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Alternative Pick: 2AM Club Ft. Big Sean and Dev "Mary"
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Tech N9ne "Earregular"
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Casey Veggies "Summer I Suppose"
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Lecrae Ft. Big KRIT and Ashton Jones "Mayday"
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Hip-Hop Rumors: DJ Drama Says "Dedication 4" With Lil Wayne Is Coming On Labor Day!
After being pushed back twice, Lil’ Wayne and DJ Drama’s highly anticipated mixtape “Dedication 4” is rumored to be released on Labor Day! According to DJ Drama’s Twitter, the mixtape will be available for download on Labor Day, Monday, September 3.
Lil’ Wayne also tweeted “D4 is stuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuupid.” Let’s hope this new release date sticks!
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GhostWridah [BGA] "To The Moon"
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Producers Dre & Vidal Host Tour Of Sigma Sound
(AllHipHop News) Grammy nominated producer Vidal Davis hosted a meet and greet for various media figures to kick off the “Budweiser Made in America Festival.”
Marsha Ambrosious, producer Sterling Simms, Vidal and others discussed the Philly music scene at legendary studio, Sigma Sounds.
Combined, the artists/producers have worker with artists like Jay-Z, Michael Jackson, Usher, Ludacris, Tupac Shakur and others.
The trio discussed Philadelphia’s role in the music industry.
“I didn’t choose New York, I didn’t choose Los Angeles. I didn’t even choose Philadelphia, Philadelphia chose me. Here I am 12 years later. Philadelphia is a city where you don’t have to try, you can just be who you are.”
According to Vidal Davis, the Philly music scene is very vibrant, having produced acts like The Roots, Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, Will Smith, Tone Trump, Young Savage, Chill Moody, Eve, DJ Drama, Meek Mill and others.
“It just let’s you know the artists here have staying power,” Vidal told AllHipHop.com. “The Hip-Hop scene in Philly is doing very well. For awhile the emcees weren’t being recognized for their talent by the industry. A light is really starting to shine on the city.”
The producers revealed that their new artist Young Savage will be joining select dates on the OMG Tour in the coming weeks.
The “Budweiser Made In America festival” kicks off tomorrow (September 1) in Philadelphia.
Check out Young Savage’s freestyle below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJFa6BIYGxg
Hip-Hop Rumors: Is 50 Cent Bailing On His Headphones Company?
It looks like 50 Cent is having some trouble with Bradenton company aka Sleek Audio, LLC, the company he partnered with for his “Sleek by 50” wireless headphones. 50 Cent has officially filed a lawsuit against the company for $285,000, the amount he invested in the company as well as an additional $61,429 in back interest and an additional 15 percent for any debt as well as reimbursement for his legal fees.
According to the Miami Herald, the company is claiming that 50 defrauded them when he took their idea to a competitor, SMS Audio. According to the lawsuit, “Sleek would have never borrowed money from Jackson or allowed him to invest in its company had it known that Jackson would ultimately use this tactic (of misusing the money) to steal its design, technology and headphones,” the company said in an un-sworn court statement.
If 50 did take their technology to a competitor, that pretty shady. Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, the owners of Beats By Dre can rest easy, it looks like 50 Cent is out of the headphone game.
Sidenote – 50 Cent released a statement today regarding the tragic death of his manager, Chris Lighty. Below is the statement he released to Billboard Biz:
“Chris has been an important part of my business and personal growth for a decade,” said 50 Cent in a statement through his publicist. “He was a good friend and advisor who helped me develop as an artist and businessman. My prayers are with his family. He will be greatly missed.”
R.I.P. Chris Lighty.
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Menace "Ride On My Enemies"
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Wes Fif [BGA] "Jit"
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L Streetz "In My Bag"
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Double A [BGA] "My Birthday"
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Bugsy Ft. TZ "Pioneer Music"
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K Major "Rotation"
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Hip-Hop Rumors: Is There A "Scarface" Remake On The Way Featuring Rihanna?!
First of all, can we address the rumor that there is going to be a Scarface remake on the way! According to the Hollywood Reporter, Universal is looking to remake the movie, but it won’t be an exact replica of the 1983 cult classic version featuring Al Pacino.
The new Scarface is going to be similar in that it’s going to be a “crime tale,” but it will be set in 2012, and the characters will be different. It’s going to be a dark look at the American Dream, if that dream is to be a high-powered drug dealer.
Now, let’s get to the second part of this rumor – Rihanna. According to The Sun, the Bajan singe is obsessed with the character of Elvira Hancock, the hard-partying girlfriend of Al Pacino, originally played by Michelle Pfeiffer.
A source said: “Rihanna loves Scarface. Some of her music videos have been based on Michelle’s character, Elvira. “She knows all the words and even has her walk perfected.”
Are you excited about a new Scarface based in 2012? Is Rihanna a good fit as Elvira?
Sidenote – Did you know that the Scarface featuring Al Pacino was actually a remake? According to Screen Rant, the first Scarface was released in 1932 and was set in Chicago. The movie featured bootlegging, Italians, and Irish mobsters, which is totally different from the 1983 version, which was set in Latin-loving Miami where cocaine was the vice of choice.
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Epussy Ft. Iceman Ceo Dipsetwest "Whip It Strecth It"
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Santigold Joins "The Legends of Hip-Hop" Lineup at Atlanta's ONE MusicFest
(AllHipHop News) “The Legends of Hip-Hop” – Doug E. Fresh, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane, and Slick Rick – will be joined by Big K.R.I.T., Eric Roberson, and more at ONE MusicFest this weekend in Atlanta. Santi White, better known by her stage name Santigold, recently released her second album, Master of My Make-Believe, and will join ONE MusicFest for her first-ever performance in Atlanta. Marsha Ambrosius will also take the stage at the festival.
ONE MusicFest has grown from its beginnings as a relatively small concert to become a highly-anticipated occasion that includes an interactive block party and a food festival. At Masquerade Music Park, across the street at the Historic Fourth Ward Park, ONE MusicFest participants will enjoy nationally and internationally renowned DJs, a specialty food truck park, vending from local businesses, Live Art, VIP tents, and interactive gaming.
“There is a lack of representation for soul, progressive Hip-Hop, alternative, and rock, represented under one roof, in the format of music festivals in Atlanta”, states J Carter, ONE MusicFest producer. “We have noticed that while there are many pockets of individuals that share taste in the same music, rarely do you see them share in this together. ONE MusicFest was created with the idea of ‘music as the universal language. Over time we aim to grow this fest into a phenomenon and bring together different sectors of individuals through a unique music platform.”
ONE Musicfest will take place this Labor Day Weekend on Saturday, September 1.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.OneMusicFest.com. Join the conversation @ONEMusicFest and Facebook.com/OneMusicFest.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Nicki Minaj Try To Swagger Jack Beyonce?
Nicki Minaj recently changed the photo on her Twitter page profile, and it looks like it was a photoshopped photo of Beyonce. The picture caught the eye of MediaTakeOut, who did some research and found the original photo, which was indeed of Beyonce.
Check out the side by side photos below:
The hand in Nicki’s photo is exactly the same as the hand in Beyonce’s photo. Even the way the curls fall is identical. Soon after being called out, Nicki deleted the photo from her page and replaced it with another one. Very weird.
In related news, today’s NY Post Page Six is reporting that Nicki Minaj and “American Idol” are almost all signed off on the contract to have her join Mariah Carey as a judge, but Nicki’s endorsement deal with Pepsi is holding up the process. You see, Coca-Cola is the official sponsor for “American Idol”, and Nicki promotes Pepsi.
Sources close to “Idol” also revealed that the show is banking on conflict between Minaj and Carey, and hope that the beef will translate into ratings. Will you be watching “American Idol” if Nicki joins?
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Legendary Insights: Big Daddy Kane – As Irreplaceable and Relevant As Ever
There are artists, and then there are legends. Big Daddy Kane has been deemed as the MC who singlehandedly defined the term ‘lyricist.’ Known for dope rhymes and next level performances, he is an imperative and irreplaceable part of the music industry.
He recently shared his insights with AllHipHop.com on the state of Hip-Hop today:
AllHipHop.com: If you could sit yourself down the day before you signed your deal, what would you do differently, based off of the knowledge you have now?
Big Daddy Kane: If I could go back I would focus more on the business side. I would become more educated on things that have such a profound impact on your career. I would’ve learned more about publishing, point structure, and had a shorter deal, for example. I was simple unaware about a lot. I would advise those wanting to be in this industry to make full use of resources. You can’t know everything, but you can take the time to understand more than what happens in the studio and on the stage.
AllHipHop.com: What would you tell new artists in regards to longevity in the business?
Big Daddy Kane: Be yourself. Build a fanbase that respects you for your art form. Don’t follow trends because once they leave, you leave, too. It should be that even when you’re not hot, people still want to know about you as a person, what you have going on outside of music.
AllHipHop.com: Who are some artists you believe in?
Big Daddy Kane: Most artists I really believe in are mainly underground. As we all know a lot of good music doesn’t make it mainstream, but Saigon and Cory Gunz are some of my favorites. They are true lyricists.
AllHipHop.com: Define success as you see it?
Big Daddy Kane: To me success is achieving your goals. Whatever you set out to do and accomplish is success. If you want to be rich and famous, and you get to that point, you’ve reached success, because that was your goal. Only you can measure your success.
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AllHipHop.com: How do you feel about the industry being so consumed with material things?
Big Daddy Kane: The younger generation is so caught up on “balling out”. In turn women are degrading themselves chasing after the ballers, and music plays a big part in the messages that are put out. Many will give their last to seem rich, but have no wealth built up. I have the utmost respect for cats like LL, Luda, Diddy, and others, who have became entrepreneurs. Back in the ’80s artists weren’t opening restaurants and getting into various business ventures like today. The business side is so important. The sad part is the positive things aren’t as interesting as much as how big their houses are. In turn, people are caught up in trying to keep up with an image.
AllHipHop.com: With that being said, what is Hip-Hop missing, if anything, to you?
Big Daddy Kane: There’s a lack of quality. Today, we’re missing those songs that brought about that nostalgic feeling. For the most part, the sentimental value in a lot of today’s record is missing. A song that is 25 years old can still be played and loved, as if it was the first time hearing it. Now people don’t want to hear 25 seconds of a track. Labels and radio stations play a huge role in what value people put into what they hear, or lack of it, for that matter.
AllHipHop.com: What are you currently working on?
Big Daddy Kane: I just finished an album with Showtime. Live band and all; it’s something like Amy Winehouse meets The Roots. I’m spitting as I did back in the ’80s. I’m on the Rock The Bells Tour, and will be speaking with Minster Farrakhan at The Day Of Atonement in Charlotte.
AllHipHop.com: Any other thoughts you’d like to share:
Big Daddy Kane: Let me say this, too, don’t completely blame the artists for some of the music you hear. They are simply expressing themselves. Not every rapper is that talented to where they can be lyrical. Silly songs in Hip-Hop aren’t a new thing. Those types of songs have always been around. They shouldn’t be looked down upon, because it’s always a matter of what’s promoted and played. Again, that’s on the labels and stations.
Visit Big Daddy Kane’s website: OfficialBigDaddyKane.com and follow him on Twitter (@OfficialBDK).
Tawni Fears is a freelance writer and contributor to AllHipHop.com. Follow her on Twitter: @brwnsugaT.