Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Slaughterhouse & Tech N9ne Set National Tour Dates
As hip-hop supergroup Slaughterhouse (Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5'9, Crooked I) wrap up their successful and much talked about dates on the Rock The Bells tour, the group announces national tour dates for Fall 2009. The group is set to hit the road with powerhouse MC Tech N9ne on the K.O.D. Tour 2009 which will run from October through November hitting over 30 cities nationwide.
The group's much buzzed self-titled debut album is in stores now. With press heaping praise on the release, the album debuted at an impressive #26 on the Billboard Top 200 with demand quickly outstripping supply record stores across the country. The first single The One can be heard now via radio with the video still on rotation on MTV2 and MTV Jamz.
A new single/video from the album will launch shortly, with details to be revealed soon.
When asked about the upcoming tours, Royce Da 5'9 expressed, "We've had such a great time touring with Tech N9ne this summer during the Rock The Bells tour that going back out was an obvious choice for us. I think these dates will be the ones to watch."
Joell Ortiz adds, "I'm really looking forward to going out with Tech this fall. This will be one of the longest periods of time I've been on the road. We're doing back to back shows! Let's see...Fly gear, check. Rhymes, check. Guitar, check. Yeah, this is gonna be a Rockstar experience!
Crooked I continues, "I'm looking forward to finishing out our summer with Tech this fall. People who are just becoming familiar with us will have ample opportunity to see what Slaughterhouse is all about."
The K.O.D. Tour 2009 dates commence on October 2nd in Des Moines, Iowa and conclude on November 21st in Independence, MO.
Confirmed tour dates are as follows:
October 2 - Des Moines, IA - Seven Flags
October 8 - Salt Lake City, UT - Salt Air
October 10 - Boise, ID - Big Easy
October 11 - Missoula, MT - Wilma Theater
October 12 - Missoula, MT - Wilma Theater
October 13 - Spokane, WA - Big Easy
October 15 - Seattle, WA - The Showbox
October 16 - Portland, OR - Roseland
October 17 - Yakima Valley, WA - Sun Dome
October 18 - Eugene, OR - McDonald
October 20 - Chico, CA - Senator Theatre
October 21 - Reno, NV - New Oasis
October 22 - Santa Cruz, CA - Catalyst
October 23 - Los Angeles, CA - HOB
October 24 - San Diego, CA - HOB
October 25 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto
October 26 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
October 28 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
October 29 - Fort Collins, CO - Aggie
October 30 - Denver, CO - Fillmore
October 31 - Wichita, KS - Cotillion Ballroom
November 1 - Tulsa, OK - Cains
November 4 - Austin, TX - Austin Music Hall
November 5 - Little Rock, AR - Revolution
November 6 - St. Louis, MO - Pops
November 7 - Chicago, IL - Pearl Room
November 8 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
November 10 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre
November 11 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
November 12 - Norfolk, VA - Nor Va
November 13 - New York City, NY - Gramercy Theater
November 14 - New York City, NY - Gramercy Theater
November 15 - Charleston, SC - Music Farm
November 16 - St. Petersburg, FL - State Theater
November 17 - Orlando, FL - Club Firestone
November 18 - Jackson, MS - Touch Night Club
November 20 - Allen, TX - Allen Event Center
November 21 - Independence, MO - Independence Event Center
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The group's much buzzed self-titled debut album is in stores now. With press heaping praise on the release, the album debuted at an impressive #26 on the Billboard Top 200 with demand quickly outstripping supply record stores across the country. The first single The One can be heard now via radio with the video still on rotation on MTV2 and MTV Jamz.
A new single/video from the album will launch shortly, with details to be revealed soon.
When asked about the upcoming tours, Royce Da 5'9 expressed, "We've had such a great time touring with Tech N9ne this summer during the Rock The Bells tour that going back out was an obvious choice for us. I think these dates will be the ones to watch."
Joell Ortiz adds, "I'm really looking forward to going out with Tech this fall. This will be one of the longest periods of time I've been on the road. We're doing back to back shows! Let's see...Fly gear, check. Rhymes, check. Guitar, check. Yeah, this is gonna be a Rockstar experience!
Crooked I continues, "I'm looking forward to finishing out our summer with Tech this fall. People who are just becoming familiar with us will have ample opportunity to see what Slaughterhouse is all about."
The K.O.D. Tour 2009 dates commence on October 2nd in Des Moines, Iowa and conclude on November 21st in Independence, MO.
Confirmed tour dates are as follows:
October 2 - Des Moines, IA - Seven Flags
October 8 - Salt Lake City, UT - Salt Air
October 10 - Boise, ID - Big Easy
October 11 - Missoula, MT - Wilma Theater
October 12 - Missoula, MT - Wilma Theater
October 13 - Spokane, WA - Big Easy
October 15 - Seattle, WA - The Showbox
October 16 - Portland, OR - Roseland
October 17 - Yakima Valley, WA - Sun Dome
October 18 - Eugene, OR - McDonald
October 20 - Chico, CA - Senator Theatre
October 21 - Reno, NV - New Oasis
October 22 - Santa Cruz, CA - Catalyst
October 23 - Los Angeles, CA - HOB
October 24 - San Diego, CA - HOB
October 25 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto
October 26 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
October 28 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
October 29 - Fort Collins, CO - Aggie
October 30 - Denver, CO - Fillmore
October 31 - Wichita, KS - Cotillion Ballroom
November 1 - Tulsa, OK - Cains
November 4 - Austin, TX - Austin Music Hall
November 5 - Little Rock, AR - Revolution
November 6 - St. Louis, MO - Pops
November 7 - Chicago, IL - Pearl Room
November 8 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
November 10 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre
November 11 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
November 12 - Norfolk, VA - Nor Va
November 13 - New York City, NY - Gramercy Theater
November 14 - New York City, NY - Gramercy Theater
November 15 - Charleston, SC - Music Farm
November 16 - St. Petersburg, FL - State Theater
November 17 - Orlando, FL - Club Firestone
November 18 - Jackson, MS - Touch Night Club
November 20 - Allen, TX - Allen Event Center
November 21 - Independence, MO - Independence Event Center
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M.O.P. Denies Beat Jacking
By Chuck "Jigsaw" Creekmur
M.O.P. has responded to rumors and accusations that they stole a beat from an emerging producer from Philadelphia.
Over the weekend, a producer named Kil sent out a mass email accusing M.O.P. member Lil' Fame, who is also a music producer, of stealing a beat submitted to the group on CD.
“It’s true I didn’t do the beat ‘Rude Bastards’ as Kil said. I heard it, it was hot and I rhymed on it. I’de never steal a beat, that’s not me,” Lil Fame told AllHipHop.com.
Longtime M.O.P. manager Laze Laze said everything is one big misunderstanding and that the group would never knowingly steal another person's beat.
"I understand the process of credits and turning in a record so I know that this is a clerical error [that] can easily be fixed. But Fame is hurt, being an up-and-coming producer (himself), he knows the struggle of making beats and having to almost give them away to be heard," Laze told AllHipHop.com. "We feel the pain of the kid in his crib, teaching himself how to use Reason, or his first attempt at an MPC 2000."
He explained clearly that M.O.P. "would never take a kids track without making every attempt to give him credit." He also stated that the rumor comes at an odd moment as the group's new CD is slated for released tomorrow.
"It comes at a time when all of our energy should be focused on more positive things like the release of the new M.O.P. album Foundation," he continued. "Nevertheless its our responsibility to speak on it."
Historically, M.O.P. has helped and contributed to the growth of a number of artists, producers and even video directors, Laze said, and the notion of beat-jacking is totally contrary to the legacy of the group.
"In all of our years, we have strived for the underdog, the unheard of producer (DR Period, Mahogany, Jaz-O,, Notts,) the up and coming video director (Hype Williams, Chris Robinson, Brian Luvar, Jessie Terrero). You see all these talented people were brand new, unproven prodigies when they began their respective works with works with the Mashout Posse," he said. "So it comes as a major surprise that someone would say we stole their beat and that we would address it with such disdain."
In an email sent to several sites, including AllHipHop.com's rumor section, Philadelphia-based producer levied his claim against M.O.P. and Lil Fame. Here is the email in full:
"Back in September 2008, MOP, Joe Budden, Termanology and Big Shugg came down to Sonar in B’more and me and my peeps go to the show. I pass out beat cd’s to Term, Joe and during MOP’s show I give it to Laze E Laze’s son (some young n***a) who’s the hype man. Now, fast forward to September 2009 and I’m listening to MOP’s Foundation album on my way home from work and when track #9 “Rude Bastard” comes on….it’s MY F***ING BEAT! Not the same sample, the SAME BEAT! Drum programming, sample, chops…the whole damn beat! Then my man Mills does the knowledge for me to see who got credit for the track on the album and it says “produced by Fizzy Womack”! So…I don’t get a check, I don’t get credit…I don’t even get co production credit! And I’m not looking for no “feel sorry for me” or none of that hoopla…I’m just asking for cats to let ANYONE who ya’ll know who loves hip hop to know who did the track so I can @ least get credit from my peers (hip hop fans and other producer’s grinding out there) for the beat. I’ve been grinding @ this beat thing for YEARS and for my first placement for a major artist to be a jack move…it just ain’t right…but it is what it is…like I said, do me this justice and @ least let the hip hop heads ya’ll know that the bol Kil from Philly gave MOP THAT heat… not no f***ing Fizzy Womack…"
Also, M.O.P. denies that a statement affirming the alleged beat jacking was confirmed by Lil' Fame.
"And the quote on the net is not from me I’m looking into who made that statement as me,” Fame told AllHipHop.com.
M.O.P. says that statement was not sent out by the rapper/producer and they don't represent such disingenuous movements.
Laze concluded:
"We spent a lot of years making our type of music on purpose for that part of society that doesn't get represented. We left labels and sometimes financial security on sometimes our code alone. So it hurts us that any one would call the Mashout Posse thieves. Even in the robbery days it was point blank. And not from the poor."
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M.O.P. has responded to rumors and accusations that they stole a beat from an emerging producer from Philadelphia.
Over the weekend, a producer named Kil sent out a mass email accusing M.O.P. member Lil' Fame, who is also a music producer, of stealing a beat submitted to the group on CD.
“It’s true I didn’t do the beat ‘Rude Bastards’ as Kil said. I heard it, it was hot and I rhymed on it. I’de never steal a beat, that’s not me,” Lil Fame told AllHipHop.com.
Longtime M.O.P. manager Laze Laze said everything is one big misunderstanding and that the group would never knowingly steal another person's beat.
"I understand the process of credits and turning in a record so I know that this is a clerical error [that] can easily be fixed. But Fame is hurt, being an up-and-coming producer (himself), he knows the struggle of making beats and having to almost give them away to be heard," Laze told AllHipHop.com. "We feel the pain of the kid in his crib, teaching himself how to use Reason, or his first attempt at an MPC 2000."
He explained clearly that M.O.P. "would never take a kids track without making every attempt to give him credit." He also stated that the rumor comes at an odd moment as the group's new CD is slated for released tomorrow.
"It comes at a time when all of our energy should be focused on more positive things like the release of the new M.O.P. album Foundation," he continued. "Nevertheless its our responsibility to speak on it."
Historically, M.O.P. has helped and contributed to the growth of a number of artists, producers and even video directors, Laze said, and the notion of beat-jacking is totally contrary to the legacy of the group.
"In all of our years, we have strived for the underdog, the unheard of producer (DR Period, Mahogany, Jaz-O,, Notts,) the up and coming video director (Hype Williams, Chris Robinson, Brian Luvar, Jessie Terrero). You see all these talented people were brand new, unproven prodigies when they began their respective works with works with the Mashout Posse," he said. "So it comes as a major surprise that someone would say we stole their beat and that we would address it with such disdain."
In an email sent to several sites, including AllHipHop.com's rumor section, Philadelphia-based producer levied his claim against M.O.P. and Lil Fame. Here is the email in full:
"Back in September 2008, MOP, Joe Budden, Termanology and Big Shugg came down to Sonar in B’more and me and my peeps go to the show. I pass out beat cd’s to Term, Joe and during MOP’s show I give it to Laze E Laze’s son (some young n***a) who’s the hype man. Now, fast forward to September 2009 and I’m listening to MOP’s Foundation album on my way home from work and when track #9 “Rude Bastard” comes on….it’s MY F***ING BEAT! Not the same sample, the SAME BEAT! Drum programming, sample, chops…the whole damn beat! Then my man Mills does the knowledge for me to see who got credit for the track on the album and it says “produced by Fizzy Womack”! So…I don’t get a check, I don’t get credit…I don’t even get co production credit! And I’m not looking for no “feel sorry for me” or none of that hoopla…I’m just asking for cats to let ANYONE who ya’ll know who loves hip hop to know who did the track so I can @ least get credit from my peers (hip hop fans and other producer’s grinding out there) for the beat. I’ve been grinding @ this beat thing for YEARS and for my first placement for a major artist to be a jack move…it just ain’t right…but it is what it is…like I said, do me this justice and @ least let the hip hop heads ya’ll know that the bol Kil from Philly gave MOP THAT heat… not no f***ing Fizzy Womack…"
Also, M.O.P. denies that a statement affirming the alleged beat jacking was confirmed by Lil' Fame.
"And the quote on the net is not from me I’m looking into who made that statement as me,” Fame told AllHipHop.com.
M.O.P. says that statement was not sent out by the rapper/producer and they don't represent such disingenuous movements.
Laze concluded:
"We spent a lot of years making our type of music on purpose for that part of society that doesn't get represented. We left labels and sometimes financial security on sometimes our code alone. So it hurts us that any one would call the Mashout Posse thieves. Even in the robbery days it was point blank. And not from the poor."
allhiphop.com
Roc Raida Cause Of Death Cardiac Arrest
By Ismael AbduSalaam
The family of the late Grand Master Roc Raida (Anthony Williams) has confirmed the influential deejay passed away from complications of cardiac arrest.
Raida was participating in rigorous training under Krav Maga, a self-defense martial arts system that originated in Israel and is utilized by both military and civilians.
The focus of the system is on using combat in “real-life” situations such as clubs and street corners, and emphasizes quick, vicious attacks to specific body parts.
Raida had been studying this unique style for the past two years, and his 15 year old daughter had recently begun participating.
A freak training injury occurred, causing Raida to go into cardiac arrest and pass away tragically at the age of 37.
Throughout his 25 year, Roc Raida influenced deejays worldwide through his contributions as a member of the X-Men and the X-ecutioners, and his recording work with Lord Finesse, Kool G Rap, Show & AG, and Busta Rhymes.
Roc Raida’s funeral will be held this Thursday (September 24) from 10AM-12PM at the Mount Neboh Baptist Church, located on 1883 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd in New York City.
The family requests that those attending refrain from using any video or photography. Roc Raida is survived by his wife Tyeasha and four children.
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The family of the late Grand Master Roc Raida (Anthony Williams) has confirmed the influential deejay passed away from complications of cardiac arrest.
Raida was participating in rigorous training under Krav Maga, a self-defense martial arts system that originated in Israel and is utilized by both military and civilians.
The focus of the system is on using combat in “real-life” situations such as clubs and street corners, and emphasizes quick, vicious attacks to specific body parts.
Raida had been studying this unique style for the past two years, and his 15 year old daughter had recently begun participating.
A freak training injury occurred, causing Raida to go into cardiac arrest and pass away tragically at the age of 37.
Throughout his 25 year, Roc Raida influenced deejays worldwide through his contributions as a member of the X-Men and the X-ecutioners, and his recording work with Lord Finesse, Kool G Rap, Show & AG, and Busta Rhymes.
Roc Raida’s funeral will be held this Thursday (September 24) from 10AM-12PM at the Mount Neboh Baptist Church, located on 1883 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd in New York City.
The family requests that those attending refrain from using any video or photography. Roc Raida is survived by his wife Tyeasha and four children.
allhiphop.com
LL Cool J Receives Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Nomination
Author: Danielle Harling
Rapper LL Cool J could be the next Hip Hop act to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On September 23, it was announced that LL Cool J is one of 12 artists to receive a nomination for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Other nominee’s include ABBA, Donna Summer, KISS, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Chantels, and more.
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five and Hip Hop trio Run DMC are currently the only rappers to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
LL Cool J rose to fame in the eighties with his debut album Radio. Signed to Def Jam, LL Cool J went on to release a number of classic albums including Bigger And Deffer, Walking With A Panther, and Mama Said Knock You Out.
In recent years, LL Cool J has concentrated on his acting career starring in several television shows and movies.
Currently, LL Cool J is one of the stars of NCIS: Los Angeles. NCIS: Los Angeles premiered on September 22.
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* Brooke Bailey * Blanca Lopez * Olivia Jones * Terricka Cason Apathy Previews New Album, Produces For Cypress Hill
Author: Paul W Arnold
Wordplay aficionado, and leader of the post-2000 incarnation of Connecticut-originated collective the Demigodz, Apathy spoke last week to HipHopDX regarding his soon-to-be-released sophomore album, Wanna Snuggle? The former Atlantic Records artist also addressed during his discussion with DX recent complaints by some artists of their business dealings with Babygrande Records, the label that distributed Ap’s official album debut, 2006’s Eastern Philosophy.
"Everybody takes themselves way overly serious nowadays. I was just tired of that, man. It’s cliché,” Apathy told HipHopDX of his decision to title his new solo effort Wanna Snuggle? “And so, we got that idea for the [album cover] image with the snake wrapped around the rat… For a snake to pose that question to a rat, ‘Wanna snuggle?,’ it’s just like [a] funny thing. People are gonna hear that title and say, ‘Oh my God that sounds incredibly soft.’ And then they see the image. There’s a line on my album [on 'Hell’s Angel'] that said, ‘Rats, I know a couple / I’ll catch you in the jungle / 'Cause I’m a boa constrictor muthafucka, wanna snuggle?’ So, that’s what it is. [The title] was based a lot around the artwork, and about really not wanting to take things too seriously and really having a title that attracts attention.
For nearly 15 years Ap hasn’t needed eye-grabbing artwork or eyebrow-raising titles to attract attention to his remarkable talent. Joining the Demigodz in late 1994 and making his official debut to the masses via Jedi Mind Tricks’ first full-length, The Psycho-Social LP, in 1997, it was with turn-of-the-century 12” solo singles, and subsequent albums masquerading as mixtapes like 2003’s It’s The Bootleg Muthafuckas! and ’04 follow-up Where’s Your Album?!, that brought Apathy’s brand of awe-inspiring lyricism to the world’s attention.
And now Ap is set to once again make the world take notice with the release of Wanna Snuggle?, a 21-track collection of classic ’90s-flavored boom-bap tracks with mostly Soul sample flourishes. Neck-snapping beats and rewind-worthy rhymes like the jaw-dropping lyrical beatdown “I’m A Demigod” are heard throughout Ap’s latest long-player.
Officially only his sophomore album, Apathy feels the release of Wanna will already mark his second classic full-length offering, as he explained to DX, “If Eastern Philosophy was more like Cuban Linx and Illmatic, which I was really inspired off of – and Enta Da Stage – then Wanna Snuggle? is more like Midnight Marauders or The Main Ingredient, along those lines. I do have some really eerie, hard, grimy joints on there, but a majority of the album is really smooth, chill, [and] heavy on the concepts and the stories.
Phonte joins Ap on one of the album’s more chill moments, the soul-sampling smoothie “True Love”. New Ap affiliate B-Real and fellow Demigod Celph Titled bring a far less chill vibe as they lick off lyrical shots on the classic Cypress-sounding “Shoot First”. Additional notable appearances on Wanna Snuggle? come courtesy of J-Live on the horn-heavy head-nodder “This Is The Formula” and Demigod Emilio Lopez on the smooth ode to America’s smallest state “Rhode Island.”
But maybe the most noteworthy guest on Ap’s latest LP is Chip-Fu of early ‘90s sensations the Fu-Schnickens, who surprisingly lends his crooning talents to the chorus of the arguable album apex, “Mind Ya Business.”
for the rest of the story go to:
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.9846/title.apathy-previews-new-album-produces-for-cypress-hill
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Wordplay aficionado, and leader of the post-2000 incarnation of Connecticut-originated collective the Demigodz, Apathy spoke last week to HipHopDX regarding his soon-to-be-released sophomore album, Wanna Snuggle? The former Atlantic Records artist also addressed during his discussion with DX recent complaints by some artists of their business dealings with Babygrande Records, the label that distributed Ap’s official album debut, 2006’s Eastern Philosophy.
"Everybody takes themselves way overly serious nowadays. I was just tired of that, man. It’s cliché,” Apathy told HipHopDX of his decision to title his new solo effort Wanna Snuggle? “And so, we got that idea for the [album cover] image with the snake wrapped around the rat… For a snake to pose that question to a rat, ‘Wanna snuggle?,’ it’s just like [a] funny thing. People are gonna hear that title and say, ‘Oh my God that sounds incredibly soft.’ And then they see the image. There’s a line on my album [on 'Hell’s Angel'] that said, ‘Rats, I know a couple / I’ll catch you in the jungle / 'Cause I’m a boa constrictor muthafucka, wanna snuggle?’ So, that’s what it is. [The title] was based a lot around the artwork, and about really not wanting to take things too seriously and really having a title that attracts attention.
For nearly 15 years Ap hasn’t needed eye-grabbing artwork or eyebrow-raising titles to attract attention to his remarkable talent. Joining the Demigodz in late 1994 and making his official debut to the masses via Jedi Mind Tricks’ first full-length, The Psycho-Social LP, in 1997, it was with turn-of-the-century 12” solo singles, and subsequent albums masquerading as mixtapes like 2003’s It’s The Bootleg Muthafuckas! and ’04 follow-up Where’s Your Album?!, that brought Apathy’s brand of awe-inspiring lyricism to the world’s attention.
And now Ap is set to once again make the world take notice with the release of Wanna Snuggle?, a 21-track collection of classic ’90s-flavored boom-bap tracks with mostly Soul sample flourishes. Neck-snapping beats and rewind-worthy rhymes like the jaw-dropping lyrical beatdown “I’m A Demigod” are heard throughout Ap’s latest long-player.
Officially only his sophomore album, Apathy feels the release of Wanna will already mark his second classic full-length offering, as he explained to DX, “If Eastern Philosophy was more like Cuban Linx and Illmatic, which I was really inspired off of – and Enta Da Stage – then Wanna Snuggle? is more like Midnight Marauders or The Main Ingredient, along those lines. I do have some really eerie, hard, grimy joints on there, but a majority of the album is really smooth, chill, [and] heavy on the concepts and the stories.
Phonte joins Ap on one of the album’s more chill moments, the soul-sampling smoothie “True Love”. New Ap affiliate B-Real and fellow Demigod Celph Titled bring a far less chill vibe as they lick off lyrical shots on the classic Cypress-sounding “Shoot First”. Additional notable appearances on Wanna Snuggle? come courtesy of J-Live on the horn-heavy head-nodder “This Is The Formula” and Demigod Emilio Lopez on the smooth ode to America’s smallest state “Rhode Island.”
But maybe the most noteworthy guest on Ap’s latest LP is Chip-Fu of early ‘90s sensations the Fu-Schnickens, who surprisingly lends his crooning talents to the chorus of the arguable album apex, “Mind Ya Business.”
for the rest of the story go to:
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.9846/title.apathy-previews-new-album-produces-for-cypress-hill
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DJ Eclipse And DJ Premier To Hold Roc Raida Benefit
Author: Danielle Harling
At APT in New York City today (September 22) a benefit will be held in honor of DJ Roc Raida who passed away on Saturday, September 19.
DJ Eclipse, DJ Premier, DJ Finesse, and DJ Rachel will all be in attendance at the event which will last from 10:30 pm - 4:00 am.
The benefit will cost ten dollars to enter and 100 percent of the proceeds will be given to Roc Raida’s family.
Aside from the benefit taking place today, there is also a benefit concert scheduled for October 22 at B.B. Kings in New York City.
Roc Raida passed away on September 19 due to complications from a previous accident, he was a celebrated DJ and part of the X-Ecutioners crew.
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At APT in New York City today (September 22) a benefit will be held in honor of DJ Roc Raida who passed away on Saturday, September 19.
DJ Eclipse, DJ Premier, DJ Finesse, and DJ Rachel will all be in attendance at the event which will last from 10:30 pm - 4:00 am.
The benefit will cost ten dollars to enter and 100 percent of the proceeds will be given to Roc Raida’s family.
Aside from the benefit taking place today, there is also a benefit concert scheduled for October 22 at B.B. Kings in New York City.
Roc Raida passed away on September 19 due to complications from a previous accident, he was a celebrated DJ and part of the X-Ecutioners crew.
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Goodie Mob Reunite In Atlanta
Author: Danielle Harling
Despite the rain and gloomy outlook, fans of Hip Hop came out in the thousands to “Remember Atlanta.” A crowd that appeared just shy of 5,000 gathered in Masquerade Music Park in Atlanta for The Goodie Mob Reunion: Remember Atlanta presented by Shameless Plug.
For months, the city of Atlanta has been buzzing about Goodie Mob’s reunion show and on Saturday, September 19 Goodie Mob reunited yet again.
Before Goodie Mob hit the stage attendee’s were treated to performances by fellow Georgian’s Youngbloodz and Pastor Troy, who performed hits like “85” and “We Ready.”
Accompanied by a live band Goodie Mob opened the show with “Goodie Bag” followed by “Get Rich To This” and “Git Up, Git Out.”
Clad in all red (and with Big Gipp rocking his signature feather boa) Goodie Mob went on to perform classics like “Soul Food”, “Beautiful Skin”, “Cell Therapy”, and “Black Ice.”
Cee-Lo proved that his vocals are still on point as he performed “Crazy” and his own version of Frankie Beverly’s “Before I Let Go.”
Prior to the concert, many had speculated about a possible Outkast reunion at the Goodie Mob show but unfortunately a reunion did not come to fruition although Big Boi did make an appearance later in the show.
With the Goodie Mob Reunion now a memory hopefully Cee-Lo, Big Gipp, T-Mo, and Khujo will reunite once again to create classic southern Hip Hop.
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Despite the rain and gloomy outlook, fans of Hip Hop came out in the thousands to “Remember Atlanta.” A crowd that appeared just shy of 5,000 gathered in Masquerade Music Park in Atlanta for The Goodie Mob Reunion: Remember Atlanta presented by Shameless Plug.
For months, the city of Atlanta has been buzzing about Goodie Mob’s reunion show and on Saturday, September 19 Goodie Mob reunited yet again.
Before Goodie Mob hit the stage attendee’s were treated to performances by fellow Georgian’s Youngbloodz and Pastor Troy, who performed hits like “85” and “We Ready.”
Accompanied by a live band Goodie Mob opened the show with “Goodie Bag” followed by “Get Rich To This” and “Git Up, Git Out.”
Clad in all red (and with Big Gipp rocking his signature feather boa) Goodie Mob went on to perform classics like “Soul Food”, “Beautiful Skin”, “Cell Therapy”, and “Black Ice.”
Cee-Lo proved that his vocals are still on point as he performed “Crazy” and his own version of Frankie Beverly’s “Before I Let Go.”
Prior to the concert, many had speculated about a possible Outkast reunion at the Goodie Mob show but unfortunately a reunion did not come to fruition although Big Boi did make an appearance later in the show.
With the Goodie Mob Reunion now a memory hopefully Cee-Lo, Big Gipp, T-Mo, and Khujo will reunite once again to create classic southern Hip Hop.
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Turntablism Innovator & Deejay Icon Roc Raida Dies
Author: Jake Paine
Awaiting final confirmation, artists and associates including Da Beatminerz and Busta Rhymes have stated that turntablism pioneer and instructor Roc Raida has died this weekend. The New York-based deejay was most known for his years with the award-winning X-Men (b/k/a) The X-Ecutioners. This crew, whose legendary lineup included founder Rob Swift, Total Eclipse, Mista Sinista and Roc Raida (Steve Dee, DJ Boogie Blind and DJ Precision were also members at various times).
Last month, it was reported that the deejay was hospitalized as a result of a spinal injury. Although those reports have yet to be officially confirmed, the Hip Hop industry began a campaign wishing the innovator for a speedy recovery.
At 37 years old, Roc Raida won numerous ITF and DMC championships for his turntable skills. Although he is remembered for his jovial character away from the decks, Raida was an innovator in cut-throat deejay battles that often involved incorporating competitor's names into his mixes. Raida's also known for his agile spin-moves, and often making acrobatic cuts on the turntable, through legs, over the shoulder, and using his mouth to cut the fader.
Through his AdiarCor imprint, Roc Raida released over half a dozen CDs and DVDs, that were both mixtapes, documentaries and instructionals for aspiring deejays. His mixtapes, including Crossfaderz, and WHAT! 187 FM are also remembered for their comedic interludes, often making mock commercials for malt liquors, car services and Jamaican nightclubs.
On records, Raida was present for The X-Ecutioners' 2002 album Built From Scratch [click to read], released on Loud/Sony Records. Previously, the deejay crew was infamously recruited by Rick Rubin for his Def American imprint, but failed to reach an agreement.
With his scratching abilities, Roc Raida worked on dozens of classic albums. Highlights include O.C.'s Word...Life, Big Pun's Capital Punishment, Buckshot Lefonque's self-titled debut and Immortal Technique's two Revolutionary [click to read] volumes. As a producer, Roc Raida worked with numerous members of D.I.T.C. and Smif N' Wessun.
Last week, via Grandmaster Roc Raida's MySpace page, his family said this: "Anthony Williams p/k/a/ GM Roc Raida is in the hospital. His family thanks all of his fans for the well wishes and prayers. At this time please allow him and his family privacy to deal with the matter. The rumors and chatter is not accurate and we will release something more in detail at a later time. Thank you on behalf of the family and close friends."
The staff of HipHopDX mourns the loss of Grandmaster Roc Raida. It was a blessing to know you, and cover your work.
DX will keep you updated on more details.
UPDATE: HipHopDX has received a statement from Roc Raida's family, confirming the tragic loss. "Anthony Williams p/k to the world as The Legendary Grandmaster Roc Raida has passed away unexpectedly today September 19 2009. He is survived by his wife, three lovely daughters, mother and friends. Raida was recently in an mixed martial arts accident, something that he has been practicing for several years. Although he had under gone two surgeries with great success, was released to an inpatient physical therapy facility and was in great spirits the past few days. This morning he started to have complications and passed. The family asks for privacy at this time."
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R.I.P. Roc Raida - 1 of the best who ever did it!!
Awaiting final confirmation, artists and associates including Da Beatminerz and Busta Rhymes have stated that turntablism pioneer and instructor Roc Raida has died this weekend. The New York-based deejay was most known for his years with the award-winning X-Men (b/k/a) The X-Ecutioners. This crew, whose legendary lineup included founder Rob Swift, Total Eclipse, Mista Sinista and Roc Raida (Steve Dee, DJ Boogie Blind and DJ Precision were also members at various times).
Last month, it was reported that the deejay was hospitalized as a result of a spinal injury. Although those reports have yet to be officially confirmed, the Hip Hop industry began a campaign wishing the innovator for a speedy recovery.
At 37 years old, Roc Raida won numerous ITF and DMC championships for his turntable skills. Although he is remembered for his jovial character away from the decks, Raida was an innovator in cut-throat deejay battles that often involved incorporating competitor's names into his mixes. Raida's also known for his agile spin-moves, and often making acrobatic cuts on the turntable, through legs, over the shoulder, and using his mouth to cut the fader.
Through his AdiarCor imprint, Roc Raida released over half a dozen CDs and DVDs, that were both mixtapes, documentaries and instructionals for aspiring deejays. His mixtapes, including Crossfaderz, and WHAT! 187 FM are also remembered for their comedic interludes, often making mock commercials for malt liquors, car services and Jamaican nightclubs.
On records, Raida was present for The X-Ecutioners' 2002 album Built From Scratch [click to read], released on Loud/Sony Records. Previously, the deejay crew was infamously recruited by Rick Rubin for his Def American imprint, but failed to reach an agreement.
With his scratching abilities, Roc Raida worked on dozens of classic albums. Highlights include O.C.'s Word...Life, Big Pun's Capital Punishment, Buckshot Lefonque's self-titled debut and Immortal Technique's two Revolutionary [click to read] volumes. As a producer, Roc Raida worked with numerous members of D.I.T.C. and Smif N' Wessun.
Last week, via Grandmaster Roc Raida's MySpace page, his family said this: "Anthony Williams p/k/a/ GM Roc Raida is in the hospital. His family thanks all of his fans for the well wishes and prayers. At this time please allow him and his family privacy to deal with the matter. The rumors and chatter is not accurate and we will release something more in detail at a later time. Thank you on behalf of the family and close friends."
The staff of HipHopDX mourns the loss of Grandmaster Roc Raida. It was a blessing to know you, and cover your work.
DX will keep you updated on more details.
UPDATE: HipHopDX has received a statement from Roc Raida's family, confirming the tragic loss. "Anthony Williams p/k to the world as The Legendary Grandmaster Roc Raida has passed away unexpectedly today September 19 2009. He is survived by his wife, three lovely daughters, mother and friends. Raida was recently in an mixed martial arts accident, something that he has been practicing for several years. Although he had under gone two surgeries with great success, was released to an inpatient physical therapy facility and was in great spirits the past few days. This morning he started to have complications and passed. The family asks for privacy at this time."
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R.I.P. Roc Raida - 1 of the best who ever did it!!
DJ Quik Returns With Live Concert Series
Author: Krysten Hughes
Legendary multi-platinum Hip Hop producer and recording artist, DJ Quik, also notably recognized for his work on 2Pac’s All Eyez On Me and Better Dayz , in addition to Snoop Dogg’s Ego Trippin’, continues to hone in on his musical ambitions, returning with the live concert series production of Quik’s Groove.
After selling out Los Angeles’ Key Club and The Grove in Anaheim, California last year, with impromptu performances by an arrangement of artists including Murs, Raekwon and Lady of Rage, the Compton emcee decided to bring back the celebrated concert series.
Kicking off September 25, DJ Quik is giving music fans more of what they love, with Hip Hop, R&B, jazz and funk combined with live musical performances from special guest stars in an intimate social setting. In a recent press release to the media, Quik stated, “Quiks Groove’s give me a chance to be a fan of music again and invite out artists that I have admired and BlaQKout with them under the appreciation of musicianship and artistry,” he continued, “you will never see the same show twice and you never know who might show up.”
Returning this time at the House of Blues in Los Angeles on the notorious Sunset strip, Quik’s Groove’s will jump start with an all-star red carpet event on September 25, followed by a tentative schedule for dates in December, March 2010 and June 2010, all slated to take place at the House of Blues.
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Legendary multi-platinum Hip Hop producer and recording artist, DJ Quik, also notably recognized for his work on 2Pac’s All Eyez On Me and Better Dayz , in addition to Snoop Dogg’s Ego Trippin’, continues to hone in on his musical ambitions, returning with the live concert series production of Quik’s Groove.
After selling out Los Angeles’ Key Club and The Grove in Anaheim, California last year, with impromptu performances by an arrangement of artists including Murs, Raekwon and Lady of Rage, the Compton emcee decided to bring back the celebrated concert series.
Kicking off September 25, DJ Quik is giving music fans more of what they love, with Hip Hop, R&B, jazz and funk combined with live musical performances from special guest stars in an intimate social setting. In a recent press release to the media, Quik stated, “Quiks Groove’s give me a chance to be a fan of music again and invite out artists that I have admired and BlaQKout with them under the appreciation of musicianship and artistry,” he continued, “you will never see the same show twice and you never know who might show up.”
Returning this time at the House of Blues in Los Angeles on the notorious Sunset strip, Quik’s Groove’s will jump start with an all-star red carpet event on September 25, followed by a tentative schedule for dates in December, March 2010 and June 2010, all slated to take place at the House of Blues.
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Murs Leaves Warner Bros., Talks New Projects
Author: Slava Kuperstein
Los Angeles rapper Murs has left Warner Bros. records, after reports surfaced that he had been dropped from the label.
Murs denies being dropped, and confirmed that the move was a mutual decision, following a "difference in opinion."
Despite the news, the rapper has no plans to slow down, as he spoke on several projects, including sequels to previous albums with 9th Wonder and Slug of Atmosphere.
"Murs and 9th Wonder coming next year. Felt 3 coming out this year," he said. " I got a punk rock group called The Invincibles with this gang called Whole Wheat Bread coming out this year. I've also been working on some stuff with DJ Quik and Terrence Martin. We're doing a whole ghetto, hood, electro, dance, sex, party record. We've been working on that. We've got a few songs knocked out. I've also got Varsity Blues 2, man. So, I got like four records coming out. I'm going to have like 10 records in the next year, man."
During his stay at Warner Bros., Murs released one album - 2008's Murs For President.
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Styles P & DJ Green Lantern Announce Album
Author: Allen Jacobs
As fans of controversy can recall, DJ Green Lantern's long-standing relationship with D-Block was a factor in costing him his relationship with Shady Records, amidst the 50 Cent/Jadakiss feud. After doing a collaborative album with dead prez earlier this year , Green Lantern and Styles P have announced The Green Ghost Project. The artistry is reportedly themed after their respective mixtape careers.
The album will release November 17, 2009, which is being distributed through Invasion/The Orchard.
"Styles and I got together and made a monster," said DJ Green Lantern of the project. Styles added, "Don’t call me ‘The Ghost’ right now, call me ‘The Green Ghost.' It’s a different display of talent. We got together and brainstormed about it and it came out crazy."
The album features production from several mixtape deejays-turned-producers including Scram Jones, Statik Selektah and DJ Green Lantern.
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As fans of controversy can recall, DJ Green Lantern's long-standing relationship with D-Block was a factor in costing him his relationship with Shady Records, amidst the 50 Cent/Jadakiss feud. After doing a collaborative album with dead prez earlier this year , Green Lantern and Styles P have announced The Green Ghost Project. The artistry is reportedly themed after their respective mixtape careers.
The album will release November 17, 2009, which is being distributed through Invasion/The Orchard.
"Styles and I got together and made a monster," said DJ Green Lantern of the project. Styles added, "Don’t call me ‘The Ghost’ right now, call me ‘The Green Ghost.' It’s a different display of talent. We got together and brainstormed about it and it came out crazy."
The album features production from several mixtape deejays-turned-producers including Scram Jones, Statik Selektah and DJ Green Lantern.
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Raekwon's Entourage Shed Light On Joe Budden Conflict
Author: Salima Koroma
After a controversial incident between members of the Wu-Tang Clan and Joe Budden left the latter rapper assaulted backstage at a Rock The Bells concert [click to read], Wu affiliates are finally giving more details about what happened that night. A member of Raekwon's Ice Water entourage, who goes by the name of Hanz, revealed that he was the one who punched Budden, his reason being that the rapper was being disrespectful.
The beef between Budden and members of Wu-Tang, specifically Method Man, Raekwon, and Inspectah Deck, stemmed from comments Budden made questioning Method Man's position on Vibe's Best Rapper Alive tournament. Since then, the tension between the two has created conflict, prompting a confrontation between Raekwon and Budden backstage at Rock The Bells last month.
"To say something about a nigga like Meth is crazy," said Hanz, explaining to VladTV why he assaulted Budden. "Meth don't fuck with nobody and that's my big brother...[Budden] got punched in his face not only for being disrespectful to my big brother Rae, but he got punched in his face because he tried to throw it off on Meth and throw it off on Deck and all of that's family."
Many wondered whether Raekwon had initiated the assault, but Hanz assures that his actions were of his own doing.
"I'm not gonna sit here and say Rae made me do it," he admitted. "That was a spontaneous decision on my own because I felt like he was being disrespectful to my big brother. Did it happen because of Rae? Yeah, because I'm not gonna allow someone to disrespect my big brother in front of me."
He went on to add that, although Wu members reprimanded him for his violent actions, he was not regretful for what he did. Joe Budden and members of Wu-Tang Clan have yet to speak on recent developments.
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After a controversial incident between members of the Wu-Tang Clan and Joe Budden left the latter rapper assaulted backstage at a Rock The Bells concert [click to read], Wu affiliates are finally giving more details about what happened that night. A member of Raekwon's Ice Water entourage, who goes by the name of Hanz, revealed that he was the one who punched Budden, his reason being that the rapper was being disrespectful.
The beef between Budden and members of Wu-Tang, specifically Method Man, Raekwon, and Inspectah Deck, stemmed from comments Budden made questioning Method Man's position on Vibe's Best Rapper Alive tournament. Since then, the tension between the two has created conflict, prompting a confrontation between Raekwon and Budden backstage at Rock The Bells last month.
"To say something about a nigga like Meth is crazy," said Hanz, explaining to VladTV why he assaulted Budden. "Meth don't fuck with nobody and that's my big brother...[Budden] got punched in his face not only for being disrespectful to my big brother Rae, but he got punched in his face because he tried to throw it off on Meth and throw it off on Deck and all of that's family."
Many wondered whether Raekwon had initiated the assault, but Hanz assures that his actions were of his own doing.
"I'm not gonna sit here and say Rae made me do it," he admitted. "That was a spontaneous decision on my own because I felt like he was being disrespectful to my big brother. Did it happen because of Rae? Yeah, because I'm not gonna allow someone to disrespect my big brother in front of me."
He went on to add that, although Wu members reprimanded him for his violent actions, he was not regretful for what he did. Joe Budden and members of Wu-Tang Clan have yet to speak on recent developments.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Jay-Z Announces Fall Tour
Author: Danielle Harling
On the heels of the upcoming release of Jay-Z’s much anticipated Blueprint 3 album , Jay-Z has just announced the dates for his upcoming fall tour.
Jay Z’s fall tour, which is produced by Live Nation, will make stops at a number of college campuses as well as regular venues.
The tour will follow both the release of Jay Z’s Blueprint 3 album as well as his charity concert on Friday, September 11 in New York City. Special pre-sale tickets for the tour will be available to fan club members on September 4 and CITI card holders in select cities on September 8.
General ticket sales will begin on September 11 and September 12 and they will be available on www.LiveNation.com. Dates for Jay Z’s fall tour are as follows:
Oct 09 State College, PA Penn State/Bryce Jordan Center
Oct 10 Cincinnati, OH N Kentucky U/Bank of Kentucky Center
Oct 13 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place
Oct 14 Calgary, AB Pengrowth Saddledome
Oct 15 Kelowna, BC Prospera Place
Oct 16 Vancouver, BC General Motors Place
Oct 17 Seattle, WA KeyArena
Oct 21 Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan U/Convocation Center
Oct 23 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center (Powerhouse)
Oct 24 Providence, RI Dunkin Donuts Center
Oct 25 Amherst, MA U of Mass/Mullins Center
Oct 27 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena
Oct 28 Columbus, OH Ohio State/Schottenstein Center
Oct 29 London, ON John Labatt Centre
Oct 30 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
Oct 31 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
Nov 01 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place
Nov 12 Champaign, IL University of Illinois/Assembly Hall
Nov 19 Albuquerque, NM Tingley Coliseum
Nov 20 El Paso, TX U of Texas at El Paso/Don Haskins Center
Nov 22 Austin, TX U of Texas at Austin/Frank Erwin Center
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On the heels of the upcoming release of Jay-Z’s much anticipated Blueprint 3 album , Jay-Z has just announced the dates for his upcoming fall tour.
Jay Z’s fall tour, which is produced by Live Nation, will make stops at a number of college campuses as well as regular venues.
The tour will follow both the release of Jay Z’s Blueprint 3 album as well as his charity concert on Friday, September 11 in New York City. Special pre-sale tickets for the tour will be available to fan club members on September 4 and CITI card holders in select cities on September 8.
General ticket sales will begin on September 11 and September 12 and they will be available on www.LiveNation.com. Dates for Jay Z’s fall tour are as follows:
Oct 09 State College, PA Penn State/Bryce Jordan Center
Oct 10 Cincinnati, OH N Kentucky U/Bank of Kentucky Center
Oct 13 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place
Oct 14 Calgary, AB Pengrowth Saddledome
Oct 15 Kelowna, BC Prospera Place
Oct 16 Vancouver, BC General Motors Place
Oct 17 Seattle, WA KeyArena
Oct 21 Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan U/Convocation Center
Oct 23 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center (Powerhouse)
Oct 24 Providence, RI Dunkin Donuts Center
Oct 25 Amherst, MA U of Mass/Mullins Center
Oct 27 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena
Oct 28 Columbus, OH Ohio State/Schottenstein Center
Oct 29 London, ON John Labatt Centre
Oct 30 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
Oct 31 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
Nov 01 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place
Nov 12 Champaign, IL University of Illinois/Assembly Hall
Nov 19 Albuquerque, NM Tingley Coliseum
Nov 20 El Paso, TX U of Texas at El Paso/Don Haskins Center
Nov 22 Austin, TX U of Texas at Austin/Frank Erwin Center
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Royce Da 5'9"s Street Hop Tracklisting Revealed
Author: Allen Jacobs
According to AccessHipHop.com, Royce Da 5'9"s long-awaited solo album Street Hop has a confirmed tracklisting. Released on his own One Records imprint (and reportedly distributed by E1 Entertainment), this album is the first executive produced by legendary Hip Hop producer/deejay DJ Premier. Guests include Phonte, Busta Rhymes and Bun B, as well as Slaughterhouse and Royce's biological brother Kid Vishis.
The album is scheduled for release on October 20, 2009.
1. Gun Harmonizing
2. Count For Nothing
3. Soldier (feat. Kid Vishis)
4. Something 2 Ride (feat. Phonte)
5. Dinner Time (feat. Busta Rhymes)
6. Far Away
7. The Warriors (feat. Slaughterhouse)
8. A Brief Intermission (Skit)
9. Gimme Money
10. Gangsta (feat. Trick Trick)
11. Shake This
12. Mine In Thiz
13. Street Hop
14. Thing For Your Girlfriend (Hoe Jack) (feat. Kay Young)
15. Bad Boy (feat. Jungle Rock Jr.)
16. Take You There (feat. Melanie Rutherford)
17. Part Of Me
18. Love From The Hood (feat. Bun B & Joell Ortiz)
In July, the Detroit emcee released The Revival EP digitally.
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According to AccessHipHop.com, Royce Da 5'9"s long-awaited solo album Street Hop has a confirmed tracklisting. Released on his own One Records imprint (and reportedly distributed by E1 Entertainment), this album is the first executive produced by legendary Hip Hop producer/deejay DJ Premier. Guests include Phonte, Busta Rhymes and Bun B, as well as Slaughterhouse and Royce's biological brother Kid Vishis.
The album is scheduled for release on October 20, 2009.
1. Gun Harmonizing
2. Count For Nothing
3. Soldier (feat. Kid Vishis)
4. Something 2 Ride (feat. Phonte)
5. Dinner Time (feat. Busta Rhymes)
6. Far Away
7. The Warriors (feat. Slaughterhouse)
8. A Brief Intermission (Skit)
9. Gimme Money
10. Gangsta (feat. Trick Trick)
11. Shake This
12. Mine In Thiz
13. Street Hop
14. Thing For Your Girlfriend (Hoe Jack) (feat. Kay Young)
15. Bad Boy (feat. Jungle Rock Jr.)
16. Take You There (feat. Melanie Rutherford)
17. Part Of Me
18. Love From The Hood (feat. Bun B & Joell Ortiz)
In July, the Detroit emcee released The Revival EP digitally.
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Nas & Damian Marley's Distant Relatives Tracklisting Revealed
Author: Krysten Hughes
An unofficial tracklisting of Nas and Damian Marley’s collaborative LP, Distant Relatives, has been revealed. The African inspired full length album is slated to feature 9th Wonder, K’naan, Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu and more. Although, there is no established release date yet, the duo has performed songs from the upcoming Distant Relatives album during the Rock the Bells Tour and previewed the highly anticipated album\.
Track listing for Distant Relatives:
1. Intro (Something New) (prod. Damian Marley)
2. As We Enter (prod. Damian Marley)
3. Revolutionary (prod. Damian Marley)
4. Count Your Blessings (prod. Damian & Stephen Marley)
5. Belief is Key (prod. Damian Marley)
6. Africa Must Wake Up feat. K’naan (prod. Nas, Damian & Stephen Marley)
7. Black Horizon feat. K’naan (prod. Damian Marley)
8. Only the Strong (prod. Damian & Stephen Marley)
9. Our Generation feat. Joss Stone & Stevie Wonder (prod. Damian Marley)
10. Empowerment (prod. Stephen Marley)
11. AID (prod. K’naan & Nas)
12. Let’s End It (Poverty) feat. K’naan (prod. 9th Wonder & Damian Marley)
13. The Earth feat. Bob Marley (prod. Salaam Remix, Damian & Stephen Marley)
14. Black Man’s Paper feat. Erykah Badu (prod. Afry) [UK Bonus]
15. Weed On feat. Snoop Dogg (prod. Damian Marley) [iTunes Bonus]
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An unofficial tracklisting of Nas and Damian Marley’s collaborative LP, Distant Relatives, has been revealed. The African inspired full length album is slated to feature 9th Wonder, K’naan, Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu and more. Although, there is no established release date yet, the duo has performed songs from the upcoming Distant Relatives album during the Rock the Bells Tour and previewed the highly anticipated album\.
Track listing for Distant Relatives:
1. Intro (Something New) (prod. Damian Marley)
2. As We Enter (prod. Damian Marley)
3. Revolutionary (prod. Damian Marley)
4. Count Your Blessings (prod. Damian & Stephen Marley)
5. Belief is Key (prod. Damian Marley)
6. Africa Must Wake Up feat. K’naan (prod. Nas, Damian & Stephen Marley)
7. Black Horizon feat. K’naan (prod. Damian Marley)
8. Only the Strong (prod. Damian & Stephen Marley)
9. Our Generation feat. Joss Stone & Stevie Wonder (prod. Damian Marley)
10. Empowerment (prod. Stephen Marley)
11. AID (prod. K’naan & Nas)
12. Let’s End It (Poverty) feat. K’naan (prod. 9th Wonder & Damian Marley)
13. The Earth feat. Bob Marley (prod. Salaam Remix, Damian & Stephen Marley)
14. Black Man’s Paper feat. Erykah Badu (prod. Afry) [UK Bonus]
15. Weed On feat. Snoop Dogg (prod. Damian Marley) [iTunes Bonus]
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Cormega Sets Release Date For Third Solo Album
Author: Salima Koroma
Queensbridge rapper Cormega has finally announced a date for his third official solo album, Born & Raised. Although the anticipated CD was previously set to drop in the summer, it will now hit shelves on October 20 through his Legal Hustle imprint.
"This album is the truest look into me not just as an artist, but as a writer and as a person," Cormega explained in a statement. "'Born & Raised' is the first album where I talk about being a father and the impact my daughter has had on my life. It's also the first time I experimented with live sound without the guidance of a producer and the first time I got to record with producers and artists whose work inspired me to become an emcee."
The effort will feature production from DJ Premier, Havoc, Nottz, and others, while Big Daddy Kane, KRS-One, Red Alert, and more will make appearances on several tracks.
"I remember the days when I had Kane's posters on my wall, CDs by KRS-One, and like everybody in New York, I used to record DJ Red Alert cassettes off the radio," 'Mega continued. "It is a dream realized."
In an interview with HipHopDX in January , Cormega explained the title of his upcoming album.
"It's basically I was born and raised in New York," he explained. "[It's] a New York-based album [and I'm] a New York-based artist. And it's like, we're down right now...I wanted a title that represented me and that represents where I'm from, because I feel like we're [not] getting the respect that we're due. Like, no artist should ever be able to just straight up violate New York 'cuz we've done so much for Hip Hop."
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Queensbridge rapper Cormega has finally announced a date for his third official solo album, Born & Raised. Although the anticipated CD was previously set to drop in the summer, it will now hit shelves on October 20 through his Legal Hustle imprint.
"This album is the truest look into me not just as an artist, but as a writer and as a person," Cormega explained in a statement. "'Born & Raised' is the first album where I talk about being a father and the impact my daughter has had on my life. It's also the first time I experimented with live sound without the guidance of a producer and the first time I got to record with producers and artists whose work inspired me to become an emcee."
The effort will feature production from DJ Premier, Havoc, Nottz, and others, while Big Daddy Kane, KRS-One, Red Alert, and more will make appearances on several tracks.
"I remember the days when I had Kane's posters on my wall, CDs by KRS-One, and like everybody in New York, I used to record DJ Red Alert cassettes off the radio," 'Mega continued. "It is a dream realized."
In an interview with HipHopDX in January , Cormega explained the title of his upcoming album.
"It's basically I was born and raised in New York," he explained. "[It's] a New York-based album [and I'm] a New York-based artist. And it's like, we're down right now...I wanted a title that represented me and that represents where I'm from, because I feel like we're [not] getting the respect that we're due. Like, no artist should ever be able to just straight up violate New York 'cuz we've done so much for Hip Hop."
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Raekwon Readies Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II
Author: Andres Tardio
In 1995, Raekwon released one of the most critically acclaimed albums in the Wu-Tang discography Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. Now, the Shaolin spitter is gearing up to release the follow up to what many regard as a classic with Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II. To build anticipation for the album, Rae has already released "New Wu" with the help of Method Man and Ghostface to go along with production from RZA.
Rae is now releasing his second single, "House of Flying Daggers," a track that comes with verses from Inspectah Deck, GZA, Ghostface and Method Man over a J Dilla instrumental.
Pete Rock, Necro, Dr. Dre, Scram Jones and others help with production. Slick Rick, Styles P and Busta Rhymes are also slated to be guests on the album. In an interview he did with us in 2007, Rae told HipHopDX that he was proud of everybody on the album.
"First and foremost, I got an all-star cast on it. Everybody did they thing. I did my thing," he noted.
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II will be released September 8, 2009.
9th Wonder Takes A&R Position At 101, 10 Album Deal
Author: Jake Paine
9th Wonder has been recognized for his acclaimed production work with Jay-Z, Sean Price and Little Brother. Outside of Hip Hop, the North Carolina producer and professor has produced hit singles for Destiny's Child and Erykah Badu as well.
Today it was revealed to HipHopDX that 9th has accepted a Urban A&R position through Arizona-based 101 Distribution. “I just thought it was a good opportunity to get my fans to go to one place,” the North Carolinian producer explains. “CD sales in stores are really going down, labels get in the way and I just thought of a way to put out the album for everybody to go buy it. It’s a supply and demand type thing. I don’t believe in a big, big roll out and all this whatever. I tell my fans to go get it, they get it and I’m straight. And I think 101D is the best place for it.” The union started when the distribution company worked with 9th on distributing his and Wale's Back To The Future mixtape.
In addition to the A&R position, 9th Wonder has agreed to use 101D to distribute 10 releases, reportedly due in the next year. Seven of the 10 releases will be volumes of The Lost Beats. These collections will feature rare and unreleased 9th Wonder instrumentals. Other producers including DJ Premier, J Dilla and Da Beatminerz have done similar releases on vinyl and CD.
Other confirmed releases include a project from Tyler Woods and an official release of Murs & 9th Wonder's third album installment, Sweet Lord.
“Every record sounds different – every one, and with Murs, it’s the same thing,” 9th Wonder explains. “We just kept every album different. It’s the same concept we have, but every album just sounds different. That’s all. And it’s soul music. I don’t really believe in re-inventing the wheel too much. I just believe in Soul music and that’s what I do.”
For more information about 101 Distribution.
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9th Wonder has been recognized for his acclaimed production work with Jay-Z, Sean Price and Little Brother. Outside of Hip Hop, the North Carolina producer and professor has produced hit singles for Destiny's Child and Erykah Badu as well.
Today it was revealed to HipHopDX that 9th has accepted a Urban A&R position through Arizona-based 101 Distribution. “I just thought it was a good opportunity to get my fans to go to one place,” the North Carolinian producer explains. “CD sales in stores are really going down, labels get in the way and I just thought of a way to put out the album for everybody to go buy it. It’s a supply and demand type thing. I don’t believe in a big, big roll out and all this whatever. I tell my fans to go get it, they get it and I’m straight. And I think 101D is the best place for it.” The union started when the distribution company worked with 9th on distributing his and Wale's Back To The Future mixtape.
In addition to the A&R position, 9th Wonder has agreed to use 101D to distribute 10 releases, reportedly due in the next year. Seven of the 10 releases will be volumes of The Lost Beats. These collections will feature rare and unreleased 9th Wonder instrumentals. Other producers including DJ Premier, J Dilla and Da Beatminerz have done similar releases on vinyl and CD.
Other confirmed releases include a project from Tyler Woods and an official release of Murs & 9th Wonder's third album installment, Sweet Lord.
“Every record sounds different – every one, and with Murs, it’s the same thing,” 9th Wonder explains. “We just kept every album different. It’s the same concept we have, but every album just sounds different. That’s all. And it’s soul music. I don’t really believe in re-inventing the wheel too much. I just believe in Soul music and that’s what I do.”
For more information about 101 Distribution.
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Jay-Z Responds To T-Pain
By Houston Williams
Jay-Z has responded the verbal lashing by rapper/singer T-Pain, who said "F**k Jay-Z" in Las Vegas at Club Rehab.
On the Ed Lover Morning Show, co-host Free asked the rapper about his feelings on the move by T-Pain.
"I made it very clear I wasn’t talking about him," Jay-Z said of T-Pain. "I think he’s talented, I don’t think he need Autotune to sell records but if that’s his prerogative. D.O.A. was just for the conversation. "
While T-Pain wasn't the target of D.O.A., he appeared to take issue with the song. "I said he brought [Autotune] back," Jay-Z said.
When asked about a possible generational difference, Jay-Z shrugged off the notion that he was too old to be an active member in Hip-Hop.
"Well, everybody has a birthday. They don’t have much else to say, they can’t attack my credentials as an artist or my lyrics as an MC," he said.
"Even still with all these guys running around...I still represent Hip-Hop...I represent the culture. When I have conversation with Oprah or Bill Maher, represent the culture."
Jay-Z's The Blueprint 3 hits stores today.
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Jay-Z has responded the verbal lashing by rapper/singer T-Pain, who said "F**k Jay-Z" in Las Vegas at Club Rehab.
On the Ed Lover Morning Show, co-host Free asked the rapper about his feelings on the move by T-Pain.
"I made it very clear I wasn’t talking about him," Jay-Z said of T-Pain. "I think he’s talented, I don’t think he need Autotune to sell records but if that’s his prerogative. D.O.A. was just for the conversation. "
While T-Pain wasn't the target of D.O.A., he appeared to take issue with the song. "I said he brought [Autotune] back," Jay-Z said.
When asked about a possible generational difference, Jay-Z shrugged off the notion that he was too old to be an active member in Hip-Hop.
"Well, everybody has a birthday. They don’t have much else to say, they can’t attack my credentials as an artist or my lyrics as an MC," he said.
"Even still with all these guys running around...I still represent Hip-Hop...I represent the culture. When I have conversation with Oprah or Bill Maher, represent the culture."
Jay-Z's The Blueprint 3 hits stores today.
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T-Pain Disses Jay-Z Saying "F**k Jay-Z"
By Houston Williams
Jay-Z's "D.O.A." has raised the ire of T-Pain and the singer has openly said, "F**k Jay-Z according to rapper Fabolous.
"Yo I'm at Rehab (club) in Vegas.. T-Pain is DJ'ing.. Sayin F**k JayZ, he old, blah blah.. guess its backlash from D.O.A," Fabolous said on his Twitter account.
T-Pain heavily relies on the Autotune technology, which was the topic of Jay-Z's "D.O.A. (Death of Autotune)." The song was the lead single on Jay-Z's Blueprint 3, which is to be released on Tuesday.
Fab continued to tell what he was doing an also offered his opinion of T-Pain's shot at Jay-Z.
"So I'm here wit Rihanna, @richyungamerica, & @paulcainsf.. Drinkin some strawberry/daquiri's.. Not feelin the Tpain JayZ dissing.. Brooklyn!"
Ironically, the person that DJ'd after T-Pain immediately started to play "D.O.A." and then a full set of Jay-Z song, Fab revealed.
Fab said that T-Pain was still in the club during the Jay-Z set.
This is the first time that T-Pain has expressed this level of disenchantment with Jay-Z. Earlier this summer T-Pain joined Jay-Z on the stage during Hot 97's summer. He seemed pleased with the recognition in an earlier interview with MTV.
"That affected me in a great way, man. I made sure I honored him as a great song writer...that's like the best song i heard in a couple years, man. And it's great that somebody that important stepped up and vouched for me."
T-Pain has not commented on the matter at press time.
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Jay-Z's "D.O.A." has raised the ire of T-Pain and the singer has openly said, "F**k Jay-Z according to rapper Fabolous.
"Yo I'm at Rehab (club) in Vegas.. T-Pain is DJ'ing.. Sayin F**k JayZ, he old, blah blah.. guess its backlash from D.O.A," Fabolous said on his Twitter account.
T-Pain heavily relies on the Autotune technology, which was the topic of Jay-Z's "D.O.A. (Death of Autotune)." The song was the lead single on Jay-Z's Blueprint 3, which is to be released on Tuesday.
Fab continued to tell what he was doing an also offered his opinion of T-Pain's shot at Jay-Z.
"So I'm here wit Rihanna, @richyungamerica, & @paulcainsf.. Drinkin some strawberry/daquiri's.. Not feelin the Tpain JayZ dissing.. Brooklyn!"
Ironically, the person that DJ'd after T-Pain immediately started to play "D.O.A." and then a full set of Jay-Z song, Fab revealed.
Fab said that T-Pain was still in the club during the Jay-Z set.
This is the first time that T-Pain has expressed this level of disenchantment with Jay-Z. Earlier this summer T-Pain joined Jay-Z on the stage during Hot 97's summer. He seemed pleased with the recognition in an earlier interview with MTV.
"That affected me in a great way, man. I made sure I honored him as a great song writer...that's like the best song i heard in a couple years, man. And it's great that somebody that important stepped up and vouched for me."
T-Pain has not commented on the matter at press time.
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Jay-Z's Blueprint Moved Up To Tuesday Release
By Roman Wolfe
The release date for Jay-Z's highly anticipated album The Blueprint 3 has been shuffled due to bootlegging and leaks on the Internet.
The new album will now be released this Tuesday (September 8) as opposed to the original date of Friday, September 11.
Over the past two week, songs from The Blueprint 3 - mainly those produced by Timbaland - landed on net.
More recently, the entire album was leaked, prompting Jay-Z to address the issue in an interview.
“I may be the most bootlegged artist in history,” Jay-Z told MTV News during a press conference. “It’s a preview. I’m excited for people to hear the album. I’m very proud of the work I’ve done, so enjoy it."
Jay-Z's benefit concert supporting the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund will continue as planned on September 11.
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The release date for Jay-Z's highly anticipated album The Blueprint 3 has been shuffled due to bootlegging and leaks on the Internet.
The new album will now be released this Tuesday (September 8) as opposed to the original date of Friday, September 11.
Over the past two week, songs from The Blueprint 3 - mainly those produced by Timbaland - landed on net.
More recently, the entire album was leaked, prompting Jay-Z to address the issue in an interview.
“I may be the most bootlegged artist in history,” Jay-Z told MTV News during a press conference. “It’s a preview. I’m excited for people to hear the album. I’m very proud of the work I’ve done, so enjoy it."
Jay-Z's benefit concert supporting the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund will continue as planned on September 11.
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Hip-Hop Exec Kevin Liles Departs Warner Music Group
By Nolan Strong
Pioneering Hip-Hop executive Kevin Liles will leave Warner Music Group it was announced today (September 3).
Liles recently appeared at a press conference in New York promoting Jay-Z’s upcoming album Blueprint 3, which is being distributed by Atlantic, a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Today, Liles announced he was steppding down from his role as Executive Vice President, to pursue other business ventures.
"In the past couple weeks I've made one of the most important decisions of my life - to depart the Warner Music Group in order to focus more on new entrepreneurial endeavors in talent management, entertainment, media and my personal philanthropic and political passions,” Liles told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “I am thankful for the opportunities that Edgar and Lyor have given me, most recently in entrusting me with driving the company's global artist services strategy, which is redefining the way labels and artists work together. My work here is now complete and I'm excited about the next chapter of my life."
Kevin Liles started his career at Def Jam as an unpaid intern in 1991. By 1993, he was the Mid-Atlantic Marketing Manager.
By 1998, he was anointed President of the Def Jam Music Group. During his time at the label, he doubled the company’s revenues, by signing acts like Jay-Z, Irv Gotti and Murder Inc., DMX and numerous others.
Liles was named EVP of Warner Music Group in 2004, shortly after Def Jam Chairman Lyor Cohen took over as CEO of Warner Music Group.
"Kevin and I have worked together since the day he joined Def Jam as an intern 18 years ago,” said Lyor Cohen, WMG’s Chairman and CEO of Recorded Music. “He has become a trusted friend, a brilliant executive and an incredible business partner. Together, we have built companies, signed and developed fantastically talented artists, and brought some outstanding music to the world. Even though Kevin’s chosen to pursue a new challenge, we’ll continue to work together in many aspects of the entertainment industry. I’m so excited to see what’s next for Kev, and he takes with him all my love and respect."
Liles will continue to act as a consultant to Warner Music Group, in addition to pursuing other business ventures.
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2009 Hip-Hop Honors To Air in October
By Ismael AbduSalaam
This year’s VH1 Hip-Hop Honors show is poised to be the biggest, as the event will celebrate Def Jam’s 25th anniversary.
Actor Tracy Morgan is returning for hosting duties, and the ceremony will focus on the label’s influential founders Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin.
Also, their crucial supporting cast over the years in Kevin Liles, Lyor Cohen, Julie Greenwald, Antonio “L.A.” Reid, and Jay-Z will be highlighted.
The performers were carefully selected to represent Def Jam’s past and present rosters, along with artists that were influenced by the seminal brand.
The current performance list includes Eminem, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Fabolous, Ludacris, DMX, Mary J. Blige, Redman, The Roots, Method Man, ONYX, Public Enemy, Warren G, Kid Rock, Chris Rock, Jimmy Fallon, Brett Ratner, Trey Songz, Ja Rule, Gym Class Heroes, and Scarface.
In addition, VH1 has special archival footage and lost interviews that will be showcased throughout the airing.
Next Monday (September 14), fans can log onto HipHop.VH1.com for exclusive artist profiles, and to discuss the line-up and what selections they’d like to see.
The show is scheduled to debut on October 13 at 9PM.
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This year’s VH1 Hip-Hop Honors show is poised to be the biggest, as the event will celebrate Def Jam’s 25th anniversary.
Actor Tracy Morgan is returning for hosting duties, and the ceremony will focus on the label’s influential founders Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin.
Also, their crucial supporting cast over the years in Kevin Liles, Lyor Cohen, Julie Greenwald, Antonio “L.A.” Reid, and Jay-Z will be highlighted.
The performers were carefully selected to represent Def Jam’s past and present rosters, along with artists that were influenced by the seminal brand.
The current performance list includes Eminem, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Fabolous, Ludacris, DMX, Mary J. Blige, Redman, The Roots, Method Man, ONYX, Public Enemy, Warren G, Kid Rock, Chris Rock, Jimmy Fallon, Brett Ratner, Trey Songz, Ja Rule, Gym Class Heroes, and Scarface.
In addition, VH1 has special archival footage and lost interviews that will be showcased throughout the airing.
Next Monday (September 14), fans can log onto HipHop.VH1.com for exclusive artist profiles, and to discuss the line-up and what selections they’d like to see.
The show is scheduled to debut on October 13 at 9PM.
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Crooked-I Refutes Any Relationship To Death Row
By Houston Williams
Crooked I had refuted the notion that he is in any way signed to Death Row Records, an assertion made by the new CEO of the iconic label founded by Dr. Dre and Suge Knight.
A comment by Lara Lavi, CEO/President - Wideawake Deathrow LLC, seemed to suggest that Crooked I was still on the label.
"…Everybody on the roster, those deals expired in the nineties. The only two really are Crooked I and Danny Boy right now; they're always really technically on the roster," Lavi said in an interview published on Monday. "We're negotiating with them right now to do a new contract signing because they both have current projects. Danny has an R&B album and a Gospel album and Crooked I has an amazing project with King Tech, supported by Sway."
However, Crooked I denied any new relationship and stated that Lavi only mentioned Wideawake, not Death Row, in his dealings with her.
He did acknowledge the relationship between the two entities.
"I cut ties from Death Row Records in 2004 legally. All my contractual ties were cut. She's [Laura Lavi] a nice lady," Crooked I told AllHipHop.com. "As far as Death Row is concerned, that's going backward in my career. No disrespect to her. She has the old music."
Crooked I maintained that the endured an extensive and expensive legal process to get off of Death Row Records.
"I have no contract with Death Row. I went through 11 months of court [to get freed contractually]," he concluded.
Crooked I recently released an album with his group Slaughterhouse that has been met by critical acclaim from Hip-Hop fans.
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Crooked I had refuted the notion that he is in any way signed to Death Row Records, an assertion made by the new CEO of the iconic label founded by Dr. Dre and Suge Knight.
A comment by Lara Lavi, CEO/President - Wideawake Deathrow LLC, seemed to suggest that Crooked I was still on the label.
"…Everybody on the roster, those deals expired in the nineties. The only two really are Crooked I and Danny Boy right now; they're always really technically on the roster," Lavi said in an interview published on Monday. "We're negotiating with them right now to do a new contract signing because they both have current projects. Danny has an R&B album and a Gospel album and Crooked I has an amazing project with King Tech, supported by Sway."
However, Crooked I denied any new relationship and stated that Lavi only mentioned Wideawake, not Death Row, in his dealings with her.
He did acknowledge the relationship between the two entities.
"I cut ties from Death Row Records in 2004 legally. All my contractual ties were cut. She's [Laura Lavi] a nice lady," Crooked I told AllHipHop.com. "As far as Death Row is concerned, that's going backward in my career. No disrespect to her. She has the old music."
Crooked I maintained that the endured an extensive and expensive legal process to get off of Death Row Records.
"I have no contract with Death Row. I went through 11 months of court [to get freed contractually]," he concluded.
Crooked I recently released an album with his group Slaughterhouse that has been met by critical acclaim from Hip-Hop fans.
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