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FRESH HEAT: Tito Lopez [BGA] “Conversation With Tito”
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Spot Ft. Troy Ave “40-40”
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Saigon “Hungry”
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Hip-Hop Rumors: Nicki Minaj Taking Her Talents Across The Pond??!!!
Nicki Minaj is ready to take over the world! The Queens cutie will take her act overseas at the end of February to promote her upcoming album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. Nicki, along with Roman, will be hitting up London February 19th-25th, Paris on the 26th-27th, Berlin on the 28th, and then to Tokyo March 1-4th.
Get ready, blokes! Roman is coming to town!
Lola Monroe “Stay Schemin Freestyle”
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Signature Meanroe “Cho Cho”
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Hip-Hop Rumors: C.Breezy and Nas Working Together???!!!!
That would be a resounding YES! You can add Nas to the list of the many rappers that Breezy has collaborated with since his reign began as one of the top R&B/Pop acts in the nation. The two talents were in the studio yesterday collaborating on a new song for Chris Brown’s upcoming album. Check out Breezy’s tweet about the session below:
“NAS ft on the album!!! In studio right now workin!!! Amazing!”
This is quite unexpected! I wonder what the track will sound like?
Dee-1 Ft. Lil Chuckee and Fiend “I’m On It Remix”
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Hip-Hop Rumor: Is R.Kelly Acting Like a Diva Again??!!
R.Kelly is back to his diva ways!! Our sources tell us, Kellz was booked to perform and celebrate his birthday at the Hennessy VS MLK Weekend event at the King of Diamonds in Miami last weekend and he arrived 2 hours late to the gig! To add salt to the wound, Kellz also refused to perform and would not leave his dressing room the whole night!
This isn’t the first time R.Kelly showcased the diva within. Two weeks ago, we hear he pulled the same stunt at a nightclub in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This guy should be happy people are still booking him to shows, considering his disturbing history. Get it together Kellz!
Knwledge “CoSigners”
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Fred The Godson [BGA] “Rack City Freestyle”
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Knowledge Medina “You Don’t Really Care”
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R&B Legend Etta James Dead At 73
(AllHipHop News) Legendary R&B singer Etta James has died at the age of 73, it was announced today (January 20).
The singer died from complications related to leukemia, in a Riverside, California hospital.
Etta James was discovered by R&B pioneer Johnny Otis, who recorded James’ first hit “Dance with Me Henry.”
She was later signed to Chess Records by Harvey Fuqua of The Moonglows, where she recorded classic sides like “Something’s Gotta Hold On Me,” “Tell Mama,” “All I Could Do Was Cry,” and her best known song, “At Last.”
Etta James’ career was turbulent at times, due to an addiction to a variety of drugs, including heroin, alcohol and prescription painkillers.
Etta James won her first of three Grammy awards in the 1990s and in 1993, she was inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame.
“Three-time Grammy winner and Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Etta James leaves behind a dynamic legacy spanning six decades,” Recording Academy CEO Neil Portnow said. “Her music knew no boundaries as she explored diverse genres including blues, soul, R&B, rock and roll, gospel and jazz. She will forever be remembered for her timeless ballad “At Last,” and a powerful voice that will echo around the world for generations to come. We extend our deepest sympathies to her family, friends, fans and all who have been stirred by her soulful songs and passion for music.”
Etta James’ music has been sampled by a number of Hip-Hop artists throughout the years.
Common sampled Etta James’ “Something’s Gotta Hold On Me” for his song “This Is Me,” while Kanye West sampled “My Funny Valentine” on his 2005 track “Addiction.”
Jay-Z’s wife, Beyoncé Knowles famously played Etta James in the movie “Cadillac Records,” which also starred Mos Def as Chuck Berry.
Stalley [BGA] “Gentlemens Quarterly” P###. by Ski Beatz
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Young Scooter Ft. Gucci Mane “77 Birds”
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Alternative Heat: Twanée “Lesson Learned”
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Range “Black Hole Sun”
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Riot “Smoking Weed x Drinking”
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New Orleans Rapper Dee-1 Helps Promote “Barack Talk” and Voting for 2012
(AllHipHop News) In the three-plus years since the 2008 Election, the top issues affecting many Americans – unemployment, insufficient healthcare, poverty, and lack of adequate educational resources – have been heavily thrust into the spotlight. And, among the mostly urban Hip-Hop community, the problems that plague us are front and center, according to rapper Dee-1, the so-called “one-man army.”
In this pivotal year for collectively raising voices and finding solutions among “The 99%”, there are some who report that they don’t plan to vote. To that end, on January 24, AllHipHop.com will partner with The League Of Young Voters Education Fund and Rock The Vote for the second annual #BarackTalk, a State of the Union roundtable discussion and watch party. 
Panelists include rappers Dee-1 and Rhymefest; Goldie Taylor, leading news correspondent at TheGrio.com (MSNBC); Chuck Creekmur, influential urban entertainment journalist and co-founder of AllHipHop.com; Andreas Hale of TheWellVersed.com; Shaheem Reid of Editor-At-Large of XXL; and Michael Skolnick, Political Director of GlobalGrind.com.
Join the movement on January 24, and watch the video clip below, as Dee-1 and Goldie Taylor talk the importance of voting and the 2012 Election with everyday, concerned young citizens:
