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Hip-Hop Rumors: Which TV Star Did Childish Gambino Snag For His Mixtape?
Rapper and actor Childish Gambino known in TV land as Donald Glover, has snagged a TV heavyweight for his new mixtape, Royalty. Definitely showing his clought in Hollywood, Childish has a feature from A-list actress, Tina Fey!
Tina Fey is the writer and creator for the NBC hit show, “30 Rock” – and the funny woman can now add rapper to her long list of talents. Fey is featured on a Childish track called “Real Estate”, where she raps, “Yeah, we in here, we in this thing/ Gambino is forever, royalty is forever.”
“We balling so we f*ckin’ up the hardwood homie, this is the life we live son/ My president is black and my Prius is blue muthaf-.”
Fey keeps it real and shows that she’s a bit smarter than actress Gweneth Paltrow, who got a ton of backlash for tweeting the N-word on her Twitter account. Check out what Fey rapped below:
“This is the part where most people would say something crazy and drop the n-word after it / Not going to. Not gonna do that. I Don’t feel comfortable!”
Check out the entire track below (scroll to the end to hear Fey):
Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Kanye West Dropping A New Solo Album This Year?
G.O.O.D. Music compilation album, Cruel Summer, isn’t the only album you will hear Kanye West on this year. We hear that Yeezy is currently working on a new album – his own!
According to West’s long time producer, No I.D., Kanye is working on his sixth studio album that will be released right after Cruel Summer.
“I’m not working on that [Cruel Summer] album, I’m working on his album,” he cryptically told MTV News.
“This is Kanye. You know what to expect from the family. He hasn’t missed yet, so don’t expect him to miss.”
One thing’s for sure, No I.D. is confident that Kanye will once again deliver. “It’s what you expect and everything you don’t expect,” he said. So what type of music do you expect from Yeezy?
EXCLUSIVE: Yung Berg Discusses The Success Of His Latest Mixtape “Chicago Redemption”
(AllHipHop News) Yung Berg took a moment to speak to AllHipHop.com about his most recent mixtape “Chicago Redemption.”
According to Yung Berg, the 22-track mixtape has amassed over 100,000 downloads since its release in early June.
“I just started making records and I was like I really wanna go back to Chicago, it had been four years,” Yung Berg told AllHipHop.com. “I’m just use to flying my family out (for holidays). I got in the studio and the records just started happening at a rapid pace.”
The Chicago-native lined up a variety of local acts for “Chicago Redemption,” which features Twista, Do or Die, Naledge, Paypa and a crop of new Chicago artists.
But Yung Berg, who got his start in part with Chicago label Infared Music Group (the same label that houses L.E.P. Bogus Boys), left the city in 2008.
During interviews at the time, the climate in Chicago had apparently turned against Berg, who at the time, was only working with acts like his brother Cap-One or veteran group Do or Die.
The same year, L.E.P. Bogus Boys released a diss record titled “We Ain’t Finna Play” against their former label mate.
Yung Berg has returned to the city with a positive outlook, thanks in part to the success of “Chicago Redemption.”
“I’m in a different vibe, I’m a producer, a song writer and I’m also an artist. There was a point where I was like ‘I might not even have to spit’ but the love of the game is just everything and i am feeling like I’m really good.”
Yung Berg’s newest artist Mia Rey is also planning a new EP set to release titled Perfect Timing on August 2.
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Daily Word: Come Back From Your Setbacks!!
Happy Friday, my stubborn and persistent!
Welcome to the end of a great week and the beginning of your glorious comeback! If I said this once, then I said this twice…. There is absolutely nothing in this universe that can stop you but you!! And if for some reason you don’t believe this as true, then it’s that very thought process which is at the root of your problems!
Any setbacks that you’ve experienced or may be experiencing are simply a setup for your comeback! Come back stronger! Come back more resilient! Come back knowing that the only time you fail is when you give up! You can sit around and find excuses, or you can get up and make your dreams happen! You can die a coward, not ever attempting to live in bliss, or you can live out your every dream and aspiration!
All of life is a choice, and only those who have chose to be the best, no matter what circumstance they’re in, have chosen wisely. Come back from your setbacks!! Your Greatness awaits!!!!!
-Ash’Cash
“Failure is not the result of setbacks. Failure is the result of letting the setbacks stop you.” -Ralph Marston
“Success is just one more attempt away from failure. It would be a shame not to make that one more attempt.” -Unkonwn
“You can curse the setbacks. Or you can find in them the motivation and the means to reach ever higher.” -Ralph Marston
“In every difficult situation is potential value. Believe this, then begin looking for it.” -Norman Vincent Peale
“Anytime you suffer a setback or disappointment, put your head down and plow ahead.” -Les Brown
“It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness.” -Seneca
“In times like these it is good to remember that there have always been times like these.” -Paul Harvey
“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” -Hal Borland
TO HEAR THE AUDIO VERSION OF THE DAILY WORD – CLICK HERE.
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.
No “Love In Hip-Hop”?
The sites, social networks, and talk around town, any town for that matter, have been engulfed in the drama filled reality show, “Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta.” So many raw topics are being brought to the forefront. Many find it degrading, but many more, entertaining.
You don’t have to watch the show to be able to give a complete rundown of what goes on weekly. So many people discuss it, you couldn’t avoid it if you tried. The same was true when the show was in New York. Viewers saw money, power, sex, lies, and lots of scandal, centered comfortably around the world of music. Is there any responsibility that Hip-Hop should bear?
The entertainment world is just that – for entertainment, but when it’s portrayed, exaggerated, or just plain extra on television, sources have to be pinpointed.
It isn’t as though rap is the only genre of music that touches on the many vices of the world. But it is also no secret that Hip-Hop stays in the spotlight for lacking kid-friendly verses, and isn’t exactly the top choice when it comes to uplifting women.
It could be that the overt raunchiness that’s long been celebrated on the airwaves and stages has made it to television. Entities should be appreciated for the differences they offer. Urban music has a place in the world. It’s not about changing content completely – after all that’s what makes music what it is. But it is about understanding the pros and cons of what’s put out. This could possibly be a spin-off from the negative parts.
We haven’t been blessed with a big urban love song from a rap artist in a while. It seems as though the lyrics go one way, and TV seems to intentionally follow. There’s a saying that you get more of what you put out…
In that case, Hip-Hop could use some more love.
Tawni Fears is a freelance writer and contributor to AllHipHop.com. Follow her on Twitter (@brwnsugaT).
Album Review: 50 Cent’s “5 (Murder By Numbers)”
Rating: 8 / 10
The fact that there were politics surrounding this release shouldn’t dissuade fans from giving this free album a play. Never mind the fact that 50 Cent just dropped The Lost Tape (which, with the exception of one song, had all new material on it), or that he released The Big 10 at the end of last year. 50 keeps it moving and strikes quickly with 5 (Murder By Numbers), a free album that has the idea of a Curtis Jackson retail album sounding better and better.
There are only 10 tracks here, but the production is top-notch, as 50 secured Focus, Hit-Boy, Havoc, DJ Pain 1, and more to make this sound good on the surface. 50 also keeps things interesting throughout Murder by flipping his delivery and presentation. Whether he’s going back and forth with Hayes on “Business Mind”, sharing the spotlight with Kidd Kidd on “Roll That Sh*t”, or enticing his girlfriend to turn another girl out on “Be My B*tch” (yes, you read that correctly), it’s all 50 Cent to the core. Even at the end as 50 addresses a few of his old habits and contradictions alongside a surprise TDE representative (“Can I Talk To You”), he suddenly turns into the trash-talking 50 that was missing from the other songs. No element of 50’s character is left untouched here, and it makes for an enjoyable ride.
Unfortunately, that serves up a familiar fault as well; a couple of the hooks are as repetitive as we’ve heard on past projects, and 50’s still over-singing at times (“Definition of Sexy” is a prime example of this). The content here also isn’t for everyone, as 50 taps into his explicit side when talking about his sexual endeavors – but he’s never been one to shy away from that as evidenced by previous songs and collaborations such as Missy Elliott’s “Work It Remix”, Lil’ Kim’s “Magic Stick”, and his own “Candy Shop.” Aside from the upped raunchiness on “Be My B*tch” (which is, ironically, executed almost perfectly and made far too catchy to let younger kids hear), 50 Cent has delivered another solid project that shows his consistency. As long as the passion matches the output, it should be fun to see what he does next.
Click here to download 5 (Murder By Numbers) for yourself.
VIDEO: Biz Markie Talks Today’s DJ, His Upcoming Album and New Ventures In Television
Biz Markie is a legend. Nearly 25 years after his debut album, Goin’ Off, was released, the man behind records like “Just A Friend”, “I’m Biz Markie”, and “I’m A Ugly N*gga (So What)”, is still going strong.
With his recent appearance on MTV2’s “Hip-Hop Squares” and recurring role on the children’s show, “Yo Gabba Gabba,” which airs on Nick Jr., Biz is no stranger to the world of television. He hinted at a number of new projects in the pipeline, one of which is a reality show that he says “has never been done before.”
Outside of television, Biz is currently working on his sixth solo studio album, which he said will feature him, the rapper-turned-DJ-turned-all-around personality mostly doing what he calls “bugged-out singing.” The album will feature Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and hopefully Method Man, who was behind-the-scenes as the interview took place.
Biz also spoke to AllHipHop.com about what he feels the current role of the DJ is, and what type of equipment he’s using today. Check out our exclusive interview with Biz Markie below:
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DOWNLOAD: 50 Cent’s Independently Released Album “5 (Murder By Numbers)”
(AllHipHop News) After pushing back his independently released album a couple of days from its original July 3 date, 50 Cent has made good on his promise to drop a brand new album worth of material for free in the form of 5 (Murder By Numbers).
As 50 mentioned earlier this week, 5 (Murder By Numbers), is an “appetizer” for his final Interscope album, Street King Immortal, which will be released this November. 50’s 10-track album features appearances from artists Kidd Kidd and Brevi and production from the likes of Focus, Trax, Hit-Boy, Havoc, Mr. Colt 45 and more.
Check out a tracklist and download 5 (Murder By Numbers) below:
- My Crown (P###. Focus)
- NY (P###. Trox)
- United Nations (P###. Mr. Colt 45)
- Business Mind (P###. Hit-Boy)
- Roll That S### ft. Kidd Kidd (P###. The Letter “C”)
- Leave the Lights On (P###. Trox)
- Money Test (P###. Havoc)
- Definition of Sexy (P###. Havoc)
- Be My B#### ft. Brevi (P###. Harvey Mason Jr.)
- Can I Speak to You (P###. DJ Pain 1)
Alternative Pick: Trey Songz “Dive In”
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2 Chainz Speaks On Kanye West’s Involvement With His “Based On A T.R.U. Story” Artwork
(AllHipHop News) There is an interesting story behind the artwork for 2 Chainz’ Def Jam debut, Based On A T.R.U. Story, and how exactly it was created.
In an exclusive interview with Billboard, 2 Chainz revealed that he enlisted the help of Kanye West’s design and creative company, DONDA, to create the artwork which simply features a black background and two gold chains.
“Kanye and I share a similar vision and think along the same lines creatively,” 2 Chainz told Billboard. “When it came time to develop the imagery for my project, I trusted him and his team at DONDA to get the job done and communicate my sentiments. They were the first people I thought of.”
“Their team is unprecedented,” he continued. “Expect next level imagery, sonics, and stage performance. This is curated art. The Louvre of rap.”
2 Chainz can currently be heard on the last verse of G.O.O.D. Music’s platinum-selling single “Mercy” from the collective’s Cruel Summer compilation due in stores on August 7.
The first single from 2 Chainz’ debut, “No Lie” featuring Drake, currently sits at #6 on the “Hip-Hop and R&B” chart. His album is set for release on August 14.
MIXTAPE: Chase N. Cashe [BGA] – “Verde”
AllHipHop.com Breeding Ground artist and Surf Club member Chase N. Cashe has just unleashed an instrumental mixtape, Verde, for your listening pleasure.
Following a killer run at SXSW this past March, his solo mixtape, The Heir Up There, and an opening spot on the first leg of Drake’s Club Paradise Tour, Chase N. Cashe has a work ethic that is not only necessary but is required to stay on people’s minds at this time in the industry.
So, what’s next for Chase?
Download Chase N. Cashe’s Verde Now
Follow Chase N. Cashe on Twitter: (@ChaseNCashe)
Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Kanye West Ready To WIFE Kim Kardashian?
Kanye West has a penchant for the gossip mongers, because he’s got them talking now. He recently bought a skull statue for his boo Kim Kardashian for a reported $34,000. But here is the catch, The statue was engraved with “KKW” on the rear of the piece. Well, what do you think that means? KKW can only mean Kim Kardashian West to me! Now, these two have had rumors around them for quite some time, but now I think we’re seeing something real materialize, even if people have mad jokes. According to HipHollywood.com, Kanye also purchased the something for Jay-Z. Kanye may want to “drive slow” since KK is still technically married to Kris Humphries.
Epic Fail: Nas And Frank Ocean Collabo LOST!
Just when you thought Frank Ocean was going the right way in his career, he does this. You may remember Nas had proclaimed that the young singer was on his upcoming album, Life Is Good, but that song will never be heard. But, the fact is…this is a fail of epic proportions. They did do the song and it was “lost” due to a “technological mishap.” Talk about LOST is right. Anyway, I don’t know that a Frank Ocean collaboration is right for Nas’s new album, because most of the songs I’ve heard have a 90’s feel to it, straight spitting. But, some of the lyrics were revealed in a recent profile on Frankie. The name of the song was “No Such Thing As White Jesus,” which actually has me very curious.
Whatever you do, young king, don’t wind up dead
Young queen, cross your legs,
Put a crown on your head and remove the chains
’Cause even diamond chains are for slaves,
Don’t set foot in no penitentiary
And don’t taste the poison
Both Nas and Frankie are coming out on July 17. No pun intended. Cop Life Is Good and Channel Orange!
Former Roc-A-Fella Songstress Teairra Mari Drops “Unfinished Business” Mixtape
Detroit native and former Roc-A-Fella songstress Teairra Mari has dropped a new mixtape titled Unfinished Business. The singer, who can also currently be seen in Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa’s Mac and Devin Go to High School, has gathered a number of today’s hottest tracks and put her own twist on them.
Teairra Mari, who is currently signed to singer and producer Rico Love’s Division 1 label, is using this new project to hold fans over while she completes work on her sophomore album, Sex On the Radio, which is due out later this year.
The DJ Scream hosted 11-track mixtape features appearances from Rico Love, Snoop Dogg and 2 Chainz.
Check out the tracklist for Unfinished Business below:
01. I Do Like
02. Lil Mama
03. Another Round
04. Go DJ ft. Snoop Dogg
05. Loving On U
06. U Did Dat ft. 2 Chainz
07. Be Without U
08. Love Making
09. Click Flash ft. Rico Love
10. Mercy ft. Rabbitt
11. Come Back To Me (Janet Jackson Cover)
Download Tearria Mari’s Unfinished Business here
AllHipHop.com’s Red Carpet Recap of the 2012 BET Awards
AllHipHop.com was in L.A. this past weekend at the BET Awards Red Carpet, where we interviewed Young Jeezy, Big Sean, Pusha T, Kendrick Lamar, Swizz Beatz, MGK, A$AP Rocky, Future, Roscoe Dash, Stalley, Flo Rida & Melyssa Ford, Jazze Pha, MC Lyte, The President, and more!
Watch what these artists have to say about their new projects, who they wanted to see at the BET Awards, and the future of Hip-Hop – check the video:
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EXCLUSIVE: Zaytoven Directs and Scores Movie “Birds of a Feather” Starring Gucci Mane and Others
(AllHipHop News) Bay Area bred/Atlanta based producer Zaytoven has announced a new movie called Birds of a Feather.
The movie includes live footage of actual recording sessions mixed with acting by artists that Zaytoven has recorded with over the years.
The movie is centered around recording sessions for Gucci Mane, Rocko, and Zaytoven.
The project, titled Birds of a Feather, incorporated real life situations with improvisational acting.
“It’s just something new for me. In the music business if anyone has kept up with me and what I can do, you know from the beginning of my career, its always been me working with someone I haven’t worked with, or something new, so I wanted to jump into the movies,” Zaytoven told AllHipHop.com.
“What I did is take all the guys that I work real close with in the music industry and did a movie sort of around me and how I made it into music with a twist and with some drama and comedy. Put it all together and you got my new movie, Birds of a Feather,” he added.
The Al Nuke directed flick features a host of other rappers from Atlanta including but not limited to, Gucci Mane, Rocko, Gorilla Zoe, Shawty Lo, DJ Scream, OJ the Juiceman, Big Bank Black, YC, Yung Ralph and the Dirty Boyz.
Birds of a Feather revolves around the life of Zaytoven, who plays a character of the same name.
He stars as an aspiring music producer from the Bay Area, recently relocated to Atlanta in search of fame and fortune.
In an attempt to gain instant success, Zaytoven allows his cousin Curtis (Nuke) to manage his career, but unbeknownst to Zaytoven, Curtis puts the two men in a life-threatening bind.
“I guess the way the title came together is that me Gucci and Rocko were working on a street album called Birds of a Feather, and everyday, I recorded video of it.
“I would ask questions about why we were calling the songs what they were and why we were doing the song, and I thought that I could do a movie on the whole experience,” Zaytoven continued. “These artists were coming to the house everyday, and it just worked out with the artists, and we are all alike, and we are all different. But there is real acting in this; it’s not a documentary. There’s real comedy and drama in this movie.”
Zaytoven also took part in scoring the movie, a task he hopes to pick up in other movies going forward.
“Me scoring the movie and putting the movie together really took a lot of time, but as a matter of fact, I just started working with [Rick] Ross a few days ago. I’m just doing this movie stuff to brand myself, I want to score movies, so why not score my own movie and get my feet wet? I’m still producing, but I really want to get into film,” he said.
Birds of a Feather is expected to be released in September.
For more information on the movie, check out www.bofthemovie.com. Below is an official trailer.
Nas Ft. Mary J Blige “Reach Out”
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50 Cent “You Will Never Take My Crown” P###. By Focus
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DJ Infamous Ft. Future, Young Jeezy, Yo Gotti and Fabolous “Itchin Remix”
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