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
Release
Original network VH1
Original release March 6 (2011-03-06) – May 2, 2011 (2011-05-02)

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 executive produced by Mona Scott-Young, Stefan Springman, Stephanie Gayle, Donell Dorsey, Vivian Gomez, Nina L. Diaz, Brad Abramson, Susan Levison and Toby Barraud.

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.

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

Supporting

  • Jim Jones (episodes 1–4, 6–9)
  • Mashonda (episodes 1, 5, 8)
  • Maurice Aguilar (episodes 2–4, 7–9)
  • Nancy "Mama" Jones (episodes 2, 6–9)
  • Rich Dollaz (episodes 3–4, 5–9)

Notable guests

Episodes

Episode numbers, titles, original air dates, and production codes are adapted from The Futon Critic.

No. in
series
No. in
season
Title Original air date U.S. viewers
(million)
11"Love & Hip Hop"March 6, 20111.93[1]

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.
22"Birthday"March 21, 20110.81[2]

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.
33"The Yacht"March 28, 20110.68[3]
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.
44"Aftermath"April 4, 20110.73[4]
Jim confronts Somaya's manager Maurice for talking trash about Chrissy. Somaya finds comfort in the arms of her ex-boyfriend X.O.
55"A Voice"April 11, 20110.89[5]

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.

After previously appearing as a guest star, Rich is upgraded to a supporting cast member.
66"Proposal"April 18, 20110.69[6]

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.
77"Hold You Down"April 25, 20111.18[7]
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.
88"Me Against the Joneses"May 2, 20110.80[8]

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.
99"Reunion"May 16, 20111.26[9]
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.

List of songs performed and/or featured in Love & Hip Hop: New York season one
Title Performer Album Episode(s) Notes Ref
Ohh Baby Baby Somaya Reece - 1 featured in music video
Dale Mami
(feat. Lumidee)
Somaya Reece single 1 played in studio session [10]
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
[11]
unknown song written by Mama Jones 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
[12]
Walk Away Olivia single 6 performed onstage [13]
Hold You Down
(feat. Olivia)
Jim Jones single 8 performed in studio session [14]

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