(AllHipHop News) Ground breaking Gospel/Dancehall artist Papa San has formed Beloved Records and recently released a new album titled My Story.
The new label is the next chapter in Papa San’s 20-year career of mixing Dancehall music with Christian Gospel music.
Over the years, albums like Pray Fi Dem, God & I, Victory and Higher Heights have earned Papa San a Dove Award nomination, a Stellar Award, a Marlin Award and World Music Award.
“It’s taken me a while to get here, to evolve into the Christian I am now,” Papa San told AllHipHop.com. “I know who I am and who I represent. I represent the Father, I am His son.”
My Story features Papa San collaborating with Contemporary Christian music artists like Nicole C. Mullen, Trey Lorenz and others.
(AllHipHop News) N.O.R.E. has delivered fans an Easter Sunday gift in the form of a new mixtape titled Crack On Steroids, hosted and presented by DJ Green Lantern.
Crack On Steroids features appearances from Green Lantern, as well as verses from the likes of RZA, Gunplay, Busta Rhymes, Game, Waka Flocka, Wale, Bumpy Knuckles, Cassie, M-1, Action Bronson, Styles P., Raekwon, and many more.
N.O.R.E. recently spoke on the RZA assisted “Hare Krishna” record from Crack On Steroidsduring one of his video blogs,“The beat is just so crazy, and I’ve always been a fan of RZA. His stock is always up because the fact is RZA doesn’t work with a lot of people. Last time you heard RZA on a joint was with Kanye West. And the last time before that was Kanye West and Jay-Z. I thought it was told that RZA actually gave me a party hook.”
The mixtape’s production is handled by Just Blaze, DJ Premier, Will.I.Am, Beat Butta, Fame, Young Zack, DJ Fricktion, SPK, and more.
N.O.R.E.’s 25-track mixtape acts as a precursor to his upcoming, sixth solo studio album, S.U.P.E.R.T.H.U.G., which is set for release later this year on SMC, Ice H20 Records, and Conglomerate Records. S.U.P.E.R.T.H.U.G. is set to feature previously released records like “Nutcracker” with Flavor Flav, “Finito” with Lil Wayne and Pharrell, and the Pusha T and Meek Mill-assisted “Scared Money”.
Check out the artwork and full tracklisting for Crack On Steroidsbelow:
In the latest installment of rappers-gone-actor, Snoop Dogg and YG teamed up with longtime actor/director Mario Van Peebles for the film, We The Party, which debuted in theaters this past Friday.
The film’s cast members, YG, Mario Van Peebles, Mandela Van Peebles, Makaylo Van Peebles, Maya Van Peebles, Patrick Cage II, and Tiny Lister, had a celebration as they chopped it up during a UStream session this weekend. They discussed everything from their personal experiences with filming We The Partytosome of their most funniest moments on set, along with some useful tips/advice for up and coming actors.
Watch the We The Party UStream recap video below, and then check out YG’s “Truth” video the film soundtrack:
We The Party is now available in select theaters. Check movietickets.com for local listings near you.
(AllHipHop News) Popular Christian hip-hop group Still Trill Christians have dropped their debut music video for the song “No Sex.”
Still Trill Christians, based out of Houston, Texas, has already performed the same mall on BGT’s#### countdown show 106 & Park, ask the spotlight artists.
“The video shoot was kind of rough at the beginning,” JT said. “Although this is not our only hit, it’s definitely a good song to come out the gates with.”
The group, which consist of JT, ACE, Prince AJ and Erupt, formed at their church In Christ Ministries in Humble,Texas.
President Obama recently awarded the Christian Hip-Hop artists with the “Call to Service” award and medal for their work promoting positive messages to youth around the country.
“This is not our only hit, [but] it’s definitely a good song to come out the gates with,” Still Trill Christians member Erupt added. “It inspires and sends a message that is much needed in today’s society. And oh yea you can’t forget, the song is hot.”
Still Trill Christians are currently booking a tour for the summer that will hit cities like Atlanta, Miami, Dallas, New York, Nashville, Houston.
STC is also working on a full album titled KINGS.
Check out the video for Still Trill Christians’ song “No Sex” with a cameo by Slim Thug, below:
Rapper and actress Eve recently sat down for an interview and kept it one-hundred regarding her thoughts on females in the rap game. In the interview, Eve kept it cordial when she spoke about Nicki Minaj, but it did seem like she implied she has an issue with her.
Check out her brutally honest comments about Nicki Minaj, Iggy Azalea, Lauryn Hill, and even Foxy Brown below:
Eve on Nicki Minaj:
“People want me to hate on her, but I haven’t got anything to say about her. I wouldn’t have a problem putting her on a record – I try to be nice. I know a lot of people are mad at her.
“But I get it, I get the whole sh*t, I know she’s going crazy. I know she’s going crazy at the mouth. Until somebody mentions me by name, I don’t care, do you – because all I can do is me.
“Even going back, Foxy and Kim both came at me, and I was like ‘whoa, are you’re serious?’ If you want to come see, come see me for real – I’m not that girl.
“Foxy made a record about me and was talking wild craziness, but to me it makes me feel like – if you’re thinking about me that much – thinking about me everyday – I’m ‘f*ckin up your life.”
On ‘212‘ rapper Azealia Banks:
“I like her. I think she knows how to word play, and I think that’s cute.”
However, when it came to ‘My World’ star Iggy Azalea, she confessed:
“I’m not really into Iggy. Her look is crazy but I can’t f*ck with her music. I just can’t believe it. It doesn’t grab me.”
Then, speaking on a possible duet with Lauryn Hill, she admitted:
“You know what – my one dream collabo would be with Lauryn Hill. She’s always be the one. Unfortunately she’s in a bad mental place right now, but it would be a dream come true.”
Do you think Eve is trying to get at Nicki Minaj with her comments? Interesting. You can listen to the full interview below:
By the way, Eve has a new single coming out later this month.
After stopping his concert a few months ago to open a can of whip *ss on a fan, rapper, The Game, has done a 180 and recently stopped a concert to come to the aid of a passed-out fan.
While Game was performing, he spotted a fan in the first few rows fall straight back and pass out. Game stopped his concert and ordered someone from his entourage to get him some water and even invited the fan on stage for some fresh air. The fan almost passed out a second time, but due to Game, the fans held him up and did not let him drop on the floor.
Check out the footage here of Game coming to the rescue!
(AllHipHop News) Former Hip-Hop star G-Dep is facing 25 years to life in prison, as the initial phase of his murder trial is set to begin, on Monday.
Jury selection will begin tomorrow (April 9) for the rap star, who is accused of killing a man almost 20 years ago, in 1993.
G-Dep, 37, walked into a police station in 2010 and admitted to shooting John Henkel during a botched robbery in 1993.
What G-Dep did not know is that John Henkel had died from his wounds.
Since there is no statute of limitations on murder, G-Dep was charged with first-degree murder.
G-Dep said he made the confession to police as part of a 12-step recovery program, in an attempt to become drug-free, after years of using PCP.
G-Dep, born Trevell Coleman, has pleaded not guilty to the charges despite his confession.
The rap star’s own defense team plans to question his statements about the shooting, due to years of PCP use.
G. Dep, who is married with three children, is best known for his hit 2001 singles “Special Delivery” and the remix to the song, both of which were released on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Bad Boy Records’ imprint.
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Iconic Hip-Hop group The Beastie Boys will be celebrated during a three-part gallery presentation to mark the group’s induction into the Rock Hall of Fame.
Russell Simmons’ Rush Arts Gallery will host the “Kings of Rock” photo exhibition and book of signing event.
“Kings of Rock” will feature dozens of photos of The Beastie Boys taken by Sunny Bak, who shot iconic pictures of the group in the mid-1980s.
Photographer Talib Haqq will also show rare images of The Beastie Boys during a presentation titled “Wadeva Images Present Rush Artist Management, 1981 To the Present.”
The event will conclude with a presentation and book-signing for “Def Jam: The First 25 Years of the Last Great Record Label,” featuring the authors, Bill Adler, Dan Charnas and Cey Adams.
“Kings of Rock” Photo Show At Rush Arts Gallery on takes place on April 12, from 5-9PM.
The Beasties will be inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in downtown Cleveland, Ohio.
Kanye West had the whole world buzzing yesterday after releasing his new track “Theraflu” and officially coming out as a couple with reality star Kim Kardashian.
Well, Theraflu reps are not too happy with Kanye using the name of their company in the track. A rep for the company that created the cold medication said, “We in no way endorse or approve of the references or use of the image and likeness of Theraflu in this manner.”
Big brand name companies often sue for the misuse of their “image and likeness” and could easily use Kanye’s song in the possible “legal proceedings.”
Do you think Theraflu has a right to go after Kanye West, or should they just go with the flow and accept the free promotion?
In related news, Kim Kardashian was spotted doing the walk of shame out of Kanye West’s NYC apartment yesterday morning, and apparently sporting a hickey on her neck! Check out the hickey pic here.
The two were also spotted all around NYC going to lunch and then doing a little shopping at FAO Shwartz. Those two are definitely getting it in.
(AllHipHop News) Nashville, Tennessee rapper Young Buck will lose the rights to his back catalogue this May, as part of his bankruptcy liquidation.
Young Buck’s intellectual-property will be put up for sale on May 14, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The trademarks, copyrights, licenses and royalties for Young Buck’s catalog will be auctioned off at Nashville-based law firm of Harwell Howard Hyne Gabbert & Manner.
Young Buck was forced to file bankruptcy in 2010, after piling up a $300,000 debt to the IRS.
He has also been locked in a contractual dispute with G-Unit Records, which has shelved all releases by the rapper.
Young Buck was kicked out of G-Unit in 2008, although he was still signed to the label with a $171,000 debt.
During Young Buck’s bankruptcy proceedings, 50 Cent filed a $10 million breach of contract lawsuit against the Nashville rapper, preventing him from releasing material on any other label.
The sale of Young Buck’s intellectual-property will complete his bankruptcy filing and allow him to exit Chapter 7 bankruptcy, although he may also lose the rights to use the “Young Buck” moniker.
The man behind Pilot Talk, Weekend At Burnie’s and countless other projects, is currently collaborating with Diamond Supply Co. to release a new, limited edition show on April 20, and who better to celebrate the infamous worldwide holiday of 4/20 than Curren$y?
As reported by N-SB.org, “‘The Brilliant’ was selected as the canvas for this limited footwear release brought exclusively from Diamond Supply. Set to release in stores and online on 4/20/12 in limited quantities of 420 pairs worldwide, it’s only suiting, after all. According to the company, the limited “Brilliant has been colored in the traditional 420 Green, as well as a Black version. ‘The Brilliant’ has been constructed of a Canvas upper with Leather accents.
“The shoes feature hits of the classic leaves paired with an iconic Diamond, formed into a clean pattern to create this mesh of holiday spirit and tradition. A total of four selections from a Brilliant High or Low in the Green colorway or The Black colorway in a high or low will be available.”
Check out a gallery of pictures of the collaborative show below:
