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Casting Call Confirmed for Former Eve Project Getting Unstuck
(AllHipHop News) Media personality Conscious has announced a casting call for her film Getting Unstuck, based on her 2002 memoir detailing her struggles with drug addiction, sexual abuse, and living HIV positive.
A Harlem native, Conscious (Merle Soden) began her entertainment career as a bodyguard for artists such as DMX, Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes, and the late Aaliyah.
She parlayed that position into music manager duties for the Queen Latifah Show, and later production and hosting duties for Oxygen Networks She-Commerce talk show.
Before her success, Conscious had to cleanse herself from drug addiction through intense rehabilitation. Her problems intensified when she learned she had contracted HIV from another female.
These experiences were chronicled in her auto-biography, which she hoped would educate the lesbian community on the dangers they equally face with their straight counterparts.
I think it helps lesbians who really need to wake up, and number two it will help lesbians to stop thinking that they are exempt, Conscious explained in an interview on her website (www.prettytomboys.com).
If you have ever had sex with a man whether you are actively involved in a heterosexual or homosexual relationship, you will not be categorized as a lesbian. So if you become a case of HIV while being with a woman, but have previously had sex with a man, or go out and have sex with a man, then you will fall into the heterosexual column.
So those are large numbers that we’re losing because of the way we are being categorized. These numbers help to make lesbians remain unaware of how prevalent this issue is within our own community.
The book has been optioned repeatedly for movie deals over the past several years. In 2005, rapper Eve had signed on to play Conscious through a Showtime network deal.
However, the project was not completed for the option timeline expired. Currently, Lady Gaga manager Troy Carter is in preliminary talks with the author.
The casting call for Getting Unstuck will be for a short film version. The producers are seeking 4 men, ages 18-25, and 2 women 20-40 years of age.
The audition takes place February 17 at 2:30PM on 2520 W. 78th Street in Hialeah, Florida. Headshots and inquiries can be emailed to [email protected]
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Pill Talks Culinary Skills; Cooking Up New Mixtape
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper Pill is hard at work on The Medicine, his major label debut for Asylum Records.
And while most fans recognize Pill for his verses on Killer Mikes I Pledge Allegiance To The Grind II and his single Trap Going Ham.
[I cook] everything, Pill told AllHipHop.com. Chicken, corn bread, collard greens- a lot of southern dishes, like Macaroni. It was just a love of mines at an early age. All the guys in the family can cook.
The Atlanta native said he received his culinary education through backyard barbeques and family gatherings.
As a younger guy growing up, when you saw your uncles and them throwing fish fries and barbeques every other week day, you wanted to be the one on the grill because the one on the grill is the one with authority- better yet the one in the kitchen is the one with authority, Pill reasoned. Its a prestigious quality that you embrace when you can actually cook in my family. If you can cook, you can basically get any woman you want.
According to Pill, he has recorded with a variety of artists that may be featured on The Medicine, including Mark Ronson and Bun B and hopes to grab cameos from label mates Gucci Mane, Camron and Lil Boosie.
I look forward to working with all of them because they speak the same s**t I speak, Pill continued. I think it will be more relatable to the people if a group of guys like us can get on a track together and actually paint our pictures. Its an honor to be on the same label as those guys.
Pill is currently planning to release his mixtape 1140: The Overdose, prior to his major label release The Medicine.
Former Scott Storch Home Sold to Rockstar Energy Drink Maker
(AllHipHop News) The former home of producer Scott Storch is off the market.
According to reports, Storchs waterfront 20,000 square foot Palm Island mansion has been purchased by Rockstar Energy Drink.
Noted for its 100-foot boat dock, 11 master suite bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, three guest houses and two pools, the estate has hosted a number of Miami Beachs exclusive parties and events.
Storch maintained residence at the home until financial problems forced the mansion into foreclosure in July 2009.
The estate, which was reportedly valued at around $7 million, was purchased the following month at an auction by SunTrust Bank for $5.5 million.
Best known for his work on the hit 2004Terror Squad song, Lean Back, Storch encountered a string of financial setbacks that resulted in the loss of his mansion.
Prior to the start of his troubles in 2006, Storch was one of the highest paid producers in music with collaborations with artists such as Nas, T.I., Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Dr. Dre and Game to his credit as well as Beyonce, Pink and Christina Aguilera.
Despite his success, Storch fell victim to a $30 million cocaine habit that nearly took its toll on his career and life.
The downward spiral continued in 2008 as the beat maker reportedly fell behind on child support payments that, which resulted in a warrant for his arrest for failure to appear at a child support hearing.
That same year, Storch owed more than $500,000 in late property taxes.
In addition, the producer spent much of the money he earned from producing on a lavish lifestyle that included luxury cars, recreational drugs, frequent trips on private jets and a 117-foot yacht. Storch, who eventually kicked his drug habit, is looking to reestablish himself among his peers.
The producer is currently working on a reality show chronicling his recovery from drug use.
He is also collaborating on projects involving rappers Shyne and Gucci Mane in addition to R&B singers Usher and Jennifer Hudson.
Omarion: The Business, The Music, The Growth
It must be an Ollusion, singer Omarion has grown before us bringing hits and dance moves that are imitiated in clubs and dance competitions. He has moved from the cloud of former boy band member to successful artist, dancer, writer and until recently judge on Americas Best Dance Crew (ABDC).
His latest album Ollusion dropped January 12 and he says this is his best work. Up until my last solo album it was a kind of a struggle between the label and myself because they envisioned me one way and I envisioned myself the other way, he tells AllHipHop.com. Musically, I have pretty good songs, the influence on the album has been in two parts, and this work on my third solo project is completely me. He is moving forward, continuing to work harder, and bringing a wont stop cant stop attitude along the way.
AllHipHop.com: The tracks that caught my ear off your new album were Kinkos, What Do You Say and Wet–where are you taking the fans next with songs such as these?
Omarion: Well, really those creative concepts, like Wet and those others you named are directed at my fans like Icebox, these little titles are interesting which people could say hmmI wonder what that is about.
AllHipHop.com: In the album credits you wrote and co-produced the album, how does it feel to have such artistic liberties and freedoms?
Omarion: It feels like a new pair of shoes. Like a new pair of Jordans, something classic like Jordan IVs brand-new out the box. You really dont want to get too close to anybody, because you dont want them to step on your shoes. I am super happy. I am excited because, Omarion will forever stay around and will forever grow as an artist.
AllHipHop.com: You have own label imprint–Starworld Entertainment tell me about the concept behind it, how long was in the works, and what other ventures or ideas are coming next from the label?
Omarion: Starworld is an idea I had. When I look at shows like the Grammys and different things on TV; everything has become so political. Its about your publicist making sure youre at the right place, at the right time around the right party. Its not about what it was built on back in the day and that was respect, creativity and individuality. Its like you hear the radio and people keep creating songs that have already been created. I feel like I want to teach what my teachers have taught me and that is to have individuality, thats to be creative and be yourself and there are only a handful of artists out there who actually have a voice. The idea (record label) came very fast. Its kind of one of those things you write out and you have the patience going towards those things. The label situation seems like it happened overnight. It came about as a thought. It wasnt that long, it was barely a month. The deal was everyone knew the Young Money situation, the opportunity came up that I could have my own label. Ive always had a passion for teaching and giving my knowledge. When the idea came about it was likeWOW!!! Now I get the opportunity to have my own chance, my own company and for people to see what I am thinking and the artists I see fit for the industry. It was quick, thats the deal lets do it!
AllHipHop.com: Now that you have your own label, what are some the major changes and differences that you have or are experiencing?
Omarion: The business side is tough as an artist as a singer youre taught to be emotional because when youre in the studio you have to deal with those emotions. The emotional aspect isnt involved in the business part. All of my career, at times I was never able to express myself. In business, you have to recognize expressing yourself might not always be the best thing at times or it might not be the right time. The business part of it is really interesting. Ive always been involved with it but now I am involved for real I can see the transition: the way people are, the expectations and all the little fun things artists dont have to deal with. But, when you are dealing with business and the outcome, its very blunt and to the point; people may not be as honest and having to deal with people who laugh you along. These are things I have seen but having to deal with it in the forefront is interesting–its exciting.
AllHipHop.com: I don’t want to offend you, but could you please clarify the disputes about how many albums you sold in the first week and what the actual number was?
Omarion: I actually dont know, the for sure what the number was. I heard it was 22,000 or 19,000. Whether it was any of those I assure you that first album sales really doesnt really matter. Timbalands first album Shockvalue came out it sold 40,000 the first week and now its like four million sold. For all the people who think that first album sales matter– its about a consistent song on the radio. I came out in a really interesting time with all the stuff going on in Haiti and that devastation. I could give you a lot of business reasons for why I may not have had the opportunity to sell as many albums as I have sold in the past but it is not something that bothers meit is a consistent album. It is my best work. A weeks sales doesnt define my length, my endurance, nor my outcome of me stopping.
AllHipHop.com: What is your ultimate goal in the realm of music, acting and business ownership?
Omarion: I have a lot of different goals. I hope to inspire those under me and watching me.
AllHipHop.com: What boundaries are you going to push as you continue to grow in music?
Omarion: That you can be an individual, you can be yourself, you can have an opinion and you dont have to be with the majority all the time. Say what you feel; people might disagree with you but that is what life is about; life is about doing whats you feel is in your heart. I will continue to make music and be happy.
AllHipHop.com: What other projects do you have in the pipeline? Ex. acting, mixtapes and etc.
Omarion: I became the new judge on ABDC (Americas Best Dance Crew). I am going out for the MVJ and that is the Most Valuable Judge. Ive got some movies in the pipeline I cant really talk about now. Definitely more music, you will guys will be hearing from some of my artists. I plan on opening a dance studio at the end of the year. I have so many creative ideas. I wont stop. I cant stop.
AllHipHop.com: Are there any current or upcoming tours?
Omarion: I am putting together some tours now with myself and some of my peers. I will be hitting the road come summertime.
AllHipHop.com: I read in your biography you released an autobiography titled “O” several years ago, what exactly did it cover and was it difficult putting together?
Omarion: A lot of people were shocked that I wrote an autobiography at such a young age. But I started when I was 14 and put a book out when I was 21 or 22. I have seen a lot. I have been through a lot. I am still scratching the surface. I still feel like I have the opportunity to write from a young mans point of view, it comes from my history: single parent, a mom, four kids, being in school, coming up in LA, having to watch the gang scene and being apart of that and having to get out of that. People dont know!
AllHipHop.com: Let’s change gears and discuss rumors and about former B2K band mate issues: How do you feel about Raz B signing to reality star Tila Tequila’s label?
Omarion: I never really keep up with everything that they have going on. I wish them good luck I wish them the best and that is all I have to say about B2K.
AllHipHop.com: You left Young money and Lil’ Wayne what was behind that move and are you guys cool?
Omarion: To sum it up, Wayne and me just had different ideas. Wayne is a boss, I am a boss, I am a driver, he is a driver but there is only one steering wheel in the car. At the end of day we just really had separate visions. In respect to what he does, their obviously doing their thing I wish them great love. There is a lot of talent coming out of Young Money, at the end of the day it is business, its nothing personal, it is still all love.
AllHipHop.com: Growing up what was your favorite Nickelodeon show?
Omarion: All That, I enjoy cartoons more than anythingTom & Jerry, Bugs Bunny, Pinky & The Brain, Batman, Tin Tin and Japanese anime.
AllHipHop.com: What food do you dislike the most?
Omarion: Uncooked food. Ive been to China and seen the food and was like there is no way I am eating that. I like sushi but that has a purpose.
AllHipHop.com: What is one of the funniest or most embarrassing things you have done during an interview?
Omarion: Well, um the most embarrassing and its kind of funny too, I was overseas and I fell asleep during an interview. They were overworking me and I was really comfortable and I fell asleep. When I woke-up I was like I am sorry man. It was embarrassing and funny.
AllHipHop.com: What scares you the most?
Omarion: I am not afraid of anything. I walk with a higher power (as a Jehovahs Witness). If I were to be afraid of anything it would be for my family and friends for their well being more than anything. Those things that are out my power those are things that make me jittery or uncomfortable.
AllHipHop.com: I cant get over the fact that you are becoming a Jehovahs Witness, when will that be official and how will that impact your music?
Omarion: I go back to when Michael Jackson was a Jehovah witness. It (being a Jehovahs Witness) will change my approach to music. It will change my representation and I will probably be getting baptized in a year or two. It is an important step for my life.
AllHipHop.com: Being a Jehovahs Witness is a lifetime commitment; do you see yourself tapping into gospel music?
Omarion: Uum I dont know about that. I enjoy gospel music. I dont know if I would step into gospel music, it is kind of cliché.
Yo Gotti Announces ‘Live From The Kitchen Tour’
(AllHipHop News) Memphis rapper Yo Gotti has announced that he will launch the 15-date Live From the Kitchen 2010 Tour to support his upcoming album of the same.
The tour kicks off March 5 in Charleston, South Carolina and will make stops in markets like Orlando, Baltimore, Little Rock, Jackson, Mississippi and others.
The tour came about because I always wanted to do a small tour to feel more of a connection with the fans, Yo Gotti said of the tour. They presented the proposal, I was most definitely interested in it, this tour will promote my album also called Live from The Kitchen.”
Live From the Kitchen is Yo Gottis first official release since Back 2 da Basics, which was released in 2006.
“I have been putting out mix tapes for a long time and it has been a few years since my last commercial album, this tour is all about the album and will get fans ready for the album, Yo Gotti said. I am looking forward to sharing my “reality-music” with the fans.
Live From The Kitchen is due in stores March 23, 2010.
Tour dates are listed below:
March 5 – Charleston, South Carolina – Club Kush March 7 – Orlando, Florida – Club Destiny March 14th – Nashville, Tennessee – Municipal AuditoriumMarch 26th – Baltimore, Maryland – Sonar April 1st – Little Rock, Arkansas – Robinson Auditorium April 2nd – Knoxville, Tennessee – Knoxville Auditorium April 3rd – Chattanooga, Tennessee – Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium April 4th – St. Louis, Missouri – Chaifetz Arena April 8th – Jacksonville, Florida – Club Plush April 16th – Jackson, Mississippi – TBA April 17th – Mobile, Alabama – Mobile Civic Center April 23rd – Akron, Ohio – Akron Civic Center April 24th – Dayton, Ohio – Hara Arena May 1st – Indianapolis, Indiana – Murat Theatre
Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Rap Ruin “We Are The World” Remake? Nas Goes At Kelis! MF Doom Back To Old Tricks?
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All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on.
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NAS GOES AT KELIS ON NEW SONG
What do you think of this line Nas said:
How in the hell am I supposed to stay comfy/ When I pay child support, alimony monthly .”
So I’ve stuck with some married women so fine, cheating while their husband rushing on the 40-yard line/ Wonder if this is what my ex did the whole time .
DID RAPPERS RUIN WE ARE THE WORLD 25?????
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Im hearing Gabrielle Union and D-Wade were around each other a lot in Dallas. Big damn deal!
Michael Jordan is rumored to be buying a majority stake in the Bobcats!
I always thought Usher was moving into those big shoes left by another MJ, but is he falling off?
Vivica Fox is now a resident of Miami. Shes left Hollywood.
Wocka Flocka told Whoo Kid, I dont got no lyrics. SMH.
Angela Simmons is engaged to the Play-n-Skillz dude? OK
MF DOOM AT IT AGAIN?
I can’t re-write this stuff. Here you go…peep what the homey sent me”
Whats good ILLSEED? Got some rumors from Chicago comin your way.
Theres been mad promotion and hype for this MOSDOOM tour which has DOOM headlining with the tagline featuring Mos Def. Rumors of DOOM (formerly known as MF DOOM/Daniel Dumile/Zev Love X) sending imposters to perform in his place has been circulating since 2007, but most people figured this time would be different since Mos is involved. The tour was supposed to kick off in Chicago on January 29th at the Congress Theater but got moved back to February 13th. First off the venue was highly unorganized and had people waiting in a WILL CALL line for over an hour outside in the freezing cold. How can you have people who already paid waiting to get in for almost 2 hours?
Some people even left the line outside forfeiting their money, and the mood didnt get any better inside. S### got stalled, sound was horrible, and people waited from 7pm till after midnight before Mos Def finally hit the stage. He wore a gold mask and half of his set consisted of him rapping DOOMs songs! The other half was mostly new tracks and maybe 2 old ones, but his set was only around 30 minutes long. Over five hours for a short ass set then DOOM finally hit the stage.
Most of the people in the front row said the skinny, short man behind the mask was NOT DOOM and everyone in the venue got to hear whoever was on stage LIP SYNCH his whole 20 minute set. He didnt address the crowd at all and it was obvious that the only person doing anything live on stage was the 66 hype man (the dj didnt even use his turntables/laptop.) Bottles was thrown the whole night but most of the crowd either left or was too tired from the 7 hour ordeal to complain or riot (which was probably a good thing.)
All I know is that most people are saying that DOOM aint welcome in Chicago anymore, and at the very least his shows will no longer be supported. Some people are even mad at Mos. Either way it looks like THE VILLAIN strikes again and made off with the loot.
PHOTO OF THE DAY
EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY
Kevin Smith is a legendary filmmaker, especial for the aspiring person. Well, the dude delivered a speech and headed out from Oakland when he left the MacWorld convention. Well, dude was somehow considered TOO FAT TO FLY. Foul! Kevin let Southwest Airlines have it on Twitter. He also said that his fatness didnt break any rules. According to the airline regulation, as long as both armrests go down, YOU GOOD! LOL. Looks like Southwest is just trying to get big people to buy additional seats. Kevin said they did the same thing to another heavyweight women on his flight. They offered him a $100 voucher for his woes. Now what is he supposed to do with that? So, is the fail with South West of Kevy Kevin Smith?
LADY GAGA: ILLUMINATI QUEEN?
Hey, what can I say? Its a slow afternoon. LOL!
GAGA, WE LOVE YOU!!!
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!
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DJ Premier Producing New MC Eiht Album ‘Which Way Is West’
(AllHipHop News) East coast production wizard DJ Premier has announced a new project with West Coast rap legend MC Eiht, of Comptons Most Wanted.
DJ Premier will executive produce MC Eihts upcoming 11th album, titled Which Way Is West.
In addition to executive production duties on Which Way Is West, DJ Premier will release the album on his independent label, Year Round Records.
In addition to DJ Premier, Which Way Is West will feature production by Marco Polo and other upcoming producers, as well as appearances by Year Round artists NYGz.
MC Eiht rose to fame as a member of gangsta rap group Comptons Most Wanted, who released three classic albums, It’s a Compton Thang, Straight Checkn ‘Em and Music to Driveby.
He also had a starring role in the movie Menace II Society, which produced the single “Streiht Up Menace.
MC Eiht has released albums consistently throughout the past 15 years, including his last release Affiliated, which hit stores in 2006.
Which Way Is West is due in stores this Summer.
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Jay-Z Explains We Are The World 2010 Turn Down
(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z has revealed the motive behind his absence from last Fridays (February 12) star-studded We Are the World 25 for Haiti record.
The charity single remake was executive-produced by the trio of Quincy Jones, Lionel Ritchie, and Wyclef Jean. Like the 1985 original, it was a prodigious gathering of over 80 musicians from various genres.
Hip-Hop artists such as Lil Wayne, LL Cool J, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz, and Kanye West were featured prominently in solo and chorus duties.
Because of his many outreach efforts over the years in Africa (water shortage crisis) and with Hurricane Katrina, many were surprised that Jay-Z did not lend his talents to the track.
The Brooklyn native explained to MTV News that while he supported the motivation behind the project, he was uncomfortable with seeing a legendary work tampered with.
I know everybody is gonna take this wrong: ‘We Are the World,’ I love it, and I understand the point and think it’s great, Jay reasoned. But I think ‘We Are the World’ is like [Michael Jackson’s] Thriller to me. I don’t ever want to see it touched.
Jay-Z developed a friendship with Jackson in the early 2000s through several collaborations.
They exchanged guest spots in 2001 with Jackson singing backup on Blueprints Girls Girls Girls, and Jay-Z laying a verse on the Trackmasters You Rock My World Remix.
That same year, Jackson was Jay-Zs surprise special guest at Hot 97s annual Summer Jam.
At press time, Jay-Z is promoting his latest album with Young Jeezy and Trey Songz as part of the Blueprint 3 2010 tour.