Monday, October 22, 2012
Pac Div "GMB" Tracklist & Cover Art
by Steven J. Horowitz
Pac Div enlists Kendrick Lamar, Blu, Kurupt and more for its sophomore album.
Pac Div has revealed the tracklist and cover art for their upcoming sophomore album GMB, releasing on November 27th.
For the follow up to The DiV, the West Coast group enlists a handful of guests including Kurupt, Mac Miller, Kendrick Lamar, Blu and DJ Battlecat.
The trio's debut was released in November 2011, peaking at No. 18 on the Billboard Rap Albums chart.
Check out the tracklist and cover art below (via DDotOmen).
1. Intro
2. The Return F. Ty$
3. Bank
4. Truth
5. Sneakerboxes F. Chip Gnarly & Big Sik
6. Faircrest Heights (Interlude)
7. Slow
8. Can’t Help It
9. Fuck Y’All F. Kurupt & DJ Battlecat
10. Black Acura F. Mac Miller
11. Automatic
12. Cross-Trainers F. Kendrick Lamar & Blu
13. Debo
14. No Superman
15. Savages F. Big Sik & Edbone
16. La Cienaga Luxor F. Big Sik
17. It’s All Love F. Elway 7 & Edbone
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Masta Killa Announces New Album "Selling My Soul," Due December 11th
by Steven J. Horowitz
Masta Killa enlists Ol' Dirty Bastard and 9th Wonder for his new album.
Masta Killa has announced the upcoming release of his new album Selling My Soul, releasing December 11th via Nature Sounds and Royal Lion Music.
The Wu-Tang Clan member enlists production from 9th Wonder, Mathematics, PF Cuttin and more, as well as a guest appearance from the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. "The music for this project was more in a soulful chamber," said MK, describing the LP as "soul and substance." "Anything from the inner self is a part of the soul. I put my soul into my music, and I'm in the business of selling it."
He also addressed the Loyalty is Royalty album, stating that this is entirely separate from Selling My Soul. "Loyalty Is Royalty is more feature-oriented…it's the kind of material that my fans normally expect me to produce. The people will still get Loyalty Is Royalty. I just felt the need to give them some soul first."
Selling My Soul is currently available for pre-order in standard and deluxe editions on the newly launched mastakillamusic.com. Only 200 copies are available of the deluxe edition, which comes in a custom hand-numbered box with a lyric book, autographed poster, MK wool cap and download card giving access to all three MK albums plus his live album. Additionally, each box will come with an "Ooh Baby I Like It Raw" T-shirt paying tribute to Ol' Dirty Bastard.
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Cory Gunz Talks New Mixtape, Collaboration With Lil Wayne For "I Am Not A Human Being 2"
by Steven J. Horowitz
Cory Gunz also says that he's in talks for a second season of "Son of a Gun."
Cory Gunz has been off the grid for a minute, but he's ready to strike back. During an interview with DJ Skee, the New York rapper said that his new mixtape, That's What the Fuck I'm Talkin' 'Bout, is slated for release in November and that there is a second season of his reality show "Son of a Gun" in the works.
"Shout out to Nick, Nick Cannon. We had the reality show and we actually in talks for the second season on that joint and it's just really going to show people the album process, document an album and me going in the lab and actually putting these records together and giving people the insight on the side I want them to see, aside from the drama and things that come with the game. I want people to see how serious I breathe this," he said.
He also revealed that he has a record titled "Terrorist" slated for inclusion on Lil Wayne's I Am Not a Human Being 2. The YMCMB signee explained how Weezy influences him. "Really, honestly, he's been a mentor. So much that I pick up from him. He'll tell me he drops gems and it'll be the minor things. It's really a watch and learn kind of thing, but one thing he tells me is to stay focused," he said.
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Tech N9ne "Boiling Point" EP Tracklist & Cover Art
by Steven J. Horowitz
Tech N9ne preps yet another release on his Strange Music imprint.
Though he just released his new E.B.A.H. EP, Tech N9ne isn't slowing down with dropping projects. The Strange Music rapper has announced the release date and revealed the cover art for his upcoming Boiling Point EP, releasing October 30th.
The EP features tracks including “URALYA” and “Paint On Your Pillowcase," both produced by Seven. It has not yet been revealed how many songs will be featured on the EP.
Fans can pre-order the project over at StrangeMusic.net and receive the Boiling Point EP as well as a Strange Music Snake and Bat sticker. The first 1,000 to pre-order will recieve an autographed copy from Tech N9ne.
Check out the cover art below.
The tracklist has been revealed for Tech N9ne's upcoming Boiling Point EP (via HHNM).
1. URALYA
2. Fire in AC (feat. Krizz Kalicko and Smackola from Dirty Wormz)
3. Should I Killer
4. Hunger (fear. Brotha Lynch Hung and Bishop)
5. Paint On Your Pillowcase (feat. Aquaelo)
6. Heavy
7. Alone (feat. Krizz Kaliko and Eric “Ezikuhl” Boone)
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Dallas Austin Named Senior VP Of A&R At Island Records
by Sean Ryon
The veteran songwriter and producer has been named the SVP of Island Records.
Last August, it was rapper Young Jeezy who was appointed the Senior VP of A&R of Atlantic Recordings. Now, it looks like another musician has worked his way up the ranks in the music business.
In a recent report from Billboard, it was announced that producer and songwriter Dallas Austin has been named the Senior Vice President of A&R at Island Records. This new position will find Austin writing, producing and discovering new talent for the storied label.
"I am truly honored," said Austin in a statement.
In his twenty-plus years in the industry, Austin has won multiple Grammy awards for his work alongside artists like TLC, Boyz II Men, Colin Munroe and Michael Jackson. The Georgia native first got his start as a member of the short lived LaFace Hip Hop group Highland Place Mobsters.
As previously mentioned, Austin follows the likes of Jeezy, No I.D., and most recently The-Dream being named to high-up positions within labels.
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Blueprint Explains "Deleted Scenes" Relationship To "Adventures In Counter-Culture," Rhymesayers' Fan Engagement
by Homer Johnsen
xclusive: Blueprint explains how his deal with Rhymesayers Entertainment challenged him to be a better musician. He also revisits "Chamber Music."
Columbus, Ohio emcee/producer Blueprint is no stranger to the game. Since 1999 he’s released hundreds of songs in via solo LPs and collaborative efforts like Soul Position and Greenhouse Effect. This week, he’s set to release his 13th solo effort in nine years.
HipHopDX recently caught up with Blueprint to discuss his new album, Deleted Scenes. Released through Rhymesayers Entertainment, Deleted Scenes consists of previously recorded tracks left off of his last album, Adventures in Counter-Culture. Accordingly, Deleted Scenes is a continuation of the same story, though Blueprint notes that the message is “more positive.”
Having observed the state of Hip Hop as a participant for over ten years, Blueprint’s wisdom is captivating. Discussing the first single from Deleted Scenes, “The American Dream”, he notes that values from prior generations have gotten lost along the way. “We look at the people who flaunt the excess the hardest as the biggest examples of the American Dream,” he says. “Meanwhile, the majority of residents have a hard time meeting their basic needs.”
It goes much deeper than that though. According to Blueprint, major labels have capitalized on this sentiment, which has taken some power away from independent labels. He also says it’s up to Independent artists to remain engaged with their fans to counter the effect of materialism on The American Dream.
Blueprint Explains Making Deleted Scenes Out Of Adventures In Counter-Culture
HipHopDX: Deleted Scenes is the new album and it’s comprised of some of the better tracks that didn’t make the cut for your last album, Adventures in Counter-Culture. Stylistically and artistically, what would you say the relationship is between these two albums?
9th Wonder, Buckshot Unveil Artwork For “The Solution”
by Mike Winslow
Producer 9th Wonder and rapper Buckshot dropped the artwork for their new album the solution today (October 17).
The Solution features Duckdown’s founder/co-CEO Buckshot rhyming over 12 of 9th Wonder’s productions.
The album is the third collaboration between the pair, following 2005′s release Chemistry and 2008′s The Formula.
“For us, if I get in the booth to create, I’m looking right at 9th,” Buckshot told AllHipHop.com in a previous interview in which he detailed his chemistry with 9th Wonder.
“If I don’t get a reaction I know it. I always want that reaction,” Buckshot continued. “When it comes from 9th, we’re on point. If he’s bobbin’ his head, we’re on point for the world.”
Check out the track list and artwork for The Solution below:
1) The Big Bang
2) What I Gotta Say
3) Stop Rapping
4) Crazy
5) The Feeling
6) SAM
7) Pat Em Down
8) Keep It Going
9) The Change Up
10) Shorty Left (Feat. Rapsody)
11) You (feat. DyMe-A-DuZin)
12) The Solution
The album is currently available for Pre-Order now.
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Dogg Pound Member Kurupt Leaks “Money (Do It For Me)” From New Mixtape
by Tim Sanchez
West Coast legend and Dogg Pound member Kurupt is teaming up with L.A.’s prominent mixtape DJ, DJ Nik Bean, for his new mixtape entitled Money B*tches Power.
Guest features on the mixtape include E-40, Crooked I, Masta Killa, Ty $, Joe Moses, The Rejects. and more. With a release date of November 7, Money B*tches Power will serve as a reminder that Kurupt is still “The Kingpin” in the rap game.
Kurupt is also preparing his next solo release with producers Knotch and Battlecat, along with the next Dogg Pound album “Alumni” with Executive Producers Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg.
Money B*tches Power is due on November 7. Hear the first leak from the mixtape below, exclusively on AllHipHop.com
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Murs and 9th Wonder Unite One Last Time for “The Final Adventure”
by Ron Johnson
L.A. MC Murs and producer 9th Wonder will be going their separate ways musically soon, but not before releasing The Final Adventure. The pair’s fifth LP hits stores November 13 and will bring an end to a critically-acclaimed series of collabos which included underground favorites MURS 3:16: The 9th Edition and Murray’s Revenge.
9th Wonder recently took to Twitter to proclaim that two are still close friends, noting that both wish to seek other endeavors, including more collaborations with other artists.
“We have things to do… we have bigger dreams than our albums…and we are best friends and brothers…that means much more,” 9th Wonder tweeted.
Known for his tireless work ethic, Jamla Records’ founding producer 9th Wonder, will also be releasing his third collabo, The Solution, with Duck Down Records MC Buckshot on the same day as his Final Adventure with Murs. On September 25, Murs released his collaboration with fellow Cali wordsmith, Fashawn, entitled This Generation.
Check out the tracklist for Murs and 9th Wonder ‘s The Final Adventure below:
1. Get Together feat. Rapsody
2. Dance With Me
3. Whatuptho
4. Holding Hands
5. Walk Like A Woman
6. Tale of Two Cities
7. Funeral For A Killer
8. Better Way
9. Wherever You Are
10. It’s Over
11. Wait For Someone (iTunes Bonus)
12. Tale of Two Cities – Remix (iTunes Bonus)
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MTV Announces Unprecedented Expansion Of Hip-Hop Coverage Across All Channels
by Rudy West
Hip-Hop culture will get a boost in coverage thanks to a new programming initiative that was launched by MTV today (October 11).
MTV has announced plans to expand and unify Hip-Hop music coverage and content across all of its channels, under the MTV Jams brand name.
The goal is to extend the MTV Jams brand from its current, 24-hour digital channel, to all of MTV’s properties, including MTV, MTV2 and MTV.com.
The new programming initiative will see MTV2′s “Sucker Free Countdown” re-launched as “The Week in Jams,” starting on October 28.
“The Week in Jams” will include Hip-Hop lifestyle related content, from music and fashion, to sports and gossip.
In addition to the programming initiative, MTV is planning a series of tours throughout 2013 that will highlight a variety of artists who are featured in the new programming initiative.
The first outing will feature R&B singers Trey Songz and Miguel. For more information visit Jams.MTV.com.
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Freeway Drops Artwork, Preps First Single From New Album “Diamond In The Ruff”
by Roman Wolfe
Philadelphia rapper Freeway has announced the release of a new album titled Diamond in the Ruff.
The album is Free’s first official release since 2010′s album The Stimulus Package, which was produced entirely by Jake One.
The first single from the new release is titled “Jungle,” and is scheduled to be released to radio tomorrow (October 12).
In addition to his new single, Freeway will kick off “The Diamond in the Ruff” tour tomorrow as well, with the first date taking place at the A3C Festival, in Atlanta Georgia.
From there, Freeway will hit Baltimore, New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia and New York again, for a secret, invite-only performance.
More dates will be announced in the coming weeks. Check out the artwork, as well as the official tour dates below:
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Thursday, October 4, 2012
RZA Reveals Two Ol' Dirty Bastard Biopics Are In The Works
by Steven J. Horowitz
RZA said that in addition to Dirty White Boy, another film titled Dirt: One Word Could Change The World is on the way. “There’s two things going on with the ODB situation,” he said. “There’s Dirty White Boy, which is about the manager of ODB, and his last two years. And there’s another one with a working title called, Dirt: One Word Could Change The World,that his family is more involved with. His mother is involved with Dirty White Boy. I’m involved with both, anything about his life, I want to help out with any capacity. His mother told me I should come in and help.”
The Wu-Tang Clan member said that he's thinking about scoring Dirty White Boy, which focuses on ODB's manager, and might play a role in it. As for Dirt: One Word Could Change The World, RZA said it's more about ODB's life. "As far as Dirt, that actually starts back when we was young,” he said. “Me and [ODB] ran through this city, man, cutting school, stealin’ pretzels from the hot dog stand, being vagabonds, sleeping on the trains, drinking '40s on the back of the A Train, rapping, getting chased by the police. It’s a coming of age story that me and him and a few of our cousins went through, Then it goes on into finally becoming Wu-Tang, going through that hell. And then it takes on his side of it, not my side."
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RZA said that "Dirty White Boy" and "Dirt: One Word Could Change The World" are in the works.
Actor Michael K. Williams is playing Ol' Dirty Bastard in the upcoming biopic Dirty White Boy, but apparently, there's a second ODB flick in the works. During an interview with The Playlist, RZA revealed that there are two biopics surrounding the late rapper.RZA said that in addition to Dirty White Boy, another film titled Dirt: One Word Could Change The World is on the way. “There’s two things going on with the ODB situation,” he said. “There’s Dirty White Boy, which is about the manager of ODB, and his last two years. And there’s another one with a working title called, Dirt: One Word Could Change The World,that his family is more involved with. His mother is involved with Dirty White Boy. I’m involved with both, anything about his life, I want to help out with any capacity. His mother told me I should come in and help.”
The Wu-Tang Clan member said that he's thinking about scoring Dirty White Boy, which focuses on ODB's manager, and might play a role in it. As for Dirt: One Word Could Change The World, RZA said it's more about ODB's life. "As far as Dirt, that actually starts back when we was young,” he said. “Me and [ODB] ran through this city, man, cutting school, stealin’ pretzels from the hot dog stand, being vagabonds, sleeping on the trains, drinking '40s on the back of the A Train, rapping, getting chased by the police. It’s a coming of age story that me and him and a few of our cousins went through, Then it goes on into finally becoming Wu-Tang, going through that hell. And then it takes on his side of it, not my side."
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Sean Price "Mic Tyson" Tracklist & Cover Art
by Sean Ryon
Sean P took to Twitter earlier today to reveal the cover art and release date of his highly anticipated junior project. After five years in waiting, the project will finally drop this October 30 via Duck Down Records.
This is P's first release since his 2009 mixtape Kimbo Price. The cover art can be seen below.
Sean Price reveals the tracklist to his long-awaited "Mic Tyson."
Fans have been eagerly anticipating rapper Sean Price's follow-up to his '07 sophomore effort Jesus Price Superstar for nearly five years. Now, the Brownsville emcee is finally ready to give fans his long-awaited Mic Tyson.Sean P took to Twitter earlier today to reveal the cover art and release date of his highly anticipated junior project. After five years in waiting, the project will finally drop this October 30 via Duck Down Records.
This is P's first release since his 2009 mixtape Kimbo Price. The cover art can be seen below.
The tracklist has been revealed for Sean Price's Mic Tyson, releasing October 30th.
1. The Genesis of the Omega
2. Bar-Barian
3. Pyrex
4. Price & Shining Armor (feat. Ruste Juxx)
5. Title Track
6. Straight Music
7. STFU, Pt. 2
8. Hush
9. Solomon Grundy (feat. Ike Eyes & Ill Bill)
10. Frankenberry (feat. Buckshot)
11. BBQ Sauce (feat. Pharoahe Monch)
12. Bully Rap (feat. Realm Reality)
13. By the Way (feat. Torae)
14. Battering Bars (feat. Pumpkin Head)
15. The Hardest Nigga Out
16. Haraam (Bonus Track)
17. Remember (feat. Freddie Gibbs) [Bonus Track]
18. I See (Bonus Track)
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2. Bar-Barian
3. Pyrex
4. Price & Shining Armor (feat. Ruste Juxx)
5. Title Track
6. Straight Music
7. STFU, Pt. 2
8. Hush
9. Solomon Grundy (feat. Ike Eyes & Ill Bill)
10. Frankenberry (feat. Buckshot)
11. BBQ Sauce (feat. Pharoahe Monch)
12. Bully Rap (feat. Realm Reality)
13. By the Way (feat. Torae)
14. Battering Bars (feat. Pumpkin Head)
15. The Hardest Nigga Out
16. Haraam (Bonus Track)
17. Remember (feat. Freddie Gibbs) [Bonus Track]
18. I See (Bonus Track)
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9th Wonder Announces Albums With Buckshot & Murs
by Steven J. Horowitz
In a recent video, the producer appears with the emcees to reveal that his album with Buckshot, The Solution (Jamla/Duck Down), and his LP with Murs, The Final Adventure (It's A Wonderful World Music Group/Traffic Entertainment/KGMG), will both release on November 13th.
"I think this is the best way to take two separate brands, one I have built with Murs and one that I have built with Buckshot, and not only expose both audiences to each other, but to take those two audiences together with the sounds that I built with the artists, and expose that to the world," said 9th Wonder. "This is a great day for myself, Murs and Buckshot, because we make the music we believe in for the people who believe in it."
9th has previously recorded four albums with Murs including Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition and Fornever, while he has recorded two LPs with Buckshot, The Formula and Chemistry.
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9th Wonder is teaming back with his frequent collaborators Buckshot and Murs.
9th Wonder has announced albums with both Buckshot and Murs.In a recent video, the producer appears with the emcees to reveal that his album with Buckshot, The Solution (Jamla/Duck Down), and his LP with Murs, The Final Adventure (It's A Wonderful World Music Group/Traffic Entertainment/KGMG), will both release on November 13th.
"I think this is the best way to take two separate brands, one I have built with Murs and one that I have built with Buckshot, and not only expose both audiences to each other, but to take those two audiences together with the sounds that I built with the artists, and expose that to the world," said 9th Wonder. "This is a great day for myself, Murs and Buckshot, because we make the music we believe in for the people who believe in it."
9th has previously recorded four albums with Murs including Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition and Fornever, while he has recorded two LPs with Buckshot, The Formula and Chemistry.
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Whodini To Be Inducted Into Long Island Music Hall Of Fame
by Jake Paine
The legendary trio behind "Five
Minutes Of Funk" and "Friends" are the latest Hip Hop pioneers heading
for the Long Island Music Hall Of Fame. U.T.F.O.'s Doc Ice will help
bring them in.
On October 18th, legendary Hip Hop
group Whodini will be inducted into the Long Island Music Hall Of Fame.
This ceremony will place Jalil, Ecstasy and Grandmaster Dee alongside
the likes of Eric B. & Rakim, LL Cool J, Run-DMC and Public Enemy. The event will take place at the Paramount Theater in Huntington, New York.Doc Ice, of another 1980s New York Hip Hop group, U.T.F.O., will present Whodini with their awards.
Whodini, who are often credited as Brooklyn natives, have a career spans over three decades. The Jive/Arista artists made hits such as "Friends," "Five Minutes Of Funk" and "The Freaks Come Out At Night." The group released six albums, most recently Six on Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Records imprint in 1996. Including Dupri, who began his career as a dancer for Whodini, the trio deeply influenced DJ Premier and Chris Rock, who presented them with a Vh1 Hip Hop Honors award in 2007.
Tickets are on sale now for the Long Island Music Hall Of Fame's Fourth Induction Award Ceremony and Fundraising Gala. General seating tickets for the October 18 Fundraising Gala are $50 and $75, and are available through The Paramount box office at 631-673-7300 or online at ParamountNY.com. Premium VIP seating is available, to include full dinner and show.
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Roc Marciano "Reloaded" Cover Art, Tracklist & Production Credits
by Jake Paine
Since Marcberg, the former U.N. and Flipmode Squad member worked with Alchemist and Oh No on Greneberg, which was released last year through Decon. He also appeared on 2012 albums by Large Professor, Billy Woods and House Shoes.
The tracklisting to Reloaded by Roc Marciano is as follows:
1. Tek To A Mack [Produced by Roc Marciano]
2. Flash Gordon [Produced by Alchemist]
3. Not Told feat. Knowledge Pirate and Ka [Produced by Roc Marciano]
4. Pistolier [Produced by Alchemist]
5. Thugs Prayer Pt. 2 [Produced by Roc Marciano]
6. 76 [Produced by Roc Marciano]
7. We Ill [Produced by Roc Marciano]
8. Deeper [Produced by Roc Marciano]
9. Death Parade [Produced by Roc Marciano]
10. 20 Guns [Produced by Roc Marciano]
11. Peru [Produced by Roc Marciano]
12. Thread Count [Produced Q-Tip]
13. Nine Spray feat. Ka [Produced by Ray West]
14.Emeralds [Produced The Arch Druids]
15. The Man [Produced by Roc Marciano]
(August 23)
UPDATE: Decon has provided HipHopDX with the cover art to Roc Marciano's Reloaded. It is posted below:
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Q-Tip, Alchemist and Ka are involved in Roc Marciano's "Marcberg" follow-up, coming this November on Decon.
On November 13, Long Island, New York emcee/producer Roc Marciano will release Reloaded. Billed as the follow-up to Roc's critically-acclaimed 2010 Marcberg solo debut, the Decon release will feature production by Q-Tip, Alchemist and Ray West. Guests will include onetime Natural Elements emcee Ka and Knowledge Pirate.Since Marcberg, the former U.N. and Flipmode Squad member worked with Alchemist and Oh No on Greneberg, which was released last year through Decon. He also appeared on 2012 albums by Large Professor, Billy Woods and House Shoes.
The tracklisting to Reloaded by Roc Marciano is as follows:
1. Tek To A Mack [Produced by Roc Marciano]
2. Flash Gordon [Produced by Alchemist]
3. Not Told feat. Knowledge Pirate and Ka [Produced by Roc Marciano]
4. Pistolier [Produced by Alchemist]
5. Thugs Prayer Pt. 2 [Produced by Roc Marciano]
6. 76 [Produced by Roc Marciano]
7. We Ill [Produced by Roc Marciano]
8. Deeper [Produced by Roc Marciano]
9. Death Parade [Produced by Roc Marciano]
10. 20 Guns [Produced by Roc Marciano]
11. Peru [Produced by Roc Marciano]
12. Thread Count [Produced Q-Tip]
13. Nine Spray feat. Ka [Produced by Ray West]
14.Emeralds [Produced The Arch Druids]
15. The Man [Produced by Roc Marciano]
(August 23)
UPDATE: Decon has provided HipHopDX with the cover art to Roc Marciano's Reloaded. It is posted below:
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Hip-Hop Groups Public Enemy, N.W.A. Nominated For 2013 Rock Hall Of Fame
Groundbreaking Hip-Hop acts Public Enemy and N.W.A. are the latest
groups to be nominated for possible induction into the Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame for 2013.
Public Enemy and N.W.A. are among the 13 groups to be nominated for the 28th annual induction ceremony, which will take place next year in Los Angeles.
In addition to Public Enemy and N.W.A., groups like Heart, Albert King, Kraftwerk, Deep Purple, The Marvelettes, and The Meters are also up for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year.
“The definition of ‘rock and roll’ means different things to different people, but as broad as the classifications may be, they all share a common love of the music,” said Joel Peresman, President and CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “This year we again proudly put forth a fantastic array of groups and artists that span the entire genre that is ‘rock and roll’.”
In order in order to be nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, each act or artist must have released their first single, or album at least 25 years ago.
Public Enemy’s first release was Yo! Bum Rush the Show, while N.W.A.’s first album was N.W.A. and the Posse, two groundbreaking albums that were released in 1987.
The inductees will ultimately be determined by an international voting body, made up of music historians, executives and other professionals related to the field.
The 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Thursday, April 18, 2013.
Check out the full nomination list below:
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Chic
Deep Purple
Heart
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Albert King
Kraftwerk
The Marvelettes
The Meters
Randy Newman
N.W.A
Procol Harum
Public Enemy
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Public Enemy and N.W.A. are among the 13 groups to be nominated for the 28th annual induction ceremony, which will take place next year in Los Angeles.
In addition to Public Enemy and N.W.A., groups like Heart, Albert King, Kraftwerk, Deep Purple, The Marvelettes, and The Meters are also up for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year.
“The definition of ‘rock and roll’ means different things to different people, but as broad as the classifications may be, they all share a common love of the music,” said Joel Peresman, President and CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “This year we again proudly put forth a fantastic array of groups and artists that span the entire genre that is ‘rock and roll’.”
In order in order to be nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, each act or artist must have released their first single, or album at least 25 years ago.
Public Enemy’s first release was Yo! Bum Rush the Show, while N.W.A.’s first album was N.W.A. and the Posse, two groundbreaking albums that were released in 1987.
The inductees will ultimately be determined by an international voting body, made up of music historians, executives and other professionals related to the field.
The 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Thursday, April 18, 2013.
Check out the full nomination list below:
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Chic
Deep Purple
Heart
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Albert King
Kraftwerk
The Marvelettes
The Meters
Randy Newman
N.W.A
Procol Harum
Public Enemy
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Kendrick Lamar Releases Tracklist for Debut Album “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City”
Kendrick Lamar has released the tracklist for his debut album, Good Kid, m.A.A.d City, which is set to release on October 22through Top Dawg Entertainment and Aftermath/Interscope Records.
The highly anticipated, 12-track debut features appearances from Top Dawg label mate Jay Rock, Drake, and fellow Compton Hip-Hop legends, Dr. Dre and MC Eiht.
Producers Scoop Deville, T-Minus, Rune Rask, and Just Blaze are the only producers confirmed to be credited to the project at this time.
The album’s lead single “Swimming Pools (Drank)” has reached #39 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop charts and #17 on the Rap chart.In recent days, K. Dot leaked Lamar’s Just Blaze-produced track “Compton,” which features him trading fierce bars with his mentor, Dr. Dre.
1. Sherane a.k.a Master Splinter’s Daughter
2. Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe
3. Backseat Freestyle
4. The Art of Peer Pressure
5. Money Trees feat. Jay Rock
6. Poetic Justice feat. Drake
7. good kid
8. m.A.A.d city feat. MC Eiht
9. Swimming Pools (Drank) [Extended Version]
10. Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst
11. Real feat. Anna Wise
12. Compton feat. Dr. Dre
Deluxe:
13. The Recipe feat. Dr. Dre
14. Black Boy Fly
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Japan Wins DMC DJ World Championships 2012
The competition is one of the biggest mixing DJ competitions, which brings together the finest DJ’s from across the globe.
DJ Izo from Japan took home the prestigious title of 2012 DMC World DJ Champion.
He battled against other finalists such as DJ Precision (USA) DJ Vekked (Canada) DJ Ritchie Ruftone (UK) and DJ Skills (France.)
It was clear Izo was a crowd favorite as the audience cheered loudly when Izo’s name was announced as the new World DJ Champion.
Izo received a one of a kind custom gold plated Rane Sixty Two mixer, which was provided by DMC World DJ Championship sponsors Rane and Serato.
The Japanese DJ is a familiar face at the DMC’s; he came in second place at last year’s competition and has competed in previous years.
Other performances on the night included a DJ set by previous DMC winner DJ Fly, and a performance by UK rap artist, Jehst.
At the end of the finals, founder of the DMC Championships Tony Prince announced that the competition will celebrate its 30th year in 2013 by hosting the DMC World Finals in Paris, France and confirmed the competition will be launching an online ‘golden mic’ MC contest.
Top 3 winners of DMC World DJ Championship 2012
1st Place: DJ Izo (Japan)
2nd Place: DJ Precision (USA)
3rd Place: DJ Ritchie Ruftone (UK)
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