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Juicy J Says Crunk Isn’t Dead, Preps New Solo Album
As a member of the Memphis collective Three Six Mafia, Juicy J can take credit for being one of the originators of the Hip-Hop sub-genre known as Crunk music.
But in 2009, Crunk has seen a steep decline from its previous early decade dominance.
Unlike other veterans that bemoan the sudden trend and stylistic shifts in Hip-Hop music, Juicy J states that Crunk is evolving along with the rest of the culture.
I will never say its dead, its different,” Juicy J told AllHipHop.com during a tour of Germany. “The Crunk now is not like the hollering chants that we used to do back in the day. Its not like it used to be. A lot of young cats – they do it a different way. I’m not mad at nobody. Get your money. God bless. This is our talent; if you making some money with it, that’s a blessing.”
Still, Juicy J realizes the importance of maintaining a distinct, signature sound in a market where innovations are quickly copied and appropriated.
To that end, he assures fans that his forthcoming sophomore solo Hustle Til I Die will be a return to the original Three Six Mafia sound.
“I just took it back to the old Three Six Mafia, the ones that the fans want to see,” Juicy J explained. Its a lot of fans that wanted to hear a lot of the older stuff. This is not no major release – just an independent album – so I made it straight for the gutter, straight for the streets. I just took it back. I put a lot of work in this album. I got my subjects on there that I talking about, but its like the Three Six Mafia original sound.”
Juicy also praised the Internet as an essential 24/7 promotion tool, and confirmed that preliminary work has begun on a new Three Six album.
“Never [will I retire]. Even my Youtube channel – that’s hustling. I’m trying to make this the biggest Youtube channel. Juicy J stated. I stay hustling. I talk to them every day. Even if I’m at the bar, I might have my laptop with me and say, ‘I’m at the bar.’ I read the internet every day, because it helps me keep up. Its cool. Its getting bigger and bigger every day. The fans give me ideas every day. We’ve been working hard. We about to bring it back.”
Juicy Js Hustle Til I Die will be released on June 16.
It features appearances from Gorilla Zoe, Project Pat, V-Slash, Webbie, and Gucci Mane.
Exclusive: Max B To Appeal Conviction, Lawyer Says
Rapper Max B has swiftly responded to a murder conviction with an appeal of all charges, his lawyer said.
In a statement issued to AllHipHop.com, Gerald Saluti said, Max B would like to first thank all his family, friends and fans that have supported him throughout this trial. Please don’t give up on him at this point. Although the jury has spoken and Max has been convicted of felony murder, kidnapping, robbery and conspiracy a swift and successful appeal shall follow.
Saluti also expressed concern that the facts in the case were not properly addressed.
It is inconceivable that a jury could convict Max under the facts presented by the State. Even Gina Conway the State’s own witness testified that Max knew nothing of a robbery, he stated. Ms. Conway, a jilted lover and proven liar, said so at the trial itself. Max said after the verdict was read that he is confident that justice will eventually be served and he will be free.
Despite the conviction, more music will soon follow.
Max intends to continue putting out music for his fans while the appeal process grinds along. Although shocked by the verdict, Max remained grateful,” Saluti concluded.
Prosecutors accused Max B., born Charly Wingate, of coordinating the robbery of two men at a Holiday Inn located in Northern New Jersey. He faces 25 years in jail.
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Breaking News: Max B Found Guilty
Former Dipset member Max B. was found guilty of murder conspiracy and robbery charges today (June 9).
Prosecutors accused Max B., born Charly Wingate, of coordinating the robbery of two men at a Holiday Inn located in Northern New Jersey.
Max B.s ex-girlfriend Gina Conway testified that she and a stepbrother named Kelvin Leerdam were to rob two men of over $40,000 in cash during the robbery.
The plan went awry and resulted in the death of one of the robbery victims, David Taylor, who was shot at point-blank range in the face by Leerdam.
Conway testified against Max B. and Leerdam, in exchange for a sentence of 18 years on armed robbery and manslaughter charges.
Sources have told AllHipHop.com that Max B. was convicted on nine out of the 11 charges stacked against him.
Max B is scheduled to be sentenced July 30.
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CORRECTION: Ace Hood Planning “Classic” Album With DJ Khaled
As the first artist on DJ Khaleds fledgling We Da Best imprint, Broward County, Florida native Ace Hood has been in the recording studio hoping to release what he has labeled a classic album.
A number of Floridas best rappers are banding together to support Ace Hood with guest appearances on his new album, which is titled Ruthless.
The album features cameos by The Runners and Incredibles. Ruthless is rounded out with guest appearances from Ludacris, Jeremih, Akon, T-Pain, The Dream, Lloyd, Jazmine Sullivan and Rick Ross.
“This album is definitely gonna be a classic,” Ace said of the album. People are expecting a lot out of me not only because I’m on Khaled’s label, but because everyone knows that the ace is ranked as the highest.”
Ace Hood, born Antoine McColister, signed with DJ Khaled, after he caught the attention of the popular Miami DJ during a performance at Khaleds annual birthday bash.
According to Ace Hood, he didn’t think the opportunity to perform would lead to a full-fledged record deal.
“We was outside the radio station not even trying to get a deal, just hoping to perform at his birthday bash,” he recalls. “We just figured we’d try and perform. He had a contest going on where you had to give a certain amount of reasons why you should perform at the birthday bash. So I was going to rap for him on camera and show him why I was worthy. Although he had to go to a meeting, he came out, looked at me and said ‘I love his image.’ We handed him a CD and once we did that he listened to it and called my manager that night. He said ‘I love his swag, I hear starvation in his music and I want to take a meeting with him.'”
DJ Khaled signed Ace Hood shortly after the meeting and has been promoting the rapper ever since.
Ace Hood’s latest single is titled “Over Time,” which features T-Pain and Rick Ross.
“Once I played the song for Rick Ross he loved it and he put his whole swag to it” explained Khaled. “The song was pretty much done but we felt to make it more of a hit record, get somebody like T-Pain who’s running the game right now, on the hook to make it go that much further.”
Ace Hood’s Ruthless is due in stores June 30th.
The X Fact(her): Journalist aka The Hardest Job in the World
Everyone wants to be a journalist but very few know what the real job of a journalist is. It’s not about two hour lunches, corner offices or red carpet events. Calling yourself a journalist isn’t all about entertainment journalism or blogging about your favorite rapper. Journalism is a thankless job. You will not make millions, no one really knows your name nor will they value your work.
Everyday around the globe a journalist is killed, kidnapped, tortured or exiled for doing their job. Right now, two American journalists are sitting in a North Korean prison, sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for of all things, crossing the into the country’s border with on assignment.
Laura Ling and Euna Lee work for former Vice President Al Gore’s San Francisco-based Current TV media venture. North Korean guards arrested Ling and Lee near the China-North Korean border on March 17. The two were reporting about the trafficking of North Korean women at the time of their arrest, and it’s unclear if they strayed into the North or were grabbed by aggressive border guards who crossed into China. A cameraman and their local guide escaped. Details of their arrest are sketchy since the media of North Korea is government controlled. Monday, after a five day trial the two women were sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for “hostility toward the Korean people.”
You may be thinking, 12 years for that?
In order to understand the absurdity of North Korea’s verdict, you need to understand the country that is the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Following War World II, Korea was split into two occupied zones. The north was occupied by the Soviet Union. The South as occupied by America. In 1950 the two sides began a war for total control of the region resulting in the Korean War. Three years later a truce was drawn but on May 26, 2009 North Korea withdrew from the truce.
North Korea is a loose canon. It is a communist dictatorship masked as a democratic state. It’s current leader is Kim Jong-il, the son of the country’s one and only president Kim Il–Sung who passed away in 1994 but was proclaimed the “Eternal President”. Freedom of expression is outlawed in North Korea including culture, religion or speech. Anyone who speaks out against Jong-il and the government is swiftly imprisoned and never heard of again.
Here’s an interesting look at life in North Korea:
Some are hinting that the imprisonment of Ling and Lee isn’t just about the ladies crossing a border. It’s no secret that Americans in foreign land are highly prized chess pieces. Usually, American politicians go over and mash out a deal to release the Americans or get a lighter punishment. There’s no word on who, if anyone, President Obama plans to send over and work thing out.
The Taliban has captured Americans in an attempt to get people released from Guantanamo Bay. Earlier this year Somali pirates held and American captain ransom. There is a possibility that Ling and Lee’s sentence was so severe in a passive aggressive attempt to stick it to South Korea and its ally the United States, which are pushing for U.N. sanctions to punish North Korea for its latest nuclear blast and barrage of missile tests.
In case you didn’t know, North Korea hates America and all countries that associate with us. For years, they’ve been illegally building nuclear weapons and recently started testing them. By hell or high water, North Korea’s goal is to become a dominate world power.
Political ploy aside, should these two women who were doing a job they love have to suffer for this? Would you want to be a journalist if it meant every story you covered lead to your possible death or arrest? Would you rush to the comments section of your favorite website if you know your views would be held against you by the government? Well, the growing popularity of citizen journalism and blogs in oppressed countries is resulting in just that.
Journalists needs to receive the same respect as a firefighter, solider, cop, doctor. A journalist has the ability to saves lives, make change, heal wounds. Dare I say it, being a journalist, a real journalist is one of the hardest jobs in the world.
– CH
The X Fact(her) is a weekly column that appears on 99problems.org. Started on Inauguration Day 2009 by the League of Young Voter’s Education Fund, 99problems.org is a non-profit initiative that aims to keep young people engaged in the political process through activism and community involvement. Please visit 99problems.org to find out how you can get involved right now! For more on Chloé A. Hilliard visitwww.chloehilliard.com
CONCERT REVIEW: Leela James Brings Soul Classics to ATL
Leela James fiery
voice carries a centurys worth of Blues, Soul, and R&B history.
Since her refreshing slept-on 2005 debut [A Change Is Gonna Come],
the LA songstress has carried the figurative musical torch of her
predecessors Betty Davis, Myra Barnes, Tina Turner, and Lyn Collins.
Last Thursday (June 4), James returned to James Browns old Georgia
stomping grounds to remind the musically inclined that Soul music is
still alive and well.She
began by loosening everyone up with her gospel-tinged artist manifesto
Long Time Coming. Leelas thundering voice reverberated the lyrics
throughout the venue, as she refused to be denied her place as a great
singer (Crown me later, Ima take my crown now/Been writing ten years
now/And finally the real truth is coming out).
The
dark lighting and smoldering heat put James in her element, and she
declared her love of Southern venues before going into her vibrant
dance number Good Time.
Its hot and funky already so I know Im in the South, James exclaimed. So lets dance, cmon! The
crowd obliged, and Leela blessed them with an awesome extended reprise
that blended her track with the JBs ’70s hit Doing It to Death, and
Rick James classic Give It to Me.
One
thing concert-goers learn early at a Leela James show is that that
sassy songstress does not tolerate uppity non-dancing folks at her
events. You will be called out to show your moves. During a cover of
Frankie Beverlys Joy and Pain, James ordered several audience members
to hit the stage (myself included) and provide backing vocals and
grooves. No one objected, and that party was in full effect as everyone
waved their hands and sung the ’80s classic.
Leelas latest LP, Lets Do It Again,
is a collection of memorable soul tracks from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s.
Not many singers today could do justice live to those tracks, but James
showed great poise in honoring the late Phyllis Hymans spirit before
delivering a near perfect rendition of You Know How to Love Me.
She
did something that no one should ever do, and something I dont want
any of you to ever do, James stated on Hymans tragic suicide. She
did it because she didnt feel loved. So lets show her that we all
still love her!
Leelas
memory lane trip remained poignant when she showcased her emotional
range and sincerity on difficult tracks from James Brown (Its a Mans
Mans Mans World) and Al Green (Simply Beautiful). With the former,
the feisty vocalists aching timbre reinterprets the ballad as a
triumphant feminist critique. On the latter, Simply Beautiful became
a stirring revelation of the endless depths of a womans love.
James
closed with her cover of Sam Cookes Civil Rights anthem A Change Is
Gonna Come. The song featured as the title track for her 2005 debut,
and has dually served the singer as a proclamation of black pride and
hope for revolutionary change in todays music scene. Like Cookes
foundation as a celebrated member of the Soul Stirrers, James utilized
her church roots to increase the songs spiritual potency through
unmistakable gospel phrasings.
At
a mere 26 years old, Leela James represents one of the most promising
voices for Soul musics future. Of her sophomore cover album, she
explained that she wanted to give props to artists who didnt receive
it during their heyday. Lets hope Ms. James blossoming talent and
career doesnt suffer the same fate.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Detroit Vs. Charles Hamilton? Jacki-O Pulls The 9? Tiny Visits Tip?
DISCLAIMER:
All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on.
THE DAILY TWO SENSE
JIM EXTENDS THE OLIVE
All the Jay-Z/Autotune hoopla overshadowed a loving act by Jim Jones to his homey Camron. Thats right CAMRON. I didnt even know they were working towards amends. I wasnt there and never have been, but I heard Jim was on stage with all of Dipset and told the crowd that Cam is his brother and he loves him. Thats a pretty bold move to say in front of 50,000 people. Shout out to Jim for that.
CHARLES HAMILTON IS IN “D” TROUBLE
Bascially, it seems that the whole Detroit is hating Charles Hamilton. Basically, it seems that Charlie said that J.Dilla (listed as James Yancey) was the executive producer of this upcoming album. Here is exactly what Dilla said in the post:
I also wanna thank James Yancey for his guidance in putting this album together. Sound wise, I couldnt be happier. Again, the album was mastered reel-to-reel/digital-to-digital, and I couldnt have done the entire process without him being a total jerk about me getting that EXTRA vinyl-ish sound. Thanks Dilla.
Yeah, James Yancey EPd the album. That was my sound consultant. Google it, come back here and doubt it. Ma Dukes, I gotchu.
Detroits Hip-Hop community exploded on Charles, VERY UPSET. UHM really, I dont know what else to say without fanning the flames here. Lets just say that CH needs to issue a statement of some sort thats very apologetic or very explanatory. I do know this, part of the album proceeds are supposedly going to go to Mrs. Yancey aka Ma Dukes, because she has Lupus. At any rate, good luck and Godspeed.
Click here to read CH’s explanation to AHH. Not sure if this is going to help him out though.
JACKI-O PULLS OUT HER HEATER?
I got this off the wire. Im not messing with Jacki-O, but she denies the charges and said that the club did her wrong.
Rapper JACKI-O was booked to appear as special guest at Level 3 in Tampa, Florida. Sources close to us, whom witnessed the incident, reveal that. While attending the event as special guest, Jacki O was asked to vacate the venue due to Level 3s management team. Apparently while at the venue an argument took place with one of the venues bartenders while ordering bottles.
Allegedly Jacki was immediately asked to leave when she and her entourage was accused of pulling out weapons.
JACKI-O responded to our request for a statement via her publicist:
My team is licensed to carry concealed weapons in any case. Jack Move Entertainment and its security representatives made NO ATTEMPTS on PULLING OUT any weapons.
We had a problem, we addressed the problem. Unfortunately, some club bartenders have a tendency of assuming that when some customers are partying, they are not aware of their cash transactions.
No charges were made on anyone that was involved in the altercation.
ILLSEEDS QUICKIES
There is a shot that Uncle Murda aka Uncle M could be the one that goes to G-Unit. I also heard that Unc may have gotten knocked recently.
Well, its not looking good for Buck. I heard the asking price for his contract is $5 million. I heard T.I. offered $1 million but it wasnt sufficient.
Dipset / G-Unit tour? I am hearing Zeke is talking about it.
I heard Detroit had their Summer Jam and Trey Songz performed. But, there was a deranged female fan that security had to chase around the stage.
Kelly Rowland officially has a new manager.
Khloe Kardashian reportedly attended Pleasure Ps album release party with Terrance J. Or is that the other way around?
Apparently Kym Whitley allegedly slapped the ish out of Tamala Jones for putting her sex life out there. Yung Joc is twitchin! (illseed for twitter snitchin)
Tiny reportedly went to see T.I. in jail very recently. Its been three weeks. I heard that the kids dont get to see him.
Barry Bonds wife filed for separation. Divorce cant be far away.
EPIC WIN OF THE DAY
Al B. Sure! and his son Quincy have gotten back together. In case you didn’t know, they have been estranged for some time. Just in time for Father’s day! Here is the 411.
Wussup World
Hows everyone?
Havent updated in a while. BUT NOW ITS TIME! LOL
Real brief, so lets get right to it
In the past couple of days, a few blog/gossip sites have posted that my father and I are rebuilding our relationship
. Ive been getting emails, texts, twits, etc. regarding this situation. And YES! This is true. I will say that we are back on the right track and things are starting off well. Now that youve heard it from me, you know the deal.
Thanks again!
(p.s I promise I will be updating more so yall know whats going on with me and my life etc etc etc )
EPIC FAIL OF THE DAY
Shout out to my homey iegrock on twitter. He sent me the fail of the day. Read all the way down.
SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END
Look what I got off the Reuters wire! A woman cut a baby out of her own womb and smh just read it.
A baby girl cut from her murdered mother’s womb by a woman who later tried to pass the child off as her own was in very good condition, a Kansas hospital said on Monday.
Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center in Topeka also said the case had generated an outpouring of concern and sympathy from the public for five-day-old Victoria Jo Stinnett and her family, with calls, notes and gifts including tiny baskets of infant clothes sent to the hospital.
Lisa Montgomery, 36, of Melvern, Kansas, the woman who FBI agents say confessed to the kidnapping and murder of eight months pregnant Bobbie Jo Stinnett, 23, has been charged under federal law with kidnapping resulting in death.
“She remains in very good condition, resting comfortably in the neonatal intensive care unit,” hospital spokeswoman Tami Motley said. She said the girl’s father, Zeb Stinnett, had asked that no other information be released, and it was not known how long the child would remain at the medical center.
Lisa Montgomery, 36, the woman who FBI agents said confessed to the murder and kidnapping, has been charged under federal law with kidnapping resulting in death.
The victim, eight months pregnant Bobbie Jo Stinnett, 23, was found strangled in her Missouri home on Thursday with her abdomen sliced open, the baby gone and the umbilical cord cut.
The FBI said Montgomery came to Stinnett’s home after inquiring over the Internet about buying a rat terrier dog, a breed Stinnett raised. It was a trace on the e-mail that led investigators to track down Montgomery at her home in Kansas. She had been showing off the child as her own and told her husband that she had suddenly given birth.
Police also said Montgomery had told her family she suffered a miscarriage at some time in the past, though it was not known when or if she really had been pregnant. No information has been released on what might have motivated the crime.
Stinnett said the fact that his daughter survived the ordeal was a miracle.
SNOOP ROCKS THE PLAYBOY MANSION
EW WEE! Check this out!
JAY-Z TALKS ABOUT AUTOTUNIN
Another part.
RIRI AND SOME COOL KID!
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DILLA, WE LOVE YOU!!!
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!-illseedWHO: illseed.comWHAT: RumorsWHERE: AllHipHop.com, MySpace.com/TheIllseedHOW: Send your rumors and ill pics to illseed at al*************@***il.com.
Charles Hamilton Addresses J Dilla Love & Detroit Controversy
I also wanna thank James Yancey for his guidance in putting this album together. Sound wise, I couldnt be happier. Again, the album was mastered reel-to-reel/digital-to-digital, and I couldnt have done the entire process without him being a total jerk about me getting that EXTRA vinyl-ish sound. Thanks Dilla.
When the artwork for Charles Hamiltons debut album This Perfect Life was released everything seemed normal, until the credit for executive producer came into view.
Charles Hamilton listed the EP as James Yancey, more widely known as Detroit producer J Dilla. The addition of the late, beloved beat extraordinaire surprised and sparked controversy not only within the Hip-Hop community but also additionally within Dillas Detroit family.
Now, with heightening confusion regarding the matter, a handful of Dillas closest associates through Hip-Hop are speaking out against Hamiltons use of the name and its connection to his music. With controversy looming over the head of Charles Hamilton, AllHipHop.com sat down with sonic emcee to understand his side of the debacle.
Charles Hamilton: Well, let me start it off like this. First of all, I have absolutely nothing but the utmost respect for Detroit Hip-Hop. And Ill make no apologies because quite honestly my relationship with the Yanceys and the Holten family and their relationship with the Moore family and the Hamilton family really is nobodys business number one. Number two, Im the first mainstream artist to make any kind of effort to put any kind of money into the Yancey family pocket because Im putting him as my executive producer that means when the album does go into stores mind you this is the first album in Interscope and music business history to be distributed by a major label for absolutely free and the fact remains that when it gets into stores there is money that will be going into his families pocket.
Charles Hamilton: He has a daughter, his mom is struggling right now, and his catalogue for a lack of better words has been raped by a whole lot of emcees that respect him but dont necessarily put money into the pot. So what can I do as a mainstream artist that has a lot of respect for the family and the artist and for the legacy he left behind, put him as the executive producer. Now as far as what he did on some Paul normal s**t in the mastering process, yes, I can say that I got a chance to speak to Dilla. Now people can say that theyve talked to Biggie and talked to Pac so what is so criminal about me saying that I had advice on mastering my album from Dilla?
Charles Hamilton: Is it because Im the new guy in the business or is because Im not from Detroit. Either way, thats ignorant and shouldnt exist in Hip-Hop and no one really has heard most of the album to understand where Im coming from with it. And then on top of that my favorite rapper, Eminem, is from Detroit so if Im giving a Detroit producer who didnt get a lot of mainstream love a little bit of time in the spotlight how am I milking his name for publicity? If anything a lot more people are hitting me up on Twitter saying Yo, I was familiar with Dilla but I wasnt familiar with his work. Thanks for putting his name out there.
AllHipHop.com: I think the bigger aspect is your credibility as far as deserving to have Dillas name connected to the project.
Charles Hamilton: Okay, when Lupe Fiasco did Food & Liquor, Chilly Chill had just been sent to jail, how was he supposed to have executive produced Food & Liquor from jail?
AllHipHop.com: You dont know that Chilly Chill didnt contribute to that before he was sent away.
Charles Hamilton: Can I not ask you the same question about Dilla [and I]? Can I not ask you that exact same question? Just because my name wasnt shouted out on Ruff Draft like, and? Trackmasters didnt get shouted out on Ruff Draft and they actually took a beat from Dilla and it was called Got Till Its Gone by Janet Jackson and they worked with him so where is the crime in it. If anything lets be serious here now are we really in a game where regional loyalty is going to shut down a project that is trying to help the rest of the world?
Charles Hamilton: And to be absolutely honest if I put Elvis Presley [as executive producer] thered be a whole host of white people saying, No! He didnt do anything for your album, hes been dead! Even if I did a track with 2Pac theyd be like, Why did you take an acapella from 2Pac? Youre not real Hip-Hop. People dont know how to let go and let fears run free. So if we really want to step into the paranormal realm which is not really a realm that I think anyone wants to have any kind of discussion with me in.
Charles Hamilton: Than lets really put things in prospective because I dont want to have to say the painfully obvious truth, Im really playing this very modest and humble but at the same time you cant do that when youre a new artist, you have to follow the paved road. So, no Im not doing that, Im taking things to the next level and if youre not with that you dont have to download the album when it comes out, you dont have to buy it when it comes out. Just leave me alone with all that hate this is a whole new ballgame right now and Im not trying to pimp Dillas name. If anything you should blame Busta Rhymes when he put out Dillagence, but then again are you really going to blame him because he was on Ruff Draft. [Editors note: Busta Rhymes and J Dillas relationship extends back to 1996 on Rhymes first solo CD, The Coming.] So its like come on now, the duality of it is hilarious but such is the duality of life so Im not upset at anybody. Let me here your perspective on it, put your perspective on the interview.
AllHipHop.com: Well I can see where House Shoes is coming from and why he is upset at the simple fact that youre using his close friends name in correlation to your music when the connection really isnt clear. At the same time I agree with you that all of these other opinions by music listeners are not really relevant because we simply do not know your relationship with the Yancey family. I dont know that because you did not make it clear. I just want to know if there is a true relationship because that can justify your use and your support for their estate by using him as the executive producer.
Charles Hamilton: Now can that just be for the sake of philanthropy and loving someones work so much that you want to help their family out? Is that wrong?
AllHipHop.com: Theres nothing wrong with that at all but I dont know if you really have reached out to anyone over there.
Charles Hamilton: Im just gonna leave it at this. At the end of the day when the album sells, the numbers that I know its gonna sell, and Im not saying its gonna go gold or platinum or flop but when it sells theres gonna be money going to a pot where very little money existed. So at the end of the day I did a good deed for somebody that helped me musically. Now if I did a séance and Dillas walking around in my house, you cant take away that paranormal aspect of it and Im not gonna say whether I did that or not because then I d be crazy.
AllHipHop.com: Well I will tell you that I respect the fact that you want to help out the situation with their estate, I think anyone who is angry at you right now will respect that aspect of this situation.
Charles Hamilton: Who is this guy anyways? What is his relevance?
AllHipHop.com: Who?
Charles Hamilton: I dont even want to say his name, you say his name.
AllHipHop.com: House Shoes? Hes a legendary DJ from Detroit, friend of Dilla, and contributor to Dillas music.
Charles Hamilton: My issue is this. I understand his perspective, but dude can you just respect where Im coming from? Thats why Im so tight about s**t. Like calm the f**k down. This is not the first time Ive seen his name but I really want to make things clear, this aint about pimping your friend brother, I ain’t pimpin your friend Im trying to help on a major scale.
Jay-Z Planning Sept. 11 ‘Blueprint 3’ Show, Talks ‘D.O.A.’
Continuing a media blitz that started on Saturday night (June 6) with the release of his new single D.O.A. (Death of Autotune), Jay-Z appeared on New Yorks Hot 97 for a candid conversation with longtime host Angie Martinez.
During the chat, Jay confirmed that his eleventh solo album, The Blueprint 3 will be released on September 11 as rumored.
Its the date the first one came out and it was a horrible date in our history, he stated. I have a wonderful idea for a show, proceeds are gonna go to charity. You know, just bring it full circle. I have a historic venue in mind, Im gonna bring some artists out. Its gonna be big.
The multi-platinum rapper, who ranked #32 on the latest Forbes list of top earning celebrities, also took time to address the controversy created by D.O.A, which was co-produced by autotune user Kanye West.
Jay clarified that his gripe about the recording tool is simply with those artists who use it as a crutch, adding that autotune can be a great tool, when you have melodies behind it.
During the show, a fan texted Martinez, asking if the song was a jab at Ron Browz and DJ Webstar for their collaborations with Jim Jones.
Jay-Z dismissed the rumors and replied so far away from my thought process. Really far away.
Its not me, the people are sick of it, Jay-Z continued, before closing out the interview to the sound of his live performance at Hot 97s Summer Jam 2009 on Sunday night (June 7).
As for T-Pains appearance on stage during the impromptu performance, Jay said that it was not planned as many believed.
Jay-Z took advantage of the interview to share his thoughts on the current state of Hip-Hop, speaking on his likes and dislikes and co-signing both newcomer Drake and Soulja Boy, who often comes under fire from Hip-Hop purists.
One of the most poignant statements he made during this most recent interview, however, spoke to the quality of music itself.
We cant complain about the state of rap and where its going and the decline every year, he concluded. We have to look at ourselves first. I can understand why a lot of people get turned off of rap. You can talk about the machine, but you gotta be willing to clean yourself up first.
Maino Dropping Autobiographical DVD ‘Unstoppable’
In preparation for the release of his June 30 debut album, Brooklyns Maino has announced an autobiographical documentary entitled Unstoppable presented by Best of the Block/Hustle Hard.
Mainos film will center on the rappers transformation from convicted drug dealer to rising Hip-Hop star.
In the mid 90s, Maino was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a drug-motivated kidnapping.
During his time away, he focused on honing his rap skills as a tool to remove himself from a life of crime.
After being released in 2003, he gradually networked with notable industry contacts like Lil Kim, while making a name on NYs mixtape circuit.
Now after the 2008 national success of Hi Hater, the Brooklynite finally feels hes in a position to take New York Hip-Hop to a higher level.
I dont want to say lets bring New York back, but lets bring New York forward, Maino explained to AllHipHop.com. And the only way to bring it forward is to breathe new life into it. Thats how you keep Hip-Hop alive; you give birth to the new. I want to be the one bringing that new life.
The Unstoppable DVD will feature re-enactments of pivotal moments in Mainos personal life and professional career.
Through these clips, he hopes to crystallize for viewers his perseverance against all odds, including wariness from industry professionals due to his legit criminal background.
“A lot of industry people didn’t believe in me when I first started pounding the streets. Many said I wouldn’t make it off of mixtapes, now look…my album is dropping June 30th, Maino stated to AllHipHop.com. Haters inspired me to write my last two hit records. Unstoppable is the story of my life and struggles to get to the position I’m in now. I had a rough life growing up and nothing ever happened the way it was supposed to happen to me, so I’m accustomed to being turned down. Thanks to all the DJs and radio stations that believed in me from the beginning and all those that are behind me now. This was Gods plan, now I’m just gonna keep rocking!
Mainos debut LP, If Tomorrow Comes, will feature guest spots from Swizz Beatz, T-Pain, and B.G.
Confirmed producers include J.R. Rotem, Just Blaze, Mista Raja, and Scott Storch.
Unstoppable is due in stores tomorrow (June 9th).
Young Jeezy P###. By DJ Toomp
“The Underdawg”
Fabolous Ft. Trey Songz
“Goes Out”
A-Pinks [Heater Of The Day]
“Mafia Music Freestyle”
Lil Boosie Ft. Hurricane_Chris
“Doin Our Thang”
Trina Ft. Ludacris
“Work For It”
Play-N-Skillz Ft. Pitbull and Nina Sky
“Boom”
OJ Da Juiceman Ft. Soulja Boy, Keith The Beast and Pimp G
“Gold Grill Shawty (Remix)”