Thursday, November 18, 2010
French Montana Signs With Debra Antney’s Mizay Entertainment
This past Monday, French Montana became the newest artist represented by Debra Antney and Mizay Entertainment.
“As far as management, she got it down pat,” French told XXLMag.com. “She got everything that I need, and I got everything that she need—as far as the East Coast market, the Tri-State. Deb’s never had nobody from the East Coast, besides Nicki [Minaj].”
The Bronx-bred spitter, who appeared as a featured guest on Waka Flocka’s album, said he first met Antney, who is Flockaveli’s mom, at a nightclub in New York a few months back. He had high praises for her work. “That woman is like a label by herself,” he said. “She just work. Being the person that I am, that I work just as hard as her, it’ll make it a whole lot easier.”
As previously reported, Antney recently reunited with star client Gucci Mane. In addition to the ATLien she also reps OJ Da Juiceman and up-and-coming star producer Lex Lugor ( who is responsible for Rick Ross’s hits “B.M.F.” and “MC Hammer”).
In addition to whatever new ventures come from this partnership, the Konvict Muzik signee already has a handful of projects in the works, including an album with Akon. He is also currently putting the finishing touches on a collaborative album with Three 6 Mafia, due out in the first quarter of 2011, and his solo album, Excuse My French, which he hopes to have out by next summer. —Adam Fleischer
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J. Cole Confirms Work With Dr. Dre
by Omar Burgess
After J.Cole tells Rap-Up about Dre's "life-changing music," should fans expect the collaboration on his debut or Detox?
Prior to releasing his “Friday Night Lights” mixtape, J. Cole expressed his concern about making sure his formal debut album would reach as wide an audience as possible. Getting an assist from the man behind two of the past decade’s best selling artists should help in that regard.
“I did some work with Dr. Dre, without going any further than that,” Cole told Rap-Up.com. “I will tell you he’s incredible, absolutely incredible. He has life-changing music.”
The confirmation comes after Dre went on record with radio personality Big Boy and listed Kendrick Lamar and J.Cole as two artists he had his eye on. So far, two confirmed singles, “Kush” and “I Need A Doctor” have been released from Detox.
Past collaborators such as Bishop Lamont and Knoc-turn’al have said Dre takes a team approach to making albums, and a quick glance inside of 2001’s liner notes show’s ghostwriters such as Jay-Z listed with publishing credits. If the collaboration sees the light of day, the only remaining question is if it will be on J.Cole’s album or on Detox.
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After J.Cole tells Rap-Up about Dre's "life-changing music," should fans expect the collaboration on his debut or Detox?
Prior to releasing his “Friday Night Lights” mixtape, J. Cole expressed his concern about making sure his formal debut album would reach as wide an audience as possible. Getting an assist from the man behind two of the past decade’s best selling artists should help in that regard.
“I did some work with Dr. Dre, without going any further than that,” Cole told Rap-Up.com. “I will tell you he’s incredible, absolutely incredible. He has life-changing music.”
The confirmation comes after Dre went on record with radio personality Big Boy and listed Kendrick Lamar and J.Cole as two artists he had his eye on. So far, two confirmed singles, “Kush” and “I Need A Doctor” have been released from Detox.
Past collaborators such as Bishop Lamont and Knoc-turn’al have said Dre takes a team approach to making albums, and a quick glance inside of 2001’s liner notes show’s ghostwriters such as Jay-Z listed with publishing credits. If the collaboration sees the light of day, the only remaining question is if it will be on J.Cole’s album or on Detox.
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Onyx Inks Management Deal, Plans New Music; Tour Of Ukraine
By Roman Wolfe
(AllHipHop News) Queens, New York Hip-Hop group Onyx is planning a new phase of the career, with a management deal between the group and the Uncle Louie Management.
The group, known for their hit singles "Throw Ya Guns" and "Slam" from the classic 1993 album Bacdafucup are hard at work on new material for 2011.
"Onyx is a brand with international credibility and their image and energy will serve to land main stream endorsement deals. One thing is for sure, "Slam" is a universally recognized word!," "Uncle" Louis "Louie" Gregory told AllHipHop.com.
Onyx was originally introduced to the Hip-Hop game by Run-DMC legend and fellow Queens native, Jam Master Jay.
The group, which consisted of Sticky Fingaz, Fredro Starr, Big DS and Sonny Seez, released seven albums, although death stopped the growth of Onyx after Big DS lost a battle to cancer in 2003.
Both Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz have successfully pursued careers as actors. Between them, the rappers have starred in The Wire, Moesha, Save The Last Dance, Clockers, Law and Order, Burn Notice and others.
In addition to Onyx, Uncle Louie now handles the careers of Eric B., The Fat Boys, Das EFX, JJ Fad, Kurtis Blow, Special Ed, MMA fighter Frank Trigg and wrestler Bill Goldberg.
Onyx will take advantage of a variety of deals already in place between Uncle Louie and various companies, including Urban Outfitter, Hot Topic, Footlocker, Spencer's Gifts and others.
Onyx is currently on a 20-show tour of the Ukraine.
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(AllHipHop News) Queens, New York Hip-Hop group Onyx is planning a new phase of the career, with a management deal between the group and the Uncle Louie Management.
The group, known for their hit singles "Throw Ya Guns" and "Slam" from the classic 1993 album Bacdafucup are hard at work on new material for 2011.
"Onyx is a brand with international credibility and their image and energy will serve to land main stream endorsement deals. One thing is for sure, "Slam" is a universally recognized word!," "Uncle" Louis "Louie" Gregory told AllHipHop.com.
Onyx was originally introduced to the Hip-Hop game by Run-DMC legend and fellow Queens native, Jam Master Jay.
The group, which consisted of Sticky Fingaz, Fredro Starr, Big DS and Sonny Seez, released seven albums, although death stopped the growth of Onyx after Big DS lost a battle to cancer in 2003.
Both Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz have successfully pursued careers as actors. Between them, the rappers have starred in The Wire, Moesha, Save The Last Dance, Clockers, Law and Order, Burn Notice and others.
In addition to Onyx, Uncle Louie now handles the careers of Eric B., The Fat Boys, Das EFX, JJ Fad, Kurtis Blow, Special Ed, MMA fighter Frank Trigg and wrestler Bill Goldberg.
Onyx will take advantage of a variety of deals already in place between Uncle Louie and various companies, including Urban Outfitter, Hot Topic, Footlocker, Spencer's Gifts and others.
Onyx is currently on a 20-show tour of the Ukraine.
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Planet Asia Inks New Deal; Lines Up Top Talent For New Album
By Mike Winslow
(AllHipHop News) Bay Area, California rapper Planet Asia has inked a new deal with Wandering Worx Music, a Vancouver, Canada-based independent record label that launched in October of 2010.
Planet Asia has pulled together some of Hip-Hop's biggest names on his debut album for Wandering Worx, which is titled Black Belt Theatre.
Artists like Talib Kweli, Raekwon, Paul Wall and Evidence and DJ Babu of Dilated Peoples have already been confirmed on tracks off of Black Belt Theatre, Planet Asia's sixth official solo release.
“Planet Asia has been catching critical attention since the late ‘90s, and we’re confident he’ll continue to make waves with us and help make this label a hip hop force to reckon with," Wandering Worx' co-founder Rodney Davidson said. “We’re ecstatic to welcome such a hard working artist to the family."
The rapper has stayed busy over the years, releasing albums like The Jewelry Box Sessions, Pain Language (With DJ Muggs), Chain of Command (Planet Asia & Gold Chain Military) and a variety of mixtapes.
Planet Asia's first single from the album is titled "Classical Music" and will hit stores and radio outlets nationwide on Friday (November 19th).
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Peanut Butter Wolf, Stone's Throw Help Launch Red Bull Culture Clash In LA
By Jake Crates
(AllHipHop News) After much success in London, Red Bull Music Academy Culture Clash will make its U.S. debut in Los Angeles on Thursday, December 2nd at Exchange LA.
Always keeping things interesting, Red Bull has chosen Four L.A. based collectives to compete for the crowd's approval, one of which is Stone's Throw Records.
The other groups are Dim Mak, Dub Club and Smog, who represent electro, roots reggae, future beats, and vintage funk, soul and the Hip-Hop genres in the L.A. music scene.
Stones Throw will feature Peanut Butter Wolf, Mayer Hawthorne, J Rocc and Dam Funk, who will represent soul and Hip-Hop music primarily, as they compete in four rounds agains the other groups.
“Stones Throw” was started by Peanut Butter Wolf, after a lifelong love affair with soul and Hip-Hop music. As a DJ himself, Peanut Butter Wolf is personally protective of who he puts on his label.
Stones Throw is known for artists such as Aloe Blacc, Mayer Hawthorne, Breakestra, Dam Funk, J Dilla, Madlib, Quasimoto and others.
A full recording of the night will be streamed on Red Bull Music Academy Radio shortly after the event at www.rbmaradio.com.
In related news, the Red Bull Music Academy will be coming to Tokyo in Fall 2011.
The music academy pulls together pioneers of days-gone-by and musical legends of tomorrow, from all aspects of rhythm and sound to educate and speak for two weeks to 60 selected participants.
For more information visit www.redbullmusicacademy.com.
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Redman's 11th Wu-Tang Member; Talks 'Reggie', New Albums
By Roman Wolfe
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Redman has revealed that he his now a member of legendary Staten, Island Hip-Hop group, Wu-Tang Clan.
The Jersey City, Jersey rap star is currently on a tour of Europe, where he is promoting his upcoming album Reggie.
According to Redman, he became the official, 11th member of Wu-Tang Clan around 2005.
"I am a Wu-Tang member and Method Man, he been a Death Squad member way before I was a Wu member," Redman said. "I was like a Wu member but I wasn't official. But E. [Erick] Sermon made him Meth a death squad member back in the day. I became a Wu member about 5 years ago. I am the 11th member of Wu."
Redman confirmed that he is already hard at work on several projects for 2011, after the release of his next album.
"The Black Out 3 is coming, Muddy Waters Part 2 is coming and How High Part 2 is coming. But remember, Universal owns the motherf**king rights to How High. They own the names, they own the characters, they own the whole f**king s**t. If Red and Meth do a movie, we might can't call it How High. Only person that can get us out of that is Keenan Ivory Wayans."
Redman's latest album Reggie is due in stores on December 7th.
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Eminem, Royce Da 5'9 Reunite On New Track 'Living Proof'
By Nolan Strong
(AllHipHop News) After years of beef, Detroit rappers Eminem and Royce Da 5'9 have reunited and released a new track titled "Living Proof."
On the new 3:45 second track, Royce and Eminem trade verses over a loop of James Brown's famous breakbeat "Funky Drummer."
The pair formed the group "Bad Meets Evil" in 1996 and recorded several tracks until the group broke up in 2000, after Royce had a falling out with D12.
A five-year feud between Eminem and Royce Da 5'9 started around 2003, after Royce had a falling out with Bizarre of D12.
A few years after the April 2006 shooting death of Proof, Eminem and Royce began a dialog to peacefully resolve their ongoing issues, which were even highlighted on the popular TV series Beef.
In March of 2008, after several violent run-ins between their respective camps, Royce and D12 ended their differences.
In June of 2010, hints at reunion surfaced, when pictures of Royce, Eminem and The Alchemist in Paris together hit the Internet.
The song's title is an obvious tribute to Proof, who was shot and killed by a bouncer in a club on 8 Mile Road in Detroit.
"I think after we lost Proof we realized how stupid this beef sh*t is," Eminem said during a June 2010 interview on The All Out Show on Sirius Satellite's Shade 45. "It was a serious wake-up call, man, and realizing that life's short. It feels good to be back in touch with the homie. When I rhyme with Royce, I always gotta step it up because Royce is f*cking ill. He's one of the illest lyricists to me, out, period."
The latest track between Eminem and Royce Da 5'9 may be further evidence that a deal between Royce's supergroup Slaughterhouse (Joe Budden, Crooked I and Joell Ortiz) is close to being complete, after months of rumors that the group will eventually sign to Shady Records.
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Jay-Z Signs Jay Electronica To Roc Nation
By Houston Williams
(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z signed Jay Electronica to Roc Nation tonight at an exclusive music industry function tonight in New York City.
The signing ended years of speculation as to where Jay Electronica would call his recording home.
"We're trying to reintroduce magic to Hip-Hop," Jay-Z said from the stage at a club called The Bar.
The event was set as a magic with several oddities performing, including a man deemed "The Human Slinky" and magicians.
Jay Electronica performed for the crowd and the DJ later played his song with Jay-Z.
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(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z signed Jay Electronica to Roc Nation tonight at an exclusive music industry function tonight in New York City.
The signing ended years of speculation as to where Jay Electronica would call his recording home.
"We're trying to reintroduce magic to Hip-Hop," Jay-Z said from the stage at a club called The Bar.
The event was set as a magic with several oddities performing, including a man deemed "The Human Slinky" and magicians.
Jay Electronica performed for the crowd and the DJ later played his song with Jay-Z.
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Thursday, November 11, 2010
Beat Cartel Presents: Destination Hip Hop
Beat Cartel Presents: Destination Hip Hop
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Shyheim Reacts to Being Mentioned in Jay-Z's 'Decoded'
by Sean Ryon
The Rugged Child of the Wu reacts to being mentioned in Jay-Z's book 'Decoded' for his guest verse on Big Daddy Kane's "Show and Prove."
DJ Dax from DaxGlobal.TV CheckMateNewYork.com recently caught up with Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Shyheim to discuss being mentioned in Jay-Z's upcoming book Decoded. In the book, Jay recounts working with a then-14-year-old Shyheim on Big Daddy Kane's '94 track "Show and Prove," which also featured Big Scoob, Sauce Money and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. He also wrote that Reasonable Doubt's "Coming of Age" was supposed to feature the Rugged Child, but the Staten Island rhymer passed on it and the guest spot ultimately went to long-time Jay-Z affiliate Memphis Bleek. Shyheim says that he is honored to have so impressed Jay as to garner a page in his book, and explains that although he now regrets passing on "Coming of Age," he feels Bleek's verse did it justice.
"I'm honored that I had an impact on [Jay] like that," he explained. "I never really had no clue to the extent of how I was viewed. The whole ['Coming of Age'] record thing, it's kind of disturbing because being an artist when you're young and things, people make decisions for you, and [not appearing on that record] was a decision that I don't know who made that call...but I personally did n't say no. It's kind of an awkward thing, because if someone would have been like, 'Yo, Shy,' then maybe we would have had that dialogue and it would've been a different outcome. Who knows, that's neither here nor there...at the end of the day, I think [Memphis] Bleek did a great job on the record. Coulda shoulda woulda, but it is what it is."
Shyheim also discussed the making of the "Show and Prove" video (see above), to which Jay alludes in Decoded. He says that what Jay said in him having an "...old soul" was simply his perspective at the time. Regardless, Shyheim said that growing up in the industry also had it's problems as he did not know how to separate Shyheim the emcee from Shyheim the person at that time.
"Like I've said, I'm that kid," he said. "I'm still that, you know me from Staten Island, I'm still repping. I was living this life. that's where I was at that age at that time. I don't look back at it and...pinpoint that feeling. It's weird being a kid in the game because you never really get the chance to be like 'I'm in the business.' It took me years to separate...Shyheim [Franklin], the regular motherfucker...and Shyheim the rapper."
The full interview with Shyheim can be been below.
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The Rugged Child of the Wu reacts to being mentioned in Jay-Z's book 'Decoded' for his guest verse on Big Daddy Kane's "Show and Prove."
DJ Dax from DaxGlobal.TV CheckMateNewYork.com recently caught up with Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Shyheim to discuss being mentioned in Jay-Z's upcoming book Decoded. In the book, Jay recounts working with a then-14-year-old Shyheim on Big Daddy Kane's '94 track "Show and Prove," which also featured Big Scoob, Sauce Money and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. He also wrote that Reasonable Doubt's "Coming of Age" was supposed to feature the Rugged Child, but the Staten Island rhymer passed on it and the guest spot ultimately went to long-time Jay-Z affiliate Memphis Bleek. Shyheim says that he is honored to have so impressed Jay as to garner a page in his book, and explains that although he now regrets passing on "Coming of Age," he feels Bleek's verse did it justice.
"I'm honored that I had an impact on [Jay] like that," he explained. "I never really had no clue to the extent of how I was viewed. The whole ['Coming of Age'] record thing, it's kind of disturbing because being an artist when you're young and things, people make decisions for you, and [not appearing on that record] was a decision that I don't know who made that call...but I personally did n't say no. It's kind of an awkward thing, because if someone would have been like, 'Yo, Shy,' then maybe we would have had that dialogue and it would've been a different outcome. Who knows, that's neither here nor there...at the end of the day, I think [Memphis] Bleek did a great job on the record. Coulda shoulda woulda, but it is what it is."
Shyheim also discussed the making of the "Show and Prove" video (see above), to which Jay alludes in Decoded. He says that what Jay said in him having an "...old soul" was simply his perspective at the time. Regardless, Shyheim said that growing up in the industry also had it's problems as he did not know how to separate Shyheim the emcee from Shyheim the person at that time.
"Like I've said, I'm that kid," he said. "I'm still that, you know me from Staten Island, I'm still repping. I was living this life. that's where I was at that age at that time. I don't look back at it and...pinpoint that feeling. It's weird being a kid in the game because you never really get the chance to be like 'I'm in the business.' It took me years to separate...Shyheim [Franklin], the regular motherfucker...and Shyheim the rapper."
The full interview with Shyheim can be been below.
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Slaine's "99 Bottles" Video Directed By La Coka Nostra's Danny Boy
by Jake Paine
Noting that he was deeply influenced by House of Pain and Cypress Hill, Danny Boy directs the first visual from Slaine's delayed "A World With No Skies."
Boston, Massachusetts emcee and actor Slaine recently decided to push back A World With No Skies after his increased profile from acting in Ben Affleck's The Town. The decision was made to clear samples, as the emcee and his label Suburban Noize anticipated new listeners to the La Coka Nostra member's breakthrough solo album.
As A World With No Skies awaits release date, the emcee's premier video "99 Bottles" premiered this week at MTVu. Directed by La Coka brother Danny Boy, who was in 1990s group House of Pain, the video conveys a missing link in Hip Hop to Slaine. "’99 Bottles’ is basically a bar room brawl anthem that has a throwback sound to the era where Hip Hop was rowdy and fun at the same time,” Slaine said in a statement. “I was not only influenced by House of Pain and Cypress Hill, but now I am kind of a part of that lineage in the Hip Hop family tree. This joint was kind of a tip of the cap to them with my own rhyme style and personality on it. I don’t like club songs, when I want to party and get bent, this is what it sounds like.”
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Slaine's "99 Bottles" Video Directed By La Coka Nostra's Danny Boy
by Jake Paine
posted November 10, 2010 at 2:03PM PST | 4 comments
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Noting that he was deeply influenced by House of Pain and Cypress Hill, Danny Boy directs the first visual from Slaine's delayed "A World With No Skies."
Boston, Massachusetts emcee and actor Slaine recently decided to push back A World With No Skies after his increased profile from acting in Ben Affleck's The Town. The decision was made to clear samples, as the emcee and his label Suburban Noize anticipated new listeners to the La Coka Nostra member's breakthrough solo album.
As A World With No Skies awaits release date, the emcee's premier video "99 Bottles" premiered this week at MTVu. Directed by La Coka brother Danny Boy, who was in 1990s group House of Pain, the video conveys a missing link in Hip Hop to Slaine. "’99 Bottles’ is basically a bar room brawl anthem that has a throwback sound to the era where Hip Hop was rowdy and fun at the same time,” Slaine said in a statement. “I was not only influenced by House of Pain and Cypress Hill, but now I am kind of a part of that lineage in the Hip Hop family tree. This joint was kind of a tip of the cap to them with my own rhyme style and personality on it. I don’t like club songs, when I want to party and get bent, this is what it sounds like.”
Slaine will be joining Kottonmouth Kings and Big B on tour this month at the following dates:
Nov 13 - West Hollywood, CA @ The Key Club
Nov 16 - Chico, CA @ Senator Theater
Nov 17 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
Nov 18 - Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
Nov 19 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory Spokane
Nov 20 - Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory Boise
Nov 21 - Missoula, MT @ Wilma Theater
Nov 23 - Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre
Nov 24 - Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
Nov 26 - Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues Las Vegas
Nov 27 - Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory
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Noting that he was deeply influenced by House of Pain and Cypress Hill, Danny Boy directs the first visual from Slaine's delayed "A World With No Skies."
Boston, Massachusetts emcee and actor Slaine recently decided to push back A World With No Skies after his increased profile from acting in Ben Affleck's The Town. The decision was made to clear samples, as the emcee and his label Suburban Noize anticipated new listeners to the La Coka Nostra member's breakthrough solo album.
As A World With No Skies awaits release date, the emcee's premier video "99 Bottles" premiered this week at MTVu. Directed by La Coka brother Danny Boy, who was in 1990s group House of Pain, the video conveys a missing link in Hip Hop to Slaine. "’99 Bottles’ is basically a bar room brawl anthem that has a throwback sound to the era where Hip Hop was rowdy and fun at the same time,” Slaine said in a statement. “I was not only influenced by House of Pain and Cypress Hill, but now I am kind of a part of that lineage in the Hip Hop family tree. This joint was kind of a tip of the cap to them with my own rhyme style and personality on it. I don’t like club songs, when I want to party and get bent, this is what it sounds like.”
Home > News > Slaine's "99 Bottles" Video Directed By La Coka Nostra's Danny Boy
Slaine's "99 Bottles" Video Directed By La Coka Nostra's Danny Boy
by Jake Paine
posted November 10, 2010 at 2:03PM PST | 4 comments
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Slaine's
Noting that he was deeply influenced by House of Pain and Cypress Hill, Danny Boy directs the first visual from Slaine's delayed "A World With No Skies."
Boston, Massachusetts emcee and actor Slaine recently decided to push back A World With No Skies after his increased profile from acting in Ben Affleck's The Town. The decision was made to clear samples, as the emcee and his label Suburban Noize anticipated new listeners to the La Coka Nostra member's breakthrough solo album.
As A World With No Skies awaits release date, the emcee's premier video "99 Bottles" premiered this week at MTVu. Directed by La Coka brother Danny Boy, who was in 1990s group House of Pain, the video conveys a missing link in Hip Hop to Slaine. "’99 Bottles’ is basically a bar room brawl anthem that has a throwback sound to the era where Hip Hop was rowdy and fun at the same time,” Slaine said in a statement. “I was not only influenced by House of Pain and Cypress Hill, but now I am kind of a part of that lineage in the Hip Hop family tree. This joint was kind of a tip of the cap to them with my own rhyme style and personality on it. I don’t like club songs, when I want to party and get bent, this is what it sounds like.”
Slaine will be joining Kottonmouth Kings and Big B on tour this month at the following dates:
Nov 13 - West Hollywood, CA @ The Key Club
Nov 16 - Chico, CA @ Senator Theater
Nov 17 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
Nov 18 - Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
Nov 19 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory Spokane
Nov 20 - Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory Boise
Nov 21 - Missoula, MT @ Wilma Theater
Nov 23 - Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre
Nov 24 - Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
Nov 26 - Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues Las Vegas
Nov 27 - Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory
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DJ Premier Breaks Down Year Round Records', New Compliation
By Roman Wolfe and Houston Williams
(AllHipHop News) DJ Premier recently sat down to talk with AllHipHop.com about his label's first compilation and working with the various artists on the label, as well as veterans.
Year Round Records' first release Get Used To Us is a compilation record that features guest appearances from Styles P., Joell Ortiz, Saigon, Freddie Foxxx, KRS-One, Grand Puba and others.
According to Premier, Year Round has six albums lined up for 2011: KRS-One's Return of the Boom Bip, Pete Rock Vs. DJ Premier, Freddie Foxxx's The Kolexion, NYG'z's Hustlaz Union: Local NYG, Nick Jovas' Destination Unknown and Tef's album Contraband.
"It's a beautiful thing that everyone has a vision, because I have always been a visionary, which is why i've existed all these years, 22 years professionally," DJ Premier told AllHipHop.com in an exclusive interview.
According to Preem, Get Used To Us is a sampling of the material to come from Year Round Records, which is focusing on developing new acts, by introducing them along side established veterans.
"With the compilation, I took two or three projects from every project, remixes we did on vinyl, so I said let's put all that [out]," DJ Premier told AllHipHop.com.
DJ Premier stated that his label's debut offering would be available digitally and in several other traditional formats.
In addition to stores like Best Buy and Target, Preem stated that the album would also be available in mom and pop stores and on vinyl.
"Best Buy, Target will carry my stuff. I know all the underground stores that still carry vinyl for sampling and digging…some people want to have the physical product," DJ Premier explained. "I still like to read the linear notes and read everything and just look at the CD and the artwork. I want to provide that."
Although the acts on Year Round Records are establishing their identities and building their brands, DJ Premier hand selected each artist because of their individuality, their professionalism and their ability to execute the vision for their music.
"Artist wise, everybody has their own lane," Premier continued. "You gotta have a good live show, you gotta make good records, know how to interview, you gotta know how to put your image out there. With all these guys, I've never had to sit down and go 'we'll what do you want to do?' As an artist, that means you paint pictures, how can you not visualize how you see yourself?
Year Round Records: Get Used To Us is due in stores on December 7th, 2010.
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(AllHipHop News) DJ Premier recently sat down to talk with AllHipHop.com about his label's first compilation and working with the various artists on the label, as well as veterans.
Year Round Records' first release Get Used To Us is a compilation record that features guest appearances from Styles P., Joell Ortiz, Saigon, Freddie Foxxx, KRS-One, Grand Puba and others.
According to Premier, Year Round has six albums lined up for 2011: KRS-One's Return of the Boom Bip, Pete Rock Vs. DJ Premier, Freddie Foxxx's The Kolexion, NYG'z's Hustlaz Union: Local NYG, Nick Jovas' Destination Unknown and Tef's album Contraband.
"It's a beautiful thing that everyone has a vision, because I have always been a visionary, which is why i've existed all these years, 22 years professionally," DJ Premier told AllHipHop.com in an exclusive interview.
According to Preem, Get Used To Us is a sampling of the material to come from Year Round Records, which is focusing on developing new acts, by introducing them along side established veterans.
"With the compilation, I took two or three projects from every project, remixes we did on vinyl, so I said let's put all that [out]," DJ Premier told AllHipHop.com.
DJ Premier stated that his label's debut offering would be available digitally and in several other traditional formats.
In addition to stores like Best Buy and Target, Preem stated that the album would also be available in mom and pop stores and on vinyl.
"Best Buy, Target will carry my stuff. I know all the underground stores that still carry vinyl for sampling and digging…some people want to have the physical product," DJ Premier explained. "I still like to read the linear notes and read everything and just look at the CD and the artwork. I want to provide that."
Although the acts on Year Round Records are establishing their identities and building their brands, DJ Premier hand selected each artist because of their individuality, their professionalism and their ability to execute the vision for their music.
"Artist wise, everybody has their own lane," Premier continued. "You gotta have a good live show, you gotta make good records, know how to interview, you gotta know how to put your image out there. With all these guys, I've never had to sit down and go 'we'll what do you want to do?' As an artist, that means you paint pictures, how can you not visualize how you see yourself?
Year Round Records: Get Used To Us is due in stores on December 7th, 2010.
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Wu-Tang Announces Limited Tour Of U.S. This December
By Roman Wolfe
(AllHipHop News) The infamous Staten Island group Wu-Tang Clan has announced a limited winter tour starting this December.
The cross country tour kicks off in San Diego, California on December 4th and wraps up with a New Year’s Eve performance in Millville, Pennsylvania.
Also included is a stop in Times Square at the Best Buy Theatre on December 29th.
Expect to hear music from the members group albums, as well as solo projects. The last time the group got together was for the Rock The Bells tour this past summer.
The upcoming tour dates are listed below:
12/04 – San Diego, CA @ 4th & B
12/05 – Los Angeles, CA @ Club Nokia
12/10 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
12/12 – Houston, TX @ Numbers
12/16 – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage Theatre
12/22 – Boston, MA @ Wilbur Theater
12/23 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
12/26 – New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place
12/28 – Providence, RI @ Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel
12/29 – New York, NY @ Nokia Theatre
12/30 – Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
12/31 – Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theater
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Yelawolf Dropping Six New Tracks On 'Trunk Muzik 0-60'
By Mike Winslow
(AllHipHop News) Alabama rapper Yelawolf will drop six brand new tracks later this month as part of a new collection hitting stores titled Trunk Muzik 0 - 60.
Trunk Muzik 0-60, which is being released via Ghet-O-Vision/DGC/Interscope, is a follow-up to Yelawolf's Trunk Muzik mixtape and features the new single "I Just Wanna Party" featuring Gucci Mane.
According to Yelawolf, The latest tracks offers fans a preview of what can be expected on his upcoming debut.
"The demand for new music has been crazy," Yelawolf commented. "That's why putting out Trunk Muzik 0 – 60 made sense to me; to give my fans something to hold them over until my official album next year."
Rappers like Bun B., Raekwon, Rock City and others are featured on the latest offering from Yelawolf, born Michael Wayne Atha.
A variety of genres of music have influenced Yelawolf's debut album, which will hit stores sometimes in 2011.
"I can go any direction – arena rap or even the bluegrass hip-hop sh*t," Yelawolf stated. "I would never sign myself down to any style," Yelawolf says. "I'm always gonna have the darker edgy music; it is always in my pocket because it comes so naturally to me. You'll never stop getting records like "Pop the Trunk" or "Good to Go" — the Crunk South stuff. It will always be a part of what I do in some way. But I plan on evolving. You have to. I'm out to make long-lasting records."
The track-listing for Yelawolf's Trunk Muzik 0-60 is listed below:
"Get The F*** Up!"
"Daddy's Lambo"
"That's What We On Now"
"I Just Wanna Party" ft. Gucci Mane
"Billy Crystal" ft. Rock City
"Pop The Trunk"
"Box Chevy" ft Rittz The Rapper
"Good To Go" ft. Bun B
"Marijuana"
"Love Is Not Enough"
"I Wish" ft. Raekwon
"Trunk Muzik"
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(AllHipHop News) Alabama rapper Yelawolf will drop six brand new tracks later this month as part of a new collection hitting stores titled Trunk Muzik 0 - 60.
Trunk Muzik 0-60, which is being released via Ghet-O-Vision/DGC/Interscope, is a follow-up to Yelawolf's Trunk Muzik mixtape and features the new single "I Just Wanna Party" featuring Gucci Mane.
According to Yelawolf, The latest tracks offers fans a preview of what can be expected on his upcoming debut.
"The demand for new music has been crazy," Yelawolf commented. "That's why putting out Trunk Muzik 0 – 60 made sense to me; to give my fans something to hold them over until my official album next year."
Rappers like Bun B., Raekwon, Rock City and others are featured on the latest offering from Yelawolf, born Michael Wayne Atha.
A variety of genres of music have influenced Yelawolf's debut album, which will hit stores sometimes in 2011.
"I can go any direction – arena rap or even the bluegrass hip-hop sh*t," Yelawolf stated. "I would never sign myself down to any style," Yelawolf says. "I'm always gonna have the darker edgy music; it is always in my pocket because it comes so naturally to me. You'll never stop getting records like "Pop the Trunk" or "Good to Go" — the Crunk South stuff. It will always be a part of what I do in some way. But I plan on evolving. You have to. I'm out to make long-lasting records."
The track-listing for Yelawolf's Trunk Muzik 0-60 is listed below:
"Get The F*** Up!"
"Daddy's Lambo"
"That's What We On Now"
"I Just Wanna Party" ft. Gucci Mane
"Billy Crystal" ft. Rock City
"Pop The Trunk"
"Box Chevy" ft Rittz The Rapper
"Good To Go" ft. Bun B
"Marijuana"
"Love Is Not Enough"
"I Wish" ft. Raekwon
"Trunk Muzik"
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Hip-Hop Pioneer "Uncle" Ralph McDaniels To Be Honored Next Week
By Denaya Melvin
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop innovator Ralph “Uncle Ralph” McDaniels is scheduled to be honored this November for his contributions to the Hip-Hop genre.
McDaniels is the creator of “Video Music Box,” which was the first televised music video show to focus entirely on Hip-Hop music.
“A Tribute to Ralph McDaniels” will take place on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 1pm in the Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center of the Queens Library.
The event is free to all but seating is limited. The celebration will include McDaniels being interviewed by Mark “DJ Wiz” Eastmond (DJ/producer of Hip-Hop group Kid ‘N Play), a video presentation of McDaniels’ accomplishments, testimonials and guest appearances by those who have been impacted by the pioneer.
Video Music Box was created over 25 years ago.
Since then McDaniels has expanded his contributions to the Hip-Hop industry. He is currently an on air radio personality at New York’s Hot 97, the creator of video website OnFumes.com, president of Uncle Ralph Productions, and the host/producer of television show “The Bridge.”
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