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Hip-Hop Rumors: Quickies Edition With T.I., DJ Premier, Rihanna, DMX, Timbaland & More!

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: Rumors

T.I. Says New Album “Trouble Man” Is Almost Done!

In a recent interview with MTV, Tip revealed the following about his upcoming eighth album: “We plan on getting back in and coming up with a few more, so you never know what could become of that. We got one with Akon, did a few records with Rico Love. Man, I got records with just about everybody. We just putting it together, we done did about 70 records. So now we’re in the narrowing-down process. So we’ll narrow them down, we’ll do probably about 15 more. We got a lot of hot, old-school, vintage T.I. records on there. I’m talking like gutter, gangsta, intellectual ignorance, hard-core stadium sh–, but at the same time we got those over-the-top crossover records as well, big features and whatnot that we plan on putting into play.”

Until then, we have F*ck Da City Up! 

Premo’s Top 5 LP’s of 2011:

Reks – R.E.K.S., M.O.P. and Snowgoons – Sparta, Evidence – Cats & Dogs, 9th Wonder – The Wonder Years, and Premo’s #1 LP of 2011 is…..

Certainly an interesting choice, and for those that disagree, DJ Premier has some words for you: “For all of you dumbfucks that are late or not hip to my yearly list, this is my own list of what I was bumpin’ for my enjoyment in 2011… Even though there were so f#####’ many LPs that came out, I wish we had time to do Top 40 but f### that… So if you don’t like my list, make your own… I ain’t mad atcha… Hate it or love it, I don’t give a fuuuuuck !!!“

Check out the full list of his 25 Top LP’s of 2011 here.

Rozay and Timbo Are Cooking Something Up:

God Forgives, I Don’t coming soon!

MGK and DMX Debut New Song, “I Don’t Dance”:

Courtesy of Skee.TV

Quickies:

-Rihanna has topped both The Black Eyed Peas and Eminem to become the highest selling digital artist of all time with 47.5 million songs sold since 2005! DAMN!

-Apollo Brown and DITC’s OC are linking up for a 16-track album, Trophies, that is set for release at the end of March!

-Rapper Pill let the fans know recently that he is still working on that collaboration project with Big Boi AND Killer Mike. So stay tuned!

Hip-Hop Rumors: Drake’s Right Hand Disses Common, Calls Him “Old Head”

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: Rumors

Well, what do we have here?  A battle. Well, I will be the first to say that I have a bit of a conflict here. I’m on Common’s side. I’m just going to say that as a matter of fact so there is not confusion. There’s no love lost for Drake. He’s dope too, but Common is more my Era.

EDIT: THIS AIN’T 40! I MADE A MISTAKE! ITS SOME SIDE DUDE DOWN WITH THE DRAKE CREW!

So, now that we have that established…I’m peeping the tweets and I see that Drake’s dude and main producer “40” (not 40…another dude named HUSH) is going in on Common pretty crazy. At the same time, I can’t rock with him. His main points of note are that Common is “old” and he’s just beefing to sell records. I don’t know, but I don’t agree. I don’t know, because this seems to be something unspoken going on that we don’t quite know (ie: Serena). At any rate, Common has never been the type to just go at a cat for no reason. And he’s got a career rappers would kill for…Drake included. So, lets see what 40 is saying. Peep the tweets.

(I’m an idiot…see the tweets below from somebody not named 40.)

WHAT DO YOU THINK???

Sylvia Rhone, Kelly Rowland to Be Honored By Essence, Eve To Perform

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

(AllHipHop News) Music industry legend Sylvia Rhone and Grammy Award winning singer Kelly Rowland will be honored during Essence magazine’s 3rd Annual Black Women In Music event, during Grammy Week next month.

Hollywood’s elite will celebrate the many accomplishments of Sylvia Rhone, who has been a powerful force as a top executive in the music industry for the past thirty years.

Sylvia Rhone has launched or signed artists like Missy Elliott, Kelly Rowland, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Keith Sweat, Nelly, Melanie Fiona, Akon, Erykah Badu, Busta Rhymes, MC Lyte and the legendary Stevie Wonder, among many others.

“Sylvia Rhone has transformed the music industry with her vision and she has become a trailblazer for African-American women everywhere by breaking down barriers throughout her career,” said Essence president Michelle Ebanks. “Her exceptional talent, enduring humanity and effortless elegance make Sylvia a true Essence woman and we are honored to present her with the Essence Black Women in Music award.”

Rap star Eve will be the featured performance during the celebration, which will also honor the accomplishments and career of Kelly Rowland.

“We’ve watched Kelly Rowland for over a decade grow from a teenage sensation into an international superstar. Her talent, drive and remarkable creative force show what it truly means to be a young powerhouse in an ever-changing industry,” added Essence editor-in-chief Constance C.R. White. “Kelly embodies the ‘soul’ of young Black women through her music and we are proud to salute her dynamic contributions.”

Legendary rapper MC Lyte will serve as the DJ for the evening, which will be an invite only event that will take place on February 8, 2012 in Los Angeles.

Mike Posner Releases Music Video For New Single, “Looks Like Sex”

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: Alternatives

Earlier today (January 9), Mike Posner released the visual for his sophomore album’s first single, “Looks Like Sex.”

Fans first got a taste of the electro-pop song this past November when Posner included a short teaser of the track on his mixtape, The Layover.

The 21-track mixtape includes both original music as well as a few covers and was meant to hold fans over until Sky High‘s release. Joining him on The Layover are a number of Hip-Hop artists, such as Bun B, CyHi Da Prynce, Big K.R.I.T., Elzhi, Slim Thug, and more.

“Looks Like Sex” was co-written and co-produced by Posner and Mason Levy.

Check out the the Jason Beattie directed music video for “Looks Like Sex” below:

[Click here to read the latest AllHipHop.com interview with Mike Posner.]

Hip-Hop Rumors: Lil’ Wayne to Debut New Skateboarding Clothing Line?!

By: ginatorres27Category: Rumors

Lil’ Wayne has just announced that he is ready to debut his new clothing line “Trukfit.”  The new line will feature clothes dedicated to the culture of skateboarding and quality street wear.  I’m not sure what this line will look like, since lately, Weezy has been dressing like a pre-teen girl from the Valley. Exhibits A, B, C, and D below:

Weezy says it will be the “best clothing line ever in the entire world!”  Check him out in the video below speaking about the new line on his “Weezy’s Sports Corner” show:

Random Weirdness From The ‘Net: Asian Drake & A Genetic “Baby Blue Ivy Carter” Predic-Pic?!?!

By: seandrasimsCategory: Lifestyle

Strange Internet Face-Alterations…Featuring Asian, Female Drake???

You can literally find anything on YouTube these days. From people performing various “acts,” to taking bad ones off coffeetables, to giving lessons on how to pop zits, there are a lot of people with A LOT of time on their hands on YouTube.

BUT, every now and then, you see a video where someone has gone above and beyond the stuff that most regular people think about doing. In this clip, an Asian woman decides to transform herself into Black/White, biracial rapper Drake! With not very much, she does a decent job at somewhat, kinda resembling him. The way she nails his lip gestures and hand movements, though??? Priceless! Take a look:

On another note, these Drake fan obsessions are getting just plain kray.

 

No, Really. What Will/Does Little “Blue Ivy Carter” Look Like?

So, not even 36 hours old, Beyonce and Jay-Z’s baby has already spawned endless photoshopped prediction pics on the Internet of what she will/does look like. There’s even a reported first pic of the baby, although it’s likely one from when auntie Solange gave birth some years back.

BUT, the YouTube clip below might be the closest we’ll get for now to ACTUALLY seeing what Baby Blue Ivy may resemble. You see, someone actually did a reported 90 hours of genetic research into Beyonce and Jay-Z’s backgrounds, coupled with 45 tedious hours of Photoshop, and came up with this! This really looks feasible (if Beyonce’s strong Creole genes won out), but what do you think?:

 

And Now, On To Some Dysfunctional Family Mess…

Stories like this are well, hmmm…un-friggin-thinkable!! This one comes all the way from Kenya, Africa. So, there’s a cheating husband – not uncommon. A wife who catches her scandalous husband in the act at a motel – still pretty common. And then there’s the husband in the clip below, who decides to turn the tables on wifey, even though he’s clearly been caught!:

Dang, where they do ‘dat at??? Apparently somewhere in Kenya.

Via: Whatthehayell.com

Common Drops New Diss Record Directed Towards Drake

By: Jake CratesCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Despite the fact that the Rick Ross’ Rich Forever was undoubtably the most downloaded mixtape last week, many hip-hop fans have paid closer attention to the Drake verse that was seemingly directed at Chicago rapper Common on the French Montana assisted, “Stay Schemin'” track.

Although Drake didn’t say Common’s name, Common has already replied with a diss record over the same beat and has specifically called out Drake for his use of singing during his raps and the sensitive nature of some of his songs.

“My motto is Chicago b**ch, everybody know you’re sweet, what the problem is? / Don’t play dumb, I’m the one that acknowledged it, son of a b**ch I imagine what you father is/She said how you make your oppponent?/The rapper of the moment, the style he don’t own it…

And later Common raps:

Can’t say a ni**a name but you rap about a ni**as wife, you sho’ black and white tryna live a ni**a’s life/I’m taking too long with this amateur guy, you aint wet nobody ni**a, you Canada Dry. ”

While the nature of the beef is unclear, some speculate that it could be centered around professional tennis star Serena Williams, who is rumored to have been involved with both artists.

“Soft ni**a, make no mistake, I’m taking to Drake,” Common concluded.

To make matters worse for Drake, Common concluded the song with Destiny Child’s song, “Say My Name” repeating in the background of the track.

Drake has not yet replied on Twitter or in any interviews as of press time.

Common “Stay Schemin (RMX)” [Drake Diss]

Mixtape Review: Yo Gotti’s “Live From The Kitchen”

By: seandrasimsCategory: Features

Rating: 5.5 / 10

In 2006, one of the best movies I’ve ever had the joy to experience was released in theaters. The Prestige, which starred Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale, was one of the movies that you truly had to see to believe. Directed by Christopher Nolan (Inception, The Dark Knight), the movie presented a story of a rivalry between two magicians and their search for the perfect magic trick that turned deadly. Most people that remember The Prestige don’t seem to remember The Illusionist, another movie released in the same time period that had a similar concept. The Illusionist wasn’t a bad movie by any means; it just wasn’t The Prestige and was largely overshadowed due to bad timing.

Sadly, in this case for Yo Gotti and his long-delayed debut release, Live From The Kitchen sounds as if it’s patterned after The Illusionist; this particular brand of street music is nowhere near the level of T.I.’s F*ck Da City Up, Jeezy’s TM:103, or Rozay’s Rich Forever. It doesn’t help the fact that Yo Gotti’s album comes well after two years of his most buzzworthy single, “5-Star”, was released (which spawned a star-studded remix with Trina, Gucci Mane, and Nicki Minaj). All of the singles that hit the radio at the height of his attention then are all cut; the original “5-Star”, “Women Lie, Men Lie”, and “Look In The Mirror” are nonexistent (5-Star Remix is present, however). Instead, the album is a lean 11 tracks that boasts newer content and newer radio singles as well.

Unfortunately, newer content doesn’t necessarily translate into fresher content, and a large majority of the album seems to fall into the bland, generic category due to the redundant production. Yo Gotti has never exactly been a “lyricist” either, and he needs his beats to be a little more diverse in order to reach his full potential. The features here all help to add value to the project, but it’s still futile; the big names here (Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Jadakiss, Big K.R.I.T., Wale, Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa) all make interesting cameos in their own right, but the entire project still comes off as uninspired, especially when compared to other projects that have been released in the last month.

If Yo Gotti wouldn’t have had label issues and was able to release Live From The Kitchen when it was garnering the most buzz, we’d probably have a different, more complete album. Depressingly, that’s not the case, and we’re left with an LP that’s decent if you’re a fan of his music, but will most likely be overshadowed due to its overall lack of appeal outside Gotti’s fanbase. Hopefully in the future, the timing will pan out better for Yo Gotti as he releases studio albums.