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Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Chris Brown Expecting A Baby!?
Recently, Chris Brown posted something on Instagram and it got everything all in a tizzy! He posted a pic of him on Maury and that he was to be a father. Whenever this happens, the speculation begins. Is Rihanna the mother-to-be? Now, nobody really thinks that. I sure don’t, but the Internet ain’t so sure. Here is the pic in question. What do you think and do you even care?
15 DJ’s You May Not Know But Should
This list is comprised of DJ’s who know how to move the crowd! They are dynamic and innovative, each one makes sure that you are completely entertained and while you may be familiar with some of them in one capacity, you may not even realize that they have dope DJ’ing skills within their command in others! Some of these guys are spitters, radio show hosts, engineers or general jack of all trades within the music industry and some are just straight up Turntable Beasting Geniuses! Please check AllHipHop.com’s list of Dope DJ’s you need to know about.
Simply put, the guy knows music. There is nothing like hearing a song the way it was meant to be heard and with DV-One the chances of this happening are great! If you hear a sample in a song, it’s guaranteed that DV-One is going to mix in the original and some how you feel better for hearing it! His clear knowledge of the music makes the listener stop partying to pay attention to what he’s doing! The guy’s a legendary DJ with an ear of gold!
Okay, stop! Because I know what you’re thinking! “Really, you put his name on the list?” But it’s honestly astounding to me how many people have no clue that he DJ’s! Whenever I comment on how he was able to either make a crowd stop in awe or jump up and down so hard it felt as though the floor may give way at any moment, there is always someone who says,”I thought he was the producer”, or “I thought he was the engineer”! Welp, now they know, he can do all of it, and well! Seriously if you get the chance to see this man spin, with our without his camp, GO!
Legendary DJ that spins for the greats! DJ Dice is one who knows what to do to make everyone in the crowd extra hype! Even if you’re the type to hug the wall all night, you will find yourself in unfamiliar territory because DJ Dice won’t let you play the wall flower card for long! You were warned!
A true showman and concertoligist on the tables, this man is of the belief that if you paid for a show, then a show is what you are going to get! I’ve never seen so many things happening behind the tables at one time and the music never suffers as a result. He works up just as much of a sweat as the people jumping around in front of him with the mics do! Truly a sight to see!
I imagine trying to keep pace with Talib Kweli’s cadance could quite possibly make a DJ arthritic before their time! Sure hope DJ Spintelect is stocked up on Ostio-Bi-flex just in case! This DJ is not just able to keep up with Kweli, but he can also stand on his own within the song! This is not an easy tasking and I’m sure many have tried! Spintelect is able to mix with the best of them!
Ever see a DJ that is seemingly lost in the music when they spin? Whenever K-otic gets on the wheels you can tell he’s not only giving the crowd the music, he’s taking some for himself. His infectious enthusiasm for his craft entrances the masses like a magician with a magic wand comprised of beats and rhymes. The result is sheer dopeness.
This DJ is a young guy with an old school soul! He’s able to transcend generations of Hip Hop in a mere second or two. An E-Holla show is guaranteed to have a crowd full of excitement and an Emcee spitting nothing but gems! A good time to be had for all.
Whether it’s on the radio or on the stage Sixth Sense goes in! This DJ can turn just about any song into your favorite and the mixes are some of the best hands down. No one else can make the “Wrong Songs” work the way Sixth Sense can. Only with him will you jump from New Edition to The Red Hot Chili Peppers then over to Super Cat in the span of one twenty minute period of time. He is always a crowd pleaser.
This DJ has heart and just enough of an edge to keep the Rebel Diaz fans going nuts! Illanoiz commands attention and then throws it right back out to the crowd! Energy is the key word here as the music is so high strung that you can’t just sit back and be still with it! Timing is everything too and DJ Illanoiz has it all mastered! There is no rapping over our own lyrics going on here, so the pace of the DJ is critical and Illanoiz leaves every concert goer happy and full of life when he’s done.
Golden era greatness! This guy is a fan of the legends and can spin it like few others! His ear for the perfect places to switch things up is uncanny! There is no doubt that when he is doing his thing on the tables that he is having a great time! This translates to the crowd like a Spanish to English dictionary, and the crowd too has a great time! Dark Fada is truly a man of the people.
Ever hear a DJ that almost knows too much about the music they’re playing? Well check out Danjah-One and you most certainly will understand what I’m referring to. Danjah-One knows every inch of a record and therefore knows just where to hit it with a stroke of genius! It’s as if the music was an old girlfriend, and he can showcase every intricacy of her personality. It’s deep y’all!
This DJ is fearless, there’s no question about it! He allows the music to take leaps and bounds and he’s right there with it along for the ride! It’s a good thing to see and hear and I suggest you do both! The music is the type to hype up the crowd and DJ Element matches their energy pound for pound. When the DJ’s energy is so present it allows those at the show to let go and become more like a group and less like individuals it’s a wonderful thing. Not all DJ’s accomplish this, but Element mos def does.
DJ Fusion of FuseBox Radio is not just the chick on the mic! Her ear is keen and the mixes are proof positive of this! She is also a beast on the tables! A party with DJ Fusion in charge is nothing but a good time! Simply put, she keeps the crowd moving with her knack for reading the needs of the masses and it’s a good thing!
Why yes THAT J – Live! I must tell you although most know him for being a phenomenal guy on the mic, they have no idea he is a phenom on the turntables as well! If you get the chance to check him out as a DJ, even if he’s not performing as an artist get there and quick! You don’t want want to miss a thing! J is absolutely astonishing on the wheels! It’s almost unfair to be able to conduct such a one man show but he does it with ease!
When I see this kid perform I think Asthma. The activity, animation and all out moxy that this kid demonstrates is bananas! He’s all over the place and keeping everything perfectly timed all the while! It’s easy to feel winded just from watching the guy put on a show within a show! He and Skratchmatik Assassin Turntable Terror Crew bring something totally different to his little suburban town, and they are extra thankful to get it! There aren’t many like him in small town America but there definitely should be!
Tech Review: Zipbuds CHOICE Headphones
I love my music the same way a stern parent lays down the law on their child, “Loud & Clear”. By the end of this review, you’ll know whether or not Zipbuds’ CHOICE, a premium tangle-free headphone is worth the hype.
If you’re not familiar with the brand, Zipbuds are well known for their stylish, innovative take on cabling. Their patented ‘Zipper Integrated Cable’ transfers optimum sound through silver plated copper alloy. And for the people who tear up every pair of headphones they’ve own, the military grade Aramid and Maeden tinsel technology infuses high level protection with ‘on the fly’ style. In other words, they’ve done everything possible to separate their brand in an ever-growing headphones market.
So how does CHOICE stack up on product appearance?
The CHOICE is available in white and black, both with a grey Zipper Integrated Cable. DJ’s will love the 54” cable; great for maneuverability while performing, fully adjustable headphones with 2” extensions for each ear, and unlike the leading competitor on the scale of this product, CHOICE doesn’t need batteries to operate. If you’re not a DJ, and let’s say 5’6” tall, you’ll have a lot of cable to try to stuff in your pocket.
So how does CHOICE stack up on Sound?
Yes, the most important question to be answered. My favorite test song for any pair of headphones is “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson. The BAD album, without a shadow of a doubt is the greatest album of all-time for sound engineering. ‘Smooth Criminal’, from the opening deep heart beating of bass, syncopated bassline and merciless guitar play, soft synths and Michael’s classic vocal highs, combined with an extraordinary mix-down, if any of those sounds bleed together, your headphones are junk. On a scale of 1 to 10, without the use of an EQ, CHOICE narrowly passed with a 7. Increasing the volume, from minimum to maximum, I couldn’t separate the sounds in my mind. I shouldn’t have to equalize a perfect mixdown.
On the Hip-Hop side of things, my favorite test song is “In The Club” by 50 Cent. I won’t go into as dramatic detail to explain why. I’ll just say a little birdie from Los Angeles put me on to the fact this song was used in the early stages of tweaking their headphone empire. On a scale of 1 to 10, CHOICE passed with an 8. Depending on your choice of EQ, the ranking could reach a 9.
Overall, I give the CHOICE by Zipbuds a 7.5 out of 10.
If you’re a devoted Apple fan, CHOICE is compatible with the iPhone, iPod, and iPad. Sorry, Droid users. Noise Reduction is second-to-none. And the carry case is efficient. Is it worth the $199 price tag? For quality, durability, competitors in that range, and style, yes it is. But if you’re looking for the best headphone on the market, not quite.
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld Explains New Collaboration With Rapper Wale
(AllHipHop News) Jerry Seinfeld and Wale are working on a new album titled The Album About Nothing, a continuation of Wale’s fourth mixtape which was titled “The Mixtape About Nothing.”
The world-famous comedian/actor recently sat down to explain how his high-profile collaboration with rapper Wale came about.
During a recent interview, Jerry Seinfeld explained how he linked up with the famous rapper.
“Wale called me, he came to my show and we hung out a little bit,” Seinfeld said during an interview with DJ Omega. “He wanted me to do something with him. I didn’t understand it. But he did and I liked the guy, I listened to his music and I liked the music. ”
After discovering his wife Julia was a fan of Wale, Seinfeld decided to do the project with the rapper.
“She said Wale is my favorite Hip Hop artist anywhere, I have every single thing,” although Seinfeld admitted his wife was unaware of Wale’s “The Mixtape About Nothing.”
So far, no release date is available for The Album About Nothing.
@JoeBudden Ft. @MyFabolousLife, @TwistaGMG, @TheRealTank “She Dont Put It Down Remix”
@CyhiDaPrynce Ft @2Chainz, @BOBATL & @TravisPorter “A-Town (Remix)”
@GunplayMMG Ft. @Pusha_T “Bet That”
#HeaterOfTheDay @YG Ft. @NipseyHussle “You Broke” (Radio Rip)
#AlternativeHeat @KellyRowland “Kisses Down Low”
@BrotherAli “Nardwuar”
@NinoBless #BGA “Then, Now, Later”
#FreshHeat @Youngprettynyc Ft. Fat Trel, Prodigy & Boogz Boogetz “Follow Me”
@Mysonne Ft. Chi Ali “Girls Around Me”
Master P Shuts Down Holly Wood With “Al Capone” Release Party
Master P and his celebrity friends had a Hollywood hotspot this past Thursday night turned up for the celebration of the rap icon’s successful new mixtape “Al Capone.” The project is his first body of work since his last album Ghetto Bill released seven years ago.
Percy “Master P” Miller was joined by fellow “Louie V Mob” members Fat Trel and Alley Boy, NFL star Desean Jackson and LA Lakers Earl Clark and Jordan Hill, and a packed house at Roxbury in Hollywood. DJ Bad paid homage to Master P by playing some of his classic and new songs including his hit single “Brick To A Million,” featuring Alley Boy and Fat Trel.
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Prop Joe of HBO’s The Wire Dies from Heart Failure
(AllHipHop News) Robert F. Chew, best known as Proposition Joe on HBO’s The Wire, passed away on Thursday according to The Baltimore Sun at the age of 52.
Former cast members and celebrities took to Twitter expressing condolences and shock of the news.
“R.I.P To My Brother Robert F Chew AKA Prop Joe from The Wire…Love You Man You Gave Me A lot of WISDOM”, The Wire’s Tray Chaney (Poot) wrote on Twitter.
Jamie Hector (Marlo Stanfield ) tweeted, “I didn’t want to believe this #RIP Robert F Chew,” on “Prop Joe will always be remembered Robert Chew will always be loved and missed!”
“RIP Prop Joe, great actor,” tweeted Russell Simmons.
Wendell Pierce expressed his condolences, “To the beloved Robert Chew, a man was real Bawlmore, and created the iconic character of “Prop Joe”, may you RIP, A teacher & friend.”
The Wire creator, David Simon, sent an email to The Baltimore Sun expressing admiration for the actor’s commitment to the arts and his community.
“Robert was not only an exceptional actor, he was an essential part of the film and theater community in Baltimore,” wrote Simon. “He could have gone to New York or Los Angeles and commanded a lot more work, but he loved the city as his home and chose to remain here working.”
Chew, served as a mentor to aspiring actors, and even coached the young actors of season four.
Born in Baltimore, Chew got his first TV break in 1997 in an episode of NBC’s “Homicide.” In 2000, David Simon created the mini-series, “The Corner”, where Chew also had a role.
Funeral services for the teacher, actor and friend will be held in his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland.
“A businessman such as myself does not believe in bad blood with a man such as yourself – it disturbs the sleep,” Proposition Joe
3 Questions For: Meesha Mink, Urban Ficition Author
Meesha Mink loves urban fiction. That diverse and interesting genre that ranges from stories about hustlers to stories about hip-hop, from romance to ’round the way girls, urban fiction is a genre as broad as the people that it represents. While the stories, in quality and quanity of books sold, may vary; one thing remains the same, the setting of urban city centers filled with predominately black and brown people whose stories beg to be told.
A Newark native, who also publishes under her given name, Meesha Mink made her debut in 2008 as the co-author of the 
bestselling Hoodwives series with De’Nesha Diamond. Her own trilogy, the Real Wifeys series tell the tales of strong female characters who overcome obstacles while standing by or getting over the men that they love. Her newest novel, Real Wifeys: Hustle Hard tells the story of Sophie “Suga” Alvarez, a college educated half-black and Puerto Rican sistah who is involved with a man who runs an underground gambling house and who has the Feds, the streets, and his own conscience on his tail.
AllHipHop.com talked to Meesha about hip-hop, where she gets her inspiration, and which of her characters she wishes she could meet in real life.
AllHipHop.com: Where do you get the inspiration for your characters?
Meesha Mink: I definitely am inspired by everyday life but a lot of the time I try to create characters that are recognizable and memorable. I want the readers to say, “I’m just like that character” or “I know someone who is just like that character”. It could be pure imagination or a combo of several characteristics I may encounter in people. Mainly it’s all my own creation because everything about the character (from physical characteristics to something as odd as biting their fingernails) helps to create all of the many layers to a story.
Who are you favorite hip-hop artists?
Hip-hop is such an integral part of my Meesha Mink books. Whether I use rap lyrics to lead off a chapter, come up with a title, or just to vibe to while I am writing, I am completely for the affinity between hip-hop and urban fiction books. In my newest book, Real Wifeys: Hustle Hard, each section of the book is kicked off with lyrics from hip-hop songs centered on hustling (Ace Hood’s “Hustle Hard”, 50 Cent’s “Hustler Ambition”, and both of Jay-Z’s “No Hook” and “Can’t Knock the Hustle”). Besides loving Biggie, Nas, and Jay-Z (just to name a few) and anything old school, I am all in for some newbies like 2 Chainz and Meek Mill. I love the classic rap/R&B collabo. Right now I am loving Meek Mill and Mary J. Blige’s “Who You’re Around”. Love it. It can’t touch Method Man and Mary’s “All I Need” but it’s definitely on repeat for me right now.
Which of your characters do you wish was a real person you could meet?
If I had to pick from the three women (Goldie, Luscious, and Suga) of the Real Wifeys trilogy, I would pick Suga because she’s the most like me. College educated but still having common sense and street smarts. I also write fiction under my real name, Niobia Bryant, and like my books there are both similarities and differences between presenting you Niobia and presenting you Meesha. Depending on how I am approached and/or the setting you may get the college educated women or the chick who will go hard in less than ten seconds. It’s a thin line between Niobia and Meesha and the same went for Suga aka Sophie.
Real Wifeys: Hustle Hard is in stores now. Follow Niobia Bryant/Meesha Mink on Twitter @INFINITEink
3 Questions With: Jessica Drake, P### Star and Rap Fan
“Cause magazines can’t even do the trick/I guess I have to watch me a p#### flick” — Too Short
Jessica Drake is a legendary bisexual pornographic actress appearing in over 250 adult films and is one of the most recognized figures in adult entertainment today. Her success has even taken her past the realm of p### and into popular culture. She’s also made numerous mainstream appearances, one of the most notable being in Lady Gaga and Beyonce’s “Telephone” music video.
P### and hip-hop have a long lasting relationships. This year’s AVN Awards (the Oscars of p###) takes place on January 19, and rapper Tyga is nominated for his work on the film, Rack City XXX: The Movie. It is only right that AllHipHop.com speak with one of rap’s biggest supporters who also happens to be a p### superstar.
And although Jessica was tight-lipped about answering certain questions (see below), she did open up about feature dancing to “Put it in Your Mouth,” her favorite rappers, and Hip-Hop’s connection with the p### industry.
AllHipHop.com: How does a Hip-Hop beat affect your feature dance performances differently than say Motley Crue’s “Girls, Girls, Girls”?
Jessica Drake: It all depends on the club and the audience. I tend to have a few options for each themed show I do as a feature entertainer. Some clubs are a bit more conservative, maybe an older clientele. At these bookings I go with music they can relate to, whatever that is. I find that incorporating Hip-Hop into my shows at certain clubs, or at certain times of the night, gets the crowd worked up even more. I’ve had an entire club singing along to “Put it in Your Mouth” by Akinyele. Even if the song doesn’t exactly match the costume I’m in, I’ll do it for the crowd response.
Who are your favorite rappers?
Eazy-E, Pac, B.I.G., Jay-Z, and Kanye. Honorable mentions are Lil Kim, Lil Wayne, Nas, and Dr. Dre.
Hip-Hop and p### have a long history of crossing paths. And this year, Tyga is performing at the AVN Awards and his film, Rack City: The XXX Movie, also has three nominations. Why do you think Hip-Hop gets into bed with the adult entertainment industry as often as it does?
I think that, at times, Rock and Roll and Metal have also been a huge part of p### as well, but these days the trend seems to be Rap/Hip-Hop. The fact that there are gorgeous, scantily-clad girls in most Hip-Hop music videos shows that sex sells…so why not take that second step towards an obvious partnership? It’s a match made in Heaven.
Jessica Drake is a contract star for Wicked Pictures, a pornographic film studio, which has received numerous nominations for the 2013 AVN Awards.
Shawty Lo Detained in Atlanta
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo was handcuffed and detained in Atlanta yesterday.
According to DJ Smallz, who posted a picture of the incident, Shawty Lo was detained in an Atlanta mall for unknown reasons.
This has been a busy week for Shawty Lo.
His reality show “All My Babies’ Mamas” on Oxygen was canceled, due to protests from a number of special interest groups.
More news as details emerge.
