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Twista Doesn’t Want The Feds In Chicago and Offers Up Another Solution

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(AllHipHop News) Chicago rapper Twista is echoing the sentiments of fellow native Common, in calling for residents of the city to “wake up” before Donald Trump sends in the Feds.
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Last week, President Trump threatened to send the Feds into Chicago if they didn’t fix the “horrible carnage” that was taking place in the city.


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In 2016, there were 4,331 shooting victims in the city, and 762 of those were fatal.
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According to Twista, he’s not entirely opposed to Trump helping solve the violence in Chicago, he’s just opposed to using force to do it.

“I think us as Blacks we shouldn’t think that all White folks are bad, ​or all rich white people oppress us or come at us as one, but they don’t,” Twista explained. “Everybody has different views and I think he stands for the other views. That in some way we may be fearful that they may hurt us but in some ways they can possibly help us.”

Both of the rappers are nervous, because Donald Trump’s plan to send in federal troops to the city actually has some backing from Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
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The Mayor told a city council meeting that he “welcomed the idea of a greater federal presence in the city.”
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“A lot of the guns, you know, coming into Chicago come from out of state,” Emanuel said. “Federal entities are set up to deal with that. And they do. And they work with us.”

“We need after-school programs and money put back in the communities so that we can help ourselves not the National Guard coming in,” Twista explained. “You see what happens every time you have a martial law type of thing and you bring that type of mentality to the neighborhoods. It’s a bad experience every time, nobody would agree that that’s a good idea.

“I think it’s a problem we can moreso fix amongst ourselves, and I think it’s a big wake-up call for us to stand up and do things amongst ourselves,” Twista said.

Common echoed Twista’s sentiments in an interview last week in calling on the local residents to act before the government does.

“I feel like to help Chicago, we got to take care of our own. Within the community, we got to do things,” Common stated.

“It’s a lot of people out there already organizing and doing things,” Common continued. “We need our state and local people to do things. We don’t need that type of mentality.”

Ghostface and Sheek Louch Announce New Wu-Block Album Is Coming

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Fans of The Lox and Wu-Tang Clan have a lot to look forward to in 2017.
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Over the weekend, Ghostface Killah and Sheek Louch announced that production had started on part two of their collaborative effort, Wu-Block.
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The first Wu-Block album was released in November of 2012, and featured guest appearances from members Raekwon, Cappadonna, Method Man, Masta Killa, GZA, Inspectah Deck, and of course, Lox members Jadakiss, Styles P and Sheek Louch.
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The album also featured production from Red Spyda, Erick Sermon, Frank Dukes, and Termanology.

The announcement closes out a busy month for members of both groups.
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Ghostface Killah is about to head out on the road for his “Glorious Days” tour, Raekwon announced a new album titled The Wild, and Method Man will star in a new TV series titled “Rebel.”
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As for The Lox, the group is planning to kick off their “Filthy America … It’s Beautiful” tour, to support their first album together in 16 years.

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Kodak Black Gets A Fade Over The Weekend – Check Out His New Look

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Pompano Beach, Florida rapper Kodak Black caught a fade over the weekend – literally.

The buzzing rapper, who is known for his signature dreadlocks and his gold teeth, debuted a new haircut on Instagram over the weekend.
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“I Cut “My” #KodakKnots I Think Since I Start Growing It I Done Got A Lil More Crazy And I’m Having This Assumption That My Dreads Is Starting To F##k With My Brain,” Kodak said.

Kodak hit the stage with his new hairdo at his performance at The National in Richmond last night (January 28th).

Kodak, who is free on $100,000 bail over sexual assault charges, is working on his debut album for Atlantic.

“I’m A Whole New Being So Whatever I Did Before Tonight Leave It In Da Past And Let By Gone’s Be By Gone’s #RefreshYourself #RecreateYourself #RenewYourMind,” Kodak claimed.

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Rappers, Celebs React To Protests Over President Donald Trump’s Muslim Ban

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(AllHipHop News) A variety of rappers, R&B singers and celebrities are weighing in on the protest erupting around the country, after Donald Trump’s immigration ban on Muslims.
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President Trump issued an executive order that barred the citizens from seven Muslim countries from entering the United States for the next 90 days.
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The executive order also suspended the admission of all refugees for the next four months.
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According to reports, hundreds of people protested at airports in New York, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago and a number of other major United States cities, where foreigners were being detained, since Trump signed the Executive Order.

Over on social media, a variety of artists and celebrities reacted.
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Trump’s ban drew a reaction from rappers like Styles P, and Chuck D, while producer Statik Selektah and Hot 97 radio hosts Ebro Darden and Paul Rosenberg expressed their concerns.
​Singer John Legend had some words for Kellyanne Conway.

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Taxstone’s Foe Seeks To Replace Him Now!

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: Rumors
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(AllHipHop Rumors) Ahhhh, the game is a MF! Once upon a time Taxstone was basically the hood king podcaster. I don’t know what else to call him, because there were others. Tax really got the attention of the streets and the hood. He wasn’t like others and the was a good thing in my view. Then it got a bit too real at Irvington Plaza where the dude Troy Ave went (temporarily) out in a blaze of glory during a T.I. concert.

WELLLLLLLLLL….now it seems like Cash Jones aka Wack100 is getting himself into the podcast game to take over where Tax left off! As you know, Tax and Wack went back and forth a lot over social media. It got so bad, that Wack told Tax he would have to watch his back…

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This means…a long, long time. Got damn!

What do you think a podcast by Wack100 looks like? It would have to be more than The Game and Chris Brown.

This is the only remaining evidence of the show, as all Insta posts have been deleted.

DJ Khaled Completes Line-up For New Season of “The Voice”

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Alicia Keys has nabbed DJ Khaled as a mentor for the upcoming 12th season of U.S. TV talent show “The Voice.”

Keys is returning as a judge on the series, which kicks off next month (February 27), and she’ll be up against longtime stars Adam Levine and Blake Shelton and another returning favourite, Gwen Stefani.

Keys tells Extra she can’t wait to work with Khaled, stating, “I feel like it’s so incredible to have the diversity that I’m able to bring to the show, especially through Khaled… I feel like there’s so many ways to look at music, there’s so many ways to create.

“It’s not just about being a great performer, it’s about being a personality, for the energy that you bring to come out. I think that is what Khaled does very naturally.”

The rapper says, “If the room is dark, I’m the lightbulb… I try to bring the best out of the people I work with… We gotta put it out there. We’re gonna do it. We’re gonna work hard. We’re gonna make it happen.”

On Friday morning (January 27), Stefani announced that Celine Dion will be her key adviser on the new series, while Shelton has asked pal Luke Bryan to help him get his wannabes ready for the big time.

John Legend has signed up to help Levine’s team.

Three Questions With Bam Bino

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Features
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(AllHipHop Features) No one can deny Brooklyn’s long history in Hip Hop, and the New York City borough is not done producing more rap talent. Newcomer Bam Bino is on pace to be the latest BK rhymer to expand his brand beyond NYC.

It was the untimely death of a music-loving friend that inspired Bino to try is hand at rapping. Then in 2015, the Flee Team Entertainment representative fully accepted his turn toward being a recording artist.

He adopted his stage moniker as a mixture of a childhood nickname (“Bam”) and an homage to baseball legend Babe Ruth (“The Great Bambino”). “He had hits,” says Bam Bino about the New York Yankees Hall of Famer.

Hits are something the 18-year-old up-and-comer is working hard to create for himself. Even though New York radio has yet to embrace him, Bam’s video for “Allergic To Cuffin” with Bukkz Balla has already collected over 2 million views on YouTube.

Last month saw the arrival of Bino’s Top Notch which featured production by Heatmakerz, Black Metaphor, Mando Beats, and others. As of press time, the tracks on the mixtape have a combined total of over 200,000 Soundcloud plays.

“I grew up around negative energy, but I don’t promote it,” explains the Brownsville resident. “My new mixtape Top Notch is diverse, but I let people know how real it is where I’m from and I try to paint a picture for people who’s not from the hood to let it be known it’s not a game here.”

Discover more about Bam Bino in AllHipHop.com’s “Three Questions” interview series.

[ALSO READ: Three Questions With Rory Fresco]

What’s the deal with your differences with [Chicago rapper] 600Breezy?

Nothing at all. We had a little difference a few months back, but that was because of a fake page. We have no problems. Shout out to him.

On “Ville Sh-t 3,” you say “top 3 when you mention New York.” Who would you name as the Top 5 rappers in New York City right now?

Me, Young M.A, A Boogie, Desiigner, Curly Savv, and a few more. I f-ck with the music heavy. We all put on for the city. It’s many more I bump, but I can only pick five.

You have a song titled “Allergic To Cuffin.” What would be your best recommendation for someone that’s also dealing with that allergy?

F-ck love. [laughs] Focus on you. If you can’t find someone, they’re gonna come your way.

[ALSO READ: Three Questions With Bigal Harrison]

Follow Bam Bino on Twitter @BamBinoFleeteam and Instagram @fleeteam_bambino.

Stream Bam Bino’s Top Notch below.

Powerful Manhattan U.S. Attorney Wants To Send “Love & Hip Hop” Star Stevie J. To Jail

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Manhattan U.S. attorney Preet Bharara is known for his no-nonsense approach to prosecuting gangsters, criminals and terrorists in New York.
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He’s also gone after his share of hip hop artists, targeting James “Jimmy Henchman” Rosemond, DMX and even a kingpin, linked to Jay Z who was accused of nine murders.
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Now, Bharara has his sights set on “Love & Hip Hop” New York star, Stevie J, who’s behind millions of dollars in back child support.
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He recently filed documents seeking to send Stevie J to the slammer, for allegedly ignoring court-ordered payments.
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Bharara also claims that Stevie J keeps offending the court, by failing multiple drug tests.

The super producer, who has crafted hits for artists like 112, Babyface, New Edition, KRS-One, Jay Z and numerous others, owes the money to his ex, Carol Bennett.
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Bennett is a former music-industry executive, who is suing Stevie under the 1992 Child Support Recovery Act.
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The law makes it illegal for someone to leave any state in the U.S., owing more than $10,000 worth of child support, for over two years.

Stevie, who is working on a new reality show entitled “Penthouse Pets” and his girlfriend Joseline Hernandez recently celebrated the birth of their daughter Bonnie.

Now, the reality show star is facing at least six months in prison.

Check out AllHipHop.com’s exclusive interview with Stevie J. here.

Sugar Hill Records’ The Robinson Family Talks About Their Hip-Hop Reality TV Show

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Features
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(AllHipHop Features) The Robinson family is the new first family of Hip-Hop and quite literally. Sugar Hill Records broke down the doors for Hip-Hop and opened up a flourishing genre of street music to the world in a way never seen before. Now, the family of founder Sylvia Robinson is on Bravo TV showing the in’s, out’s and dysfunctions of the company while seeing who will be an heir the the iconic label’s throne on “First Family of Hip Hop.”

AllhipHop interviewed patriarch Leland, Lea and Darnell Robinson about this innovative resuscitation of this historic movement that stretches back to the late 1970’s.

First Family of Hip Hop airs on Bravo Sundays at 9 p.m. ET.

Did New Edition Have Ghost Singers?

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(AllHipHop Rumors) A-HA! If you have seen, New Edition movie, you will know it is classic. I don’t think I have seen a TV-made music movie on this level. At any rate, if you see that 3-part movie (2 hours each with commercial), you will see that several members had drug problems. Bobby Brown is one of them that had a serious issue with drugs and that is no mystery. But did you know that he had a ghost singer on one of his biggest hits, allegedly?

YEAH! The word on the street is that he did! But, guess who? They sat Ralph Tresvant actually jumped in and sang vocals on Bobby’s first hit solo album too complete it. By the way, this is all coming from Bobby’s former manager Steven Machat.

Peep:

“We did not have a full album because Bobby was not capable of finishing more songs. The beginning and last tracks of the album I did with MCA A&R Louis Silas so the album would be filled with numbers. The song ‘Don’t Be Cruel’ is on there three times! Silas begged Babyface and L.A Reid to produce it – Bobby did not show up at the studio. He only came by sometimes to try to sing. And that was an endless wait. Drugs were part of the make-up of this album. Bobby was missing from the studio when we were scheduled to finish ‘Every Little Step’. He was on a drug run and New Edition’s Ralph Tresvant was waiting for him. Babyface and L.A were about to leave, so Ralph filled in. ‘Every Little Step’ has two singers. Bobby and Ralph. Go back and listen to the lead vocals. Then listen to Ralph.” -Steven Marchat, via DazedDigital

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Bobby was a bad dude! Check this out!

The other thing that is going around is that Ralph had a drug problem himself, but he didn’t want to include it obviously. Check out this post!

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Stevie J: Return Of The Good Guy

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Features
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How do you know Stevie J?

As a member of Diddy’s Hitmen, the notorious production squad responsible for radio smash after radio smash?

As the womanizer who bounced between baby mama’s on Love & Hip Hop Atlanta?

Or as the single dad trying to make his way in the new series Leave It To Stevie? 

The man they myth the legend, sat down with  AllHipHop.com’s @MrMecc to explain the method to his madness while talking kids, babay mama’s and disrespectful rappers.

Lil Cray Indicted For Offering Cops $35,000 Cash Bribe

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) A local Cleveland rapper who shot his hip-hop video inside of a courtroom that drew criticism, is in trouble with the law once again.
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Rapper Lil Cray hit the headlines last week, after Judge Michael Ryan of the Cuyahoga County Justice Juvenile Center allowed the rapper to shoot the video for his song “Indicted” inside of his courtroom.

Lil Cray, real name Crayshaun Bates, is now charged with trying to pay off Cuyahoga County sheriff deputies over 10 times, with a $35,000 cash bribe.
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Lil Cray, 19, was trying to avoid underage drinking charges, after police raided his house and found the rapper playing dice in a basement with eight other people.
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According to reports, it’s the third time Lil Cray has been arrested since he made bond on attempted murder charges and gang charges, since authorities claim he’s a member of the gang Loyal to Brothers.
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Lil Cray is scheduled to stand trial for the attempted murder charges on February 6.

Are People Going To Die Over Chief Keef’s Arrest?

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(AllHipHop Rumors) Chief Keef got knocked over some mess around a HOME INVASION! You know, this honor among thieves thing is certainly running its course. Well, somebody called the cops after the Keef Krew ran up in his spot.

Ramsay Tha Great wasn’t in accordance with the G-Code…or was he? In a video, he explains how he feels. He said THE PEOPLE are wrong for calling him out. He says YOU need to be mad at Keef and them for running up and busting him in the head with an AK-47! Watch below.

He apparently has flashed some guns, but ain’t no gangsta. Ramsey said: “It’s real sad to see my Black community condone home invasion, armed robbery with a deadly assault, hitting me in the face with a AK-47. It’s crazy y’all condone that. And now that he’s locked up cause he chose to make that stupid decision to come to my house and do that, I’m the bad guy for putting him in jail?”

Read More: Young Chop Goes Off on Producer Who Called Police on Chief Keef – XXL | http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/01/young-chop-goes-off-producer-called-police-chief-keef/?trackback=tsmclip

Young Chop, Keef’s homie, was not pleased either.

“That nia is a b#### ass nia, and whoever ride wit him, youse a b#### ass nia too, because evidently he did some fool to get his a$$ beat up like that. You feel me? Cause ain’t nobody finna beat ya a$$ like that for no motherfking reason. It’s a reason behind every motherf**king thing, why you get yo a$$ whooped like that.”

I am not sure lil homie should be running around defending his position. I think he needs to get out of dodge and get into an undisclosed place for a bit. Stay safe, brother.

Faith Drops New Single With The Notorious B.I.G. and Jadakiss

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: Music
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(AllHipHop News) Faith taps Bad Boy rapper/B.I.G. collaborator Jadakiss on “NYC,” which includes verses from Faith’s late husband The Notorious B.I.G.

“NYC” is taken from The King & I, featuring duets, remixes, and unreleased verses with her deceased former husband The Notorious B.I.G.

Faith and Jadakiss appear alongside of Biggie’s 1993 lyrics to “Mumbling and Whispering.”

A hologram of the legend produced by ARHT Media is supposed to be the first video released to promote the new project.

Faith has also completed a documentary with footage of Biggie at home and in the studio.

The new doc and upcoming album The King & I are both set to drop in March 2017.

Check out “NYC” with The Notorious B.I.G., Faith and Jadakiss:

Why Isn’t Missy Elliott The “G.O.A.T.” Female MC?

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: Editorial
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(AllHipHop Editorial) Why isn’t Missy Elliott considered the best female rapper of all time?

She’s one of the best ever, period, but she’s not mentioned enough. She’s clearly one of the best ever – of any gender. The Virginia native has the hits, the lyrics, the production skills, the longevity and overall swag. Moreover, she’s dope across the board.

Most people think of Lauryn Hill, Lil Kim, Nicki Minaj or Foxy Brown (and others) when talking about the G.O.A.T. female emcee. If they know Hip-Hop, Rapsody, Rah Digga, Lady of Rage or Rah Digga (and others) will come up. And yet, Missy is often overlooked by the critical Hip-Hop community.

Here’s her new song, which I like lots.

However, we know (or should know) Missy has been around since the 1990’s and has put it down with her own blend of musicality and innovation. Lyrically, she has been very unconventional, but has never been wack.

Here are some of Missy’s greatest hits.

Why?

KXNG Crooked Talks “#AlternativeFacts”

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: Music
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KXNG Crooked’s #AlternativeFacts is inspired by President Donald Trump’s Press Secretary, Kellyanne Conway, falsely spreading misinformation about how many people actually attended Trump’s inauguration.

Kellyanne Conway, AKA the “Counselor to the President” stated that they were giving “Alternative Facts” regarding the crowd size.

In laymen’s terms, “Alternative Facts” = Lie.

So, just as he did on his recent solo album, Good Vs Evil, Crooked went into the studio to shed light and truth; letting everyone know you don’t have to lie to kick it, just give #AlternativeFactsListen to KXNG Crooked’s “Alternative Facts”:

AHH Stray News: Chance & Busta Rhymes at Firefly Fest, Denzel Curry’s New Vinyl, Kendrick + Reebok

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Chance The Rapper and his brother Taylor Bennett are one of hundreds of acts who hit the stage at the Firefly Music Festival in Dover, Delaware from June 15th-18th. Chance is a headlining act, alongside artists like Bob Dylan, The Weeknd, Muse, and Twenty One Pilots. His brother Taylor, who is still an upcoming artist, is nestled in among a group of acts and veterans that includes artists like T-Pain, Chill Moody, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Sir the Baptist, Tory Lanez, Busta Rhymes, Lil Dicky, and Wale. General admission tickets start at $289, while the super-VIP packages are going for $2,500.


Carol City, Florida rapper Denzel Curry is releasing his breakthrough album Imperial on vinyl for the first time. Although Imperial is Denzel Curry’s third album, he believes it is his finest work to date, thus warranting the re-release. “I was going through a dark time,” Denzel Curry said of making the album. “The whole theme of that tape is just being honest – exposing myself before anybody else does, talking about my past, talking about where I’m heading to.” Click here to order.

Kendrick Lamar and Reebok released a series of videos earlier today (January 27th), as part of a promotion for the brand’s new Club C sneaker. The four-part piece was directed by Nabil, and each video showcases Kendrick explaining why the Club C resonates with him as an artist. Take a look at all four videos below:
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Ty Farris Lands Royce Da 5’9 On “Hold On”

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: Music
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Detroit’s Ty Farris returns with one of the best lyricists in the world with Royce Da 5’9 over the glorious church sampled Trox production for “Hold On.”

The song taps into the mind of both artist where they vent on past experiences and try to hold on to their faith to make it through.

Tracy T ft. Pusha T & Rick Ross – “Choices” (Produced by YGBeats)

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East Side Atlanta rapper Tracy T has enlisted a heavy-hitting lineup featuring Pusha T and Rick Ross on a track that finds the MMG-affiliate delivering blistering bars about his come up.

The song is the lead single from his forthcoming Millionaire Nightmares project, “Choices.”