Having already created his empire here, Louisiana legend Master P has set his sights overseas, as No Limit Forever has joined Samir Shalwani and Infinity Event Management to bring some of the biggest artists in the industry from the U.S. straight into the heart of Dubai.
Boasting gorgeous scenery with a modern touch, the collaboration also has the potential to increase tourism, as new festivals and concerts will be brought into the region, a plus for those who travel abroad. No Limit has a record of success, which will be put to good use as they bring Hollywood to Dubai for the ultimate nightlife experience.
REVOLT TV kicked off it’s second annual 2015 REVOLT Music Conference (RMC) in a major way at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. Themed, “The Merging of Music, Technology and Innovation, “ the 2015 RMC allowed attendees to personally interact with leaders from both the music and technology industry, gain insight and knowledge from industry trailblazers, and enjoy exclusive musical performances.
Andre Harrell serves as vice chairman of REVOLT Media & TV, a post he assumed in 2014 after being appointed by REVOLT CEO Keith Clinkscales and chairman Sean Combs. Harrell has been a veteran music executive entertainment powerhouse with credentials spanning film, television, music and branding, and he has helped influence and create urban and Millennial culture around the world. Harrell also launched the careers of Mary J. Blige, Heavy D and the Boyz, Jodeci, Al B. Sure, Anthony Hamilton, The Lost Boyz, Teddy Riley and Guy, and also mentored the Hip-Hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Since Harrell has been known for discovering and developing exceptional talent, it only makes sense that he has led the REVOLT Music Conference for another year.
Harrell plans to build the REVOLT Music Conference into a full out festival. He plans to expand the conference from 3 days to 7 days. The festival would include more performances, music, and even more executive speakers. Harrell wants to make RMC the new age Jack The Rapper & BRE!
“I tried to go get the best managers, best A&R people, the best presidents. As I realized the music industry was changing and technology and venture capitalists were becoming so much of a bigger part, I tried to figure out how to get them from Silicon Valley down to Miami Beach.”
“I’d like to have one night that’s a comedy night, one night that’s a homage to the ’90s, and one night that’s a millennial night with artists like Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Drake etc.”
AllHipHop caught up with the executive to discuss the importance of having music conferences, and “doing the work” as well as connecting with the power players to make your dreams reality. Harrell stated,
“I remember the first time I met Berry Gordy… and I just walked up and met him. It made me feel like if they can do this I can do this. Sometimes folks were working really hard, and were in the right place at the right time and those are the ones that really make it happen.”
With their “Indie 500” album dropping November 6th, Talib Kweli & 9th Wonder release another track from the album titled “Which Side Are You On” featuring Tef Poe & Kendra Ross. This one is produced by Nottz. Also peep the documentary video of the track below!
Petey Pitts makes his return today as he delivers a new bouncy vibe entitled “Up In The Club”. This California native makes sure to incorporate that classic Cali sound were so used to hearing and infusing it with that new school vibe. Aside from the hypnotizing hook that will have you mocking it throughout, Petey Pitts delivers a record worthy a listen or 2.
Audio Push has an extensive music repertoire and has countless major collaborations, including work with Lil Wayne, TI, Wale, Rick Ross, Joey Badass, Method Man, Schoolboy Q, Tyga, Vic Mensa, Ty Dolla $ign and more. These collaborations have helped to catapult the group to the forefront of Hip Hop in the new era. The duo is signed to Hit-Boy’s Hits Since 87 imprint and Interscope Records. Alongside Hit Boy, the two are instrumental for driving Inland Empire Hip-Hop onto a global stage.
The duo has been keeping busy as they recently released their new single “Party 101” f/ Travis Scott, and two mixtapes since April. Oktane and Price are finally ready to release their debut album and the EP that will precede it. Audio Push decided to wait until now to release the projects because they finally feel like their team and support system is right, and the time is now. Their approach and strategy seem to confirm that it’s all about timing in anything you do.
AllHipHop caught up with Audio Push to discuss collaborating with Travis Scott, releasing groundbreaking music, beef in Hip Hop, touring,going against what everyone else is doing, and more! Check out the interview below!
The evening before the REVOLT Music Conference officially kicked off was just as action packed as the days that would follow. The conference featured a live broadcast from REVOLT’s flagship music and news show, REVOLT Live. With REVOLT’s mission to lead the culture with exclusive performances, news, and interviews, this segment of the conference featured performances from Bia, Tory Lanez, Steph Lecor, Rotimi, and Sevyn Streeter. The night also ended with a welcome reception that featured Sean “Diddy” Combs receiving the keys to Miami Beach, F.L. and REVOLT’s C.E.O. Keith Clinkscales conducting a Q&A with Mark Ecko (Owner of Complex).
Toronto singer/rapper/songwriter Tory Lanez has been grinding for a while with his series of dope mixtape releases and ghostwriting for some of the biggest artists in the game! He went from homeless to the Billboard charts! Lanez is bringing you Hip Hop & R&B with his own touch of “swavey.” He calls himself a swavey artist because he has the talent to fuse more than one genre together and still make it his own. Lanez loves to create art and quality music; he suggests that it’s not about being in one lane. Lanez has now given listeners his first major single with “Say It,” which features a nice sample of ’90s R&B group Brownstone’s “If You Love Me.”
AllHipHop caught up with Tory Lanez to discuss his hit record “Say It’, what led to him sampling Brownstone’s ’90s classic “If You Love Me” for the record, flipping and being inspired by the ’90s & 2000s music, wanting people to just love and enjoy his music, loving to rap and sing, and more. Check out the interview below!
Travel back to the ’90s with Brownstone’s “If You Love Me”
This year, Tyga’s son King celebrated this 3rd birthday in fashion. Racing cars and having a firetruck engine birthday cake, the Last King’s CEO and ringleader made this day all about his son. Regardless of what the tabloids and rumors say, Tyga is pictured here as a loving caring father. Check it out below.
Philly rap star Gillie Da Kid drops his highly anticipated debut album titled “Welcome 2 Gilladelphia”. His first album ever features a list of artists including Pusha T, Stacy Barthe, Jeremih, BiancaJ,PnB Rock and more. In addition to the 15-track album, Gillie Da Kid releases a brand new visual for the hood banger “Young Bull” featuring fellow Philly artist Quilly. “Welcome 2 Gilladelphia” is a follow up to Gillie’s hugely successfull King of Philly 3 mixtape, featuring the likes of The Game, Waka Flocka, Jadakiss, Trae Da Truth and more. Purchase the album now on iTunes!
Seemingly out of nowhere as they continue their barrage on internet, Migos team up with Rich The Kid to release the new mixtape Streets On Lock 4 with features from Young Dolph, Jose Guapo, Young Jeezy, Skippa Da Flippa, Rae Sremmurd, 2Chains and more. Production is handled by Murda Beats, Zaytoven, Dun Deal, Sonny Digital, StackBoy Twan & DJ Suede. Listen below!
In a generation where hip-hop is peppered with a misogynistic-infused diction, David Banner is one of the select few that utilizes music as a tool to bridge the gap. Embodying that very spirit, Banner returns with a new single titled “Marry Me” featuring vocalist Rudy Currence. The affirmative song is a fresh, well-rounded take on relationships that finds David Banner providing encouragement and hope when many look at the chance of finding true love like it’s an urban myth. The single will be featured on Banner’s upcoming album The God Box, which is set to arrive at the top of 2016.
Once an epicenter of Hip-Hop, the tristate area has sen a lot of changes over the years. A town, once known for being on the cutting edge has become a place where its biggest artists, from 50 Cent to Nicki Minaj, have had to leave to find their success. Dave East doesn’t like it one bit. And if the Harlem native has anything to say about it, things are about to change for the better. Dave sat with AHH’s MrMecc to talk Harlem, Hip-Hop and Nas.
6 Seconds of Fame is a series of the funniest and most trending six second videos on the social network scene. Check out the videos that made it this week. 10/23/15
Dallas, Texas rapper Post Malone follows up his “White Iverson” track with his other widely popular song “Too Young.” The ode of sorts to living it up while you are still around, pictures Post in designer gear, gold fronts and posted up at the liquor store with the homies sippin’ 40’s. The homie is making waves and this is one of his more popular songs. Peep it here:
Seven inmates were sentenced to a combined total of 20 years in solitary confinement for making a music video that landed on WorldStarHipHop, Buzzfeed reports.
The inmates were punished for “creating or assisting with a social media website.” While five of the inmates were sentenced to 180 days in disciplinary detention, one inmate was sentenced to 270 days while another was to serve 360 days. But they were hit hard for having a contraband cell phone and gang-related materials, adding a total of 7,150 days, or over 19 years, to their solitary confinement sentences.
They also lost phone, canteen and visitation privileges as well as and good time accrued. The seven men are serving time for charges like armed robbery and voluntary manslaughter.
The South Carolina Department of Corrections changed the solitary confinement policy in February, making 60 days the maximum sentence in solitary confinement. They also ruled that a social media post is not an individual infraction.
Watch Master P in the studio droppin real bars for his new single “Goin Thru It” from his forthcoming Empire album hitting stores November 28th. This is just a taste for what fans about to get from the Colonel and the No Limit Tank. Watch Master P as he’s spitting “nothing but real life on this record”.
Just a month after dropping his last mixtape, Slime Season, Young Thug is already geared up to drop its follow-up. Thugger announced via Instagram that he is releasing Slime Season 2 on Halloween.
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That’s not the only release the “Stoner” rapper has scheduled for that day. The joint mixtape with him and Migos, MigoThuggin, is also set to drop on Halloween.
A few weeks after those projects release, the Atlanta rapper is heading out on the Slime Season tour where he will perform in European cities like Paris, Dubai and Stockholm. Take a look at the dates below.
It is reported that the designer will be naming a lipstick shade after the 6 God in his annual “Lips & Boys” collection. The Drake lippy, which is a deep burgundy color, is apart of a 50-shade collection that salutes notable men in Ford’s life, according to People. ‘Lips & Boys” will be available Oct. 30th. You can wear OVO’s own on your lips for $52 a pop.
The topic of Ghostwriting has been a big deal recently with Meek vs Drake and more recently Kanye West and Rhymefest. But, almost a decade ago, West Coast political OG Paris got down with Chuck D and Public Enemy for a collaborative album called Rebirth of a Nation. Paris explains how working together is no big deal when you are working towards a revolution.
Listen to the whole Rebirth of a Nation album in its entirety below.
REVOLT TV kicked off the first day of the second annual 2015 REVOLT Music Conference (RMC) in a major way at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. Themed, “The Merging of Music, Technology and Innovation, “ the 2015 RMC allowed attendees to personally interact with leaders from both the music and technology industry, gain insight and knowledge from industry trailblazers, and enjoy exclusive musical performances. One of the panels featured on Day 1 was the “Entertainment and Politics: Social Revolution” Panel featuring moderator Omar Dubois, David Banner, Keon Hardemon, and Tef Poe. AllHipHop caught up with David Banner to discuss his role in entertainment and politics, the importance of conferences like the REVOLT Music Conference, his forthcoming album ‘The God Box,’ and more.
Banner expressed that it’s important to have conferences because of the opportunity of getting to network. He wants people to network with a purpose and have constant dialogue. He stated that the problem after conferences sometimes is that people don’t keep in contact, take action, and do the work.
“It takes something as big as Revolt to bring everyone together because people are so consumed with their daily grind.”
When asked about the importance of artists using their voices and platforms to bring awareness to social injustice and movements, Banner stated,
“That’s what I’ve always done. There’s all this talk about the rebel flag but if you remember my first album, ‘Mississippi- The Album,’ Rolling Stone quoted this, I’m from a place where a flag means more than me. It’s the people who only wanted to concentrate on “Like A Pimp” and “Play.” But I’ve always been saying the same things. I was just drunk and oversexed. Now that I have balance and social media, people have the opportunity to see that I live that everyday.”
He also thanked us for supporting his speaking circuit and journey.
“I would like to thank AllHipHop because #AllHipHop has always been a part of me. It’s funny because we’ve grown together. AllHipHop went to a lot of the colleges when I was speaking at the Ivy League colleges!”
Check out our interview with David Banner below! Ladies also get ready for David’s forthcoming press release that will show off what’s underneath his shirt!
