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Schoolboy Q To Perform Entire “Oxymoron” Album Live For Free
(AllHipHop News) One of the best ways to increase demand in your product is to give out free samples. This Sunday (February 23rd), a few lucky fans will get to sample Schoolboy Q’s highly anticipated major label debut Oxymoron when he performs it live in New York City.
At New York City’s Le Possion Rouge, Schoolboy Q will perform the entire 15 track debut album before its scheduled February 25th release as apart of Le Possion Rouge’s First Listen Live series.
The event is free for general admission according to Le Possion Rouge’s site. The show starts at 8 P.M. on February 23rd.
Ea$y Money Ft. Ransom “Masterpiece Theatre” (P###. by Statik Selektah)
Jazz Lazer Ft. Casey Veggies “Impressive”
Talib Kweli Talks Secret Societies, DMX, & Macklemore/Kendrick Lamar
(AllHipHop News) Talib Kweli has been involved in the rap game for nearly 20 years, so the Brooklyn emcee has seen and experienced a lot concerning the music industry. Kweli spoke with Montreality about several Hip Hop relevant topics including the media’s portrayal of DMX, the Macklemore vs. Kendrick Lamar Grammy debate, and Hip Hop’s obsession with secret societies.
[ALSO READ: Talib Kweli To Release Physical Copies Of “Gravitas” With Exclusive Interactive Experience]
“I think the biggest lie, as far as the Hip Hop community’s world, is that the ruling class is some sort of cartoonish villain based organization like Cobra Command,” says Kweli. “What the ruling class is doing – on a real level to maintain power – is sinister enough you don’t have to make up no boogeyman stories about it.”
The “Violations” rapper also addresses fellow rhymer DMX. While acknowledging X’s achievements in music as inspirational, revealing he worked in the studio with the Yonkers native, and calling him “one of the lights of our community,” Kweli also expresses his belief the press took advantage of X’s troubles.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Talib Kweli Ft. Raekwon “Violations”]
“I definitely think DMX is somebody who has been exploited by the media,” Kweli says. “He’s clearly someone who’s had a rough life and has some pathologies and demons from when he first came out. Those things were packaged and marketed as something to be sold, but then when the fall out happens you get famous from that type of pathology.”
Kweli once again shared his views on this year’s Grammy’s awards results. Kweli states that no one should have been surprised by Macklemore’s win over Kendrick Lamar, because the Grammys are based on name recognition. He then offers suggestions to change that dynamic such as more people joining the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, making “great Hip Hop”, or purchasing more copies of artist’s albums.
“The thing I think is misdirected is when you start blaming the artist, and you start blaming Macklemore and Ryan Lewis for their success instead recognizing the blueprint that they put out there for every indie artist to be successful,” adds Kweli.
[ALSO READ: Talib Kweli Gives Props To Macklemore, But Says His Fans Don’t Know About Hip Hop]
Watch Talib Kweli’s Montreality interview below.
Arrest Warrant Reportedly Issued For Nipsey Hussle
(AllHipHop News) An arrest warrant has apparently been issued for rapper Nipsey Hussle. According to TMZ, the Crenshaw mixtape creator was to appear at a pretrial hearing last week for a 2012 suspended license charge.
When Nipsey, who is currently on tour, nor his attorney serving as his proxy showed up to court, the judge issued the warrant.
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[ALSO READ: French Montana Speaks On Super Bowl Weekend Arrest]
Nipsey was scheduled to perform tonight at Hollywood’s House of Blues Sunset Strip. The show has been cancelled.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Nipsey Hussle – Be Here For A While feat. Vernardo]
Watch Pharrell, Kendrick Lamar & Janelle Monáe All-Star Weekend Performances
(AllHipHop News) The NBA All-Star Game features the best basketballs players in the world. The spectacle also includes performances from some of the biggest names in music.
[ALSO READ: Rick Ross Performs During All-Star Weekend (PICS/VIDEO)]
This year’s event in New Orleans showcased Grammy winner Pharrell Williams. The Virgina performer/producer brought out Nelly, Diddy, Busta Rhymes, and Snoop Dogg for big hits like “Hot In Herre,” “Pass The Courvoisier Part II,” and “Beautiful.”
The halftime duties were covered by the Electric Lady Janelle Monáe, legendary band Earth, Wind and Fire, the new face of blues Gary Clark Jr. along with N.O. natives Doctor John and Trombone Shorty.
Kendrick Lamar showed up the night before at the Slam Dunk competition. K-Dot ran through his tracks “m.A.A.d city” and “B***h, Don’t Kill My Vibe”.
[ALSO READ: Watch Grammy Performances By Beyoncé, Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar, & More]
Check out the All-Star Weekend performances below.
MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE: June Featuring Big K.R.I.T. – “Big Pimpin”
(AllHipHop Premiere) Memphis emcee June and Mississippi emcee Big K.R.I.T. join forces in the new video for “Big Pimpin.” June describes the track, produced by his brother Teddy Walton, as a modern, southern version of the Jay Z classic single off 1999’s Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter album.
“I visualized Jay Z’s version of ‘Big Pimpin’ in my mind, but the way we do it up in Memphis and Down South, and the lyrics just naturally started flowing,” says June. “Having Big K.R.I.T. on this single was my vision before I even met Big K.R.I.T.”
The clip was directed by J.R. Saints (Juicy J’s “Bandz A Make Her Dance,” The Game’s “Ali Bomaye”). It also features an appearance by Maybach Music Group member Gunplay.
“The video shoot was again what I envisioned it. We had Gunplay pass by and bless the track and video by being part of my ‘Big Pimpin’ vision,” adds June. “Big Pimpin is just not money, women and partying, but it’s about being real and feeling good about being you, and Gunplay added to that real element.”
Watch June’s “Big Pimpin” featuring Big K.R.I.T. and a cameo by Gunplay below.
Young Thug Reportedly Says He Signed With Cash Money Records
(AllHipHop News) There has been speculation for some time that Atlanta rapper Young Thug was joining Cash Money Records. There were the numerous posts on Birdman’s Instagram page of the 21-year-old with the YMCMB team and a tweet from Thug that simply read, “RichGang….. YMCMB family.”
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Massappeal is now reporting that Young Thug has confirmed he is the newest member of Cash Money. When asked if it was official, Thug replied, “Yeah. I signed.”
Young Thug’s buzz began to grow in 2013 with songs like “Picacho” and “Stoner.” His “Danny Glover” track recently got a co-sign from a YMCMB member – Nicki Minaj. The First Lady of Young Money released a remix to the single in January.
[ALSO READ: Nicki Minaj Reveals She’s Working On LP & Mixtape On “Danny Glover (Remix)”]
Listen to Young Thug’s “Stoner” below.
Nicki’s Malcolm X Is A “Lookin’ Ass N####?”
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I might be the first blogger to say this, but I think Nicki Minaj is the greatest female rapper evaaaar! I’ve been a fan of hers since her battle-rap days leading up to transitioning into mainstream hip-hop. She even got a nod on my “Top 10 Hawt Chicks I’d Like to Bang” blog. (http://khalilamani.ning.com/profiles/blogs/top-10-chicks-i-d-bang-i…) (What an honor for her!) And this new, more au naturale look is beautiful! I think it’s time for her to lose the clown get-ups. Gosh darn does Nicki look 100% better like this? Hell yeah!
Having said that…
The hell was she thinking putting our dear brother Malcolm X—El Hajj Malik el Shabazz—our shining Black Prince on the cover of her new single, “Lookin’ Ass N#####?” Are there any sacred cows in hip-hop? This ranks right up there with Nas & Kanye’s portrayal of Jesus on Rolling Stone & Nas’ “Hate Me Now” video. Epic fail! Faux pas! (Misstep) Pure f**kery and disrespect on an unfathomable level!
Yes! I read Nicki’s apology to Malcolm’s family and I read what she had to say about the picture and I’m glad she’s removed the imagery, but the damage is already done! Malcolm X belonged to a nation of black people who were either in the black liberation struggle or have read about his life. Nicki offended many.
Don’t get a brotha wrong! I understand the whole artistic thingy—you know, interpret the art, push the envelope, but hot dayum! This is either one coonerific idea she wants us to buy into or she’s putting Malcolm in the category with the Negroes she’s rapping about.
Maybe it’s just a coincidence or maybe she’s heard about the Loaded Lux vs. Hollow Da Don rap battle a few weeks ago, where Loaded Lux & Company came on stage dressed like Black Panthers, while holding that SAME picture of Malcolm staring out the window. But, unlike Darling Nicki, Lux actually incorporated the idea of uplifting the Black Nation in his raps.
(The Malcolm X picture on left at January’s rap battle)
But dissing n##### with a Malcolm picture?
I listened to the song and never heard a Malcolm X reference. This song is a new-jack “Scrubs” anthem—a dissing of the average Joe—the blue collar working man who has nowhere near the money she has, but likes to go clubbing and chips in for bottle & V.I.P. service to feel special on the weekend. (Since when can’t n##### share a bottle? We share blunts!) Even the brothas who are “ballin’ on a budget” (Star’s words)—flo’ showin’, fakin’-it-till-you-makin’-it, slangin’ grams instead of bricks—she threw a blanket over erry conceivable kinda dude in the club! And then she did the improbable! Diss the rich n#### who flew her to Dubai! (All I know is that if I ever get in position to fly Nicki or the local hoodrat to Dubai—she’s giving up ass on top of ass!)
It never occurs to Nicki that the Average Joes & Average Booqueeshas Barbies put their pennies together to make her rich. She don’ sat her phat-ass on the toilet-seat of party-going masculinity and took a big-ol’ doo-doo on us! (I haven’t forgotten our brother Malcolm! Just hold on!)
So here it is—Black History Month. Is “Lookin’ Ass N#####” Nicki’s way of exposing young impressionable Barbies & Kens to Malcolm X? Indeed, Malcolm was “watchin’ for ni***s a####” (pause) who had turned against him because of what he had spoken about the Honorable Elijah Muhammad (fathering children by teenage chicks). Malcolm wasn’t in a speakeasy or afterhours joint poppin’ bottles. He had done that many years prior to joining the Nation of Islam. Malcolm was about that liberation life—having to watch his back from agent provocateurs, Hoover’s FBI Counter Intelligence Program (Cointelpro.) and Nation of Islam shooters that wanted his head.
In the context of watchin’ these “lookin’ ass n#####” so that they don’t harm you, I get that Nicki, but the imagery just doesn’t sit well with what you’re rapping about. Malcolm was really watching these “lookin’ ass nas” to save his life! In contrast, Nicki is just clowin’ “lookin’ ass nas” for admiring her steez/swag. She ain’t in fear of her life and that’s what makes the imagery so disturbing and blasphemous.
And this is how one of the “bestest” names in the game chooses to pay homage to a Towering Giant in Black History Month? Smh.
Dare I say, if Malcolm X were here today he’d be one jaded m########### (like Bill Cosby) behind hip-hop’s fuckery? He might even flip his famous phrase, “The Chickens have come home to roost” (referring to America’s violence against countries now being perpetuated by Americans on Americans) to “The Chicken-head has come home to roost!” (A diss to Nicki) Couldja really blame him? I’m jus’ sayin’… (I still love you Nicki and that was great of you to acknowledge your error! Movin’ on…)
Khalil Amani is a blogger for AllHipHop. He also writes for DJ Kay Slay’s Originators Magazine & Straight Stuntin Magazine. Amani also writes for Hoodgrown, Maybach and Sext Magazines. He is the author of six books, including the ground-breaking book, “Hip-Hop Homophobes…” iuniverse.com 07). Amani is gay hip-hop’s self-proclaimed straight advocate. Visit The Coonerific One athttp://www.khalilamani.ning.com Follow on Facebook/Twitter @khalilamani. Youtube @ yahweh 12 [email protected]
50 Cent Calls Out Jimmy Henchman On Social Media
(AllHipHop News) As new revelations about the street war between James “Jimmy Henchman” Rosemond and 50 Cent emerges from Henchman’s murder case, 50 is not lying low or holding back his feelings about his rival.
[ALSO READ: Diddy Reportedly Tried To End The Beef Between Jimmy Henchman & 50 Cent’s G-Unit]
The G-Unit leader took to social media to comment about Henchman. 50 suggests that the head of the notorious drug-dealing Rosemond Organization provided information to authorities.
The issues between 50 and Henchman have been ongoing for years. Henchman is currently on trial for the 2009 killing of G-Unit associate Lowell “Lodi Mack” Fletcher.
Prior to Fletcher’s death, Henchman accused G-Unit’s Tony Yayo of attacking his son, and prosecutors allege a 2005 shooting outside the Hot 97 radio station was part of the feud as well.
[ALSO READ: Jimmy Henchman Murder Trial Begins With Prosecutors Tying In 50 Cent/Game Beef]
Kanye West Addresses Drake’s Rolling Stone Comments (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Drake made waves recently because of his comments about Kanye West in Rolling Stone magazine. The Toronto rapper was quoted as saying there were “real questionable bars” on Kanye’s Yeezus album.
[ALSO READ: 10 Memorable Kanye West Moments From The Last 10 Years]
Kanye finally responded to what Drake had to say about his lyrical ability on his last LP, but instead attacking the YMCMB rapper, Ye defended him against the media.
“They keep on talking about Drake and s**t, but I’m gonna tell what it is and isn’t with the magazines,” says Kanye. “They always be trying to pit n***as against each other, and that ain’t going down no more. So tonight it ain’t none of that. We love Drake.”
Kanye goes on to address members of the press. He even threatens to confront writers and publishers in person.
“If anything we’re gonna go after the motherf**kers writing that negativity,” adds Ye. “Before they print some s**t like that, they need to check with me and him to see if it’s okay before they get ran up in they motherf**king office.”
“It only costs 250 to beat your ass,” Kanye sings referring to the reported amount he paid a man to not press charges in an assault case in Beverly Hills.
[ALSO READ: Kanye West & Drake Perform “Forever” During Yeezus Tour Stop In Toronto (VIDEO)]
Listen to Kanye’s latest on-stage “speech” in the video below. Fast forward to the 3:30 mark to him speak about the situation with Drake.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Amber Rose Sneak Dissing Kanye West?
Over the weekend, Kanye West unleashed his lyrical legacy on the people again – in the strangest way. He created a remix of the Beyonce record “Drunk In Love” and released it to the world. The song was already a hit record, beloved by all…but Yeezy apparently ruined it for one person. And that would be his ex, Amber Rose.
Now, she would later clarify that she wasn’t dissing West. Do you believe?
I think she was:
“They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!” -illseed.
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Village of Pharaohs – Here We Are (P### by. Chris Wheeler)
Village of Pharaohs, American hip-hop group from North Carolina, releases their new single “Here We Are” produced by Chris Wheeler. After releasing their debut project “Pharaodysseus (1996 A.D.)” in November featuring collaborations with Rapsody, Emilio Rojas, and Legendary Ski Beatz, producer from Jay-Z “Reasonable Doubt” to Curren$y’s “Pilot Talk,” the group is already set to release their sophomore project “Pharaodigm Shift” on February 24th, 2014 hosted by DJBooth.net.
On the Killing of Jordan Davis by Michael Dunn
This opt-ed piece was originally posted on TheAtlantic.com.
I wish I had something more to say about the fact that Michael Dunn was not convicted for killing a black boy. Except I said it after George Zimmerman was not convicted of killing a black boy. Except the parents of black boys already know this. Except the parents of black boys have long said this, and they have been answered with mockery.
Jordan Davis had a mother and a father. It did not save him. Trayvon Martin had a mother and a father. They could not save him. My son has a father and mother. We cannot protect him from our country, which is our aegis and our assailant. We cannot protect our children because racism in America is not merely a belief system but a heritage, and the inability of black parents to protect their children is an ancient tradition.
Henry “Box” Brown, whose family was destroyed and whose children were trafficked, knew:
I stationed myself by the side of the road, along which the slaves, amounting to three hundred and fifty, were to pass. The purchaser of my wife was a Methodist minister, who was about starting for North Carolina. Pretty soon five wagon-loads of little children passed, and looking at the foremost one, what should I see but a little child, pointing its tiny hand towards me, exclaiming, “There’s my father; I knew he would come and bid me good-bye…”
Spare us the invocations of “black on black crime.” I will not respect the lie. I would rather be thought insane. The most mendacious phrase in the American language is “black on black crime,” which is uttered as though the same hands that drew red lines around the ghettoes of Chicago are not the same hands that drew red lines around the life of Jordan Davis, as though black people authored North Lawndale and policy does not exist. That which mandates the murder of our Hadiya Pendletons necessarily mandates the murder of Jordan Davis. I will not respect any difference. I will not respect the lie. I would rather be thought crazy.
I insist that the irrelevance of black life has been drilled into this country since its infancy, and shall not be extricated through the latest innovations in Negro Finishing School. I insist that racism is our heritage, that Thomas Jefferson’s genius is no more important than his plundering of the body of Sally Hemmings, that George Washington’s abdication is no more significant than his wild pursuit of Oney Judge, that the G.I Bill’s accolades are somehow inseparable from its racist heritage. I will not respect the lie. I insist that racism must be properly understood as an Intelligence, as a sentience, as a default setting to which, likely until the end of our days, we unerringly return.
Curren$y’s “The Drive In Theatre” Bundle Now Available For Download
(AllHipHop News) Curren$y’s partnership with BitTorrent has produced the latest joint venture between the Jet Life leader and the file sharing service.
The new Drive In Theatre Bundle includes Spitta’s latest mixtape, a photo set, the Cruise Life documentary, handwritten lyric sheets, album art, and an exclusive discount on Jet Life apparel.
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[ALSO READ: Curren$y To Release “The Drive In Theatre” Mixtape As Part Of Jet Life BitTorrent Bundle]
The Drive In Theatre mixtape features appearances by Action Bronson, B Real, Freddie Gibbs, Young Roddy, Smoke DZA, Cornerboy P, Fiend, Trademark, Le$, and Mary Gold.
To download The Drive In Theatre Bundle visit Jet-Life.com.
[ALSO READ: Mary Gold Releases Jet Life BitTorrent Bundle Featuring “Sex Hormone’d Druggie” Mixtape]
Check out the tracklist below.
1. Introduction (Produced by Thelonious Martin)
2. Godfather 4 feat. Action Bronson (Produced by Nesby Phips)
3. Stove Top (Produced by Cookin’ Soul)
4. Vintage Vineyard (Produced by Thelonious Martin)
5. Stolen (Produced by Thelonious Martin)
6. $ Migraine feat. Le$ (Produced by Cardo and Young Exclusive)
7. E.T. feat. B-Real (Produced by Thelonious Martin)
8. Grew Up In This feat. Young Roddy & Freddie Gibbs (Produced by Thelonious Martin)
9. M.P.R. (Produced by Thelonious Martin)
10. 10 G’s (Produced by Cardo)
11. El Camino feat. Mary Gold (Produced by Kariu)
12. Hi Top Whites (Produced by Thelonious Martin)
13. Fo (Produced by Cardo and Young Exclusive)
14. The Usual Suspects feat. Smoke DZA, Fiend, & Cornerboy P (Produced by 183rd)
Bonus Track: Payroll feat. Trademark Da Skydiver
Diamond D Announces Features For “The Diam Piece” LP
(AllHipHop News) Diggin’ in the Crates Crew founding member Diamond D has recruited Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, Fat Joe, Black Rob, Pete Rock, Kurupt, and many more Hip Hop artists for his upcoming The Diam Piece album.
[ALSO READ: Talib Kweli To Release Physical Copies Of “Gravitas” With Exclusive Interactive Experience]
Diamond D is handling all the production on the project set for release this spring. The Diam Piece will be the latest LP in the legendary Bronx native’s discography which includes Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop, Hatred, Passions and Infidelity and The Huge Hefner Chronicles.
Watch the trailer for Diamond D’s The Diam Piece announcing the guest features below.
Too $hort Releasing EDM Album “Weird Science” With Oh Blimey
(AllHipHop News) Veteran Bay Area rapper Too $hort is teaming with San Francisco artist Oh Blimey for a new 11-track album. The project known as Weird Science features one original song and 10 remixes all rapped over EDM tracks.
El Diablo tackles the beat for title track. Other remixers participating in the project include Dirt Monkey and Omega, Psymbionic and Wolf-e-Wolf, Samples, AHAB, S.P.E.C.T.R.E, Timmy Tutone, Skulltrane, Smash & Grab, Trevor Kelly, and Mochipet.
Weird Science will be released on San Francisco imprint MalLabel Music.
“A Too $hort/MalLabel collaboration was the natural next step,” explains MalLabel Music founder Mal. “After years incorporating Hip Hop into our events and our label releases–plus with the rise of trap music–I knew having a rapper like Too $hort on board would work with our audience.”
Weird Science will be available March 25, 2014.
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Listen to Too Short’s “Weird Science” featuring Oh Blimey below.