Thursday, August 30, 2012
Chris Lighty, Founder Of Violator Found Dead
by Allen Jacobs
Police reports confirm that Chris Lighty took his own life amidst a difficult year for the veteran music executive.
Longtime Hip Hop executive Chris Lighty has died. News broke today (August 30) first on Twitter and then confirmed on VIBE.com that the Bronx, New York native and founder of Violator Entertainment died from an alleged suicide. Details are still emerging.
Lighty was integral to the careers of 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, N.O.R.E., Diamond D, and many others. After growing up under the tutelage of Hip Hop icons like DJ Red Alert, Lighty began working professional at Russell Simmons' RUSH Management firm in the late 1980s, where he helped work with Def Jam Records artists and others in securing endorsement deals and touring.
A part of the Native Tongues at the turn of the decade, Lighty and his brother as The Violators, helped the movement alongside A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul.
The Violator name carried on in the late 1990s and 2000s, when Lighty launched his own firm. The management company handled clients ranging from Diamond D and Foxy Brown to Busta Rhymes and Q-Tip. In recent years, Lighty was working on Brand Asset Group with Lyor Cohen, his longtime associate and friend, and Warner Music Group. Last September, Violator merged with Primary Wave to form powerhouse management company Primary Violator.
N.O.R.E. mourned the passing on Twitter, saying, "I will be a Violator for life 4ever."
UPDATE: The New York Daily News confirms that Lighty was found dead at his apartment in Bronx, New York this morning at 11:30 am EST. He was shot in the head in what arriving officers reported was self-inflicted. Police officials also told the newspaper that Lighty, 44 years old, was newly divorced and owed the IRS several million dollars.
HipHopDX extends our condolences to the Lighty family, Violator and all of Chris' friends and associates.
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Cory Gunz Previews New Mixtape "That's WTF I'm Talkin' Bout"
by Steven J. Horowitz
Cory Gunz explains why he's been quiet in the game for a minute.
Cory Gunz recently sat down with Fuse.tv to preview his upcoming mixtape That's WTF I'm Talkin' Bout.
The YMCMB explained how he initially signed with the house that Birdman and Slim built and his relationship with Lil Wayne. He also spoke on why he's remained silent for a minute, stating that he's been putting in work on records that he's gearing up to drop.
"I've been working, I've been real quiet but it's been for a good reason. In all honesty, I haven't released a record. I never released a single. To maintain and be relevant for so long at this point in the game without having a debut is unheard of, bro. I don't want to say whenever I'm ready, but when the time is right, the time is right. The records are going to speak for themselves."
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Saigon Joins Wu-Block Tour, Announces "The Greatest Story Never Told 2: Bread And Circuses"
by Andres Vasquez
Saigon is set to join the Wu-Block tour and has announced plans to drop "The Greatest Story Never Told 2: Bread and Circuses."
In September, Saigon will be joining the Wu-Block Tour. The tour already boasts a roster that includes Jadakiss, Styles P, Sheek Louch, Ghostface Killah and Raekwon. Now the Yardfather will also be added to the bill. The tour will start September 3 and will run through September 23.
In addition to this, Saigon has now announced The Greatest Story Never Told 2: Bread & Circuses releasing on Election Day, November 6th, via Suburban Noize Records/RED. As the title suggests, this is a followup to his debut album, The Greatest Story Never Told. According to a Saigon, the album will feature guest appearances from Marsha Ambrosius, Killer Mike, dead prez, Chamillionaire, Styles P, Andreena Mill, DJ Corbett, G Martin and his three-year-old daughter Rayne Dior. Production comes courtesy of Just Blaze, Shuko, DJ Corbett, Clev Trev and Rich Kid. Styles P assists on the album's lead single "Not Like Them."
The Wu-Block Tour dates can be found below:
September 3 Denver, CO City Hall
September 5 Lincoln, NE Bourbon Theater
September 6 Minneapolis, MN Cabooze
September 7 Milwaukee, WI The Rave
September 10 Kansas City, MO Riot Room
September 14 Albany, NY Upstate Concert Hall
September 15 Poughkeepsie, NY The Chance
September 17 New York, N Highline Ballroom
September 20 Falls Church, VA State
September 21 Philadelphia, PA Trocadero
September 22 Stroudsburg, PA Sherman
September 23 Portland, ME Asylm
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Raekwon, Freeway & Chino XL To Headline 2012 A3C HipHopDX Showcase
by Jake Paine
Raekwon, Freeway & Chino XL will headline HipHopDX's second annual event at the A3C Hip Hop Festival in Atlanta on October 12. We also give DX readers an exclusive coupon for passes.
HipHopDX is proud to announce some of the performers for our second annual showcase at Atlanta, Georgia's A3C Hip Hop Festival. Held on October 11, 12 and 13 at The Masquerade, this year's HipHopDX event will feature Raekwon of Wu-Tang Clan.
The Staten Island, New York native won DX's 2009 Album Of The Year Award with his Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...Pt. II album. Earlier this year, Rae released a free mixtape, Unexpected Victory.
Additional HipHopDX performers will be announced next week.
Those wishing to attend the A3C three-day festival and HipHopDX event may purchase tickets at the festival page. Attendants may save $20 on "the A3C Pass x Woodallion" combination three-day ticket by entering the code "HIPHOPDX."
(August 24)
UPDATE: HipHopDX is proud to announce that for a second consecutive year, Freeway will be performing at the DX & A3C showcase on Friday, October 12. Free will be joined by veteran lyricist Chino XL. The event will run from 9 to 11pm EST.
Freeway has announced a November 13 album, Diamond In The Ruff, as Chino revealed moments ago, his plans to release RICANstruction: The Black Rosary on October 25.
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Rittz Signs To Tech N9ne's Strange Music
by Steven J. Horowitz
Rittz is the latest to join Tech N9ne's growing roster over at Strange Music.
Rittz has announced his official signing to Tech N9ne's Strange Music imprint.
In a video released to XXLMag.com, Tech explained why he wanted to add the Gwinnett Country, Georgia rapper to his roster, stating that a friend put him on to his music.
"After I met the guy for the first time, I went to one of his shows in Nashville and I was like, damn! So good that I had to say Trav, we gotta see what we can do about this. And the guy who was telling me about this guy was Yelawolf, but the guy that I said we have to sign, we have to get, the motherfucker's name is Rittz, white Jesus."
Rittz is currently gearing up for his tour with close associate Yelawolf on his "Slumerican" tour, which kicks off on September 13th at Huntsville, Alabama's Crossroads.
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by Ron Johnson
Lupe Fiasco, has released the tracklist and blacked out on his album art for his new album, Food and Liquor 2: Great American Rap Album Pt. 1, due in stores and on Amazon on September 25. The album cover is pitch black with no title except a mandatory “parental advisory explicit content” label.
Over the past two weeks, visuals for Fiasco’s singles “B*tch Bad” and “Battle Scars” with Guy Sebastian have hit the net. In his most recent released “Battle Scars”, Fiasco tells viewers to “turn off your computer right now, and go outside and do something to change the world.”
When asked by super producer Mannie Fresh if he has made the definitive song of his career yet for 2cent TV, Lupe tells Fresh that his song “Form Follows Function”, which is featured on his upcoming album, is the only song not featured on a mixtape that he feels has touched “the bottom of rapper’s heaven. On the pure side, I’m always on the pursuit to make the ultimate song for me… There’s another record on the new album called “Form Follows Function” that’s close,” says Fiasco.
Check out the tracklist for Food and Liquor 2: Great American Rap Album Pt. 1 below:
Ayesha Says (Intro)
Strange Fruition (feat. Casey Benjamin)
ITAL (Roses)
Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free)
Audubon Ballroom
B*tch Bad
Lamborghini Angels
Put Em Up
Heart Donor (feat. Poo Bear)
How Dare You (feat. Bilal) 11.
Battle Scars (with Guy Sebastian)
Brave Heart (feat. Poo Bear)
Form Follow Function
Cold War (feat. Jane $$$)
Unforgivable Youth (feat. Jason Evigian)
Hood Now (Outro)
Things We Must Do For Others
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Chino XL Announces 35-Track Release “RICANstruction: The Black Rosary”
by Mike Winslow
Rapper Chino XL has announced the release date for RICANstruction: The Black Rosary, his first album in over six years.
RICANstruction will be a double-CD release that is being released by Viper Records, the label that is owned by Immortal Technique.
Immortal Technique is one of the guests who appear on the 35-track effort, while rappers/artists like Travis Barker, Bun B, Tech N9ne and B Real round out the album.
According to Chino, RICANstruction is his most introspective work-to-date, delving into serious matters like the abuse he suffered as a child, failed relationships, suicide and his daughter’s battle with cancer.
“It’s a complete unbottling of a lot of stuff, things that I probably had suppressed,” Chino XL explained. “The human psyche has the ability and the power to do that in order to keep it functioning. I felt that it was time to let most of it out so I could move on and get past some of those issues. Whilst on tour last year, I realized how many people I connected to when I expressed a lot of those more painful, emotional songs. It seemed like a lot of folks really needed to hear them. I can learn from that to help them relate so they can also get past what they had going on. I realized that’s part of my journey.”
Chino hopes the main focus of RICANstruction will be what he has become famous for – complex lyrics and rhyme patterns.
“I believe that it’s my contribution to the art form, to art in general and to music,” Chino XL continued. “I feel like if you’re not going to try to raise the bar, then what are you doing it for? I try to do it because I feel like that’s part of my blessing and to share my blessing, I have to propel the art form and push the boundaries of language.”
RICANstruction: The Black Rosary is due in stores on September 25.
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RZA Launches New Label Soul Temple Records; Reveals “The Man With the Iron Fists” Soundtrack
by Grouchy Greg Watkins
Wu-Tang Clan member/producer RZA has announced the formation of a new label, Soul Temple Records.
According to RZA, Soul Temple Records will release independent minded artists from a variety of genres, from the creative community.
The first release on Soul Temple Records will be “The Man With the Iron Fists” soundtrack, which will feature a number of top name artists.
Artists like Kanye West, Pusha-T, Ghostface Killah, M.O.P., Freddie Gibbs, Kool G. Rap, Flatbush Zombies, Corrine Bailey Rae, Method Man, Raekwon, Talib Kweli, Res, The Black Keys and others check in on the 16-track release.
RZA lined up distribution Stax Records/RED Distribution to help market, promote and distribute “The Man With the Iron Fists.”
“We went and got some of The Wu-Tang original songs…we took out a lot of stuff that was in it, and we re-orchestrated it,” RZA said. “Stax also came on board to help us out, and they gave me about 10 of their famous Stax cues, songs from William Bell, from Isaac Hayes, from Mable John. So you’re going to have a great time listening to this movie as a soundtrack.”
“The Man With the Iron Fists” soundtrack hit the Internet October 23.
“Quentin Tarantino presents The Man With The Iron Fists” stars RZA, Russell Crowe and Lucy Liu. The movie is due in theaters on November 2.”
1. The Black Keys / RZA “The Baddest Man Alive”
2. Ghostface Killah / M.O.P / Pharoahe Monch “Black Out”
3. Kanye West “White Dress”
4. The Revelations feat. Tre Williams “I Forgot To Be Your Lover”
5. Talib Kweli / RES “Get Your Way (Sex as a Weapon)”
6. Raekwon / Ghostface Killah / Kool G. Rap “Rivers of Blood”
7. Method Man / Freddie Gibbs / StreetLife “Built for This”
8. 24 Carat Black “Poverty’s Paradise”
9. Killa Sin “The Archer”
10. RZA / Flatbush Zombies “Just Blowin’ In The Wind”
12. Corrine Bailey Rae “Chains”
13. Pusha T / Raekwon “Tick Tock”
14. Frances Yip “Green is the Mountain”
15. The Wu-Tang Clan “Six Directions of Boxing”
16. Mabel John “Your Good Thing Is About To End”
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Roc Marciano Signs With Decon; Drops Tracklisting For New Album “Reloaded”
by Mike Winslow
Former Flipmode Squad member Roc Marciano is returning with his sophomore album, Reloaded.
The 15-track album is being released through a deal with Decon, which will also market and promote the new album.
Reloaded, which follows the Long Island rapper’s debut Marcberg, features production by The Alchemist, Q-Tip, The Arch Druids, Ray West and Roc Marciano himself.
In 2011, Roc Marciano released the critically acclaimed EP Greneberg as Gangrene, with The Alchemist and Oh No, on Decon.
Check out the track list for Reloaded below:
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]
Young Money/Cash Money Signs Production Crew The Olympicks
by Nolan Strong
Cash Money/Young Money Records is expanding their talent roster once again, with the acquisition of Michigan-based production team The Olympicks.
The Olympicks feature producers Knoxville, Flawless, BP and JayFab. Together, the production team has crafted hits for a wide range of artists, including Big Sean, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, 2Chainz, Kendrick Lamar and others.
”We’re really excited to be a part of the whole movement,” Olympick group member Knoxville told AllHipHop.com. ”We are ready to make history with Baby and the whole YMCMB team.”
The Olympicks have experienced success with Lil Wayne, earning gold and platinum plaques for their work on Lil Wayne’s I Am Not A Human Being, in addition to Rick Ross’ album Teflon Don.
More details of the deal will be announced soon.
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Music Biz Vet Shawn Prez Announces Global Spin Awards
by Mike Winslow
Veteran music executive Shawn Prez has announced the first annual Global Spin Awards (GSA’s), which will take place this November in New York.
Shawn Prez, who is currently an executive at Bad Boy, also heads up Power Moves Inc.
The GSA’s have been established to honor DJ’s from around the world, for their contribution to the music industry.
According to Shawn Prez, the GSA’s will honor those who have made a significant impact to DJ culture.
“In the changing climate of the music industry there has been one constant, the DJ, who has yet to be recognized for their contribution to entertainment,” Shawn Prez said.
Shawn Prez has assembled a voting committee known as “The Bureau,” which is features industry leaders that are a part of the DJ culture.
In September, “The Bureau” will announce the nominees, as well as the voting process for each award.
The GSA Awards are slated to take place on November 19 at the New York Times Center. in Manhattan.
For more information visit: www.GlobalSpinAwards.com
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
Freeway Signs To Babygrande Records, Preps "Diamond In The Ruff" Album
by Steven J. Horowitz
According to a press release, Free is slated to drop his first release since 2010's The Stimulus Package through Babygrande. The LP is set to include features from Wale, Musiq Soulchild, Styles P, Marsha Ambrosius and more, as well as production from Bink!, Jake One and Needlz.
"Freeway is a legend. ‘Philadelphia Freeway’ is easily one of my favorite albums of all time," said Ruddy Rock. "From his time working with Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella to his independent releases, Freeway remains one of the most consistent artists. We’re excited to partner with him and [manager] Amir for ‘Diamond In The Ruff.’”
Freeway is currently prepping the release of his new mixtape Freedom of Speech.
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Freeway enlists Wale, Musiq Soulchild, Styles P, Marsha Ambrosius and more for his upcoming album.
Freeway has signed to Babygrande Records, with plans to release his album Diamond in the Ruff on the imprint on November 13th.According to a press release, Free is slated to drop his first release since 2010's The Stimulus Package through Babygrande. The LP is set to include features from Wale, Musiq Soulchild, Styles P, Marsha Ambrosius and more, as well as production from Bink!, Jake One and Needlz.
"Freeway is a legend. ‘Philadelphia Freeway’ is easily one of my favorite albums of all time," said Ruddy Rock. "From his time working with Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella to his independent releases, Freeway remains one of the most consistent artists. We’re excited to partner with him and [manager] Amir for ‘Diamond In The Ruff.’”
Freeway is currently prepping the release of his new mixtape Freedom of Speech.
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Tech N9ne "E.B.A.H." EP Cover Art
by Steven J. Horowitz
Tech N9ne has been collaborating with heavyweights over the past few years, recently linking with Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne. For his fourteenth studio album E.B.A.H., the Strange Music leader hopes to link with Rick Ross, Eminem and Nas, telling AHH that he's got a track titled "Heaven and Hell" on reserve for the Maybach Music Group boss.
"Hopefully we can make it happen. Same thing with [Eminem]," he said. "I’ve got an idea for Em and I’m trying to make it happen and if he thinks I’m good enough to do a song with then it’ll happen.”
Tech also has records on reserve for Talib Kweli, Marsha Ambrosius, Waka Flocka Flame and Roscoe Dash. He addressed criticism that he's selling out, but he justifies that he's staying true to his artistry.
"The mainstream is gonna go Tech, motherfucker. The real shit always shines,” he continued. “I know I’m not popular enough for everybody and Hip-Hop is a popularity contest. I’m not going to go above and beyond to be the most popular if my lyrics can’t speak for me.”
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Tech N9ne has been collaborating with heavyweights over the past few years, recently linking with Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne. For his fourteenth studio album E.B.A.H., the Strange Music leader hopes to link with Rick Ross, Eminem and Nas, telling AHH that he's got a track titled "Heaven and Hell" on reserve for the Maybach Music Group boss.
"Hopefully we can make it happen. Same thing with [Eminem]," he said. "I’ve got an idea for Em and I’m trying to make it happen and if he thinks I’m good enough to do a song with then it’ll happen.”
Tech also has records on reserve for Talib Kweli, Marsha Ambrosius, Waka Flocka Flame and Roscoe Dash. He addressed criticism that he's selling out, but he justifies that he's staying true to his artistry.
"The mainstream is gonna go Tech, motherfucker. The real shit always shines,” he continued. “I know I’m not popular enough for everybody and Hip-Hop is a popularity contest. I’m not going to go above and beyond to be the most popular if my lyrics can’t speak for me.”
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DMX "Undisputed" Tracklist, Cover Art & Release Date
by Steven J. Horowitz
DMX has revealed several guest features for his upcoming album Undisputed, releasing March 27th.
According to a press release, Dark Man X has nabbed appearances from Busta Rhymes, Tyrese and Jennifer Hudson, as well as production from Deezle and Swizz Beatz.
Additionally, DMX will release the project's first single, "Already," "prior to the general album release."
[January 2]
UPDATE: According to his manager Jason Fowler, DMX has settled on a June 26th release for his comeback album Undisputed (Loud via HHNM).
UPDATE #2: DMX has revealed the cover art, release and tracklist for his upcoming album Undisputed, dropping September 11th (via LoudMusic247).
1. Intro – Look Without Seein’
2. I Don’t Dance featuring Machine Gun Kelly
3. Slippin Away
4. I’m Back
5. Keep Your Head Up
6. Time To Get Paid featuring Notorious B.I.G.
7. I Got Your Back
8. Frankenstein
9. No Love
10. Cold World
11. I Get Scared
12. Have You Eva
13. Fire
14. Sucker For You
15. Who’s F*ckin You
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DMX has revealed several guest features for his upcoming album Undisputed, releasing March 27th.
According to a press release, Dark Man X has nabbed appearances from Busta Rhymes, Tyrese and Jennifer Hudson, as well as production from Deezle and Swizz Beatz.
Additionally, DMX will release the project's first single, "Already," "prior to the general album release."
[January 2]
UPDATE: According to his manager Jason Fowler, DMX has settled on a June 26th release for his comeback album Undisputed (Loud via HHNM).
UPDATE #2: DMX has revealed the cover art, release and tracklist for his upcoming album Undisputed, dropping September 11th (via LoudMusic247).
1. Intro – Look Without Seein’
2. I Don’t Dance featuring Machine Gun Kelly
3. Slippin Away
4. I’m Back
5. Keep Your Head Up
6. Time To Get Paid featuring Notorious B.I.G.
7. I Got Your Back
8. Frankenstein
9. No Love
10. Cold World
11. I Get Scared
12. Have You Eva
13. Fire
14. Sucker For You
15. Who’s F*ckin You
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?uestlove To Re-Launch Okayplayer Records, Plans To Release Danny! & Young Guru Albums
by Steven J. Horowitz
According to Billboard.biz, The Roots' drummer resurrects the imprint as a digital-only label, with plans to release Danny!'s Payback on September 25th and Young Guru's Essentials Vol 1 on October 9th.
"I've been waiting years for the right moment to re-launch the label," said ?uestlove, "and I'm eager to kick things off with Danny!."
Danny!'s Payback is set to feature guest appearances from Lil B, Swizz Beatz, Tanya Morgan, Jim Jones, Rhymefest, DJ Kay Slay, El-P, Phonte, Blu and more.
"My angst with the record industry has long been documented but it hasn't jaded my outlook," said Danny!. "I'm fortunate to finally have a team behind me that clearly believes in my vision."
Recording engineer Young Guru's Young Guru: Essentials Vol 1 marks his debut as a solo artist, serving up a collection of all-original breakbeats. It will be the first of three albums in a series.
The last release on Okayplayer Records was 2004's True Notes Vol 1. "I'm excited for what the future holds for Okayplayer Records," said ?uestlove, "and look forward to releasing more great projects over the next few years."
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?uestlove will relaunch the label as a digital-only imprint.
?uestlove has revealed plans to re-launch Okayplayer Records after an eight-year hiatus.According to Billboard.biz, The Roots' drummer resurrects the imprint as a digital-only label, with plans to release Danny!'s Payback on September 25th and Young Guru's Essentials Vol 1 on October 9th.
"I've been waiting years for the right moment to re-launch the label," said ?uestlove, "and I'm eager to kick things off with Danny!."
Danny!'s Payback is set to feature guest appearances from Lil B, Swizz Beatz, Tanya Morgan, Jim Jones, Rhymefest, DJ Kay Slay, El-P, Phonte, Blu and more.
"My angst with the record industry has long been documented but it hasn't jaded my outlook," said Danny!. "I'm fortunate to finally have a team behind me that clearly believes in my vision."
Recording engineer Young Guru's Young Guru: Essentials Vol 1 marks his debut as a solo artist, serving up a collection of all-original breakbeats. It will be the first of three albums in a series.
The last release on Okayplayer Records was 2004's True Notes Vol 1. "I'm excited for what the future holds for Okayplayer Records," said ?uestlove, "and look forward to releasing more great projects over the next few years."
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Rock The Bells Adds Travis Barker, Ras Kass, Saafir And Biz Markie To Upcoming Festival
With just five days until 2012′s first Rock the Bells
event kicks off in California, the festival has added some special
guests in the form of Travis Barker, Ras Kass, Saafir, and Biz Markie to
its lineup of over 40 performers.
This weekend in San Bernardino, Alabama native Yelawolf will be
joined by drummer and producer Travis Barker during his 30-minute set.
The duo, who are prepping the release of their Pyscho White EP will also perform together at the next Rock The Bells stop the following weekend in Mountain View, California.
Biz Markie, who most recently appeared on MTV2′s “Hip-Hop Squares,” has been announced as one of the many “friends” that be joining DJ Lance Rock for his set at all three festival stops.
Rock the Bells has also revealed that during Xzibit’s headlining performance on DatPiff’s Guerrilla Union Stage, he will reunite with Ras Kass and Saafir for a performance by the Golden State Warriors only in San Bernardino.
As expected, a number of guest performances and surprise guests have yet to be named. Tickets for all three Rock the Bells weekends are still available at RocktheBells.net.
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Biz Markie, who most recently appeared on MTV2′s “Hip-Hop Squares,” has been announced as one of the many “friends” that be joining DJ Lance Rock for his set at all three festival stops.
Rock the Bells has also revealed that during Xzibit’s headlining performance on DatPiff’s Guerrilla Union Stage, he will reunite with Ras Kass and Saafir for a performance by the Golden State Warriors only in San Bernardino.
As expected, a number of guest performances and surprise guests have yet to be named. Tickets for all three Rock the Bells weekends are still available at RocktheBells.net.
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Action Bronson Inks Deal With Warner Bros. And VICE Records; Projects With Alchemist, Harry Fraud And More In-The-Works
After steadily increasing his buzz over the last few years and putting out quality reject after quality project, Action Bronson has officially announced his newly-signed joint record deal with Warner Bros. and VICE Records.
“Vice/Warner Bros.is the label. I promise to never make candy cane bullshit music as long as i live!!!!!!!,” Bronson tweeted late last night (August 12). He joins a roster that also includes electronic groups like Justice and Chromeo as well as Reggae star Vybz Kartel.
Most recently, the Queens native released his Blue Chips mixtape with DJ and producer Party Supplies, and he has a number of other projects in the works, as he shared with AllHipHop.com in early June.
Among those mentioned was Rare Chandeliers with The Alchemist, Blue Chips 2 with Party Supplies, Saab Stories with Harry Fraud, and Well Done II with Statik Selektah.
Regarding Saab Stories with Alchemist, he said, “Well, me and Alchemist have been working a lot, so that’s next. We got a bunch of joints out there, man. We ready for this year. That will be the next thing – very soon. I want to get it out just as bad as a couple of people want to hear it.”
No word has been released about Action Bronson’s Warner Bros./VICE debut.
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“Vice/Warner Bros.is the label. I promise to never make candy cane bullshit music as long as i live!!!!!!!,” Bronson tweeted late last night (August 12). He joins a roster that also includes electronic groups like Justice and Chromeo as well as Reggae star Vybz Kartel.
Most recently, the Queens native released his Blue Chips mixtape with DJ and producer Party Supplies, and he has a number of other projects in the works, as he shared with AllHipHop.com in early June.
Among those mentioned was Rare Chandeliers with The Alchemist, Blue Chips 2 with Party Supplies, Saab Stories with Harry Fraud, and Well Done II with Statik Selektah.
Regarding Saab Stories with Alchemist, he said, “Well, me and Alchemist have been working a lot, so that’s next. We got a bunch of joints out there, man. We ready for this year. That will be the next thing – very soon. I want to get it out just as bad as a couple of people want to hear it.”
No word has been released about Action Bronson’s Warner Bros./VICE debut.
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Thursday, August 9, 2012
Skyzoo - Jansport Strings (Prod. By 9th Wonder)
http://soundcloud.com/duckdown/skyzoo-jansport-strings
AWAR Explains Making "The Laws Of Nature," Releasing Album With Nottz
by Homer Johnsen
In a recent phone interview with HipHopDX, AWAR talked about his ascension within the independent world, and polishing his most recent debut LP, The Laws of Nature, which was released yesterday (August 7). The work boasts production and features from Alchemist, Nottz and Murs, among others.
Beyond personnel, The Laws of Nature features both AWAR’s gritty streetwise and soulful lyrics, and fans of all of Hip Hop’s sub-genres can appreciate his dynamism. “The soulful stuff really speaks to me but it allows me to speak on a more personal level sometimes, whereas I also feel like, especially where I come from, some of the more rugged tracks really speak to the real Hip Hop audience a lot,” AWAR noted, with plenty more to say:
HipHopDX: So my first question for you is, you’re from upstate New York, whereabouts exactly?
AWAR: I’m from the Albany area, 518. I actually grew up in a smaller town outside of Albany but you know, Albany and 518 is the area where I’m from.
DX: Do you consider the Albany Hip Hop scene to be, you know, along the same lines as the traditional New York, East Coast scene?
AWAR: Um, I’d say it’s very... Albany’s scene is very mixed. It’s got a lot of hardcore influence to it and there’s a lot of live band Hip Hop stuff going on too. There’s definitely some you know, other artists that are kind of known that are kind of involved in Albany’s scene as well. Like J-Live, he hosts stuff every year. There’s definitely a lot of talent from Albany, but I’d say that, you know, there’s definitely a different sound coming out of Albany than New York City as a whole.
Read the rest at:
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.20706/title.awar-explains-making-the-laws-of-nature-releasing-album-with-nottz
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Albany, New York emcee AWAR
breaks down his just-released album as a career benchmark. He also
explains getting down with Nottz and Raw Koncept.
Albany,
New York is not known for its Hip Hop scene. Emcee AWAR, however, is
out to change that perception. Since entering the game in 2005, Awar has
become one of the hardest working and most popular emcees to come out
of Upstate New York.In a recent phone interview with HipHopDX, AWAR talked about his ascension within the independent world, and polishing his most recent debut LP, The Laws of Nature, which was released yesterday (August 7). The work boasts production and features from Alchemist, Nottz and Murs, among others.
Beyond personnel, The Laws of Nature features both AWAR’s gritty streetwise and soulful lyrics, and fans of all of Hip Hop’s sub-genres can appreciate his dynamism. “The soulful stuff really speaks to me but it allows me to speak on a more personal level sometimes, whereas I also feel like, especially where I come from, some of the more rugged tracks really speak to the real Hip Hop audience a lot,” AWAR noted, with plenty more to say:
HipHopDX: So my first question for you is, you’re from upstate New York, whereabouts exactly?
AWAR: I’m from the Albany area, 518. I actually grew up in a smaller town outside of Albany but you know, Albany and 518 is the area where I’m from.
DX: Do you consider the Albany Hip Hop scene to be, you know, along the same lines as the traditional New York, East Coast scene?
AWAR: Um, I’d say it’s very... Albany’s scene is very mixed. It’s got a lot of hardcore influence to it and there’s a lot of live band Hip Hop stuff going on too. There’s definitely some you know, other artists that are kind of known that are kind of involved in Albany’s scene as well. Like J-Live, he hosts stuff every year. There’s definitely a lot of talent from Albany, but I’d say that, you know, there’s definitely a different sound coming out of Albany than New York City as a whole.
Read the rest at:
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.20706/title.awar-explains-making-the-laws-of-nature-releasing-album-with-nottz
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88HipHop.com Relaunches, First Guests Are King Tee & House Shoes
by Jake Paine
One of the Internet's first Hip Hop shows, which featured guests Big L, Nas and Eminem, returns in Los Angeles this week.
After
over a decade off air, pioneering Hip Hop web-show 88HipHop.com will
return to the Internet this week. Tomorrow (August 8) from 8-9pm PST,
the live-streamed show will be filmed at Los Angeles, California's The
Last Book Store, with new hosts Elice, ActRight, Seb, Ken 178 and DJ Do
Justis.
With a past lineup including Nas, Eminem and the late Big L, 88HipHop.com's return will feature legendary Compton, California emcee King Tee, and Detroit native producer/deejay House Shoes.
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One of the Internet's first Hip Hop shows, which featured guests Big L, Nas and Eminem, returns in Los Angeles this week.With a past lineup including Nas, Eminem and the late Big L, 88HipHop.com's return will feature legendary Compton, California emcee King Tee, and Detroit native producer/deejay House Shoes.
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Slaughterhouse "On The House" Mixtape Cover Art
by Sean Ryon
Slaughterhouse reveals the cover art for "On the House," its upcoming DJ Drama-hosted mixtape.
Even though Slaughterhouse revealed the tracklist and cover art to its upcoming Shady debut welcome to: Our House, the group is still planning to release a mixtape before the LP's August 28 drop date. Now, in a recent promo video, the Voltron crew announced the title of its upcoming DJ Drama-hosted mixtape.While recording a new song titled "See Dead People," Joe Budden announced the name of the crew's upcoming Gangsta Grillz release On the House. Budden joked that the project was going to be "lightweight," with members sometimes spitting a hefty 60 bars per verse.
"So today is day whatever of [the recording of] the Slaughterhouse mixtape…On the House," Budden revealed. "That was pretty clever, naming the mixtape On the House. [It's] coming to you guys soon, very soon, before the album. These guys are rapping like robots. Took me a little while, but we got it there. Little lightweight - 56 bars, 58 bars, 60 bars of rapping. It's a mixtape, so you go as long as you want to go. We're just gonna go, yahmean?"
Check out the full promo below.
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Busta Rhymes Reveals Tracklisting For Free Album “Year Of The Dragon”; Features Include Cam’ron, Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane And More
Busta Rhymes has revealed the tracklisting and date for his upcoming free album, Year of the Dragon, which will be released exclusively on Google Play.
The 13-track album will feature guest appearances from Trey Songz, Rick Ross, Gucci Mane, Lil Wayne, Robin Thicke, Reek Da Villain, J. Doe, Cam’ron, Chanel Nicole, Vybz Kartel, Anthony Hamilton, and Maino.
Busta tweeted the release date earlier today. He said, “IT’S OFFICIAL #YEAROFTHEDRAGON IS DROPPIN’ AUG.21ST FOR FREE!!! EXCLUSIVE ONLY ON #GOOGLEPLAY #THECONGLOMERATE #YMCMB #KINGTUT #DOIN’ ITAGAIN.”
“The Year of the Dragon album, just so everybody know, is not my Cash Money debut, my YMCMB debut,” Busta clarified on “106 and Park” last month. “This is my Google album and this is going to be given to everybody for free.”
He continued, “The reason why we decided to give it to everybody for free is because number one, Google Play is where the album is going to be available. So when it drops…it’s important that you go there to get it because that’s the only place where it’s going to be for free.”
Check out the full tracklisting for Year of the Dragon below:
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The 13-track album will feature guest appearances from Trey Songz, Rick Ross, Gucci Mane, Lil Wayne, Robin Thicke, Reek Da Villain, J. Doe, Cam’ron, Chanel Nicole, Vybz Kartel, Anthony Hamilton, and Maino.
Busta tweeted the release date earlier today. He said, “IT’S OFFICIAL #YEAROFTHEDRAGON IS DROPPIN’ AUG.21ST FOR FREE!!! EXCLUSIVE ONLY ON #GOOGLEPLAY #THECONGLOMERATE #YMCMB #KINGTUT #DOIN’ ITAGAIN.”
“The Year of the Dragon album, just so everybody know, is not my Cash Money debut, my YMCMB debut,” Busta clarified on “106 and Park” last month. “This is my Google album and this is going to be given to everybody for free.”
He continued, “The reason why we decided to give it to everybody for free is because number one, Google Play is where the album is going to be available. So when it drops…it’s important that you go there to get it because that’s the only place where it’s going to be for free.”
Check out the full tracklisting for Year of the Dragon below:
- I’m Talking to You
- Til We Die ft. Trey Songz & Rick Ross
- Do That Thing
- Make It Look Easy ft. Gucci Mane
- Pressure ft. Lil Wayne
- Love-Hate ft. Robin Thicke
- Grind Real Slow
- King Tut ft. Reek Da Villain & J. Doe
- Sound Boy ft. Cam’ron
- Doin It Again ft. Reek Da Villain & Chanel Nicole
- Wine & Go Down ft. Vybz Kartel
- Movie ft. J. Doe
- Bleed the Same Blood ft. Maino & Anthony Hamilton
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Full Tracklisting Revealed For DJ Khaled’s “Kiss the Ring”; Features Include Scarface, Nas, Kendrick Lamar And More
- The full tracklisting and production credits for DJ Khaled‘s sixth studio album, Kiss the Ring, have been revealed and it includes some of the hottest lyricists and producers in the game, as expected.
Production on the Kiss the Ring is provided by Jahlil Beats, Mike Will Made It, Hit-Boy, The Runners, J. Cole, Detail, Beat Bully, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, DJ Toomp, K.E., DJ Khaled, Boi-1da, and scratches by DJ Premier.
Kiss the Ring will also feature three bonus tracks in the form of “Don’t Get Me Started” with Ace Hood,” “Aktion Pak” with Mavado, and “B Boyz” with Birdman, Kendrick Lamar, Ace Hood, and Mack Maine.
Check out the full tracklisting for Kiss the Ring below:
01. Shout Out To The Real ft. Meek Mill, Ace Hood & Plies [Prod. Jahlil Beats & DJ Khaled]
02. B****es and Bottles (Let’s Get It Started) ft. Lil Wayne, T.I. & Future [Prod. Mike Will Made It]
03. I Wish You Would ft. Kanye West & Rick Ross [Prod. Hit-Boy]
04. Take It To The Head ft. Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown & Lil Wayne [Prod. The Runners & DJ Khaled]
05. They Ready ft. J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T. and Kendrick Lamar [Prod. J. Cole]
06. I’m So Blessed ft. Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa, Ace Hood & T-Pain [Prod. K.E. & DJ Khaled]
07. Hip-Hop ft. Scarface & Nas [Prod. J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Scratches by DJ Premier]
08. I Did It For My Dawgz ft. Rick Ross, Meek Mill, French Montana & Jadakiss [Prod. Beat Bully]
09. I Don’t See Em ft. Birdman, Ace Hood & 2 Chainz [Prod. Detail]
10. Don’t Pay 4 It ft. Wale, Tyga, Mack Maine & Kirko Bangz [Prod. The Runners]
11. Suicidal Thoughts ft. Mavado [Prod. Boi-1da]
12. Outro (They Don’t Want War) ft. Ace Hood [Prod. DJ Toomp]
DJ Khaled’s Kiss the Ring will be in stores on August 21.
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Ice Cube “65 Percent” Finished New Album “Everything’s Corrupt”
West Coast legend Ice Cube is hard at work on his upcoming album Everything’s Corrupt, which the rapper/director said was “65 percent” finished.
The rap star hit the stage at Irving Plaza in New York and after the show, Ice Cube conducted an interview with Duck Down Visuals for Red Bull U.S.A.
During the interview, Ice Cube divulged some information regarding Everything’s Corrupt.
“It’ll be out next year, you know, its hardcore Hip-Hop. It’s street knowledge, it’s talking about what’s going on in the hood, but it’s talking about what’s going on in the political arena,” Ice Cube revealed. “It’s what I always try to give. Much more than just rhyming.”
In related news, Ice Cube discussed the progress of “Last Friday,” which is in pre-production. Although Ice Cube didn’t discuss Chris Tucker’s possible involvement, he confirmed that the movie is in the works.
Ice Cube is meeting with New Line Cinema, the company that bankrolled the original “Friday” franchise of movies that have grossed over $150 million dollars since their theatrical releases.
“The script is almost finished, I got a meeting with New Line on Monday or Tuesday, to talk about the next steps,” Ice Cube said. “You gotta get that script tight before you can take the next step.”
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Slaughterhouse Reveals Final Tracklisting For Shady Records Debut “Welcome To: OUR HOUSE”
With an August 28 release date fast approaching, Slaughterhouse
has officially reveled the final tracklisting for both the standard and
deluxe editions of the group’s highly anticipated Shady Records debut
album, welcome to: OUR HOUSE.
The 16-track standard edition Slaughterhouse album will feature guest appearances from artists such as Eminem, Skylar Grey, Busta Rhymes, Cee-Lo, and Swizz Beatz.
The deluxe edition of welcome to: OUR HOUSE will include four additional tracks: “Asylum” featuring Eminem, “Walk of Shame”, “The Other Side”, and the B.o.B.-assisted “Place to Be”.
Production on the album is set to come from Eminem, Dr. Dre, AraabMUZIK, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Mr. Porter, Alex Da Kid, Boi-1da, No I.D, Just Blaze, and The Alchemist, among others.
In addition to the tracklisting announcement, AllHipHop.com is giving away a pair of tickets to the group’s upcoming August 10 show at The Well in Brooklyn, New York. To find out how to win, click here.
Check out the full tracklisting for both editions of Slaughterhouse’s album below:
01. The Slaughter (Intro)
02. Our House ft. Eminem & Skylar Grey
03. Coffin ft. Busta Rhymes
04. Throw That ft. Eminem
05. Hammer Dance
06. Get Up
07. My Life ft. Cee-Lo
08. We Did It (Skit)
09. Flip A Bird
10. Throw It Away ft. Swizz Beatz
11. Rescue Me ft. Skylar Grey
12. Frat House
13. Goodbye
14. Park It Sideways
15. Die
16. Our Way (Outro)
Deluxe Edition:
17. Asylum ft. Eminem
18. Walk Of Shame
19. The Other Side
20. Place To Be ft. B.o.B
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The 16-track standard edition Slaughterhouse album will feature guest appearances from artists such as Eminem, Skylar Grey, Busta Rhymes, Cee-Lo, and Swizz Beatz.
The deluxe edition of welcome to: OUR HOUSE will include four additional tracks: “Asylum” featuring Eminem, “Walk of Shame”, “The Other Side”, and the B.o.B.-assisted “Place to Be”.
Production on the album is set to come from Eminem, Dr. Dre, AraabMUZIK, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Mr. Porter, Alex Da Kid, Boi-1da, No I.D, Just Blaze, and The Alchemist, among others.
In addition to the tracklisting announcement, AllHipHop.com is giving away a pair of tickets to the group’s upcoming August 10 show at The Well in Brooklyn, New York. To find out how to win, click here.
Check out the full tracklisting for both editions of Slaughterhouse’s album below:
01. The Slaughter (Intro)
02. Our House ft. Eminem & Skylar Grey
03. Coffin ft. Busta Rhymes
04. Throw That ft. Eminem
05. Hammer Dance
06. Get Up
07. My Life ft. Cee-Lo
08. We Did It (Skit)
09. Flip A Bird
10. Throw It Away ft. Swizz Beatz
11. Rescue Me ft. Skylar Grey
12. Frat House
13. Goodbye
14. Park It Sideways
15. Die
16. Our Way (Outro)
Deluxe Edition:
17. Asylum ft. Eminem
18. Walk Of Shame
19. The Other Side
20. Place To Be ft. B.o.B
allhiphop.com
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Tech N9ne Announces Canadian Tour, Features Swollen Members' Madchild
by Steven J. Horowitz
The trek begins on September 4th in Vancouver, British Columbia at the Commodore Ballroom. Stops on the tour include Calgary, AB, Winnipeg, MB, Toronto, ON and St. John's, NFLD. The monthlong venture concludes on October 1st at Montreal, Quebec's Club Soda.
Check the official tour dates below, and head to http://www.strangevip.com for more information.
Sept 04 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
Sept 05 - Kamloops, BC - Cactus Jacks Nightclub
Sept 06 - Victoria, BC - Club 9one9
Sept 07 - Nanaimo, BC - Spice Lounge
Sept 08 - Chilliwack, BC - Evergreen Hall
Sept 09 - Kelowna, BC - Sapphire Nightclub
Sept 11 - Calgary, AB - Distillery Nightclub
Sept 12 - Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Events Centre
Sept 13 - Lethbridge, AB - Pulse Nightclub
Sept 14 - Saskatoon, SK - Odeon Events Centre
Sept 16 - Winnipeg, MB - Park Theatre
Sept 18 - Thunder Bay, ON - Crocks Nightclub
Sept 20 - Sudbury, ON - TBA
Sept 21 - Toronto, ON - Rockpile Nightclub
Sept 22 - Toronto, ON - Rockpile Nightclub
Sept 24 - London, ON - TBA
Sept 25 - Peterborough, ON - TBA
Sept 26 - Oshawa, ON - Status Lounge
Sept 27 - St John’s, NFLD - Club One
Sept 28 - Halifax, NS - Halifax Forum
Sept 29 - Ottawa, ON - Ritual Nightclub
Oct 01 - Montreal, Quebec - Club Soda
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Tech N9ne plans to snake through Canada this fall.
Following his 95-date "Hostile Takeover" tour, Tech N9ne is planning to hit the road in Canada this fall with Swollen Members' Madchild.The trek begins on September 4th in Vancouver, British Columbia at the Commodore Ballroom. Stops on the tour include Calgary, AB, Winnipeg, MB, Toronto, ON and St. John's, NFLD. The monthlong venture concludes on October 1st at Montreal, Quebec's Club Soda.
Check the official tour dates below, and head to http://www.strangevip.com for more information.
Sept 04 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
Sept 05 - Kamloops, BC - Cactus Jacks Nightclub
Sept 06 - Victoria, BC - Club 9one9
Sept 07 - Nanaimo, BC - Spice Lounge
Sept 08 - Chilliwack, BC - Evergreen Hall
Sept 09 - Kelowna, BC - Sapphire Nightclub
Sept 11 - Calgary, AB - Distillery Nightclub
Sept 12 - Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Events Centre
Sept 13 - Lethbridge, AB - Pulse Nightclub
Sept 14 - Saskatoon, SK - Odeon Events Centre
Sept 16 - Winnipeg, MB - Park Theatre
Sept 18 - Thunder Bay, ON - Crocks Nightclub
Sept 20 - Sudbury, ON - TBA
Sept 21 - Toronto, ON - Rockpile Nightclub
Sept 22 - Toronto, ON - Rockpile Nightclub
Sept 24 - London, ON - TBA
Sept 25 - Peterborough, ON - TBA
Sept 26 - Oshawa, ON - Status Lounge
Sept 27 - St John’s, NFLD - Club One
Sept 28 - Halifax, NS - Halifax Forum
Sept 29 - Ottawa, ON - Ritual Nightclub
Oct 01 - Montreal, Quebec - Club Soda
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Vinnie Paz "God Of The Serengeti" Cover Art, Release Date
by Jake Paine
This effort follows up 2010's Season Of The Assassin, which featured Freeway, Clipse and Paul Wall, among others. Last year, Vinnie released Heavy Metal Kings with Ill Bill and Violence Begets Violence with Jedi Mind Tricks.
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Jedi Mind Tricks' Vinnie Paz readies his sophomore solo album for this fall.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania emcee Vinnie Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks
has announced plans to release his sophomore solo album. The Jedi Mind
Tricks co-founder and member of Army Of The Pharaohs and Heavy Metal
Kings, Paz's October 23 release will be called God Of The Serengeti. The album will be released through the emcee's own Enemy Soil Records imprint.This effort follows up 2010's Season Of The Assassin, which featured Freeway, Clipse and Paul Wall, among others. Last year, Vinnie released Heavy Metal Kings with Ill Bill and Violence Begets Violence with Jedi Mind Tricks.
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Domo Genesis & Alchemist "No Idols" Tracklist & Cover Art
by Steven J. Horowitz
For the project, the Odd Future rapper enlists Earl Sweatshirt, Vince Staples and Action Bronson for "Elimination Chamber," while Smoke DZA stops by for "Power Ballad." Freddie Gibbs and Prodigy deliver to "Till the Angels Come," and SpaceGhostPurrp pops up for "Daily News." Tyler, The Creator helps Domo close the tape with the title track.
Check the cover art and tracklist below.
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Domo Genesis enlists Action Bronson, Prodigy, Freddie Gibbs, Earl Sweatshirt and more for his upcoming mixtape.
Domo Genesis and Alchemist have revealed the cover art and tracklist for their upcoming project No Idols, releasing tomorrow (July 31st).For the project, the Odd Future rapper enlists Earl Sweatshirt, Vince Staples and Action Bronson for "Elimination Chamber," while Smoke DZA stops by for "Power Ballad." Freddie Gibbs and Prodigy deliver to "Till the Angels Come," and SpaceGhostPurrp pops up for "Daily News." Tyler, The Creator helps Domo close the tape with the title track.
Check the cover art and tracklist below.
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DJ Muro & DJ Cash Money To Perform At Digger's Delight Free Show
by Sean Ryon
In just a few hours, the latest in Tools Of War's NYC Park Jams features a turntable legend from Philadelphia, and one of the most heralded crate-diggers of all time.
MC
Shan once rapped that they used to do it out in the park, and now, it
looks like Tools of War intends to bring it back there. In a recent
press release, Tools of War and co-sponsors Rane and Serato announced
this summer's line-up for their annual True School NYC Park Jam series.In just a few hours, the latest in Tools Of War's NYC Park Jams features a turntable legend from Philadelphia, and one of the most heralded crate-diggers of all time.
Founded by Jorge "Fabel" Pabon and Christie Z-Pabon, the True School NYC Park Jam is a ten-year running celebration of Hip Hop culture and the art and history of DJing. This year, Tools of War will host three distinct series - Spanish Harlem Hop, Crotona Park Jams and Digger's Delight - throughout the entirety of July and August.
A number of legendary artists are scheduled to spin during the series, including Lord Finesse, Johnny Juice, Large Professor, Grandmaster Caz, Tony Touch and many more.
A promo video and flier detailing a list of the events can be found below.
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Rap Release Dates: Lupe Fiasco, Yelawolf, RZA, Pusha T, and more
July 31
B.o.B. - Music For the Lost Generation (Import)
Necro - The Murder Murder Kill Kill Double EP
Rick Ross - God Forgives, I Don't
August 7
Bumpy Knuckles x Statik Selektah - Ambition
August 14
2 Chainz - Based On a T.R.U. Story
Beanie Sigel - This Time
Insane Clown Posse - Might Death Pop
Kreayshawn - Somethin' Bout Kreay
Strong Arm Steady x Statik Selektah - StereoType
The-Dream - Love IV MMXII
Gunplay - Lil Cuete
August 21
Brother Ali - Mourning In America & Dreaming In Color
DJ Khaled - Kiss the Ring
Mistah F.A.B. and I-Rocc - Face Off
Trey Songz - Chapter V
Slim the Mobster - S.O.O.N. (Something Out Of Nothing)
August 28
Brandy - Two Eleven
DMX - Undisputed
J. Cole - Better Than Your Average (Import)
Jadakiss - Loyalty Comes First (Import)
Keak Da Sneak - Cheedacheezisay!
Madchild (Swollen Members) - Dope Sick
Meek Mill - Dreams & Nightmares
Slaughterhouse - welcome to: Our House
Stu Bangaz & Eric Vanderslice - Diggaz With Attitude (D.W.a.)
Wiz Khalifa - O.N.I.F.C.
September 4
Blu and Exile - Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them
T.I. - Trouble Man
G.O.O.D. Music - Cruel Summer
September 11
A$AP Rocky - LongLiveA$AP
Ludacris - Ludaversal
Saigon - Bread and Circuses
September 18
DJ Drama - Quality Street Music
Ne-Yo - R.E.D.
Skyzoo - A Dream Deferred
September 25
Lupe Fiasco - Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1
October 2
Bobby V - Dusk Till Dawn
Kendrick Lamar - Good Kid, m.A.A.d City
MellowHype (Hodgy Beats and Left Brain) - Numbers
October 9
Trash Talk - 119
November 13
Big Boi - Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors
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Iron Solomon, Murda Mook, Serius Jones And More To Compete At Ultimate Rap League’s “Return Of the Legends” In NYC
In two weeks time, some of the biggest battle rappers from around the
country will meet at New York City’s Webster Hall for Ultimate Rap
League’s “Return of the Legends” event.
The event, which takes place on August 19, will feature six battles including the main event pitting New York rappers Murda Mook and Iron Solomon against one another.
In addition to the main event, there will be battles featuring Hitman Holla from St. Louis, Missouri against Atlanta’s John Da Don; DNA from Queens, New York battling Philly native and former Da Band member E. Ness; and Ayeverb, also from St. Louis, rapping against his enemy from Harlem, T-Rex.
Lastly, Harlem’s Charlie Clips and Loaded Lux will face off against Fight Klub champion Serius Jones and Detroit’s Calicoe respectively.
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The event, which takes place on August 19, will feature six battles including the main event pitting New York rappers Murda Mook and Iron Solomon against one another.
In addition to the main event, there will be battles featuring Hitman Holla from St. Louis, Missouri against Atlanta’s John Da Don; DNA from Queens, New York battling Philly native and former Da Band member E. Ness; and Ayeverb, also from St. Louis, rapping against his enemy from Harlem, T-Rex.
Lastly, Harlem’s Charlie Clips and Loaded Lux will face off against Fight Klub champion Serius Jones and Detroit’s Calicoe respectively.
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Jay-Z Adds Run DMC To Made In America Festival
As the Made In America Festival nears on September 1, Jay-Z and title sponsor Budweiser have added legendary Hip-Hop group Run DMC to the billing.
The group, which announced its reunion last month, has wasted no time
in getting back on the scene. They broke up nearly a decade ago after
the brutal slaying of Jam Master Jay.
On the Sunday, September 3 show, Run DMC will share the stage with Drake, Chris Cornell, Jill Scott, The Hives, DJ Shadow, and others. Previously announced acts included Pearl Jam and Odd Future.
Jay-Z, Gary Clark Jr, D’Angelo, Rick Ross’s Maybach Music Group, Janelle Monae, and others will perform on Saturday, September 2.
On the Sunday, September 3 show, Run DMC will share the stage with Drake, Chris Cornell, Jill Scott, The Hives, DJ Shadow, and others. Previously announced acts included Pearl Jam and Odd Future.
Jay-Z, Gary Clark Jr, D’Angelo, Rick Ross’s Maybach Music Group, Janelle Monae, and others will perform on Saturday, September 2.
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Tech N9ne Reveals Plans To Collaborate With Nas And Rick Ross On New Album; Responds to “Mainstream” Accusations
With a record-breaking tour to his name and the gold-certification of his 2006 single “Caribou Lou” both occurring in the past month, Strange Music founder Tech N9ne has begun plotting out details for his fourteenth solo studio album, E.B.A.H.
“They say I did All 6′s and 7′s in 28 days, and I want to believe that,” Tech N9ne told AllHipHop.com. “But if you do a song a day, then you’ve got 28 days, and I usually did three songs a day back when I had time. Now I’m writing in the studio, because I can’t write on tour. I’m just going to see what comes out of me in the next 28 days.”
Regarding possible collaborations for his new album, Tech N9ne spoke on an idea he had to record with Rick Ross for a track called “Heaven and Hell”: “I love Rick as a person, and I love what he’s become lyrically, and I don’t give a f*ck what nobody say.
“Hopefully we can make it happen. Same thing with [Eminem]. I’ve got an idea for Em and I’m trying to make it happen and if he thinks I’m good enough to do a song with then it’ll happen.”
Tech N9ne revealed that he has ideas for records with the likes of Roscoe Dash, Nas, Waka Flocka, Marsha Ambrosius, and Talib Kweli brewing in his head as well.
Regarding the accusations that he’s gone “mainstream” and “sold-out” after more high-profile collaborations with Lil Wayne, T-Pain, B.o.B., and Busta Rhymes on his last album, All 6′s and 7′s, he responded, “The mainstream is gonna go Tech, motherf*cker. The real sh*t always shines,” he proclaimed to AllHipHop.com.
“I know I’m not popular enough for everybody and Hip-Hop is a popularity contest,” he conceded. “I’m not going to go above and beyond to be the most popular if my lyrics can’t speak for me.”
View AllHipHop.com’s full, exclusive interview with Tech N9ne below:
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Atlanta’s International Music Conference Gives Aspiring Artists Access to the Global Music Scene
With a goal to present aspiring artists with clear routes to
accessing the global music scene, the 2nd Annual International Music
Conference (IMC) returns to Atlanta from August 8-11, with a
star-studded panel of recording industry heavyweights.
“The IMC provides invaluable feedback and advice about taking your career to the next level,” says IMC CEO/Founder Julia Huie-Martin. “A lot of our registrants from last year are still in contact with panelists from last year.”
In addition to the showcases, there are numerous panels including: Breaking into International Markets, Maximizing the DJ Network, and Crossing the Globe: Marketing & Promoting Overseas. Last year’s IMC panelists included Rico Love, Bangladesh, and Don Cannon.
This year proves to be no less of a stellar panel draw, featuring DJ
Green Lantern, as well as Grammy-award winning producers J.U.S.T.I.C.E.
League, Chuck Harmony, Drumma Boy, and Kane Beatz. The panels also
feature dozens of recording industry executives and attorneys.
“It’s a great opportunity to do some real networking,” says Huie-Martin. “The IMC prides itself on quality over quantity. We have some of the biggest names in the business that can help you get that one step further in your career.”
This year’s conference offers attendees prizes that include a trip to London, England, the opportunity to work with a chart-topping act from Europe, and one-on-one meetings with executives and VPs from Sony Records and Atlantic Records.
Established in 2011, the four-day event brings together key music professionals, radio personalities, DJs, executives, artists, managers, producers, songwriters, booking agents, and promoters from around the globe for panel discussions, workshops, closed-door meetings and networking opportunities. The IMC also features showcases for producers, artists, and songwriters, which provide the registered attendees with immediate feedback on their work and its viability to translate into global success.
The 2012 IMC will kick off on Wednesday, August 8 with a private “Welcome to Atlanta” Industry Mixer; Thursday will feature the DJ Mix-Off and Producer Showcase; Friday is the Artist Showcase; and Saturday is dedicated to a full day of educating developing artists from 9AM to 7PM.
“Atlanta’s a great music mecca that needs to be put on the global map, much in the same way Nashville, L.A., and NY is. A lot of people from overseas overlook Atlanta and it’s a shame because most of the biggest stars out right now are from here,” says Huie-Martin. “Having IMC here is exciting because of the potential of people from all over the world coming together, working, and making great music.”
To register for the 2012 International Music Conference, visit their official website. Follow the IMC on Twitter (@theofficialimc).
*ATLANTA-AREA FANS – AllHipHop.com is giving away five (5) pairs of tickets to the 2012 IMC. The deadline is Friday, August 3 at 8PM
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“The IMC provides invaluable feedback and advice about taking your career to the next level,” says IMC CEO/Founder Julia Huie-Martin. “A lot of our registrants from last year are still in contact with panelists from last year.”
In addition to the showcases, there are numerous panels including: Breaking into International Markets, Maximizing the DJ Network, and Crossing the Globe: Marketing & Promoting Overseas. Last year’s IMC panelists included Rico Love, Bangladesh, and Don Cannon.
DJ Green Lantern
“It’s a great opportunity to do some real networking,” says Huie-Martin. “The IMC prides itself on quality over quantity. We have some of the biggest names in the business that can help you get that one step further in your career.”
This year’s conference offers attendees prizes that include a trip to London, England, the opportunity to work with a chart-topping act from Europe, and one-on-one meetings with executives and VPs from Sony Records and Atlantic Records.
Established in 2011, the four-day event brings together key music professionals, radio personalities, DJs, executives, artists, managers, producers, songwriters, booking agents, and promoters from around the globe for panel discussions, workshops, closed-door meetings and networking opportunities. The IMC also features showcases for producers, artists, and songwriters, which provide the registered attendees with immediate feedback on their work and its viability to translate into global success.
The 2012 IMC will kick off on Wednesday, August 8 with a private “Welcome to Atlanta” Industry Mixer; Thursday will feature the DJ Mix-Off and Producer Showcase; Friday is the Artist Showcase; and Saturday is dedicated to a full day of educating developing artists from 9AM to 7PM.
“Atlanta’s a great music mecca that needs to be put on the global map, much in the same way Nashville, L.A., and NY is. A lot of people from overseas overlook Atlanta and it’s a shame because most of the biggest stars out right now are from here,” says Huie-Martin. “Having IMC here is exciting because of the potential of people from all over the world coming together, working, and making great music.”
To register for the 2012 International Music Conference, visit their official website. Follow the IMC on Twitter (@theofficialimc).
*ATLANTA-AREA FANS – AllHipHop.com is giving away five (5) pairs of tickets to the 2012 IMC. The deadline is Friday, August 3 at 8PM
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Former Pharcyde Members Reunite With Producers
by Grouchy Greg Watkins
Groundbreaking West Coast Hip-Hop crew The Pharcyde has announced their 1992 debut album Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde will be re-released as a three-CD box set.
The new version of Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde will feature the original album, instrumentals and remixes, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the CD’s release.
Fatlip, Slimkid3, J-Sw!ft and L.A. Jay, will also hit the road to present “Bizarre Ride Live.”
According to representatives for The Pharcyde, “Bizarre Ride Live” will be a series of shows that will feature the group performing Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde, in a theatrical setting.
Art direction for the show will be handled by graffiti artist Slick, who designed the original album cover for Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde.
Fans of The Pharcyde can catch the group this Friday (August 3) at Low End Theory in San Francisco.
The group will also do an in-store at Amoeba Records on August 4, in Berkeley, California.
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Russell Simmons Raises Over $2 Million During “Art For Life” Fundraiser
by Nolan Strong
Mogul/philanthropist Russell Simmons hosted his annual Art For Life fundraising gala in The Hamptons yesterday (July 28).
Singer Mariah Carey and her husband Nick Cannon were the guest of honor during Art For Life, which was hosted at Simmons’ estate in The Hamptons.
Celebrities like Grant Hill and wife Tamia, Kevin Liles, Anita Baker, Rocsi Diaz and others attended the event.
The 13th annual event, which was hosted by CNN’s Soledad O’Brien, raised almost $2 million for charity.
Art For Life was co-sponsored by Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, which was founded in 1995 by Russell, Danny and Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons.
The non-profit is dedicated to “providing inner-city youth with significant arts exposure and access to the arts.”
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