Thursday, March 22, 2012
DMC Announces American & Puerto Rican Battleground Tour Dates
by Jake Paine
Total Eclipse, Klever, Apollo, Shortkut, Quest, DJ P-Trix and other legendary turntablists join DMC on this U.S. tour that also features a battle in Santurce, Puerto Rico.
Leading up to the August finals in New York City, the United States (and Puerto Rico) battleground competition by the DMC is upon us. With Miami, Florida's event completed last Saturday (March 17), upcoming dates are in the cities of San Antonio, Hartford, New Orleans, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Washington DC, Phoenix, Santurce and the aforementioned New York City.
The tour will feature showcases and judging by the likes of X-Ecutioners' DJ Total Eclipse, Invisibl Skratch Piklz' DJ Apollo and Shortkut, as well as others.
HipHopDX is a media sponsor of the tour, which also features backing by Rane, Serato, Stanton, Scratch Academy and others.
The flyer is below, along with the dates:
MARCH 24: 2012 DMC SAN ANTONIO TX
@ Revolution Room 8123 Broadway San Antonio TX 78209
8pm-2am. All Ages. $10
Showcase by DJ Total Eclipse (X-ecutioners). More TBA
Judges: Manila Ice, Total Eclipse, Kico. More tba.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/231232930294954/
Promoter: Mia Ent.: www.facebook.com/satx.dmc
* No filming of the DJ battle is permitted.
MARCH 31: 2012 DMC HARTFORD CT
@ Trinity College @ the Washington Room (Mather Hall, 2nd fl.) 300 Summit St. Hartford, CT 06106.
DMC is honored to be a part of the Trinity International Hip Hop Festival!
12pm-4pm. FREE! All Ages
Host: DJ Fatfingaz.
Showcases & judging by DJ Spictakular, DJ Total Eclipse & DJ Nel'Assassin
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/171079786328671/
Promoters: World Hip Hop Market & Nomadic Wax: http://trinityhiphop.com/
* No filming of the DJ battle is permitted
APRIL 1: 2012 DMC NEW ORLEANS LA
@ The Republic 828 South Peters St. New Orleans LA 70130
6pm-9pm. All Ages til 9pm. Afterparty from 9pm - ? 18+ only. $10
Host: Tony Skratchere
Judges: DJ Spin, Shiftee and Vajra! Showcases TBA
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/189957554442502/
Promoter: Tony Skratchere: https://www.facebook.com/TonySkratchere
* No filming of the DJ battle is permitted
APRIL 5: 2012 DMC SEATTLE WA
@ Trinity Nightclub 111 Yesler Way Seattle WA 98104
Battle from 5pm-10pm. Afterparty from 10pm - ? Free! 21+
Judges: Klever, Wicked, E-Rok, Dyce. Host. DV One.
Showcase by DJ Klever!!
Partyrocking by DJ Bamboo, DJ Spinja & DJ Tigerbeat
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/234912069935701/
Promoters: Trinity Nightclub & Skratch Lounge www.trinitynightclub.com
* No filming of the DJ battle is permitted
APRIL 7: 2012 DMC SAN FRANCISCO/BAY AREA CA
330 Ritch SF 360 Ritch Street San Francisco, CA 94107
Showcases by DJs Mista B, Snayk Eyez and La Femme Deadly Venoms
Judges include DJs: Apollo, Shortkut, Quest, Cue, Jazzy Jim
Host: Fran Boogie. Judges tba. http://dmcbayarea2012.eventbrite.com/
Battle & showcases from 4-10pm. All Ages welcome til 10pm.
Afterparty: 21+ after 10 til close.
After Party: DJs The C.M.E. & Goldenchyld.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/148174665296411/
Promoter: Spintronix: www.spintronix.com
* No filming of the DJ battle is permitted
APRIL 20: 2012 DMC PHOENIX AZ
6pm - 10pm. All Ages. Free
Phoenix Center for the Arts 1202 N 3rd St. Phoenix AZ 85004
Judges and showcases to be announced.
www.civildisobedience.asu.edu
No Filming. Still Photography OK
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/394828017196169/
Promoter: Richard Mook, Ph.D. Asst Professor of Music History + Literature @ Arizona State U.
* No filming of the DJ battle is permitted
APRIL 21: DMC ALBUQUERQUE NM
CANCELLED
APRIL 27: DMC WASHINGTON DC
@ U Street Music Hall 1115A U Street, NW Washington DC 20009
DMC is honored to be a part of the International Soul Society Festival
6pm-10pm. $5. All Ages
Hosts: DJ Geometrix and Chris Styles. Partyrocking: Earth 1ne.
Showcases tba. Judges: Marcus. More TBA
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/315269548510111/
Promoters: Urban Artistry, Beat Refinery and DJ Geometrix /TurntablistNetwork.com
* No filming of the DJ battle is permitted
MAY 11: 2012 DMC Denver CO
@ Casselmans 2620 Walnut St. Denver CO 80205
9pm. 18+. $8 adv. $10 day of.
Showcase by DJ Shiftee. More tba.
Judges: DJ Vajra, DJ Shiftee, DJ Chonz
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/232834570133899/
Promoters: DJ Lazy Eyez www.DJLazyEyez.com & The Solution: www.DenverSolution.com
* No filming of the DJ battle is permitted
MAY 12: 2012 DMC USA TEAM + DMC LOS ANGELES CA
@ The Rhythm Lounge 245 Pine Avenue Long Beach CA 90802
5pm-2am. $13 in adv. $20 day of. 21+
Host: ToQuon Da MC. Showcases/Partyrockers TBA
Judges: DJ P-Trix, DJ Icy Ice, DJ Nando & more tba
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/144565525662971/
Promoter: Original Glaze LA www.originalglazela.com
* No filming of the DJ battle is permitted
JUNE 23: 2012 DMC Battle for US Supremacy + DMC NYC
@ Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St. New York NY 10012 http://lepoissonrouge.com/events/view/3183
2pm-9:30pm. All Ages. $15 adv. https://secure.gigmaven.com/events/7819/orders/new $20 day.
2 major DJ battles in one day!
Host: DJ FatFingaz. Showcases tba.
Judges: Marcus, Billy Jam and more tba.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/325994480786878/
Promoter: Christie Z DMC USA
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dmcusa
https://www.facebook.com/pages/DMC-USA-National-DJ-Battles/178103952299780?sk=wall
http://twitter.com/dmcusadjbattles
* No filming of the DJ battle is permitted
AUGUST 4: 2012 DMC USA NATIONAL FINALS - NYC
@ Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St. New York NY 10012 http://lepoissonrouge.com/events/view/3062
2-9:30pm. All Ages. $15 adv.at https://secure.gigmaven.com/events/7676/orders/new $20 day
Host, showcases and judges tba.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/313248298711776/
Promoter: Christie Z DMC USA
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dmcusa
https://www.facebook.com/pages/DMC-USA-National-DJ-Battles/178103952299780?sk=wall
http://twitter.com/dmcusadjbattles
* No filming of the DJ battle is permitted
MAY 25: 2012 DMC PUERTO RICO NATIONAL FINALS
*Not a US Event but we are helping this happen and regarding PR as it’s own nation
@ Red Shield Music Hall 802 Roberto H Todd Parada 18 Santurce PR 00907
7:30pm-3am. $5 in adv. $8. day of. 18+
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/168208129961305/?ref=ts
Promoter: DJ Chuck Maurice: www.redshieldrecords.com/
* No filming of the DJ battle is permitted
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Wu-Tang Clan Discusses Return To Music, Longevity
by Slava Kuperstein
The Wu-Tang Clan waxes nostalgic, and explains why they reunited.
With 20 years in the game, Wu-Tang Clan has experienced Hip Hop's highs with critical and commercial success, as well as it lows, with infighting and the death of member Ol' Dirty Bastard.
Ultimately, the crew has persevered and remained a force in Hip Hop, a fact that the group discussed in a recent interview with ThisIs50.com. "This is my foundation," explained RZA. "If my brothers is ready to rock and roll, I'm ready to rock and roll. Music? Man. It's magical, baby."
"We reached the people, yo. I don't care what nobody say," offered Inspectah Deck. "A lot of motherfuckers'll tell you Wu-Tang's irrelevant, out of date, or whatever the case. I'm just more or less...the movement that's behind us, is bigger than us now."
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The Wu-Tang Clan waxes nostalgic, and explains why they reunited.
With 20 years in the game, Wu-Tang Clan has experienced Hip Hop's highs with critical and commercial success, as well as it lows, with infighting and the death of member Ol' Dirty Bastard.
Ultimately, the crew has persevered and remained a force in Hip Hop, a fact that the group discussed in a recent interview with ThisIs50.com. "This is my foundation," explained RZA. "If my brothers is ready to rock and roll, I'm ready to rock and roll. Music? Man. It's magical, baby."
"We reached the people, yo. I don't care what nobody say," offered Inspectah Deck. "A lot of motherfuckers'll tell you Wu-Tang's irrelevant, out of date, or whatever the case. I'm just more or less...the movement that's behind us, is bigger than us now."
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Pharoahe Monch Reveals Rock-Inspired New Album "Rock Vs. Disco"
by Steven J. Horowitz
Pharoahe Monch is currently working on a project inspired by rock music.
Last year, Pharoahe Monch dropped off his excellent third solo album W.A.R. (We Are Renegades), but he’s switching up his style for his next LP. During an interview with Montreality, P revealed that he’s currently working on a project titled Rock vs. Disco, inspired by rock music, and recently delivered a verse for Marco Polo’s Port Authority 2.
“I’m working on a new project called Rock vs. Disco. A lot of rock joints. A lot of beats,” he said. “I just did a song for Marco Polo for his up-and-coming album, Port Authority 2. I just been listening to the verse over and over because it came out really crazy.”
Monch also ran off a shortlist of artists with whom he’d like to collaborate. Though he’s appeared on records with a who’s who of musicians, his wish list is slanted towards Hip Hop.
“Too many people. There are too many. I can keep running off names and keep going for an hour. D’Angelo, Bilal, Georgia Anne Muldrow, [GZA], Nas, Raekwon…”
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Nas Discusses Choosing "The Don" As His New Single
by Slava Kuperstein
Nas explains how he came to choose the Salaam Remi, Da Internz, and Heavy D-produced cut for his latest single.
As Nas readies his 10th LP, Life Is Good, the Queens emcee reflects on the latest release from the album, "The Don ."
"When Salaam [Remi] played me the beat for it, I said, 'That's the single — do this and do that and we're golden.' So he started flipping it around," said Nas of the cut in an interview with MTV News.
Nas recalled how the passing of Heavy D, one of the song's producers along with Salaam Remi and Da Internz, coincided with the development of the song. "When we heard that Heavy D died, of course we were messed up, and Salaam called me and told me, 'You know your record "The Don?" You know who gave me that, right?':
"He's like, 'Heavy D gave me that. He liked what we did with the other single, "Nasty ," and he sent me this record.' And the rest is history," Nas continued. "So rest in peace, Heavy D."
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Nas explains how he came to choose the Salaam Remi, Da Internz, and Heavy D-produced cut for his latest single.
As Nas readies his 10th LP, Life Is Good, the Queens emcee reflects on the latest release from the album, "The Don ."
"When Salaam [Remi] played me the beat for it, I said, 'That's the single — do this and do that and we're golden.' So he started flipping it around," said Nas of the cut in an interview with MTV News.
Nas recalled how the passing of Heavy D, one of the song's producers along with Salaam Remi and Da Internz, coincided with the development of the song. "When we heard that Heavy D died, of course we were messed up, and Salaam called me and told me, 'You know your record "The Don?" You know who gave me that, right?':
"He's like, 'Heavy D gave me that. He liked what we did with the other single, "Nasty ," and he sent me this record.' And the rest is history," Nas continued. "So rest in peace, Heavy D."
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Michael K. Williams to Play ODB in New Film on Rapper’s Life
by jakecrates
Actor Michael K Williams will take the role of fallen Wu-Tang Member ODB in an upcoming bio-pic titled “Dirty White Boy.”
;;;According to Entertainment Weekly, Williams, who recently starred in HBO’s Boardwalk Empire will star in the movie as ODB, born Russell Jones.
“Dirty White Boy” will depict the last year’s of Ol’ Dirty’s life, prior to his overdose in 2004.
Ciinematographer Joaquin Baca-Asay will make his directorial debut with the film.
The movie also centers around a VH1 production employee named Jarred Weisfeld, who eventually becomes ODB’s manager, while ODB was in jail.
The story shows how Weisfeld developed a comeback for ODB, only to have him pass way from a drug overdose at the age of 35.
Fans of ODB might recall that ODB’s cousin, Raeshawn, is also piecing together a movie that is set to feature either Eddie Griffin or Tracy Morgan as ODB.
Weisfeld is cooperating with that project, along with ODB’s mother, Cherry Jones.
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Actor Michael K Williams will take the role of fallen Wu-Tang Member ODB in an upcoming bio-pic titled “Dirty White Boy.”
;;;According to Entertainment Weekly, Williams, who recently starred in HBO’s Boardwalk Empire will star in the movie as ODB, born Russell Jones.
“Dirty White Boy” will depict the last year’s of Ol’ Dirty’s life, prior to his overdose in 2004.
Ciinematographer Joaquin Baca-Asay will make his directorial debut with the film.
The movie also centers around a VH1 production employee named Jarred Weisfeld, who eventually becomes ODB’s manager, while ODB was in jail.
The story shows how Weisfeld developed a comeback for ODB, only to have him pass way from a drug overdose at the age of 35.
Fans of ODB might recall that ODB’s cousin, Raeshawn, is also piecing together a movie that is set to feature either Eddie Griffin or Tracy Morgan as ODB.
Weisfeld is cooperating with that project, along with ODB’s mother, Cherry Jones.
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The Beastie Boys to be Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame By Chuck D
It was recently announced that 25 years after their Def Jam debut album Licensed To Ill was released, Brooklyn rapping trio The Beastie Boys will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Chuck D of Public Enemy.
The induction ceremony, which takes place on April 14th, will air on HBO at 9 p.m. on May 5th and will include, along with The Beastie Boys, the induction of acts Small Faces, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Laura Nyro.
Throughout their career Mike D, MCA, Ad-Rock and Mix Master Mike have released eight studio albums, garnered 10 Grammy Award-nominations, three of which they won, and have been nominated for over 15 MTV Music Awards.
The group’s last release, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, which hit stores in 2011 featured the hit records “Make Some Noise” and “Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win” featuring Santigold.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will air on May 5th at 9 p.m. on HBO.
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50 Cent Announces Release Date For New Album
by Mike Winslow
Rapper 50 Cent has confirmed a release date for his new untitled album.
The highly anticipated release will hit stores on July 2, 50 Cent revealed today (March 20).
According to 50 Cent, he took the opportunity to discuss the album with Eminem backstage, during the Shady Records 2.0 showcase in Austin Texas, during the SXSW music conference.
“I kicked it with EM after the show i told him how I feel about my new album,” 50 Cent tweeted. “I’m gonna get on the phone with DRE today about it.
Apparently, the conversation with Dr. Dre produced results, because the rap star confirmed the release date for the album.
“My album is coming out July 2. I got some heat trust me I’m ready,” 50 Cent said.
According to reports, the album will feature production by Swizz Beatz, Just Blaze, Jake One, Jim Jonsin and others.
The rapper’s 5th official album is also reported to be 50′s final release for Interscope Records.
The release will also come on two important dates for 50 Cent, who has sold over 40 million records.
“My birthdays July 6 so that’s a cool date for ME,” 50 Cent said. “Its gonna be July2 album, July4 independence day, then July6 my birthday.”
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Rapper 50 Cent has confirmed a release date for his new untitled album.
The highly anticipated release will hit stores on July 2, 50 Cent revealed today (March 20).
According to 50 Cent, he took the opportunity to discuss the album with Eminem backstage, during the Shady Records 2.0 showcase in Austin Texas, during the SXSW music conference.
“I kicked it with EM after the show i told him how I feel about my new album,” 50 Cent tweeted. “I’m gonna get on the phone with DRE today about it.
Apparently, the conversation with Dr. Dre produced results, because the rap star confirmed the release date for the album.
“My album is coming out July 2. I got some heat trust me I’m ready,” 50 Cent said.
According to reports, the album will feature production by Swizz Beatz, Just Blaze, Jake One, Jim Jonsin and others.
The rapper’s 5th official album is also reported to be 50′s final release for Interscope Records.
The release will also come on two important dates for 50 Cent, who has sold over 40 million records.
“My birthdays July 6 so that’s a cool date for ME,” 50 Cent said. “Its gonna be July2 album, July4 independence day, then July6 my birthday.”
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B.o.B. Reveals Cover Art For “Strange Clouds” Album; Preview New Single “Where Are You”
by JP DelaCuesta
After performing at the Warner Sound showcase last week at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas, Grand Hustle and Atlantic recording artist B.o.B. has officially unveiled the cover art for his sophomore studio album, Strange Clouds.
The album, which will be released on May 1, has confirmed features from T.I., Andre 3000, Nelly, Lil Wayne, and even Taylor Swift, with production coming from Jim Jonsin, Dr. Luke, A.D., Salaam Remi, and others.
The rap artist behind such chart hits as “Nothin On You,” “Airplanes,” and the platinum-certified, self-titled single “Strange Clouds” from his new album, is set to premiere a video for “So Good” this Wednesday (March 21).
Atlantic Records also released the album’s fourth single. “Where Are You (B.o.B. vs. Bobby Ray)”, today. Take a listen to the song below and purchase it now on iTunes.
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The Roots, Kid Cudi, De La Soul and More Set to Perform at 5th Annual “Roots Picnic”
by JP DelaCuesta
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The Roots, Kid Cudi, De La Soul and More Set to Perform at 5th Annual “Roots Picnic”
by JP DelaCuesta March 19th, 2012 @ 8:35am
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(AllHipHop News) The lineup for The Roots’ 5th annual Roots Picnic was revealed recently, and it includes an eclectic mix of high-profile artists and emerging talent from the genres of Hip-Hop, Soul, and Electronica.
This year’s Roots Picnic will take place over the course of two days on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3 at the Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia.
In addition to The Roots, who have headlined their namesake festival for the past four years, Kid Cudi, De La Soul (backed by The Roots band), Wale, Danny Brown, and Mr. MFN eXquire are all set to perform.
Acts such as Major Lazer, James Murphy from LCD Soundsystem, Dice Raw, Diplo, OCD: Moosh & Twist, Flosstradamus, Young Gliss, Rone, St. Vincent, Shabazz Palaces, Star Slinger, Kids These Days, Tune-Yards, The Hood Internet, Stretch Armstrong, Chill Moody, and DJ Diamond Kuts will also perform.
Tickets for the fifth annual Roots Picnic can be purchased as a 2-day pass ($80) or for each individual day ($50). All tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.
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The Roots, Kid Cudi, De La Soul and More Set to Perform at 5th Annual “Roots Picnic”
by JP DelaCuesta March 19th, 2012 @ 8:35am
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(AllHipHop News) The lineup for The Roots’ 5th annual Roots Picnic was revealed recently, and it includes an eclectic mix of high-profile artists and emerging talent from the genres of Hip-Hop, Soul, and Electronica.
This year’s Roots Picnic will take place over the course of two days on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3 at the Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia.
In addition to The Roots, who have headlined their namesake festival for the past four years, Kid Cudi, De La Soul (backed by The Roots band), Wale, Danny Brown, and Mr. MFN eXquire are all set to perform.
Acts such as Major Lazer, James Murphy from LCD Soundsystem, Dice Raw, Diplo, OCD: Moosh & Twist, Flosstradamus, Young Gliss, Rone, St. Vincent, Shabazz Palaces, Star Slinger, Kids These Days, Tune-Yards, The Hood Internet, Stretch Armstrong, Chill Moody, and DJ Diamond Kuts will also perform.
Tickets for the fifth annual Roots Picnic can be purchased as a 2-day pass ($80) or for each individual day ($50). All tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.
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Thursday, March 8, 2012
Mobb Deep Speaks On Chemistry, Praises Rick Ross
by Steven J. Horowitz
Mobb Deep's Prodigy and Havoc discuss what it was like to hit the studio after a few years apart.
Mobb Deep’s Prodigy and Havoc are currently in the middle of recording their eponymous ninth album, but the chemistry is still intact after a few years apart from one another. Speaking with Hard Knock TV, the pair spoke on how getting back into the studio after P’s release from prison was seamless and that the incarceration only enhanced their abilities.
“If you haven’t ridden a bike in however long, let’s say three years, when you get back on, you know how to ride,” said Havoc. “The chemistry’s always going to be there. We know each other inside out, so it’s not like we needed to get to know each other again.”
“I would say my time away made me focus more, even for the both of us,” added Prodigy. “Maybe just made me think more far ahead, like what can we do best to make sure we’ve got this longevity for good, like it’s not going nowhere?”
Prodigy, who said that he will drop H.N.I.C. 3 soon, also praised Wiz Khalifa and Rick Ross. He claimed that the Maybach Music Group rapper has stepped his pen game up over the past few years and that he sees some of his work ethic in him.
“Rick Ross, Rick is one artist that I got to make this very clear. Rick is one artist who really impressed me within the past three years that I was gone. He stepped his game all the way the fuck up. I’m talking about his pen game. That boy is spitting right now. And we respect niggas like that, because we the type of niggas that’s on some longevity shit… That’s how people always look at us, and that’s how we look at our own careers. Like fuck that, we gotta keep doing that, we ain’t no one-hit wonders. So we respect other people when we see that in them, and I’ve seen that in him, recently.”
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Cormega & Large Professor To Release Collaborative Album "Mega Philosophy"
by Steven J. Horowitz
Cormega plots an LP produced entirely by Large Professor.
Cormega and Large Professor have announced an upcoming collaborative album titled Mega Philosophy, set to be released via Legal Hustle Records.
Though details are scarce surrounding the LP, the pair have already released the single “M.A.R.S.” featuring Mega, Action Bronson, Roc Marciano and Saigon.
According to a press release, Cormega considers the project a “lifelong dream.” “I've recorded so many tracks with Large Professor; one of the most recent was 'Journey,’” he reveals. “Everytime I drop a verse on a Large Pro track, the response is always crazy. We have great chemistry! It's an honor to actually collaborate on a project with him."
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Cormega plots an LP produced entirely by Large Professor.
Cormega and Large Professor have announced an upcoming collaborative album titled Mega Philosophy, set to be released via Legal Hustle Records.
Though details are scarce surrounding the LP, the pair have already released the single “M.A.R.S.” featuring Mega, Action Bronson, Roc Marciano and Saigon.
According to a press release, Cormega considers the project a “lifelong dream.” “I've recorded so many tracks with Large Professor; one of the most recent was 'Journey,’” he reveals. “Everytime I drop a verse on a Large Pro track, the response is always crazy. We have great chemistry! It's an honor to actually collaborate on a project with him."
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Tech N9ne "Klusterfuk" EP Artwork, Tracklist
by Steven J. Horowitz
Tech N9ne enlists Krizz Kaliko, Aqualeo and Wrekonize for his six-track project.
Tech N9ne has revealed the cover art and tracklist for his upcoming EP Klusterfuk, releasing March 13th.
For the six-track project, the Strange Music honcho enlists familiar friends Krizz Kaliko, Aqualeo and Wrekonize for features. Production comes courtesy of Mayday's Plex Luthor, Gianni Ca$h and Wrekonize.
Pre-orders are available at the Strange Music store. Check the artwork and tracklist below (via HHNM).
1. Klusterfuk
2. Blur (Feat. Wrekonize)
3. Can’t Stand Me (Feat. Krizz Kaliko)
4. Ugly Duckling (Feat. Aqualeo)
5. Awkward
6. D.K.N.Y. (Feat. Krizz Kaliko)
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
Illa Ghee Readies "Angeldust & Waffles" Featuring DJ Evil Dee
by Jake Paine
The veteran Mobb Deep affiliate steps forward with his second studio album later this month.
Veteran Mobb Deep affiliate Illa Ghee has announced his latest project, Angeldust & Waffles for March 27 release. The Brooklyn, New York native who famously appeared on Mobb's Hell On Earth and The Alchemist's 1st Infantry album will work with Black Moon's DJ Evil Dee on the Soulspazm/IMOR Records release.
After numerous mixtapes, this is Illa Ghee's second official project, following A Bullet & A Bracelet. The project is produced by Dom Dirtee.
"Takin' Over" is included on the album.
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The veteran Mobb Deep affiliate steps forward with his second studio album later this month.
Veteran Mobb Deep affiliate Illa Ghee has announced his latest project, Angeldust & Waffles for March 27 release. The Brooklyn, New York native who famously appeared on Mobb's Hell On Earth and The Alchemist's 1st Infantry album will work with Black Moon's DJ Evil Dee on the Soulspazm/IMOR Records release.
After numerous mixtapes, this is Illa Ghee's second official project, following A Bullet & A Bracelet. The project is produced by Dom Dirtee.
"Takin' Over" is included on the album.
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Raekwon "Unexpected Victory" U.S. Tour Dates
by Steven J. Horowitz
Raekwon announces the U.S. leg of his "Unexpected Victory" tour.
Raekwon has announced the U.S. tour dates for his "Unexpected Victory" tour, which previously snaked through Canada.
During the trek, the Chef sets it off at St. Louis, Missouri's Gargoyle Club on March 7th, making stops in Chicago, Illinois, Reno, Nevada and Salt Lake City, Utah. The trek concludes in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at Ziggy's on April 20th.
Check the official tour dates below, and head to Raekwon's site for more information.
March 7 - St. Louis - Gargoyle Club
March 9 - Pontiac - Crofoot
March 10 - Steger - Another Hole In The Wall
March 12 - Lincoln - Bourbon Theatre
March 13 - Chicago - Cubby Bear
March 14-15 - Austin - SXSW
March 16 - Dallas - Prophet Bar
March 17 - El Paso - Lowbrow Palace
March 18 - Oklahoma City - Kamps
March 20 - La Jolla - Porter’s Pub
March 21 - Santa Ana - Observatory
March 22 - San Francisco - 103 Harriet
March 23 - Reno - Cargo
March 28 - Salt Lake City - Club Elevate
March 29 - Grand Junction - Mesa Theatre
March 30 - Boulder - Fox Theatre
March 31 - Denver - Casselman’s
April 1 - Sioux Falls - Vault
April 2 - New Orleans - New Orleans
April 3 - Pensacola - Vinyl Hall
April 4 - Atlanta - Masquerade
April 5 - Jacksonville - Brewster’s Pit
April 6 - Fort Lauderdale - Revolution
April 7 - San Bernardino - Paid Dues Festival
April 13 - Baltimore - Sonar
April 14 - Poughkeepsie - Vassar College
April 19 - Portland - Port City Music Hall
April 20 - Winston-Salem - Ziggy’s
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Raekwon announces the U.S. leg of his "Unexpected Victory" tour.
Raekwon has announced the U.S. tour dates for his "Unexpected Victory" tour, which previously snaked through Canada.
During the trek, the Chef sets it off at St. Louis, Missouri's Gargoyle Club on March 7th, making stops in Chicago, Illinois, Reno, Nevada and Salt Lake City, Utah. The trek concludes in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at Ziggy's on April 20th.
Check the official tour dates below, and head to Raekwon's site for more information.
March 7 - St. Louis - Gargoyle Club
March 9 - Pontiac - Crofoot
March 10 - Steger - Another Hole In The Wall
March 12 - Lincoln - Bourbon Theatre
March 13 - Chicago - Cubby Bear
March 14-15 - Austin - SXSW
March 16 - Dallas - Prophet Bar
March 17 - El Paso - Lowbrow Palace
March 18 - Oklahoma City - Kamps
March 20 - La Jolla - Porter’s Pub
March 21 - Santa Ana - Observatory
March 22 - San Francisco - 103 Harriet
March 23 - Reno - Cargo
March 28 - Salt Lake City - Club Elevate
March 29 - Grand Junction - Mesa Theatre
March 30 - Boulder - Fox Theatre
March 31 - Denver - Casselman’s
April 1 - Sioux Falls - Vault
April 2 - New Orleans - New Orleans
April 3 - Pensacola - Vinyl Hall
April 4 - Atlanta - Masquerade
April 5 - Jacksonville - Brewster’s Pit
April 6 - Fort Lauderdale - Revolution
April 7 - San Bernardino - Paid Dues Festival
April 13 - Baltimore - Sonar
April 14 - Poughkeepsie - Vassar College
April 19 - Portland - Port City Music Hall
April 20 - Winston-Salem - Ziggy’s
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Ras Kass Partners With Mo Thugs To Release "Greatest Misses" Compilation
by Jake Paine
Dr. Dre, RZA and Xzibit appear on Ras Kass' venture with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's longtime boutique label.
Veteran emcee Ras Kass has compiled a greatest hits compilation, ironically titled Greatest Misses. The Carson, California native will release the project to iTunes on March 13, through Mo Thugs Records, the longtime Bone Thugs-N-Harmony-affiliated label.
Although a tracklisting has yet to release, a spokesperson for Ras Kass noted that the work features appearances from Xzibit, RZA, Dr. Dre and Pharoahe Monch, among others.
In his nearly 20-year career, Ras Kass released two albums with Priority Records, Soul On Ice and Rasassination, before several retail "projects" throughout the 2000s. Most recently, Ras Kass released A.D.I.D.A.S., a Kickstarter-funded album in 2010.
Previously, Public Enemy released a 1992 compilation called Greatest Misses.
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DJ Muggs Signs To ULTRA Records, Preps "Bass For Your Face" Solo LP
by Steven J. Horowitz
DJ Muggs also releases the lead single "Snap Ya Neck Back" featuring Dizzee Rascal.
Cypress Hill’s DJ Muggs has announced his signing to ULTRA Records.
The West Coast veteran, who joins a label roster including Tiesto, Benny Benassi and David Guetta, is currently prepping the release of the dubstep-influenced Bass For Your Face. The LP features guest appearances from Public Enemy’s Chuck D, English emcee P-Money and more. The album, which has already spawned the single “Snap Ya Neck Back” featuring Dizzee Rascal, is slated for summer 2012.
In the meantime, Muggs will perform at the ULTRA Music Festival, occurring on March 23-25th in Miami, Florida. Additional artists on the bill include Skrillex, Avicii, David Guetta, Justice and more.
Check the video for “Snap Ya Neck Back” below
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DJ Muggs also releases the lead single "Snap Ya Neck Back" featuring Dizzee Rascal.
Cypress Hill’s DJ Muggs has announced his signing to ULTRA Records.
The West Coast veteran, who joins a label roster including Tiesto, Benny Benassi and David Guetta, is currently prepping the release of the dubstep-influenced Bass For Your Face. The LP features guest appearances from Public Enemy’s Chuck D, English emcee P-Money and more. The album, which has already spawned the single “Snap Ya Neck Back” featuring Dizzee Rascal, is slated for summer 2012.
In the meantime, Muggs will perform at the ULTRA Music Festival, occurring on March 23-25th in Miami, Florida. Additional artists on the bill include Skrillex, Avicii, David Guetta, Justice and more.
Check the video for “Snap Ya Neck Back” below
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Curren$y and Styles P. Team Up to Release New EP, “#The1st28″
by JP DelaCuesta
(AllHipHop News) Earlier today (February 28), New Orleans native Curren$y and D-Block/Lox member Styles P. teamed up to collaborate on a new five track EP titled #The1st28.
Initially, the two artists got together to work on material and songs for each other’s respective projects. From those studio sessions, #The1st28 EP was born.
#The1st28 is presented by D-Block, Jet Life, and Dat Piff, includes the songs “Rule Book,” “Jekyll & Hyde,” “Lean” which features Fiend, “Go” featuring Daz Dillinger, and “Billions,” which features Deelow.
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