Thursday, August 30, 2012
Chris Lighty, Founder of Violator Management & One of Hip-Hop's All Time Great Execs, Dead of Apparent Suicide @ 44. #VIOLATOR
Chris Lighty, founder of Violator Entertainment and manager to music heavyweights such as Mariah Carey and LL Cool J, has died at the age of 44.
Police responded to a call at 670 West 232nd Street in the Bronx, New York, at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Thursday (August 30). Officers discovered Lighty with a gunshot wound to the head and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities recovered a black semi-automatic pistol at the scene and tell MTV News that Lighty's wound appear to be self-inflicted.
Lighty got his start in the 1980s, building his reputation from the ground up. He emerged from the Native Tongues camp and went on to start Violator, which has helped to launch the careers of stars such as Missy Elliott, Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, Nas, LL Cool J and more.
According to the New York Daily News, Lighty had been dealing with some personal issues that included a divorce from his wife last year and an IRS debt that totaled around $5 million.
As news of his death broke, members of the hip-hop community who have worked with Lighty began tweeting out their disbelief that he was gone. A message from Def Jam Records' Twitter account read, "We lost a great one today, Rest in Peace Chris Lighty. Forever in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends."
Fat Joe, who has worked closely with Lighty, wrote, "R.I.P CHRIS LIGHTY THE MAN THAT SAVED MY LIFE!!! I Would Be Nothing Without YOU!!! My Kids Appreciate YOU God Bless Chris Lighty." Saigon added, "If this Chris Lighty sh-- is true, that just f---ed up my whole YEAR. He was my manager for 2 years."
Lighty began working at Rush Management, under the guidance of Lyor Cohen and Russell Simmons, in 1988, picking up the savvy marketing skills and brand-building expertise that would later culminate in Violator. Upon hearing the news of his death, Simmons issued a somber statement. "I am deeply saddened by the loss of a hip-hop hero. Chris Lighty has been a dear friend of mine since he was a kid. Was a brilliant partner in business and I was so proud of all that he had accomplished," Simmons wrote via Global Grind. "He is an amazing example of how a passionate kid from the street can go to the most even-keeled, smart, thoughtful manager in the business and a generous philanthropist. He was loved by everyone who knew him, including me. He will be missed greatly by all of us."
In recent years he teamed up with Warner Music Group to launch Brand Asset Group, in an effort to further his knack for branding to a wider range of artists and last September merged with Primary Wave to create Primary Violator management company
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1692941/chris-lighty-dead-suicide.jhtml
Allindstrom.com Presents: Violating The Game: Chris Lighty Part 2
In part 2, we talk about his first meeting with 50 Cent, comparing Souljah Boy to Will Smith and Diggy to LL Cool J, and him helping Drake land his Sprite deal. We also put the Chris Lighty x Def Jam rumors to bed.
For more log on to Allindstrom.com
Allindstrom.com Presents: Violating The Game: Chris Lighty Part 1
Words by Alex Ciccimarro
Video and Photography by Left Of Frame Pictures
It's around 5 pm. The LOF boys and myself are waiting in the Violator conference room. Jokes are flying and the anticipation is building. As we slowly realize that the meeting we are waiting to end is running late, we begin to get comfortable. Not for long. Suddenly the man of the hour walks in. Chris Lighty. He looks as if he's studying the room, almost trying to intimidate us. He probably doesn't mean too, but he's an extremely serious guy. I try to get the small talk going by saying "Busy day, huh?". His response? "Always".
It probably is always busy around these parts. Violator Management has a client roster that includes 50 Cent, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Soulja Boy, and more. With big time talent, comes big time business moves. Lighty is looking for ways to expand the brands of his artists. The talk of the week has been the possibility of seeing a 50 Cent workout supplement. This is just one of the many things that comes across his desk on a daily basis. To him, this is the record business. Major labels should probably take notice.
In part 1 of our interview, we discuss his beginnings with The Jungle Brothers, and making the transition to Rush Management. He tells us about working with Lyor and Russell, and even gives you up and comers some tips. Finally, we talk about the end of Rush Management, and having to pick through the artist roster to create Violator.
For more, log on to Allindstrom.com today!
Video and Photography by Left Of Frame Pictures
It's around 5 pm. The LOF boys and myself are waiting in the Violator conference room. Jokes are flying and the anticipation is building. As we slowly realize that the meeting we are waiting to end is running late, we begin to get comfortable. Not for long. Suddenly the man of the hour walks in. Chris Lighty. He looks as if he's studying the room, almost trying to intimidate us. He probably doesn't mean too, but he's an extremely serious guy. I try to get the small talk going by saying "Busy day, huh?". His response? "Always".
It probably is always busy around these parts. Violator Management has a client roster that includes 50 Cent, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Soulja Boy, and more. With big time talent, comes big time business moves. Lighty is looking for ways to expand the brands of his artists. The talk of the week has been the possibility of seeing a 50 Cent workout supplement. This is just one of the many things that comes across his desk on a daily basis. To him, this is the record business. Major labels should probably take notice.
In part 1 of our interview, we discuss his beginnings with The Jungle Brothers, and making the transition to Rush Management. He tells us about working with Lyor and Russell, and even gives you up and comers some tips. Finally, we talk about the end of Rush Management, and having to pick through the artist roster to create Violator.
For more, log on to Allindstrom.com today!
@WeAreDeLaSoul De La Soul "Buddy" (Remix) feat. Jungle Brothers, Q-Tip @QtipTheAbstract Monie Love @DaRealMonieLove & Queen Latifah @IAMQUEENLATIFAH
De La Soul is an American hip hop trio formed in 1987 on Long Island, New York.The band is best known for their eclectic sampling, quirky lyrics, and their contributions to the evolution of the jazz rap and alternative hip hop subgenres. The members are Kelvin Mercer (Posdnuos, Mercenary, Plug Wonder Why, Plug One), David Jude Jolicoeur (Trugoy the Dove, Dave, Plug Two) and Vincent Mason (P.A. Pasemaster Mase, Maseo, Plug Three). The three formed the group in high school and caught the attention of producer Prince Paul with a demo tape of the song "Plug Tunin'". Prince Paul was also sometimes referred to as Plug Four. The Plug names are alleged to come from the numbers that each bandmate's microphone was labeled on the soundboard. Posdnuos was always plugged into plug one, Trugoy was plugged into plug two, and so forth.
Album "3 Feet High And Rising" (1989)
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
@MeekMill Meek Mill Parties at Excess Mondays at Mansion with Celebrity Friends after Concert
This Monday at Mansion saw a long list of celebrities and athletes that included Bow Wow, Chief Keef, DJ Drama, Louis Williams, and Greg Oden among many others. Maybach Music Group's own Meek Mill came to hang out at Excess Mondays after performing at a local concert and performed several of his hit songs such us "Amen" and "House Party". Chief Keef also surprised the crowd by performing his single "Don't Like".
2012 @SmokersClubTour @ The Fillmore ft. @TheRealJuicyJ Juicy J @FATTREL Fat Trel Feat. SluttyBoyz @SluttyBoyz #SBSB #DMV
Fat Trel Live from The Fillmore Silver Spring, MD
Watch Live footage of Fat Trel on The Smokers Club Tour performing singles from Nightmare on E Street...Swishers and Liquor, Deep in the Game, plus more. After touring with Three 6 Mafia's own Juicy J, this was Trel's last stop on his 30 day Smokers Club Tour.
Download Fat Trels new single feat Chief Keef FUKK THE FEDS!!!
http://soundcloud.com/fat-trel
Follow @FATTREL @SLUTTYBOYZ
Video Filmed by @_Southernsounds and @Priceless_Pics
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
@TalibKweli Talib Kweli "Push Thru" Ft. Kendrick Lamar @KendrikLamar & Curren$y @CurrenSy_Spitta
Talib Kweli - Push Thru Feat Kendrick Lamar and Curren$y Produced by S1
Directed By Scott Fleishman and Fredo Tovar
Support! http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/push-thru-feat.-kendrick-lamar/id471750437
Monday, August 27, 2012
Thursday, August 23, 2012
The @SmokersClubTour 2012 (Episode 4)
The Smokers Club One Hazy Summer tour continues so does The Hazy Olympics. Peter the manager also makes an appearance & talks his shit. Overall were still Smokin n Jokin in every city GoodTalk ya Pricks
Directed By Slick Jackson
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
Caddy Da Don @CaddyDaDon "HEAVY 2012" Feat. Fat Trel @FatTrel
Video Directed By: Tony Austin / Filmed By: Dan Da Cameraman
Monarch Entertainment Group 2011
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Fat Trel @FatTrel In Chicago w/ GBE @chiefkeef @fredosantana300 n @lilreese300 | Shot By @AZaeProduction #GBSB
Fat Trel In Chicago w/ GBE First Stop Popeys Den A Video Shoot(Directed By Zae) Then A Show @ Bottom Lounge
Curren$y Feat. Wiz Khalifa "Jet Life" (Music Video BTS)
http://www.hardknock.tv Behind The Scenes Exclusively on set with Curren$y and Wiz Khalifa as they filmed Music Video for Jet Life of Curren$y's album The Stoned Immaculate. One can probably imagine what happens when the generals for both TGOD and JETS link up but just in case we have the footage for you! Wiz and Spitta talk to Nick Huff Barili about the concept of the video, lawsuits involving mixtapes, how its going to affect them, advice to new artists, their collaborate mixtape titled "Live In Concert", Wiz talks about the cover for his new album (ONIFC) and Curren$y talks about upcoming projects for the Jets crew. If that is not enough, we have plenty of weed smoking, studio footage and a few video vixens.
If you haven't done so make sure you peep our 4 previous interviews with Wiz Khalifa and 2 with Curren$y along with freestyles for both of them!
Snoop Lion @SnoopLion #Reincarnated Press Conference
A live webcast of a very special conversation with international superstar Snoop Dogg, as he explains his reincarnation to Snoop Lion for his upcoming musical offering, Reincarnated. During the event, Snoop Lion will unveil several significant artistic components of the project and discuss the influences and inspiration behind Reincarnated. Featuring Snoop Lion, Diplo, Suroosh Alvi, Ted Chung, and host, Sway broadcast live from Miss Lily's in NYC.
Buy Now on iTunes! : http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/la-la-la-single/id547416810?ls=1
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