Sunday, March 23, 2014
Joe Budden Says Slaughterhouse's "Glass House" Is Different From Past Efforts
by Jay Balfour
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The rapper says: "To say
melancholy, introspective, those would be understatements. Like I always
say, music is what feelings sound like. And that's what the album
sounds like."
Sitting down with Vibe during SXSW, Slaughterhouse detailed the recording process behind their upcoming release and claimed the album was mostly done.
“We’re about 75, 80 percent to where we wanna be I think when the album comes out,” Joe Budden
said. “A lot of people will be shocked at the calibre of music on this
particular body of work. I feel like not only did us as artists go
somewhere that we probably haven’t explored as a collective in quite
some time but the synergy and the music, you know Just Blaze executive produced the album. He created like a Slaughterhouse of producers. The synergy that him and Justus League and Kardiak and !llmind and [AraabMuzik]
had together, I think everybody in there, we just locked down for two
months and inspired each other and the music reflects that.”
Speaking about the subject matter on the project tentatively titled Glass House,
Budden went on to explain that “it’s different.” “My thirteen year old
son can rhyme words,” he said. “I mean let’s be clear, rhyming is very
easy, some music out reflects how easy rhyming is. But, the content I
think is what is gonna separate this particular body of work from our
previous efforts. It’s different. To say melancholy, introspective, I
think those would be understatements. Like I always say, music is what
feelings sound like. And that’s what the album sounds like.”
Adding on, Slaughterhouse emcee Crooked I
relayed that the inclusion of personal struggles will help fans relate
to the group. “I think we were going through different things personally
in our life and it just shines through the music,” he said. “That’s
what’s gon’ make it real relatable to the fans, it’s everyday struggles,
everyday pain, everyday obstacles. You gon’ go on a journey when you
listen to this album and you’re gonna get to know Slaughterhouse a lot
better from the intro to the outro. I’m hoping that we become more like a
friend to the listener than a rapper that they’re listening to. I think
the whole album is gonna really surprise people.”
Earlier this year, Joe Budden shared that Glass House has featured limited involvement from label boss Eminem.
“Well, this time around he was also working on his album while we were
working on our album,” Budden said. “So, he hasn’t gotten a chance or
the opportunity to be as involved as he was last time, but he still
gives suggestions. He still lends his input via phone or still
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Murs & Mayday! Announce "Mursday" Album On Strange Music
by Andres Tardio
Mursday is set to be Murs' Strange Music debut album following his signing to Strange Music in February.
Murs' Mursday announcement came via Strange Music's YouTube account in a video that follows.
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UPDATE: Murs and Mayday! announce "Mursday" album, which is set to be on Strange Music.
Murs has announced Mursday, an upcoming album from the Los Angeles, California emcee. Mursday is set to be Murs' Strange Music debut album following his signing to Strange Music in February.
“Strange seems to be at the forefront of Hip Hop’s growth right now,” Murs said at the time of his signing. “I am so awaiting the end of my album to hear Krizz [Kaliko’s] ass say, ‘Strange Music.'"
On Tuesday (March 4), Murs announced a gaming app, Hip Hop Trivia: Starring Murs. “Lots
of my fans are gamers and they inspired me to create something fun and
original," Murs said in a statement to press. "I think they are going to
love it. The game is a great way for my fans and music lovers in
general to test their knowledge and learn more about Hip Hop."Murs' Mursday announcement came via Strange Music's YouTube account in a video that follows.
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Hieroglyphics & The Hundreds Collaborate On Limited Edition T-Shirt Designs
by Andres Tardio
The shirts are scheduled to be available via The Hundreds San Francisco [THSF] and at ShopHiero.com on Thursday, March 20, when THSF is set to host an event in honor of the store's anniversary.
The T-shirts include a variety of designs related to the Hieroglyphics.
"From a Souls of Mischief lyric from the renowned album 93 'Til Infinity, to a spin on an OG Del Tha Funkee Homosapien tee that, according to urban Hip Hop folklore, is based on a napkin self-portrait Del drew," The Hundreds says in a press release. "The Hundreds is thrilled to unite again with the Hiero crew in commemoration of THSF's sixth-year running."
Below is The Hundreds' description of each T-shirt in the collection.
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collaborate on a limited edition run of T-shirts to celebrate the sixth anniversary of The Hundreds San Francisco (THSF).
Hieroglyphics and The Hundreds are uniting for a limited run of exclusive T-shirts in honor of The Hundreds San Francisco's six-year anniversary.The shirts are scheduled to be available via The Hundreds San Francisco [THSF] and at ShopHiero.com on Thursday, March 20, when THSF is set to host an event in honor of the store's anniversary.
The T-shirts include a variety of designs related to the Hieroglyphics.
"From a Souls of Mischief lyric from the renowned album 93 'Til Infinity, to a spin on an OG Del Tha Funkee Homosapien tee that, according to urban Hip Hop folklore, is based on a napkin self-portrait Del drew," The Hundreds says in a press release. "The Hundreds is thrilled to unite again with the Hiero crew in commemoration of THSF's sixth-year running."
Below is The Hundreds' description of each T-shirt in the collection.
The Hundreds "Del Face" T-shirt features Del Tha Funkee Homosapien's iconic self-portrait illustration on the front and a reappropriated The Hundreds X Hieroglyphics bomb logo at the top back. The shirt will be available in three colors.
The "Emcees" tee is emblazoned with the Souls of Mischief lyrics "Emcees Should Know Their Limitations" from their legendary 93 'Til Infinity album. The collaborative bomb logo will be at the top back with "Souls of Mischief" stamped under. The shirt will be available in three colors.
The "Overthrow" long sleeve features the The Hundreds X Hieroglyphics bomb graphic across the front and top back, with all the members of Hieroglyphics' logos throughout the sleeves. The shirt will be available in three colors.
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Wu-Tang Clan Discusses Another Album, Dissension & Its Bond In 2014
by Andres Tardio
“We all agree — me, you, and the rest of the world — that these guys are great by themselves any fucking way,” RZA says. “But they are greater when we come together! We come together, we make platinum, G. That’s the true fucking reward for our top talent. And I say that to the guys. I don’t know who hears me.”
RZA says he's been trying to keep the Wu-Tang Clan album plans alive, though he has faced some obstacles along the way. Nevertheless, RZA says challenges aren't new to him.
“In the beginning, I’d fight for the ship to go in the right direction,” RZA says. “Not just yelling. Physical fights. After five years, I just didn’t have the same willpower to fight...I felt really personally hurt after 8 Diagrams...That was my brothers and they [Wu-Tang Clan members] was shitting on it. I remember, it was all of us in a room, and I said, ‘I will never again step up and do business with you.’ Then the 20th anniversary came up. I said, ‘I gotta try it again.’ I’m pushing. I’m pushing.”
“I would be the first one to say that we cannot leave everything in RZA’s hand no more,” Raekwon says. “He has done his job to the greatest of his ability when we were younger, but now every man plays an imperative role in this situation. His plan was to do a more humble album. We was like, Nah. You can’t do that with the hardest group in the game.”
According to Raekwon, the group has not agreed on many things, including the title some have used for their upcoming project, A Better Tomorrow.
“It’s like getting the United Nations to all agree on one fucking thing,” Raekwon says. “Italy ain’t having it. Japan is on some shit. You know what I mean? Now, here it is, the 20-year anniversary that’s so decoratedly respected that we might not even be on time for this shit.”
“I love this nigga," U-God says. "He saved my fuckin’ life. He gave me a purpose. Nobody better be disrespecting him in front of me.”
“The nucleus has separated,” Deck says. “But it’s temporary. Once RZA throws up that Batman symbol, that Wu-Tang ‘W,’ it’s goin’ be on again. And I can’t wait.”
GZA also appears in the article, discussing his perspective on a new Wu-Tang Clan project. "It would be great to do another album, come back with a banger, but I don’t think we have anything to prove. We proved it already."
In November 2013, RZA spoke about different members contributing to the new album.
"And one of the guys who showed up the most was Method Man," RZA said at the time. "He showed the most tenacity, he was the most vocal, he showed up the most, and he got the most lyrics on the new album. He's already recorded eight or nine songs. He’s been on it. You know, I give Cappadonna credit, he’s been really on it. U-God has been present. Masta Killa be representing. Inspectah Deck has been somewhat present. Ghost has been, you know, 20 percent present. And Raekwon hasn't shown up at all. When you look at somebody like Masta Killa and U-God, they seem to have that original hunger to complete the legacy. I respect that everybody [is] busy with they own lives. I started with a plan that I thought would work. Now maybe my plan not working."
In February 2014, Raekwon spoke about how he felt regarding another Wu-Tang Clan album at the time.
“Yo, all I can say is like—it’s business," Raekwon said. "You know? I would never put my family—First of all, you know that’s the mothership. Never ever ever gonna violate that, but at the same time it’s 20 years later, b. And business gotta be done correctly. I wanna be happy. You know what I mean? I wanna do this album in harmony. I wanna do it most likely—I wanna do it in the best way because, you know, brothers already said that’s the last joint. And that right there was like—I found out like y’all found out.”
During that interview, Rae also addressed the group's dynamics.
“And I feel like it always be a lack of communication and the respect as men as somebody, as people who built this thing together,” Rae said. “You know? It wasn’t just one cat that—you know, he masterminded it of course. And I love him for that. And I’m always loyal cause he came and grabbed me out the street. But today being a 40-year-old man and having three seeds and having to deal with taxes and this and that, whenever I’m on the dance floor it’s business. You know what I’m saying? It’s business. It ain’t no disrespect. Don’t hit me with the brotherhood because that’s unconditional right there. Don’t use that as a shield. And a lot of times it’s like I watched them battle me and do certain things because I guess they feel like ‘Yo, Rae’s moving. We ain’t in control of Rae, so Rae’s gonna be the big problem.’ I’m running a business too. I got a label thing going on. It’s like my time is serious. You know what I mean? Cause I’m trying to build my artists and spread my legacy in a great way.”
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Wu-Tang Clan members, including
RZA and Raekwon, discuss the likelihood of another Wu-Tang Clan album.
RZA says he's "pushing" and GZA says the group has nothing to prove.
Wu-Tang Clan artists recently spoke about the potential of an upcoming group album. Wu members discussed the likelihood of the project and the hurdles they've faced along the way in a profile by Grantland. The profile features different group members, including RZA, who says he is pushing for Wu-Tang Clan to unite on an album.“We all agree — me, you, and the rest of the world — that these guys are great by themselves any fucking way,” RZA says. “But they are greater when we come together! We come together, we make platinum, G. That’s the true fucking reward for our top talent. And I say that to the guys. I don’t know who hears me.”
RZA says he's been trying to keep the Wu-Tang Clan album plans alive, though he has faced some obstacles along the way. Nevertheless, RZA says challenges aren't new to him.
“In the beginning, I’d fight for the ship to go in the right direction,” RZA says. “Not just yelling. Physical fights. After five years, I just didn’t have the same willpower to fight...I felt really personally hurt after 8 Diagrams...That was my brothers and they [Wu-Tang Clan members] was shitting on it. I remember, it was all of us in a room, and I said, ‘I will never again step up and do business with you.’ Then the 20th anniversary came up. I said, ‘I gotta try it again.’ I’m pushing. I’m pushing.”
Raekwon Discusses Wu-Tang Clan's Disagreements
Raekwon is also profiled in the article, acknowledging that he does not think RZA should be in control of "everything."“I would be the first one to say that we cannot leave everything in RZA’s hand no more,” Raekwon says. “He has done his job to the greatest of his ability when we were younger, but now every man plays an imperative role in this situation. His plan was to do a more humble album. We was like, Nah. You can’t do that with the hardest group in the game.”
According to Raekwon, the group has not agreed on many things, including the title some have used for their upcoming project, A Better Tomorrow.
“It’s like getting the United Nations to all agree on one fucking thing,” Raekwon says. “Italy ain’t having it. Japan is on some shit. You know what I mean? Now, here it is, the 20-year anniversary that’s so decoratedly respected that we might not even be on time for this shit.”
U-God Details Bond With Wu-Tang Clan Members
U-God's bond with several rappers in the Wu-Tang is "stilted," according to Grantland. The following excerpt reveals the different relationships he has with other members of the crew.These days, U-God’s relationships with other members of the Wu are amicable, if stilted: Raekwon is “tired of hanging around me”; Ghostface has been rebuffing his offer for a full-album team-up, called Goldie and Ghost, for years. “Whatever. I don’t care,” he says. “Maybe when I was a little younger, it might’ve bothered me. I felt entitled. Nine egos, nine dudes, nine everybody thinking they the shit. [But] I’m not entitled to nothing but what I put work in for.”U-God and RZA also "go through it," the rapper says. Despite any differences, he remains grateful for RZA's work in his career.
“I love this nigga," U-God says. "He saved my fuckin’ life. He gave me a purpose. Nobody better be disrespecting him in front of me.”
Inspectah Deck Says Wu-Tang Clan's "Nucleus Has Separated"
Moreover, Inspectah Deck offers additional insight about the group's dynamics in the article.“The nucleus has separated,” Deck says. “But it’s temporary. Once RZA throws up that Batman symbol, that Wu-Tang ‘W,’ it’s goin’ be on again. And I can’t wait.”
GZA also appears in the article, discussing his perspective on a new Wu-Tang Clan project. "It would be great to do another album, come back with a banger, but I don’t think we have anything to prove. We proved it already."
In November 2013, RZA spoke about different members contributing to the new album.
"And one of the guys who showed up the most was Method Man," RZA said at the time. "He showed the most tenacity, he was the most vocal, he showed up the most, and he got the most lyrics on the new album. He's already recorded eight or nine songs. He’s been on it. You know, I give Cappadonna credit, he’s been really on it. U-God has been present. Masta Killa be representing. Inspectah Deck has been somewhat present. Ghost has been, you know, 20 percent present. And Raekwon hasn't shown up at all. When you look at somebody like Masta Killa and U-God, they seem to have that original hunger to complete the legacy. I respect that everybody [is] busy with they own lives. I started with a plan that I thought would work. Now maybe my plan not working."
In February 2014, Raekwon spoke about how he felt regarding another Wu-Tang Clan album at the time.
“Yo, all I can say is like—it’s business," Raekwon said. "You know? I would never put my family—First of all, you know that’s the mothership. Never ever ever gonna violate that, but at the same time it’s 20 years later, b. And business gotta be done correctly. I wanna be happy. You know what I mean? I wanna do this album in harmony. I wanna do it most likely—I wanna do it in the best way because, you know, brothers already said that’s the last joint. And that right there was like—I found out like y’all found out.”
During that interview, Rae also addressed the group's dynamics.
“And I feel like it always be a lack of communication and the respect as men as somebody, as people who built this thing together,” Rae said. “You know? It wasn’t just one cat that—you know, he masterminded it of course. And I love him for that. And I’m always loyal cause he came and grabbed me out the street. But today being a 40-year-old man and having three seeds and having to deal with taxes and this and that, whenever I’m on the dance floor it’s business. You know what I’m saying? It’s business. It ain’t no disrespect. Don’t hit me with the brotherhood because that’s unconditional right there. Don’t use that as a shield. And a lot of times it’s like I watched them battle me and do certain things because I guess they feel like ‘Yo, Rae’s moving. We ain’t in control of Rae, so Rae’s gonna be the big problem.’ I’m running a business too. I got a label thing going on. It’s like my time is serious. You know what I mean? Cause I’m trying to build my artists and spread my legacy in a great way.”
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Loaded Lux Speaks On Upcoming Murda Mook Rematch For Shady Records' "Total Slaughter"
by Jay Balfour
flame...[he is] one of my most formidable opponents that I've ever faced in the ring."
Sitting down with HipHopSince1987 in an interview at the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas, Loaded Lux detailed his thoughts on his upcoming rematch with fellow battler Murda Mook.
“We’re rekindling this old flame,” Loaded Lux says. “This
is my first rematch ever, man, [and] it’s gonna be against Murda Mook. I
believe in my heart of hearts, one of my most formidable opponents that
I’ve ever faced in the ring. [He’s] also one of the predecessors, if
you ask me, to the new age of doing things. So this is gonna be one for
the ages, one for the books. Just for me, in terms of just getting to
another level with myself, I gotta keep challenging myself.”
Speaking on the platform for the battle, Lux talked more
generally about a scheduled Battle Rap reality series that it will
feature on. “I believe it’s gon’ be in July. If I’m not mistaken, I
believe the battle is July 12 and it’s gonna be done with Shady [Records],” he said. “The name of the show is gonna be Total Slaughter.
They fused it with a reality show setting, give people a more in-depth
look at the characters that’s in battle rap and what we’re representing.
Not only that, but what we go through with to make this thing a show. I
think it’s a good look, shout out to Shady. Shedding more light on the
culture.”
Earlier this year, HipHopDX reported on Slaughterhouse's involvement in the show. "Battle Rap is the talk in every street and every barber shop," Joe Budden said in an interview with MTV.
"People are really engulfed and seem to be in tune with what these
young brothers have to say in the lyrics they're putting out there."
The Road To Total Slaughter will feature eight rappers in a bracketed tournament that leads up to Loaded Lux and Murda Mook's headline matchup at the Total Slaughter event.
Describing the key to his longevity in the industry, Loaded
Lux cited his own passion for the culture. “I love what I do. I’m in
love with what I do," says Loaded Lux who is working on his Beloved 2 EP.
"I’m real passionate about the craft, the art. I think we all have that
thing where it’s almost therapy for us. When we’re doing it we’re just
the most peaceful in are mental states. That has to do with you having a
sense of purpose in terms of why you’re here. We’re all here to fill a
void, some way or another, to make the world go ‘round. I just love what
I do. Really truly.”
On the possibility of an expanded role in the Battle Rap
community, Lux left open the possibility that he’ll branch out as more
than an emcee and talked about the continued growth of the industry at
large.
“All of that is possible,” he said. “I think as long as the
artists stay true to the art and the culture, the interest will be true
and it will keep blossoming. Only because people are very receptive to
the things that make sense. When you doing what’s true, automatically
that’s gonna resonate with someone else ‘cause it’s coming from a true
place. As long as the artists hone in on the craft and do what we
supposed to do, the interest will continue to grow, people will keep
being inspired and influenced by Battle Rap. Sky’s the limit truly with
this thing.”
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Swollen Members Announce "Brand New Day" Album & Tour Dates
by Andres Tardio
The group is also set to go on a North American tour to support the project, a tour slated to feature Madchild and Slaine as Supreme Villain.
"With 'Brand New Day', Swollen Members have written a powerful new chapter in our history," Swollen Members' Prevail says in an exclusive statement to HipHopDX. "We have all become forward thinkers and our level of expression has benefited. This album is a landmark for us in that it doesn't feature any guests. Our belief system has been renewed and we agreed that between the amazing production and the complexity of the lyrical value, we could let Brand New Day speak for itself."
Swollen Members' upcoming tour dates are as follows.
Apr 23 – Vancouver, BC– Venue Night Club
Apr 25 - Chilliwack BC - Tzeachten Center
Apr 26 – Cranbrook, BC - Eagles Hall
Apr 28 - Calgary, AB - Dickens Pub
Apr 29 - Lethbridge, AB - Studio 54
May 02 - Saskatoon, SK - The Odeon
May 01 – Edmonton, AB – The Ranch Roadhouse
May 03 – Winnipeg, MB – Pyramid Cabaret
May 06 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
May 08 - Guelph, ON - The Vinyl
May 09 – Niagara Falls, ON – The Spot
May 10 – Montreal, QC - Underworld Cabaret
May 13 - Boston, MA - Middle East Downstairs
May 14 - New York, NY – Santos
May 16 - Detroit, MI – Shelter
May 17 - Chicago, IL – Subterranean
May 18 - St. Louis, MO - Pop's
May 21 - Fort Collins, CO - Aggie Theatre
May 22 - Boulder, CO - The Fox Theater
May 23 - Durango, CO - Animas City Theatre
May 24 - Albuquerque, NM - Sister Bar
May 25 - Scottsdale, AZ - Pub Rock
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Swollen Members say its upcoming album, "Brand New Day," is set to be released this summer.
Swollen Members has announced Brand New Day, a new album set to be released this summer through the relaunched Battleaxe Records.The group is also set to go on a North American tour to support the project, a tour slated to feature Madchild and Slaine as Supreme Villain.
"With 'Brand New Day', Swollen Members have written a powerful new chapter in our history," Swollen Members' Prevail says in an exclusive statement to HipHopDX. "We have all become forward thinkers and our level of expression has benefited. This album is a landmark for us in that it doesn't feature any guests. Our belief system has been renewed and we agreed that between the amazing production and the complexity of the lyrical value, we could let Brand New Day speak for itself."
Swollen Members' upcoming tour dates are as follows.
Apr 23 – Vancouver, BC– Venue Night Club
Apr 25 - Chilliwack BC - Tzeachten Center
Apr 26 – Cranbrook, BC - Eagles Hall
Apr 28 - Calgary, AB - Dickens Pub
Apr 29 - Lethbridge, AB - Studio 54
May 02 - Saskatoon, SK - The Odeon
May 01 – Edmonton, AB – The Ranch Roadhouse
May 03 – Winnipeg, MB – Pyramid Cabaret
May 06 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
May 08 - Guelph, ON - The Vinyl
May 09 – Niagara Falls, ON – The Spot
May 10 – Montreal, QC - Underworld Cabaret
May 13 - Boston, MA - Middle East Downstairs
May 14 - New York, NY – Santos
May 16 - Detroit, MI – Shelter
May 17 - Chicago, IL – Subterranean
May 18 - St. Louis, MO - Pop's
May 21 - Fort Collins, CO - Aggie Theatre
May 22 - Boulder, CO - The Fox Theater
May 23 - Durango, CO - Animas City Theatre
May 24 - Albuquerque, NM - Sister Bar
May 25 - Scottsdale, AZ - Pub Rock
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Hip Hop Pioneers Announce Plans For Universal Hip Hop Museum
Back in November of 2013 several of rap music’s founding fathers expressed their interest in building an official Hip Hop museum in The Bronx, New York. The project now appears to be one step closer to coming into fruition.
The goal of the UHHM is to highlight Hip Hop’s historical and cultural roots through interactive technology. All aspects of the culture will be featured including graffiti art, break dancing, and DJing.
“Many people have a misconception of what Hip Hop is,” said Afrika Bambaataa, the museum’s chairman. “When they say Hip Hop, they only say it’s the rapper, and there’s a whole culture and movement behind it.”
The proposed location of the museum has not been finalized. The decision of which community based sites will be housed in the redeveloped Kingsbridge Armory will be made by an upcoming advisory board.
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Redman Talks “Blackout! 3″ & “Muddy Waters 2″
“We gon’ do Blackout! 3. I record most of that at my studio,
so it would be nothing to get back in there and knock that s**t down in
like 2-3 weeks,” Redman told MTV. “Once we get our beats from RZA, Erick
Sermon and Rockwilder, then we can take other producers that wanna be a
part of the Redman and Method Man experience.”
Reggie Noble is not stopping with just another joint effort with Meth. The Def Jam artist is tapping back into 1990′s inspired sampling for his next solo project.
“I’m coming out with a Muddy Waters 2. It’s going to be called Even Muddier,” said Redman. “I’m not trying to top the Muddy Waters album. What I’m doing by naming it Muddy Waters 2 is to let you relive that ’90s kind of sound and experience.”
Watch Redman talk about Blackout! 3 and Muddy Waters 2 in the video below.
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Reggie Noble is not stopping with just another joint effort with Meth. The Def Jam artist is tapping back into 1990′s inspired sampling for his next solo project.
“I’m coming out with a Muddy Waters 2. It’s going to be called Even Muddier,” said Redman. “I’m not trying to top the Muddy Waters album. What I’m doing by naming it Muddy Waters 2 is to let you relive that ’90s kind of sound and experience.”
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Wu-Tang Clan Releases New Single “Keep Watch”
The Killa Beez are back. Legendary Hip Hop group Wu-Tang Clan released their official new single from the upcoming A Better Tomorrow album. “Keep Watch” is produced by DJ Mathematics and features Method Man, Inspectah Deck, Cappadonna, GZA, and Nathaniel.
Listen to “Keep Watch” below.
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New Documentary To Examine The “Cover-Up” Behind The 2Pac & Notorious B.I.G. Murders
Tupac Shakur died on September 13, 1996. Christopher Wallace died on March 9, 1997. Almost two decades later the murders of both iconic Hip Hop stars still remain unsolved.
While police and investigative journalists have yet to concretely expose the people responsible for the deaths of 2Pac and Biggie, a new documentary has taken on the task of shedding a light on the complicated stories behind their killings.
Lloyd Lake, a former associate of Death Row’s Marion “Suge” Knight, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for the tell-all documentary about the Pac and Big murders. The goal of the film is “exposing the government turning a blind-eye to Suge Knight’s involvement due to his role as a government informant.”
Takashi Bufford (Set It Off, Booty Call) served as producer and director for the documentary. The movie will feature interviews with Reggie Wright, who is described as Tupac’s bodyguard and Suge Knight’s right-hand man, and lawyers familiar with the justice system’s lack of interest in prosecuting anyone involved in the cases. It will also explore the idea of the government using informants to gather information on the Hip Hop community.
“The fact that 17 years has gone by without anyone being prosecuted and there are multiple related shootings and deaths connected with Tupac’s murder for which no one has been charged, this forces us to look at the glaring fact that the legal system failed,” states Lake. “It’s my goal with this documentary to put not only those involved on trial but to reveal the shameful cover up and reveal the truth and facts in the case.”
The documentary hopes to answer the following questions:
- What does the Government know about Tupac and Biggie murders?
- Why are there no prosecutions of the individuals involved in the Tupac and Biggie murders?
- Are there informants involved within the Government’s investigation of the “Hip Hop” music industry?
- Is the Government disclosing the informants involvement in the prosecution of “Hip Hop” artist?
- Why are individuals with significant criminal convictions (strikes) still committing crimes and never prosecuted?
Anyone who donates more than $25 will receive an advanced copy of the DVD. Other prizes are available as well including a signed copy of the film, a poster of Tupac and Biggie, and VIP invitations to the movie’s premiere.
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Sunday, March 16, 2014
De La Soul Preparing Mixtape & Two New Albums
by Soren Baker
De La Soul's Trugoy A/K/A Dove says the group is motivated to release new music by the support of its fans.
De
La Soul’s Trugoy says that the response the group got by giving away
its entire catalog for free on Valentine’s Day has encouraged the trio
to record and release new material.
"It motivated us even more,” the rapper also known as Dove says during an interview with Billboard.
"We're already in the process of recording two albums, but actually it
made us feel like we really, really need to get this done. People are
still fans, still really love the music and let's do it for them.”
The forthcoming De La Soul albums are set to have different sonic approaches. One will feature Los Angeles’ Rhythm Roots Allstars, a live band. The other LP will be sample-based.
Dove also says that the group will be releasing a mixtape
soon. It is slated to feature reworked songs, as well as new material.
“It's just not a mixtape with 11 songs,” Dove says. "There
are skits and things. It's cool. That's coming out in about a week, and
hopefully God willing more De La music. That's all we do. There won't
be any movies. There won't be any fashion lines, nothing like that. Just
music."
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Dirtbag Dan "DBDLP: The Dirtbag Dan LP" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist
by Andres Tardio
DBDLP: The Dirtbag Dan LP is also set to feature Cadalack Ron, Rey Resurreccion and Kung Fu Vampire. Dan and Vampire recently announced their upcoming The Hunger Pains Tour with Wrekonize of Mayday!
The project's tracklisting is below, followed by the album's cover art.
1. The Dirtbag Dan Show (Instrumental)
Produced by Skylar G.
2. Concentrate featuring Abel Abilities
Produced by Skylar G. Cuts by Ichy The Killer
3. Three and a Half
Produced by Ichy The Killer
4. No Hesitation featuring Cadalack Ron
Produced by Skylar G. & Ichy The Killer
5. F#@k That
Produced by Skylar G. Cuts by Ichy The Killer
6. Suburbanites
Produced by Skylar G. & Ichy The Killer
7. 211
Produced by Skylar G. Cuts by Ichy The Killer
8. Thinking of a Master Plan featuring Rey Resurreccion
Produced by Skylar G. Cuts by Ichy The Killer
9. Propane featuring Kung Fu Vampire
Produced by Skylar G.
10. From a Mac featuring AP9
Produced by Skylar G. Cuts by Ichy The Killer
11. I Can't Forget
Produced by Skylar G.
12. All She Wrote
Produced by Skylar G. Cuts by Ichy The Killer
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Dirtbag Dan announces his
upcoming "DBDLP: The Dirtbag Dan LP" project, which is set to feature
work from Cadalack Ron, Itchy The Killer and Skylar G., among others,
set to drop this year.
Dirtbag Dan announced today (March 11) his upcoming album, DBDLP: The Dirtbag Dan LP, exclusively through HipHopDX. Dirtbag Dan, known by many as a battle rapper from San Jose, California, is joined on DBDLP: The Dirtbag Dan LP by
several other acts, including longtime friends and collaborators Skylar
G. and Itchy The Killer, who are prominently featured throughout the
project.DBDLP: The Dirtbag Dan LP is also set to feature Cadalack Ron, Rey Resurreccion and Kung Fu Vampire. Dan and Vampire recently announced their upcoming The Hunger Pains Tour with Wrekonize of Mayday!
The project's tracklisting is below, followed by the album's cover art.
1. The Dirtbag Dan Show (Instrumental)
Produced by Skylar G.
2. Concentrate featuring Abel Abilities
Produced by Skylar G. Cuts by Ichy The Killer
3. Three and a Half
Produced by Ichy The Killer
4. No Hesitation featuring Cadalack Ron
Produced by Skylar G. & Ichy The Killer
5. F#@k That
Produced by Skylar G. Cuts by Ichy The Killer
6. Suburbanites
Produced by Skylar G. & Ichy The Killer
7. 211
Produced by Skylar G. Cuts by Ichy The Killer
8. Thinking of a Master Plan featuring Rey Resurreccion
Produced by Skylar G. Cuts by Ichy The Killer
9. Propane featuring Kung Fu Vampire
Produced by Skylar G.
10. From a Mac featuring AP9
Produced by Skylar G. Cuts by Ichy The Killer
11. I Can't Forget
Produced by Skylar G.
12. All She Wrote
Produced by Skylar G. Cuts by Ichy The Killer
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KOTD "Vendetta 2: Redemption" Battle Rap Event Card
by Andres Tardio
The event is set to host Big T's upcoming battle against Bender, as well as matches between B Magic and Rum Nitty; Aye Verb and Shotty Horroh; and Real Deal and Ill Will.
The first Vendetta event, which took place in 2012, featured Dizaster battling Canibus, Illmaculate battling Arsonal and Eurgh taking on DNA.
The KOTD Vendetta 2: Redemption video is below.
(March 14, 2014)
UPDATE: An updated video announcement has been released by King of the Dot, featuring several new battles on the card, adding to the aforementioned matches.
Aye Verb vs Shotty Horroh
Big T vs Bender
Ill Will vs Real Deal
B Magic vs Rum Nitty
Bigg K vs The Saurus
Danny Myers vs KG The Poet
Shotgun Suge vs Tycoon Tax
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Aye Verb, Shotty Horroh, Bigg
K, The Saurus, B Magic, Rum Nitty, Aye Verb, Shotty Horroh, Big T,
Bender, Real Deal and Ill Will are set to battle at the Los Angeles
event.
King of the Dot has announced Vendetta 2: Redemption, a Battle Rap event slated to take place April 19 in Los Angeles, California.The event is set to host Big T's upcoming battle against Bender, as well as matches between B Magic and Rum Nitty; Aye Verb and Shotty Horroh; and Real Deal and Ill Will.
The first Vendetta event, which took place in 2012, featured Dizaster battling Canibus, Illmaculate battling Arsonal and Eurgh taking on DNA.
The KOTD Vendetta 2: Redemption video is below.
(March 14, 2014)
UPDATE: An updated video announcement has been released by King of the Dot, featuring several new battles on the card, adding to the aforementioned matches.
Aye Verb vs Shotty Horroh
Big T vs Bender
Ill Will vs Real Deal
B Magic vs Rum Nitty
Bigg K vs The Saurus
Danny Myers vs KG The Poet
Shotgun Suge vs Tycoon Tax
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Ebro Darden Stepping Down As Program Director At Hot 97
- The man who played a major role in the direction of New York City’s Hot 97 in recent years has revealed he has stepped down as the program director of the station. Ebro Darden announced he is moving on from the position to focus on being an on-air personality and reality television star.
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Bedloo, 20 Grand Vodka, Monster and AllHipHop.com Link For #SXSW14 Events
- AllHipHop.com has teamed with presenting sponsors Bedloo, 20 Grand Vodka and Monster
On
Friday (March 14), Monster, the company that originally produced and
manufactured the Beats By Dre headphone line, will present
AllHipHop.com’s “Who To Watch” showcase.The event will take place at Lit Lounge and features performances by YC the Cinic, Loaded LUX, Chris Young, Senica the Misfit, RoQY TyraiD, Tanya Morgan and others. Monster will also promote its new line of high-end products that feature the “Pure Monster Sound” technology at the day-time event.
“Twenty Grand Vodka is proud to be a sponsor of the AllHipHop stage at SXSW,” said rep Jay Exclusive. “Aligning Twenty Grand Vodka with AllHipHop for ‘Mob Madness’ was a perfect fit for the brand and will make for an exciting event.”
On Saturday evening (March 15), Bedloo, 20 Grand Vodka, Monster and AllHipHop.com will present “Mob Madness,” an official SXSW event that will feature some of today’s top Hip-Hop artists, at 1100 Warehouse.
The
Mob Madness event will feature performances by A$AP Mob, including A$AP
Rocky, A$AP Ferg, A$AP Ant, A$AP Twelvy and others.Additionally, rap veterans Mobb Deep will hit the stage, along with Rocko, Rich Homie Quan, Kidd Kidd, Young Scooter and a surprise guest performance.
“We are ecstatic to be a part of this year’s AllHipHop stage at SXSW and sponsor this awesome concert,” said Bedloo’s Chief Brand Officer, Daron Destiny. “Our voting app gained
early traction with the hip-hop crowd and jumping on board this year gives us a chance to directly tap into AllHipHop’s insatiable and passionate audience.
“Our app is used daily around the world to settle debates of Jay-Z vs. Nas, Biggie vs. Pac and on and on as well as allow listeners to help radio stations construct daily playlists by voting on which songs they want to hear,” Daron Destiny said. “Joining forces with AllHipHop for this big bash was a no-brainer for us and we are beyond excited.”
All official SXSW badge holders are invited to both of the AllHipHop.com stages. For more information, check out the flyers and video below.
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50 Cent Reveals “Animal Ambition” Cover; Performs New Song “Hold On”
50 Cent continues to work to build up the anticipation for his upcoming album Animal Ambition. His latest step is launching his brand new official website.
Along with 50cent.com going live, the Queens rapper also revealed the cover art for Animal Ambition. 50 announced he will be releasing new music every week until May 20th starting with “Hold On” and “Don’t Worry ‘Bout It” featuring Yo Gotti on March 18th. Videos for both tracks with be released as well.
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Monday, March 10, 2014
Strange Music Announces 2014 SXSW Showcase
by Andres Tardio
Strange Music Showcase At SXSW is set to feature Tech N9ne and Krizz Kaliko; Rittz; Murs with Mayday!; Stevie Stone; and Ces Cru.
Yesterday (March 7), Strange Music released a promotional video for Murs' upcoming album, Mursday, the rapper's debut project on Strange Music.
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Strange Music announces its 2014 SXSW showcase, which is set to feature Tech N9ne, Murs and Mayday!
Strange Music has announced its SXSW showcase, which is scheduled to take place March 12 at The Main in Austin, Texas. Strange Music Showcase At SXSW is set to feature Tech N9ne and Krizz Kaliko; Rittz; Murs with Mayday!; Stevie Stone; and Ces Cru.
Yesterday (March 7), Strange Music released a promotional video for Murs' upcoming album, Mursday, the rapper's debut project on Strange Music.
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KOTD Announces "Vendetta 2: Redemption"
by Andres Tardio
The event is set to host Big T's upcoming battle against Bender, as well as matches between B Magic and Rum Nitty; Aye Verb and Shotty Horroh; and Real Deal and Ill Will.
The first Vendetta event, which took place in 2012, featured Dizaster battling Canibus, Illmaculate battling Arsonal and Eurgh taking on DNA.
The KOTD Vendetta 2: Redemption video is below.
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B Magic, Rum Nitty, Aye Verb, Shotty Horroh, Big T, Bender, Real Deal and Ill Will are set to battle at the Los Angeles event.
King of the Dot has announced Vendetta 2: Redemption, a Battle Rap event slated to take place April 19 in Los Angeles, California. The event is set to host Big T's upcoming battle against Bender, as well as matches between B Magic and Rum Nitty; Aye Verb and Shotty Horroh; and Real Deal and Ill Will.
The first Vendetta event, which took place in 2012, featured Dizaster battling Canibus, Illmaculate battling Arsonal and Eurgh taking on DNA.
The KOTD Vendetta 2: Redemption video is below.
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Murs Announces "Mursday" Album On Strange Music
by Andres Tardio
Mursday is set to be Murs' Strange Music debut album following his signing to Strange Music in February.
Murs' Mursday announcement came via Strange Music's YouTube account in a video that follows.
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Murs announces "Mursday," which is set to be the rapper's Strange Music debut album.
Murs has announced Mursday, an upcoming album from the Los Angeles, California emcee. Mursday is set to be Murs' Strange Music debut album following his signing to Strange Music in February.
“Strange seems to be at the forefront of Hip Hop’s growth right now,” Murs said at the time of his signing. “I am so awaiting the end of my album to hear Krizz [Kaliko’s] ass say, ‘Strange Music.'"
On Tuesday (March 4), Murs announced a gaming app, Hip Hop Trivia: Starring Murs. “Lots
of my fans are gamers and they inspired me to create something fun and
original," Murs said in a statement to press. "I think they are going to
love it. The game is a great way for my fans and music lovers in
general to test their knowledge and learn more about Hip Hop." Murs' Mursday announcement came via Strange Music's YouTube account in a video that follows.
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Common To Appear On CNN’s “Chicagoland” Docu-Series
Emcee/actor Lonnie Rashid
“Common” Lynn has always strongly represented his hometown of Chicago.
He has also taken center stage in confronting the social, political, and
economic issues troubling the city.
Last year Common suggested that Hip Hop artists play a bigger role in combating the violence in Chicago. While his own Common Ground Foundation has
established a mentoring program for the city’s public school students
and the Common’s Dreamers & Believers Summer Youth Camp.
Common is now speaking about the state of Chicago in the new CNN program Chicagoland. The
eight-part non-scripted series serves as an examination of the changing
politics and policies taking place in America’s third most populated
city.
Chicagoland is produced by Sundance Productions’ Robert Redford and Laura Michalchyshyn as well as BCTV’s Marc Levin and Mark Benjamin. The series covers members of the community trying to create innovative ways to address social policy, education, and public safety. Current mayor and former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel also appears on the program.
“The vibrant culture and opportunities inherent in this 21st century, world-class city run alongside profound daily challenges,” said Redford. “Much of it falls on the shoulders of its tough, visionary mayor, his team and people doing heroic work in neighborhoods throughout the city.”
Chicagoland premiers tonight (March 6) at 10 pm on CNN. Watch the trailer featuring Common’s The City” below.
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Chicagoland is produced by Sundance Productions’ Robert Redford and Laura Michalchyshyn as well as BCTV’s Marc Levin and Mark Benjamin. The series covers members of the community trying to create innovative ways to address social policy, education, and public safety. Current mayor and former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel also appears on the program.
“The vibrant culture and opportunities inherent in this 21st century, world-class city run alongside profound daily challenges,” said Redford. “Much of it falls on the shoulders of its tough, visionary mayor, his team and people doing heroic work in neighborhoods throughout the city.”
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Sunday, March 2, 2014
Math Hoffa Discusses "Road To Total Slaughter" Battle Rap Reality Show
by Jay Balfour
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Math Hoffa says "Road to Total Slaughter" "broadens your perspective on who battle rappers are."
In the second part of his interview with VladTV, Math Hoffa details what fans can expect from the upcoming Slaughterhouse-produced battle rap series, Road to Total Slaughter. The show, which was announced earlier this year, is scheduled to air on Shady's Vevo channel and will follow eight battle rappers as they face-off in an in-house tournament.
“I was blessed to be a part of that,” Math Hoffa said in his interview with VladTV.
“This guy, Mike from Shady, great dude, he reached out and he was like,
‘Yo, we want you to be a part of this, not because of your drama.
Because you can rap, and you pay attention. We’ve been watching. You’re
one of those guys. You impress us, lyrically.’ I feel like, during the
competition—I can't give you guys the results, I can’t tell anything—it
felt good, to have that respect, from people who are actually big names
in the game, like the lyrical respect. Not just the, ‘Oh Math, I’m so
glad you didn’t punch that nigga.’ That felt great, ‘cause I feel like
there’s so many people who try to overshadow that and try to just sum me
up as this one moment, a couple seconds. It was great.”
While keeping mum about many of the show’s details, Hoffa
did explain how real-life drama plays a part in the series. “We stayed
in a crib [in] New York,” he said. “The tournament is one thing. Just
watching a bunch of battle rappers in the crib together, it’s just
entertainment in itself. We were doing shit that we were like, ‘Oh shit,
that was dope. Wow. This what happens when you put us together for a
little while.’ We even had an opportunity to record a track together,
all of us. Mook woke
me up out my sleep, ‘Dude, come get on this track man.’ I was like, ‘Oh
shit.’ It was dope. Like I said, I was hanging around Mook for a little
while...I mean, it was drama. It was gonna be drama. It was dope. All
in all it was a dope experience.”
When asked if the show features true-to-life drama or
staged scenes, Hoffa said it’s “real life.” “You’re mic’d all day,” he
said. “Sometimes I forgot that I had the mic on. There was a couple
times I was just talking with Cortez,
‘Yo, my nigga, got this mic on right now dog! We can’t talk about
this.’ It was dope. I think that a lot of the people are gonna love what
came out of that crib.”
More generally, Hoffa added that Road to Total Slaughter
will give fans a new perspective on battle rap. “Because It’s one-sided
sometimes,” he said, “you’re seeing what we do to get a check. You’re
not seeing what we do on our downtime. You’re not seeing the real
conversations we have with each other, how we view certain things that’s
going on in the world. You don’t see that. So it broadens your
perspective on who battle rappers are. I think the world is gonna be
impressed…I don’t know how people are gonna take it, other than having a
broader perspective, so I can’t say. Again, there are some people who
will watch for one thing, and then some people who will take in the
whole picture. It is what it is.”
Near the end of the interview, Math teased the possibility
of a second season as well. “Definitely,” he responded when asked if the
show could continue. “I hope I’m on it. You’ll find out during the
show, but I hope I’m on it.”
The show is set to feature a bracket of eight battle rappers competing to co-headline a main event match-up between Loaded Lux and Murda Mook. "It's probably the biggest battle you can put on right now," Royce Da 5'9 said of the show’s planned main event. The matches for the first round are set to include Math Hoffa vs. Dizaster; Arsonal vs. Daylyt; Cortez vs. Marv Won; and Big T vs. Aye Verb.
Slaughterhouse members are set to act as the show's producers and will serve as judges for the tournament.hiphopdx.com
Styles P Announces "Phantom And The Ghost" Album
by Andres Tardio
"Phantom and the ghost !! New album 4/29," Styles P said in a Twitter post today.
The album is set to follow Lox's The Trinity project that was released in December 2013. HipHopDX gave the EP a 3 out of 5 rating in its review of the album.
"The EP as a whole also lacks the inter-verse group dynamic," HipHopDX said at the time. "For instance, the classic Noreaga track 'Banned From TV' features Jadakiss and Styles P finishing each other’s lines with intersecting verses. Displays of chemistry like that are nowhere to be found on The Trinity. Instead, it’s just basic verse-for-verse rhyming. The LOX have proven that they can make good music in any decade, but on this EP their attempts to mold their sound into a more contemporary one, while still staying true to themselves, are noticeable."
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Styles P says his "Phantom And The Ghost" album is set to be released in April.
Styles P announced today (February 28) that he is releasing a new album, Phantom And The Ghost, due April 29."Phantom and the ghost !! New album 4/29," Styles P said in a Twitter post today.
The album is set to follow Lox's The Trinity project that was released in December 2013. HipHopDX gave the EP a 3 out of 5 rating in its review of the album.
"The EP as a whole also lacks the inter-verse group dynamic," HipHopDX said at the time. "For instance, the classic Noreaga track 'Banned From TV' features Jadakiss and Styles P finishing each other’s lines with intersecting verses. Displays of chemistry like that are nowhere to be found on The Trinity. Instead, it’s just basic verse-for-verse rhyming. The LOX have proven that they can make good music in any decade, but on this EP their attempts to mold their sound into a more contemporary one, while still staying true to themselves, are noticeable."
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Pharoahe Monch "P.T.S.D. (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)" Release Date & Tracklist
by Soren Baker
UPDATE: Pharoahe Monch, who is
touring Europe, announces the tracklisting for his fourth album,
"P.T.S.D. (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)."
Pharoahe Monch has announced that he will release his P.T.S.D. (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) album April 15. The collection, the Organized Konfusion
rapper’s fourth, is slated to feature Black Thought, Talib Kweli,
Denaun Porter, The Stepkids and Vernon Reid, as well as production from
Lee Stone, Marco Polo, Jesse West and Quelle Chris.
Today (January 29), Pharoahe Monch released P.T.S.D. (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) song “Bad M.F.,” which is produced by Lee Stone and is available in HipHopDX's audio section.
P.T.S.D. (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) features
Monch narrating “as an independent artist weary from the war against
the industry machine and through the struggle of the black male
experience in America,” according to his website.
Next month, Pharoahe Monch will be touring Europe. His itinerary is as follows:
02.10 Brussels Bazaar Brussels
02.11 Vienna FLEX
02.13 Manchester Band On The Wall
02.14 Bristol Sip The Juice
02.15 Brixton Plan B
02.16 Toulouse La Dynamo
02.18 Sheffield Tuesday Club
02.19 Liverpool The Kazimier
02.21 Brighton Concorde 2
02.22 Leeds The WareWouse
02.23 Southhampton Roxx
02.24 Norwich Norwich Arts Centre
(January 29, 2014)
UPDATE: Pharoahe Monch has released the tracklist for his forthcoming P.T.S.D. (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) album.
It is as follows:
1. “The Recollection Facility” (Produced by Pharoahe Monch)
2. “Times2” (Produced by Marco Polo)
3. “Losing My Mind” f. deNaUn (Produced by Jesse West)
4. “Heroin Addict” (Produced by Pharoahe Monch)
5. “Damage” (Produced by Lee Stone)
6. “Bad M.F.” (Produced by Lee Stone)
7. “The Recollection Facility Pt.2” (Produced by Pharoahe Monch)
8. “Rapid Eye Movement” f. Black Thought (Produced by Marco Polo)
9. “Scream” (Produced by Quelle Chris)
10. “SideFX” f. Dr. Pete (Produced by Pharoahe Monch)
11. “The Jungle” (Produced by Marco Polo)
12. “Broken Again” (Produced by The Lion Share Music Group)
13. “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder”(Produced by Boogie Blind & B.A.M.)
14. “Dream” f. Talib Kweli (Produced by Lee Stone)
15. “The Recollection Facility Pt.3” (Produced by Pharoahe Monch)
16. “Eht Dnarg Noisulli” f/ The Stepkids (Produced by The Stepkids & Pharoahe Monch)
17. “Stand Your Ground”f/ Vernon Reid (Produced by Lee Stone) ****Bonus Track for Digital Purchases
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Don't Flop Entertainment Announces "Don't Flop Show"
by Jay Balfour
The "Don't Flop Show" is hosted
by Don't Flop co-founder Eurgh and will feature battle rappers from the
UK and the United States.
The United Kingdom’s most popular battle league, Don’t Flop Entertainment, has announced that it will begin airing the Don't Flop Show, a Battle Rap-themed online series.
Don’t Flop,
which also hosts American rappers in their match-ups, puts on events
throughout England and Northern Ireland. Last year, American battle
rappers Dizaster, DNA, Charlie Clips, Real Deal and Cortez participated in Don’t Flop-hosted events. One of its most popular match-ups of 2013 included American emcee Daylyt’s stripping down to near-nudity while facing off against Dialect.
The battle league’s upcoming Internet series was previewed in a YouTube clip on the Don’t Flop Entertainment channel. Guests on the premiere episode include Caustic, Rone, Knamelis and Loe Pesci. The show is hosted by popular battle rap host Eurgh, who dissed King of the Dot founder Organik in December.
A preview of the "Don’t Flop Show" is available below.
Earlier this year, Don’t Flop Entertainment released a highlight reel of
their biggest moments of 2013. The clip, which is available below,
includes footage of American rapper Daylyt’s stripping during his battle
with Dialect.
In October of last year, HipHopDX spoke with Daylyt about his performance.
“As soon as Dialect started to rap,” Daylyt said, “my shit
came into my head. I was going to cut him off and finish rapping, but I
didn't want to be disrespectful in that level. So I said, 'Okay, third
round.' It's the third round. He got the second. The fans were probably
disappointed because they don't know If I choked or not. With the
exception that Math just came over and did that dumb shit and not spit a
second round. So, I don't know how to finish it right now. And, I know
for a fact that I'm going to lose this battle. 'Okay, get
self-destructive. This is something America would do. If we lose, we
going to press the fucking nuke button.' So I said, 'This is my fucking
nuke button. I'm pressing this nuke button within five, six minutes.'”
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Murda Mook Discusses Jae Millz Battle & Battle Rap Performance Antics
by Jay Balfour
Earlier this year, Lux challenged Mook to a battle on Twitter and Mook seemed to accept the offer.
Murda Mook says, "This is battle rap. Niggas don't have no respect" when referencing his career in the industry.
With a public offer to battle from Loaded Lux in January, battle rapper Murda Mook recently sat down with ForbezDVD to talk about his history in the industry and his thoughts on its current movement.
Early in the interview, Mook admits to feeling like he
remains undefeated despite a host of controversial battles under his
belt. “I had classic great battles with great competition,” he said.
“I’ve had a lot of heavy, heavyweight matches. The most controversial
one I get is with [Loaded Lux]. I get the most, ‘He beat me,’ I see
people say that a lot.”
During his interview with ForbezDVD, Mook breaks down his early entry into the Battle Rap circuit using his famous match against Jae Millz
more than 10 years ago as a reference point. “That was the first time
time I was born on the cameras, man,” he says. “Nobody [knew me], that’s
why when people ask me who won that battle, I always say, ‘I won that
battle because I wasn’t nobody before.’ I wasn’t nobody, but once that
battle dropped, everybody knew me.”
Explaining how the battle came about, Mook referenced a
time in the industry he considers to represent a focus on lyricism
itself. “It started off competitive, that Harlem shit,” he said of the
particular battle with Millz. Referencing his opponent’s then-current
track record, Mook said Jae Millz’s popularity is what motivated him to
challenge the artist now signed to YMCMB.
“That’s the reason I wanted to battle him,” Murda Mook said. ”Millz was
putting niggas on they ass. I always felt I was nicer. Back when battle
rapping was who was a nicer rapper. Now, battle rapping is not who’s a
nicer rapper.”
When asked if he was referring to the recent surge in performance antics, Mook confirmed. “Yeah, that’s what it’s become.”
Continuing his description of his battle against Millz,
Mook detailed the makings of the match. “I started just going
everywhere,” he said. “Any camera that I could find that was on, I’m
saying, ‘Yo I want to battle him.’ They had little DVDs out—this was
before the Smack—they
just had little DVDs in the hood...We put a bet up, it was
$5,000...once that happened, we set the date—I didn’t know shit about
Smack or none of that—and I came over there and it was just mad
motherfuckers. I’m just looking like, ‘Damn, what the fuck did I get
myself into?’ There was mad niggas there. He was up there. He was cocky,
like, ‘Yo, hurry up man, I got somewhere to go.’
“I see cameras in your face," Murda Mook continues. "I
don’t know what’s what. I just started doing what I know how to do. Just
rap. Even when I watch that battle, obviously I’ve grown, but certain
other shit I could’ve delivered better, like when I see it, if I knew
what I knew now type shit, it would have been a whole different
[situation.]”
Murda Mook’s 2003 battle against Jae Millz is available below.
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TDE Looks To Drop Kendrick Lamar’s Next Album In September
TDE’s CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith said his label plans to release six projects in 2014. Newcomer Isaiah Rashad dropped his Cilvia Demo, Schoolboy Q’s Oxymoron just hit stores, Ab-Soul says his album is already done, and singer-songwriter SZA is up next.
So the question remains will Kendrick Lamar’s next LP be scheduled for this year as well? Apparently, the answer is yes.
In the new Billboard cover story featuring K. Dot and Q, Top Dawg reveals Kendrick’s follow-up to the platinum selling good kid, m.A.A.d city could be available this fall.
TDE co-president Dave Free adds that fans may be able to get the highly anticipated Black Hippy compilation project before the end of the year as well.
The Billboard article reads:
So the question remains will Kendrick Lamar’s next LP be scheduled for this year as well? Apparently, the answer is yes.
In the new Billboard cover story featuring K. Dot and Q, Top Dawg reveals Kendrick’s follow-up to the platinum selling good kid, m.A.A.d city could be available this fall.
TDE co-president Dave Free adds that fans may be able to get the highly anticipated Black Hippy compilation project before the end of the year as well.
The Billboard article reads:
Meanwhile, Free thinks the long-awaited debut from Black Hippy – the supergroup featuring Lamar, Q, [Jay] Rock and Ab-Soul – is likely to appear in 2014; Tiffith indicates that TDE is planning to release a new Lamar album this coming September, too.
allhiphop.com
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