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Overtime - "My Home, My People" Hotney 13 Streams • 2 years ago

"My Home, My People" by Overtime | Produced by Wavbenderz feat. Jamal Greely (Guitar). Video by Breadwin Deville. Lyrics written by Overtime.

Song available on all platforms, click here to listen: https://Overtime.lnk.to/MyHomeMyPeople

Lyrics:

This my home
this my people
this my country
and I aint gonna leave 'em
take my hand
off a cold Desert Eagle
'fore you ever see me
on the side of the evil
Cuz this my home
this my people
this my country
and I aint gonna leave em
I don't give a damn
what you got or you're speakin'
I'ma bring God
and a whole lot of people

I was raised in a time
that you didn't talk back
And if you did you got a
Back hand from Mama
With a smack
never took nothin from others
never talked none of that trash
Unless you really had
Them hands and was
Whippin' some ass
Like an outlaw
I just walk a path on my own
Never asked nothin from nobody
Like leave me alone
I just wake up and work
And I just tend to my home
So if you're messin' with my family
You gon' ring the alarm

Cuz this is my home
this my people
this my country
and I aint gonna leave 'em
take my hand
off a cold Desert Eagle
'fore you ever see me
on the side of the evil
Cuz this my home
this my people
this my country
and I aint gonna leave em
I don't give a damn
what you got or you're speakin'
I'ma bring God
and a whole lot of people

Its all evolving
Its changing
The world is goin mad
And what we know
Is not for nothin'
Worse than what we've had
So here we're standing
Tryna understand a broken plan
And I just cant seem to focus
Cuz I'm broke and mad
So here I'm workin' harder
Trying to keep the ship afloat
Making sure my bills are paid
So nobody can take the note
And now I got it
I'ma keep it
if its tooth and nail
Living by the word
By the soul
and my fear to fail.

Cuz this is my home
this my people
this my country
and I aint gonna leave 'em
take my hand
off a cold Desert Eagle
'fore you ever see me
on the side of the evil
Cuz this my home
this my people
this my country
and I aint gonna leave em
I don't give a damn
what you got or you're speakin'
I'ma bring God
and a whole lot of people

If you're never gonna fold
put your hands up high
If you're standin' on your own
put your hands up high
We aint ever gonna fold
put your hands up high
We gonna stand on our own
and you know that's right

Cuz this is my home
this my people
this my country
and I aint gonna leave 'em
take my hand
off a cold Desert Eagle
'fore you ever see me
on the side of the evil
Cuz this my home
this my people
this my country
and I aint gonna leave em
I don't give a damn
what you got or you're speakin'
I'ma bring God
and a whole lot of people

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Mere Mehboob | Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video | Rajkummar | Triptii Dimri |Sachin-Jigar,Shilpa,Sachet Hotney 13 Streams • 2 years ago

Turn up the heat with the sensational song "Mere Mehboob" from the film "Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video".

Starring the Dynamic Duo Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri. Sung by the Shilpa Rao and Sachet Tandon, Composed by the Incredible Duo, Sachin - Jigar and Penned by the Talented Priya Saraiya.

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in Association with Kathavachak Films
A T-Series Films & Wakaoo Films Production

"Vicky Vidya Ko Woh Wala Video"

Written & Directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa.

Releasing in Cinemas with The Bang on 11th October 2024!

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Song Credits:
Music - Sachin-Jigar
Singer - Shilpa Rao, Sachet Tandon
Lyrics- Priya Saraiya
Mix & Master - Eric Pillai @ Future Sound Of Bombay
Assistant Mix Engineer- Michael Edwin Pillai
Choreographer: Ganesh Acharya
Music Video Director-Mihir Gulati
DOP -Siddharth Diwan
Choreographer-Ganesh Acharya
Project head (T- Series)- Pooja Singh Gujral
Production designer-Rajat Poddar
Production designer-parijat Poddar
Steady cam- Sandeep Shetty
Jimmy jib- surender kumar J dulgach
Associate DOP- Sukesh Viswanath
Associate choreographers - Jayshree Kelkar, Sachin Poojary
Chief AD- Rishabh Dang
1st AD-Hitesh Chandwani, PU Rohit
2nd AD-Ankita Singh, Varun Gulati
Line producer- Shivkumar Tiwari
UPM- Naseem Shah
Production Manager-Pradhuman Deora, Abhijeet Jitendra Patil, Paresh Vaishnav
Production Assistant - Divyansh Vishwakarma
Production executive- Ravinder Rawat
Art Director-ashutosh patnaik
Associate Art director- krishana swain, Mukesh chauhan
Asst Choreographers-Mangesh Nikam, Sachin Howaldar, Meetali parmar, Shweta bombatkar
Choreographer Manager - Ashish s Pandhari, Anna D’silva
Costume designer Dancers- Jimmy
Editor - Manoj magar
Color studio - The Post Brothers
DI Colorist -Ercan kucuk
Color producer- ertug Ozturk

Credits- Artist

Triptii Dimri's Team:
Celebrity managed by - Dharma Cornerstone Agency
Manager - Jui Pawar
Make up - Simran Gidwani
Hair - Hrishikesh Naskar
Styled by - Aastha Sharma
Styling Team - Reann Moradian and Muskaan Matta

Rajkummar Rao's team
Manager : Mona Joshi
Hair : Vijay Raskar
Makeup : nitin Purohit
Spot : Anand Gautam
Security : Sandeep Gajabhive
Driver : Vidyanand Yadav
Costume designer- Sonali R Patel

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Stevie Nicks - The Lighthouse (Official Music Video) Hotney 13 Streams • 2 years ago

Official music video for Stevie Nicks - "The Lighthouse."
Listen to "The Lighthouse" here: https://stevienicks.lnk.to/TheLighthouse

‘Stand Back: 1981-2017’, Stevie Nicks’ career-spanning collection is available now. Featuring studio hits, live performances and celebrated collaborations - find your copy here: https://Rhino.lnk.to/StandBack.

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More Official Videos & Playlists

Stand Back http://bit.ly/StandBackYT
Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around http://bit.ly/StopDragginMyHeartAround
Edge Of Seventeen http://bit.ly/EdgeOfSeventeenYT

Stevie Nicks Official Videos http://bit.ly/StevieNicksVideography
Stevie Nicks ‘Live In Chicago’ http://bit.ly/StevieLiveInChicago

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Lyrics:
I HAVE MY SCARS, YOU HAVE YOURS
DON’T LET THEM, TAKE YOUR POWER
DON’T LEAVE IT ALONE IN THE FINAL HOURS
THEY’LL TAKE YOUR SOUL, THEY’LL TAKE YOUR POWER

DON’T CLOSE YOUR EYES AND HOPE FOR THE BEST
THE DARK IS OUT THERE
THE LIGHT IS GOING FAST
UNTIL … THE FINAL HOURS
YOUR LIFE’S FOREVER CHANGED
AND ALL THE RIGHTS THAT YOU HAD YESTERDAY
ARE TAKEN AWAY
AND NOW YOU’RE AFRAID
YOU SHOULD BE AFRAID
SHOULD BE AFRAID

BECAUSE EVERYTHING I FOUGHT FOR
LONG AGO IN A DREAM, IS GONE
SOMEONE SAID
THE DREAM IS NOT OVER
THE DREAM HAS JUST BEGUN
OR
IS IT A NIGHTMARE
IS IT A LASTING SCAR
IT IS UNLESS YOU SAVE IT
AND THAT’S THAT
UNLESS YOU STAND UP
AND TAKE IT BACK
AND TAKE IT BACK

I HAVE MY SCARS, YOU HAVE YOURS
DON’T LET THEM TAKE YOUR POWER
DON’T LEAVE IT ALONE IN THE FINAL HOURS
THEY’LL TAKE YOUR SOUL THEY’LL TAKE YOUR POWER
UNLESS YOU STAND UP
AND TAKE IT BACK
TRY TO SEE THE FUTURE
AND GET MAD
IT’S SLIPPIN’ THROUGH YOUR FINGERS
YOU DON’T HAVE WHAT YOU HAD
YOU DON’T HAVE MUCH TIME
TO GET IT BACK

I WANNA BE THE LIGHTHOUSE
BRING ALL OF YOU TOGETHER
BRING IT OUT IN A SONG
BRING IT OUT
IN STORMY WEATHER
TELL THEM THE STORY

I WANNA TEACH ‘EM TO FIGHT
I WANNA TELL ‘EM
THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE
DON’T LET IT, HAPPEN AGAIN

I HAVE MY SCARS, YOU HAVE YOURS
DON’T LET THEM TAKE YOUR POWER
DON’T LEAVE IT ALONE IN THE FINAL HOURS
THEY’LL TAKE YOUR SOUL THEY’LL TAKE YOUR POWER
UNLESS YOU SAVE IT
AND THAT’S THAT
UNLESS YOU STAND UP
AND TAKE IT BACK
TRY TO SEE THE FUTURE
AND GET MAD
IT’S SLIPPIN’ THROUGH YOUR FINGERS
YOU DON’T HAVE WHAT YOU HAD
YOU DON’T HAVE MUCH TIME

YOU’VE GOTTA GET IN THE GAME
YOU’VE GOTTA LEARN HOW TO PLAY
YOU’VE GOTTA MAKE A CHANGE
YOU’VE GOTTA DO IT TODAY

IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR
THEY’LL SLAM THE DOOR
MAKE YOU FORGET WHAT
YOU WERE FIGHTING FOR
PUT YOU BACK IN YOUR PLACE
THEY’LL SHUT YA DOWN
YOU BETTER LEARN HOW TO FIGHT
YOU BETTER SAY IT OUT LOUD

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In 1981, six years after joining Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks went solo for the first time with her debut album ‘Bella Donna’. A massive success, it sold more than five million copies in the U.S., topped the album charts and produced four hit singles, including her signature anthem, "Edge Of Seventeen." More platinum albums followed – ‘The Wild Heart’ (1983), ‘Rock A Little’ (1985), and ‘The Other Side Of The Mirror’ (1989).

In 2019, Stevie Nicks made history by becoming the first female artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice - first as a member of Fleetwood Mac in 1998, and most recently in recognition of an extraordinary solo career that spans nearly 40 years.

#StevieNicks #TheLighthouse

8 Brand New P. Diddy Developments as Associate Says She Has Secret Sex Tape Hotney 13 Streams • 2 years ago

Just in the last few days, Sean “Diddy” Combs got a new court date in his racketeering and sex trafficking case, his mother released a statement condemning his treatment, and a former associate claimed she has an A-list celebrity’s secret sex tape. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber reacts to the latest details with trial attorney Wayne Dennison.

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Dawes - Mister Los Angeles (Official Music Video) Hotney 13 Streams • 2 years ago

The newest single off our new album 'Oh Brother', featuring Conan O' Brien & Taylor!

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Directed by Aaron & Adam Nee
Produced by John Herman & John Will
Director of photography Matt Garrett
Art Direction - Sara Simmonds & Meghann Zenor
Choreographer - Erin Murray
Gaffer - Tony Jou
Best Boy - Arin Whitlock
Key Grip - Aaron Stinde
First AC - Tiffany Nathanson
Second AC - Ryan Monelli
B-Camera First AC - Tony Hart
B-Camera Operator - Nicholas Kramer
Loader - Rayner Hallera
Costumer - Bre Fleming
Conan Hair & Makeup - Michelle DeMilt
Taylor Hair and Makeup - Natalie Campbell
Production Assistants - Michaela Langford & Asher Nee
VTR/Playback - Jeffery Zimmerman
Sound Mixer - Mike Piotrowski
Post Sound - William McGuigan
Special Effects - Eric Frazier, Micah Roehr, Marcus Cervantes, Casey Noel

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Lyrics:
My trainer tells his clients he’s a shaman
We smoke some DMT before we bench
My diet’s strictly protein shakes and ramen
So we make sure to purge after we stretch

I’m Mr. Los Angeles
The rumors are true
Out on the bleeding edge of fashion
I’m Mr. Los Angeles
I’m calling for you
This is where the magic happens

My therapist confirms that I’m a victim
It’s everyone around me that is bad
Using words like “toxic” and “intentions”
And every session ends with “this was rad”

I’m Mr. Los Angeles
The rumors are true
Leave your comment underneath the caption
I’m Mr. Los Angeles
I’m calling for you
This is where the magic happens

I just booked a Taco Bell commercial
I eat a bag of cheese without my hands
My agent thinks it’s slightly controversial
It’s not great for the image of my band

I’m Mr. Los Angeles
The rumors are true
Behind every good man there’s a mansion
I’m Mr. Los Angeles
I’m calling for you
This is where the magic happens

I have a friend who wouldn’t name his children
He says that it requires their consent
The oldest says he likes to go by “kitchen”
The baby thinks her name is “made a mess”

I’m Mr. Los Angeles
The rumors are true
The only way to make it here is Fountain
I’m Mr. Los Angeles
I’m calling for you
This is where the magic happens

I’m Mr. Los Angeles
The rumors are true
Every vegan sleeps in sheets of satin
I’m Mr. Los Angeles
I’m calling for you
This is where the magic happens

Fat Joe On Losing $20M Deal, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, NFL, Ozempic & Media Career Hotney 13 Streams • 2 years ago

Fat Joe kicks off his conversation with Shannon Sharpe at Club Shay Shay by joking that he wants to be like Snoop Dogg. He shares his upbringing, explaining that he just wanted to escape poverty. Joe tells pivotal stories from his upbringing like when his best friend abandoned him to side with attackers, being shot at by the same guy eight times in two days, how hip hop saved his life, and being framed for three murders by the cops.

Joe reflects on the deaths of modern rappers like Nipsey Hussle, Pop Smoke, and PnB Rock, comparing them to Tupac and Biggie Smalls. He stresses that people need to come together, just like Jay-Z and DJ Khaled, and comments on Michael Rubin’s controversial remarks. He adds that he tries to inspire youth through his flexing rather than tear the community apart.

The conversation then transitions to the Drake vs Kendrick Lamar beef, to which Fat Joe jokes that he doesn’t want anyone to kill him after his interview with Shannon for his opinion on the matter. He says if he were Drake, he’d be confused. He highlights how the song is nominated for multiple Grammys and believes it will become an all-time classic. Joe likens the public’s fascination with the beef to watching football and believes Drake can make everyone forget about the feud depending on how he responds.

Fat Joe recalls attempting to squash the beef between Ja Rule and 50 Cent, saying they should have ended it by now. He expresses hope that Young Thug will be released from jail so he can take care of his loved ones again. Joe recounts losing a $20 million Jordan Brand endorsement due to his feud with 50 Cent, revealing it wasn’t the only financial hit he took because of beefs—he also lost money beefing with Jay-Z. He warns young rappers that the Feds are watching rappers’ crews and pinning it back on the artist, referencing Bobby Shmurda’s situation. Lastly, Joe praises Jay-Z for doing great work with the NFL but understands why Lil Wayne is upset about not performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans.

Fat Joe criticizes J. Cole for not responding to the beef aimed at him revolving around the Drake vs Kendrick feud, saying he would have responded himself. Joe calls DJ Khaled his angel, supporting Khaled's message about spreading love and positivity. Joe shares a personal story about talking his friend out of suicide after his wife cheated on him, noting that trusting in God saved the man’s life.

He mentions using Ozempic for diabetes, which he’s had since he was 13, and how Big Pun’s death motivated him to work out so intensely that he reversed his diabetes. Joe proudly talks about being married for 30 years, and how his wife held him down while he was in prison. He explains how they’ve stayed together through thick and thin. Joe discusses his son, who has autism and Down syndrome, and how initially he wasn’t ready to be a father. Joe calls his son his biggest blessing.

As the episode draws to a close, Fat Joe talks about his close relationship with Jennifer Lopez. He declares that women in Atlanta are running hip hop. Joe reveals that Eminem once wanted him to sign him and mentions that he also missed the opportunity to sign Pitbull and Rick Ross. He explains how the Black and Brown communities can come together. This episode, Fat Joe offers insight, laughter, and reflection, showcasing the highs and lows of his career and personal life, leaving viewers with a deeper understanding of the legendary rapper’s journey and mindset.

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Fat Joe | EP. 142

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Gang Starr ft. Nice & Smooth - DWYCK (Live Performance, 1992) [Video] Hotney 13 Streams • 2 years ago

Live performance from 1992 on the "In Living Color" TV Comedy show. Song appears on Gang Starr's 1993 Album: "Hard To Earn"....(Click "show more" for artist info)..

Gang Starr:

The group was founded in 1986 by Guru (then known as Keithy E. The Guru) and DJ 1,2 B-Down (also known as Mike Dee) with various producers, such as Donald D, J.V. Johnson or DJ Mark the 45 King helping out. In 1987 and 1988, Gang Starr released three 12" vinyl singles on the Wild Pitch label.

In 1989, the group split and the only member willing to continue under the name Gang Starr was Guru. He soon got in touch with DJ Premier (then known as Waxmaster C) who sent him a beat tape which Guru liked. He invited DJ Premier to join Gang Starr and in that same year they released their first single "Words I Manifest" along with the album "No More Mr. Nice Guy" (1989).

During their career Gang Starr helped pioneer the New York hip hop sound, and in fact, many an artist who achieved greater notoriety owes much of their sound, lyrical style, and even content to Gang Starr. The entirety of Gang Starr's catalog, especially Step in the Arena (1990), Daily Operation (1992) "Hard to Earn" (1994) and Moment of Truth (1998) are well-respected among critics. Their track "Jazz Thing", featured on the soundtrack to Spike Lee's film Mo' Better Blues, helped establish the sound of jazz rap.

Both members of Gang Starr have deep roots in the New York hip hop scene, despite hailing from Boston, Massachusetts (Guru) and Houston, Texas (DJ Premier), and have each worked with countless artists.

The Gang Starr Foundation was a loose collective of various people who have worked closely with the group, through either Guru's now defunct Ill Kid label, DJ Premier's production work or the management company that Gang Starr was represented by, Empire Management. The founding member was Vikar.

Nice & Smooth:

Nice & Smooth is an East Coast hip hop duo from New York City that consists of Greg Nice (Greg Mays) and Smooth B (Daryl Barnes), plus their DJ Teddy Tedd (Tedd Whiting). The duo released four albums between 1989 and 1997. Their first collaborative appearance was on the song "Skill Trade" on Strange Family Records in 1988. On the strength of that underground single they managed a guest spot on the song "Pimpin Ain't Easy" by Big Daddy Kane on his 1989 album, It's a Big Daddy Thing.

Nice & Smooth's biggest radio fame came from "Sometimes I Rhyme Slow...," from the group's second album, Ain't a Damn Thing Changed, released in 1991. The song was a moderately somber rhyme with introspective lines about poverty, AIDS, and drugs that was set to the guitar loop from Tracy Chapman's hit "Fast Car". In the summer of 1992, the music video received heavy rotation on MTV. "Hip-Hop Junkies," which featured a sample from The Partridge Family's "I Think I Love You" was also a hit, and it was once performed live on Keenan Ivory Wayans' comedy/variety TV show, In Living Color. The duo is known for their humorous rhymes and catchy hooks. They often appeared as guest emcees on albums by the Beatnuts, Gang Starr, and Tony Touch, among many others. They were represented by Reggie Osse.

2Pac intended to sign Greg Nice to his Makaveli Records label[citation needed] and even recorded tracks with the duo for his One Nation album, which featured other artists such as Smif-n-Wessun, Luniz, Snoop Dogg. Trugoy from De La Soul paid homage to Nice & Smooth by using each member's rhyming style in verses on the song "Simply Havin'" from De La Soul's AOI: Bionix album.

Smooth B wrote rhymes for Bobby Brown that appeared on his debut album King of Stage and second album Don't Be Cruel. In 2005, he released a single titled "Game Over", produced by DJ Premier, and released a single in 2014 called "Set It Off".