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LA Reid “Promises” Shyne Will Be Successful
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Shyne and Def Jam CEO/Chairman Antonio L.A. Reid have mended their strained relationship and are working towards releasing the rappers first album in over six years.
Reid traveled to Belize to re-sign Shyne to Def Jam, the same label that released his last official album, 2004’s Godfather: Buried Alive.
“I have come here to stand by Shyne and to officially kick off our partnership with Island Def Jam Music Group and Gangland Records and so it is really an honor to be here, Reid told 7 News of Belize during a trip to the island.
Although their last attempt to release a record ended in a bitter war of words in the press, Shyne, real name, Moses Michael Leviy, was honored to be back with Def Jam under a new, seven-figure deal.
It is an honor and a pleasure, not just for me but for Belize, Shyne added. Chairman Reid is on the level of Berry Gordy, Clive Davis, the biggest music men in the history of music, and so to have a partnership with Gangland Records and Island/Def Jam is incredible for me.
L.A. Reid was confident that his relationship with Shyne this time around would lead to success for the rapper, who spent over 8 years in prison over a violent shoot-out in a New York club while partying with Sean Diddy Combs and Jennifer Lopez.
I dont expect it, I can promise it, L.A. Reid said of Shyne’s potential success.
Papoose And Lucky Don
“86 ‘Em”
Rickie Jacobs
“Drop The World”
88-Keys Ft. Colin Munroe
“Wake Up Call”
New Russell Simmons Comedy Show Coming to Comedy Central
(AllHipHop News) Russell Simmons is returning to the world of comedy with a new series for Comedy Central.
The entertainment mogul, along with fellow executive Stan Lathan, will executive produce the half hour show, which will be taped in Los Angeles on Wednesday and Thursday. Curb Your Enthusiasm star JB Smoove will serve as the host of the stand-up comedy series and include three up-and-coming comics in each episode. DJ Cassidy will be on hand to provide music.
The creation of the new series serves as a reunion for Simmons and Lathan. The pairs best-known collaboration came in the 1990s with the hit HBO show Def Comedy Jam. The show is credited with starting the careers of various comics that include Martin Lawrence, Chris Tucker, Bernie Mac, Dave Chappelle, D.L. Hughley, Mo’Nique, Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer and Mike Epps.
In addition to Def Comedy Jam, Simmons and Lathan’s produced Def Poetry for HBO and the Tony award wining Def Poetry Jam on Broadway as well as executive produced feature films such as Waist Deep, Gridlock’d and The Show.
“Def Comedy Jam made a significant contribution to American pop culture by introducing so many superstars, said Simmons. Now, with Comedy Central as our new partner, we’re poised to present the next generation of star talent.”
Comedy Central senior vice president of specials and talent Elizabeth Porter echoed Simmons excitement as she welcomed the opportunity to work with the businessmen on the new show.
“We’ve been trying to get into business with Russell and Stan for a while now and this new stand-up series is an exciting first venture for us to partner with them,” she said. “As someone who was a huge fan of Def Comedy Jam, working alongside these two incredible visionaries on this series has been nothing short of amazing.”
Russell Simmons and Stan Lathans new stand up comedy series is set to air this in the summer on Comedy Central.
Z-Ro Faces Drug Possession Charge
(AllHipHop News) Texas lyricist Z-Ro will be in court on March 1 to answer a felony drug possession charge from last year.
Z-Ro, real name Joseph Wayne McVey, was arrested in February 2009 when authorities found him with a codeine mixture weighing over 28 grams.
The rappers attorney Robert Jones has proclaimed his client innocent, claiming the codeine bottle was a prescription cough syrup medicine assigned to another party.
“Right now, the penalty has been enhanced, so I would have to look that up to see what exactly that is, but I anticipate that he is going to trial because he didn’t do anything, so the penalty is zero,” Jones explained to the Houston Press blog Hair Balls. They’re trying to ramp up the charges and make him scared so he’ll take something. It is nothing more than a form of intimidation. It doesn’t change the facts of the case at all.”
Z-Ro has released 13 solo albums since 1998. Some of his critically-acclaimed LPs, such as 2006s Im Still Livin, were released while the rapper was incarcerated.Last year, Z-Ro was found not guilty for misdemeanor marijuana possession.
In 2003, Z-Ro served time for a codeine conviction that violated his parole.
Citing his music and industry colleagues, Jones believes his client is telling the truth and would have been ready to face any consequences if he were guilty.
Everybody who knows his music has told me that he is a purist. And he’s just an honest, forthright person. If he did it, he’ll say he did it, Jones stated.
Z-Ros latest studio album is 2009s Cocaine, which featured appearances from Gucci Mane, Lil Flip, Mike D, and Big Pokey.
Hip-Hop Rumors: J-Lo Dropped! Buffy’s Butt Exercises! Lil Diddy Tries to Mack Nicki Minaj!
DISCLAIMER:
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.
THE DAILY TWO SENSE
I have a couple things to say:
1) If you have any good HIP-HOP rumors send those to me. Theres nothing more than getting a good ol Hip-Hop rumors. Obviously, it gets a bit difficult since everything is so out in the open these days. But there are still rumors out there. Send dem.
2) I know a few people got all riled up over the Beyonce rumors and the fact that his is AllHipHop.com. Remember, I always do what I want most times at least. Ive always mixed the rumors up. Right now, there just isnt a lot to speak on. So, it goes back to No. 1 send me your Hip-Hop rumors.
J-LO GETS DROPPED!
J-Lo has reportedly gotten dropped from Sony Records. She has released a pair of ill-fated songs that nobody really cared about. So ..they dropped her. Her manager Benny Medina released the following statement.
Jennifer had a wonderful relationship with the Sony Music group, and they have shared many successes together, but the time was right to make a change that best serves the direction her career as an actress and recording artist. She is grateful and appreciative to everyone at Sony for all that they accomplished together.
Rumor has it, she may be going to Def Jam. This comes amid rumors Mariah is leaving Def Jam for Sony. Is this some ill swap?
FREEWAY AND JAKE ONE ARE MAD?
MANNNNNNNNNNNNNNN! If you didnt go get that Jake One and Freeway album, then you are a sucker and shouldnt be on this site. If you did, props! Here is the rumor though. I am hearing the same story! I am hearing that Jake and Free have had challenges on the retail level in getting their music to the people and its not a good feeling. I personally got mine from a major retailer outlet, but realized later that I got a clean version. Im not mad, but what if you want the totally raw one? I dont know. It would seem like the conspiracy is alive and well. Support The Stimulus Package. Illest album art in decades.
SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AND END
Mannnnnnnnnn….one of my readers sent me the worst thing I think I have ever seen. Dude had the cover of a p-flick and the video was all pregnant women doing…yuck! Man, I can’t even say it. Just say it is a group of them doing the “wild thing” as a group with dudes as a group…while pregnant with kids. Why would women do this and bring a child into the world under those circumstances. Its so nasty! 2012 is really speeding right along!
EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY
The New York Judicial System gets the epic fail of the day. If you shove a police baton up somebodys rectum, you should get life in jail. Well, thats exactly what DIDNT happen in NYC as a pair of rogue cops beat the case. You know, it would seem that in NYC, you can get away with murder, sodomy, accidents and just about anything else if you are a cop. Must be NICE! I think the real reason they got off is because 1) they were members of the nations biggest Gang, but also 2) because their victim was a member of another gang the Crips. You know how it goes.
BUTT EXTENSIONS!
If you want your butt to be firmed up like Buffy Da Body peep!
ILLSEEDS QUICKIES
The only way I would watch Jay Leno would be if they had Jesus on there. Even Kevin Eubanks quit. I guess everything isnt funny, eh?
Did HE make Cassie shut her Twitter account down? Get it didHE..didhe Diddy!?!
Danger of for the love of Ray-J is preg again. Mannnnnnn this chick needs to be taken down!
Katt Williams is a cool cat, but they are saying his house is in foreclosure and his Rolls is getting repossessed. I hope he can pull it together.
Janet and the Jackson 5 are going on tour later this year. Sounds like fun.
RIHANNA AND HER HALF-A-STRIPPER
SMH.
JUSTIN TRIES TO MACK NICKI MINAJ: FAIL.
The kid has the right genes to pull this off in about 3-5 years. But not now.
JAY AND BEY CHILL
I’m sorry haters…eat your heart out. LOL…
JAY and B, WE LOVE YOU!!!
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!
-illseed
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Game Review: Bioshock 2
Developer / Publisher: 2K
Games
Platform: XBOX 360
Players: 1 10 (Online
Multiplayer)
Rating: A-
In 2007 few games caught the attention of the gaming community like Bioshock. Its dark and gloomy theme coupled with a never ending stream of gruesome gameplay immediately separated this game from your typical first person shooter. Who had thought shooting fire from your fingers and wielding a wrench would have been so much fun?
Now almost three years and several awards later, we finally get the sequel Bioshock 2 (2K Games). While this title doesnt clearly surpass its timeless predecessor, it does prove to be a worthy successor.
Bioshock 2 (2K Games) takes place in the same unforgettable underwater city of Rapture. No longer manning the former protagonist Jake, you play as a Little Sister guarding Big Daddy. Problem is you wake up approximately ten years after the previous events in search of answers, your Little Sister and survival.
As a Big Daddy you were specifically created to protect Little Sisters. So the moral decisions presented about saving or harvesting these individuals for energy adds a different depth to this game. During your travels you pick up recorded messages left for you by former citizens of rapture, cluing you further into your surroundings and tasks that lie ahead.
At first impression, the gameplay bears no immediate difference between Bioshock 2 and the original. Rapture largely remains the same here, so that signature chilling intensity of searching through this city for the first time is somewhat lacking.
Nonetheless the action is far from dull, with an onslaught of foes always on your heels. Your enemies range from easily disposable slicers to massively tougher mutants. Making things even more interesting is their AI. Your attackers are far from dumb and will seek you out unmercifully. Case in point if you are killed, they will immediately migrate to your designated re-spawning chamber to get you again.
All is not lost though; at your disposal are different long and short range weapons ranging from grenade launchers to the ever trusty shotgun. Plasmids are instant genetic modifications that load you up with special powers like flame, ice, electrical blasts, and more. Additionally the new tweaks to the gameplay (revised computer hacking, dual wield weapons, etc) do add to the overall experience.
Something completely new is the online multi-player. Set during the fall of Rapture, this feature serves as a bit of a prequel to the series. Players assume the role of a Plasmid test subject for Sinclair Solutions, the premier provider of Plasmids in Rapture that was explored in the original Bioshock. You can earn experience points during multiplayer to earn access to new weapons, and plasmids; adding a different spice to the world of deathmatch.
Overall Bioshock 2 is a great sequel. While the city of Rapture isnt as mysterious as it once was, the action never lets up and story is better delivered this time around making the moral decisions more meaningful. Bottom line this title looks great, sounds great, and plays great. A definite standout for 2010.
Bioshock 2 Official Trailer:
Cheech & Chong, Pitbull, Alchemist ‘Rise Up’ With Cypress Hill
(AllHipHop News) Cypress Hill has assembled an all-star cast for RISE UP, their first album in six years.
The groups upcoming album features Cheech & Chong, Mike Shinoda, The Alchemist, Pitbull, Young DE, Evidence and Daron Malakian. Cypress Hill has released two singles from the album, Rise Up featuring Tom Morello and Armada Latina, a track crafted by hit producer Jim Jonsin featuring Pitbull and Marc Anthony.
“We spent time in the studio with some of our favorite artists and friends and we’re really proud of how the album turned out,” B-Real told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “We’re looking forward to taking these songs on the road and playing them for our fans around the world.”
A number of highly respected producers contributed to Cypress Hills RISE UP. DJ Muggs, Pete Rock, DJ Khalil, Sick Jacken, Mike Shinoda and Daron Malakian contributed tracks to the album, which hits stores April 6. The track listing for RISE UP is as follows:
Track Listing
1. It Ain’t Nothin’ (feat. Young De)
Produced by B-Real for Audio Hustlaz
2. Light It Up
Produced by Pete Rock for Chocolate Boy Wonda Productions
3. Rise Up (feat. Tom Morello)
Produced by: Tom Morello and B-Real for Audio Hustlaz
4. Get It Anyway
Produced by: Jim Jonsin
5. Pass The Dutch (feat. Evidence and Alchemist)
Produced by: DjMuggs & DJ Khalil for Soul Assassins
6. Bang Bang
Produced by: B-Real for Audio Hustlaz
7. K.U.S.H
Produced by: Sick Jacken and B-Real for Audio Hustlaz
8. Get ‘Em Up
Produced by: B-Real for Audio Hustlaz
9. Carry Me Away (feat. Mike Shinoda)
Produced by: Mike Shinoda
10. Trouble Seeker (feat. Daron Malakian)
Produced by: Daron Malakian
11. Day Destroys the Night featuring Everlast
Produced by: DJ Muggs & DJ Khalil for Soul Assassins
12. I Unlimited
Produced by: B-Real for Audio Hustlaz
13. Armed & Dangerous
Produced by: Jake One and B-Real for Audio Hustlaz
14. Shut ‘Em Down (feat. Tom Morello)
Produced by: Tom Morello and B-Real for Audio Hustlaz
15. Armada Latina (feat. Marc Anthony and Pitbull)
Produced by: Jim Jonsin
Wyclef Snags Image Award From Ford/NAACP
(AllHipHop News) Ford Motor Company and the NAACP will honor rapper Wyclef Jean, for his role in raising millions of dollars in aid for Haiti, after a 7.0 earthquake rocked the tiny island nation in January. The two organizations will present Wyclef with the Ford Vanguard Award for Work in Racial and Social Issues.
“Ford Motor Company recognizes the bold leadership demonstrated by Wyclef Jean on humanitarian issues,” said Crystal Worthem, Multicultural Marketing Manager, Ford Motor Company. “He has brought the national spotlight to Haiti and is working to continuously save and transform the lives of the thousands of people who are suffering. We are proud to partner with the NAACP Image Awards in presenting this coveted award.”
Wyclef will receive the award live on television during the televised portion of the 41st NAACP Image Awards ceremony, which will air live on February 26 at 8:00 PM on Fox.From February 23-26th, Ford and the NAACP will also celebrate Southern Californias Freedoms Sisters, in addition to hosting the Ford/NAACP Hollywood Symposium.A discussion moderated by Vic Bulluck will feature panelists Jeff Clanagan, CEO of Code Black Entertainment and Will Packer of Rainforest Films.
Ford will further support the Hip-Hop communities philanthropic efforts, by donating a check to Commons Chicago-based non-profit, the Common Ground Foundation.
It’s Time For Twitter/Facebook Rehab
My name is @chuckcreekmur and I’m addicted to social media.
There are a lot of “habit forming” substances in this world, but social media is one that now deserves mention next to drugs, alcohol or other matter than can cause abuse.
Social Media.
Sounds innocent, right? It sounds communal. Like one big funky tribe of people, but it has become all-too-addictive.
This phenomenon is different that the internet in general, which has created a number of dependencies like pronounced sex addiction stemming from online pornography. But, if the internet was cocaine, social media is uncut crack. It has you after the first hit!
By now, people are generally familiar with something related to social media, whether it was good ol Black Planet or something newer like Myspace, Facebook and the latest drug Twitter. Why not take it back to the AOL chat rooms, which was like an online bar room? And most of us are familiar with some sort of addiction, whether it is a drug or something less sinister like food.
I have seen first hand the way these platforms create an addiction upon use in the same manner a crack fiend is created upon a their first hit. Ive noticed associates and friends that claim to live a life of total hustle and bustle but when you log on to Twitter or Facebook they really look at a junkie.
Remember junkies?
The image of a good friend of mine is burned in my mind. The head is slumped over in the recording studio, clearly burned out. The fingertips are on the keyboard of a Blackberry attempting to finish a message on Twitter, but he blacked out in mid-tweet. I swear I saw callouses on his thumbs. I just left the studio in disgust. This is a true story (except the part about calloused thumbs).
It was an amazing sight to see, especially considering the person’s personality.
The person remains an outgoing, social individual and social media simply augments what is already there. But, here is the catch. On the internet, the party never stops…they never tell you to go home or last call for alcohol. “Get outta here, you drunk.” There is always somebody to talk to and somebody else that’s going through the same addiction. People used to always chastise me for using my devices at the wrong times (dinner, in personal conversations, while driving, and so on). I was in denial.
The thing is, there is always something to talk about, whether it is you or some celebrity – always…incoming…information. ALWAYS. News and data is being delivered in real time nowadays and the drug is injecting in your unassuming finger tips. People talk and chop it up with people they know, may know, want to know, people they don’t know and people that they don’t need to know.
The addiction to social media mirrors real addiction.
The individual can never have enough of a particular platform or device (i.e. monikers like “The Crackberry”). They use their Twitter to the point where their “real world” friends and family become fearful and worried. They peruse Facebook until the point where they think these “friends” are their friends and family. Hell, even your friends are always your friends. When’s the last time you actually talked to that high school friend you are on Facebook with? Still, if you poke somebody and they don’t poke back, you get worried. If a “friend” blocks or unfollows you, you’ll likely get concerned.
I realized I had to do something about my addiction, which I admit – as a self-proclaimed anti-social socialite – is mild. But, a high-profile person suddenly stopped following me on Twitter without warning! I went to through a sleepless night wondering:
“What did I do?”
“Did AllHipHop publish something crazy?”
Or worse:
“I’m just wack?!”
Sad, sad, sad and it was time to get help!
Archaic, but I had to ease off the networks. As I do, they try yanking me back with something like Google Buzz or Formspring. It seems like a fight for the souls of the people to me. Too many people judge their worth on how many people care their shoe strings are blue in the snow storm. Too many people invest time in the opinion of those who have no right to an opinion. Who cares? Everybody cares.
So, where does this turn negative? When people start to neglect their responsibility in life, when they are no longer vested in their personal relationships and when they look like crack heads when detached from Twitter/Facebook or their mobile device more than 10 minutes. Gator is alive and well. I continue to field false and defaming accusations of being an addict to these sorts of media, but that’s not exactly true. Sure, I once had mobile devices lined my belt like some sort of Urban Dark Knight. Sure, I have developed acute ADD from all the alerts, beeps, bloops, email notifications and distractions. I have gotten down to one mobile device and I force myself to unplug from the matrix. I’m not an addict, I just tweet a lil’…
Log Out. Shut Down. Go Out.
Repeat.
Part 2 Coming Soon!
Social Media Addicts Association Meeting
Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur is the co-owner of AllHipHop.com and he can be found at http://twitter.com/chuckcreekmur.
DJ Khaled, T-Pain, Dr. Dre, Drake, Kid Cudi, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, Akon, Eminem, DMX and Christopher Walken
“We Are The World (Hip-Hop Remix)” [LOL -hoodnewz.com]
Damani Ft. Snoop Dogg [Heater Of The Day]
“Here Comes Damani”
50 Cent Shedding 60 Pounds For New Movie Role
(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent will drastically change his image for his new role in the upcoming movie Things Fall Apart, which is being produced through his Cheetah Vision Films.
The movie centers around 50 Cents character, a football star who is suffering from cancer during his senior year in college.
In order to accurately portray the role, 50 Cent will shed over 60 pounds from his muscular physique, which he has prominently displayed in numerous photographs and album covers. “Fifty is in the process of losing 65 pounds” for the role, the films co-producer, Randall Emmett told Daily Variety. Mario Van Peebles has signed on to direct Things Fall Apart, which also stars Van Peebles, Lynn Whitfield, comedian Mike P and Steve Eastin. Before he sheds the pounds, 50 Cent will tour Europe to promote his latest album Before I Self Destruct. The tour kicks off tomorrow (February 23) in Berlin, Germany. Dates are listed below: Tue 02/23/10 Berlin, Germany Columbiahalle Thu 02/25/10 Paris, France Zenith Paris Fri 02/26/10 Brussels, Belgium Forest National Sat 02/27/10 Essen, Germany Grugahalle-Messe Essen GmbH Sun 02/28/10 Zurich, Switzerland Hallenstadion Zurich Thu 03/04/10 Neu-Isenburg, Germany Hugenottenhalle Sun 03/14/10 Hamburg, Germany Docks Konzerte Disco Fri 03/19/10 Birmingham, United Kingdom LG Arena Sun 03/21/10 Dublin, Ireland The O2 Dublin Mon 03/22/10 Belfast, United Kingdom Odyssey Arena Thu 03/25/10 Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester Evening News Arena Thu 04/01/10 Belgrade, Serbia Belgrade Arena Sat 04/03/10 St. Petersburg, Russia Ice Palace Mon 04/05/10 Moscow, Russia Olympiiski
E-40 Ft. Too Short
“Show Me What You Working Wit”
Tito Lopez P###. By Mike DaSilva
“Murderer”
Gates
“What U Lookin At”
Dorrough Ft. OJ Da Juiceman
“Outta There”
Fiya
“Salt Shaker Drop”