you the trouble of picking up the new G-Unit disc, the "controversial" lyrics regarding T.I. are below the cut.
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crime doesn't pay, heist movies do
Why are they putting T.I. in jail again? Seeing as how he's just signed a three-picture deal (which includes an upcoming role as a burglar alongside Idris Elba and Matt Dillon in Bone Deep) and is preparing for a TV show and a concert tour, both of which T.I. vs. T.I.P. didn't guarantee on sales and merit alone, it doesn't seem like a year (or less, probably less) in jail is really going to make him regret his recent crimes. Then again, if his current house detention allows him to tour and hang around outside Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills late at night, perhaps "prison" might just mean a stint at Dr. Drew's Celebrity Rehab for gun addiction. [SOHH]
T.I. Signs Three-Picture Deal, Gets Ready For Concert Tour And, Oh Yeah, Prison
Why are they putting T.I. in jail again? Seeing as how he's just signed a three-picture deal (which includes an upcoming role as a burglar alongside Idris Elba and Matt Dillon in Bone Deep) and is preparing for a TV show and a concert tour, both of which T.I. vs. T.I.P. didn't guarantee on sales and merit alone, it doesn't seem like a year (or less, probably less) in jail is really going to make him regret his recent crimes. Then again, if his current house detention allows him to tour and hang around outside Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills late at night, perhaps "prison" might just mean a stint at Dr. Drew's Celebrity Rehab for gun addiction. [SOHH]
T.I. will turn his public service work and honest regret into profit by letting MTV follow him as he tells children that it's bad to illegally stockpile weapons bought by your bodyguard. The eight-part docuseries should begin some time after T.I. begins his jail sentence in early 2009, so that he won't suffer any undue absence from our hearts and media while paying for his sins. [Variety]
the more you know
T.I. recently gave the Atlanta Journal-Constitution a look into his chastened, post-trial soul as he prepares to fufill a year of community service before imprisonment. "Sometimes it was like, 'If I don't get this right now I'm just going to lose it'... When you're going 350 mph it tends to be that way. But when you are stopped—halted—not slowed down, but halted, you figure 'Well I could have just slowed down. I didn't have to be stopped.'... GM had to back up off of me. There are films that I missed out on. Not speaking of, of course, shows. Tours. Tons of business. I've probably lost about $10 to $12 million dollars." See, kids? If you don't take the time to acquire your weapons through the correct channels, you'll miss out on some potential business ventures.
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T.I. To Youth: "Take It Slow, Buy Your Artillery Legally"
T.I. recently gave the Atlanta Journal-Constitution a look into his chastened, post-trial soul as he prepares to fufill a year of community service before imprisonment. "Sometimes it was like, 'If I don't get this right now I'm just going to lose it'... When you're going 350 mph it tends to be that way. But when you are stopped—halted—not slowed down, but halted, you figure 'Well I could have just slowed down. I didn't have to be stopped.'... GM had to back up off of me. There are films that I missed out on. Not speaking of, of course, shows. Tours. Tons of business. I've probably lost about $10 to $12 million dollars." See, kids? If you don't take the time to acquire your weapons through the correct channels, you'll miss out on some potential business ventures.
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for the kids
As part of his recent plea bargain, T.I. will spend at least 1,000 hours of 2008 speaking to youth groups about how you shouldn't take drugs, roll with gangs, or have your bodyguard buy illegal fire-arms outside a shopping center for your private stockpile. Requests for such speaking engagements are already starting to roll in. "The idea really is he can get through to kids and fans like nobody else can," Steve Sadow, T.I.'s lawyer says. "Why not take advantage of what may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?" That's a lot of hours, though; he might show up at the same place twice. And what kind of messages can these audiences expect? Judging from his lyrics, he may already have some of his speeches ready to roll.
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T.I. To Bring The Wisdom Of His Experience To The Children Who Need It
As part of his recent plea bargain, T.I. will spend at least 1,000 hours of 2008 speaking to youth groups about how you shouldn't take drugs, roll with gangs, or have your bodyguard buy illegal fire-arms outside a shopping center for your private stockpile. Requests for such speaking engagements are already starting to roll in. "The idea really is he can get through to kids and fans like nobody else can," Steve Sadow, T.I.'s lawyer says. "Why not take advantage of what may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?" That's a lot of hours, though; he might show up at the same place twice. And what kind of messages can these audiences expect? Judging from his lyrics, he may already have some of his speeches ready to roll.
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T.I.'s plea deal came down this afternoon: "In the year that he is awaiting sentencing, T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, must complete at least 1,000 hours of a total 1,500 hours of community service, talking to youth groups about the pitfalls of guns, gangs and drugs. He will be sentenced to serve about 12 months in prison after completing the community service, officials said." He'll also have three years of "supervised home detention" and be forced to pay $100,000 in fines. [AP]
breaking
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that T.I. is expected to file a guilty plea today in response to multiple Federal weapons charges against him, and that he "faces certain prison time" as a result. T.I.—born Clifford Harris—has been under house arrest since October, when he was arrested in a weapons sting. The plea is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ET, with his sentencing scheduled for a later date; the Associated Press' sources are claiming that his sentence will involve 1,500 hours of community service—during which he'll speak to youth groups around the country "about the pitfalls of guns, gangs and drugs"—and 12 months in the federal pokey, which could be shortened if he's on good behavior. [Atlanta Journal-Constitution / AP / Photo: AP]
T.I. Expected To Plead Guilty In Weapons Case
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that T.I. is expected to file a guilty plea today in response to multiple Federal weapons charges against him, and that he "faces certain prison time" as a result. T.I.—born Clifford Harris—has been under house arrest since October, when he was arrested in a weapons sting. The plea is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ET, with his sentencing scheduled for a later date; the Associated Press' sources are claiming that his sentence will involve 1,500 hours of community service—during which he'll speak to youth groups around the country "about the pitfalls of guns, gangs and drugs"—and 12 months in the federal pokey, which could be shortened if he's on good behavior. [Atlanta Journal-Constitution / AP / Photo: AP]
furloughs
T.I., who has been under house arrest on Federal weapons charges since October, will finally be able to venture into the outside world this weekend—he's been cleared to attend an Easter service sponsored by New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. The exact venue of the service is currently unknown, thanks to the Georgia Dome, where it was originally scheduled to be held, being damaged by those nasty tornadoes that hit the Atlanta area over the weekend. He'll be able to leave his house from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, a length of time that's either accounting for traffic or a spin through the post-service Easter egg hunt. [WSB-TV / Photo: AP]
T.I. Now Has Reason To Believe In The Easter Bunny
T.I., who has been under house arrest on Federal weapons charges since October, will finally be able to venture into the outside world this weekend—he's been cleared to attend an Easter service sponsored by New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. The exact venue of the service is currently unknown, thanks to the Georgia Dome, where it was originally scheduled to be held, being damaged by those nasty tornadoes that hit the Atlanta area over the weekend. He'll be able to leave his house from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, a length of time that's either accounting for traffic or a spin through the post-service Easter egg hunt. [WSB-TV / Photo: AP]
