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Win a Book Deal with Cash Money Content; Authors Ashley and JaQuavis Announce College eBook Contest
(AllHipHop News) Cash Money Content, the imprint owned by Slim and Birdman Williams of Cash Money Records and current publishing home of heavyweights like Evelyn Lozada, Wahida Clark, and Ashley & JaQuavis, is looking for new, young authors to join their team.
Married authors of the newly released Murderville II, Ashley & JaQuavis, are a multiple New York Times bestsellers list writing team. The pair of Flint, Michigan natives is determined to give back to their fans and support new authors and have launched a new eBook contest with the support of Cash Money Content.
“It’s about educating and exercising our minds. We put together this contest to encourage young authors to write their stories,” Ronald “Slim” Williams said exclusively to AllHipHop.com. “Our music is at the forefront of entertainment and we’ve gotten there by telling our stories through music. The latest chapter for Cash Money is books. The Cash Money Young Authors Draft gives one young urban author a chance to get their story published and heard with an eBook deal with Cash Money Content Books.”
The Cash Money Content Young Authors Draft contest is open to college students who are completing bachelors, associate, or trade school degrees at an accredited college or university, and have completed at least the first chapter of a work of fiction. One winner will receive an eBook deal with Cash Money Content, a new Apple iPad, and official merchandise from YMCMB.
The winner will enter into a 50/50 profit-sharing agreement with CMC. eBook pricing will be decided upon by publisher. The full work does not have to be fully completed by time of entry, but must be completed by May 1, 2013. Upon publication the work should be either of novella length (approximately 20,000-40,000 words) or of full novel length (approximately 70,000-90,000 words), unless otherwise agreed upon by author and publisher. CMC’s publishing team will work with entrants to edit their material, create a unique cover, and promote the book under the Cash Money Content label.
To enter, submit your full name, contact information (email, phone and address), name of your college of enrollment, year in school and in order to confirm your enrollment one of the following: sending your submission with your .edu e-mail address, sending a current or upcoming class schedule, or sending a scan of your student ID. All entries should be submitted via email to Ca**************@***il.com, with the subject line: CMC Young Author’s Draft – entrant’s name.
All entries must be received by October 31, 2012. A winner will be announced on December 15, 2012 by CMC authors and Ashley & JaQuavis. More information on the Cash Money Content Young Author’s Draft Contest is available at the CMC Facebook page.
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Nas And Santigold Tapped For October’s “Virgin Mobile FreeFest” In Maryland
(AllHipHop News) For 2012, Virgin Mobile has tapped headliners Nas and Santigold among others, for their October 6th free concert that is set to take place at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland.
In addition Nas and Santigold, acts like Skrillex, Das Racist, ZZ Top, Alabama Shakes, Ben Folds Five, Jack White and more will also hit the stage.
According the website, donations from last year’s event “built the Virgin Mobile RE*Generation House, a homeless youth shelter in Washington, DC.”
In an effort to keep the concert going for many years to come, attendees are asked to make a $10 donation to the RE*Generation initiative to address youth homelessness.
“Your donations will go towards opening the doors of a fully operational RE*Generation House, providing a community of homeless youth with access to not just housing but programming around social entrepreneurship and urban agriculture. All donations will be collected and presented by Virgin Unite, the philanthropic arm of Richard Branson’s Virgin Group.”
Last years lineup included The Black Keys, Cee-Lo, Big Sean and Deadmau5 while previous years have seen acts like Ludacris, Blink-182, Public Enemy, Weezer and Wale take the stage.
Those interested in “pre-sale” tickets can follow the concert on their Twitter page.
Tickets for the 2012 Virgin Mobile FreeFest will become available on August 24th at 12 pm EST at VirginMobileLive.com.
Hip-Hop Rumor Exclusive: Is Nicki Minaj Signing Foxy Brown?
Last night at the Roseland in NYC, Nicki Minaj made good on her promise and held a free concert in NYC. This concert was to make up for her Summer Jam no-show. As expected, Nicki had a gang of special guests, including the ill nana, Foxy Brown. If you remember, Nicki partied with Foxy the night she sh*tted on Hot 97 and Summer Jam 2012.
Anyway, it looks like Nicki Minaj has inspired Foxy to step back into the booth and record new music. Check out what she yelled on stage when Nicki brought her out:
Hip-Hop Rumors: Is There A Jay-Z Movie On The Way?
Is Jay-Z following in the footsteps of Eminem and 50 Cent and putting together a movie on his life? Sort of! According to the NY Post, Oscar winning Director Ron Howard and producer Brian Gazer will be filming Jigga’s “Made In America” music festival in Philadelphia. Whether it’s a documentary or an actual movie, we don’t know…but maybe this will be another “Back Stage” type of film. Check out what Brian Gazer told the NY Post below:
“The festival showcases 20 pre-eminent artists that speak to the new generation. I am producing the film with Steve Stoute and Jay. Ron is directing. It is going to be born through Jay-Z’s perspective . . . how he puts the event together.” Grazer added, “Jay stayed the king for a very long time . . . I can’t even begin to explain how he is capable of remaining relevant. He is a phenom, like a musical Michael Jordan.”
This sounds very exciting! The Budweiser sponsored festival is taking place on September 1-2 at Philly’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Fairmount Park. Everyone who’s anyone will be hitting that stage, including Drake, Rick Ross and Maybach Music Group Run-DMC, and even Pearl Jam.
The film is the brainchild of Jay-Z and Steve Stoute. Hov went out and got an Oscar winning director and producer – he does everything BIG! What type of footage do you think will be included in the doc-movie?
Hip-Hop Rumors: Slim The Mobster Goes In On 50 Cent – Says “I Can No Longer Let Thes H*mo N*ggas Get Away With Sucker Sh*t”
L.A. rapper Slim The Mobster went HAM on 50 Cent on Twitter yesterday, making allegations that 50 shut down the promotion of his music over at Interscope. In the epic Twitter rant, Slim acknowledged that what he was about to tweet could potentially get him dropped from his record deal. “Today I might get dropped,” tweeted Slim, “cuz I can no longer let these h### a-** straight n*gga’s get away with this sucker a** s-h*t.” Wow. Check out his tweets below:
What do you think Dr. Dre is going to say about all of this? Do you think Slim the Mobster just torpedoed his career?
50 Cent has yet to respond.
Grandmaster Mele Mel Tapped To Narrate Short Film On The Beatles
(AllHipHop News) The legendary voice of Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame rapper MC Grandmaster Mele Mel has been utilized for a new short-film on The Beatles, who are celebrating their 50th anniversary this week.
Mele Mel, a member of legendary Hip-Hop group The Furious 5, provides the narration for the short-film The Beatles at their Best, which was released to the public for free today (August 15), to commemorate the group’s anniversary.
The “Beatles at their Best” focuses on the early years of The Beatles, told from an alternate point of view.
“I wanted to narrate ‘The Beatles at their Best’ because like most people I was familiar with the Beatles, but after learning more about their early years, I found it to be one of most interesting, intriguing and under reported stories in the history of music,” Grandmaster Mele Mel told AllHipHop.com in a statement.
The Beatles consisted of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, who replaced the group’s original drummer, Pete Best, for reasons that are still speculated upon, to this very day.
Some claim Pete Best was fired due to his popularity with young female fans, while others claimed the drummer simply did not fit in with the group.
Either way, Mele Mel is calling on the surviving Beatles (Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr) to host an “ex-Beatles Beer Summit” to bring closure to the situation with Pete Best.
“After all these years, it would nice to put these guys together for a hand shake, maybe throw down a beer and bring some finality to this issue,” Mele Mel told AllHipHop.com. “Show that there are no hard feelings, everybody learned something and it all worked out in the end. I think that’s something that all true Beatles fans, especially those familiar with the story, would like to see.”
To view the short-film “The Beatles at their Best” visit www.TheUltimateTrip.net.
Rick Ross Hits Houston for His King Johnny’s Jewelry In-Store and “GFID” Release Party
AllHipHop.com was in Houston, Texas for Rick Ross‘ in-store album signing with King Johnny Custom Jewelers.
Slim Thug and Killa Kyleon came through to support Ross’ new album at King Johnny’s. We also caught “The Bawse” at his album release party for “God Forgives, I Don’t” at Houston’s Bambou Nightclub. Even Meek Mill was in the building!
Check out the video below:
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Daily Word: It Was Written (Be Original)
Happy Wins-Day, my Purposeful and Powerful!!
Welcome to a great day and a great opportunity to do it better! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to being original! Nasir Jones once stated that “there is nothing new under the sun,” which means that anything new has been thought of already! This is a fact! Any idea, thought, obstacle, or triumph has probably in some shape or form been thought of, defeated, or achieved.
The one thing that is new and is original is YOU!! Each and everyone of us has inside a unique DNA code that differentiates us from others! If you took two different people and gave them the same set of circumstances, I guarantee you that you will get different outcomes. The trick is understanding that and accepting the fact that you will NEVER find anyone exactly like you!
Be who you are and NEVER allow yourself to be forced to be something you are not! Those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind! Above all, being yourself is the fastest way to bliss! Don’t follow the crowd, your horoscope, or conventional wisdom. BE YOU!!
It was written…. To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man…. And even though I don’t fully know what Mr. Shakespeare was saying… I now write… To thine own self stay true; you must follow your heart wherever thou shall lead!!
-Ash’Cash
“Always be a first rate version of yourself and not a second rate version of someone else.” -Judy Garland
“Don’t dilute yourself for any person or any reason. You are enough! Be unapologetically you.” -Steve Maraboli
“Learn to… be what you are, and learn to resign with a good grace all that you are not.” -Henri Frederic Amiel
“The more you try to crush your true nature, the more it will control you. Be what you are. No one who really loves you will stop.” -Cassandra Clare
“We must not allow other people’s limited perceptions to define us.” -Virginia Satir
“Do not allow people to dim your shine because they are blinded. Tell them to put on some sunglasses, cuz we were born this way!” -Lady Gaga
“If God had wanted you otherwise, He would have created you otherwise.” -Johann von Goethe
“Shine with all you have. When someone tries to blow you out, just take their oxygen and burn brighter.” -Katelyn S. Irons
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.
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Beanie Sigel’s “Pre-Prison Tour” Stop at SOBs in New York City
AllHipHop.com has teamed up with Cashmere Agency to give away a pair of tickets to see Beanie Sigel at SOBs in New York City tomorrow (August 16).
All New York City area fans only, please go to Beanie Sigel’s Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/beaniesigelmusic
and tell us your favorite Beanie Sigel lyric of all time to have a chance to win free tickets to see Beanie Sigel at SOBs. So get on Facebook and post for your tickets NOW.
The deadline is Thursday, August 16 at 12PM EST.
Check here for more details on Beanie Sigel’s “Pre-Prison Tour”.
WILD WILD WEST: AllHipHop.com Takes A Bizarre Ride With Former Members of The Pharcyde (Part 1)
Editor’s Note: AllHipHop.com is all about the Wild, Wild West! This month, we’re profiling the prolific impact that the country’s left-hand side has had on Hip-Hop music and culture. There’s something distinctly different and wonderful about West Coast rap and the characters who have held it down over the years.
First, we ponder The Pharcyde, a decidedly eclectic clique that emerged in the early ’90s with a look and sound that was light-years from what their gangster peers were pushing at the time. Dopeness.
Before there were hipsters in Hip-Hop and non-gangster rappers on the West Coast – there was The Pharcyde. Comprised of rappers Fatlip, Slimkid3, Bootee Brown, and Imani along with producers J-Swift and L.A. Jay, the Los Angeles collective brought a fresh and unique style and perspective to Hip-Hop during a time when the genre was ruled by gun-toting gangsters. Led by the strength of their single “Passing Me By”, The Pharcyde’s 1992 release, Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde, on Delicious Vinyl Records is considered by many to be a classic Hip-Hop album.
Over the years, the group has had well-documented struggles, such as in-fighting and drug habits, and they have gone through several breakups. Nowadays, B##### Brown and Imani travel on their own performing as a duo, while Fatlip, Slimkid3, J-Swift, and L.A. Jay are back working with their longtime label, Delicious Vinyl (Yes, they are still around).
In a fun and bizarre interview, AllHipHop.com caught up with Fatlip, J-Swift, and L.A. Jay at the Delicious Vinyl offices in Hollywood, California, to talk about the group being an influence on today’s style of MCs on the West Coast and lots of other things. Don’t let this video feature “pass you by”!
Follow on Twitter (@whatsupfatlip), (@slimkid3), (@DeliciousVinyl), and check their website!
Come back for more ‘Caaaaaalifornia Love’ this month on AllHipHop.com!
Raekwon Teams With Clothing Co. Akomplice For Belt Line
(AllHipHop News) Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon the Chef has teamed with clothing brand Akomplice, to launch a limited edition line of leather belts.
Raekwon’s new limited edition “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx” series of belts are being manufactured in limited runs, according to Akomplice Co-owner Patrick McCarney.
Raekwon decided to work with Akomplice, due to his affinity for the brand.
“It’s a tough belt, I like the metal part, I felt like it was different and authentic,” Raekwon said. “I got together doing it with my peoples at Akomplice and I said, ‘yo I’m a fan of clothing and apparel,’ all that type of stuff. I felt like that would be hot, to see somebody walking around with a Raekwon/Akomplice belt on, you know, something different. And that’s what I liked about the belt, ‘cause it’s not your average okay-put-it-on, it’s a got a method to it.”
The “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx” belts, which will only see 25 manufactured, use premium black and brown leather, with an intricate brass fastening system.
Additionally, fans who scoop up the first 25 belts will also receive a limited edition Raekwon/Akomplice cigar box.
“We ended up using a maroon brown leather for the waist band and brass for the buckle,” explained Akomplice’s Co-CEO, Mikey Akomplice, who runs the brand with his brother Patrick.
“We added some subtle detail using laser on the band, and the entire belt is packaged in a cigar box, paying tribute to the Cuban Linx series. End product came out beautiful,” Mike McCarney said.
For more information visit Akomplice.com.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay Electronic Shoots Down Nas Rumors
This is utterly stupid. Just stupid. But, we have to go through this process of healing, don’t we? Anyway, this is moving along pretty fast. As you know, in a Twitter exchange, writer dream hampton said that Nas used ghostwriters Stic.Man of dead prez and Jay Electronica to get him by on his album “Untitled” aka the N-Word album. Well, Nas dispelled the assertion. And Stic.Man partially did, saying that he worked with Nas. And now Jay Electronica has come to the rescue of one of the all time greats.
On twitter, Jay-E said the following:
“Nas is one of the Greatest Ever. never has and never will need a ghostwriter. that man’s pen and legacy is without question.”
And, so there it is.
Do we really need to say anything else on this topic? I hope not. While the truth is important, its also important to keep our icon just that. ICONS.
Nas has been in the game some 20 years or something crazy. He deserves more than these people are giving him. All hail. Or at least, most hail.
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Hip-Hop Rumors: Miley Cyrus Disses Tyler The Creator! Azealia Banks Disses Funk Flex!
LMAO! First of all, Miley Cyrus is not Hip-Hop, but she unwittingly finds her way to this page because she has a beef with a member of Odd Future! Yeah, its silly and yeah, its stupid, but that’s just about everything on this Rumors Page.
So, this is why the internet was dissing Miss Cyrus.
I don’t think she looks bad at all. Just edgier.
But that didn’t stop Tyler and his groupthink diss or her lash back I scooped off Complex.com.
And in other Twitter madness…Azealia Banks cracks me UP! A part of me loves the brashness of this young nut! LOL!!!!! She went in on Flex after Flex apparently went in on her for going in on Jim Jones, who went in on her. Well…she got the last laugh after Flex attempted to pull her in to his show. LMAO…the tweeting was CLASSIC IGNORANCE! Excuse the language and thanks IFWT! LOL!
Reports: Cali Rapper Tone Loc Has Seizure At Comedy Club
(AllHipHop News) California rap legend Tone Loc suffered a seizure during a comedy show at the Laugh Factory last night, sources said.
The rapper was attending a charity event to benefit “My Friend’s House,” an organization that helps homeless. Suddenly, he began to “flail around in his seat,” according to sources with TMZ.
The rapper reportedly struggled to breath and was sweating profusely. He was cooled down with cold water.
An ambulance was called, but the 46-year-old rapper recovered and didn’t need the paramedics.
Loc left the venue immediately and was home resting at press time.
In the past, the rapper has told authorities that he suffers from seizures. A rep for the rapper says he did not have a seizure at the Laugh Factory and that some food made him ill.