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5ive Star Ft. Cap 1 and Reggie Nickels “Half On A Stripper”

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze)Category: MOBILE

Rapper 5ive Star is back again with another impact single called “Half On A Stripper” Featuring Cap 1 (2 Chainz’ Artist) and Reggie Nickels. The hard thumping single resonates with superb production by Xcel. “Half On A Stripper” is an electrifying song with an infectious hook. It’s sure to rock any night club dance floor. The track pulsates with dynamic braggadocios lyrics by both 5ive Star and Cap 1. 5ive Star had a banner year in 2013 by releasing three hit singles “Nicki,” “More,” and “Show Me You Love Me.” Also he was featured in XXL, Hip Hop Weekly, YoRaps.com,ThatsEnuff.com, AllHipHop.com’s prestigious breeding ground and more. And 2014 is already shaping up to be a stellar year for the emcee. Follow 5ive Star on Twitter @5iveStar1.

Nas Will Perform “Illmatic” At Tribeca Film Festival Screening of “Time Is Illmatic”

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire)Category: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) Nas is making sure that even if you were not born to live through Illmatic‘s debut, you will be able to appreciate it during its anniversary. The documentary Time Is Illmatic will open this year’s Tribeca Film Festival and Nas will perform the album in its entirety after the screening.

The documentary, directed by One9 and written by Erik Parker, will chronicle the making of Illmatic as well as Nas’ musical history including his father, Olu Dara’s jazz career.

Nas is also scheduled to perform Illmatic in its entirety at this year’s Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival April 12th and 19th.

The film will screen on April 16th at the Tribeca Film Festival. Festival packages and ticket purchases are set to be available to the general public on March 10th with single ticket sales being offered on April 14th.

BitTorrent Launches New Versions Of Mobile & Desktop Apps

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) Over the last year BitTorrent has been at the forefront of fostering innovative ways for artists to share their music and interact with fans.

The company partnered with Curren$y’s Jet Life label to release four mixtape bundles and Public Enemy to host a remix contest. Madonna, Moby, Linkin Park, and many other musicians have teamed with BitTorrent as well.

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[ALSO READ: Curren$y’s “The Drive In Theatre” Bundle Now Available For Download]

BitTorrent and µTorrent users will now be able to download bundles via brand new Android V2 mobile and desktop applications. The apps will make it easier to track download progress and access real-time download data.

“Fast, light, and powerful: that’s the core of BitTorrent technology. And that’s how we approached our Android app updates,” states BitTorrent Senior Product Manager Pramod Sokke. “We’ve refreshed the UI, and we’ve improved performance. For us, this is about building the best possible utility for our users.”

Since the launch of the platform in 2013, more than 60 million bundles have been downloaded, more than 8,000 publishers have signed up, and the BitTorrent library now contains over 2 million licensed, legal titles. It also provides artists, particularly mixtape creators, direct-to-fan exposure to 170 million monthly users.

“For mobile users, we added simple, at-a-glance progress indicators, one-click access to download details, and file management features. For desktop users, we’re providing licensed content from partners like Moby and Madonna — from the get-go,” adds Annabell Satterfield, Senior Product Marketing Manager. “These new updates will let us optimize the client experience for our desktop users as quickly as we do for mobile users, and with fewer interruptions.”

[ALSO READ: Mary Gold Releases Jet Life BitTorrent Bundle Featuring “Sex Hormone’d Druggie” Mixtape]

To download the new BitTorrent app visit Google play.

James Harden The Best Dress NBA All Star

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze)Category: Lifestyle

The always dapper James Harden show and proved that he has a flare for fashion. This year’s NBA All Star Week, James Harden had numerous looks to show off his fashion forward style. Check him out on the GQ red carpet making his blazer, pants and sneakers all work in harmony.

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Here, James Harden, was spotted court-side during the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was rocking a Versace Digital Barocco print silk shirt, Cazal 650, and a pair of Balenciaga Arena white leather sneakers.

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Harden has never been shy of his style, Kevin Durant thought Russell Westbrook should have gotten best dressed … Take a look and you decide.

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Mannie Fresh Holding Off On Big Tymers Album With Birdman For “Fact And Figures”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) The reunion of Mannie Fresh and Birdman as the Big Tymers is still on hold at the moment. According to Mannie, another album featuring the two New Orleans legends is not official yet because the business end of the situation needs to be tied up.

[ALSO READ: Mannie Fresh, Mystikal & More New Orleans Artists Interviews To Be Displayed At Tulane University]

“Facts and figures,” Mannie told MTV recently. “That’s where we at right now. Facts and figures. We just trying to lay down a plan for it, a blueprint and we’ll see what happens from there.”

The duo that created “Get Your Roll On,” “Number One Stunna,” and “Still Fly” have yet to record any material for the potential project, but Mannie is optimistic that a deal will get done and new tracks from the original Big Tymers will see the light of day.

“No verses, no music, none of that. We just started on negotiating, that’s where we at right now,” added Mannie. “Hopefully it’s gon happen.”

Mannie Fresh joined Birdman along with fellow Cash Money Records alum Lil Wayne, Turk, and Juvenile on stage at the 2013 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards last August. The event honored Birdman and his brother Slim with the Icon Award for their contribution to music.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: Peep Photos From The 2013 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards]

Watch Big Tymers’ video for “Still Fly” below.

EXCLUSIVE: Jimmy Henchman’s Publicist Addresses Media Coverage Of Murder Trial & “Snitching” Allegations

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) The ongoing murder trial of James “Jimmy Henchman” Rosemond has become a major topic in both traditional media and social media outlets. The case has drawn comments from many observers about the convicted drug dealer and Czar Entertainment CEO.

[ALSO READ: Jimmy Henchman Murder Trial Begins With Prosecutors Tying In 50 Cent/Game Beef]

As Rosemond faces a murder conviction for the killing of G-Unit associate Lowell “Lodi Mack” Fletcher, 50 Cent was one of the people who took to social media to express his thoughts on his longtime rival.

50’s posts implied that Rosemond cooperated with the authorities. He wrote, “old gangsta Jimmy, go ahead tell some more s**t.”

[ALSO READ: 50 Cent Calls Out Jimmy Henchman On Social Media]

Jimmy Henchman’s publicist, Sibrena Stowe de Fernandez, contacted AllHipHop.com to issue an official statement about the press coverage of the case. Fernandez also addresses allegations of “snitching” on the part of Rosemond.

Read the full statement below.

As James Rosemond’s publicist and as I weigh in on media commentary regarding Mr. Rosemond’s new trial I only have to say that I’d like for the media to remember Mr. James Rosemond is currently in the middle of a trial and I’d like for him to be afforded a fair trial and not have it played out in the media which can and in my opinion has influenced his last sentencing.

I read what a certain rapper and music mogul wrote on twitter and he too is entitled to his opinion but it doesn’t make the information that he tweeted correct because as I remember the last trial, Mr. Rosemond never testified in court against anyone and so the term, “snitching” shouldn’t apply to him. I don’t recall this music mogul/rapper or anyone from that camp at the last trial and so the information that he allegedly tweeted is not accurate information. Let’s let the trial play out and let’s see what the verdict is. There are folks who are testifying in this trial and they’re looking at a lot of time and so let’s see how it plays out.

– Sibrena Stowe de Fernandez, LaChic Media

[ALSO READ: Diddy Reportedly Tried To End The Beef Between Jimmy Henchman & 50 Cent’s G-Unit]

Questlove Shares His Thoughts On J Dilla, Prince, & Vinyl Snobs

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) It has been a big week for Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson of The Roots. It started with the Legendary Roots Crew making their debut as the new house band of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Monday.

[ALSO READ: Questlove Named First “Artist In Residence” At Made In NY Media Center]

Quest is also featured as part of Wired magazine’s music issue, and the drummer/producer got in front of the camera to speak about a host of topics. Questlove shares his opinion of “vinyl heads,” his respect for J Dilla, his reflection of Prince’s 1999, and his bond with his father through music.

[ALSO READ: Questlove Discusses “Stop & Frisk”, Hip Hop’s Forefathers, & Biggie Being Upset At The Roots]

Watch the 3-part Wired’s “Love Music Again” series with Questlove below.



Schoolboy Q: I Chose To Keep 50 Cent Off My Album (VIDEO)

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire)Category: Headlines

(AllHipHop News)  Either lines of communication got crossed or 50 Cent just really wants to help Schoolboy Q promote his album, but apparently the two rappers’ collaboration will not make Q’s debut album. In a recent interview, Q explains why he chose to keep 50 Cent off of his debut album Oxymoron.

Last week, 50 Cent posted a picture of Schoolboy Q’s album pre-order promo to his personal Instagram account and commented in the picture “I’m on school boy Q album. We did a joint together”. Today (February 18th), Schoolboy Q told Angie Martinez on The Angie Review that 50 would actually not be appearing on his album. After admitting that he is the one who ultimately makes the decision on album’s tracklist he explains why 50 did not make the cut:

So many records that I have. That I have to pick and choose and I felt like it didn’t fit as good as the other records I have.

While the record will not appear on the album, Q says he is definitely going to release their collaboration.

Check out Schoolboy Q’s interview on The Angie Review:

Suge Knight Explains Pot Shop Fight; Says Game & Kendrick Lamar Got Bad Record Deals

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) Last week footage of former Death Row head Suge Knight punching a man outside a weed dispensary surfaced online. Suge had not spoken publicly about the incident until he appeared on The Arsenio Hall Show.

[ALSO READ: Suge Knight Accused Of Attacking Man At Marijuana Shop (VIDEO)]

During the sit down with Arsenio, Suge explains that the relationship with the people at the pot shop started off on good terms, but when he found out the man’s name was “Zimmerman” Suge says that threw his “mood off.” Apparently, things got worse from there.

“When I get to the door, they buzz me in. They’re happy to see me,” states Suge. “This guy pops in and tells me [expletive] if people don’t have they papers right they can get killed in this [expletive].”

Suge also took the time to address the business side of the music industry while on Arsenio. After speaking on D.O.C. and Dr. Dre’s contract situations while at Eazy-E and Jerry Heller’s Ruthless Records, Suge then claims that Interscope has given bad deals to The Game and Kendrick Lamar.

“If you look at Interscope, the two guys from Compton – Game, Kendrick Lamar – got two of the worse deals in the industry,” claims Suge. “Reality there’s more slavery now than ever.”

[ALSO READ: Chuck D Responds To Suge Knight’s African-American/N***a Comments]

Watch Suge’s interview with Arsenio Hall below.

Pharrell Reveals New Album “G I R L” Release Date & Cover Art

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) Grammy winner and Oscar nominee Pharrell Williams will be releasing his next album next month. Skateboard P’s latest LP G I R L will feature the smash hit “Happy” and 9 other tracks.

[ALSO READ: Watch Pharrell, Kendrick Lamar & Janelle Monáe All-Star Weekend Performances]

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G I R L is already available for pre-order on iTunes. The follow-up to Pharrell’s 2006 album In My Mind will be released on March 3rd.

Watch the trailer for Pharrell’s G I R L below.

[NEW MUSIC] Schoolboy Q- “Blind Threats” (Feat./ Raekwon)

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire)Category: Headlines

“They say misery loves company, what a surprise/It was just me and my nig*as, we were just trying to survive/But we would never make it out alive/We..living to die/oxymoron”-Schoolboy Q

Schoolboy Q and The Chef wax hood philosophies over the subdued production of LordQuest for “Blind Threats”. The latest leak off of Schoolboy Q’s highly anticipated Oxymoron debut album finds Q venturing back into the duality of righteousness and morality while Raekwon delivers his usual brand of vivid street tales.

During his live stream listening session with Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg earlier today (February 18th), Q stated that “Blind Threats” was his favorite song off of Oxymoron.

Check out Schoolboy Q and Raekwon’s collaboration for “Blind Threats”: