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P. Dukes “OK Cool”
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Sincere Ft. Sir Michael Rocks “Chivalry”
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Alternative Pick: Mary J Blige “City Of Lights”
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Tray Chaney “Radical Readers”
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Liv Fli “Clouds”
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MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD: The Best Men: Going Nottz
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M. Reck “Can’t Get Enuff”
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GT Mayne Ft. Ace Hood “SickAdat”
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Alternative Heat: Zac Fresh Ft. Cyhi Da Prynce “Blame Yo Self”
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Boe Skagz Ft. Ay-Rab$ “Fios Freestyle”
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Eldorado Red Ft. Gorilla Zoe and Bambino Gold “Ocean Front View”
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Capo Young Ft. Dizzy Wright “Smoking”
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Range “Second Thoughts”
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Bobby V “No Good For You”
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AllHipHop.com’s “Top 5 Dead or Alive” With the Lyrical Freddie Gibbs
Photo by Emmanuel Blackwell
Freddie Gibbs exudes a relentless truth. This “Mouthpiece from the Midwest”, possesses an authenticity which is reflected in his unfiltered thoughts. Always the candid MC, Gibbs presents AllHipHop.com with a list of only five MCs that he considers worthy to be called “Top 5 Dead Or Alive.”
AllHipHop.com: We’re known for our signature “Top 5 Dead or Alive” lists at AllHipHop. According to Freddie Gibbs, which five MCs make this list, and why?
EMINEM
Freddie Gibbs: Eminem.
AllHipHop.com: Why, Eminem?
Freddie Gibbs: Because, technically, he’s the best rapper of all time. With words, he’s the best. The way he raps, the way he puts words together, his wordplay – nobody can do wordplay better than him.
AllHipHop.com: Which track from him best exemplifies his technical skills as an MC?
Freddie Gibbs: All of them. You can’t really pinpoint one, because Eminem raps better than everybody else. He has a tailor-made flow. Can’t nobody match it – not even me.
THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G.
AllHipHop.com: Why Biggie?
Freddie Gibbs: Biggie, because of his storytelling capability. His voice is one of the most unique voices in Rap, period. So, I think he was just an underdog; everybody wanted to root for him.
AllHipHop.com: He only gave us two albums. Did those albums change the genre, or do we just miss him?
Freddie Gibbs: [incredulous shrug] Well, those two albums are better than most n*gga’s careers. It doesn’t matter. A lot of people say that, ‘Biggie only had two albums.’ But, you couldn’t rap better than him on either one of them muthafu*ckas. How can he not be considered one of the best?
TUPAC SHAKUR
Freddie Gibbs: And, Tupac, of course!
AllHipHop.com: Why, ‘Pac?
Freddie Gibbs: He’s just the best, overall.
AllHipHop.com: Favorite album, favorite verse, favorite track by, ‘Pac?
Freddie Gibbs: There’s so many – I can’t even name one.
AllHipHop.com: Tell me!
Freddie Gibbs: It’s hard to find a Tupac song that I don’t like. I’ll put it that way.
AllHipHop.com: Have you, or would you, make any posthumous collaborations with him?
Freddie Gibbs: Would I do a posthumous collaboration [with Tupac]? No!
AllHipHop.com: No; why not?
Freddie Gibbs: I think that sh*t is corny as f*ck. Posthumous collaborations are corny! Unless, it’s like some, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Jay-Z sh*t, or like some Frank Sinatra and Jay-Z sh*t, or, like a mash-up or some sh*t. N*ggas that be doing songs with dead rappers – that sh*t is corny.
AllHipHop.com: Why’s that?
Freddie Gibbs: Because, you don’t know if that n*gga would do a song with you in real life. Unless it’s like Bun [B] doing a song with Pimp [C]. I love, Tupac! But, in real life, I don’t know if he would have f*cked with me. I would never jump on one of his records.
AllHipHop.com: So, it’s a respect thing; you think it’s too audacious to do that?
Freddie Gibbs: Yeah, it’s kinda lame. Do your own sh*t.
SCARFACE
AllHipHop.com: [laughter] Who else makes this list?
Freddie Gibbs: Scarface.
AllHipHop.com: Have you been able to work with him yet?
Freddie Gibbs: No; I would like to. I wish. He’s on my wish-list. For the last five years, I wished for that sh*t for Christmas. I ain’t got it yet. I love him to death.
FREDDIE GIBBS / JAY-Z
AllHipHop.com: One more.
Freddie Gibbs: Me and Jay-Z are the top fifth. Well, there really is no order. It’ll be me and Jay-Z.
AllHipHop.com: Why Freddie Gibbs?
Freddie Gibbs: Because, with them n*ggas, I think that’s the level that I gotta reach. Everybody else, I can probably rap better than them.
AllHipHop.com: There’s that confidence.
Freddie Gibbs: [nods head to emphasize point] I can probably rap better than everybody else. Oh, I forgot to add Bun [B]! I can’t rap better than Bun yet, but I’m working on it. I’m studying your moves! He’s a good teacher to have, so I’m studying his moves. I study his moves, like I said, I study, ‘Face. I look at these fools like that. And on the technical side, Eminem, can’t nobody really f*ck with his bars. On the technical side, a lot of n*ggas can’t f*ck with Bun [B]. I can’t give you just five n*ggas; it’s hard.
Anyway, like I was saying, you can’t have just five n*ggas. Get high and make raps. F*ck the police. Keep it pushing, [and] keep it real, man. Stop f*cking with all the bullsh*t.
The Sidebar
Freddie Gibbs is lyricism in motion. The EP, Thuggin’, demonstrates the ingenious duo of Gibbs and Madlib. The anticipated full-length album by the Gangsta from Gary, Indiana, and the Beat Konducta, is slated for a first quarter 2012 release. Also, the CTE recruit and Ski Beatz are in the midst of cultivating an album, It’s The World. The upcoming CTE project, will prove why Freddie Gibbs is here to stay!
Birdman, Slim and Fred Durst Discuss Limp Bizkit Deal
(AllHipHop News) Cash Money Records founders Bryan and Ronald Williams recently discussed the growing roster of artists signed to Cash Money Records.
Last week, the label announced they had signed Grammy nominated rock band Limp Bizkit to Cash Money/YMCMB Records.
Limp Bizkit has already sold over 33 million albums worldwide and toured the globe.
“The Cash Money Records and YMCMB family continues to grow and work in various music genres as shown by the addition of Limp Bizkit,” Bryan “Birdman” Williams told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “We have always admired how they have been able to blend rock and Hip-Hop and will bring a unique sound to the label.”
Limp Bizkit is wasting no time getting to work, now that they have signed to the famed label, which was founded in 1991 in New Orleans.
“As both an artist and someone who has signed artists, I can say without a doubt that Cash Money is at the top of their game,” Fred Durst said. “What attracted me to the label is not only their great taste and hustle, but their belief in their artists and the family atmosphere. Slim and Birdman allow their artists to be themselves and encourage creative output and continued development. I look forward to bringing my vision as a director as well as my voice to the label and to Limp Bizkit putting out some of our best music to date.”
According to Ronald “Slim” Williams, the group is currently in Miami recording at the Hit Factory their inaugural Cash Money Records release.
“We are excited to see the work and collaborations that come from the entire Cash Money family with the addition of Limp Bizkit,” says Slim.
Cash Money Records has evolved into a powerhouse label, with major acts on the roster.
Artists include Lil Wayne, Birdman, Nicki Minaj, DJ Khaled, Drake, Tyga, Busta Rhymes, Limp Bizkit, Cool & Dre, Jay Sean, Kevin Rudloff, Mack Maine, Mystikal and others.
MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD: Don Trip: Guerrilla
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Don Trip and DJ Drama unite for a Mixtape called “Guerrilla.” This mix tape has Don Trip alongside featured rappers like: Yo Gotti, Juicy J, Wale, 2 Chainz, and up-and-coming artists Starlito, Psyko Young Dolph and Arlon. Production comes from Cool and Dre, Sapp, The Renegades, The Dope Boyz, Ensayne Wayne and others.
Daily Word: Become Undefeated!! (Losing is Not an Option)
Happy Victorious Monday, my Dreamers and Doers!
Welcome to the beginning of the best week of your life! First and foremost, congratulations to all the winners of the Academy Awards and a special congrats goes to my fellow Harlemite, Shawn “Diddy” Combs, for winning an Oscar
for the documentary, Undefeated!
Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to becoming Undefeated! Og Mandino once said, “Failure will never overtake you if your determination to succeed is strong enough” This is the key to life! I will continue to say this until my face turns
blue!!! YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE WHEN YOU FAIL YOU ARE A FAILURE WHEN YOU GIVE UP!!
Stop being afraid to try something because of the possibility of failing! Life is only a series of lessons… The more you attempt at life, the more you learn and the more you are equipped to win!! Becoming undefeated isn’t about never losing – it’s about never giving up! When the going get tough, you must keep your same enthusiasm and keep going until you win!
Any defeat is temporary, so keep that in mind as you climb to the top! Don’t worry about what people say…those who don’t understand the process of wining will always count you out when you seem to stumble!! KEEP GOING NO MATTER WHAT!! THE WORLD IS YOURS FOR THE TAKING!!!
-Ash’Cash
“Failures are expected by losers, ignored by winners.” -Joe Gibbs
“It is inevitable that some defeat will enter even the most victorious life. A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits.” -Ben Stein
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” -Maya Angelou
“If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won even before you have started.” -Marcus Tullius Cicero
“Winners make a habit of manufacturing their own positive expectations in advance of the event.” -Brian Tracy
“Winners never quit and quitters never win.” -Vince Lombardi
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.
Artist Demont Peekaso Creates On-The-Spot Artwork for AllHipHop.com at Saviours’ Day
“The Real Hip Hop” painting by Demont Peekaso
AllHipHop.com co-hosted a youth town hall meeting at the 82nd gathering of the Nation of Islam during its Saviours’ Day 2012 celebration in Rosemont, Illinois. The discussion, entitled “Our Generation Accepting Responsibility,” included participants such as rappers Jasiri X and Cormega, Wu-Tang Corporation CEO Divine, award-winning singer/songwriters Raheem DeVaughn and Mary Brown, and more.
Focused on education, Hip-Hop as a tool, and pathways to success for young people in today’s modern world, the discussion was attended by several hundred youth and young adults from within the Nation of Islam, as well as the surrounding Chicago area.
During the town hall meeting, AllHipHop.com met a talented young artist named Demont Peekaso who creates on-the-spot artwork of people, places, and events as they’re happening. Take a look at the commemorative piece he painted ON HIS SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE cellphone while listening to the good advice from the star-studded panel (AllHipHop.com’s own Grouchy Greg is to the far right of the painting, depicted with his infamous beard):
For more information, or to purchase artwork, visit Demont Peekaso’s website at www.demontpeekaso.com.