Remember that “Cooked Smile” video J. Cole was supposed to release last month? He reshot it and turned his Born Sinner uplifting anthem for accepting one’s flaws into a cinematic mini-movie of a man who made the wrong decisions.
Check out the music video to J. Cole’s TLC-assisted “Crooked Smile” below:
With the exception of Busta Rhymes and Spliff Starr, you will not find a more dynamic stage duo in all of Hip-Hop than Strange Music’s own Tech N9ne and Krizz Kaliko. Most hype-men usually serve as that annoying extra mouth-piece on stage that you silently wish would go away, but Krizz Kaliko has found that unique and extraordinary chemistry with Tech N9ne that gives an added element of power and energy to a live Tech N9ne show – so much that the two can actually be mistaken as a group rather than a solo act. Last week at Rock the Bells 2013, Tech and Krizz once again set it off and even made it hard for the remaining headlining acts to follow them. If you’ve never seen them perform “Einstein” live, I highly suggest that you put attending a Tech N9ne show on your list of things to do. And that shouldn’t be hard for you to do since they travel damn near everywhere practically all year around.
Before they tore up the Rock the Bells stage at the San Manuel Amphitheater in Southern Califoria, AllHipHop sat down with the dynamic duo backstage in their trailer (and out of the 100 degree weather I might add) and discussed their stage chemistry and independent success. Oh, they’ve also let it be known that they’ve got Kendrick Lamar’s back and that anybody who wants it can get it!
AllHipHop: We’re here with the dynamic duo, Tech N9ne and Krizz Kaliko! I haven’t seen a better on-stage duo since Busta Rhymes and Spliff Starr.
Tech N9ne: That’s what they’ve told us too! When you perform, there has to be a lot of uniformity. There’s strength in that. As for rhyming, we were born to do this. We were blessed to have been able to run in to each other. In Kansas City, so many people rap there, so it was crazy that we ran in to each other.
AHH: Were you two ever competitors in Kansas City?
Tech N9ne: Nope.
Krizz Kaliko: By the time I started getting in to music business, he was already popular in Kansas City. Him inviting me to be with him was like a huge honor.
Tech N9ne: That motherf*cker didn’t challenge me for sh*t (laughs)!
Krizz Kaliko: I wasn’t really like I am now though. I was cool but I’ve sharpened my knife since. Tech makes people better. He’s made me better. He’s made me want to beat him. It’s like Muhammad Ali having a sparring partner. That sparring partner will want to eventually knock him out. You just want to get better. The school that I came up under, come on man, rapping alongside this guy (points at Tech)? You better be good.
AHH: Speaking of challenges Tech, you recently got on Twitter and said that you had Kendrick Lamar’s back about his “Control” verse. You also basically said that anybody against him can “get it” from you if they want it.
Tech N9ne: Exactly. I know that Meek said something recently.
AHH: To you?
Tech N9ne: No. Nobody has said a thing to me. Don’t let a motherf*cker ever say something about me! I just haven’t heard what Meek said (in response to Kendrick) yet. Hopefully it’s not disrespectful.
Kendrick is my brother. He was on tour with us before he blew up. He was Jay Rock’s hype man. We made a deal with TDE and signed Jay Rock to put his first album out. Kendrick is a part of the family and you always have your family’s back. So, who wants what? Lyrically, can’t too many people f*ck with us and that’s why we’re so cocky with it.
AHH: Does that include you too Krizz?
Krizz Kaliko: His (points at Tech) battles are mine. Like he said, Kendrick is our brother and we had him on tour with us when nobody knew who he was. He’s a super nice guy too and he’s just showing his skill. When people started answering him, I actually wrote a rhyme saying that I got Kendrick’s back and to hell with all you n*ggas. I didn’t put it out because I decided that I didn’t want to necessarily get into it like that but if someone has an issue, of course we’ve got his back and a lot of other cats do too.
AHH: Do you think his “Control” verse was taken out of context?
Tech N9ne: Sure and it made them uneasy because nobody else is saying what he said. That’s what we are all thinking when we get on a song with each other – we’re trying to kill everybody. Somebody had the balls to say it. No disrespect, but I’m trying to murder all of you n*ggas.
AHH: Tech, I can’t imagine too many people willing to challenge you but have you ever had someone step to you for a battle?
Tech N9ne: Oh yeah totally, but they died after – lyrically – I haven’t physically killed anybody (laughs).
AHH: Have there been any memorable battles?
Tech N9ne: Vell Bakardi out in Kansas City. The other people I won’t even name because they are not important. Nobody in the limelight has ever said anything about me – and I hope they don’t.
AHH: What about you Krizz? Are there any battles worth mentioning?
Krizz Kaliko: Naw, cats often see me as a singer. I sing so much, I think people see me differently. We’re not a threat to anybody. We’re in our own lane so that’s why I feel that nobody feels threatened by us. Most rappers really admire us. The favorite rapper’s rapper line is so cliché but we really are your favorite rappers favorite act to watch. We’ve looked on the side of the stage and seen dudes like Jay Z and Twista watching. We’re highly admired by Lil Wayne. We truly are game changers and your favorite rappers favorite rappers.
AHH: Tech, I first heard you on Yukmouth’s albums over a decade ago and now I’m sitting next to the Independent King. You are the Independent King.
Tech N9ne: That’s what they say. But I think Macklemore has probably taken that title.
AHH: Well, let’s see how long he keeps it up. You’ve been highly successful for over a good period of time. To me, this is like your big “F*ck You” to the major labels.
Tech N9ne: Totally, it is. We don’t really need anybody because we’ve got each other. Everything that we’ve done up to this point has been our money and our motherf*cking blood, sweat and tears with no help! So if we ever do get any help, we’re taking over but we’ll see.
AHH: What are the key steps to independent success?
Tech N9ne: Touring relentlessly and merchandise. People are walking billboards. If you have a product that’s wonderful and you’re pushing it to the fullest, it’s going to spread. Real sh*t always shine and we happen to have something divine. We tour relentlessly! We don’t just do Summer Jams. We go to small towns and promote the shows. We still have street teams and grass roots campaigns.
AHH: Do you think a lot of artists are missing the boat by skipping over these small towns and just focusing on the large venues?
Tech N9ne: I know that they are and people dislike them for it. For example, artists will go to Portland but skip over Eugene or Bend. They’ll go to Denver but not Fort Collins, Pueblo or Grand Junction. It’s the same thing with Salt Lake City and Park City. We’ve done Park City, Utah. We’re everywhere. That’s one of the mistakes that artists make. You service your people no matter where they are.
Krizz Kaliko: Pocatello, Idaho. Who else goes there?
Tech N9ne: Exactly – off in the mountains in some little bitty city. We did a rave in the middle of the woods. We stood on a cooler, the kind that you put water in, and performed!
AHH: It’s a big sacrifice to travel so much. That’s probably why a lot of artists won’t do t
hat. It’s got to be a pain in the a**.
Tech N9ne: It is and you can’t tell a rapper who is used to getting $100,000 per show that he has to go down to $15,000 just to go to Europe. If you’re playing at a place that only fits 300 people, you have to take your price down. Yeah, if we play Denver we will get a higher amount then what would in a smaller Colorado city. You have to take your price down to go to these spots and that’s something a lot of artists aren’t willing to do.
AHH: You probably make up for it in merchandise though.
Tech N9ne: Yes, we do.
Krizz Kaliko: Whatever you got like album sales, that will translate in to other money. Record sales can translate over in to merchandising. Someone with a big hit will come and get his $100,000 for his show and then he’ll be gone, meanwhile we will still be there, coming around and continually getting that money.
AHH: Krizz, you just released an album called The Son of Sam.
Krizz Kaliko: Yeah man, The Son of Sam. I always say that it’s my best album whenever I release one because I always try to top the last one. I’m always genre-bending. I’ve got Country music on there, straight up raw Hip-Hop, R & B joints, Rock joints – I do it all and I did it again on this album.
AHH: I saw you two perform at the last Paid Dues and you guys had girls in the crowd taking their tops off.
Tech N9ne: We’re going to do it again tonight! We’ve got another song just for that.
AHH: “Arreola” was the last one. You guys have a new new breast song?
Tech N9ne: It’s a song off of Krizz’ album called “T######.”
Krizz Kaliko: Yeah, it’s called “T######.” Straight out plain t######. You ladies know what to do.
Tech N9ne: That’s a lot of control to be able to do that in every crowd. It’s hard to do it overseas but we are getting them to do it.
(AllHipHop News) Jay Z and Beyonce may have fired their bodyguard for some of his activities with a prostitute, according to a recent report.
Rumors had been circulating, but now mainstream publications have confirmed that Norman Oosterbroek hired a h##### while in service of the super star couple, which reportedly horrified them. Oosterbroek would also protect their daughter Blue Ivy as well.
Additionally, the pair allegedly discovered that Norman used their passport in a lewd manner, the New York Daily News reports.
“Beyoncé and Jay Z were furious when they found out,” said a source of the Daily News. “They trusted Norman with their lives and then he went and did some pretty freaky things, and on video with a h#####. They were outraged.”
The incident happened last year, according to reports and Oosterbroek was fired.
“They really thought Norman was now a danger to Blue Ivy,” says the source. “From what I understand he was devastated, because a lot of people in the industry knew that he couldn’t be trusted and not to hire him.”
After being fired, Oosterbroek became deeply depressed and allegedly began using drugs heavily.
The 6-foot 5-inch behemoth was slain by police last month in Miami for allegedly fighting neighbors while on drugs.
1993 was a big year for Hip-Hop. It was the beginning of rap’s second golden era, and it ushered in new talent that was able to hold its own alongside already established acts. But rap has a really short memory. So while the nine-three offered plenty of quality Hip-Hop albums, some of them have aged better than others.
Therefore, AllHipHop.com has put together a list of rap albums that came out the same year that the Chicago Bulls achieved their first three-peat. These releases are just as memorable to Hip-Hop listeners as John Paxson’s 3-pointer is to basketball fans in the Windy City.
So without further ado, here are the 10 best rap albums from 20 years ago.
10). Bacdafucup by Onyx: Considering Onyx were signed with Jam Master Jay (R.I.P.), it shouldn’t be surprising that they incorporated rock into their music. But where Run-DMC did records with Aerosmith, Onyx ventured further with it and entered into heavy metal territory. To this day, “Slam” can still start a mosh pit. The group was no fluke; their follow-up LP also delivered, and group member Sticky Fingaz even dropped a great solo album in 2001 as well.
9). Black Sunday by Cypress Hill: As the title suggests, this is a dark collection of songs. “Insane in the Brain” was a huge hit and it allowed them to showcase their skills to the masses as a result of this project going multi-platinum. The group’s support of weed also extends beyond the music and makes its way into the liner notes with facts about marijuana and the drug’s positive attributes.
8). 93 ‘Til Infinity by Souls of Mischief: Released when they were just teenagers, this Oakland, California, Hip-Hop collective dropped a too often overlooked West Coast gem. The four rappers trade-off rhymes smoothly, and many of the tracks transition into each other without any break. And while the title track is arguably the album’s highlight, the entirety of it proves that the Native Tongue sound wasn’t just limited to the East.
7). Enta Da Stage by Black Moon: This trio isn’t super lyrical, but they make up for it with delivery. Buckshot especially is able to switch up his style, and that makes the album a great listen. And while it didn’t perform as well commercially as other notable East Coast releases from that time, it still deserves as much credit as them from bringing New York back from years of Hip-Hop obscurity.
6). Buhloone Mindstate by De La Soul: Unfortunately, this was the last De La album that Prince Paul produced. Things on this album like the live instrumentation (courtesy of the JB Horns), the musical interlude (“I Be Blowin’”), and homage to old-school (“Breakadawn”), maintain the group’s avant-garde approach. The intro sums it up best: “It might blow up, but it won’t go pop.”
5). Return of the Boom Bap by KRS-One: For Mr. Parker’s first official solo album, he connected with producers DJ Premier, Showbiz, and Kid Capri, so that it could live up to its name. The project succeeds and then some. There is the autobiographical “Outta Here.” The powerful “Sound of da Police” which compares officers to overseers. There’s also “I Can’t Wake Up” where he raps from the perspective of a blunt. And that’s just naming a few.
4). Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. by 2Pac: While this album doesn’t embody the “Thug Life” tattoo on Pac’s torso that some of his later work would, it certainly captures the attitude of the city streets at that time. From the frustration on “Holler If Ya Hear Me” to the compassion for women on “Keep Ya Head Up,” Afeni’s baby boy was clearly a rebel with a cause who left few stones unturned.
3). Midnight Marauders by A Tribe Called Quest: The follow up to The Low End Theory was two years in the making, but the wait was worth it. When Q-Tip says, “Lyrically I’m Mario Andretti on the momo,” he isn’t kidding. Couple that with the intricacy of the album’s beats and the result is a beautifully sequenced piece of work which is one of the most memorable releases in ATCQ’s catalogue.
2). Doggystyle by Snoop Doggy Dogg: While the chemistry between Dre and Snoop had already been established on The Chronic, Snoop’s official debut surpasses it because of its perfect balance between gangsta rap and pop. The project has no filler and album cuts like “Tha Shiznit” and “G’z and Hustlas” hold up just as well blockbuster singles, “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?” and “Gin and Juice.”
1). Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by The Wu-Tang Clan: This album was a game-changer. The nine-man collective made the most out of raw beats and martial arts metaphors. The underground feel of the 12-track set was a great contrast to the clean sounds of G-funk. In short, the Wu presented something amazing and original. Two decades later, it’s been often imitated, but never duplicated.
What do you think of the list? Please share your thoughts in the comments section and let the debate begin!
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(AllHipHop News) Memes have been all the rage this year in Hip-Hop and a new clothing line has been inspired by the follies of the biggest names in music.
The line, seemingly called Drake Yolo Polo, has been garnering attention virally.
RELATED: The Official Hip Hop Memes/Gif Thread
At press time, the company only offered three shirts through that mimic Migul’s failed leap over the crowd at the Billboard award, Jay Z’s awkward vacation dive and Drake’s oft-ridiculed strut.
The polo shirts retail for $25.00 and have fairly intricate embroidery.
See the three-shirt line below.
(AllHipHop News) The Game and Drake have collaborated to help the family of a woman that lost her entire family in a tragic fire.
Anna Angel of Ohio was working at Burger King, but at the same time a fire killed her five kids and boyfriend, who were trapped in the home.
The Game said, “I can deal with a lot of things but people losing their children is something that kills me every time.” The rapper made the statement on the social network Instagram. He ended up giving $10,000 to the woman.
Game said a conversation with Drake led to the Canadian rapper contributing $10,000 as well.
“I was on the phone with Drake when I read about the woman’s loss and we each agreed to donate $10,000 to help Anna cover the burial costs.”
Game’s TV show, “Marrying the Game” has agreed to put up $2,500 to help Angel as well.
The Game has vowed to give away a million dollars over the next year, an effort he calls “The Robin Hood Project.” He recently paid for the funeral costs of a child killed in a shoot out.
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined.”
-Henry David Thoreau
“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.”
-Norman Vincent Peale
“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is… Your belief in You.”
-A.A. Milne
“The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark.”
-Michelangelo Buonarroti
“Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.”
-Paulo Coelho
“Accept who you are; and revel in it.”
-Mitch Albom
“If being an egomaniac means I believe in what I do with all my heart, then in that respect you can call me that… I believe in what I do, and I’ll say it.”
-John Lennon
“Walk amongst the natives by day, but in your heart be Superman.”
-Gene Simmons
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On Tuesday September 17, R & B superstar Chris Brown made an appearance on AXS TV’s SKEE LIVE with a multi-song performance and one on one interview with host DJ SKEE. Crowds lined up at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, including throngs of screaming girls eager to see the young star perform in The Conga Room’s more personal setting. To their delight, Brown rocked the house with “Fine China” and other hits before sitting down with DJ SKEE to answer a few questions.
The often troubled and controversial Brown had a positive interview with DJ SKEE (no fireworks to report) and gave details on his upcoming release X, revealing that he’s considering making it a double album (if the label lets him) and that guests include the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Kelly Rowland and B.o.B.
SKEE LIVE airs every Tuesday at 7 pm ET / 10 pm PT on Mark Cuban’s AXS TV, showcasing the top artists, producers and gear in Hip-Hop.
Once again, AllHipHop.com was in the house as a guest of DJ SKEE and AXS TV and we took some flicks for you to check out!
