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Preacher Creflo Dollar Signs Hip-Hop Artist

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

Popular mega-church televangelist Creflo Dollar announced today (February 20) the signing of a new artist to his gospel-based Arrow Records.

 

Founded in 1998, Dollar’s Arrow Records state their goal is “to restore gospel music back to its original purpose, to usher in the power and presence of God” by utilizing not just gospel, but the “rhythm and beat of Hip-Hop, jazz, praise and worship, pop, urban, instrumental, inspirational, contemporary and traditional black gospel, and alternative sounds.”

 

The new artist, professionally known as Shonlock (Deshon Bullock), is a veteran of both secular and gospel music.

 

As a rapper, choreographer, and instrumentalist, Shonlock has previously worked with the late Aaliyah, Trinitee 5:7, Arrested Development, Kierra “Kiki” Sheard, Grits, and TobyMac.

 

According to Arrow Records, Shonlock’s forthcoming LP will be a building block is raising spiritual consciousness to Hip-Hop’s forefront, and a “celebration of the awesome power and gifts trusting in God delivers.”

 

The currently untitled project will feature appearances from Trinitee 5:7 and Katinas, and production from Grammy-nominated producers Ric “Form” Robbins and David “Da Monsta” Lynch.

 

Since establishing his Word of Faith ministry with 8 people back in 1986, Creflo Dollar has grown into an internationally known advocate of utilizing Christianity for both spiritual and financial success.

 

Based in College Park, Georiga, his World Changers Church International (WCCI) has over 30,000 members.

 

Additionally, Dollar helms the international magazine CHANGE and the ministry newsletter The Max.

 

At press time, Shonlock’s new album is tentatively set for release this year.

Revered Producer J. Dilla Celebrated This Weekend

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

VTech (R) and Mochilla will pay tribute to the late J Dilla during the second concert in their four-part “Timeless” concert series at the Harriet and Charles Luckman Fine Arts Complex in Los Angeles on Sunday (February 22).

 

The Showcase will be lead by headliners Carlos Nino and Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, as they perform an interpretation of J. Dilla’s music through their contemporary chamber music style.

 

Nino and Atwood-Ferguson also will perform selections from their EP “Suite for Ma Dukes,” live for the first time alongside a 40-piece orchestra and surprise guests.

 

The “Timeless” concert series pays homage to the forerunning arrangers and composers of today’s beat-makers.

 

Each installment of the four part “Timeless” concert features international artists who perform their all-time hits as well as an exclusive piece.

 

DJ’s House Shoes and J.ROCC will dedicate their sets to the arrangers and composers being honored this Sunday.

 

James “J Dilla” Yancey, who suffered from Lupus, passed away on February 10, 2006 at the age of 32, due complications from the incurable disease.

 

Renowned for his signature sound in Hip-Hop from the mid-1990s through today, the Detroit native’s work could be found in songs by A Tribe Called Quest, Janet Jackson, Common, Busta Rhymes, De la Soul and more.

Hip-Hop Rumors: 50 Cent’s Pimpin Curly Returns

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!

50 CENT SHOWS HIS ACTING RANGE!

50 Cent is something else! Now, as far as I can see, this has nothing to do with Rick Ross and everything to do with 50 Cent displaying his acting range on the internet. LOL!

I just don’t know what to make of this. I guess when you are worth like a half-a-billi, you can pretty much do whatever you want. Is this New York? I know it is freezing cold in New York right now. Right?

Check out “50 Cent Presents Pimpin’ Curly “The Fast Lane” Episode #3″…

THE DAILY TWO CENTS

FIRST, ILLSEED WISHES RIHANNA A HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Robyn Rihanna Fenty was born on February 20, 1988! What a way to celebrate your 21st birthday with such utter BULLS**T! I hope she is doing better than that picture. So, happy B-day….on to the other side.

What is Chris Brown thinking right NOW. I mean, we all wonder what he was thinking on that fateful night in question where he was arrested for allegedly beating up his then-girlfriend Rihanna. What was he thinking last night as his alleged handy work was displayed on TMZ.com, AllHipHop.com, illseed.com and a bunch of other sites? I know a couple celebrities said he was “cool,” but I would have to see this temperament for myself! Anyway, I say all that to say THIS: it’s going down. Starting now…

CHRIS AND RIHANNA: THE TRUTH MAY LIE IN THE TEXT and PHONE RECORDS

As I stated earlier in the week, Keshia Chante has denied that she had anything to do with this fracas. The direct quote was “She was nowhere near Rihanna or Chris Brown. She had nothing to do with any of that.” Also, they maintain that she barely knows Chris. I have told you what I have told you from sources that maintain they are close to the matter. So, here is the latest on what illseed.com presents. I have sources that have information and here is what I have been told.

If you use any of my infomation, I appreciate the use of credit to illseed of AllHipHop.com or illseed.com.Here is a summation of what I have as Rihanna’s alleged phone activity.

This is all from about 11:30 pm to 1:00 am.

A lot of the numbers were repetitive and were used with texting and incoming/outgoing phone calls

Rihanna’s account made an outgoing call to a Melissa Forde (in doing research, I found this to be her assistant and friend), which was made around 12:15am. This was the first call outgoing call and answered incoming call that Rihanna made that evening.

Then around 12:40am short outgoing calls were made to a company called Rebel One Management (Rihanna’s managers) According to our source, these outgoing calls lasted between 8 seconds to 15 seconds each. Voice mail?

The next outgoing call was instantly made after the Rebel One Management company call to another person named Marc Jordan.

My source says the call to Marc Jordan lasted fairly long – about 18 minutes.

After that another outgoing call was made to Melissa Forde – about 7 minutes.

During this time, a lot of other calls came in – some answered, some not. Most of those calls were by Marc Jordan and a Christa Shaub, the owner of Rebel One. They all were short – no more than 2 minutes each.

The last outgoing call allegedly on Rihanna’s file was made to a “246” area code (Barbados), to a “Fenty”

Here is a summation of what I have of Chris Brown’s alleged phone activity.

On Chris’s file numerous outgoing & incoming text messages to and from the same number were made from as far as 7 pm Feb 7th to 12:10 am Feb 8th.

An outgoing call was (allegedly) made to Keshia Chante Harper (exactly how it was listed) at around 12:01am, which last around 8 minutes

Another incoming call to Keshia Chante Harper was made at 12:10 am, which last around 4 minutes.

Around 12:40am a call was made to a Tina Davis (current manager and former Def Jam A&R), this call last about 10 minutes.

After this, another outgoing call back to Keshia Chante Harper was made and this call lasted 8 minutes.

During the call with Keshia Chante Harper, an incoming call came in. That call, which was answered, came from a Joyce Hawkins (Chris Brown’s mother). This call lasted one minute.

At around 1 am or so, Chris reportedly received a few incoming calls from Rihanna, none of which were answered.

For the rest of the evening, the rest of the outgoing between Chris Brown and a Tina Davis.

According to the source, a few private or unknown calls were incoming to Chris’s phone but none of them were answered.

PEE WEE AND T.I.

Pee Wee gets around and I heard that he’s a real cool dude. I heard he runs with all them dudes from Atlanta and he knew TI wayyy before his TV Show. But, on the real side of life, I heard Pee Wee’s been through a lot so the guys take him in and show him some things. Maybe that is why he has already been in a couple of T.I.’s videos. I also head he has some affiliation with Floyd Mayweather, but I don’t know what that is. I didn’t verify this, but I heard Pee Wee is also in Tip’s “Front Back” video ft UGK. Right after Pimp’s verse Pee Wee gets camera time.

RYAN LESLIE STILL LOVES CASSIE

Diddy…shame on you! Give that man is love back! LOL

ILLSEED’S QUICKIES

A thought: how crazy is it that we boycott the NY post for calling Obama a monkey but nothing when Rick Ross calls 50 Cent one?

MF Doom is looking like he’s going to have another album. We’ll see. I just hope is him on the mic and not his fat alter ego.

Some dudes that claim they robbed OJ Da Juice Man say they are going to be doing a video to explain the whole thing. In the works of the cops, “You have the right against self-incrimination.”

There is a bad rumor that Z-Ro was gunned down at a local H-Town club the other night night. I know this is a bad rumor.

Rumor has it, people are plotting a massive boycott of myspace to strike back at Rupert Murdock’s NY Post’s racists and disgusting cartoon about Obama.

According to In Touch, Usher learned about the surgery the same day the media and the blogs did! He didn’t know she was going to get lipo!

Tameka went to Brazil to have lipo than ATL to avoid attention. Now that backfired.

Shout out to my homey Ky for holding me down!

On that show “For the Love of Ray-J” the girl name Stilts that was kicked off this Monday because she was married was or is in to p###. From what I understand, Her p### name is “Giana Taylor” and she allegedly stars and directs the flicks!

The media is saying that Rihanna has seen a sudden spike in sales and Chris Brown’s has flatlined.

I love how people think that NEW Rhianna image is possibly photoshopped and the photoshopped one is real.

Also, LA Boxing president Anthony Geisler. has challenged Chris Brown to a fight in a Facebook group called, “I Want To Fight Chris Brown.”

Underground rapper Reef Tha Lost Cauz has dissed The Roots! I thought it was the City of Brotherly Love!

Lil Wayne has pushed back the release date of his rock album from April 7 to May 19. Wonder why?

Nelly is getting a talk show called “Nelly’s Night in Vegas.” I have to say this – Wonder why?

RANDOM QUOTES

David Banner gets down to business for Black History month:

“African-Americans don’t love themselves. Black people have accepted what the media have portrayed them to be. We have to work to repaint the picture of black folks.”

Banner also had some interesting things to say about the Chris Brown and Rihanna situation:

“Chris Brown is being convicted and character assassinated in the media and we don’t even know what Rihanna did yet.” I have to ask the brother…what would she have to do to warrant that beating?

SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END

A man strangled his wife to death after she called out the name of another man during sex. The man, Colin Scully, 53, denies he did it, but they are countering fast. He stands accused of murdering his wife Tracy, 39, April 11 of last year. Tracy apparently was thinking of “Paul,” because that’s who she called out in the head of the moment. They said Scully went stark raving mad! He strangled her and then went to sleep in their kid’s bedroom. Now that’s a slick move, eh? Scully only has one good hand, because his left hand was withered from polio. His wife had multiple sclerosis! He’ll be using that hand for something else in jail.

EPIC WIN AND FAIL OF THE DAY!

This woman got shot in the HEAD and her WEAVE stopped the bullet. TRUE STORY. The win goes to her and her weave and the FAIL goes to the dude that shot her. SMH…weak a** gun! Men strangling woman, beating em and tryin’ push wigs back! Y’all crazy!

RIHANNA AND CHRIS BROWN EXPLAINED

I’m trying to steer clear of the stupid stuff from Chris and Rihanna, but here is another one. LOL…people are just way out! And that’s fine with me!

SOLANGE COMMENTS ON NIP SLIP

“I always wear undies, never been carried out of the club drunk, I won’t even pose for King (men’s magazine) or any ‘eye candy’ type shoots and now look… My s**t on display for all the world to see… ,im wearing turtlenecks for the rest of the year gosh d#####.”

COMING TO AMERICA REMAKE?

I don’t know if you can ever mess with the original! So, why is Martin Lawrence trying to remake Eddie Murphy’s “Coming to America” over 20 years since it came out? His version is reportedly going to be called “Coming to Africa.” We’ll see!

CAPTION THIS!

Suge doesn’t look too bad, right?

Click here to see illseed and Jay-Z’s wife, baby! That’s right!

SMH – WHAT A DAMN SHAME.

All I an say is Chris Brown has some serious explaining to do. DAG.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RI RI!

Email me at [email protected] …tips, information and other stupid stuff.

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DILLA, WE LOVE YOU!!!

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

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Spike Lee, Judge Mathis Join NY Post Protest

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

Famed director Spike Lee, Judge Greg Mathis and number of others will rally in front of The New York Post’s offices today (February 20), as the fallout from a controversial cartoon continues.

 

The controversial cartoon, which was published on February 18, featured two police officers standing over a bullet-riddled dead monkey, with the caption “They’ll have to find someone else to write the next stimulus bill.”

 

The picture made nationwide headlines, but the backlash surrounding the cartoon prompted the post to issue an “apology” yesterday evening (February 19).

 

“It [the cartoon] was meant to mock an ineptly written federal stimulus bill, period.” The New York Post said in a statement. “But it has been taken as something else — as a depiction of President Obama, as a thinly veiled expression of racism. This most certainly was not its intent; to those who were offended by the image, we apologize. However, there are some in the media and in public life who have had differences with The Post in the past — and they see the incident as an opportunity for payback. To them, no apology is due. Sometimes a cartoon is just a cartoon — even as the opportunists seek to make it something else.”

 

Spike Lee, Judge Mathis and The Reverend Al Sharpton will gather in front of The Post’s mid-town Manhattan offices to address what he deemed a “partial apology” from The New York Post for publishing the cartoon, which was drawn by Sean Delonas.

 

Hit making singer John Legend was one of the first musicians to publicly comment on the cartoon at length, in a recently published open letter to The Post.

 

“I can’t imagine what possible justification you have for this,” John Legend wrote. “I’ve read your lame statement in response to the outrage you provoked. Shame on you for dodging the real issue and then using the letter as an opportunity to attack Rev. Sharpton. This is not about Rev. Sharpton. It’s about the cartoon being blatantly racist and offensive…You are responsible for printing this cartoon, and I hope you experience some real consequences for it. I’m personally boycotting your paper and won’t do any interviews with any of your reporters, and I encourage all of my colleagues in the entertainment business to do so as well. I implore your advertisers to seriously reconsider their business relationships with you as well.”

 

During yesterday’s protest, over 200 people showed up to denounce the cartoon, which was meant to be a satirical take on an incident in which a crazed chimpanzee was shot to death by police officers in Connecticut, after the animal attacked its owner.

 

The Reverend Al Sharpton has echoed Legend’s sentiments and has also called for a boycott of the daily newspaper.

 

Spike Lee, Judge Mathis and Reverend Sharpton will lead the protest today starting at 5:00 PM.

Tale Of The (Mix)Tape: Jadakiss Puts Boxing Gloves Back On, Best Of Qtip

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

Amazing isn’t it? Just when you think when you have a handle on music, something arrives and throws your thought process asunder. Hopefully, Tale of the Tape has been able to do that for you with this mixtape game. Even if it hasn’t flipped your wig professor, you are definitely more honorable each week for catching it.

 

Speaking of being enlightened, there are some heavily anticipated mixtapes that gave way to hot music this week. J. Period and Q – Tip sat up for two years to drop The[Abstract] Best. Drake tries to leave us So Far Gone while Jay-Z and Bill Withers get together on The BillPrint. Freshman extraordinaire Blu provides love sounds with HerFavoriteColo(u)r, all while Al Qaeda Jada tells us to Kiss My Ass.

 

The [Abstract] Best

J.Period & Q-Tip

Heavy Rotation

 

Sometimes there is a mixtape that isn’t just about the music. When The [Abstract] Best is listened to cover to cover, it becomes less a collections of songs, but a story. This chronicle is not only pushed by old group favorites (“Check The Rhyme”), production (“Give Up The Goods”) and solo shots (“Vibrant Thing”), but a certain soul that embodies the tape. The [Abstract] Best will stand among the few to be remembered past 2009. Anyone who needs a primer on Q-Tip, and a Hip-Hop history lesson intertwined with good music, give this a listen. As a matter of fact, just listen to this one even if you don’t.

 

So Far Gone

Drake

Heavy Rotation

 

For the title of The Honorable One, I could never figure out why Drake wasn’t mentioned in everyone’s fresh faces to look out for list. Perhaps it’s because he is from the far north (Toronto, Canada to be exact), and not a Yankee. Anyway, the kid has talent, and it definitely shows on So Far Gone. It can shine when he is paired up with Young Money boss Lil Wayne (“Successful”) and when he is on his own (“Say Whats Real”). Those who expect a Comeback Season 2 may feel disappointed with a lack of the underground feel, but this still bangs in the whip.

 

The BillPrint

Jay-Z & Bill Withers

Peep It

 

The Billprint. It’s definition: a combination of Jay-Z and Bill Withers. A quick history lesson to the youngsters who have never opened their ears before, Bill Withers gets it in. You have heard his work sampled at least once and his songs covered by your favorite singer twice.  For those who are expecting a combination of “Aint No Sunshine” sample cuts, prepare to be surprised. Producer Isbjerg went for more, getting tracks such as “Harlem” and “Better Off” to mesh with “The Takeover” and “Never Change” respectively. Whenever someone can dig in the crates and make a solid product, I can’t get mad. Isbjerg did his thing here. The only knock you can find on this one is its too short.

 

HerFavoriteColo(u)r

Blu

Peep This

 

Blu is easily top three of the newest talents coming into this Hip-Hop game. He seems to be constantly evolving, especially as of late, adding the title of producer to his list of skills. To tack on some work to the resume, he has released HerFavoriteColo(u)r. For those in a relationship it rings home, full of angry recollections (“Amnesia”) and surrounded by the sweet memories (“Untitled (LovedU) 2”) we hold dear. It doesn’t rank among his best, as some of the production feels spotty at best (“Pardon”) and there isn’t too much rapping, but whenever you’re going through it with the old lady, this won’t hurt to rotate.

 

Kiss My Ass

Jadakiss

Heavy Rotation

 

Jadakiss was never to be messed with. Anyone who tried always ended up on the receiving end of a never-ending punchline tirade. Even if it has been a while since his last solo album effort, he has been holding down the world with his mixtapes. Kiss My Ass is no exception, as Jada doesn’t hesitate to go in. Jada murders track (“Child Abuse”) after track (“Can’t Stop Me”), while Styles P even gets in on the action (“The People”). Keep this one in the changer until The Last Kiss drops.

 

TALE OF THE TAPE:

 

Tale of the Tape 02.18.09

AHH Stray News: Kanye Returns To SNL

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

Chicago rapper Kanye West will make a second appearance on Saturday Night Live, just two months after a previous, high profile appearance went awry. The rapper will return to SNL this Saturday (February 21) where he will perform “Love Lockdown” and “Heartless,” taken from his critically acclaimed and commercially successful album, 808 & Heartbreak. In December, West attempted a performance on SNL, but his appearance suffered from technical challenges, when the auto-tune effect on his voice failed, resulting in accusations of lip-syncing. Actor Huge Laurie will serve as host of this week’s show, which airs Saturday’s at 11:30 PM on NBC.