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FRESH HEAT: A-Mafia “Realest N#### In My City”
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Dorrough “I Want Yo Mama”
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King (of 334 Mob) Ft. Boom Man “Check On Me”
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Alternative Pick: Pleasure P Ft. Estelle “Witness”
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Dollarmentary “Show You How To Get It”
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Alternative Heat: Josh Xantus Ft. Jadakiss “Love Games”
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Lil Trill Ft. Webbie “Everything”
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Exclusive: King Louie [BGA] Releases “Motion Picture” Mixtape, Preps “Dope and Shrimp” Debut Album
(AllHipHop News) AllHipHop.com spoke exclusively with newly dubbed Breeding Ground Artist, King Louie, recently about his growing online buzz and devoted following in the streets of Chicago.
Representing the East Side of Chicago in an area called “Dro City” named after one of his assassinated brothers, King Louie has released music under the Lawless Inc. imprint, a label co-owned by Larro Wilson and Johnny Monopoly, Kanye West’s former manager.
“You know working with John is good, and it’s a big step, and it’s showing me that hard work pays off. He introduced me to Larro the CEO of Lawless, and he got me right and shows, the promotion is better. I’m able to work and not be so hands on with the promo; I can just focus more on recording and music. I got a team now instead of it being just me, its a whole team of muhf*ckas. John has introduced me to quite a few relevant people that I need to know.”
With his mixtape entitled Motion Picture releasing this week, Louie is now prepping for his new album, Dope and Shrimp.
“Lately, in the past couple of months, I’ve been working on finishing up Dope and Shrimp, the album, and then I got a whole mixtape, Motion Picture, with a few tracks that were already released and a few that people havent even heard,” King Louie told AllHipHop.com during his interview.
“In Chicago, sh*t is about being out and being around the city or whatever and muhf*ckas seeing you,” King Louie explained. “Like it’s about being believable, and if you can you prove what you are speaking about – if you talkin’ bout the sh*t I’m talkin’ bout. So the city just took to it, and just they know it’s real sh*t. People in the city know me on all different sides, so it’s just like we just rockin’ out, man. They f*ckin’ with the real.”
Working with Jeremiah, LEP, Rockie Fresh, LEP, Chief Keef, YP, and Lil Durk, King Louie says he is confident about the talent that Chicago has to offer.
“Now you got every aspect. We got the LEPs, the OGs of the sh*t, Rockie Fresh, he got the suburbs on lock, and then you got me and Chief Keef and Lil Durk,” King Louie added. “And I’m a big G for the younger youth, but it’s just looking good, man, to have talented young youth that’s going hard, and we puttin’ on for the city, and showing people how sh*t really is. Showing how shawtys really is. I’m tired of sh*t looking so watered down and back backed. This sh*t is real.”
Ransom “Drank In My Cup Freestyle”
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Daily Word Salutes “Whoa”-Inspiring Women: Know Your Strength!!
Great Morning, my Great People!
Welcome to the last day of the week and the finale to our recognition of phenomenal women who are helping shape the world. Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to the strength of women! To all of the mothers, grandmothers, daughters, aunts, and nieces…… to the Wives, God-Mothers, sisters, besties, and cousins….. to the women who love unconditionally, who birth and nurture, and ensure that the world is a better place…. We salute you!
On behalf of all the men who love you phenomenal woman, we thank you for always being there and even though sometimes it doesn’t seem like it, we appreciate you and know that we would be nothing without you. To your strength, tenacity, and fortitude… to your kindness, compassion, and most importantly patience… Words can’t express what you mean to us and how much we are indebted for all you do! God bless you, phenomenal woman!!! And even though we’re not saying you’re perfect, we’re just glad that you’re crazy enough to put up with us!!!
-Ash’Cash
“A woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
“If a woman is sufficiently ambitious, determined and gifted – there is practically nothing she can’t do.” -Helen Lawrenson
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” -Helen Keller
“The jump is so frightening between where I am and where I want to be. Because of all I may become, I will close my eyes and leap.” -Mary Anne Radmacher
“Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
“Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass… It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” -Vivian Greene
“I’m not afraid of storms for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” -Louisa May Alcott
“Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are.” -Marianne Williamson
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
TO HEAR THE AUDIO VERSION OF THE DAILY WORD – CLICK HERE.
Ash’Cash is a Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Financial Expert and the author of Mind Right, Money Right: 10 Laws of Financial Freedom. For more information, please visit his website, www.IamAshCash.com.
VIDEO: Beanie Sigel Drops His Own Dime; New EMI Deal in Motion
Beanie Sigel is something like a classic prize fighter. He’s been on the ropes numerous times, and many assumed he was down for the count after his calamities over the past few years.
But like the “People’s Champ” who always gets his prize, Beanie Sigel won’t fall. In fact, he’s back, looking and sounding better than ever over speakers that blare one of his new tracks in the background. He’s not in Philadelphia, but rather in New York City in a small studio surrounded by his team and a few friends. He’s ready to record, and he’s sober and has no pen or pad in sight.
The agile-witted “Killadelphia” MC, or the “Broad Street Bully,” depending on which kind of day you catch him, is all smiles. “Bang, bang, bang,” goes the West Indian-accented cry on the hook of a song that he plays for me before the interview. It sounds good. It sounds better than good. But then again, Beanie Sigel has never really sounded bad.
The unnamed, new track is for his new album via his new deal, and with all the newness, I can’t help but notice the growth – both personally and musically – from Beans. And prompted by his loyalty to the fans and his State Property rap clique, he shared some exclusive details with AllHipHop.com about the determined prize fighter’s next trip into the rap ring:
Check back for more of AllHipHop.com’s exclusive video interview with Beanie Sigel in the coming days.
Follow Beanie Sigel on Twitter (@BeanieSigelSP).
An Open Letter To Rappers: Do You Really Care About Trayvon?
This is to no rapper in particular and everyone in general.
Dear Mr. Rapper,
Hey you.
How’s it going? Love the music you’ve been cranking out. But, really fast, I wanted to get at you over your new dedication/tweets/hoodie pics to the late Trayvon Martin. Not “get at you” as in beef. You didn’t forget him yet, did you? I know you just put out some somber dedication to him just the other day. I know the Internet moves fast, and you move faster. But, still, I’ve got a few questions and even more comments.
First of all, do you really care? Seriously, do you really care about Trayvon and the countless, nameless, and faceless “Trayvons” that never make the headlines? I was just wondering, because there are lots of people like myself who don’t know. Honestly, I’m not sure how Trayvon managed to rise above the apathy, but he did.
There are countless other “Trayvons” who could have used your voice as a tool to raise awareness about the violence issue as a escalating national crisis. Sadly, most of them didn’t rank high enough in the news to warrant a tribute track.
As you know – or should know – Hip-Hop has traditionally served as the voice of the voiceless. And at its inception, rappers were the ones with the loudest voices. Legends like Chuck D, KRS-One, X-Clan, and even so-called gangsta rappers like Ice Cube, The Geto Boys, and Ice-T were telling everyone how it was going down. America was forced to pay attention.
A one-off dedication to Trayvon Martin, a hoodie avatar, or a tweet with a trending hashtag just isn’t going to get it in 2012, buddy boy. That is assuming you care. Wait. I’m sure you do, because you made some positive moves in light of this tragic moment. No way would you create an ode to Trayvon simply to get some hits or views, right? Nah. No way.
In closing, I think you we should all make some changes. Forget what’s going on in the radio and television. Stand out and stand up for something substantial on a more consistent basis, not for something silly just to make the headlines.
You’re still connected to the ‘hood right? No, not the so-called “thuggish” clothing that made Trayvon suspicious to George Zimmerman. I mean, the neighbor’HOOD that inspired the music you create. That made you who you are. Since you’re established in the ‘hood and with the people in it, let’s make some music that inspires them. Times are hard, and they need hope. You don’t have to be corny because of it. We’ll still support you, and you can still do the degenerate or opulent rap that gets you played by the programmers and the clubs, but let’s mix it up. BALANCE. Capicé?
You care about Trayvon, and yet, you didn’t know him. I know you know some of these other people that failed to intrigue America. Let’s use this pivotal moment to save some lives, and fight for those that need us, and inspire a whole new generation of Hip-Hop changemakers to come. Nobody will care about the other stuff you rapped about later on anyway.
What do you think?
Let us know.
Warmly,
Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur
AllHipHop.com, CEO and Co-Founder
P.S.: Mr. Rapper, hit up AllHipHop.com if you want to do something cool for the “Trayvons” in your ‘hood.
And if you are still interested, here’s something below you can help us tweet in support of Trayvon Martin to your massive followings on Twitter:
1) Emmitt Till. Sean Bell. Oscar Grant. Join me and stand up for justice for Trayvon Martin. Text TRAYVON to 30644 to help. http://bit.ly/bFM6O5 #TweetUp4Trayvon
2) It’s been 1 month and 4 days. Why is George Zimmerman still free? Text TRAYVON to 30644 to help. http://bit.ly/bFM6O5. #TweetUp4Trayvon.
3) In honor of Trayvon, stand with me for justice. Text TRAYVON to 30644 to help. http://bit.ly/bFM6O5 #TweetUp4Trayvon.
4) Stand for justice for Trayvon today! Spread the word & take action: Text TRAYVON to 30644 to help. http://bit.ly/bFM6O5 #TweetUp4Trayvon.
5) Our criminal justice system should protect and serve the innocent victims by prosecuting the guilty. Text TRAYVON to 30644 to help. http://bit.ly/bFM6O5 #Tweetup4Trayvon
6) If we don’t stand for justice in the face of adversity and unspeakable tragedy, history will repeat itself: http://bit.ly/bFM6O5 or text TRAYVON to 30644 to help. #Tweetup4Trayvon
7) We Stand our Ground that a young black man’s killer deserves to be tried in the court of law. http://bit.ly/bFM6O5 #Tweetup4Trayvon
8) We are Trayvon Martin. You are too!! http://bit.ly/bFM6O5 or text TRAYVON to 30644 to help. #Tweetup4Trayvon
9) People all over the country are using their Twitter stream to stop a killer. Join us. Visit http://bit.ly/bFM6O5 or text TRAYVON to 30644 to help. #Tweetup4Trayvon
10) Want Trayvon Martin’s killer arrested? Do something about it! http://bit.ly/bFM6O5 #Tweetup4Trayvon
11) Emmitt Till. Sean Bell. Oscar Grant. Join me and stand up for justice for Trayvon Martin. http://bit.ly/bFM6O5 #Tweetup4Trayvon
12) No justice…no peace. No action…no arrest. Stand up now to stop Trayvon’s killer. http://bit.ly/bFM6O5 #Tweetup4Trayvon
AHH Stray News: Joe Budden Arrested, Shyne Helps Kids, Jerry Wonda Launches Label
(AllHipHop News) Religious rapper Shyne is teaming with an Israeli music company to help at risk teens in Belize, Central America, Israel and other parts of the world, through his music. Shyne is involved with the “Let’s Fill This Town With Musicians” program with Oleh! Records, an Israeli-based non-profit that supports Israeli musicians and projects. The program will link Israeli musicians with underprivileged youth in Belize and around the world. Shyne will teach the youth involved with the project music, production and business skills needed to survive in the music industry. “I really believe in music and music education as an alternative to violence,” Shyne told Israeli-based tech website NoCamels.com. It’s important to have the music education resource center as a place where these kids can escape from violence, and hopelessness.”
Slaughterhouse member Joe Budden was arrested last night, shortly before his highly anticipated show in New York. Slaughterhouse members Joell Ortiz, Crooked I and Royce Da 5’9
performed at The Best Buy Theater last night. The group explained Joe Budden’s absence from the show. According to reports, Joe Budden was arrested for a 2007 warrant, for a minor traffic violation. Prior to the performance, Joe Budden tweeted a picture of the empty venue during sound check.
Grammy Award-winning producer Jerry Wonda is entering a new phase of his career. The super-producer has launched his own production company, Wonda Music. The new company has signed a variety of artists, producers, songwriters and musicians, who are currently in the studio with top talent. Producers with Wonda Music are already working with Kelly Rowland, Ashanti, Keri Hilson, Miguel, Keyshia Cole, French Montana and others. Jerry Wonda debuted as a producer on The Fugees’ hit album The Score, which has sold over 17 million copies worldwide. He has since produced for acts like Michael Jackson, Carlos Santana, Whitney Houston, Shakira and Stevie Wonder.
EXCLUSIVE: Freeway Ricky Ross Discusses Court Ruling; Losing His Own Name To Rapper Rick Ross
(AllHipHop News) Freeway Ricky Ross sat down with AllHipHop.com to discuss today’s court ruling, which saw him lose the rights to his own name, to rapper Rick Ross.
Freeway Ricky was in court today (March 29) during a hearing in Los Angeles County Superior Court, where for the second time, a judge dismissed a trademark infringement lawsuit surrounding the name Rick Ross
“Basically they’re saying [I waited too long], I should have filed a lawsuit five days after I got out of prison,” Freeway Ricky Ross told AllHipHop.com in an exclusive interview.
“I feel that the law has let me down,” Freeway Rick said. “I feel not only have they let me down, but they’ve let down the black community as a whole.
“You have these people going around portraying us in an image that’s not what we are,” Freeway Ricky Ross told AllHipHop.com. “I didn’t sell drugs so I could sit in everybody’s face, drive around in a Rolls-Royce and wear big gold chains. I sold drugs because I was poor, illiterate, didn’t know any better and had no other opportunities.”
Since 2008, Freeway Ricky has been vocal in his accusations that Rick Ross had co-opted his name and former lifestyle, to earn millions of dollars.
Today’s ruling marks the end of the bitter legal battle, which began in federal court with a June, 2010, $10 million lawsuit against Rick Ross (born William Leonard Roberts), Jay-Z, Def Jam, Universal and others.
That lawsuit was dismissed in November of 2010.
Freeway Ricky Ross refiled his lawsuit in California, in hopes of settling the matter in state court.
Now rapper Rick Ross, born William Leonard Roberts, owns the trademark to the name Freeway Ricky’s real name, Rick Ross.
According to Freeway Ricky, he will adjust his business strategy moving forward, since he cannot use his own name.
He admitted that his past association with the drug trade was nothing positive.
He had planned to take his past and use it to steer children away from drugs and gangs, which he still does through his Freeway Foundation.
Freeway Ricky said that the Rick Ross’ lyrical content was completely against his own morals and values.
“They talk about murder and mayhem as if it’s a sport and that’s not what we are about and that’s not what our people are about.”
Listen to Freeway Ricky Ross discuss the ruling with AllHipHop.com:
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Hip-Hop Rumors: No Malice Tells Pusha T To “Stop Picking” On Drake
Although Pusha T has denied that the line “the swag doesn’t match the sweaters” in his “Don’t F— With Me” freestyle was a diss towards Drake, his brother No Malice, has just confirmed that in fact it is.
In a recent interview, No Malice says that he wants his brother to lay off Drake. Check out what he said below:
“I want Pusha to stop picking on Drake, I like Drake,” No Malice told BET in an interview. “Yeah, I like Drake.”
So now that it’s confirmed, do you think Drake should respond to Pusha T?
The-Dream TIme Travels With His ’90s-Sounding Slow Jam
Grammy-winning producer/singer The-Dream has released his new single, “Kill The Lights”, featuring his latest signee, Casha (who you’ve heard on Yung Berg’s “The Business”).
During his recent trip to the South By Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival in Austin, Texas, The-Dream revealed that, not only is his new album scheduled to drop soon, he’s also been working with international singer Shakira.
The-Dream is currently canvassing the country on his “Kill The Lights” tour. His new studio album, Love IV, hits online and stores in Summer 2012.
EXCLUSIVE: Beanie Sigel Signs New EMI Deal Under Industry Vet Chris Schwartz
(AllHipHop News) Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel has announced exclusively to AllHipHop.com that he signed a new EMI distribution deal under the guidance of industry veteran Chris Schwartz.
During a studio session in Brooklyn, New York last night (March 28), Beanie Sigel spoke one-on-one with AllHipHop.com about the new deal and what it means for the future of his solo career, and more importantly, his State Property affiliates.
“That’s what kind of pushed me to really do this album. I was sought out by Chris Schwartz. He had a situation at EMI and was looking for an artist,” Beanie Sigel explained. “I had just recorded a couple songs in the studio. Somebody heard a record and was like, ‘You should check out Beanie; he hasn’t been doing anything.’
“The first conversation was kind of generic – it was like, ‘Uhh yeah.’ I had deals on the table; I’ve been approached by everybody from everywhere – from E1, well to Koch first, to E1 to Asylum. For me to sign to a major, it’s like, ‘For what?’ I’m too far advanced in my career to go to a 360 deal. I’ve learned too much of the business to put myself in that position now.”
One of the founders of Philadelphia’s State Property rap collaborative that includes Freeway, Peedi Crakk, Young Chris, and others, Beanie Sigel has been plagued over the past few years by legal and industry woes. His well-publicized split with Roc-A-Fella Records in 2009 left him without a label deal, and prison time further stymied his recording.
In 2010, while working with 50 Cent in a rumored agreement with G-Unit, he announced his plans to retire from rap. Now, according to Beanie Sigel, the EMI deal signifies his return to an industry that has changed immensely in the past two to three years alone. With Chris Schwartz, he feels he has the backing of someone reputable who has signed past artists such as The Fugees and Nas.
“If you’ve been through what I’ve been through in my career, you wouldn’t trust no one. You’ll fourth guess everything. What made me do the deal with Chris Schwartz was actually to get the deal together for State Property,” Beanie Sigel said.
“I don’t wanna be selfish – it’s selfish to the people,” he added. “That’s the only reason why I’m doing this. It’s not fun for me no more; it’s work. It used to be fun, and when it starts turning into work, it’s not fun no more.
“But I haven’t been missing. I’ve been missed,” Beanie Sigel reflected with a smile. “I’ve got tons and tons and tons of music that the world has never heard yet. I could make an entire album tomorrow.”
Beanie Sigel plans to release a mixtape in the coming weeks, and his new album, The Classic, is slated for a Summer 2012 release.
Stay tuned for AllHipHop.com’s exclusive video interview with Beanie Sigel in the coming days.
Follow Beanie Sigel on Twitter (@BeanieSigelSP).
Hip-Hop Royalty Celebrate the Release of “KoleXXXion” With DJ Premier and Bumpy Knuckles In NYC
Who can bring Grandmaster Flash, Kool Herc, The Cold Crush Brothers, Flavor Flav, M.O.P., Treach, Lord Finesse, Eric B. and a slew of other Hip-Hop royalty out for an album release concert? Bumpy Knuckles and DJ Premier, that’s who.
To celebrate the release of their new collaborative album KoleXXXion, Premo and Bumpy performed at Highline Ballroom to a full house of Hip-Hop enthusiasts and people whose gut told them that the night would be a once in a lifetime spectacle to behold. Rest assured that “once in a lifetime” cannot even begin to do justice to the icons, legends, and Hip-Hop monuments who graced the stage in support of KoleXXXion and the work Premo and Bumpy have been putting in for over two decades.
The event, which was hosted by Flavor Flav, featured opening performances from Justo, Premier’s group The NYG’z, rapper turned fitness trainer Shawn Pen, and Sweet Tee who’s “That’s My Beat” sounded just as good in 2012 as it did in 1986.
Then the man of the hour took to the stage as Bumpy Knuckles, who would also be celebrating his birthday at midnight with his friends and mentors on stage, performed a slew of cuts from KoleXXXion with Premier on the 1’s and 2’s.
KoleXXXion pairs one of the greatest producers and DJs of all time (who provides production that was passed on by other artists) with one of the most poignant and, unfortunately, overlooked lyricists of the past couple of decades. And, while the end result may not be for everyone, there is no doubt that this is the type of music that Hip-Hop and more importantly the world needs right now.
Check out our video recap of the album release concert below:
Bumpy Knuckles and DJ Premier’s KoleXXXion is available now!
Miguel Might Just Be This Generation’s Version of Prince
Okay. Enough with the comparisons. Miguel has officially put himself in his own league with this one. Hot off the press is R&B singer/songwriter Miguel’s latest video for “Arch n Point”, off of his three-part series mixtape, Art Dealer Chic Vol. 2.
The video, reminiscent of Prince’s 1984 iconic visual for his song “Purple Rain”, shows Miguel getting busy on a guitar, while a mirage of flashing lights and bursting lights evade the room.
Miguel-Arch & Point-Official video from Miguel on Vimeo.
Do you like the new sound Miguel is bringing to the table?