First, multi-platinum country artist Dierks Bentley got “Sideways” with country radio with his latest hit from his new CD, Feel That Fire. And now, he’s following suit with country fans with a just-unleashed music video in honor of the “Sideways” hit.

Bentley filmed his brand-new video at a Nashville nightclub, with help from director Michael Saloman and choreography by Hihat, who’s known for her work on Apple’s iPod commercials, as well as for stars such as Kanye West, Missy Elliot, Ciara and Lil Wayne.

“‘Sideways’ is all about cutting loose and having a good time, and this is the most fun I’ve ever had making a video,” Bentley shared. “The fans brought killer energy to the set. The choreographer and dancers were amazing and so talented. I was totally unaware that break dancing to a country song was even remotely possible until this video shoot! It was a total blast.” 

Source: www.examiner.com

Yo, Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek aka Reflection Eternal is back on the scene. They dropped a new video/commercial/something to get you hyped about the new cd. The joint is called ‘Back Again’ and trust me, they’re back! Peep the video and tell me what you think. I’m diggin’ the whole barbershop concept.

In this edition of D-Nice’s True Hip-Hop Stories, Buckshot (of Black Moon) discusses the writing of the Black Moon recording “How Many Emcees” and state of hip-hop today.

True Hip-Hop Stories: Buckshot (of Black Moon) from D-Nice on Vimeo.

Also check out True Hip Hop Stories: Monie Love in which she dicusses the inspiration behind her hit “Monie in the Middle” and life since then.

D-Nice Presents True Hip-Hop Stories: Monie Love from D-Nice on Vimeo.
 
D-Nice continues to impress with this series.

The 51st Annual Grammy Award show is airing live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles tonight at 8 p.m. eastern time on CBS. Hip hop will be represented tonight as many artist are up for some big awards, including Lil’ Wayne for Album of the Year (I’ll keep my comments to myself…) and M.I.A. for Record of the Year with “Paper Planes”.

Reportedly, M.I.A. will be performing along with TI, Jay-Z, Kanye West and Lil’ Wayne. What makes this news? Well M.I.A. is 9 months pregnant (her due date is today!) so hopefully she can last the whole show. The Record of the Year category is one of the big three awards announced late in telecast (Album of the Year and Song of the Year are the other two). Tune in tonight and let’s see what happens.

D-Nice  stays busy.  Along with DJing (mad events in DC during inauguration this week) and the dope photography, he continues to drop jewels with the True Hip Hip Stories series. 

Below check out the latest from Joe Ski Love of the Pee Wee Dance fame and YZ dropping knowledge.

True Hip-Hop Stories: Joe Ski Love from D-Nice on Vimeo.

True Hip-Hop Stories: YZ from D-Nice on Vimeo.

Notorious

LatinoReview.com has 8 clips of the new film Notorious, due in theaters on January 16, 2009.  The film stars  Derek Luke, Angela Bassett, Anthony Mackie and Jamal Woolard as Biggie Smalls.

There has been some posiive buzz about the film.  Preview the clips and tell us what you think.

D-Nice is continuing to put it down with his True Hip Hop Stories web series. Some of the past stories include Masta Ace – Composing the Symphony and Doitall of the Lords of The Underground – The Birth of Funky Child. The latest is of 80’s rapper Kwame reminiscing about making his hit recording “The Rhythm.” Check it out after the jump.

True Hip-Hop Stories – Kwame from D-Nice on Vimeo.

Future stories will include Naughty by Nature, Kid Rock, The Fat Boys, Pharoahe Monch, Fu-Schnickens, and Joe Ski-Love.

SOHH.com is reporting that while on New York radio station Hot 97 recently, N.E.R.D. front man Pharrell Williams revealed to host Angie Martinez that the band is gearing for the release of their first film, directed by legendary hip-hop video director and filmmaker, Hype Williams. The movie, which is not yet titled, will depict the trio’s musical journey from the recording process to tours.

“[The movie] is going to be like The Beatles’ Hard Day’s Night,” Pharrell revealed. “[It's a] full length film. It’s for our fans.”

This can be a boost to there music if done well. Not a lot of people who are familiar with the Neptunes sound are even aware that they have a group called N.E.R.D. (that makes some dope music too). I have a feeling that this won’t be as huge as similar film like Jay-Z’s Fade to Black, just because of artist recognition. But hopefully it will be interesting enough to garner some interest.

Also be on the lookout for N.E.R.D.’s new disc, Seeing Sounds, which is slated for release on June 10.

Yo, the full video (or short film) for Common’s “Testify” from his 2005 release Be has been leaked and is available on youtube.

The film stars Taraji Henson, Wood Harris, Steve Harris, Kenny Burns and Kevin Black and was directed Anthony Mandler for Boxfresh Pictures.

The film was nicely done, following the story of a manipulative woman (Henson), who sets her husband (Harris) up for a murder that she committed. Halfway in to it, the song starts u and follows the story into the court room as the woman testifies against her husband.

Very dope concept. Props to Common for some creativity, even if it’s just getting out to the masses two years and one album later. Tell us what you think about it.

Check out the trailer for comedy First Sunday, the new flick from Ice Cube. First Sunday is directed by David E. Talbert and also stars Tracy Morgan and Katt Williams. It is due to be released on January 11, 2008.