Sneak E The Sneakster "She Wanna Go" ft. Joe Fresco & Bryce Kalichange

By: Jake CratesCategory: VideosApril 1, 2015

This song gonna get the females moving. Its Bay area all day and its def a song that has that Cali feel to it. With a strong hook, Sneak get Joe Fresco and Bryce Calichange on that hook.

Cap 1 Ft. Young Dolph & OJ Da Juiceman – "Trampoline Trap" [P###. By Zaytoven]

By: Jake CratesCategory: MusicApril 1, 2015

Cap 1 drops a new banger called “Trampoline Trap” featuring Young Dolph & OJ Da Juiceman. The song will appear on the upcoming Strictly 4 The Traps N Trunks 94 mixtape hosted by Rocko. Produced by Zaytoven.

Drake To Open Up OVO Pop-Up Shop In L.A

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2)Category: NewsApril 1, 2015

After opening up an OVO pop-up shop in his native of Toronto, Drake is bringing OVO merchandise to west coast for a limited time.

On Apr. 4th, Drizzy is debuting his OVO Pop-Up Shop in the states at a Los Angeles location for the month of April. Open until Apr. 30th, stans can visit 112 1/2 S. La Brea Ave Monday through Saturday from 11:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m and from 12:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m on Sundays.

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OVO recently collaborated with Mitchell & Ness and the Toronto Raptors and released a look book of sweaters, snapbacks, short and long sleeve tees adorned with a newly designed logo for the team. It has not been confirmed if merch from this look book will be available at the pop-up shop.

Morgan Heritage – "Perform And Done"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: AlternativesApril 1, 2015

The Royal Family of Reggae, Morgan Heritage, has done it again! If you don’t know who the Morgan’s are then you need to sit back and watch their recently released video for “Perform And Done,” their first single off the independent album, “Strictly Roots”, set to be released on April, 20, 2015. The William Richards directed video takes you to the streets of Kingston, and is reminiscent of the popular Jamaican movie “Dancehall Queen.”

Produced by BBC One/BBC 1Xtra’s Seani B and Don Chandlers, “Perform And Done” has already become a fan favorite and a top requested song worldwide. Strictly Roots is set to be digitally released on April, 20, 2015 with physical copies following the next day.

Eric Bellinger – "April Fools"

By: Jake CratesCategory: MusicApril 1, 2015

Check out a brand new song by Eric Bellinger called “April Fool’s” produced by Soufwest that samples Dru Hill’s “April Showers.” As a bonus, Eric is also releasing a new YouTube clip entitled Cuffing Season On The Way Vlog 1 featuring his new song “Viral” and Drake’s “Know Yourself.” This April Fools Day release follows Eric’s birthday playlist last Friday where he released 3 new celebratory songs on his Soundcloud. Listen to the 3 Song Birthday Gift EP here: https://soundcloud.com/iamericb2/sets/birthday-gifts

ALTERNATIVE PICK – Popeye Caution "Bottle Girls Gone Wild" ft Soup Scudda

By: Jake CratesCategory: VideosApril 1, 2015

Born in Jamaica and bred in Miami, Reggae/Dancehall Fusion artist Popeye Caution got his start at the early age of 16 dancing his way through the vibrant Miami night club scene. Gaining popularity in the Dancehall world performing on tours for Elephant Man, Mavado, and Beenie Man, Popeye Caution fronted one of the most popular dance crews in South Florida called “Caution.” Incorporating the rhythm and dancing of the islands in his music coupled with his positive vibes and sultry rhythms, Popeye Caution is simply having fun with the music. While his listeners turn up to songs like “Bottle Girls Gone Wild,” Popeye has several songs that are getting attention on radio in Miami. Check the video here below:

Eazy Steve – "I Wonder" (P###. By Gourmet Grooves)

By: Jake CratesCategory: MusicApril 1, 2015

Eazy Steve’s latest offering is a thoughtful new track that carries an experimental soul sound. Check it out the Tennessee artist’s cut entitled, “I Wonder.” Eazy expresses his thoughts of constant wonder over a spacey, futuristic sounding production from frequent collaborators, Gourmet Grooves. This track continues the lead up to the summer as Steve puts the finishing touches on his upcoming EP.

Kean University Cancels Common's Appearance As Their Graduation Speaker

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2)Category: NewsApril 1, 2015

Common was scheduled to visit Kean University’s commencement ceremony as the guest speaker but due to a 15-year-old song that appearance has been cancelled.

According to reports, the song that has made the New Jersey college change their mind is Common’s 2000 track “A Song For Assata,” which is dedicated to Assata Shakur who was convicted of murdering a cop in 1977. She escaped prison after her convicton and fled to Cuba, where she remains as a fugitive.

“The students expressed interest in Common because he composed the Oscar-winning song ‘Glory’ with our prior commencement speaker John Legend,” said Susan Kayne, a Kean University spokesperson. “While we respect his talent, Kean is pursuing other speaker options.”

State Police union president Chris Burgos said that having the Chicago rapper as a speaker is a “slap in the face” because Shakur, born Joanne Chesimard. is portrayed as the victim when she was in fact the killer.

“What is troubling here is that a state university that is subsidized with state taxpayer funds, is once again being questioned on their decision-making at the highest levels,” Burgos said in an emailed statement to NorthJersey.com

The school is currently looking for another speaker. Common has yet to issue a statement,

FRESH HEAT – Tasha the Amazon – "Tru Life"

By: Jake CratesCategory: VideosApril 1, 2015

She’s become notorious for her on-stage antics, her sometimes wild lyrics, and for taking a full-grown tiger on a walk through downtown Toronto, but it’s none of those things that define Tasha the Amazon and her artistry. The Toronto based German and Jamaican rapper/producer is best known for her aggressive lyricism and emphatic delivery. It’s earned her a spot on stage performing with the likes of Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and The Roots, and this week, it’s also earned her a spot on Russ Simmon’s The Signal.

Kevin Hart To Receive The Comedic Genius Award At The MTV Movie Awards

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2)Category: NewsApril 1, 2015

Kevin Hart is receiving one of his first accolades for his white hot career. The Philly native will receive the Comedic Genius Award at this year’s MTV Movie Awards.

Hart has been making a name for himself with film with his last few movies grossing big bucks at the box office. His latest flick, Get Hard with Will Ferrell, raked in $33.8 million its opening weekend. His romantic comedy The Wedding Ringer has brought in over $75 million worldwide while Think Like A Man Too has made over $70 million worldwide. In each of these movies he never failed to bring the funny either.

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The Seriously Funny comic recently hosted Comedy Central’s roast of good kid gone bad Justin Bieber.

Jimmy Kimmel will present the funny man with his award. Tune in on April 12th at 8 p.m to see Hart accept this honor.

Nipsey Hussle, YG And More Make Forbes' Hip-Hop Cash Princes List

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2)Category: NewsApril 1, 2015

Forbes has released their 2015 Hip-Hop Cash Princes list of what rappers are destinedto be among the ranks of their Cash Kings like Dr. Dre and Jay Z.

Money makers who made the list include Iggy Azalea, Migos, Rae Sremmurd, Ty Dolla Sign, Kid Ink, Nipsey Hussle, YG, Young Thug and PartyNextDoor.

The list consisted of rappers mostly but three producers did make the cut: DJ Mustard, Hit-Boy and Mike WiLL Made It.

The all-star panel that selected the Cash Princes included Tyga, who has appeared on the list before, DJ Khaled, Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg and two Forbes staff writers. Any artist who is under 30 and has not been on a Cash Kings or Princes list before is eligible.

Peep the full list here.

Kendrick Lamar Explains How "To Pimp A Butterfly" Was Originally Going To Be Named After 2Pac (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsApril 1, 2015

(AllHipHop News) For many music listeners the stand out moment on Kendrick Lamar’s new album, To Pimp A Butterfly, was the “interview” between the Black Hippy member and the late Hip Hop icon Tupac Shakur. Kendrick resurrected Pac at the end of the closing track “Mortal Man.”

[ALSO READ: Listen To The Full 2Pac Interview Featured On Kendrick Lamar’s “Mortal Man” (AUDIO)]

It turns out, Pac was going to play an even bigger role on the project. Speaking with MTV, K. Dot explained how his sophomore studio album was close to being called To Pimp A Caterpillar – 2.P.A.C.

“That was the original point once I got the interview,” said Kendrick. “Me changing it to ‘butterfly’ – I just really wanted to show the brightness of life, and the word ‘pimp’ has so much aggression. That represents several things. For me, it represents using my celebrity for good. Another reason is not being pimped by the industry through my celebrity.”

[ALSO READ: Kendrick Lamar Responds To Backlash Over Mike Brown Comments + Addresses Whether Producer LoveDragon Is Really Dr. Dre (VIDEOS)]

Watch Kendrick Lamar’s interview below.

Keith Murray Teams With Hip Hop Saves Lives To Provide Laptops & A Free Concert For NYC Teens

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: EventsApril 1, 2015

(AllHipHop News) Veteran emcee Keith Murray is looking to give back to his community. The creator of the hit record “The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World” is teaming with Hip Hop Saves Lives to provide laptops to some of New York City’s at-risk teenagers.

[ALSO READ: Rakim To Headline Hip Hop Saves Lives Event At Carnegie Hall]

“I’m definitely excited to be a part of this,” says Murray. “It’s going to be an amazing event and I am happy to give back to the community in such a way that benefits the kids.”

The giveaway is part of a celebration being held today (April 1) for the opening of the Global Community Center in New York City. Murray will also participate in a free concert. The event will take place at 46th and Broadway in Times Square starting at 4:00 pm.

“I plan on giving fans a taste of what’s to come,” Murray adds. “I know that people will be pleased because I’m bringing things they have never heard before. It’s going to be great.”

Hip Hop Saves Lives is a non-profit organization with a mission to re-instate the original purpose of Hip Hop. HHSL achieves this by teaching humanity through Hip Hop as a youth program entitled “Kids Helping Kids; A Hip Hop Experience.” The organization works with NYC schools, a teen homeless shelter, incarcerated youth, teens on probation, and two schools in Haiti.

[ALSO READ: Ashanti, Lisa Leslie & Fonzworth Bentley Attend #DontStealPossible Education Rally (PHOTO/VIDEO)]

The Game Under Investigation For Punching LAPD Officer

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsApril 1, 2015

(AllHipHop News) The Game’s decision to punch a man during a pick-up basketball game could get the California based rapper in legal trouble. According to TMZ, the person at the receiving end of the blow was an off duty L.A. cop.

The site reports the LAPD is now investigating the incident, and Game could face battery charges. The rookie officer is also under investigation, because Game claims the man threatened to shoot him before the altercation began. It is not clear if Game was aware the victim was a police officer at the time.

Game has had to deal with issues involving law enforcement in the past. He was arrested in October 2005 for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest in Greensboro, North Carolina. The cops claimed game refused to remove his Halloween mask while in a local mall and cursed at the officers.

In August 2011, Game tweeted out the number of the L.A. Sheriff’s Department’s Compton station. Many of his followers dialed the number thinking they were calling the rapper about an internship opportunity. The station’s phone lines were flooded which reportedly delayed the emergency phone system and emergency service.

Watch footage of the incident below.

Afrika Bambaataa Talks Hip Hop History & White Artists' Early Contributions To The Culture

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsApril 1, 2015

(AllHipHop News) Hip Hop pioneer and founder of the Universal Zulu Nation Afrika Bambaataa watched the creation and expansion of the culture from its very beginning. The living legend spoke with VladTV about the origins of Hip Hop and at what stage white artists began contributing to the scene.

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Afrika Bambaataa Addresses Zulu Nation’s Previous Statements About Kool Herc]

“There was definitely a large Black, Puerto Rican, Dominican – all from the Caribbean, West Indies making Hip Hop happen at that time,” explained Bambaataa. “And there were certain whites that lived in the community that came to some of the events too, but they weren’t on the stage yet to becoming emcees at the time.”

According to the “Planet Rock” performer, white artists did not start performing at Hip Hop shows until the culture spread from The Bronx to Manhattan punk rock venues.

“The punk rockers are the first of the whites who started grabbing hold to Hip Hop,” said Bambaataa. “Big up to the punk rock movement that helped to bring about that cause.”

Bambaataa mentioned the Beastie Boys as one of the early punk rock acts to embrace Hip Hop. He also acknowledged that Hip Hop began in the black community but has now broadened to become a global culture which includes people of different races and sexual orientations.

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Big Boi, Nas, & Jimmy Fallon To Join The Zulu Nation]

Watch Afrika Bambaataa’s interview below.

50 Cent Throws More Jabs At Diddy

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsApril 1, 2015

Photo via 50 Cent and Diddy’s Instagram

50 Cent has been throwing jabs at Diddy for a while. 50 is either talking about Ciroc or making posts that are suggestive about Diddy’s sexuality. Well he did it again! A fan posted on 50’s Instagram that he should “f*ck French Montana.” 50 replied saying:

“What the f*ck you say nothing n*gga I aint with all that crazy sh*t what the f*ck you think I’m Puffy.”

50 Cent has no chill.

Kendrick Lamar Responds To Backlash Over Mike Brown Comments + Addresses Whether Producer LoveDragon Is Really Dr. Dre (VIDEOS)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsApril 1, 2015

(AllHipHop News) Kendrick Lamar is set to headline the 2015 edition of the Hot 97 Summer Jam concert. The TDE rapper stopped by the New York City radio station for the announcement.

The interview also included K. Dot responding to the backlash over comments he made in a Billboard interview where he said, “What happened to [Michael Brown] should’ve never happened. Never. But when we don’t have respect for ourselves, how do we expect them to respect us?”

[ALSO READ: Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, Meek Mill & More To Perform At Hot 97’s Summer Jam 2015]

That statement was criticized by some African-Americans, including Azealia Banks, claiming Kendrick was being blind to systemic racism. Some even accused the To Pimp A Butterfly creator of being apologetic for racism.

In response to his critics on that matter, Lamar told Hot 97, “I forgive them. Obviously, they don’t understand where I come from. They don’t understand what I’ve been through. They don’t understand what I’ve done to my community that tore it down. For them to take my words out of context – yeah, I forgive them.”

Kendrick also recently spoke with Power 106 in Los Angeles. He was asked about the rumors that the secretive producer LoveDragon on the To Pimp A Butterfly tracks “How Much a Dollar Cost” and “You Ain’t Gotta Lie (Momma Said)” is really his mentor Dr. Dre.

“LoveDragon, it’s a talented producer… No, [it’s not Dr. Dre.],” stated Lamar. “They want to remain anonymous… They don’t care about the accolades. They just want to do the music.”

The Compton native did deny he was LoveDragon, but he would not confirm if the unseen producer is actually a well-known person.

[ALSO READ: Kendrick Lamar Has Six Songs From “To Pimp A Butterfly” Debut On The Hot 100]

Watch Kendrick Lamar’s interview with Hot 97 and Power 106 below.

Chris Brown Wants Karrueche Back Despite Iyanla Interview

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsApril 1, 2015

Photo via Karrueche’s Instagram

Allegedly Chris Brown wants Karrueche back despite her interview with Iyanla Vanzant or her new discovery of self-worth rather. Brown reportedly wants to take another stab at a relationship with Karrueche and do it right this time. It has been said that Brown isn’t mad at anything Karrueche had to say, he just wants their old thing back. Allegedly after seeing how hurt he made her feel, he said he never wanted to let her down again if they ever got back together. Apparently Chris Brown has come to realize that he is the problem. During Karrueche’s Interview with Iyanla, she kept saying “not right now” when asked about making up with Brown or their possible future. It makes one wonder will she take him back and be babysitting next week? We hope not. What are your thoughts?

Self-Recorded Beef: More of Rich Homie Quan Vs. Johnny Cinco

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsApril 1, 2015

Photos via Rich Homie Quan & Johnny Cinco’s Instagram

Between sneak dissing and questionable dancing, it appears that Rich Homie Quan and Johnny Cinco are still beefing. They recently got into a verbal confrontation that they somehow had time to record. Let’s hope this childishness is for publicity only, before someone ends up hurt over nothing. Check out the videos below.

40 Glocc Wants To Get In The Ring With The Game

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsApril 1, 2015

Photos via Instagram of The Game & 40 Glocc

The Game has publicly let his beef with 40 Glocc be known, especially on social media. 40 Glocc recently said Celebrity Boxing is offering to pay him and The Game $100,000 to fight. He went on a whole rant about what he plans to do to The Game. Who would you put your money on? Check out the senseless rant below.