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Freeway Rick Ross Gives Advice To Bobby Shmurda & Rick Ross

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: Features

As a drug kingpin, his life and times of Freeway Rick Ross have been well-documented. He was represented in “Kill The Messenger,” a movie how drugs ravaged South Central neighborhoods of color. Furthermore, he’s had a couple rappers (Freeway and Rick Ross) adopt his moniker. These days, Rick Ross is getting it in a completely different way. He’s making movies and speaking to kids. We caught up with Freeway Rick and he gave some advice to currently-incarcerated rapper Bobby Shmurda and even Rick Ross.

Part 1 – “I think that he would be stronger with me than without me. I’m going places he can’t go or won’t go, for whatever reason. – Freeway Rick on Rick Ross

Brooklyn's Ockz Releases Visual For "Don King"

By: @ivyysandersCategory: Videos

Directed by Mazi O, the visual for OCKZ’s “DON KING” is all about the daily movements of a modern-day, Muslim king on a quest for survival and success in America. Lifted from the forthcoming HALAL CHINESE FOOD EP, “DON KING” offers just a taste of the no-pork, no-nonsense intelligence fans can expect from OCKZ.

Florida Police Caught Using African-American Mugshots As Target Practice

By: @SimplyCeciliaCategory: News

A North Miami Beach police department is under fire, after being caught using criminal mugshots for target practice at a gun range often used for officer training. In an unbelievable coincidence,  during a December visit to the range Sgt. Valerie Deant discovered that not only were the mugshots of minority offenders being used, one of the photos posted was that of her own brother, who had been arrested over 15 years ago in connection with a drag race.

Said Deant, “I was like why is my brother being used for target practice? There were like gunshots there and I cried a couple of times.”

According to the Medley Firearms Training Center, the venue is often leased to local law enforcement agencies, who are allowed to choose their own target photos.

Though many are outraged at the racial implications of the act, North Miami Beach Police Chief J. Scott Dennis has denied that race played a part stating “Our policies were not violated. There is no discipline forthcoming from the individuals who were involved with this.”

 

C Wells – "I Don't Know" (P###. by Ralph Mny)

By: @ivyysandersCategory: Music

Coming fresh off of the release of the video for “Made In America”, the 21 year old Lynn, MA artist C Wells is back with another single produced by Ralph Mny he is calling “I Don’t Know”. This will play as the second official single off his soon to be released EP entitled “Before The Tour Bus”. The Live Famous general expresses his dreams to us and gives his vision on where he sees himself in the future to what he has accomplished now and why he deserves every bit of what he has dreamed. There has yet to be someone where he’s from that has successfully made it to the top which leaves him not knowing what else to do but strive to be the king. Look for his project in the not so distant future and keep your ears locked on Wells as he continues to hit you over the head with bran new material!

Mariah Carey Inks Deal For First Las Vegas Residency

By: @SimplyCeciliaCategory: News

While visiting the Ellen DeGeneres’ show, diva Mariah Carey announced that she will soon call Las Vegas home, following a new deal which will bring her to the Colosseum at Caesars Palace for a string of performances. With a record number of hits, Carey follows in the footsteps of Britney Spears, Celine Dion, Cher and others who have had similar runs in Vegas.

Said Carey, “I have to hope that the fans will enjoy this, because I’m going to be performing, which was kind of inspired by my album Number 1’s. Hopefully, other people will enjoy this. I’ve never done this before.”

Check out the announcement below:

FRESH HEAT – AV – "Green Light"

By: Jake CratesCategory: Music

To follow up the release of his 2014 mixtape Compton, which featured the hit single “Run Me My Money” featuring The Game and Too Short, LMKR rep AV is back with a new 20-track project dubbed Thug Life. Features include Lil Mouse, Mac Ace, and Ayoomeco. This is one of the stand out tracks on the project called, “Green Light”.

 

Future & Zaytoven – "Beast Mode EP"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Music

FUTURE teams up with long time collaborator ZAYTOVEN to continue the “Monster” movement by releasing “BEAST MODE”.

Following this release FUTURE will be continuing his #MONSTERMonday releases with new music videos like his recent videos for “Radical” and “Mad Luv.”

Kirko Bangz – "Vent 3"

By: Eleven8Category: Videos

Off his Progression V: Young Texas Playa mixtape, Houston’s Kirko Bangz drops the video for “Vent 3”. Kirko ditches the auto-tune and flexes his rap chops for the track, proving that he’s much more than the “Drank In My Cup” type flow that many know him for. In the third installment of his “Vent” series, Kirko does just that, puts all of his wants and desires on wax and reevaluates life all while draped in a little bit of purple to represent where he’s from.

 

PREMIERE: Bizz-E Blaze – "Love Heauxs" (P###. By B Korn)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Music

It has been quite some time since hearing from the talented up and coming New York artist. Today the crafty Brooklyn native graces us with a new single titled, “Love Heauxs”. Bizz-E Blaze took the beginning of 2014 by storm and seemed to disappear to the studio towards the ladder part. With a very strong anthem like single produced by “Hold You Down” producer B Korn and a vault full of new records we have been warned that the roll out is upon us. To add to the celebration of a new single, Bizz-E Blaze decides to announce the release date of February 5th for his highly anticipated project “Bizz-Arre”

John Depp – "Buss A Move"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Music

John Depp formerly of Skull Gang, (and the cousin of G-Unit’s Lloyd Banks) is stepping to the forefront as he preps to release his new mix tape “Shoulda Been An Album 3” late winter early spring. The first single from his forthcoming project “Buss A Move” is a gritty, neck breaking track that showcases Depp’s lyricism and the ability to make good music. “Buss A Move” is produced by Nate Rhoads and co-produced by 4nominalBeats.

Nikko Lafre – "How It Look"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Music

Fresh off signing his deal with 300 Entertainment, Nikko let’s go of a cut from his forthcoming debut project with the label “In My Own Words”. The new record serves as the first offering off of the highly anticipated project as we have just been alerted that Nikko’s highly popular record “Pro” was just something slight for the fans. The project now also has the locked in release date of February 19th.

“How It Look” is a solid cut from Nikko’s upcoming debut but he has expressed via twitter that it’s not a single from the project, the first of which is expected to drop sometime next week.

“How It Look” is a validation record for Nikko. With 300 entertainment now behind him 2015 is expected to be a break out year for Nikko, and he lets it known on the record. With his hype and presence in the industry growing rapidly he simply want’s to ask the doubter and former naysayers “How It Look?”

PREMIERE: Richie Wess Ft. Yung Dred – “Members Only”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Videos

Richie Wess releases a new visual today from his upcoming project titled My Brother & Me. This track features his brother and labelmate Yung Dred. You heard Richie Wess in the streets on one of his many collaborations with Lil Boosie, Gucci Mane, Verse Simmonds, Brisco, Rich The Kid and The Game. Richie is heavy in the mixtape circuit, he has dropped 8 mixtapes with DJ Spinatik and is now ready to take over the airwaves with his new single “Members Only” featuring Yung Dred.

Cormega: I Don't Respect When NYC Artists Sound Like They're From The South

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) There has been a lot of discussion over the last decade about the state of New York City Hip Hop. One of the reasons often given for why the birthplace of the culture is not dominating on the national level any longer is because too many rappers from the city adopted a down south sound.

[ALSO READ: Cormega Talks “Mega Philosophy” LP, Reconnecting With The Firm, & His Place In Hip Hop History]

Whether that is the case or not, NYC representative Cormega has expressed he is not feeling the idea of rappers from his hometown fully embracing the southern rap style. Mega did an interview with ReThunk, and the Queens native shared his thoughts about New Yorkers sounding like they are from the Third Coast.

“You hear New York rappers that have production that sound like they’re southern artists. Or accents from their voice that sound like they’re southern artists,” said Mega. “That I don’t respect, because your accent is a direct reflection of where you’re from.”

Cormega is not sour on all the young talent emerging from the Big Apple. The creator of 2014’s Mega Philosophy album names Joey Bada$$ as one of the acts he does appreciate. Mega even compared the Pro Era frontman to early Black Moon.

“When you hear [Joey] you hear Brooklyn, so I respect that,” Cormega added. “You can tell he also studied from the greats.”

[ALSO READ: Childish Gambino & Joey Bada$$ Perform On “Kimmel Live” & “The Tonight Show” (VIDEOS)]

Watch Cormega’s interview below.

Beanie Sigel Working With Jahlil Beats For 90's Influenced "Still Public Enemy" Joint Project

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Beanie Sigel is still recovering from being shot in December, but fans of the Broad Street Bully could be getting a new project from the emcee in the near future. Beans is teaming with Pennsylvania producer Jahlil Beats for the upcoming Still Public Enemy mixtape.

[ALSO READ: Freeway Gives An Update On Beanie Sigel’s Condition After Leaving The Hospital]

There is no official release date for SPE, but Jahlil spoke with Nah Right about the joint project. The creator of tracks like Meek Mill’s “Ima Boss” and Bobby Shmurda’s “Hot N***a” says Beans has not missed a step when it comes to rhyming.

“I sampled some old records, like old records from the ‘90s, but put my twist to it. It ain’t like he shying away and trying to do the new s**t to fit in with the young dudes, you know what I am saying?” said Jahlil. “We doing some real street s**t, but it fit with what is going on right now. And Beans never lost it. He’s only getting better as far as the lyricism.”

[ALSO READ: Producer Jahlil Beats Clarifies Bobby Shmurda Did Not Steal Lloyd Banks’ Beat (VIDEO)]

Ebro: Nicki Minaj Is Upset Ex-Boyfriend Safaree Claimed To Write Her Lyrics (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Hot 97 radio host Ebro Darden has apparently taken sides in the public split between Nicki Minaj and her ex-boyfriend Safaree “SB” Samuels. After SB decided to do an interview with rival station Power 105, Ebro used his platform to throw a few jabs at Safaree and relay a supposed message from the Queen Barb herself.

[ALSO READ: Nicki Minaj’s Ex-Boyfriend Safaree Samuels Claims He Helped Write Nicki’s Lyrics]

Safaree’s sit down with The Breakfast Club included the aspiring rapper claiming he helped write for Nicki when they were together. According to Ebro, he spoke to the Young Money entertainer and Minaj was not pleased that SB would make those assertions.

“She was most upset about the idea that someone else was writing her rhymes,” stated Ebro. “When you look at Nicki Minaj’s album credits, there’s a lot of people that work on albums… But when you assert that somebody wrote your rhymes – you know that’s Nicki’s thing.”

The segment also included Ebro saying SB was “super lame” for doing interviews because he was never a public figure. The radio personality also suggested Safaree should have “played the back” to Nicki, and co-host Peter Rosenberg added SB should not “pimp some new chicks” in a car his ex allegedly bought for him.

[ALSO READ: Nicki Minaj Clowns Her Ex, Cozies Up To Meek]

Watch the Ebro In The Morning segment below.

G-Eazy Ft. John Michael Rouchell – "Downtown Love"

By: Eleven8Category: Videos

G-Eazy is headlining two New York shows at Webster Hall on January 16th and 18th, and to celebrate, the Oakland emcee drops a brand new video for “Downtown Love”  featuring John Michael Rouchell. “Downtown Love”  is a favorite off of G-Eazy’s latest offering These Things Happen and pays homage to Andy Warhol’s muse, the late Edie Sedgwick.

These classic visuals, which tell the tale of a deteriorating relationship,  were directed by Bobby Bruderle and said to be inspired by an old Louis Vuitton commercial.

 

Jae Millz – "Mirror"

By: Eleven8Category: Videos

Jae Millz follows up his “For The Win” video with another set of visuals, this time for “Mirror.” This serves as the first video off of Jae Millz upcoming mixtape All Praises Due. “Mirror” was directed, shot, and edited by Brandon Cooklin for The LXVII Co.

Tech N9ne Announces "Special Effects" Album & Tour (COVER ART/TRAILER)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Tech N9ne will be returning with a new album this May. The Strange Music leader’s Special Effects is set to include high-powered guest appearances and an accompanying tour.

“We’re not giving it all away just yet, but what I can say to all my Technicians who have been patiently waiting for this, get ready for your minds to be blown!” says Tech. “We made some dreams come true on this album. You will not be disappointed. It’s a beautiful thing.”

 [ALSO READ: Tech N9ne On Making Forbes List: I Wanted To Keep My Income Secret (VIDEO)]

The “Tech N9ne’s Special Effects Tour 2015” kicks off April 3. Chris Webby, Krizz Kaliko, MURS, King 810, and ZUSE were also tapped for the trek. The complete tour itinerary will be announced in the coming weeks, but Tech will also be traveling to perform in Australia and New Zealand this March.

Tech’s last album, 2014’s Strangeulation, debuted at number one on Billboard’s independent and rap charts. He also released the radio hit “Fragile” with Kendall Morgan, Kendrick Lamar, and ¡Mayday! in 2013.

[ALSO READ: Murs Signs With Tech N9ne’s Strange Music]

Special Effects Album Cover-ALLHIPHOP

Special Effects tour

Watch the tralier for Tech N9ne’s Special Effects below.