Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Gensu Dean & Planet Asia "Abrasions" Album Stream
by Jake Paine
David Banner, Tragedy Khadafi and Shawn Pen appear on Gensu Dean and Planet Asia's full-length Mello Music Group collaboration.
Fresno, California veteran emcee Planet Asia
and New York producer Gensu Dean are teaming up for a collaborative
album in 2013. Mello Music Group announced the album via Twitter
yesterday (October 31). The Tucson, Arizona-based label has previously
paired producers with emcees for projects including O.C. & Apollo
Brown (Trophies), Guilty Simpson & Apollo Brown (Dice Game), and Trek Life & Oddisee (Everything Changed Nothing).David Banner, Tragedy Khadafi and Shawn Pen appear on Gensu Dean and Planet Asia's full-length Mello Music Group collaboration.
Earlier this year, both Asia and Gensu released albums. P.A. released dropped Black Belt Theatre, while Gensu released Lo-Fi Fingahz.
The 2013 project's title and release date are still forthcoming.
(November 1, 2012)
UPDATE: Planet Asia & Gensu Dean's Abrasions will release digitally February 26, 2013. The CD will follow March 5, and the 2LP on March 26. The Mello Music Group effort will feature David Banner, Tragedy Khadafi and Shawn Pen (f/k/a Little Shawn).
The tracklist is as follows:
1. Abrasions Intro
2. Thoroughest
3. Bar Mitzvah
4. Time To Get Dough ft. Twin Gambino & Killa Kali
5. Cochise
6. Dignity ft. Tristate
7. Aura
8. Chichi, Get The Yayo
9. Faces On The Dollar
10. God Hour ft. AA Rashid & Tristate
11. Tough
12. Do What I Want ft. Larlna & Washey Choir
13. Chuck Berry ft. Shawn Pen
14. Listen
15. Reflections ft. Rogue Venom
16. Thyself ft. David Banner & Tragedy Khadafi
17. Coup de Grace (Final Blow) ft. Gold Chain Military
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Ghostface Killah's "Ironman" Comes To Premium Box Set, Get On Down Explains
by Jake Paine
Today (February 25),
Boston, Massachusetts-based Get On Down Records in association with
Sony Records have announced the Premium Collection release of Ghostface Killah's 1996 solo debut, Ironman.
The limited edition (2,000) copies Audiophile release includes a 24
karat gold disc CD for highly-enhanced audio quality, a cherrywood
trophy case where the album is stored with a custom-made "Ironman"
plaque, and 48-page inserts featuring artwork, lyrics and liner notes by
Chris Faraone. Additionally, orders directly through Get On Down's website
will included two gold foil stickers and a 12" x 12" cover art jigsaw
puzzle. The pieces are available for the in-the-know pricing of $49.96.
Yesterday, HipHopDX spoke with Get On Down's President Matt Welch on the decision to do this particular album, following a similar presentation in late 2012 with Nas' debut, Illmatic. "I think it's the consensus around here that Ghostface [Killah] is on everybody's Top 5 lists," explained Matt. "So for us, we wanted to request to work with [Ironman]. We're also planning on doing a Supreme Clientel release at the end of the year." Get On Down previously reissued both albums on vinyl with rare promotional posters included. Asked about the ongoing relationship with G.F.K.'s early catalog, Welch stated, "Sony has been great to work with." Sony and Get On Down have also partnered on reissued materials from labels like Loud Records and Profile Records in the past.
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Matt Welch of Get On Down
explains the just-released trophy box set of Ghostface Killah's
"Ironman." The product comes with an 24 karat Gold CD, enhanced liner
notes, stickers and a puzzle.
Today (February 25),
Boston, Massachusetts-based Get On Down Records in association with
Sony Records have announced the Premium Collection release of Ghostface Killah's 1996 solo debut, Ironman.
The limited edition (2,000) copies Audiophile release includes a 24
karat gold disc CD for highly-enhanced audio quality, a cherrywood
trophy case where the album is stored with a custom-made "Ironman"
plaque, and 48-page inserts featuring artwork, lyrics and liner notes by
Chris Faraone. Additionally, orders directly through Get On Down's website
will included two gold foil stickers and a 12" x 12" cover art jigsaw
puzzle. The pieces are available for the in-the-know pricing of $49.96.Yesterday, HipHopDX spoke with Get On Down's President Matt Welch on the decision to do this particular album, following a similar presentation in late 2012 with Nas' debut, Illmatic. "I think it's the consensus around here that Ghostface [Killah] is on everybody's Top 5 lists," explained Matt. "So for us, we wanted to request to work with [Ironman]. We're also planning on doing a Supreme Clientel release at the end of the year." Get On Down previously reissued both albums on vinyl with rare promotional posters included. Asked about the ongoing relationship with G.F.K.'s early catalog, Welch stated, "Sony has been great to work with." Sony and Get On Down have also partnered on reissued materials from labels like Loud Records and Profile Records in the past.
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http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23023/title.ghostface-killah-s-ironman-comes-to-premium-box-set-get-on-down-explains
Styles P Announces New Album "Float," Produced Entirely By Scram Jones
by Steven J. Horowitz
Nature Sounds and High Times Records will release the project, which the LOX member announced in a promotional clip. "Get ready for Float. I said get ready for Float. It's going down," he said. "Float is the ill project made by Scram Jones and myself. Make sure you check it out, it's gon' be poppin'. Shout out to High Times and Nature Sounds."
Describing the LP, the Ghost said that it will have something for everyone. "Float is just a real crazy project. If you a Hip Hop head, if you a pothead, if you a music head - if you just a head of fly shit, Float is the project you want to have, man."
Float comes on the heels of The World's Most Hardest MC Project, which released in November 2012. P previously told HipHopDX that he was working on Float, which was originally intended to be a mixtape.
"[I] got another [mixtape] with Scram Jones coming - just really, music," he said. "Right now I’m strictly working on a book though, since I got a few projects in already, I’m just taking my time to work on this next fiction novel."
Check the announcement below.
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Styles P gears up for the release of his new LP, dropping April 20th.
Styles P has announced his new album Float, produced entirely by Scram Jones and releasing on April 20th.Nature Sounds and High Times Records will release the project, which the LOX member announced in a promotional clip. "Get ready for Float. I said get ready for Float. It's going down," he said. "Float is the ill project made by Scram Jones and myself. Make sure you check it out, it's gon' be poppin'. Shout out to High Times and Nature Sounds."
Describing the LP, the Ghost said that it will have something for everyone. "Float is just a real crazy project. If you a Hip Hop head, if you a pothead, if you a music head - if you just a head of fly shit, Float is the project you want to have, man."
Float comes on the heels of The World's Most Hardest MC Project, which released in November 2012. P previously told HipHopDX that he was working on Float, which was originally intended to be a mixtape.
"[I] got another [mixtape] with Scram Jones coming - just really, music," he said. "Right now I’m strictly working on a book though, since I got a few projects in already, I’m just taking my time to work on this next fiction novel."
Check the announcement below.
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New ‘Copyright Alert System’ To Prevent Illegal Downloading Goes On Line
Nearly fifteen years after the file sharing program Napster forever changed the way music is consumed, the entertainment industry hopes they have finally found an effective method to slow down U.S. citizens from illegally downloading copyrighted material.
This week internet service providers (ISP) AT&T, Cablevision, Comcast, Time Warner, and Verizon launched the Copyright Alert System or “Six Strikes”. Instead of going after the pirates who uploaded the material, the new program seeks to stop the downloaders by “educating” the offender on the copyright infringement laws.
The program is known as “Six Strikes” because the internet subscriber that engages in downloading the illegal files will see graduated responses every time they attempt to pirate copyrighted works. For the first “strike,” the internet provider will send a notice that explains to the customer that they are participating in an illegal activity and provides ways to consume the content legally.
Each time the internet account holder is accused of pirating illegal content they face a more severe “Copyright Alert.” While consumers will not have to worry about legal measures like lawsuits, arrests, or fines, eventually the ISP could decrease the subscriber’s internet speed or redirect the connection to a landing page until the accused illegal downloader completes a “copyright education program.”
There will be an independent review system that allows subscribers who believe they received unwarranted alerts to challenge their inclusion in “Six Strikes.”
“Implementation marks the culmination of many months of work on this groundbreaking and collaborative effort to curb online piracy and promote the lawful use of digital music, movies and TV shows,” wrote Jill Lesser, executive director for the Center for Copyright Information, in a blog post. “The CAS marks a new way to reach consumers who may be engaging in peer-to-peer (P2P) piracy.”
The CAS also puts a lot of the responsibility on the content creator themselves to prevent their intellectual property from being shared online. Artists and entertainment companies will have to join P2P networks to see if their copyright is being violated. They would then have to notify the Internet Service Provider, and then the ISP contacts the individual with a Copyright Alert.
Cyberlockers, Dropbox folders, and e-mail attachments will not be including in the Copyright Alert System.
Watch a video about the new Copyright Alert System below.
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Questlove Paying Tribute to J Dilla with DJ Set in Philly
Tonight (February 25) in Philadelphia, Questlove from the multi-platinum and Grammy Award winning Hip-Hop group The Roots will honor the late J Dilla with a DJ set.
While Questlove is well-known for his accolades as a drummer, he is also a popular DJ that gets booked across the globe.
Also joining Questlove will be DJ Rich Medina and Mike Nyce, who will run through a host of J Dilla’s greatest hits.
In addition to the DJ sets, there also be live art showcased by Ameerah, K Art and Chuck Style and visuals will be provided by Visualeyz.
From his work with Slum Village to his music with The Pharcyde’sLabcabincalifornia, to A Tribe Called Quest’s Beats, Rhymes and Life to Common’s Like Water for Chocolate, to The Roots’ Things Fall Apart, J Dilla is remembered as one of the greatest producers of all time by many Hip-Hop critics and tastemakers across the globe.
Tickets for the DJ sets are $17 in advance and $20 at the door and a portion of the proceeds be donated to the Lupus Foundation on behalf of J Dilla.
Check the flier for the flygirl + gL productions event set to be hosted by Yameen Allworld.
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
Papoose "The Nacirema Dream" Cover Art & Release Date
by Sean Ryon
In a recent press release, Papoose revealed that he is preparing to release The Nacirema Dream on March 26 via Honor B4 Money Records. The Bed-Stuy rapper also debuted the cover art for the project, as well as the title of the LP's second single, "What's My Name" featuring Remy Ma.
Papoose also released a letter to his fans addressing the album's numerous delays, saying that, "the politics of the music business got the best of me." He went on to describe his album as a refelction of the American dream and the culmination of his life's experiences.
As previously mentioned, The Nacirema Dream was first announced in 2006 after Papoose signed with Jive Records to the tune of $1.5 million. The album's first single, "On Top of My Game" with Mavado, debuted late last year.
Check out the cover art for the project below.
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Papoose announces that his debut album will finally drop this March 26.
After nearly a decade of waiting, fans will soon get to hear Papoose's long-awaited debut studio album.In a recent press release, Papoose revealed that he is preparing to release The Nacirema Dream on March 26 via Honor B4 Money Records. The Bed-Stuy rapper also debuted the cover art for the project, as well as the title of the LP's second single, "What's My Name" featuring Remy Ma.
Papoose also released a letter to his fans addressing the album's numerous delays, saying that, "the politics of the music business got the best of me." He went on to describe his album as a refelction of the American dream and the culmination of his life's experiences.
Papoose announces that his debut album will finally drop this March 26.
After nearly a decade of waiting, fans will soon get to hear Papoose's long-awaited debut studio album.As previously mentioned, The Nacirema Dream was first announced in 2006 after Papoose signed with Jive Records to the tune of $1.5 million. The album's first single, "On Top of My Game" with Mavado, debuted late last year.
Check out the cover art for the project below.
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Realm Reality "In The Grind We Trust" Mixtape Download & Stream
by Steven J. Horowitz
The rapper, who recently signed to Prodigy's Infamous Records as its flagship artist, enlists a handful of guests for the tape including the Mobb Deep member, Blu, Fred The Godson, The Kid Daytona, Roc Marciano, Skyzoo, Termanology and more. Production comes courtesy of Nottz, Dan Freeman, Breakworks, The Olympicks, G ROCKA & MEDI and more.
The Brooklyn, New York native, best known for his roles in films such as Coach Carter and Old School, recently explained how he's always had a love for Hip Hop culture.
"My passion for Hip Hop, I'm from Bushwick, Brooklyn. It's the pulse of my neighborhood," he said. "It was always there, and I'm proud to say that my passion for acting was there as well. I'm blessed to have that career. I understand how difficult it is to make it as an actor and to do music is no different."
Check the tracklist and cover art below, as well as the mixtape stream. Download the tape over at DatPiff.com.
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Prodigy's latest signing Realm Reality releases his breakout mixtape featuring Blu, Joell Ortiz and more.
Realm Reality has released his new mixtape In the Grind We Trust on DatPiff.com.The rapper, who recently signed to Prodigy's Infamous Records as its flagship artist, enlists a handful of guests for the tape including the Mobb Deep member, Blu, Fred The Godson, The Kid Daytona, Roc Marciano, Skyzoo, Termanology and more. Production comes courtesy of Nottz, Dan Freeman, Breakworks, The Olympicks, G ROCKA & MEDI and more.
The Brooklyn, New York native, best known for his roles in films such as Coach Carter and Old School, recently explained how he's always had a love for Hip Hop culture.
"My passion for Hip Hop, I'm from Bushwick, Brooklyn. It's the pulse of my neighborhood," he said. "It was always there, and I'm proud to say that my passion for acting was there as well. I'm blessed to have that career. I understand how difficult it is to make it as an actor and to do music is no different."
Check the tracklist and cover art below, as well as the mixtape stream. Download the tape over at DatPiff.com.
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Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, R. Kelly & Kendrick Lamar To Play Bonnaroo 2013
by Steven J. Horowitz
Additional performers on the lineup include Nas, A$AP Rocky, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Earl Sweatshirt. The lineup for the 2013 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has been announced. Of the Hip Hop acts slated to play the festival, Wu-Tang Clan and R. Kelly join headliners Paul McCartney, Bjork, Wilco, Mumford & Sons and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. Additional artists on the lineup include Nas, A$AP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Earl Sweatshirt, Big K.R.I.T., Death Grips, araabMUZIK, Killer Mike and Action Bronson. More musicians are yet to be announced. Bonnaroo is scheduled to take place in Manchester, Tennessee between June 13th and 16th. Tickets are availble on February 23rd at noon EST over at Bonnaroo.com. Last year, artists including Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, The Roots, Black Star and Yelawolf played the festival. Jay-Z and Stevie Wonder headlined in 2010, followed by Eminem and Lil Wayne in 2011. Check the full lineup below.
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Additional performers on the lineup include Nas, A$AP Rocky, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Earl Sweatshirt. The lineup for the 2013 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has been announced. Of the Hip Hop acts slated to play the festival, Wu-Tang Clan and R. Kelly join headliners Paul McCartney, Bjork, Wilco, Mumford & Sons and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. Additional artists on the lineup include Nas, A$AP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Earl Sweatshirt, Big K.R.I.T., Death Grips, araabMUZIK, Killer Mike and Action Bronson. More musicians are yet to be announced. Bonnaroo is scheduled to take place in Manchester, Tennessee between June 13th and 16th. Tickets are availble on February 23rd at noon EST over at Bonnaroo.com. Last year, artists including Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, The Roots, Black Star and Yelawolf played the festival. Jay-Z and Stevie Wonder headlined in 2010, followed by Eminem and Lil Wayne in 2011. Check the full lineup below.
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R.A. The Rugged Man "Legends Never Die" Release Date
by Jake Paine
R.A. The Rugged Man's first album in nine years will feature Tech N9ne, Hopsin, Vinnie Paz and Buckwild production.
Veteran Long Island, New York emcee/author R.A. The Rugged Man has announced his latest album, Legends Never Die. The release will come from R.A.'s longtime label home Nature Sounds Records. In a promotional video for the album, the early 1990s sensation called the album "uplifting," after noting that he revised its themes during recording. Additionally, R.A. noted that stylistically, it channeled back to his "Crustified Dibbs" era, a moniker which R.A. used in the early '90s, as a Jive Records hopeful and prominent lyrical figure in New York.
Legends Never Die will be a follow-up to R.A.'s first released album, 2004's Die, Rugged Man, Die. The video is below:
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Ghostface Killah Confirms "Supreme Clientele 2" & MF DOOM LPs For 2013, Talks Wu-Tang Clan Reunion Album
by Steven J. Horowitz
Ghostface Killah updates on a handful of projects that are in the works.
Ghostface Killah took a few years off from his solo career, but he's ready to dive back in. During an interview with Montreality, Tony Starks said that Supreme Clientele 2: Blue & Cream is scheduled for release this summer and that it could possibly arrive as early as July.
"Blue & Cream. Hopefully this summer, hopefully this summer. Maybe like August or something like that," he said. "I'm going to try for August, September or maybe July, but I think August might sound more reasonable if i can do it. I shouldn't set it, because sometimes when I say a date, it don't ever [stick]. But I gotta put it out because I've been sitting in it going on three years."
Additionally, he confirmed that his collaborative LP with MF DOOM will finally get released this year. He said that fans sould anticipate the album dropping around Halloween, and will satiate fans in the meantime with his Adrian Younge collaborative project Twelve Reasons to Die, dropping April 16th.
"I got the MF DOOM project coming. I think we're going to probably drop that around Halloween," he said. "I got the shit I just did for RZA, Twelve Reasons to Die, that's coming in April. ... It's a whole fucking movie but it's an album from beginning to end. It's different, though."
As for the storied Wu-Tang Clan reunion LP, Pretty Tony said that the crew has been in talks to record another album but that there are no solid plans set in stone. He said that RZA hopes to get true musicians to craft beats for the project and that it will stray from the sample-based sounds of albums past.
"They talkin' about it. I would love for it to happen," he said." I talked to RZA. RZA wants to do it and he said he was getting these other beats from real magicians, not nobody just making it in a beat machine. He wants to go a different route because it's the 20th anniversary. Like a real album, album, album, album, album, with real, real music. Not just samples and a bunch of shit. Just real magicians playing shit. ... You know, we've been having a lot of - not saying bad luck, but just a lot of disagreements. That's why a lot of times, you don't really hear too many new records. Hopefully this shit, we can get through that and just give it to the people and see what's up. But it gotta be right, though. If it's not right, I apologize."
Ghostface will release Twelve Reasons to Die on April 16th. Watch the full interview below.
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Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Signs Publishing Deal With Warner/Chappell
by Yohance Kyles
Platinum rapper and music mogul Jay-Z just signed his Roc Nation label to a worldwide publishing administration agreement with Warner Music Group’s Warner/Chappell Music.
The #1 music publishing company will immediately have the rights to all of Jay-Z’s future projects and his music dating back to 2008 which includes The Blueprint 3 and Watch The Throne albums.
The deal will also give Warner/Chappell rights to most of Jay’s entire catalog by the end of 2013. Songs like “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem),” “Big Pimpin’,” and “Dirt Off Your Shoulders” will then be administered by W/C.
In a separate deal, all artists signed to Roc Nation’s publishing wing will see their entire catalogs (including future works) transferred to W/C effective immediately. This includes “R.I.P.” singer Rita Ora, rising R&B artist Bridget Kelly, and frequent Meek Mill producer Jahlil Beats.
“I first partnered with Jay in 1996, and it’s been thrilling to work with my friend over the past 16 years as he’s grown into one of the world’s best songwriters and become a global icon,” said Warner/Chappell President, Creative Jon Platt in a published statement. “At the same time, Roc Nation is one of the most dynamic and influential music companies around. It is home to an extraordinary collection of hit-makers, who are writing and producing many of today’s most popular songs and collaborating with the world’s most successful artists. I couldn’t be happier to continue my relationships with Jay and Roc Nation and build on our partnerships at Warner/Chappell.”
Warner/Chappell will be responsible for monitoring all copyrighted material of Roc Nation’s publishing roster. W/C will also collect royalties and promote licensing deals for television commercials and movie soundtracks for the artist’s music.
“The real meaning of success is being in the position to work with an individual you consider a friend,” said Jay. “Jon Platt is such a person. He’s a man of extraordinary character as well as a remarkably talented executive with an ear for music and an eye for talent. It’s great to watch him grow to be one the best in the business.”
Other artists signed with Warner/Chappell include Madonna, Led Zeppelin, and the estates of James Brown and Michael Jackson.
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