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Brother Ali “Not A Day Goes By”
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Alternative Pick: Lloyd Ft. 2 Chainz “Hello”
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Mykestro [BGA] Releases “The Barmittzpha” Sampler
AllHipHop.com Breeding Ground artist, Mykestro, has just released the sampler to his upcoming two-part CD project, The Barmittzpha, which is set for release on May, 15.
Hosted by DJ Skee and HUB & The Associates, The Barmittzpha will be released in two different ways, explains Mykestro: “The first disc consists of 18 original compositions and will be available on iTunes, while the second disk which is a mixture of mixtape and original songs will be available for free download.”
Guest rappers on The Barmittzpha include Xzibit, Kendrick Lamar, Nottz, Daz Dillinger, Soopafly, Columbo Black, Ab-Soul, and more. Mykestro’s big brother, DJ Battlecat, leads the way on the production side along with Amplified, Willie Brown, Macado and others.
Click Here To Download “The Barmittzpha” Sampler!
Nino Bless [BGA] “Alien Jesus”
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Kardinal Offishall “Wessup”
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Truth Hurts “Gotta Believe” [Unreleased]
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Rolls Royce Rizzy “It’s Possible”
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Bruno Mars “Trippin Out”
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Shyne Appears In Ukraine To Address Religious Leaders
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Shyne made an appearance at the “Global Winds of Change” conference, were he addressed the role of religion in music and the media.
The “Global Winds of Change: Religions’ Role in Today’s World” conference was organized by Ukrainian member of Parliament and President of the Ukrainian Jewish Committee, Oleksandr Feldman.
Shyne joined a delegation of top leaders from the Muslim, Jewish, Christian and Buddhist faiths in Kiev, Ukraine last week.
The rapper spoke to the audience and explained his goals for the music he is creating.
“I use my music as a way to communicate a message of hope and determination,” Shyne said. “My goal is not to preach to someone to behave in a certain way or observe a certain lifestyle. There are many paths to honor God and I try to speak in simple terms to be a good person.”
Shyne converted to Orthodox Judaism, while serving a 10-year prison sentence for his role in a shootout involving Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jennifer Lopez in 1999.
Oleksandr Feldman told the delegation that Shyne was a perfect example of how religion can co–exist and flourish under any circumstance.
“Shyne shows us how one can thrive in the professional arena without compromising one’s personal value system,” said MP Feldman. “His story is an inspiration to young people throughout the world.”
Photo: Rafael Fischer
CL SMOOTH “Nothin Can Match It”
Nicki Minaj Pepsi Commercial To Debut Next Week
(AllHipHop News) Nicki Minaj’s new Pepsi ad is slated to debut next week, according to reps for the soft drink giant.
The commercial “Now in the Moment” starring Nicki Minaj will debut on Monday, May 7, in support of Pepsi’s global campaign “Live For Now.”
The new ad features a remixed version of Nicki’s#### single “Moment For Life.”
The partnership with Nicki is part of the global campaign “Live For Now” global campaign, which invites consumers to live through Pepsi’s music and entertainment brand evangelists.
Yesterday, Pepsi announced a partnership to promote Katie Perry’s upcoming flick “Katy Perry: Part of Me 3D.”
Check out this flick of Nicki endorsing Pepsi:
FLICKS: “Maybach Music Group Press Conference” With Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Omarion, Wale, French Montana, Diddy and Swizz Beatz
At his much-hyped “MMG Press Conference” yesterday (May 2), Def Jam recording artist Rick Ross announced that his newest Maybach Music Group acquisition is R&B singerm Omarion. The hour-long conference, which was presented by Def Jam, Warner Bros. Records, Ciroc, and Maybach Music Group, included brief remarks from Lyor Cohen, Swizz Beatz, and Diddy, who all showered accolades on Ross and his hard-earned success.
Meek Mill, Wale, French Montana, and new signee Omarion were also in attendance, and each spoke on their respect for Ross and offered official dates for each of their upcoming solo releases to those in attendance.
Check out a full gallery of pictures from today’s MMG Press Conference below:
BREAKING NEWS: Rick Ross Signs Omarion to Maybach Music Group
(AllHipHop News) After weeks of speculation, Maybach Music Group (MMG) head Rick Ross announced today (May 2) that he has signed former B2K singer and actor, Omarion, to his growing label roster.
The announcement of the Omarion addition was made at an invitation-only press conference at New York City’s Eventi Hotel. Label representatives, press, and industry tastemakers were on-hand to welcome the new artist to the roster that includes Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Wale, Masspike Miles, Teedra Moses, and others. MMG is distributed through Warner Bros. Records.
Lyor Cohen, North American Chairman and CEO for Warner Music Group, spoke at the event about Rick Ross’ growing roster, saying, “He’s not satisfied. There’s no stopping him. The possibilities that Rick and Maybach Music bring is unprecedented.
“He reminded me, he’s got the biggest office in the world, and that’s the streets. I don’t know anybody that can stop this guy,” Cohen said of Rick Ross.
Rick Ross gave an impromptu press conference interview with Rap Radar’s Elliott Wilson, and producer Swizz Beatz spoke about his friendship with Ross and how he helped him get his deal with Reebok.
Omarion has been spotted with rapper Ma$e in the studio in recent weeks, prompting speculation that the two were working on new material and possibly new deals. Ma$e recently appeared on Wale’s “Slight Work” remix with Diddy and French Montana, fueling talk that he would make a return to music, perhaps under MMG.
Rumors also swirled that Ma$e would serve as an A&R representative for French Montana, whose official signing to both MMG and Bad Boy was announced to laughter at today’s press conference.
Omarion, a solo artist since the breakup of B2K nearly a decade ago, has worked as a singer, actor, and dancer since childhood. MMG’s newly proclaimed “Maybach O”, was signed briefly with Lil Wayne’s Young Money in 2009 but left reportedly due to business concerns. Most recently, he released his DJ Drama-hosted The Awakening mixtape in May 2011.
Rick Ross also announced that MMG’s Self Made Vol. 2 will be released June 26.
“This one is much better than the first,” said Rick Ross of the album. “This is more of a body of work,” chimed in MMG artist, Wale.
In addition to the MMG compilation, in August, Meek Mill’s Dreams and Nightmares will be released, and his Dream Chasers 2 mixtape is due on May 7. Rick Ross’ God Forgives I Don’t will debut on July 31.
“Ross was and is a pioneer,” said Bad Boy Records label owner, Diddy, who reminded the crowd that the MMG head had made mixtapes more disposable. “He’s a genius to me, and he’s my brother.”
About squelching the many rumors that he was announcing the signing of Ma$e or Shawnna, Rick Ross said, “I just let the rumors circulate.”
Jurors Selected For Lil Boosie’s Murder Trial
(AllHipHop News) A jury of five women and two men have been selected in the murder trial of rapper Lil Boosie.
The jurors were confirmed under heavy security yesterday (May 1), by presiding Judge Mike Erwin.
According to The Advocate, the jurors will remain anonymous be sequestered in a hotel starting tomorrow (May 3).
Lil Boosie, born Torrence Hatch, is accused of hiring a teenager named “Marlo” Mike Louding to kill a 35-year-old named Terry Boyd in October 2009.
Louding, who was 16-years-old at the time, is accused of five other murders, including the murder of Christopher “Nussie” Jackson.
The jury selection phase of the trial, which will continue until a total of 12 jurors and two alternates are selected, began under heavy security.
According to Boosie’s attorneys, opening arguments could begin as early as tomorrow.
Master P Ft. Louis V Mob “BN”
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B.o.B. [BGA] Ft. Nelly “MJ”
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2 Chainz Ft. Drake “No Lie”
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Black Cobain Ft. J Holiday “Can’t Leave You Alone”
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