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Wu-Tang Clan's Single-Copy “Once Upon A Time In Shaolin” Album Seized At JFK Airport

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) The one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album Once Upon A Time In Shaolin has been wrapped in secrecy and controversy. Both of those descriptions are once again connected to the LP. According to the New York Post, the album was seized by customs at JFK Airport in New York City.

[ALSO READ: Wu-Tang Clan’s Secret Album Revealed In Mini-Doc (VIDEO)]

Wu member RZA and Cilvaringz, the producer of Once Upon A Time, told an audience at the MoMA PS1 the box containing the album was held for more than three hours on Sunday. They were bringing the project from Morocco.

The carriers misplaced the key for the box and was unable to open it. Since authorities could not confirm what was inside the container, the album had to be confiscated until it was ran through TSA’s “highest-strength scanner.”

"The Wu: Once Upon A Time In Shaolin" Packaging
“The Wu: Once Upon A Time In Shaolin” Packaging

Once Upon A Time has also sparked debate among Wu-Tang Clan members and fans. Method Man recently denounced the idea the album’s music will not be available for commercial use for 88 years. RZA went on Twitter to explain his reasoning for that move was to prevent corporations from buying and mass producing the LP for sell.

Only one copy of Once Upon A Time was created as an art piece. The single album is being sold to the highest bidder via Paddle8. RZA has stated someone has already offered $5 million for the project.

[ALSO READ: RZA Says Wu-Tang Clan Offered $5 Million For One Copy Of New Album]

50 Cent Talks Vivica Fox Calling Him "The Love Of My Life" & His Relationship With His Son (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) One of 50 Cent’s former flames Vivica A. Fox expressed the Queens rapper is the “love of my life” on The Meredith Vieira Show. 50 and G-Unit sat down with Angie Martinez, and the Power 105 host asked Fiddy about Fox’s comments.

[ALSO READ: Vivica Fox: 50 Cent Was The Love Of My Life]

“I saw that. I was like wow… At this point [I was surprised],” said 50 about Fox’s statement. “I didn’t know the [2003 MTV Video Music Awards] was going to publicly marry us. She knew better than I did what was going to happen. When the train is taking off without you, you kind of feel uncomfortable… You don’t get to that point where the public is perceiving it… Women have the ability to be more advanced than men emotionally.”

Angie also asked the Queens native about his relationship with his son Marquise Jackson. The 19-year-old basketball player is currently estranged from his father. Marquise has even been seen associating with 50’s reported rivals Slowbucks and Floyd Mayweather.

“I don’t speak to him. With him that situation is so complex that I think over time [Marquise’s mother] has instilled her entitlement,” explained 50. “My grandfather taught me your enemies’ enemy is your friend… You may not necessarily have an altercation with that person, but they’ll side with someone they think has an altercation with you on the common ground of disliking you.”

[ALSO READ: 50 Cent’s Son Marquise Jackson Shows Off His B-Ball Skills In Highlight Reel (VIDEO)]

Watch 50 Cent’s interview below.

Rich Homie Quan Talks Working With Cash Money's Birdman (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Cash Money Records co-founder Bryan “Birdman” Williams has faced a ton of negative headlines in recent months. Birdman is currently facing lawsuits from Jas Prince and two of his original artists Lil Wayne and Turk, but the Rich Gang leader built a new coalition with “Lifestyle” collaborators Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug.

[ALSO READ: Mr. Birdman: Hip-Hop & I Need Answers!]

RHQ and Thug participated in the video documentary series Noisey Atlanta. During the eighth episode, Quan spoke on his connection with Birdman.

“I’m just glad Birdman reached out to me to be part of Rich Gang,” said Rich Homie. “He’s been in the game – what, 25 plus years? It’s great to work with Birdman. He just brings a lot of energy.”

Neither Rich Homie or Young Thug are officially signed to Cash Money, but their affiliation with the label has ignited rumors Wayne’s issues with Birdman partially stem from the Atlanta rappers becoming extended members of the CMB family. However, Quan has also expressed he is ready to take a break from Rich Gang.

“I stepped away from the Rich Gang situation to focus on Quan because the fans want Quan back,” he told Hot 107.9 last month.

[ALSO READ: Rich Homie Quan Is Different On New Single “Swear”]

Watch Noisey Atlanta – Episode 8 featuring Rich Homie Quan below.

 

NIKO IS – "Vamoose"

By: Eleven8Category: Videos

Javotti Media & Colours of The Culture present “Vamoose,” the brand new video from NIKO IS off his Brutus LP which dropped last month. “Vamoose” was directed by Chris Smith of Smithhouse.

Download Brutus on iTunes here.

Treach ft. Prince AK, Rah Fresh – "Lost At Sea"

By: Eleven8Category: Videos

Treach of Naughty by Nature hosted the Spitfire Vol 2 mixtape and one of the stand out tracks was “Lost At Sea” featuring Prince AK and Rah Fresh.

“Lost At Sea” represents the journey rappers take while trying to reclaim hip hop. Take the ride from New Jersey to New York as Treach and company take back the culture.

Ketchup – "Flood The Block"

By: Eleven8Category: Videos
Ketchup is part of a new, fast-rising label in Atlanta, BMB, which is prepping their debut release, a compilation titled Change The Game that introduces not only Ketchup, but all of the artists on the roster – Viking Life (a group consisting of Trigger, VL Derty, Psych, and Woe), Kush Pack, Type A, and Creole Ruby.  Check out Ketchup’s “Check Me Out” follow up video, “Flood The Block,” produced by 808 Mafia.

Vanilla Ice To Partake In Selma Concert

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze)Category: News

Rapper Vanilla Ice will be a part of the Selma festivities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the march on Selma.

The rapper-turned-home renovator will appear next to Artists Bill Withers, Cicely Tyson, Harry Belafonte, Flavor Flav, Doug E. Fresh and even Rick Ross.

“Vanilla Ice was in the Soul Train Awards two years ago and he’s a really cool person. When we call him for things he likes working with us and we like working with him,” reportedly said Paxton Baker, general manager and executive vice president of Centric TV. “He’s one of the people we call to participate in things with us, and if he can do it he absolutely will. I sent him a text and within two minutes his response was two words: ‘I’m in.'”

Baker and Team Belafonte, the co-artistic directors, reportedly put this event together in under 3 weeks.

There are a total of 40 events all planned to commemorate the march on Selma and Bloody Sunday.

Al.com reports Vanilla Ice will be apart of the “Self Destruction” set that also features Doug E. Fresh, MC Lyte, Rick Ross, Bell Biv DeVoe, Flavor Flav, D-Nice and others.

Terrmanology Presents: "Shut Up And Rap" Documentary

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze)Category: Videos

Can you move the crowd? You either can, or you can’t… No gimmicks, no glamour and no glitz — just “Shut Up And Rap”! That’s exactly what Termanology did with Shut Up And Rap; let his music do the talking!

A lot has changed since Term initially cut his teeth with several highly acclaimed 12″ singles, a debut album, Politics As Usual (2008), that included a MT. Rushmore like array of producers (DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Large Professor, Havoc, Alchemist, Hi-Tek, Buckwild & Nottz) which placed him on the proverbial Hip-Hop map. Since, then he has released a collaborative effort with M.O.P.’s Lil Fame (Fizzyology) and two-projects under the moniker 1982 with his brother from another mother Statik Selektah, made numerous television appearances and toured the world a few times over. However, the one constant throughout has always been Term’s ability to spit.

Tyga Lied About "Truffle Butter" Feature? Nicki Clears The Air

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: Rumors

Via Tyga’s Instagram @KingGoldChains

The queen of Young Money recently called into BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Charlie Sloth Show to speak to her British Barb and Ken dolls and to clear up a few things. Nicki Minaj discussed her relationship with Meek Mill, Lil Wayne’s $51 million lawsuit against Birdman, and whether or not Tyga was supposed to appear on “Truffle Butter,” which is the No. 1 urban and rhythmic song in the U.S. Tyga has been ranting all over the place talking about Nicki and Drake are fake and he got removed from “Truffle Butter” when apparently he was NEVER supposed to be on the song. So it seems like not only is Tyga lying about chopping down Kylie, but he’s also lying about his involvement with the track. Peep what Nicki had to say below.

“Um no well the song (Truffle Butter) was on my album and you know we don’t know how but it magically ended up in Tyga’s hands and I told him that’s my song and I told him me and Drake were going to be on it. And lo and behold, it leaked with him on it after I told him not to put it out. And I thought that was a little disrespectful because I’ve always shown him love and I’ve always done stuff with him and took him on tour with me and I thought it was disrespectful, know what I mean? Because I am the Queen of Young Money.”

Then he said some stuff that I aint feel. But he texted me after and he apologized like, you always were there for me, and I respected him for saying that. Because one thing about me, I’m a very forgiving person because I feel like people, we’re human and we make mistakes. But as long as you can come to your senses after the fact and remember who looks out for you and who was there and who supports you.

Take a listen to the interview below.

Cheech Bundy – "This Is 4" (P### by !llmind)

By: Jake CratesCategory: Videos

NYC newcomer Cheech Bundy unleashes his video for “This is 4,” the first release from his upcoming collabo EP “High Functioning Stoner” with heralded producer !llmind.

After hearing a few records from Cheech Bundy’s self produced project “The Chronic L’s of Cheech Bundy” !llmind’s reaction was, “this is cool, weird, and entertaining as f###”. !Ilmind instantly had tracks in mind for Cheech and before they knew it they had an EP finished.

FRESH HEAT – Rizzoo, Doughbeezy & Rodji Diego – Mona Lisa

By: Jake CratesCategory: Music

The Sauce Factory has had a hell of a week but the Sauce’s resident hook killer Rizzoo managed to drop a banger with Doughbeezy and Rodji Diego titled “Mona Lisa”. Hear the new track below to get an example of why The Sauce got next and be sure to check out Rizzoo’s tape #ItzHot via Live Mixtapes.

Mike WiLL Made-It & RiFF RAFF – "Choppin' Blades"ft. Waka Flocka Flame

By: Jake CratesCategory: Videos

Mike WiLL Made-It will release the official video for his Ransom standout “Choppin’ Blades,” featuring RiFF RAFF and Slim Jxmmi of Rae Sremmurd. The video features Mike WiLL as Big Hank and RiFF as Sharkey McPeterson, two entertaining, exquisitely dressed used car salesmen at Big Hank’s Top Ranked Automobile Emporium, and today, Big Hank and Sharkey have released a commercial for their dealership, a hilarious clip that also features Waka Flocka Flame.

This commercial, and the official video dropping Tuesday, is directed by Motion Family.

Phanzr: The New Analytical Music Site

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: Alternatives

Former DJ, Jerome Howard, has created Phanzr.com, a website that helps artists connect directly with their fans while having the opportunity to obtain more data. Unlike similar sites such as SoundCloud etc., Phanzr is a music analytic site with a powerful platform that allows artists to personally reach out and interact with their fans on a personal level. These interactions include an artist being able to text and e-mail fans any information from where there next performances will be to what new music they will be dropping while obtaining more data about their fans such as gender, age and race even down to a fans specific location. Artists who join this site will also receive custom pages and custom links for promotional purposes and keep 100% of all digital sales of their content. Phanzr.com was founded November 2013, and with 350 users, was recognized as one of SXSW 2014 Start-up Spotlight companies. Howard believes that if the artist has the ability to control their data while communicating directly with those who support them, then that would create a better music experience for both the artist and the fan which will help the independent music entertainment industry as a whole.

This site will help artist identify their return on investment. With closer access to the data of the fans, Phanzr will help an artist see how their money is spent using actual data. “Often times you see artists selling or posting their music in various places. That could be by handing out demos; posting on various websites and to never see their mixtapes again or only view the number of plays/downloads (which can be misleading)” say’s Howard. Here with Phanzr.com, an artist will receive 100% from purchases within hours, be able to track where their content is being played and who all is listening. This control enables artists to identify market opportunities at the click of a button. Most importantly, Phanzr will provide data that will help artists to make more strategic decisions that will catapult them to success.

“All artists must understand that they’re a business. And like any other business, the better connection with fans increases brand loyalty. And all that data belongs to you. You shouldn’t give it away for free just to sell a single or album. It’s more valuable than you may think.” -Jerome

New Artist Tish Slays The Internets With New Single [AUDIO]

By: Skyy HookCategory: Alternatives

An emerging artist by the name of Tish is taking over the internets right now and not for nothing!

Tish’s eclectic voice has been eliciting comparisons to the likes of Mary J. Blige and Lauryn Hill and for the very best of reasons! The New York born singer’s style is gritty, heartfelt and human.

When she sings, it’s from a place of strength and you feel every single syllable of the words she’s projecting. In a world full of auto-tuned garbage, Tish is a breath of fresh and much needed air. But don’t just take our word for it…take a listen to her first single “Subway Art” below and see for yourself!

 

 

See we told ya! We look forward to hearing a lot more of this artist soon!

For more info check her out at whoistish.com.

 

Cool Amerika- "No Taxes 2"

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: Music

Atlanta’s latest dynamic duo, C.O.O.L A.M.E.R.I.K.A., released “No Taxes 2” earlier this week. The sequel to their debut release with Atlanta based imprint Alliance Music Group (AMG), “No Taxes 2,” plays out like movie on wax, giving listeners a glimpse into the personalities and lives of the group members Bally and Stunt. Among the diverse tracks, is group’s buzz single that is impacting radio nationwide, “Make Sum Shake.”

“No Taxes 2” is a collaborative effort to say the least. The project is hosted by DJ Bigga Rankin, DJ Scream, DJ Holiday, DJ Tokars, DJ Blak and popular Atlanta radio personality Ferrari Simmons. While the majority of the project is produced by their in-house producer Buddha Bless, the Atlanta collective also tapped some major names for the mixtape. Nippsey Hussle, Kevin Gates, Zaytoven, Offset (of the Migos), Young Dolph and Drama all lend their talents to the project.

Take a listen to the mixtape below:

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Three Questions With J-Real

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Features

J-Real is set for the ultimate turn up experience on his forthcoming birthday. The California born performer will drop his next album Born Day on March 10 in celebration of the date of his birth.

Born Day will include the party anthem “Buckwild.” The Bryan Rivera assisted tune symbolizes J-Real’s affinity to mix elements of Hip Hop and Pop into his tracks. His goal is to spread good time vibes through his music.

That calling began at the age of 14 when J-Real heard Ma$e’s 1997 album Harlem World. Despite his father not believing he could live off being a rap star, a 15-year-old Real signed to Landmine/Collipark as a member of the group Young N Heartless. The trio was eventually dropped from the label, but the teenage entertainer set out on his own.

In 2011, J-Real released the indie album I Am J-Real, and 2014 saw the arrival of the TheyCallMeReal EP. His catalog also comprises of mixtape tracks featuring Travis Porter, Rich Boy, and Gorilla Zoe.

J-Real’s drive and determination to succeed in this rap game eventually converted his dad into a believer, and he is now looking to draw in more followers with Born Day. But first, J-Real participated in AllHipHop.com’s “Three Questions” interview series.

[ALSO READ: Three Questions With Jay IDK]

If you could have any three things in the world for your birthday this year, what would you choose?

If I could have three things in the whole world for my birthday this year, they would be to have a #1 selling album on iTunes, have my own tour and travel across the world, and gain millions of fans.

F**k, Marry, Collab: Azealia Banks, Tinashe, K. Michelle?

That’s a great question! I would f**k Azealia, marry Tinashe, and do a collab with K. Michelle.

What’s the wildest thing you’ve ever experienced at a party?

You may or may not believe me, but I got head from a p### star as a part of a contest.

[ALSO READ: Three Questions With J Readi]


J Real

 

J-Real’s Born Day is scheduled for release March 10.

Follow J-Real on Twitter @IamRealTheGod and Instagram @realthegod.

Bobby Shmurda Delivers Message To 50 Cent From Jail (AUDIO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Last week incarcerated rapper Bobby Shmurda called into Hot 97 to talk about his current legal situation. The phone call was abruptly cut short, and the Brooklyn native did not get to relay everything he wanted to the station’s audience. Turns out the call was not cut off by the jail’s authorities like previously suspected, and Shmurda was able to speak with Ebro In The Morning again today.

[ALSO READ: Bobby Shmurda Talks Being In Protective Custody & Police Targeting Him For His Music (AUDIO)]

For the latest conversation, fellow GS9 crew member Rowdy Rebel was also on the line. Rowdy explained the conflict over Epic Records not providing bail money was really centered around an issue from the label’s parent company Sony. He and Shmurda also denied Bobby’s supposed uncle Debo Wilson offered to help them get out on bail.

“That n***a’s not even my real uncle,” said Shmurda. “That’s the n***a that’s always trying to rob me of some s**t. That’s a lying as n***a.”

Wilson was part of Shmurda’s original management team but has since become estranged from the rapper. The “Hot N***a” performer revealed he is looking for new representation and wants another New York City rapper to join his team.

“I’ve been trying to get in contact with 50 for the longest for some management,” Bobby stated.

Shmurda later added he feels racism has played a part in the police targeting him. When asked if anything he has done contributed to him being locked up, Smurda replied, “Nothing, except say hi and bye to people. Probably take a couple of pictures with people. That’s it.

[ALSO READ: Bobby Shmurda’s Lawyer Speaks On Epic Records Not Supporting The Incarcerated Rapper]

Listen to Bobby Shmurda’s interview below.

Dmo – "Jeremiah 29:11"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Videos

Independent artist Dmo has put together the visuals for his latest record “Jeremiah 29:11”, directed by Niko Rodriguez of Technical Basis. An introspective conversation with the most high in scenic San Francisco, CA. Take a journey with Dmo as he vents through song. Download the record for free at www.ThisIsDmo.com.