High above the clouds in Cali, Hustler E recruits the talents of Laroo famed for his songs, with E-40 and having signed to the Bay Area rapper’s imprint. Hustler E’s video has all the things he loves like money and weed, as the two trade verses on this chill 420 friendly song. RIP THA JACKA
Milwaukee group SNYD (Streetz-n-Young Deuces) team up w/Hustle Gangs, Trae The Truth on the 2nd single from their upcoming album “Paid Dues”. The Realest is Produced by Milwaukee producer Mammyth the song is a great blend of Midwest & Down South summer music.
For their Atlanta stop of their “Between the Sheets” Tour, Trey Songz and Chris Brown brought out a bevy of surprise guests to infuse the turn up.
Besides bringing out ATL favorites Young Jeezy, T.I and Future, YG, Fabolous and OG Maco, the two were able to get Keith Sweat and R. Kelly to make an appearance. Kellz did a medley of hits that included “Your Body’s Calling,” “Ignition” remix and “Bump N Grind” while Mr. Sweat performed “Nobody.”
T.I stopped by to perform “Ain’t About The Money” and OG Maco amped the crowd with his hit “U Guessed It.” Future did his single “F**k Up Some Commas” while Jeezy and YG turned the energy up a notch with a performance of “My N***a.”
Watch clips of the surprises below.
Rap artist Lil Breeze from Saleem Music Group (SMG) releases his new single, “Bussin” from the SMG Squad debut mixtape “TD2” which will be released mid-April. Collaborating with Chicago’s very own, gold certified producer “Gaggie” the two of them created a street anthem disturbing the peace. The promotional single “Bussin” brings together Lil Breeze’s raw and energetic street lyrics over an urban, bass-filled beat. Inspired and motivated by the daily struggles of life Lil Breeze wrote the song “Bussin” to show his hustle and to make those around him know what time it is.
Kool Herc is generally credited with being the creator of hip-hop with Afrika Bambaataa and Grandmaster Flash also being recognized as forefathers of the culture. Though no one refutes them as being pioneers, resident b-boy of the Rock Steady Crew Crazy Legs says that culture was being birthed all over during the late 1970s, so there is no way one person can take credit for creating it.
“For someone to say that hip-hop was this back then and it was meant to be this, that’s impossible because there was no agenda,” he told AllHipHop’s CEO Chuck Creekmur. “Usually people did three elements. [Afrika Bambaataa] applied the Zulu Nation principles to hip-hop and gave it a direction in 1982 because his whole thing was peace, unity love and having fun. Then it became to be ‘what is hip-hop?’ from that point on.”
The Bronx native says many early acts laid the foundation for what hip-hop was to become.
“When you apply Kool Herc and Bambaataa and The L Brothers and all that together and see what everyone was doing, I think it becomes a collective more than [just] one particular person but Kool Herc does get praise from a lot of people.”
Though Crazy Legs has retired from break dancing, he’s still active with the Rock Steady Crew. The collective is hosting the Puerto Rock Steady Music Festival to Puerto Rico in May. Click here for more details.
Watch the sit down below.
Peep the visual for Yelawolf’s latest single from his sophomore effort, Love Story, which is dropping April 21st.
Ludacris has been teasing his Ludaversal album for some months now and he has finally unveiled the album art. The cover shows his first car, a 1993 Acura Legend that he still owns, sitting next to a private jet.
Luda says for this album he dug deep to give fans a vivid view of what he has experienced.
“I can definitely tell you in a nutshell there are a bunch of songs that define moments and are very emotional just for the simple fact this will be my most personal album to date in terms of talking about a lot of things that have gone on in my life and just really diving into who Chris Bridges is as a person,” the newlywed told Billboard last year. “So that’s what Ludaversal is all about, it’s, ‘Welcome to my world, this is where I live, this is what I go through on a day-to-day basis.'”
Ludaversal drops Mar. 31st.
(AllHipHop News) New York’s Rafaello & Company has filed a lawsuit against producer DJ Khaled. TMZ reports the jewelry company is seeking $100,000 from Khaled for the cost of two Rolex watches, a diamond chain, a pair of diamond earrings, and a 4 carat diamond ring.
Rafaello claims Khaled was lent the pieces for 15 days with the stipulation the Miami native would either pay for the items or return them. The suit alleges Khaled simply kept the jewelry despite a supposed written agreement between the two parties.
According to its website, Rafaello & Company specializes in custom jewelry design. The site lists Saudi royalty and Hip Hop mogul Jay Z among the company’s clientele.
Kanye pretty much put a nail in his coffin with Amber Rose when he said he had to take 30 showers after being with her in order to smash his now wife Kimmy.
Well allegedly West is pretty nervous about Rose’s memoir that’s going to drop, ‘How to be a Bad B####!’
HollywoodLife reports:
““Kanye and Amber were close. They shared many secrets and did a lot of freaky stuff together. But Kanye is a genius — he’s trying to force Amber to let him have a copy of her new book, or tell him exactly what’s said about him before it’s published.”
But after he basically said he had to clean her skuzz off of him to get in Kim’s good graces, how could ‘Ye really coerce her to do anything? Apparently he’s trying to just keep things real with her and ask for a little respect:
“Kanye told her flat out that if it wasn’t for him putting her on to the fame game, she wouldn’t be anything. He told her that he’s proud of her and her accomplishments, but that she should never bite the hand that fed her for all those years they were together. He thinks she owes him a little respect and wants an advanced copy of that book or manuscript. He’s trying to play nice with her, but who knows for how long.””
YIKES! This won’t end up good. Most beefs play out on social media these days but Wiz let Amber have it on a new song with Juicy J.
Here’s what he said.
“Man, I fell in love with a stripper, funny thing is I fell back out of love quicker.”
“Bottles be turning these girls into thots, Instagram turning these wives into hos.”
What do you think? I hope he remembers that’s his kid’s mother.
Lawd.
I just…ok. Anywho, Rich Homie Quan recently gave an interview discussing details about how his feature on YG’s#### ‘My N####’ came about and how it makes him feel good to hear white folks sing along.
Peep the interview below:
(AllHipHop News) Many Hip Hop fans were fascinated with the idea of Wu-Tang Clan’s Once Upon A Time In Shaolin album, but some Wu followers were equally frustrated that only one copy of the project would be sold to the highest bidder.
It turns out the highly secretive LP could be made available for the general public – in about 88 years. According to Forbes, producer Cilvaringz revealed it would be at least that long before the eventual owner of Once Upon A Time can release the album commercially.
“After 88 years the copyright, which includes public and commercial rights, automatically transfers to the owner of the work,” Cilvaringz told the publication. “However, it will still be his or her choice at that [point] to release it or not release it.”
Wu general RZA has explained he intends for the album to be viewed as a piece of rare art. The producer/rapper compared Once Upon A Time to the work of great visual artisans.
“Owning a Picasso doesn’t mean you can sell prints or reproductions, but that you’re the sole owner of a unique original,” said RZA. “And that’s what Once Upon A Time In Shaolin is. It’s a unique original rather than a master copy of an album.”
The number 88 was chosen because of the Wu-Tang Clan’s connection to numerology. There were 8 original members of the Wu, 8 is the sum of the digits in the year 2015, and 8 turned on its side represents the infinity symbol.
Black History doesn’t end with February. Epic Records recording artist, NameBrand, drops an inspirational new video to set off Black History YEAR. “Struggles” is about just that, the struggles of the every day African American man. Check it out below.
Sounds like Kan Kick and Declaime have been in the kitchen cookin’ up some goodies guaranteed to sate your sweet tooth…
It’s been a while since we’ve had a release from this fonky duo, but the pair return with the high blood pressure raising, “Cake Boss” goes straight for the gut but without all the high fructose corn syrup…
Produced by the man Kan Kick (also known as Kan Zulu…Kan The Man, and many other fonk aliases) Kan Kick lives up to his moniker as this joint here kicks like a whole afternoon of kung fu, with Dr.Stokley the Fonk Monk (also known in some of the last true hip hop circles as Declaime the Poet.) laying down some characteristically unapologetic bars.
Word through the grapevine is that a full Kan Kick & Dudley Perkins album is in the works. No rap…all singing. Guaranteed to be dope!
(AllHipHop News) No one can ever say Brooklyn rapper Troy Ave does not think highly of himself. The leader of BSB Records has repeatedly taken credit for reviving New York City Hip Hop, and it appears Troy also feels he deserves praise for saving a generation from non street oriented emcees.
For years, Troy Ave called out other rappers for being “weirdos.” Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, and Chance The Rapper have all been on the receiving end of the New York City: The Album creator’s “weirdo rapper” tag.
On a recent Instagram post, Troy shared his opinion on the role he played in counteracting the “weirdos.” He also claims responsibility for providing kids a masculine, moral, and prideful performer to look up to.
Troy wrote:
How? it’s simple dawg …. they ain’t wanna pay us, so we paid ourself, can’t nobody run around sayin they gave me B$B start up [money]! NO investors x NO mentors
I AM THE BIG HOMIE not only did I bring New York City Back but I brought FURS back. Might of caused a few more animal deaths, but I saved a generation of kids from being weirdos, feminine, moral-less, pride less, identity crisis having suckaz but ain’t no award for that, but I’m rewarded everyday when I look in the mirror and feel good about myself, feel good about where I’m at, where I’m going, and how I got here with self respect on my own two feet ….. MEN DO WHAT THEY SAY AND SAY WHAT THEY MEAN, my new album gon be a classic AGAIN!! #MajorWithouTaDEAL COMING SOON get ready #GameChanger #GODisGreat#SaluteToTheDJs
What do you think about Troy Ave’s statement? Take the poll below.
(AllHipHop News) Music artist Kanye West and film director Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave) are not strangers to one another. McQueen interviewed the Chicago rapper for an in-depth article with Interview Magazine.
Now the British filmmaker has jumped behind the camera to direct Kanye’s video for “All Day.” Ye revealed the news during his speaking appearance at Oxford University.
The visuals were apparently shot earlier this week. Kanye’s single features Theophilus London and Allan Kingdom as well as contributions from Paul McCartney. London even hinted on Twitter that a video is expected to drop soon.
Video on the way !
— Theophilus London (@TheophilusL) March 2, 2015
Kanye also took to the social media site to announce the studio version of “All Day” is now available on iTunes. The trio of Ye, London, and Kingdom debuted the tune at the 2015 Brit Awards.
ALL DAY (feat. Theophilus London, Allan Kingdom & Paul McCartney) http://t.co/AOMo6EtEDT http://t.co/1xvft3175J pic.twitter.com/LfasWNl679
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) March 3, 2015
Listen to Kanye West’s “All Day” below via Josh Poor’s Facebook.
(AllHipHop News) Mekhi Phifer has been one of the most celebrated actors of the last 20 years among Hip Hop followers. The Harlem native has starred in films like Clockers, 8 Mile, and Paid In Full.
Up next for Mekhi is part two of the dystopian movie saga Divergent. Phifer stopped by the Sway In The Morning radio show to talk about The Divergent Series: Insurgent, but he was also asked about the topic of blackballing in Hollywood.
The conversation stems from the public discussion surrounding Oscar winner Monique allegedly being banned by the “powers that be” in the entertainment industry. Precious and Empire director Lee Daniels suggested Monique’s lack of projects is because she is difficult to work with, and Sheryl Lee Ralph stated sometimes actors need to “shut up, sit there, and look pretty.”
Phifer responded by saying:
I can’t speak for everybody else. I can only speak for myself. I’m not one to kowtow anything. I’m just me. I got love for Monique. She’s good people. I can’t see anybody not liking Monique, so I don’t know where that comes from…
I’m real simple. I just like to go to work, handle my business, and keep it moving. I’m not trying to play the whole game of trying to hang out with cats. I just want to feed my fam, and have a good time doing it. Everybody has their journey. It works for some people. For some people it backfires.
Monique is extremely talented, so I don’t know what her issues are. I haven’t spoken to her about that personally. But she’s dope. I’d work with her at a drop of a hat.
Watch Mekhi Phifer’s interview below.
(AllHipHop News) Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon is prepping to release his sixth studio album Fly International Luxurious Art next month. The Chef sat down with AllHipHop.com’s Chuck Creekmur to discuss the upcoming LP.
“I want everybody to know I’m thinking big with this album. Everything is about expanding the mind,” says Rae. “I’m not just putting images out there. I’m putting out inspiration, motivation, stuff that we feel we deserve.”
F.I.L.A. is set to feature appearances by French Montana, Busta Rhymes, Estelle, Melanie Fiona, and more. The project is the solo follow-up to Raekwon’s Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang. Rae also contributed to last year’s the Wu reunion album A Better Tomorrow.
Watch Raekwon’s interview below.
(AllHipHop News) Grammy nominated singer Janelle Monáe is lending her voice to help bring awareness to the education crisis in New York state. On March 4, Monáe will perform at the #DontStealPossible rally in Albany. The event is a call to action for 8,000 parents, students, and teachers with the goal of pushing state leaders to make bold, structural changes to the education system.
“It’s heartbreaking to know that there are 800,000 New York kids falling through the cracks every year,” said Monáe. “I am honored to stand with families demanding an end to this crisis.”
The #DontStealPossible rally is scheduled to begin at 11:30 at the steps of the State Capitol. It will be followed by a press conference at 1:15. More than 80 schools are expected to participate along with WNBA star Lisa Leslie.
Watch the “Possible Is____” teaser featuring members of The Roots below.
Due to bad weather, Janelle Monae had to pull out of the performance. R&B singer Ashanti will be replacing her at the rally.
“As a New York native, I’m proud to stand with 10,000 parents, students, and educators to demand an end to a failing schools crisis that hurts children of color the most,” said Ashanti. “Every child deserves access to an excellent education.”
After releasing his new 15-track mixtape Outta Nowhere 2, hosted by Power 105’s DJ Ty Boogie, Pream-O finally returns to provide some accompanying visuals for one of his standout tracks titled “Bonnie.”