This is a stan’s paradise! If Jay-Z and Beyonce tour together, we will see the whole entertainment world explodes. Beyonce has people hanging from the rafters at her venues. She is killing it out there. And Jay-Z just announced his own tour and he kicks off at Yankee stadium this week. But, here you go with what Jay has to say about it.
“It’s always floating out there, it’s floating out there. It has to be the real thing and it’s slowly making sense, more sense every day, every day it’s making more sense – as far as a tour, not an album.”
Notice that he also shot down my rumor, where I was told there maybe a duet album. Well, that’ll be cool. I think an album would be too corny anyway.
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry! -illseed.
I thought Yelawolf was a happy man with a cute kid and a wife somewhere in the stash. But it seems that ‘s still kind of true. Something like this:
But, things have changed and apparently he’s departed the married relationship that created the beautiful young lady above.
He’s now engaged to be married to FeFe Dobson, the singer from Canada. The pair are more in line with other entertainment entities that are pushing and shoving their way to the top.
You see the side of his head?
But, that’s not quite FeFe and Johnny Cash.
Anyway, after further review, it has been made apparent that FeFe and Yelawolf is not very new, but this engagement is. Dude, if you get somebody’s name or likeness tatted on your skull, its pretty serious. But, why would he have Johnny hugging all up on her. Congrats!!! And, uh, Good Luck!
Apparently, this is his ex-wife and there are two other kids.
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry! -illseed.
(AllHipHop News) Now when rap fans are in a heated debate about which emcee is the greatest lyricist of all time they will have mathematical information to back up their claims. Harvard University’s WEB Du Bois Hip Hop Archive Institute Fellow and rap music follower Tahir Hemphill wanted to find a scientific way to measure the educational level of Hip Hop lyrics. The result was the creation of “Hip Hop Word Count” an online searchable database with over 40,000 Hip Hop songs from 1979 to present day.
Hip Hop Word Count allows Hemphill to calculate data like word count, average syllables per word, average letters per syllable, longest polysyllabic word, and educational level needed to grasp the meaning of a song’s lyrics. It also takes into account artistic cleverness such as use of similes, metaphors, cultural references, and rhyme patterns when tallying its final number on a scale between 0 (illiterate) to 20 (post-graduate degree).
The program can also find out when a particular word or phrase first appeared in a rap song and how many times it has been mentioned since. For example, the total count a particular brand of champagne has been rapped about.
Hemphill says the program demonstrates the dumbing down of lyrics in commercial Hip Hop over the years, and he maintains the growing misogyny in Hip Hop is a result of the greater American culture it represents.
“Hip-Hop is always villainized, but people have to understand that Hip Hop is a reflection of American culture, probably in one of its most distilled and pure forms,” says Hemphill.
Happy Wins-Day my victors of life! Welcome to the day that you continue to fight for your dreams and aspirations! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to your breakthrough! On your road to greatness there will come a time where you feel as if you have done all that you can do! There may come a time where you are sick and tired of being sick and tired! There will be some discouragement, some frustration, and some crazy thoughts of giving up! Nonetheless it is imperative to understand that it is always too early to quit! Those who continue to keep going when the going gets tough are the ones who are able to enjoy the fruits of their labor! Know and understand that your breakthrough is coming! Even if others don’t see it and feel that you are moving in the wrong direction… It is imperative that you keep going where your heart is leading you! This is your journey and the prize goes to those who follow their journey despite overwhelming opposition! They say if you keep doing what you’ve always done you’ll keep getting what you’ve always gotten… This is true but it only matters when what you are doing is wrong! If you are moving in the right direction don’t worry about the repetition because persistence breaks down walls not frustration or retreat! You are blessed beyond comprehension! Enjoy your blessings and never give up! Your Breakthrough is closer than you think! -Ash’Cash
“Brokenness is often the road to breakthrough. Hang in there. Your time is coming.” -Unknown
“The fight isn’t over until you win.” -Robin Hobb
“Opposition is just proof that you’re close to a major breakthrough keep going!” -Rev Run
“Your higher power has a plan for you and has heard your prayers; you may not realize how close you are to your breakthrough.” -Joyce Meyer
“Every challenge you encounter in life is a fork in the road. You have the choice to choose which way to go – backward, forward, breakdown or breakthrough.” -Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha
“If you have faith in your abilities, if you stay true to the path that feels right, if you channel your passion into action, you will ultimately achieve a breakthrough.” -Senora Roy
“Keep Believing in your Miracle. Don’t quit the moment before your miracle… your breakthrough… your SUCCESS!” -Lee Kemp
“As long as we have faith in our own cause and an unconquerable will to win, victory will not be denied us.” -Winston Churchill
(AllHipHop News) Over 20 years ago Bryan “Birdman” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams founded the independent record label Cash Money Records in New Orleans. What started as just a regional outfit shocked the music industry when Cash Money signed a reported $30 million production and distribution deal with Universal Music Group in 1998 that gave the company complete ownership of its master recordings.
YMCMB eventually grew to become one of the most successful Hip Hop labels in history. With artists like Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Juvenile, DJ Khaled, and The Hot Boys, Cash Money has sold over 90 million albums.
It is that impressive resume that led Broadcast Music, Inc to honor Birdman and Slim as 2013 recipients of the Icon Award at this year’s BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. The annual event, formerly known as the BMI Urban Awards, celebrates songwriters, producers, and music publishers who made an impact in music the previous year.
“Bryan and Ronald Williams’ creative and entrepreneurial acumen has resulted in over 20 years of global success for them personally, and for their enterprise, Cash Money Records,” said BMI Vice President Catherine Brewton in a statement. “I’m personally thrilled to recognize two individuals I’ve seen achieve so much success in their careers. Their innate ability to cultivate talent, build and sustain a brand while composing chart-topping songs is an accomplishment worthy of the Icon designation.”
The event will be held Thursday, August 22 at the Manhattan Center in New York City. Brewton, BMI President and CEO Del Bryant, and R&B singer Ray J will serve as hosts for the evening. The awards will also stage an all-star musical tribute to Slim and Birdman.
“It’s absolutely incredible to be honored in this fashion. Cash Money Records is a family first and foremost, and we share this achievement with our entire team and roster,” said Birdman. “We also want to thank BMI and everybody who’s ever believed in this dream that my brother and I first had over 20 years ago. We’re going to keep everything going even stronger for the next 20.”
Previous winners of the Icon Award include Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, George Clinton, and The Jacksons.
(AllHipHop News) The late J. Dilla’s record and tape cassette collection became one of the most sought after musical items in recent history. The Detroit producer was the man behind the boards for classic tracks like De La Soul’s “Stakes Is High,” Common’s “The Light,” and Erykah Badu’s “Didn’t Cha Know?” so other artists, music fans, and record executives all wanted access to a lasting piece of Jay Dee’s legacy.
UHF Records store’s co-owner Jeff Bubeck happened to discover a box of records and tapes in a storage locker, Googled the name “James Yancey” that was on some mail, and realized he stumbled upon the collection of a Hip Hop legend. Eventually, Bubeck connected with Dilla’s mother, Maureen Yancey, and Ma Dukes was able to take some of Dilla’s unreleased music found on cassettes to create what became The Lost Scrolls.
Snap Judgement interviewed Bubeck and Ms. Yancey for a compelling audio documentary about what Ma Dukes calls finding the “ark of the covenant.”
Originally from New Jersey , rapper Neff is ready to take the industry by storm. With a new record featuring The Game, Tyga,Fred The Godson, Prodigy,Tony Yayo and premieres his music with the likes of DJ Kay Slay, Neff has been making his mark in some recognizable places with some big names. He recently opened up for Cory Gunz in the famed SOB’s nightclub in NYC, so this is evidence Neff is making the right moves to ride the road to success.
Neff: I been rapping since 9 or 8 but I didn’t take it professional until 16.
AllHipHop.com: Was there anything that inspired you to become a rapper?
Neff: My dad was always rapping , that just made me wanna rap. It just kind of grew on me. I just wanted to take it to the next level.
AllHipHop.com: What is it like having a dad in the industry that raps?
Neff: It’s kind of cool. Its not really a regular father and son relationship. That’s my boy. We do songs together which is kind of cool.
AllHipHop.com: Let talk about the new record “The Storm” featuring Prodigy, how was it like working with Prodigy?
Neff: It was crazy cause that was always my favorite rapper growing up. I use to get kicked out of school for singing Prodigy lyrics. It was cool doing a song with him. First I did a freestyle over the beat , than we thought it would be crazy to get him on there. So that’s what we did. I went to the studio with him to record the second verse on there with Prodigy. Crazy feeling to a do a song with somebody you grew up listening to.
AllHipHop.com: You have another record with Game and Tyga called “Take a Pic” How did the record come about?
Neff: We got a verse from Tyga. Than I did a verse , Than we thought it be crazy to The Game on there.
AllHipHop.com: Your mixtape The Storm, Tell me more about it?
Neff: It has some features on there like Tyga Game, Prodigy. Freddy Godson, Cory Gunz, Its 19 songs there.
AllHipHop.com: Why is titled “The Sstorm?”
Neff: I want to take the game by storm .
AllHipHop.com: What do you want people to get from this mixtape?
Neff: I want them to see that I’m the next young dude to bat. I want to take the game by storm. that’s why I called it the storm.
AllHipHop.com: In the next 5 years where do you see yourself?
Neff: I would like to take the Jay-Z route. I want to be the to guy in the industry in the next 5 years.
AllHipHop.com: So Jay-Z has inspired you what other artist have inspired you?
The truth of the matter is, Justice is not justice in America. There are lawyers, judges, juries and courts, but justice is a another animal altogether. The case of George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin will forever perplex many, particularly when you contextualize it with other situations. Take Marissa Alexander for example.
F**k the jury, the prosecution and the state of Florida.
(AllHipHop News) Much has been made of Jay-Z’s million albums pre-sold to Samsung, but his first week sales impressive.
Jay pushed 528,208 units of his Magna Carta Holy Grail.
Ciara made a strong showing amid all the #MCGH promotion moving 57,515.
J. Cole and Kanye West sold 38,718 and 28,701 respectively. Wale had a 45% dip with The Gifted after debuting at number 1 when it debuted June 25.
Jay-Z has continued to generate discussion with his Samsung deal. He’s already moved a million units, which was recognized by the RIAA with a platinum plaque. Billboard magazine said it would only recognize individual units.
DatPiff presents the debut mixtape from Zone 6 , Decatur, GA native Runway Richy . The project, titled “Uh-Oh!,” is hosted by DJ Holiday and presented by The Commission, Defient Ent. & Beer and Tacos. Runway Richy tapped Trae Tha Truth and Childish Major to create “Last Of A Dying Breed,” one of Richy’s favorite records to date. Other features include, B.o.B, Scotty ATL, SPOT and Playboy Tre.
LL is not a Jay-Z fan. Not at least like some of us. He’s got some stuff to say about the instant million that Jay-Z brokered through his deal with Samsung. Basically, he’s saying to him personally it matters that a million humans bought his music, not a company. Peep the quotes or watch the video from Diddy’s REVOLT TV.
“Numbers are Numbers. In the numbers is truth, but in terms of touching the people it’s a little different. For me as an artist I still want to be able to touch the people individually.”
“It still matters to me that people individually went out and bought my record. Although I still think a million sold is a million sold, but for me I like to know that a million PEOPLE bought my record, not a company bought a million copies of my record.”
In his new video, “Picasso Baby,” Jay really did reach out an touch the people. I’m just saying.
Nevertheless, LL’s new album, Authentic is just as good as Jay-Z’s in my opinion. Jay just has a better team pushing his project. LL also rocked half of America with the Kings of the Mic tour, so lets not just call him a hater. SEE ALSO: Why is the Kings Of The Mic Tour Important to Hip-Hop?
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry! -illseed.
(AllHipHop News)The Brooklyn Bodega’s 9th Annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival touched down at Brooklyn Bridge Park with a day of performances. Performers included new acts such as Billy Conahan, Dizzy Wright and F. Stokes amongst others along with Hip Hop legends Redman and EPMD along with veteran Pusha T. DJ Enuff put on an impressive tribute to Beastie Boy’s fallen member MCA.
The event was packed with attractions for attendees to immerse to enjoy such as shooting hoops at the Brooklyn Nets station, eating some homecooked Jamaican food at one of the many food vendors and even getting some creative clothing choices such as these:
Also Spike Lee came out in support of 40acres.com and took pictures with the concert goers:
The performances were pretty traditional in their structure and energy but a few surprises in improvisation appeared:
F. Stokes Performing To The Crowd IN the Crowd
Check out the video recap of the 9th annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival below:
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