Monday, October 22, 2012
Pac Div "GMB" Tracklist & Cover Art
by Steven J. Horowitz
Pac Div enlists Kendrick Lamar, Blu, Kurupt and more for its sophomore album.
Pac Div has revealed the tracklist and cover art for their upcoming sophomore album GMB, releasing on November 27th.
For the follow up to The DiV, the West Coast group enlists a handful of guests including Kurupt, Mac Miller, Kendrick Lamar, Blu and DJ Battlecat.
The trio's debut was released in November 2011, peaking at No. 18 on the Billboard Rap Albums chart.
Check out the tracklist and cover art below (via DDotOmen).
1. Intro
2. The Return F. Ty$
3. Bank
4. Truth
5. Sneakerboxes F. Chip Gnarly & Big Sik
6. Faircrest Heights (Interlude)
7. Slow
8. Can’t Help It
9. Fuck Y’All F. Kurupt & DJ Battlecat
10. Black Acura F. Mac Miller
11. Automatic
12. Cross-Trainers F. Kendrick Lamar & Blu
13. Debo
14. No Superman
15. Savages F. Big Sik & Edbone
16. La Cienaga Luxor F. Big Sik
17. It’s All Love F. Elway 7 & Edbone
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Masta Killa Announces New Album "Selling My Soul," Due December 11th
by Steven J. Horowitz
Masta Killa enlists Ol' Dirty Bastard and 9th Wonder for his new album.
Masta Killa has announced the upcoming release of his new album Selling My Soul, releasing December 11th via Nature Sounds and Royal Lion Music.
The Wu-Tang Clan member enlists production from 9th Wonder, Mathematics, PF Cuttin and more, as well as a guest appearance from the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. "The music for this project was more in a soulful chamber," said MK, describing the LP as "soul and substance." "Anything from the inner self is a part of the soul. I put my soul into my music, and I'm in the business of selling it."
He also addressed the Loyalty is Royalty album, stating that this is entirely separate from Selling My Soul. "Loyalty Is Royalty is more feature-oriented…it's the kind of material that my fans normally expect me to produce. The people will still get Loyalty Is Royalty. I just felt the need to give them some soul first."
Selling My Soul is currently available for pre-order in standard and deluxe editions on the newly launched mastakillamusic.com. Only 200 copies are available of the deluxe edition, which comes in a custom hand-numbered box with a lyric book, autographed poster, MK wool cap and download card giving access to all three MK albums plus his live album. Additionally, each box will come with an "Ooh Baby I Like It Raw" T-shirt paying tribute to Ol' Dirty Bastard.
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Cory Gunz Talks New Mixtape, Collaboration With Lil Wayne For "I Am Not A Human Being 2"
by Steven J. Horowitz
Cory Gunz also says that he's in talks for a second season of "Son of a Gun."
Cory Gunz has been off the grid for a minute, but he's ready to strike back. During an interview with DJ Skee, the New York rapper said that his new mixtape, That's What the Fuck I'm Talkin' 'Bout, is slated for release in November and that there is a second season of his reality show "Son of a Gun" in the works.
"Shout out to Nick, Nick Cannon. We had the reality show and we actually in talks for the second season on that joint and it's just really going to show people the album process, document an album and me going in the lab and actually putting these records together and giving people the insight on the side I want them to see, aside from the drama and things that come with the game. I want people to see how serious I breathe this," he said.
He also revealed that he has a record titled "Terrorist" slated for inclusion on Lil Wayne's I Am Not a Human Being 2. The YMCMB signee explained how Weezy influences him. "Really, honestly, he's been a mentor. So much that I pick up from him. He'll tell me he drops gems and it'll be the minor things. It's really a watch and learn kind of thing, but one thing he tells me is to stay focused," he said.
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Tech N9ne "Boiling Point" EP Tracklist & Cover Art
by Steven J. Horowitz
Tech N9ne preps yet another release on his Strange Music imprint.
Though he just released his new E.B.A.H. EP, Tech N9ne isn't slowing down with dropping projects. The Strange Music rapper has announced the release date and revealed the cover art for his upcoming Boiling Point EP, releasing October 30th.
The EP features tracks including “URALYA” and “Paint On Your Pillowcase," both produced by Seven. It has not yet been revealed how many songs will be featured on the EP.
Fans can pre-order the project over at StrangeMusic.net and receive the Boiling Point EP as well as a Strange Music Snake and Bat sticker. The first 1,000 to pre-order will recieve an autographed copy from Tech N9ne.
Check out the cover art below.
The tracklist has been revealed for Tech N9ne's upcoming Boiling Point EP (via HHNM).
1. URALYA
2. Fire in AC (feat. Krizz Kalicko and Smackola from Dirty Wormz)
3. Should I Killer
4. Hunger (fear. Brotha Lynch Hung and Bishop)
5. Paint On Your Pillowcase (feat. Aquaelo)
6. Heavy
7. Alone (feat. Krizz Kaliko and Eric “Ezikuhl” Boone)
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Dallas Austin Named Senior VP Of A&R At Island Records
by Sean Ryon
The veteran songwriter and producer has been named the SVP of Island Records.
Last August, it was rapper Young Jeezy who was appointed the Senior VP of A&R of Atlantic Recordings. Now, it looks like another musician has worked his way up the ranks in the music business.
In a recent report from Billboard, it was announced that producer and songwriter Dallas Austin has been named the Senior Vice President of A&R at Island Records. This new position will find Austin writing, producing and discovering new talent for the storied label.
"I am truly honored," said Austin in a statement.
In his twenty-plus years in the industry, Austin has won multiple Grammy awards for his work alongside artists like TLC, Boyz II Men, Colin Munroe and Michael Jackson. The Georgia native first got his start as a member of the short lived LaFace Hip Hop group Highland Place Mobsters.
As previously mentioned, Austin follows the likes of Jeezy, No I.D., and most recently The-Dream being named to high-up positions within labels.
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Blueprint Explains "Deleted Scenes" Relationship To "Adventures In Counter-Culture," Rhymesayers' Fan Engagement
by Homer Johnsen
xclusive: Blueprint explains how his deal with Rhymesayers Entertainment challenged him to be a better musician. He also revisits "Chamber Music."
Columbus, Ohio emcee/producer Blueprint is no stranger to the game. Since 1999 he’s released hundreds of songs in via solo LPs and collaborative efforts like Soul Position and Greenhouse Effect. This week, he’s set to release his 13th solo effort in nine years.
HipHopDX recently caught up with Blueprint to discuss his new album, Deleted Scenes. Released through Rhymesayers Entertainment, Deleted Scenes consists of previously recorded tracks left off of his last album, Adventures in Counter-Culture. Accordingly, Deleted Scenes is a continuation of the same story, though Blueprint notes that the message is “more positive.”
Having observed the state of Hip Hop as a participant for over ten years, Blueprint’s wisdom is captivating. Discussing the first single from Deleted Scenes, “The American Dream”, he notes that values from prior generations have gotten lost along the way. “We look at the people who flaunt the excess the hardest as the biggest examples of the American Dream,” he says. “Meanwhile, the majority of residents have a hard time meeting their basic needs.”
It goes much deeper than that though. According to Blueprint, major labels have capitalized on this sentiment, which has taken some power away from independent labels. He also says it’s up to Independent artists to remain engaged with their fans to counter the effect of materialism on The American Dream.
Blueprint Explains Making Deleted Scenes Out Of Adventures In Counter-Culture
HipHopDX: Deleted Scenes is the new album and it’s comprised of some of the better tracks that didn’t make the cut for your last album, Adventures in Counter-Culture. Stylistically and artistically, what would you say the relationship is between these two albums?
Blueprint: Adventures in Counter-Culture is more exploratory and as that album developed, people were watching me change. It started out fun, then I was drinking, going through an entire change and seeing that I was stagnant. And by the end of that album, it ended on a kind of hopeful, optimistic note about the future.
Deleted Scenes, from what I’ve seen so far, it starts at the ending and it sticks to that throughout. It starts with a more optimistic theme like, “Okay, now what do you do?” So as far as the song context, they’re positive- with the exception of one or two that are real serious- but overall it’s just more positive. The reason some of them didn’t get put on [Adventures in Counter-Culture] was because the theme was more different. I wanted [Adventures in Counter-Culture] to have kind of a rollercoaster feel to it, but Deleted Scenes I kind of wanted to have a really specific feel throughout. So all of those tracks naturally go together a lot easier.
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9th Wonder, Buckshot Unveil Artwork For “The Solution”
by Mike Winslow
Producer 9th Wonder and rapper Buckshot dropped the artwork for their new album the solution today (October 17).
The Solution features Duckdown’s founder/co-CEO Buckshot rhyming over 12 of 9th Wonder’s productions.
The album is the third collaboration between the pair, following 2005′s release Chemistry and 2008′s The Formula.
“For us, if I get in the booth to create, I’m looking right at 9th,” Buckshot told AllHipHop.com in a previous interview in which he detailed his chemistry with 9th Wonder.
“If I don’t get a reaction I know it. I always want that reaction,” Buckshot continued. “When it comes from 9th, we’re on point. If he’s bobbin’ his head, we’re on point for the world.”
Check out the track list and artwork for The Solution below:
1) The Big Bang
2) What I Gotta Say
3) Stop Rapping
4) Crazy
5) The Feeling
6) SAM
7) Pat Em Down
8) Keep It Going
9) The Change Up
10) Shorty Left (Feat. Rapsody)
11) You (feat. DyMe-A-DuZin)
12) The Solution
The album is currently available for Pre-Order now.
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Dogg Pound Member Kurupt Leaks “Money (Do It For Me)” From New Mixtape
by Tim Sanchez
West Coast legend and Dogg Pound member Kurupt is teaming up with L.A.’s prominent mixtape DJ, DJ Nik Bean, for his new mixtape entitled Money B*tches Power.
Guest features on the mixtape include E-40, Crooked I, Masta Killa, Ty $, Joe Moses, The Rejects. and more. With a release date of November 7, Money B*tches Power will serve as a reminder that Kurupt is still “The Kingpin” in the rap game.
Kurupt is also preparing his next solo release with producers Knotch and Battlecat, along with the next Dogg Pound album “Alumni” with Executive Producers Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg.
Money B*tches Power is due on November 7. Hear the first leak from the mixtape below, exclusively on AllHipHop.com
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Murs and 9th Wonder Unite One Last Time for “The Final Adventure”
by Ron Johnson
L.A. MC Murs and producer 9th Wonder will be going their separate ways musically soon, but not before releasing The Final Adventure. The pair’s fifth LP hits stores November 13 and will bring an end to a critically-acclaimed series of collabos which included underground favorites MURS 3:16: The 9th Edition and Murray’s Revenge.
9th Wonder recently took to Twitter to proclaim that two are still close friends, noting that both wish to seek other endeavors, including more collaborations with other artists.
“We have things to do… we have bigger dreams than our albums…and we are best friends and brothers…that means much more,” 9th Wonder tweeted.
Known for his tireless work ethic, Jamla Records’ founding producer 9th Wonder, will also be releasing his third collabo, The Solution, with Duck Down Records MC Buckshot on the same day as his Final Adventure with Murs. On September 25, Murs released his collaboration with fellow Cali wordsmith, Fashawn, entitled This Generation.
Check out the tracklist for Murs and 9th Wonder ‘s The Final Adventure below:
1. Get Together feat. Rapsody
2. Dance With Me
3. Whatuptho
4. Holding Hands
5. Walk Like A Woman
6. Tale of Two Cities
7. Funeral For A Killer
8. Better Way
9. Wherever You Are
10. It’s Over
11. Wait For Someone (iTunes Bonus)
12. Tale of Two Cities – Remix (iTunes Bonus)
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MTV Announces Unprecedented Expansion Of Hip-Hop Coverage Across All Channels
by Rudy West
Hip-Hop culture will get a boost in coverage thanks to a new programming initiative that was launched by MTV today (October 11).
MTV has announced plans to expand and unify Hip-Hop music coverage and content across all of its channels, under the MTV Jams brand name.
The goal is to extend the MTV Jams brand from its current, 24-hour digital channel, to all of MTV’s properties, including MTV, MTV2 and MTV.com.
The new programming initiative will see MTV2′s “Sucker Free Countdown” re-launched as “The Week in Jams,” starting on October 28.
“The Week in Jams” will include Hip-Hop lifestyle related content, from music and fashion, to sports and gossip.
In addition to the programming initiative, MTV is planning a series of tours throughout 2013 that will highlight a variety of artists who are featured in the new programming initiative.
The first outing will feature R&B singers Trey Songz and Miguel. For more information visit Jams.MTV.com.
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Freeway Drops Artwork, Preps First Single From New Album “Diamond In The Ruff”
by Roman Wolfe
Philadelphia rapper Freeway has announced the release of a new album titled Diamond in the Ruff.
The album is Free’s first official release since 2010′s album The Stimulus Package, which was produced entirely by Jake One.
The first single from the new release is titled “Jungle,” and is scheduled to be released to radio tomorrow (October 12).
In addition to his new single, Freeway will kick off “The Diamond in the Ruff” tour tomorrow as well, with the first date taking place at the A3C Festival, in Atlanta Georgia.
From there, Freeway will hit Baltimore, New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia and New York again, for a secret, invite-only performance.
More dates will be announced in the coming weeks. Check out the artwork, as well as the official tour dates below:
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Thursday, October 4, 2012
RZA Reveals Two Ol' Dirty Bastard Biopics Are In The Works
by Steven J. Horowitz
RZA said that in addition to Dirty White Boy, another film titled Dirt: One Word Could Change The World is on the way. “There’s two things going on with the ODB situation,” he said. “There’s Dirty White Boy, which is about the manager of ODB, and his last two years. And there’s another one with a working title called, Dirt: One Word Could Change The World,that his family is more involved with. His mother is involved with Dirty White Boy. I’m involved with both, anything about his life, I want to help out with any capacity. His mother told me I should come in and help.”
The Wu-Tang Clan member said that he's thinking about scoring Dirty White Boy, which focuses on ODB's manager, and might play a role in it. As for Dirt: One Word Could Change The World, RZA said it's more about ODB's life. "As far as Dirt, that actually starts back when we was young,” he said. “Me and [ODB] ran through this city, man, cutting school, stealin’ pretzels from the hot dog stand, being vagabonds, sleeping on the trains, drinking '40s on the back of the A Train, rapping, getting chased by the police. It’s a coming of age story that me and him and a few of our cousins went through, Then it goes on into finally becoming Wu-Tang, going through that hell. And then it takes on his side of it, not my side."
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RZA said that "Dirty White Boy" and "Dirt: One Word Could Change The World" are in the works.
Actor Michael K. Williams is playing Ol' Dirty Bastard in the upcoming biopic Dirty White Boy, but apparently, there's a second ODB flick in the works. During an interview with The Playlist, RZA revealed that there are two biopics surrounding the late rapper.RZA said that in addition to Dirty White Boy, another film titled Dirt: One Word Could Change The World is on the way. “There’s two things going on with the ODB situation,” he said. “There’s Dirty White Boy, which is about the manager of ODB, and his last two years. And there’s another one with a working title called, Dirt: One Word Could Change The World,that his family is more involved with. His mother is involved with Dirty White Boy. I’m involved with both, anything about his life, I want to help out with any capacity. His mother told me I should come in and help.”
The Wu-Tang Clan member said that he's thinking about scoring Dirty White Boy, which focuses on ODB's manager, and might play a role in it. As for Dirt: One Word Could Change The World, RZA said it's more about ODB's life. "As far as Dirt, that actually starts back when we was young,” he said. “Me and [ODB] ran through this city, man, cutting school, stealin’ pretzels from the hot dog stand, being vagabonds, sleeping on the trains, drinking '40s on the back of the A Train, rapping, getting chased by the police. It’s a coming of age story that me and him and a few of our cousins went through, Then it goes on into finally becoming Wu-Tang, going through that hell. And then it takes on his side of it, not my side."
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Sean Price "Mic Tyson" Tracklist & Cover Art
by Sean Ryon
Sean P took to Twitter earlier today to reveal the cover art and release date of his highly anticipated junior project. After five years in waiting, the project will finally drop this October 30 via Duck Down Records.
This is P's first release since his 2009 mixtape Kimbo Price. The cover art can be seen below.
Sean Price reveals the tracklist to his long-awaited "Mic Tyson."
Fans have been eagerly anticipating rapper Sean Price's follow-up to his '07 sophomore effort Jesus Price Superstar for nearly five years. Now, the Brownsville emcee is finally ready to give fans his long-awaited Mic Tyson.Sean P took to Twitter earlier today to reveal the cover art and release date of his highly anticipated junior project. After five years in waiting, the project will finally drop this October 30 via Duck Down Records.
This is P's first release since his 2009 mixtape Kimbo Price. The cover art can be seen below.
The tracklist has been revealed for Sean Price's Mic Tyson, releasing October 30th.
1. The Genesis of the Omega
2. Bar-Barian
3. Pyrex
4. Price & Shining Armor (feat. Ruste Juxx)
5. Title Track
6. Straight Music
7. STFU, Pt. 2
8. Hush
9. Solomon Grundy (feat. Ike Eyes & Ill Bill)
10. Frankenberry (feat. Buckshot)
11. BBQ Sauce (feat. Pharoahe Monch)
12. Bully Rap (feat. Realm Reality)
13. By the Way (feat. Torae)
14. Battering Bars (feat. Pumpkin Head)
15. The Hardest Nigga Out
16. Haraam (Bonus Track)
17. Remember (feat. Freddie Gibbs) [Bonus Track]
18. I See (Bonus Track)
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2. Bar-Barian
3. Pyrex
4. Price & Shining Armor (feat. Ruste Juxx)
5. Title Track
6. Straight Music
7. STFU, Pt. 2
8. Hush
9. Solomon Grundy (feat. Ike Eyes & Ill Bill)
10. Frankenberry (feat. Buckshot)
11. BBQ Sauce (feat. Pharoahe Monch)
12. Bully Rap (feat. Realm Reality)
13. By the Way (feat. Torae)
14. Battering Bars (feat. Pumpkin Head)
15. The Hardest Nigga Out
16. Haraam (Bonus Track)
17. Remember (feat. Freddie Gibbs) [Bonus Track]
18. I See (Bonus Track)
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9th Wonder Announces Albums With Buckshot & Murs
by Steven J. Horowitz
In a recent video, the producer appears with the emcees to reveal that his album with Buckshot, The Solution (Jamla/Duck Down), and his LP with Murs, The Final Adventure (It's A Wonderful World Music Group/Traffic Entertainment/KGMG), will both release on November 13th.
"I think this is the best way to take two separate brands, one I have built with Murs and one that I have built with Buckshot, and not only expose both audiences to each other, but to take those two audiences together with the sounds that I built with the artists, and expose that to the world," said 9th Wonder. "This is a great day for myself, Murs and Buckshot, because we make the music we believe in for the people who believe in it."
9th has previously recorded four albums with Murs including Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition and Fornever, while he has recorded two LPs with Buckshot, The Formula and Chemistry.
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9th Wonder is teaming back with his frequent collaborators Buckshot and Murs.
9th Wonder has announced albums with both Buckshot and Murs.In a recent video, the producer appears with the emcees to reveal that his album with Buckshot, The Solution (Jamla/Duck Down), and his LP with Murs, The Final Adventure (It's A Wonderful World Music Group/Traffic Entertainment/KGMG), will both release on November 13th.
"I think this is the best way to take two separate brands, one I have built with Murs and one that I have built with Buckshot, and not only expose both audiences to each other, but to take those two audiences together with the sounds that I built with the artists, and expose that to the world," said 9th Wonder. "This is a great day for myself, Murs and Buckshot, because we make the music we believe in for the people who believe in it."
9th has previously recorded four albums with Murs including Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition and Fornever, while he has recorded two LPs with Buckshot, The Formula and Chemistry.
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Whodini To Be Inducted Into Long Island Music Hall Of Fame
by Jake Paine
The legendary trio behind "Five
Minutes Of Funk" and "Friends" are the latest Hip Hop pioneers heading
for the Long Island Music Hall Of Fame. U.T.F.O.'s Doc Ice will help
bring them in.
On October 18th, legendary Hip Hop
group Whodini will be inducted into the Long Island Music Hall Of Fame.
This ceremony will place Jalil, Ecstasy and Grandmaster Dee alongside
the likes of Eric B. & Rakim, LL Cool J, Run-DMC and Public Enemy. The event will take place at the Paramount Theater in Huntington, New York.Doc Ice, of another 1980s New York Hip Hop group, U.T.F.O., will present Whodini with their awards.
Whodini, who are often credited as Brooklyn natives, have a career spans over three decades. The Jive/Arista artists made hits such as "Friends," "Five Minutes Of Funk" and "The Freaks Come Out At Night." The group released six albums, most recently Six on Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Records imprint in 1996. Including Dupri, who began his career as a dancer for Whodini, the trio deeply influenced DJ Premier and Chris Rock, who presented them with a Vh1 Hip Hop Honors award in 2007.
Tickets are on sale now for the Long Island Music Hall Of Fame's Fourth Induction Award Ceremony and Fundraising Gala. General seating tickets for the October 18 Fundraising Gala are $50 and $75, and are available through The Paramount box office at 631-673-7300 or online at ParamountNY.com. Premium VIP seating is available, to include full dinner and show.
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Roc Marciano "Reloaded" Cover Art, Tracklist & Production Credits
by Jake Paine
Since Marcberg, the former U.N. and Flipmode Squad member worked with Alchemist and Oh No on Greneberg, which was released last year through Decon. He also appeared on 2012 albums by Large Professor, Billy Woods and House Shoes.
The tracklisting to Reloaded by Roc Marciano is as follows:
1. Tek To A Mack [Produced by Roc Marciano]
2. Flash Gordon [Produced by Alchemist]
3. Not Told feat. Knowledge Pirate and Ka [Produced by Roc Marciano]
4. Pistolier [Produced by Alchemist]
5. Thugs Prayer Pt. 2 [Produced by Roc Marciano]
6. 76 [Produced by Roc Marciano]
7. We Ill [Produced by Roc Marciano]
8. Deeper [Produced by Roc Marciano]
9. Death Parade [Produced by Roc Marciano]
10. 20 Guns [Produced by Roc Marciano]
11. Peru [Produced by Roc Marciano]
12. Thread Count [Produced Q-Tip]
13. Nine Spray feat. Ka [Produced by Ray West]
14.Emeralds [Produced The Arch Druids]
15. The Man [Produced by Roc Marciano]
(August 23)
UPDATE: Decon has provided HipHopDX with the cover art to Roc Marciano's Reloaded. It is posted below:
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Q-Tip, Alchemist and Ka are involved in Roc Marciano's "Marcberg" follow-up, coming this November on Decon.
On November 13, Long Island, New York emcee/producer Roc Marciano will release Reloaded. Billed as the follow-up to Roc's critically-acclaimed 2010 Marcberg solo debut, the Decon release will feature production by Q-Tip, Alchemist and Ray West. Guests will include onetime Natural Elements emcee Ka and Knowledge Pirate.Since Marcberg, the former U.N. and Flipmode Squad member worked with Alchemist and Oh No on Greneberg, which was released last year through Decon. He also appeared on 2012 albums by Large Professor, Billy Woods and House Shoes.
The tracklisting to Reloaded by Roc Marciano is as follows:
1. Tek To A Mack [Produced by Roc Marciano]
2. Flash Gordon [Produced by Alchemist]
3. Not Told feat. Knowledge Pirate and Ka [Produced by Roc Marciano]
4. Pistolier [Produced by Alchemist]
5. Thugs Prayer Pt. 2 [Produced by Roc Marciano]
6. 76 [Produced by Roc Marciano]
7. We Ill [Produced by Roc Marciano]
8. Deeper [Produced by Roc Marciano]
9. Death Parade [Produced by Roc Marciano]
10. 20 Guns [Produced by Roc Marciano]
11. Peru [Produced by Roc Marciano]
12. Thread Count [Produced Q-Tip]
13. Nine Spray feat. Ka [Produced by Ray West]
14.Emeralds [Produced The Arch Druids]
15. The Man [Produced by Roc Marciano]
(August 23)
UPDATE: Decon has provided HipHopDX with the cover art to Roc Marciano's Reloaded. It is posted below:
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Hip-Hop Groups Public Enemy, N.W.A. Nominated For 2013 Rock Hall Of Fame
Groundbreaking Hip-Hop acts Public Enemy and N.W.A. are the latest
groups to be nominated for possible induction into the Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame for 2013.
Public Enemy and N.W.A. are among the 13 groups to be nominated for the 28th annual induction ceremony, which will take place next year in Los Angeles.
In addition to Public Enemy and N.W.A., groups like Heart, Albert King, Kraftwerk, Deep Purple, The Marvelettes, and The Meters are also up for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year.
“The definition of ‘rock and roll’ means different things to different people, but as broad as the classifications may be, they all share a common love of the music,” said Joel Peresman, President and CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “This year we again proudly put forth a fantastic array of groups and artists that span the entire genre that is ‘rock and roll’.”
In order in order to be nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, each act or artist must have released their first single, or album at least 25 years ago.
Public Enemy’s first release was Yo! Bum Rush the Show, while N.W.A.’s first album was N.W.A. and the Posse, two groundbreaking albums that were released in 1987.
The inductees will ultimately be determined by an international voting body, made up of music historians, executives and other professionals related to the field.
The 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Thursday, April 18, 2013.
Check out the full nomination list below:
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Chic
Deep Purple
Heart
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Albert King
Kraftwerk
The Marvelettes
The Meters
Randy Newman
N.W.A
Procol Harum
Public Enemy
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Public Enemy and N.W.A. are among the 13 groups to be nominated for the 28th annual induction ceremony, which will take place next year in Los Angeles.
In addition to Public Enemy and N.W.A., groups like Heart, Albert King, Kraftwerk, Deep Purple, The Marvelettes, and The Meters are also up for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year.
“The definition of ‘rock and roll’ means different things to different people, but as broad as the classifications may be, they all share a common love of the music,” said Joel Peresman, President and CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “This year we again proudly put forth a fantastic array of groups and artists that span the entire genre that is ‘rock and roll’.”
In order in order to be nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, each act or artist must have released their first single, or album at least 25 years ago.
Public Enemy’s first release was Yo! Bum Rush the Show, while N.W.A.’s first album was N.W.A. and the Posse, two groundbreaking albums that were released in 1987.
The inductees will ultimately be determined by an international voting body, made up of music historians, executives and other professionals related to the field.
The 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Thursday, April 18, 2013.
Check out the full nomination list below:
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Chic
Deep Purple
Heart
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Albert King
Kraftwerk
The Marvelettes
The Meters
Randy Newman
N.W.A
Procol Harum
Public Enemy
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Kendrick Lamar Releases Tracklist for Debut Album “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City”
Kendrick Lamar has released the tracklist for his debut album, Good Kid, m.A.A.d City, which is set to release on October 22through Top Dawg Entertainment and Aftermath/Interscope Records.
The highly anticipated, 12-track debut features appearances from Top Dawg label mate Jay Rock, Drake, and fellow Compton Hip-Hop legends, Dr. Dre and MC Eiht.
Producers Scoop Deville, T-Minus, Rune Rask, and Just Blaze are the only producers confirmed to be credited to the project at this time.
The album’s lead single “Swimming Pools (Drank)” has reached #39 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop charts and #17 on the Rap chart.In recent days, K. Dot leaked Lamar’s Just Blaze-produced track “Compton,” which features him trading fierce bars with his mentor, Dr. Dre.
1. Sherane a.k.a Master Splinter’s Daughter
2. Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe
3. Backseat Freestyle
4. The Art of Peer Pressure
5. Money Trees feat. Jay Rock
6. Poetic Justice feat. Drake
7. good kid
8. m.A.A.d city feat. MC Eiht
9. Swimming Pools (Drank) [Extended Version]
10. Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst
11. Real feat. Anna Wise
12. Compton feat. Dr. Dre
Deluxe:
13. The Recipe feat. Dr. Dre
14. Black Boy Fly
15. Now or Never feat. Mary J. Blige
16. Collect Calls
17. Swimming Pools (Drank)
Featured image spotted at HipHop Wired
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Japan Wins DMC DJ World Championships 2012
The competition is one of the biggest mixing DJ competitions, which brings together the finest DJ’s from across the globe.
DJ Izo from Japan took home the prestigious title of 2012 DMC World DJ Champion.
He battled against other finalists such as DJ Precision (USA) DJ Vekked (Canada) DJ Ritchie Ruftone (UK) and DJ Skills (France.)
It was clear Izo was a crowd favorite as the audience cheered loudly when Izo’s name was announced as the new World DJ Champion.
Izo received a one of a kind custom gold plated Rane Sixty Two mixer, which was provided by DMC World DJ Championship sponsors Rane and Serato.
The Japanese DJ is a familiar face at the DMC’s; he came in second place at last year’s competition and has competed in previous years.
Other performances on the night included a DJ set by previous DMC winner DJ Fly, and a performance by UK rap artist, Jehst.
At the end of the finals, founder of the DMC Championships Tony Prince announced that the competition will celebrate its 30th year in 2013 by hosting the DMC World Finals in Paris, France and confirmed the competition will be launching an online ‘golden mic’ MC contest.
Top 3 winners of DMC World DJ Championship 2012
1st Place: DJ Izo (Japan)
2nd Place: DJ Precision (USA)
3rd Place: DJ Ritchie Ruftone (UK)
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Termanology & Lil Fame - Fizzyology [Tracklist]
November 6th.
01. After Midnight
02. Fizzyology
03. Hustler’s Ringtone (feat. Bun B)
04. The Greatest
05. From The Streets (feat. Freeway)
06. Play Dirty (feat. Busta Rhymes & Styles P)
07. It’s Easy
08. Too Tough For TV
09. Pray For Me (feat. Kira)
10. Not By You
11. Family Ties
12. Endtro (Fame & Glory)
13. Lil Ghetto Boy (feat. Lee Wilson)
14. Crazy (feat. M.O.P.)
15. Thuggathon
01. After Midnight
02. Fizzyology
03. Hustler’s Ringtone (feat. Bun B)
04. The Greatest
05. From The Streets (feat. Freeway)
06. Play Dirty (feat. Busta Rhymes & Styles P)
07. It’s Easy
08. Too Tough For TV
09. Pray For Me (feat. Kira)
10. Not By You
11. Family Ties
12. Endtro (Fame & Glory)
13. Lil Ghetto Boy (feat. Lee Wilson)
14. Crazy (feat. M.O.P.)
15. Thuggathon
Red Man Announces "Muddy Waters 2: Even Muddier"
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DJ Jazzy Jeff, ?uestlove, DJ Z-Trip Perform At Red Bull Thre3Style Finals
by Jake Paine
Wednesday, September 26: DJ Nu-Mark and Gaslamp Killer will headline the show at Double Door.
Thursday, September 27: Day 3: Reggie’s Chicago will be crowded with dancing fans once Z-Trip and Skratch Bastid take the stage.
Friday, September 28: The competition will heat up at The Mid with headliners Dillon Francis and Flosstradamus.
Saturday, September 29: The winner of those four nights advances to the Red Bull Thre3Style World Final on Saturday at The Metro Chicago where Jazzy Jeff, ?uestlove and Cosmo Baker will keep the crowd dancing through the night.
Tickets throughout the week are available at the Thre3Style site.
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The world championship of "party-rocking" is going down this week in Chicago, Illinois.
During
this week (September 24 to September 29), deejays across the world will
be competing at Chicago, Illinois Red Bull Thre3Style World Finals.
Judges include deejay/turntablism icons such as DJ Jazzy Jeff, ?uestlove
and DJ Z-Trip, along with performances by Gaslamp Killer, Cosmo Baker
and DJ Nu-Mark.Wednesday, September 26: DJ Nu-Mark and Gaslamp Killer will headline the show at Double Door.
Thursday, September 27: Day 3: Reggie’s Chicago will be crowded with dancing fans once Z-Trip and Skratch Bastid take the stage.
Friday, September 28: The competition will heat up at The Mid with headliners Dillon Francis and Flosstradamus.
Saturday, September 29: The winner of those four nights advances to the Red Bull Thre3Style World Final on Saturday at The Metro Chicago where Jazzy Jeff, ?uestlove and Cosmo Baker will keep the crowd dancing through the night.
Tickets throughout the week are available at the Thre3Style site.
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Zion I & J. Period "Bomb 1st" Download
by Jake Paine
The tape can be downloaded at J. Period's site
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Longtime affiliates Zion I and J. Period cross paths again for a fresh new tape.
Oakland, California duo Zion I has teamed with longtime affiliate/deejay J. Period to release their Bomb 1st mixtape
today (September 25). The free mixtape features appearances from the
likes of Kendrick Lamar, Action Bronson and Nitty Scott, MC.The tape can be downloaded at J. Period's site
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Lyor Cohen Announces Departure From Warner Music Group
by Steven J. Horowitz
According to Billboard.biz, Cohen will leave the company on September 30th to "move on to his next big challenge." At WMG, Cohen oversaw Atlantic and Warner Bros. Records, as well as several other branches of the corporation.
"To all the artists and employees who live and die for the music every day, and who personally sacrifice for the good of the creative process: 'keep on keepin' on' in the tradition of a company that respects and honors the artistic community," said Cohen in a statement.
WMG CEO Stephen Cooper said, "Lyor Cohen has built something very special here. While we understand his desire to move on to his next challenge, the enduring success of our recorded music division will serve as a great testament to the progress we've made during Lyor's time at WMG. We are grateful for Lyor's contributions, and we wish him the best. I'm confident that given the strength of our talented management team in Recorded Music, we'll be able to drive further success."
Cohen got his start in artist management in the mid-1980s at Rush Communications, and became President of Def Jam in 1988.
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Lyor Cohen plans to move on from his role as Chairman/CEO at Warner Music Group.
Veteran
record executive Lyor Cohen has announced his departure from the
Chairman/CEO position at Warner Music Group that he assumed in 2004.According to Billboard.biz, Cohen will leave the company on September 30th to "move on to his next big challenge." At WMG, Cohen oversaw Atlantic and Warner Bros. Records, as well as several other branches of the corporation.
"To all the artists and employees who live and die for the music every day, and who personally sacrifice for the good of the creative process: 'keep on keepin' on' in the tradition of a company that respects and honors the artistic community," said Cohen in a statement.
WMG CEO Stephen Cooper said, "Lyor Cohen has built something very special here. While we understand his desire to move on to his next challenge, the enduring success of our recorded music division will serve as a great testament to the progress we've made during Lyor's time at WMG. We are grateful for Lyor's contributions, and we wish him the best. I'm confident that given the strength of our talented management team in Recorded Music, we'll be able to drive further success."
Cohen got his start in artist management in the mid-1980s at Rush Communications, and became President of Def Jam in 1988.
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King Myers Discusses Upcoming Debut LP "Kingology," Working With Rakim
by Homer Johnsen
Today, King Myers has just put the finishing touches on his debut LP, Kingology, due in stores on November 2. The album features veteran emcees like Rakim and Bumpy Knuckles, as well as Fred The Godson. The album boasts a wide range of beats, ranging from classic breakbeats to slow-tempo, chopped-and-screwed tracks. “I want everything to have a completely different sound, and that’s what I was trying to do with the album,” said Myers, during a recent phone interview with HipHopDX. “I wanted to make sure it was very diverse so all people could feel it.”
During the interview, Myers’ drive for success became notable quickly. He’s a very mature teenager, and he’s realistic about his prospects going forward. “Right now, basically I wanted to focus on getting my respect first rather than coming up in hype,” says Myers. Check out what else he had to say about growing up around Rakim, making music, his plans going forward and much more below:
read the interview @
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21274/title.king-myers-discusses-upcoming-debut-lp-kingology-working-with-rakim
The Bumpy Knuckles apprentice
and godson of Rakim talks about making his mark on the game at just 17
years old, having a hit on YouTube and the details of his debut album.
Most
17 year olds don’t have already flourishing careers. King Myers,
however, is the exception. He won silver at a local poetry contest when
he was 10 years old, and since then, the Suffolk County, New York native
has already made several professional music videos, performed live and
is CEO of Urge Music, his own independent record label. As a child, his
godfather, Rakim,
would bring him on stage during performances to let him soak it all in.
It’s something Myers doesn’t take for granted, confidently noting that
these experiences helped get rid of his nervousness.Today, King Myers has just put the finishing touches on his debut LP, Kingology, due in stores on November 2. The album features veteran emcees like Rakim and Bumpy Knuckles, as well as Fred The Godson. The album boasts a wide range of beats, ranging from classic breakbeats to slow-tempo, chopped-and-screwed tracks. “I want everything to have a completely different sound, and that’s what I was trying to do with the album,” said Myers, during a recent phone interview with HipHopDX. “I wanted to make sure it was very diverse so all people could feel it.”
During the interview, Myers’ drive for success became notable quickly. He’s a very mature teenager, and he’s realistic about his prospects going forward. “Right now, basically I wanted to focus on getting my respect first rather than coming up in hype,” says Myers. Check out what else he had to say about growing up around Rakim, making music, his plans going forward and much more below:
read the interview @
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21274/title.king-myers-discusses-upcoming-debut-lp-kingology-working-with-rakim
Joe Budden "A Loose Quarter" Mixtape Cover Art
by Steven J. Horowitz
Breaking the news on Twitter, Joey wrote that "it'll all make cents soon" and posted a picture teasing the project. He also tweeted at Lupe Fiasco, asking the rapper to deliver a verse for the tape before his impending retirement.
Budden most recently released welcome to: OUR HOUSE with his super group Slaughterhouse. As a solo artist, he last dropped his mixtape Mood Musik 4.5 at retail last year.
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Joe Budden reveals the second cover art for his upcoming mixtape.
Joe Budden has announced the release of his upcoming mixtape A Loose Quarter.Breaking the news on Twitter, Joey wrote that "it'll all make cents soon" and posted a picture teasing the project. He also tweeted at Lupe Fiasco, asking the rapper to deliver a verse for the tape before his impending retirement.
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Skyzoo Set to Release His Acclaimed Album “A Dream Deferred”; Explains Split from 9th Wonder’s Jamla Records
by Ron Johnson
Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn MC Skyzoo is releasing his Langston Hughes title-inspired album, A Dream Deferred, next Tuesday (October 2), through his own Duck Down Music-distributed label, The Faculty.
Named after legendary Harlem Renaissance poet Hughes’ poem of the same name, Skyzoo’s fourth album uses a more diverse variety of features compared to his 2009 debut, The Salvation, boasting appearances from Jill Scott, Freeway, Raheem Devaughn, and Talib Kweli.
“I feel like a lot of people are at a point where they know what it is that they want, and they have this dream that they’re going towards. But what happens when things don’t go the way you thought it would?” Skyzoo recently told AllHipHop.com in his thick, New York bravado.
“The closer you get to it, the more you realize it’s nothing like you thought it would be. What happens then? I think that’s what that poem meant, and that’s what I wanted the album to be about,” Skyzoo added.
As an avid fan of the Jazz sound that filled the Harlem air during Hughes’ time, Skyzoo described the incorporation of live Jazz instruments and string sections that producers like DJ Khalil and co-executive producer !llmind brought to the project.
“It stays true to the root of what people know me for rhyming over. Dirty drums, good baselines, and that core feeling. But it’s not sample heavy,” said the lyrical story-teller. “It’s a bigger sound. More lush. We had people come in and play stuff. We arranged it, wrote music pieces for it. I wanted it to sound like a dream.”
Grammy winning producer 9th Wonder’s trademark presence is not as strong on the upcoming album as on Skyzoo’s debut album, The Salvation, which was released on 9th Wonder’s Jamla imprint. Although the North Carolina producer lends to the album’s first single, “Jansport Springs (One-Time for Chi-Ali),” Skyzoo claims that for the majority of A Dream Deferred, he wanted to stray away from the sample-heavy beats which permeate 9th Wonder’s signature sound.
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(AllHipHop News) Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn MC Skyzoo is releasing his Langston Hughes title-inspired album, A Dream Deferred, next Tuesday (October 2), through his own Duck Down Music-distributed label, The Faculty.
Named after legendary Harlem Renaissance poet Hughes’ poem of the same name, Skyzoo’s fourth album uses a more diverse variety of features compared to his 2009 debut, The Salvation, boasting appearances from Jill Scott, Freeway, Raheem Devaughn, and Talib Kweli.
“I feel like a lot of people are at a point where they know what it is that they want, and they have this dream that they’re going towards. But what happens when things don’t go the way you thought it would?” Skyzoo recently told AllHipHop.com in his thick, New York bravado.
“The closer you get to it, the more you realize it’s nothing like you thought it would be. What happens then? I think that’s what that poem meant, and that’s what I wanted the album to be about,” Skyzoo added.
As an avid fan of the Jazz sound that filled the Harlem air during Hughes’ time, Skyzoo described the incorporation of live Jazz instruments and string sections that producers like DJ Khalil and co-executive producer !llmind brought to the project.
“It stays true to the root of what people know me for rhyming over. Dirty drums, good baselines, and that core feeling. But it’s not sample heavy,” said the lyrical story-teller. “It’s a bigger sound. More lush. We had people come in and play stuff. We arranged it, wrote music pieces for it. I wanted it to sound like a dream.”
Grammy winning producer 9th Wonder’s trademark presence is not as strong on the upcoming album as on Skyzoo’s debut album, The Salvation, which was released on 9th Wonder’s Jamla imprint. Although the North Carolina producer lends to the album’s first single, “Jansport Springs (One-Time for Chi-Ali),” Skyzoo claims that for the majority of A Dream Deferred, he wanted to stray away from the sample-heavy beats which permeate 9th Wonder’s signature sound.
In recent times, Skyzoo has parted ways with Jamla in order to build The Faculty, but says 9th Wonder has been supportive of his recent endeavors. “That was one of the things that 9th and I had talked about. He was all for it,” said Skyzoo. “I felt like I did my part in helping to get Jamla to a certain place. And I wanted to do that for my own Jamla now.”
Check out the tracklist for Skyzoo’s A Dream Deferred below:
1) Dreams In A Basement featuring Jill Scott (produced by !llmind)
2) Jansport Strings (One Time for Chi-Ali) (produced by 9th Wonder)
3) Pockets Full feat. Freeway (produced by !llmind)
4) Give It Up feat. DJ Prince (produced by !llmind)
5) Glass Ceilings (produced by !llmind)
6) Range Rover Rhythm (produced by Jahlil Beats)
7) The Knowing feat. Jessy Wilson (produced by Eric G)
8) Drew & Derwin feat. Raheem Devaughn (produced by Focus)
9) Realization feat. Jared Evan (produced by DJ Khalil)
10) The Rage of Roemello (produced by DJ Khalil)
11) How to Make it Through Hysteria (produced by Best Kept Secret)
12) Steel’s Apartment (produced by Black Milk)
13) Spike Lee Was My Hero feat. Talib Kweli (produced by Tall Black Guy)
14) The Cost of Sleep (produced by Tall Black Guy)
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Brother Ali Promotes New “Mourning in America” Album with Nationwide Tour
by Ron Johnson
Brother Ali has recently embarked on a national tour to promote his new album Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color. Wisconsin’s white-bearded MC will stop at 28 more cities before ending in Santa Barbara, California in late October.
Earlier this month, Ali release a visual for his single “Only Life I Know” where he raps about social problems that continue to plague American society.
Check out “Mourning in America” tour dates below, along with one of Brother Ali’s tour vlog episodes:
09.25 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
09.26 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
09.27 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
09.28 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
09.29 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
09.30 – Toronto, ON @ Annex Wreck Room
10.02 – Ann Arbor, MI @ Blind Pig
10.03 – Chicago, IL @ Metro
10.04 – Madison, WI @ Barrymore Theatre
10.05 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
10.06 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
10.09 – Iowa City, IA @ Gabe’s Oasis
10.10 – Omaha, NE @ Waiting Room
10.11 – Fort Collins, CO @ Aggie Theatre
10.12 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theatre
10.13 – Boulder, CO @ Fox Theater
10.15 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
10.17 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos
10.18 – Bellingham, WA @ Wild Buffalo
10.19 – Vancouver, BC @ Venue Nightclub
10.20 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
10.21 – Eugene, OR @ WOW Hall
10.23 – Reno, NV @ Cargo
10.24 – Arcata, CA @ Humboldt State Univ.
10.25 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
10.26 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst
10.27 – Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
10.30 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Velvet Jones
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Rock The Vote Bus to Stop in Philly on Voter Registration Day; Talib Kweli and Dice Raw of The Roots Set To Perform
by Seandra Sims
Tomorrow (September 25) is National Voter Registration Day, and organizations across the country have planned rallies, voter registration drives, and other events to encourage voting in the 2012 Election.
One of the leading artist-supported, voter engagement movements among young people in the past few elections has been Rock The Vote, and their previous “Road Trips” have helped to register thousands of Americans in preparation for casting their ballots in November.
Key among those who lead election efforts are opportunities to help educate people about voter ID laws and registration practices, especially in swing states such as Pennsylvania, where the number of Electoral College votes can have a significant impact on overall election results.
To that end, Rock The Vote will bring its bus to the Community College of Philadelphia on Tuesday, September 25 from 12-4PM to celebrate voting rights and offer on-location registration for students and the general public.
Rock The Vote won’t be all engagement-based, however. Organizers plan to “unfold” the bus during the afternoon for a special concert featuring Brooklyn rapper Talib Kweli, along with Philly hometown artist and Roots collaborator, Dice Raw and his Raw Life label family.
Also set to appear are Miss USA Olivia Culpo and DJ Jeffrey Tonnesen.
The event is open to the general public, and details are as follows: Rock The Vote Philly, Tuesday, September 25, 12-4PM, Community College of Philadelphia, 1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Follow Rock The Vote on Twitter (@RockTheVote). Register to vote at www.RockTheVote.com.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Oh No & Chris Keys - Devastation Ft. Guilty Simpson & Montage One
Skyzoo - Give It Up Ft. DJ Prince (Prod. By !llmind)
David Dallas – Ever Get The Feeling
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Lupe Fiasco Says Second Disc Of "Food & Liquor 2" Will Drop After Christmas
by Sean Ryon
Lupe Fiasco reveals that the second disc to "Food & Liquor 2" will drop after Christmas.
This September 25, Lupe Fiasco will release his long-awaited Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album, Pt. 1. Now, in a recent interview with Australia's Music Feeds TV, the Chicago rapper gives an update on the second part of the forthcoming album.
Lupe said that that Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album, Pt. 2 should be coming out sometime after Christmas. He said initially, he wanted to release both LPs as a double CD project, but that his label wouldn't go along with the plan.
"I originally wanted to do a double CD, and we were gonna put it out on Christmas," he said. "But the label didn't want to participate in that, so we'll do a part one and a part two, put the part one out earlier than Christmas, and the part two after Christmas."
Lupe also explained that the inspiration behind the all-black album cover to the first part of Food & Liquor 2. He explained that the decision to make an completely blank album was that he simply wanted to push the limits of his label Atlantic Records. Still, although he wanted to give Atlantic a hard time, he made sure to never sacrifice the quality of his music.
"The entire album is black - there's no pictures and words in the album," he said. "[The inspiration] was more - can I get the label to do that? Can I make that happen? Can I say, 'Hey, I don't want to put anything in the album and I want to make that happen?' It was like a challenge almost, and I had to go through some legal battles and some wrangling back and forth, so it wasn't as easy as I thought to put nothing in there. It was like one of the hardest albums that I had to do with putting nothing in it."
He added, "[My relationship with Atlantic Records] is coming to a close, but we're definitely going out strong and we're definitely going out with good music. I'm definitely not going to cheat the fans or short-change myself or short-change my art for the sake of pissing my label off. It's almost like I'm not even thinking about it; it's just kinda like, 'Let's do the rest of these albums we have together and then off into the sunset."
Check out the full interview below.
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Nas & Lauryn Hill Announce Co-Headlining "Life Is Good/Black Rage" Tour
by Steven J. Horowitz
Nas and Lauryn Hill plan to hit the road together this fall.
After reuniting for a few performances over the past few years, Nas and Lauryn Hill have announced a co-headlining "Life is Good/Black Rage" tour.
Nas sets off the tour with a handful of solo appearances in Columbia, Maryland, Phoenix, Arizona and New Orleans, Louisiana. Ms. Hill joins the tour on October 29th at Dallas, Texas' Palladium Ballroom. The pair will hit Houston, Texas, Atlanta, Georgia and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their last date together falls on November 19th at Oakland, California's Fox Oakland Theater.
Check the tour dates below (via Rap-Up).
Oct. 6 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion (NAS ONLY)
Oct. 20 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona State Fairgrounds (NAS ONLY)
Oct. 26 – Asheville, NC – MOOG Festival (NAS ONLY)
Oct. 27 – Nashville, TN – Riverfront Park (NAS ONLY)
Oct. 28 – New Orleans, LA – Voodoo Festival (NAS ONLY)
Oct. 29 – Dallas, TX – Palladium Ballroom
Oct. 31 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
Nov. 2 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
Nov. 3 – Norfolk, VA – NorVa Theatre (NAS ONLY)
Nov. 4 – Washington, DC – DAR Constitution Hall
Nov. 7 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory
Nov. 9 – Rochester, NY – Main Street Armory(NAS ONLY)
Nov. 11 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
Nov. 14 – Chicago, IL – Congress Theatre
Nov. 16 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
Nov. 17 – Magna, UT – Salt Air
Nov. 19 – Oakland, CA – Fox Oakland Theater
Dec. 31 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall (NAS ONLY)
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Double A.B. & Dub Sonata Discuss "Media Shower," Working With Sean Price
by Homer Johnsen
The veteran rhyme and production pair talks about their first truly joint album, and working with Man Bites Dog Records, Scram Jones and Roc Marciano.
Since 2003, Double A.B. and Dub Sonata have been making music. Now, almost 10 years later, they are ready to give the best of their work to the general public. Media Shower, which released earlier this week - featuring appearances from Sean Price, Evidence and Rhymefest, among others.
The two first got acquainted at the State University of New York at Purchase in Upstate New York. There, they were deeply involved in the cooperative effort, Atoms Family which included Cannibal Ox and Hangar 18. They took separate paths when Double A.B. began battle rapping through popular media outlets like MTV. Dub Sonata stayed busy too, producing for artists like Dom Pachino, C-Rayz Walz and Sadat X. Eventually, the two were reacquainted decided to collaborate for an album.
The album is essentially a compilation of Double A.B. and Dub Sonata’s finest unreleased work, ranging over a course of 10 years. “A lot of these songs came together over many years…And this is kind of just a body of the best of our work,” said Dub Sonata during the duo’s recent phone interview with HipHopDX.
Both of the artists touched on a number of topics, including their previous work, working with new, veteran emcees, and their lessons learned under the guidance of producer/songwriter, Scram Jones.
HipHopDX: When did you two first get acquainted?
Double A.B.: We got cool probably around [the] late ‘90s, early 2000s. We both went to school together [in] upstate New York. We both from the city, but we both went to school upstate, to S.U.N.Y. New Paltz. I remember they had a poppin’ little scene up there. Like real Hip Hop scene, a lot of- Atoms Family, whose crew members eventually became Cannibal Ox, and Hangar 18, and you know, different Rap groups spawned out of there. That’s basically where we first ran into each other.
DX: Your new album is called Media Shower. What’s the significance of that title?
Double A.B.: The title basically is- we have a song called “Media Shower” featuring Rhymefest, that’s the title track for the album. That’s basically just saying how the current state of society is just: the next gadget to the next gadget. Everybody walks around with their face in the screen, looking at the next YouTube post. It’s basically a statement to that; how we’re bombarded with different types of media be it music, movies, television, YouTube.
DX: I hear that. What was the creative process like?
Dub Sonata: We’ve been working together for about 10 years or more, so we kind of just work fast and naturally. A lot of these songs came together over many years, adding different elements and arranging. And this is kind of just a body of the best of our work that would work as an album.
DX: How long is the [time range] of material, would you say?
Dub Sonata: Well, a couple of the songs probably go back to like ’03, right A.B.? Like “Drug Wars”?
Double A.B.: Yeah, one song is the old song that we kind of re-did. But besides that, I’d say most of the songs are in the last two to three years, and then maybe as far back as five for some of them. But yeah, like you said, some of them go back a long time.
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Immortal Technique Compares Being Signed To A Major Label To Being In An Abusive Relationship
by Danielle Harling
Immortal Technique expresses his distaste for major labels, says he has two EP's in the work with two underground Hip Hop legends.
Harlem rapper Immortal Technique has never been one to hold back when it comes to the debate between remaining independent and being signed to a major label, and during an interview with Hard Knock TV the noted emcee offered up quite the interesting analogy.
While speaking on his documentary, The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique, Immortal Technique compared being signed to a major label to being in a relationship with an abusive, rich man.
“It’s like a woman that wants to marry an abusive rich man because she figures she can take the ass-whooping for a few years and get some money from the divorce,” said Immortal Technique in a video posted on 2DopeBoyz. “That’s just the ass backwards way to think to me. I’ve always told people that independent was the way to go. I’ve always pushed that message and I think that the movie is a big part of that. Saying ‘Look, if I was signed to a major label this couldn’t happen.’ They don’t want me. They don’t want the real thing. They want what looks like the real thing because the real thing would tell them something about themselves.”
Although fans are still eagerly awaiting the release of Middle Passage, the rapper revealed that on top of that album he also has two EP’s in the work with artists he referred to as “underground legends.”
“Middle Passage and I’m working on two EP’s along with some other people. Famous underground legends and it’s gonna be big news. I can’t announce it yet but it’s gonna be some real big shit,” Immortal Technique explained. “It’s not just the Middle Passage coming, I got two [little] records coming after that and it’s gonna be amazing yo. It’s gonna be real big for the underground, real big for independent music. And this year and the following years are all about building together for me.”
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Raekwon's "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..." Purple Tape Limited Edition Cassette Sold Out
by Jake Paine
Matt Welch of Get On Down Records reveals to HipHopDX how the label sold out of the 1,000 limited edition box sets in less than 48 hours at retail.
For over 17 years, one cassette tape in Hip Hop has received a mythology all of its own. There is a reason that Chef Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... is more commonly referred to as "The Purple Tape" no matter its format. The August 1995 Loud/RCA Records release was originally released to cassette in a distinct purple plastic that made the packaging as unique as its game-changing musical contents. Like color-specific caps on crack viles which sales inspired many of the Wu-Tang Clan emcee's rhymes at the time, the product was one of a kind, and stood out from the basic.
In the years since, The Purple Tape has been one of Hip Hop's most coveted pieces of memoribilia. It signifies a veteran purist fan from a bygone time in the music listening experience. Original tapes commonly drawn three figures on eBay as Rae even partnered with Fat Beats to release the vinyl version of his 2009 Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...Pt. II on purple wax.
This week, Boston, Massachusetts-based Get On Down Records has partnered with Sony to re-release The Purple Tape in its original format. Expanded liner notes with Rae, 1,000 hand-made lacquer display cases, and additional throwback promotional goodies are available for the cool price of $44.95.
"The future of being a good distributor is broadening your base," says Get On Down's Matt Welch, about making a product that will be sold in sneaker and fashion boutiques as well as in mom-and-pop record stores. Matt is leader in the small crew of culture curators (also including former Scratch editor/journalist Brian Coleman) who have previously liberated fan-inspired releases from Ghostface Killah, The Pharcyde, Tom Scott & The L.A. Dreamers and Common. Welch, a veteran decision-maker at both Landspeed Records and later Traffic Entertainment, explains what goes on behind the scenes to liberate the cool, and shifting the paradigm back to physical products in the digital age. On Friday (September 14) HipHopDX spoke at length with Matt about the G.O.D. operation and the color purple.
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