Houston singer/rapper, Just Brittany, sits down with DJ Smallz and addresses Rihanna’s “B#### Better Have My Money” single, after releasing her record called “Betta Have My Money” nine months prior to RiRi’s release and provides some insight into her upcoming new album “Stripped”. I’ve included Just Brittany’s “Betta Have My Money” single below. Whats your take on this? Let us know in the c-section!
Coming off the release of his smooth, self-reliant single “OMW” back in September, Drew Parks keeps the momentum building as he readies his upcoming project Away We Go. With production from Grammy Award winning producer 88-Keys, Parks unveils a slightly grittier side of his personality, rapping with a chip on his shoulder like he’s out to solidify a permanent place in the game.
“I had the honor of linking up with 88-Keys at a studio in New Jersey a few months ago and we came up with this track “Bad Man.” The way 88 layers his samples is crazy, so just watching him at work was dope as well. The song is me raw and uncut; basically just saying that I’m done being nice.” – Drew Parks
After tearing down the stage at the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last week, Talib Kweli & 9th Wonder release the video for the Rapsody assisted, Hi-Tek produced “Every Ghetto.” Talib Kweli & 9th Wonder’s Indie 500 projecdt drops November 6th. If you love Hip-Hop you will pre-order it here: http://smarturl.it/Indie500
Dave East has been on a tear lately so recently he sat down with The Breakfast Club to discuss his journey to the music game. From playing college ball to some minor setbacks, East explains how persistence and hard work led to him linking up with Nas and making music full time. This is a great interview and cool way to get to know Dave. He’s a real dude, “from the streets” that studied communication in school so he could play ball and rap was his plan B after playing ball in college didn’t work. Go get that Hate Me Now project ASAP if you havent already. It’s super dope!
Raised in the streets of Boston, BIA has been bubbling on the scene since she was discovered by Star Trak legacy artist Fam-Lay on YouTube. Shortly after, she was put in the company of Neptunes frontman Pharrell and inked a deal with his i am OTHER imprint in conjunction with RCA Records. Determined to make a name for herself, the half Puerto-rican half Italian vocalist and emcee follows up her Skateboard P-produced single “All Around The World” with the Stephen Garnett directed visual for “Bobby Brown.”
Serving as a tribute to the bad boy of R&B, the video doubles as the debut leak from her forthcoming Knock On Wood project. Watch below and get formally aquatinted with the self-proclaimed Perico Princess!
The wait for Rihanna’s new album will soon be over. The “BBHMM” singer is releasing her long-awaited eighth album, ANTI, next month. According to HITS Daily Double, the project will drop on Nov. 6th. This will be Rih’s first album to be released on her label, Westbury Road, through Roc Nation.
For months it was thought that her project would be titled R8, but last week the Bajan beauty shocked the Navy when she unexpectedly unveiled the album art at a L.A art gallery and announced the album’s real title. The album cover, which was designed in collaboration with artist Roy Nachum, shows a young Rihanna on her first day of day care with a crown covering her eyes. The front and back cover also feature a poem in braille written by Chloe Mitchell.
After releasing his anticipated debut Trap Soul album, Bryson Tiller shares new video for “Sorry Not Sorry”. Purchase “Trap Soul” now on iTunes. Watch below and let us know your thoughts in the c-section.
After releasing their Back To The Bando mixtape recently, Migos show no sign of slowing down as they release “Pipe It Up” Remix adding 2 Chainz & Jeezy to the Murda Beatz produced single. Listen below!
T.I found himself on the chopping block after making some less than favorable comments about 2016 presidential candidate Hilary Clinton. When asked about Mrs. Clinton’s run while chatting with DJ Whoo Kid, Tip said he would not vote for a woman to be “a leader of the free world.”
“Just because, every other position that exists, I think a woman could do well,” he said. “But the president? It’s kinda like, I just know that women make rash decisions emotionally – they make very permanent, cemented decisions – and then later, it’s kind of like it didn’t happen, or they didn’t mean for it to happen. And I sure would hate to just set off a nuke.”
When TMZ caught up with his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, she did admit that Tip can be sexist sometimes and is old-fashioned when it comes to how a man views and treats a woman.
“He just lives in the old ‘man take care of woman,’ chivalry-type thing,” she said. “I didn’t hear it, but I would hope he was joking. He might’ve been thinking about me at the time…He just wants to be the man. He wants to take care of everything, and he want the woman to be a woman and be treated like a princess. Sometimes I do [agree with him], I can’t say that I don’t. But I also think that a woman has the right to do just as much as a man.”
Tiny said that she hadn’t seen the interview but does feel that her husband’s comments weren’t “tasteful.”
After releasing “Finna Get Loose” featuring Pharrell, Puff Daddy unleashes “Workin” from the upcoming “No Way Out 2” album. Purchase the single now on iTunes!
Last week, Elzhi put up a new track, P.S.,” as a thank you to his Kickstarter backers and to show his appreciation to his loyal fans. Seeing the positive response and the intense anticipation for Elzhi’s forthcoming album, Lead Poison, he wanted to share “P.S.” (which will not be included on Lead Posion) with everyone else as well and let everyone hear it.
AllHipHop’sDJ Hustle talks with Kurupt at How The West Was Won concert. Kurupt has new music coming with Tray Dee of Tha EastSidaz, Tha Chill of Compton Most Wanted & Ras Kas & holding down the west coast. Kurupt has jump into the movies and he’s a serious actor. Kurupt says I make music that I think Rakim would like.
Suge Knight and Katt Williams have been ordered to stand trial for taking a female photographer’s camera last year, Billboard reports. After a district attorney presented evidence, L.A Superior Court Judge Ronald Coen ruled that there was enough evidence to support the robbery charges against Knight and Williams as well as a felony criminal threat charge against Knight due to comments made to the photographer during the incident.
Surveillance footage shows Knight yelling expletives to the photographer, Leslie Redden, after he spotted her trying to take pictures of his young son. Redden claims she was attacked by Knight and Williams and they took her camera. Knight’s lawyer, Thomas Mesereau, claims that he was not actively involved in taking the camera and acted as any father would.
Williams’ lawyer, Shawn Holley, said that the camera was taken by a woman in his entourage only so the images of Knight’s son could be erased.
Redden, who also filed a lawsuit against Knight and Williams, suffered a concussion as well as injuries to her hands and wrists during the attack.
Williams and Knight have pleaded not guilty. Knight could be sentenced to life if convicted due to past convictions of armed robbery and assault with a gun. They are due back in court Dec. 11th.
Jay Z and Timbaland were spotted in a Los Angeles Superior Court yesterday for the first day of the copyright infringement trial for “Big Pimpin’,” the Associated Press reports.
The two are accused of violating the rights of Egyptian composer Baligh Hamdi by sampling his 1957 song “Khosara Khosara” for the 2001 hit without their permission. Timbaland and Jay Z’s lawyers claim that Hamdi’s heirs have been compensated repeatedly. Their lawyers also claimed that certain elements of the track aren’t copyrightable, according to Billboard.
DJ Khaled has revealed the track list for his upcoming eighth album, I Changed A Lot, and it’s jam packed with hip-hop’s A-listers. The 13-track effort has appearances from the usual’s like Rick Ross, Future and Ace Hood but will have more an R&B vibe with features from Chris Brown, August Alsina, John Legend, Jeremih, Trey Songz.
I Changed A Lot drops Oct. 23rd. It is available for pre-order on iTunes.
Peep the track list for the standard and deluxe editions below.
1. I Don’t Play About My Paper (feat. Future & Rick Ross)
2. I Ride (feat. Boosie Badazz, Future, Rick Ross & Jeezy)
3. Gold Slugs (feat. Chris Brown, August Alsina & Fetty Wap)
4. I Swear I Never Tell Another Soul (feat. Future, Yo Gotti & Trick Daddy)
5. I Lied (feat. French Montana, Meek Mill, Beanie Sigel & Jadakiss)
6. How Many Times (feat. Chris Brown, Lil Wayne & Big Sean)
7. You Mine (feat. Trey Songz, Jeremih & Future)
8. Every Time We Come Around (feat. French Montana, Jadakiss, Ace Hood & Vado)
9. I Ain’t Worried (feat. Ace Hood & Rick Ross)
10. They Don’t Love You No More (feat. JAY Z, Meek Mill, Rick Ross & French Montana)
11. My League – Mavado
12. Hold You Down (feat. Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future & Jeremih)
13. Most High (feat. John Legend)
Deluxe edition:
14. Hold You Down (Remix) [feat. Usher, Rick Ross, Fabolous & Ace Hood]
15. Gold Slugs (Instrumental) [feat. Chris Brown, August Alsina & Fetty Wap]
16. I Lied (Instrumental) [feat. French Montana, Meek Mill, Beanie Sigel & Jadakiss]
(AllHipHop News) Over the weekend a loved one of rapper Foxy Brown was killed in Brooklyn. Eric “Carl” McKinney – who was also closely tied to Fabolous – was shot multiple times in his Jeep Wrangler while stopped at a traffic light. He later died at a local hospital.
AllHipHop.com acquired an exclusive quote from Foxy Brown about McKinney’s death. Read her words below.
The tears just won’t stop. My ex-fiancé Rugs’ brother Carl (my beloved ex brother-in-law) was murdered Sunday night in Brooklyn. Always my favorite, we conversed shortly before, cracking jokes like we always did. His smile lit our borough! My last words to him were just I’m proud; super proud of his maturation. He’d arrived into something special defying all odds.
Rugs lost his other brother a few years ago, all 3 were inseparable and best friends with Fabolous since their childhood days. Their Brooklyn team “THE FAMILY”, a camaraderie of brothers.
We just ask God to send his fiercest angels of armor to cover their beautiful mom Tanya, and ask everyone to lift her in fervent prayer.
Comedian, actor, writer – those three words all describe Michael Anthony “Tone” Bell II. The Decatur, Georgia raised entertainer has managed to successfully incorporate that trifecta of talent into his burgeoning showbiz career. Bell’s professional path has already included award-winning stand-up performances and stints on Single Ladies, Bad Judge, and Whitney.
Bell is now on the verge of taking on his first lead role in a network series. NBC’s new sitcom Truth Be Told places the 33-year-old comic alongside former Saved By The Bell teen idol Mark-Paul Gosselaar, former Love That Girl! actress Bresha Webb, and former Total Request Live VJ Vanessa Lachey.
Truth Be Told follows two ethnically diverse couples as they explore issues of sex, race, religion, and other topics that will sure to have viewers engaging in their own lively conversations. Bell takes on the roll of stand-up comedian Russell, and Gosselaar plays his best friend Mitch. Russell has tied the knot to Webb’s Angie while Mitch is married to Lachey’s Tracy.
The series is based on the life of DJ Nash, who also serves as an executive producer. Will Packer (Ride Along) and Pam Fryman (How I Met Your Mother) have taken on the task of executive producers as well.
AllHipHop.com connected with Tone Bell to get his thoughts on Truth Be Told. The star of ADD’s YouTube series The Green Room also shares his favorite emcees at the moment, addresses white rappers using the n-word, and reveals whether he has ever sneaked a peak at a girlfriend’s cell phone.
What’s it like starring in a lead role on a network series?
It’s nuts. I was – and still am – a huge Will Smith fan. It’s crazy to grow up watching Fresh Prince on NBC, being influenced as a comedic actor, and now starring on the same network as one of your idols. It’s f*cking insane.
How involved were you with the development of your character?
Well, other than the fact that my character and I share the same careers, not too much. The creator, DJ Nash, and our EP, Will Packer, were nice enough to let me lend my comedic voice to a role inspired by one of our white creator’s best friend – who’s black [laughs].
Mark-Paul Gosselaar plays your best friend on the show. Are there ever any Zack Morris jokes on set?
Not too much. As iconic as we all know that role was for our childhoods, it’s the past. Being an actor now makes me respect a fellow actor’s old work. But to answer your question, yes! One time, we were all laughing about something during a promo shoot, and Zack – I mean Mark-Paul – said “time-out,” with the hand gesture. Immediately, I was like, “what the f*ck… did you just?” He just laughed and said, “yes.” It was kind of dope.
The show’s creators have said they hope Truth Be Told sparks debates in households around the country. What are some of the controversial topics that will be covered on the show?
I think it could most easily be summed up as “social conduct”… which, if you can imagine, would be the way we handle race, sex, p###, religion, dating, marriage, drugs, parenting, and maybe caring.
The tagline for the series is “Best Friends. Real Talk. Uncensored.” Are there any topics that will be off limits?
We’re not out to offend anyone. However, we do want you to raise an eyebrow or two. Life is awkward, so to make it less awkward, let’s discuss. Also, we’re still network television, so we have some rules to abide by.
There’s a segment in the pilot where your character and Mark-Paul Gosselaar’s character talk about using the n-word. White rappers using the n-word is a very touchy subject in Hip Hop. Where do you stand on that?
I don’t really have an opinion to be honest. I understand why most black rappers/people would find the use of the word tasteless from a non-black artist. I also understand if a white rapper grew up in an all black neighborhood, has all black friends, and has been referred to as a “n-word” their entire life and felt comfortable to use it.
It’s that individual’s reality. I’m not saying what is right, but I could understand the argument. My art of comedy comes from what I know. I’d refuse to let someone or group of people tell me not to deliver my truth. I would want to hear any rapper/artist’s real story. But, if it’s just to rhyme with another word… f*ck that.
Speaking of Hip Hop, the couples on the show seem to be huge fans of Jay Z. Who are some of the rappers you’re listening to the most at the moment?
I’m a big fan of Wale, Pusha T, Run The Jewels, K.R.I.T., Scotty ATL. I could go on. I’d be lying if I said Drake wasn’t in that rotation. And actually I sat behind A$AP Rocky on a flight once, nice dude. I didn’t write home about the first album – maybe I didn’t give it a chance, like I should have – but his sophomore album was dope. I’m also going backwards a lot, listening to early Talib [Kweli], Little Brother, T.I., early Eminem, Dungeon Fam, and Ghostface [Killah].
Russell and Angie’s interactions have some very realistic relationship moments. Have you ever checked a girlfriend’s phone while she wasn’t looking?
Once 10 years ago. I wish I hadn’t. I found exactly what I was looking for, but it makes you more paranoid in the future. I wish I had just let karma handle it for me. Maybe that’s happening right now, it just took 10 years [laughs].
Do you plan on continuing to perform stand-up?
Stand up will have to find a way to quit me before I quit it.
Ultimately, what do you hope the audience takes away from watching Truth Be Told?
There are things that happen in all of our day-to-day realities that we sometimes question, yet we say nothing. Why is that? I hope TBT helps you – us – take away that filter and ask that question or provide that answer aloud.
