(AllHipHop News) Upcoming critically acclaimed Sacramento MC Mozzy recently announced that his next record Mandatory Check will be released in June via Mozzy Records in partnership with EMPIRE.
This project will feature artists such as, Rich Homie Quan, IamSu, and the late Bay legend Jacka. Mandatory Check will feature production from longtime go-to producer, June on the Beat.
Mozzy hails from from Oak Park, one of Sacramento’s worst neighborhoods and his music is very grim and a reflection of the hard streets that bred him. Mozzy was born to a felon father and dope addicted mother and would eventually turn to a life of crime as a gang member and drug dealer.
However he had this to say in regards to the direction of his latest music: “Once upon a time, I didn’t talk about nothing but murder, selling drugs, and crazy st. If you listen to my music now, it’s about the consequences of this st.”
Mozzy recently released the first single from Mandatory Check “Painkillers” ft. E-Mozzy. Check out the vid for the first single and tracklist for the upcoming release below.
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When officers tried to stop the Audi Kodak Black was in with an 18-year-old passenger, the pair sped off and led police on a high-speed chase. The chase was eventually called off, but later, officers spotted Kodak Black and an associate in a nearby neighborhood and apprehended them.
Kodak Black, who recently signed to Atlantic Records, was also hit with weapons charges after police allegedly saw the rapper throw a firearm into a dumpster.
According to a post on his Instagram page, Kodak Black, born Dieuson Octave, seemed rather cavalier about the court date earlier today.
Wyclef Jean recently sat down in an interview with PYNCH to talk about his life and musical journey.
During the interview Wyclef took a moment to shout out all of the Fugees. Wyclef also expressed that he thinks it’s imperative to make a 20 year reunion and anniversary celebration happen to celebrate their ‘The Score’ album.
“It would be definitely a regret to let this 20 years go by, something that we built in a basement, and we let the 20 years go by and we definitely don’t do something. So I’m reaching out right now. We need to make this reunion happen for the culture.”
Now fans wouldn’t want to see this celebration happen without Lauryn, but getting her to commit may not be promising or encouraging either as she has been consistently late to shows for years.
If this comes to fruition we hope Lauryn can “align her energy with the time” and be at the concert venue early!
(AllHipHop News) The South Carolina Waffle House customer who ended up in a physical altercation with Juvenile after he reportedly remarked “here come the hoes now” as Juvie entered the restaurant with his wife, has decided not to press charges.
However, the man told TMZ.com that he is indeed planning to sue Juvenile for the beatdown.
The altercation with the man in South Carolina occurred during a stop on “The Legends of Hip-Hop Tour. The customer, asked not to be identified, claimed he suffered facial cuts, along with kidney and rib injuries.
(AllHipHop News) An intense investigation of notorious New Orleans street gang 3MG has led to two members of the gang confessing to the murder of rapper Magnolia Shorty among others.
Tyrone “Biscuit” Knockum, 25, and Rico “Freaky” Jackson, 33, are both 3NG members.
They admitted to being among five men who were present when four of them opened fire on Renatta “Magnolia Shorty” Lowe and Jerome “ManMan” Hampton more than 50 times, in a New Orleans parking lot on December 20, 2010, killing them both.
The news shook the local Hip-Hop community at the time and stars and former label mates like Lil Wayne B.G. attended her funeral in December of the same year.
According to District Attorney Alex Calenda, Hampton was a member of the “Front of Town Killers” and was in search of revenge for the murder of his friend murdered rap legend “Soulja Slim.”
The New Orleans Advocate reports Calenda also went on to state that 3NG members murdered Hampton as a preventative measure.
The news came as part of the D.A.’s intense pursuit of 3NG gang leader Kentrell “Black” Hickerson, on a state racketeering case.
“This is a picture of criminality, a portrait of the realities of the street. You’re going to hear about the beefs, the turf wars over heroin and cocaine, that spilled so much blood in this city. You will learn that Mr. Hickerson has no loyalties, and in pursuit of that crown, he did what he perceived and what he had to do to attain it.”
Hickerson’s defense attorney Lucas Morehouse chimed the case was “a railroad job, no doubt about it,” when speaking on the validity of the prosecutions claims against his client.
Kentrell Hickerson has pleaded not guilty to a number of charges including munder and attempted murder.
(AllHipHop News)Billboard magazine helps to break attendance records again this year, with the second annual “Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival.”
The magazine is leaning heavily on Hip-Hop this year in hopes of topping the 40,000 plus attendance record set by last year’s event at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, which will play host once again.
J. Cole, Fetty Wap, Wale, Desiigner, and Rae Sremmurd are among the acts headlining the second annual “Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival.”
Other acts confirmed so far include Calvin Harris, Ariana Grande, Martin Garrix, Timeflies, Sleigh Bells, Nervo and more.
The two-day festival is slated for August 20 and 21 at New York’s Nikon at Jones Beach Theater and the surrounding areas.
Bay Area-based DJ True Justice is bringing back warm party jams and positive vibes with the first single and video from his forthcoming album, The Man of Steel, available globally May 20, 2016.
Along with Bay Area-based rapper Sinestro, the single, “The Way You Are,” taps into the relationship politics that all-too-often define many couple’s interactions:
“…the fact we can’t be is proof it ain’t me
So I can let it go, agree to disagree
It’s hard to let go, even when you should
‘Cause we are what we are and what I am is good
So stay how you are, we just wasn’t a match
We was twelve rounds deep, but here’s the catch…”
– Sinestro, “The Way You Are”
Word on the street is that DMX is expecting his 13th child with his current girlfriend. X and these kids!!! Part of the reason DMX and his ex-wife, Tashera Simmons, divorced was because he fathered several children outside of their marriage. He had his 12th child in 2013 with his former fiancee. It might be time for a vasectomy buddy! But congrats to the couple nonetheless!
(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent has tainted friendships by offering pals jobs, as to not be accused of “leaving everyone behind.”
The “In Da Club” rapper rose to fame quickly in the early 2000s with the help of Eminem and Dr. Dre, which saw his lifestyle change rapidly – he once lived in Mike Tyson’s former mansion in Connecticut.
Quizzed on whether he extended invites to old friends to join him on his journey up, 50 – real name Curtis Jackson – admitted he struggled to figure out how to handle the situation at first.
“I went from a basement apartment in Queens to a 50,000-square-foot house, and when you’re successful, it’s valuable to have people around who represent what was there before all the confusion started,” he told Vanity Fair. “But you know what happens? If you don’t take people with you, they say you left everyone behind. And if you get them involved in your businesses and provide an opportunity for them to better their life, they become someone who works for you. Then that taints the relationship.”
The 40-year-old rapper has experienced plenty of ups and downs in his life so far, such as being shot nine times and filing for bankruptcy. That hasn’t held him back though as 50 has even branched into acting, most recently playing a boxing manager in 2015’s “Southpaw” opposite Jake Gyllenhaal.
His love life has been turbulent and he isn’t sure whether he’ll ever tie the knot.
“Yes (I dated Chelsea Handler), for eight months,” he said. “If you’re around her long enough, to know her is to love her. She has a captivating personality; she’s just totally honest – do you know how difficult that can be?
“I’m not sure (whether I’ll get married). I do want the friendship that I think can be priceless, and if that’s what comes along with it, I’ll take that.”
(AllHipHop Features) The lineage of R&B girl groups includes several three-character monikers such as TLC, SWV and 3LW. A new female trio out of Detroit is looking to join that list of hit makers, and DMK is off to a great start to reaching that goal.
Over 9 million people watched DMK perform on the popular series Empire last week. Damoli, Melanee, and Kourtney were chosen from nearly 6,000 acts looking to win Fox’s “Next Empire Artist’ contest. The winner was guaranteed an appearance on an episode of the smash drama.
Besides getting to share TV time with the Lyon family, DMK also appeared on the Empire: Original Soundtrack Season 2 Volume 2 album.In addition, the vocalists recently premiered their new self-titled EP on the entertainment platform TIDAL.
AllHipHop.com connected with the three stars-on-the-rise to find out about their recent television gig. DMK also discusses being part of the TIDAL Discovery program, the public’s revived interest in girl groups, and getting the chance to sing for R&B veteran Brandy.
How did growing up in Detroit influence your musical style?
Melanee: Growing up in the city has had a huge influence on us. Kourtney’s grandfather is actually Levi Stubbs from the Four Tops, so we literally have Motown running through our blood.
Your single “Love The Way You Love” has a New Jack Swing/1990’s feel. Are you fans of that era’s music?
Damoli: Absolutely, we are huge fans of En Vogue and SWV and the sound they embodied.
Kourtney: Exactly, we try to take that feel and give it our own sound. But we are definitely influenced by those 90’s groups.
How was the experience of appearing on Empire?
M: It was an amazing experience. They treated us like regulars on the show when we went to film, not like contest winners. Everyone embraced us. It was a really cool experience.
What has been some of the reaction from your performance?
D: People have been really showing support. We had a watch party in Detroit the day the show aired, and we barely were able to get in! [laughs] It was that many people. It’s been really encouraging.
K: We’ve gotten a big response on social media as well. Empire is such a huge platform, a lot of people who may not have known about us have been hitting us up. Kinda crazy.
Can we expect to see you on future episodes?
M: You gotta stay tuned! [laughs]
Why did you decide to premiere your EP and music video on TIDAL?
M: We have a really good team, and they wanted to make sure we put music out as the show was airing. And TIDAL has been a huge supporter of ours, so it only made sense.
How has the relationship with the TIDAL Discovery program impacted your career?
D: Tremendously! They’ve been showing support from the beginning. They premiered our first video, and we got the chance to sing the national anthem at CC Sabathia and Roc Nation’s charity event last month. We’ve been able to use the platform to expose our music to people we wouldn’t have reached without them. Shout out to Jason!
Girl groups seem to be making a comeback. Why do you think the public is receptive to embracing girl groups again?
K: Good question. I think because it’s time. It’s been so long that people are seeing the new groups and it’s taking them back to a place where R&B music thrived.
When can we expect a full DMK studio album?
K: We just released our new self-titled EP which is available everywhere! Hopefully you guys will get an album before the year is out!
I saw you got the chance to sing for Brandy. Could a possible DMK/Brandy collaboration be in the works?
M: It’s so crazy that you ask that. I actually just posted the picture we took with her as the anniversary of when we met her! It would be incredible to work with her! Brandy, if you see this girl, we love you! [laughs]
(AllHipHop News) Spokane, Washington native/South Kelly fixture Demrick is preparing for the June release of his second album, titled Collect Call.
Over the past few years, Demrick has become one of the emerging artists out of California, even though he’s been plugging away at it for well over 10 years.
For Demrick, Collect Call is the culmination of years of hard work as a fiercely independent artist.
Before his close association with Dizzy Wright and other members of the Funk Volume crew, Demrick was a member of B-Real and Xzibit’s group the Serial Killers. He formed his first rap group, Tangled Thoughts in 2005 as a highschooler in Philadelphia.
Demrick decided to leave the East coast upon the advice of rapper Kurupt, and headed for the West coast to pursue his career. Last year, Demrick dropped the critically acclaimed Stoney Point album with DJ Hoppa as well as his first album Losing Focus with Cali Cleve for Battle Axe Records.
“I really represent the theory that ‘anything is possible,’” Demrick explained. “This is my best and most honest work to date.”
Part of his story is explained in “Back in the Daze,” which recounts his decision to leave Spokane for the East coast to pursue his career.
“I actually called my mother on the phone and used part of our conversation on the record,” Demrick explained to AllHipHop.com. “The crazy thing is we haven’t really ever spoken about that story until the day of this actual conversation on the record. I was sitting with my boy Ace, and we were just talking about some of by wild stories when I was young. Halfway through the conversation, we just decided to put it on record since its such an outlandish story. I felt people needed to hear it not only for the value of the story, but for the significance it has in who I became. It truly was the turning point of my life going down the right path rather than becoming a follower of others.”
Collect Call is due in stores June 24.
The album features production from Scoop Deville and guest appearances from California artists Casey Veggies and Lil Debbie.
Just days shy of fight week, the May 21, 2016 battle that was to have been Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder’s (36-0, 35KOs) fifth defense of his WBC World Heavyweight Championship title vs. Alexander Povetkin (30-1, 22KOs) has been called off in accordance with the news that broke on Friday, May 13, 2016 that Povetkin had failed a drug test.
Povetkin, who is the WBC’s No. 1 heavy weight championship contender, tested positive for a banned substance in a urine test conducted by the Las Vegas-based Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) on April 27, 2016, as per a press release issued by Swanson Communications via email on May 15, 2016. The fight was scheduled to take place in Moscow.
The illegal substance that was detected in Povetkin’s system as a result of testing was meldonium.
Meldonium, which is also known in some circles by the trade name Mildronate, is believed to be an advantage in athletic competition because of it’s ability to markedly increase blood flow via enlargement of the blood vessels.
Due to these enhanced properties, the drug has been on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) list of banned substances for athletes since January 2016.
While doping is not an issue that is foreign to professional boxing, this charge comes right on the heels of the United States Department of Justice opening joint investigations on numerous state sponsored Russian athletes based on a report the World Anti-Doping Agency issued in November accusing Russia of systematic state sponsored doping across many different athletic disciplines, as reported today by The New York Times.
As such, the emerging story could be one that ranges far outside of the confines of professional boxing and Wilder’s desire to defend his title.
However, understandably for Wilder, the blow remains more personal than systemic when it comes to missing his chance to face Povetkin in the ring.
“I’m very disappointed that due to Povetkin’s failed drug test the fight is not going to happen on May 21 in Moscow,” said Wilder. ” I had worked very hard to prepare myself for this important title defense, spending the last two weeks training in England to get accustomed to fighting in Europe,” continued the Tuscaloosa, Alabama native, adding: “This is a huge disappointment and a setback to my goals in boxing. I want to be an active heavyweight champion and it is still my goal to collect all the belts and become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world,” said Wilder in closing.
Drake continues to promote his latest album Viewsand after his interviews with Zane Lowe and Nardwuar, the 6 God recently stopped by ‘The Ellen Show.’ During his time, Drizzy discussed the new LP, his recent SNL appearance, Rihanna and much more. Jared Leto also joined the show, playing a game of “Never Have I Ever” with Drake after jumping out of a box and scaring him.
Responding to another Twitter user, Brooklyn spitter Talib Kweli tweeted about a few current acts he believes are on pace to etch their name in the category of all time greats.
The founder of the independent label Javotti Media named Run The Jewels, Joey Bada$$, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Rapsody, Anderson .Paak, and Chance The Rapper as potential Hip Hop legends.
Uh oh! Dancehall artist, Mr. Vegas, is NOT a Drake fan. Vegas calls Drake out for always shouting out Dancehall artists but never featuring them. According to Mr. Vegas, Drake is just running with the Dancehall wave because he knows it’s a popular sound and genre, and it’s the hot sound of today. He says “Drake the fake” didn’t do the genre a favor. Mr. Vegas went as far as saying that maybe Meek Mill was right about Drake being fake. What are your thoughts? Does Mr. Vegas have a point?
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop legend Snoop Dogg is once again presenting a different side of himself via a docu-series.
After bringing the world in to his life on Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood and Snoop & Son: A Dad’s Dream, the Doggystyle album creator is back with Coach Snoop.
The show details the West Coast rapper’s efforts to mentor young athletes and create opportunities for them to compete at the highest level of youth football. All nine episodes will be available to stream on AOL.com starting May 19.
After announcing a new album “ASTROWORLD” a few days back, Travi$ Scott returns with two new singles from his already announced and highly-anticipated sophomore LP, “Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight.”
Back in 2007, Puff used the MTV reality series Making the Band 4 to put togetherthe male R&B group Day26.
Brian Angel, Robert Curry, Willie Taylor, Qwanell Mosley, and Michael McCluney would go on to release the chart-topping albums Day26 and Forever In A Day via Bad Boy Records.
Angel took to Twitter to call out Puffy for not including Day26 on the Bad Boy tour. He wrote, “With all do respect I’m tryna figure out [Puff Daddy] how can you have a BAD BOY reunion tour and me and my Bros [Day26] aren’t apart of it bro?”
French Montana, Faith Evans, Lil Kim, Mario Winans, Total, The Lox, 112, and Ma$e have been announced as performers on the nationwide fall tour. Day26 – as well as fellow MTB/Bad Boy alumni Danity Kane and Donnie Klang – are currently not set to be part of the reunion.
(AllHipHop News) The brother of one of Baltimore’s most popular rapper’s was shot and killed in the city last night, according to local reports.
The Baltimore Sunreports that Young Moose’s sibling, Kevin Evans, was the victim who was murdered in the Belair-Edison neighborhood just before 10:00 PM on May 17.
Young Moose, born Kevron Evans, has had consistent problems during his rise to fame. In 2014, police raided his home and found 160 heroin gel caps.
Young Moose’s brother, father, mother and brother Kevin we’re also originally charged in the raid, but they were also acquitted of all charges.
The rapper was arrested again, the same month during his trial and remains incarcerated on firearm and drug charges. The last incident occured just days before a high-profile show with Boosie Badazz, who signed Young Moose earlier this year.
