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FRESH HEAT: China Mac ft. Dave East – "Going Down"

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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Chinatown NYC based rapper China Mac starts off 2016 with “Going Down” featuring Mass Appeal and Harlem bred rapper Dave East. It’s breath of freshly polluted New York street air – but we like it. The two MC’s opened up on the Layzee Dee produced track and it brings up back to a great era of Hip-Hop. For real though, is there any rapper that’s hotter than Dave East out East? A side note, if you do your research China Mac has been around for a while and has ties to one of Hip-Hop’s favorite Asian-American rappers Jin.

Back in the day, China Mac was well known for having done a 10 year prison bid for shooting one of Jin’s associates in a restaurant, then he fled and was detained by the police in Seattle. Check out his interview with VladTV a few years ago below the song. The homie is as street as it gets when it comes to that beef.


Tha Outlawz E.D.I. Mean Talks 2Pac Biopic, Made Ni**az, All Eyez On Me & More (VIDEO)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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E.D.I. Mean talks to B High about working on the 2pac biopic and what we can expect from the movie. For instance what really happened between Faith and Tupac. The creation of hits such as Made N#####, Rearview, Bomb First, and more. Plus E.D.I. talks about Thug Mansion in Atlanta and how 2pac & Tha Outlawz kicked it in the Atl and much more.

Watch below.

John Depp Taps Dave East For "Expect Hate"

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG) Updated Category: Music
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John Depp continues to reinforce his grind. The Queens native is motivated by the desire to his e#### a respect lyrical legacy. Last month, while others were relaxing for the holidays, Depp dropped Shoulda Been An Album 3. With the third installment of this mixtape series the Breeding Ground Artist flexes pen game.

[ALSO READ: 5 & Done: John Depp]

What happens when two MCs from Shadyville and Harlem come together, “Expect Hate.” Dave Ea$t joins the Queens Village rapper and rips the track. ” These two wordsmith effectively use entrenched metaphors; waxed words come to life.Press play and enjoy the track.

 

50 Cent Wasn't Too Happy About The Golden Globes

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Photo via 50 Cent’s Instagram

Although the Golden Globes was the most talked about TV event recently- from Taraji P. Henson winning her first Golden Globe, Denzel Washington being honored with the Cecil B. DeMille award, to Leonardo DiCaprio’s reaction to Lady Gaga bumping into him, everyone wasn’t as enthused. Count on 50 Cent to be upset. 50 says he and the cast of STARZ hit show ‘Power’ didn’t receive an invite to the awards. 50 Cent said he will fix the situation. 50 Cent “fixing” something could go a number of ways. We know 50 must be upset after dogging ‘Empire’ for so long. Which show is better? Are the two even comparable?

Mr. Vegas Puts A Reggae Spin On The Dab In "Dancehall Dab" Video!

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Category: Alternatives
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International Reggae artist Mr. Vegas releases new music video for “Dancehall Dab”, his latest single produced by Riva Nile Productions and Mr. Vegas himself. Ty Black directed the dance-crazed video and the visuals were shot in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Vegas, eager to bring back the raw essence of dancing to Reggae music, fused “The Dab” dance with Dancehall and created the first Reggae club-banger of 2016.

Mr. Vegas is known for creating classic Dancehall hits such as “Heads High”, “Yu Sure”, “Jack It Up”, and “Nike Air” to name a few. He was born Clifford Smith in Kingston, Jamaica. In high school he developed a passion for music. And during lunch breaks, he displayed his lyrical ability in front of his classmates. Now, Mr. Vegas is known all over the world and he has worked with artists such as Snoop Dogg, Pitbull, and Beyoncé to name a few. Check out the video below!

You can purchase “Dancehall Dab” on Itunes now!

Kanye West's Yeezy Season 3 May Be More Affordable

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Photo: (via MTV: acceptance speech video)

If you felt like Kanye West’s Yeezy Season collections were out of your price range, Ye has good news for you. According to Kanye, the collection will be a lot nicer on your bank account. A TMZ cameraman told Kanye that he needed to lower the prices of his clothes as he wants to wear them, but they are too expensive. Kanye replied saying,

“We are going to to get them lowered…next season.”

Here’s the thing, what Ye means by lower isn’t clear. Lower and affordable are two different things. Yeezy Season 3 seems like it would cost more than the previous collections, but we hope Ye keeps his word. Are you a fan of his line? Will you be wearing Yeezy Season 3?

Pres. Obama Sings This Song By The Weeknd? (Mashup Video)

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG) Updated Category: Rumors
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President Barack Obama continues to solidify his legacy. The POTUS commands the nation; his impact is resounding throughout the globe and within Hip-Hop’s realm. Before delivering his final State of the Union address he appointed Wale to rock the mic. Hip-Hop has taken to social media and heavily responded to that final endeavor from the President.

[ALSO READ: Talib Kweli, Russell Simmons, Wale & Others React To Pres. Obama’s Final State of the Union Address]

One of Mr. President’s endearing traits is his perceived accessibility. Last year, someone uploaded this witty video mashup to YouTube. After  being masterfully manipulated, the President is seen singing along to The Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face.”

What should be the next tune that President Obama sings?

Rapper Releases Diss Track Aimed At Lil' Durk & His DJ

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Photo via Lil’ Durk’s Instagram

Mubu Krump is taking credit for recently knocking out Lil’ Durk’s DJ, DJ Bandz at a shopping mall. DJ Bandz clapped back asking how one could “snake” someone and take off running. Mubu Krump has now dropped a diss record aimed at Lil’ Durk and his DJ. On the track he promises to do some demonic things to them the next time he runs into them. The beef seems pretty senseless to us. Check out the diss track below.

Kendrick Lamar – "God Is Gangsta"

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Videos
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Its been a busy week for Kendrick Lamar. After dropping some images and a vlog featuring a meeting with President Obama, Kendrick Lamar lets go of the “God Is Gangsta” visuals that show a belligerent Kendrick Lamar struggling with his vices as he raps. The video has garnered over 60,000 views in just a few hours. Its a work of art, enjoy and listen up!:

Has Iggy Azalea Found An Ally In Charlamagne Tha God?

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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While many in the Hip Hop community are not fans of Iggy Azalea, it seems that she’s found an ally in Charlamagne Tha God. Charlamagne expressed that he would like people to stop trashing Iggy for being a fake wannabe rapper. Charlamagne also seems to feel that just because Iggy dates a black man doesn’t mean she has to stand up for black culture. Previously Charlamagne has said he also hates the “real Hip Hop” comments because people from different regions that produce different sounds all have their opinions on what is “real Hip Hop,” with them often times downplaying other’s music. Charlamagne expressed that Iggy is actually a pop artist that happens to express herself through rap. He doesn’t believe she’s trying to hijack black culture. What are your thoughts? How would you categorize Iggy?

BBOD Explains Beef With Bianca & Why She Spit At Her

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze) Updated Category: Features
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Love & Hip Hop New York has been on a successful run. This latest season has received the highest ratings of any LHH series in VH1 history. One of the reasons for that success is BBOD. This female rap duo not only came into the show with a rap pedigree with connections to Treach from Naughty By Nature, they brought and existing beef with Bianca, aka Young B. Both Harlem female MCs have issues, specifically Money Moe and Bianca.

If you saw the first episodes of LHHNY, you can see the beef and spitting incident that went down at the club when the two ladies where on the same stage. Where is all this coming from?  Money Moe breaks down the beef to AllHipHop,

 The Bianca situation is ongoing, like, this is not a situation that just happened as far as VH1, this is something that leads outside of the reality TV show.

Money Moe goes into detail of how the beef really happened and how Bianca “clubbed” Money Moe, literally! Watch the full interview to see how their beef started. Also, Money Moe answers who is more of a “Turn-Up Chic,” her or Cardi B.

Wale Performs At Obama's State Of The Union Pre-Show

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Videos
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Wale, EL VY and Terrence J join Vice President Biden at a White House celebration before President Obama’s last State of The Union Address. Wale was true to form in his performance lacing the crowd up with his song, “Love Hate Thing” and a few others!

Big K.R.I.T. Gets Honored In Hometown Meridian, Mississippi

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Videos
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In a cinematic experience inside BIG K.R.I.T.’s Kritically Acclaimed Tour, WildSoul Films presents a behind the scenes look at the one of the South’s most touted underground talents. It’s all for a greater goal to Big K.R.I.T. as now we are seeing it pay off as seen in this episode of his Kritically Acclaimed Vlog. In this episode K.R.I.T. gets a proclamation from the Mayor of his hometown Meridian, MS for his own weekend and he performs live ripping the mic acapella. Check it out below!:

Mass Appeal & Adult Swim Link Up To Release 'Rubble Kings' Soundtrack, Listen Now

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG) Updated Category: Music News
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(AllHipHop News) On Friday (Jan. 15), Rubble Kings: The Soundtrack will be released. Among others artists, the 13-track project contains original new music from the likes of Run The Jewels, Bun B, and Ghostface Killah. This project was directly inspired by last year’s well-received film, Rubble Kings.

[ALSO READ: NYC Gang Documentary “Rubble Kings” Available For Download As BitTorrent Bundle]

Narrated by John Leguizamo, the Shan Nicholson-directed documentary serves a gritty depiction of Hip-Hop’s evolution. It is centered around the Bronx ‘s 1970’s gang entrenched culture. Little Shalimar crafted a cohesive sound by producing the entire soundtrack. Instrumentals and lyricism abound on Rubble Kings: The Soundtrack.

Here’s the tracklist:

1. War – Little Shalimar
2. Savage Habits – Bun B, Killer Mike & Cuz Lightyear
3. Warrior Thing – eXquire
4. Bouncy 3 – King Mono
5. The Revolution Might Be Televised – Little Shalimar
6. Delaney Card – Ka
7. Edge of the Edge (Instrumental) – Little Shalimar
8. Rubble Kings Theme (Dynamite) – Run The Jewels
9. Partytime (Jitter Buggin) – Little Shalimar
10. Comes With The Territory – Little Shalimar
11. Same Damn Thang – Ghostface Killah, Boldy James & eXquire
12. The Piano District (Gentrification Boogie) – Little Shalimar
13. Phoenix – Roxiny & Tunde Adebimpe

Enjoy the album stream:

http://www.audiomack.com/album/2dbz/rubble-kings-original-motion-picture-soundtrack

EXCLUSIVE: Lil Mama On Internet Memes, Being Vulnerable, & Says Industry Can Be Worse Than The Streets (Video)

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG) Updated Category: News
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Photo Credit: YouTube

(AllHipHop News) Recently, Lil Mama exclusively spoke with AllHipHop. The triple-threat artist would go on to explain the meaning behind her bars on “Too Fly.”  Many people have debated whether that track contained an inconspicuous diss directed towards Nicki Minaj. The Brooklyn rapper would also share her thoughts on male rappers.

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Lil Mama Talks Challenging Nicki Minaj & Male Rappers (VIDEO)]

No stranger to public ridicule herself, the “Sausage” rapper gave her perspective on how she’s been able to not become jaded from a fickle industry. When discussing the topic of internet memes the BK entertainer would offer “healing” as her saving grace. “My skin has been bruised. it’s been shot. It’s been stabbed; it’s been torn,” she said of her “thick skin.”

As the conversation continued Lil Mama opened up about learning to turn her once vulnerable spirit into an inherent asset. “I’ve been hurt because I was so vulnerable, she said, “But then I had to learn, ‘Yo, this is a business!’ People will say whatever they got to say to get that next dollar.” Soon the “Lip Gloss” spitter would compare the music business to the streets. At the closing of clip, Lil Mama would talk about her perceived “second chance” at fame.

Check out the entire introspective interview:

Is the public going too hard at Lil Mama?

PREMIERE: Renegade El Rey Releases New Music Video For "You Hear Me?!"

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Music News
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Renegade El Rey has built a notable reputation in Atlanta by serving as an engineer out of the iconic Stankonia Studios, but the Memphis transplant has also been putting in work as a rap artist and head of the Southern Eagle Music Group.

Fresh off opening for Big Boi at Converse’s Rubber Track Live concert series in Boston last month, Renegade lets loose the brand new visuals for his song “You Hear Me?!” Atlanta’s own Chilly-O handled the direction for the video.

“If you ask me, a rhetorical question is the best way to get somebody’s attention in a conversation,” says Renegade. “So when I ask you if you hear me, I’m letting you know I mean exactly what I’m saying. You hear me?!”

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Emerging Artists Discuss Recording At Iconic Stankonia Studios As Part Converse Rubber Tracks Program]

Follow Renegade El Rey on Twitter @RENEGADE_EL_REY and Instagram @renegade_el_rey.

Watch AllHipHop.com’s premiere of Renegade El Rey’s “You Hear Me?!” video below.

Omarion & Ghostface Killah Premiere New Song On Beats 1 Radio

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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After having a great 2015 with hit single “Supposed To Be”, MMG artist Omarion kicks off 2016 premiering new music on Beats 1 collaborating with Ghostface Killah for Knxwledge (Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Pakk) produced track “I Aint Even Done”.

Listen below.

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Freddie Gibbs: I Don't Get Recognition For My Skills Like J. Cole & Kendrick Lamar (AUDIO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Freddie Gibbs is one of the most critically acclaimed emcees of this era. His studio albums – ESGN, Piñata, and Shadow of a Doubt – have been scored as some of the best efforts in the genre over the last five years. But does the Gary, Indiana native get passed over too often in the conversations about the best emcees in the game at the moment?

[ALSO READ: Here Are The 15 Most Critically Acclaimed Rappers From The 2010’s]

During an extensive interview with NPR’s Microphone Check, Gibbs expressed his irritation that he is not mentioned being at the same skill level as platinum selling artists such as Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole.

“I don’t feel like I get the recognition for being as innovative that I am musically, you know what I mean? I don’t think that I get put up there with the J. Coles and the Kendrick Lamars and guys of that nature when I definitely think that I’m rapping on their level and definitely higher,” said Gibbs.

However, the “Extradite” rapper believes his independent grind will eventually pay off with a bigger fan base. Gibbs relayed to hosts Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Frannie Kelley that having creative control is a great tool to achieve success in his career.

“It’s just a matter of just me sticking to my guns and doing it the way I want to do it. And I’m at that point now where I can put out music when I want to, shoot a video when I want to, just basically have total control, so it’s like, I can sway more people in my direction than ever now,” added Gibbs. “But I still don’t think that I get the credit that I deserve, like I said, for being an innovator.”

[ALSO READ: Ali Shaheed Muhammad Talks Working On NPR’s “Microphone Check” + Interviewing J. Cole & Rick Ross]

Listen to Freddie Gibbs interview below.

Vince Staples & Lord Jamar Bicker Online Over Comments About 1990's Hip Hop

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) It seems there are still rap fans that feel a certain way about Vince Staples’ comments on 1990’s Hip Hop. During an interview last October, Staples stated he did not understand why the decade was considered the “Golden Era” of the culture. The California spitter caught some backlash for the statements months ago, but the conversation heated up again after Lord Jamar shared his opinion on the matter.

[ALSO READ: Vince Staples Defends Comments About 1990’s Era Hip Hop, Debates With N.O.R.E]

Jamar did an interview with VladTV where the Brand Nubian member took issue with Staples saying the 90’s didn’t even have a Kanye West. Jamar’s critique mostly centered around the idea of people wanting to promote what he called a “euro-based” (sales, money) criteria for greatness rather than an “afro-based” (cultural impact, quality) criteria.

A Twitter user supported Jamar’s point of view by sending Staples a picture of a few top stars from the 90’s and writing, “Pay attention to what [Lord Jamar] has to say.” The Def Jam recording artist replied with a simple “lmao.”

Jamar then responded to the Twitter exchange by asking Staples, “What’s funny bruh? People just correcting your statement by giving numerous examples.”

Staples sent a message back that read, “I’m laughing cause I never thought I’d hear a n*gga ever say listen to what Lord Jamar has to say.”

[ALSO READ: Lord Jamar Talks Debate With Royce Da 5’9″, Explains Why Eminem Is Just Like Iggy Azalea & Vanilla Ice]

Read the tweets below.