After releasing the visual for “Wuzhanindoe” featuring YG, Gunplay is back with a new cut from his forthcoming “Living Legend” album titled “Be Like Me” featuring none than Rick Ross. Pre-order “Living Legend” now on iTunes!
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PREMIERE: ExtindoGANG – “Get Higher”
ExtindoGANG releases NEW visual for “Get Higher” directed by Anthony Rose of BluCollar Ent. Put 5 on rollin up another extindo and get higher to this classic smoking anthem. Find “Get Higher” on ExtindoGANG’s latest mixtape Up N Smoke Vol.1 Hosted by DJ Carisma & Too Short.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2syeWgmt1Q8&feature=youtu.be
Quelle Chris Talks Producing Jean Grae’s EP & Why He Doesn’t Want To Make Collabs Like Kanye-McCartney
Rapper/producer Quelle Chris is dropping his latest album Innocent Country today (July 10), but the Detroit native played a significant role on another recent project. Chris handled the production on Jean Grae’s new 6-track EP iSweatergawd, and he also provided vocals for the Brooklyn rapstress’ songs “Looking Free” and “Maybe.”
AllHipHop connected with Quelle Chris to get his thoughts on working with Jean. The Mello Music Group artist also explains why he is not pressed about getting the studio with just anybody.
[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Quelle Chris Talks “Innocent Country” Album, Prayer Versus Action & Interacting With Online Critics]
You recently produced Jean Grae’s new EP. How did that particular project come together?
It was one of the ideas we had when we first met which has been slowly cultivated. It’s a mutual respect for Hip Hop. We talk about Hip Hop all night.
I wouldn’t even say there was a conversation and a handshake about it. We were like, “We like making music, so let’s do it. We like what each other does, so let’s find that place where we compliment each other.”
There’s no magical Disney story behind it. It was just like, “You wanna rap? You wanna do some rapping? Yeah? Okay, let’s rap.”
Are there any other artists that you haven’t worked with yet that you would like to?
There are other ones in the works that I haven’t worked with yet, but they’re coming. There are artists that I have worked with that I look forward to working with again. I’m looking forward to working with Roc Marciano, and I just did another song with Sean P.
It’s funny. The day that I met Jean, Milk Dee from Audio Two was there. That’s one of my favorite emcees ever. So sitting in this bar next to Milk Dee, I’m like Jesus could walk in this b*tch, pouring tequila shots for everybody, and I’d be like, “Yo, shut the f*ck up. Milk Dee is here.”
So I think I’ve been blessed enough to at least be put in situations to work with the people I want to work with. From there, there are other genres that I’d also be interested in working with. But it’s hard for me to mention a name, because there’s so many artists. Sometimes I just like the magic of it just happening, surprising me.
I’m really happy with the artists that I’m around and work with currently. I can’t really ask for much more. The music has more of an energy than Kanye and Paul McCartney getting in the lab and popping out a whole bunch of bullsh*t just for the sake of saying, “I get to work with Paul McCartney.”
Did you not like those tracks?
Come on? Let’s be honest. I don’t know the exact story, but let’s say you have a week in the studio with Paul McCartney. With Paul McCartney? The Beatles? And that’s the best thing you can pump out?
I don’t want to be sitting in the lab with somebody just to say, “I’m working with somebody.” So I can take pictures and go, “Look who I’m in the lab with.” But the music isn’t organic and doesn’t have that magic and the staying power to it.
So I prefer it being the people that come into my life in the way the energy makes it happen. I think that makes music that has way more staying power.
I feel like I could always look back and listen to songs from any of my albums. No matter how many years gone by, they still sound fresh and new. That’s because it wasn’t some forced rap experience for the sake of the moment. It was a rap experience for the sake of a friendship that will last forever, and the music says that too.
[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Mello Music Group Displays Its Diverse Roster With New Compilation Album “Persona”]
Jean Grae’s iSweatergawd is available for purchase on Bandcamp.
Quelle Chris’ Innocent Country is available for purchase on iTunes.
Follow Quelle Chris on Twitter @QuelleChris and Instagram @Quellechrist.
Read AllHipHop.com’s extended interview with Quelle Chris where he talks about his new album, dealing with online critics, and more here.
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Budden Discusses Backlash From Comments About Nicki Minaj And Meek Mill (VIDEO)
After Joe Budden joked on “The Joe Budden Podcast” about Meek Mill’s love for his girlfriend Nicki Minaj, they both clapped back at him via Twitter. Now the New Jersey spitter has his chance to respond during a sitdown with AllHipHop CEO Chuck Creekmur.
The former reality star said the whole situation was a “non-story” and his joke was taken out of context. He said after laughing at all the Meek Mill memes that were generated after the 2015 BET Awards, he discussed it further on his show and din’t think it would “snowball” into anything bigger.
Budden also said he was disappointed by Nicki’s response because he felt that she “always comes off a bit more well thought out” in her responses. As far as Meek calling him corny, Joe brushed that off saying that wasn’t “creative” enough.
Watch the chat below to see if there is any bad blood between Joe and the two lovebirds and if they will ever take this to the booth.
BP Da Realist Ft. Peewee Longway – “Feelings”
Alabama rapper BP Da Realist is gearing up for the release of his DJ Scream and DJ X-Rated-hosted mixtape Country Money 6, which is scheduled to be unveiled in its entirety on July 28th. Before the project arrives, BP teams up with Atlanta’s own Peewee Longway for “Feelings” produced by Zaytoven and Cassius Jay. Country Money 6 will come fully produced by Zaytoven with co-production from Cassius Jay and it will also feature the late Grand Hustle rep Doe B in addition to Longway.
French Montana Says He Has At Least 100 Unreleased Chinx Songs (VIDEO)
Before Coke Boys rep Chinx got a chance to drop his debut album, Welcome to JFK, he was gunned down in Queens on May 17th. His album is due out in August, but there is much more music to come after.
During a visit to LA’s Power 106 radio station, French Montana revealed that he has 100 songs with him and Chinx on it while he has another 100 of Chinx’s own records stashed away.
“I got 100 songs with him and we still have a couple of videos,” said the “Pop That” rapper.
French went on to discuss what hurts the most about losing his friend.
“It’s just a thing that I wanted him to be here for his success. I feel like he was right there and that was the thing that I’m upset about. But you know God always got a better plan. You can never question his plan.”
Watch the video below.
Cane Feat. Ryshon Jones -“The Moment”
After making a stellar appearance of Statik Selektah’s Lucky 7 album, hip-hop rookie Cane is dropping his newest single, “The Moment.” For the single, the DMV rep teams up with Philly newbie Ryshon Jones for the second installment for his Open Bar series, where he releases new music every other Thursday.
Lend your ear below.
Machine Gun Kelly Talks About His Relationship With His Daughter (VIDEO)
While Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) has been all over the blogs about his new girlfriend, Amber Rose – There is one lady who will always have his heart.
Watch the video below.
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Activists Want Bill Cosby’s Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star Removed
Activists are pushing for Bill Cosby’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to be removed since a 2005 deposition surfaced of him admitting to giving a Temple University employee a sedative when he wanted to have sexual intercourse with her.
“If they don’t remove that star, we can call it the walk of shame,”activist Najee Ali told the Associated Press. “Cosby to black America is an icon, but once an icon figure betrays the trust of the community, we have to withdraw our support and condemn their actions.”
[ALSO READ: Bill Cosby Statue Removed From Hollywood Studios Theme Park; ‘Cosby’ Episodes Pulled From Centric]
The former TV dad’s star was actually vandalized last year when someone wrote “rapist” over it after sexual assault and rape allegations flooded the media.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has responded to this request with disinterest in removing the star.
“We have never removed a star from the Walk,” said Leron Guble, president of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. “Once a star has been added to the Walk it is considered a part of the historic fabric of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.”
[ALSO READ: Jill Scott Recants Her Support Of Bill Cosby]
Ever since the deposition was released, Centric and Bounce TV have pulled Cosby Show reruns from their programming and Hollywood Studios has removed their bronze Bill Cosby statue from their theme park.
Mobb Deep Remembers First Performance At The Tunnel, Performing With Biggie in Ohio + MORE (VIDEO)
With age comes wisdom and stories no camera phone can capture. Days before they headline the 11th annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival with Common, Mobb Deep sat down with AllHipHop to discuss their most memorable performances.
Check out Mobb Deep discuss performing with Biggie in Ohio, on The Tunnel and how they relate to the new generation below:
ALTERNATIVE PICK – Verse Simmonds – “All I Want” Ft. Jeremih
VVS Society presents Verse Simmonds’ latest single “All I Want” featuring Jeremih. This track is produced by J Hill and has a cool R&B feel while also maintaining some clean drums reminicient of the Hip-Hop you’ve come to love.
Harvey Stripes “Paid Pt. 2” ft. French Montana
Toronto rapper Harvey Stripes continues to cement his position in the Canadian music scene with new single from the archives, “Paid Pt 2” featuring Bad Boy rapper, French Montana, who provides the infectious hook and some hard-hitting verse.
Stripes coolly drops his bars with the effortless swagger we’ve all come to expect from the young upstart.
DO’s And DON’Ts Of Peforming At NBA Basketball Game By Snootie Wild
Memphis rapper and Team Yayo/CMG member, Snootie Wild, sits down with DJ Smallz and gives some pointers after performing during halftime at the Grizzlies’ NBA season opening game after Yo Gotti brought him out.
B-Real – Dabs ft. Dizzy Wright
Y’all know B-Real loves to smoke out in the SmokeBox, so combine that with cannabis chain smoker Dizzy Wright and you know you have a cloudy visual pending you press of the play button below. Dr. Greenthumb does not play when it comes to that KILLA!
Tyrese Will Appear On Season Two Of ‘Empire’
The list of all-stars to grace Empire’s second season has just gotten a bit longer. Lee Daniels took to his Instagram to announce that Tyrese will also be guest starring on the second season of FOX’s hip-hop drama. No word on what character he will portray yet.
[ALSO READ: Kelly Rowland Will Join The ‘Empire’ Cast For Season 2]
The roster of guest appearances continues to grow with stars like Alicia Keys, Lenny Kravitz, Chris Rock and Zac Efron already on board. Kelly Rowland was recently snagged to play Lucious Lyon’s mother in a series of flashback scenes.
Nyzzy Nyce – “Have You”
From his project Lost in Los Angeles Nyzzy Nyce drops the visuals to his commercial sounding song “Have You.” Set up on the beach and with a shawty, Nyzzy vibes out on the track with a summer friendly back drop. Look out for more from Nyzzy in the coming weeks as he will continue to release more material from his Lost in Los Angeles project.
Hopsin Talks Commercial Vs. Personal Music And Selling Out
In an interview with E-Bro and the rest of the Hot97 staff, Hopsin sits down with the New York based crew. Speaking on all things Hopsin and more, the Panorama City, California based rapper took time speak with Hot 97 about how he balances the line of commercial vs. personal music. Take a listen here below:
Mase Dissed Pharrell Backstage At The BET Awards After Their Performance?
Uh oh! Did Mase diss Pharrell at the BET Awards? It looks like Pharrell was trying to talk to Mase backstage, and Mase quickly moved on. Pharrell can be heard saying, “You only called me once.” Pharrell you better pick up the phone with Mase calls.
Dude Starts Tripping Hard After Hitting ‘Liquid Weed’ Too Hard
I don’t know what this dude was smoking, but I know it wasn’t weed. He seems fine at first but after taking a few monster hits he starts going crazy. He screams get off me (even though no one is touching him), complains that his hair is on fire, and takes his clothes off while running around like a madman.
https://youtu.be/dODUKNinOGQ
Watch The CRWN Interview Featuring Meek Mill (VIDEO)
Meek Mill recently sat down with Elliott Wilson to discuss his new no. 1 album, Dreams Worth More Than Money, the traumatizing five months he spent behind bars and gush about his bae, Nicki Minaj.
[ALSO READ: What We Learned From Meek Mill’s CRWN Interview]
WatchLOUD has now released all parts of the interview for your viewing pleasure. Take a look at all three parts of the exclusive chat.