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Frank Ocean’s “Channel Orange” Exclusively Hits iTunes One Week Early; Available Now For Purchase

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) Frank Ocean, who first announced his official debut album, Channel Orange, for a July 17 release has made the project available a week early exclusively on iTunes.

Ocean, who recently revealed that he was bisexual, made the album announcement during his nationally televised debut earlier tonight on NBC’s “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” during a performance alongside The Roots.

The 17-track album features appearances from John Mayer, Andre 3000 and O.F. member Earl Sweatshirt and will still be made available as a physical release on July 17.

Channel Orange will act as the Odd Future member’s first official release following last year’s critically acclaimed mixtape Nostalgia, Ultra.

Billboard reports that Ocean’s Channel Orange could very well score a Top 10 debut on the charts next week which would be the third consecutive project from the Odd Future camp to do so following the collective’s O.F. Tape Vol. 2, which was released in March, and Tyler, the Creator’s Goblin.

Purchase Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange on iTunes now for $9.99.

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Celebrities Party Hard At The Essence Music Festival

By: ginatorres27Category: Alternatives

The celebrities were out in full force in New Orleans over the weekend, during the Essence Music Festival. Music legends, prominent African-American actors, politicians and reality TV stars collided in NOLA for the yearly festival that rakes in racks on racks on racks for the city.

The highlight of the weekend was definitely the Hennessy V.S and Essence Birthday Celebration for Kevin Hart. The funny man, who also performed at the Superdome during the festival, showed that he is truly on the cusp of the A-list. The ‘Think Like A Man’ star had everyone from Oscar winner Denzel Washington to Trey Songz singing his praises at the Saint Hotel in New Orleans, while ‘Single Ladies’ LisaRaye and Denise Vasi took over the stage for an in-prompt dance session with DJ D-Nice.

Other celebrities in the house included Anthony Mackie, The Cast Of Single Ladies,  Keisha Knight Pulliam, Michael Ealy, Shaunie O’Neil and many more.

The Essence Luxe Lounge was another popular destination during the festival.  Brands like Smart Water and Hennessy were able to rub elbows with some of black Hollywood’s A-list celebrities. Tisha Campbell was spotted getting her hair touched up at the lounge while actress and singer Vanessa Williams and legendary actress Ruby Dee took a moment to rest on the plush couches in the lounge.

After a long night of partying, there’s nothing like a prime brunch to soothe your hangover. Hennessy’s “Very Special Brunch” on Saturday, provided just the remedy. Eric Benet, Marsha Ambrosius, Letoya Luckett, Bridget Kelly, Prince’s DJ, DJ Rashida and more were in the house for the fabulous brunch that included specially made Hennessy cocktails.

The crowd never sat down as DJ D-Nice turned a day brunch into a straight party and had everyone on their feet. Check out a few more photos from the 2012 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.


Hip-Hop Rumors: 40 Glocc Challenges The Game To A Fair Fight

By: ginatorres27Category: MOBILE

Yesterday my compadre illseed told you all about The Game punching 40 Glocc and video taping it. Well, now 40 Glocc has spoken out and is saying that he was jumped by 10 of Game’s boys and didn’t fight back because there were guns pointing at him.

40 called into TMZ and has challenged The Game to a fair fight. Check out what he said below:

“I want to fight one-on-one. We don’t need no guns, we don’t need no people, we can do it live whatever.”

Do you think Game will accept his offer? If so, who would you put money on?

 

 

Hip-Hop Rumors: Tragic Accident Leaves Usher’s Step-Son Brain Dead

By: ginatorres27Category: MOBILE

R&B superstar Usher has had an up and down year filled with high’s and low’s. From the high’s of releasing a new album and killing it at the BET Awards to the low’s of going through a public divorce with his ex-wife Tameka Raymond and most recently a custody battle. Now the star has another tragedy to add to his list of low’s – his step-son was in a terrible jet ski accident and has been declared brain dead.

11 year-old Kyle Glover, the oldest son of Tameka Raymond has had no brain activity since being admitted to the hospital, and is currently on life support.  The boy sustained an injury to the head after being hit by a Jet Ski while in Lake Lanier over the weekend.  Glover was riding in an inner tube when he was hit by a jet ski.

According to TMZ, Usher chartered a private jet for his ex-wife so that she could fly in from out-of-town to be with her son. Usher was also spotted at the hospital as well.

Talib Kweli Announces “Attack the Block” Mixtape As Prelude To New Album “Prisoner of Conscious”

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) Before Talib Kweli releases his highly anticipated sixth solo studio album, Prisoner of Conscious, later this year, the Brooklyn native will be offering fans a prequel of sorts in the form of a new mixtape titled Attack the Block.

“Gonna drop a track off my new mixtape this week. Trying to decide which one #attacktheblock,” he tweeted over the weekend.

Attack the Block drops later this month, with features from Ryan Leslie, Black Thought, Rah Digga, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, Jae Millz, Skyzoo, John Forte, Maino, and Fashawn already being named.

Kweli also noted that, in addition to his “going in over instrumentals,” he has also gathered production from Charlemagne, 9th Wonder, 88-Keys,  OhNo, EJones, and Symbolic 1.

Following the release of his solo 2011 album, Gutter Rainbows, talk has swirled that Kweli was hard at work on a follow-up to his and Mos Def’s critically acclaimed 1998 album as the duo, Black Star. Although no release date was ever set, the two have been seen in the studio together over the past two years, so a new album appears to be on the horizon.

There is currently no official release date for Talib’s Attack the Block.

VIDEO: Catch Up On Everything “The Dark Knight Rises” With This New 13-Minute Featurette

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: Lifestyle

We, as the movie-going public, are officially 11 days away from having our beloved Batman trilogy come to a close under director Christopher Nolan. Since we’ve been covering the film’s visual treats for the past several months, it is only right that, with less than two weeks until we get to witness “the legend end” in glorious IMAX (the best way to see this movie), we make sure you have a brand-new 13-minute featurette on your radar.

The purpose of the exclusive behind-the-scenes look is to catch fans up on what they will be getting when The Dark Knight Rises hits movie screens worldwide, and an inside look at how exactly the film was made. Be warned that 95 percent of what is included in the video below has been seen before through various teasers, trailers, and TV spots. However, there are a few new shots and some footage that hasn’t been officially released, so if you’d prefer to stay totally devoid of anything The Dark Knight Rises until you see the film, don’t watch the video.

We are given a good deal of information on the characters of The Dark Knight Rises, their motives, and where they fit into Nolan’s vision of Batman, as well as behind-the-scenes footage of the director and his crew shooting several scenes and exploring how a number of the effects, gadgets, and vehicles were created.

Check out The Dark Knight Rises featurette below:

The Dark Knight Rises opens everywhere on July 20.

Jay-Z Announces Two Additional Barclays Center Concerts; Tickets On Sale This Friday

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) Brooklyn’s new Barclays Center is set to open on September 28 with a high-profile Jay-Z concert, and the center has announced two additional performance dates on September 29 and 30 for the multi-platinum selling, Grammy Award-winning rapper and mogul.

“Jay-Z is Brooklyn and is the definitive artist to open Barclays Center,” said Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark. “We are thrilled that such an iconic world-class entertainer, not to mention a Brooklynite, will take the borough’s biggest stage on three consecutive nights for what will surely be a historic experience for all fans.”

Barclays announced in mid-June that Jay-Z, who is also a minority investor of the Brooklyn Nets, will serve as Director of the Brooklyn Arena Firm.

Tickets for all three concerts, which are being produced by LiveNation, will officially go on sale to the general public this Friday (July 13) at 10 a.m. It is being reported that over 7,000 tickets will be available for under $30.

Pre-sale tickets will be available to American Express card members beginning on Wednesday (July 11) from 10 am until 10 pm.

For tickets and more information, visit Ticketmaster.com.

EXCLUSIVE: Legal War Breaks Out Between Newsboys and New Boyz Over Name

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Features

(AllHipHop News) The New Boyz are at the center of a legal battle over the name of their group.

Gospel group The News Boys filed a federal lawsuit against the group on July 6, in District Court of Middle Tennessee, Nashville division.

The lawsuit, which was filed by The News Boys and Wesley Campbell, claims that fans are confusing the gospel group with the Hip-Hop group.

Wesley Campbell, who own and manages The News Boys, said that he is invested millions of dollars and years of hard work to promote The News Boys, who have 28 #1 singles.

The gospel group, which was formed almost 26 years ago, has won numerous awards, including Best Christian Rock Band by Readers Choice.

Problems between the groups began into 2009, when Warner Music signed the rap group known as The New Boyz.

The lawsuit claims that “The New Boyz music is sexually charged and the lyrics are sexually explicit in content,” and that “the lead singer for The News Boys, Michael Tait and the members of the Warner Bros. group, The New Boyz are of the same ethnic and Hip-Hop origins.”

According to the complaint, there has already been several instances the fans confused the gospel group with the Hip-Hop group.

“Plaintiff has already documented several instances of actual confusion among its customers, prospective customers and other outside observers who mistakenly assume a connection between plaintiff and defendant and the respective music they offer.”

Check out a copy of the lawsuit below:

CONTEST: Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival 2012 Final Day Fan Experience Giveaway

By: seandrasimsCategory: Features

Calling all Hip-Hop fans! BK, stand up!

The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (BHF’12) makes it annual, week-long appearance starting TONIGHT (July 9) with the “Show & Prove Super Bowl, and running through Saturday, July, 14.

The all-ages event attracts over 20,000 fans to Brooklyn annually in a celebration of Hip-Hop music and culture. This year, Busta Rhymes is headlining the 8th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival final day concert on Saturday, July 14, and he has been working with Brooklyn Bodega to convene “Busta & Friends”, an onstage celebration of his 20+ year career.

In anticipation of BHF’12, Brooklyn Bodega is giving away “The Deluxe Fan Final Day Package”, valued at over $150.

The package winner will receive one (1) pair of Premium Tickets to Final Day and one (1) pair of tickets to the BHF’12 After Party on July 14. All Premium Tickets include a souvenir badge and lanyard, one (1) drink ticket*, and check-in through an expedited line! *This ticket will get you admission to Family Day events & Artist Performances (while supplies last/limited quantities ).

The BHF’12 Contest ends this Thursday (July 12). Only one entry per person. To enter, e-mail [email protected], using the subject line ‘AllHipHop.’

BHF ’12 tickets are on sale for the general public – visit Eventbrite.com. Follow @BrooklynBodega and @BKHipHopFest on Twitter.