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Will Smith Returns As A Rapper On The Remix To Bomba Estéreo’s “Fiesta” (AUDIO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Music
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(AllHipHop News) After dominating the box office for two decades, the artist formerly known as The Fresh Prince has returned to his rapping roots. Will Smith teamed with Colombian electronic music group Bomba Estéreo for a remix of the band’s “Fiesta.”

[ALSO READ: Will Smith To Produce New TV Series Similar To ‘The Fresh Prince’]

This is the first time since 2005’s Lost And Found album that the public has had the chance to hear Big Willie drop some bars. According to The Associated Press, a video for “Fiesta (Remix)” with Smith is in the works as well.

There could also be more tunes from Will in the near future. The Philadelphia native has reportedly been working with Kanye West on new music.

“I’ve recorded a lot,” said Smith back in February. “I don’t have anything I like yet, but I’ve recorded seven or eight [songs]. It’s not for certain. It’s just explorative.”

[ALSO READ: Will Smith Talks Recording 7-8 Tracks With Kanye West (VIDEO)]

Listen to Bomba Estéreo’s “Fiesta (Remix)” below. What do you think about Will Smith’s comeback verse?

Tyler Thomas Talks About New Project “Birds I View”

By: Emazing Smith Updated Category: Features
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Tyler Thomas has dreams bigger than his ego span. The Los Angeles native has newly released an EP called “Birds I View” and a clean new visual for “Lincoln Park”. We got the chance to discuss his project before release and get an exclusive freestyle. How could you not root for this unshakeable artist?
Check it out!

50 Cent Working With Zaytoven On ‘Street King Immortal’ (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent is still prepping to release his next solo album Street King Immortal. The Queens rapper recently traveled to Atlanta to connect with some of the hot production minds out of the city. One of those producers was Zaytoven.

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Producer Zaytoven Talks “Beast Mode” Mixtape With Future + Working With Nicki Minaj, Usher & Migos]

Footage of 50 and Zay in the studio together has hit the net. The video features the man that crafted tracks for Gucci Mane, Future, Usher, Nicki Minaj, and many others playing beats for the G-Unit boss.

Other ATL hit makers like London On Da Track, Sonny Digital, and 808 Mafia were in the session as well. The collaborations led 50 to write on Instagram, “Oh, this [is] gonna be a classic, trust me. I have [the] best producers for this album.”

[ALSO READ: 50 Cent Explains Why He Pushed Back Release Date For “Street King Immortal”]

Watch Zaytoven play 50 Cent beats for Street King Immortal in the video below.

Erykah Badu Remixes Drake’s “Hotline Bling” Single

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Miss Badu puts her touch on Drake’s catchy tune “Hotline Bling”. The track will live on her upcoming But U Can’t Use My Phone mixtape. How do you like this remix compared to the original? Hit the c-section and let us know! Listen to Erykah’s “Hotline Bling” (Remix) below!

Childish Gambino Heckled & Booed Off Stage In Australia

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Apparently some rap fans down under were not pleased with the performance of American artist Childish Gambino. The Atlanta native was in Australia to perform at The Cambridge Hotel, and according to reports the “3005” creator was heckled and booed by audience members.

[ALSO READ: Childish Gambino Did Not Show Up To Perform At Hot 97’s Summer Jam]

The Herald reports concert goers were demanding a refund after Gambino (aka Donald Glover) barely performed any of his songs. Instead, he was said to have stayed behind the DJ booth for nearly an hour as a group named Royalty performed for the bulk of the time.

Gambino finally took the microphone around 40 minutes into the show, but his set ended with audience members chanting obscenities.

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The Cambridge Hotel issued the following statement on Facebook:

To everyone who came to see Childish Gambino show last night we are as disappointed as all of you.

We had the opportunity to present Childish Gambino to Newcastle in an intimate gig and we jumped at the chance as we aim to bring the best possible acts to Newcastle for music lovers. As seen last night, unfortunately we have no control over the acts performance once on stage.

For those that aren’t aware, Canberra and ourselves were 2 additional Childish Gambino shows that were promoted in the exact same way as part of his current tour and we were extremely excited to be presented with this opportunity. Subsequently he didn’t deliver on what was billed and expected by everyone, including us.

The Cambridge strives to deliver Newcastle the highest quality live music possible and we will continue to do so.

Like you, we were equally excited to present the act and its only matched by the disappointment in the performance by the act.

Big Apachee event promoter Marcus Wright told the Guardian Australia Gambino was expected to perform a full show. He stated, “as per the contract that we have signed, honored and paid for. There are no words in the contract about a DJ set.”

Gambino has canceled a performance at Canberra’s Academy Club for today (October 2). He is still scheduled to appear at festivals in Sydney and Brisbane over the weekend.

[ALSO READ: Childish Gambino Says He’s Not Down With Capitalism, Names Rae Sremmurd’s “SremmLife” His Favorite Album Of 2015]

DJ Nemo Ft Joe Moses & Eric Bellinger – “Round Here”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Newcomer producer DJ Nemo puts together a solid LA single with “Round Here” featuring LA’s own Joe Moses & Eric Bellinger (fresh off their own projects “From Nothing 2 Something 3” & “Cuffing Season”) for his West Coast Club inspired track “Round Here”. Leave a comment below and tell us what you think!

MDMC – “Mama Won’t Approve”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Rhyme fanatic MDMC is making an impact with his new single “Mama Won’t Approve” off of his his project titled “Medicinal MuSick Mixtape.”  The Houston, Texas native is a multi talented emcee who operates as a plastic/ reconstructive surgeon by day and shadows as a songwriter, rapper and producer at night.  MDMC is currently doing his residency in St Louis, Missouri.

On the song “Mama Won’t Approve,” the dynamic wordsmith contracts beat-miner Chemist to provide a lively and energetic instrumental that bolsters some clever production effects at the tail end. We find the young talent detailing true life events such as his family’s reaction to wanting to pursue music seriously and the obstacles one has to endure while pursuing your dreams.

Watch Rick Ross’ “Money Dance” Video Featuring The Dream

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Trending
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After releasing his “Geechi Liberace” video, Rick Ross keeps it coming with new content and releases visuals for “Money Dance” featuring The Dream. This one is HEAT! Download that Black Dollar mixtape now!

Young Money’s New Artist Baby E. Drops “Dat Chick” Featuring Juicy J & Project Pat

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Check out the latest addition to Lil Wayne’s Young Money camp, Baby E., as he debuts his catchy single “Dat Chick” featuring Juicy J & Project Pat. Thoughts? Hit the c-section. Listen below!

Rockie Fresh Teams With Rick Ross For New Single “Thank You”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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MMG artist Rockie Fresh makes a return to the scene with his latest track “Thank You” featuring the BAWSE Rick Ross. Listen as Rockie Fresh & Ross spit heat over a laid back soul sample. Enjoy below!

Fetty Wap’s Album Expected To Open At #1; Drake & Future’s Sales Numbers Drop

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Fetty Wap is set to add a #1 album to his list of accomplishments this year. Billboard reports the New Jersey representative is looking to push around 110,000 equivalent album units of his self-titled LP. That should be enough to land Fetty in the pole position on the Billboard 200 album chart.

[ALSO READ: Fetty Wap’s Chart Domination Includes ‘Hot 100’ Milestone Not Achieved In A Decade]

According to HitsDailyDouble, Fetty Wap only sold close to 60,000 pure albums. The rest of the 110,000 units came from track equivalent album and streaming equivalent album totals.

Last week’s top project came from Drake and Future. The duo’s What A Time To Be Alive is looking to fall to #2 on the album chart. The joint effort opened with 375,000 units (334,000 pure album sales).

The equivalent album units estimates for WATTBA have not been released yet, but the traditional album sales for the mixtape are nearing 60,000 copies. That would be an 80% drop in sales in one week.

[ALSO READ: Watch A Grandmother Attempt To Read Lyrics From Drake & Future’s “Jumpman” (VIDEO)]

C.KHiD – “Status Quo” (VIDEO)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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With so much civil unrest going on around the nation in terms of police brutality against Blacks, the tension has long reached its tipping point. One of the major points of contention is the video evidence that has caught many police officers in the act. With that being said, rapper C.KHiD releases his politically charged video for “Status Quo,” featuring LVMPD Officer Dominick Cipriano. Driving in his native Las Vegas, C.KHiD was wrongly stopped by Cipriano and filmed the entire incident. He later opted to include in the Sage English directed clip for “Status Quo”.

 

Stream Illa J’s New Self Titled Album + NYC Album Release Party Details

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Today, Illa J releases his self titled album which is entirely produced by Canadian production duo Potatohead People with additional production from Montreal’s Kaytranada for the song “Strippers.”  The album serves as a re-introduction to Illa J’s solo career, stepping out of the box that he felt trapped in from earlier projects he released.  Although difficult to get out of his older brother’s spotlight (the late J. Dilla), Illa J made a geographical move to Montreal, Canada to gather newfound inspiration and life experiences, which are clearly evident in this upcoming album. Purchase the album now via Illa J’s Bandcamp.

For those in NYC, Illa J will be performing at his NYC Album Release Party at Cameo Gallery in Brooklyn, NY on Oct 7th alongside Potatohead People and DJ Spinna. Purchase tickets now via TicketFly.

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Jazz Lazer ft. Sean Kingston, Lloyd & Iamsu – “After Party”

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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Las Vegas’s Jazz Lazer returns with his star studded official single “After Party,” featuring Sean Kingston, Lloyd and IAMSU. Lazer’s past collabs have included Tyga, YG, Future and Mally Mall, amongst others. Executive produced by Mally Mall.

Ms. Lauryn Hill Reportedly Working On The Follow-Up To ‘The Miseducation’

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is widely considered one of the greatest albums of all time. The LP made Lauryn Hill into a musical icon, and it was the first Hip Hop album to win a Grammy for “Album of the Year.” Could a long-awaited official follow-up to the classic 1998 project be on the way?

[ALSO READ: Rap Tastemakers Celebrate Lauryn Hill’s Impact: “She’s The Greatest Female Hip-Hop Artist!”]

Music producer Phil Nicolo spoke with The Fader. He revealed Lauryn’s recent work on Nina Revisited: A Tribute to Nina Simone is pushing the star closer to a comeback. The compilation album was an accompanying piece to the Netflix Nina Simone documentary What Happened, Miss Simone?

Nicolo has been working with Ms. Hill, and he says the rapper/singer’s new work is musical, political, and personal. After a stint in prison and five years of touring, it appears the former Fugees member is in a constructive and creative mind state.

“When she was first getting back into it, there were times when she wasn’t as positive,” stated Nicolo. “But I think she’s in the best place I’ve ever seen her. She seems happy and very centered. When I see her, her face lights up.”

What Happened, Miss Simone? film producer Jayson Jackson echoed Nicolo’s current assessment of Ms. Hill. Jackson played a big role in getting the reclusive artist to contribute six songs to Nina Revisited.

“I can say this: I know creating makes her very happy,” said Jackson. “I couldn’t see her doing as much as she did [on the Simone project] in any state other than happiness.”

[ALSO READ: Ms. Lauryn Hill Covers Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good” For “Nina Revisited” Compilation Album (AUDIO)]

 

Dave East – ‘Hate Me Now’ – DJ Drama Gangsta Grillz (Mixtape)

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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Since signing to Nas’ Mass Appeal imprint the expectations for Dave East have been sky high. Rather fitting for a guy that likes to get high, but nevertheless Dave East has consistently delivered. Combining classic East Coast rhymes, dope visuals and a sound that reminds you of the Golden Age of Hip-Hop, Dave East gives us great hope for the Mass Appeal imprint going forward (we already liked Fashawn’s most recent stuff). Dave has that throwback feel to his music – nothing to hate about here.


HBK CJ – “MSGD” ft. IamSu!

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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Bay Area rapper HBK CJ is releasing his first single “MSGD” off his upcoming album, #CC2. Over a melodic Mic Watts production, the piano inspired, 808 heavy, instant party starter lets CJ showcase his flow and delivery while he brings you along the ride with fellow HBK Gang group member and HBK leader, IamSu!, who delivers his well known, easy flow to the song. CJ creates an aura for himself that lets you know he thinks your girlfriend can be had at any time & at the same time tells you he would not come home to her. This one is a pure slapper.

ALTERNATIVE PICK: R&B Trio NLA Follows Up The Migos Assisted “No Days Off” With Zaytoven Produced Track, “Hard”

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music
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A few weeks back R&B Trio NLA hit the scene with their Migos assisted club banger “No Days Off.” To build off that momentum they link up with super producer Zaytoven for a new anthem titled “Hard.” These 3 ladies each bring a dynamic traits to the table and they manage to blend a vintage R&B sound with the modern day club energy. NLA is set to have a big 2016 so stay tuned as more new content is on the way. Yo the one on the right looks like Halle Berry – no lie, can’t wait for a video on this one.