David Banner, Steve Rifkind’s SRC/Universal artist nabbed 3 Source Awards nominations this year for his debut: “Breakthrough Artist of the Year,” “Single of the Year–Collabo (Like A Pimp),” and “”Live Performer of the Year.” Though appreciative, Banner voices his opinion about a potential victory. “My daddy taught me it’s cool to be nominated, but I only care if I win. I’m happy. But people only care about the winners. If I do win, one of the things I always wanted to say to black people is now we are in a position to free black people. There’s no excuse. We got the Suges, Puffs, Cash Money, David Banners. We can sign arists and shield them from the big cats and let them be free and do the music they want to do.” Banner has a chopped and screwed version of his debut along with a DVD and clothing line coming soon.
The Outlawz’ Castro, who’s also Tupac’s cousin, thinks “Resurrection” the film is going to reveal a lot of things about Tupac that people never knew. “In this movie Tupac’s telling the story in his own words. I can guarantee that everybody’s going to learn something from this movie. I once watched it six times in a row and it gave me chills every time, and I know what’s about to happen.” The “Resurrection” soundtrack hits stores November 4. The film will be in theaters November 14.
Cash Money invited press to Circle House studios, a mini-mansion they sometimes use to record their hot shit. Besides the pool, pool table, ping pong set-up and on point food spread, Mannie Fresh was on hand to blend some of his new drink, The Ghetto Thrilla. The new Big Tymers album, “Big Money Heaveweight” drops November 11. Baby is nominated for 3 Source Awards: “Artist of the Year,” “Single of the Year–Collabo,” “Trendsetter of the Year.” They also made it known Juv is back with his family and his album will be out soon.
D-Blok/Universal is releasing J-Hood’s album, “Tales From The Hood” in late January 2004, followed by a D-Blok compilation and the LOX album. Also spotted around South Beach were Red and Meth on mopeds, Loon, Joe Budden, Sheek Louch, Lil’ Wayne and more.
