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E-40: The Ball Street Journal (Album Review)
You would think after sixteen, yes sixteen, years in the game E-40 would garner more respect from the Hip-Hop community. The man helped put the San Francisco Bay area on with his early street corner hustle in the 90s to bringing his city to a national spotlight with the recent Hyphy movement. Now with ten albums in the stash and tons of his slang forever embedded in the Rap dictionary, E-40 tries to keep his legacy pushing with his new LP The Ball Street Journal (Asylum).
For starters, he establishes his position in his hometown with the aptly titled The Ambassador. Produced by Rick Rock, the tracks energy compliments 40s busy delivery well. Slowing things down to a more Dirty South tempo is Break Ya Ankles. Featuring Shawty Lo and Lil Johns signature synthesizers, this snap anthem picks up right where Snap Yo Fingers left off.
With just a quick glance at the track listing it is easy to see a heavy amount of features. Unfortunately these guest appearances weigh down the disc and sometimes steer our favorite Ballatician down a generic road. On the lead single Wake It Up, Fonzarelli links up with Akon.
Everyones favorite Senegalese crooner attempts to pepper the track with enough crossover appeal but the effort is almost a replica of Kons current single Right Now. More auto tune sabotage is found with the T-Pain assisted Give Her The Keys. While these radio friendly efforts are expected, E-Feezy doesnt make these joints his own, but rather rides the waves of the respective singers.
All is not completely lost as we do get some flashes of classic E-40 in The Recipe. With verses from Bun B and Gucci Mane, all three sum up the highs and lows of the drug game. True fans will liken 40s charismatic performance here to Rule And Regulations from Charlie Hustle.
While Ball Street Journal doesnt recreate the rawness from his slept on 90s catalog or the commercial magic from its predecessor My Ghetto Report Card, E-40 still serves up a decent listen. Those looking craving that Bay Area Slap step right up.
E-40 Featuring Akon
“Wake It Up”
E-40 Featuring Shawty Lo
“Break Ya Ankles”
Break Ya Ankles – E-40 ft. Shawty Lo
Hip-Hop Rumors: New Dr. Dre. Em Song! 50’s Reality Show Deaded? Kim Mad At Biggie Flick?
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!
MY DAILY TWO CENTS
I almost took the day off ALMOST! ALAS, I AM HERE. Over at MTV, about 850 people were laid off the other day. In these recessive times, we have to be very appreciative of what we have and also where we are. So, even the people that were laid off need to realize they are still fortunate even though some lean times may lie ahead. Lean times will be lean times.
In the meantime, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING.
Click here to read yesterdays rumors .
ILLSEEDS QUICKIES
Im doing the quickies first today. I have a lot of rumors so look for a re-up in a few hours!
Damn, I have bad news today. Sad news – Party Arty, a young NY rapper who was known for his fierce battles had died. Nobody is really saying what happened, but he was ill and rolled with the D.I.T.C. crew. R.I.P. Party Arty aka P.80.
Somehow DMX can go from murder and killing STRAIGHT into a God rap. Check it out at illseed.com. X is wild!
I didnt know, but Foxy Brown recently performed in Cali and I heard she did her damn thing. She reportedly sold out the show and shut every thing down. Could a move to Cali be in order? Also, I heard she has a new album due in February and MAY be in talks with Jay-Z. Well see about that
Rumor has it, Lil Kim is p##### about the Biggie movie. I heard she didnt approve of Naturi Naughton playing her. Last thing I heard, Kim and Ms. Wallace werent cool so Kim might be S.O.L.
Lil Eazy will finally drop his album early 2009, says rumors.
Click here for the new song with Kool G Rap, 50 Cent and Trae Tha Truth, Bottom.
WHAT HAPPENED TO 50s reality show? I tried to catch the show for the last two Thursdays and it hasnt aired as far as I can tell. Did MTV cancel it?
Apparently, Clarence Thomas is also challenging the citizenship of Barack Obama. This is unprecedented! But why are Uncle Thomas and Alan Keyless Keyes going to hard to rebuke our 44th president?
Do you remember Shareefa from DTP? She was like the early Jazmine Suillvan, right? I heard she has signed on with Interscope Records. Whether or not she is still down with Luda is up for rumor grabs.
Ive been hearing about beef with 112, but now I heard that Mike from the group is suing Q over stolen royalties.
What the hell happened to Pretty Ricky? I head their third CD is on the shelf and they are about to be dropped from Atlantic. They need Pleasure P!!!!!!
Jamie Foxx and Diddy might have to duke it out over the Black James Bond. Jamie said he wants that role. I think a dude from the UK will get it frankly.
There is a HUGE beef bubbling up with Snoop and Spider Loc. At first, I dismissed this, but I am hearing way too much. I heard Snoop said something and now Loc wants to take it to the streets.
Obie Trice is reportedly finalized his deal with Koch Records.
Akon recently did the Jimmy Kimmel show. When he leapt into the crowd, it looked like a dude grabbed Akon’s package Akon can be seen moving the offending move without missing a note.
I dont know anything about Atlanta Peach magazine other than it has reportedly shut down forever.
Morgan Freemans wife could get about $170 million in a divorce settlement! Good lord! Morgan is paid! Was it worth it to have that fling? Man, probably! Morgan is living his life!
Rumor has it, a lot of women are shaving nowadays, because president elect Barack Obama has mandated they all get rid of their bush. HARDY HAR HAR! (Shout out to RNapoleon for that joke!)
WILL WE SEE DETOX OR EMS CD?
WOW. Whats next for Dr. Dre and Eminem? These dudes act like they have time like they have money. Anyway I havent heard the song, but apparently there is a new Eminem song floating around the net. I dont know if its old or new, but he is reportedly rapping like Dr. Dre. Even though I havent heard it, there are a few theories on this.
OH HERE IS THE SONG I found it! Its called Number One
A MESS OF 50 CENT RUMORS
I am hearing that Young Buck might be in a VERY bad situation. Clearly, that relationship didnt work but I am hearing 50 isnt letting him out of that deal. You know, 50 has made remarks about T.I. so Grand Hustle is going to be a tough sell. I heard Buck owes 50 THREE more albums.
Ludacris and Jadakiss are expected to show up on Before I Self Destruct.
THE BEEF rumor has it, 50 has a nice Lil Wayne and Young Buck dis coming down the line just in time for his album!
Rumor has it Fif has always wanted to sign Uncle Murda and he allegedly tried to sign him before Unc signed with The Roc. Now I heard they are just cool and are now working on getting him over to the Unit. Will Jay let it happen? Who knows!
Rumor has it Ransom has been tight with G-Unit for a minute and they are just trying to make it official.
Corey Gunz on G-Unit? I dont have anything further on that, but 50 Cent has put some support behind the Bang Bang Boogie Movement in the BX so well see. out of BX so maybe Gunz ends up on g-unit.
Honestly, I dont know these dudes but they are supposedly working closely with G-Unit. French Montana, Mazaradi Fox, Levictus and Sun
There maybe a new group via G-Unit composed French Montanta, Max B, Mazaradi Fox, Papoose and or Ransom
Freeway is reportedly trying to get on G-Unit. Free and 50 have always been real cool.
I know Don Cornelius has nothing to do with 50 Cent, but I thought hed fit right in after his recent arrest. Don plead not guilty today to several charges of alleged domestic violence towards his wife.
EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY
Check out this dude get slammed by the cops after they get into an altercation with a female at a UFC fight!
SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END
Robert Acosta has a problem. He is being charged with sexual battery, attempted murder, and thats the good stuff. This man stands accused of the rape and battery of a 70-year-old woman. He is in jail right now. He claims there is a misunderstanding. Check the report from CNN and check out who Acosta was rolling with when he was caught:
The 28-year-old man arrested for the rape of an elderly woman is a family friend who showed up at the crime scene. Deputies made an arrest within hours, because the man was hanging around right in front of them.
Robert Acosta was staying with the victim’s daughter just down the street from the scene of the attack, near Bumby and Michigan.
Almost unbelievably, the man who informed the victim’s daughter of the crime is the man now being called the suspect. In fact, he hung around the crime scene all morning, eerily milling about right under the noses of those who were looking for him.
“It’s all a misunderstanding,” Acosta said Thursday afternoon as he was taken in for questioning.
When he walked out of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office that night, he was asked if he wanted to explain himself.
He said he’s waiting on DNA results in the case.B***H PLEASE!…
SLAP A B***H!
I happen to be a big fan of Macy Gray and now she has a blog on AllHipHop (click here to see it)! Anyway, she is real different and hes not fronting avant gard like some of these acts out here. Anyway, she has a new song called Slap A B***h and the whole video is a bunch of Fails aka people slapping the living s**t out of each other. I love it. Click here to get Macys take on it and the actual video. My favorite slap comes at 1:09 minutes in the video.
RANDOM QUOTES
Jazmine Sullivan got the five Grammy nods, but shes really excited to meet Coldplay (People magazine):
“I am so excited to meet them! I actually want to do a song with Chris Martin, so maybe somebody will introduce me to him, or I can slip him an album and he can listen!”
Beyonce told Elle magazine that her 8-month marriage to Jay-Z is a “power struggle. (Only 8 months?!):
“But if I didn’t respect someone, and they didn’t have that strength, then I would be bored. I wouldn’t be attracted to them.
Palin tries to dis Oprah? The nerve of this trailer trash!
“I said I would be happy to talk to Sarah Palin when the election was over… I went and tried to talk to Sarah Palin and instead she talked to Greta [Van Susteren]. She talked to Matt [Lauer]. She talked to Larry [King]. But she didn’t talk to me. But maybe she’ll talk to me now that she has a [multi-million dollar] book deal.”
COMMENTS ON YOUNG BUCK
Yesterday, I had a note about Buck from a source. The person suggested that Buck didnt fulfill his obligation. Thats not quite true. Read on.
I just wanted to say that I work for Ocean records who promoted the Bend, Oregon show for Young Buck. While it is true that Young Buck blew off everything else he committed to there no issues at Showcase Apparel and the story is completely false. That being said, I will say that his professionalism leaves a lot to be desired and I’m here giving him credit only for the one thing he did right from a promo standpoint. He did in fact perform well on stage.
ILL PICS
WOW Kangol Kid gets his lady, the Real Roxanne. Aint that something? Man, Roxanne still looks damn good. WOW.
These two are old schoolers with a legendary reps. Peep their videos:
Roxanne, Roxanne Kang and UTFO in the 80s. Peep the gear though. You know where Kanye got some of his inspiration.
The Real Roxanne replies to Kangol and UTFO
IF YOU LIVE IN THE PHILLY AREA…ATTENTION!
ROCCETT EXPLAINS THE BLOODY CTE DUDES
Looks like it was something to what La The Darkman said about somebody from CTE being bloodied down at the Dirty Awards. But, Roccett, Jeezys West Coast G, said that they all ran away by the time they got there. Now Jeezy wasnt there so thats it.
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Suge Knight’s Mansion Sold In Bankruptcy Court
The multi-million dollar home of Marion Suge Knight was recently sold in bankruptcy court, adding to the rap moguls list of problems.
Knights Malibu mansion was sold for $4.56 million dollars – much less than the $6.2 million dollars the former head of Death Row Records was seeking for the house last year.
The seven-bedroom, 9 ½ bathroom, Mediterranean style house, which has views of the ocean, also sits on 8 acres of land and features a pool and tennis court.
The sale comes on the heels of Knight being charged with two felony drug charges and one misdemeanor assault charge earlier this month.
Knight, 43, was allegedly involved in an incident in Las Vegas on August 27, in which he is accused of assaulting a female acquaintance and standing over her with a knife during an argument.
Police also claim Knight was in possession of ecstasy and hyrdocodone on the night of the altercation with the woman, identified as Melissa Isaac.
Isaac, who was allegedly found naked on the side of the road by police, was treated at a local hospital for injuries related to the assault, although she was not stabbed despite the fact that Knight was holding a knife.
At press time, Isaacs whereabouts are unknown.
Knight is also suing superstar Kanye West, claiming the chart topping rapper is responsible for a $135,000 dollar diamond earring that was lost when Knight was shot in the leg, at a pre-VMA party in Miami in 2005.
Also named in that lawsuit is The Shore Club, the Miami Beach venue that hosted the party for West.
Knight is also suing the Barstow, California Police Department, claiming the match to his other missing earring was stolen by police, as he was being transferred from different detention centers.
Knight, who once helmed the influential Death Row Records, filed for bankruptcy protection in April of 2006, to avoid paying a default $107 million judgment to Michael Harry-O Harris and his estranged wife Lydia Harris.
The Harris claim they helped launch Death Row in 1991 by providing $1.5 million in seed money.
In court documents, Knight revealed that his total monthly bill in child support alone equals almost $37,000 dollars per month.
I have not been able to keep those payments current due to a lack of income, Knight wrote to the court last May.
While I have been trying in a number of ways to earn income since the filing of my Chapter 11 case in April of 2006, I have yet to receive any income .any monies that I am able to recover from the proceeds of my personal injury claim relating to me being shot would be needed by me to support my living expenses and to support my children, Knight wrote.
Prodigy: Speakin’ Freely
On January 8, 2008 Albert Prodigy Johnson of Mobb Deep infamy began serving a three and a half year
sentence after pleading guilty to gun possession charges stemming from an
incident in 2006.
Nevertheless, before entering those four walls and momentarily
losing his freedom, P was able to record his third solo project, HNIC 2, which was released in April 2008
and on October 21, 2008 he released Product
of the 80s with longtime associates Big Twins and Un Pacino.
Not too long after Capital P’s incarceration AllHipHop asked its
Ill Community members to ask the Q-Boro MC some questions with assurances that he
would answer each one candidly. Thanks go to Ps wife KiKi
for asking those questions and recording his answers. Now peep P speaking freely.
AllHipHop.com: What does Prodigy think
about the reception of HNIC 2? Did it live up to his expectations? Isis
Prodigy: I like the reception of the album HNIC
Part 2. It’s been good, know what I mean, while I been locked up in jail, so it
did what it did know what I mean? And you know my music is not fast food, it’s going
to always sell. We have a permanent shelf life and I ain’t
just no come and go artist, it ain’t gon’ tomorrow so By the time I get home, I’ma still be promoting it, I’ma
go on tour promoting it. I’ma drop a new one. But Ima make all my albums go gold.
Thats my goal;
to reach that 500 mark for every Mobb
Deep, Prodigy project that we put out. It is what it is right now. I’m happy
with it.
AllHipHop.com: Who, in your mind, are
the Top 5, or 10, greatest MCs in Hip-Hop history? -TheKnowledge
Prodigy: Im rolling with top
five, ten is too damn much. Let me see. Hip-Hop
history, G#######. Probably Run-DMC, ya know Rakim, probably LL [Cool
J], who else? Kool G Rap. Nas. Lets throw Mobb Deep in there, know what I’m saying. Mobb Deep. Thats like five right
there right?
AllHipHop.com: Do you think signing with G-UNIT
alienated/disappointed your CORE audience that supported yall since “The
Infamous” era? -Willy Killem
Prodigy: Umm, I don’t know. I think some people didn’t like it, some people
did like it. We don’t make business moves for other people,
we make business moves for ourself [sic] and for our
music. So it really doesn’t matter to us what people think. You can hate it or
you can love it, it really doesn’t matter. We’re gonna make our deals, we’re gonna
stay relevant. We’re always gonna
drop albums. These other rappers out here, they running around frontin’ talking all this this
that and the third, their albums are never coming out. They can’t even drop a album. They got people that, “ahh
he’s the best rapper around.” Their album is never coming out first of
all. They can’t even put an album out.
So when you look
at Mobb Deep and we’ll be able to stay consistent,
keep dropping albums and keep making new deals after all this time we’ve been
in the business, you can’t do nothing but respect that. So whoever got
something bad to say, they a loser, they stupid. You know they’re ignorant and
umm, that’s what it is, know what I’m saying?
AllHipHop.com: Why did you not put “My World is Empty
Without You” on HNIC 2? –Stringer Bell
Prodigy: Basically I did a lot of songs [and]
everything just dont make it on the album.. There’s a few reasons that I won’t get into. It has nothing
to do with the lyrics. It has nothing to do with what the song is about. It was
definitely business. It was a business decision I made
to make that I couldn’t put it on the album because of a business decision I
made to make. It was definitely a good song. I would have put it on the album
but just I couldn’t do it. I have songs on the album that are just as strong as
that, same message so it’s all good. And that song is still
out there. The world knows the song, that’s all that counts. As long as the
world hear it, get it online they can hear it everywhere or whatever on mixtapes. That’s all that counts. The world acknowledges
that the song is there.
AllHipHop.com: Do you think that 50 Cent beefing with
everybody in the industry is hurting your chances, Mobb Deep and other G-Unit artists from making that Big
Cheese that the rap game has to offer? -IRocJs23
Prodigy: Nah, I mean whatever 50 do that’s what
50 do. That has nothing to do with Mobb Deep you what
I’m saying? If 50 disses somebody and it does affect
us like, “Oh that person doesn’t want to do a song with Mobb Deep now, or doesn’t wanna
buy a beat from Mobb Deep,” then hey, thats
that person lost. We don’t really give a s**t. We do
what we do regardless. 50 say what he wanna
say. Mobb Deep gon’ say
what we wanna say, and we all gon’
keep it moving. Like his career doesn’t stop our career, our career doesn’t
stop his career. No matter what we do, we are our own individual people.
AllHipHop.com: What books are you reading? -The_R_
Prodigy: S**t I read all factual books right now
like autobiographies, history books, just everything man. I’m [inaudible] the 120
Lesson’s Of Islam [Ed. Note: Prodigy is referring to the 120 lessons of the 5%
Nation] s**t everything. I just read every that has something to do with black
history and s**t to do with this planet earth that we live on. Just factual information
you know what I’m saying? I’m not really into fiction and all that s**t know
what I’m saying, I’m really not with that. I’m gonna use my brain power and time and energy to read
big thick ass books. I want it to be something that Ima
learn some information that’s factual that I can do something with you know what I mean. So that’s what I’m reading. I got Eldrige Cleavers autobiography.
I got a book called Medical Apartheid
that’s an ill book. I got a lot of books man. Theyre all factual, just real
good information; that’s what I’m about.
AllHipHop.com: I know you read a lot and recently expressed
your concerns for the future in an animated video done by Broadway. Do you have
any plans to keep talking about these “new world order” plots on Mobb Deep albums? -illseed
Prodigy: I mean, yeah. Whoever said this is
something is new for Prodigy must be a little kid and really don’t know nothing, they
don’t know our history. Because Prodigy been
on it like this since I was in 96. Everyone knows me for that. Even Jay-z
sampled my words when I said “Illiminati want my
mind soul and my body. Jay-Z sampled my words on his Reasonable Doubt album. That came out95, 96 back in the day so…
That’s how long I’ve been talking this kind of information. This
nothing new for me.
Everybody that
acting like, “Oh P talking all this s**t because he locked up now, or,
He think he Malcolm X because he in jail.” N***a get a life and do some
homework, do some research cause youre dumb ass would put your foot in your
mouth if you knew that Prodigy been
on it like this and your just a dumb a###### who just talk s**t; just a hater.
Because I see a lot of people on the Internet leaving comments, saying s**t
like, “P talking all this bulls**t, all this political conspiracy s**t
because he locked up,” and all this and the third but to tell you the
truth, this is what P is all about. This is what P been all about, period. This
me. If you don’t like it, who gives a f**k? I do what
I do regardless. That’s why people that support my music, that’s why they like
me, because I dont give a f**k. I do what I do
regardless.
AllHipHop.com: Rappers are going mainstream. You have
rappers like Jay-Z, Ludacris and even 50 cent
hobnobbing with Bill Gates, billionaires and serious power. What are your
thoughts on this? -sgt. mashout
Prodigy: I mean hey, that’s cool. That’s the
money and power they got. So these are the circles that they around, they in
circles with other billionaires and millionaires. That’s what’s gonna happen. When you have that
much money, your gonna be
associated with other people that got that much money. And that’s what it is. So more power to them. Let them keep going, let them keep
getting right. Thats great.
AllHipHop.com: Do you ever hit creative blocks, how do you
get past them? -Ken_Masters
Prodigy: Nah, I don’t never have a creative
blocs, I don’t never have writers block. I don’t even know what that means.
People say, “I got writer’s block,” I look at them like they crazy
because that’s just a personal problem that they have to learn how to overcome.
I never went through that. Every time I go the studio I dont have a problem
with writing.
AllHipHop.com: What were your interests outside of rap
coming up? And what made you say, forget everything else, I’m gonna be a rapper? -Esoteric429
Prodigy: The only thing that made me say that was
Run-DMC’s song “Sucka
MCs”; that s**t and maybe like Rakim’s ” My
Melody.” Those two songs right there just made me want to start rapping.
It just gave me that feeling and it had that aggression that was inside of me
that I wanted to put out. I was little, I was like 11,
like 10 years old when them songs came out. I was like, “Yeah that’s what
I wanna do right there, I wanna
rap.” ‘Cause I was looking at them on the TV, listening to their songs on
the radio.
AllHipHop.com: How did you feel when Jay-Z sampled your
voice for D’evils? -CheezyaDoDo
Prodigy: I was just like, “Oh s**t, umm I
don’t remember him getting my permission to do that. I didn’t sign nothing for
that, you know what I’m saying, Jay-Z owe me a check.” But other than
that, it was all good, you know what I’m saying, it
was all good. I like Jay and what he does, but certain things he does I don’t
agree with at all. I don’t agree with a lot of things he does to tell you the
truth. But you know when people sample my voice, sample my words, it’s all out
of respect and love because usually that means they like itthey like the
words that I’m saying so it’s all good.
Rap Label Slip-N-Slide Records Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary
As Miami Hip-Hop mainstay Slip-N-Slide Records enters into its fifteenth year of operation, the labels owner Ted Touche Lucas is preparing to commemorate the anniversary in a major way.
Lucas is inviting fans and colleagues alike to join in the celebration next Thursday (December 11) in Miami.
Confirmed guests for the event include Island Def Jam Music Group chairman L.A. Reid and Warner Music Group president Kevin Liles, both long time friends of Lucas, as well as the entire Slip-N-Slide roster, including the labels marquee artists Trina, Rick Ross, and Plies.
The evening will also include several performances, including a special appearance by R&B singer Keith Sweat.
A lot of prayers went into this, Lucas told AllHipHop.com of Slip-N-Slides success. I aint gonna sit here and play with nobody. Cuz there were times that we had our ups-and-downs as a label, when we went through different things. But definitely [we got through it] by staying prayed up, and building good relationships.
Slip-N-Slide was conceived by Lucas and childhood friend Hollywood, Trick Daddys older brother who unfortunately died, before seeing the success the label would find with his brother in the mid-90s.
The two started out with the R&B group Nu Vibes before establishing themselves as South Floridas premier Hip-Hop label, with the emergence of Tre+6 and, later, Trick Daddy.
Since the 1997 release of Tricks debut Based on a True Story, the label has sold over 10 million records combined, with the most recent success of Rick Ross and Plies adding to the foundation built by Trick and Trina.
My artists, I dont look at them like artists, I look at them like business partners, Lucas explained to AllHipHop.com. We put our heads together and we keep working. Things gonna come, but were able to overcome them and keep working. And bringing on new people like Plies, and Rick Ross finally getting a chance with Hustlin, that made the label continue to grow. And Trick Daddy holding the fort down as well as Trina. Trinas still able to make hit records today, still selling records, and still able to go out there and do shows. A lot of people cant say that after fifteen years of being in business [about] an artist like Trina that youve been in business with all this time. Fans are still happy, [were] still selling and selling ringtones and things of that nature.
The label has now branched out into other genres of music and established a rock division earlier this year.
In addition to its established artists, Slip-N-Slide is moving into the future with the recent addition of pop artist Qwote, who is enjoying moderate success with the new single Dont Wanna Fight.
Also added to the family this year are R&B singers Camar and Shonie, and up-and-coming rapper Swayze Baby.
Were definitely aspiring not to be known as just a rap label, remarked Lucas. Were spreading our wings I wouldnt say Id do anything differently, cuz I wouldnt be able to be here if I didnt go through those times of seeing everything the way it went down. Fifteen years ago, Miami wasnt known for no Hip-Hop. It was known for booty shakin. So I came up through the hardest time of it all. And to be able to survive all that, thats what made us able to still be here 15 years.
Cash Money CEO Talks Wayne’s 8 Grammy Nominations
Cash Money Records co-founder Ronald Slim Williams has released a statement congratulating Lil Wayne on his earning eight Grammy Award nominations last night (December 3).
In the statement, Williams expressed his pride in Waynes latest career accomplishment and took time to note that his accolades are well deserved.
The success of Tha Carter III was the result of Waynes tireless work ethic and incredible creative ability, Ronald Slim Williams told AllHipHop.com. On behalf of his New Orleans hometown, my brother Baby and I are honored to salute him as the artist with the most nominations at this years Grammy Awards.
Williams and his brother Bryan Baby Williams took Wayne under their wing at the tender age of eleven, helping to mold his aspirations as an artist, which started in the drama club at Eleanor McMain Secondary School in New Orleans.
By the time Wayne was a teenager, he was a member of Cash Moneys ground breaking group the Hot Boys, and well on his way to pushing the boundaries in Hip-Hop.
Tha Carter III, which is up for the coveted Album of the Year award, remains the best selling album of 2008 to date, moving over a million units during its first week upon its release in June.
Weve worked with Lil Wayne since he was a teenager, signing him as part of the Hot Boys with Juvenile, B.G. and Turk, Slim added. We have had the pleasure to see him grow and mature, both artistically and personally, into a multi-platinum superstar, but even more importantly, a loyal member of the Cash Money family, using our label as his base of operations.
Wayne is currently gearing up for the I Am Music Tour which kicks off in Miami on December 14.
He will be joined on the tour by the Gym Class Heroes, Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole and T-Pain.
Lil Wayne is also rumored to be putting the finishing touches on a sequel to Tha Carter III, which will reportedly feature a Hot Boys reunion track.
BUMP IT OR BLOW IT: Curren$y “Blown Away”
When one thinks of currency, they think of a means to transact; to exchange. Currency is used to get things that you want, to get goods and services, and to get what you need.Curren$y is not to be confused with Young Money anymore, but apparently he does stand ready willing and able to get you what you need.Previously you saw him on AllHipHop telling you who his Top 5 Dead or Alive emcees were. Since then, he’s been conspicuously silent..until now. Here’s a little dose of the kid in the studio with his homies working on new material. As with all the young cats trying to make a name for themselves he’s a work in progress but i think this joint is cool. We’ll see if duke is built to go the distance without the Cash Money machine. Is Curren$y good money? “Blown Away” is the track from the upcoming street album This Ain’t No Mixtape. Check it out.
This Aint No Mixtape – AllHipHopPoll Answers
Gillie Out Of Beanie Sigel’s ‘Brotherly Love Concert’
Contrary to earlier reports, Philadelphia rapper Gillie Da Kid will not be taking part in an upcoming Brotherly Love Concert being organized by Beanie Sigel and Nikes ACG Store.
Gillie Da Kid, Beanie Sigel and a host of upcoming rappers from Philadelphia have publicly feuded over the past few years by trading insults on mixtapes, the radio and the Internet.
Representatives for Gillie Da Kid have confirmed with AllHipHop.com that a scheduling conflict will prevent the rapper from attending the concert, which is scheduled to take place December 11.
Gillie is set to leave to Puerto Rico to begin filming the movie King of The Avenue with Ving Rhames on December 9, 2008. Gillie’s role in the movie with Ving Rhames is the leading role in the film, a rep for the rapper revealed to AllHipHop.com.
King of The Avenue is being directed by Ryan Combs and centers on a young drug dealer, who sells his soul to the devil in order to become the #1 pusher on the block.
Despite the scheduling conflict, Gillie Da Kid is also doing his part to ensure peace in Philadelphia by officially ending his long standing feud with platinum rapper Cassidy.
A public burying of the hatchet is supposed to occur this Sunday (December 7), AllHipHop.com has confirmed. Gillie and Cassidy are both scheduled to put aside all of their past differences and come together and perform together at Transit Nightclub.
Sigels free Brotherly Love Concert featuring Freeway, Reed Dollas, Joey Jahad and E-Ness will continue as planned December 11 at the Fillmore on South Street, starting at 5:00 pm.
Gillie is currently involved in a heated beef with former Major Figgas member Dirty Rik.
VLAD TV: Scarface Pt. 1
Scarface speak on his attempted suicide!
8Ball and MJG Ft. Tela
“Gangsta Luv”
Alternative Pick: Jamie Foxx Ft. Kanye West and The Dream
“Digital Girl”
Buck 50 CEO Ft. WorldWide War, Fred Money, St. Laz, Prospect Penz and Math Hoffa [Heater Of The Day]
“Armageddon NYC”
Boyz In Tha Hood Ft. Trea
“Ransom”
Rappers Remember, Pay Homage To Pimp C
Exactly one year ago today (December 4) the Hip-Hop world was rocked by the sudden passing of Chad Butler, known worldwide as the cavalier Pimp C of the seminal Southern rap duo UGK.
The founder of UGK was found dead in a West Hollywood hotel after accidentally overdosing on codeine syrup.
An autopsy report confirmed that it was the combination of sleep apnea and the recreational syrup drug that proved lethal.
In his native Texas, Pimp Cs name and legacy continues to be an inspiration.
“I’m normally good with words but It took me a while just to put a three sentence quote together about him because there are no words to describe how much he meant to me and so many others, Houston rapper Chamillionaire told AllHipHop.com. It really seems like it was just yesterday that he was here and I still can’t believe he’s not. He is deeply missed an I know his legacy will live on forever.”
Rapper Slim Thug credits his late predecessor with laying the difficult groundwork in the 80s and 90s that has culminated this decade with an explosion of Texas artists.
A year has passed since the Pimp died and he is still missed everyday, Slim said. I hear him sampled on hooks and hear all the good music he made while alive and I know we will never forget what he did for Texas. Its UGK 4 life b*tch!
Madd Hatta, host of The Boxs 97.9 Morning Show, is proud of Bun B and Pimp Cs wife Chinara Butler for valiantly upholding the rappers name.
But the host admits it is still hard to comprehend that Pimp C is actually gone.
The city continues to feel the void of our fallen soldier. The colorful language, sayings, clothes, attitude and rhymes he gave us is missed so much, Hatta explained to AllHipHop.com. Bun B continues to keep the UGK name and the legacy of Pimp C, as well as Mama Pimp. Its still a shock to think he hasnt been with us for an entire year.
On this day, Chinara Butler chose to frame her words directly to the spirit of her late husband, who she feels remains with her every day.
To my husband and best friend words can never express how much you are missed and how much of a gap you left in the lives of family, friends, the industry and your fans! Butler stated. I dont think Im alone when I say I definitely miss you, speaking the real. You are loved and missed but your spirit and music will live on forever. The Trill is gone!
In 2009 a final UGK and Pimp C solo album will be released, which represent the last work of the deceased rapper.
On December 29, Pimp C would have celebrated his 35th birthday.
The Mind of Macy: Chapter One – Slap a B####
Ladies and gentlemen.Boys and girls.Pimps and hos.My name is Macy Gray. I have decided to re-enter the real world and make my fifth album. It will be the biggest comeback you’ve ever seen. Bigger than the big lies the American government has been telling us for eight years. Not for the money and not for the fame, but friendship. Yes. I miss my fair-weather friends and the only chance I have of being in their company again is to write more hit songs and start getting my picture taken in trendy restaurants with other people who believe themselves to be stars. My very first contribution to my up and coming super success is a biographical ditty called: SLAP A B####, written by Myself, Jared Gosselin and Phillip White also known as Jared and Whitey. They are also the producers of this song. The great Dave Pensada, mixed and mastered. A quote from the song: When I was 13, I slapped a b####.For those of you who download songs for free, I’ve done you one better. I’ve made a video for free and it is one of the most entertaining works of art that you will ever see. A VMA winner for sure. If I don’t get an award for this video, I’m gonna sue. Someone should sue MTV anyway for the false and misleading network name.Anyway, Obama says…yes we can. I say…Boom shaka laka baby. Ladies and gentlemen,Men and women,Winners and losers,Directed by Daniel Park and Daniel Cho of Future Rockstars of America, listen and watch:
Lil Wayne Leads All Artists With Eight Grammy Nods
Lil Wayne has ended a spectacular 2008 with eight Grammy nominations, topping the list of all artists.
Rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West scored six nominations each, while Dangermouse, Atlanta rapper T.I. and Chicago’s Lupe Fiasco both landed four nods.
Lil Wayne’s Carter III – which is the top selling album of 2008 and moved over a million units its first week in stores – is up for the esteemed Album of The Year award.
The rapper will battle albums by Ne-Yo, Robert Plant, Coldplay, Radiohead, Robert Plant and Allison Krause for the title of 2008s best album.
“The Grammy Awards process once again has yielded a comprehensive, diverse and eclectic group of excellent nominees across multiple genres,” said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. “This year’s nominations are truly reflective of the talented community of artists and creators who represent some of the highest levels of musical excellence. Coupled with our first-ever primetime nominations special, featuring stellar performances by past Grammy winners and nominees, we’re off to an incredible start on the road to Music’s Biggest Night and the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in February.”
Other notable nominees include Estelle, Jazmine Sullivan, Rihanna, Kid Rock, Flo-Rida, T-Pain, Nas and others.
This years nominees were announced during a live broadcast on CBS from Nokias L.A. Live Theatre last night (December 3).
Two-Grammy winner LL Cool J hosted the telecast along with Taylor Swift.
Over 12,000 members of The Recording Academy vote on the nominations, which includes albums released from October 1 2007 – September 30, 2008.
The winners will be announced February 8 during the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, which airs live on CBS on February 8.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Fight At Chamillionaire Party? Jaz-O Calls Jay…Wow! Shyne Returns? illseed Disses Luda!
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!
MY DAILY TWO CENTS
I just want to say thanks to everybody that has hit me with their rumors, gossip and viewings. Also, thanks to the people that send commentary or feedback.
I dont have a lot to for my two cents, but if you SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!
Thanks a lot! The rumors are crackin
WHAT? 50 CENT COMES ON, YOUNG BUCK EXITS?
This is crazy, but my homey Amsterdam hit me up on this one. Im not even going to try to recount what I didnt see. Check out what he had to say:
What’s up illseed? My name’s Amsterdam and I’m one third of an Oregon-based group called Top Shelf. Young Buck is touring with the Outlawz through Oregon right now and was in Bend, OR last night. My boy owns a store called Showcase Hats & Apparel, where Young Buck was scheduled to do an in-store meet and greet from 5-6 PM yesterday evening before the concert got started. He shows up with the Outlawz around 5:30 (who were not promoted on the flyer but gracious enough to show up and be friendly with everyone there). There were probably 50 kids or so waiting outside in line and a few of us inside chilling waiting for Buck. Very small gathering all things considered.
My boy had put on a random Buck mixtape (I never got a look at it, not sure what it is) and Buck was laughing cause he said he hadn’t heard the final versions of a couple of the songs that were playing. So Buck signs autographs for all the people in line and was real cool about everything. He was upstairs taking a few pics with fans when out of the blue, a new song on the mixtape starts and I hear 50 Cent’s voice. I laugh and glance around the room, where I see a couple members of Buck’s entourage whispering to each other. Not even 30 seconds later Buck walks down the stairs and announces, “Stay up folks, I’m out.” Bounced around 6:15 or so. He was clearly agitated that a 50 Cent song had come on while he was in the building and left in a rush.
I feel bad for rappers that have beef with other big name rappers, because their music is always on. Id like to beef with somebody that fell off or is way underground. That way, we can just ignore them easily.
ARAB BEEF WITH BUSTA?
Waaaaay back in Jan. of 2007, AllHipHop did an interview on a rapper name Narcicyst (click here to read that interview by Chris Sweeny) Narcicyst is an Iraqi MC that is now in the Middle East after going to college in Canada. Now, I am getting word that this dude has taken total offense from Bustas new song Arab Money to the point where hes recorded a diss record. Now, I know rap beef isnt what it was, but I wouldnt want a beef with Busta, because he is known to spazz a bit. Still, as an Arab, hes taken exception to the record, which is hugely popular. Hmmm apparently, Narc has been in talks with other Arab rappers on this. Stay tuned.
You know, I want to bring this up since we are talking about Busta. Where do you rank him in Hip-Hop? In terms of spittin there are VERY, VERY few people that can see Bussa Bus. I think he needs a lil more credit. Click here for his new song Blown, because even the autotune isnt irritating on this song.
ILLSEED TO MANAGE KELLY ROWLAND?!
My pretend wife Kelly Rowland is rumored to have a major shocker to announce at the top of the new year. Apparently, she is looking to break away from manager Mr. Matthew Knowles. The rumor is, Mr. Knowles has put all of his energon cubes into Beyonce and really hasnt focused on her much. Beyonce is a juggernaut! The thing is, I know a lot of people that feel Solanges CD is better than Bs. I wouldnt know, since I havent heard either. Still, Kelly is a huge star overseas and she seems to think that her success stateside should be bigger as well. Now, here is the kicker Kelly MIGHT get Simon from American Idol to manage her career. Rumors! Rumors! Rumors! So, with that said, I think Kelly should let me manage her instead and I would promote her all she wants right here on the rumors page. Im throwing my fitted in the mix!
HE LUH ME: LYFE GETS ENGAGED!
Remember that situation with Lyfe Jennings? A restraining order from his wife. A gun fired. An accident. All sorts of chaos! Well, I am hearing that a lot has changed with him and his fiancé, which I thought was already his wife. Apparently, she has withdrawn her restraining order despite the craziness and gone on and gotten engaged to Lyfe for LIFE in marriage. Congrats to the couple. Love conquers all even a gun.
NO 4-SOME FOR DEELISHUS
Here is a letter from none other than Deelishus (real name London Charles) in response to the rumors surrounding her alleged wedding break up and a purported 4-some with Allen Iverson.
nope, still Deelishis and Orlando. We wont wither, but we shall weather the storm! A.I. and myself are friends and like any other celebrity male figure who Ive met in the industry and have become an aquaintance of, of course we hang out and like friends do, laugh, kick it and keep it moving. It is a shame that two adults of the opposite sex cannot be friends without someone assuming bullsh*t. This is just one of many rumors that many celebs have heard or dealt with about themselves and I know I shouldnt be moved by it, but he has a family and so do I, and they dont appreciate having to hear bullsh*t every 5 seconds just because some blogger, onlooker or just a flatout HATER is being nosey, messy or having a bad day! Grow Up!!! One day all that BAD karma is gonna come back to bite you in the ass! God Bless You, and may you continue to live your life, and stop being overly involved in others.
To my real ones out there, I love you and please continue to pray for myself and Orlando,
Love London
RECESSION IS REAL
Times are rough and there is nothing realer than that. This recession is making things tight here. Anyway, I got a rumor that T-Mo Goodie of the Goodie Mob now works at a gas station in or around ATL. Im not even trying to clown. I know a lot of rappers that are dead broke trying to be “too big” to work and can’t afford rent. I heard that T-Mo has grinding on his music thing still and gives people his music as they come through. His new single is called Bounce Wit Dis. I went to his myspace to hear it and I really like it. So, click here to listen to it and the other songs too: http://www.myspace.com/tmo2thefullest
I miss Goodie Mob Cell Therapy was one of the illest songs of the 90s.
This was the South too. What happened these sort of rappers from the Dirty?
JIM JONES WANTS TO GROW UP!?
Well, Jim Jones has been doing his thing for a minute. I heard a few things out of a couple recent outing from him. This first one started after his acclaimed play. I heard that Jim seeks to retool his image a bit and that was reflected in the play. I think he is married and definitely know that hes got a baby now to take care off. His recent show was with a live band a definite different look. Also, rumor has it, Jim has signed a very talented artist named Star, who is a bangin singer. Previously, I had a rumor about Jim needing Max B, but it would seem that came from a Max B fan more than anything.
FIGHT AT CHAMILLIONAIRE PARTY?
If you are in Houston and go to a spot called Flyrides, you are probably at a spot owned by Chamllioaire. Well, I am getting word that he had a party and CD signing for his latest mixtape called “Mixtape Messiah V.” I heard that several of H-Towns finest came to support, including some cats from Rap-A-Lot. Well, what happened? Allegedly a fight breaks out between two girls and a spilled drink. Somehow, some way, the fight got to Mike Jones lil brother, who was allegedly picking people off. Anyway, I cant say who but somebodys chain and bracelet came undone. Then somebody else, picked it up to get it appraised. When they got it appraised, the jeweler reportedly said that the bracelet was completely fake and the chain/medallion was worth like $1,100. OUCH.
SOMEBODY IS GOING TO HELL .
William Balfour allegedly killed the Hudson family members over jealousy over Julia Hudson. She started dating another man and he allegedly told her hed merk the whole family if she did. SMH at this alleged heartbroken coward gangsta. Peep this one as an EZ Pass to hell. Jennifer Hudsons nephew, Julian King, 7, was also found shot to death (Oct. 27), as you know. But here is the BS. Investigators are leaking that the boy could have been straight up tortured before he was slain. They are saying that the the fingers on his right hand were broken or fractured and his other hand was mutilated to the point where the police thought it was cut off.
F**K YOU LUDA!
Why would illseed say, “f**k you. Luda?” you may ask.
Well, they didn’t invite me to be in the video, you will see below. Soooooooo…F**k you Luda!
ILLSEEDS QUICKIES
I mentioned it earlier and Im telling you again DJ Khaled is the VP of Def Jam South.
If you want to peep a political remix of Lil Waynes A-Milli, click here.
You probably heard this too, but I am getting word that Bow Wow has quit rappin to act whyd he do that song Marco Polo then?
Shout out to all the Grammy nominees, including the nominees are: Coldplay, Lil Wayne, Ne-Yo, and Radiohead. Overall, the year in music wasnt so bad. Too bad Dre, Em and 50s Three Headed Monster didnt come in the 4th. Jay-Z too.
Hmmmm I dont know about this one, but I guess I will run it. A person told me that they were driving down 7th Ave & 49th in NYC and pulled up next to Diddy and Aubrey from Danity Kane inside his Maybach at a light at around 49th. Thoughts? I think Diddy values discretion a lil more than that not sure.
Polow Da Don is now working out like a mad man and has reportedly obtained a personal trainer to keep him on point. I need to do that too. Shout out to Gyant.
Also sigh Shyne is supposedly going to drop a new album called Godfather Resurrected. How is this for a better album title Godfather, gets out of jail, gets life together and then gets to record CD ?
I covered this WAY back! But Rihanna and Chris Brown are the plaintiffs in the lawsuit for $1 million by a photographer that got beat down allegedly by their security detail. This happened in May allegedly.
You want to see Prince, the purple one, perform with Q-Tip and DJ Scratch? Wow click here.
Have the Free Masons hijacked Hip-Hop to achieve their maniacal goals? Click here for this one at illseed.com.
RANDOM QUOTES
Jaz-O hearts Jay-Z (who Jaz calls Big Lip Shawn) so much, he hates his freakin guts (mimyl.com):
Hes a disgusting, greedy, cowardly, lying son of a b***h. Tell em how ya really feel, Jaz!
Kanye wow dude is going full throttle with the m#### f**ka please comments:
“Nobody really wants to recognize that Beyonce is a f***ing living legend and that she is just as great, if not greater, than the artists that we had in the past…that she’s probably greater than Tina Turner.” Why throw Tina under a fake a** bus? Without Tina, aint no Beyonce! Period!
Shots fired? Brandy comments on RiRi and B:
“I love Rihanna’s style and Beyonce’s style but my style is very classy, very simple and fashion forward.” (Nah, Brandys not like Ray-J!)
I don’t know Bran Bran…this wasn’t the classiest move you made. Hot…but classy? NAH!
FREDRO IS OK!
Speaking of classy and Brandy. Here is an update on Fredro Starr. He replies directly to the illseed rumors. Thanks, Onyx rules. I cant wait for the Black Rock album.
THE SOURCE TO GO BACK TO MAYS AND ZINO?
I don’t know how true it is but word on the street up in Boston is that Benzino and Dave Mays are working on getting back The Source. I am not certain how this is possible considering there are new owners. Now, perhaps they are looking to buy it back. I know they are doing some other ventures and the word is, those other ventures will supposedly back their efforts. You know, this is purely rumor and frankly, I dont think business works like that. Good luck to all and to all good luck.
EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY
Amy Winehouse can prepare for divorce, Id say. Amy Winehouse’s husband Blake is finished. The dude is back in prison, because he wasnt smart enough to comply with the terms of his bail. Guess how he messed up? He broke the conditions of bail by failing a drug test in rehab. He was about to get out of rehab in December and would be free. But, no he busted out and tried to go see Amy or some mess. Anyway, between the two places, he must have scored some smack or crack Now hes staring at a jail term that will take him clear to 2010.
SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END
How can a president be unprepared for war? I know he pardoned John Forte, but this is unacceptable!
Signs 2: A teacher sells ads on tests to cover costs..damn click here for this one!
COMMON GETS STUCK IN AN ELEVATOR
STEPHEN COLBERT DISSES KANYE AND KANYE STRIKES BACK
Before you get to the Colbert diss, I want to print what is allegedly Kanyes response. Kanye West reportedly said, “I could end Steven Colbert’s career but I would never take food off another man’s plate.” (I dont have the source on this one). Now, these two have something in common. They both dissed George Bush. Google that and you will KNOW, Ye can’t end Colbert’s career ever.
Now, here is what Cobert said to warrant such an absurd response from Yeezy.
LIL WAYNES DAUGHTER HAS TO BE THE COOLEST KID
In her school. Sheesh. Her daddy is Lil Wayne for
goodness sake. She had a party at a bowling alley and even T.I. showed
up. KEWL!
I DID NOT WANT TO DO THIS
But the pressure is coming from all angles for me to keep it real.
Now, I am going to keep it real. Whats the big deal REALLY? Beyonce is human like every other human – last time I checked at least. In this blog nation, its hard out here to be a celeb. Now, do you get why illseed ducks the fame at all costs? Im not letting yall destroy me.
BONUS FAIL
Remember the man that was arrested in Dallas, TX for giving kids weed? The man was caught on tape after police investigated a burglary. Well the man has been slapped up and will likely serve a term of up to seven years. Remember, the kids had both weed AND cocaine in their systems. You may not remember but AllHipHops own Jigsaw had to come to the rescue when they tried to suggest Hip-Hop was to blame. Check it out.
Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur on Fox News
THE OTHER SIDE
I am all about being fair so here is a letter from a reader that I respect tremendously. I am going to print a portion of a letter that he sent me, as it pertains to G.W. Bush getting dissed at that Global Summit thing. Remember when the word leaders didnt shake his hand? Here is what Majico said:
Illseed,
On the the song by Jasari , please inform my fellow readers that president bush already shook those leaders hands TWICE and but only for a leader who came late they wouldnt have redid the handshakes for the third time. CNN even issued another clip correcting themselves I really respect you and your website and i will keep on viewing it but sometimes i just would like to give the other side of the story. as a respectable American Im sure you can respect that thank you
I AM A RESPECTABLE AMERICAN! ILLSEED!
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OBAMA, WE LOVE YOU!!!
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!
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