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Common “Come Up Freestyle Pt. 2”
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Alternative Pick: Cris Cab Ft. Pharrell “Echo Boom”
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Breaking News: Don Cornelius Commits Suicide
(AllHipHop News) Legendary producer/host Don Cornelius was found dead early this morning and his Los Angeles home.
According to reports, Don Cornelius allegedly took his life from a self-inflicted gunshot.
In recent years, the 75-year-old was in failing health and according to various sources, he suffered from dementia.
Don Cornelius helped revolutionize black music when he created televisions longest running dance show, “Soul Train.”
The show aired from 1971 – 1993, with Don Cornelius plan host during those years.
Don Cornelius’ association with Hip-Hop music was fleeting throughout the years.
Although a number of Hip-Hop groups appeared on “Soul Train,” Don Cornelius was admittedly not a fan of the genre.
“[Cornelius] ultimately decided that there was a duty to show the culture as authentically as possible,” according to the “Soul Train” website. “Soon after, the Soul Train Awards developed and while there were unfortunate occurrences at different shows, there was an overall appreciation for the award ceremony recognizing Hip-Hop’s contribution to American culture.”
A variety of rappers have named checked “Soul Train” in their songs, from Eric B & Rakim, to De La Soul.
Legendary rapper Kurtis Blow was the first Hip-Hop artist to appear on “Soul Train”, in 1980.
More details will be released as they become available.
Slim Dunkin Ft. Skooly “Koo Koo” [RIP Slim]
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Soulja Boy “White Lights”
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Naledge [BGA] “Players Freestyle”
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Don Trip “AllenIverson”
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Peter Jackson Ft. Sheek Louch “NY Freestyle”
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Brianna Perry Talks Hustling, Debuts “Marilyn Monroe” Featuring Wale
From hanging out in the studio as a preschooler, to appearances with female rap greats Missy Elliot and Trina, 19-year-old Brianna (formerly known as Lil Brianna “The Candygirl”) has been living her life in the musical world of Hip-Hop almost from the start.
Representing for her hometown of Miami, Perry’s name has been buzzing ever since she shared the stage with rap giant Lil Wayne. And, her recent alliance with Atlantic Records may mean that her buzz will grow exponentially in the near future.
Check out audio of Perry’s AllHipHop.com interview as she discusses her new endeavors with music and film, and then watch the video for her new single, “Marilyn Monroe” featuring Wale:
Follow Brianna Perry on Twitter (@BriannaPerryTheYRB).
Dollarmentary Ft. Sticky Fingaz “Higher, Louder” P###. by DJ Premier”
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Chingy “Let It Go”
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BET Bans Nicki Minaj’s “Stupid Hoe”
(AllHipHop News) Viacom owned cable channel BET has banned the video for Nicki Minaj’s new video “Stupid Hoe.”
A representative spoke to TMZ.com, and confirmed that the video was banned, because it is too explicit for the network.
A representative said that “Stupid Hoe’s” chorus, along with the risqué video, was too much for the network to air.
The BET ban or Nicki Minaj’s video for “Stupid Hoe” will not impact the song’s popularity.
The video for “Stupid Hoe,” which shot by legendary director Hype Williams, already has over 20 million views on YouTube since it was posted on January 20.
Nipsey Hussle, DJ Skee Announce Partnership
(AllHipHop News) West coast rapper Nipsey Hussle has announced a new partnership with industry veteran, DJ Skee.
Nipsey Hussle’s All Money In Entertainment has teamed with DJ Skee’s DJ Skee.TV, which is now responsible for all the brand development, marketing and communication for Nipsey Hussle and his related businesses.
DJ Skee’s responsible for licensing, partnership development and marketing deals, while also acting as Nipsey Hussle manager.
”We are proud to align ourselves with an artist as talented as Nipsey. His talent, work ethic, and potential make what we feel will become one of the biggest brands in the urban music scene,” DJ Skee told AllHipHop.com. “Nipsey has already been consistently touring and selling out shows worldwide, creating amazing music, and building up his incredible movement and brand on his own. With our outlets and resources, we look forward to adding the fuel to the fire and creating the next West Coast icon.”
DJ Skee will also be responsible for the marketing and promotion of Nipsey’s All Money In label, as well as is Crenshaw Clothing line.
“The separation between artists and their labels is the reason a lot of things don’t work. When people get together and pull resources, it makes it better for everybody” stated Nipsey in an interview with Skee, announcing the partnership on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. “It’s 2012 and we saw the artists that have been successful recently- most of them built up their Internet base ahead of time and took advantage of the Internet and the new media and so, I think that what you’ve got going, Skee, is the perfect platform for artists like myself.”
Nipsey is now in the studio, working on his official debut album due out in 2012.
Atlanta Rapper Rasheeda On The New-Age Ladies of Hip-Hop
Nowadays, discovering a new female rapper face happens frequently, but we can’t forget any of the ones that have previously prevailed. Just like fellow seasoned female spitters Gangsta Boo, Trina, Diamond, and more, Atlanta’s rapping “Georgia Peach” Rasheeda is amongst the group, utilizing convergence of the rap industry into today’s times.
The “Got That Good (My Bubble Gum)” rhymer recently dropped her latest effort, Boss B#### Music 4, the latest installment in her Boss B#### Music series. AllHipHop.com had a quick chat with Rasheeda, the 10+ year rap veteran, to hear about her experiences in the game, her new project, and what she thinks of the new-age ladies of Hip-Hop:
AllHipHop.com: You have had a good amount of experience in your career, both with major labels and indies, as
well as working some Hip-Hop heavyweights along the way. How has that prepared you for running
your own situation now?
Rasheeda: I think the best way to learn anything is through experience, and as an artist and a business woman, you have to learn what works best for you. I have seen varies sides of the music business and I wanted to have control of my music destiny. Being in different major label situations helped me to understand the methods of launching an artist – unfortunately, that was never me – but I was able to see first hand why certain artist get certain places and it’s not always about the talent. Being independent, you deal with way less bullsh*t, and although the machine isn’t as big, if you do the right things and have patience, you can get far. I also tell people this, you don’t have to be mainstream to be successful in this business.
AllHipHop.com: What do you see that is different about the game now then when you first broke in?
Rasheeda: Huh!? Where should I start [laughter]. Well when I first broke in it was all about real music, having real records. As time passed, we saw so many half-hit wonders and gimmicks surface. It was all about radio and now it’s all about the Internet and visual awareness. It was more about passion when I first started; now, it’s about whatever a person can do to get 15 minutes of fame. The record companies are folding, sh*t is just getting weirder and weirder. It used to be more about chasing the dream than chasing the check. Hell, and they ain’t cutting them anything like they used, too.
AllHipHop.com: Your new mixtape, Boss B*tch Music 4, just dropped, the series has seemed to successfully build
momentum, if you would say.
Rasheeda: I’m looking for it to take my movement worldwide. If I have to do it 10 fans at a time, it doesn’t matter long as I get there. The series is building my brand, bringing people into my world and showcasing my music and with each release my fan base gets bigger and bigger and that’s ultimately what I want growth.
AllHipHop.com: There are suddenly a lot of female emcees coming up in Hip-Hop with the likes of Iggy Azalea, Azalea Banks, Kreayshawn, and of course, Nicki Minaj, Diamond, yourself, and others.
Rasheeda: If you pay attention to Hip-Hop over the years, there has always been a female era at one time or another, and it has come to surface again. With the success of Nicki Minaj, it has really shined the light on female MCs now. It’s all about what we do while the light shines. I also think people are ready to hear something else beside the male Hip-Hop artists and definitely wanna see some sex appeal… little t*tty and *ss [laughter].
AllHipHop.com: You have managed to maintain and increase you fan base on your own over time in a business
that can be very here today, gone tomorrow. What is it about you and your music that you think
fans attract to?
Rasheeda: The realness, I just talk real sh*t and in the process I uplift, motivate and give people a sense of truth and inspiration. I make them dance, I make them think, I empower, and I reassure women that we are worthy and strong. Plus, I keep it ‘hood.
AllHipHop.com: What’s next for Rasheeda this year?
Rasheeda: A lot more musically. I will release an album this year, too. I also have several television opportunities I’m working on. I just launched my website ImBossy.com and I’m looking to expand that. This year a lot more people will know Rasheeda and that’s for sure.
Follow Rasheeda on Twitter (@Rasheeda).
YMCMB IN LA 9
An AllHipHop.com Staffer Takes the High Road to Wellness With Dr. Ian’s Help
When I approached AllHipHop.com about my desire to write more about health in our communities and the Hip-Hop generation, I had you all in my heart, but my own reflection in the mirror. Yes, I’m gorgeous, 35, but don’t look a day over 30, and the mother of a teenager who often gets mistaken for my sister. But I’m just on the other side of “thick,” and while I have had my ample, apple bottom eyed by many a rapper, I feel too heavy and uncomfortable in my weight for my own good.
Wellness is not just about weight, looks, or clothing sizes. A sedentary lifestyle can cause DVT, the blood clot that killed Heavy D, or heart disease as suffered by Erick Sermon, which caused him to have a heart attack at the youthful age of 42. Hip-Hop has plenty of big men, of whom we are accepting. I mean, we have all seen Rick Ross with his shirt off. However, the road to true wellness is a healthy lifestyle. One that consists of regular exercise, eating fruits and vegetables, and limiting one’s intake of alcohol. Health, after all, is wealth.
When discussed with my colleagues, Dr. Ian Smith’s name was the first to be mentioned as a resource. If he could help Jackee Harry lose 39 pounds, Bizarre of D12 drop 31 pounds, and Young MC, the winner of Season 3, drop 38 pounds, I figure he can definitely help me drop 35 pounds. So, with the help of a copy of The Extreme Fat Smash Diet, I step into “Celebrity Fit Club, The Home Edition.”
The first thing to remember when starting any weight loss regimen is to see your doctor. If you are able, visit a physician and have a full physical done to make sure that any sudden changes to your diet will not jeopardize your health. After my physical, where I was given a clean bill of health, excluding the fact that I need to lose weight, I visited the next most important person on my list, my hairstylist.
For many Black women, the battle of what to do with our hair while at the same time exercising for health is an unending one. It wasn’t a problem for many years, because I wore locks, but since I cut them, and began to style my hair in various ways, I was concerned about how to get a good workout while at the same time looking presentable at my day job as a college-level writing instructor. I settled on a curly, natural looking sew-in weave that requires minimal maintenance. Next, the food.
I have a love affair with food. I love to eat, and not a small amount of food either. I love the big portions at my favorite Cuban restaurant; I love the unnaturally large servings at my soul food spot. I love vegetables, too, especially if they have been simmering in smoked meat for so long that the nutrients cook out. I have terrible eating habits. Add to that, I’m a journalist and am regularly invited to special events where the food and alcohol are often free; I then add calories with sweet drinks, sliders, and wings.
So can Dr. Ian help even a seemingly hopeless case like me? Well, that remains to be seen. I am going to do my best to stick to the plan and will update you on my progress. Meanwhile, read the interview I did with Dr. Ian, and for more information on how to create your weight loss program visit www.50millionpounds.com
Black Milk Announces Dates For “Claps And Slaps Tour”
(AllHipHop News) Critically acclaimed Hip-Hop producer and rapper Black Milk has announced dates and venues for his upcoming 2012 national tour dubbed the “Claps And Slaps Tour.”
FluD Watches and Fusicology will be sponsoring the tour alongside Move Forward Music.
The 25-date tour will kick off on February 25 in Providence, RI, and conclude on March 30 in Toledo, Ohio.
Joining Black Milk on the “Claps And Slaps Tour” will be the live band, Nat Turner, and openers J. Pinder and A.Dd+.
Check out a full list of tour dates below:
2.25 – Providence, RI – Fete
2.27 – Boston, MA – Middle East
2.28 – Philadelphia, PA – Silk City
2.29 – New York, NY – Knitting Factory
3.1 – Pittsburgh, PA – Shadow Lounge
3.2 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop
3.3 – Kalamazoo, MI – The Strutt
3.6 – Ann Arbor, MI – Blind Pig
3.8 – Toronto – Great Hall
3.9- Chicago, IL – Subterreanean
3.10 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection
3.11 – St. Louis – Gramaphone
3.12 – Nashville, TN – TBD
3.16 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
3.17 – Scottsdale, AZ – Chaser’s
3.18 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy
3.20 – Santa Barbara, CA – Velvet Jones
3.21 – Fresno, CA – Fulton 55
3.22 – San Francisco, CA – 330 Ritch
3.23 – Portland, OR – Crown Room
3.24 – Vancouver, BC – Fortune Sound Club
3.25 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile
3.28 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th Street Entry
3.29 – Iowa City, IO – Mission Creek Festival
3.30 – Toledo, OH – Frankie’s Underground
EXCLUSIVE: 2 Chainz Talks New Album, His First Sold Out Show In New York And More!
(AllHipHop News) Last night (January 30), Atlanta’s own 2 Chainz did the unthinkable at his debut show in New York City – he sold it out.
For a number of weeks, tickets for the highly publicized event, presented by Power 105.1, had all been sold. For the city that birthed Hip-Hop to open its arms to an artist like 2 Chainz is something that happens rarely, but when it does, it causes a ripple effect throughout the industry.
After openers Troy Ave and Neako did their thing for their New York crowd, Houston’s own Marcus Manchild hit the stage and brought with him a ton of energy and three very special guests: Slim Thug, Paul Wall, and the legendary Michael “5000” Watts to perform “Still Tippin.” The bar was set quite high for 2 Chainz at this point, and although he didn’t have any special guests, a decision he made early in the night, he had the entire venue rocking to his southern anthems.
Shortly after, it was time for the headliner. “Somebody told me this motherf*cker was sold out!” 2 Chainz exclaimed as he hit the stage. “I go by 2 Chainz and I’m tell you three things before I get started. The first thing I want to tell you is I appreciate you for coming out. The second thing I want to tell you is I appreciate you for being patient, and the third thing I want to tell you is welcome to a real n*gga campaign, feel me!?”
After embracing the crowd, 2 Chainz went right into tracks from both of his 2011 mixtapes, Codeine Cowboy and T.R.U. Realigion. He performed “Kitchen,” “Turn Up,” “Spend It,” and even did his verse from Playaz Circles’s 2007 hit record, “Duffle Bag Boy.”
And although the show was billed as featuring “special guests,” the guests which included Raekwon, Statik Selektah, Slim Thug, and Paul Wall stayed in the audience to watch the artist formerly known as Tity Boi do his thing for the city of New York. As he ended his set, Raekwon rushed on-stage to tell the story of how he and 2 Chainz relationship came to fruition and then gave the MC an official co-sign in front of the entire crowd.
In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, 2 Chainz revealed the title for his album, T.R.U. 2 My Realigion, shared his thoughts on selling out his first show in the Big Apple, and played coy when asked about his rumored signing to Def Jam. Check out the video below:
Hip-Hop Rumors: Did RZA Rent Out The Wu Logo To International Rap Crews?
Here is a real serious Hip-Hop rumor for you people! The Wu Tang and the RZA are International brand names in the rap game. Well, I heard a crazy rumor that said that Rza helped cultivate the Wu Brand to the whole world, by renting out the “W.” Yeah, this thing right here!
I heard that there were lots of crews all over the world that wanted to be down, but they couldn’t obviously be under the Wu like a “real” Wu member so they just had them pay. And it worked out for Wu. They always had somebody down with them where ever they went, RZA in particular. How cool is that?
This is why Wu Tang, to this day, its a force to be reckoned with in the game!