Freddie Gibbs announced his new mixtape Shadow Of A Doubt due out November 20th via his own ESGN Records. The project is executive produced by Freddie Gibbs, Ben “Lambo” Lambert, and Sid “Speakerbomb” Miller and includes features from E-40, Gucci Mane, The Roots’ Black Thought and more. Production comes from Boi-1da, Mike Dean, Kaytranada, and others. Gibbs is also sharing the video for “F#####’ Up The Count” which was directed by Jonah Schwartz (Die Antwoord, The Black Keys, A$AP Mob). Watch it below and check out the full track listing. Pre-order now on iTunes!
1. Rearview (produced by Blair Norf)2. Cocaine (produced by Blair Norf)3. Careless (produced by Pops & Superville)4. F#####’ Up The Count (produced by Boi-1da & Frank Dukes)5. Extradite feat. Black Thought (produced by Mikhail)6. McDuck feat. Dana Williams (produced by Sid “Speakerbomb” Miller)7. Packages feat. ManMan Savage (produced by Tarentino of 808 Mafia)8. Mexico feat. Tory Lanez (produced by Murda Beatz)9. 10 Times feat. Gucci Mane & E-40 (produced by Sid “Speakerbomb” Miller)10. Lately (produced by Superville, 6*18, & SUPERDRIIV)11. Basketball Wives (produced by Bentley Haze)12. Forever and A Day (produced by J Reid)13. Insecurities (produced by Kaytranada & Frank Dukes)14. Freddie Gordy (produced by Blair Norf)15. Cold Ass N#### (produced by Mike Dean)
Kool G Rap’s name rings bells in Hip-Hop, but time often erodes our collective braincells. G helped bring Nas to the forefront of Hip-Hop and the QB don has not looked back since with his never-ending relevance. This is the one and only time they worked together – “Fast Life” from G’s 1995 album 4,5,6.
“Fast Life” was looked at as a passing of the torch to Nas, because before I had been shopping him around. He recorded his whole demo in my studio. By the time we did “Fast Life” together, Nas had already started to make his entry into the game. That was the first time we had rapped together on a song, and the timing made it a passing of the torch. Before that, I set up a meeting with Lyor Cohen and Kevin Liles at Def Jam to talk about Nas. Kevin Liles was the one who said that he sounds too much like a G Rap, and so Def Jam passed. I knew I had some influence on him but I knew he had his own identity.
First of all,Vince Staples will definitely included in our year’s best albums with Summertime ’06. And Nore already has a career of classic albums, classic songs and classic moments in Hip-Hop since the 1990’s. This, we know, right? Here we are having a pretty interesting year in Hip-Hop with a lot of good music and events…and fun. You know, memes and music. I didn’t trip with I saw that Vince said about 90’s Hip-Hop music. He was born in 1993. He recognizes the 2000’s, specifically stating 50 Cent, Lil Bow Wow and Kanye (all truly products of the 90’s) were among the highlights he cited in a short interview with Time.
But, I see why people would wild out over the mere notion that the 1990’s were overrated. The 90’s is hands down the best period of time for Hip-Hop music. Sometimes opinions are facts. However when Nore took him to task, and understandably so, it escalated. Why? The conversation – on Twitter no less – degraded quickly turning what was a minuscule comment into a big brouhaha. Now, as of the time of this writing, both men had made “peace” and talked on the phone about the issue. Vince Staples issued an apology through Twitter, even through it seemed some of the tweets were sprinkled with sarcasm.
The general consensus is we are a part of the global Hip-Hop community. Some younger heads may not identify as “Hip-Hop,” but you are if you spit (and sometimes sing) those bars. Vince spits those bars. Noreaga has seen more and done more than 99% of all rappers out right now. Many cannot understand, because frankly they weren’t there. And I don’t mean age. Age differences are simply a baseless measure in Hip-Hop, a divider without merit. I mean today, I had to argue just yesterday to a guy older than me why Capone-N-Noreaga’s The War Report was a classic. He went came back after listening to it again and was simply unimpressed. He had no emotional attachment to the album at all. He also may not be passionate about Hip-Hop the way I am. Or maybe he is.
The wonderful thing about the Golden Era, which I say truly started in 1988, was that is offered us a plethora of different rappers, styles, battles, backgrounds, colors, creeds, disciplines and even wackness. There was something for everybody. Common rapped about “I Used To Love H.E.R.” in the midst of the Golden Era, so you know we didn’t all agree. People didn’t like N.WA. Some couldn’t stand MC Hammer. PM Dawn got thrown off a stage. Every New York rapper wasn’t ill. And there were areas down South that were criminally overlooked. Everything in the 90’s wasn’t dope, but it had more of it than any other era thus far.
We cannot divide the culture and movement and Hip-Hop along numbers. Why do you think Kendrick and Drake are winning right now? Joey Bada$$ works with Dru Ha from the legendary Duck Down records. Chance The Rapper and Tech9ne are two of the biggest indie acts around. Killer Mike and El-P as Run The Jewels are technically two different eras/regions, but make great music. I have friends now that no longer want to hear Vince Staples, despite the apology. Silly, right? Now, younger kings are going to be sour to a whole era in Hip-Hop? Nah, folks. That’s not the way. I know drama gets clicks, views and attention, but its counterproductive. The irony is, the same dude that was not feeling CNN’s The War Report is the very same person that put me on to Vince Staples. I’ve been listening ever since and even sharing that on my social networks.
What’s crazy is a lot of us feel that we are in the midst of a new Golden Era. Hip-Hop – in some ways – is going back to its roots. A lot more indie acts. A lot more freedom of expression. A lot more varieties of rap music. Drake, Kendrick, J.Cole and others are doing BIG THINGS. I cheer for the new generation because they are making their case – on their own terms. That’s why the 90’s was so dope, it was relentlessly uncompromising. MC Hammer forced people to respect is art, by selling a gazillion copies. Most people only cite Biggie and Pac in the 90’s but it was far more than that. There’s an almost endless number of rappers from that period that have slipped into the deep recesses of our collective minds. That doesn’t mean that didn’t exist. Look up Jeru Da Damaja. Look up Black Moon. Look up The Dungeon Family. DJ. Quik. Above The Law. The D.O.C. Lords of the Underground. The Geto Boys. Death Row. Bad Boy. Rap-A-Lot. Hip-Hop is the only art form that overtly disregards the ridiculously rich tradition we own.
Young kings versus older gods isn’t a new concept. The entire culture suffers. Hopefully, Vince recognizes in perpetuity that he has more “Golden Era” than he previously realized. And I hope Nore realizes he was indeed party to that great movement – and amid being polite and respectful – a public challenge on Twitter will almost always spiral out of control. Once the The Tweeting Dead get involved, it just groupthink and mostly meaningless chatter. Leaders lead.
OK, so we are still have a good year for Hip-Hop.
After signing his deal and with his RNB3 mixtape being released tomorrow, today Atlantic Records releases “Jealous” featuring Fetty Wap. The tape features production from Sonny Digital, Jus x Caution and more. With videos “Fleek” in rotation on BET Jamz, expect more to come Philadelphia’s hometown favorite.
In honor of October 22nd officially being the 20th National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, Talib Kweli and 9th Wonder have teamed up to release a new documentary dubbed, “Which Side Are You On.”
The Sam’aan Ash directed video is the latest from Talib and 9th Wonder’s upcoming Indie 500 album. The song features Talib Kweli, St. Louis hip-hop artist and activist Tef Poe and singer Kendra Ross. To add to the allure of this track Nottz adds to the production making this a political banger.
Sama’an Ash, largely known for his widely popular mini-documentary All Star Tribute to UGK, travelled to Ferguson in August for the commemoration of Mike Brown’s murder and the Ferguson uprisings.
He documented the weekend’s events and used them to provide visuals for this song which poses what has been come a popular question of accountability in the current social justice movement.
“Which Side Are You On” pays homage to those murdered by the police over the past year and those who have taken a stand. It highlights excerpts from the Ferguson Rocks and Ferguson Is Everywhere fundraiser concerts that Talib produced this past August in St. Louis.
The footage features Tom Morello, Bun B, Common, Outernational, Cornel West, Pharoahe Monch, Jessica Care Moore, Jasiri X, M-1 of dead prez and K’Valentine all of whom participated in the August concerts.
Master P is set to drop his album Empire next month. The No Limit boss is giving fans the chance to purchase an “Album Value Package” which includes over $350 worth of memorabilia. Early customers can order the package during the pre-sale for $99.
The proceeds from the sales will serve as donations to purchase gifts and toys for Christmas toy drives serving underprivileged kids. This year is the 19th Anniversary of Master P’s “Toys For Kids.”
The Empire Gold Club Album Package includes:
1. Limited Edition Autographed Empire album signed by Master P valued at $99
2. High Fashion T-shirt retailed for $149.00
3. Exclusive membership to the No Limit Fan Club a $99 value
4. Lottery Ticket with the chance to win the $10,000 grand prize
Pre-order the limited edition Empire Gold Package now on MasterPEmpire.com. The album is scheduled for release on November 28.
Watch the trailer for Master P’s Empire album below.
Following a screening for her daughter Alex Martin Dean’s docu-series “According To Alex”, entertainment news host Jazzie Belle interviewed Whoppi and other cast members from the series. Watch her speak on Hip Hop and more.
Quintescence has been repping the BX for years. dealing with strife and issues in her life, she has come back strong with a new video stressing education and knowledge. Added with the visuals of Civil Rights, this song is right on time with racial tension and division, a song like this will help us learn to heal the wounds and learn from our past mistakes. This is a single off her latest mixtape “Life After Molly.”
“Someone tell Maliah I’m on fire she should work tonight.” Adult entertainer and ex of Drake, Sean Kingston and more, Maliah, was recently spotted with The Game at the Ace of Diamonds exotic club in LA. The two being spotted together wasn’t what got people talking, it was the fact that Maliah is still stripping. Many believed she had made enough money from stripping to retire, while the rest believed Sean Kingston had at least given her enough to retire. Fans joked with comments asking how she still hadn’t graduated from the pole yet. They even brought up the fact that her stripper peers had surpassed her with new endeavors, marriage, families and more. Hey maybe she makes a lot of money and still likes to dance. Let’s start a GoFundMe and get Maliah off the pole.
(AllHipHop News) Adele is not a Hip Hop artist, but the appeal of her soulful voice crosses genres. After taking a four year hiatus from her last studio project, 21, the British songstress is ready to return with 25 next month.
25 is still three weeks away from being released, but Billboard is already reporting the album is on pace to sell over 1 million copies in its first week. In fact, industry projections have Adele’s third LP pushing between 1.3 and 1.8 million copies out the gate.
That 1.3 – 1.8 million range puts 25 close to earning the biggest debut week by a female artist in the Nielsen era. The current record holder is Britney Spears’ Oops!… I Did It Again which opened with 1.32 million units in May 2000.
The last act to cross the million sales mark in one week was Taylor Swift. The Pop sensation sold 1.29 million units in 2014. Swift also achieved that feat in 2012 with Red (1.28 million).
Adele’s 2011 album 21 has gone on to sell over 11 million copies in the United States. The Grammy-winning project spent four years on the Billboard 200 chart.
They sure move on quick in the music and entertainment industry! Just when we thought that Drake attending all of those tennis matches led him and Serena Williams to be a couple, rumor has it that Serena Williams has moved on to Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit. Let’s be serious Drake probably couldn’t let all of his girls go! Apparently Williams and Ohanian met for a lunch date and a workout which led to them getting pretty close. Onlookers have claimed to see them holding hands and referring to each other as “babe.” So the question is, who is Serena really dating?!
Rozay channels his inner Microsoft billionaire in his new visual. The bawse gives us a visual from his that is from his Black Dollar mixtape as he leads up to the release of his project the Black Market. In the video Ross cruises in a jet, visits an NFL game and essentially just lives that boss status life. Oh yea, who is that sitting next to Ross in the whip counting money? Lira?
(AllHipHop News) Vince Staples ignited a firestorm after saying in an interview he did not understand why 1990’s Hip Hop is credited as the “Golden Era.” His comments with Time also included the Long Beach rhymer stating the decade did not have a 50 Cent or Kanye West and the “early 2000’s is where it’s at.”
The remarks led to backlash from many Hip Hop fans and even N.O.R.E of the rap group Capone-N-Noreaga responded. Noreaga and Staples began engaging each other on Twitter about the controversy. Staples returned to Twitter to reveal he spoke with N.O.R.E by phone, and the two rappers seemed to have settled any issues.
The “Norf Norf” spitter also sent out a tweet stating, “Just talked to [Shade 45 host] Sway. I apologize if I hurt anyone’s feelings. I meant no disrespect. I respect everyone trying to feed theirs. But do you?”
Was Vince’s apology sincere or a continuation of a troll job? He later tweeted, “I didn’t envision this being as funny as it is from the start.”
Rumor has it that Blac Chyna is okay with being one of Future’s women, and she isn’t completely bothered by the fact that he is claiming single status. Apparently a source close to the situation told TMZ that Chyna was hurt by Future’s low blow tweet, but she feels Future’s actions speak louder since he allegedly spends every weekend with her. Another source is claiming that Blac Chyna knows exactly what kind of relationship she got herself into, and allegedly she is okay with it as long as he pays her bills and treats her well. Anything goes in the entertainment industry huh? We have to ask again, is Blac Chyna overrated?
Won-G sat down with us to discuss his love for Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop’s love for Haiti., and everything else he has going on in his career. Won-G has a lot to talk about, his new single is climbing the charts. At #49 on Urban Radio “Rich Together” feat Rick Ross and has the potential to be this holiday’s “hustlers anthem”.
Won-G also talks about how he meet DJ Quik and his friendship with Paris Hilton. Won-G also expands on his entrepreneurial skills and fashion by speaking on his Real Sovage Fashion brand. Take a look at this rising star in our interview.
Won-G feat. Rick Ross and Dwyntercold “Rich Together”
(AllHipHop News) Drake may not have been able to live out his dream of having “Hotline Bling” reach the pinnacle of the Billboard Hot 100, but the Toronto native can be proud that he is part of his home country’s current reign over the American music scene.
This week’s Hot 100 sees Canadians maintaining the top 4 spots on the chart. Drake’s “Hotline Bling” is currently at #2, right behind The Weeknd’s “The Hills” at #1. Justin Bieber’s “What Do You Mean?” lands at #3, and Shawn Mendes of Toronto occupies #4 with “Stitches.”
The highest U.S. born performer on the current Hot 100 is Taylor Swift at #5. American talent has not hit #1 on the chart since July. At that time, “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa ended its 12 non-consecutive week run as the top song in the country.
Canada natives The Weeknd (“Can’t Feel My Face” & “The Hills”) and Bieber (“What Do You Mean?”) along with Jamaica’s Omi (“Cheerleader”) have controlled the number one position on the Hot 100 since the week of July 25. England’s Adele is likely to debut at #1 on next week’s chart with “Hello.”
K Camp & Keke Palmer seem to be getting pretty close. Last month the two were showing each other a lot of love on Instagram. Keke showed love in support of K Camp’s album, and K Camp posted a photo of Keke with his lyrics underneath. Other than the IG posts the two have been mum about their flirting and relationship, but Wendy Williams wanted to get to the bottom of it. When Wendy asked K Camp were they an item, K replied saying the two were “comfortable.” This could be a good look for both of them, or maybe just some fun.
(AllHipHop News) Amber Rose has been on a mission to redefine the meaning of words that have typically been used to degrade women. The model recently hosted a “S### Walk,” and she released a new book entitled How To Be A Bad B####.
Rose was a guest on Joe Budden’s podcast this week. At one point, Hot 97 host Ebro joined the show. Amber and Ebro then got into a debate about sexism and female sexuality.
“I feel like when it comes to women, you may get a bit intimidated by our sexuality and confidence,” Rose told Ebro.
The radio personality responded, “If that’s your impression, there’s nothing I can do about that. I don’t feel that… The only issue you and I ever had was [over the] S### Walk.”
The conversation then turned to a previous discussion between Rose and Darden. Apparently, Ebro once offered advice to Amber about how to improve her relationships with men.
“I was talking to you about how as a woman you need to change your circumstances and your surroundings,” stated Ebro.
“But that’s the thing. As a woman, I don’t need to do sh*t. I’m a human being,” replied Amber.
“I was just trying to help you have better successful relationships,” said Ebro. “You can do whatever you want. I was just trying to help out.”
Rose countered, “The reason why I’m doing a S### Walk is to not have things like that being said. That’s the whole point. It’s not ‘as a woman’ I need to be doing anything. As a human being – fine. But it’s always a double standard.”
Ebro then suggested Amber should stop going to clubs if she wants to find a man that takes himself seriously, and he only sees the 32-year-old mother spending time around rappers.
Rose answered by pointing out that Ebro assumed she goes to clubs to find dates, which she denied. The ex-girlfriend of Kanye West and ex-wife of Wiz Khalifa also stated she has only been in a serious relationship with two rappers in six years.
(AllHipHop News) Master P made headlines recently when the Hip Hop mogul spoke about Eminem once expressing interest in signing with No Limit Records. P’s younger brother, Silkk The Shocker, stopped by The Breakfast Club, and the “It Ain’t My Fault” rapper was asked about the previous possible union between Em and the New Orleans label.
“We got his demo. He pitched it to us, but we just didn’t know what to do with it,” said Silkk. “He was dope, but it was like ‘ white rapper? Hmm.’”
Eminem would go on to sign with Dr. Dre’s Aftermath and become one of the most commercially successful emcees of all time. No Limit also missed the chance to sign another future platinum selling artist – Grand Hustle’s T.I. (aka Tip).
“Yeah, that’s another one,” added Silkk. “I don’t know about that one. That’s P and Tip on that one.”
The producers of Tupac’s biopic are about to go head-to-head in a court battle. According to Billboard, the production company Emmett Furla Oasis has filed a lawsuit against Morgan Creek Productions for setting a budget and production schedule and selecting a leading star without their approval. Emmett Furla is seeking $10 million in damages.
Randall Emmett and George Furla say the film had been stalled until they came on board in 2013. When Emmett and Furla became apart of the film, their agreement with Morgan Creek Productions stated that the production budget would not exceed $30 million, they would be included in the approval of the production schedule and would have full control over who would be the director and leading man.
Emmett and Furla claim that they arranged a deal with Open Roads Films for the biopic but Morgan Creek rejected it initially, only to return to them and sign a deal. This violated the production agreement. Morgan Creek also suddenly rushed Emmett/Furla to produce evidence that they could pay for half of the film’s budget or risk not being a part of the film after the success of Straight Outta Compton biopic. They also wanted them to agree to new terms that were not in their original agreement and brought them a budge of $34 million. Emmett and Furla also claim that Morgan Creek was meeting with an actor that they were pursuing to play Tupac without informing them, which was apart of their agreement.
Emmett and Furla are claiming breaches of contract, breach of the implied covenant and breach of fiduciary duty.
First of all,Vince Staples will definitely included in our year’s best albums with Summertime ’06. And Nore already has a career of classic albums, classic songs and classic moments in Hip-Hop since the 1990’s. This, we know, right? Here we are having a pretty interesting year in Hip-Hop with a lot of good music and events…and fun. You know, memes and music. I didn’t trip with I saw that Vince said about 90’s Hip-Hop music. He was born in 1993. He recognizes the 2000’s, specifically stating 50 Cent, Lil Bow Wow and Kanye (all truly products of the 90’s) were among the highlights he cited in a short interview with Time.
