Now, Master P. says he has adjusted to the digital age and new forms of marketing.
The rapper, born Percy Miller, is the leader of what many regard as one of the greatest independent rap label of all time, having sold over 75 million records worldwide, to date.
“I named this new record TMZ Too Many Zeros because it’s true when they say ‘more money… more problems’,” Master P. told AllHipHop.com. “I’m on my Donald Trump swag. I could lose it all and get it back in 72 days. Good or bad, when the media is on you that means you are still relevant.”
Looking to push the artists that he and his son Romeo have found, Master P has a number of new artists to introduce to the world.
Bengie B is the next artist that Master P. will introduce to the streets, while Miss Chee, T-Bo, Black Don, Eastwood’s T.E.C. and his latest signing, Catalina Toma, all add to the labels music.
In addition to announcing a new roster for his label, Master P. wants to make sure that fans are on the look out for the upcoming movie and the soundtrack for “Get Money,” which costars Gucci Mane.
TMZ Too Many Zeros is due in stores in early 2012.
(AllHipHop News)
Chicago rapper Common has revealed details around his upcoming album The Dreamer, The Believer.
The Dreamer, The Believer, which is the rapper’s ninth official studio album, is slated to land in stores on December 20.
On Monday, (November 14), Common will team with Niche Media’s Los Angeles Confidential magazine, to launch the new music video “Sweet.”
“Sweet” was shot on location in Haiti, shortly after a earthquake hit the country in January of 2010.
A collection of photographs will be available for purchase during the video release party, which is taking place at Rose Restaurant in Los Angeles.
Common is encouraging fans to get in on the action as well, by watching the “Sweet” video premiere on uStream, for one dollar.
The proceeds of the UStream event will benefit the J/P Haitian Relief Organization, which was founded by Sean Penn following a massive earthquake in Haiti in January of 2010.
The uStream fundraiser will air on Monday (November 14) at 8:00 PM.
This week marks the 38th Anniversary of the Universal Zulu Nation, as well as the commemoration of the 39th Anniversary of Hip-Hop. Celebratory events have been taking place throughout New York City since Wednesday, November 9 and will continue to occur until Sunday, November 13.
The Universal Zulu Nation is an international Hip-Hop awareness group formed and headed by Hip-Hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa. Originally known simply as The Organization, it arose in the 1970s as reformed New York City gang members began to organize cultural events for youths, combining local dance and music movements into what would become known as the various elements of Hip-Hop culture. By the 1980s, Hip-Hop had spread globally, and the Zulu Nation has since established (autonomous) branches in Japan, France, the U.K., Australia, South Korea, and the Cape Flats in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Zulu Nation has undergone changes over the past decade. From the late 1980s, at the height of the Afrocentric movement in Hip-Hop (when artists such as KRS-One, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, the Native Tongue collective, and Rakim hit success), the movement seemed to be incorporating many doctrines from the Nation of Islam, the Nation of Gods and Earth, and the Nuwaubians. In the 2000s, however, its official Web site affirmed that the Zulu Nation has left the system of “believing” and instead adheres to “Factology versus Beliefs,” a philosophy and doctrine that can often be seen in, though is not always exclusive to, Nuwaubianism.
There are three major concert events taking place to mark the anniversaries at venues like Yotel NYC, La Poissen Rouge, and S.O.B.’s over the next three days. Confirmed artists include Q-Tip, Afrika Bambaataa, Keith Murray, 9th Wonder, The Cold Crush Brothers, Grandmaster Melle Mel, and many, many more! Below is information for the concerts that are taking place to celebrate the historic anniversary of both the Zulu Nation and Hip-Hop itself:
Friday, November 11, 2011:
What: Uncle Bam’s Jams
Where: Yotel NYC (570 10th Ave. 42nd Street)
When: 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Who: DJ’s Q-Tip, Afrika Bambaataa, and Jazzy Jay with performances by Keith Murray, Dres (of Black Sheep), Rakaa (of Dilated People), Jarobi, Artifactz, Black Un, Mickey Factz, and Venomous
Cost: $20
Saturday, November 12, 2011:
What: Zulu-Mania
Where: Club Poissen La Rouge (158 Bleeker Street)
When: 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
Who: DJ’s Statik Selektah, 9th Wonder, Tony Tone, DJ Outlaw, Finesse, and Grandwizzard Theodore with performances by PMD, Mr. Cheeks, Dinco (of Leaders of the New School), Hakim Green (of Channel Live), Kurtis Blow, Boogie Black, King Kamanzi, The Welfare Poets and more!
Cost: $20
Sunday, November 13, 2011:
What: Salute to the Queens of Hip-Hop
Where: S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick Street, New York, NY
When: 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
Who: DJs Jazzy Joyce, Lady Love, Shejay, Kid Capri, Grandmaster Melle Mel, The Cold Crush Brothers, DMC, Doug E. Fresh, DJ Whoo Kid, and many more!
Texas rap legend Bun B, the remaining half of rap group UGK, found himself in a ‘hood liquor store in Brooklyn, New York, this week to pay tribute to his other half, the late rapper, Pimp C. With the rumble of the Brooklyn J Train above, the Pimp C celebration took form via a new Kidz In The Hall track and video called “Pour It Up,” also featuring Bun B and Mississippi rapper/producer David Banner.
For years, the dynamic duo of Bun B and Pimp C helped set a new course for the industry takeover by Southern Hip-Hop. And while Bun B still holds it down tremendously as a rapper, businessman, and even guest professor at Rice University, it’s not hard to see the distant look in his eyes when he talks about his MC partner’s passing on December 4, 2007.
AllHipHop.com visited the “Pour It Up” video set and asked Bun B for his reflections on another fallen rapper the world is missing right now – the incomparable Heavy D. Check out the video clip below:
R.I.P. Heavy D and Pimp C!
For more music and info from Bun B, visit http://www.myspace.com/bunbofugk.
(AllHipHop News Things went well for Atlanta rapper Big Boi yesterday (November 10) in a Miami court.
The rap star appeared in court, where he passed a second mandatory drug test, as part of the terms of his recent probation.
According to reports, Big Boi must pass three consecutive drug tests, as part of his plea deal.
Big Boi was arrested on drug charges in August, as he entered the port of Miami.
Screeners found the rapper in possession of MDMA, Viagra and a pipe that had marijuana residue.
In October, Big Boi accepted a plea deal that allowed him to serve community service, in addition to paying a $2,000 fine and passing the mandatory drug tests.
Welcome to 11-11-11!! This is the first time in 100 years, and the last time in 100 years that we will ever see this date, so to commemorate, we are dedicating today’s Daily Word to being the One!!
Fact: Anything you want in your life will be yours if you want it bad enough!
Fact: The only opponent you have in this world is the one that you see when you look in the mirror!
Fact: You are unique and no one in this universe can do what you can do!! With all of this in mind, it is imperative that you begin to understand your powers and use them accordingly! Many people are in bad situations in their lives because of the lack of acknowledgement of their powers!! Nothing can stop you!! You are a shining star with everything working in your favor! Don’t give up that power!
Even when nothing seems to be going your way, understand that everything is going the way it’s supposed to be! Your trials and tribulations are only there to make you stronger!! Starting immediately, it’s time to take your rightful place in this world!! Take what you deserve!! You are the One!!! NOTHING CAN STOP YOU!!!!!!!
-Ash’Cash
“Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” -Norman Vincent Pea
“They are the weakest, however strong, who have no faith in themselves or their own powers.” -Christian Bovee “It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not.” -Unknown
“A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him or her.” -David Brinkley
“If you really put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price.” -Unknown
“Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
“We have to learn to be our own best friends because we fall too easily into the trap of being our own worst enemies.” -Roderick Thorp
“If you hear a voice within you say “you cannot paint,” then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” -Vincent Van Gogh
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Ash’Cash is a Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Financial Expert and the author of Mind Right, Money Right: 10 Laws to Financial Freedom. For more information, please visit his website, www.IamAshCash.com.
