The remix to Kanye West’s “Power” featuring Jay-Z, Swizz Beatz and himself is upon us. Word to Kobe Bryant, who West claims he sought out for added inspiration.

Some may not understand the process, but it makes perfect sense to us. Ye called up Bean for help because he’s a closer.

Who else would he have talked to about finishing the biggest song of the year (for him of course)? Lebron James?

We think not.

In any scenario, enjoy it. Swizz actually trips up the beat Snap’s throwback in the end, which actaully makes it a re-mix.

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Within the first bar of “Under Pressure,” Dr. Dre addresses the cynicism that has surrounded this project for the past… 9 years?

The long awaited Detox trick/ maybe I don’t wanna stop/ maybe I don’t wanna quit…

And with that he effectively announced his return to the world of album sales. Because that’s what he’s going to get.

Even during a recession where record companies have fallen off as fast as Roy Jones Jr.’s legacy, Detox is going to rise to the occasion and show you how young Lil Wayne’s money is… More importantly, Detox is going to work to repair an industry suffocating from listless talent and fast music, formulated for the now opposed to forever.

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Game never engaged in a beef he didn’t provoke… at least that’s what we’re lead to believe.

Whether it’s something someone said, did, or if it’s just seems like a good career move, the Compton emcee takes his bickering seriously.

Among his most recent subjects of ridicule are hip hop’s top dawg Jay Z and wife Beyonce. Game went hard on Jigga while on tour last year, but has since softened his posture, even shouting the NY native out on his “400 Bars” effort.

However, the barbs on Bey have apparently haunted him from city to city and he’s had enough.

“Maybe I stepped over the line because I listen to Beyoncé’s music. My girl listens to Beyoncé’s music. (continue reading…)

Former Rocafella artist Beanie Sigel took to the stage in his native Philly and broke it down for the home team.

Unsurprisingly, he took off on Jay Z (as he has made a habit of doing pretty much every time he’s grabbed a mic in the past few months or so), but Beans aimed the rest of his frustration at a surprise target.

One Clifford “T.I” Harris was the subject of Beanie’s latest barb and while he doesn’t say Tip’s name, it’s crystal clear who he’s referring to.

Let’s just say many in the hip hop community believe T.I. “worked the system” and his bodyguard to get the relaxed prison sentence he did and Beans is one of them.

Add the fact that Beans got a much harsher sentence for a lesser charge and he just might have a case.

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In being named artist of the decade (has she really been around that long already?), Rihanna has done a lot more than make music. She discusses becoming the international star she is with West Coast DJ/radio personality DJ Skee and how she’d handling the pressure.

Oh and she chooses between Jay Z and Kanye West.

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