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AHH Stray News: 50 Cent Joins Kiefer Sutherland In New Flick

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

Rapper 50 Cent will has landed a role in the upcoming film Twelve, Variety reports. The movie stars Kiefer Sutherland, Chace Crawford, Emma Roberts and centers around a new York drop-out turned drug dealer. His life takes a turn for the worst when his cousin is murdered on a Harlem playground and his best friend is arrested for the brutal act. Joel Schumacher, who has shot films like A Time To Kill, 8MM and Falling Down, will direct the movie, which begins shooting on April 20 in New York. Interscope co-founder Ted Field is one of the producers of the flick, which is slated to be released in 2010.

Killer Mike Unites Atlanta’s Underground On New LP

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

After receiving much critical acclaim following 2008’s I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind II, Killer Mike has set his talents on a new LP celebrating Atlanta’s rich Hip-Hop history.

 

Dubbed Underground Atlanta, the project was originally conceived several years ago during MTV’s My Block: Atlanta series, which brought together the city’s Hip-Hop stars for the historic “Great Day in Atlanta” photo.

 

Amongst colleagues and friends with styles ranging from crunk and snap to trap and pop music, Mike believed he could showcase an album illuminating the complete landscape of Atlanta’s diversity and talent.

 

“This is an Atlanta record!” Mike exclaimed to AllHipHop.com. “There is not just one type of Atlanta artist featured. This record is the ATL experience, welcome to Atlanta baby, for real!”

 

Confirmed artists for Underground Atlanta are T.I., Gucci Mane, OJ da Juice Man, Pastor Troy, Princess of Crime Mob, Yung Ralph, Big Kuntry King, Young Dro, Stat Quo, Bobby Creekwater, Da Bill Collector, and Dem Getaway Boyz.

 

Non-ATL guests include UGK, SL Jones, Scar, and Juvenile.

 

The bulk of the album’s production will be handled by the DMG Music Group (B-Don, Leno, and Young Ced).

 

Underground Atlanta will function as a lead-in for Killer Mike’s pending Grand Hustle debut.

 

Also, the LP allows the Adamsville emcee to give back to the city that’s made him a star.

 

At press time, Underground Atlanta is tentatively set for a June release.

Alador & Smith: Blinding Haters In Style

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

Alador & Smith was founded by two New York natives, Pascal Alouidor and Derek Smith.

Within months after debuting the collection at Las Vegas’ MAGIC trade show in 2006, it was featured in XXL, Entertainment Weekly, and Source magazine among others.

The collection has a gritty street feel,

with clever messages like “Fix your Face” and “Blind to you Haters”

captured in artistic graphics. Here are some images to help you familiarize yourself with the brand.

Alador & Smith

Kid Cudi, Trey Songz and Tyrese are just a few hot celebs who have been spotted in Alador & Smith.

Trey Songz in Alador & Smith

Make a statement with Alador & Smith – available now on DrJays.com:

Reality Bites by Alador & Smith  

Blind To You Haters by Alador & Smith

Fix Your Face by Alador & Smith

Hot Sex Tee by Alador & Smith

M.O.P. Preps 3 Albums in Next 12 Months

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

Sidetracked for years by label disputes that held up scores of material, Brooklyn duo M.O.P. has finally confirmed the release of their first album of new material in 9 years.

 

Christened The Foundation, the new LP will represent a return to M.O.P.’s 90’s form.

 

Serving as co-executive producer will be DJ Premier, with additional production from DR Period, Nottz, Buckwild, Red Spider, and Fizzy Womack (Lil Fame).

 

Now that the long wait is over, the Brownsville natives are thankful to their fans of nearly two decades for their patience and faithfulness to the M.O.P. brand.

 

To make up for lost time, the duo plan to have The Foundation serve as the first salvo in an ambitious plan to release 3 albums over the next 12 months.

 

“I told y’all we would outlast both George Bushes,” Billy Danze quipped to AllHipHop.com.

 

In order to release the new album, the group had to first secure a release from their June 2005 contract with 50 Cent’s G Unit Records.

 

According to an M.O.P. spokesman, both parties remain on good terms, and an agreement was finalized which will give G Unit Records financial compensation for the new project.

 

M.O.P. achieved the greatest commercial success on their last major-label album, 2000’s Warriorz.

 

Helmed by the anthemic singles “Ante Up” and “Cold As Ice,” the LP sold close to one million copies.

 

At press time, The Foundation is set for release on June 30 through E1, formerly Koch Records.

Hip-Hop Rumors: 50 Cent Has Ross C.O. Tape? Who Is the O.G. Pervert?

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

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.

TODAY’S RUMORS!

THE DAILY TWO SENSE

What’s the deal, all? I am back in black like I never left. I really don’t have anything profound to say today. Over the weekend there was a lil’ doo-dad between Bishop Lamont and DJ Vlad over whether or not he was still signed to Aftermath. Good to see Bishop is still on the label that Dre made. I guess I’d be wrong if I said I hadn’t heard the same stuff that got Vlad and B.L. clashing. Anyway. That’s that. I wish them both the best. I won’t even comment more on the stuff with DJ Vlad and Bishop Lamont. All I can say is that I hope nothing gets violent between these guys! In case you didn’t see it, Bishop Lamont says he still on Aftermath and here is the story!SEE SOMETHING?SAY SOMETHING!RUMORS TIME!

50 CENT SEEKS TO RUIN RICK ROSS

Man, I don’t understand why this has to carry on the way it is, but it does and it will continue on. 50 Cent has reportedly obtained the Correctional Officer graduation footage from somebody that shows Rick Ross graduating from school, or whatever academy he had to go through. I heard that 50 is going to drop this on on the day or so that Rick’s CD drops. WOW. Anyway, that makes the book by Tia and this as things that are coming out around the time Ross’ album drops. Why would he waste paper on that book though? Seriously, I actually think that makes Rick seem bigger…of course that depends on the content of the book.

Anyway, 50 is in Cali and I heard he is working on his album as well as doing some stuff for Dre’s album too. Maybe Detox isn’t so delayed? I heard he was in Vegas for a vid by Eminem. I heard the three of them are planning some sort of tour this summer, but I don’t think that means we’ll get Detox before that. I heard that 50 Cent is planning a huge show at MSG with all sorts of names, including people like KRS-One, Kool G Rap and Papoose. I could be wrong, but that’s what I heard. I would also be incredible if it would come true. PLEASE?

RICK ROSS IS RECRUITING!

Well, here is some good news for Rick Ross. I heard that Ross’ album is bananas. But, I have heard that he’s had some difficulty getting some support from a few of Ross’ adversaries. Rumor has it, Ross was tried to get Young Buck on a record dissing 50 and Buck would have none of it. On the flip side, Ja Rule and Bang Em Smurf are down to ride for Ross. Ja Rule has already mentioned that he’s going to be on the Maybach Muzik remix (or whatever the song is). the Game said he would, but also said he was more focused on his current tour and next album.

NEW SKOOL RULES!

A three-day music conference in The Netherlands is getting it popping! Check this out…for those that suggest that Hip-Hop is dead or even close to dying! will be This event takes place on April 9th through April 11th in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. This is a festival that covers every segment of the industry, featuring over 10 panels, over 40 showcases, concerts, 15 workshops & masterclasses, over 8 afterparties and 20 countries!

www.newskoolrules.com

OLD SCHOOL RAPPER SLASH PERVERT?

Ohhh…boy! There are some rumors that you just cannot put a name to. Now, I straight up DON’T have a name to this one so let me see if you can help me know, but not tell. I have been told that there is a well-known rapper from the West Coast that has been known to ride around a middle school in Los Angeles looking for “fresh meat.” I heard from my unofficial official best friend that said Old School Rapper used to cruise around Orville Wright Middle School in a blue Corvette. Rumor has it, his alleged predator ways scared parents of the school some years ago. SMH.

PRAISE THE LORD! THE NEW PAC ALBUM IS ON THE WAY!

I have the official word and you can tell them that you heard it from illseed FIRST…unless somebody else out there said it after I said it first. Anyway, there is a new album from Tupac coming out this year. That’s right – THIS YEAR. Now, there is no title for the album, but there is some important information. The Late, Great Johnny J will have his beats on this album. That’s right, people, illseed is telling you that Pac and Johnny J will smile down upon us when their music – straight out of the vaults – will be given to fans. This is very exciting to me!

LUPE IN MAY?

I don’t know about this one, but I like my homey Rhymestyle so here it goes. Apparently, Lupe has been telling people that the official word on his album is 1) it is definitely called Lasers and 2) it will be dropping this MAY Now, this is going to be great for buzz-building, but do you really think Lupe is going to come out in about a month?? I can’t say that I expect that to happen since there has been no promo, no video and no single to speak of. With that, I say hope for it but don’t get your tightie whities in a bunch when it doesn’t happen.

ILLSEED PIC OF THE DAY!Did you photohop or animate me? Send it in and let me see it! A link or email [email protected].

MISSING REMY MA!

I know she’s a bad, bad girl, but I really miss the voice of Remy Ma! She was the “leader” of the female rappers! Sheeeeeesh! Anybody know how to write her?

Here are some old pics from some AHH event!

Nobody can replace Rem!

RIHANNA SEX TAPE? NO SO FAST!

I am not one to refute a rumor until there is a rumor to refute. That didn’t make any sense, but there was a rumor from back in the day that stated that there was a Rihanna / Chris Brown sex tape! Really fast – why do people still use the term “tape” when nobody really uses physical tape anymore? Anyway, the gentleman that claims to have this sex tape in his possession hit me up and gave me a couple screen grabs from it. It does resemble RiRi, but it also looks like it could be somebody that looks like Rihanna and is basically styling herself to look like the star. I’ll give you more on this if he give me more on this rumor.

FLAVOR OF LOVE’S 2,236th P### CONNECTION!

There have been so many p###-type chicks in these so-called reality shows and Flavor Flav’s in particular. Well, I stopped watching Flavor of Love a ways back, but it would seem that Grayvee of the show has a sister in the “business.” Her sister is reportedly none other than p### superstar Ayana Angel. While I don’t know if this is true 100%, I certainly have sources that say this is confirmed. Anyway, the Flavor of Love star has yet to make her own appearance in p###, but my sources say she is considering. I am to be receiving some really hot pics of the Gravyvee soon.

Is this p### star swag?

RUN DMC DID IT! IN THE ROCK HALL OF FAME!

Run DMC are the “Kings of Rock!” WOW! How ill!

Just as a refresher, kids, here is the video for “King of Rock.”

“WHAT IF” CONTROVERSY

Nas and Jadakiss have a new song called “What If” and its fire. But some in the rap game are crying foul, claming that somebody may have bitten off somebody.

Hear the Jadakiss song by clicking HERE.

Hip-Hop heads know that Ras Kass had a song of similar concept so check that out!

I have gotten emails from a few people that claim this was stolen from them. I have to just chaulk it up to creative minds thinking alike.

THE REAL REASON BEHIND RICK ROSS/T.I. BEEF!?

I never claimed to know the reason behind the old beef between Rick Ross and T.I.

yo ill i dont comment 2 much but i read yo article everyday.when that ti and ross REALLY jumped off those years ago it was because of a quarell over a beat.Apparently Ross had dibs on a Kanye(i think) beat,made a song, but the beat ended up on tis trap music for “Doin My Job”.Ross made a song for the ladies on it, but he couldnt put it out because of the move.i heard the ross song on an old mixtape around when he started getting noticed.and THEN there was the rubberband man line that he took to heart.keep bringin that info,keep us talkin.checc me out if you can.thanx

DAY 26 FIGHT!

Look, I don’t know these dudes at all, but I don’t mind a good fight even if its between a group of sissy-sorf metrosexuals. SMH.

CLUB RAPPERS DISS CHRIS BROWN!

Sure its old, but hipsters aren’t exempt from dissing Chris Brown. Brown appears in court today.

ILLSEED’S QUICKIES

Lady GaGa thinks she might be bisexual.

Sway Studio wasn’t pleased at the comments Kanye made to Complex magazine. It appears that they didn’t get their fair share of credit for the technical rendering of his computer self. Here is the animated dis.

OH WELL! Common wa supposed to play The Green Lantern in the The Justice League superhero movie, but they switched back to the White Green Lantern.

I thought DMX was gonna stay down, but the rapper is supposedly going to headline the Ambush 2.0 Summer Tour with other rappers like Beanie Sigel.

RANDOM QUOTES

Kim Kardashian is tired of you taking pix of her boo-TAY:

“When you’re posing on the red carpet and the paparazzi shout, ‘Turn around! Turn around!’ It gets a little offensive. At first I thought it was funny and flattering, but it’s tiresome now. I’ve seen magazines where plastic surgeons are saying, ‘If you want a butt like this it has to be fake,’ and I’m just like, ‘Dude, have you ever seen an Armenian girl before?”

Mr. T lays down the law!

“You know Hugh Hefner, the Playboy guy? He has invited me to the Playboy mansion over 25 times – I never showed up. “There’s nothing Hugh Hefner can do for me. If I went to the Playboy mansion, it would be a plus for Hugh Hefner, but a minus for me.”

D-12 and ROYCE TALK EMINEM, BEEF AND OTHER MATTERS!

Kuniva & Swifty Mcvay from D12 & Royce Da 5’9 visit DJ Manny Norte on Kiss 100fm in the UK. They discuss their previous beefs, how the new Eminem album will change the game, how Slaughterhouse started and Royce’s relationship with DJ Premier’s beats.

COUGAR BARBIE – THIS IS THE END OF THE WORLD!

EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY!

This video was so funny, I had to call it a fail of the day.

EPIC WINNNNNNNNNN OF THE DAY!

Mel B – just…stole…my heart, b. DAAAAYYYYYEEEEEEEEEMMMMMMM!!!!!! This is the biggest win ever!

MILF of the YEAR! Sorry Halle! I’m calling this one! Mel B = MILF of the year!

JD GETS CAUGHT OUT THERE DRUNK AND SLEEPING!

BUSTA RHYMES, KISS AND LIL WAYNE!

I honestly don’t know. But, is this exclusive? I know they are working on a video.

HOW DID I MISS THIS?

Check this out. A preview of the Jim Jones Documentary. This looks interesting to me.

ILL PIC!!!

Hip-Hop history…they might now be tight personally anymore, but they are the KINGS FOREVER.

For more, go to illseed.com. Or just follow me at http://twitter.com/illseed

DILLA, WE LOVE YOU!!!

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

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Finale: “A Pipe Dream And A Promise” (Album Review)

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Reviews / Music

 

 

It has seemed since the passing of producer J. Dilla and rapper Proof, the light has shone a bit brighter on Detroit. It has put many of us on to some good music with veteran rappers such as Royce Da 5’9 and new jack producers such as Black Milk have given Hip-Hop heads something to nod to. Next up is Finale. A Pipe Dream And A Promise(Interdependent Media) doesn’t signify an average rapper who is masked around production, but a Hip-Hop lover who is at home on the microphone.

 

Finale has attracted some pretty strong production from around the Motor City and beyond. Headlining the Detroit lineup is J. Dilla’s “Heat”. Finale hits this track at a nonstop pace. He sparsely takes time to breath breaking out lines reminiscent of Busta Rhymes. Also coming along form the ride is Black Milk, who delivers on “Motor Music”.

 

Surprisingly, Finale finds some of his best work coming from Nottz. Both “Jumper Cables” and “Brother’s Keeper” have the knock to match Finale’s cadence in a great way. It leaves a quick second of open sound which matches the production as well as a snare or bass drum well.

 

The title track “A Pipe Dream And A Promise” produced by Oddisee, attacks from different angles, calling from jazz and a heavy snare to catch the attention of the listener. It takes a few seconds to get used to, but after a while it fits right in place.

 

Even with powerful flow and mic presence, there are a few missteps. “The Waiting Game” comes off like the mixture of a throw away beat from normally consistent Krysis and in kind, throwaway verses from Finale. “Issues” sounds like a bad blend, as Finale never finds the grove he need to hit in order to match the beat.

 

Emcees come a dime a dozen, and due to the internet, that is even more apparent. With the ability for anyone to create a studio and distribute music, it really floods the market more than ever.

 

It can make anyone miss out on finding a new artist that is worth sticking around with. Even with its few flaws, A Pipe Dream And A Promise establishes Finale’s ability with lyrics and word play. One can only hope that this album isn’t a finale for him.

 

Finale

“One Man Show”

Game Review: Resident Evil 5

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

 

Developer/Publisher: CapcomPlatform: XBOX 360

 

Players: 1-2(Co-op/Online)Release Date: 3/13/09

 

Rating: B+

 

Capcom has been known over the years for the break-out success of one of its top franchises, the Resident Evil series. Known for its terrifying and gory fun, the series garnered a following because of its ability to keep players on the edge of their seats. As series vets know, Resident Evil took a radical departure from this tried-and-true formula on Resident Evil 4, and now on Resident Evil 5.

 

Resident Evil 5 picks up 10 years after the Resident Evil 2. Chris Redfield, one of the protagonists from the very first installment, is sent to Africa with the B.S.A.A., an association that protects the world from bio-nuclear threats.

 

He teams up with Sheva, a member of the African branch of B.S.A.A. to stop a huge nuclear weapons deal from taking place. The two spend time tracking down the threat while bumping into Chris’ old nemesis Albert Wesker and trying to find out exactly what is going on in the Cradle of Civilization.Players the enjoyed Resident Evil 4 will fit right in. The controls haven’t really changed, except for the addition of a strafe movement. There are 4 different control presets, so players shouldn’t really have an issue finding a style that suits them. The game has the same over-the-shoulder perspective as its predecessor.

 

 

 

 

There is still not an option to move while shooting, as there’s never been in the series. While this may dampen the experience for people that want the true feel of an action game, it is the skeleton of a Resident Evil game, so it really shouldn’t be that much of a surprise.The huge suitcase you could use to haul weapons around in Resident Evil 4 is long gone. You are now limited to carrying only 9 items at a time. You can also no longer be in the safety of a pseudo-pause menu while selecting items; everything takes place in real-time. The addition of hot-keys for the D-Pad definitely helps with switching weapons in the midst of battle.It’s not a rare occurrence for tons of enemies to be on the screen at the same time. As soon as you chop down one, there’s another one right behind you getting ready to clock you with a wine bottle. Instances like these really validate the addition of multiplayer to the series.

With someone to always watch your back, it changes the feel of the gameplay because you’re always responsible for your partner. If they die, it’s back to the last checkpoint.

The interactive cinematics are back from Resident Evil 4, so you will perish many times if you think you are just watching an in-game movie. Nuances like these help keep gamers on their feet and the action there at all times, even when you think it’s over.Resident Evil 5’s graphics are surreal. The game runs beautifully in 1080p. The small details bring a huge sense of realism to the game. Rain hitting the characters’ tactical vests, pollen floating through the air, the details on Chris and Sheva’s faces; these things all work together to create a visually stunning game. The environments are all beautifully rendered, wide-open spaces. You’ll see a wide range of different areas throughout the course of the game, so there’s no need to worry about familiarity.Resident Evil 5 marks the first time in the series where cooperation with a partner, whether it is AI or an online or offline buddy, is essential. There are numerous spots in the game where you’ll need the assistance of a partner, whether it’s splitting up to unlock a door or fending monsters off of one another. Whereas Resident Evil 4 has enemies on a huge scale, Resident Evil 5 has them on a humungous scale.

 

The Resident Evil fan favorite, Mercenaries, makes its return in the latest installment. For those who’ve never played the mode before, you are essentially thrown in the middle of a war zone where you have to kill as many enemies as possible with very little ammo and health. It is very easily one of the most addictive parts of the game.

While Mercenaries does not have multiplayer mode, it is very easily one of the most addictive parts of the game. The learning curve of Resident Evil 5 may be slightly steep for newcomers of the series, while series vets will find themselves right at home. Professional mode has plenty of frustration for those hardcore players that yearn for it.Resident Evil 5 has something for everyone, whether it’s story progression or action. Capcom really did a great job taking the series in a new direction while keeping the game true to its name. It’s advisable for players to be ready for something new in the series; change isn’t always a bad thing.

 

Resident Evil 5 Trailer:

Bishop Lamont Still On Aftermath

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

Bishop Lamont has vehemently denied all reports that he’s no longer signed to Aftermath Records, the label owned by Dr. Dre.

“Last time I checked, I’m still on Aftermath – that’s news to me,” the rapper said in an online video. “This isn’t the first time this has happened.”

The rapper was signed to Dr. Dre in 2005 and has gone on to be one of the promising talents in Hip-Hop.

“N***as are gonna do what they gotta do to get attention,” Lamont said. “Yes, I’m still on Aftermath. I’m the last dude on Aftermath so its an honor and a tribute.”

“I’m already down with 50,” Lamont stated, recognizing the speculation that he may have transitioned to G-Unit Records. “That’s already family.”

The rapper from Carson, CA said that he saw both sides of the gossip.

“I ain’t looking at it like a negative, [but] I just hate when people try to pull out rumors and s**t.” he said.

In related news, Bishop Lamont said that he would no longer comment on the status of Dr. Dre’s highly-anticipated, and long-delayed Detox album.

“You know what, I always get in trouble for saying too much, because all those records were getting leaked,” he admitted. “A lot of those record you already had [and they] got demolished. So, I gotta be quiet, because I don’t want to get in trouble.”