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Rick Ross To Top Billboard Chart With ‘Deeper Than Rap’
Carol City, Florida rapper Rick Ross’ third album Deeper Than Rap, will top the Billboard Top 200 Album chart next week.
Despite leaks, bootleggers and a major feud with 50 Cent, Deeper Than Rap is on pace to move over 150,000 copies during its first week in stores.
According to Billboard, Asher Roth’s Asleep in the Bread Aisle will land at #2, with over 70,000 copies sold.
Ross’ fan base remained solid throughout his beef with 50 Cent.
Ross’ Deeper Tham Rap first week sales will rival his past two releases, Port of Miami (187,000) and Trilla (198,000).
In a previous interview with AllHipHop.com, Ross declared victory over his rival, 50 Cent.
When this feud started, if he was as weak as I thought he was, he would rely mainly on all other resources except [for] his talent and his ability, Ross told AllHipHop.com, because he knows he cant compete with me in that area. And thats how I finished him.
The pair have taken the concept of beef in Hip-Hop to unprecedented levels, using cartoons, video clips, diss records and pornographic material to insult each other.
Earlier this month, Ross hit another milestone, when announced that the label he owns, Maybach Music, inked a distribution deal with Def Jam.
The first project to be released will be from Ross’ clique, Triple C’s, which features rappers Gunplay, Torch and the newest member, Young’n Breed.
It represents the territory [and] the crew [that] originated from Carol City in Miami, group member Torch told AllHipHop.com in an interview last week. But it has 20 different meanings: Close Casket Capital, Cashing Checks Constant, Custom Cars & Cycles, and Constantly Cookin Classics just to name a few. Im from the Bronx, NY so this aint just a Southern movement. Its a worldwide situation.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Dr. Dre, Em and 50 Vs Ross? Dipset Reunion This Summer? Lupe’s New Song!
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
Chingy may have a real problem on his hand. That transsexual person is rapper that has recorded a diss. Click here to hear it.
Also, somebody started a rumor about myself and a friend of mine from the IC cut that out. Im not involved with her, but shes the homey so I shouted her out. PEACE.
Yesterday, I had something about T.I. and Rihanna. You know I meant Rihanna and Chris. I am in a daze half the time. Sorry T.I. and RiRi.
Why dont rich people deal with adversity well? The head CFO of Fannie Mac killed himself. Rumor has it the cops were about to knock on his door so he offed himself
DRE, EMINEM AND 50 CENT VS RICK ROSS?
We all heard of the Three-Headed Monster. Is it possible that Rick Ross has awakened the beast? According to my sources (which I admit are not official), 50 Cent, Eminem and Dr. Dre might be prepared to mount an all out lyrical assault on Rick Ross. Obviously some of this will entail that 50 has in store but Em, Dre and 50 I dont know. Sounds scary. I wonder of the BAWSE is prepared for this one! BAWSE!
HIP-HOP ARTIST THAT BEATS HIS GIRL BAD?
Due to variety of reasons, I cannot reveal the name of this alleged woman beater. I will have to refrain from telling that information. Anyway, now that that is out of the way, I am going to get on with it. A person claims that a certain Hip-Hop artist beats the mess out of his girlfriends. Apparently, this time, the artist felt like his girl was flirting with a certain Hip-Hop mogul and beat her down for the 50th time. This source said that the woman gets beat down for no reason. Now, the woman is apparently a stripper and the artist knew that. She reportedly did a nude photo shoot and that turned into bad business. The girl has apparently contracted STDs on numerous occasions from him. And she is forced to have sex with is other girlfriends. The source of this wants the artist exposed but the girl wont step up on her own. No bueno.
Here is what a source told me about the situation.
He has her afraid. Honestly the only thing she has is [the artist] he’s her family and her financial stability but it’s more so she afraid he has threaten to kill her and I don’t believe him but she does. HE has so much fear in her She rarely let’s her associate with her friends. he tell her were jealous of her. Which is not true I would rather be broke and alone than to be with a man like him. Black eyes bruise ribs and a bruise heart aint what i call love. Std’s after std’s he sleeps with random girls on the road and brings her back diseases. he burnt her in twice last year and again in march and to be real she has lost her soul she doesnt even care anymore. I tried to file a police report for her but they couldnt do anything becaue she wouldnt comply so i’m like f**k it i don’t want to embarrase her but this s### gotta stop.
LIL BOOSIE ARRESTED?!
Lil Boosie arrested? There is a strong rumor going around that Lil Boosie was arrested for 2nd degree battery, because somebody tried to rob him. The local rumors are saying that someone went into his house and stole or tried to steal his jewelry. I dont know where this alleged assault happened, but it probably wasnt his house or hed have every right to cappa figga. More on this as we proceed.
DIPSET REUNION? A DIPSET REUNION!?!?!?!
OK. This is the rumor weve all been waiting for! I know Camron treated us all like Trekkies that thought Capn Kirk was real, but I still believe. They rumor is this. A certain higher up in Dipset was doing a photo shoot in Manhattan and they did an interview. In the interview this particular person suggested strongly that a Dipset reunion is in the works and could actually go down at Hot 97s Summer Jam this summer. There were no specifics other than that. Well see. NYC needs The Dips!
OBAMA RUMORS!
One the of the promises President Barack Obama made was to quit smoking. One of the friends of one of my friends told me he heard President Obama is having a tough time kicking the habit. I heard that they have reached out to a company based in California to give the president some help with the cigs. Seems like there is some prodcuct called a e-cigarette that is helpful for somebody trying to kick the habit. I am not sure how true this is, since Obama is perfect. LOL.
ASHER ROTH TALKS ABOUT THE FIGHT!
You know that I got this scoop yesterday about Asher Roth in a fight. Here is what Ashy said about it.
I wasnt even really involved, the rapper told AllHipHop.com exclusively. I was watching Chester French side stage, and this kid just came up and threw ice at one of my buddies. He slapped me real gently and ran. A friend of mine went after him and the kid got thrown out.
The rapper added that text messages found in the assailants discarded phone, indicated that he might have attended the show with intentions “on creating a scene.
I feel bad for the kid and the fact that he thought this was the way to make news, Asher commented. But Im just frustrated that people would put on for that. Please, lets not continue to make this a big deal.
Weird. People just started some stuff to get a bit of a buzz?
ILLSEEDS QUICKIES
Rumor has it. Red Cafe is heading over to Bad Boy records with a complete album.
Akon is supposedly going to take his Konvict music over to Def Jam.
They are saying that Rick Ross is on pace to push about 160k the first week. I didnt verify this, but apparently his numbers were higher in the past (187k, 2nd album 198k for Trilla)
Lil Scrappy joined Ludacris on 106 & Park last night. We had that story up a minute ago though.
Paul Wall, Mike Jones and Bun B had a free concert last night in Atlanta, no drama and the show was real good. Thanks Michele!
Mazaradi Fox has challenged Rick Ross to a boxing match for $100k or even $2000. I heard Mazi is the real deal in the streets.
I have to take a moment to give out this fail really fast. Two guys from Pennsylvania -, 29-year-old Nick Andes and 30-year-old Doug Klinger – have amassed a $26,000 on a phone bill trying to set a text-messaging record. F**KIN FAIL!!!!!!!!
RICK ROSS TALKS ABOUT THE ALBUM AND THE BEEF
Rick Ross is everywhere. Sheeeeeesh! Below, you will see the Miami in-store where the Bawse signs CDs and all that godo stuff.
RICK ROSS GOES AFTER EMINEM FULL SPEED!
OH BOY! I DIDNT THINK WE WOULD GET TO THIS POINT! Rick Ross has gone full steam against Eminem. Click here for the full story.
“I think he’s a bigger and better artist than what Curly is. So if I was looking to fulfill that excitement or that rush, that’s who I have to address.”
FUNKMASTER FLEX/HOT 97 VS INTERSCOPE RECORDS?
Funkmaster Flex of Hot 97 claims he will no longer play records from Eminem and Dr. Dre due to a conflict with an individual at Interscope Records. Just so you know, I understand this situation has been resolved already.
Listen to the audio here:
LUPE PERFORMS NEW SONG OFF LAZERS!
Lupe is coming back soon and he gave everybody a treat at the University of Florida. I think this is going to be a good look. I have a good feeling about this year! I heard this song is called Look Up At The Sky.
The following is a break down of the album from Lupes performance at the University of Florida. Shout out to Gunot_17!
After a short break Lupe came out. There was a lil confusion at first because rumors were going around that Asher Roth would come out before Lupe, but I knew different cuz of AHH. Lupe did a few tracks off The Cool along with Bishop G, and the crowd was really wit it. After awhile he said “For all those who don’t know who I am, I call this ‘The Re-Introduction'” and went into his hit guest tracks… Touch The Sky and others like dat.
After about 40 min onstage, he said “for the rest of the show I’ma go into the hits” and went to “Kick Push”. Everybody in the whole damn building was rappin along with him.
After a few other hits, he started shouting out other artists. Said “Thank you for getting Lupe’s “Food & Liquor”. Thank you for gettin Lupe’s “The Cool”. Go cop Asher Roth’s “Asleep in the Bread Aisle”. My man Currency got a new album out. Charles Hamilton got a new joint.” (among others he listed. I noticed he made no mention of Ross.) “And who else got somethin out… Oh… Jadakiss!”
Then he said “And I’m workin on my new shoe… it’s called ‘Better than yo shoe’. Naw really, I’m in the studio workin on the album, it’s called “Lazers”, and at the end of this I’ll play a track for you.”
EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY
Oh my goodness gracias. I feel bad for this chap. He is so dead serious. Say You Will by Kanye West will never been seen the same again. I know what is like to get something out you just dont have to youtube it dude!
SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END
I just want to know what sort of ill body a 52 year old stripper must have to have haters like THAT.
Ohio police say a 52-year-old woman was attacked on her first day as an exotic dancer by a jealous co-worker wielding a stiletto heel.
Akron police Lt. Rick Edwards says the woman was assailed Friday night by a co-worker who didn’t think the club needed more dancers. Police say one of the dancers took her stiletto and repeatedly struck the woman in the face as she walked into the basement dressing room.
The woman was treated at a hospital and received seven staples. She has declined to press charges against her assailant.
Police say the woman took the job because she needed the extra money. She has refused to talk to police about what happened.
She didnt want to talk to the cops!
Source: ohio.com:
FOX BOOGIE CARTOON .EPISODE 4
Just check it out.
LMAO MY GOD MARTIN LUTHER KING AUTOTUNED?
This is just insanity. Martin Luther King on autotune?
SNOOP TALKS TO HIS WAX FIGURE
Snoop has an album coming out! HEY!
THROW BACK!
Mystikal remember this one? Here I Go!
BEYONCE ON LETTERMAN
B just looks good. Shes married to Jay. Sigh.
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TOP 5 DEAD OR ALIVE: Illa J
It’s cold in the D. Lebron and the ‘bronettes are taking the not-so-bad boys to the woodshed. GM and Chrysler are facing evolution or extinction, and the job situation is not the best. On the Hip-Hop side of things, Detroit has a no fly zone, courtesy of Trick Trick which has foreign rappers tucking their jewels. In addition Eminem, the former sure shot 8 mile megastar, has been shooting blanks as of late.In the midst of the coldest winter ever, momma Yancy’s younger son stands to stake his claim in the Hip-Hop game. Known more for spitting than spinning. Illa J prepares to put the world on notice that Detroit is more than just a slum village. We interrupted his regularly scheduled travels to ask him his top 5 dead or alive emcees. Straight with no chaser.
Biggie-One
of the great things about different songwriters and writers is rhythm. Rhythm
plays a big part in bringing emotion to a song and really getting people in to
a song. He definitely had a really good understanding of rhythm because of how
he places his lyrics in different pockets of the beat and how he would use words and lay his words
to bring that extra feeling to it and you really felt what he was saying and he
really painted a picture
Common-because
a lot of people even people thats on Common now, they know Common out now but people
dont know Common been in the game for a minute and dont get it twisted, Common
will rip you on the mic. Common got mad skills. Hes super funky with it and definitely
one of the top mcs.
Busta–
Because he can switch it up in so many different ways. He can rap on a slow
track; He can rap on a really fast track. Hes really good with switching up
his styles. Just the energy. As soon as the track comes on, he has automatic
presence. Like in music, some people can sing and some people cant sing. But
at the end of the day sometimes even that person that can sing, they may not be
able to sing as good as the next person but they have that it factor. Not to
bring singing into the emcee factor but Busta he got that presence as soon as
he raps on a track.
J-Dilla
I know a few people will probably have problems with this but one of my
favorite emcees was actually my brother, J DIlla. A lot of people always look
at him first as a producer, but to me he was a really ill emcee. One of my
favorite things about his emceeing was that he was so for real. He just said
whatever was on his mind and he didnt really care if people liked it or not. Like, this is how I do it, and thats it.
You just gonna like it or not. Thats where I got the rawness o f my writing a
little bit and how my brother would tell me you could say whatever you want to
say, its all how you deliver it.
Eminem-Last part of my list I want to give that up to Eminem.
Its hard to explain, hes just on a whole nother planet with that emcee thing. Hes definitely one of my favorite emcees of all-time. Rhythmically, lyrically ,
voice-wise, presence on a record, hes definitely on his own level in the
emceeing department fa sho.
Side Bar:When he’s not top fiving it or working on albums, Illa J pursues other interests. Right now Im working on a secret project that I cant really get into yet but I can tell you that involves me singing.
Illa J also studies music theory and teaches himself how to play instruments (piano, bass guitar, etc)
Outside of music – Im really into action movies. After watching them,
I get inspired and head into the studio to do a track. Bruce Lee
movies are my favorite.
Lil Boosie Arrested For Assault
Rapper Lil Boosie is in trouble with the law again, this time over an alleged assault that took place at his house last week.
According to local TV station WAFB, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Sheriff officers arrested Lil Boosie on Wednesday (April 22) and charged him with 2nd degree battery.
Police say an unidentified man was assaulted during the April 12 confrontation, after Lil Boosie, born Torrance Hatch, accused him of stealing a necklace.
The man was treated for the non-life threatening injuries he sustained. Police say the man may have been struck with a vase during the brawl.
This is Lil Boosie’s second encounter with police in the past six months.
In October of 2008, the 25-year-old was arrested when East Baton Rouge police arrested him for marijuana possession and possession of a firearm and resisting arrest.
Lil Boosie and his partner Webbie are also the subjects of several multi-million dollar lawsuits, which allege the entertainers took tens of thousands of dollars for performances, but never showed up.
Rick Ross Challenges Eminem, Says He Defeated 50 Cent
Rick Ross has lyrically challenged Eminem to a rap battle, a brazen move for the Miami-based artist.
Ross feels that he has defeated 50 Cent, a close Eminem affiliate, and now says hes ready for the Shady Records founder.
“I think he’s a bigger and better artist than what Curly is,” Ross told MTV News. “So if I was looking to fulfill that excitement or that rush, that’s who I have to address.”
Rick Ross even left his options open when Eminem, stating if they didnt battled, hed like to be involved with the Detroit rappers new album, Relapse.
“I’m trying to be a part of that (Relapse),” Ross said. “It’s either way. We gonna see each other one way or another.”
Last week, Ross declared himself the winner in his battled with rapper 50 Cent, who has hurled a multitude of personal insults at him.
When this feud started, if he was as weak as I thought he was, he would rely mainly on all other resources except [for] his talent and his ability, Ross told AllHiphop.com, because he knows he cant compete with me in that area. And thats how I finished him.
Ross victorious assertion may be premature to some, because 50 Cent has stated publicly that he has another round of personal attacks looming.
Ultimately, Ross said hes pleased with his music on Deeper Than Rap, his new album.
I just like to build and expand on the music. Im relentless with the hustle, Ross said. I feel like the music is better than ever.
Neither Eminem nor 50 Cent have responded to Ross recent claims or challenges.
EXCLUSIVE: Asher Roth Hits #1, Addresses Altercation Reports
Two days after the release of his debut album Asleep in the Bread Aisle, SRC/Universal Recording artist Asher Roth has reached another career milestone.
The Morrisville, Pennsylvania born rapper received news today (April 22) that the albums lead single, I Love College has officially been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
The single, released on January 13 in the U.S., is Roths tribute to the same college experiences that allowed him to connect with his fans via social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook before becoming a bonafide internet sensation.
A video clip soon followed, featuring appearances by The Cool Kids and DJ/Producer Don Cannon.
Roths manager, Scooter Braun, attributes the songs success to the fans.
I think its a testament to the power of the fans, Braun told AllHipHop.com. And its also a testament to the fact that people are getting their music from these blogs. And theyre getting introduced to artists.
Asher Roth fans made their voices heard resoundingly on the Monday (April 20) when Asleep in the Bread Aisle officially hit stores, one day before this weeks other album releases.
According to Braun, the album has completely shocked retailers, who have already doubled their forecasts for what they thought he would sell.
Several fans and bloggers reported being unable to purchase the album on Monday, as retailers around the country sold out of the record by mid-afternoon.
The album also debuted at #1 on iTunes, where it was ranked among albums released on April 14 and earlier, that included the Hannah Montana movie soundtrack.
I hope that the majors see this and realize that they have to give the music back to the fans and start asking the fans what they want to hear, instead of just trusting research of radio and that stuff. Go to where these kids are and ask them what they want, Braun stated.
The news comes on the heels of web reports of an altercation Tuesday night (April 21) that left Asher Roth unable to perform as expected in New York City, a rumor the rapper says was grossly exaggerated.
I wasnt even really involved, the rapper told AllHipHop.com exclusively. I was watching Chester French side stage, and this kid just came up and threw ice at one of my buddies. He slapped me real gently and ran. A friend of mine went after him and the kid got thrown out.
The rapper added that text messages found in the assailants discarded phone, indicated that he might have attended the show with intentions “on creating a scene.
I feel bad for the kid and the fact that he thought this was the way to make news, Asher commented. But Im just frustrated that people would put on for that. Please, lets not continue to make this a big deal.
Brief interruption aside, the sold out performance, which took place at the Blender Theater at Gramercy, took place without a hitch, with fans joined by industry tastemakers and high powered execs like Sylvia Rhone, Executive Vice President of Universal Records.
Asher was joined onstage by alt rockers, and recent Diddy-collaborators, Chester French and Beanie Siegel, who both make appearances on the album as well.
Asher will be performing a private concert tonight in Philadelphia for winners of an on-air concert run by local radio station Wired 96.5.
Rapper David Banner to Star in New Film Confidant
Mississippi rapper and activist David Banner has signed on to star in the upcoming thriller The Confidant.
Produced by former Miss USA Kenya Moore, Banner plays the role of Jackson, a talented art major on full academic scholarship.
When his best friend and college football star Nigel (Boris Kodjoe) mistakenly kills a man in a gambling dispute, Jackson forms a pact with childhood friend to eat charge.
Under their agreement, Nigel promises that Jackson will be taken care of financially once released.
However, Banners character becomes twisted in prison, and upon his release he plots to take over his former friends life, starting with the illicit seduction of his lonely wife.
Richard Roundtree, known internationally for his work in Shaft, will also star in the film with more cast members to be announced.
The project is slated to be the first motion picture under Kenya Moores Moore Vision Media company.
Previously, the actress/producer has lent her talents to Trois, Deliver Us From Eva, and Waiting to Exhale.
David Banners last major motion picture was 2007s#### holiday drama This Christmas, which grossed close to $50 million dollars.
Principal shooting for The Confidant begins in May, with a tentative release time for Fall 2009.
Greg Street, Glasses Malone Drops ‘2010’ Mixtape
Veteran Atlanta DJ Greg Street has teamed with West Coast rapper Glasses Malone to conceptualize a Dr.Dre-based mixtape entitled 2010.
Originally dubbed Beats By Dre, the 2010 project focuses on bringing together the new generation of West Coast talent to rhyme over the classic production of Dres The Chronic and 2001 albums.
Greg Street came to me with a crazy idea, at first it was going be titled, Beats by Dre, Malone told AllHipHop.com in a statement. Street said this CD would probably be one of the biggest mixtapes ever. I did some real street sh*t that the West Coast and the world would love, on some Chronic/NWA street sh*t.
The 2010 mixtape features appearances from D.O.C., Mistah FAB, Jay Rock, Bangloose, 211, Roccett, K Boy, Big U, OG Muggs, Crib Kev, Black Diamond, and Wayne Hustle.
Even with a plethora of hungry emcees to choose from, Greg Street explained to AllHipHop.com that Malone was always his main choice to host the project.
I knew this mixtape would be classic and Glasses was the guy who could pull the whole thing off, Street stated. Dude is so dope on his verses and concepts for the songs. We’ve worked on this since January and hope you will like it. The message is real and from my heart. Dr. Dre is definitely one of if not the best to do this. His journey and story is incredible. I really hope Dre likes what we did on his beats. It’s all part of the Greg Street stimulus plan, the big bail out on Hip-Hop!
On the sports end, Greg Street will host the 2009 Atlanta Amateur Boxing Championships at the Metro Fitness Sports Complex.
The family-oriented event takes place on April 25-26, with fights running from noon-8PM on both days.
The event will showcase several divisions, including kids (8-16 years old), seniors (17-34 years old), and novice (17-34 years old with less than 10 bouts).
Tickets are $5 for kids and $10 for adults.
For more information, visit www.HitsvilleBoxingClub.com or call (770) 595-2864.
The Greg Street/Glasses Malone 2010 mixtape is available now for free download.
The Next 48 Hours With Jadakiss Part 2
Part 2 of this Jadakiss 3 part webisode is the Release Day, watch Jada go to the Fuse, the Def Jam offices, Best Buys on Jada’s big day.
Celeb Style: Soulja Boy
Does he hop up out the bed and turn his swag on…or is Soulja Boy‘s style plain ridiculous?
Soulja Boy
The young rapper obviously likes to make a loud statement by staying clad in bold graphics, colors, designer gear – and of course the bling.
He has not jumped on the wagon with the skinny jean trend or overall fitted clothing.
Is he keeping it original and fresh, or is his style just a hot mess?
Give Soulja Boy a shot at being your personal stylist by entering DrJays.com “Turn My Swag On” contest.
The winner will be dressed head to toe in an outfit picked by Soulja Boy using merchandise from DrJays.com.
Click here for more details and to enter!
T-Pain and Soulja Boy
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Pharoahe Monch Joins Brooklyn Hip-Hop Fest; Plans New LP W.A.R.
This years Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (BHF) will showcase different vibes on the Hip-Hop soundscape with the addition of rappers Pharaohe Monch and Styles P.
The fifth annual event, which takes place from noon to 8 p.m. June 20 at Empire Fulton Ferry State Park, marks the latest endeavor for Monch, who is best known for his classic hit Simon Says as well as his popular collaboration with Mos Def and Nate Dogg, Oh No.
In addition to the BHF, the Organized Konfusion co-founder is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming opus, W.A.R. (Let My People Go).
The album, which includes production from Black Milk, Mr. Porter, Lee Stone & M-Phazes, is slated to come out this year.
Monch is a conscious rapper who is at equal ease on the bully pulpit as he is in the club. Some know him for Organized Konfusion’s Releasing Hypnotical Gasses. Some know him for the anthem Simon Says, BHF executive director Wes Jackson told AllHipHop.com in a statement.
For this years event, BHF organizers hope to unite Monch onstage with Styles P to perform the D-Block affiliates 2002 hit, My Life.
The pair, along with famed mixtape DJ J. Period, joins previously announced performers Smiff N Wesson as they take the stage for the BHF.
According to Jackson, the new additions represent an effort to give festival attendees more bang for their buck and a well-rounded dose of Hip-Hop in all its forms.
“We are more than pleased when we look at our lineup so far. Our goal has always been to unite the Hip-Hop audience under one banner, Jackson said. Monch, Styles and Smif N Wessun represent different branches of the Hip-Hop tree… And J Period is the glue that keeps us all connected. This lineup is diversity. This is Hip-Hop.”
Tickets the fifth annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival start at $10.
You Know I Got Soul: Twista
This
edition of You Know I Got Soul features one of the fastest rappers to ever grace
a microphone. Hailing from Chi-Town, Twistas fast way of rapping was his
ticket to landing his recording contract with Loud Records in 1991, but even
then, acquiring notoriety was difficult to come by.
Through
diligent work, the fast rapping artist finally represented Chicago on the
biggest record of his career, Slow Jamz with the help of Jamie Foxx and
mid-west brethren Kanye West. Since then, Jay-Z, Ludacris, Elephant Man, R.
Kelly and more made sure that they worked with the talented Twista. Back with
his seventh album Category F5, slated for a mid-year release, Twista is ready
to rip through the music scene like an F5 tornado to climb the charts once
again. Fans should expect features from his Get Money Gang label as well as he
taps Kanye West, Bobby Valentino and Lil Wayne for a guest appearance.
With
a mouth flowing as fast as a category F5 tornado, is there anything out there
to slow him down? Without a mention of Luther Vandross, Twista describes to
AllHipHop.com Alternatives his top five songs that automatically mellow his
energy down to a category F1.1.
Stir It Up Bob Marley
Its
Bob Marley singing to a woman, but its basically a slow down, real [feel] of
the reggae music the way Bob Marley does his music and then the
hook itself is the way it sounds. Its a real mellow song. Most of the songs on
the Legend
CD in particular are like that. So, I just like that it mellows me out.
2.
Getting Grown Cee-Lo GreenGetting Grown – Cee Lo
[This
is from] Cee-Lo Greenes Closet Freak CD. Its about a boy becoming a young man. Just
doing a lot of wild things when youre younger and just how he sees his self
getting grown. It makes me feel elevated. It makes me feel like Im more
experienced than what Im doing and how Im taking care of my business as a
whole. Just being better and looking at through a more adult eye and just the
way the music sounds. Thats one of the first things I play when I get up in
the morning or when Im getting dressed for a show. Thats what I always play.
3.
Adore Prince Adore – Prince
Yeah!
[snaps fingers to the thought of the song] Thats that thang right there, boy!
Thats that thing that I put on when I just want to get into that groove
because Im a big Prince fan. I liked Purple Rain when that movie came out.
That was a heavy movie when I was coming up. Thats just that song when I want
to hear that vibe or Prince singing that type of tone. Some people might go to
a DAngelo record, which is cool also, but I go to a Prince record and I bust
that song out, or I bust it out in a room too with a female when Im ready to
break that mood. Like BAM! bust it out when Prince go Oooooh! Man, its on
and poppin!
4.
A Long Time Coming Sam CookeA Change Is Gonna Come – Sam Cooke
Thats
my jam right there. For one, it used to be my intro, still is sometimes, for
when I start out my shows. For one, it just sounds real good. When you hear
that song come on it just sounds real good for you and just what hes talking
about. Its been a long time coming. Every time I listen to it, I think about
all of the things that I went through and the trials and tribulations that we
went through to get to this point in the music game, us as people when it comes
to Black people, its just been a long time coming. [It] says so much,
especially [for] a Black person or a person who been through a lot of stuff.
That always charges me up. Its like an intro for a boxing match.
5.
Between The Sheets Isley Brothers
[This
song] mellows me out. It makes me want to get into that stepping vibe. It makes
me want to get my freak on, too. It make me feel nasty, it makes me feel like I
want to slow dance, it makes me feel all that.
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Hip-Hop Rumors: Superhead Is Married! Asher Roth Beat Up? J-Hud Preggers?
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
Mike Tyson came back to NYC the other day, joined by Nas, Mario, Jimmy Henchmen Rosmond, Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele, Ice-T and wife Coco and more – click here for the story and here for the pictures.
Everybody has their opinion and here is mine: “Why Rick Ross Will Not Lose”
Sha Money XL pops up and tells all sorts of goodies about G-Unit, the beef, and his new business ventures. Read this story HERE!
For those that are interested, check out this concert review of Lily Allen in Alts.
What are you favorite rap lines EVER? Click here to join in the convo!
Also, excuse my Typo game! LOL…I saw some doozies!
ASHER ROTH BEAT UP?
I got this in my inbox. Smells like BS, but I know Asher was in New York last night. I wonder if there is any truth to it????
A very reliable source told me tonight that Asher Rother and his brother (or someone that looks JUST like Asher Roth) got beat up tonight by another up and coming New Yprk rapper (did not get a name) Apparently Asher was set to perform at the Blender Theatre when two men approached Asher, punched him in his face, caked his brother with a handful of ice and then got dragged out by security. No word on yet Roth still performed.
WHERE WILL 50 CENT GO?
50 Cents term at Interscope as been a glorious one, but after this next album, it may come to an end. 50 is still a bankable artist and I heard hes got plenty of options. I heard that both Def Jam and Atlantic are very interested in bringing G-Unit in their buildings. Also, it looks like somebody (one of the previously mentioned labels) will be buying out the rest of Lloyd Banks contract to bring him over there. Again, Banks is a bankable act as well. Good luck, Gz!
RICK ROSS SALES PREDICTIONS!
I got about a hundred thousand trillion emails on Rick Ross and what hes projected to sell. Not that sales are THAT important to the music, but I just wanted to know what people were guessing. So, I got a wide range. I got a few people that felt that Ricky would straight flop selling under 80k in his first week to people that felt he could do upwards of 300k. My prediction? I think hell be able to do a solid 200-250. I cant see him moving under 150k off hype alone. Well see.
I heard that Rick Ross baby mom Tia Kemp and her brother Trabone are going to go see Ross at an autograph session in Florida. I wonder what they are looking to do?
RICK ROSS IN COLD BLOOD VIDEO
Check out the video for this song. Where the hell is 50 Cent? Now that I think about it, can 50 Cent really come to Def Jam with Ross there?
KARRINE STEFFANS GETS MARRIED!
Superhead is married! She married Eddie Winslow! Sike! She married Darius McCary of Family Matters! Wow. AOL broke this story. Here is some of the interview.
Okay, you’ve mentioned “husband” a few times. I had already heard that you and Darius McCrary had quietly reconciled, but is there something else you need to tell?
The statement is that Darius and I have always been married. When and where is confidential. Our license is confidential. In the state of California, if you live together as husband and wife, then you can file a confidential license. Darius and I have always been married, whether it’s spiritually or legally. We’re married on both levels. Legally on paper, signed, sealed, delivered.
But this isn’t a Brandy Norwood kind of marriage? You’re saying you legally went and got married and have a wedding license to prove it. Wow! When did this marriage take place? Was there a ceremony or did you visit the justice of the peace?
Darius and I are not going to explain when and where we got married, if it was before the breakup or after. I’ve known Darius for 20 years. We’ve been living together for two years and we are married. We’re a couple. That was important for us on many levels. With the help of our pastor and the help of our church, it was the right thing to do for the situation that we’re in so whenever we did it, we did it.
Well congratulations! Now that is the perfect transition into the church topic. I have some friends whDarius McCraryo attend Living Waters of San Fernando Valley and I was told you had been there.
Darius and I go to a church in the valley in California called Living Waters, and we have a fabulous, awesome pastor by the name of Barry Lyons. We were going to a Presbyterian church before in Bel-Air. We would go as a formality, but we weren’t satisfied. We didn’t leave feeling fed.
Click here for the full interview.
FOXY SEES AMIL!
This Foxboogie Cartoon is like the funniest thing EVER!!! Whoever did it, hit me up you are the funniest!!
YO! I cant believe it. Twenty dollars? What am I gonna do with that?
J-HUD PREGGERS?
Thats what they are saying! Take a look at the pic and you tell me:
ILLSEEDS QUICKIES
I am hearing that people in BK have been protesting the Obama Fried Chicken for a few days and a local councilman is looking to take the fight to the White House.
Rumor has it, Chris is still dating Rihanna on the low and several new interests are just to throw the media off. Is it all that?
Shoutout to Jill Scott. She had her baby boy and his name is Baby Jack!
Amy Winehouse accidentally poured scalding hot water on her legs when she was trying to cook for friends.
Rumor has it, Eminem is going to be on The Jimmy Kimmel show three times in one month. Thats not a relapse thats an overdose!
They are saying the Fat Joe almost finished his video, but the NYPD broke it up and stopped the show.
RANDOM QUOTES
Beyonce doesnt get twitter!
My sister is the Twitter queen. She told me about the twittering, but I don’t get it, I feel like I’m getting really old. I’m like, what? I don’t understand. Just call me.
DANGER ADMITS TO PROSTITUTION AND ENGAGED TO NICK CANNONS BRO?
Check out this interview right here.
People are weird.
EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY
I know weddings are supposed to be a joyous day, so I hope these good people prove me wrong. HOWEVER, I have to call it how I see it. Missy Quinn wanted to get married. Missy is 16 and her man spouse is only 17. OK. She wanted a big, white wedding and she needed help. First, she needed her daddys approval. Her father agreed and let he go an get hitched. Now, for the big part. Her father paid $32,000 for a massive wedding dress that wasnt so massive (see the pic) and let her have 150 guests. There was all sorts of lavish extremities like $10k in flowers. Here is where the fail sets in. Her father is a 35-year-old worker that does driveways and lives in a trailer park. His daugher never finished the 9th grade. THIS WEDDING COST ABOUT $200K!!!!! Last but not least, the bride and broom, I mean groom, moved into their own deluxe trailer that cost rougly $36,000. FAIL! FAIL! FAIL!
Here are some pics.
T.I. EXPLAINS WHY HES NOT ON TWITTER
LOL too real is Tip.
I feel you T.I.!
RICK ROSS IMPERSONATOR: DEEPER THAN MACS
This guys is famous somewhere in America.
LUPE FIASCO AT COACHELLA
Is it me or is something different about Lupe?
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CHINGY, WE LOVE YOU!!! (PAUSE)
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Young Jeezy Ft. Ludacris
“Drinkin and Drivin”
Lil Wayne Ft. Kevin Rudolf
“Spit”