The Hip Hop Report
Episode 18: Pretty Ricky, Lil Mama, Q-Tip

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HIP HOP REPORT
Episode 18: PRETTY RICKY, LIL MAMA, & Q-TIP

Coming up on this episode of the hip hop report Miami fun boys Pretty Ricky puts us up on their latest projects, We’ll find out how rap teen Lil Mama got her big break and Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest re-surfaces on my space. All that and more coming up on the hip hop report…..brought to you by (sponsor tag line)

R&B rap group Pretty Ricky may seem to be an overnight sensation to some but the four brothers, one who sings and 3 who rap, have been making noise around the Miami music scene for a decade. Their 2005 Atlantic Records debut Blue Stars became one of the best selling albums of that year spawning the hit single “Grind With Me” which eventually propelled the project to one million in sales. Pretty Ricky continues to shine with their latest CD Late Night Special that spent 5 weeks on the charts at #1. The wild bunch believes their success comes from their broad fan base. Baby Blue, who raps, speaks on it further:

BABY BLUE of Pretty Ricky: “We make music for everybody. Everybody can relate to Pretty Ricky. Whether it’s a young girl or a older woman or a dude. You know we make the music that sets the vibe for the day. Our core demographic range is 8 years old to Grand Mothers. In the genre we do we cross every border.”

Pretty Ricky is getting lots of love on urban radio and BET with their current hit “Love Like Honey.” Spectacular, who also raps, tells us a little bit about their latest joint:

SPECTACULAR of Pretty Ricky: “…‘LOVE LIKE HONEY’ is for all the ladies”

Let’s check out the video (character turns to look at video screen): LOVE LIKE HONEY by– PRETTY RICK

(MUSIC VIDEO – Pretty Ricky “LOVE LIKE HONEY” )

There’s never a dull moment with Pretty Ricky, whether its work or play these guys know how to have a good time. The fun boys have a lot on their plate and Baby Blue tells us what they got goin’ on:

BABY BLUE of Pretty Ricky: “We just got done doing the moving my Sweet 16 by MTV. Everybody else does the episodes but Pretty Ricky did the MOVIE!”

Look for Pretty Ricky’s new album Late Night Special available now.

Rapper Lil Mama started rappin when she was barely in here teens. Her love of poetry and dance inspired her to recite poems over beats, catching the ear of her father, who happened to own a record label. After recording “My Lip Gloss”, Lil Mama hit up DJ Enuff who spins on Hot 97 in NY and it was like at first listen. Radio stations rarely play songs by unsigned artist but My Lip Gloss became the exception. Frequent airplay on Hot 97 created a big buzz gaining the attention of Jive Records who signed Lil Mama right away. The 17 Year old outta Brooklyn and Harlem New York is riding high on the success of Lip Gloss and Lil Mama speaks on the inspiration behind the song:

LIL MAMA: “Well I was recording for about 8 years of my life. And, I’ve been doing this for a very long time. One of the tactics I use is to have fun and pretty much come up with my music from a free style mode and have fun with it.. When I went to Atlanta to record my independent album. In 2006 I came up with LIP Gloss. It was fun and vibrant song and when I wrote the verses everything just came so naturally. And, that’s how you got Lip Gloss. I wear lip gloss as you can see…and I think this is something that every young girl and women can wear…It’s fun why not.”

(MUSIC VIDEO - LIL MAMA “MY LIP GLOSS”)

Lil Mama is getting ready to release her debut album titled Voice of the Young People and she doesn’t shy away from the issues dealing with young folks. Lil Mama shares some words of inspiration to teenage girls.

LIL MAMA: “Young ladies hold your head High….Just be focused…Be strong ladies and hold your head.”

Lil Mama’s new CD Voice of The Young People is droppin’ soon.

Got a little treat for y’all before we bounce…..A Tribe Called Quest frontman Q-Tip has been under the radar for a minute but has re-surfaced with a new song titled “Work It Out”. I think the cut is hot….lets check out a little sample of it. (Play song sample and show character dancing) Fans can check out Q-Tip’s new joint Work It Out on his myspace page at myspace.com/qtipmusic and check for his forthcoming album The Renaissance scheduled to drop August 2007.

That’s it for this episode of the hip hop report catch us back here for more news, more drama and all things hip hop!


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