Mr. Vegas, known most for “Hot Gal Today”, his collaboration with Sean Paul and “Heads High”, his second major release; has been making hits for almost twenty years. Vegas hails from Kingston, Jamaica. He honed his skills, while performing at school during his teenage years. He was notorious for catching the attention of the ladies. Having gained his name, “Vegas” because of his flashy style on the soccer field; he surely carries that same flash and swag into his music. He tours extensively and has appeared on all of the major industry shows including Sting and Reggae Sunsplash.
Hot off the heels of his smash hit, “Dancehall DABB”, Mr. Vegas has done it again! Check out his new release, “Identify My Love” below.
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(AllHipHop News) A new lesson for all Kanye West detractors. When you get on Yeezy’s bad side, expect to get dragged through the proverbial Twitter mud.
Such was the case for EDM DJ Deadmau5 who took to Twitter to call Kanye West a “dick” for allegedly using Pirate Bay to illegally download a $200 beat making software called Serum, made by Deadmau5′ company Xfer.
When Deadmau5 went on to make jokes about Kanye’s debt and the need for his fans to start a crowd-funding page, The Life of Pablo rapper erupted in a series of Tweets likening Deadmau5 to Minnie Mouse and mocking his Tidal sales.
In the Tweets Kanye mocks Deamau5 saying he’s one of his daughter’s favorite cartoon characters, and asks how he carries around his iconic mouse helmet.
But, this all seemingly could have avoided if Kanye hadn’t accidentally shown the world the tabs on his own computer screen while he illegally downloaded a Sufjan Stevens, Carrie Lowell track “Death With Dignity.”
Or did he do it on purpose? The irony of the situation is palatable as Kanye’s recent project is one of most illegally dowloaded projects in years, as The Life of Pablo was only available via Tidal and over half a million people opted to avoid paying Tidal’s fees for a listen.
To add to Deadmau5′ ire, it appears Kanye was also using MediaDownloader when he took the screen shot causing many to believe that Kanye was ripping the Sufjan Steven’s record to sample in Serum.
Allegedly, XXL’s Freshman Class Sweet ’16 Edition list has been leaked. Included on the list are Desiigner, OT Genesis, Post Malone, Bryson Tiller, Tory Lanez, Dave East, and more! Check out the list below. Who on the alleged list do you listen to? Who do you think is rightfully placed on the list? If this is the list, who is missing?
Photo via The Forumula TV
UPDATE:
Looks like the list is fake:
People are crazy if the think we leave the #xxlfreshmen list laying around on fake XXL stationary like that. But this happens every year lol
Apparently some of the members of Public Enemy aren’t too happy about Chris Rock entering the stage of the 88th Academy Awards to their popular song “Fight The Power”. According to member Professor Griff, the Academy was just paying lip service to all black protesters and will go right back to business as usual. He basically feels their powerful song was used to pacify the masses over the real issues surrounding the Oscars and lack of diversity in their nominations. Chuck D shared his slightly different thoughts on Twitter. He said,
“The song FightThe Power is beyond me & the crew.The point of the song is a call to making change eventually not just applauding the thought. Art speaking. Fight The Power. Make change.Demand respect. Do your own awards RIGHT & give indie artists & actors a chance to make a LIVING.”
I think most could see why Chris used this particular song. Do you think it was the best fit?
It doesn’t take much these days to inspire some pretty hilarious memes and gifs. This time the formula was a Future lyric from Future & Drake’s “Jumpman” that was also featured on Kanye West’s “Father Stretch My Hands” Pt. 1. The lyric features Future saying,
“If Young Metro don’t trust you, I’m gon’ shoot you.”
Well with Super Tuesday just passing, it’s pretty funny that Metro Boomin tweeted he doesn’t trust Donald Trump. Who did you vote for?
Chief Keef isn’t exactly a happy camper right now. According to him, someone close to him is leaking his music. He is taking measures to tighten his computer security team. He plans to check apps and website owners that are posting the leaked music too. Chief tells owners,
“So owners hide when u see me don’t say wassup you’ll regret it.”
(AllHipHop News) Recently former Clipse rapper No Malice took time to speak with Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club about his retirement from rap and his new life as a reformed man of the Lord.
While No Malice used to rap about drugs, selling crack, fast cars, clothes and all the spoils of the lavish life, the former coke rapper is reformed and remaining true to a life of righteousness.
For many, including Charlamagne on the Breakfast Club, questions still remained about what specific event caused No Malice to reform his life in the name of Jesus.
“Bro there were many revelations. It’s just doing the checks and balances of your life, taking inventory of your life,” No Malice explained. “It was a lot of things that I was doing that were just weren’t conducive to me. My health, my marriage, my relationship with my kids, you know, and I’m just glad to be given a second chance.”
When asked if it was impossible to balance Hip-Hop and spirituality, No Malice said, “It’s not even so much spirituality, it’s the fact that I love Jesus, you know? I’m into that work and I read that word and just to be in that lifestyle, which I’m not condemning, but for me I just can’t face that every day, all the temptations and desires and wants – I just can’t be in that all day.”
(AllHipHop News) – Will these two ever quit? Is it all in a name? Maybe we will never know the answer to that question, but recently another Twitter war erupted between the two female rappers Iggy Azalea and Azealia Banks.
After Iggy made comments about Azealia Banks in a recent front page article in Elle Canada, Ms. Banks took to Twitter to let Iggy know the beef was still alive and well.
In the article Iggy admitted that she regretted that her beef with Azealia Banks got mixed up with her comments on the Black Lives Matter movement.
Iggy also re-affirmed that she “still hate(s)” Azealia Banks, which seemed to only add fuel to the fire. Check out the excerpt from Iggy’s Elle Canada article and the subsequent Twitter posts from Azealia Banks.
“Umm, yeah…of course. If I could, I would Men in Black memory-erase 2015, I totally would—that would be amazing! Oh, God, there are so many things. I think the Azealia Banks thing is what really started it all. We don’t like each other on a personal level, and that has gone on for many years—before the Black Lives Matter incident happened. So when I dismissed her, people started to think that I dismissed the whole movement, but I wasn’t trying to dismiss Black Lives Matter—I was trying to dismiss her because it’s our personal s###. I don’t think the subject matter of her tweet was invalid; I just think it was emotionally charged and driven by something else, and the whole thing got so misconstrued. I just wish I had acknowledged the issue head-on because it made people think I don’t care about what’s going on socially and what’s happening in America, and I do care. Even though I still hate Azealia Banks, I wish I had said it in a way that didn’t make people think I was oblivious to the movement. And I wish I hadn’t gotten into a fight with Papa John’s!”
Denvers Delasean locks in the spring season with his bass heavy single “Bravo” produced by Tayo Fetti from the upcoming EP titled “Colorado Cruisin”. Whether you’re in the car smoking or in the party jamming, this song is sure to set the mood. Keep up to date with Delasean via Twitter.
(AllHipHop News) One of Atlanta’s brightest stars-in-the-making is ready to formally introduce himself as an artist Hip Hop should keep an eye on. All Black Congress rapper Phonic presents Thoughts Of Whatever. The 12-track album combines reflective rhymes about life in the ATL’s Eastside Zone 6 with production that allows listeners to ride southern-based waves.
“I’d say it’s a project made with nothing but love… intended to give high positive vibes while you ride,” explains Phonic.
The Decatur representative not only crafted the lyrics for Thoughts, Phonic also designed the artwork and served as the project’s executive producer with fellow ABC member Shinobi X. The beats were provided by Infamous Legends, MTF MOB, Blasian Beats, JRock Beatz, Raider, STILL, COMPLX, Lou Alumni, beatsinmybackpack, Lexi Banks, and DJ Coldblood.
New York emcee Smoke DZA took a break from releasing music for most of 2015, but the RFC Music Group artist has returned to give his fans a new collection in the form of He Has Risen. The 9-track album was produced entirely by longtime collaborator Harry Fraud.
With the familiar “La musica de Harry Fraud” tag lacing his cuts, DZA expands his lyrical brand of Hip Hop presented on previous projects such as 2012’s Rugby Thompson and 2014’s Dream.ZONE.Achieve. But He Has Risen isa departure from his earlier works by limiting the features to only a single appearance from West Coast legend Snoop Dogg.
In part 1 of an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, Smoke DZA discusses his latest album. The Harlemite also covers his current label situation, the tendency for current NYC rappers to embrace other regions’ styles, and his future plans in the film world.
Can you explain your situation with Jet Life and Cinematic? Are you signed to both?
I’m not signed to neither. I’m signed to RFC. It’s all family. Those are two flags that I’ll always wave. Cinematic with Jonny Shapiro – I’ve been able to make beautiful music with him. The same with Spitta. I’m not signed to anyone. I’m a free agent. That’s one of the biggest misconceptions about Smoke DZA. I do work closely with both of them, and I’m definitely part of the brick layering for both. It’s all love. It’s no hate. I still f*ck with all of them.
You’ve done a few projects with Harry Fraud. When did you guys first recognize that you had such great chemistry?
We realized we had chemistry when we first locked in the studio. I think the first song we ever did might have been “Ash Tray.” The chemistry with me and Harry outside of the studio is what really draws us together and continue to be constant collaborators. We both have a lot in common. That’s my brother. It just makes sense that we continue our legacy and keep pushing the things that we’re pushing.
The album is titled He Has Risen. That’s obviously a religious reference, but I have a feeling there may be another meaning.
Yeah, absolutely. I’m not a religious guy. Of course, I believe in God, but I’m not the guy to push religion as my thing or use it as a tool to promote. I didn’t put out music all last year. I was dealing with a lot of personal sh*t. My dad was sick, so my mind wasn’t really on putting out music. I’m always recording through whatever spell I’m going through. But in order to put the music out, be social, be smiling, and doing interviews like this, it was kind of hard for me to keep a straight face.
So He Has Risen is also the coming back. It’s not just some religious sh*t. It’s significant to what I do on Twitter. A lot of people that follow me on my socials know that I wake myself up by saying, “He Has Risen” – basically, I’m available to talk on social networks. So “He Has Risen” is a phrase that I use online and something that’s significant to me right now because I’m back on the scene.
“He Has Risen” Front & Back Covers
I noticed you only have one featured artist on the album – Snoop. Why did you decide to limit the number of features?
I felt like it would speak in volumes just having Snoop on the album. I collaborate with everyone. People know me for doing that. We weren’t reaching out to artists. Not that I didn’t want to work with people. I just wanted something that I could perform and stand alone.
The Snoop feature was planned for years. It worked itself out. I wasn’t really reaching for anything after I had that. Looking at the tracklist and just seeing Snoop Dogg’s name, that pops out. If it’s not another artist on the tier of Snoop, then it’s kind of pointless to have anyone featured on the joint.
I think that when people first heard that you and Snoop had a song together, they probably assumed it was going to be about weed. But you guys came with a different theme. How did the concept for “Morals” come together?
I already had the concept for the record, because I had already worked on it. Then I sent it to him. My whole goal for doing that was to be able to do something with Snoop that people were not going to think of. They’re not going to think of me doing a song like “Deep Cover,” that kind of feel with Snoop. They expect me to do some average weed sh*t. I didn’t want to go about it like that. I wanted to do something different, so that’s how that song came out like that.
When I saw the “Heard Dat” video, it gave me a throwback feeling to old NYC videos, especially with you up on the rooftops. It really had this New York vibe. There’s been a lot of conversation recently about some of the new rappers in the city sounding like they’re from somewhere else. Like a lot of people have been comparing Desiigner to Future. How do you feel about complaints from some New York rap fans that say New York rappers don’t sound like they’re from the city anymore?
It depends on how you were raised. Desiigner is 18 years old, so I’m not upset at him sounding like Future, because that was his influence. He came up in the era of Future, so that’s not something he’s just trying to do because Future is hot. I think he’s adopting his surroundings. He’s 18. He was probably f*cking with it before there was this Future mania. I can’t be mad at him for that.
In the grand scheme of New York artists sounding like other people, I don’t know man. Everybody’s got different influences. I don’t want to judge them and say they’re d*ck riding. Everybody has their own places where they channel sh*t from.
For me, I came up on Biggie, Jay, Ma$e, and Cam. I’m 32. I was raised in the 90’s. I ran the streets in the late 90’s and early 2000’s, so I know what it felt like pre-Internet. So that’s what I’m trying to tap into. I’m not trying to be nostalgic or bring back what these guys already did.
I’m just trying to take it into 2017 and pick up where they left off. I’m not d*ck riding them either. Everybody has their own way of going about sh*t. I just have a different way of showing my love to the Golden Era of New York music.
You mentioned Cam. Harlem seems to be going through a rap renaissance right now. You’ve got yourself, Dave East, Bodega Bamz, A$AP Mob, and others. What’s the feel like in Harlem right now?
It’s a good feeling. It’s dope to see those guys get recognized. It’s dope to see the city finally flourishing too. I think it’s amazing.
Speaking of Harlem, you worked with Dame Dash on his movie [Loisaidas]. Are you interested in doing more acting?
I’ve actually been working on my own short film since then. Me and Dame still got sh*t that he’s editing up like the theatrical version of Too Honorable. It’s starring me, Cam’ron, Murda Mook, Stacey Dash, and Styles P. It’s a well-rounded flick that hasn’t made its theatrical debut yet, because there’s a lot of editing that goes into making good films. That’s coming maybe this year or definitely early next year.
I’ve been working on my own script. We’re tightening it up, and we’ll probably start casting soon. I got some real cool sh*t that I’ve been working on on the film side, so I feel real strong about that. That’s like my second calling. Actually, it’s my third calling after rapping and philanthropy.
What are you doing involving philanthropy?
I do a lot of sh*t in my neighborhood, especially for kids. It’s not sh*t for them to do, so they kind of just go from being 16 to being grown. There’s no space where you can be a child. They go from junior high school to grabbing a pack, so I’m trying to uplift the kids and give them a bigger message. It’s bigger than just smoking weed for me.
(AllHipHop News) Troy Ave’s decision to disrespect the late Capital STEEZ on his diss record aimed at Joey Bada$$ may have backfired. On the “Bad Ass” song, Troy rapped, “STEEZ’s burning in Hell. My burner’s on my belt. I’m really killing sh*t, you n*ggas killing yourself. F*cking weirdos, off the roof. Steer clear yo!”
The BSB Records representative then called into Sway In The Morning and doubled down on his attacks against Steez. Troy said, “He didn’t pass away. He killed himself. There’s a difference. He took his own life. God gave you life, it ain’t your right to take that. That’s a fact. I got n*ggas in jail who got life sentences, they might as well be dead. They could’ve traded their life for his.”
Those lyrics and comments led to several people blasting Troy on social media. Two of the most vocal critics to take issue with the Brooklyn rhymer were A$AP Twelvy and A$AP Ant. The A$AP Mob members even suggested violence and death should be the outcome of Troy’s actions.
Twelvy wrote, “Can’t wait for a n*gga in NYC to come for my head I’m a kiss these b*tches on they cheek… Always down for a one on one.”
Ant added, “Troy Average just need to die already.”
Despite the backlash, Troy Ave defended dissing STEEZ. He posted a message on Instagram:
if you push somebody in the back and they turn around and split your head with a baseball bat it’s not they fault it’s your fault shouldn’t of ever started it! HE STARTED wit me all the lil slick talk was cool but here’s the reaction “AINT NO RULES TO REACTION” so this jealous drug addict rapper took a couple shots at me, I tried to ignore it and jus continue spreading Luv but I’m more Malcolm than Martin
(AllHipHop News) Dr. Dre told the world Compton would be his final album, but it appears the Hip Hop legend may not be done putting out music. The newest member of Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment, Anderson .Paak, hinted to BBC Radio 1Xtra that the Good Doctor could be crafting new tunes.
“He’s working right now. He’s doing a lot of work right now. I can’t really speak on it,” said Anderson about his musical mentor.
The Malibu album creator did not give specifics about what Dre has planned, so it is not clear if that means another LP is coming. However, Anderson did add, “I don’t know too many dudes that were in the position that he’s at that still really just cares about the music. He don’t care about none of that extra stuff.”
Dr. Dre released his third studio album Compton in 2015. It sold over 270,000 copies in its first week of release and went on to earn a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.
Anderson announced he signed to Aftermath in January. The singer-songwriter joined Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and Jon Connor at the West Coast based record label.
(AllHipHop News) For the last few weeks, TDE CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith has been teasing that the company is set to release new music in the very near future. Tiffith recently announced Schoolboy Q’s Oxymoron follow-upalbum is slated to arrive before this summer, and the label head hinted Top Dawg Entertainment’s goal is to drop 6 projects in 2016.
Now Tiffith is providing more details about one of his artist’s next move. He posted a note on Instagram revealing fans should expect a new TDE music project sometime this week.
Top Dawg wrote:
Just 2 show n*ggas I’m not playing. Ive decided 2 drop a project 1 day this week. I won’t say wut day or who. It cud be 2nite So don’t ask me jus stay close to the net. Is this Kool with y’all?
Going by another recent Tiffith IG post, which displayed the roll out plan for TDE this year, the new release is most likely to be either Schoolboy or SZA. A white board showed Q was waiting for sample clearances and SZA was in “4th stage creative.”
Several members of the TDE camp retweeted Top Dawg’s message about a project dropping this week. Schoolboy, SZA, Isaiah Rashad, Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar, and Jay Rock all added the tweet to their respective timelines.
Just 2 show n##### I'm not playing. Ive decided 2 drop a project 1 day this week. I won't say… https://t.co/U87dwGqBlS
— dangeroo kipawaa TDE (@dangerookipawaa) March 1, 2016
(AllHipHop News) NFL star Le’Veon Bell is joining the long list of professional athletes that have stepped into the rap arena. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back recently dropped a mixtape titled The Interview.
The 10-track project features Trap beats, Auto-Tune, and lines about how Bell’s team is going to win. He wrote on Soundcloud, “I’m just a 1st Team All Pro Running Back not limiting to myself to anything.”
The 24-year-old former Michigan State player joins Kobe Bryant, Floyd Mayweather, Ron Artest, and many others as an athlete-turned-rapper. Perhaps the most commercially successful sports competitor to try his hand at making rap music was Shaquille O’Neal. The Inside The NBA analyst’s 1993 debut album Shaq Diesel was certified platinum.
(AllHipHop News) Stevie J was part of a brawl that took place outside the Empire Lounge in Charlotte. Video shows the Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star in the middle of the melee as an onlooker yells his name.
TMZ got access to the footage. The website reports one of the club goers got into a scuffle with security, and Stevie was then attacked because it was believed the Hip Hop producer was responsible for the incident since he was serving as host that evening.
Stevie was in Charlotte, North Carolina for the annual CIAA basketball tournament which features parties throughout the weekend. He was booked to host an event at Empire on Friday, February 26.
(AllHipHop News) Rick Ross will be facing a judge in a case where he allegedly pistol whipped a groundskeeper at his mansion with a Glock.
Ross has countered stating that the man was using is guest house as a venue for cocaine parties. Ross’ lawyers maintain that the rapper was acting in self defense as he encountered intruders on his property. They have yet to contest the actual pistol whipping.
Ross has been indicted on egregious offenses, including kidnapping, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and possession of a firearm while committing a crime. The original incident started in June 2015.
Yesterday, Kris Jenner stopped by ‘The Ellen Show‘ and during her time, she briefly discussed her son-in-law’s, Kanye West, recent behavior. She clears up what he meant about his $53 million debt, the media misconstruing his tweets and agrees with Ellen on how he should have a board of directors to control what he says.
After premiering the audio late last year, Rich Homie Quan now gives us the lyric video to his recent single “The Most.” Production handled by London On Da Track, the song originally featured Young Thug but Quan decided to push it as his next solo single.
OTF rapper Lil Durk continues to grind and feed the streets with new heat almost everyday. Fresh off his latest mixtape “300 Days 300 Nights,” the Chicago native serves up a previously unreleased track “Ain’t Did S### For Me.” No word on when the song was recorded.
