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Hip-Hop Rumors: The Truth Behind Jay-Z’s New Song! Yung Berg Is BACK!

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Rumors

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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.

TODAY’S RUMORS!

THE DAILY TWO CENTS

Is it me or is there a new cult being formed? The Snuggie has infiltrated our lives and homes. Not my home, but it would seem that this is the dumbest thing ever. Click here for my mini-editorial on the Cult of the Snuggie. There is a video too.

Click here for that on illseed.com.

Also, I am now accepting writer submissions. I know I put this out there last year, but I took on too much, too fast for illseed.com. So, if you are a journalist with a keen ear and a witty style, hit me up at allhiphoprumors@gmail.com. Send a writing sample, description of yourself and put “illseed.com writer” in the subject. Thanks!

JAY-Z’S “NEW” SONG…

Looks like Jay-Z has a “new” song, right?! A-HA! I got the scoop! The song might be new to most of us, but its over a year old, in fact. Here is what happened. Last year, Jay-Z released American Gangster. There was a song called “Money Goes” and it chronicled the downward spiral of the gangster. The only thing is, that song was pretty repetitive of other songs that were on a similar note. It was cut from AG. Now that we are in a full-blown recession; it appears that the song has new meaning.

Check it out here: “Money Goes”

CHARLI BALTIMORE TALKS LIL KIM, FAITH AND BIGGIE

Here is the part 2 of the interview with Charli Baltimore. She goes into a number of things, but here she talks about the one time she saw Biggie go off on Lil Kim.

Charli Baltimore: The only violence I ever saw was a situation where Big and I were together on the bus and my clothes were strewn all over the bus and I couldn’t figure out why…I didn’t know what was going on at the time. I said, “Why are my clothes all over the bus like this? They were folded up nice and neat.” We were in the back of the bus and I walked off the bus and when I was coming back on…Kim was getting kicked off the bus…foot to her butt, onto the ground. She had rummaged through my clothing, Big was upset about it and he kicked her on the butt off the bus. That was the only violence I’ve ever seen between them.

Click here for the interview.

YUNG BERG RESURFACES!

The Love Project is the name of the new Yung Berg album. The guy is working with some new dude on his project and the new dude is working on Berg’s. Berg makes it clear: NO BEEF! “We ain’t beefin’ [and] we ain’t talking to no haters. Its all about music and putting out hit records.”

I guess there will be no come up for Cap1 through Berg?

SOULJA BOY EXPLAINS THE HOME INVASION

As told to Big Boy, the radio host:

“Basically I was at my crib and I had my album release party at my club that night. I got back to my house at around 3 in the morning and I was in the studio recording. So two of my homeboys was in the living room and Me and Arab we was in the studio recording. And somebody kicked in the door. One dude ran in put the AK to my homeboy head, put him on the floor. The other two ran in – my homeboy jumped in the other room – so the other two dudes ran back so I peeped in the door and they running through my house with Ks and pistols – so I ducked back. I really can’t dwell on what happened after that, but it was a messed up situation [and] I’m glad everyone made it out alive.”

I thought perhaps it was a publicity ploy.

CHARLES HAMILTON VS SERIUS JONES…A BATTLE!

ouch.

MIKE TYSON CLEARS UP THE RUMORS

Mike Tyson has released a statement denying that he’s going to fight anybody. “The rumors about me fighting Evander Holyfield are just that, rumors. Last week the rumors had me making a marriage proposal to a girl from England and this week they have me fighting Evander in October.” This is good news. WHEW. Mike is far removed from the boxing ring.

ILLSEED’S QUICKIES!

Kanye West emailed me! He gave me permission to stream some song. I don’t know, but I was glad to get that email.

According to Bossip, Kelly and Matthew Knowles are no longer working together. Now, Matthew can make a star out of my girl Keri Hilson.

Producer Choke No Joke is claiming that Aaliyah was Jay-Z’s girl before Dame Dash. I’m not touching that.

Angela Simmons is still reportedly dating Skillz of Play-N-Skillz.

There was a crazy rumor that Fabolous had a bit of credit card problems when he went to hang out with his crew. They say he tried like five cards and none of them worked. They ended up just paying cash, I heard.

Janet Jackson was supposed to tour Japan, but she has canceled it.

Rihanna is rumored to be in contention for one of “Charlie’s Angels” when they decide to bring the movie back.

I think I had a rumor that counters this but, Amy Winehouse has reportedly applied for permission to visit her buggy hubby in jail. She wants to work it out.

What will Jay-Z do upon retirement? Jigga man says he might open up an art gallery and run that.

RANDOM QUOTES

Some news caster named Eamonn Holmes wants to slap fire out of Rihanna (Star magazine).

“I find the entourages that some people come with, especially the Americans, really pathetic. Rihanna, for example, is a beautiful girl, but if she was your daughter, you’d give her a slap and tell her to wise up. She is surrounded by people who treat her like a little flower.”

ILL PIC

So what is Puff saying?

ILL PIC 2

I know some jag-off is going to tell me how this isn’t Hip-Hop, but here it is. Jessica Simpson has put on some weight. Do we care? I think this is a set up to get an endorsement via Jenny Craig or something.

Now:

Then:

SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END

Ladies, if you are with a man, think twice about how crazy that dude is. A UK man murdered his wife after she had changed her marital status to single Facebook. The two were totally estranged, but she made the mistake of not de-friending him. Edward Richardson, 41, killed Sarah Richardson, 26, in her parents’ house last May. The guy really thought it out too. He went to the house, broke into the home through the front window and killed her. He then tried and failed to kill himself. Why not just kill yourself…I mean, sheeesh! Here is another crazy Facebook story from the UK. A British man sliced his wife up with a meat cleaver after she changed her Facebook status to “single.” He’s doing 14 years in a U.K. prison. That was a pretty light sentence!

EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY

Man, break dancing ain’t what it used to be. I put this on illseed.com yesterday, but here you go. THE BREAK DANCE FAIL!

Epic Fail 2: If you do a lot of masturbating, you might want to get checked for cancer. Click here for the horrible news.

MY HOMEY – JASIRI X- This Week With Jasiri X Episode 18

This dude is one of my favorite MCs and you can straight quote me on that. THIS IS THE HIP-HOP I LOVE. That’s all I have to say, This is the end of the “season” but Jasiri, thank you.

This is our defining moment….even if it seems like times are hopeless.

SHELZ!

Where Have I Seen This Before?

This concept looks so familiar to me. Has someone made a show like this before? And will this come on before or after Terrell Owens new show? Damn, TV sucks.

Guess What Uncle Murda’s New Website Features.

Yup, murders. Why just get stuck with the same ole run of the mill murders you catch in your home town when you can see murder from other states, murder imported from other countries and even from other continents. The murder news stories that grace the center of the page are sandwiched between shorter, blotter-style murder stories on the left and murder scenes from movies on the right. It’s like a big murder one stop shop.

Want to Know What Phonte Thinks About Notorious? Sure Ya Do!

His movie in a minute series is pretty informative, especially for folks like me who spend Saturdays watching movies about talking dogs or pandas who know kung fu.

RIHANNA GETS HER OWN SECTION

I know I love Keri Hilson, but I have to “cheat” right now. Stunning.

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REMEMBER OSCAR GRANT – KEEP PROTESTING!

THE CULT OF SNUGGIE, WE LOVE YOU!!!

They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!

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Ja Rule Descends Upon Baltic States In February

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

Queens, New York rapper Ja Rule will export his brand of Hip-Hop to Europe next month with high profile performances in Latvia and Romania.

 

The rapper will appear in Riga during a stop in the Baltic State of Latvia, on February 5.

 

Ja Rule, born Jeffery Atkins, will perform at Essential night club, marking the second time he has appeared in Riga.

 

Last February, Ja made an appearance in Riga during a stop to promote his album eighth solo album, The Mirror.

 

On February 6, the rapper, who is set to star in the upcoming flick Don’t Fade Away (opposite Mischa Barton), will perform at the Bamboo Club.

 

Ja Rule is currently in the studio working on his untitled upcoming solo album.

And 1’s Hot Sauce Signs With ABA Franchise Helmed By Hip-Hop Pioneer

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

The American Basketball Association’s College Park Spyders is promising fans an exciting debut year, with the addition of AND1 superstar Phillip “Hot Sauce” Champion to the expansion team’s roster.

 

The Spyders, which joined the ABA in December, made the announcement today with team president Duane “Spyder-D” Hughes comparing the acquisition to a previous high-profile ABA signing.

 

“This signing reminds me of when Julius Erving first came into the ABA with the Virginia Squires,” Hughes explained to AllHipHop.com. “There were no trumpets blaring or fanfare. The Squires executives knew just what they were doing though. They were signing Mr. Excitement.”

 

Champion has already brought his fare share of excitement to basketball through his six year stint on the AND1 Mixtape Tour.

 

The Orland, Florida-born, Columbus, Georgia native joined the AND1 team during the summer of 2000, recruited after the same street-style of playing that kept him off his high school’s basketball team, found him a following on Atlanta’s Run N’ Shoot courts, a popular gym for pick-up games.

 

Hot Sauce’s popularity on the AND1 circuit led to a role in the basketball movie Crossover opposite Wayne Brady and Wesley Jonathan.

 

Hughes, who previously helmed the ABA’s Charlotte Krunk, has no doubt that his newest player will fit into the ABA’s more conventional style despite his street ball roots.

 

“I told Sauce just to be himself on the court,” he said. “Basketball is basketball when you are born with God-given gifts. Like the ABA of old, people will come to see something they have never seen before. That’s what the great ones do: they create, improvise and mesmerize. That is our challenge as an organization. That is Hot Sauce’s challenge as a player who will be leading an expansion franchise.”

 

Hughes, followed a successful high school basketball career with a pioneering Hip-Hop career.

 

He then returned to basketball with the ABA in 2005, but has not retired his rap aspirations.

 

The “Big Apple Rappin’” artist, who was one of the first rappers to launch his own label, Newtroit Records, in 1979, is currently working on an autobiography.

 

He is also putting the finishing touches on his final rap album, Legendary, so named as an homage to those he has worked with throughout his career, including Roxanne Shante, Sparky D, Father MC, Eric B, and countless others.

AHH Stray News: Lupe Fiasco Gets ‘Character Approved Award’

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco was one of seven winners of USA Network’s first ever Character Approved Awards. The network chose seven artists based on their “cultural impact, legacy and persona.” Lupe Fiasco was honored with an award for Music, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales was honored for his role in the New Media/Technology field, David Chang was acknowledged for his chain of Momofuku Restaurants, Shepard Fairey was awarded for his Street Art, while Patrick Robinson, Head Designer for Gap, Inc. was recognized for his contributions to the fashion world. Also honored are Charles Best, Founder of DonorsChoose.org and Jennifer Siegal, a celebrated West Coast architect/designer. USA Networks will air a spot featuring Lupe Fiasco tonight (January 27).

LL Cool J Offers Barack Advice; Pres Subject Of New Documentary

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

Barack Obama may face many challenges as the country’s newest President, but LL Cool J has a bit of advice for the new Commander in Chief.

 

In an open letter to Obama, the rap icon congratulates the politician on attaining his new position while acknowledging the tough road that lies ahead.

 

“The next chapter of your life has begun,” Cool J wrote. “The toughest decisions you will ever have to make lie in front of you. Decisions that will require you to choose between integrity and necessity enact the promises made to millions of people and recognize a change in perspective that will sometimes make those promises impossible to keep. Only you will be able to make those choices.”

 

Cool J’s letter comes as Obama settles into his first full week in office.

 

The former Chicago senator is currently trying to gain approval on an $825 billion economic stimulus package to help the country come out of the current recession.

 

According to reports, Obama says the plan will create up to 4 million new jobs over the next two years.

 

“You have shifted the cultural paradigm of America, but now you have to live up to the ideal that fostered the shift and work to ensure that the paradigm doesn’t shift back. You must deliver.”

 

In related news, Barack Obama’s historic run for the presidency of the United States is the focus of a new full-length political DVD documentary from Veridicus Films.

 

Narrated by award-winning actor Blair Underwood, Barack Obama: The Man and his Journey, examines the workings of change in America through Obama and his experience in becoming President.

 

Insights from Martin Luther King III, comedian George Lopez and actor Hill Harper are featured on the 88-minute DVD as well as appearances from radio jock Tom Joyner, Roland Martin and Robert Kiyosaki.

 

In addition to interviews and observations, The Man and his Journey will contain never-before-seen video as well as key moments from the 2008 primaries and general election.

 

The music of R&B vocalist Brian McKnight is featured on the DVD in the form of “Yes We Can,” a previously unreleased original song inspired by Obama’s historic victory.

 

Barack Obama: The Man and his Journey is available in stores now.

BEHIND THE BEATS: Nu Jerzey Devil

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Features

Compton transplant via New York / New Jersey.

 

The Game, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Amerie, Busta Rhymes, Lil Scrappy, Honey Score, Beef III Score.

 

AKAI MPC 4000, ROLAND Phantom X8, & Roland XV 5080.

 

9 Years.

 

He might not be a household name, but you’ve most likely zoned out to some of the several songs under his belt. For the last couple of years, Nu Jerzey Devil has quietly crafted the soundtrack to the new generation of West Coast Gangster music. Originally getting his start with Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, the Bronx born producer soon found himself in Los Angeles.

 

His gritty street influence which reflects through his beats soon caught the attention of The Game. Now with records of his own set to be released this year, the bi-coastal producer talks about touring with Chuck Taylor, his preference for live instrumentation over machines and getting thrown under the bus by Darkchild.

 

AllHipHop.com: For those who aren’t familiar with you, tell us where you’re from and how you got into producing.

 

Nu Jerzey Devil: I was born in the Bronx, raised in Jersey, moved to Compton and pretty much that’s where my music started bubbling at. I’m a music producer, DJ, Rapper; I have my own label and clothing line. I’m pretty much a jack of all trades.

 

AllHipHop.com: Sonically what songs from that era stood out the most to you?

 

Nu Jerzey Devil: Back in the day I went through a big Boogie Down Productions phase obviously because I was born in the Bronx. “My Philosophy” from BDP was my joint. I wasn’t really aware of the production stage, I just knew about the rappers and the song. When I started learning about production, Havoc from Mob Deep really got my attention. Everything they were doing I felt like I could relate to and I think that’s what made me want to start doing beats.

 

AllHipHop.com: How did you get your first break?

 

Nu Jerzey Devil: The first time I made contact with anybody in the industry, I was in my studio in Atlantic City and I got a two-way message from Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins. I didn’t even believe it was him to be honest. So I finally replied to him and he told me he heard my music from beats I was doing for people around the neighborhood and a lot of demo tapes I was doing. From there I really started getting noticed by my music.

 

AllHipHop.com: Talk about your time with Darkchild.

 

Nu Jerzey Devil: The first project was the Honey soundtrack. The very first song I did on the soundtrack was the Amerie song “Think Of You”. It was a crazy experience because I’ve never been around any famous people or nothing like that; I was only twenty one years old. It was crazy to hear the final product. Just to hear a big-time artist on one of my beats was amazing.

 

AllHipHop.com: How would you describe your production style?

 

Nu Jerzey Devil: Most notably everybody knows my music to be grimy, but right now I’m definitely trying to do everything. I don’t limit myself to one style of music. When you hear my music on mixtapes, it’s a lot of hard drums. If I had to compare it to anything, I would say it’s a mixture of a Mobb Deep / Dr. Dre sound because those are the two people I’ve been looking up to coming up on my production career. They definitely did have an effect on me.

AllHipHop.com: Where do you stand on using equipment versus live instruments?

 

Nu Jerzey Devil: I try to use a lot of live instruments because anybody can get a sound from a keyboard, but when you bring a musician in you get a whole new sound. When I bring a guy in to use a specific instrument, you can’t get that from a keyboard. It brings a live vibe to the whole situation.

AllHipHop.com: How did you link up with The Game?

 

Nu Jerzey Devil: Through Darkchild and the move to Los Angeles. We were working on the My Baby Daddy soundtrack. And my sound is way more grimy, street and gritty so he took to my music more and we just formed a bond. When my contract was up with Rodney, I just felt like my music and my style is more fitting and catered to The Game, so that’s when I just jumped ship.

 

AllHipHop.com: How did the Black Wall Street relation come about?

 

Nu Jerzey Devil: That was actually right before Game started bubbling. Black Wall Street started as just homies wearing t-shirts. It turned out to be something great; it’s a movement. Game is trying to take it to the next level of being an actual label; it’s not there yet, we’re still working out the kinks. It’s definitely helped me out a lot and took my career to another level. 

 

AllHipHop.com: Describe the first time you were jerked as a producer?

 

Nu Jerzey Devil: The first time I got jerked was Rodney Jerkins. It was actually with the Amerie song. I told everybody in the world go buy that soundtrack. I went with my brother to the store and then I open up the package and I’m looking through the credits, and I’m looking and looking, and I just see Rodney Jerkins; produced by Rodney Jerkins.

 

I was like is there something wrong? I didn’t even know how to read credits at the time because it was my first time doing anything. So I called him up and he told me it was an administration error or something like that. You know how that goes, but I felt like I paid my dues and I don’t hold no grudges or nothing like that. He still gave me my break but he’s doing his thing and I’m doing my thing, we’re still cool. I think it’s a stepping stone and I think everybody got to go through it.

 

AllHipHop.com: What’s your most memorable studio experience?

 

Nu Jerzey Devil: My most memorable moment was working with Game on Documentary and that was the first time I met Dr. Dre. Me being a producer obviously he’s somebody I look up to and he came to me and started giving me some pointers. We were in the studio room and we were working with Gwen Stefani, and he started playing me all his production he’s been doing with her and I was just amazed that I was sitting in the studio with Dr. Dre.

 

Not a lot of producers can actually say that they went in and sat with the one of the best producers in the world. It felt like just yesterday I was in Compton doing nothing and today I’m in the studio with Dre.

 

AllHipHop.com: What brought on the decision to go from producing to becoming an artist yourself?

 

Nu Jerzey Devil: It was always in the back of my head, but one day I was with Game and a fan came up to me and said ‘Hey Jerzey Devil’, and Game said “Man you got fans you might as well just start rapping.” So I tried it, and I liked it and ran with it. So the next time I came back to Game I played some songs for him and he liked it. When we went on tour I was doing the songs and people was feeling it so here I am.

 

Nu Jerzey Devil Featuring Lil Wayne

“Different Girls”

 

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