The effects are amazing…but according to West himself, some other artist is doing the same thing with a video of theirs…so he isn’t releasing this as an official single.

This is not the next single, “Amazing” is the next single.

This is the video we’ve been working on for the last month.

We know there is another video out there using the same technique so we were forced to drop it now.

Source

The video for “Welcome To Heartbreak” was directed by Los Angeles, CA-based photographer Nabil of Nabilstudios.com. The man has done some amazing photography work with some of your favorite artists and personalities. Check out some images after the cut, courtesy of his web site:

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Word is Karina Pasian is back in the studio working on her sophomore album, yet to be titled.

I just got my hands on this new record, “Go Back,” which I’m really feeling. That’s actually Karina playing piano on the record! Can’t wait to see what else Karina cooks up for this album…

Listen: Karina- “Go Back” (Produced by Scyence)

(MP3)

Kanye West and girlfriend Amber Rose

Kid Cudi, Kanye West, and ‘Ye’s rumored new girlfriend Amber Rose were seen at the Z Zegna fashion show during Mercedes Benz fashion week in NYC.

Is she hot? I’m having trouble figuring out if Kanye killed it….or lost. Weigh your opinion in the comments section.

Props to CL for the pic.

Young Jeezy is the latest rapper to sponsor a brand of liquor. This time it’s the premium vodka Belvedere. Good to see musicians making money in new ways - albums these days really aren’t selling.

Via nahright.

Yo it’s a recession…everyone can use a good laugh. Detroit’s been hit especially hard given its the center of the US auto industry. This is how some people are dealing with the pain…..hahahaha

I wanted to take the time out today to inform you that:

LOUIS VUITTON IS WACK!

I’ve seen so many people lately flaunting their LV wallets, bags, duffels, purses, iPhone cases, you name it… and it disgusts me.

In my opinion, anything LV is the most blatant example of conspicuous consumption, materialism, lack of self confidence (which makes you feel the need to prove your worth), bad money management, and ironically, a terrible eye for style.

Not to mention LV continuously hates on the urban/hip-hop community (i.e. not letting T.I. release his video for “Swing Ya Rag” which would have brought a lot of publicity to the brand — but an audience LV didn’t want to associate itself any more with). Why support a brand that dislikes everything you stand for, and chooses to separate itself from you?

Everytime I see someone with something LV monogram (especially wack ass fanny packs and messenger bags) I throw up a little bit. It’s a sign of desperation for someone to drop $300 on a scrap of leather “iPhone case” just to prove everyone that they have some paper. And don’t pull that “LV is high quality” shit. I still use the luggage provided to me for free with a cologne purchase — articles that evidently cost 25 cents to produce — and haven’t run into any quality issues.

So why do people rock LV? Some people think it’s exclusive. But this simply isn’t true–anyone from Idaho, Nebraska, South Dakota, etc. can cop LV online at ELUXURY. Others think it’s fashionable. Obviously this is up to you, but I think it looks disgusting. And finally, some people think it proves others that they have money. With an insane amount of knock-offs available both online and in the streets (I once bought a faux LV wallet in 8th grade for $5 on Canal Street), it’s become hard to determine whether people are rocking real or fake LV….in addition to the fact that not many even care to distinguish such authenticity.

Bottom line…you want to be a trendsetter? Look at other brands that don’t pimp themselves out with logos. Go for something classy. Logo-less items are in. Or you still want to prove people you have money? You should invest in a psychiatrist to build up a feeling of self-worth.

I’d like to hear what you guys think… but PLEASE think twice before throwing $3,000 down the toilet to purchase some played-out leather.

An open letter to Ciara:

Dear Ci-Ci,

I’ve been with you since the good-ole days of “Goodies” when everyone at my school (I was then in a private boarding school in up-state CT) was hating on the movement. When “Oh” came out I played the video nonstop in my room. And when “Promise” came out I finally sealed my appreciation for your musical career. With jams like “C.R.U.S.H” and “I’m Just Me,” I personally believed The Evolution a classic. Then, fast forward a year or so, and I came across a snippet online of your new single “High Price” featuring Ludacris (oh, and btw, your lawyers tried suing me for posting it on this site) and I started to dig the direction your new album, Fantasy Ride was headed. But then, out of nowhere, you scrapped the single, and decided to go with this new record, “Go Girl.” I wasn’t against it at first, but as I began to read all the negative feedback you received online for the song, I began to reassess my feelings for the song. I realized that “Go Girl” was a step down in your musical career. The song was just boring. I then heard other leaked songs off the Fantasy Ride project (”Echo,” “BoomBox,” and “Supernatural”) and began to lose hope for the so-called dual disc masterpiece Ciara had in store for her fans. I’ll be honest, I thought you’d go back to the drawing board and re-do this project altogether.

But wait…. just yesterday I receive this new song “Never Ever” in my inbox, featuring Young Jeezy and produced by heatmaker Polow Da Don. And wow, am I impressed. The beat is very laid back, and Ciara’s vocals are a bit quiet, but I think this song is beautiful and ready to take radio waves by storm. Congrats to Jive and Ci-Ci: this song is a hit and it’s reinvigorated hope for a promising 2009 release of Ciara’s third studio album, Fantasy Ride.

Listen: Ciara (Feat. Young Jeezy)- “Never Ever” (Produced by Polow Da Don) (MP3)

Sincerely,

Andrew, KilledThat.com

Killed That presents what we think will be the HOTTEST record for early 09 - DeX!’s spanish-mambo-meets-pop-and-B record, “Mentirosa.” Courtesy of Young & Rich Entertainment.

Listen: DeX!- “Mentirosa” (Download MP3) (ZSHARE)

What do you think? This has some HUGE potential…loving the hook and beat. Looking forward to hearing this in the clubs..

More info @ DEXISMUSIC.