M.O.P. and Onyx seek fan support to create a joint album produced by the production team SnowGoons.
For the month of December, the New York-based crews seek to raise $30,000 by the end of the month of December.
The 90’s titans outlined their needs on their KickStarter page. At press time, they were close to raising $3,000.
The funding is where we need your support. We hearten every Rap fan to join the band wagon and make this happen. We’re international. A project like this requires face to face meetings in order to create a unique, superb and outstanding album. We have to independently cover studio time, video production, marketing, promotion, travel, pressing, artwork as well as mixing and mastering, which is truly the hard part for an album of this caliber. The release is estimated roughly for spring 2016 to drop, via Goon MuSick and Major Independent.
The SnowGoons are a production team that have already produced albums for each group individually.
Freddie Roach gives a straight and colorful answer to AHH’s Kylie Krabbe on his feelings about his fighter Miguel Cotto’s loss to Saul “Canelo” Alvarez at the Mandalay Resort and Casino in Vegas this past weekend. Alvarez won the fight by a judging landslide with scores across the board of 117-111, 119-109 and 118-110.
Nevertheless, many who watched the fight live, as well as on HBO’s Pay Per View argue that the score cards were entirely too far apart if not perhaps a questionable win in a fight where Saul Canelo threw the harder shots but also missed while Miguel Cotto landed more shots, albeit with less damaging results, but more accuracy – which should have added up to more points. During the battle Freddie Roach “wasn’t really concerned” about losing – nor were any of his other corner men in what they viewed as a more competitive fight than the final scores revealed. Looking back, Roach states bluntly: ” I still think we won the fight.”
Cotto himself was so caught off guard by the scorecards that he did not address HBO’s Max Kellerman or the press post fight, leaving Roach to speak for him as viewed here. In any event, due to the disparity on the cards, this match up likely won’t be seen again as Golden Boy marches forward with Canelo, promising that he will fight again in May. Though it would appear unlikely that Canelo’s opponent in May will be the enduring elephant in the room, undefeated fan favorite Gennady “GGG” Golovkin with his ever popular “Mexican Style” via Karaganda, Kazakhstan, Canelo was quick to say that he is anything but afraid of battling GGG in what is likely to be another Pay Per View Bonanza when it comes down the pike in 2016.
Still Photo: Tom Hogan – HoganPhotos/Roc Nation Sports & Golden Boy Promotions
Delaware rap collective Cypher Clique links up with big time producer Dope Boi Beatz (Bryson Tiller “Don’t”) for their latest record “Every Time I Pull Up.” This is the Delaware collective’s first release since they dropped the well received “Love The Universe” EP back in June and our first time posting them. The guys have performed at the FireFly Festival for over 100,000 people and they are developing a large following in the First State. Press play below and get his to fast rising Delaware talent.
Alabama State was recently scammed by fake promoters who claimed they could book Lil’ Wayne to perform at the university’s homecoming concert. Now, the school organizers have issued a statement about the incident.
“It’s disheartening to share that MAC recently learned the booking agent we partnered with for this performance never actually reached out to Lil Wayne’s team, even after being paid per contract,” says Yardayn Watkins, co-founder of Millennium Age and second year student at ASU.
According to the statement, Millennium Age partnered with a third party booking agent who claimed to have close ties with Lil’ Wayne’s team and would book him as the headliner for ASU’s homecoming concert. MAC members and the concert promotion team took time to review a booking contract, received administrator approval, and paid the entire fee to book Lil’ Wayne; thus, ticket sales and promotion took place, unknowing that the agent had no intention of reaching out to Lil’ Wayne’s camp.
Once school administrators approved Lil’ Wayne as a part of the lineup, they were never contacted by the booking agent.
“We apologize to those who felt victimized, hurt or thwarted, as we are now experiencing those feelings ourselves. We’d like to extend our gratitude to those who worked hard on the show, and hope to reconcile our good faith with the students and fans at Alabama State University,” reads the statement.
Wayne’s manager Cortez Bryant also issued a statement regarding the scam. “Fake promoters are the lowest of people on this earth because they are damaging the integrity of artist and most important hurting the fans who are expecting to see their favorite artist,” he said. “I’m now in contact with Alabama State University and will do everything in my power to work with them to persecute whoever was behind this. It’s not fair to the college students.”
With his debut single, “Get Home (Get Right)” featuring Kid Ink and Quavo ofMigos continuing to explode, North Las Vegas’s JR Castro finally shows us what’s to come with the super infectious, Timbaland produced “F.M.N.” As he glides over the legendary hit maker’s infamous 90’s bounce, JR Castro shows why Timbaland has declared him next. Look for Castro to drop his much anticipated Mixtape “You” January 2016, Executive Produced by Timbaland himself.
Taylor Gang’s newest member, 20 year old Raven Felix continues to build her fast growing buzz and connects with Wiz Khalifa for the infectious Lil Jon and Mike Free produced “All On You.” On her latest, Felix showcases her ability to flip effortlessly from singing to rapping while Wiz sets the tone over a top notch production. Raven Felix’s Valifornication is coming soon.
Last week, the White House Council on Women and Girls held a summit that focused on issues that affect the lives of women of color. During the summit, Charlene Carruthers, Executive Director of the Black Youth Project 100 and Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art moderated the “Hip-Hop: Women’s Vulnerability and Values” panel. Panelists included Angie Martinez and MC Lyte.
During the panel, MC Lyte praised Fetty Wap for being a “feminist rapper” and being “able to get [his] message out without degrading [his] sister.”
“He may have a very unique way of presenting his ideas, but he does love women,” Lyte said. “For what he’s up against in this climate with all of the other emcees, he’s taking a stand. He’s being pretty courageous right now with what it is he presents in his music because it’s really not the norm.”
Lyte also mentioned Kendrick Lamar and Talib Kweli as rappers who have a more gentle approach when they rap about women.
A battle of the booty! Well it seems as if Nicki Minaj wasn’t here for Jennifer Lopez’s opening performance at the American Music Awards. Lopez danced through a medley of this year’s hits during the opening number, that included Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda.” Some felt the former “Fly Girl” (In Living Color) held it down, and others felt she was a little bit rusty. The cameras caught Nicki Minaj giving a little smirk during the performance. Nicki claims that she was watching herself on the screen, then turned back to watch J-LO, to suggest that there was no shade here. Mmmm hmmmm Nicki. We hear ya.
Tyler and the Odd Future crew threw a crazy concert last week with the Camp Flog Gnaw shows. Of the performances we really enjoyed, we had to show some love to the YG peformance of “Twist My Fingaz.” We talking about LA and YG, its doesn’t get any more gangsta than that. Twist your fingers and press play below!:
In a time were same sex marriages are legal and trangender women are awarded as heroes, you would think people would be more accepting of the LGBT community. Well, people are very much still divided on the topic. Lil’ Boosie has made it clear that he is not here for the “gay s###.” He says,
“Since I’ve came home ever time I turn on the tv some gay s###. I try to watch love and hip hop (gay s###) tried to watch empire (gay s###).”
Boosie went on to say he even saw a cartoon doing some “gay s###.” He said next there is going to be a gay channel for kids encouraging them to embrace being gay or wanting to be gay. 50 Cent also expressed that he feels there is too much “gay content” on ‘Empire.’ Is Lil’ Boosie homophobic? What are your thoughts?
Rumor has it Pharrell and Jay Z recently got into it over Pharrell allegedly backing out of a deal with Tidal. Allegedly they got into it so bad, that Pharrell now has a black eye. Pharrell showed up to A&E’s ‘Shining A Light’ concert with a very noticeable black eye. Who punched P? Was it Hov? Allegedly Pharrell told his family and friends that the cause of his black eye is from a spatula. He claims he and his wife were just playing around in the kitchen and a spatula flipped up and hit him right in the eye. Domestic violence? Accident? Are you buying this story?
No matter how busy his schedule is, J. Cole always makes times for his fans. The “Apparently” rapper recently went to North Carolina and visited a fan who is battling cancer.
“I really appreciate this just wanna give a big s/o to my mom and my aunt for bringing my favorite rapper to see me — I’m proud to say that I’m blessed even tho I have cancer he told me to keep positive so that’s what Ima do thanks j.cole #RoleModel ,” Stackhouse wrote on his Facebook account. Stackhouse also resides in Cole’s hometown of Fayetteville, NC.
This isn’t the first time Cole World has met with his fans up close and personal. Back in November 2014, he visited a fan in Dallas and played his 2014 Forest Hills Drive album in its entirety three weeks before it was released.
Sources close to Tyga & Kylie Jenner have claimed that the couple split late last week. Allegedly it was over something Tyga did. There have been rumors swirling about Kylie catching Tyga Facetiming a stripper. Some even believe the reality star has moved on to A$AP Rocky. As the two were spotted together getting out of a vehicle and ducking from the paparazzi. To refute the break up claims, Kylie & Tyga were spotted heading to a venue together. Kylie even posted a photo to her Snap Chat with the caption “Everyone needs to chill.” Maybe the two are just trolling us and are really still together, or maybe A$AP is really trying to slide in the picture.
Rihanna has announced the official release date for her highly anticipated eighth album, ANTI. HitsDailyDouble reports that the Bajan beauty’s new project will drop on Nov. 27th via TIDAL. If you are not into TIDAL, you will have to wait until Dec. 4th for the album to hit stores.
The “BBHMM” singer also launched ANTIdiaRy.com, a promotional site that features exclusive video content related to the album that can only be accessed from a Samsung device.
Sean Kingston claims that he was kidnapped by jewelry store employees after a watch sale gone wrong, TMZ reports.
Kingston was making payments on a $225,000 watch he bought from Avianne Jewelers in Los Angeles. After paying a total of $185,000, he reportedly refused to pay anymore because he felt that the watch wasn’t worth the asking price.
After a few arguments, the “Beat It” singer agreed to do a swap and give them the watch back in return for something worth $185,000. The 25-year-old told the LAPD that when he met with the jeweler on (Nov. 17) at 1:50 a.m in a parking lot, things took a turn for the worse. Kingston said that when he got in the car, the watch was snatched off his wrist. When the jeweler refused to give it back, Kingston refused to get out of the car. He was reportedly then driven around a secluded area and then thrown out of the car.
LAPD says this is considered kidnapping and are currently investigating.
Everyone loves their Grandma, even Fetty Wap. But this song isn’t just about Fetty’s G-Ma, this song is about how Fetty’s Grandma wants her baby to pull up his pants – among other things. Fetty been out of commission as of late after getting in a motor bike accident, but the homie been getting bands on bands on bands. Hence the reason his pockets are so heavy and his pants wont stay up! Check the humorous track below.
You know DJ Khaled has the hits, so when he drops a new song with Chris Breezy and MMG’s Wale, you know its going to be radio friendly and there’s a good chance that you will hear the song in the clubs this Winter. You know the time of year, its cuffin season and you are getting a real chance at locking something down. Check Chris Browns verse though at the end… That boy wildin.
With Gucci currently incarcerated, its ironic that every week a new song comes out with Gucci featured on track. We know the homie was busy before he got locked up, but geez! This time Chicago rapper Chief Keef gets the Brick Squad 1017 ring leader on the track for the song “Squad Car” that will reportedly be appearing on their joint project, BigGucciSosa2. Expect nothing but trapped out, gun toting verses, no word on when the album will be released.
B Stacks just dropped the visuals for “Chances” which followed the release of the single on Mymixtapez.com. B. Stacks hails from North Carolina and has made a record that will relate to any hustler that has taken that chance making trips on the highway.
B. Stacks is very impressive with ability to rap a strong verse and create an equally strong hook. ‘Chances’ about the dangers of moving narcotics but it is overall a hustling anthem.The project was executive produced by Sandy Ledbetter and Maurio “Rio” Mitchell. Video directed by Charles Robinson.
Back in October, a single photo posted on Instagram revealed two Hip Hop empires – one representing New York rap royalty and the other a Southern production czar – finally joined forces. Queens native Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson traveled to Atlanta to connect with Trap music pioneer Xavier “Zaytoven” Dotson. Zaytoven’s IG caption of the moment simply read, “We’re officially locked in. #justwaitonit.”
The world may only have to wait a few more days to see what emerged from those 50/Zay ATL sessions. The G-Unit leader is set to release his latest project The Kanan Tape this week, and some of Zaytoven’s tracks could be featured on Curtis’ new mixtape. If not, the long-awaited 50 Cent studio album Street King Immortal could possibly house the cuts introduced that night in Atlanta.
Besides 50, Zaytoven has gifted numerous artists with his signature sound. Some of the other notable recipients of the Grammy winner’s production include Young Jeezy (“Church In These Streets”), Future (“Real Sisters”), and Fall Out Boy featuring Migos (“Irresistible Remix”).
AllHipHop.com spoke with Zaytoven about some of his recent work. The self-taught multi-instrumentalist also suggests fans should expect to hear another full joint collaborative project with Future. The revival of his trendsetting efforts with currently incarcerated Atlanta rap legend Gucci Mane is likely to happen as well.
What came from the sessions with 50 Cent? Are we going to hear some of your tracks on his upcoming mixtape?
I’m almost 90% sure you should. He came down and got beats from a lot of producers. I was one of the producers he got a lot of tracks from.
Had you worked together before?
No, this was our first time working together.
It was a couple of other producers from the city there too. Were you all at one session and then just played tracks for him?
Pretty much. He came and picked all of the hottest producers in Atlanta. We all had a beat session going on.
50 is still working on his Street King Immortal album. Was there any talk about some of your work ending up on that project as well?
I would really hope so. I’m really shooting to be on the album.
You had the title track on Jeezy’s Church In These Streets. How did that come together?
I’m a producer right now, especially if you’re in the south, that you can’t get around. It’s like, “Man, I gotta go get a track from this guy.” I’ve got myself back hot again, so every artist is reaching out.
When I work with a guy like Jeezy, my sound and his sound is almost like church. My music has a church vibe. Once he started doing a project called Church In These Streets, it just went hand-in-hand. You can’t have a Zaytoven track, have an album called Church In These Streets, and it not be the title track.
When you were working on the song, did you know it was going to be the title track?
No, we just did several songs. That’s the one that stood out like a sore thumb. I don’t even know if he had the name of his project at the time. After we did that, it just sounded like this is what needs to be the name of the album, everything needs to follow this right here.
You said that you feel like you got hot again. Do you feel like there was a lull in your career?
Yeah, I feel there was a time where I wasn’t as hot as I am now. Maybe a few years back. I remember doing [Migo’s] “Versace,” and it made me skyrocket again. It made it so that Zaytoven is in high demand again.
After “Versace,” Migos got real hot. Then guys like Young Dolph became hot with the tracks I did. I think when I was the hottest producer in Atlanta back in ’07, ’08 – it feels like that for me again. I don’t think I ever fell off, but when you start hearing Zaytoven’s name on everything, that’s when I feel like I’m all the way hot again.
Speaking of Migos, you did a remix with them and Fall Out Boy.
It was amazing. I had never really listened to Fall Out Boy’s music. I just knew they were a big group that sold a lot of records. But they called and said, “We’re doing a remix album, and we definitely want you on it. And we want to put Migos on whatever track that you do.” Then I understood what they were trying to do. They were coming to get the sound that I have.
The sound that I have, I’ve been doing for over 10 years now, and it’s become in high demand. People don’t want me to make music that fits the Fall Out Boys. They just say they want me to do exactly what I do. It’s a good feeling.
You talked about how you feel Migo’s “Versace” helped put you back on. I think another recent project that helped stamp that Zaytoven sound is Beast Mode with Future. He recently hinted he was going to do a Monster 2. Has there been any talk about doing a Beast Mode 2?
When we did Beast Mode, we had Beast Mode 2 and 3 ready. We did so many good songs that could have been on Beast Mode. So I think it’s all about timing for when it will come out again. It’s definitely going to be needed. The fans definitely want it.
That’s another project that catapulted me again. That’s a work of art. That’s almost like when I used to do Gucci Mane’s whole CD. I think that’s the vision Future had – “I want to do a mixtape, but I want to use only Zaytoven production.” Before that you hadn’t heard me and Future do any music together for maybe 2 – 4 years. Those are just special moments that help me be on fire like I am now.
A lot of people put that project in the trilogy of mixtapes [along with Monster and 56 Nights] that elevated Future to superstar status. This year he exploded. Did you see that coming for him?
I didn’t really see it. After Monster I said, “Okay, he’s coming back. He’s sounded pretty good.” But when he came to me and said, “Zay, I want to do a whole project with you,” I felt like he wanted to take over the streets again.
When guys come to me, they come to me like, “I’m ready to take over the streets.” I’m one of the guys that stays working with all the up-and-coming street artists. My sound is in the streets all the time. Even when my song is not on the radio or not in the club, I’m on these mixtapes. My music is definitely hot in the streets.
So when Future came to me, I felt like he said, “You know what? I’m gonna go back hard. I’m gonna go back to ground zero and take over the streets.” That’s exactly what he did. If you listen to his album, he said the Beast Mode project was the project that got his feet ten toes down.
They were saying he fell off and he ain’t got it no more. So Monster sparked him up to get him back on. Beast Mode really sealed the deal. Everything was uphill after that.
You mentioned you really enjoy working with up-and-coming artists. You produced for the new guy Linen. How did that relationship start?
I’m like the go-to guy for a lot of street artists, because I’m somebody you can get in touch with. I’m somebody you can pull up on and we can work together. So he came to me like, “Zay, you’re my favorite producer. I have a budget and want to get some production from you.”
Anytime I start working with somebody and I hear that they got the gift, then it just takes it to another level. It makes me want to get more involved and work with them closely.
On “Digital Dash,” Drake says, “Gucci get out, it’s a problem.” It’s amazing how he is still able to release music. Have you been able to do anymore tracks for him that we could see in the near future?
Gucci, that’s gonna be Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg when he gets out. That’s the sound that’s going on right now. A lot of artists are mimicking the sound that me and him created about ten years ago. It’s like peanut butter and jelly when he gets out.
I know he is gonna work with a lot of different artists and producers. But I also know for a fact that the sound we’re gonna create when he gets out is gonna be just what everybody is looking for.
Are you working on anything else?
So much. I’m working with so many people. There’s stuff dropping every day that I’m not even aware of. One of my favorite tracks that just dropped is Juicy J’s “U Can’t.”
It’s so many people. I’m reaching out and working with everybody. It’s stuff that is constantly coming out, so I can’t even name who all the people are.
