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PREMIERE: Bizz-E Blaze – "Love Heauxs" (P###. By B Korn)
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"
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"
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?”
DJ Just Dizle – Throwback Thursday Mix #15 [Boot Camp Clik Edition]
What’s up everybody, we are back with another edition of the Throwback Thursdays Mix, this one is the Boot Camp Clik Edition too many songs to pick…too many classics, enjoy this mix!
PREMIERE: Richie Wess Ft. Yung Dred – “Members Only”
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
(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
(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)
(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"
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"
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)
(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]
Watch the tralier for Tech N9ne’s Special Effects below.
Prodigy’s Infamous Records Partners With Cannastick For Limited Edition Vaporizer
(AllHipHop News) Infamous Records head Prodigy continues to diversify his businesses. The Mobb Deep member’s latest venture is a partnership with Cannastick to produce the limited edition “Infamous Herb Vaporizer.”
[ALSO READ: Prodigy And Director Marvis Johnson Talk Upcoming Film, ‘A Talent For Trouble’]
The unit features a digital temperature display and a 2200 mAh lithium-ion rechargeable battery. It is also equipped with a pass-through Micro USB charging port. The following accessories come in the package as well:
• mouthpiece
• cleaning brush
• micro USB charging cable
• extended silicone mouth piece
• silicone mouth piece
• screen filter replacement
The first 500 Infamous Herb Vaporizers are on sale at cannastick.com. The product is currently available for the special price of $99.95.
[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Nature Signs With Prodigy’s Infamous Records]
Mistah F.A.B. & Arsonal Rank The Other's Skills Ahead Of Upcoming Battle (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) After Joe Budden versus Hollow Da Don and Cassidy versus Dizaster, the next professional recording artist versus professional battle rapper match is set to be Mistah F.A.B. versus Arsonal Da Rebel. The California native will take on the U Dubb rap league boss on January 23rd in Oakland.
[ALSO READ: Profiles In Battle Rap: Arsonal]
F.A.B. and Ars met up on the Sway In The Morning radio show to talk about the event. The rhymers also took the time to offer their assessment of the other’s ability.
“Y’all really be thinking that s**t he be saying off the top is hot? That s**t be mediocre at best,” said Ars. When asked to score F.A.B.’s freestyle skills, the New Jersey representative replied, “Off the top of the head? I’ll say like a good 8 ½ – 9. I saw him in Sweden do some crazy stuff.”
Sway later asked F.A.B. to rank Arsonal as a battler. The Mac Dre associate gave Ars a high-grade as a performer, but he’s not feeling the Da Rebel’s lyricism.
“Lyrically, meh. Performance is crazy,” stated F.A.B. “Lyrically? About a 5. Cause he’s not dope to me… As a performer he’s about a 12 though.”
[ALSO READ: Oakland Mayor Dedicates Day To Mistah F.A.B.]
Watch Mistah F.A.B. and Arsonal interview below.
EXCLUSIVE: Lil Snupe & Boosie Badazz Join Forces For "Meant 2 Be" [VIDEO]
Though tragically killed at just 18 last June, Meek Mill protege Lil Snupe continues to gain fans through his music even after death. Now Louisiana favorite Boosie Badazz has stepped in for the visuals to Snupe’s track “Meant 2 Be” which he’s also featured on. Snupe’s R.N.I.C. 2 Jonesboro project is available for purchase via iTunes.
[Also Read: Second Suspect Arrested For Lil Snupes Killing]
Take a look at the video below:
'Selma', Common And John Legend Score Oscar Nominations
The nominations for this year’s Academy Awards are in and Selma may be taking home the night’s biggest honor. The critically acclaimed film has been nominated for the Best Picture Oscar.
Common and John Legend also earned a nod for Best Original Song for their song on the film’s soundtrack, “Glory.” The two former G.O.O.D Music reps are fresh off winning a trophy for the track at last week’s Golden Globes ceremony.
Though the movie and the soundtrack have scored nominations, the film’s director, Ava DuVernay, did not. If she was nominated for Best Director, DuVernay would have been the first African-American woman to win that honor. Though she couldn’t make history at the Oscars, she did at last week’s Golden Globes when she did become the first African-American woman nominated in the Best Director category.
No one from the cast from Selma are nominated for an award. In fact, there were no African-American actors nominated at this year’s ceremony. This is the first time since 1998 where no actors of color received nominations.
The Academy Awards will air on Feb. 22nd on ABC.
Jay IDK – "Hungry"
Check out the new visual from Jay IDK for “Hungry.” Jay IDK is filled with energy on this one.
Indianapolis Colts Player Josh McNary Has Been Charged With Rape
Just days before their AFC Championship game, Indianapolis Colts player Josh McNary has been reportedly charged with rape, criminal confinement with bodily injury and battery resulting in bodily injury.
A 29-year-old woman accused an unknown man of sexually assaulting her on Dec. 1st. Police officials determined that McNary was a suspect after investigating a cell phone the woman said she took from her attacker’s apartment.
The woman, whose identity has not been revealed, picked McNary out of a lineup of photos and said he looked familiar but could not say he was the culprit for sure. She claims that she and her attacker got into a physical altercation where she scratched his face, back, neck and shoulders before she was allegedly sexually assaulted.
McNary’s lawyer, Ed Schrager, said that he denies the allegations but turned himself in to law enforcement officials in a “respectful and peaceful manner.”
“The charges and affidavit publicly disseminated on Wednesday afternoon are not evidence of wrong doing but simply one side’s story,” Schrager said in a statement. “Joshua has full and confidence in the American way, including its justice system, which he pledged to protect and defend as a West Point graduate and lieutenant in the United States Army.”
When McNary’s home was investigated by police, he reportedly told them “I know why you’re here” and had evidence of his own preserved for the police.
The Colts have also issued a statement saying they cannot give their thoughts on the situation due to not knowing many details.
“Unfortunately that’s the limit of our knowledge,” said the team, who have a 13-5 standing. “At this time we are very concerned and trying to find out what the relevant facts are, but we have insufficient information to venture any opinion. As we learn more we will make appropriate updates.”
The Indianapolis Colts play the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game on Sunday, Jan. 19th.
Sy Ari Da Kid – "S.O.O.N."
Sy Ari Da Kid gives us his latest body of work with “S.O.O.N.” This project comes with some heavy features and dope music throughout the entire project. Give it a listen.
Ash Wins-Day! – Give Your Dream a Chance!
-Ash’Cash (@IamAshCash)
“We can do anything we want to do if we stick to it long enough”
-Helen Keller
“Learn the art of patience. Apply discipline to your thoughts when they become anxious over the outcome of a goal.”
-Brian Adams
“The keys to patience are acceptance and faith. Accept things as they are, and look realistically at the world around you. Have faith in yourself and in the direction you have chosen.”
-Ralph Marston
“If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.”
-Buddhist Proverb
“He that can have Patience, can have what he will”
-Benjamin
“Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there.”
-Josh Billings
“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself.”
-St. Francis de Sales
Ash’Cash is a Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Financial Expert and the author of Mind Right, Money Right: 10 Laws of Financial Freedom. For more information, please visit his website, www.IamAshCash.com