From his upcoming album PEACE KING, Karega Bailey brings us Crime Pays. A gritty truth baring record addressing the reality the crime pays the investors of crime more than court prosecuted criminal.
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Baby A – "The Dispensary" (EP)
Last week Denver emcee Baby A gave us a preview of ‘The Dispensary’ with the release of the single “Love No More”, Today we have the full product. In an ambitious EP Baby A offers a cadre of concepts that are both personal and entertaining. Be sure to catch Baby A performing at the Urban Fetes SXSWShowcase Friday March 20th Hosted by Jack Thriller.
Former NBA Star Steve Francis Involved In Brawl And Gets Chain Snatched (VIDEO)
Retired NBA star Steve Francis was victim of a chain snatching last weekend.
According to TMZ, he was on stage at a Houston concert for the rap duo the Sauce Twinz when an argument ensued and brawl broke out. Video footage shows someone yanking the three-time All-Star’s chain and when it didn’t pop, Francis was dragged onto the floor. Sources told the pap site that the culprit did end up escaping with Francis’ chain after the onstage debacle and the police were not called to the scene.
Watch video of the attack below.
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Alocodaman – "I Am"
Already well known in his hometown of Nashville, Alocodaman is looking to expand his national profile with the release of his new project, Straight Off The Porch. The release, which is available for digital purchase as an LP (12 tracks) and as a Booth-exclusive free download (7 tracks), includes previously-featured cuts “Basics,” “At Yo Necc” and “Want It All.” Production credits on Straight Off The Porch belong to BandPlay, who contributed on nine of the 12 tracks, as well as Dispimpin, Klassix Jones, Nasty Nate and Phinesse.
HEATER OF THE DAY: Scott King Ft. Avery Storm – "Miracle" (P###. By Just Blaze)
Scott King is back once again this time he connects with the talented Avery Storm for a collab titled “MIRACLE”. King states to the world that he is unstoppable. Produced by Just Blaze this joint definitely showcases why Scott King is dope! Stream below.
Michael Jordan Is Now A Billionaire
Michael Jordan has entered the billionaire boys club. Number 23 has placed on Forbes annual list of the world’s billionaires with a real-time net worth of $1 billion. The six-time champion placed at no. 1,741 and is one of the 290 new billionaires to enter this year’s list.
Jordan was able to enter the billionaire rankings thanks to his Jordan deal with NIKE and his ownership of the NBA team the Charlotte Bobcats, according to Forbes. The Jordan brand raked in 2.25 billion in 2013, which put a hefty $90 million in MJ’s pockets. Owning the Bobcats was the big cash cow though. With former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, who also places at no. 35 on the list, buying the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion, the value of NBA teams skyrocketed.
Hustler E – Cali Clouds ft. Laroo
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
PREMIERE: SNYD Ft. Trae Tha Truth – "The Realest"
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.
Chris Brown And Trey Songz Bring Out R. Kelly, Keith Sweat And More For Atlanta Stop Of 'Between The Sheets' Tour
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.
Lil Breeze – “Bussin”
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.
EXCLUSIVE: Crazy Legs Says No One Person Can Take Credit For Creating Hip-Hop (VIDEO)
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.
Yelawolf – "Whiskey In A Bottle"
Peep the visual for Yelawolf’s latest single from his sophomore effort, Love Story, which is dropping April 21st.
Ludacris Unveils 'Ludaversal' Album Art
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.
DJ Khaled Facing Lawsuit From New York City Jeweler
(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.
[ALSO READ: DJ Khaled Says He’s The “Quincy Jones Of Hip Hop” + MORE In Larry King Interview (VIDEO)]
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.
[ALSO READ: Drake Being Sued Over “Knockoff” Jewelry]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Amber Rose To Reveal Freaky Kanye Sex Secrets?
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.””
Wiz Disses Amber Rose In Song
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.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Rich Homies Quan Says Its Cool For White People To Use The N-Word
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:
Possible Commercial Release Date For Wu-Tang Clan's Secret Album "Once Upon A Time In Shaolin" Revealed
(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.
[ALSO READ: RZA Says Wu-Tang Clan Offered $5 Million For One Copy Of New Album]
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.
[ALSO READ: Wu-Tang Clan’s Secret Album Revealed In Mini-Doc (VIDEO)]
NameBrand – "Struggles"
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.
PREMIERE: Declaime & Kan Kick – "Cake Boss"
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!