He did it again, Dave East just killed another freestyle. Even though his label head Nas dropped an album called It Was Written, this time the East Coast beast proves nothing is written on his freestyles.
Statik Selektah’s Showoff Radio show has had some dope freestyles and while the clip is just a mere 1:50 seconds, you can’t help but notice that Dave is wrecking shop at every chance he gets. He’s a Nas protegé but he’s got his own movement and its strong. Check it out below:
Rick Ross continues with the remixes and this time he takes on Drake’s “30 For 30 Freestyle”. New album Black Market drops December 4th. Listen below!
Danny Brown is hosting a concert on Thanksgiving that will be an annual charity event. His Bruiser Brigade II show will raise funds for the Detroit Public School System and the Inside Out’s Detroit City Wide Poets Project, who Brown is also teaming up with for the concert. Donations are also being accepted via a fundraising page, which will be closed on Nov. 12th.
Brown will be performing on Nov. 25th at the Majestic Theater.
The XXX rapper will also be hosting a poetry workshop for Detroit teens and young adults on the same day as the concert.
Watch the teaser for the concert below.
Fans of the show “Deion’s Family Playbook” on Oprah’s OWN Network might remember Shilo Sanders and District 21 working on the track together in one of the episodes. Now you can hear the final product from District 21. Listen to “Regulators” down below.
With the NBA season in full swing Hollywood FLOSS decides to deliver a brand new track filled with plenty of trash talk and a feature from Detroit’s own Boldy James. This Chris Rockaway produced record titled “Gary Payton” gives this record an infectious baseline and raw drums which allows Hollywood FLOSS and Boldy James to showcase their lyrical talents.
To help push their debut self-titled EP, Big Grams share new video for “Fell In The Sun”. The striking video features the group performing amongst an array of elaborate lighting schemes and clever cinematography, simulating the trippy visual effect one often feels after staring into the sun for too long. Watch below!
In a recent interview remembering their classic project Devil’s Night, Detroit’s finest, D12 broke down the recording process behind the album and revealed some interesting facts about the making of their project on the cust of a new release.
Check the quotes below that break down how Dre influenced the path of the song “Sorry Mama” (Cleanin Out My Closet) and how it eventually became one of Eminem’s most popular songs.
“I remember one particular record, and it ended up being an Eminem record. It was “Sorry Mama,” one of his biggest hits. But we had that song first, and actually Bizarre was on that song first. He was talking some crazzzy s###, and the whole group was like, yo he can’t say this s###, it’s too much. He got a call from Dr. Dre who was like, ‘man, say that shi*! You gotta say it, blah blah blah,’ but ultimately he gave in to the group and was like f### it. So Eminem was like, ‘f### it, I’ll take the song,’ and he took it and made ‘Sorry Mama’ with it. That particular incident is just a reminder of how creative everyone was and so much ahead of our time we were.”
While Christian Hip-Hop group Social Club slowly continues its reign as one of the most popular Christian Hip-Hop groups worldwide, one of its members, Fern, has just teamed up with Cap-1 of 2 Chainz crew for a historic track, “No Love.”
Just a few years ago the group saw commercial charting success on the Billboard Gospel and Christian Album’s charts and they’ve continued that success charting on the Gospel and Christian album charts over the past three years consecutively. Today Fern blesses us with the release of the street single from his upcoming EP “68 & Douglas” called “No Love” featuring Cap 1 and we were pleasantly surprised.
This track is produced by Grammy Award winning producer StreetRunner & Tarik Azzouz and showcases Fern talking about growing up a preacher’s son, showing the internal conflicts with religion and the streets.
“I wanted to tell my story growing up as a Preacher’s son, but ultimately making my own choices. I ended up tasting the streets, only to realize how much of a fool I was. Walk with me,” Fern explained.
Can we expect more from Cap-1 on the Christian Hip-Hop front? Press play below and hear his flow!
Silkk The Shocker is not only making a return to music but also the movie world. AllHipHop’s Mr. Mecc recently caught up with the No Limit soldier to get the scoop on his new movie, More Money, More Family and why he was out of the spotlight for so long.
“I took time to dedicate to the business, just making sure stuff was in order and I was enjoying it,” he said. “I was going to stay [out] a little longer but they pushed me back in because of the movie stuff.”
Silkk not only starred in More Money, More Family but also served as the director and co-wrote the script. The film also stars comedians Lil’ Duval, G Thang, Michael Blackson and Jack Thriller.
“I love painting a picture and movies are the ultimate picture,” he said about being a director. “Music is good but movies are the next level.”
The film will be released Nov. 3rd on DVD.
Take a look the the interview and the movie trailer below.
Even though the entire MMG seems to have moved on past the brief Wale & Meek Mill issue (2015 version), fans can’t seem to let it go. Meek Mill took offense to Wale expressing his opinion that he felt Meek brought a pencil to a gunfight with the Meek & Drake beef. Meek claimed to kick Wale out of MMG, and Rick Ross had the last word as he stated that the MMG Empire was good. #TeamMeek can’t let go as a fan tweeted,
“I swear on my kids for the right ticket, I’ll get Wale up outta here!!!!!”
Wale replied poking a little bit of fun at the fan as he said,
“Oh Meek pls be my friend… I’ll be mean to Wale.. I’ll risk my entire freedom and make my children fatherless 4 u.”
People are so desperate to get approval from others and to get validation that they will give up their own freedom. You have to appreciate Wale’s sarcasm to such a stupid comment.
Kevin Gates has scored a distribution deal for his energy drink, “I Don’t Get Tired,” the Vending Times reports. The beverage isn’t available worldwide though. Candyman Vending Services is selling the drink through their vending machines in Austin, TX and Houston, TX.
This vending company has also partnered with rappers Riff Raff and Krayzie Bone to market thier drinks.
Gates, who recently walked down the aisle, will soon be releasing his debut album, Islah, which is named after his son. Islah hits stores on Dec. 1st.
Photo via Fetty Wap’s Instagram
As you know things have gotten pretty bad between Fetty Wap and his baby mama, Lezhae. Lezhae has even gotten into social media feuds with Fetty’s sister. Apparently Fetty was tired of her rants and accusations on social media, and decided to pop up on her wanting to “fight” her and anyone related. Lezhae says Fetty is a whole b*tch for pulling up on her (his own baby mama) with death threats, and for doing so in front of their daughter and her grandmother. Lezhae says that Fetty needs to stop popping up on her and her family because there are grown men in the hood looking for him. Fetty’s BM says he doesn’t really want these problems. She also says he’s really not about anything he says or raps about. To think that all baby mama and baby daddy drama could be avoided if people made better decisions.
As fans await Lil’ Wayne’s Tha Carter V, he continues to supply free music until the album gets a release date. Tunechi took to Twitter to announce that he is dropping the sequel to his 2009 mixtape No Ceilings, titled No Ceilings 2. on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26th.
No word on the features yet.
Weezy has already released two projects this year, Sorry 4 That Wait 2 and the Free Weezy Album. The Young Money boss claims that the highly anticipated Carter V is finished and he is working on a deal so he can finally release it.
“What I am working on right now is a comfortable way and a comfortable deal to put Tha Carter V out,” he said while on ESPN Radio last month.
Photo via Karrueche’s Instagram
Karrueche knew what she was doing or she definitely set herself up with this one. She reposted a meme of her dressed as Lil’ Kim (in all blue: “Crush On You” video) for Halloween with a caption that said, “When you see ya ex who is a blood.” Karrueche didn’t make the original meme, and she claims that her repost wasn’t shady as she just found it funny. Fans gave her a major side eye as they told her that she knew exactly what she was doing. Others poked fun at Chris Brown saying that you can’t p### off a fake gang member or an affiliated one. They said Breezy wants a hood pass so bad.
While Max B has been incarcerated for 5 years of his 75 year sentence relating to a motel robbery in which one person was found murdered, Max B remains active in the streets with music and rare videos. In this clip Max B can be seen counting up money as his goons provide a beat down for someone that tried to get “disrespectful” at the video shoot. Max takes shots at Jim Jones and Hell Rell of the Dipset in this clip, marking one of the last music videos that Max B ever shot.
Currently Max B’s movement is preparing for a new petition to free the incarcerated rapper. Starting on November 26th (Thanksgiving) the Free Max B Movement will again be active seeking 100,000 signatures to secure a review of his case by the White House. You can view and sign the petition on supportmaxb.com.
This week, Alicia Keys’ will be celebrating the work of her foundation, Keep A Child Alive, at the 2015 KCA Black Ball. In between honoring recipients for their efforts in addressing HIV/AIDS initiatives and raising money for treatment for families living with HIV/AIDS in Africa and India, Wale will be hitting the stage to supply the sounds. Wiz Kid, LIONBABE and Keys will also be performing.
Honorees include Patrice Motsepe and Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe, who founded the Motsepe Foundation in 1999 and were the first African family to join the Giving Pledge in 2013. They committed half of the proceeds of their family assets to charitable causes and sustainable development of the people in South Africa and on the African continent.
The Black Ball, which will be hosted by Keys and Chris Rock, will take place at the Hammerstein Ballroom on Thursday, Nov. 5th.
Photo via Waka’s Instagram
Apparently Boston rapper Young Cartel is claiming he kicked Waka Flocka out of a restaurant and out of the city! Apparently Waka wasn’t with the drama and he and his crew decided to leave the restaurant. Now Young Cartel is on social media bragging that he has 808 Mafia’s laptop which happens to have tons of beats and unreleased material on it. He is also demanding that Waka hand over $50,000 for 808 Mafia’s laptop. SMH How dumb could you be to do this on social media.
Following up their “Might As Well” collaboration and sharing the stage at the A3C Hip Hop Festival, Linen and Peewee Longway team up for the official music video to “Accident.”
The Jacksonville, FL rapper also sat down with DJ Smallz to give the inside scoop on his hometown. Linen also speaks on the state of rap, opinions on the music industry, and of course, how he got his name.
“My advice for the youth is 1. to stay in school. 2. Be true to yourself. 3. Whatever you want to do, make sure you create a blueprint with everything that you need to do… That’s what I did, and I’m not there yet, but I’m on the way.”
Check out the “Accident” video and DJ Smallz interview below!
Also follow Linen on Twitter and Instagram @TaexLinen
JoJo delivers a brand new video for the second visual off III – a collection of three new singles marking JoJo’s comeback – which premiered exclusively via BUZZFEED recently.
“This song called for something open and intimate, while focusing on the tension of being with someone but not fully being on the same page,” notes JoJo.
“The backdrop of sprawling field and tall trees reminded me of autumn in New England, my favorite time and place.”
Check out the video below!
JoJo’s “I Am JoJo” tour sets across North America this month continuing through December. Check out the dates below.
“I AM JOJO” TOUR 2015
NOVEMBER
2 – Minneapolis, MN – Triple Rock Social Club
3 – New York, NY – Marlin Room at Webster Hall – SOLD OUT
4 – Philadelphia, PA – Coda – SOLD OUT
8 – Cincinnati, OH – 20th Century Theater
10 – Kansas City, MO – recordBar
11 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall – SOLD OUT
16 – Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall Ballroom
17 – St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House
19 – Indianapolis, IN – Emerson Theater
23 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy – SOLD OUT
24 – San Francisco, CA – Social Hall
28 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
29 – Seattle, WA – Neumos – SOLD OUT
DECEMBER
4 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft
6 – Dallas, TX – Club Dada – SOLD OUT
7 – Houston, TX – Studio at Warehouse Live
9 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
10 – St. Petersburg, FL – State Theater
12 – Washington, DC – U-Street Music Hall – SOLD OUT
14 – Boston, MA – The Sinclair – SOLD OUT
15 – Toronto, ON – Mod Club – SOLD OUT
16 – Ferndale, MI – The Magic Bag
20 – New Orleans, LA – HI Ho Lounge – SOLD OUT
The year 1995 was an epic year. Many consider it to be the zenith of the coveted Golden Era. The fact is, some classics from that period are more revered than others. The Pharcyde dropped Labcabincalifornia and the album yielded one of the dopest songs ever – “Runnin’ Away,” produced by the late phenom J. Dilla and East Coast beat-god Diamond D. The video for the song weaves playful, fun story after playful, fun story by Imani, Slimkid3, B##### Brown, and Fatlip.