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Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp A Butterfly" Hits Gold; Wale's "The Album About Nothing" To Open At #1

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) To Pimp A Butterfly is Kendrick Lamar’s first number one album, and now it is his second LP to reach gold status. TPAB moved approximately 63,000 equivalent units in its third week lifting its overall total pass the 500,000 mark.

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K. Dot’s second major label studio LP opened with around 324,000/363,000 SPS album sales first week, and it added an additional 107,000/123,000 SPS the following week. When calculating “sales plus streaming” numbers, it now sits at close to 550,000 units.

To Pimp A Butterfly joins Good Kid, M.A.A.D City as the second gold release from Kendrick. GKMC went on to sell over 1.3 million copies.

As for other recent Hip Hop releases, Wale’s The Album About Nothing is expected to hit number one on the charts with 90,000/98,000 SPS. Ludacris’ Ludaversal is looking at 58,000/67,000 SPS.

With Kendrick holding the top spot for the previous two weeks and Wale scoring his second #1 LP, rap albums will sit at the pinnacle of the album chart for three consecutive weeks. That feat has not been accomplished since Kanye West’s Yeezus (1 week), Wale’s The Gifted (1 week), J. Cole’s Born Sinner (1 week), and Jay Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail (2 weeks) controlled the chart for five consecutive weeks in 2013.

[ALSO READ: Wale Discusses Drug Use, Battling Depression & Wanting Some Respect]

Wale Discusses If Hip Hop Could Accept A Gay Rapper & The State Of The Music Industry (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) With the success of Empire and the focus on its running theme of homophobia in Hip Hop, the conversation about homosexual performers in the culture has become a mainstream topic. Maybach Music Group’s Wale was interviewed by the legendary Larry King, and “The Matrimony” performer was asked if a gay rapper could be accepted by the rap community.

[ALSO READ: Wale: “I Want To Help Usher In A Youth Movement In Black Hollywood” (VIDEO)]

“I think so. I think 2015 is another world as compared to 1995. I mean everything is different,” said Wale. “We got a black president. I would think there would be a gay rapper before a black president. It’s socially accepted. It’s like taboo to speak bad on the gay community now.”

Another transition taking place in the industry is the rise of streaming. 2014 saw revenues from streaming surpass revenues from CD sales for the first time ($1.87 billion to $1.85 billion). Wale addressed the changing climate of the business.

“Music is actually in a weird place right now, because you got the streaming. You got iTunes, Spotify, now Jay Z has Tidal,” Wale stated. “We’re not really going to know the significance of the place we’re in right now for like the next ten years.”

[ALSO READ: Jay Z Discusses Tidal’s Profit Sharing, $20 HiFi Cost, & Criticism The Streaming Service Is Elitist]

Watch Wale’s interview below.

Hannibal Buress Talks Becoming Famous & Receiving Backlash From Bill Cosby Rape Allegation Jokes

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Hannibal Buress had reached a modest level of success in the entertainment business in recent years. He was a writer for 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live, appeared on Comedy Central’s Broad City and Adult Swim’s The Eric Andre Show, and released three well-received comedy albums.

But Buress did not become a household name until video of him joking about rape allegations against Bill Cosby went viral. That clip led to the downfall of a comedic giant.

[ALSO READ: Comedian Hannibal Buress Clowns Funkmaster Flex Over Jay Z Rant (AUDIO)]

The 32-year-old Chicago native spoke with The Fader for the magazine’s cover story. Buress discussed his new-found fame and the response he received for going after Cosby.

“It was just weird, man,” he says. “It was just weird to see people talk s**t about you. I saw people I thought I was cool with bashing me online. People were writing me. It was a weird thing. I had somebody from high school write me on Facebook like, ‘Oh congrats—I saw you on Inside Edition.’ I’ve been on television for eight years,” he chuckles. Then he abruptly stops. “Yeah. I was not excited to be on Inside Edition. It had me a little weird about fame and all that stuff. I was feeling weird about show business in general.”

Buress is next set to star in his own Comedy Central show. Why? With Hannibal Buress is scheduled to premiere July 8th on the home of The Daily Show, South Park, and Key & Peele.

“It’s like Weeds meets Breaking Bad meets Chelsea Lately.” The network, he adds, isn’t going to love that description.

[ALSO READ: Hannibal Buress Joins Will Ferrell Comedy “Daddy’s Home”]

Boosie Badazz Explains "Touchdown 2 Cause Hell" Album Delay (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Boosie Badazz was released from prison over a year ago. Since that time the Baton Rouge, Louisiana rapper has promised his fans a new album, but the project has yet to be released. Boosie sat down with DJ Smallz Eyes to explain the delay on his sixth studio LP Touchdown 2 Cause Hell.

[ALSO READ:EXCLUSIVE: Lil Snupe & Boosie Badazz Join Forces For “Meant 2 Be” [VIDEO]]

“The delay on the album was motherf**kers with beats playing games. You know how s**t be. Don’t wanna sign off, don’t wanna call a n***a and be face-to-face, and playing games with the lawyers,” stated Badazz. “In the end if you can’t get the business done you gotta say, ‘F**k it. I gotta make another record.’ Basically, the album’s done. It’s just the paper is getting shuffled.”

According to Boosie it will be another couple of months before T2CH hits stores. He is currently putting together the marketing strategy for the release which he calls a classic.

[ALSO READ: Boosie Badazz – “Black Rain”]

Watch Boosie Badazz’s interview below.

Kehlani Releases New Tsunamisode Vlog

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Category: Alternatives
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Bay Area native Kehlani hits the road for Austin TX in this Tsunamisode for SXSW, which is part of her ongoing YouTube series. The video highlights the quirky singer’s journey through the Texas streets and her performances as part of Fader Fort, Mass Appeal, Hype Machine, Free the People and Culture Collide to name a few. Friends Chance the Rapper, IAMSU!, and G-Eazy can all be seen in the video dancing by her side. This 19-year-old has had quite a year since the release of her Cloud 19 mixtape last year and is on the heels of her forthcoming second project titled, “You Should Be Here” slated for release later this month. For more Kehlani updates, visit her website: http://www.kehlanimusic.com. Check out her Vlog from SXSW below.

Gucci Mane – "Trap House 5 (The Final Chapter)" (Mixtape)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Gucci Mane has been dropping endless projects this year. Now he’s back with with latest mixtape “Trap House 5”. 14 new tracks with Young Thug, PeeWee Longway & Chief Keef being the only features. Production handled by Zaytoven & Mike Will Made It. Stream “Trap House 5” below.

Willy Gonza – "The Heist"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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Bad Mannered’s very own Willy Gonza Drops his new single “The Heist”. Produced by no other than brother/producer Dizzy Rambunctious. This single is off his highly anticipated mixtape “Humble Beginnings” coming this May.

Stoni – "Good2U" (Video)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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Moving to LA and working under the guidance of James Fauntleroy is just one of the many things Oakland native and emcee, Stoni, would like to be known for. Today she introduces the world to the video for her solo debut, “Good2U” produced by Ace Dizzy and Directed by No Subliminals. A sexy sample of Janet Jackson’s “Anytime, Anyplace” serves as the foundation as Stoni uses poetic rhymes to describe her ability to love. “Good2U” will appear on Stoni’s debut “Exhale” EP.

Sage The Gemini Is Taking Over Fast & Furious7 Red Carpet

By: @djhustle Updated Category: Features
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DJ Hustle talks with Sage The Gemini on REVOLT Live #FURIOUS7 takeover! Sage says he’s very happy to be on the fast and Furious 7 sound track. Sage is working a new album called the Bachelor Party. Sage says the album is very hush hush and a few surprise to come.

MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE: Gino Haze – “Feelin’ Like I’m Back”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Videos
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As the result of splitting his early years between Inglewood, California and Chicago, Illinois, Gino Haze was raised on both the gangsta funk of the West Coast and the chopper style of the Midwest. However, the young rhymer connected with producer C-Sick in college, and the two Hip Hop lovers set out to craft an original sound for Gino.

The result of that partnership was Gino’s debut project Confident. The 2012 album also featured production by Mike Free (Tyga’s “Rack City,” Big Sean’s “IDFWU”) and an appearance by Roc Nation’s Casey Veggies. Gino and Slick are currently back at work on the follow-up collection –Reality Replacin’.

The 23-year-old rapper set things off for Reality Replacin’ with the single “Feelin’ Like I’m Back.” After Haze dropped the cut last month, AllHipHop.com is now debuting the song’s smoke-filled, black-and white video. Gino handled the job of directing the visuals with Olivia Curry serving as editor.

Watch Gino Haze’s “Feelin’ Like I’m Back” video below.

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HEATER OF THE DAY: T.I., PeeWee Roscoe, Young Thug & Shad Da God – "Bankrolls On Deck"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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T.I., PeeWee Roscoe, Young Thug & Shad Da God collab for “Bankrolls On Deck”. This track will appear on DJ MLK’s upcoming mixtape “Goodnights Don’t Exist In ATL 6”. Stream below.

Vice Souletric – "Vice For President" (EP Stream)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Armed with his animated production skills and sharp pen game, Vice Soulectric is pleased to present his debut EP, Vice for President. The Ohio based phenom crafted this project to not only showcase his skills as both emcee, and producer, but to contribute towards Ohio’s undermined legacy as a bastion for Hip-Hop culture. Based on a platform of the need for both political reform and personal growth, Vice keeps his sites targeted on the very establishments that have proven to be our greatest obstacles. Vice for President includes guest features from his longtime collaborator G. Huff, in additional to Guilty Simpson, and REKS, and is now available for both stream and download, courtesy of United Grind.