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“Cashin Out” Producer DJ Spinz Talks Radio Success; Explains Term ‘Keisha’

(AllHipHop News) Every summer, radio personnel and record label executives alike are looking for that breakthrough summer song to heat up the airwaves.

Early on, as this summer gets under way, radio stations nationwide are playing the Atlanta-born record, “Cashin Out” by rapper Cash Out, and produced by none other than DJ Spinz.

While Hip-Hop fans may still be getting used to Cash Out, they have already embraced the music of DJ Spinz over the last year, as Spinz has been responsible for the popular songs “Riot” by 2 Chainz and “Ring, Ring,” a Future and Rick Ross collaboration featured on Rick Ross’ Rich Forever mixtape.

AllHipHop.com caught up with the 23-year- old producer and radio DJ to find out the story behind the hit song, “Cashin Out”, and how the two came up with the hook and song.

“‘Keisha’ is another term for loud, as we would call it, or good weed. ‘Nina,’ you know, that’s a 9 millimeter, and ‘Cashin Out’ really speaks for itself. Me and Cash Out, we got in the studio in November, and we were going through a couple of records. He gave me the hook, I fit it around what he said, and it turned out to be crazy,” DJ Spinz told AllHipHop.com.

In popular Hip-Hop fashion, the remix was released last week and features Fabolous, Young Jeezy, Akon, and Yo Gotti – all artists that Cash Out and DJ Spinz hand-picked.

“We wanted to get each person for different reasons. We got Akon because he is a huge international artist, and Akon is one of my favorite artists of all time. Jeezy because he is a legend. Fab reached out and jumped on, and [Yo] Gotti, those were the best verses we heard, and I thought it would be a good balance because it’s not too heavy in one spectrum,” DJ Spinz explained.

While Spinz is new to the game in many people’s eyes, he actually has been working his hand in music for nearly a decade.

“I’ve been DJing since I was 14, and I got into radio back in Augusta, Georgia, my hometown, back when I was 16. So I started doing a music a while ago, and I really started making beats when I got to college,” DJ Spinz said.

Spinz has been busy on the heels of the “Cashin Out” success, as he has work with Big Sean, Waka Flocka, Travis Porter, Roscoe Dash, Future, 2 Chainz, and several others artists on the cusp of release.

“Me and Future did some more work, me and 2 Chainz, me and Waka Flocka did that “Rooster in my Rari” track and Rich Kids who just got a deal, work with Kid Ink, just continuing to make this quality sh*t. Also, me and Gucci got a record that features Fab as well; that’s co-produced by my homie, C4. That’s called “Makes No Sense”,” an excited DJ Spinz told AllHipHop.com

DJ Spinz, who was mentored by DJ Scream, can be heard on HoodRich Radio on Atlanta’s Hot 107.9 on Tuesdays and Fridays, as well as Sirius XM’s Hoodrich Radio with DJ Scream and Cory B.

Signs The World Is Coming To An End: “The New AIDS”

Signs The World Is Coming To An End: “The New AIDS”

Just when you thought it was safe and Magic Johnson had some magic medicine for your johnson, there is apparently a new form of AIDS emerging. This time, we’re lucky! This isn’t a sexually transmitted disease! This disease is transmitted via some form of parasite and they are calling it “The New AIDS of the Americas.” JUST GREAT! The reason for this is because the early symptoms of the disease are very similar to AIDS/HIV. Chagas Disease disease is considered a neglected disease and very much overlooked. LIKE AIDS? Yep.

 

Anyway, out is very much like AIDS in that the symptoms take years to emerge and is transferred from trypanosomes, some damn murderous parasite that was probably created by the government to control the population since the real AIDS has slowed up. But, over 300,000 people have this affliction and poor people are getting hit the hardest. Sound familiar? Yep. Read more on it here:


This real or fake?

BET CONFIRM TERRENCE AND ROCSI CONFIRM LEAVING 106 & PARK”

Here is the statement to confirm what we have already known.

“Today, after seven exciting years, 106 & Park hosts Terrence J and Rocsi announced that they will be leaving the show. It is no secret that there are a number of opportunities coming their way and we’re fortunate that they’ve been with 106 & Park for so long. They will be staying on the show for a while, so that we can have a ‘victory lap’ — a celebration of their years at the helm of 106 & Park — before their departure. Terrence J and Rocsi are destined for great success and we at BET Networks will always take pride in being their original home — and be a place where I hope they’ll always feel welcome.”

These two know something we don’t well. Terrence J does and I suspect with the Eddie Murphy rumors swirling, Rocs does too.

 

VIDEO: L.E.P. Bogus Boys Declare Their “Top 5 Dead or Alive Hip-Hop Groups”

That inevitable “Top 5 Dead Or Alive” question gets ’em everytime.

During their visit to the AllHipHop.com offices last week, Chicago’s own Count and Moonie, better known as the L.E.P. Bogus Boys, dropped their “Top 5 Dead or Alive Hip-Hop Groups” for us, and while some answers were expected, a few took us by surprise.

Did they pick iconic groups like NWA, Wu-Tang Clan, and Run-DMC, or did they pick more obscure duos and groups?

Find out below as the L.E.P. Bogus Boys name their “Top 5 Dead or Alive Hip-Hop Groups”:

Follow L.E.P. Bogus Boys On Twitter: (@LEPBogusBoys

Lil Wayne’s Trukfit Brand Heading to Macy’s Stores

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Lil Wayne continues to expand his Trukfit clothing brand with a new distribution deal via Macy’s department stores.

Lil Wayne’s new Trukfit clothing line will land in select Macy’s across the country, in addition to Macy’s.com.

T-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats will be available from the brand starting on June 1.

“Trukfit is a state of mind,” said Mike Morris, Trukfit brand director. “It is about being oneself, having fun, being free and being able to express all these elements. We are thrilled to be able to offer Trukfit at Macy’s, an iconic retailer with as much as energy and heart as our brand. Lil Wayne is a favorite rapper and Macy’s is a favorite shopping destination – a perfect fit!”

Trukfit, which is an acronym for “The Reason You Kill For It,” is a streetwear brand, that draws influence from music, art, and action sports.

To celebrate the launch of Trukfit at Macy’s, Lil Wayne will make a special appearance at the Beverly Center in Los Angeles on June 1.

He will be accompanied by close friend and professional skateboarder, Stevie Williams, who is the founder of the company, DGK.

The first 10 fans to purchase $150.00 in merchandise from Trukfit, DGK, or both, will be invited to a special meet and greet with Lil Wayne and Williams.

Daily Word: Take Another Shot!!

Happy Wins-Day, my saints and sinners!

Welcome to the day that you begin telling yourself the truth! The truth is that those who want a
dream bad enough make it happen, and those who don’t make excuses! The truth is that only those who are willing to do and dare are the ones who will ever achieve success!! The truth is….. Failure is necessary, and if you are failing correctly, it is an essential part of succeeding!!

I’ve been a failure for most of my life! In fact, I have more failures than I do successes!! I’ve tried many things, and some I was extremely successful at, and others I failed miserably!! Truth be
told, as I type this message, I may be failing to get my point across!! But the other truth is that who cares?!!!

Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to taking another shot!! Contrary to popular belief, you never only have one chance to do anything!! As long as you have breath in your body, you have all the chances you are willing to take!! If the door closes, then wait outside! If you’re tired of waiting, then climb through the window! If the window is boarded up, then break down the door!! If the door is made of steal, then buy a helicopter fly above, and then climb down….. (OK, sorry, I got
ridiculous with the last one!)

But my point goes back to what I said earlier…. Those who want a dream bad enough make it happen, and those who don’t, make excuses!! “I only have one chance so I want to do it
right” is an EXCUSE!!!!! Stop procrastinating!!! The universe is abundant, and the chances you take will be what get you to the next level of success!! Fail!!! Fail miserably!! But fail honorably!! Care not for the critic, because as the critic is criticizing, you are on the battlefield getting closer to your victory!!! Take another shot!!! NOTHING CAN STOP YOU BUT YOU!!!
-Ash’Cash

“If you want to achieve a high goal, you’re going to have to take some chances.” -Alberto Salazar

“Don’t worry about failure. Worry about the chances you miss when you don’t even try.” -Unknown

“Life isn’t worth living unless you’re willing to take some big chances and go for broke.” -Eliot Wiggington

“If you are never scared, embarrassed or hurt, it means you don’t take enough chances.” -Julia Soul

“The successful man is the one who had the chance and took it.” -Roger Babson

“Having the confidence to fail is one of the surest ways to success.” -Richard Bronson

“They can call me crazy if I fail, all the chance that I need, is one-in-a-million and they can call me brilliant when I succeed.” -Ani Difranco

“The only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them.” -Unknown

***BONUS***“If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.” -Jim Rohn

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.

Non Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Beyonce Pregnant Again?

ITS SILLY SEASON!

Again, this is a silly rumor, but lets take it there. Beyonce may be with child again, according to Hello Beautiful.

Now, forget the fact that her career is the king of her life, but she seemingly managed to squeeze out Blue Ivy in between albums. The internets are saying this isn’t even a rumor, but its a FACT that B is about to give Blue Ivy a brother or sister.

The rumors are saying that B and Jay are looking to drop the new bambino next year and that she is presently 2 months in.

I, like others, wonder if B is really going to take more time off to have a baby. Certainly, if she is preg, we are happy for her. Wonder if she breast feeds? Awkward weird thought.

I’m out!

Hip-Hop Rumors: 50 Cent and Floyd Respond To Rumors

ITS SILLY SEASON!

50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather aren’t fighting over any money, especially 10 stacks! They were seemingly together when the rumors broke that they were in a fight of some sort over a bet that Floyd lost.

Best friends don’t fist fight!

They have not made any comment, but they took it to the social networks and this is all they said:

Email me your rumors at kingillseed [at] gmail.com!

Exclusive: Conversations with 50 Cent: Lil Wayne, Beef, DJ Drama, The Lost Tape

“They build entertainers to destroy entertainers…for entertainment,” 50 Cent says frankly with the cool demeanor of  a warlord that has seen honest time on the battlefield.

“The environment that I grew up in, we were taught to greet aggression with aggression. So if you want a problem, I’ll offer a bigger problem until you decide that might not be a good idea,” he continues. “There’s no need to kiss and make up or shake hands. You forget my name, I’ll forget your name and we move on.”

The truth is, 50 charges, beef will always course though Hip-Hop’s veins and 50 has seen it from all angles, from street conflicts to trivial rap spats.

“Its Hip-Hop. Battling has always been a part of the culture…there was never no altercation that created this issue that you call beef,” he explains of his situation with Lil Wayne. “I didn’t run into him anywhere, [but the boxing match with Floyd Mayweather].” The pair recently had a brief encounter to which 50 details in the audio to this exclusive interview.

AllHipHop.com’s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur talked to 50 Cent and DJ Drama in a surprisingly candid interview that yielded many answers and more questions as well. The mogul of Hip-Hop details explains his encounter with Lil Wayne, the method to his mania and other matters.

In addition to theorizing beef, 50 Cent and DJ Drama joined forces to release Gangsta Grillz “The Lost Tape” last week to critical fanfare by fans.

In the obligatory ice breaker, 50 and Drama talk about finally linking up after trying in 2007.   50 maintains he helped get 2 Chainz “Riot” back up the charts, he embraced rapping Southern-style from way back and explained how he  continues to served these Hip-Hop fiends.

Listen to the audio of 50 Cent and DJ Drama talking about “The Lost Tape”:

Download The Lost Tape below.

RECAP: Soundset Festival Where Lupe Fiasco, Kendrick Lamar, Big K.R.I.T. and Aesop Rock Put On in 95-Degree Heat

Whoever said the Midwest wasn’t Hip-Hop clearly has never been to Rhymesayer’s Entertainment’s Soundset Festival.

In the festival’s fifth year, over 25,000 eager Hip-Hop fans flocked to Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota and stuck it out through the sweltering 95 degree heat for what can only be described as one of the most organic Hip-Hop festivals that has ever been organized.

While it’s likely that a majority of attendees came to the festival grounds to catch a performance or two by their favorite MCs like Atmosphere, Aesop Rock, or Lupe Fiasco, that didn’t take anything away from the love they showed the slew of other performers that hit the stage, such as Big K.R.I.T., Ghostface Killah and Raekwon, Kendrick Lamar, Evidence, and many, many more.

Soundset, which began at 11:00 a.m. sharp on this past Sunday (May 27), kicked off with a number of DJs – and host Brother Ali – warming up the crowd for what was to come.

The first act seen was Queens, New York’s Action Bronson, who performed a number of tracks backed by producer and DJ Tommy Mas from his past projects like Dr. LecterWell Done and the recently-released Blue Chips. A crowd of rabid fans, who despite being located over 1,000 miles away from New York City, knew lyric after lyric of Bronsilino’s material.

After Bronson’s set, Rhymesayers’ artist Prof hit the stage, followed by Detroit MC and Fool’s Gold artist, Danny Brown, who had the entire crowd going nuts in union with his eccentric raps and energetic stage presence.

Brown performed “Radio Song,” “Die Like A Rock Star”, and “Adderall Admiral” from last year’s critically acclaimed project, XXX.

With the temperature rising, Rhymesayers’ artists, Grieves and Budos, hit the stage to massive applause followed by 2012 XXL Freshman Macklemore and his producing partner, Ryan Lewis, backed by a horn player. Surprisingly enough, the Seattle native, wearing a “Legalize Gay Marriage” shirt, got one of the warmest responses from any act to hit the stage up until that point – a feat that became clear when he had over 20,000 clapping in unison to his track, “Can’t Hold Us.”

Macklemore also debuted an untitled song for the first time on the road. He closed out his set by stating that anyone who hasn’t already, needs to go bowling in Soundset’s home of Shakopee, MN, and then he performed his ode to sneakers, “Wings.”

Dilated Peoples member and solo artist, Evidence, also performed, taking a moment to pay his respects to late rapper/producer Guru, who he said “was watching down on us from the clouds.” Moments later DJ Premier, who also performed a two-hour long set at the festival, emerged onstage to back Ev for the track, “You”, off last year’s Cats & Dogs. “Make some noise for any MC who’s got a beat from Premier. This is the best moment of my entire life,” said Evidence. He then exclaimed, “I just got to perform with Premo!”

Big K.R.I.T., who is prepping for the release of his Def Jam debut, Live From the Underground, next week was up next. With Danny Brown who performed earlier in the day looking on from backstage, K.R.I.T. exploded on the mic with his “turned up to 11” set that began with “Return of 4Eva” and hypnotized the crowd. He performed tracks like “Moon & Stars,” “Glass House,” “Temptation”, and a number of others during his 30-minute set.

Ironically enough, K.R.I.T., who is one of the most talked about and heralded emerging MCs in the game, was followed by California’s own Kendrick Lamar, who is equally regarded as one of the best lyricists in Hip-Hop right now. Lamar, who appeared in Minneapolis and the festival for the first time, blew through Section.80 records like “ADHD,” “Rigamortis”, and “Hiiipower”, before going into tracks like “P*ssy and Patron” and “Women, Weed and Weather.”

P.O.S. took to the stage with water gun in hand and enthusiastically asked his hometown crowd if anyone was going to “b### from heatstroke.” P.O.S.’s set quickly turned into an all-out mid-set dance party despite EMTs racing through the crowd to help those who passed out from the heat and dehydration. Yet, the show went on.

Ghostface Killah and Raekwon were next, and as expected they delivered classic song after classic song. The duo performed tracks like “Ice Cream,” “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthin To F*ck With,” “Fish,” “Protect Ya Neck,” and a ton of others, before inviting a few faces in the crowd onstage to perform verses from their songs. While the first few attempts did not end well, one local spit out an acapella version of ODB’s “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” which had the crowd in an uproar. It was never made more clear than at that time that the 20-year legacy of Wu-Tang has impacted lives across the world and will continue to for years to come.

After Aesop Rock rocked new tracks from his forthcoming album, Skelethon, with Rob Sonic and Big Wiz, the first of two Soundset headliners hit the stage, although one, due to weather, would never get to perform.

Lupe Fiasco, backed by a full band, began his set with “Words I Never Said” from last year’s album, L.A.S.E.R.S. He then did a remixed version of N.E.R.D.’s “Everyone Nose” remix which he has a verse on, as well as songs like “Go, Go Gadget Flow,” “Kick, Push”, and “Hip-Hop Saved My Life.” “Pray for those clouds to open up and rain on us,” Lupe shouted, and before long, that’s exactly what happened.

Unfortunately for fans of Atmosphere, who was the festival’s headliner, and who a majority of attendees were there to see, the rain that Lupe had prayed for minutes earlier caused a grounds evacuation approximately an hour and a half before the festival was supposed to end. As disappointed fans left Canterbury Park, the sirens sounded and fans rushed to their cars and buses to avoid the downpour, which didn’t make a ton of sense, since as was mentioned earlier, it was hot as hell throughout the entire day until that point.

If anything is for sure after taking part in the sights, sounds, and wonders of Soundset 2012 it’s that the Midwest can and does put on for Hip-Hop, despite more well-known festivals like Lollapalooza and Rock the Bells making headlines year after year. Regardless of the success that these annually held festivals have had in the past, it certainly wouldn’t hurt to take a look at the truly organic formula of what Rhymesayers has done with Soundset and attempts to reciprocate at their own events.

Closing statement: Minnesota knows how to party and damn sure knows Hip-Hop. Thank you Soundset, and see you in 2013!

Check back later this week for Soundset interviews with Evidence, Macklemore, I Self Divine, and Ghostface Killah and Raekwon.

Images by Mark Vancleave, John Behm and The Minnesota Daily.

MMG’s Teedra Moses Returns to NYC and Admits “I’ve Been Celibate For An Extremely Long Time!”

Maybach Music Group’s first lady, Teedra Moses, is on the road. In her latest stop, she’s on the way to New York City to perform at City Winery night club tomorrow night (Thursday, May 31).

Definitely notable for the 2004 jam, “Be Your Girl”, off her debut album, Complex Simplicity, Teedra has been hard at work prepping her sophomore effort, with the Rick Ross-headed MMG machine behind her.

AllHipHop.com had the pleasure of speaking with Teedra Moses on her upcoming show in New York City, an update on her album, and life being celibate.

It’s been eight months since the last time Moses came to NYC, and the New Orleans-bred songstress is ready for what she calls her “favorite city to perform in!”.

“The New York crowd is so sincere. I don’t know if it’s because they are just fans of mine. I don’t know! They push me so much, to the point where sometimes, I think they push me too far,” said Moses, “and I get so excited. I get really turnt up when I perform in New York. I can’t explain it. It’s like a whole ‘nother feeling. I love performing everywhere, but I think New York and D.C. are my favorite, because the audience are kind of ratchet a little bit. So, it brings it out of me a little bit, which is always fun.”

Check Teedra in the Philthegod directed visual for “Another LuvR” featuring Wale:

While also performing many of her fan favorites, Ms. Moses is introducing two new songs. One is called “War For Love”, and the other is “Incredible” – the latter hitting close to home, dealing with her current struggle with celibacy:

“It’s more sex, mid-tempo. It’s about my celibacy. I’ve been celibate for an extremely long time, and I’m just waiting for that person to come and blow it away. I’ll know who he is; it will be a connection. I haven’t found that yet, and sometimes I don’t want to wait any longer, like f*ck it, I’m just gon’ go for it. But, I don’t want to do that. Something clicks back into me, because I just want that incredible experience. This song is me singing to this guy. His love is really incredible. It makes me go! It’s everything I’ve been waiting for.

Though she’s celibate, it doesn’t change the fact that she still thinks about it all the time:

“When you’re not having sex, you’re thinking ’bout it a lot. [laughter] You’ve got a lot of motivation. You think about when you were engulfed in someone. You think about when you will be again.”

As an intimate soulstress, Teedra reveals she’s more concerned about making you feel at home during her live show, revealing:

“I want people to feel like they’re in my living room, and I’m like, ‘Hey! Listen to these songs.’ I very rarely just break out and start performing songs for my friends [laughs], but that’s what I want them to feel like when they come to my shows. I want you to feel comfortable. I normally got a glass of something. I want you to have a glass of something.

“I’m gonna drop it when I feel like it’s time to put it on the floor, so hopefully you drop it when it’s time to put it on the floor, too! I just want us to have fun. I want people to come and have fun. I want the sound to be great. No matter what happens, I want you to have fun.”

Moses says her album should be ready this coming September. We hope so!

Check out Teedra Moses in New York City at The Winery on Thursday, May 31. Details below.