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Ockz – “Cops & Taxis” (VIDEO)
Brooklyn’s lyrical bully OCKZ returns with a vivid, aerial and ground level view of life in New York City in his new “Cops & Taxis” visual from the forthcoming, free The Stuyvesant Chronicles project. As soon as the beat drop, he brings his signature storytelling style over another brilliantly sampled beat produced by BK mainstay, RAKI, who makes an appearance in the video.
Larry June – “Cooking”
San Francisco rapper Larry June has been dropping content at a rapid pace as he builds anticipation for his forthcoming project #GoodJobLarry. Already having dropped “I Rap Now” & “F’d My Leg Up,” which will appear on the forthcoming project, Larry June decides to revisit his Bad Dreams EP as he liberates the official video for “Cooking.”
Sam Scarfo Ft. AR-AB – “Shootouts”
New Jersey lyricist Sam Scarfo releases new track “Shootouts” featuring Philly’s OBH frontman AR-AB. This Delivery Boy-produced track will appear on Scarfo’s upcoming mixtape Sunset: The Tales of Sam Scarfo hosted by DJ Whoo Kid.
Man Down: Meek Mill Posts About Being On Nicki’s Tour
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Earlier today (Aug. 20), Meek Mill, took to his Instagram account and posted performance footage from his recent appearance in Edmonton, Candada. In conjunction with The Pinkprint Tour, the Philly rapper is currently on the road with his girlfriend, Nicki Minaj, the tour’s headliner.
In recent weeks, a dismal disagreement arose between Meek Mill and Drake. This prompted Drizzy to release the scathing “Back to Back” freestyle where his brazen bars challenged: “Is that a world tour or your girl’s tour / I know you gotta be a thug for her / This ain’t what she meant when she told you to open up more…”
As the social media skirmish between the two artists have fizzled out, Meek used an interesting caption for his IG post writing, “Last night on the #pinkprinttour #aka #mygirltour,” the “I’m A Boss,” rapper then added, “Edmonton Canada! Glad 2 b apart of it!”
In his war of waxed words, is this an instance of Meek Mill subliminally accepting defeat; or, is he continuing to show love to his boo, Nicki Minaj?
1OneKing – “Street Codes”
1ONEKING makes his mark with this catchy street anthem that describes the code he lives by. The young emcee handled the production and lyrics effortlessly. The music video for Street Codes is directed by Curtis Anderson and simply shows the artist doing his thing in Queens, NY. Watch below.
DJ Esco Presents “The Side Show” (Intro Episode)
William Moore AKA DJ Esco over the past 5 years has established himself as more than just the DJ of the world renowned “Magic City Monday”. In 2010, he and then unknown artist Future locked in and decided to change the sound of not just Southern music but effect producers, tracking and mixing engineers worldwide.
Since the release of the first Dirty Sprite up until the current Dirty Sprite 2, Future’s been the main attraction to this music and media circus that taken them from local strip clubs to world tour status. We present to you DJ Esco’s “Side Show”. This intro explains Esco’s prison experience and Future speaks on the inspiration for the 3 peat he pulled setting up DS2.
EXCLUSIVE: EA Sports Developer Ryan Santos & MICK Discuss ‘LIVE Pro-Am’ Modes For ‘NBA LIVE 16’
Earlier this month, Electronic Arts announced NBA LIVE 16’s new feature LIVE Pro-Am. The highly anticipated basketball video game now includes the two extended modes LIVE Run and Summer Circuit.
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“For the NBA LIVE Pro-Am mode, we’ve added seven real-world basketball courts, each of which are iconic to the sport and city they’re located. The new venues add a whole new dimension to the game, because they’re so unique,” Ryan Santos, EA Sports’ Senior Game Developer/Producer, tells AllHipHop.com. “We’ve got indoor and outdoor venues – from Venice Beach to Jordan Brand’s exclusive Terminal 23 – and each bring their own experience and vibe. We even have an all new audio design including dynamic music.”
LIVE Pro Am users can play across LIVE Run, Summer Circuit and the Rising Star career modes. Playing games in any of these modes will earn the player “Skill Points” using NBA Live 16‘s new progression system and “Reward Points” to purchase authentic gear in the LIVE Spot store.
“The Summer Circuit is all about teamwork. Each new spot features teams of legendary NBA players who’ve had historic performances there, and they won’t hold back once the pick-up game starts,” says Santos. “LIVE players have to play to their strengths and use team strategy, or there’s no stopping the superstars.”
Gamers can customize their player with the latest sneakers and clothes from leading apparel brands. NBA LIVE 16 also features a new companion mobile app with GameFaceHD. The exclusive mobile technology allows users to scan their face and upload it into the game.
“We’re really excited about GameFaceHD too. NBA LIVE 16 lets you customize and express your player like never before. Players can use mobile scanning technology to upload their face into the game and customize their character at a whole new level,” Santos adds. “You can get inked by Randy Harris, throw on authentic shoes and gear from brands such as Jordan, and unlock new moves. All of the customization is there to truly express your game.”
The trailer for NBA LIVE 16 Pro-Am hit YouTube on August 13. Avatars of NBA stars Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, and LIVE cover player Russell Westbrook can be seen balling at Hoop Dome, Rucker Park, and other locales.
The 84-second clip incorporates songs by Naughty By Nature, CZARFACE, and Skyzoo. NBA LIVE music curator MICK mixed the tracks for the teaser. The celebrated DJ can also be seen spinning on the sidelines of LIVE Pro-Am.
“It’s always a blast getting to work on the music for NBA LIVE 16. It brings together a lot of my great passions – music, basketball and gaming,” states MICK. “I had a great time developing the mix for this trailer and really think it resonates with what LIVE Pro-Am is all about.”
LIVE Pro-Am starts as a complimentary trial on September 15 via Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. Fans can check out six NBA teams during the exhibition-style play in Tip Off mode, and take part in Learn LIVE tutorials which consist of drills to get familiar with the game and basketball fundamentals.
GameFaceHD will be available for free download on mobile devices starting September 8. NBA LIVE 16 launches on September 29 for $59.99. All progression and reward unlocks achieved during the free trial period will carry over to the full game.
[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: MICK Talks Curating “NBA Live 15” Soundtrack Featuring Jeezy, Bishop Nehru, Flatbush Zombies & More]
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Person Behind Official Presidential Candidate “Deez Nuts” Revealed
(AllHipHop News) The Internet went crazy yesterday when Public Policy Polling released a new poll that showed 9% of North Carolina voters were supporting an independent presidential candidate named “Deez Nuts.” The results became a trending topic on Twitter, and local news stations were forced to report about Deez Nuts live on the air.
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Deez Nuts filed an official statement of candidacy with the FEC on July 26. The Daily Beast attempted to find out who was this unknown person pulling in nearly a tenth of the electorate in the Tar Heel state. Apparently, Deez Nuts is 15-year-old Brady Olson from Wallingford, Iowa.
“When I heard about the Limberbutt McCubbins story, I realized I could,” said Olson. McCubbins is a Kentucky cat running as a Democrat.
Obviously, Olson can not be President of the United States, because citizens have to be at least 35 to seek the office. That fact is not stopping the high school sophomore from playing along with the candidacy of Mr. Nuts.
“The next step is to get some party nominations, like the Minnesota Independence Party or the Modern Whig Party,” Olson says. “It would also be great to find a VP, preferably McCubbins, because the Nuts/McCubbins ticket sounds amazing.”
The phrase “deez nuts” was popularized by the Dr. Dre song “Deeez Nuuuts” from the producer’s 1992 album The Chronic. “Deez Nuts” re-entered the pop culture zeitgeist with the success of a viral video by Welven Da Great.
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Watch WJLA’s report on the PPP poll about Deez Nuts below.
Symba Ft. Iamsu! – “How You Rockin”
Bay Area artist Symba recruits Iamsu! for his new track entitled “How You Rockin”. The song serves as the first official leak from his upcoming album 2 More Words which is set to release on September 4th.
A$AP Rocky Performs At The celebration Of The New Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ & Galaxy Note5 in L.A.
Last night, Samsung celebrated the launch of the Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5 by hosting an intimate dinner with special guest hosts Chrissy Teigen, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jamie Foxx, Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, Demi Lovato and many more.
Russell Simmons, Brian Greenberg, Aldis Hodge (Straight Outta Compton) and more were treated to an exclusive performance by A$AP Rocky and spent the evening dancing to the beats of DJ M.O.S. The star-studded celebration previewed the stunning and powerful Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5, which will be available nationwide starting August 21st.
Here are some fun fact notable moments from the night:
· Gabrielle Union gushing about Dwyane Wade planning a surprise vacation for their one year anniversary.
· Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade saying that they keep their marriage strong by surrounding themselves with couples in strong relationships
· Demi Lovato was super excited to meet Tyrese and snap a selfie with him with her Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
· A$AP Rocky treated hundreds of fans to a private concert, preforming hit songs such as “Yams Dream Intro”, “Hella Hoes”, “Lord Pretty Flocko”, “M’s” and “Trillmatic”.
· Chrissy Teigen shared that she’s thrilled with her new Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5 commercial; it’s the first commercial she’s been featured in. She noted that she’s been getting “millions” of tweets about it every day since it started airing last week.
· Guests were able to choose A$AP Rocky’s last song with the new Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5… and the fan favorite was his song, “Problems”.
Check out more photos from the event below. Photos by WireImage for Samsung.
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Killa Kyleon – “Flick Of The Wrist” (VIDEO)
Killa Kyleon offers up another healthy serving of Trill in his new video for “Flick Of The Wrist,” a standout freestyle from his 2015 mixtape, “30 Days 30 Deaths”. The visuals for “Flick Of The Wrist” were shot and directed by David Stunts.
Funk Volume’s Hopsin Offers $500,000 Rap Battle Challenge To Any Other Label (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Competition is definitely in the air this summer for Hip Hop artists. After Meek Mill called out Drake and Mos Def dared (then took it back) other emcees to go head-to-head, the members of Funk Volume are now challenging fellow rap labels to a battle as well.
[ALSO READ: Mos Def Responds To Lupe Fiasco, Seems To Off Battle Challenge]
Hopsin, Jarren Benton, and Dizzy Wright appeared on Sway In The Morning, and the FV crew made it clear they are willing to step in the ring against TDE, GOOD Music, Shady Records, Strange Music, Young Money, MMG, Taylor Gang, Hustle Gang, or any other imprint. Hopsin says he will put up $500,000 for the face off to take place.
“Anybody! Anybody! Anybody!” declared the L.A based rapper/producer.
The Funk Volume founder recently dropped his latest album Pound Syndrome. 2015 also saw the release of Benton’s Slow Motion and Wright’s The Growing Process. The collective is scheduled to start a nationwide tour on September 7 in Santa Barbara, California.
[ALSO READ: Hopsin Reveals “The Truth” On Why He Claimed To Be Leaving The Music Industry (VIDEO)]
Watch a clip from Funk Volume’s interview below.
The @FunkVolume crew is challenging @TopDawgEnt, GOOD Music, @SlaughterHouse, and @ShadyRecords to a $500k battle. pic.twitter.com/RQJx4vpFft
— Sway Calloway (@RealSway) August 19, 2015
HEATER OF THE DAY – AD – “Juice”
“Tell ’em I got the juuuuice,” AD says on the hook of this infectious Summer hit. This song is outta here and has been tearing up LA and West Coast club scenes. Having had the opportunity to visit with him in the studio we know all about how AD is LA to the core and his music is RAW. With Xzibit AKA X to the Z in the video along with a ready set on top off and flooding around the house, this video is out of control. Classic LA ish.
Machine Gun Kelly – “Almost”
Never one to take a backseat, Cleveland’s own son, MGK, returns with another set of visuals. This time he follows up his recently released “Blue Skies” video with a brand new one for his latest single “Almost”. Locked inside a TV set, Kelly takes his Slim Gudz and JP Did This 1 produced cut and brings it to life for your viewing pleasure. This one lives on his most recent mixtape, “F### It”, available now.
Former Suge Knight Associate Reggie Wright Talks Death Of Lead Investigator Into Biggie’s Murder
(AllHipHop News) Former Los Angeles Police Department detective Russell Poole died suddenly on Wednesday of a possible heart attack. Poole once led the investigation into the murder of The Notorious B.I.G., and he was very vocal about the Biggie case even after he resigned from the LAPD in 1999.
[ALSO READ: Former Lead Investigator In Notorious B.I.G Case Dies]
Poole also attempted to connect Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight to the death of Biggie as retaliation for the killing of rival 2Pac. Knight’s former longtime friend Reggie Wright was also implemented by Poole in Pac’s death. Wright, who once served as the head of security for Death Row, addressed Poole’s death with Bomb1st.
“It’s a good day for me, because I believe in karma,” said Wright. “First Michael Moore then Frank Alexander and now Russell Poole, all these people are dropping dead. I keep telling people God don’t like ugly. I hope people learn a lesson from this.”
Wright pointed out several of the people that have tried to tie him to the murder of Tupac Shakur have died over the last 10 years. Pac’s ex-bodyguards Michael Moore and Frank Alexander have both passed away. Wright also mentioned filmmaker Richard J. Bond, suggesting the director of the documentary Tupac Assassination: Conspiracy or Revenge may suffer the same fate as Poole, Moore, and Alexander.
“The next person is probably going to be R.J. Bond. I ain’t predicting no death on anybody, but they better get their selves right,” warned Wright. “They better stop with all this bullcrap they’ve been promoting, because they’re all dying like flies around here.”
Another former Pac bodyguard, Kevin Hackie, also once accused Wright of conspiring to kill the Hip Hop icon. In an exclusive 2014 interview, Wright told AllHipHop.com Hackie walked back those allegations.
“[Hackie] called me and apologized to me for making those accusations. He said he was duped into it by Frank Alexander and [Richard Bond],” Wright stated. “I could call him right now on the phone, and he’ll tell you all that information and pretty much that he was working for the government. I think he said he was an undercover agent, but a federal informant is what he was. He pretty much admits it and apologizes for making those false accusations.”
[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Former Death Row Insiders Discuss Alleged Roles Of The LAPD, Suge Knight, & Crips/Bloods In 2Pac & Biggie Shootings]
Listen to Reggie Wright’s interview below.
Yola Franklin – “Failure”
Armed with a growing buzz in her hometown of Dallas, TX, femcee Yola Franklin presents “Failure.” Although Yola Franklin’s musical career has been growing quickly with her previous single “Put Some One$“, her song “Failure” has been getting more attention recently from her core fans.
221 – “Pull Up”
Hailing from the East Coast, 221 is a collective of talented musicians containing 2 producers, 1 singer and the face of the group, rapper Cash. It’s not everyday you find actual groups in Hip-Hop anymore, let alone a group composed of artists who all wear a different hat in making sure the final product is on point. Their latest release proves that everyone played their part correctly, with a melodic ode to making a move on the perfect woman, called “Pull Up”. This one will find a home on the brand new mixtape “Some Wave”. Look for that!
Rival – “Mr. Relevant”
Proving that he’s not just another name in the game, Fort Myers Florida’s own Rival stakes his claim in the game over an turnt up Shawnt beat that has him staking his claim as the next to blow. The EStar Productions emcee tells tales of hustle, grind and street life, certifying exactly why you should be paying attention. This one will live on his upcoming tape mixtape “From Scratch”, dropping soon.
Roc-A-Fella Rapper Neef Buck Compares “Meek Mill Vs Drake” To “Jay Z Vs Nas” (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Philadelphia’s Neef Buck can offer an interesting perspective to the much talked about Meek Mill versus Drake battle. The former Roc-A-Fella Records emcee is from Meek’s hometown, and he witnessed the epic Jay Z versus Nas conflict firsthand.
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Mikey T The Movie Star caught up with Neef to get his thoughts on Meek/Drake. The Young Gunz member compared Meek’s social media rant that started this summer’s hottest rivalry to Hov’s feud with Esco.
“I watched the best to ever do it. I watched Jay. I watched Irv Gotti damn near engineer ‘Super Ugly’ that was about Nas. [He] picked the beats out, hyping Jay to do whatever he was doing,” said Neef. “A couple of weeks later [Gotti] tried to sign Nas. But Jay ain’t gonna tweet it out or put it out publicly ‘I don’t mess with Irv Gotti.'”
Neef mentioned the classic early 2000’s beef as an example of how individuals in Hip Hop are not always the most loyal to their collaborators. In Neef’s opinion, modern rap artists tend to confuse industry associates with true friends.
“That’s where I think these new rappers go wrong at. Just holding motherf*ckers up to higher standards than they really are,” Neef added. “At the end of the day, just because you’re a good rapper or make good music and you’re popping right now doesn’t mean you’re a solid n####.”
[ALSO READ: Neef Buck – “Day 1”]
Watch Neef Buck’s interview below.
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