MTV News revealed the creative abstract cover artwork for the upcoming T.I music project, "Paper Trail." Great way of playing up on the album title, huh? T.I thought the same too: “We didn’t want to just do a typical cover, especially for my sixth album. “I wanted to try something a little more different. The illustration for Paper Trail pays an obvious homage to my rekindled affinity for writing my lyrics down as well as displays my commitment to keep my art slanted towards the abstract.” [Thanks Lexie!]



David Banner recently filmed his AOL music session in support of his album, "Greatest Story". David and his band performed "Like A Pimp", "Suicide Doors", "Speakers/9MM", "Play", "La La La" and "Shawty Say." Anyone else loving the slimmer David?? Click on the photo collage to access David's AOL Sessions.





Farnsworth Bentley placed Kanye West, Andre 3000 & Sa-Ra on his debut solo single, " (Everybody) Don’t Stop." In Kanye's case, this is his way of saying thank you to Farnsworth after that "The New Workout Plan" music video cameo. (Thanks Fake Shore Drive!)



Kanye also has two commerical spots for the latest Absolut Vodka Ad campaign. Check it out...




Other random music hoopla:
1. The untitled music record from Nas finally hits stores TODAY! Watch his latest performance here.

2. N.E.R.D has a new music video for their single, "Spaxx". Check it out over at VIDEOS.ONSMASH.COM.

3. I heard Mario's taping a reality series with either MTV or VH1. I also heard Mario wanted his fans and critics to check out his life post-"Dancing With The Stars" and how he juggled his personal life with his music career but don't quote on this!

4. Lupe Fiaso confirmed that CRS (him, Pharrell, and Kanye) are filming their video treatment.

5. Check out Jennifer Hudson on the set of her "Spotlight" music video.

Labels: David Banner, Jennifer Hudson, Kanye West, Music Hoopla, New Music, T.I