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Naughty By Nature Ft. Joe “Perfect Party”
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Boyz II Men “Refuse To Be The Reason”
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G4 Boyz Ft. J-Bar “Toot That Booty”
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Damon Dash, Mos Def, Ski Beatz Sued Over “24 Hour Karate School” Compilation
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop mogul Damon Dash, rapper Mos Def and producer Ski Beatz are being sued by rap/funk/soul label TufAmerica, over a compilation that was released last year.
TufAmerica filed a lawsuit against Damon Dash, Dante Smith (Mos Def) and David Willis (Ski Beatz) in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, on Wednesday (October 12).
The lawsuit claims Mos Def illegally sampled the songs “Hook & Sling Part 1” and “Hook & Sling Part 2,” illegally.
The sample was used in the track titled “24 Hour Karate School” and the accompanying video for the single, which was given away at the 24hrkarateschool.com website.
The lawsuit claims that the 24 Hour Karate School recordings were made available for download without the proper permission.
TufAmerica is seeking, compensatory and punitive damages, in addition to an injunction barring any further distribution of the 24 Hour Karate School mixtape.
Check out a copy of the lawsuit below:
Damon Dash/Mos Def/Ski Beatz Lawsuit
Damon Dash/Mos Def/Ski Beatz Lawsuit
24 hour karate school
Hip-Hop Rumors: Will Royce Bag Rihanna?
Hip-Hop Rumors: Drake Responds To Jay-Z / Pusha-T Disses
DRAKE RESPONDS TO JAY-Z and PUSHA T DISS
Last night, Drake was on Funk Master Flex’s radio show and he did his fair share of responding to disses from Jay and Pusha-T. Obviously, Jay’s diss was towards Drake’s “brother” Lil Wayne. Anyway, he answered the questions pretty well, and Jay will still be his “mentor,”I bet. Scooped from MissInfo.tv.
Flex: Did you know that Wayne was going to go at Jay-Z on “It’s Good”…
Drake: I’m not gonna say that I didn’t hear the song before it went out….Wayne recently said I can never feel like I created a monster in Drake because I’m his boss….I’m a soldier for Wayne. I just did what I’m supposed to do, I delivered a verse. And he does with the song after that is completely up to him…
It’s silly to say that the initial jab wasn’t a jab, it’s silly to say that [Hov’s] initial comment wasn’t completely directed at that situation….and Wayne is never afraid to step up to the plate, did what he did back and that’s what hip hop is about. I have the utmost respect for Jay, I’m not really involved in that situation. He’s been a great mentor in my career. And Wayne is a brother to me…
Flex: Miss Info had pointed it out that Pusha T’s did a freestyle that had some jabs. Did you take offense to it?
Drake: Not really….I’ve never really had any interaction with Pusha T. So for him to diss me would be purely issues that he’s having with himself…We’ve met but we’ve always been cordial. I’m a fan of the Clipse, I say it in interviews….I’ve never really had an issue with him. But it’s a frustrating time for alot of people right now, I get it. So if it’s directed at me, just make it a little more direct next time. I’m up for whatever. I’m didn’t take offense…..
Epic Win Of The Day: Cam’ron Makes It To Jeopardy!
EPIC WIN OF THE DAY
You love this, how Cam’ron some how managed to make his way up to freakin’ Jeopardy! Somebody up there has a real sense of humor!!!
Sylvia Robinson, Hip-Hop, and Disrespect
This is a question for all media, record labels, and video/radio outlets that play Hip-Hop music.
Mrs. Sylvia Robinson and her late husband Mr. Joe Robinson formed one of the most successful R&B Record labels in 1969 – All Platinum Records.
The label featured R&B artists like The Moments, Brother to Brother, and The Rimshots, featuring Grammy nominated artist/writer/producer Jonathan Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Robinson were also pioneers who also established Hip-Hop as a lucrative, commercial enterprise.
- Legendary manager Mick Bentson
In 1979, Mrs. Robinson concentrated on running their Sugarhill Records label, which also became instrumental in the emergence of Hip-Hop music as a format.
She was one of the first, if not the first, successful person to own a Hip-Hop record label, aside from just being the producer.
On Tuesday (October 11th), Mrs. Robinson was laid to rest at Community Baptist Church in Englewood, New Jersey.
No burial: a mausoleum, a white and gold casket & horse and carriage courtesy of her three sons Joey, Leland, and Rhondo Robinson, who spared no expense.
We give it up to Greg Walker of Icon Media Inc. for all his hard work and to former Englewood Mayor Michael Wildes for the nice words about Mrs Robinson.
Let me tell you a little bit about the people that showed respect and love. To all those that did not come, you truly were not missed.
It was disrespectful that there was no mainstream media covering the funeral. You all can write about beefs and arguments – that must be more important to you as news.
MTV, VH1, BET, AND FUSE, MAGAZINE OUTLETS, WEBSITES: YOU GUYS ARE PLAYING HIP-HOP BECAUSE OF HER, AND YOU COULD NOT SEND ANYONE TO COVER THIS STORY?
I hope, when the day comes and it’s time for your “Pillow Talk” with God, that you won’t be treated the way Mrs. Robinson was treated.
You should all pay homage.
These are some of the people that showed respect and paid homage to the Queen, Sylvia Robinson. We are going to miss you, but you will never be forgotten:
Mickey Bentson, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Scorpio, Lil’ Mo, Melissa Morgan, Billy Brown of The Moments, Greg Walker, Angela Winbush, Melba Moore, Ron Grant, DJ Break Out, Lil Rodney C., Jazzy Jeff of The Funky Four PLUS 1, Angie Stone, Busy Bee, Love Bug Starkie, Mike C., Reggie Reg, shubee, Chuck Chillout, Vincent Davis, Doug E. Fresh, Kedar Massenberg, Big Bub., J.T. Taylor, Lonnie Youngblood, Vaughn Harper, Big John Platt (EMI), David Kasis (Universal Business Affairs), Rev. Al Sharpton, Juelz, Kid Capri, Water Bed Kev, Smitty, Big Wayne, Sal from Fever, Cherl Da Pearl from Sequence, Iris (Virgin), Eazy Mike from Furious 5, Mark Green, King Yoda, Mike and Wise and legendary photographer, Ronnie Wright.
These people truly have love for the family who set the blueprint for Hip-Hop.
– Zulu Nation Forever – Mick “Mick Benzo” Bentson.
Mick Bentson is a legend in the Hip-Hop game who has managed the careers of Big Pun, Fat Joe, Lord Finesse, Everlast, Kool Keith, Force MD’s, King Tee, Monie Love, Ice-T, Everlast, Chief Rocker Busy Bee, King Russ and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members, The Furious 5.
You can also catch Mick on his Zulu Beats radio show with Afrika Bambataa and Cutman LG every Friday at 10:00 PM on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio. Tonight they will dedicate the show to Sylvia and Sugarhill Records.
Legendary manager Mick Bentson
Slyvia’s Robinson’s Casket
Rap Legends At Sylvia Robinson’s Funeral
Shrine For Sylvia
EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY: Vybz Kartel Launches Men’s Skin Lightening Cream
VYBZ KARTEL WANTS YOU TO GO WHITE LIKE HIM!
What in tarnation is wrong with this dude, Vybz Kartel? The guy has a murder rap and now he’s promoting lightening your skin for all men of color. He’s launched a line of skin bleaching cream called Vybz.
According to a press release, his line is actually a “skin-brightening” cream. SMH! I cannot believe this fool is promoting this self-hate in a commercial product. Anyway, it will certainly fail. Too Black, Too Strong!!!! Anyway, he still has that murder charge out there. I don’t think this is a good look for him…for anybody!
Kid Frost Suffers Mild Stroke
(AllHipHop News) West Coast veteran rapper Frost, better known as Kid Frost, reported on his Twitter account last night (October 12) that he suffered a mild stroke and was briefly hospitalized at Methodist Hospital of Southern California.
“I’m warning all of my homies with diabetes take care of yourself. I just suffered a stroke and landed in ICU @ methodist” said the rapper around 8 pm early yesterday evening.
About an hour later Frost updated his Twitter with pictures of himself in a hospital bed.
Frost informed his fans early today that he’s had various tests done such as ultrasound, MRI, cat scan and therapy.
OGKIDFROST1 KID FROST
The 48-year-old artist is best known for his 1990 hit “La Raza.”
It’s estimated that 25 million Americans suffer from Diabetes.
Exclusive: Cam’ron And Queen Latifah Form New Film Company, Producing New Flick Starring Rapper
(AllHipHop News) Cam’ron has formed a new joint venture with Queen Latifah and business partner Shakim Compere, that will produce a new flick starring the Harlem, New York, rapper.
The new company, name KFU Productions, is a new joint venture between Cam and his longtime partner Jacob York’s Killa Films and Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films.
The two companies have joined forces to produce a new movie titled “Percentages” that will feature Cam’ron in the starring role.
The movie centers around two New York hustlers on the run from a drug deal gone bad.
“Ant” and “Carter” move south to Miami. The pair are not content to lay low with family, so the long time partners quickly build a new empire in the world of credit fraud.
As the business grows, so does the unwanted attention from law enforcement and Miami’s most notorious criminals.
“Cam did the story, and then we brought in a writer to really tighten the script,” Jacob York told AllHipHop.com. “The movie was originally supposed to be the follow up to Killa Season, but we decided to make a brand new movie since the script was so good.”
Cam has the lead role in “Percentages,” which also boasts a number of high-profile co-stars, including Ving Rhames, Macy Gray, Donnell Rawlings, Melinda Williams, K.D. Aubert, Omar Gooding, Robert Wisdom, and others.
The movie is being shot on location predominantly in Miami, as well New York, where Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere recently relocated their Flavor Unit company.
“Queen Latifah and Shakim Compere have a soundstage here in Miami and this is first film that they are developing on the new soundstage, in conjunction with the KFU Production company,” Jacob York told AllHipHop.com. “Our aim is to develop high quality film projects over the next 24 months.”
Additionally, Cam’ron will create and oversee the soundtrack to “Percentages,” which is slated for a nationwide theatrical in 2012.
Harlem World Honors One-Year Anniversary of Harlem Legend Huddy 6’s Passing with Mixtape, Candlelight Vigil
(AllHipHop News) On the one-year anniversary of Harlem legend Huddy 6’s untimely death, his Harlem World group mates honor him with the release of “Harlem World Presents…..the 6Tape”.
Hip-Hop Violinist Tapped For MLK Dedication This Weekend
(AllHipHop News) Grammy award-winning violinist Miri Ben-Ari has been tapped to take part in the Martin Luther King Memorial dedication, which is taking place this weekend in Washington DC.
Miri Ben-Ari, who has worked with artists like Jay-Z, Kanye West, Jadakiss, Akon, Twista, T-Pain, Wu-Tang, Styles P, and others, is the only non-African American performer to participate in Sunday’s televised memorial, which will also feature appearances by President Barack Obama, a number of civil rights leaders, and various entertainers.
Miri Ben-Ari will take to the stage at 10:00 AM, where she will perform her original composition “Black Tone.”
“I moved to the US all the way from Israel with a dream,” said Miri Ben-Ari. It has been a tough journey; legacies such as MLK’s inspired me not to give up and to follow my Dream.”
The Hip-Hop violinist said she was looking forward to Sunday’s performance, because the fight against racism is something that is close to her family and dear to her heart.
“Racism is the reason so many families get torn apart, I am a third generation to holocaust survivors and so the universal fight against racism is very personal to me,” continued Miri Ben-Ari. “Being chosen to perform as the only non-African performer this Sunday, I feel that my story represents the “American dream” as well as the universal message of Martin Luther King, which encompasses freedom, rights and possibilities.”
The MLK Memorial took almost 15 years to complete and features a 450 foot inscription wall with over a dozen quotes from the legendary civil rights leader, along with a 30 foot sculpture of Dr. King.
A variety of rappers donated to help raise funds for the MLK Memorial, including Nelly, Russell Simmons and others.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Dre’s “Detox” Gets a Preview! Tupac Movie News!! Nicki Minaj’s 5-Year Plan?!
Detox Gets A Preview and Dre Prioritizes Kendrick and Slim!
By the sound of it, the track could be called “Hey Young World.” The video was captured at Encore Studios in L.A. Keep holding your breath for a full album, though…
Dre recently spoke to Global Grind and told them about his decision to focus on making music with/for Kendrick Lamar and Slim the Mobster for the next few years:
“As soon as I get back to Los Angeles, I am back in the studio doing my thing. I have a couple of new artists that I am excited about, Kendrick Lamar and Slim The Mobster. These are the next two artists, and these are probably my final two artists that I am going to be working with at least for the next couple of years. I am going to devote all my attention to them and make sure their sh*t comes out the way it should be.”
Geez, Dre. Spread the love (and great beats) around a little more!
John Singleton to Direct Tupac Biopic?
After being attached to N.W.A.’s Straight Outta Compton film, there has been recent talk that director Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow, Footloose) will be taking over that gig, as John Singleton has moved on to the Tupac movie. Director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) has already left the project.
Singleton is no stranger to Tupac, as he directed the rapper/actor in Poetic Justice back in ’93. Should he even be worrying about bringing the lives of Hip-Hop stars to film, or more concerned with making a good movie period? (He really hasn’t since Four Brothers or Baby Boy).
Nicki Minaj on Where She’ll Be in Five Years…
“I’ll have hundreds of millions of dollars. I will have put out five albums and will have an Oscar and Grammys. And I will be getting married and, a couple of years after that, will have a bun in the oven.”
Nothing wrong with setting goals for yourself, but an Oscar? Really, Nicki? Keep dreaming.
Rumor Quickies:
-Georgetown University offers a class called “Sociology of Hip-Hop: Jay-Z.” We say…teach!
-Warner Bros. is in pre-production on 42, a film about the life of Jackie Robinson.
-Tyler, the Creator interviewed Nas for XXL Magazine and asked him what we have all been dying to know…his favorite cheese… “Swiss. Cheddar for the most of my life. Today, it’s Swiss.” Now that we know Nas’ cheese preferences, we can all sleep at night.
-Starting next week, Beats by Dre can be purchased in different colors: black, purple, silver, orange, red, and pink.
-Prepare yourselves… Die Hard 5 A Good Day to Die Hard is on the way!
-American Music Awards nominees for 2011 include Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Pitbull, Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland, Beyonce, and of course…THE THRONE.
Nas Ft. Rick Ross “It’s A Tower Heist”
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Black Thought Ft. Malik B & M dot L “Stay True”
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French Montana & Waka Flocka Flame Ft. Prodigy “Hell On Earth 2K11”
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HEATER OF THE DAY: Kida “Casino” (P### .by Seige)
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Pill “Poppin Flava”
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