Originally from New Haven, Connecticut, Haze Da Punter mixes East Coast lyricism with the boast of Southern flare. While simultaneously promoting his latest single “A1”, along with his mixtape and his album titled Rolling Stone new coming rapper Hze Da Punter gives fans something to look forward to as he primes for his Rolling Stone project. Production on this one is clean as Haze delivers a song about the ladies being classy or strong enough to hold her man down.
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Atlanta artist/producer duo ILLClinton present the third release from their #ILLClintonTuesdays series. This week the brothers drop off the socially relevant track “Free.”
Chris Brown has not been having a good month. First, five people were shot during his club appearance in San Jose, CA. Then, someone tried to sell his San Bernardino County Jail ID card on the internet. Now, Breezy’s joint tour with fellow crooner Trey Songz and Tyga has been postponed due to his probation being revoked for not getting permission to go to San Jose, CA for that fateful club appearance.
The judge refused to give Brown permission to travel, which leaves him confined to Los Angeles. Plus, he now has to complete the remaining 100 hours of community service stemming from his 2009 case regarding his dispute with Rihanna.
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The “Autumn Leaves” singer took to his Instagram to notify his fans that the tour has been pushed back and to apologize.
“I would first like to apologize to all the fans and people who have been supporters of me and all the music over the years. The beginning of the BTS tour has been moved to later dates now. The judge would not sign off on my travel to do the tour until I finish these last 100 hours of community service. I promise that I am busting my ass doing it everyday until it’s complete. This is the most disappointing news I’ve gotten in a while. Everything happens for a reason so I wanted to personally inform my fans. The show must go on. Out of 1000 hours I only have 100 left. I will work my ass off to complete it and I will be on that stage. Once again I’m sorry for the delay. I love yall! We will let yall know the dates that are changed. It’s not cancelled. Just moved around a couple weeks.”
The tour was supposed to start on Jan. 28th in Hampton, VA. There’s no word on the new tour dates yet.
Former Making Menudo & XFactor star, Carlito Olivero, releases the lyric video to his popular single “Pon Ya Body,” produced by Dem Jointz. Carlito Olvivero shows major love to his Mexican and Puerto Rican roots in his new visuals. Both Maximilian Shelton (graphics/editing) and Denzel Whitaker (cinematography) do an awesome job bringing the lyrics to life.
Keep up with Carlito by following him on Twitter at @Carlitosway89.
While many professional battle rappers essentially try to parlay their success from the lyrical sport into a career as a recording artist, Hollow Da Don will be the first person to tell you that has not been his motive. One of the greatest battlers in the history of the culture has been content with not dropping a full project since 2011’s Loyalty Is A Way Of Life.
That break is now over as the New York City/Houston rhymer returns with his new aptly titled EP I Don’t Make Music, I Battle Rap. Fans of the L.O.M. representative get two sides of the emcee as he presents tracks by the comedic leaning Hollow Da Don and his more socially aware side known as Don Lennon.
“I recently began making music again after a 2 year hiatus. I decided to make a few parody songs with a few songs from ‘Don Lennon,'” Hollow tells AllHipHop.com. “He’s an alter ego who talks about social issues and injustice in America… You pretty much get the best of both worlds. It’s like Public Enemy meets the Migos.” [laughs]
The first single from I Don’t Make Music is a tongue-in-cheek take on the bass heavy, drug mentioning style of rap music regularly found on modern mainstream radio. The Ghxst Beats produced “Yola” is Hollow’s droll version of the popular self-described “trash” promoted in some of today’s Hip Hop songs and videos.
“‘Yola’ is a parody making fun of Trap music, but it’s very catchy,” he says. “[In the video] I’m doing wild stuff like cooking crack on a grill out a flower vase and rolling around on a rooftop with a shopping cart.”
The 6-track I Don’t Make Music, I Battle Rap includes the Hollow cuts “The Screw (Slowed & Chopped)” and “Bad Rapper+Great Beat=Freestyle.” The conscious minded Don Lennon makes appearances on “Stereotypes” and “Revolution.”
Purchase Hollow Da Don’s I Don’t Make Music, I Battle Rap EP on iTunes.
Follow Hollow Da Don on Twitter @hollowdadon and Instagram @DonLennonLOM.
Watch the video for “Yola” below.
(AllHipHop News) Reports began circulating that Bobby Shmurda’s uncle and manager Debo Wilson attempted to steal $20,000 from the young entertainer. According to Bossip, the uncle also filed a $1 million lawsuit against Shmurda because Wilson was being hit with legal complaints from promoters claiming his client cancelled scheduled concert dates.
“The reason why Bobby’s uncle is suing is because the promoters are trying to sue him,” a former business partner of Wilson told the website. “He doesn’t have the money. Bobby has the money.”
Wilson connected with VladTV to address the news stories, but he also took the opportunity to call out Bobby’s current industry handlers and other artists who he feels have abandoned the 20-year-old since he was incarcerated in December.
“We always was there for him. We put him in the right direction,” said Wilson. “When we left him, his s**t’s been going down hill. He got all the d**k riding n***as in the industry that runs around behind him. They’re not trying to help him. All they’re trying to do is live off his fame. Now he’s locked up. Where all those artists at? Where they at?”
The conversation also included Wilson claiming other artists were giving his nephew drugs and driving him toward negativity. The co-founder of Hard Tymes Records accused individuals at Bobby’s label of trying to break him away from his family and promote the gang lifestyle.
Wilson added he would never sell his soul to be successful in the music business like other people associated with the industry. For him, the goal should be to help young people get away from the streets and make a difference in their lives.
When it comes to the allegations that he and his brother took 20 grand from Shmurda, Wilson says he has already proven that was untrue. He then took aim at the media for reporting the story. Wilson called out DJ Funkmaster Flex in particular.
“When I got motherf**kers like Funk Flex saying I’m shady, now I gotta say something,” Wilson stated. “P***y n***a, you don’t know me, so don’t be calling me shady. Simple as that.”
Wilson believes Bobby’s current legal issues are the result of him being around the wrong people. He was unable to provide an update on his nephew, because Shmurda refuses to speak with him. Despite the distance, Wilson said he still loves his nephew.
Listen to Debo Wilson’s full interview below.
(AllHipHop News) If the reports of the current situation at Cash Money are accurate, Hip Hop probably has not seen a label break up on this level since Roc-A-Fella fell apart. The Roc’s collapse caused artists to choose between going with Dame Dash or Jay Z. It seems Lil Wayne wants to avoid that option. The New Orleans native wants his attempted split from CMB to guarantee all the members of the Young Money roster remain with him.
According to TMZ, Wayne’s pending lawsuit against Cash Money and its head Bryan “Birdman” Williams will include demands that YM artists Drake, Nicki Minaj, and others stay tied to Weezy. Part of the issue with that request is that all the Young Money performers have distribution deals with Cash Money, so the dispute seems to be headed to court.
Nicki Minaj spoke about the rift between Wayne and Birdman (aka Baby) during the media run to promote her latest album The Pinkprint. The Queens performer expressed her hope the matter would get settled, and she showed love to both of her bosses.
“I knew that there was something going on, but I didn’t know Wayne was so mad about that,” said Nicki. “I think that it may be some other stuff. They just need to figure it out.”
She also stated, “I know that Wayne and Baby love each other, and I know they’re gonna resolve anything that gotta be resolved. Shout out to Young Money. I am Young Money. I ride with Wayne on whatever. But Baby has played such a huge role in my mental stability.”
(AllHipHop News) After getting a taste of political debating during his on-air interview with Nancy Grace, 2 Chainz is now thinking about taking it a step further and run for political office. The Georgia native spoke with XXL and told the publication becoming mayor of his hometown could be his next goal.
“I’m a musician, not a politician,” said Chainz. “I’m supposed to be running for mayor in College Park. I got everybody wishing. I’m really gonna do this little mayor thing in College Park. I’m just trying to make sure I have the right qualifications.”
2 Chainz’s qualifications include the “Feds Watching” rapper possessing a college degree. He reportedly graduated from Alabama State University with a 4.0 GPA. He also finished second in his class at North Clayton High.
Watch Atlanta 11 Alive’s report on 2 Chainz’ possible mayoral bid below
(AllHipHop News) Drake’s 2009 mixtape So Far Gone was the project that skyrocketed the Young Money rapper into superstar status. It appears Drizzy is returning to his roots this year. Fellow Canadian rapper P Reign revealed to KarenCivil that Drake is back to work on a new mixtape.
“I know Drake’s dropping a mixtape that I’ve already heard a lot of and it’s crazy,” said Reign. “I think its some of the best I’ve heard from him in my life and I already know off Drake’s mixtape the world is going to shake.”
The OVO founder and the Reps Up Records artist have been friends for years. They have both shouted the other out on records. Drake also appeared on P Reign’s track “DnF” along with Future.
Watch P Reign’s “DnF” featuring Drake and Future below.
(AllHipHop News) DJ Premier is headed overseas for a series of performance dates in Japan. The trip will feature the legendary producer unveiling his brand new 4-man band.
“I put a live band together because I’ve always dreamed of being in one ever since I was a kid,” states Premier. “I have a funky group of players assembled to play my classics and perform new things.”
Premo’s live band will consist of Brady Watt on bass, Lenny “The Ox” Reece on drums, Takuya Kuroda on horns and keys, and Corey King on trombone and keys. Of course, Premier will be on the turntables for the shows.
“I can play a little drums, bass and guitar but not like these guys, so I will stay on the wheels. In a short four-days of meeting and rehearsing we clicked as if we knew each other for years,” Premier adds. “This is a new adventure into expanding my brand. I will always DJ, produce and be an artist, because that’s what artist’s do. We open new lanes, but never close the lanes that we already opened. Keeping the roots of your foundation in tact is what gives you longevity. Basically what I’m saying is: Let’s Ride!!”
DJ Premier’s band is scheduled to appear in Osaka, Japan on January 28. The group will then travel to Tokyo for Billboard Live shows on January 30 – 31.
Mya made something like a fool of herself over the weekend when she performed at a Miami strip club. Not saying that a performance at a strip club is wack, but pop-lockin’ across the stage just isn’t a good look these days.
Bow Wow thought the performance wasn’t the best decision for the singer as well and offered his opinion of it via Facebook:
Now Bow…Shad whatever you’re going by these days, its one thing to be critical of a performance, but its another when you’re fiancé…nevermind.
Currently preparing for the return of her BET hit Being Mary Jane, actress Gabrielle Union sat down with Yahoo Style to discuss her fall wedding to Dwayne Wade, their prenuptial agreement, race relations and more. Take a look at some excerpts below or read the interview in full here.
On the ongoing struggle with race relations:
There’s a bit of a gap between what I really want to say and what I know is responsible to say. The general lack of compassion for your fellow man is really frustrating. I think what the protesters are saying, or at least some of them, is it’s not just about police brutality. It’s about a widespread systematic crippling of some people in this country by birthright, and no one’s acknowledging it. There may be a power shakeup if you’re really going to do something about it. A lot of people aren’t interested in that. They say, “It’s not that bad. We have Barack Obama. We’re good.” Or, “You’re not getting lynched.” They’re not acknowledging the institutional racism that impacts daily lives.”
The motive behind her requesting a pre-nup:
“For women in Hollywood, when they’re coupling, everything is about the brand. Everything is about latching on to a rising star, so you can kick your heels up. That’s never been my story, ever. I make sure to let people know all of the hard work that’s gone into my career. I want people to know the work that it took to get through UCLA, that I had student loans and worked. I was eating Top Ramen and lived well below my means. Now that it’s time to get married to a man who happens to play basketball and has done well for himself, I want to make it clear that I have in no way hitched my wagon to his star. I have my own wagon and star.”
On whether her “Being Mary Jane” character is a home wrecker:
“I think initially he is a home wrecker. He was dishonest. He started a relationship under false pretenses [by not telling her he was married], but I think she became a bit morally bankrupt on the way. That narrative is important to tell, which is why I was all for the story line. It shows what happens and all of the people who are affected in an affair. I look at it as a morality tale.”
It looks as if So You Think You Can Dance creator Nigel Lythgoe has finally lured artist/dancer Paula Abdul to the show, as the new hosts have finally been revealed. Also joining Abdul is Jason Derulo, who many expect to have an active hand in the series new “Stage vs. Street” section of the show which will allow participants to incorporate more Hip Hop inspired dances into their performances.
In a recent statement Nigel discussed the additions, “With the new and exciting format comes a new and exciting panel of judges. I’m delighted that Paula Abdul and Jason Derulo will be joining me at the judges’ table this season… Paula is an incredible artist and she brings the perfect combination of expertise and heart to the panel. Jason’s insight, humor, and creativity will add a new perspective to the panel that we haven’t had before.”
It’s hard to believe that Montell Jordan’s long enduring “This Is How We Do It” will be 20 this year but it’s true, as the classic party anthem will officially celebrate two decades of Friday night celebrations on February 6. Now the former Def Jam artist has teamed up with Pepsi and Buffalo Wild Wings for a campaign called “Hyped for Halftime” which features Jordan as he surprises random BWW customers with an in-store performance of the track.
When asked if he ever tires of the song Jordan explained, ‘This Is How We Do It’ is so much fun. It would be hard to say I get tired of singing and hearing the song.” He added, “It’s been a staple, a part of the soundtrack to people’s lives; people remember their 1995 graduation or wedding dance. I get to be a part of that. I love the idea that my song transcends R&B, hip-hop. It transcends color. It transcends age brackets. I would be a fool not to want to hear that song.”
Take a look at the commercial below:
Royce Rizzy (SoSoDef/RCA) delivers us The Private Club consisting of Phin Tha Weirdo, Jamaal Davis and Salma Slims. Check out the visual for their first crew single “Wanna Be The Man” shot by FilthyMcDave, stay tuned for The Private Club’s first project “Members Only” coming this summer!
Juelz Santana and Kimbella had their personal lives all splatted over social media. Juelz said something cryptic and then Kimbella returned to decimate the Dipsetter. Well, she is back and she is saying he’s not the best pappy.
This is either sad as all get-out or a subplot in the next “Love and Hip-Hop” series.
Beautiful but deadly.
Compton rapper AD drops a new record produced by Grammy Award Winning songwriter Kevin McCall. As you can see in the pic, the song is for the ladies aptly titled, “All Yours.”
Willy J Peso makes his first appearance of 2015 with the release of his new record “401 E To Toronto” which is a dedication to all of the supporters in the greatest city in the world, Toronto. It was only right that Willy J Peso linked up with Multi-Platinum and Grammy nominated producer DrewsThatDude who provides a very smooth canvas for Willy J Peso to show the same love back to his biggest supporters.
For 26 year old recording artist Jeu Green of Boston, MA, writing has always been the ultimate way to express himself. The 2014 release of Coffee & Weed, featuring new Rostrum Records signee Mod Sun set a great pace for the emerging artist. Now residing in Los Angeles, Jeu Green’s passion has taken him a long way from working in his father’s scrap-metal yard, with his Jeu Green EP having just dropped this month. The EP is accompanied by a plethora of quality visuals from the promising rapper.
With Bobby Shmurda and crew still facing a host of charges and behind bars, Migos unleases a track “Computers,” off the upcoming Shmigo Gang mixtape. Migos x Bobby Shmurda = (Shmigo Gang). While this is a freestyle track, expect more from this duo on the SHMIGO tape.