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BK’s Troy Ave: New York Set The Trends… We Gotta Bring It Back To That
(AllHipHop News) While on the set of the video for his song “New York City,” Brooklyn rapper Troy Ave spoke with MTV about his upcoming New York City: The Album. According to Troy, his project will represent an authentic New York vibe rather than following the trends of other new generation NYC rappers who incorporate southern sounds into their music.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: #HeaterOfTheDay: Troy Ave Ft. Raekwon, Noreaga & Prodigy “New York City”]
“This record ‘New York City’ is the title track on the album, and it fits into the larger scheme of the album because it gives you that classic feel,” said Troy. “It don’t sound like nothing that’s out. And every other record on there don’t sound like nothing that’s out.”
The “New York City” single features NY legends Raekwon, Noreaga, and Prodigy. The video for the track was inspired by Craig Mack’s classic black-and-white clip for “Flava In Ya Ear (Remix)” which included appearances from The Notorious B.I.G., LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Diddy, and Rampage.
“New York set the trends. Fashion, music, everything and we gotta bring it back to that,” said Troy. “Whoever’s getting played on the radio right now they just wanna fit in how you can fit in. I ain’t trying to fit it. I’m trying to stand out.”
Troy Ave’s previous works include the Bricks In My Backpack and BSB mixtape series.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: #FreshHeat: Troy Ave [#BGA] “Roar (fFreestyle)”]
Watch the Troy Ave interview, featuring a co-sign for the rising rapper from Raekwon, in the video below.
Jamie Foxx Reportedly Playing MLK In Oliver Stone Directed Biopic
(AllHipHop News) Academy Award winning actor Jamie Foxx may be taking on the most significant role of his career. According to The Wrap, Foxx is being considered to play civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. in a film directed by Oliver Stone.
[ALSO READ: Chadwick Boseman of “42″ To Play James Brown In Biopic]
The DreamWorks/Warner Brothers production will present MLK’s life going from a Atlanta preacher to national figure to his 1968 assassination. King’s children, Dexter King, Bernice King and Martin Luther King III, are reportedly on board as executive producers. Steven Spielberg is also attached as a producer.
The script was written by Kario Salem (The Score, Chasing Mavericks). Salem’s screenplay is based on three years of research and interviews.
Several other MLK biopics have been in the works over the years, but the DreamWorks film is the only one endorsed by the King family.
[ALSO READ: Ja Rule’s New Movie “I’m In Love With A Church Girl” Set For Release This Month]
Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar & Macklemore Up For American Music Awards
(AllHipHop News) The nominations for the 2013 Americans Music Awards have been announced and the Rap/Hip Hop categories will be a competition between two seasoned veterans and two platinum selling newcomers.
For “Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist” Roc Nation boss Jay Z, Young Money’s Lil Wayne, and “Thrift Shop” performers Macklemore & Ryan Lewis will vie the award. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ The Heist, Jay’s Magna Carta Holy Grail, and Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city are up for “Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Album.”
Miguel, Robin Thicke, and Justin Timberlake were nominated for “Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B.” Alicia Keys, Ciara, and Rihanna were nominated for “Favorite Female Artist – R&B/Soul.” Unapologetic by Rihanna, Blurred Lines by Thicke, and The 20/20 Experience by Timberlake received nods for “Favorite Soul/R&B Album.”
The Jay Z executive produced The Great Gatsby: Music From Baz Luhrmann’s Film will compete in the “Top Soundtrack” category.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis lead all total nominations with 6 including “Artist of the Year” and “New Artist of the Year.”
To vote for any of the categories visit www.theamas.com. The American Music Awards will air on November 24th on ABC.
[ALSO READ: Drake, Macklemore & Robin Thicke To Perform At Grammy Nominations Concert Live]
Snoop Lion’s Son Offered Scholarship To Notre Dame
(AllHipHop News) Cordell Broadus, son of rap icon Snoop Lion (fka Snoop Dogg) may be wearing a gold helmet in the fall of 2015. The 4-star wide receiver recruit was offered a scholarship to join the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team.
Broadus’ current head coach at California’s Diamond Bar High School broke the news on Twitter:
RECRUITING NEWS: Cordell Broadus (@C_Broadus21) was offered by Notre Dame today. #GoIrish!
— Coach Maine (@BrahmaFootball) October 10, 2013
According to ESPN, the 6’3, 185 lb junior has also received offers from USC, California, UCLA, Nebraska, and LSU.
[ALSO READ: Nate Dogg’s Highly Recruited Son To Play Football At University Of Arizona]
Watch Cordell Broadus’ 2012 highlight video below.
Daz Dillinger Wants Grand Theft Auto V Recalled For Stealing His Music
(AllHipHop News) The extremely successful roll out of Grand Theft Auto V may have hit snag. Former Death Row Records rapper Daz Dillinger is accusing the game’s makers, Take-Two Interactive Software and Rockstar Games, of using his songs without his permission.
According to TMZ, a cease and desist letter sent by Daz and his attorney claim that the songs “C-Walk” and “Nothin’ But the Cavi Hit” were included in GTA V even after Daz declined the supposed $4,271 fee offered to use both songs.
Daz now wants a bigger pay out or demands that all remaining unsold copies of the game be recalled and destroyed. He has given the game makers 14 days to comply to either request.
Grand Theft Auto V reportedly grossed $800 million in its first 24 hours of release and has gone on to earn over $1 billion in sales. That was one of the biggest initial launches in entertainment history.
[ALSO READ: The Music Of Grand Theft Auto V Available on iTunes Feat./ A$AP Rocky, Alchemist + More]
Eminem Reveals Tracklist for The Marshall Mathers LP 2
“SHAAAAAAAAAADYYYYYYYY WE’RE BACK!”
(AllHipHop News) In less than a month, Eminem will deliver The Marshall Mathers LP 2 to the masses but today he unveiled the tracklist to his eighth studio album today.
The features on the album are pretty sparse and standard for the most part with Skylar Grey and Rhianna making repeat appearances. However, the most surprising one would be Kendrick Lamar on the song “Love Game”. After a photo of Eminem and TDE together surfaced in late June, Kendrick denied that the pair had recorded yet.
The album is tentatively being produced by Rick Rubin and Dr. Dre.
The lead single, Berzerk, was certified platinum less than a month and a half after its release in late August.
Check out the full tracklist for Eminem’s The Marshall Mathers LP 2 below:
01. Bad Guy
02. Parking Lot (skit)
03. Rhyme or Reason
04. So Much Better
05. Survival
06. Legacy
07. A###### (feat. Skylar Grey)
08. Berzerk
09. Rap God
10. Brainless
11. Stronger Than I Was
12. The Monster (feat. Rihanna)
13. So Far…
14. Love Game (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
15. Headlights (feat. Nate Ruess of fun.)
16. Evil Twin
LBO – 1993 feat. Dizzy Wright (P### By DJ MostWanted)
LBO has just released a collaboration with Las Vegas spitter and XXL Freshman, Dizzy Wright. The track features LBO trading bars with Dizzy over stellar production by DJ MostWanted.
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Pete Rock & CL Smooth Announce Reunion Tour
(AllHipHop News) It has been over 15 years since Pete Rock and CL Smooth headed out on tour together, but the legendary 1990’s group is ready to reunite this fall. The creators of the classic Hip Hop albums Mecca and the Soul Brother and The Main Ingredient will embark on a 25-city North American tour starting October 15th in Washington, DC.
[ALSO READ: Pete Rock Discusses New Mixtape, Reuniting With CL Smooth, Yeezus, Top 5 DOA & More]
“People will finally get to hear good music and see a good show, they get to come out, have a good time and enjoy the music they loved for years,” says Pete Rock in a statement.
“It means a lot because music is the foundation of the world. It gives you an opportunity to know what we contributed and how inspired we were as very young men to get the opportunity to make good music,” adds CL Smooth.
BX duo Camp Lo is scheduled to perform on select dates. Sonny Cheeba and Geechi Suede released the joint mixtape 80 Blocks From Tiffany’s Pt. II with Pete Rock in July.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Pete Rock Ft. Camp Lo & Mac Miller “Megan Good”]
For more information about the Pete Rock and CL Smooth reunion tour visit fusicology.com. Listen to their seminal song “They Reminisce Over You” in the video below.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Meek Mills’ Baby Mama Airs Out His Cheating Ways
It was all good just a year ago for Meek Mill and his son’s mother Fahimah but they fell out after his album, Dreams & Nightmares, dropped and his career began taking off even more. Amid the rumors about Meek Mill hanging out with Rihanna and groupies in general, Fahimah subtweeted and watched helplessly. Meek Mill’s sister even stepped in the ring and had a few choice words for Fahimah but these days, it seems like Fahimah is content with moving on and has taken to Instagram to preach the gospel of her dirty dog rapper ex.
Did Nelly Diss Nick Cannon in the Latest BET Cypher Leak? Next 48 Hours With Nelly Teaser #2
Follow Hip-Hop star Nelly during the album release week of his seventh album “M.O.” Nelly’s busy schedule has him traveling throughout New York City and Connecticut and we document the whole process as he promotes his album.
In this 2nd teaser, Nelly speaks about doing a BET cypher with actors and comedians and Nelly being the only rapper in the group. Nelly takes “shots” at Nick Cannon and Kevin Hart in this exclusive BET cypher 2013 snippet.
Get your copy of Nelly’s “M.O.” now
Epic Fail of the Day: Woman Gets Caught Walking Around With Pillows Padding Her Butt
So…I’mma just let this one ride out because, I’m confused.
Was it a dare? Did she really think that looked good? Is she practicing for future surgery?
What do you think?
So many questions.
Kal Duzay “The Likk” (P###. Audio Dope)
Shawn Archer Ft. Petter Jones “My B#### Is The Baddest”
Jeezy and Gourmet Footwear Present their Fall Lookbook
The partnership and relationship between the Gourmet and Jeezy brands has evolved into an organic friendship. When discussing projects or ideas, nothing is forced and that is the feeling that Gourmet wanted to convey through this lookbook and photo shoot – which was shot on location, in real time during a dinner.
Greg Lucci, founder of Gourmet, added, “When we come to Atlanta to collaborate with Jeezy the first thing we do is call GIO and have the private table in the back of his restaurant set up. It’s during these dinners that we tend come up with our best creative ideas. We’re not focused 100 on business. We’re rapping about family and the neighborhoods where we grew up. It’s those discussions that inspire us and allow us to visualize where we want to take our collaborative efforts.”
Take a look at the new Jeezy/Gourmet collaboration, “The Croc Pack,” made with real Italian crocodile, as well as, imported, Italian snake skin; butter-soft, water resistant wolverine suede; imported, Japanese ultra-suede by Toray; and cork printed leather.
For more information about Gourmet Footwear please visit http://gourmetfootwear.com.
Hip-Hop Rumors: DJ Babey Drew, Traci Steele Shopping for Reality Show?
Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta’s DJ Babey Drew and Traci Steele won’t be returning to the next season of the popular reality show because they weren’t turnt up enough. You already know Mona Scott likes drama, drama and mo’ drama. While Drew and Traci did have some conflict, it wasn’t at the epic level proportion that keeps ratchet viewers going so it’s a rap.
However, sources are saying that the couple isn’t done with the spotlight yet and are possibly looking to land their own show where they can call the shots. Good luck with that because viewers get tired of talk about “THAHA’s” and “popcorn hos'” after the first 5 minutes.
Cam’ron Speaks on Jay Z Banning Dipset Music At 40/40 Club, Dipset Album + More (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Cam’ron is perplexed on Jay Z’s constant referencing of him after their short-lived beef in 2006.
Talking with MTV News, Cam wants the public to not only know that Jay Z is the one who constantly mentions him and even makes a startling allegation of how Jay Z treats Diplomats music at his 40/40 night club:
I think he has more of an attitude with us than we have with him. We had our moment back and forth, but I’m kinda over it. Like if you go to the 40/40 Club you’re not allowed to play Diplomat music,
Cam spoke to DJ Scream on Hoodrich Radio about his Ghetto Heaven Vol. 1. In addition, Cam spoke on what is holding back the long awaited (and delayed) Dipset reunion album:
It’s all love but nobody want to sit in a studio for a week and do a Dipset album, because it wouldnt be genuine. So basically we trying to figure out the time schedule so we can do it and do it right.
Check out the excerpt from the MTV News interview as well as the Hoodrich Radio interview excerpt below:
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Pharrell Interview Spike Lee For ARTST TLK Series (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Spike Lee is one of the most prolific filmmakers of all-time with numerous epochal films that have shaped generations. Pharrell, for the past 15 years has been on the shortlist of most influential and commercially viable Hip Hop producers. For Pharrell’s i am Other’s ARTST TLK series, the Star Trek producer sits down with Lee to discuss everything from the serendipity that helped him become a director to New York City in the deslote years of the late 70’s and more.
One poignant moment in the interview is where Lee brings back up an old gripe he had with the Academy of Motion Pictures after his film Bruce Beresford’s 1989 film Driving Miss Daisy was crowned Best Picture at the 1990 Oscar’s:
Driving Miss Daisy was not the best film of 1989. It’s not. Not one around the world is watching Driving Miss m#########*n Daisy. That film is not being taught in schools and universities around the world. Do The Right Thing was not even nominated for Best Picture.
He also revealed that he assumed the legendary role of Mars Blackman due financial constraints and derived the name from a combination of his grandmother Zimmie Shelton’s suggestion and the character’s infatuation with Michael Jordan and his Jumpman sneakers.
I see that the speech is over. I’m going to call a cut, but he keeps going. He kept going for another five minutes until finally the film ran out of the magazine. The stuff he was said was better than Malcolm’s words. I finally call cut and I go ‘Denzel, that was great, but where did that come from?’ You went on for five minutes longer than what was scripted.’ He said ‘Spike, I don’t know.’
Check out both parts of the 40 minute + interview as Spike and Pharrell discusses the shift in Hip Hop, generational differences in parenting and more below:
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Former Detroit Mayor Sentenced to 28 Years in Fed
(AllHipHopNews) In what is the end of a decade-long tale of scandal, sex, and extortion, former Detroit Mayor Kwame M. Kilpatrick has been sentenced to 28 years in federal prison.
The 43-year-old was elected Mayor of the city of Detroit at the age of 31, and his flashy attire, earring, and ever-present two-way pager garnered him the title, “The Hip-Hop Mayor.”
He brought new attractions to the city’s riverfront and much-needed business investment downtown, with a mayorship that to many was to be a symbol of youth and hope, but turned into one of corruption and scandal. Kilpatrick was sentenced today in federal court to the amount of time that prosecutors asked for, 28 years.
“He’s become the poster child of what went wrong with the city and why it went bankrupt,” said Adolph Mongo, a political consultant who worked for Mr. Kilpatrick’s re-election campaign, to the New York Times. Yet he said it was unfair to pin the city’s problems on any single elected leader. “It was a house of cards,” Mr. Mongo said of Detroit’s fiscal health. “Kilpatrick was the last card. He fell and it knocked everything down.”
AllHipHop.com Stage at A3C With Too Short & Problem
AllHipHop presented the Too Short concert at A3C last week. and The Bay area legend did not disappoint the crowd. He performed classic hits to a packed house at Quad in ATL and also to the stage was Los Angeles rapper Problem.
Video by Herman Shockley