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Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Iggy Azalea, Mary J. Blige, YG & More Perform At American Music Awards 2014 (VIDEOS)

(AllHipHop News) Last night (November 23) the American Music Awards broadcast live on ABC. Several rap stars were on hand to hit the stage at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. Iggy Azalea was one of the big winners of the evening taking home the trophies for Favorite Artist – Rap/ Hip Hop and Favorite Album – Rap/Hip Hop.

[ALSO READ: Iggy Azalea Wins AMAs’ Best Rap/Hip Hop Award]

The Australian artist also performed twice during the ceremony. Other acts to entertain the crowd included Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande, Mary J. Blige, The Weeknd, A$AP Rocky, Pitbull, and Ne-Yo.

Beyoncé was a double award winner as well. The “7/11” singer won Favorite Album – Soul/R&B and Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B. John Legend (Favorite Male Artist Soul/R&B) and Juicy J (Single Of The Year – “Dark Horse” with Katy Perry) also won awards.

[ALSO READ: “7/11” & “Ring Off” Surface Ahead Of Beyonce’s Deluxe Edition Release]

Watch performances from the 2014 AMAs below.

Lil Wayne, Christina Milian, Nicki Minaj & Skylar Grey 


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Fergie & YG


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Jennifer Lopez & Iggy Azalea


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Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj

Mary J. Blige


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Iggy Azalea


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Ariana Grande & The Weeknd


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Sam Smith & A$AP Rocky


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The Realest Label: A Shady Records Discography Review

Founded in 1999 by Eminem and his manager Paul Rosenberg, Shady Records was first used as an outlet for D12.  But in a few short years, the label evolved and became a force that could no longer be easily dismissed by naysayers.  Today, November 24, 2014, Shady XV hits shelves.  It is not only a collection of new music, but also a culmination of 15 years of greatest hits from a company responsible for some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in rap history.

In honor of this milestone, AllHipHop.com has decided to review, in chronological order, the 14 Shady releases that made XV possible.  Like all rap dynasties before it, the label has experienced highs and lows.  Through it all though, it’s undeniable that the house Mr. Mathers and Mr. Rosenberg built changed Hip-Hop forever.

Happy 15th Anniversary Shady Records!

Devil’s Night by D12 (2001)

Devil’s Night, in certain parts, could be interpreted as a continuation of  The Marshall Mathers LP.  To D12’s credit though, it never truly feels as if the five other members of the group are riding the coattails of Eminem.  Instead, the 19 tracks play like a cypher of witty and clever emcees trying to out shock one another for upwards of an hour.  And while that shtick can grow a bit tiresome, consistently dope production makes up for it.  The album isn’t quite a classic, but it certainly proves that, like the Wu-Tang Clan, D12 ain’t nuthing ta f**k wit.

Rating: 4/5

Music From and Inspired by 8 Mile by various (2002)

The fantastic thing about this soundtrack is that a lot of the music on it reflects the same hunger that the character Jimmy “B-Rabbit” Smith, Jr. has in the movie.  It is precisely that common thread that allows music from Hip-Hop legends like Rakim and Gang Starr to fit comfortably with tracks from then-newcomers 50 Cent and Obie Trice.  But it’s the way in which Eminem sounds determined to prove himself all over again on his three solo records that make the biggest impact.  Stripped of his ego, these songs find Em going for broke and creating some of the best music in his entire catalog.  Even with the movie in mind, the line between Eminem and B-Rabbit has never been blurrier than it is on “Lose Yourself,” “8 Mile,” and “Rabbit Run.”

Rating: 4.5/5

Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ by 50 Cent (2003)

One of the things that made 50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’  such a success upon its release is that it benefited from great timing.  50 stopped Ja Rule’s Hip-Pop winning streak, and injected  a much needed dose of aggression into mainstream music.  The reason it holds up so well today, over 10 years later, is that it is a versatile gangsta rap album.  From the sordid tale of him getting shot on “Many Men (Wish Death)” to the infectious “In Da Club” and everything in between, Curtis Jackson created a modern music masterpiece.

Rating: 5/5

Cheers by Obie Trice (2003)

Obie was signed to Shady for two years before his debut was released; it was definitely worth the wait.  The opening song is called “Average Man,” but he quickly proves that he’s far above one when it comes to lyrics.  Additionally, Trice’s flow is able to adapt to a variety of soundscapes.  There is some filler on Cheers, yet it’s minimal.  Deep cuts like “Bad B***h,” with a  great beat from Timbaland, are clearly given just as much consideration as a radio-friendly single like “Got Some Teeth.”  And Obie always holds his own, even when sharing the mic with people such as Eminem, Busta Rhymes, and Nate Dogg.

Rating: 4.5/5

D12 World by D12 (2004)

The Kanye West produced title track is underwhelming and there are a few other records that are forgettable, but D12’s second album certainly has its high points too.  Right from the jump, Eminem’s clever incorporation of “hide and go seek” and “The Name Game” song into the album’s opening verse on “G## Up” is attention-grabbing.  And while it would be an overstatement to say Proof, Mr. Porter, Kuniva, Bizarre, and Swifty are out from under Em’s shadow, they do find more moments to shine here than they did on the group’s previous go-round.  “Good Die Young” is a touching ode to lost loved ones (without Eminem), and Proof, in particular, spits a really cool verse on “40 Oz.”

Rating: 3.5/5

The Massacre by 50 Cent (2005)

When listening to 50’s sophomore album, one can’t help but think that he is trying too hard to convince listeners of things they already know.  He proved he wasn’t afraid of the music industry years earlier with “How to Rob,” so “Piggy Bank” feels unnecessary when atop the throne.  Street cred?  There was already “U Not Like Me,” so “In My Hood” just plays like the 2005 version.  First, “21 Questions,” and now “So Amazing” and so on.  That being said, the music isn’t bad (the Disco D produced “Ski Mask Way” especially stands out).  It’s just all been done before, and by the same artist.

Rating: 3/5

Second Round’s on Me by Obie Trice (2006)

Because of the bullet he took to the head, it’s understandable that Obie’s second album has a much darker tone than his debut.  On one hand, the production relies heavily on creepy synths and keys (courtesy of Eminem in many cases), and the raps often reflect that same bleak point of view.  But on the other, Obie seems set on telling his personal stories more than ever.  The best example of this in beats and rhymes is the album closer, “Obie Story.”  The way the energy of the music changes with the content of the lyrics is an outstanding touch to a very compelling autobiography.

Rating: 4/5

Eminem Presents: The Re-Up by various (2006)

This compilation was originally intended to be a mixtape, and it should have stayed that way.  The fact that it’s album music in mixtape format makes for a very unfocused and disjointed collection of tracks.  Even with the best intentions of introducing Shady Records new talent, that mostly gets overlooked by The Re-Up’s involvement from already established rappers.  “You Don’t Know” is a descent song, but far from enough to build the momentum needed to push the entire label forward.

Rating: 2.5/5

The County Hound EP by Cashis (2007)

Time isn’t used as wisely as it could be on this release.  It’s only a little over a half an hour, and too many minutes are spent on tough talk.  And that’s disappointing because when Cashis is not g’d up from the feet up on record, he puts some real substance in his stanzas too.  Not to say his gangsta content is weak, but he is capable of more.  Take “Ms. Jenkins” for instance, it’s a record where Cashis addresses the mother of someone he killed, and then the victim himself.  “I had to bang you, before you bang me / Just like I blame you, you could blame me / We both gave up our lives for banging / We didn’t know each other, but we share the same hate / Your death is my life, so we share the same fate.”

Rating: 2.5/5

Curtis by 50 Cent (2007)

50 Cent once described Curtis as “a dud” and “a blockbuster that didn’t go off.”  Those are both accurate descriptions.  Sales battle with Kanye West aside, a lot of the beats aren’t great and the subject matter is superficial.  However, the album wasn’t a complete bomb.  “I Get Money,” with its sample of Audio Two’s “Top Billin,’” was an undeniable hit and still has replay value in 2014.    Plus, 50 already has a commanding flow, so when that is coupled with a rhyme like, “I took quarter water, sold it in bottles for two bucks / Coca-Cola came and bought it for billions, what the f**k?,” it creates memorable lyrics for the ages.

Rating: 2.5/5

Before I Self  Destruct by 50 Cent (2009)

Overall, Before I Self Destruct is slept on.  If the mixtape-era 50 Cent were to make an official album, this is what it would sound like.  While a valid case could be made that it came a few years too late, that doesn’t make the music any less powerful.  “Crime Wave” finds 50 sounding as menacing as ever, and “Then Days Went By” plays like a darker more detailed version of his verse on Game’s “Hate It or Love It.”  At the end, something that clearly brings the album down is the R. Kelly-assisted “Could’ve Been You” where Kellz sings about, albeit metaphorically, him and a woman smelling their own s**t.  It’s just a weird way to conclude such an aggressive release.

Rating: 3.5/5

Hell: The Sequel by Bad Meets Evil (2011)

In the Beef II documentary, narrator Keith David, when talking about Eminem and Royce da 5’9” on the come up, describes them as “potentially the two best unsigned emcees in Detroit.”  And it seems that is the same state of mind that Em and Royce had when they stepped in the booth for this EP.  Hell is simply two phenomenal emcees rapping their a#### off.  And while Slim Shady’s star power certainly helps the project with exposure, it’s less for fans of “Love the Way You Lie” than it is for ones of “Scary Movies.”  If one were expecting the former, they’d be disappointed.  If they wanted the latter, in the words of Em at the end of the first song, “Welcome to the CD.”

Rating: 4/5

Radioactive by Yelawolf (2011)

Track 5 on Disc V of Shady XV, “Let’s Roll,” perfectly captures Yelawolf’s strong points.  His sound is akin to Eminem’s, but his swagger is much more like Kid Rock’s – who also delivers an excellent hook.  Mystikal and Killer Mike deserve props too for their contributions to the album, “Get Away” and “Slumerican Shitizen” respectively.  Unfortunately, other parts of Radioactive feel like forced crossover concessions, and so they don’t connect.  Yelawolf is an extremely talented rapper, but, because of some artistic compromises, this project is less powerful than its title suggests.

Rating: 3/5

Welcome To: Our House by Slaughterhouse (2012)

Slaughterhouse is obviously a group of outstanding rappers and wordsmiths.  Therefore, the thing that’s noteworthy about this album is the production.  More often than not, lyrical artists get subpar beats so that the words standout.  Not in this case though.  For example, Mr. Porter’s instrumental for “Throw It Away” is fantastic.  And the Imogen Heap-sampling “Flip a Bird,” courtesy of Black Key Beats, thinks outside the box for the better.  The only misstep with Welcome To: Our House is that there isn’t much cohesion to the album as a whole, but fortunately the records themselves don’t suffer because of it.

Rating: 4/5

What is your favorite release from Shady Records?  Please share your thoughts in the comments section!

Iggy Azalea Wins AMAs' Best Rap/Hip Hop Award

At the American Music Awards, Iggy Azalea won the award for best rap/hip hop album of the year for her debut album The New Classic. Who did she beat for the award? Well nobody special, except Drake and Eminem. Brace yourselves, the “Iggy’s not real Hip Hop” comments are coming. Let us know what you think about Iggy’s win over the two superstars right after you watch her acceptance speech.

The Odd Side : New Age Nostalgia

Welcome back to the Odd Side, a column that explores the effects of Hip Hop’s transformation through different sounds. This week, we’ll be taking you back through time, without taking you back that far. There’s several times in music where we have heard a reincarnation of classic music through a modern artist. When Raphael Saadiq released The Way I See It in 2008, it brought back the nostalgia of 1960s soul through a new musical frame, but don’t think he’s the only person to do it. This week, we’ll showcase a few artists/producers who have created their sounds off of the sounds of the past.

Onra

Although this French producer released critically acclaimed project, Chinoiseries, a beat tape inspired by Asian culture and J Dilla beats, Onra’s 2010 project Long Distance was the album that captured my ears and made me a fan. Long Distance was a journey through late 80s and early 90s R&B hip hop, creating echoed beats perfect for the late night ride. One of the project’s highlights, “High Hopes”, sampled the SOS Band classic of the same name, making a a groovy dance cut with sensational vocals by Reggie B. Long Distance was a nostalgic project that hasn’t aged a bit, and we hope to hear more music from Onra in the near-future.

Touchsoul

Touchsoul is a production duo from the UK that makes soulful edits and remixes to a wide range of music from the 60s to the 90s. Their edits are unique, recreating classics into a new blend of deep house music with classic soul music. One of their most beloved tracks has to be the remix of Aretha Franklin’s “Every Girl”. The mix tones down Aretha’s singing a bit, but highlights the instrumentals for an upbeat dance groove.

Leon Bridges

When you get done listening to Leon Bridges, you’ll get the feeling that the dude stepped out of a time machine to bless your soundcloud with one song before he went back to his decade. This Fort Worth Texas singer goes into song with only his voice and a guitar, and his results are at the very least beautiful. Although Bridges have only two songs on Soundcloud to date, expect to see more of his music take you back to the days of Motown and the oldies.

Mizan

Mizan’s sound may not be as intentionally nostalgic as the other artists recommended, but don’t get the game fooled. This New York based singer’s smooth vocals and instrumentals is a reincarnation of R&B artists like Sade, Maxwell, even a little Erykah Badu mized in. With so many artists reaching for the high note, Mizan takes the cool approach to give us music that hasn’t touch our ears since those in the 90s. Mizan may have a brief catalogue, but expect more once her EP Dark Blue Pt. 2 comes out.

Marion Barry, Former Washington DC Mayor, Dies at age 78

Man, whenever you talk about fallen heroes, make sure you remember Marion Barry as one of them. Last night, the former Washington D.C. mayor passed away at United Medical Center at 1:49 am, according to the Washington Post. Although his death had no specific cause. Barry suffered from numerous health issues over the years, including diabetes, kidney ailments, and even prostate cancer. Many have known Marion Barry for the video of the mayor smoking crack cocaine with an undercover FBI investigator. However, despite his arrest for the possession and use of an illegal substance, Barry still ran for DC Mayor and won, making his election campaign one of the most memorable political comebacks in history. Barry also opened doors for middle and upper-class African Americans within DC during his terms. Although Marion Barry is gone, he will always be DC’s most beloved political leaders. Gone but never forgotten.

 

Mystikal Made A Surprise Appearance On Saturday Night Live Last Night.

So, did anyone expect to see Mystikal perform on SNL last night? Yes, we said that right, Mystikal, the same dude who made “Shake It Fast.” Well the former No Limit rapper performed Mark Ronson’s single “Feel Right” with the English musician. Check out the entire performance below.

Check Out The First Ever Teaser For Jurassic World

It’s been a while since we’ve seen anything new from the Jurassic Park franchise. However, that seems to all have changed now that there’s a new teaser out for the newest film Jurassic World. With only twenty seconds to catch viewers’ attention, the teaser showcases the environment of Jurassic World and the creatures that walk throughout the park. The film seems to capture the vibe of the original Jurassic Park films. A full trailer is set to premiere on Thanksgiving during the Seahawks/49ers game on NBC. For now, check out the new teaser.

The FHRITP Trend Continues With ESPN's Bob Holtzman

If you’re a reporter, and you know there will be a crowd wherever you’re at, make sure you conduct some proper crowd control, because there’s a good chance someone will say “F*ck her right in the P*ssy!” As of lately, the FHRITP trend has started to constantly appear in media ever since its fake broadcast clip. However, ESPN is the newest victim of this hilarious, with reporter Bob Holtzman being interrupted by the statement. Luckily, he was able to hold his ground after the comment.

JUSTICE League P##### The Internet Off After Offensive Tweets About Cosby Allegations

So while several victims of Bill Cosby’s sexual assualt allegations come forward to tell their stories, there’s an audience stepping up to support the legendary comedian, or making completely offensive statements on twitter. Today, Miami production trio , the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. league, caught a lot of flack for their offensive tweets, which were all about Bill Cosby’s rape allegations. After the rant, the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League apologized after deleting the tweets.

Chox-Mak Ft. DJ YRS Jerzy – "Saturday"

Saturday’s are always the best days of the week people are out having a good time and enjoying life. The same goes for Chox-Mak & DJ YRS Jerzy wit their latest “Saturday” release. This track is nothing but the turn up it features a trap based sound that will turn the clubs up and really get your day started off right. Their “7 Day Experiment” music series is almost coming to an end with one more release to drop tomorrow.

http://www.audiomack.com/album/dj-yrs-jerzy/saturday

Key! – Prophets With Profit (New Music)

Key!’s been dropping hella gyms lately. Last week, the ATLien dropped his video “Tighten Up!” with Wavy Wallace. Today, we get “Prophets and Profit”, a new bangin track that was released via Soundcloud. The single, produced by “U Guessed It” producer Brandon Thomas, and fits well with Key!’s agressive lyrics. Check it out aftrer the jump.

Check out this dope track from MNEK called "The Rhythm"

Yesterday, artist MNEK dropped his new single “The Rhythm” yesterday, and it is amazing. The young 19 year old producer blends the genres of an uptempo house beat and high R&B vocals, and comes up something new. Check out “The Rhythm below.

Philly Legend Cool C Gets Execution Date

(AllHipHop News) Philly rap legend Cool C has received a date for his execution.

The 44-year-old rapper has been on death row for the murder of a Philadelphia police officer on January 2, 1996. C along with another legendary rapper Steady B, and another local rapper, Mark Canty, attempted a bank robbery that left Lauretha Vaird dead. Vaird represented the first Black female officer killed in the line of duty.

Cool C’s date of execution is January 8th, AllHipHop has confirmed. Gov. Corbett signed the execution warrant on Friday.

The rapper, real name Christopher Roney, has always maintained his innocence in the case.

He had a hit record in the 80’s called “The Glamorous Life.”

Manny Pacquiao vs. Chris Algieri: Parting Shots

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If a kinder gentler promotion was something that was on anyone’s gift list for the lead up to Manny Pacquiao (56-5-2, 38KOs) vs. Chris Algieri (20-0, 8KOs), scheduled for November 22, 2014 at the Cotai Arena in Macau, China, those people need to cut their losses and move on.  Top Rank Promoter and CEO Bob Arum early on would seem to have been saying that he was one of those in favor of a more respectful fight week and overall fight promotion. “You have promotions where guys just trash-talk each other and that to me is boring,” Arum said in the days before Algieri arrived in Macau. “ This has been a very intelligent kind of promotion with both fighters…. this event has been like a real-life Rocky story… We have a Rocky here that is highly educated and very articulate…. If I had scripted this and sent the script in to HBO, it would have been rejected because of being unrealistic.”

But with the flurry of questions with regard to realism and the veracity of stated desires and trash talk, there are many mirages in the desert that observers would swear were real but in fact are nothing more than a contradiction of nature.  What is an incontrovertible fact is that this fight has already measured up to be a huge win for Top Rank as well as a phenomenal draw for typical fight fans and previously unseen and unfathomed boxing virgins alike.  Surprisingly, this widening of interest has been due largely if not solely to Algieri.  His movie star attributes – intelligence, handsomeness, grit under fire and unshakeable confidence juxtaposed with team Pacquiao’s current  “trashing the underdog” mandate only add fuel to the white-hot fire.  Love him or hate him, Algieri has that “it” factor that has steadily ensnared fans from all over the world and all walks of life.  Whether he has the “it” necessary to level a true powerhouse that is the sum and total of the reality of Manny Pacquiao is another question.  However, that the exact manner in which things are unfolding – increasingly more garish, crude and rude versus gentlemanly, intelligent and wise as fight night looms – while messy to view must be a unicorn type of utopia for any promoter to behold.

So what do you do to continue the good times?  But of course, you have a last war of words between the two very outspoken and charismatic trainers, Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach and ubiquitously Bodhisattva – esque trainer Tim Lane, representing Pacquiao and Algieri respectively, which happened today.  The level of disrespect was so palpable that if words were subatomic cruise missiles, there would be no Macau to fight on come Nov 22, just a small possibly radioactive life raft.

Sparks flew early, with Tim Lane calling Pacquiao as a lefty the easier “simple” fight for Algieri versus the “harder” Ruslan Provodnikov (23-3, 16KOs):  “When we were offered the Manny Pacquiao fight I believed that this is not as tough of a fight as Ruslan, “ said Lane.  “Styles make fights and Manny Pacquiao being a lefty and what he brings to the table, I do not find that to be as challenging as … Ruslan.  I believe that Chris will dominate Pacquiao more so than he did Ruslan with two eyes this time.”

With regard to Roach’s continued disrespect, most markedly consisting of the repeated contention that Algieri will easily be dispatched in the first round as a contender who doesn’t even belong in the same ring as Pacquiao, Lane amicably expressed a deeply patronizing regret laced with pity for both Roach and Pacquiao and the position he believes that they now are in having entered into the “ The Chris Algieri Show” set to showcase in the ring on Nov 22.  “If I was in Freddie’s shoes, I would be talking a lot too because he knows what the outcome of the fight is going to be.” Lane commiserated.  “(Freddie’s) got to blow a bunch of smoke.  I feel for them.  I love Pacquiao, but he’s not beating Chris.  I think Freddie is aware of that and that’s why he’s barking.”  Translation, bow down old folks, cause there’s a new sheriff in town and he’s serving out Pacquiao eviction papers, pronto.  Brass balls?  Huge. Even bigger considering Lane and Algieri’s biggest fight to date as both coach and fighter has been the Ruslan Provodnikov fight, which was a split decision win where Algieri famously got seriously hurt (and famously seriously recovered) in the first round.

Naturally, these words and intimations must be more than frustrating to Roach, who probably feels that it is Lane who is blowing smoke considering the time tested fact advantages behind Pacquiao once the bell rings in Macau.  In answer to Lane’s claims that Pacquiao is the “simpler” fight due to Algieri’s comfort with lefties, Roach kept to monosyllabic knee jerk dismissals – alternately calling the fight long if it went three rounds and the expected if Algieri was lights out in round one. “ Three.” Roach said flatly with regards to rounds at first query.  When prodded, Roach amended this assessment with a return to the belief that in the first round Pacquiao would end the fight in dramatic fashion with none other than his left hand. “He knocked me down with it in training.” Roach confirmed. “… This is the first time that (Pacquiao) has ever told me that he will knock this guy out… the press has been saying that (Pacquiao) has lost his punch.  At 144 the punch is coming back….(Algieri) runs very well… We’ll have to chase him down but we will catch him.”

As to who will find themselves running confused and outmatched, Lane had his own WALKING DEAD rejoinder with regards to the perception versus the reality of Manny’s speed and footwork when matched against Algieri.  “There’s nobody out there that really does it like Manny does it, with his footwork and his angles,” Lane admitted, adding the significant caveat,  “…(Pacquiao’s footwork and angles) work when you are hitting a heavy bag.  It looks really really good and really really fast.  When you have zombies in front of you that don’t have footwork… Manny Pacquiao… looks amazing. But when you have someone with footwork that moves and is not there, those punches end up hitting air and they end up missing and confusing you …it looks good but Chris won’t be there.  It’s going to be confusing for (Pacquiao).”

For once, despite all of the detritus of the expended venom, Roach and Lane could agree; watching Pacquiao versus being in the ring with Pacquiao are two distinctly different things ripe for championship exploitation. “Algieri thinks that he’s the faster guy in there.” Roach confided.  “(Algieri’s) only judged Manny’s speed by watching him on TV.  Once he gets in the ring, he’ll be shocked.  But he’s not going to last more than three rounds.”

Somewhere in Macau, it is very likely that Algieri’s early peace offering to Roach of a medicinal healing necklace is likely being newly housed in a Venetian Hotel trash bin.  I doubt Algieri minds the slight.

Flying Lotus ft Krayzie Bone – Medication Mediation

If you’ve thought that FlyLo would take a break after dropping his album You’re Dead! in early October, you trippin breh. On Wednesday, the Cali electronic producer dropped the new song “Medication Mediation” on his Soundcloud. The single, featuring Krayzie Bone for an insane verse, generates a vibe similar to You’re Dead! by using dark choir-like voices with an uptempo beat. Check out “Medication Mediation” below.

Karen Civil Honored As A Trailblazer During "Live Civil" Stop At NYU

As November marks the celebration of National Entrepreneurship Month, New York based non-profit organization Women On The Move (WOTM) presented famed media maven, entrepreneur and philanthropist Karen Civil with an award in recognition of her immense strides within the industry.

“I’m beyond happy to honor Karen Civil,” says WOTM and  Ravenel Agency founder Amber Ravenel, who helped spearhead the event. “We first invited her to speak on a Women On The Move panel four years ago and now she’s able to pack the same room by herself. I’m honored to have her as friend and work associate.”

Currently engaged on her “Live Civil” college tour, the event was held at New York University and attended by students, peers and media alike including Yandy Smith of VH1, Roc Nation’s Lenny Santiago and StuffFlyPeopleLike.com bloggers Rae Holliday and Gabriel Williams.

Known for her promotion of positivity and philanthropy, Civil shared her emotional journey of faith and self awareness; as well as tips that can be incorporated into everyday life including daily affirmations and the use of a “blessings jar” as a way to document positive moments.

“Have patience and understanding to know when it’s your turn, and your light will shine,” advised Civil.

Chosen to present Civil with the “Women On The Move” trailblazer award, Tahiry Jose stated: Words cannot begin to express how truly inspirational tonight was for me. It’s always an amazing experience to see other women fighting to make a name for themselves in a male dominated business, and even more powerful to see them breaking down walls, and opening doors for other women to walk through! Tonight was a perfect example of what happens when hard work and girl power is combined!”

Chox-Mak Ft. DJ YRS Jerzy – "Friday"

Now it’s Friday and you know you’re ready to turn up and why not do it with a track titled “Friday”? Chox-Mak & DJ YRS Jerzy always think of something new for their fan base to enjoy and hold on to. “Friday” is just one of those party tracks that you can hear in the club or on the radio. Head over to the club and enjoy the latest release of the “7 Day Experiment” music series.

http://www.audiomack.com/album/dj-yrs-jerzy/friday

Hip-Hop Rumors: Trina Turns Down Love And Hip-Hop Miami

Wouldn’t we love to see Da Baddest B**** on our television screens?

We just might get the chance, but not on our favorite dose of ratchetry, reality television, Love and Hip-Hop.

Trina was approached for an installment of Love and Hip-Hop, a spinoff for Miami but turned down the offer. The rapper sat down with VLAD TV and explained how she felt about the franchise and why its not for her.

““I’m more on a ‘Sex and the City’ type vibe with it,” Trina said. “Me and my girlfriends we talk about real life stuff.”

Watch more from the interview below: