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EXCLUSIVE: Method Man Talks “Crystal Meth,” “Blackout 3”, And Possible Wu-Tang And “How High 2” Films

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(AllHipHop News) Method Man has been working on a number of projects over the last few years, including his fifth solo studio album, Crystal Meth, which is currently being recorded in conjunction with his and Redman’s third entry in their Blackout series.

Method Man wants to put out as much quality music as possible.

“Me and RZA are gonna work together on my next LP, Crystal Meth,” Method Man told AllHipHop.com. “I’m looking forward to getting back in the studio with the kid, ’cause we just came off a Wu tour, and the camaraderie was still there. So I know the chemistry is gonna be there when we go in the studio.

“If there’s still fans out there listening, then I’m definitely coming with some sh*t for you,” Method Man promised of his forthcoming music.

Despite what he feels was a slept-on album – in the form of 2009’s Blackout 2 and less than stellar feedback for his, Ghostface and Raekwon‘s collaborative album Wu-Massacre – Method Man doesn’t get hung up pleasing critics or “the mainstream.”

Fans of his longtime collaborations with Redman won’t have to wait much longer for Blackout 3, which Method Man says is being recorded at the same time as his solo album and Redman’s Muddy Waters 2.

The 20-year member of Wu-Tang Clan also pondered the possibility of filming How High 2 with Redman once a “good script” is written, whether he thinks the world will ever get a Wu-Tang biopic, and why he hasn’t been taking as many film roles in recent years.

Check out the entire interview with Method Man below:

Major Rappers On Board For 2012 ESPYS

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: MOBILE
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(AllHipHop News) A variety of A-list rappers will hit the stage during the 2012 ESPYS, which will take place on July 11.

The 20th annual event, which takes place at Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, gathers top celebrities from the sports and entertainment worlds, to honor the past year’s achievements in sports.

This year, rap will be among the highlights of the 2012 award show.

Singer Miguel and rapper Big K.R.I.T. will perform at a pre-party that will be DJ’s by former NFL player Eddie George.

The Allen Stone Band will perform live on Nokia Plaza on Wednesday.

Nas has been tapped to perform new songs from his album Life is Good throughout the show.

Singer/rapper Lauryn Hill will give a special performance with legendary DJ, Biz Markie for the post-party.

This year’s ESPYS will be hosted by actor/comedian Rob Riggle, known for roles on “The Daily Show,” “Hangover,” “The Other Guys” and other popular movies.

The 2012 ESPYS, which are dictated by fans’ votes, will be televised live on Wednesday, July 11, at 9 p.m.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Which TV Star Did Childish Gambino Snag For His Mixtape?

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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?

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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”

By: Mikey T The Movie Star Updated Category: MOBILE
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(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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