Love & Hip Hop: New York (season 1)
| Love & Hip Hop: New York (season 1) | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 9 |
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| Original network | VH1 |
| Original release | March 6 – May 16, 2011 |
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The first season of the reality television series Love & Hip Hop: New York aired on VH1 from March 6, 2011 until May 2, 2011. The show was primarily filmed in New York City, New York. It was executively produced by Mona Scott-Young for Monami Entertainment, Toby Barraud and Stefan Springman for NFGTV, Kenny Hull for Interloc Films, and Jim Ackerman and Jeff Olde for VH1.
The series chronicles the lives of several women and men in the New York area, involved in hip hop music. It consists of 9 episodes, including a reunion special hosted by Angie Martinez.
Production
The series was first mentioned in VH1's programming development report in early 2010 as Diary of a Hip Hop Girlfriend.[1] On January 4, 2011, VH1 announced that Love & Hip Hop would make its series premiere on March 6, 2011, as an eight episode series.[2] The first season was later expanded to nine episodes to include the first season reunion, which aired on May 16, 2011.[3] The series would star Jim Jones' girlfriend Chrissy Lampkin, Fabolous's girlfriend Emily Bustamante, Olivia Longott and aspiring rapper Somaya Reece, with Jim Jones, his mother Nancy Jones, Somaya's manager Maurice Aguilar and Olivia's manager Rich Dollaz in supporting roles. Swiss Beatz's ex-wife Mashonda would appear in a minor supporting role.
The season was released on DVD in region 1 on June 26, 2012.[4]
Synopsis
| “ | Hip hop. You think you know what it's about cause you saw it in the music video, right? You're in the game, living the high life. Private jet, iced out, sipping Cristal by the pool. But don't get it twisted. Behind the Bentleys and the bling, hip hop is a brutal boy's club. And for a woman trying to make it hers, it can be a real grind. Whether she's a rapper, trying to break through, fighting off the haters, or a rapper's girlfriend trying to get that ring. Will he ever get it together or will she have to forget him forever? This life isn't easy for a woman, even for a singer who's had success but is now struggling to get back on top. You'll see that everything in hip hop has two sides. Sure, there are the perks but beware of the pitfalls. Cause it ain't all fair, in love and hip hop. | ” |
| — opening monologue | ||
Chrissy has been with rapper Jim Jones for six years but she is struggling to take their relationship to the next level. Emily has been with rapper Fabolous for eight years and has a son by him, however, he still refuses to claim her in public as anything but his stylist. Olivia is a R&B singer desperate to get back in the limelight after a series of career misfires. Somaya is a Latina rapper who has recently arrived in New York City, hungry to kickstart her music career.
When Somaya pursues Jim to collaborate on a track, she ignites a feud with Chrissy. The two get into a huge argument at a yacht party. When Somaya's manager Maurice makes reference to Jim's alleged money issues during the fight, Jim comes after him on the streets of New York. Blaming Olivia for the entire fiasco, Somaya puts her on blast in an online interview, angering Olivia's manager Rich. Meanwhile, under the advice of Mashonda, whose ex-husband Swiss Beatz famously left for Alicia Keys, Emily contemplates leaving Fab for good. Chrissy takes matters into her own hands and proposes to Jim, provoking a violent meltdown from his mother Nancy.
Cast
Main cast
- Chrissy Lampkin
- Emily Bustamante
- Olivia Longott
- Somaya Reece
Supporting cast
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Notable guest starsFriends and family
Celebrities
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Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date | US viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | 1 | "Love & Hip Hop" | March 6, 2011 | 1.93[5] |
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Rapper Somaya Reece arrives in NY. Emily contemplates her relationship with rapper Fabolous. Chrissy discovers that her boyfriend Jim Jones is collaborating with Somaya. Chrissy and Somaya clash at an NBA draft party. This episode marks the first appearances of Chrissy, Emily, Olivia and Somaya, along with supporting cast members Jim Jones and Mashonda. | ||||
| 2 | 2 | "Birthday" | March 21, 2011 | 0.81[6] |
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Chrissy and Mama Jones plan a birthday party for Jim. Emily asks her client, Darrelle, about his relationship with Olivia. Somaya's manager Maurice pushes her too far on a sexy photo shoot. This episode marks the first appearances of Mama Jones and Maurice. | ||||
| 3 | 3 | "The Yacht" | March 28, 2011 | 0.68[7] |
| Emily confronts Olivia about her relationship with Darrelle. The girls get together for a day on a yacht. Things turn nasty when Somaya presses Chrissy on her failed collaboration with Jim Jones. | ||||
| 4 | 4 | "Aftermath" | April 4, 2011 | 0.73[8] |
| Jim confronts Somaya's manager Maurice for talking trash about Chrissy. Somaya finds comfort in the arms of her ex-boyfriend X.O. | ||||
| 5 | 5 | "A Voice" | April 11, 2011 | 0.89[9] |
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Emily visits Mashonda at the run-down house she shared with her ex-husband Swizz Beats. Mashonda dares Emily to find her voice. Olivia breaks down over her career. Somaya lays into Olivia for sparking the fight between Jim and Maurice. This episode marks the first appearance of Rich as a supporting cast member. | ||||
| 6 | 6 | "Proposal" | April 18, 2011 | 0.69[10] |
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Chrissy decides she's going to propose to Jim and comes up with a sexy way to do it. Olivia performs at an important industry showcase. Chrissy has second thoughts about her elaborate proposal. Although credited, Somaya does not appear. | ||||
| 7 | 7 | "Hold You Down" | April 25, 2011 | 1.18[11] |
| Chrissy proposes to Jim, he responds with "I'm with you". Mama Jones is mad about the secret news. Fab skips Emily's family photo shoot. Olivia helps Jim make a song for Chrissy. Somaya slams Olivia online. Olivia's manager vows revenge. | ||||
| 8 | 8 | "Me Against the Joneses" | May 2, 2011 | 0.80[12] |
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Jim is reluctant to plan a future with Chrissy. Emily seriously contemplates her relationship after a new Fab rumor emerges. Rich confronts Somaya for dissing Olivia. Chrissy tries to mend ways with Mama Jones but it goes sour. This episode marks the final appearance of Mashonda. | ||||
| 9 | 9 | "Reunion" | May 16, 2011 | 1.26[13] |
| The cast is reunited. Chrissy explains her problems with Somaya. Emily and Olivia throw shade at each other's love lives. Somaya and Maurice come face to face with Olivia and Rich. Chrissy gets emotional about her relationship with Jim. Mama Jones and Chrissy have a heated exchange. | ||||
Music
Several cast members had their music featured on the show and released singles to coincide with the airing of the episodes.
| Title | Performer | Album | Episode(s) | Notes | Ref |
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| Ohh Baby Baby | Somaya Reece | single | 1 | featured in music video | |
| Dale Mami (feat. Lumidee) |
Somaya Reece | single | 1 | played in studio session | [14] |
| Would You Still Love Me? (feat. X.O.) |
Somaya Reece | single | 2, 3, 4, 7 | performed in studio session and onstage featured in music video shoot |
[15] |
| Freddie Robinson Jr. | 2 | performed at birthday party | |||
| We Fly High | Jim Jones | Hustler's P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment) | 3 | played in studio session | |
| December | Olivia | single | 5, 6, 8 | performed in studio session and onstage featured in music video shoot |
[16] |
| Walk Away | Olivia | single | 6 | performed onstage | [17] |
| Hold You Down (feat. Olivia) |
Jim Jones | single | 8 | performed in studio session | [18] |
References
- ↑ "VH1 Amplifies Its Original Programming Development to Debut a Record 44 Series in 2010". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
- ↑ http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/01/04/its-spring-fever-on-vh1-with-six-new-series-set-to-premiere-in-march-and-april-2011-519415/20110104vh102/
- ↑ "The Ladies of VH1's "Love & Hip Hop" Are Back for a Reunion Special". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
- ↑ https://www.amazon.com/Love-Hip-Hop-Season-1/dp/B007YYAJCO
- ↑ "Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Daniel Tosh: Happy Thoughts" Leads Demos". the Futon Critic.
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- ↑ "Monday's Cable Ratings: Another Monday, Another "Pawn Stars" Win". the Futon Critic.
- ↑ "Monday's Cable Ratings: "Pawn Stars" Overpowers NBA Playoffs". the Futon Critic.
- ↑ "Monday's Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs Continue Rise for TNT". the Futon Critic.
- ↑ "Monday's Cable Ratings: "WWE Raw" Snags the Top Spot". the Futon Critic.
- ↑ "Somaya Reece - Dale Mami - Single". iTunes. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
- ↑ "Somaya Reece - Would You Still Love Me? - Single". iTunes. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
- ↑ "Olivia - December - Single". iTunes. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
- ↑ "Olivia - Walk Away - Single". iTunes. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
- ↑ "Jim Jones - Hold You Down - Single". iTunes. Retrieved June 8, 2011.