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Tweet Talks Music, Relationship with Missy and Having a “Case” Against Twitter

By: @KareemTaylor Updated Category: Alternatives
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It’s been some time since we last heard from R&B singer and songwriter, Tweet. Today, she’s back and happier than ever working on a new album and promoting her latest single “Enough” off the newly released EP, Simply Tweet.

The EP, complete with five new songs, offers up a the angles of Tweet we’re used to. Smooth, sultry and soulful, a combination that’s almost always sure to spark things up.

AllHipHop.com got the opportunity to chat with Tweet to talk new music, her “case” against Twitter and whether or not she’s on good terms with Missy Elliot and Timbaland.

AllHipHop.com: We keep hearing ‘Tweet is coming back’, we’re ready.
Tweet: I’ve been ready since 2007 to put something out and it’s finally here.

AllHipHop.com: Why do you think it’s important now to release your music, than five years ago?
Tweet: From five years ago up until now, I’m writing about stuff that I go through. I’m ordinary just like everybody else. I just go through everything everybody else go through. Love lost, love found, happiness, joy, all the emotions and everyday life experiences. That’s what I write about. That hasn’t changed. These are things out of my diary.

AllHipHop.com: Talk to me about “Enough”, the first single off of Simply Tweet.
Tweet: It’s the first song we’ve released from the EP. I’m excited about that one.

AllHipHop.com: People can say what they want to say, but no one can say that you cannot sing.
Tweet: I’ve never professed to be the best singer in the world. I just do me and that’s what it is.

AllHipHop.com: Do you like the sound of what you’ve been hearing? For what music is right now?
Tweet: I don’t really do music to compete or try to stay in the now. I just do what comes from the heart and what I feel. It’s definitely coming out the way I expected it. Just good music.

AllHipHop.com: Are you working with any of the same camp?
Tweet: Production wise, it’s the same guys that did the first two albums, Nisan Stewart, Craig Brockman, Jubu Smith, same folks.

AllHipHop.com: You’re pretty much an open book.
Tweet: Pretty much. You basically know what I’m going through or have gone through because of my songs.

AllHipHop.com: You have a big spiritual influence. Do you see gospel in your future?
Tweet: Definitely. I come from the church and right now, what caused me to take a break, was to get my spiritual life together. It was lacking at the time. In 2005, I just needed to get myself together. I have to give God back his glory because if it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t be here. I wouldn’t be singing and I wouldn’t have the gift.

AllHipHop.com: Southern Hummingbird was ten years ago. It wasn’t like you flopped. The album fared well, surpassing gold status.
Tweet: I’m very grateful for that. Happily knowing that people still want to hear the music is such a blessing. I’m excited to give them what they want. This is what I love to do and I’m just happy to share it with those that want to hear.

AllHipHop.com: Outside of the EP, what are you working on?
Tweet: We’re finishing up what we have to do for the album, which is pretty much done. We’re putting out videos for this EP. On tour, doing shows and hopefully more to come, overseas. Just trying to get myself out there and consistently giving people shows because I wasn’t able to do that from the second album.

AllHipHop.com: How soon do you think we’ll get an album?
Tweet: Summertime, and if not the summer, then September, but it will definitely be this year.

AllHipHop.com: Are you doing it independently?
Tweet: Yes, through a major distributor.

AllHipHop.com: What’s your take on artists like Miguel, Frank Ocean, Dawn Richard and some of the new people out now?
Tweet: I love Miguel and Frank Ocean, I think with music, it’s enough room for everybody to do what they love to do. There’s a lot of creative people out there so I just appreciate the different types of music. They’re putting out great music so I’m happy where it is.

AllHipHop.com: Do you think that soulful music has a place right now?
Tweet: Definitely. It’s missing, that’s the only thing I would add to that. Not that it’s gone or it left, or it’s on its way back, because music is music. It will never leave. It hasn’t been on the mainstage or in the forefront, but people are craving real music. Instrumentation, real life music and things they can relate to. Everybody’s not in the club, everybody’s not popping molly’s. Everybody’s not drinking. People live regular lives and they go through pain and hurt and happiness. They want to hear about those things.

AllHipHop.com: So you don’t see yourself doing a song with Trinidad James anytime soon?
Tweet: [laughs] If it makes sense. There’s no reason why two different artists couldn’t make a record. It’s about quality.

AllHipHop.com: You’ve worked with Lil Mo on the “I Love Me” record. Can we expect more collaborations?
Tweet: Yes. We go way back. I’m a sucker for talented people, with real issues and real music. That’s a sister of mine so we’ve got to stay together.

AllHipHop.com: A lot of people don’t know but you’ve been around for a while, before Southern Hummingbird was released, working with Timbaland and Missy Elliot. What’s your relationship like with them these days?
Tweet: We still talk. Actually, I just did a couple of records with Tim for his album, not knowing if they’re going to make the album or not. We’re still family, that will never change. Our schedules didn’t allow Missy and I to do any records on this album, and I just wanted my supporters to get me this time. Since I’ve been gone so long, I didn’t want to flood them with collabs.

AllHipHop.com: Do you ever see yourself doing business or being signed to them?
Tweet: No. At this point I want to take the head of business. Have my own label and do things that way.

AllHipHop.com: Twitter is very popular and the term “Tweet” has an entirely new meaning to it. Have you thought about changing your name?
Tweet: No. If anything, Twitter would have to change something up. I was here first, and they took everything that I brought to the table. I brought the bird, the name and I will never change. I’ve been Tweet since I was a little girl. It’s not a phase name, that’s who I am. My father gave me that nickname, so no way am I changing that at all.

AllHipHop.com: It was rumored that you sued them or tried to take them to court. Any truth to that?
Tweet: No, it’s no rumor. I didn’t go that far, yet.

AllHipHop.com: You thought about it?
Tweet: Yes, there is a case, and there is room for that. I haven’t really pursued it fully yet.

AllHipHop.com: Anything else the people should know?
Tweet: I’m trying to reassure people that the music is coming. It’s been years since I’ve been saying this. A lot of stuff has happened since this whole hiatus. I wish I had a camera with me the whole time, so you guys would know. It’s coming out and I’m excited. That’s about it.

Simply Tweet is available on iTunes, here.

B.I.G. Forever: Notorious B.I.G. and Kids Will Appear In Animated Series, “House Of Wallace”

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop) The ghost of the late, great Notorious B.I.G. will gain a digital form in Ossian Media’s new animated series “House of Wallace”.

[ALSO READ: Lawyer For Notorious B.I.G. Blasts LAPD Over Autopsy Report]

The series will center around Biggie’s children, C.J. and T’yanna, attempting to keep the dead lyricist’s Brooklyn studio open as they encounter opposition for all types.

Christopher Wallace’s spirit will also play a central role in the series to help guide his children through adversities. Throughout the course of the series, the pair find innovative ways maintain the studio’s revenue, such as opening the studio up to artists who want to record jingles for well-known brand names.

Wally Eltawashy, president of Ossian Media sees this component of the story as key to the animated series’ advertising potential:

“The show’s creative format will allow for advertising integration in the truest, purest sense of the term – this could well be the very first animated program to incorporate creative shops (and their brand partners) directly into the narrative.”

In a press release, C.J. and T’yanna spoke on the importance for this series to bridge the gap between the generation that grew up on the Notorious B.I.G. and the generations that follow:

“This project, “House Of Wallace” is a great opportunity for us to bridge the gap between our parents who loved his music and the kids and young adults our ages, that were not around to really appreciate it,

Along with the Ready To Die MC’s offsprings lending vocals to the series, a host of musical artists will also contribute. Original music along with renditions of Notorious B.I.G. classics will be central to the series.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: AHH Presents – The Life of the Notorious B.I.G.]

Daily Word: Enjoy Your Blessings!

By: Ash Cash (@IamAshCash) Updated Category: Lifestyle
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Happy Tuesday my blessed and highly favored! Welcome to the day that you realize that everything you need in life is already in your possession! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to counting your blessings! Oprah Winfrey once said “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” Many times we spend so much energy concentrating on how to fix what we think is wrong that we don’t even realize that we are chasing away what is right! We concentrate on the negative and on what we think we lack then wonder why abundance doesn’t seem to come our way! Effective immediately I need you to understand that at this moment you are blessed beyond measure! You have a perfect life and everything in it will bring you your bliss! Even if at times it seems all bad, know and understand that it is always ALL good! And at any moment you begin to think negative remember these words from  Ralph Marston which say… “Every positive thing in your life represents a single unique blessing. Every negative thing in your life has the opportunity to become a double blessing. For when you turn a negative into a positive, you gain twice. You are no longer burdened with the negative situation, and in addition to that you are strengthened by a new positive force.” Think positive, Count your blessings, and take everything that you deserve! Life is abundant for those who seek it and make it so!
-Ash’Cash“The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but the thankful heart will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings.”
-Henry Ward Beecher

“The secret of happiness is to count your blessings while others are adding up their troubles.”
-William Penn

“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.”
-Anne Bradstreet

“There are no mistakes, no coincidences, all events are blessings given to us to learn from.”
-Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

“It is always wise to stop wishing for things long enough to enjoy the fragrance of those now flowering.”
-Patrice Gifford

“Just because it isn’t perfect, doesn’t mean it isn’t awesome.”
-M.R. Mathias

“An attitude of gratitude creates blessings.”
-Sir John Templeton

“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive- to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love-then make that day count!”
-Steve Maraboli

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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

Breeding Ground Pick: Young Future

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze) Updated Category: Breeding Ground
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Young Future, the soulful versifier, originating from Palm Beach, FL. says: “I want to inspire with my music, and encourage people to focus on their opportunities, instead of their insecurities.” Dubbing his sound “deep at the core, and something with life,” Young Future stimulates thought with each verse and movement with every bass line.

This young soulful MC discovered his passion for music while growing up in Palm Beach, hearing variations of music from Usher, to Ricky Martin, to 50 cent , and managed to have an appreciation and affinity for all the sounds. At the age of 13, he quickly learned to write down what came directly from his soul in the form of poetry, which translated into hip hop.  He discovered in that very space and time what his purpose was.  Going through trials, tribulations, and struggles just as any young black male in America, Young Future is ready to make his mark in music. With his first solo EP “Circles Inspire Me”, introducing the single “Where Is The Love”, he looks at life from a universal perspective, “Circles Inspire Me, will inspire anyone who hears it”, Young Future’s flow is sure to make the world focus on the future and forget about the past.

Check out Young Future’s new video “Where Is The Love”

EXCLUSIVE: Game and Jadakiss Appear In Winter Ramos’ Tell-All Book

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) This year’s April’s Fools Day will not be a joking matter for a few people in the industry as Love & Hip Hop star, Winter Ramos prepares the release of her new tell-all book Game Over.

Winter recently exposed Love & Hip Hop co-host Lore’l’s prior intimate relationships briefly on the show, to the New York MC’s chagrin.

However, in an excerpt from the upcoming book obtained by AllHipHop.com, Winter details an interesting “love triangle” that developed between herself, ex-lover Jadakiss and Compton MC, Game.

According to the excerpt, Winter described Game as “corny” when they spent time drinking and smoking together, after he kept calling her ghetto. The interesting part of the excerpt is that while she was getting wasted with Game, her mind was on Jadakisss, whose real name is Jason Phillips.

After leaving Game’s hotel room  in hopes of Jadakiss being in another room and when he was not, the scorned woman sought revenge:

“Jason wasn’t there and hadn’t been there. I got mad. What kind of business could he be handling that would keep him gone all night? Immediately, I jumped to the conclusion and figured he was with another b*tch, although he’d never played me like that before. Out of spite, I returned to Game’s room.”

According to the excerpt, even though the two entered a jacuzzi upon her return to the rapper’s room, they engaged in no sexual activity:

“The moment seemed weird. There weren’t many times where I was with someone who just chilled in a situation like that.”

In an interview with CocoFab.com she revealed that around the time she was about to sign the book deal, Jadakiss sent her a text simply saying “don’t do it.”

Game Over is due in stores on April 1, 2013.

[ALSO READ: Love & Hip Hop’s Winter Ramos Preps To Rock Music Industry with Tell-All Book]

Lil Boosie Associate Pleads Guilty To Threatening D.A.; Faces Five Years In Prison

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) An associate of rapper Lil Boosie has pleaded guilty to making threats against the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney, during the rapper’s murder trial in May of 2011.

The 22-year-old, named Dedrick Deandre Green, will be sentenced on June 21, according to the Times-Picayune.

An investigation into Green began last May, when he posted a message on his Twitter page threatening District Attorney Hillar Moore III.

“I got a sniper rifle for Hillar Moore when he walk out the courthouse.” Green tweeted last May, in addition to threatening to shoot the “court house up.”

The threat came during the same time that a Lil Boosie song titled “F**k ‘Em All,” was released, which also contain threats against District Attorney Moore.

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Opening Arguments Begin In Lil Boosie Murder Case]

Lil Boosie was acquitted of first-degree murder charges in May of 2011.

The rapper was accused of paying a 16-year-old named “Marlo” Michael Louding to shoot and a man named Terry Boyd for $2800.

Green, who claimed he was just “playing a round,” is slated to be sentenced on June 21, for public intimidation.

He faces five years in prison.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Dipset Is Coming Back!

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Headlines
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Here is some good news for people that held on to their pink, oversized hats, various crew references to terror groups and the love of “Pause.” Dipset is working on a reunion album! I am not sure of the origin of the rumor, but I believe it to be an interview with Juelz. He’s working on music and said that the whole crew is coming back shortly.

This rumor comes on the heels that its possible that the whole crew may have some reality show presence in the near future. That would not include Freekey! Hoping that he’s a part of the comeback, because he’s hilarious! He’s the ODB of the Dips! Anyway, there’s also some talk of a clothing deal with Marc Ecko. That’s cool too.



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NEW VIDEO: Tahiry feat./ Uncle Murda & Styles P- “Devil (Remix)”

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Videos
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A little over a month after Love and Hip Hop vixen, Tahiry’s debut into the music scene, her introductory single, “Devil” receives a remix and visuals. New York MC’s Uncle Murda and Styles P accompany the bodacious songstress in the remix.

[ALSO READ: Tahiry’s EXCLUSIVE Interview With AllHipHop]

Artists Sampled For Bauuer’s “Harlem Shake” Want Compensation From Diplo

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) No matter if it’s on planes, in NBA locker rooms or underwater, Bauuer’s “Harlem Shake” song has sent people into frenzies once the words “do the Harlem Shake.”

Ten months, a Diplo endorsement and  #1 Billboard Top 100 debut later, the artists sampled in “Harlem Shake” have emerged requesting compensation.

Former reggaeton performer Hector Delgado and rapper Jayson Musson claim Bauuer sampled parts of their music without their permission.

The song opens with Delgado singing the lyrics “con los terroristas” from his 2006 single “Malades.” The ubiquitous “do the Harlem Shake” phrase originates from the song “Miller Time” by Musson’s former rap group, Plastic Little.

Bauuer told The Daily Beast last month that he found the sample online.

Delgado’s music publisher, Machete Music and Musson are negotiating monetary compensation with Diplo’s Mad Decent label, which released the Harlem Shake song in May of 2012. According to Musson, negotiations are going smoothly.

Bauuer’s “Harlem Shake” song was the first song to ever debut atop the Billboard Hot 100 from an artist who had no previous chart history.

This precedent was due largely to the revamped Billboard charts which now includes YouTube streaming data. As of today (March 11th) the Mad Decent YouTube channel’s link of “Harlem Shake” has amassed over 11 million views.

[ALSO CHECK OUT: Scotty The Kid – GOLDEN Produced by Bauuer]

Detroit Mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick, Guilty of RICO

By: TeamDeSymber Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) Former Detroit Mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick, once dubbed “The Hip-Hop Mayor,” was convicted today of 24 out of 30 federal counts of corruption.

With what is being called a “classic RICO case,” Kilpatrick has been found to have been conducting a criminal enterprise during his tenure as mayor of Detroit from 2001 to 2008.

According to The Detroit Free Press, witnesses told of Kilpatrick’s lavish lifestyle — complete with luxury vacations, custom-made suits and golf outings.

After five months of testimony, 80 government witnesses, text messages and secret video and voice recordings, the jury convicted Kilpatrick on 24 of 30 counts. It acquitted him on three counts and failed to reach a verdict on three others.

The newspaper also stated that the former mayor shook his head as the verdict was being read and appeared stunned. Also convicted was Kilpatrick’s friend, a contractor named Bobby Ferguson and the former mayor’s father, Bernard Kilpatrick.

Kwame Kilpatrick was elected mayor of Detroit in 2001 with the support of numerous Hip-Hop artists.

Russell Simmons dubbed the-then 31-year-old, “The Hip-Hop Mayor” due to his youth and charisma. The title proved to be, at times, to be a hinderance. The former mayor was often derided for his diamond stud earring and his “two-way pager.”

Kilpatrick’s legal troubles began while in office for his second term when, in 2008, he pled guilty to obstruction of justice and publicly declared that he had lied under oath in a whistleblower trial brought by two ousted former police officers.

The federal charges were brought against Kilpatrick and others after a long-term FBI investigation revealed with the government called a “pattern of extortion, bribery, and fraud,” resulting from the rigging of city contracts and the mismanagement of the publicly-funded Kilpatrick Civic Fund, which was supposed to help youth.

Yet to be sentenced, the now-disgraced former mayor faces up to 20 years in prison.

Hip-Hop Rumors: What Rap Star Will Soon Have Nude Pics Sold?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Headlines
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I don’t know if anybody will care about this, but its out there. Apparently, when Lil Kim was a young, tender thing in the game, she did some pretty risqué stuff, including posing nude. Anybody that’s seen this classic gem knows that Kim’s been on the wild side for a minute.

Son, that pic is classic!

Oh, in case you didn’t already know, that was supposed to be her original album cover, but it just was too much. The pum pum had them going crazy.

Nevertheless, there is some photographer out there that owns those naked pics and it shopping them to various outlets. Hopefully somebody buys them so we can all see. I’m not buying, because I have no money to purchase. Rumor has it, the dude tried to sell them to Kim and she didn’t either.



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