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Hip-Hop Rumors: Shots Fired? Producer Bangladesh Says Swizz Beatz Is “Not Relevant”
Super producer Bangladesh recently did a no-holds barred interview with XXL Magazine, where he threw more than a few shots at Swizz Beatz. From saying that Swizzy is only relevant because of his marriage to Alicia Keys to saying that he looks old. Check out a few of his quotes from the interview below:
“I don’t think Swizz is relevant. I’m keeping it 100.”
“I think there’s a difference between relevance and musical relevance,” he noted. “You married a lady that’s poppin’ [Alicia Keys], you know it’ll give you a lot of relevance, but you gotta make hits. Ain’t no hits. Are you relevant for the craft you’re doing or the life you live as far as the decisions you make?”
Bangladesh dug himself deeper into the hole by implying that Swizz is not “youthful” or “in-the-know.”
“The relevance is in being youthful,” he said. “Still being in-the-know. I have a 15 year old son so they think we’re brothers and I put him on to stuff. You know, I’m 34 but people tell me I look 23. He still look to me for information. Usually it’s the opposite; usually the parents are lame or too old to understand or whatever. Just the way I feel, I got so much more time.”
Do you think Swizz Beatz should respond? Does Bangladesh have a point?
Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Game Really Lose $100,000 Over His Rescheduled Wedding?
Rapper Game recently made headlines when he called off the wedding to the mother of his two children. We later learned that Game was going to film the show for a new reality show, so we knew what was up. Game said that his fiancee called off the wedding because of his “web of lies, cheating, and lack of presence,” but we have a feeling it was for the future ratings of the reality show.
Anyway, TMZ caught up with Game and his fiancee in L.A. recently, and the rapper claims to have lost “about $100,000” for the venue change. “Yeah, we lost about $100,000 in the venue change, but it’s all good. I got long paper,” he said.
Talk about money to burn. Will you be tuning into Game’s new reality show?
EXCLUSIVE: Yung Berg Details Creation Of “Snapbacks & Tattoos”; Soulja Boy Remix On The Way
Editor’s Note: This interview was conducted before the tragic death of Yung Berg’s manager, Christopher “Cam” Martin on August 6. We offer sincere condolences to Yung Berg and Cam’s entire family.
(AllHipHop News) Yung Berg recently spoke with AllHipHop.com about creating one of this year’s summer anthems, “Snapbacks and Tattoos”, which has almost gone gold.
“The ‘Snapbacks and Tattoos’ beat, I originally thought Big Sean should have had the record. We changed the beat like seven different times,” Yung Berg told AllHipHop.com. “The thing was, I didn’t know what to do with it. I cut a mixtape verse to it – I didn’t like it. So, I played it on my TV for Driicky when he was in Miami, and the rest is history. He left with the beat.”
According to Yung Berg, the record draws comparison to one of his last major hits and helped Driicky land a cushiony deal with indie record label eOne Music.
“This is one of them moments where I feel like, man, ‘Sexy Lady’ was a two-track [production]. That s**t still isn’t tracked out. ‘Snapbacks and Tattoos’, the one you hear is a two-track. I still haven’t mixed the record. I haven’t got a chance to spread it across the board, but when it happens organically, and with God working…shout out to Soulja Boy. Me and him have a remix joint over the ‘Snapbacks’.”
Watch AllHipHop.com’s exclusive interview with Yung Berg below:
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Hip-Hop Rumors: Rumored Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Lady GaGa Collabo False
Rumors were swirling last night that Eminem would be coming out with a new song featuring Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga. The rumor stemmed from an article that falsely quoted Marshall as saying that he would be releasing the song as his first single, right after the Slaughterhouse release. Em’s manager, Paul Rosenberg, caught wind of the rumor and took to Twitter to dispel the chatter. Check out his tweet below:
Em did recently announce that he had an album on the way. Let’s hope that comes soon to heal the “thirsty.”
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VIDEO: Brandy “Puts It Down” With (Rapper) Chris Brown
R&B singer Brandy is back with a video for “Put It Down”, her much-hyped single featuring a rapping Chris Brown that is receiving heavy buzz after dropping just a few months ago.
Looks like Brandy is ready to be at the top of the music scene again. Can she do it? Peep the video:
Ice Cube “65 Percent” Finished New Album “Everything’s Corrupt”
(AllHipHop News) West Coast legend Ice Cube is hard at work on his upcoming album Everything’s Corrupt, which the rapper/director said was “65 percent” finished.
The rap star hit the stage at Irving Plaza in New York and after the show, Ice Cube conducted an interview with Duck Down Visuals for Red Bull U.S.A.
During the interview, Ice Cube divulged some information regarding Everything’s Corrupt.
“It’ll be out next year, you know, its hardcore Hip-Hop. It’s street knowledge, it’s talking about what’s going on in the hood, but it’s talking about what’s going on in the political arena,” Ice Cube revealed. “It’s what I always try to give. Much more than just rhyming.”
In related news, Ice Cube discussed the progress of “Last Friday,” which is in pre-production. Although Ice Cube didn’t discuss Chris Tucker’s possible involvement, he confirmed that the movie is in the works.
Ice Cube is meeting with New Line Cinema, the company that bankrolled the original “Friday” franchise of movies that have grossed over $150 million dollars since their theatrical releases.
“The script is almost finished, I got a meeting with New Line on Monday or Tuesday, to talk about the next steps,” Ice Cube said. “You gotta get that script tight before you can take the next step.”
Flesh-N-Bone’s Daughter Found Safe
(AllHipHop News) The 15-year-old daughter of rapper Flesh-N-Bone was found safe. yesterday (August 6).
The teenager had been missing for over two weeks, after she failed to return home from her job at Taco Bell.
According to TMZ.com, family members tracked the girl down and returned her to her home in San Bernardino, California.
“I am very grateful that she is back home and okay,” Flesh told TMZ.com.
Police initially believed that the 15-year-old ran off with a friend named Alberto Silva Sanchez.
According to Flesh, the family is still sorting out the details.
“It’s been a long and emotional day of speaking to her and trying to figure out what happened,” Flesh said.
Daily Word: Make Your Dream Happen! (No Excuses)
Happy Tuesday!
Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to excuses! ‘Those who really want something make it happen, those who don’t make excuses! Life is abundant and will give you everything your heart desires if you are willing to do what’s necessary to get it!
Stop finding excuses as to why you are not getting what you want! It’s always too early to quit! The moment you make a commitment to keep going, no matter what the moment, you begin to see your world change. Being discouraged or defeated is all self-inflicted A simple change in perspective will get you back on the right track! Be clear! Be Determined! Be Unstoppable!!
Make your dream happen!!
-Ash’Cash
“You are never given a dream without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however.” -Richard Bach
“Do it badly; do it slowly; do it fearfully; do it any way you have to, but do it.” -Steve Chandler
“The man who thinks he can and the man who thinks he can’t are both right. Which one are you?” -Henry Ford
“It’s no use saying, “We are doing our best.” You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary.” -Winston Churchill
“You’ll accomplish much more when you clearly know what you intend to accomplish. Get a goal, and you’ll make it happen.” -Ralph Marston
“The world is moving so fast these days that the man who says it can’t be done is generally interrupted by someone doing it.” -Elbert Hubbard
“Write down 10 things you would do in your life if you had absolutely no fear. Then pick one of them and do it.” -Steve Chandler
“If what you have done yesterday still looks big to you, you haven’t done much today.” -Mikhail Gorbachev
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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.
EXCLUSIVE: Yelawolf Unveils Current Country Fresh Clothing Line and Debuts Native American-Inspired Shoes
(AllHipHop News) As Yelawolf prepares for his 55-date “Slumerican Tour,” set to kick off in September, the Alabama signee to Shady/Interscope is also prepping for the second season of his new line of clothing, called Country Fresh.
The “Famous Stars and Straps” signature line is a collaborative vision by both Yelawolf and Travis Barker that features T-shirts incorporating the Slumerican lifestyle.
T-shirt designs during the first season included a deer hunter patterned shirt, as well as a trucker T-shirt that says “Let’s Roll”, an ode to his hit song featuring Kid Rock.
“The Famous Family, you know, I got the Country Fresh line out, and [Travis Barker] gave me my own signature line. The first season went over good, and we are heading over to the fall season for another release. I got a shoe coming out on Famous that I designed as well,” Yelawolf explained in a recent interview with AllHiphop.com.
The shoe line features Native American inspiration that caters to Yelawolf’s preferences and Native American heritage.
Added Yelawolf about the design detail, “It may have the buck on the soul, and it’s a shoe that I designed myself. It’s like this sneaker, half sneaker, half Native American moccasin that I put together myself. The fringe to the moccasin is removable, and you can take that off. It’s a mid-top; the color-ways are crazy. I’m excited about that sh*t.”
Check out the 7:55 minute mark for Yelawolf’s comments on his new shoes and Country Fresh clothing line.
Young, Fresh and New: The Bakers Club Movement In A Time Full Of Them
(AllHipHop News Feature) Hip-Hop has always been structured by mob rule and in these days, it’s no different. Every aspiring rapper today seems to get an idea, grab their homies, and go all out for a genre they love. Enter the Bakers Club: a collective of talented young Hip-Hop MCs and producers hungry to be the genre’s next trendsetters.
What makes Bakers Club different from most other groups is difference. No two members are alike – all organically growing together through five different cities across two countries.
Group founder, producer, and leader, Raz Fresco, founded The Bakers Club when he was only 15 years old and has proven he’s way older than his age reveals.
Now at 17, Fresco has already produced for some of Hip-Hop’s hottest artists including Mac Miller, French Montana, Tyga, Big Sean, B.o.B., and Wale. But he puts his Club above all.
“A lot of rappers have that signature-type thing they do. I don’t like to box myself into sh*t like that,” Raz says. “My music grows with me.”
Baker’s Club began through mutual friends in Raz’s hometown of Toronto, Ontario. Ever since, The Club has grown to eight members, four from Canada, and four from the U.S. Each member has his or her own unique sound, making it a surprise, as they are able to gel.
“My vision for the Bakers Club was just like it’s not necessarily like ‘this is The Bakers Club’ because every group has their own-type sound,” Raz explains. “Like the Wu-Tang had that Wu sound, Dipset had that Dipset sound. The thing I like about Baker’s Club is, it’s like a whole circle where everyone doesn’t sound the same.”
Now composed of members Raz Fresco, ChillxWill, P. Blackk, The 6th Letter, Dime Don, Lo Thraxx, Brandon Chey, and BriskInTheHouse, The Bakers Club is in full circle. During the group’s formation, Fresco’s age was almost as big a shocker as his musical talent.
“The whole time I was like dude young as f*ck, even though I was working with him at the same time,” Little Rock, Arkansas native Lo Thraxx says. “But I knew he was serious.”
“We started talking more and more and got in contact with each other, and more conversation, and then he told me how old he was, and I was like, ‘Oh damn, that’s crazy,’” Columbus, Ohio native P. Blackk explains about their first collaboration. “And then he told me he made the beat, and I was like, ‘What!’”
Being from different areas in North America, a group powwow isn’t always easy. Bakers Club has never been in the same room together as a full collective, but their constant cross-continent communication shows they are one.
During a meeting last December in which five members gathered in Toronto, distance proved to be no obstacle.
“It was ill, because we all gelled like we stayed down the block the whole time from each other,” Tacoma, Washington native ChillxWill says. “We naturally have our own different sound, because we’re not all from the same place.”
With each member receiving individual recognition for their solo efforts, as well as group attention, being a member has its perks.
“It’s not necessarily a general sound or message, it’s just like a whole bunch of different messages from a bunch of dope individuals, and it’s presented to you in that Baker’s Club package,” Raz says. “At the end of the day, it’s about good music and dope artists.”
Each every member of the group, except newest edition, Dime Don, has already released numerous projects. With new mixtapes to come from every member, much more Bakers Club is on the way. Raz Fresco will be working with members on their newest releases and is planning on another solo drop once he finishes his collaborative effort with ChillxWill.
With every new crew in Hip-Hop either trying to bring a certain style back or creating a new swagger, Bakers Club does both.
“We’re not really bringing back something that’s missing, but the type of vibe and energy we got is lacking in Hip-Hop,” ChillxWill says. “Not to sound cliché, but it’s something that can be used in the game now.
“I feel like with The Club, it restores a lot of that missing vibe. I feel like there’s a gap in music and we can fill that.”
Death of Yung Berg’s Manager Christopher Martin Being Investigated as a Homicide
(AllHipHop News) Today (August 6), the music industry mourns the loss of Christopher “Cam” Martin, former manager to Yung Berg, Kia Shine, Hurricane Chris, The Party Boyz, Loon and Chyna Whyte.
According to reports, Christopher “Cam” Martin was found shot to death outside an abandoned home in Berkeley County, South Carolina around 8 a.m. on Saturday (August 4th).
The Berkeley County Police say that Martin’s death is being investigated as a homicide.
More information on Christopher “Cam” Martin’s death will be released following an investigation.
For now, friends family and colleagues are remembering Martin for his work as Director of A&R at Polo Grounds/J Records, as well as Artist Manager at Jive Records, and CEO of Camouflage Management.
“RIP 2 MY BROTHER CHRISTOPHER MARTIN AKA CAM! GONE 2 SOON! WAS JUST WITH HIM 2 DAYS AGO!,” Yung Berg tweeted, while producer/mogul Mr. Collipark was stunned.
“Man RIP to the homie Cam! Wow!!!!!!!!,” Mr. Collipark tweeted.
Christopher Martin is survived by his 3 children.
EXCLUSIVE: Insane Clown Posse To Appear In “Untold Story of Detroit Hip-Hop”
(AllHipHop News) Veteran Detroit Hip-Hop group Insane Clown Posse (ICP) has been confirmed to take part in the upcoming documentary film, “The Untold Story of Detroit Hip-Hop.”
“The Untold Story of Detroit Hip-Hop” is being directed by Detroit native Brian “Champtown” Harmon.
Champtown is veteran of the Detroit Hip-Hop scene, who has worked with a who’s who of artists, from ICP and Kid Rock, to Eminem, who was affiliated with Champ’s Straight Jacket Records at one point.
ICP, who will host the 13th annual Gathering of the Juggalos this weekend, squashed a long running feud, that at one point, drew Eminem into the fray, although Eminen and ICP have yet to work out their differences.
“I don’t want to give too much of the movie away but I will say this. It was Great having ICP be apart of the Untold story,” Champtown told AllHipHop.com. “Say what you want about the ‘Wicket Clowns,’ but they have had over a 20 year run and are still running the ball. In the music industry, that is very impressive.”
In addition to ICP, “The Untold Story of Detroit Hip-Hop” is narrated by Chuck D. and features a number of influential Detroit artists.
Artists like Artists like Esham, Proof, Ham, The Blackman, Awesome Dre, Dice, 5Ela, Billy T, Druken Master, Detroit’s Most Wanted, BMX, Fed Ex, DJ Los, Merciless, Amir, DJ Head, TJ, Maureen “Ma Dukes Yancey (J. Dilla’s Mom) and others are featured in “The Untold Story of Detroit Hip-Hop,” which is in the editing stages and nearing completion.
According to Champtown, he requested interviews from Eminem and Kid Rock, but he is waiting on replies from his former confidants.
Champtown, who was recently named Vice President of A&R at Canorous/Universal, said the soundtrack would be released via Canorous.
Champtown’s also planning an album of hard-to-find early material from Detroit legend Danny K., who influenced everyone from Eminem to Kid Rock, by their own admission.
Additionally, Champtown is prepping a collaborative album with Esham, as well as releases from Soundsick, Dogmatic, 5 Ela,Checkin Trapps ,The Coonjuice m
Man and others.
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Rick Ross Gives Advice For Success; Talks God Forgives I Don’t At King of Diamonds Release Party
(AllHipHop News) Miami rapper Rick Ross hosted an album release party at King of Diamonds, where he performed in front of a packed crowd and performed a number of his hit singles taken from his latest album God Forgives, I Don’t.
The album is projected to top the charts with an estimated 200,000 sold during the first week.
Rick Ross addressed the crowed to describe the hard work and effort that has gone in to developing his career up to this point.
“If you want to get some real money, always remember s**t’s going to take way longer then you planned for, so don’t put no time frame on that s**t if your going to do it ..say let’s do it,” Rick Ross said.
During the event, Rick Ross brought out Omarion, the newest R&B act on Maybach Music’s growing roster. During the night, Rick Ross and Omarion performed their collaborative song ‘Ice Cold’ for the first time live.
Rick Ross’ producer/close associate DJ Khaled took a moment to speak with AllHipHop.com about his latest artist Ice Berg.
“Rozay [has the] #1 album in the country. I told you,” DJ Khaled said. “Classic. Look out for my new album Kiss the Ring (August 21st). Ice Berg [is] Dade County’s future right here…305. I told you all the Miami artists [are] coming up. He’s the next one.”
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VIDEO: Trey Songz is Back to Being “Trigga”, Gets Recrunked in “Hail Mary”
Trey Songz has been keeping it a little on the humble and lovey-dovey side with his songs lately. Nothing wrong with that.
BUT, it’s good to see that he hasn’t lost his “Trigga” edge. Check out his latest – a video for the track, “Hail Mary”.
Rick Ross & MMG Toss Stacks In The Air For “God Forgives, I Don’t” Release Party
Rick Ross celebrates his album release of “God Forgives, I Don’t” at Perfections in Queens, NY. Ross celebrates with MMG’s Wale, French Montana, Stalley, Meek Mill and a club full of fans at the Queens stripclub as the Next 48 Hours With Rick Ross provides another look into The Bawse’s album release week!
Rapsody [BGA] Reveals Tracklisting For Debut LP “The Idea Of Beautiful”; Features Include Phonte, Mac Miller And More
(AllHipHop News) North Carolina native Rapsody has announced details regarding her upcoming debut album, The Idea of Beautiful, which is scheduled for release on August 28 via Jamla Records.
The Breeding Ground artist and protege of 9th Wonder has assembled Raekwon, Ab-Soul, Big Rube, Raheem DeVaughn, BJ the Chicago Kid, Mac Miller, The Cool Kids, and Phonte, among others to feature on The Idea of Beautiful.
Production on the album is set to come from Khrysis, Ka$h, Amp, E. Jones, Eric G and, of course, 9th Wonder.
According to a press release for the album, “[The Idea of Beautiful] takes a deeper look at the many connotations that the word “beautiful” evokes in our society and the lengths we go to embody those traits.”
Listen to the album’s first single, “Non-Fiction”, featuring Ab-Soul and Raheem DeVaughn below, followed by the full tracklisting for The Idea of Beautiful:
Young Buck Checks Into Prison
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Young Buck officially checked into prison today (August 6).
TMZ.com reports that the G-Unit rapper started an 18-month prison sentence, for possessing a gun.
The weapon was found in August of 2010, when IRS agents raided his mansion over back taxes.
Agents found a weapon in the house which was not registered to, or legally owned by the rapper.
Young Buck will serve his time at that Yazoo City Medium Security Federal Prison, in Southern Mississippi.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Common Reuniting With Kanye West For Another Album?
Common and Kanye West first collaborated on Common’s 2005 album, Be. The album was critically acclaimed and was touted as Common’s “comeback album” after the disastrous Electric Circus. Could these two be working on another collaborative album right now?
In a recent interview with Complex Magazine, Common spoke about the possibility of teaming up with Kanye West again for a full album. Check out what he said below:
“Yes. You know, when the time is right, I would love to get together [with Kanye] on some more music. It would be an act of passion, it would be a creative project. It would be fun instead of, “I ain’t gotta do it, he ain’t gotta do it.” It’s not like we had to do it then or when we first did it, but it’d be a fun thing for us to do,” he said. “No matter where you go, you get reminded and you’re like, ‘I got into this because I love making music, I love Hip Hop, and I love being creative.’ Being able to work together with Kanye would be one of those experiences for me. How with No I.D. I had an experience like, ‘This is what I do. This is Hip Hop.'”
Nice! Common also revealed that he was originally supposed to be on “Mercy” but didn’t hand his verse in in time.
“To be honest, I’ve been in the studio and I was doing some recording, but it was mostly me, Big Sean, Cyhi, Pusha, and Teyana in there. For me, it was fun to just be able to rock with them and cats is smoking, cats is doing what they do, having fun more than anything. Just figuring it out. I can remember Big Sean being like, ‘You should get on this’ talking about ‘Mercy.’ I wanted to get on that. I wish I would’ve gotten on it,” he said. “I was working, doing something. Eventually the record, it got done quicker than I could get my verse out. They put it out and it was banging.”
How crazy would a Common and Yeezy album be right now? You can read the full interview with Common here.
Sidenote: Common recently commented on Kanye West’s and Kim Kardashian’s relationship saying that the two were “a good match.” Check out what he told Wet Paint below:
“Oh man, they are great — they are a great match,” Their love, of course. “Love is the biggest key to a good match,” he said. “I think they have that.”