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Hip-Hop Rumors: Drake Disses Kim AGAIN! Waka Flocka Gets Dissed In Philly!
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STATE PROPERTY REUNION AND WAKA FLOCK GETS DISSED IN PHILLY
Did you know the last State Property reunion was at AHHs event at SOBs in NYC? Well, thats changing right now. The group reunited again recently at 100.3s The Beat Summer Beat event. But there is more and the homey Tim H (aka Howie) gave me the info on how Waka Flocka got dissed.
Sunday June 13, 2010 was Philly 100.3 Summer Beat concert. On the bill was Gillie, Fat Joe, Lloyd Banks, Waka Flocka, Trina, Meek Millz, B.O.B, Ludacris, Trey Songz, and, oh, A STATE PROPERTY REUINION!!!!!
How can this happen and it not get mentioned on Hip Hops number one site? The show was horrible. I know. Gillie did well. B.O.B did like 3 songs. Waka Flocka SUCKS (more on him later). I could not understand a word Meek Millz was saying. Fat Joe, well he is Fat Joe. I do not know anyone up north who likes him. Trina, got the ladies up. I could have cared less. Luda, did his usual hits and killed it. Trey Songz, well, he did much like Trina. Got the girls going. The only thing in the whole show worth really noting was the State Property Reunion! Peedi, Chris & Neef, even Freeway all on stage together. They sang all their hits. The only person missing was Beans. It was amazing. I really hope more is to come from State Property.
Waka Flocka. Man I cant stand this dude. I thought he sucked before, but now, it is official. Man is straight CLOWN. Not only did he show up in my city with like 30 morons on stage with this idiot, but after three songs, and the crowd hating on him, he walks off the stage. He does not just walk off the stage though. He proceeds to flip everyone in attendance the middle finger as he is exiting. Then, today I am reading my Philly Hip Hop blogs, and I see Waka was in freakin studio session with Jakk Frost & Peedi Crakk. Man does that p### me off. Two people who are Philly through and through hopping in the booth, with some joke of an artist, who just flipped off their home town. No wonder why Philly gets no respect.
Thanks for hearing me out.
Tim H (aka Howie)
DRAKE SPEAKS SOME REAL TO THE FREAKS
Drake is doing an R&B album. WOW. Anyway, Drizzy Drake hits up the Freakshow on the day his Thank Me Later album drops! Click MORE to check out what he had to say
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DRAKE SAYS LIL KIM AINT RELEVANT!
Drake called in the Madd Hatta Morning Show on 97.9 The Box yesterday to promote his debut album Thank Me Later! Here are the highlights.
Interview Highlights..
On Lil Kim calling him a Punk P***y:
I really dont care sometimes I get a lil impulsive when you start talking about the people I love. You can say whatever about me, Ill never respond to it, like Ill never react to it, but if you start talking about the people I love then I do get a little bit more reactive and thats all that happened there, Nickis got records climbing the charts and today Thank Me Later is in stores, so its just about relevant people today
On his relationship with Meliah Michelle:
Meliahs great. Shes a wonderful person who I was blessed to work and have part of the greatest video of my career to date and huh just an amazing person that Im honored to know. I love her a lot. Shes dope.
On first week predictions:
Its not about the specific number, You cant tell me these young people dont matter Music is not dead . You gotta connect with people Give them a reason to wake up and wanna spend $10 on hearing your story as far as the numbers, its whatever.
On visiting Lil Wayne in Rikers:
It was sad, because today was a day I wanted Wayne with me bad. He believed in me before anybody I miss him.. Its sad to see him in that situation And him not being able to record music I can see it in his eyes, its a painful thing.
HOOD RUMORS BY MIKEY T
I didnt even edit Mikey, hes so hood:
The Game isn’t the only one upset about the A Team Roll , 50 cent was up for that project , 50 wanted the roll game was aimin for , both rappers were turned down , in other news both rappers were turned down from the Expendables as well.
Akon at one point was interested in signing Mike Shorey to his team for writing …why would Akon need a writer for his label thats filled with multiple stars ….ya boy , french montana , lady gaga …Akon is building an empire …u always need the hooks to be poppin holla at mike shorey on twitter @Mike_Shorey
Max B an his friends an family are hoping for a December release …thats when the appeal well begin this December Max team got bail money on deck , an prolly a Gucci Mane collabo waitin for his first single …Gucci’s Team an Max Team are very close , thats an ATL- Jerzy connection
Cam’ron is plannin to finish the Vado project before he continues with the Dipset Reunion the goal for Vado is to have his mixtape out soon , followed by a Duet Album with Cam’ron titled The U.N. then in the fourth Quarter Vado is set to release his Debut album , there going hard with Vado Cam has him workin with the likes of Cool & Dre
A List producers .
FIDDY STILL HOT IN THE HOOD
If you think 50 Cent is soft, peep this review from my homey Wade.
Hey ILL Seed,
Long time reader but this is my first email I’m sending your way. You always put “if you see something then say something” so I figured why not, but anyways last night on the 15th for the first time in 3 years 50 Cent finally came through and performed at the Fillmore on Miami Beach. The concert was supposed to start at 8 but they didn’t get on stage until about 9:30ish. And boy what a show it was 50 and crew rocked the house! They had an amazing performance and did all the songs you would want him to do. Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo got plenty of mic time as well. During one of 50’s songs he even brought out Floyd Mayweather and he started to throw money into the crowd. Also one of the funniest moments of the concert was when 50 started doing “This is how we do” and started doing Game’s lyrics! The crowd went nuts for that as 50 stopped himself and just stood in the limelight lol. But yeah it was a great concert and I hope its not another 3 years before G-Unit comes down to South Florida. We love you down here 50! Come back!
-Wade
ILLSEEDS QUICKIES
Tiger Woods wife may be coming back to him. She was in China and is back in the U.S. Do his kids go to school?
I heard there is a rapper named Lil Witness. Think he stands a chance?
Gary Colemans wife has reportedly declined to see her exs body one last time before he is cremated. But, she still wants control of his estate. Smh.
I heard Manny P. and Money Mayweather are about to sign a deal.
EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY
Lisette Lee has told authorities she’s flown to Columbus with lots of baggage four times…RIGHT. What manner of fool is this fool. There is a chick named Lisette Lee and she is ssupposedly a socialite that comes from a family worth millions. That didnt stop her from trying to traffic 23 bales of marijuana to Columbus from the U.S. 23 bales equals about 506 pounds of weed. Here is how the chick rolls though:
Drug Enforcement Administration agents picked up Lisette Lee, 28, at Port Columbus on Monday night after she arrived on a chartered jet from Van Nuys, Calif., with a bodyguard, two assistants and 13 large suitcases.
Inside the suitcases, agents found 506 pounds of marijuana, according to a DEA complaint. The DEA esimated the street value of the drugs to be $500,000.
Lee, reportedly a California socialite, made no statement during her initial appearance in court in Columbus. She wore drab prison clothing, handcuffs, and shackles on her ankles.
She was charged with felony counts of possession of marijuana and conspiracy to distribute marijuana and was returned to jail until a bond hearing at 10 a.m. Friday.
Lee told the DEA that her family is associated with several multimillion-dollar businesses. Internet searches show she has had a small part in a movie called The Doorman .
The girl was getting paid allegedly by flying back and forth delivering weed for about 60,000 dollars. I mean, come on. 14 suitcases per trip? Lissy PLEASE!!! She is looking at 5 to 20 years in jail and a fines of $2 million.
SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END!
A cop punches a girl for Jay Walking? Really now?
EPIC WIN OF THE DAY
40 Glocc or whatever his new name is was seen with Rosa Acosta in LA recently.
See what happens when you change your name? You cant be MC Murder Death Kill forever!
Hes a G.
SMILE, 40!!!!!!!!!40 GLOCCER! WE LOVE YOU!!!
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them
then they should worry!
-illseed
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Poll: Dr. Dre’s “Under Pressure” – What Do You Think?
Well, the song is here sort of.
Obviously, the version of Under Pressure we seem to have isnt finished! The song doesnt even have a hook to it, but the name Jay-Z and Dr. Dre are going to get people talking! But the internets have enough leaks that rival BP. But, based on what you hear, what do you think of Under Pressure in this unfinished form?
Click here to listen to the song.
Concert Review: Nas, Damian Marley, and Nneka Bless Atlanta
In the wake of the critical and fan acclaim following Nas and Damian Marleys Distant Relatives LP, a few questions remained regarding how well the duo could translate their songs in a live setting. Was the chemistry between Nas lyricism and Damians sharp patois the result of studio tricks? Could Nas hang with the reggae rhythms and live band arrangements? All those questions were answered when the pair graced Atlantas Tabernacle venue with a 2 hour performance last Saturday (June 12).
The demographics for the concert were expansive, ranging from middle aged suburbia to urban teens. The melting pot led to passionate music debates in the crowd, with the main topic being the artistic merits of the new class of emcees. Despite this, many in the crowd were unfamiliar with underrated Nigerian singer Nneka, who made waves last year with her J Period helmed mixtape, and third album Concrete Jungle.
The songstress has always emphasized the importance of her lyrics, which speak on love, materialism, and politics. Nneka began her opening act by keeping the lights low, which obscured her face and forced everyone present to focus on the power of her singing voice and her lyrics. She deftly showcased her versatility by alternating between yearning ballads like The Uncomfortable Truth and upbeat, head-nodding numbers like Walking.
Having won the crowd over, Nneka concluded her time when her biggest single to date, Heartbeat. A unique, soul-stirring intro preceded matters, resulting in the song being divided equally as a ballad and an urgent self-manifesto. Nnekas work no doubt drew her new fans as she left to a huge ovation from everyone present.
Nas and Damian Marley made a triumphant entrance courtesy of their lead single As We Enter. The crowds energy shook the venues main floor, and the tracks arrangements had much more force live due to the 11 piece band (including 2 backup singers, DJ Green Lantern on turntables, and an official Rastafarian flag waver) and Nas combative delivery. Damian Marley, with a deeper voice and calmer vocal presentation, was a great contrast to the Queensbridge legends voice.
Another benefit for the group was the fact each artist have their own extensive solo catalogues to pull from. Nas kicked off the solo sets by enthralling hardcore fans with lyrical gems like Nas Is Like and Represent, and mainstream hits for casual fans such as Street Dreams and If I Ruled the World. Damian tapped his own selections plus his rich family history with renditions of his father Bob Marleys classics like Exodus and Jammin.
The live band combined with DJ Green Lanterns turntable mixing kept the crowd in a constant frenzy with impressive rhythm transitions ranging from classic Hip-Hop breakbeats like Billy Squiers Big Beat to timeless Reggae riddims like Sly and Robbies Bam Bam. This gave a song like Got Yourself a Gun a more sinister edge (over Dr. Dres Deep Cover sample).
Kudos must also be given to flag bearer, who takes his job very seriously and kept the Rastafarian banner in motion throughout the show. It may seem like a simple job, but a viewing of the accompanying videos shows he does it with fervor and conviction, giving the band a militaristic presence at times.
After Nas and Marley finished up their main set with Welcome to Jamrock and Road to Zion, the crowd chanted continuously for an encore. The house lights were turned on, and fans were treated with a 2 man interpretation of One Mic featuring Nas and the bands bongo player. Of course, the fans adlibbed many of the lyrics and Nasir Jones finished strong to bring a fitting a conclusion to their 2 hour set.
The Distant Relatives tour is well worth the price of admission and gas if the duo comes anywhere within driving distance. Whether your music leanings are to Reggae, Hip-Hop, or World music, Nas and Damian Marley have successfully combined all those mediums into an exceptional stage show.
Nas and Damian Marley-“Nah Mean, Nas Is Like, and Represent”
Nas and Damian Marley- “Got Yourself a Gun, Made You Look, Welcome to Jamrock”
Dr. Dre Ft. Jay-Z
“Under Pressure” [1st Detox Single]
Drake Ft. Jay-Z and Lil Wayne
“Light Up (Rikers Remix)”
Jeezy Ft. Young Buck and Boo Rossini
“Stop Playin Wit Me (Remix)”
Wes Fif Ft. Lil Boosie [Heater Of The Day] [BGA]
“Go Hard”
Dice Raw Ft. TuPhace
“Fools”
French Montana Ft. Rick Ross
“BMF Freestyle”
DJ Khaled Strikes Gold With ‘All I Do Is Win’
DJ Khaleds latest anthem All I Do Is Win has officially been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The popular single has moved over 500,000 copies since the album of Victory was released in March, on We The Best Music/E1 Music. “I’m excited that my record is Gold. I’m more excited that it will be platinum soon! Expect more hits from me, DJ Khaled told AllHipHop.com. Shout out to everyone that’s supported this great win! We The Best Music!The original version of the song features T-Pain, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross and Ludacris. Now, DJ Khaled will squeeze more life out of the single All I Do Is Win remix featuring Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross, Diddy, Nicki Minaj, Fabolous, Swizz Beatz, Fabolous and T-Pain. DJ Khaled will perform during this years BET Awards, which will air live next Sunday (June 27th).
Alternative Pick: Keyshia Cole
“Someone Tell My Heart”
Tone Trump Ft. Ceo Cue
“BMF Freestyle”
Tupac, B.I.G. United At Wax Museum In Washington, D.C.
(AllHipHop News) Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. have reunited for the first time in history, at Madame Tussauds in Washington, D.C. today (June 16th). The life-like wax figures are being displayed all summer starting today, on what would have marked Tupacs 39th birthday. Tupac and Biggie are widely recognized as two of the greatest Hip-Hop artists and rappers of all time, a rep for Madame Tussauds said in a statement. Their influence on and absence from the Hip-Hop community can still be felt today more than a decade after their tragic deaths.The Tupac Shakur statue is from the Madame Tussauds wax museum in Las Vegas, while The Notorious B.I.G.s figure is on loan from the museum in New York. Both wax figures were created with the participation and approval of Tupacs mother, Afeni Shakur and B.I.G.s mother, Voletta Wallace. The two wax figures are on display at Madame Tussauds Glamour Room, in Washington D.C.
Is Obama The First Hip-Hop President?
During the 2008 presidential election, many from the political left and right insisted a straight line be drawn from Barack Obama directly to the “hip-hop community.” These folks, regardless of their political affiliation, often pointed to Obama’s race, his age, his claim to have Jay-Z in his iPod and his infamous brushing the dirt of his shoulder in South Carolina as proof that Obama had the makings of the first “hip-hop president.”
In his race-baiting piece “Hip Hop President,” conservative critic, Craig Smith wrote, “I can see it now. Air Force Ones decked out with 22s and spinners. Maybe even a set of hydraulics.
Watching the hip-hop president in the Oval Office with his baseball cap on backward copping a gangsta lean in the big chair. Should be really pimp, don’t you think?” Smith ended his piece, “And every day he is on the campaign trail dissing America, more Americans will realize he is not the savior. He is merely Barack Obama…hip-hop senator from Illinois.”
In the rush to scare white Americans away from supporting Obama, Smith conveniently ignored Obama’s consistent critiques of hip-hop music culture.
WATCH: MUSIC CRITICS AND REPORTERS DISCUSS OBAMA & HIP-HOP:
At Vernon Park Church of God, way back in 2007, Obama said, “I don’t think that the hip-hop community is responsible for youth violence, but I think they haven’t fully stepped up to the responsibilities to change the attitudes among youth.”
While a populace that grew up rocking to hip-hop has overwhelmingly supported Obama, many have taken the question of what would it really mean for a sitting president of the United States to also be hip-hop’s president to task.
AllHipHop‘s able founder, Chuck Creekmur told theGrio, “I can’t say that Barack is the hip-hop president. If we had a president who was truly hip-hop then I think a lot would be different. Chuck D is president of hip-hop.”
Chuck D also encouraged a lot of us to fight the power and never believe the hype. Hence, I want to agree with Creekmur. But I can’t. Hip-hop is not a nation state; Like Al Qaeda, it has no borders. Like the Internet, its impact can not be quantified or regulated. And like nothing else on this planet, hip-hop is a paroled self-reflexive local music and culture that has taught folks around the globe how to talk, walk, rhyme, write, love, like, hate, hype, destroy, build and front.
In some ways, the question of “Is Obama hip-hop’s first president” foregrounds Obama while reducing hip-hop to a wholly digestible and synthetic community. A more provocative and revealing question than ‘is Obama hip-hop’s first president’ might be ‘is hip Hop more important than any American president?’
If so, how do we use hip-hop to transform ourselves, neighborhoods, cities, states and nations in just ways that might have little to do with American and global politics?
Cool vs. Hip (Hop)
There’s a definable difference between cool and hip. Has there ever been a political figure to embody and embrace coolness more than Barack Obama? Obama used his cool demeanor as both shield and sword on his way to the White House. Most members of the supposed “hip-hop community” saw this and we understood. But does his coolness translate into hip? And do we even want it to? Athena Jones, of NBC News, says no.
“Apart from his race, I’m not sure what it is specifically about Obama that would make people want to call him the first hip-hop president. Having covered since the Spring of 2008 up till now, my sense is that he’s more of a square guy,” said Jones
Kevin Powell, a magnificent, thoughtful young politician with the potential of really becoming a congressman who identifies with hip-hop culture, goes even further in distinguishing it from President Obama.
“Were there elements of hip-hop around Barack Obama’s campaign in ’08?” Powell rhetorically asked. “Absolutely. I love Barack Obama, let me make that very clear. In fact, it’s all those young people who grew up on pop culture and hip-hop who made that election happen in 2008…. Just because someone listens to hip-hop doesn’t mean they’re hip-hop, it doesn’t mean that at all.”
Powell is among a small, but growing number of young politicians invested in transforming local communities and Politics with and without Hip Hop culture. He and Athena Jones lead us to another question, however. Do you want the president of your country to be first president of a music and culture you love?
Uh … no, thanks. I’m good, bruh.For the rest of this analysis, click here.
Pastor Troy Ft. J. Holiday
“Club Full Of Hoes”
Young Zasta
“Birthday”
Is Obama The First Hip-Hop President
During the 2008 presidential election, many from the political left and right insisted a straight line be drawn from Barack Obama directly to the “hip-hop community.” These folks, regardless of their political affiliation, often pointed to Obama’s race, his age, his claim to have Jay-Z in his iPod and his infamous brushing the dirt of his shoulder in South Carolina as proof that Obama had the makings of the first “hip-hop president.”
In his race-baiting piece “Hip Hop President,” conservative critic, Craig Smith wrote, “I can see it now. Air Force Ones decked out with 22s and spinners. Maybe even a set of hydraulics.
Watching the hip-hop president in the Oval Office with his baseball cap on backward copping a gansta lean in the big chair. Should be really pimp, don’t you think?” Smith ended his piece, “And every day he is on the campaign trail dissing America, more Americans will realize he is not the savior. He is merely Barack Obama…hip-hop senator from Illinois.”
In the rush to scare white Americans away from supporting Obama, Smith conveniently ignored Obama’s consistent critiques of hip-hop music culture.
WATCH: MUSIC CRITICS AND REPORTERS DISCUSS OBAMA & HIP-HOP:
At Vernon Park Church of God, way back in 2007, Obama said, “I don’t think that the hip-hop community is responsible for youth violence, but I think they haven’t fully stepped up to the responsibilities to change the attitudes among youth.”
While a populace that grew up rocking to hip-hop has overwhelmingly supported Obama, many have taken the question of what would it really mean for a sitting president of the United States to also be hip-hop’s president to task.
Allhiphop‘s able founder, Chuck Creekmur told theGrio, “I can’t say that Barack is the hip-hop president. If we had a president who was truly hip-hop then I think a lot would be different. Chuck D is president of hip-hop.”
Chuck D also encouraged a lot of us to fight the power and never believe the hype. Hence, I want to agree with Creekmur. But I can’t. Hip-hop is not a nation state; Like Al Qaeda, it has no borders. Like the Internet, its impact can not be quantified or regulated. And like nothing else on this planet, hip-hop is a paroled self-reflexive local music and culture that has taught folks around the globe how to talk, walk, rhyme, write, love, like, hate, hype, destroy, build and front.
In some ways, the question of “Is Obama hip-hop’s first president” foregrounds Obama while reducing hip-hop to a wholly digestible and synthetic community. A more provocative and revealing question than ‘is Obama hip-hop’s first president’ might be ‘is hip Hop more important than any American president?’
If so, how do we use hip-hop to transform ourselves, neighborhoods, cities, states and nations in just ways that might have little to do with American and global politics?
Cool vs. Hip (Hop)
There’s a definable difference between cool and hip. Has there ever been a political figure to embody and embrace coolness more than Barack Obama? Obama used his cool demeanor as both shield and sword on his way to the White House. Most members of the supposed “hip-hop community” saw this and we understood. But does his coolness translate into hip? And do we even want it to? Athena Jones, of NBC News, says no.
“Apart from his race, I’m not sure what it is specifically about Obama that would make people want to call him the first hip-hop president. Having covered since the Spring of 2008 up till now, my sense is that he’s more of a square guy,” said Jones
Kevin Powell, a magnificent, thoughtful young politician with the potential of really becoming a congressman who identifies with hip-hop culture, goes even further in distinguishing it from President Obama.
“Were there elements of hip-hop around Barack Obama’s campaign in ’08?” Powell rhetorically asked. “Absolutely. I love Barack Obama, let me make that very clear. In fact, it’s all those young people who grew up on pop culture and hip-hop who made that election happen in 2008…. Just because someone listens to hip-hop doesn’t mean they’re hip-hop, it doesn’t mean that at all.”
Powell is among a small, but growing number of young politicians invested in transforming local communities and Politics with and without Hip Hop culture. He and Athena Jones lead us to another question, however. Do you want the president of your country to be first president of a music and culture you love?
Uh … no, thanks. I’m good, bruh.For the rest of this analysis, click here.
Spoedee
“Made Like Me”
Eminem Teams With ‘Shamwow!’ Guy For New Ad (Video)
(AllHipHop News) Eminem dropped a viral video featuring the Shamwow! guy promoting the rappers upcoming album, Recovery. The :30 second viral clip features Vince Shlomi promoting the album in the vein of the popular late night Shamwow! towel commercials. Youre going to be clappin when you hear Eminem rappin, Shlomi said while hawking Eminems new album infomercial style. Shlomi demonstrates the many uses of Eminems Recovery CD, by cutting it in half. The two halves of the CD is then used to chop onions, cheese, tacos, steak bone and even silicone. The commercial also offers female fans the sold out Shampon, a phony tampon that can hold up to ten-times its weight in liquid.Shlomi has a checkered past, like Eminem. In February of 2009, Shlomi was arrested in Miami Beach for felony battery. He allegedly struck a 26-year-old prostitute when she bit his tongue and refused to let go. Prosecutors later declined to file charges against either party. Eminem’s Recovery release date has been moved up one day to June 21st, after the entire album leaked on the Internet almost two weeks before the original release date of June 22nd. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player