(AllHipHop Alternatives) Singer-songwriter Elijah Blake is giving the world a taste of his brand of R&B with a new 3-track project. The Roc Nation vocalist’s Free Pt. 1 features production by TC, Picard Brothers, and Corin Roddick.
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Listen to Elijah Blake’s Free Pt. 1 below
Mpulse drops “Credit Card”, off of his upcoming album “Be Incredible” set to released on August 27th.
(AllHipHop News) Crabs in a bucket mentality is real. In an EXCLUSIVE interview with AllHipHop, CMG’s Snootie Wild discussed fighting hate in his home city of Memphis, being surprised by the love he’s getting and more.
In a prior interview with AllHipHop, Young Dolph mentioned how there is antagonism that exists in Memphis’ music scene. When asked about when he knew “Yayo” was a hit in his home state, Snootie claimed the success truly came in proving his home wrong:
It was more like you got so many people what you can’t do. Like ‘ahh you ain’t going to be able to make it like that’ or ‘ahh it’s hard to make it in your hometown first’. To be honest, the more I moved in different cities, it’s almost I heard it in every city that it’s hard to make it in your city. So, to me, I was mor rebellious on the situation.
Snootie’s debut EP, Go Mode will be released later this year.
Check out PART ONE of our EXCLUSIVE interview with Snootie Wild below:
So, what had happened was…a fan wrote SZA a letter. In the letter, she was very sweet, but she address the rumor that swirl around the TDE singer. And, the singer wrote back and went IN on her own people for their hate. I can relate to that! Shoot. The hate is real and its sad.
Below is the letter from the fan and then comes SZA’s response.
“A Private Message I recently received that I felt should be made public .“…oh gee..lol I kinda dunno what to say. I’m a huge fan of your music and you over all. Your music is very relatable and I just wanna thank ya for making the music you make. Please don’t let any one phase you because you are so unique.
But I’ve come here with a few question. Don’t get me wrong who am I to question you I don’t even know you but I’m like really curious. For starters my name Noelle  ,well it’s really Nasya, for reasons I prefer Noelle. But I recently came across like little silly articles on line about you. They had so many harsh and mean things to say but never really listed their sources so I wanted to come to the main source. You. I hate hearing bs about celebrities I really like because its just like who in the hell would say such mean things, like you don’t even know this person. People are saying your hair is fake, and for someone who is apart of the natural hair community, I find that HIGHLY offensive. Black women, just like any other race, can grow long healthy hair as well. They have called your freckles fake, they have even stooped so low and have called you a w#### and spread rumors that you are sleeping around with your fellow colleagues of TDE. Like it just enrages me that people always talk so much s### and still ain’t saying nothing. Ill end this before it gets too long but I also wanted to know if you had like any good advice ? I’m starting school soon ill be a junior and my last two high school years were s###. Any advice,like dos and don’ts for high school? Have a pleasant evening
xoxox -noelle :3 “
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Hi noelle !
(That’s my little sisters best friends name and she’s such a sweetie) ^_^ ..sorry okay so I’m gonna address this ONE LAST TIME ready ?:
You know the only thing about the nonsense bothers me ? … These are black people .. MY people … These are the ONLY ppl attacking me . They embarrass themselves and they embarrass me for that reason alone . I’ve said so any times in interviews an right here on tumblr that I wear clip ins and the occasional weave to protect my hair from photo shoots and heat styling ect it’s fun and it makes my hair grow like wildfire and actually I suggested that others do the same ! This takes nothing away from me or my beauty because it’s just a part of my real life and I will never apologize for that ….I’m a black woman that proudly grows hair it’s just my personal genetics and I like to protect it . I have to ignore what people say about my freckles because I get go home and see my father and my granny who created me every day with a face full of them lol it’s absurd and almost laughable at this point . When I put real heavy makeup on (concealer powder foundation ect) my regular freckles get covered all the time so I go over them and depending on my mood I play around with them it’s MY face lol . if I’m gonna have freckles I might as well get to mess around with them a bit! it’s crazy fun! Its like art expression for me! . The fact that people find this of negative interest is bizarre . I think instead it’s the feeling of possibly getting under someone elses skin and that gives a lost person a false sense of power that they NEED to avoid holding up a mirror . perhaps they think it’s “exposing” or putting something out there but I’ve never tried to hide it ! I’m in TDE ONLY because I am talented .. My work speaks on that end . as for anything else my partner whom I love very much finds any conversation of me sleeping with my teammates (with whom he’s friends with ) kinda far fetched and ridiculous lol . I’ve posted so many intimate photos of my family my parents their religion and my life and it’s unfortunate that sometimes ppl make me regret that . I could give a s### about random “speculations” behind a computer screen. I only want my music and my energy to speak LOUDLY in the REAL WORLD . Like thousands of people in a crowd loud . Like fans all over the world loud like change the way people see women and people of color loud . and by the grace of God that’s slowly happening . whatever allows that to continue to shine is what’s most important . I’d shave my head and laser off my whole face tomorrow and still go make the same music and speak the same words ….it’s just about what really matters to some folks but regardless I’ve made peace. How? because IM STILL GOING TO BE SZA and there’s still going to be thousands of people like you that are positive that outweigh the few negative. What is will always be .NOTHING WILL SHIFT THE FOCUS . AND I MEAN NOTHING . this is the last time I will ever acknowledge this petty s###. Bless –
-SZA
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(AllHipHop Features) The city of Chicago has been the home base for some of the most talked about new artists in rap music over the last few years.
Proof of the rise to prominence by Chitown’s new rap class was evidenced by the fact that one-third of the artists (Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa, Lil Durk, & Lil Bibby) included in this year’s coveted XXL Freshmen list hailed from the Windy City.
There’s another Chicago-based rapper that is on the verge of breaking out on the national level as well. The Southside’s Bandman Kevo recently released his debut mixtape Fast Life. The DJ Holiday-hosted project has garnered the 24-year-old buzzing performer attention across the Blogosphere.
Fast Life contains some of Kevo’s biggest street bangers from the last few years including “Baller In Me (Remix)” featuring Chief Keef, “Wonna Be” featuring King Louie, and “Want My Money” featuring associate ZMoney. Kevo and Z first connected through a mutual producing partner which resulted in the two rappers collaborating on three tracks off ZMoney’s The Greatest Trap Show mixtape as well.
Besides working with several rap stars from his hometown, Kevo also has the support of a Chicago rap legend. Platinum selling emcee Twista connected with the young rhymer after the Hip Hop vet’s manager put him on to some of Bandman’s music. Subsequently, Twista signed Kevo to his GMG imprint.
Bandman Kevo spoke with AllHipHop.com about his new mixtape, his native city’s Hip Hop scene, and what level of success he looks to achieve in his career.
At what point did you decide rap music was something you wanted to pursue as a profession?
I was seeing a lot of people come up in Chicago as far as music, so I said I’m going to to start taking it seriously. I had been rapping for about four or five years, but I didn’t start to take it seriously until about two years ago. I saw a lot of people making it in Chicago, so that was one of the main reasons for me to take it full force.
The Chicago Drill scene has gotten a lot of attention the last few years. How do you feel about rapper’s outside of Chicago adopting that sound for their own musical style?
I just feel like Chicago has a lot of creativity and talent. I just think we don’t get enough eyes on us. We don’t get enough attention for our city like how Atlanta, Miami, or Cali rappers get. There’s more real fans out-of-town than there is in town.
We’re getting paid attention to, but not like other rappers like a Kevin Gates. There’s other people out where he’s at that will show more love than Chicago people.
Why do you think that is? Chicago has a pretty long history in Hip Hop. You can go back to Common and Crucial Conflict.
They could have probably been bigger. It’s just Chicago… there’s a lot of hate out here. They’d rather see a Future or a Rich Homie [Quan]. You’ll have a show – even if you’re Chief Keef – they won’t come show you love like they’ll show Future or an outsider. That’s just how it is.
It seems like out-of-town people mess with Chicago people hard. That’s crazy. It’s like if Durk goes to New Jersey, he’ll get more love out-of-town too.
How does your new project and your overall brand set you apart from other rising acts out now?
A lot artists ain’t willingly to spend the money. Me not being signed, I got DJ Holiday on the mixtape. I got a few majors artists on the mixtape. I’m taking it to that next level, instead of just waiting on somebody else. I’m looking at it like, “I’m gonna do it myself to make it to the top.”
How would you define “the top” for you?
I want to be next to Diddy, [Rick] Ross, all of them. I’m trying to get up there. I’m trying to get my music nationally heard, be on the radio, doing more shows getting paid $20,000-30,000 a show or more. I’m trying to be on Drake’s level.
Follow Bandman Kevo on Twitter @bandmankevo and Instagram @bandman_kevo.
Stream/download Bandman Kevo’s Fast Life mixtape via Datpiff below.
Check out the new EP from Hal Williams aka Pyramid Vritra. Palace is 6 tracks, in the concept of the record as the palace, a corridor of music, with each track representing a different room.His main goal was to shift the attention from the beats and focus on the storytelling in the vocals.
Artwork designed by Pyramid Vritra.
(AllHipHop News) Wiz Khalifa is doing it for the Vine. In an interview at Webster Hall prior to his private SiriusXM show this past Monday (August 3rd), Wiz explained how some of his album will be geared toward social media, addresses Vanilla Ice’s displeasure in Wiz’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle song and more.
Vine has over 40 million registered users and tens of millions of users who actively post and view media on the social media site. According to Wiz during his interview with DJ Whoo Kid, he’s kept his eye on the social media platform and has structured his album accordingly:
I just want to be the best of the best however I feel. There’s song on the album, like “A*s Drop” that are inspired by Vine. The Vine comps and just knowing that so much music gets popping off of Vine comps and people looking at a*s shaking. So it’s like, I’m going to make a song that’s going to go crazy on Vine on my album. Gearing it towards that, towards the youth.
Last week, Vanilla Ice voiced his disinterest in Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign and Juicy J’s “Shellshocked” song for the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie. Wiz not only is not offended by Vanilla Ice’s comments but feels Ice should understand how that type of judgment feels based on the reception to his 1991 “Ninja Rap” song:
I respect his opinion. I don’t have beef with Vanilla Ice. He just said he doesn’t like the song. Which is cool because I greew up listening to ‘Ninja Rap’ and there was probably a lot of people who thought that was corny at that time too. But he stuck with it. And that’s part of my childhood.
Check out the full interview below:
In this day and age, where social media is rampant and personal lives became the talk of the Twitter Town…rappers and singers are protecting themselves. Apparently, artists are creating “celebrity confidentiality contracts” or CCC’s that their significant others must sign. See, a lot of these rappers are living their lives on the DL and they want to ensure that what they do does not see the light of day. Others are just looking to preserve their privacy in the most basic form. But, generally there are R&B singers and some rappers that are pushing straightness but living undercover. They need to know that they won’t be put out there against their will.
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(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent may or may not be used to fans videotaping him in public. Earlier today (August 6th), 50 Cent’s bodyguard was accused of assaulting a man and his teenage son attempting to videotape 50 Cent and his son.
TMZ reports that while 50 Cent and his son were at Burbank Town Center in Burbank, CA this Sunday (August 3rd) Lazzeri Frazier and his 16 year old son began recording the rap star. 50 Cent’s bodyguard proceeded to snatch the phone out of their hands and engaged in a verbal confrontation with Frazier that turned physical. Frazier’s son, who attempted to stop the fight, claims that 50 Cent’s bodyguard punched him in the face.
50 Cent refused to cooperate with police, however after witnesses corroborated reports, his bodyguard was placed under criminal investigation.
I think this might be interesting to see…
Since Remy walked out the gates rumors have been circulating on what her next move will be. One rumor that has been flying around is that she and hubby Papoose may join the cast of everyone’s beloved dose of ratchetry on Monday nights, Love and Hip-Hop New York.
Papoose held Remy down throughout her entire prison stint, seeing how the two will adjust to life outside the prison walls will be the real treat…
The Game has been one of the most polarizing rappers of the modern era. He’s balanced the streets, home life and Hollywood for a minute now. But, now it seems there are parts that are fraying off and that’s whatever remains of his crew. I know he runs with a bunch of people, but its not like the Black Wall Street of old. Now, I’m not going to name names because what if this is wrong!? Lets just say that rappers around Game right now may not be the most loyal dudes. They may be reporting back to other rappers that hate The Game. I already heard that some information has been sent over to 50 Cent. Why? I don’t know. I thought 50 was ignoring The Game at this point. Anyway, apparently these dudes are going to break off from him and start a diss campaign very soon.
When wolves don’t eat…they gon’ eat!
Did I mention they are Bloods? So…this is more like it:
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Future may have more to worry about besides Ciara no longer flossing her engagement ring. According to theJasmineBRAND.com, your favorite crooner is gonna have to give up more paper for child support every month.
“The 30-year-old rapper and his baby mama Jessica Smith – who share a 10-year-old son – came to a child support agreement in January 2013. The deal had the rapper paying $1,662 a month in support based on him claiming his monthly income was only $16,516.
Then in March 2013, Jessica submitted a child support modification suit, claiming he lied about his monthly income and believed he made more than 50k a month. She demanded an increase in support.
theJasmineBRAND.com has learned that Future and the mother of his child came to an agreement last month. Due to the rappers income increase in monthly income from 16k to 50k, his support was increased to $2,800 a month.
The support payment will be taken directly from his music checks and given to his baby mama. He was also ordered to pay $3,952 in past due child support.”
Future has a total of four little ones, but considering some of the things he spends on, $2,800 shouldn’t be much to a boss right?
If anyone cares, looks like Love and Hip-Hop L.A. decided to turn things up a notch and add a big name rapper, and who better than Soulja Boy himself.
Via TMZ:
“Soulja Boy’s getting a heavy dose of reality … TMZ has learned the “Crank That” rapper’s just been added to the cast of “Love & Hip Hop: L.A” — in a last-ditch effort to pump some life into the show.
Sources close to production tell us … the show’s been struggling with weak story lines and uninteresting characters … and producers felt they needed to add a big name rapper to liven things up.
Right now … Ray J is the biggest star on “L&HHLA” … and producers think he and Soulja Boy will be a huge hit together. Sources close to Ray J say he’s pumped about his new co-star.
If it’s drama they want … the sizzurp-slurpin’ Soulja should bring plenty of it.”
Hopefully we get some insight on he and fell ATL rapper Diamond’s situationship…
(AllHipHop News) Biting in Hip Hop is never good but this is ridiculous. Roberto Garnicia, 25 year old man who allegedly bit off the fingertip of another man at Jay Z and Beyonce’s concert this past Saturday (August 2nd) has pled not guilty to his charges.
Garnicia was charged with mayhem, battery and battery with serious bodily injury after engaging in a physical altercation with an unidentified man. According to reports, Garnicia has pled not guilty to the charges and faces up to eight years in prison if convicted.
Garnicia allegedly groped a woman during Jay Z and Beyonce’s “On The Run Tour” stop at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl, which incited a fight between him and the woman’s boyfriend.