Pittsburgh’s own Boaz connects with the legendary Scarface for “Hard To Forget It”. This song will be on a mixtape series that Boaz will be introducing in the forthcoming weeks. His debut Rostrum album will be dropping late Summer/early Fall.
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Los Angeles Clippers' Head Coach Says It's Hard To Recruit Players Because of Donald Sterling
(AllHipHop News) Uncertainty in basketball is purgatory on Earth for some coaches. In a recent interview, Los Angeles Clippers Head Coach and President of Basketball Operations Doc Rivers explains how Donald Sterling’s current ownership battle has hurt Clippers’ recruitment.
NBA free agency began on July 1st and Clippers have been able to sign a few players including free agents Jordan Farmar, Spencer Hayes and their draft pick CJ Wilcox. Two months before the start of free agency, NBA Commissioner banned Donald Sterling from participating in any basketball operations for the Clippers. With Sterling currently fighting the forced sale of the Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, Rivers informed reporters on Monday (July 14th) that the uncertainty of whom the Clippers’ owner is has hurt the team in recruiting players:
It has hurt us some this summer. You go in to talk to a free agent and most guys, teams will bring their owner. I go in, looking like this, by myself. I don’t know what effect that has had but that’s not been great for us
While meetings with Ballmer are not allowed, Rivers admits that two have had accidental “bump-ins” with his soon-to-be new boss. Los Angeles Clippers’ Head Coach Says It’s Hard To Recruit Players Because of Donald Sterling
AllHipHop & DJ Hustle Presents: The Jump Off Mixes #3
DJ Hustle is on Technics turn tables giving you The Jump Off Mix Volume #3 on AllHipHop.com. Listen to DJ Hustle’s Jump Off Mix. Weekly mixes will be posted for your weekly enjoyment. Let DJ Hustle know what you want to hear in the mix @AllHipHopcom or @DJHustle. Our third mix features songs from Nicki Minaj, Schoolboy Q, Jeezy, Dom Kennedy and more.
Mysonne Ft. Chinx Drugz "All I Know"
“All I Know” is the debut single from Mysonne’s anticipated EP. The EP “Mysonne NY General” produced by Remo the Hitmaker is to be released early September.
New Actress Playing Aaliyah In Upcoming Biopic Revealed
(AllHipHop News) Aaliyah was One In A Million and finding an actress to play her may have the same odds. Today (July 18th) the lead actress for Aaliyah:Princess of R&B has been replaced and the new actress was recently revealed.
Last month, Disney Channel star Zendaya Coleman dropped out as playing the late R&B legend for undisclosed reasons. Nickelodeon star Alexandra Shipp has been tapped as her replacement according to The Hollywood Reporter. Shipp has acted in Nickelodeon’s House of Anubis and is slated to appear in the upcoming Drumline 2: A New Beat.
Coleman faced criticism when she was announced as acting as Aaliyah in the upcoming film due to her skin complexion. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Debra Martin Chase, exec producer of the biopic, addressed the controversy:
I’m African-American. What does that mean? She’s biracial, but she identifies as black. She has a very strong black father. It’s very narrow and short-sighted. It’s not the world we live in today. And she, like you, like all of us, encompasses all her cultural experiences and heritage. And most importantly, she physically resembles her.
Check out a picture of Alexandra Shipp below:
Shyheim Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter & Weapon Charges
(AllHipHop News) New York rapper Shyheim Franklin has pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter as well as a weapon-possession charge. The manslaughter charge was the result of a New Years Day hit-and-run on Staten Island.
[ALSO READ: Shyheim Surrenders To Police In New Years Hit And Run Case]
SILive reports Shyheim was accused on speeding through a stop sign around 5 a.m. that morning. He ended up crashing into a car and killing Felipe Avila Olea before hitting another parked vehicle. According to authorities, the emcee/actor then fled the scene on foot, but left his blood and watch in the borrowed Volvo S80 he was driving.
The weapon charge stemmed from police discovering a loaded gun in Shyheim’s apartment in April of 2013. Shyheim previously served a two-year sentence for an attempted-robbery conviction.
Shyheim burst onto the Hip Hop scene at 14 years old when he released his debut album AKA the Rugged Child. The Wu-Tang Clan affiliate went on to drop several more projects including 2009’s Disrespectfully Speaking. He also appeared in the films In Too Deep and Finding Forrester.
[ALSO READ: Wu-Affiliate Shyheim Arrested On Felony Gun Charges]
Jeezy Speaks On Issues With Freddie Gibbs
(AllHipHop News) At one point Freddie Gibbs was a standout member of Young Jeezy’s CTE World label, but the two rappers parted ways in 2012.
Gibbs has not been shy about addressing his issues with the Atlanta-based rapper through diss tracks, tweets, and interviews. Now Jeezy is speaking out on the matter.
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[ALSO READ: Producers Salva & Nick Hook Discuss “Old English” Feat. Young Thug, Freddie Gibbs & A$AP Ferg + Other Projects]
During a discussion with Elliott Wilson, Jeezy explains he had no ill will towards Gibbs, but the financial situation would not allow him to continue to fund the Indiana emcee’s career.
Jeezy said:
I put him on a song with Eminem. I put him on a song with T.I. I put him on numerous mixtapes that I had. I took him on tour. Took him around the world. I spent money on videos that he didn’t use cause he didn’t like them, and it wasn’t his money.
So at the end of the day, my whole thing was to him was ‘I took you to every label in the game. They don’t wanna sign you. I don’t have no reason—I love you. You know what I’m saying? I think your music is dope, but they don’t want to sign you.’ So at the end of the day, when I called him up I was like, ‘Yo, I can’t really spend my money on you. I got family, other s### I gotta take care of. So, I’ll help you all I can, but I can’t fund it anymore.’
Cool. Conversation went well. We got off the conversation it was straight love. I hear diss records. What I’m supposed to do? I’m not replying to that. N**a, we getting money. YG just sold a million f**king singles. At the end of the day, we all tried. It didn’t work. That s### happens in business all the time…
I still ain’t surprised, cause I don’t give a f**k. I’m still getting money. I’m still on top. You’re not gonna knock that. And I’m still having success around me, but when you listen and good things happen – we celebrate like with YG.
[ALSO READ: Jeezy: Jay Z Had Tears In His Eyes When He Wrote “Seen It All” Verse (VIDEO)]
Watch Young Jeezy’s talk about the situation with Freddie Gibbs, working with YG, and his upcoming album Seen It All below.
Pusha T "No Flex Zone Freestyle"
Ace Hood "0 To 100 (Freestyle)"
Young Thug Ft. T.I. & Zuse "Eww Eww Eww (Remix)"
Keith Murray & Fredro Starr To Battle At MC War’s “New World Order II”
(AllHipHop News) The sport of battle rap is currently one of the most talked about sectors of Hip Hop culture. With several major events coming up, each league is trying to set up matches that will draw attention, customers, and top competitors to their brand.
[ALSO READ: Daylyt Says Other Battle Rap Leagues Can’t Compete Against Eminem’s “Total Slaughter” (VIDEO)]
MC Wars is attempting to up the ante with their “Super Star Battles.” The first opponents to face off in the SBS series are Def Squad’s Keith Murray and Onyx’s Fredro Starr. The 3-round battle will take place at the “New World Order II” event on September 28 in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
The rules for each round are set-up as followed:
Each artist gets two verses of 16 bars over a beat that will be performed back-to-back just like they were doing a song together. Breaks should be no longer than two to four bars depending on the crowd volume and applause.
Physical contact will result in an immediate disqualification. For more information about “New World Order II” visit mcwar.com.
[ALSO READ: Fredro Starr: Sticky Fingaz Bodied Eminem On “Remember Me?” (VIDEO)]
Watch the Keith Murray Vs Fredro Starr official trailer below.
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Murda Mook Wants To Battle Eminem Next (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Fresh off his victory against Loaded Lux at Total Slaughter, Murda Mook has his eyes set on an even bigger match-up. During an interview with Ebro In The Morning, Mook expressed his interest in facing off against “Mr. 8 Mile” himself.
[ALSO READ: Loaded Lux Says He Wants To Battle Eminem]
“I need Em or one them n***as,” replied Mook when asked who he wants to battle next. “I’ve been saying Em from the door. For the last five years I’ve been saying, ‘Y’all have to go get Eminem for me. You have to.'”
Mook makes it clear his desire to go at Eminem is not out of disrespect and views the Detroit native as one of his favorite emcees.
“This is just admiration, wanting to jump in the ring with a n***a that I feel is incredible. Somebody I feel says things I would never possibly think of saying,” continued Mook. “His mind is way different. So for me to have to challenge myself to be able to try to meet that and take it higher, I need Em or somebody of that magnitude.”
Murda Mook also said the “chapter’s closed” on battling Cassidy. He also defended Daylyt’s decision to throw his third round against T-Rex at Total Slaughter. According to Mook, Day’s dropout was “paying respect” to his Dot Mobb comrade Rex, and the two associates did not want to battle each other.
[ALSO READ: Total Slaughter Battle Rap Event Recap]
Watch Murda Mook’s interview below.
Brooklyn's Bobby Shmurda Signs With Epic Records
(AllHipHop News) It a very short amount of time Bobby Shmurda has gone from internet sensation to signed artist. Record executive Sha Money XL revealed on Twitter and Instagram that Shmurda is officially a part of the team at Epic.
[ALSO READ: Big Boi Signs With Epic Records To Release Next Solo LP]
Deal is done bobby_shmurda #EPIC no one does the underdogs better then me. Brooklyn this 1 is for you! http://t.co/XaDX2oLKpG
— SHA MONEY XL (@SHAMONEYXL) July 18, 2014
Bobby Shmurda became one of the most talked about new performers out of New York City after his “Hot N***a” video sparked the “Shmoney Dance” craze. The vid has racked up over 2 million views on YouTube in just three months, and Meek Mill, Jay Z, Beyoncé, and other established artists have given the young rhymer a shout out in recent months.
[ALSO READ: Sylvia Rhone Named President Of Epic Records]
Watch the video for Bobby Shmurda’s “Hot N***a” below.
Jeezy: Jay Z Had Tears In His Eyes When He Wrote "Seen It All" Verse (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Jay Z and Young Jeezy have a long working relationship. The two rap titans have collaborated several times. Their latest joint effort is Jeezy’s “Seen It All” off the Snowman’s upcoming 5th studio album.
[ALSO READ: Jeezy Drops New Track “Seen It All” Featuring Jay Z]
Jay’s contribution to “Seen It All” featured the Brooklyn legend rapping about his days selling cocaine and the perils that come with it. Jeezy spoke with MTV about the track, and revealed that Jay got emotional as his put together the lyrics for his guest verse.
“When I sent it to him, he just hit me back like, ‘whoo.’ He sent it back in like 30-40 minutes top,” said Jeezy. “We got on the line and he was like, ‘Yo Jeez, when I was writing the verse I had tears in my eyes.’ Because it just took him so far back to Marcy.”
The world may not have been able to even experience “Seen It All” with Jeezy and Jay Z if the producer of the cut had not made an email mistake. Cardo recently admitted the track was not meant for Jeez and Jigga.
“I sent [it] to Jeezy by accident. I had two beats named under the same [name] in my folder for some reason and it got duplicated. I don’t know what happened; sometimes I’ll name the beat the same thing for some damn reason,” said Cardo.
[ALSO READ: Producer Cardo Says Jeezy & Jay Z Received “Seen It All” Beat By Mistake]
Watch Young Jeezy’s interview below.
Mack Milly Ft. Troy Ave "Not Over"
Mixtape Download: Interstate Snake "Year Of The Snake"
Virginia’s own Interstate Snake has been working hard to build his name in the streets for a while now and it is finally starting to pay off. His new mixtape “Year Of The Snake” is something that the streets have been missing and need. He has plenty of notable features such as Troy Ave,Cap 1, Fat Trel, Tone Trump and one or two artists in his camp. You won’t want to miss out on whats next for Interstate Snake he is always working to make something crazy for the streets.
J.1.DA "Temple Of Love"
Jay Z Calls Angie Martinez During Her First Show On Power 105.1
(AllHipHop News) Jay Z is sharing the love all over New York City. Less than a week after shocking the world and performing at the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, Jay Z decided to call in to Angie Martinez’s show on during her first day on Power 105.1.
Today (July 17th) was the first day Angie Martinez has done her radio show on a station other than Hot 97 in over 15 years. To commemorate the day, Jay Z called in and congratulated Martinez and discussed her future after making the switch:
I really believe that what you are about to accomplish in the next phase of your life will dwarf everything that you’ve ever done. Because, that’s what people that are great do. You’re not termed the voice of New York for no reason. You’re an instituion in radio. That’s a special feat to accomplish.
Earlier on the show, Martinez hinted that one of her first on-air guests will be P. Diddy. Diddy’s Revolt TV broadcasts Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club video portion.
Check out RapXclusive’s rip of Jay Z’s call in to Angie Martinez on her first day at Power 105.1 below:
Vinny Cha$e "Let Her Roll"
Pink Grenade Ft. Royce da 5'9 "Lights Out"
“Lights Out” featuring Royce da 5’9 is a single from Pink Grenade produced by Jonathan Hay and Mike Smith. This is from the upcoming album Fear Of A Pink Planet.