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FRESH HEAT: Tray Chaney "Text To The Industry"
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Tolly Ft. Ikey Bubz "Show Off"
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Generation X "Beautiful Blue"
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Le$ "Playamade"
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Hip-Hop Rumors: Chris Brown Says "Hip-Hop Is Dead"
In a phrase popularized by Nas, Chris Brown is now proclaiming that “Hip-Hop is dead.” In a rare interview, Chris Brown explains how the music industry is “broke,” and how that fact affects artists’ creativity. Check out what he said below:
“You know how they said Hip-Hop is dead, certain sh*t is dead? It’s really dead because nobody believes in the brand anymore.”
Breezy also goes on to chat about his belief in “ancient aliens”, and how his Fortune album artwork reflects that belief with a secret code in each album which his fans can decifer. Each album has a different message. Interesting.
Check out the interview below. You can go to the 3:50 mark to hear Breezy talk about Hip-Hop being dead:
Below is another interesting portion of the interview, where Breezy talks about trying to get a collabo with Michael Jackson and what type of legacy he wants to leave, as well as learning the “Thriller” dance in two days.
Nice interview. Breezy should talk to the press more. It may help his image!
Wyclef Launches New Company All Handz On Deck
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Wyclef Jean announced the launch of a new company All Handz On Deck during the New Music Seminar, which concluded last night (June 19) in New York.
The company will partner and empower artists, by providing them a structure to connect with fans.
According to Wyclef, the company will focus on artists music, as well as artist development.
Wyclef made the announcement during a panel discussion at New Music Seminar that included Andrew W.K., Chuck D, Tommy Ramone, JD Samson (of MEN/Le Tigre), Hoodie Allen and Garland Jeffreys.
Jason Flom, President of Lava Records, hosted the discussion, which centered around the evolving world of music, media and technology.
“The confluence of so many leaders in both the music and music-related technology space created an energy of optimism and positivity that I haven’t experienced since the mid 80’s,” explained NMS Founder and Executive Director, Tom Silverman, also founder of Tommy Boy Records.
“The music business has been reinvented and is on its way to the next golden age,” Silverman added.
The New Music Seminar took place from June 17-19 in New York City.
A variety of industry players including Sean Parker, Lyor Cohen, Doug Hutcheson of Cricket Communications and others attended NMS 2012, which included workshops, panel discussions and networking events.
Check out some pictures below:
Translee Ft. Cyhi The Prynce "Nothin"
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Mysonne "Troublesome Freestyle"
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Thee Tom Hardy "Never Ending Flows"
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Nemo Achida "Soundtrack"
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Trae the Truth Wounded in Strip Club Shoot Out; Three Die from Gun Shot Wounds
(AllHipHop News) This morning (June 20), Houston rapper and Grand Hustle signed artist, Trae the Truth, was wounded in a shooting at a strip club on the southwest side of Houston.
According to reports from the Houston Police Department, the shooting occurred around 3:30a.m. at 9850 Westpark near Tanglewilde.
Police said two men and a woman died at the scene, as a crowd gathered in the parking lot.
Trae the Truth is currently hospitalized and recovering from the incident.
Witnesses say the shooting occurred after the “Trae Concert After Party” at nearby Club Blue.
Hours after the shooting, police said the specifics of the shooting are still unclear, despite going through evidence for several hours.
According to the Houston Chronicle, as of the time of print, there were no suspects or clear motives for the shooting, but investigators think the shooting could be connected to a domestic dispute that occurred on Father’s Day.
While they maintain that suspicion, details of how that dispute is related to the shooting are still being confirmed.
AHH Stray News: G.O.O.D. Music Performing At BET Awards; A$AP Rocky Announces International Tour; 2 Chainz Joining Nicki Minaj On The Road
(AllHipHop News) The list of performers for the 2012 BET Awards continues to grow with the recent addition of the G.O.O.D. Music ensemble, which will include Kanye West, Kid Cudi, and Pusha T, among others. Last week, it was announced that 2 Chainz, Big Sean, and Usher had also been tapped to perform. Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown will also hit the stage with more performers to be announced in the next few weeks. The Samuel L. Jackson-hosted 2012 BET Awards will air live on July 3 from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.
A$AP Rocky has revealed dates for an upcoming 13-stop international festival tour that will see the Harlem native hit countries like England, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, and of course the United States. Beginning on July 5, Rocky and the A$AP Mob will perform at the Roskilde Festival in Denmark and continue to rock sets at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago, the OVO Fest in Toronto, and Rock the Bells in Mountain View, California.
The group, which is signed to Polo Grounds/RCA, is putting the finishing touches on their soon-to-be-released mixtape compilation. Rocky will be releasing his major label debut, LongLiveA$AP, this summer as well. For tickets and a full list of tour dates visit ASAPMob.com.
Recent Def Jam signee 2 Chainz continues enjoy the fruits of success in 2012 with the news that he has been added to Nicki Minaj’s “Pink Friday Tour.” Billboard reports that 2 Chainz will be hitting the road for 14 of Nicki’s upcoming tour dates beginning on July 16 in Chicago, Illinois. On August 14, two days after the tour ends, the rapper who is currently opening for Drake on the “Club Paradise Tour,” will release his debut solo album, Based On A T.R.U. Story.
Daily Word: It's Already Yours!!
Happy Wins-Day, my Masters of Fate!
Welcome to the day you officially stop wishing, hoping, and praying for your success! Today is the day that you realize that all you are asking for is already in your possession! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to claiming what is already yours!
If the only prayer you ever say in your whole life is “thank you,” that would suffice! This is because everything you need and will ever need in this life has already been given to you! Understanding this truth will free you from the mental slavery of always being in a position of need! Those who are always seeking don’t spend enough time appreciating what they already have, and in turn, miss out on the many other blessings that have already been set aside.
The universe is abundant and will always give you what you need! The key to getting what you want is appreciating what you already have, and making proper use of it! No longer is it alright to be scarce in your thinking!! Believe and understand that anything you want in life is already yours!! Claim it and Give thanks for it! The only thing that can stop you is you!
-Ash’Cash
“We are not in a position in which we have nothing to work with. We already have capacities, talents, direction, missions, callings.” -Abraham Maslow
“There is nothing on earth you cannot have – once you have mentally accepted the fact that you can have it.” -Robert Collier
“Act as if you have already achieved your goal and it is yours.” -Dr. Robert Anthony
“There is no need to reach high for the stars. They are already within you – just reach deep into yourself!” -Unknown
“When we discover that the truth is already in us, we are all at once our original selves.” -Dogen
“You’re already a success. Now is when you can expand on that success and thereby make it even more meaningful and fulfilling.” -Ralph Marston
“To bring anything into your life, imagine that it’s already there.” -Richard Bach
“Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.” -H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
“Never doubt that you can change history. You already have.” -Marge Piercy
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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.
DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Drama Join Questlove's PSK 2012 Lineup
(AllHipHop News) A collective of legendary DJ’s will come together this in Philadelphia this July, just before The Roots’ 4th of July celebration.
DJs Jazzy Jeff, DJ Drama, J-Rocc of Stones Throw, DJ Rich Medina and Questlove have formed a collection known as #PSK!, a.k.a. Philadelphia Sound Konnoisseurs.
The DJ’s will commandeer the turntables in July 3, during a party presented by Questlove, also known as #PSK!
The #PSK! event serves as the kick off to “The Roots’ 4th of July Jam,” which is the largest free concert in America.
This year, “The Roots’ 4th of July Jam” lineup includes The Roots, along with special guests Common, Queen Latifah and Philadelphia native Daryl Hall of Hall and Oates fame.
#PSK takes place July 3 from 9pm to 3am at Voyeur.
Hip-Hop Rumors Exclusive: Is Ma$e Joining G.O.O.D. Music On Stage At The BET Awards?
Ever since Ma$e tweeted that he “just got a G.O.O.D offer,” rumors have been swirling that Kanye West was looking to sign him to his growing roster. News broke yesterday that G.O.O.D Music will be performing at the 2012 BET Awards, and an exclusive source has told us that Ma$e may be performing with the G.O.O.D Music crew on stage.
Ma$e has been in talks with Kanye West about jumping on the “Mercy” remix and performing it at the award show. But just because Ma$e may come out with the crew doesn’t mean he’s signed yet.
“Kanye wants to see how the people respond to seeing Ma$e perform again” said our source. “His fate with G.O.O.D Music depends on how hot his verse is on the “Mercy” remix as well as how he performs on stage.”
After seeing Ma$e perform at HOT 97’s Summer Jam, there’s no doubt that he still has the crowd on his side – so it all depends on whether or not he delivers a hot 16 on the “Mercy” Remix or not.
But if it doesn’t work out, there’s always MMG right?
Signs The World Is Coming To An End: Lil' Wayne Has A New Dance Called "Throw That D*ck"
This is just terrible for Hip-Hop. This can’t be life…right?! This HAS to be a joke! “Throw That D*ck”?! Weezy must be back on that sizzurp, because he recently debuted a dance that’s so suspect, it’s down right shameful. Check out Weezy utterly embarrassing himself on stage, while instructed the crowd to “throw that d*ck.”
I have no words right now. All I can say is PAUSE!!!
Flavor Flav Avoids Jail
(AllHipHop News) Flavor Flav has avoided a jail term after the rap and reality TV star paid enough of his overdue child support payments to satisfy a judge.
The rap star was looking to serve 180 days behind bars after he owed his children’s mother $111,186. Earlier today, Flavor Flav appeared in Albany County Family Court and paid a lump sum that deferred his bid, according to TMZ.
The amount of the payment was not disclosed at press time.
A court clerk told TMZ that the Public Enemy hype man “took care” of his child support obligations with the mother of his three kids, Angie Parker.
Flavor Flav is due for another date in court this upcoming September to ensure he has continued to pay as scheduled.
VIDEO: Wordsmith, The "Thinking Man's MC", Cranks Out Blue Collar Music On New "King Noah" Album
With his new album, King Noah, Baltimore MC Wordsmith has set out to erase any resemblance of an average Rap album with his boom-bap beats meeting acoustic, alternative, and pop instrumentation. It’s an interesting gamble to take on your second solo release, but Wordsmith is all about gambling and taking chances on what he enthusiastically calls “blue collar music.”
Maryland’s “thinking man’s MC” crafted his new album with the hope that it will one day serve as a yearbook of sorts for his friends, family, and fans to look back on years from now. But most importantly, King Noah is dedicated to Smith’s son, Kingston Noah Parker, and will forever be a celebration of their relationship and his own struggles to become the father he was always destined to be.
AllHipHop.com spoke to Wordsmith before the album’s release about his “blue collar music,” the makings of a “thinking man’s MC,” why King Noah’s time is now, and much more. Check out our exclusive interview with Wordsmith below:
Follow Wordsmith On Twitter: (@WordsmithMusic)
Wordsmith’s New Album King Noah Is Available Now
Smoke DZA Tapped To Judge High Times' Cannabis Cup In San Francisco
Harlem, New York rapper Smoke DZA has been tapped to to serve as a judge during High Times’ Cannabis Cup in San Francisco.
Smoke DZA will be joined by collaborator Harry Fraud during the 2012 High Times Medical Cannabis Cup, which will take place on June 23.
Other ask slated to hit the stage at the ex pavilion, include XY and Z.
In addition to acting as judges, the pair will perform selections from their new album Rugby Thompson.
The new album Rugby Thompson features guest appearances from a number of popular emcees, including Action Bronson, Curren$y, Sean Price, Domo Genesis, Schoolboy Q and A$AP Twelvyy.
The album, which is available now, was released through High Times Records and Cinematic Music.