(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop sketch comedy will return to MTV2 under the network’s new programming initiative, with the reintroduction of Nick Cannon’s#### show “Nick Cannon Presents Wild ‘N Out.”
The original show, which featured guests like Kanye West, Lil’ Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Tyra Banks, Serena Williams and others, featured guests and comedians in impromptu, head-to-head “improv battles.”
At its height, from 2005-2007, “Nick Cannon Presents Wild ‘N Out” was one of MTV’s highest rated shows in the network’s history.
“Wild ‘N Out” aired for four consecutive seasons and helped introduced comedians like Kevin Hart, Katt Williams, Affion Crockett and Taran Killam to new audiences.
“I get asked every day when ‘Wild ‘N Out’ will be back,” Nick Cannon said. “I’m thrilled to announce that the show will be making its long-awaited return very soon – bigger and better. With our show’s original cast, everyone from Kevin Hart to Katt Williams, Affion Crocckett and Taran Killam becoming household names, I am looking forward to working with MTV2 as we work to introduce the biggest comedic stars of tomorrow with the return of ‘Wild ‘N Out.’”
“Building on our long-standing relationship with Nick Cannon, we are ecstatic to welcome his creative genius back to the MTV family,” said Paul Ricci, Senior Vice President of Programming and Production for MTV2. “The re-mixed ‘Wild ‘N Out’ will deliver a high-energy, clever and hilarious addition to MTV2’s original programming line-up.”
The new incarnation of “Nick Cannon Presents Wild ‘N Out” is seeking brand-new comedians for the new series, which is slated to air in 2013.
(AllHipHop News) Chicago rapper Chief Keef has lined up a number heavyweights for his debut album, Finally Rich.
The album, which will be available for pre-order on November 19, features guest appearances from 50 Cent, Wiz Khalifa, French Montana, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross and fellow Glory Boyz Entertainment artist, Lil Reese.
The 12-track debut is being released via a deal between Chief Keef’s Glory Boyz Entertainment/Interscope, which distributes the 17-year-old Chicago rapper’s label.
Finally Rich will land in stores on December 18.
Check out the track list below:
1. Love Sosa
2. Hallelujah
3. I Don’t Like ft. Lil Reese
4. No Tomorrow
5. Hate Bein’ Sober ft. 50 Cent & Wiz Khalifa
6. Kay Kay
7. Laughin’ To The Bank
8. Diamonds ft. French Montana
9. Ballin’
10. Understand Me ft. Young Jeezy
11. 3Hunna ft. Rick Ross
12. Finally Rich
(AllHipHop News) After a few Summers of celebs rocking their gear and years of building their brand, Pink Dolphin Clothing Company has unveiled their newest line of gear co-branded with R&B singer Chris Brown’s Black Pyramid line.
Launching the line in their flagship LA store on Fairfax last week, Chris Brown was in attendance, signed autographs, and spoke to the media about his new efforts to get involved in the fashion world, as well as his friendship with Pink Dolphin founders Nema and Cena.
“Doing this collab with Pink Dolphin seemed like only the right thing to do because we’ve been friends from the jump,” Chris Brown explained.
Chris was one of the earliest supporters of the Pink Dolphin clothing brand as he wore the gear on multiple occasions throughout the Hollywood nightlife scene.
When asked if more collaborative clothing was on the way, Chris said, “You know we family so we always looking to collab and we talk about going back and forth so you never know.”
Take a look below at the meet and greet pics, below is the collaborative hoodie.
Bread and Circuses is a concept used to describe the political tactic of using cheap food and entertainment to win the right to rule in ancient Rome. And, according to Abandoned Nation’s Saigon, entertainment and distraction is not only used to win in modern day politics, but also in modern day music. Ironically, for his second official studio album, Greatest Story Never Told 2: Bread and Circuses, Tha Yardfather gets distracted by label woes, loss, and lack of recognition, and at times, it’s hardly entertaining. But, through the second-rate production and thug threats, Saigiddy does manage to squeeze out a few jewels to give light to some modern issues in a new perspective.
“Rap vs Real” is a new take on the “fake vs. real” concept where Tha Yardfather uses a “Rap” scenario, which he deems as fake scenario, as the effect of a corrupted reality. Just Blaze’s crisp drums appear on the song as Saigon breaks down illusions to reveal some ugly truths:
“Them hundreds keys you said you flipped in the trap? THAT’S RAP! /
And Max B fighting for that appeal. THAT’S REAL! /
That little b***h you let dance on your lap? THAT’S RAP! /
The fact that she been molested since she was lil. THAT’S REAL!”
After the first two opening tracks, Just Blaze’s presence is missed as Saigon tries his best to lend some heartfelt words of encouragement to pursue ones dreams, but is plagued by DJ Corbett’s off-beat acoustic guitar on “Let Me Run”. A trend of lackluster organ production continues on “Not Like Them”, where Sai and Styles P rap about being “Not Like Them”, without really giving you a reason besides taking their word for it. But, there is some meat to go along with this bread.
“The Game Changer” finds Saigon venting out some anguish with Atlantic Records by telling the story of his first single from his debut album with Trey Songz, which he claims was expected to be a sexual record by his former label.
Now all along they expecting we do a song on how we bang the girls /
I said, “Naw lil n***a we about to change the world /
When I turned it in expecting a grin /
They gave a n***a a look like never again.
The album’s predictable single “Blown Away” has Saigon connecting the common end that the mortar’s of Black progress all share and how he fears it for himself. Dessert is served once you get to the album’s gem “Our Babies 2”. On the track, dark piano keys and epic strings spur Sai into raising some good political questions like why Osama Bin Laden was killed without a trial (“They killed Bin Laden and everybody just smiled / if he did what was allege than yeah, that maggot was foul / question I ask you: What happen to his trial?”). However, besides this song and the two versions of “Blown Away”, there isn’t much politically said on GSNT 2, which brings wonder why Sai would want to perpetuate such an ambitious political theme on the album in the first place.
Although Saigon’s testament to delivering positive messages in Hip-Hop has been unquestioned, since his classic compilation mixtape, Welcome To Saigon, or even last year’s debut, The Greatest Story Never Told, he seems to feel under-appreciated for his lyrical consciousness. Instead of continuing his track record of uplifting the ‘hood, GSNT seems to seek validation for his past musical efforts. Hopefully in the next chapter of The Yardfather’s inspiring story, he’ll have more substance to make Hip-Hop “SAY YES” once again.
This isn’t really a rumor, but I thought I’d throw it out there. Do any of you remember Hayes? It was a big deal a couple years ago, because both Dr. Dre and Timbaland signed him or something weird. Anyway, it was a big deal, but eventually it fizzled out. These days it seems like he’s rolling with the Money Team! He and Floyd have done some rapping and so now the word is Earl Hayes is now the latest signee by Floyd Mayweather. You think he will be used in the ongoing entertainment battle with 50 Cent?
If you can, click here for our interview with Hayes in 2010.
