After delivering a free album for his fans, Busta Rhymes comes through with the feel-good video for “Doin It Again.” A tatted Bussa Buss pulls up in his white Rolls-Royce and catches up with some friends in the parking lot. The party continues inside as he raises a toast and dances alongside his co-stars Chanel Nicole and Reek Da Villian.
The video includes a touching tribute to his late manager Chris Lighty, who committed suicide last month.
“To Chris Lighty, one of the most influential people in the world, one of the most incredible friends I’ve ever had in my life,” says Busta. “You were like my big brother, my father, my manager for 21 years. I love you and I miss you. Until we get together and do it again, Chris Lighty may you rest in peace and always know that I will always be a Violator for life.”
Hip-hop hooray. Fat Joe brings together his peers in the star-studded video for “Pride N Joy” featuring Kanye West, Miguel, Jadakiss, DJ Khaled, Roscoe Dash, and Busta Rhymes. Joey Crack shot the video in Brooklyn with famed director Hype Williams. Each of his co-stars came through the studio to film their scenes including his “What’s Luv?” collaborator Ashanti. And it wouldn’t be a Hype video without some voluptuous video vixens.
“I think hip-hop needs to see unity,” said Joe. “This whole song been about unity, bring back that De La Soul, that Tribe [Called Quest].”
Busta Rhymes unleashes his fiery flow on his entirely free album Year of the Dragon. Without having to open your wallet, you’ll get 14 tracks including collaborations with Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Trey Songz, Robin Thicke, Cam’ron, Gucci Mane, and more. However, this is not to be confused with Busta’s Cash Money debut, which will come later. Download to your desktop or stream the album for free via Google’s online music store, Google Play.
Sean Kingston kicks off his Feed the Streets Thursdays campaign with “How We Survive.” The 22-year-old singer parties from Kingston to MIA on the club banger, which features a verse from Busta Rhymes, who spits in a Jamaican patois. Put your lighters up.
Busta Rhymes and Gucci Mane represent for the get money ballers on “Make It Look Easy.” The rappers trade lofty rhymes over a sample of the Notorious B.I.G.’s “Just Playing (Dreams).” This is just one of the many collaborations on Busta’s album Year of the Dragon, which will be available for free on August 21 via Google Play.
Busta Rhymes reveals the tracklisting for his new album Year of the Dragon, which will be released for free on August 21 via Google’s online music store, Google Play. It features appearances from Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Trey Songz, Robin Thicke, Maino, Gucci Mane, and more.
“The Year of the Dragon album is not my Cash Money debut, this is my Google album and this album is going to be given to everybody for free,” said Busta during his appearance on “106 & Park.”
Fat Joe was joined by some of his famous friends including Kanye West while shooting the Hype Williams-directed video for his feature-heavy single “Pride N Joy” last month in New York.
“I got a phone call from Kanye West. He said, ‘Yo Joe, it’s time. Let’s do it,’” Joey Crack told MTV News. “He’s one of my favorite rappers of all time, one of my favorite producers, so when he gave me the call, I jumped on that plane immediately and I said, ‘Let’s go.’”
The clip also features appearances from Jadakiss and Miguel. “The vibe is chill when you’re working with good people,” said the “Adorn” singer. “It completely sets a different tone. It’s not stressful, it’s real easy, and professional as well.”
Busta Rhymes made his cameo en route to the airport. “If I miss my plane, I’m suing Joe Crack my brother,” he joked before making a quick exit.
Busta Rhymes is giving the people what they want. During his appearance on “106 & Park,” the Cash Money rapper made a big announcement regarding his next studio album, Year of the Dragon. Instead of a conventional release, he plans to distribute it for free through Google’s online music store, Google Play.
“The Year of the Dragon album is not my Cash Money debut, this is my Google album and this album is going to be given to everybody for free,” said the rap veteran. “Google Play is where the album is going to be available.”
Due in mid-August, the follow-up to 2009’s Back on My B.S. will include collaborations with Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Trey Songz, Robin Thicke, Maino, and Gucci Mane.
