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Adrian Swish – ‘On The Set: Crips & Bloods’ ft Dave East, Icewear Vezzo, Dubb, Glasses Malone

By: Jake CratesCategory: Music

Adrian Swish of Tha Alumni Music Group has been on the Hip-Hop scene for awhile doing PR, hosting mixtapes and most recently managing the career of rising Compton artist, AD. What hasn’t been seen is the time he has spent in the hoods of Los Angeles, talking to the people living a lifestyle, most only see on TV screens involving 2 sets, the Crips and the Bloods.

What he found was, that there was something going on that the mainstream media wasn’t reporting. While most of what you hear and see is the violence between the two gangs, there is also a new rising of unity between the two entities, as they have found that they can respect and love each other, no matter what side they represent through. “On The Set: Crips & Bloods” is the mirror of this new reality.

The project starts off with a nod to the 1993 classic, “Bangin On Wax” with a track from an original member of the Bloods & Crips group, Big Wy. Fresh off the remix of YG’s, “Bickin’ Back Bein’ Bool”, the OG Blood releases an aggressive record, “Day Onez”. Joined by Compton’s Blue Pit, AD, the track keeps in line with the lineage of gangsta rap coming out of the Los Angeles for decades, while still using some of the popular bounce of today. Other features include AD, Bricc Baby, RJ, Dave East, Icewear Vezzo, DUBB, Slim 400, King Trell, Glasses Malone, Savuge, Jay Worthy, Earl Swavey, HopOut, Smoove, Hitta J3, G Perico and more. Most of Production is provided by emerging producer Larry Jayy, other producers include Imfamous Beats, David Wesson, Boomer, Mr Freeze, and Beat Lee.

This is a must listen. Stop the violence.

Tyga – “Glitta”

By: Jake CratesCategory: Videos

In light of the release of his new mixtape “F## Wat They Talkin Bout”, Tyga delivers visuals for the project’s standout track “Glitta”. The video sees Tyga swim through the streets of L.A. in his Bugatti and lord over the Beverly Hills skyline. Peep homie’s pad – thing is so sick!

Ezra Carr – “Want None” (P###. Justice League)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Music

Zone 6 up and comer Ezra Carr gets a big co-sign from Justice League on his debut single “Want None”. This will be featured on his forthcoming mixtape “Book Of Ezra,” which is set to be hosted by CTE’s own DJ Kutthroat.

24 HRS Of Peace: An Emcee’s Plea

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: Lifestyle

On the average day in Newark, New Jersey, the corner of Clinton and Bergen Streets is a war zone, a violent hotbed. The heat comes from the bullets that sometimes whiz by, and from the block being “hot” from the drug trade and the police’s (overly) watchful eye. But then there’s one day each year on that same corner that is anything but average.

24 HRS Of Peace is Hip-Hop’s offering to a world where young people have an opportunity to truly discover their individual intrinsic value to self and their connection to community. To that end, the Hip-Hop Culture’s core ethos of “peace, love, unity and safely having fun” is the back drop for the 5th annual gathering we produce each year with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.

The Baraka name comes with a legacy of strength and action. 24 HRS Of Peace is privileged to have his support as a tool to address the rising tides of violence within the nation and our city.

24 hours of peace

I believe that Hip-Hop is the perfect solution to many of the ills we see in our community. It fosters self expression, it engages using culturally relevant content, and it provides the environment where young people optimistically take part – where self-expression and resources thrive, violence cannot. Hip-Hop, over the last 30 years, has become an economic force, and many of the skills associated with Hip-Hop are transferable to other areas of life and business.

Creativity has always the key to our economic upliftment as people of color. DJ skills opens the door to audio engineering, stage production, etc., with some DJs in 2015 consulting million dollar companies. A love for graffiti arts opens doors to all kinds of professions where an artistic eye and canvas are involved. The emcee is not just an emcee anymore, and the likes of Jay-Z and 50 Cent show and prove the point that we wield vast economic power and potential. Hip/Hop can be used to identify skill sets that naturally flow from the person…even those who don’t possess a college degree or opportunities afforded to the masses.

But what we sometimes lack is structure. 24 HRS Of Peace is structured to do this work in a very specific way. The annual concert is only one part of our mission. The most important feature of our work is the aftercare, the year-round work of our partners that is showcased in order to inform the community, as we engage and entertain during the concert.

It’s our work, in coordination with Mayor Baraka, across different platforms that makes 24 HRS Of Peace an important initiative to support. Our partners for this year’s event are GrassROOTS Community Foundation (co-led by Roots emcee Black Thought), 211 Community Impact, and Giant Thinking. My mission, with the help of these and many others, is to improve the lives of young people in Newark and beyond.

So, 24 HRS Of Peace is more than giving back – it’s my vision and Hip-Hop’s intentional effort to stop the violence by celebrating our unity and our power. 24 HRS Of Peace is my offering, within my ability, to bring about change in my own corner of the world. Now I ask…Hip-Hop, what will the rest of you do?

Hakim Green

Hakim Green of Channel Live is an emcee, activist, educator, and the founder of Newark’s 24 HRS Of Peace. Join him on Friday, August 28 at 6PM until Saturday, August 29 at 6PM for 24 HRS Of Peace 2015 (Clinton & Bergen Streets, Newark, NJ)

Haseeb x Curtiss King – “All Natural” Ft. One Be Lo

By: Jake CratesCategory: Music

Anyone else remember Binary Star? Collaborative art can be a powerful medium, especially when it’s blessed by the synergy of naturally-occurring, organic energies. Today’s drop is the product of over a decade’s worth of friendship, brotherhood, and patience; Southern Cali upstart Haseeb joins forces with Curtiss King again, this time drawing in one of Michigan’s best acts, One Be Lo for “All Natural.”

Angela Yee Conducts ‘Joyner Lucas Activation’ In New York

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: Lifestyle

Power 105’s “The Breakfast Club” On-Air personality Angela Yee recently conducted the official Joyner Lucas Activation​ at New York’s iconic ALife. The rising Hip-Hop star ​explained the concept and core of six of his released and upcoming records including “Back Words,” “Long Way” and “Ross Capicchioni,” to a maximum event capacity​ of esteemed editors, music bloggers, DJ’s​ and industry influencers, who all voted on each specific track, focus group style.

Guests enjoyed the evening’s soundtrack curated by DJ Lyve, a customized cuisine by Hood Chef that included breakfast sandwiches served at 9 pm​, complimented by the interactive track voting. Joyner Lucas, whose music videos can currently be seen in rotation on MTV Jams and Revolt TV, gave those in attendance a solid glimpse of what’s to love about his debut album ‘Along Came Joyner.’

Keep up with what’s new with Joyner Lucas on Twitter & Instagram: @RealJoynerLucas

Check out more photos from the event below.

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Trae Tha Truth – “Determined”

By: Jake CratesCategory: Videos

Trae takes a trip to France to film this video for Determined. You know Trae tha Truth has been making moves for years and it seems like he is finally reaching a point of more widespread recognition for his craft. He’s H-Town to the core and he’s the king of the streets. Make sure to go get his album “Tha Truth” available now! iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/o9mzxny

The Weeknd – “Tell Your Friends”

By: Jake CratesCategory: Videos

The Weeknd has reach new highs this summer with “I Can’t Feel My Face,” “The Hills” and “Worth It” and he continues his success with his new song “Tell Your Friends.” This song is all about the Weeknd’s new life and its as if he’s really just talking to the listener.

PREMIERE: Goldyard – “Briknik”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Videos

Atlanta’s premiere rap trio Goldyard releases a new video for “Briknik,” taken off their recent ‘F### Culture 2’ project. Directed by Renn Brown and Nathan Bob Jones, the visuals take viewers through an abyss of the A.T. and Indoe’s ego where you’ll find everything golden.

‘F### Culture 2’ features Trinidad James, Fabo, The Outfit TX, Big Face Paper Gang and more. Available now on iTunes!

G4 Boyz & OG Maco – “Alexander Wang” (BTS Video)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Videos

Watch exclusive behind the scenes footage to G4 Boyz & OG Maco “Alexander Wang” video shoot in Brooklyn New York shot and edited by Camara Edwards. G4 Boyz are expected to drop their album Control Your Jealousy this year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYrsQm1drts&feature=youtu.be

50 Cent Explains Sha Money Beef, Says Slowbucks Chain Is Fake, Talks ATL Sound On New Album

By: Jake CratesCategory: Videos

With Sonny Digital, Zatoven, London on the Track, 808 and a host of other talent reportedly on his next album, 50 Cent lets his fans know whats going on with him aka he sparks some controversy.

In a promo opp 50 Cent chopped it up with fans on the new app Hang With while leaving Chicago on his way to Las Vegas.  While promoting Effen Vodka and his project called Street King Immortal, 50 unloaded on a host of issues.

First he explains how “9 Shots” which will be on his project was recorded three years ago. In addition 50 is preparing to drop “P**** So Good,” and dishes other info about his project.

Then he explains why he had beef with Sha Money XL. He gets into what he calls Sha Money’s “greed” that causing their beef. He talks about Sha getting robbed and how the Slowbucks chain is fake. Sheesh! Are you not entertained!?

Substantial & Algorythm – “Tony Stanza” (feat. Tonedeff & Marcus D)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Music

For the second single off their new EP Always, Maryland emcee Substantial and Brooklyn producer Algorythm link with QN5’s Tonedeff and Bop Alloy producer Marcus D for the fan favorite, “Tony Stanza”.  Always is available now via iTunes, Bandcamp, and all other digital outlets. Purchase now via Bandcamp and receive a free bonus mix of Substantial and Algorythm’s previous work mixed by DJ Jav.

Listen below.

Kanye West Will Receive The Michael Jackson Vanguard Award At The MTV VMA’s

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2)Category: News

Kanye West will be receiving the top honor at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday (Aug. 30). Yeezy will reportedly be presented with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award for his distinctively creative music videos that he has released throughout his a career.

Whether Ye’ will hit the stage or not has not been confirmed.

[ALSO READ: Kendrick Lamar, Fetty Wap And More Score Nominations For 2015 MTV Music Awards]

Past honorees include Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and Michael Jackson himself.

West is also up for a moonman for Video With A Social Message for being featured on Big Sean’s track “One Man Can Change The World.”

The 2015 MTV Music Awards will air on Sunday, Aug. 30th at 9:00 p.m EST from the Microsoft Theater, previously known as the Nokia Theater L.A.

 

Nas To Fund Tech Scholarships For Latinos And African-Americans

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2)Category: News

Nas is partnering up with General Assembly to sponsor scholarships for African-American and Lationo students, according to reports.

General Assembly, a vocational school for engineering and programming in New York City, is opening the “Opportunity Fund” to help bring diversity into technology. Microsoft, Google and Hirepurpose will also provide monies for the project. Each company will sponsor different populations. While Nas will give scholarships to African-Americans and Latinos, Microsoft and Hirepurpose will provide funding for veterans and Google will give scholarships to women.

“This is the start of what hopefully will be a contribution to what will be a more diverse and accessible community worldwide,” General Assembly CEO Jake Schwartz told the Observer.

 

Serena Williams’ Friends Warn Her About All of Drake’s Women

By: ClassicOneCategory: Rumors

Photo via Drake’s Instagram

Although Drake and Serena Williams have gotten close again, it seems like Serena may take it slow due to Drake’s love for strippers, thots, and Instagram models. Allegedly Serena’s friends are telling her don’t forget about how Drake gets down. Rumor has it that although Williams has had love for Drake since their first go round in 2011, she had to cut off heartbreak Drake over his wandering eyes. Apparently they are back together as they put all of their chemistry on display while making out at a restaurant recently. We guess Drizzy won’t be flying women out anymore. Do you think Drake will cut off all of his women for Serena?

ASAP Rocky Details Work On New Posthumous Pimp C Project

By: Jake CratesCategory: Videos

We all know that ASAP love that purp in his cup and in his music so in a recent interview with Dx, it was no surprise when ASAP Rocky recently detailed his afinity for Pimp C and also Tyler, The Creator.

To further show his appreciation, the Harlem, New York rapper says he plans on assisting Chinara Butler, Pimp C’s widow, on the UGK member’s upcoming posthumous album, Long Live The Pimp.

“I have to,” Rocky says during an exclusive interview with HipHopDX at the celebration of the new Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5. “It’s my duty, 100 percent. As much inspiration, as many times I done said that man’s name on record, it’s the least I can do. For anybody. It’s not even just because I, you know, t## for tat. It’s just out my heart. It’d be my honor to be a part of that. That would be a great accomplishment for me.”

Dee Barnes And Michel’le Respond To Dr. Dre’s Apology

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2)Category: News

With the release of the Straight Outta Compton biopic, some skeletons have been dug up from Dr. Dre’s past. In the 90’s there had been allegations made against Dre claiming that he was abusive towards women. Former TV personality Dee Barnes claimed she was once assaulted and his former girlfriend and mother of one of his children singer Michel’le said he was abusive to her during their relationship.

In an interview with Rolling Stone, The Doctor didn’t deny his abusive past and was apologetic.

“I was young, f—–g stupid, ” he said. “I would say all the allegations aren’t true – some of them are. Those are some of the things that I would like to take back.”

[ALSO READ: Michel’le Says Dr. Dre Shot At Her (VIDEO)]

After Straight Outta Compton’s release, Barnes penned an essay for Gawker in which she detailed the attack she suffered at the hands of Dre and how her coming forward led to her being black balled in the industry.

“People ask me, ‘How come you’re not on TV anymore?’ and ‘How come you’re not back on television?’ It’s not like I haven’t tried. I was blacklisted. Nobody wants to work with me. They don’t want to affect their relationship with Dre,” she wrote.

[ALSO READ: Dr. Dre Apologizes To Women He Hurt]

Dre issued an official apology last week saying, “Twenty-five years ago I was a young man drinking too much and in over my head with no real structure in my life. However, none of this is an excuse for what I did.”

Both women have responded to his apology. While Michel’le feels like it was just for good publicity, Barnes is happy that Dre said sorry.

“I don’t really think it’s a sincere apology,” Michel’le told BBC radio host Dotun Adebayo. “I didn’t ask for a public apology and I think if he is going to apologize he should do it individually. To just group us like we are nothing and nobody – I just don’t think it’s sincere. Treat us like we have names. He’s selling a movie. I just think its good PR at the moment.”

Barnes looked at all the possible reasons for Dre apologizing in another article for Gawker.

“Is this is a PR move by Universal, which released Straight Outta Compton? After all, the film just crossed the $100 million mark its second weekend in theaters. Is it damage control by Apple, which can no longer ignore that if you take the ‘Beats by Dre’ logo and remove the ‘S,’ you get a double entendre describing several woman he just apologized to? Is Dre himself really remorseful or just saving face? To me, the answers to these questions matter less than the fact that Dre stepped up and performed his social responsibility by finally taking accountability for his actions. Who cares why he apologized? The point is that he did.”