When a team of astronauts discover an approaching storm on Mars and decide to abort their mission they leave behind Mark Watney, (Matt Damon), in the midst of the chaos. left for dead and low on supplies, Watney is faced with a near impossible challenge in Ridley Scott’s The Martian. In a rigorously realistic story of survival, the scientist must rely on his wits to have a chance at surviving on the bare and unpredictable planet. Meanwhile, after learning of his survival back on Earth, members of NASA and a team of international scientists work to bring him home against dangerous odds.
The film hosts vivid landscapes and a strong roster of movie stars. However, one of the most important roles in the feature is played by Donald Glover (Rich Purnell), a young and introverted scientist in the film. Glover’s role is smaller but pivotal without a doubt and adds to his growing list of talents along with rapping, writing, and directing.
Check out the clip below to see the escape route that Glover’s character wants to put in to action, a major turning point in the story, and don’t miss The Martian opening nationwide this weekend (Oct. 2nd). With a powerful mix of adventure, humor, drama, and it’s an experience you won’t want to miss.
The film premiers in the U.S. Friday, Oct. 2nd in 2D and 3D.
Young Dolph flooded the streets with his recently released 16 Zipsmixtapeand the streets have been buzzing ever since. To keep the momentum of his movement flowing, the Memphis rapper releases the official visual for the Drummy Boy-produced “Boyz N Da Hood.” Dolph’s latest single is one of several standout tracks found on the mixtape, which also includes appearances from T.I., Jadakiss, Slim Thug, and Paul Wall, as well as production from the likes of Zaytoven, TM88, and Drumma Boy.
As a young teacher, whenever my students would say to me in an act of defiance, “I don’t care,” I would respond by saying, “you never have to say whether or not you care because your actions show it.”
I was not trying to be disrespectful or sarcastic, I actually thought my words would resonate with them causing them to self-reflect, possibly even consider what the repercussions may be from “not caring,” or to just stop them from saying that they “did not care.” I never thought for a second nor did I want to believe that they actually meant what they said. If anything, I thought, they were just blowing off steam, speaking out of frustration, anger or maybe even embarrassment. I mean, who has never uttered the words, “I don’t care”? We say it very much even as adults, “hey you know if you keep showing up late for work, you’re gonna have to find a new job.” “Man, I don’t care, this ain’t what I wanna do forreal anyway. I’m gonna be a rapper.” I’m not remised to hearing those words, as I stated, I just never wanted to accept the fact that our youth actually meant it. However, after teaching for more than fifteen years in the city of Baltimore and working with youth in many different capacities, it saddens me to conclude that many of our youth really “don’t care.” And what is extremely frightening is the idea that youth who don’t care ultimately grow up to be adults who don’t care. I ponder the question, “How can we make people start caring again”?
It’s been often said that this generation of youth are the most fearless. That statement is most prominently used and attributed to us recently viewing local and national news watching our children either challenge, engage or completely ignore authority because they “don’t care.” Our youth have become so oppositional that it’s been term a diagnosis called, Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODD. Which simply means that they are oppositional to authority. And because they are oppositional to authority, we’ve surmised that they are somehow fearless, bold and brave. This is quite concerning to me because we may have misinterpreted what their defiance actually misrepresent and just like so many others, we to have mislabeled our own “fearless” children.
When I was a kid being opposed to authority didn’t make you fearless it made you stupid. When I bucked at my parents, displaying opposition towards them, I got an ass whooping. One that I probably could have avoided, if I was being smarter. If I disrespected any elder or my teachers in school, I got an ass whooping. Once again, something that I could have avoided, if I was being smarter. If I didn’t follow the natural authority over my life, I was raised to believe that a “natural” punishable act would kindly remind me what I should be doing and what I shouldn’t be doing. That little thing called karma was always an excellent teacher to me and still is. I can still recall my family “politely” reminding, “Boy ain’t no need to cry now. Didn’t I tell you what comes around goes around.”
We have failed our youth because we have not been responsible teachers. I’m not speaking about educators in the sense of Math, Reading and Science. Everybody wants to blame the teacher. No, I’m referring more to life lessons and our roles as parents and responsible adults in the community. Without a doubt, we should encourage our youth not to be scared or intimidated by others. But we should also properly equip them with the right lessons and guidance so their fearless attitudes towards the world could be used to make intelligent decisions that help them and their community, not hinder and possibly lead to their own demise. How do we merge the two? How do we raise a generation of conscious fearless caring youth? Aw man, can you imagine, how dangerously determined and unstoppable they would be?
Honestly, I don’t have the answers to any of the questions that I raised, but I do know this one thing for certain. Our youth don’t care because we’ve taught them not to care. Caring is for suckers. Caring is a sign of weakness. A couple of weeks ago I was engaging a group of high school students in a conversation and I was blown away when a young lady said to me, “Mr. Dews, caring will get you killed.” Damn. We’ve raised our children to be emotionless, heartless and inattentive to their own feelings and the feelings of others. We beat them at very young ages and dared them to cry because if they did cry, we’d threaten to beat them to stop them from crying, cause “we ain’t raising no punks.”
That’s just some of what we did to our own children, not mentioning what’s been done by design systemically with mass incarceration of black men, the influx of drugs in our neighborhoods, poverty, substandard living conditions, inadequate educational opportunities and everything else that has inflicted pain and desolation onto the black community over the last thirty years. Our children are fearless, but they are fearless because they don’t care. They really don’t care if they live or die. Some may think death is better than their present situation. And they don’t care if they live or die because we raised them not to care. Which could only mean that we don’t care about them or ourselves. We have a cyclical problem that so desperately need to be tended to. But rather than honestly address the problem and implement change, we just label it and then write about it. If you read it, “great.” If you don’t, “shid, I don’t even care. Caring is for sucka’s.”
Nigerian born artist $etto has been carefully gaining steam in the states, quietly picking up supporters from New York all the way down to Miami. Now after flooding the streets with a slew of singles, he’s finally preparing to release his Better Things For Life project.
In anticipation of the upcoming EP $etto recently celebrated in style, hosting an intimate listening event courtesy of rising Miami-based record label HitNation. Held at Miami’s Circle House Studio in collaboration with Abebe Lewis and publicist Elora Mason; attendees included EClass (Poe Boy Music Group,) Tony Neal (Core DJs,) reggae sensation Barbee, AllHipHop’s own Steve Raze and more.
After releasing his “Buried In These Streets” single yesterday, Rick Ross shows no signs of slowing down and hits us with a new visual from his Black Dollar mixtape titled “Geechi Liberace” starring his fiancee Lira Mercer.
The DVD release of Dope starring Shameik Moore, Tony Revolori, Kiersey Clemons, Quincy Brown, A$AP Rocky and Zoë Kravitz is hitting shelves October 13th. In advance of the release, AllHipHop.com has an exclusive clip which features Shameik, Tony and Rocky discussing their film characters.
Watch the Dope segment below and order the DVD on Amazon.
Joey Bada$$ unloads his hypnotic flow on “Aim High,” his new single released exclusively through Scion AV. Over the minimalist beat of “Aim High,” Bada$$ greats gruff on the verses and breezes through the chorus, then even takes the time to recognize his Jamaican heritage with a little patois.
A young star in the making, T-Rell from (Topeka, KS) signed to a major distribution deal with Empire Distribution. With notable features from Lil Boosie , Kevin Gates, Kstylis & more, T-Rell is making his mark. His musical background comes from his family, mainly stemming from his mother. T-Rell recently released his single, “My Dawg” with Atlantic Records recording artist Boosie. In memory of his late brother Chris 8Ball Partee , T-Rell has been touring with Boosie promoting the single. Take a listen to the single below.
Tinashe calls on Chris Brown for her brand new single “Player”. This track will serve as the first single from her upcoming album titled Joyride. Listen below!
AllHipHop.com has two free tickets for the upcoming MC WAR battle rap event featuring Keith Murray Vs Fredro Starr. For the rest of our devoted readers were offering a 20% discount.
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Be in the building at Brooklyn’s Milk River on Sunday, October 4 to see the highly anticipated Murray/Starr match up. If you can’t make it to New York City this Sunday watch the live stream right here on Allhiphop.com at 10 pm ET.
MC WAR’s “Generation X” is being hosted by battle rap legends Loaded Lux and Murda Mook. Hot 97’s DJ Enuff will be on hand as well.
Drake has not directly spoken about his alleged “ghostwriter” Quentin Miller. But Drizzy did briefly mention the WDNG Crshrs member’s name on “Digital Dash” when he spit, “I might take Quentin to Follies. You hate your life, just be honest.”
For those that don’t know Follies is a strip club in Quentin’s hometown of Atlanta. So what did Q.M. think about Drake’s lyrical offer to take him to the adult entertainment establishment?
Well, it appears Quentin wants the world to know he treated himself to the ATL nightspot. On the new song “Fini…” he says, “Took myself to Follies. Left with nothing else to spend. Made myself a topic that just so happened to trend.”
But you probably shouldn’t take it as a diss. Quentin tweeted this a few weeks back:
Hip-Hop’s domination is evident, but when Honey Boo Boo drops a rap song, is this what you really want? “Movin’ Up” is the latest effort by Alana Thompson, the reality sensation’s real name, with viral video artist Adam Barta as well as her sister Pumpkin. Is this what you want?
(AllHipHop News) Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA was among the honorees at PETA’s 35th anniversary gala in Hollywood last night (September 30). The event, hosted by Oscar winner Angelica Huston and Baywatch star Pamela Anderson, recognized activists and celebrities for their dedication to the organization’s animal rights campaigns around the world.
Besides RZA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals also honored Alicia Silverstone, Bill Maher, Jason Biggs, Fred Willard, Tommy Lee, and others. The night featured performances by Sir Paul McCartney and Beck as well.
“It’s an award that does not aim to reflect my art – it instead reflects my heart,” stated RZA.
The legendary rapper/producer has been very vocal about being a vegan. RZA did a video campaign for PETA in 2014 where he spoke about why he has given up eating meat.
“I don’t need a dead animal or dead piece of flesh to go into my live body,” said the Wu member in the clip.
As the King of Memphis, DJ Paul‘s legacy of work will ensure that he will reign supreme as one of its most cherished hometown heroes. Since the ’80’s an insatiable hunger has propelled him to kill complacency and establish himself as a respected artist and entrepreneur. As a member of the illustrious Three 6 Mafia, he was instrumental in helping the group to win an Oscar for the infectious track “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp.” Regardless of his cache of credible accomplishments, the veteran entertainer remains accessible to his supporters on different social media sites like Instagram and Twitter.
These are his words:
Halloween is almost here, with that in mind your upcoming release Master of Evil,drops the day before on October 30. What should the day-one supporter expect from that project?
Since they [my fans] have been asking me to do that I took it back to a little more old school. It’s not all the way old school, but this album is all the dark sounds. Even the songs that ain’t darks songs that might be about a girl – or something else – it still got dark elements in the music. That’s one thing that I made sure that I did. I gave them almost the whole album, if not the whole album, of the dark music that they’ve been asking for.
With a title like Master of Evil you almost gotta do that. The dark sound and a lot of the subjects are kinda all over the place. They’re like some of the subjects off some of the old school Three 6 level. Then we got songs that are on the newer type-sh*t as well. You have to stay up to date with the slangs, and with what people are talking about, and what’s going on in the world. So, some of the subjects won’t all be old school; obviously, because that wouldn’t be a good idea.
One thing that’s different on this album is that I got more personal on some of it, because it’s been 25 years down the road now for us. A lot of sh*t’s done changed. A lot of people are dead and gone; for example, Lord Infamous, may he rest in peace. So, I got one song that’s dedicated to my old ‘hood in Memphis. It’s called “Black Haven.” So, it got a few songs on there that has personal pour out.
I did one cool thing with the album. I recorded the whole album then I put it on vinyl. Then I re-ran it through the system and remastered it like that. So, the whole album sounds like an old record.
You’ve got me smiling. It’s nice to hear that our MCs trust us enough to share in-depth parts of your life. That’s when we truly start to f**k with y’all.
Yeah, on this album versus any of our old albums [from] back in the day, we would have songs talking about ‘Yeah, I walked up and knocked somebody ass out; or popped somebody’s trunk – or whatever, whatever, whatever – we just rapped. They were stories that were like a movie. With this album, I went more into true events of stuff that we did when we was bad, or whatever. You know, people wasn’t getting killed and there wasn’t a serial killer situation, you know. It’s more true stories versus just picking up the pen and just writing 12 to 16 lines about anything.
Your art has allowed you to realize the American dream. You’ve gone from the ‘hood to Hollywood. How have you learned to pay homage to where you came from without exploiting; or, ultimately mocking your former experiences?
Basically, I just tell it like it is. I just keep it 100 with the fans. I don’t overdo it; some kids overdo it. That makes me think that they really ain’t real with it. I don’t do that. If you see me walking down the street, or whatever, in a restroom, or in a store or wherever; you’ll catch me with like a jogging suit on; or something or a big ass shirt. I’m laid back and chill with it.
Some rappers that you see walking around they’ll have on 100 chains and 100 bandanas. They have all this sh*t. They’re all gang-banged and jewelryed out. To me, that looks like they’re trying to portray a certain image. There’s nothing wrong with that if that’s what they’re into. That’s cool when you’re on stage and all that; or, if you’re doing interviews or stuff like that. But everyday walking down the street, that kinda makes it look like you’re trying to talk somebody into something.
I’ll just tell them what the story is and they can take it or leave it. All these years, they took it because they believe it. They can tell that it’s the truth. Like they say, real recognize real.
You’ve invested your life into your lyrics and have been handsomely rewarded; from Three 6 Mafia to Da Mafia 6ix you’ve earned the type of longevity that’s allowed you to embrace other musical genres. What Hip-Hop elements are you able to bring to the EDM world, and which elements from the EDM world do you bring back to Hip-Hop?
Of course, we started off with the “Versus.” When we first did the “Feel It” song back in 2008, or whatever, which is probably one of the first EDM Rap songs; we did it. It was Three 6 Mafia and DJ Tiesto. That was the lyrics. Later on, once I got into the production-side, I brought the Hip-Hop sound. So, you know, some of the drums and this and that. And a little more aggression in the lyrics-side. On the flipside, with the EDM what I’m bringing to the Hip-Hop, I just kinda took some of their mixing and their editing that they do that I like.
I brought it back and incorporated it into some of mine. I like how they play with their sounds. Back then we didn’t do that in Hip-Hop. You hear more people doing it now, because pretty much everything is made with computers these days. Back in the day, it was just a couple of drum machines and a record player, and a keyboard if we had it. Now with everything being in computers you can play around and you can do a little more stuff. The little kids – the producers these days – they saw a lot of the stuff that I was doing. A lot of them follow my lead on the production or the Dubstep beat. So, you see more of them doing it now.
Is there anyone that you haven’t worked with that you would still like to collaborate?
There’s a lot of guys out there that I’d like to, but I would just have to think of somebody who’s been around for awhile. I would probably say, Snoop.
In the spirit of Lord Infamous, will there ever be a complete reconciliation of the former members of Three 6 Mafia?
I don’t know, man; I don’t know. It would be hard to do. It would be real hard to do, but you can’t have it all—
Even if y’all worked remotely and the different personalities weren’t together in the same studio?
That would be easier; but, it would still be a little hard. These days everybody’s style has changed so much. I don’t think that everybody would agree on the style of the songs that would be chosen.
Is Three 6 still family?
Everybody is still cool. A lot of people haven’t talked to each other in a long time. Now I can’t speak for everybody, but I can say that I’m still cool with everybody. I still talk to J [Juicy J], I still talk to Koop [Koopsta Knicca], I talk to [Gangsta] Boo here and there, and I still talk to Crunchy [Black]. A lot of those guys haven’t talked in years. So, I can’t say what their situation would be like.
Well, I’m going to keep hope alive!
I think the whole world is keeping hope alive. [chuckles]
Hell yeah, but until the next time, what would you like to share with AllHipHop?
Make sure you check out this album. On a good side, it’s like a one of the most different albums that I’ve ever did in my career. It’s different with the whole record alone. As far as the Three 6 sound, I think the solid Three 6, hardcore fans they will surely love it. There’s plenty on there for them. The new fans will love it, because I put stuff on there for them, as well the elements from the old. So, they’ll love it for that. Look out for it on October 30th.
On another note, if you haven’t make sure y’all check out this DJPaulBBQ.com. Check out some of the recipes and the cooking videos. It’s going down, man. You might learn something. You can learn how to get a girl or two. All men want to eat, and all women want to eat; so, that’s a key to a heart. It’s through the stomach.
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta was set to host the Afropunk Festival this weekend, but the event has been canceled due to weather concerns. According to organizers, site operations have been greatly impeded due to heavy rains throughout the week.
“Safety is always the #1 concern for any of our festivals, nothing is more important,” states festival founder Matthew Morgan. “Over the course of the past 10 years of Afropunk’s existence, there has never been a serious injury on site and we plan to keep it that way with this tough decision to cancel the fest. We’re looking forward to Afropunk Atlanta 2016.”
All of the approximately 10,000 plus ticket holders will automatically be refunded at point of purchase.
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta-based Hip Hop artist/entrepreneur Jeezy is expanding his business portfolio by developing a new luxury champagne brand with friend/spirits and beverage expert Ken Austin, the founder of Tequila Avion. The venture, still in its development phase, has been coined “Project Gold Bottles,” and serves as the inspiration behind Jeezy’s recent song “Gold Bottles.”
“I have long loved high-end tequila and champagne and this love has inspired me to create a rich, full-bodied champagne that represents my passion. I am fortunate to have a partner like Ken whose entrepreneurial track record includes my favorite ultra-premium tequila,” said Jeezy. “Ken has a deep understanding of the drinks space and several luxury categories that I know will be invaluable to growing this business. I look forward to bringing a luxury champagne to my fellow artists and fans in the near future.”
Jeezy will continue to serve as a multicultural advisor to Austin’s Tequila Avion. The brand has been a national player for four years and a top 3 selling ultra-premium tequila brand in the world. Avion was also voted world’s best tasting tequila at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
“Gold Bottles” will be featured on Jeezy’s forthcoming album Church In These Streets. The LP is scheduled for release on November 13th. The London On Da Track produced song follows the release “God” and “Church In These Streets.” Listen to all the three tracks at www.JeezySundayService.com.
Jeezy’s new champagne is expected to be released in 2016. Listen to “Gold Bottle” below.
(AllHipHop News) The Keith Murray/Fredro Starr contest is just days away. As the two emcees prepare to step into the ring, more of their peers step in front of the camera to give their thoughts about the battle. The latest Hip Hop representatives to speak on Murray vs Starr are Lord Jamar and Lord Finesse.
“They’re both good lyricists in their own right, and I’m curious to see what happens,” says Jamar.
Finesse states, “I think it’s good two veterans are going to go at it. One with the crazy syllables and wordplay, and then a dude that’s straight hype and amp.”
MC WAR’s “Generation X” featuring the Keith Murray vs Fredro Starr battle is scheduled for Sunday, October 4 at Milk River in Brooklyn. The event will also broadcast live on AllHipHop.com. Tickets are available at mcwars.com.
(AllHipHop News) Flo Rida is connecting with New York-based Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Group for a multi-year promotional and marketing partnership as a global brand ambassador. The company will use the record-breaking performer’s name and likeness in materials for Empire Rockefeller Vodka’s alcoholic beverages.
“I am extremely excited to partner with such a sophisticated, innovative brand such as Empire Rockefeller Vodka,” states Flo Rida. “We share the idea that success should be celebrated with class, elegance and refinement, and that you should live your life to the fullest.”
The deal will include Flo Rida promoting Empire Rockefeller Vodka on social media, through personal appearances, and inclusion on future music videos. Vintage Rockefeller integrates class, elegance and refinement in its #liverockefeller branding attached to products, which include F. Rockefeller and Sons Champagne 2004 Vintage Brut, Signature Rockefeller Cognac VS, VSOP, and XO; and Empire Rockefeller Vodka.
“We are thrilled that Flo Rida will be taking an active role with Empire Rockefeller Vodka,” says Steve Goldberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vintage Rockefeller. “As a company that strives to be luxurious and maintains the highest degree of quality, we believe we found the perfect fit with Flo Rida – Vintage Rockefeller is incredibly excited to have him as the global ambassador of our brand.”
Marlo Gold, CEO of D3M Licensing Group adds, “Flo Rida, admittedly selective when it comes to alcoholic beverages, took an instant liking to the Empire Rockefeller Vodka brand, which is produced with the finest ingredients. His attraction to Empire Rockefeller Vodka led to the creation of an arrangement with Vintage Rockefeller that also includes sponsorship of five cities as well as inclusion of Empire Vodka for use backstage & in VIP areas during Flo Rida’s upcoming tour.”
Flo Rida has sold more than 90 million singles across the world. The Carol City, Florida native recently released My House in April. The EP included the Top 10 single “G.D.F.R.”
There are plenty of groups that have come and gone. But after tearing down a show at SOB’s in NYC for their new soon-to-be-released album, Jersey’s Joe Budden, Detroit’s Royce Da 5’9” and Cali’s Kxng Crooked sat with AHH’s MrMecc to reveal the kind of light-hearted chemistry that proves the crews that can laugh together, can last together. Check the technique as the the Slaughter boys cover everything from Slim Jesus & Slaughtermouse to Tupac.
Uh oh! It looks like 2 Chainz is not here for Fox’s ‘Empire’! Clearly many people love the show as the second season returned with 16 millions viewers. Maybe 2 Chainz was counted out for the million of cameos Lee Daniels has lined up for this season. Maybe he thinks the show is corny and isn’t feeling the music selection. We wonder what he hates about the show. Are you feeling season 2 of Empire?
