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Wyclef Drops New Haitian Inspired EP As Country Braces For Election Results

(AllHipHop News) Wyclef Jean has revealed his thought process behind a new six-song EP titled If I Were President: My Haitian Experience, which is being released on the heels of the controversial presidential election in the country. According to Wyclef, the album is “the life story of an immigrant” that was inspired by politically charged artists like Bob Dylan, Fela Kuti and Bob Marley. The first single from the album is titled “Election Time,” which was inspired by Pink Floyd’s classic single, “Another Brick in The Wall.””It’s the voice of the youth. It is the voice of this generation,” Wyclef Jean said of the album. “It’s the artist once again doing what the politicians should be doing.  This is about inspiring the voice of this generation.”The video for “Election Time” was shot by Haitian director Steve Halloun in the pair’s native country of Haiti, creating jobs for local residents, actors and technicians. Today, officials are sorting through ballots and preparing to release the results of the contested November 28th Presidential election, which many have deemed as fraudulent.Three leading contenders are vying for the Presidential title, including Michel Martelly, Jude Celestin and former first lady Mirlande Manigat. Shortly after the elections, every candidate condemned the voting process in an official joint statement, due to rampant fraud and voter intimidation. Even the last three candidates are sharply divided as to who has won the popular vote, although most believe Martelly will emerge as the winner, including Wyclef Jean, who encouraged youngsters to remain faithful in the concept of democracy. “We have had a long history of dictatorship in Haiti,” Wyclef Jean said. “It’s not a Haitian right to vote that we are talking about. We are talking about a world right.  Take your right.  Your true weapon is your voting card.  Use your weapon and use it wisely.”If I Were President: My Haitian Experience, is available for purchase on iTunes now.

Game’s Three Month Old Daughter Undergoes Surgery

(AllHipHop News) Compton, California rapper The Game is celebrating an operation that went successful to help his daughter with an unknown condition.The rapper took to Twitter yesterday to reveal that his three-month-old daughter, Cali Dream Taylor, was undergoing surgery at Cedar’s Sinai Pediatric Ward, for a condition that has worsened over the past several months. The Game, who landed in Vienna, Austria just hours ago, lamented that he couldn’t be in the hospital to support his daughter and the child’s mother.”She’s only 3 months old so it’s extra HARD to fathom but through God’s strife she is already healed, still I pray that all goes as planned,” the rapper tweeted before his young daughter went in for the surgical procedure. Afterwards, Game was overjoyed to see that the surgery was successful. “Cali Dream Taylor a.k.a. Superwoman,” Game tweeted. “Strong lil chubby baby ha ha ha… Again, thank God as well as her mother & all of u 4 the blessings.”

Amadeus: Hitman At Large

AllHipHop got the chance to catch up with multi- platinum producer

Amadeus for an exclusive look at his role as Trey Songz’ Music Director.

BadBoy Hitmen Producer Antwan “Amadeus” Thompson is the brain of

musical organization for Trey Songz performances, live and in studio. As

seen on BET’s My Moment With Trey Songz, Amadeus is also the lead

drummer in Trey Songz’ band. The multi-talented musician and

director doubles as a record producer for Diddy At BadBoy, as well as

the CEO of Platinum Boy Music. Amadeus has supplied the beats behind

mixtape hits “I’m Raw” off of Fabolous’ There Is No Competition,

“Ill’in” by Jeezy and The Clipse on Trap Or Die 2, and we even caught a

peek of

Amadeus on T.I’s F#ck A Mixtape . AllHipHop: You were

recently on the set of BET’s My Moment with Trey Songz. How was the

experience of making your live show even more live? Amadeus: I

think the show was a really good look, it was something different. It

was a good experience to be behind the scenes and watch the cameras put a

little more pressure on us. TV and editing added even more to the show.

You know reality TV has taken over. It allowed people to see how it

really is for us on tour, without a script.AllHipHop: Tell us about your recent tour schedule.Amadeus:

Well the “Passion, Pain, and Pleasure (PPP) Tour closed with two sold

out nights in New York, and then we had a month off. We’re on the 35

U.S. city “OMG” Tour with Usher now, we’ll be in Miami for New Year’s

Eve. After that, we go overseas for the international leg of the tour.

We’ll be gone two to three months.AllHipHop: For

those who didn’t catch you on BET, tell us about your position as Trey Songz’ music director.Amadeus:

Well as a music director I’m in charge of every musical aspect in

regards to preparing for a performance, whether it’s a show or on tour. I

sit down with Trey and we go over the vision he wants to portray. I

direct the image of the musicians, song selection and whether half or

the whole song will be played, sound… every musical aspect of a show. I

meet with the engineers and make the major decisions necessary to keep

shows the appropriate length. For the “PPP” Tour, Trey did 10 songs,

whereas at a smaller show at Target or Rocawear, he might perform three

or four songs.  AllHipHop: How does being a drummer in the band affect your music direction?Amadeus:

I think drumming is kind of the fun part of it all. It’s fun to be part

of the band that’s making it all happen. I’ve been playing drums for 15

years, it

was my first love and passion. I actually had aspirations of being a

rapper, I think every producer or DJ always starts as a rapper. I was

schooled by my colleagues on the glitz and glam of being an artist, but

no money! I picked up the drums and started creating beats, and I really

like how producing allows you to build. I get to take a beat and build

an entire song around it and a melody.AllHipHop: So that leads us to Bad Boy…Amadeus:

Well I was sitting by myself in ASCAP, and needed a name for my

production credentials. I’ve always been terrible at coming up with

names, but I planned to just pick something and go with it. I figured I

wanted my records to go platinum, and I’m a boy….Platinum Boy, which

became my production company. As CEO I have artists and producers

keeping my company afloat and thriving. AllHipHop: And who are some of the artists on your label?Amadeus:

Our vocalist, songwriter, and we call her

“The Angel of R&B” is a young lady named Tiffany Mynon. She’s had

an incredible life, confronting the challenges of a young Harlem girl.

Tiffany was determined to make it through tough situations and is

enjoying living her dreams, singing background vocals on tour with

Jay-Z, Talib Kweli, Kelis, Erykah Badu, and Musiq.  AllHipHop: And of your production credits? You had a spot on T.I’s last F*** a mix-tape.  Amadeus:

I’m blessed. I’ve been working a long time. I sat down to count the

other day, and I have worked with over 50 R&B pop artists in 15

years. I’ve made a historical amount of records. I haven’t had my SMASH

hit yet, but its comin‘. I’m so appreciative of my longevity. I got some

tracks comin’ up with Tony Yayo, Fab, Keyshia Cole’s album drops this

month, Red Café, Jordin Sparks, Young Jeezy, Kay Slay, Nado, and

Papoose. I did this record for The Game, its too real. AllHipHop:

So what’s next for Platinum Boy?Amadeus: I’m excited about expanding creatively after traveling and the tours. I cant wait to get back home and create.

Will.I.am Launches New Mortgage Relief Program; Producing U2’s Next LP

(AllHipHop News) Black Eyed Peas’ frontman will.I.am has launched a new business aimed at helping people who are losing their homes or are facing foreclosure due to the sagging American economy. The superstar rapper/producer told The Sun that he has launched the i.am.home Mortgage Relief Program, which also helps to find jobs for those in unemployed. “I rescue families who are losing their homes because they have no jobs and they can’t pay the mortgage and the banks are foreclosing on their homes,” said will.I.am, who has sold over 28 million records worldwide, with The Black Eyed Peas. “All the people we help are debt free, they don’t have to pay me back, but we’ve had some hiccups,” will.I.am continued. “There was one lady whose home we rescued and we found her a job at a hospital. Then she didn’t show up to work on her first day and got fired.”In related news, the Hip-Hop star has linked up with Irish rock band U2, to produce the legendary group’s next album. “Just being around Bono and the guys is inspiring. It’s like how a government should be. Bono for president of the world, I say…” will.I.am said. “There’s only one type of music and that’s good music, no matter what genre it is. Bono is one of those guys who sees it that way and there’s no right or wrong. There are no rules once you lift the veil off.”According to will.I.am, Bono’s celebrity friends were impressed with the tracks they have created in the studio thus far.”I went to Bono’s house for lunch and George Clooney and Cindy Crawford were there,” will.I.am revealed. “I played some of the songs we’d been working on together and everyone was blown away. They all left the finger food to come and hear.”

Review: B.o.B.: No Genre

Grammy nominations are not slowing B.o.B. up. The Atlanta rapper has released his highly anticipated mixtape, No Genre. The fruitful blessing offers appearances by Wiz Khalifa, Yung Dre, CyHi Da Pryce and Bun B and production by Quincy Jones, Kanye West, Jim Jonsin and others. This is a Christmas gift wrapped inside of a 16h birthday, sprinkled with graduation! Tracklistening and download link below.

B.o.B. “No Genre” Tracklist:

01. Beast Mode [p###. by Infinity]

02. So So [p###. by Jim Jonsin]

03. How U Do That [p###. by Kutta]

04. T.I: Feet Don’t Fail Me Now [p###. by Kutta]

05. Higher [ft. Playboy Tre, CyHi Da Prynce & Bun B] [p###. by Polow da Don]

06. Shoot Up The Station [p###. by Kutta]

07. Not Lost [ft. T.I.] [p###. by JR Rotem]

08. Cold As Ice [p###. by Mike Caren & B.o.B]

09. The Watchers [p###. by B.o.B]

10. Batman Flow [ft. Donnis] [p###. by Dr. Luke]

11. American Dreamin’ [p###. by Mike Caren & B.o.B]

12. F### The Money [ft. Wiz Khalifa] [p###. by Kanye West]

13. Grand Hustle Kings [ft. Young Dro & T.I] [p###. by Quincy Jones]

14. Dr. Aden [p###. by Jack Splash]

15. Attraction [p###. by B.o.B]

16. Backstabbers [p###. by Benny Blanco]

17. Game Time [p### by J. Lack]

18. Amnesia [p###. by Mike Caren]

19. All City Chess Club: I’m Beaming [Remix]

Download Here- B.o.B.: No Genre (Mixtape)

Hip-Hop Rumors: Kanye’s Kid? New Dre/Snoop! MC Lyte Talks Kim/Nicki!

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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.WHO: illseedWHAT: Rumors, Funnies, Fails and more!WHERE: illseed.comtwitter.com.illseedHOW: Send your rumors, sightings and ill pics to illseed at al*************@***il.com.KANYE IMPREGNATED KIM KARDASHIAN?Nope.

Kim Kardashian has shot down reports that she is pregnant with the baby

of superstar rapper, Kanye West. Reports surfaced earlier today that

Kardashian and West had a passionate relationship that was consummated

earlier this Summer. The rumors started after Kanye West was featured in

a promotional clip for the Kardashian’s latest related show, Kourtney and Kim Take New York, which is slated to premiere next month. “The rumors are absolutely not true,” Kardashian told People magazine. “I’m not pregnant.” Read more here.EXCLUSIVE DR. DRE / SNOOP IMAGE FROM “KUSH”

Here it is. Detox is definitely on the way.

WHAT R&B SINGER LIKES GETTING CHOKED DURING INTERCOURSE?

You know I can’t say. Her baby daddy would kill me.

EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY!

Oh, it was a great idea. OK, the idea sucked from the gate, but it was a creative way to raise money and awareness about AIDS. Celebs would be digitally dead on Twitter and Facebook and other stuff like Myspace. Well, the aim was to raise a cool million dollars in a couple days and then everybody would be “back to life” and tweeting in a couple days. Didn’t happen. They stalled between $200k and $300k. Now, mind you, Lady GaGa alone has over 7 million followers and others have millions under their tweets too so everybody assumed that the fans wanted to see their fave celebs come back to life! But the fans spoke pretty loudly when they didn’t chip in to see people like Usher, Alicia Keys, Swizzy Beatz, Ryan Seacrest, Serena Williams, Justin Timberlake and many others back to “life” on these social networks. They kept them “dead” and honestly, it didn’t look like they were ever going to hit their goal. At the end of the day, some rich dude gave them $500k and they somehow made up the difference. Roughly 3,900 people contributed overall. Not an ounce of hate here. Here is another fail: MMA Fail

MC LYTE HAS SPOKEN

Lyte told VH1 that Kim is basically still on the block and Nicki is looking like the lady Gaga of rap. That’s what it seems like to me. “Those who really need to be worried by Nicki’s record is Fergie, Gwen Stefani, Nelly Furtado,” she tells VH1. “Nicki is coming out to win. She’s not thinking of the block. She’s not just thinking of the city. So she’s able to handle so many areas of what it takes right now to be an international star.”

Hell, Lyte looks good to this day.

ILLSEED’S QUICKIES

Miley Cyrus just turned 18 and already has naked pix on the net. SMH.

Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina, 17, was seen and photo graphed making out with her boyfriend.

CNN picked up that Kurtis Blow weed arrest story and they confirm he caught a charge over it.

Drake will be bringing in the new year with Dick Clark. Huge honor. I hope Dick is up to it this year. Pause.

TOLD YA.

C-Milli shot down the rumors of $4 million from The Dream.

C-THOUSANDS, WE LOVE YOU! MORE RUMORS LATER!

Review: T.I. : No Mercy

Rating: 7.5 / 10

T.I’s latest album, No Mercy,

is his first studio release since his prison release.  The album comes at and important period in his career since the ATL trap rapper found himself back behind bars shortly after getting out.  T.I worked tirelessly to rebuild

his image through his philanthropy, movies and other efforts. Could this album help his Hip Hop

image flourish too?  No Mercy is a solid album through and

through, but fails to shine at times.  The album – Tip’s seventh – discusses the sorid truth behind fame – the life, trials, and

tribulations that come with it. 

No Mercy opens with a bang featuring G.O.O.D Music members, Kanye West and Kid

Cudi, on “Welcome to the World”.  The song enters in with a

flare and gives a penetrating impression – powerful and sets the tone for

the entire album.  No Mercy features T.I reflecting on the

life that he lived – evident of the thankfulness expected as he was

released from prison.  The features seem to carry the album forward 

– 11 out of the 14 tracks feature other artists – which acts as a

double edged sword.  While it shows off the in the music, sadly

it leaves much of T.I himself to be desired.

“Get Back Up” features Chris Brown

and the result is a cool ballad with an appealing melody. The song acts as a translucent

look into T.I and Chris Brown’s current careers.  A standout

track, it is one of the strongest cuts on the album.  “That’s

All She Wrote”, the highly anticipated song featuring Eminem does

not fail to impress – easily the premier song on the entire album.

Eminem scorches the production by Dr Luke and outshines T.I ‘s verse.  

“Poppin’ Bottles” featuring Drake, showcases fantastic production

with good – not great – verses from each artist. 

The title track “No Mercy” 

featuring The Dream is reminiscent of Paper Trail and the sonic signature of that album. Remorseful, deep, and

dark this song talks about the life that he lives.  While it is

a reach, T.I talks about his future and what is in store for him –

even going as far to call himself the second coming of Tupac. 

While this will be up for debate for a long time to come, it is evident

that T.I is reflecting on his year long career hiatus.  “Castle

Walls”, the next single for the album, talks about the true theme

of the album.  T.I sounds like a lonely king on this album. 

Reaching, perhaps in vain, to find someone to understand the troubles he endures.  Other solid songs include, “Strip”, “Big Picture”

and “Lay Me Down”

The album does have its share of goose

eggs though, however.  “Amazing” featuring Pharrell is simply under par for these two superstars. 

The chorus struggles and the production is lackluster.  “How

Life Changed” is a laidback track that examines the stark difference

in T.I’s life. Featuring Scarface, the majority of the song leaves

much to be desired.  The song itself works, but its terribly misplaced. Following “Welcome to the World”, “How Life Changed, leaves the listener in an emotional freefall. 

No Mercy is a good album. 

While at times it sounds like a compilation album, it delves fearlessly into the

dark side of fame.  There are a few stand out tracks

however many of the songs fail to take T.I. the next level he sought as he exited prison over the summer.  Introspective and still a comeback of sorts, it remains pretty pathetic that T.I. is not here to come back with it.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Khia Disses Nicki Minaj In New Song, But Why?

KHIA GOES AT NICKI AGAIN!

What in the world did Nicki do to Khia? For some reason, she keeps taking shots at her. Anyway, this is supposed to be a diss to Ms. Minaj. She doesn’t exactly name names so, its all whatever. Check it out and see if its worth a second spin.

AHH Stray News: Kim Not Pregnant By Kanye, Diddy Denies Stealing, Ray J & Brandy

(AllHipHop News) Kim Kardashian has shot down reports that she is pregnant with the baby of superstar rapper, Kanye West. Reports surfaced earlier today that Kardashian and West had a passionate relationship that was consummated earlier this Summer. The rumors started after Kanye West was featured in a promotional clip for the Kardashian’s latest related show, Kourtney and Kim Take New York, which is slated to premiere next month. “The rumors are absolutely not true,” Kardashian told People magazine. “I’m not pregnant.” Sean “Diddy” Combs has denied claims that he walked off with the proceeds from a breast cancer charity event last October in Westbury, New York. According to the New York Post, Combs served as host of a “Pink Party” at Glo Nightclub on October 14th. A dispute broke out between two charities at the event. “Nothing was written down, but we were told we would get part of the take,” said Carolyn Spector, director of the Long Island Plastic Surgical Group Foundation. According to Spector, The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition was also supposed to receive a donation. Combs said the dispute had nothing to do with him. “I didn’t know what the [club] owner promised — that had nothing to do with me,” Diddy told The Post. “I had no information about the charity. When the event was booked, it was just for an appearance. I agreed to let him add the charity because I thought it was a good idea.”Rapper Ludacris will be featured on the second season of Brandy and Ray J Norwood’s reality show Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business. On the new season, the pair will “face new challenges” as they expand their business and music careers. On this season, they pair go out on their own without their mother/manager Sonja. Both Brandy and Ray J juggle creating their albums with other family demands during the new season.  Brandy and Ray J Norwood executive produce the series while Ray J also serves co-creator. Season 2 of  Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business premiered last night (December 5) on VH1.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Mike Epps Stomps Man! No Waka/Gucci CD? Mike T Interviews Rick Ross!

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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.WHO: illseedWHAT: Rumors, Funnies, Fails and more!WHERE: illseed.comtwitter.com.illseedHOW: Send your rumors, sightings and ill pics to illseed at al*************@***il.com.CHARLES HAMILTON?

Dude is alive? I think. Somebody from Twitter hit me up and told me that CH is alive. I guess that’s probably true since there are no formal reports of him being dead. Good. In the meantime, check out “Hip-Hop: Don’t Kill Charles Hamilton,” which is an interesting read. Maybe there should be another “Charles Hamilton: Don’t Kill Charles Hamilton.” Oh yeah, I’m hearing he started a record label called SegaRule Records (or something like that).

MIKEY T GETS UP WITH RICK ROSS!

Uh Oh! Mikey T is on a TEAR! He got up with Rick Ross and Ross is talking about his new venture with Diddy. He also speaks about the suit by Freeway Ricky Ross.

SLIM THUG AND HIS RINGTONE WOES!

Peep this comedy from the itsthereal team.

MIKE EPPS MIGHT JOKE, BUT HE DON’T PLAY

Mike Epps and his lovely wife were out trying to celebrate her birthday in Detroit when a photographer continually took pictures of him at his private affair. Well, dude didn’t stop after being warned. Mike then took it to the streets and allegedly stomped the man out and a huge fight broke out.

ILLSEED’S QUICKIES

Nicki Minaj reportedly took a quick break in the Caribbean.

Although he’s been passed over by the Grammys for the second consecutive year, Rick Ross is taking his latest snub in stride.

Cee-Lo is a 35-year-old grandfather.

I know this is random, but I am getting word that NY rapper Grafh is doing some work with Lil Wayne.

Rick Ross thought he was going to get a Grammy nomination but didn’t.

Young Jeezy is rumored to have been arrested over in the Bahamas for some reason.

MORE FROM MIKEY T!!!

I can’t even joke on Mikey T since he came through with the exclusives!

Here is more from him. I’m going to kick my feet up a bit.

AZ is talking bout wrapping it up after his next album , Do or Die 2 

which he promises to be as well written as the first Do or Die . 

Mikey T The Movie Star caught up w/ AZ on the set of his 

video an got this exclusive look (Do or Die 15th Anniversary Available Now) 

In other related news 

Yung Berg & Kanye West Exclusive Dropped this week , it’s pretty 

cut an dry a artist on a serious come up (Yung Berg) was in the Chi 

working w/ the likes of Lupe when he was in the studio he snagged a 

Kanye West Beat Reel CD , he recorded a version of what became 

Jesus Walks on his Demo CD …That’s it .

Yung Berg has alot of Respect for Kanye West an considers him

the Omega of Chicago Rap. 

Rick Ross Fifth LP has been Green Lit 

and it’s looking like Def Jam is going to put it out . 

There Will be No Waka Flocka & Gucci Mane 

Tag Team Album . 

Mikey T The Movie Star also recently Sat Down w/ 

Freddy P from the Bad Boy to speak on “Sales & P.Diddy also why 

we never got a 2nd Album from Da Band” 

It’s the Kid Mikey T the Movie Star Holla at me on twitter @MTMovieStar

we taking over the world Movie Star Status DVD.

Tommy Hilfiger’s son is a rapper/singer and he has some words for Kid Cudi. Hippie beef?

HIPPIES, WE LOVE YOU LIKE DRUGS!

Producers, Songwriters Join New One-Stop Service For Buying Production

(AllHipHop News) A variety of independent producers and songwriters are taking part BeatKing.com’s new service aimed at providing a variety of production/songwriting services to the music community. Producers like Stat Quo, !LLMIND, Domingo Padilla, Soul Diggaz and others are part of BeatKings.com’s new Digital Producer Marketplace that is being rolled out, where music compositions can be licensed from a variety of aritsts, writers and producers in the music industry. The website has agreements with a variety of clients, who have written or produced hits for acts like Eminem, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Lil Wayne, Beyonce, T.I., Justin Bieber, 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson and others. “We have developed the most in-depth and functional music production web application in the industry,” said Abe Batshon, chief executive officer of BeatKings.com.  “Whether it be a hip hop beat from a Grammy Award winning producer or beats equipped with professional vocals by some of the best singers and songwriters in the game, BeatKings makes music licensing simple, affordable and hassle free.”According to Batson, BeatKings’ aim is to help aspiring and established recording artists looking for the easiest way to craft an album in today’s competitive marketplace.For more information visit www.beatkings.com.

Wu-Tang’s Masta Killa Drops New Line Of T-Shirts, Limited Edition Pens

(AllHipHop News) Masta Killa of Wu Tang clan has teamed with Akomplice clothing to release a limited edition line of T-shirts to emphasize the power of words. The rapper’s collaboration with the company is titled “The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword.” The line features a handgun transforming into a pen, to underscore the importance of the written word. “Masta Killa has traveled the globe and made a living demonstrating the strength of the written word,” Akomplice’s owner Patrick Liberty told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “The collaboration includes both a t-shirt and a pen, and will be a limited one-time release, available worldwide at many fine Akomplice retailers.”In addition to the new clothing line, Masta Killer is putting the final touches on his upcoming new album Loyalty is Royalty, which is slated to hit stores in early 2011. The first single from Masta Killa’s upcoming album is titled “Things Just Aint the Same” and is currently in stores. Masta Killer’s exclusive line of shirts costs $35, while the limited edition pen will cost $18.For more information click here.