David Banner Inducted Into Mississippi Musicians Hall Of Fame

January 22nd, 2011 | By love not hate

Congratulations are in order for David Banner. He was honored earlier this week when he was inducted into the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame. On being inducted, Banner said: “For so long we travel around the world as artists trying to find our place in the scheme of things. There is nothing like being recognized at home. I am honored and humbled to be in great musical company.”

In case you didn’t know, David Banner has released 4 albums and produced records for the likes of Kanye West, TI, Nelly, Maroon 5, Snoop Dogg, Anthony Hamilton, Chris Brown, Zac Brown, and more. Last year, he won a Grammy for his production on Lil’ Wayne‘s Tha Carter III. And now you can catch Mr. Banner’s production skills being put to use on TV commercials and movie scores.

Congrats, Mr. Banner, a recognition well deserved.

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In Stores Now: Keyshia Cole, Jamie Foxx, Keri Hilson, And Avant

December 22nd, 2010 | By love not hate

Yesterday was another big day for new releases. In stores now are albums from Keyshia Cole (Calling All Hearts), Jamie Foxx (Best Night of My Life), Keri Hilson (No Boys Allowed), Avant (The Letter), Ghostface Killah (Apollo Kids), and David Banner and 9th Wonder (Death of a Pop Star). There’s a little something for everybody so look below for a guide to the new music.

Up first is the return of Keyshia Cole with her fourth studio album. Calling All Hearts sees features from Nicki Minaj (on single “I Ain’t Thru”), Tank, Faith Evans, Timbaland, and Keyshia’s mother Dr. Yvonne Cole. Preview the album here.

Jamie led off his Best Night of My Life album with the single “Fall For Your Type” featuring Drake. Other notable features include Ludacris, T.I., Justin Timberlake, Rick Ross, Whiz Khalifa, and Soulja Boy. Listen to a preview of the album here.

For her No Boys Allowed sophomore effort, Keri Hilson took a bit of a different approach. Singles include “Breaking Point,” “Pretty Girl Rock” and the controversial “The Way You Love Me”. Take a listen here.

Avant’s latest album, The Letter, was available to fans beginning on December 14 through selected outlets, but the new release can be found in all stores starting today. See the tracklisting for the record and video for “Kiss Goodbye” here.

Never to be forgotten, Ghostface Killah’s release, Apollo Kids, is also in stores today. “Together Baby” is the first official single from the album, which features appearances from Busta Rhymes, Raekwon, Method Man, Redman, Fabolous, Joell Ortiz, The Game, Black Thought, Jim Jones, and more. Preview the album here.

David Banner teamed up with producer 9th Wonder for a collaborative album. Death of a Pop Star has the single “Be With You,” which features Ludacris and Marsha Ambrosius. Watch the video here and preview samples of the album here.

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