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Flavor Flav Celebrates 50th Birthday In New York
Rapper/television star Flavor Flav celebrated his 50th birthday last night (March 15) at BB King’s nightclub in New York City with a concert with Public Enemy.
The rapper was joined by Ice-T and Coco, boxing trainer/commentator Emmanuelle Stewart, Grand Master Melle Mel and others like his wife Liz.
As a special request, Ice-T performed “Six In The Morning” as Flavor Flav played the drums.
Chuck D, the lead rapper in Public Enemy, played hype man, a role usually reserved for Flavor.
Flavor Flav said to fellow rapper Ice T, “Thank you for not beating me the f**k up for when I crashed your Ferrari.”
Ice-T revealed the incident happened in 1987 and Flav stated that he still had the tail light from the expensive vehicle.
Flavor Flav thanked a bevy of rappers, friends and family as a huge cake was presented on stage.
Public Enemy performed tracks from their album It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back and other hits such as “Welcome To The Terrordome.”
AllHipHop.com streamed the event live last night.
Flavor Flav’s birthday is today (March 16).
BEHIND THE BEATS: Drew Correa (“Mr. Carter”, “Prom Queen”)
Miami, FL
Lil Wayne, Trina, Rick Ross, Pitbull
Logic, Motif, Phantom, AKAI MPC 3000
5 Years.
Paying the cost to be the boss has taken on a whole new meaning with regards to showcasing your talent. Brazilian born rising producer Andrew Drew Correa has definitely paid his dues in his very short yet promising career. The Miami-based producer who is now Lil Waynes top pick may still be an unknown to many, but has already managed to receive a Grammy nomination which many other producers can only hope to obtain.
The coy yet diligent twenty five year-old talks about being the only musical one in his family, his decision to quit engineering and the backlash that followed and why he tricked Wayne into picking Mr. Carter.
AllHipHop.com: How did you know early on that you wanted to produce rather than perform?
Drew: I dont like to perform. I just love Hip-Hop, producing, and making beats. I just love music in general so ever since I was like 15 or 16, I wanted to be the guy behind the scenes.
AllHipHop.com: You started off engineering for some pretty big names, how did you make those connections?
Drew: Right after University I started interning at a studio in Miami called Studio Center, and worked my way up to engineering. Then I started to work with Trina, Pitbull, Rick Ross, etc. Then Wayne came in to record and him and me vibed really well. And he said he wanted me personally to engineer for him and no one else.
AllHipHop.com: Just from the repertoire you had with him in the studio?
Drew: He came in one night and we vibed really well and then the next night he told me he wanted me to be his main dude. I was always making beats on the side and he rapped on a bunch of my stuff. I mainly started engineering because I knew that would be the easiest way for me to get my foot in the door and all the connections that it would build and help me as a producer.
AllHipHop.com: So you decided a couple years ago to get into producing?
Drew: Full time yes. I was always doing it part time but I was so busy engineering with Wayne. He works like an animal, so its hard to do anything else. So it got to a point where I was like you know what, I cant engineer anymore, so I quit engineering for Wayne.
AllHipHop.com: Were there any drawbacks to you doing that?
Drew: No money, I was broke and unemployed really. I was just constantly making tracks and showing up to Waynes sessions and playing beats. It was rough for a minute but luckily I got on Tha Carter III [Mr. Carter].
AllHipHop.com: Whats Wayne like in the studio?
Drew: A workaholic; very creative and a perfectionist when it comes to what he wants. Its pretty interesting because he doesnt write anything so its interesting to see how he listens to a beat and maps the song out in his head. Its pretty cool.
AllHipHop.com: What was reaction to hearing about the Grammy nomination for Mr. Carter?
Drew: I knew Wayne would be nominated for something. I knew he would be nominated for best Rap album, but I was really shocked that he got nominated for the album of the year, then to hear that Mr. Carter got nominated for best collaboration, that blew me away more than anything.
AllHipHop.com: And that was all you?
Drew: Me and Infamous. He also co-produced Prom Queen with me.
AllHipHop.com: Was there anything in particular that inspired the creation of Mr. Carter?
Drew: Yes. I had this weird dream where I heard that hook in my head. It wasnt those exact lyrics, but it was something similar and after I thought about it, I wrote the hook and I had my friend sing it. Then I speed him up to make it sound like a sample. Then I started the beat around it and made it sound like I sampled it from something. Thats kind of how I sold it to Wayne. I went into the studio and told him Wayne I found this sample you got to hear. So I kind of tricked him and when he heard it he was like man thats crazy.
AllHipHop.com: Thats your friend on the finished track singing?
Drew: Yea, my friend Shiroc, hes a singer out in Miami. I think Wayne still thinks thats a sample I dont think he ever found out.
AllHipHop.com: Was it a smooth transition for you working on the Rock record with Wayne?
Drew: It wasnt that hard of a transition. I listen to Rock so it wasnt that hard. Especially the way Wayne came about it. He called me up and said Hey come through I want you to make some beats. I said Ok; hes never asked me to just come in and make beats and I didnt know where he was going with it.
So Infamous and I went over there and he told us he was doing this Rock thing. We made two beats that night and one of them was Prom Queen. We went until like seven that morning. Then he called me a couple days later so we can go hear what he recorded. When he told us it was going be the single it was kind of surreal. He recorded so much that I thought he was just doing it for that night.
AllHipHop.com: What type of instruments do you use?
Drew: An MPC drum machine, a Motif keyboard, Phantom keyboard and I just recently started messing around with the program Logic. 99% of my tracks are originals unless I find a really really hot sample. But Im not much of a sampler.
AllHipHop.com: Would you say that you have a particular style?
Drew: No my style is all over the place. After Mr. Carter came out a lot of people were asking me for that same sound.
AllHipHop.com: Did you decline?
Drew: Well I gave it to them, but I dont want to do something that Ive already done, I want to keep it fresh. A lot of producers have that signature sound and I want to stay away from that. I want to be that one dude where you hear Mr. Carter then you hear Prom Queen and youre like oh, is that the same guy?
AllHipHop.com: Tell me about your craziest in-studio moment.
Drew: Actually I dont think I should say [laughs]. I dont know if I could do that, Wayne might kill me.
AllHipHop.com: Ok someone else then.
Drew: When I was in the studio with Wayne and Wyclef. Wyclef made a track for Wayne on the spot. It was just cool.
AllHipHop.com: So how long have you been officially producing; seems like you came out of nowhere.
Drew: Officially I would say like four or five years really. Yea it always seems that way but its never that. When I was engineering I was always making beats on the side. I quit engineering in early 2007 and when I quit every day I was just making records. But Ive been always producing since 2005.
AllHipHop.com: Talk about the first time you got jerked. Now you have to tell me this one since you didnt answer the previous question fully.
Drew: Theres so many empty promises in the music industry. Ive done so many records with up and coming artists that never had a release date and I never got paid for a lot of my production; just invested a lot of time and effort.
You get jerked a lot especially as an engineer. You work some crazy sometimes 16-hour sessions for five days a week and at the end they dip and run and dont pay you. From being around as an engineer and watching other producers get screwed, I kind of caught on to how the industry works. So, on the production end I havent really been jerked.
AllHipHop.com: That never turned you off to doing all of this?
Drew: It didnt turn me off but it p##### me off. I would probably never work with that artist again but it definitely didnt turn me off. Ive been in situations where the artist would just completely disrespect you and call you all kinds of messed up names. Those I think are really the worst moments. When you have like a really big top notch artist to say bad things about you is crazy. Its never their fault.
AllHipHop.com: Who are some artists you would love to get in the studio with if given the opportunity now that youre Drew Correa, Grammy nominated producer?
Drew: I definitely want to do something with Jay-Z; Britney Spears, I would love to do something with her, Nas; just all the people I really grew up listening to. Jadakiss, LL Cool J. Id even like to collaborate with other producers like Alchemist. I would also like to do a compilation album and make it diverse; Hip-Hop, Pop, R&B, Rock.
AllHipHop.com: How do you hope to see your career expand in the next few years?
Drew: You can expect a lot of great music. In a couple years Im definitely going to be up there. All sorts of genres; Im always going to go back to Hip-Hop no matter what, but definitely a lot of Pop records and Rock. I got some stuff coming out too with Fat Joe.
AllHipHop.com: What does your family think about your career?
Drew: Theyre in shock. I come from a poor background and the only family I have here are my mom, dad, aunt and uncle. Everyone else is in Brazil. So they just cant believe it. My family didnt have a lot of money coming in so theyre really proud of me and cant believe Ive reached where Im at now. No one else in my family is musical at all.
ALBUM REVIEW: The-Dream – Love Vs. Money
Its really getting hard to not like The-Dream really hard.A glimpse into Terius The-Dream Nashs abilities was provided with his debut album Love/Hate, but now with his sophomore effort Love Vs. Money, The-Dream has made one thing clear: Hes serious, here to stay, and a force to be reckoned with. Love Vs. Money is simply a masterpiece. The-Dream, through his monumental writing skills – penning such hits as J. Hollidays Bed, Mary J. Bliges Just Fine, and Rihannas Umbrella plus superb production (with the production of beat guru and master producer Christopher Tricky Stewart) – has put together one of the most complete and fun R&B albums in a long time. What makes this effort so special is Dreams ability to not only capture listeners with dynamic, swirling beats, but also to relate to them with identifiable messages disguised behind playful, witty wordplay. Take Walking on the Moon, an up-tempo, futuristic track featuring Kanye West where The-Dream proclaims, Ill pull down a cloud for you/Ill circle the stars and bring you one back. Anywhere else, this line is almost laughable in its corniness, but with The-Dream, it works. Everything just works. Whether its the heavy synthesizers on the album’s first single Rockin That Thang, the pounding 808s on the sexy Put It Down, the raging hi-hat on the title track, or the message of a womans desire for the material things in the albums standout track Fancy. Of course a Lil Jon beat (Let Me See The Booty) and a few cameos (Kanye West, Mariah Carey) dont hurt either. If there is a low point on the album, it has to be the ballad Sweat it Out, as The-Dream, talks about the consequences done on a womans mane after a round of hot, steamy sex (“Call up Tischa, your beautician/ cuz your hair is gon need fixin”) just ever so slightly loses the excitement set forth by the rest of the album.The-Dream has worked wonders before. He wrote Umbrella, one of the most successful singles in music history, in 12 minutes, and his entire Love/Hate album in nine days. But it is Love Vs. Money, that has produced the largest phenomenon an album with not one skip over track. Get this album. You wont have any regrets; except for the small problem of not being able to put the CD down.**To get the latest AllHipHop Alternatives Features, follow us on Twitter @ www.twitter.com/AHHalternatives**
Rare Public Enemy Performance Highlights Roots 2nd Annual Picnic
A number of varied artists are coming together to support the 2nd Annual Roots Picnic this June in The Roots hometown of Philadelphia.
Public Enemy, Asher Roth, Santigold, The Black Keys, Kid Cudi and The Roots themselves are included in the picnics lineup, which will feature a main stage and a second stage to showcase the acts.
In a rare performance, Public Enemy will perform their classic album It Takes A Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back along with The Roots and Antibalas backing.
The performance marks the first time in history that the seminal Public Enemy album has been recreated using a live band.
The Roots 2nd Annual Roots Picnic takes place June 6, with performances starting at 2:00 PM.
Last year, The Roots launched the picnic with performances by Gnarls Barkley, The Cook Kids, Jazzy Jeff and Sharon Jones & The Dap-King, Diplo and others.
Tickets for the show go on sale this Friday (March 20) and are priced at $49.50 in advance and $50.00 the day of the show, which takes place at Festival Pier along the Philadelphia waterfront.
The Roots are currently enjoying success as the new house band for the Late Night Jimmy Fallon show.
For more information visit www.rootspicnic.com.
The full line up of performers is listed below:
The Roots (2 sets) TV on the Radio The Black Keys Public Enemy Antibalas Santigold Dirty Magazine featuring Zoe Kravitz Busdriver Asher Roth Writtenhouse Back to Basics King Britt & Dozia Dave P. Kid Cudi
Hip-Hop Rumors: Rihanna LEAVES Chris Brown? 50’s P### Prob? Jay-Z To Sign Brandy?
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 CENTS
I did a quick, but cool story on St. Ides and all the rappers that did commercials for them. Everybody from Pac to Biggie to Rakim co-signed the malt liquor with exclusive songs. Check out the songs, here!
Also, If you want to see two version of that new Kanye West and 88 Keys video “Viagra,” please click here.RIHANNA LEAVES CHRIS BROWN!?!OHHHHHH SNAP! I heard Rihanna has left Chris Brown! Rumor has it, after the Tina Davis fiasco, Rihanna gave him an ultimatum FIRE HER OR ELSE! For the clueless, Tina Davis and Chris have rumored to be in a long-term jumpoff situation. They both have denied it. Anyway, it seemed that it has been falling apart for some time. Chris wasnt with the book tour and all that, because he wasnt getting any money out of the deal. And recently, we saw RiRi partying with Jay-Z, Beyonce, Brandy and the crew. Im being told Jay-Z still isnt happy with Brown and seeks to protect Rihanna still developing. Once Oprah mentions your name you need to follow that road and benefit from it.
JOE BUDDEN FACTS
From what I understand, Joe Budden was all set to do his show in Massachusetts and then the BS started again. Joe actually called AllHiphop to set the record straight. He was not a happy camper, because he said something did some malicious phone gangstering and got the show cancelled. Here is an account that jibs with what Joe said.
Whatup AllHipHop, We were the ones that BOOKED the Joe Budden show and this the the REAL reason why the show was canceled. Someone called the Cape Cod Licensing board posing as a representive for the City of Cambridge, Mass which happens to be the same place that Joe Budden performed on March 5th (Middle East Nightclub). They warned reps in Cape Cod not to do the show or their would be problems. The Cape Cod Licensing board then called the Pufferbellies Nightclub and suggested that they not open. Seeing that their license may be pulled if there WERE any altercations, especially after the warning, Pufferbellies then called us at 5pm on Friday March 13th to suggest we cancel the show. Joe Budden did not pull out of the show and actually did a Video drop promoting the show on Thursday March 12th. – ThisIsTheREMIX.com
LOOKING FOR JIM JONES?I dont know what Jim Jones may have done, but I heard that Detroit thugs were looking for HIM! Now, first of all, there was a news story/rumor that Trick Trick got shot. The Detroit Free Press is saying Trick Trick got shot. (Read the news story here.) Not that they are the end all, but it would seem that they would know. MY sources are saying that Trick Trick didnt get shot at all. Now, I know this rumor is in heavy rotation, but I am being told that its still developing. On the flip side, something did happen at the show. Somebody got shot! I dont know how true this is, but they are also saying that the guys that started the mess were actually looking to get at Jim Jones. WHEW.
This is Jim talking about the matter with Miss Info.
NEW YORK AND JOHN WITHERSPOON?
People that don’t know why John Witherspoon is dissing New York because they where rumored to have had a little fling a ways back. The people that I got this from say that New York likes older men and that there was a bit of a “thing” going on. This is just a bit of illseed guess work, but maybe John’s lashing out, because most people do when they get out a a relationship.
BAD BIG DADDY KANE RUMOR!I dont know why somebody would start a rumor about Bid Daddy Kane, but here you go. Somebody tried to spread that Kane had died somehow. WRONG. Big Daddy Kane will never die to me so Long Live The Kane!
50’s P#### PROBLEM?
I could be wrong and this could just be some “insider” speculation, but there are some very real regulations that pornographers have to adhere to. Well, when you go to the very revelatory p#### that shows Rick Ross’ other BM Brook rockin’ like a p### star, the video has easy access. So, easy…it might violate certain requirements. I don’t know!!!! What the hell is going on!?
CHRISTINA MILIAN DENIES BEING ENGAGED
Just woke up from finishing some work in the studio late last night to some eager phone calls as to whether or not I am Engaged . No, I am not. Point blank, period. Pretty funny. I really dont have a lot to say about it I think since I announced the title of my new album Elope these rumors seem to be looming around lately Its an album title and a title track. And to me Elope represents taking control of my life and being an adult making my own responsible decisions. Despite anyones judgment . I have not run off and Eloped either, LOL. So .that being said.. Stay focused and to anyone who thinks my life is a Publicity stunt GROW UP. Life is short, enjoy it and stop picking on what I do.
CROOKED I SHOOTING VIDEO…
SMH. What is the world is going on? Check out this video of somebody bussin’ their gun at Crooked I. What that hell!?
Why would somebody want to kill Crooked I?
ILLSEED’S QUICKIES
Today is Flavor Flav’s 50th birthday! Wow! That’s a blessing, in all actually!
I am hearing the Gucci Mane and his management have some beef…or they are about to part ways. I don’t know if anybody would care about that though.
Illseed.com Exclusive: There is a new song in the Baltimore area called “Chris Brown That Trick.” SHAMELESS!
Rumor has it, Brandy might be signing to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. She could use the boost!
Rumor has it, Kanye West might show up to the SXSW festivities. That sounds about right.
According to recently reports, Lil Kim owes exactly $979,090 in delinquent state and federal taxes.
Chilli and Larry Johnson are reportedly an item now.
Chaos and mayhem broke out at Tyra’s America’s Next Top Model audition. Dozens of people were hurt after somebody yelled “fire.” Three people were arrested. Want to see some gangster looking dudes scary stinky? Click here…lmao!Just Blaze reportedly cut himself so bad that he required 19 stitches. Just gave some info like, I can see inside my hand and If I extend my finger this hole is about an inch wide and half an inch high. I can see everything. Veins n all.
GANGSTA BOO IS COMING….
Not like THAT! The rapper is making her return to music! Do any of you remember when Gangsta Boo almost went Gospel? Her name was Lady Boo. Anyway, those days are gone. She is about to release Forever Gangsta. Check out her vlog below.
EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY
I’ve featured this guy a few times on the site, but let me give him some new burn.
SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END
Check this out. We’ve got to do something about health care in America. Check out the story of Adrian Campbell.
TRICK TRICK, WE LOVE YOU!!!
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!
-illseed
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HOW: Send your rumors and ill pics to illseed at [email protected].
UPDATE: Police Confirm Trick Trick Shooting At Jim Jones Show
UPDATED: 12:45 PM
Popular Detroit rapper Trick Trick was shot in his hometown of Detroit during a show featuring New York rapper Jim Jones this morning (March 16).
Trick Trick is in a Detroit area hospital, where he is recovering from a single gunshot wound sustained during the melee, reports the Detroit Free Press.
Sources close to the rapper have denied to AllHipHop.com that he was wounded by gunfire, but the paper reported police confirmed his identity.
“We did speak to this individual,” Sgt. Eren Stephens Bell told the Detroit Free Press. “His musical performance name is Trick Trick. Im confirming hes a local rapper.”
According to sources, the rapper was in the Esko Lounge in Detroit when a fight broke out around 1:30 am.
Sources told AllHipHop.com that about 10 men rushed the lounge area, where they became involved in an altercation with Jones, of Harlem New York.
Shots were fired during the fracas and Trick Trick, born Christian Mathis, was struck in the thigh while an another unidentified man was hit in the arm.
Trick Trick was taken to Detroit Receiving Hospital, where he is expected to fully recover. No arrests were made as of press time.
However, a source close to Trick Trick has completely denied the story in its entirety.
“Trick Trick was home and in bed when this shooting happened,” a source close to Trick Trick told AllHipHop.com, previously denying the account. “As soon as Jim Jones walked in the club some n***as rushed him, then you saw people scattering because you heard the gunshots.”
A controversial personality, Trick Trick has worked with artists like Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kid Rock and Ice Cube, and had recently come under criticism for his comments towards the gay community.
TOP 5 DEAD OR ALIVE: Bun B
On March 31, 2009, UGKs final album, 4 Life, will be released. Still waving the mighty UGK flag, despite the untimely passing of Pimp C on December 4, 2007, is Bun B.
Anyone weary of Bun’s ability to maintain the precedent set with UGKs triumphant Underground Kingz (2007) albumnever mind the Port Arthur, TX duos legacyneed not fret. The music from this album was part of a field of
music that we recorded through the process of the UGK double album and beyond,
says Bun. We basically were on a roll musically, and we didnt feel like we
should stop so we kept making music, and it got to the point whereif we dont
have a place for it now, well just keep it and well figure out where to put
it later.
Down the line there will be a few UGK affiliated projects.
Bun will drop his Trill OG solo album in
June, via Rap-A-Lot/Asylum, and the late Pimp C, whose widow has control of his
catalog, has a posthumous project in the works too. While the group completed their contractual
commitment to Jive/Sony, the label surely has unreleased UGK material in the
vaults.
Needless to say completing the UGK album at hand wasn’t an easy task.
It was definitely a labor of love, says Bun of the album whose guest list includes 8Ball
& MJG, E-40, Big Gipp and Too $hort and production from Mannie Fresh and Cory Mo. These are all people that anybody would instantly recognize as friends and
family with UGK, he continues. Theyre good friends of mine, and
good friends of Pimps, and it just made sense. I didnt want it to seem like I was taking advantage of the
situation and go for the biggest names I could get just for the sake of doing
that. I felt this album deserved
better, and the people deserved better.
To keep the mood light we asked Bun B for his Top 5 MCs Dead
or Alive. The resulting list certifies what you already knew, Bun B knows his
Hip-Hop, and it’s Pimp C and UGK for life.
Pimp C
Number one I say Pimp C. And its not even because he was
in a group with me. People have to realize that he named himself Pimp C at 16,
in high school. When it was not a cool thing for a teenager to call himself a
pimp. This cat was always years before his time. He was always against the
grain and always sticking further [out] than everybody else.
In retrospect, people look at a lot of s**t he was saying
and understand it, but then it was taken as simple rhetoric or just an attitude
or whatever you want to call it.
But now when people see it, they see its really more about passion and
sincerity than anything else and just being brutally honest.
Kool G. Rap
For me personally, Kool G. Rap
was who I felt I could be because I looked at Big Daddy Kane and I was like I aint gon never be Kane. It
wasnt about the lyricism but it was about the personality. I was like Im
never gon be into myself like that so to me it was
G. Rap. Just the
delivery and the nonchalance of it, the matter-of-factness of it. I look
now and see that the majority of people we tend to call good lyricists or
people that have a great flow, a lot of it comes from a lot of early work G.
Rap was doing.
Rick
Royal
Rick Royal, from the Royal Flush on Rap-a-Lot Records, to
me was one of the greatest songwriters, not just rapper, but really an
incredible songwriter for himself and other people as well. Rick Royal wrote Deeper for Boss, and Progress of Elimination. But he wrote a song called I Never Made
20 for Royal Flush, if you can find that song and tell me that thats not one
of the best written rap songs in your life [Ed. Note: We tried in vain to find an MP3 of “I Never Made 20.” Do share if you happen to have a copy.]. I would say Id give you something,
but people would just say no just to get something.
But seriously, Id really like to hear that song and see
what year it was recorded and then tell me it aint
one of the best songs ever. It was
Pimps favorite rap song. Period. Hands down, nothing
remotely close. When we
actually heard the song I was 20, he was 19 and it really hit him, it really
hit him hard. When you hear it you be like, Wow, this is a crazy record, and
you couldnt see that being anybodys life. But its really a reflection of the paranoia that young
Black men feel.
Scarface
Scarface, I think for the fact that watching him excel as a
lyricist basically outlined my direction and the path that I had to take with
some deviation, but I wanted to consider myself a lyricist, I wanted respect
from lyrics and Face was the person closest to me that had accomplished that,
so I just tried to follow and walk that walk that he walked. Faces first
record was 86 or 87, around four years before me.
Young Jeezy
And the last one I wanna make
sure I hit the nail on the head.
People always say Tupac or Biggie and I think
thats safe. You know, its real
easy to say that. But I have to be
honest, maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but I think when people look back
in retrospect, I think Jeezy is going to be one of
the great communicators of the Hip-Hop game.
I honestly believe that. I believe that Young Jeezy opened
up a more direct line of dialogue with the consumer and rap music that had ever
been accomplished. You know, its
very core. A lot of people assume
that its just very core drug s**t, but then when you look at The Recession album, just the simple
fact that he had named it The Recession
early before the recession came, that really comes from being connected to the
environment to the point where you see the effects of whats going on
firsthand. And when you speak in terms of recession, which is basically
everybody losing money or losing value, the main people that are going to be
affected first are the people with the least amount of money or value. And thats our inner city, urban
people. I dont mean urban as just people of color because unfortunately, all
poor people arent just people of color.
Its some white people doing bad. And it just goes to show you that
color doesnt get you ahead in this world.
My President Feat. Nas – Young Jeezy
But not to get off track, when its all said and done, we
all have moments when the music is questionable. I dont think anybodys going
to leave this rap game with a clean slate. You look at KRS Ones first album, Criminal Minded with him holding a pistol, My Uzi Weighs a Ton
with Public Enemy. We all have our moments with questionable behavior. With that being said, when its all
looked backed on in retrospect, I think theyre going to really have to give
that kid a lot more credit than they give him now cause I dont know anybody
that listens to it and doesnt love it.
I find it very telling that Jeezy
is the only originator that ended up making more money than his predecessors. Usually
when somebody broke a style, other people got paid off that style way more than
they did, but with his s**t, it was really unique to us believing him. Because normally when that happens,
its based off a gimmick, and then somebody ends up doing your gimmick better
than you. But because his s**t is
based off reality, the only way you could outdo it is if you had a truer view
and you have to damn near be the junkie or be the actual cocaine to tell it to
give more inside information. You have to be the bounced check in the evicted
apartment, not the people getting evicted, you know?
THE
SIDEBAR
Bun B actually could have rolled on with UGK
without Pimp C Yeah, right.
This may sound crazy to some people but you got to remember
my record deal comes from the early nineties; there was a death clause in the
UGK contract. Basically it said that if one of the members should die, the other
member has the right if they want to, to either bring in someone to replace, or
continue in some other form or fashion as a group. I chose neither. It was
easier to make that decision because this album officially ends the UGK deal.
Public Enemy LIVE IN CONCERT@ BB Kings
Public Enemy is one of Hip-Hop’s greatest and most storied groups. Their sonic legacy combines cultural relevance, social consciousness, dope lyrics, and awesome production. That combination brought forth some of the greatest music in Hip-Hop history and as a consequence one of the very best stage shows ever.Tonight, celebrating controversial member Flavor Flav’s 50th (yes 50th) birthday bash, PE will be performing LIVE @ BB Kings in New York City. Your friends here at AllHipHop are giving you a front row seat to the event, broadcasting LIVE and in living color.Sit back, relax and enjoy the show. Public Enemy is truly one of the best stage acts that Hip-Hop has ever had. For you aspiring artists, take note. For you young fans, this is why the old heads are always so hard to impress, and to you old heads, you finally have something to tide you over and to check for. Classic Hip-Hop on your favorite site.Peace
and more at SyncLive.com
Pastor Troy Returns With ‘Feel Me or Kill Me’
Atlanta based rapper Pastor Troy is preparing a new album of material titled Feel Me or Kill Me, the follow up to his 2007 album Tool Muziq.
Troys latest album is his third under a deal with San Francisco-based independent label SMC Recordings.
The 12-tracks on Feel Me or Kill Me features production by DJ Squeeky, Trackman, KP and Pastor Troy himself.
“This record is quintessential Troy. It’s hardcore, chaotic and that’s the Pastor Troy I love, SMC VP of A&R Will Bronson.
We’re just furthering what we did with Tool Musiq.”
The first single from the album is titled I Want War.
Pastor Troys Feel Me or Kill Me is due in stores on April 14th.
Knockout Nation: Barrera-Khan, Kirkland Reigns Supreme, Hopkins’ Move Up, Mayweathers Comeback, Pipino Cuevas
Barrera: I am not your stepping stone.
Today
(March 14), Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera (65-6, 43 KOs) is on a
mission to prove that hes still an elite fighter. The test comes in
the form of young British sensation Amir Khan (19-1, 15 KOs), wholl
face the cagey veteran in the toughest bout of his young career.
Since losing back to back fights to Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao in 2007, Barrera has won two stay busy fights.
After
hearing Khan trainer Freddie Roach refer to him as being washed up,
Barrera has made it clear to Khan and Roach that he expects to deliver
the same performance he did to Naseem Hamed 8 years ago.
A
defeat is not in my contract He wants to use me as a way to a world
title fight, but I have news for him, he is not using me as a stepping
stone, Barrera told the Manchester Evening News. Naz was a great
fighter with a hard punch, one of the best I have ever fought. The
Hamed fight was my graduation, the fight that put me on the next step,
and got me ready for everyone that followed.
Khan is seeking to rebound from an embarrassing 1st
round knockout to Breidis Prescott last September. This fight
represents his first real test since receiving a soft touch in the form
of Oisin Fagan in December, which Khan won by 2nd round TKO.
This
fight is a tricky one to predict. Its evident that Barrera is past
prime, but he was still formidable enough to drop and badly hurt Juan
Manuel Marquez. Additionally, he went the distance with Pacquiao,
boxings current pound for pound #1.
On
the other hand, Khan when disciplined can box well from a distance and
keep himself out of harms way. However, the young talent also has the
propensity to mix it up unnecessarily at times, resulting in him
getting rocked and in one case ruthlessly KOd.
Look
for the crafty and sneaky Barerra to rattle Khan with dirty, bullying
tactics to initiate a brawl. The Baby-Faced Assassin has the power to
hurt Khan, and Khans recuperative abilities will decide whether he can
gut out a tough decision win.
This should be a good one, and American fans with $20 to spare should order this budget-sensitive PPV.
Lucian Brute Wins by TKO on ShoBox
On
Friday (March 13), IBF super-middleweight champ Lucian Bute (24-0, 19
KOs) retained his title with a dominating TKO stoppage over Fulgencio
Zuniga (22-4-1, 19 KOs).
Zuniga
was never in the fight, as Bute constantly peppered him with stinging
counter shots. Normally an inside pressure fighter, Zuniga was reduced
to single looping shots from the outside which left him an easy target
for Butes handspeed.
In the 4th,
Bute landed a perfect left uppercut to the solar plexus, causing Zuniga
to visibly cry out in pain and crumple to the floor. After barely
beating the count, the tough Colombian took several more hard shots
before the merciful ref stoppage.
Next
up for Bute is a rematch against Librado Andrade, the man he beat in
highly controversial fashion last year due to a gift referee count in
the 12th round.
Hopkins-Adamek in Negotiations
Main
Events and Golden Boy Promotions have begun preliminary discussions for
a July HBO fight between cruiserweight champ Tomasz Adamek and
light-heavyweight star Bernard Hopkins.
Adamek is coming off a chilling KO of Jonathon Banks in his February 27 IBF title defense.
Last October, Hopkins shocked the boxing world with a dominating, shut-out win over previously undefeated Kelly Pavlik.
At
press time, the fight will be contested at cruiserweight, and offer
Hopkins the chance to pick up a world title in his third weight class.
If
Hopkins wins, his all time pound for pound ranking shoots through the
roof. Adamek represents a credible cruiser with legit knockout power
and skill.
Hopkins
obviously holds an advantage of being quicker then the sometimes
robotic and plodding Adamek. And while some may get images of a
Hopkins-Pavlik replay, it cant be stressed enough that Hopkins would
be the one moving up this time and coming off 9-month layoff.
This is a risky and intriguing fight for both men. Hopefully it comes off.
Mayweather Comeback Announcement Imminent?
It
seems any time a fighter has a big win between lightweight and
welterweight, Floyd Mayweathers name is brought up as the next
potential opponent. But now, it may appear that after over a year into
his retirement Money Mayweather himself may finally end all the
speculation.
Over
the last several weeks, reports have been coming out of Las Vegas that
Mayweather has been vigorously training in his personal gym and also
sparring.
According
to the Las Vegas Review Journal, Mayweather has abruptly canceled a
fundraiser and gala for the struggling city of Middletown, Ohio. A
spokesman for the former champ revealed that Mayweathers actions would
be explained after a big announcement is made sometime this week or
next.
Assuming
that Floyds announcement isnt something underwhelming such as a new
signing to Philthy Rich Records, who do you want to see Money
Mayweather face in a return bout?
http://www.sodahead.com/question/280644/?link=p_280644Poll AnswersKirkland Beats Julio Into Submission
Feared
junior middleweight James Kirkland (25-0, 22 KOs) continued his path of
destruction with a gradual beatdown of proven puncher Joel Julio (34-3,
31 KOs) last Saturday (March 7).
Julio was in constant retreat, and struggled when Kirkland took his best shots and never wavered with his pressure.
Tired, cut, and with nothing left, Julio opted to retire on his stool before the 7th round.
Keep
in eye on Kirkland. If he tightens up his defense, we can possibly
witness the next big American star. If not, we may have another Jeff
Lacy on our hands.Throwback Fighter of the Week: Jose Pipino Cuevas
While
stars Tommy Hearns and Ray Leonard received the big headlines in the
late 70s and early 80s, hardcore fans also enjoyed the bouts of Mexican
KO specialist Pipino Cuevas.
Cuevas
turned pro at the young age of 14 in 1971. Without a solid amateur
career, he was forced to learn on the job and dropped 5 of his first 12
bouts.
Cuevas began gaining his stride in 1976, when he won the WBA welterweight title by knocking out Clyde Gray in 2 rounds.
He was a fighting champion; defending his title 8 times over
the next 3 years, and winning all but one by knockout.
Cuevas title defense victims included tough contenders Harold Weston
and Angel Espada, who both quit after receiving broken jaws.
In
1980, Cuevas sought to further enhance his reputation by disposing of a
gangly, undefeated Detroit fighter named Tommy Hearns.
Using
his amazing reach, speed, and power, Hearns drilled Cuevas with two
lethal right hands that dropped the rugged champion flat on his face
for a 2nd round KO.
Afterward, Cuevas was never the same and delivered inconsistent performances for the remained of his career.
His last high-profile bout came in 1983, when he suffered another brutal knockout at the hands of a Roberto Duran on the comeback trail .
After going 6-6 over his final 12 bouts, Pipino Cuevas retired in 1989.
In retirement, he went into business for himself and currently owns a restaurant and a security company in Mexico City.
In
2002, Cuevas was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
The following year, RING Magazine listed him 31 on their list of the
100 greatest punchers of all time.
Jose Pipino Cuevas final record stands at 35-15-0, 31 KOs.
Highlights
Cuevas vs. Ranzany
ALBUM REVIEW: Xrabit + DMG$: Hello World
Forget everything you heard at last weekend’s house party because Xrabit + DMG$’s debut album, Hello World (Big Dada Records), just made things a lot more interesting. DMG$, The Texas MC duo of Trak Bully and Coool Dundee, link up with UK producer Xrabit on Hello World for some heavy experimenting, and the results are often catchy, and an overall enjoyable experience.
From the start, Trak Bully and Coool Dundee pop things off with Damaged Goods inviting everyone to lean with them. Over Xrabits pounding beat, Trak reminds everyone, Im so dope call me Amy Winehouses p### test. Dont worry, these MCs know exactly how cool they are and without fail and Ferris Bueller is their show off statement. Thats why your baby loves me / More for my grind than whats on my feet / But those on my feet are so unique; I am the total package.
Lyrically, DMG$s flow is a combination of their own personal brand of snark with a sense of humor similar to an early Fresh Prince. Combined with Xrabits avant garde production, the complete sound is a throwback to old-school fun.
Are We Friends will have you thinking you just walked into 80s night while Coool Dundee deep Southern vocals creates a trance. One kiss from Mary Jane surely puts me in another lane / Far away from all you lames / Ecstasy kills these diamond rings / So I’m touching orgasms and I’m tasting love / My whole damn body feels like a latex glove. Trak quickly snaps out of it on Traks Promise as he keeps his words and brings his chill manner to the dance floor.
Hello World from beginning to end is an introduction into a world of absolute coolness. Whether or not any of us are worthy of their presence, Xrabit + DMG$ extend the invite to all who want to have some fun.
Xrabit & DMG$
“Follow The Leader”
Hip-Hop Rumors: 50/Ross Update! Guyana Sue T-Pain! The Dream & Christiana Milian Engaged?
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 CENTS
On my twitter, somebody asked me, “I know you saw the video from 50…honestly, what did you think.” (Shout out to pworld12!) The truth is, initially, I thought it was hilarious. 50 Cent’s expert commentary was too funny. I was in tears. After the laughing subsided, I thought about it. I thought about the Rick Ross side and I’m wondering what Rick is going to do now. What can he do now? I hope that 50 Cent doesn’t cause Rick Ross to snap and kill somebody. You can only push a man so far! I have to say its unfortunate that thousands and thousands of CHILDREN were probably exposed to this as well. Don’t forget Rick Ross’ kid[s] either. You know and I know it was filtered through every hood and computer and the trickle down affect is going to be bananas. OH WELL.
THE DREAM AND CHRISTINA MILAN ENGAGED?
I got this from Egypt of egyptsaidso.com and I don’t know what to say. Just read the following:
This just in!!! I received word from a source who is typically very reliable that R&B singer/writer The Dream, allegedly proposed to Pop singer Christina Milian and she said YES!!!! At some point yesterday The Dream allegedly took Christina to the rooftop of his condo in LA where he popped the question with a diamond ring thats estimated at nearly $200,000. The ring is said to be designed by he daughter of a very well known wealthy American billionaire.
I am also told they had an intimate dinner celebration later that evening with with close friends and family and Christina was glowing like a schoolgirl. I hear Dream said it was love at first sight and insiders say he is sooo open on Christina.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE COUPLE!!!
AND BIG UPS TO DREAM FOR PUTTING A RING ON IT!!!!
HMMMM .MAYBE ITS TRUE THAT LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT REALLY EXISTS. PERHAPS THEYLL HAVE A QUICKY WEDDING LIKE HER EX NICK CANNON AND MARIAH CAREY.
RANDOM QUOTE: THE RICK ROSS EDITION:
This is what Rick Ross has to say about his beef with 50 Cent.
The monkey is doing me the biggest favor in the world, because I could take advantage of his fans and he cant do the same with mine being that he cant go where I go. We aint never done with the situation til the monkey bow down. We aint got nothin to worry about, we in a wonderful position and I wish it was something that would spill out into the streets. My freestyles as you could hear them, Kiss My Pinky Ring, I do them in 20 minutes and put them out there. Those crumble empires. People listening to how potent the music is. Thats all this really is for me. Im not really excited yet. All this is a platorm for me to show people how talented I am. How much better of a lyricist I am.
Do you agree? That Ross is more talented than 50 Cent?
T-PAIN GETS SUED!T-Pain. He’s a smart guy. Somebody threatened his life in Guyana and he bailed! But, it doesn’t stop there. From what I understand the local promoters ‘Hit & Jams’ are looking to move forward with a lawsuit against the autotuned singer for missing the show. They have retained the services of a powerful US lawyer. These dudes are looking for $10 million in damages for the missed date. I guess they have a contract and they say T-Pain breached it.
[Illseed edit: I mistakenly called Guyana “African,” but my brain was in Ghana! Sorry to all! I’m a fool!]
I don’t know, but…safety first!
THE GAME LOSES HIS VOICE?
My boy Jamal it me up about a Game show last night in San Angelo, TX. Apparently, the Compton rapper’s voice went out so he couldnt continue. Guess what the rapper ended up doing for the fans? He stuck around to take a gang of pictures and met with anybody that wanted to meet with him. He reportedly had his people in his ear saying, “Its time to go,” but Game said, “I aint leaving till its done.”
Jamal told me he’s an even bigger fan now than ever before. That’s what’s up!
JOE BUDDEN DOD NOT…CALL OFF HIS SHOW
ALERT! ALERT! Joe Budden did NOT call off this show. There was another reason that he didn’t do the show. It shall be revealed! Stay tuned!
You know what? Hip-Hop can be very dumb. Very, very dumb. Now, I’m not calling anybody dumb, but I am saying that we fight and bicker over some of the dumbest stuff. Everybody does it at some point or another. Here is the latest. After being “banned” from Boston, Joe Budden finally decided he had to cancel a show in Mass, because of looming revenge from people that feel they were disrespected at the last show.
Here is the message fans received:
Citing “numerous warnings from the City of Cambridge Licensing department” The City of Cape Cod
CANCELLED the Joe Budden show on Saturday
Thanks to Jamn 94.5, Edo G and DJ On & On for starting an internet beef that carried on to ruin the Saturday evening of 600+ Expected Concert Goers..
We will be rescheduling the show very soon!!
Thanks Again to all who planned to attend!
JIM JONES GETS INTO A…TIFF
I’m not sure when the happened, but Jim Jones and his security titans got into it at some time. I don’t know when this happened.
Jim Jones Altercation At MTV Spring Break
LIL KIM COMMENTS ON CHRIS AND RIHANNA
ILLSEED’S QUICKIES
Shout out to 90 Gramz, Bristol UK’s finest.
You can say what you want about Michael Jackson’s face. Face this: dude sold 750,000 tickets in 4 hours. $100 per ticket. Who can do that these days?
Rihanna may be wriggling her way out of testifying. Looks like her name and the picture have tainted her from a public point of view. Sounds like BS to me. She’s just not trying to anger Breezy or something.
Venus and Serena’s daddy done went and got a young philly. Father Richard Williams is now engaged to Lakeisha Graham, a woman 37 years younger than he is. He’s 67 and she is 30.
Lupe Fiasco did a show at Tulane University and he proclaimed that CRS (with Pharrell and Kanye) was “coming soon.” He’s also stopped cutting his hair until its time for an album. He said, “I need a fade, but y’all need records. I’ll stay nappy to make yall happy.”
Where is Cory Gunz?
Mike Tyson has a new documentary coming up. Click here to check out the trailer. Looks good.
SOLANGE JUST GAVE LETOYA SOME NICE PUB!
LeToya Luckett has a new song called “Not Anymore” and Solange is apparently crying foul. Solange says, “Now every which a way i turn. .everyone is in a 60’s girl group reference. its like traditional r&b again to do the 60’s sound, look ect.”
There are so many examples, but Lauryn hooked this up over 10 years ago.
But what do I know?
EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY!
Oh, this is a doozie.
A 19-year-old dude was in his house choking his chicken (aka masturbating) in Dade City, Florida. Well, while the dude did it, he must have forgotten that he still lives in his Momma house. Somehow or another, his Mom caught him jacking his lil’ jerk in her backyard and she yelled for him to stop! Well, the dude did not like that at all. Police say he walked around to the front of the house and PUNCHED HIS MOTHER IN THE FACE! He was charged with domestic violence and is still in jail at the moment. The man’s name is Antwan L. Grandberry and he is now an unfortunate legend. SMH!
EPIC WIN OF THE DAY!
Check out this 8 year old wiz kid DJ!
ILL PICS
Mya looking good.
This popped up last week, but RiRi is making the rounds a bit. Last night, in NYC they hosted a “Welcome Back party.” RiRi looks like this had some fun.
Word?
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Rapper 50 Cent Drops P### Featuring Rick Ross’ Baby’s Mom
Fresh off teasing fans with a trailer for an upcoming p### video featuring the mother or Rick Ross daughter, 50 Cent has officially released the X-rated clip for the public to view.
Throughout the close to 13 and a half minute video, which debuted last night (March 13) on boobootv.com, the G-Unit frontman portrays his alter ego, Pimpin Curly as he provides commentary on sex acts engaged by the woman, who is identified as Brooke.
According to the videos description, the encounter takes place with an unidentified man while Ross is on tour.
To build anticipation for the video, 50 aired a 30 second trailer counting down to the video’s premiere on Friday.
Now look man. Im gonna show you some s*** man. ..Yo, check this s### out man. Ima show you my b**** man. Here go your baby mama Ricky. Oh man, you aint gonna believe this s*** man, said Curly, who takes pleasure in seeing Brooke be unfaithful to his rival as she flashed a tattoo of Ross initials that appears on her chest. Double R? Does that stand for Rick Ross in the middle of her muthaf***in chest man. Oh this is cold blooded man, he added. I told n##### I was the beast from the east man. They thought I was b***s*****n. I aint b***s*****n no mo man. 1 minute and 30 seconds n####. You see the tape. It only been on for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
I want you to watch this on your tour bus Ricky. I want you to watch this on your m*****f****n tour bus Ricky, continued Curly. Now how the f**k you gonna say you a boss and you run a m****f****n crew and cant even control your b*****s. Is this n#### lickin on the Rick Ross tattoo? The n***a lickin on the Ricky tattoo. Oooh s###. Oooh man. Somebody need to make an announcement. The new video is the latest in the ongoing dispute between Ross and 50 Cent. Ross has dismissed 50s insults and the Miami rapper is enjoying the success of his Magnificent.
The tune, which features R&B crooner John Legend, is the lead single on Ross forthcoming album Deeper Than Rap.
50 is also riding his own wave of success via I Get It In, the first single off his upcoming album Before I Self Destruct.
Despite their individual achievements, both men are determined to get the better of each other with their current beef.
You stuck with this b***h n####. You stuck with this b#### for the rest of your life man, continued Curly, who didnt mince words regarding Brooke. Now every time you look at your little girl, her little pretty face man There go her mama.
In addition to the p### video, Pimpin Curly also shows up in a new cartoon , titled In Too Deep.
The recently released clip, which continues to deride Ross for his past employment as a corrections officer, features Lil Wayne as well as Mase, DMX, Suge Knight, Bobby Brown, Remy Ma, Coolio and T.I.
Rick Ross Deeper Than Rap is slated to arrive in stores on April 21, while 50 Cents Before I Self Destruct will be released sometime this year.
Ode To St. Ides: A Hip-Hop Retrospective
There was a time when rappers weren’t respected enough to get the other kind of deal.
Before rappers were getting profitable endorsements from fast food companies and cell phone carriers, there was only one main path to corporate co-signage – MALT LIQUOR.
We know all about the 40-ounce bottles that ravaged the hood in the 80’s and 90’s.There were a number of companies that had an affinity to the ‘hood like Old English, a brand that gets name-dropped by rappers like The Game.
No other brand exploited Hip-Hop’s love of getting stupid drunk the way St. Ides did back in the day. But, the relationship with the liquor company wasn’t wholly negative. The rappers that worked with St. Ides produced a lot of good music. Hey, we’re talking Tupac, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Redman, King Tee and more.
These days Hip-Hop is embraced by pricy, upscale spirits, but lets not forget that brown liquid in the big bottle.
Check out some of the exclusive songs from St. Ides and Hip-Hop.
SNOOP DOGG AND TUPAC
METH & RED
MC EIHT
WU TANG
ICE CUBE & GETO BOYS
KING TEE
DJ POOH
DR. DRE & SNOOP
THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G.
RAKIM’S ST. IDES PROMO
Lil Wayne Ft. Miz
“I Hate That I Love You”