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C-Murder Ft. Lil Boosie “Came2DaCan”
#HeaterOfTheDay: Bad Lucc [#BGA] Ft. T.I. & Problem “Set It Off”
#FreshHeat: Bandit Gang Marco Ft. Young Dro “Nasty”
Trinidad James [#BGA] “Rap Game Just Too Funny”
Frenchie Ft. Young Scooter “Trap Hot”
Mixtape Download: Nino Brown – New Jack City 2
Hip-Hop Rumors: Guess What Cam’Ron Got Cooking!!!
If you have looked and studied Cam’ron, you know he’s working on some serious stuff. He’s got capes, shoes and Dipset clothing coming. Hell, he’s even got this:
Cam’ron has something else poppin. You know this woman?
This is Yandy Smith. She’s the fly former manager of Jim Jones. She’s also a wheeler and dealer that’s married (or something) to Mendeecees Harris. Anyway, the point is, Yandy is making a big play for TV, perhaps a younger Mona Scott Young? Just saying. Anyway, the real point is that Yandy is rumored to be producing a TV Show for Cam’ron and his girlfriend JuJu. Do you know JuJu? She and Cam are all over Instagram together.
Well, I am hearing the reality show is going to look something like this.
I don’t know much else, but I am hearing it will be full of entertaining exploits that will be perfect for TV.
“They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!” -illseed.
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EXCLUSIVE: Lil Boosie Talks His Daughter Using N-Word, Hip Hop Police, Prison Comedy + More (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Unless you live under a rock (or just been busy) Lil Boosie is free from prison after serving 52 months and he has a lot to say. In part one of our EXCLUSIVE interview with Lil Boosie he discusses how he reprimanded his daughter for using the N-word on Instagram, what he did in prison to keep himself from crying, the hip hop police and much more.
When news came out that Boosie was released last Wednesday (March 5th), millions of people were elated but none more than one of his daughters. In the Instagram video seen ’round the world, Boosie’s daughter was so elated upon hearing her father was being released she went on a mini rant saying “I told y’all n*ggas.” According to Boosie, while he does not approve of the language, his punishment was light:
I was too happy to fuss. You know, after that I told her I didn’t want her saying the word. But, she was one of those that went through ‘your daddy ain’t coming home’, ‘yo daddy this’ in schools and such. So, I think it was just..when I called her and told her I was coming home, I think it was all the stuff she went through coming out. I didn’t know she had it in her. [Laughs]
On his C-Murder collaborative song, “Came 2 Da Can”, Boosie spoke on friends who were disloyal to him while he was in jail. While Boosie is admittedly more cautious of who he keeps in his circle, he did not let that deter him from developing friendships while incarcerated and explained how they helped him:
You around somebody so much you develop a certain kind of association with somebody. When y’all both exchange stories about pain from y’all families, y’all have a lot in common. You never trust them 100 percent. But, you know, you just..it be somebody who be like, ‘keep your head up, man. Look at how much time I got?’
Check out Lil Boosie talk how he’ll stay off the Hip Hop police’s radar, his potential Justin Beiber collaboration and more below:
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Boston George; Brick By Brick
In 2012, Boston George, a then street made but little known elsewhere Houston rapper garnered national fanfare for his “Molly” single, a catchy club track released right during the height of the molly drug craze in pop culture. His flow, raspy at times has a sense of hit making ability to it, churning out a sought after mixtape with Boo Rossini as well as another longstanding Houston club hit, “Strip Club”. Houston’s own Rumplestilskin of sorts, George can seemingly weave any track into gold.
In between leading his AMG label and managing other artists; he’s also managed to craft a new project, and that’s just on a light day.
AllHipHop.com: I’ve got to ask, is your stage name in reference to George Jacob Jung?
Boston George: [laughs] Yes that’s one of the places I got it from. I actually stopped by a Subway and after paying for everyone’s food it was like “Who you think you are Boston George?” and it kind of just stuck.
You first jumped into rapping in 2009 before pulling back to focus on running AMG (Authentik Music Group) behind the scenes; who’s currently active on the roster?
Boston George: It was started by me and my boy Whoadie. It was intended for me run, but after I realized it would be harder than I thought he stepped up to help. Marcus Manchild, Poonie, Champ, Bulu and myself are active.
How hard has it been to create a balance between running the label and managing artists and continuing your own career?
Boston George: I’m not worried about Marcus (Manchild) at all, he gone be good regardless. I’m just going from the momentum if my own situation. In some regards, I have to help myself to be in a better position to help others. It’s a little hard to balance both sometimes but get it done. I wanna do like Birdman did; I can find special people but rapping comes with talent and practice. I have plans for everybody.
You were named one of the “Best of 2013” by the Houston Press for your “Drug War: Da Mixtape” project; did you anticipate everything taking off the way it did?
Boston George: Not at all. It still trips me out. A lot of people already knew me, but it’s about getting people to actually listen to you.
You actually released the Future and Lil Boosie assisted “Rich Off Lean” prior to Boosie’s release; how did you get clearance for a feature from him?
Boston George: Me and Boosie and his brothers are cool. The song was actually done before he got locked up. I been had that song. With Future, I already had a verse from him.
You were actually self-made prior to getting into the industry; has this helped in any way?
Boston George: I have an advantage in a way because I can travel which makes it easier to connect and bump into people. I’m always on the go, just living crazy.
Your Trappin’ In Traffic project with the acclaimed DJ Drama and Texas powerhouse DJ Mr. Rogers is slated for the end of March. Who else can we expect on the project?
Boston George: Rich Homie [Quan], Kirko Bangz, Rick Ross are on there.
In regards to your career, what path do you see it leading you to?
Boston George: It’s so much different s### happening, people hearing my name. I’m just trying to build the momentum.
Visit Boston George’s website
Twitter: @BostongeorgeAMG
Johnny Cinco – “I Got Em” (RICH HOMIE QUAN DISS)
MC Lyte Talks About The Lack Of Female Rappers In The Mainstream
(AllHipHop News) The female voice in Hip Hop has played an important role in the continued success of the culture since its early days.
Groundbreaking artists like Roxanne Shanté, Sha-Rock, Sister Souljah, Queen Latifah, and MC Lyte paved the way for the following generation of femcees like Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott, Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, Eve, and then eventually Nicki Minaj, Iggy Azalea, Azealia Banks, and Angel Haze.
[ALSO READ: Missy Elliott Talks About The High Expectations For Her Return To Music]
While women in Hip Hop have produced chart topping singles and classic albums over the last three decades, major labels are still not signing the lyrical ladies at the same rate as their male counterparts.
Evidence of this difference is the fact that in 2010 only 3 female rappers were signed to a major label record deal; at one point there were 40. Subsequently, there was not one solo album by a female rapper that broke into the top 10 on the Billboard 200 album chart in 2013.
NPR reported the lack of female rappers at the major labels in a recent blog post by Erik Nelson. The writer also points out that Nicki Minaj’s 2010 album Pink Friday was the first solo LP by a female rap artist to go platinum since Lil Kim’s La Bella Mafia in 2003.
Pink Friday is the last album from a female rapper to sell over a million units as well. Minaj’s Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012) is only certified platinum by the RIAA for shipments of 1 million units. It is currently around 825,000 copies in actual sales.
The presence of female Hip Hop artists on a national level appears to be fading once again. Nelson spoke with rap legend MC Lyte about the current status of female rappers in the mainstream.
“We’ve gone backwards,” said Lyte. “This is pretty much what it was like when women weren’t able to get major recording and release opportunities.”
MC Lyte became the first female rapper to release a solo album on major label with Lyte as a Rock in 1988. She went on to drop Eyes on This, Ain’t No Other, and Bad as I Wanna B. Lyte has also worked extensively in other media fields, and she started the non-profit foundation Hip Hop Sisters Network.
While Lyte works with her organization to promote positive images of woman of color, the New York native suggests the level of disrespect for women in Hip Hop has created a market that is unfavorable to female rappers.
“It has gotten to the point that we have been subjected to such harsh verbal treatment — assassinated even — that who would want to listen?” Lyte added.
While mainstream female rap is represented almost entirely by Nicki Minaj at the moment, there are numerous femcees making waves with listeners. Jean Grae, Rapsody, Nitty Scott, Tiffany Foxx, 3D Na’Tee, Brianna Perry, Awkwafina, Sasha Go Hard, and others are all working to keep the female voice in rap music alive without significant mainstream attention.
[ALSO READ: Nicki Minaj Answers Lawsuit Claiming She Stole “Starships” Song]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Ciara Is Ready To Drop That Bambino!
Well, this is a simple rumor. They are saying that Ciara’s water has dropped all over the place and she is in labor as well. Seems like Future is about to be a father – for the first time with Ciara- very soon. He’s got other kids in the field though.
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DJ Scream “Always” ft. Que, Gunplay, Waka Flocka, and Tracy T
Mixtape Download: NIKO – Good Blod
After creating a strong buzz in a short period of time with the release of two critically acclaimed mix tapes, NIKO IS continues to refine his craft and is ready for prime time. This summer will see NIKO IS partnering with Javotti Media to release his first full length album, Brutus. In order to get the world properly prepared for this opus, today will see the release of the video for Ballon d’OR from NIKO IS third free mixtape, Good Blood.
This project will initially be hosted at rapgenius.com and can also be downloaded at NIKO IS’ website, nikoismusic.com. It will be available for streaming at djbooth.net as well. For those fans who have been following NIKO IS’ rise from local Orlando MC to international mover and shaker, these new opportunities have been a long time coming and are overdue. For those not familiar with the repertoire of this brilliant artist, get ready to be pleasantly surprised and amazed.
Tiffany Foxx – “Young N Thuggin” feat. Pusha T, Young Thug & Chubbie Baby
Pharrell Talks About Trying To Compete With Jay Z
(AllHipHop News) Pharrell Williams is a superstar producer, multiple Grammy winner, Academy Award nominee, and the creator of the number one song in the country. Despite all these accomplishments, the Virginia native still feels he is not in the same league as frequent collaborator Jay Z.
[ALSO READ: Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” Reaches #1 On Hot 100]
In a recent interview with The Guardian, Skateboard P admits that his debut solo album In My Mind is his least favorite work. Pharrell says it is because he didn’t know who he was, and he was just trying to compete with other artists.
“I thought I knew who I was… This competitive guy in the music industry, who admired my peers and felt he needed to compete with the races that they designed,” said Pharrell. “It was in my mind, but not in my heart. It was this caricature that I’d built in my mind, that fitted in with what Snoop and Jay were doing. Some of the things I said on that record, all the bragging, it’s not necessary. It doesn’t say anything about you, apart from how shallow you are.”
Pharrell goes on to point out that despite hoping to compete with Jay at the time, he came to the conclusion that it was not a going to happen. According to the G I R L performer, Jay’s run in the music business and lyrical talent puts him on another level.
“Jay was never going to race with any of us. That was just my delusion,” added Pharrell. “Because his career runs laps round people. And he runs laps round people, lyrically. He’s a philosopher and a poet.”
[ALSO READ: Pharrell Williams Partners With Uniqlo For “i am OTHER” Collection]
DJ Yella Talks N.W.A Breakup, Biopic & Eazy-E’s Death
(AllHipHop News) Original N.W.A member DJ Yella has a lot of inside knowledge about the legendary group’s history. The 46-year-old producer spoke with Montreality about several topics related to N***az Wit Attitudes including their breakup, the upcoming biopic being produced by Ice Cube, and the death of Eazy-E.
[ALSO READ: Kokane Calls Out Ice Cube For “Doing Something Wrong And Foul” With N.W.A Movie]
On N.W.A’s breakup:
When the group broke up we were number one on the charts. I’d never heard – to this day – I don’t know personally of a group that broke up at number one. They break up when they’re last or not selling, but we broke up at number one. I don’t think it… it might have just been too big to keep that group together. It was too perfect. So, it was just meant to be. Cube left, then Dre left, then that was it. Once we finished mixing the Niggaz4Life album the group was over. People didn’t know that, but the group was over then.
On the N.W.A movie:
It should be coming out 2015. Right now they’re casting, so they should be shooting very soon. I don’t know when, but I would say close to summer. I will be a consultant on the set, and everybody’s putting in their input on the story. Everybody said their own parts about the story.
On Eazy-E’s death:
I don’t talk about [Eazy-E HIV conspiracy theories], because I don’t know nothing about it. I just stayed away. I don’t know what happened. I went to go see E at the hospital. It was the day that they announced that he had it, but when I went and seen him he was already in a coma, so he couldn’t talk or anything. They had gave him medicine so he couldn’t move. I didn’t really get to say what I wanted to say. I had seen him that January, a few months ahead of time.
[ALSO READ: Sons Of Eazy-E, Big Pun & ODB Drop “My 3 Son’s”]
Watch DJ Yella’s full interview below.