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AHH Strays News: Mos Def, Pharcyde Celebrate Labor Day

Rappers Mos Def, The Pharcyde and Atmosphere will join The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) today (September 1) during the Take Back Labor Day Festival in St. Paul, Minnesota. This is the inaugural year for SEIU’s festival, which celebrates the many contributions of organized labor in the United States. The concert will take place from 3-7 PM and will also feature performances by Steve Earle, Billy Bragg, Tom Morello and friends, Allison Moorer and others. The Take Back Labor Day Festival takes place at Harriet Island Regional Park. Tickets are $15 to attend the concert.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Rick Ross Is Pipin’ MAD!! Bow Wow & Berg’s Chain!? Suge’s Ex Tried To Check Him?

DISCLAIMER:

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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.

SUGE DID WHAT? WHY?As you know, Suge Knight was arrested by the cops for beating up his most recent girlfriend, who he has been with for about three years. Well, apparently the truth has come out why he allegedly assaulted her. They were reportedly headed to a strip club. Well, some bird calls Suge and she noticed that it was a female. Well, homegirl wasn’t having it (for a second) and tried to Check Mr. Death Row Records. She allegedly got mopped up and woke up butt naked. She doesn’t even remember what happened, which I am sure is a good loophole for any good lawyer. THE GAME HEADED TO JAIL?I thought The Game’s cousin Kirky was a gang banger? Game and this particular cousin got into a fight at a funeral. The Game supposedly promised to cover half of the cost of the service, but didn’t. Fighting at a funeral is cause for shaking one’s head, but now Kirky has stepped it up a notch. The cousin has reportedly pressed charges and sued Jayceon for kicking his butt. I am hearing Game has been charged with criminal battery. Game’s already serving probation from a previous case. I don’t think this happens to be good for L.A.X.RICK ROSS IS P##### AT HIP HOP WEEKLYCheck what I got in my inbox:Hip-Hop Weekly once again gets it wrong; this time after relying on information provided by interviewer Sam Ferguson. After claiming he was conducting an interview for Don Diva Magazine, The Boss granted Ferguson an interview in which The Boss took him to his hood in Carol City where The Boss reflected on his early days of hustling and his current success. The story was later ran and titled by Hip-Hop Weekly as “The Man Behind the Admission” and contained questions with answers that where never asked while Rick Ross was present.”There is nothing to admit. I’m a made man with nothing to prove. I’mma 10millionaire” Ross later added, “n##### must really be broke to be going to these measures. I’m happy to help n##### sell they magazines but don’t feel you can disrespect the set. Sam Ferguson is a liar, he’s an informant, he’s a rat, he’s a B####. I hope he’s offended; get at me in the streets n#### you know how we play. This sh*t about to get Deeper Than Rap.” If Hip-Hop Weekly disputes this they should release the audio and play the world the so called “Admission”. Which they won’t do; it doesn’t exist.DOES BOW WOW HAVE THE YUNG BERG CHAIN?I know this is old. I know this is old, but I have to say and ask the question: does Bow Wow have Yung Berg’s chain? I don’t know but in a recent interview, Trick Trick said that Berg needs to give Bow Wow a call. I know that they have some level of beef, but I didn’t know that it could possibly come to this! Hopefully Bow Wow didn’t stoop to such levels for cred. If he does, I am going to have to start calling him Wow Bow again.Jeez – Royce Da 5’ 9” is a BEAST! Where is Eminem? They need to work it out! Em, please sign this man. There are a few shots at Yung Berg in this rugged song with Trick Trick.

YUNG BERG’S DARKER TWIN BROTHER GOES OFF!!!!! I’m scared. These dudes are some bad MFers. They bussin’ guns on the internet.

They shoulda never gave you N-words internet! This is like the hood star wars! I’m definitely fearful for the life of all that oppose Yung Berg.ILLSEED’S QUICKIESMel B if the Spice Girls has suggested that’s she’s going to pose nude for Playboy. That would be an instant collectors edition.Did Lauryn Hill name her most recent baby yet?Monica’s next CD, Still Standing, has been pushed way back to the year 2009. Anybody that needs to be told, don’t mess with Hurricane Gustav.I heard Budden might sign with The Game…AHH been pushing for that. Sheeeesh.How cool is it that 50 Cent deaded his beef with Jadakiss. That’s what happening, Jack! Check it:

SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN ENDUPDATE: Republican and conservative VP candidate Sarah Palin has admitted that she is not the mother of that “5th child.” That baby is actually her daughter’s newborn, who is now 17. I believe she was 16 when the child was conceived. SMH. Whats good with this on McCain’s VP? Look what somebody sent me.

On March 5th, 2008 Alaska”s Republican Governor, Sarah Palin, announced

to the media that she was 7 months pregnant with her 5th child. She is

currently 44.

Palin”s daughter Bristol is 16 and attends an Anchorage high school.

Students who have attended class with her report that she has been out

of school for months, claiming a prolonged case of mono.

Palin does not appear pregnant in any recent photographs. The

announcement came as quite a shock to people who had worked closely

with her, and have been quoted as saying that she did not appear

pregnant whatsoever during the prior 7 months.

And there”s more ” check out the photo above taken with Palin”s

daughter having a bulge in her stomach.

I want a fact-finding mission!DIDDY DISSES MCCAIN…This is cool, but I like my “diss” better. Read up on THAT right here.

LADY DRAMA ROUNDS OUT THE WEEKENDWeekend Round up for all those loose off the goose…. hell ya’ll are probably still loose off the goose it’s a holiday weekend! Enjoy: Teairra Mari lets it all hang out like a stripper on the pole…….When asked about her former label, Jay Z and former label mate Rihanna Teairra set the record straight! It’s too good for me to write or make up so check it out yourself: On Jay Z:“I was calling Jay my father. I love you like my father because my father is not in my life. Jay didn’t even call and tell me [I was dropped]. I was hurt.” On Rihanna and her comments about Teairra playing second fiddle to her:‘Why would she ever go there? Keep my name out your mouth, sweetie.”Not for nothing but if they were to brawl I’ve got ten on Rih-Rih dem island girls don’t play and they’re mean with machete’s stop playin;-) Guess Teairra’s mouthpiece wasn’t equipped enough for the business (if you know what I’m sayin) The Dream puts a new spin on Jeezy’s ‘Put On’

Any thoughts? While we are on the subject check out Lil Kim on the Put On Remix….HERE! Out with the old in with the New: Dr.Julianne Malveaux & Dr.Cornel West bad mouth Obama’s Speech! Barack is only one man damn! Not to mention he has to appeal to ALL people not just blacks….Why can’t we keep family business private my gosh! [Illseed note: Tavis knows that he just wanted to create a forum to hate on Barack since he didn’t agree to do his Black of the State Union. SMH at intellectual hate!] Queen Pen Tells Rocsi to kick rocks… In so many words! Let me find out….. Can’t we all just get along? Hell no then what would happen to my job! I’m more concerned with getting Queen Pen as a friend, I need someone like her in my entourage! Exclusive Video: Angela and Bow Wow Out!I know you all remember a while back when we stated Bow Wow and Angela were back at it again! If you dont run it back. Well a video of Vanessa Simmons’ party was posted on Pastry.com and it shows Bow Wow there kickin it! Check out the video evidence HERE! Mmmm…. hmmmm…… Introducing…… Halle’s Daughter Nahla! Halle has finally brought Nahla out to play and it was worth the wait she’s adorable! Halle and the fam were spotted kicking back at the zoo! How cute I hope now that she’s out we’ll be seeing a lot more of her! Oh Halle you look good too girl 😉

 Lady Drama’s Food For Thought: The Game is saying Jesse Jackson may have been involved in the assassination of MLK….. No I’m not joking I couldn’t make this stuff up if I tried! Stick to Madden homey Some photo’s have surfaced of Venus Williams with large amounts of cellulite! If Venus has no _____ and lots of cellulite then Serena’s ______ must look like _______! Have fun with that one 😉 Am I the only one who hopes illseed is back on this week! As much as I love the milder version of my boss man I much rather prefer the unrated version! Don’t take my words out of context… I aint calling out no names BOSS UP! LOL Go hard or go home, wait…..it was an extended weekend… I’ll just be happy that you all make it to a bed safe and SOBER!SHELZ – THE LAST WORD!I apologize for having nothing but this and its not hip hop related.  Gustav is coming and the N.O. has again been strongly warned to get the hell out.  I

live in the A so I have a number of relatively new friends who I’ve met

because of the tragedy known as Katrina. As a features writer I have

spoken with plenty of artists from the area who create a horrific

picture of moldy FEMA trailers, dead trees sitting stoic across front

yards, abandoned homes and previous neighbors who seem to have fallen

off the face of the earth. The last I spoke with The Chopper City Boyz,

the interview took a hard left to Katrina and we never got back to the

questions I had in my hand.  It is predicted that Gustav could pose a larger threat to the Gulf Coast than Katrina due to its weakened state.  And with that said, I pray for those I know in the area and those I don’t.  For

my peeps who recently moved back to New Orleans just to once again

evacuate, know as long as I have a roof over my head you will not

wander.  My thoughts, prayers and actions are with you and everyone else in Gustav’s path.YESTERDAY, WE LOVE YOU!

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

-illseed

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Sunday Selection: Monica ft. Ludacris “Still Standing”

It’s ironic that I am talking about a new single from Monica only two weeks after talking about a new one from Brandy. These ladies have had parallel singing careers, and it’s ironic that they have both decided to make a comeback around the same time.We’ve watched Monica grow from her start back in 1995 and blossom into a woman and now a mother of two. While Monica has had her own set of trials and tribulations along with a host of growing pains, her new single “Still Standing” is a true testament to how she’s weathered the storm.When I heard this song for the first time I liked it, and I think that’s because it helps define who Monica is now. It’s always good for an artist to connect with her fan base and I think with this song she does just that.There’s one thing about Monica that I always appreciate; she always sings with soul. No matter what she’s singing about her sound always stays consistent and because of that I am looking forward to a new album from her. From what I’ve read about Monica’s new album its set for a 2008 release and the song “Still Standing” isn’t necessarily what her and her record company agreed to as a first single. It’s something they’ve decided to put out to see what kind of response they will get. Take a listen and tell me what you think it about “Still Standing” and how do you think it compares to Brandy’s new single “Right Here (Departed)”? Not to get into a Brandy/Monica debate, but I just wonder how well the ladies will do in 2008. After all, they better time their albums correctly, because Mrs. Carter is in the studio and set for a fourth quarter release. And you know when she bounces back, she stomps on the competition. Until next week, y’all enjoy this week’s Sunday Selection – “Still Standing”

Boxer Lamon Brewster Taps Yung Joc, Keri Hilson For Return Bout

Grammy-nominated Hip-Hop artist Yung Joc and R&B upstart Keri Hilson will perform tonight as former heavyweight champion Lamon Brewster makes his in-ring return tonight (August 30) against Danny Batchelder for the vacant heavyweight NABA title.

 

The 20-minute performance is scheduled to precede Brewster’s entrance for the main event at Cincinnati Gardens in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is being co-promoted by Brewster’s own Relentless Events.

 

The card will also feature Aaron Pryor Jr., son of Hall of Famer and legend Aaron Pryor.

 

Lamon Brewster (33-4, 29 KOs) is seeking to rebound from a stoppage loss to current world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko in July 2007.

 

No stranger to boxing events, Yung Joc accompanied former welterweight and junior middleweight champ Cory Spinks to the ring for his title-winning effort against Roman Karmazin in 2006.

 

He is currently riding momentum from his guest spot on Hotstylz “Lookin Boy” and putting the finishes touches on his third LP Mr. Robinson’s Neighborhood, due out in early 2009.

 

Keri Hilson is prepping the October 7 release of her debut In a Perfect World, powered by the lead single “Energy.”

 

Both artists will perform again at Club Ritz for the official after-party.

 

The venue is located on 1752 Seymour Ave. in Cincinnati.

 

The untelevised bout can be viewed online for $1.99 at www.gofightlive.com, beginning at 8pm eastern time.

 

Tickets for the event ranging from $12-$102 are still available at all Ticketmaster outlets.

Rap Stars, Execs Attending Core DJ Retreat In SC

The 9th annual Core DJ Retreat looks to again bring the best in urban music to South Carolina, as fans, executives, and artists will converge on Myrtle Beach strategize on navigating through the music business.

 

The Core DJ Retreat kicks off September 5 and runs though September 8 at the Myrtle Beach Hilton Hotel.

 

The turntablist-centered retreat offers free registration for DJs, artist meet and greats, listening sessions, and discussion panels.

 

The retreat is the brainchild of Tony Neal, also the founder of the coalition known at the Core DJ’s.

 

He promises that this year’s showcase will be “entertaining for anyone who loves urban music but educational for those wishing to step their game up in this ever-changing whirlwind we call the record business.”

 

The event’s interactive seminar offers attendees the opportunity to learn from some of the most accomplished executives from today’s giants in urban music: Def Jam, Atlantic, Jive, Sony BMG, J Records, Bad Boy, Cash Money, Asylum, and Grand Hustle.

 

Artists confirmed to attend are Akon, Rick Ross, T-Pain, Maino, 3-6 Mafia,Trina, Diamond, Farnsworth Bentley, Flo Rida, Pitbull, Rocko, Jim Jones, Dem Franchise Boyz and many more.

 

Over 500 DJs are expected this year’s retreat.

 

To register, visit http://shadowboy.com/coredjs/contact.php.

OUT OF BOUNDS: Jones In, Merriman Done, Strayhan Stays Retired

We’re one week away from the kickoff of the 2008-09 NFL season, and as my main man Jim “J.R.” Ross would say, “Business is about to pick up

 

Umenyiora done for the year, Strahan stays retired

For the New York Giants, it’s a hard enough task to defend you Super Bowl championship.  Now it’s even harder when one of the major players on their defense is out for the season. Osi Umenyiora is out for the entire season with a knee injury. Umenyiora injured his knee last Saturday in a 10-7 loss to the New York Jets in their annual pre-season match-up.

 

When it was established that Umenyiora would be out for the remainder of the season, the Giants decided to get in touch with an old friend for a “welcome back” party. The G-men reached out to retired D-end Michael Strahan, to see if he would come out of retirement and play one more season. The Giants were willing to pay Strahan 8-12 million dollars for his return.  Strahan, who is currently signed with Fox Sports, decided to decline the offer and stay retired. 

 

Honestly, whatever Strahan did in terms of this situation, would have been cool. You couldn’t get mad at him if he wanted to come back. It’s wasn’t like he retired and then wanted back in. He was already set to start his new life away from the game when the G-Men came a calling and he graciously turned them down.  Maybe he, who shall not be named, should take notes on how to handle certain situations in reference to making a comeback.  

 

With Umenyiora out for the season, the G-Men moved linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka back to defensive end position. Kiwanuka played D-end at his alma mater, Boston College. That leaves a void at the linebacker position for the Giants.  Things are not looking good for the defending champs at the moment.  We’ll just have to wait and see.

 

Since we’re on the subject of injured D-linemen, while Osi’s season is done, another D-line on the Westside of town decided he wants play through the pain.

 

Merriman forgoes season ending surgery; will play in ‘08

San Diego Chargers star linebacker, Shawne Merriman, has opted out of season ending knee surgery and will play this year. Merriman, who has two torn ligaments in his left knee, feels he’s ready to play despite the diagnosis from four different doctors telling Merriman he should have the surgery and miss the season.

 

 

So you wanna be hardcore?

 

Look, we understand that football players are warriors and tough guys. We understand that you’re willing to put your body on the line for the good of the team. We understand that you’ll do anything you have to do in order to win that championship, but COME ON!!!!!

 

Dude, you’re 24 years old.  Take the surgery. You’ll miss one year of play for ten more years of longevity in the NFL. Why risk further damage? Hey if you don’t want to listen to me, then at least listen to what “The Dude” has to say about the situation:  

 

 

I’m baaaack!!! Jones is reinstated

Adam Jones was fully reinstated by the NFL this Thursday. Jones, who was partially reinstated on June 2, 2008 by Commissioner Goodell, can now play in the Dallas Cowboys season opener against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium.  A humbled Adam Jones spoke to the media after he received word from the NFL offices:

 

 

Now that Jones has been reinstated to play, I truly believe that he will have a solid season. It’s going take some time for him to get his “land legs” back once he gets in the game. He’s been out of football for 17 months; you can’t get back into playing form in one month of training camp. In a couple of games he’ll be back in form and when he does, get your popcorn ready.

 

I believe he’s coming out this season to shut-up all of the doubters about his lay off from the game, and will give Cowboy fans one hell of a performance this season

 

ALLHipHop.com’s Yahoo Pick’em League

There are still plenty of openings for the Pick’em League if you want in. Spread the word. Let’s get it popping this season. If you still need the ID# and password to get down, just check out last week’s write-up. It’s towards the bottom of the page.

 

ALLHipHop’s NFL Game of the Week

This year we’re gonna try something new and let you pick the Game of the Week. Certain games will be chosen from the schedule each that may be more interesting than others. You get to choose which game will be ALLHipHop’s NFL Game of the Week. The poll will be at the bottom of each write-up.  So, without further ado, let’s picke’em:

 

 

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IT’S COLD IN THE D, Pt. 4: Guilty Simpson

When Detroit-bred lyrical assassin Guilty Simpson walks down his block there are no flashing lights from cameras or gawking hysterical fans. Simpson isn’t ordinarily bombarded with ball points to sign his name upon articles of clothing, CD’s, nor body parts. But that is cool, because if it were up to him, the industry can take fame and fortune and literally, shove it where the Sun don’t shine. Relative anonymity hasn’t stopped the late J Dilla christened MC from hitting the booth hard for his hood. After releasing his 2008 solo debut Ode to the Ghetto, and being featured on numerous track listings like the Kidz In The Hall Mid West scorcher “Middle of the Map Pt. 2,” Simpson has cemented his footprint at the forefront of a creative surge for the Detroit Hip-Hop scene. The studio addict is set to pump out various collabos with Sean Price, Black Milk and is featured on Madlib’s upcoming BBE Records album. Nonetheless his hustle is proven exemplary to the solid yet still fledgling Hip-Hop movement brewing on the rugged streets of the Motor city.  AllHipHop.com: What do you bring different to the table as an artist?Guilty Simpson: I bring that balance, able to straddle the line to do whatever. Guilty is one of the few artists from Detroit that can do a song with T.I. or Young Jeezy, and in the same day do a session with Common or Black Thought. I think I am one of the artists some people don’t really know how to classify me, some of the Hip-Hop heads are like “he’s too hood” and some n****s in the hood will be like “he’s a little too lyrical, I don’t want to think when I hear this n***a rapping.” I think I am able to do both. I had an A Tribe Called Quest album and an NWA album at the same time, and nobody made me choose which side I would be on.      AllHipHop.com: So if Britney Spears was calling you up to do a collabo, you’d be down?Guilty Simpson: Hell yeah, I would pop that s**t out. But I’m going to bring her to the hood. My s**t is going to be hood, I’m not going to be on that b***h smiling and dancing. Guilty Simpson “Beast (Live)” VideoAllHipHop.com: What type of response do you feel you received from Ode to the Ghetto and were you satisfied with it? Guilty Simpson: I think the main thing is regardless of sales the record is doing pretty well. Projections with Stones Throw they are pretty satisfied with it and keep in mind that it was leaked three months in advance before my record even dropped. I’ve always considered Ode to the Ghetto, a setup record to basically give my fan base something. It is just an introduction to what is going on, but me, I’m only scratching the surface with where I want to go with it. In this game you’ve got to have short memory, whether it is highs or lows. The record came out, that’s great, I’ve been working the record, doing the things necessary to make it successful. But I’m in the lab everyday, I’m anxious to move onto my next thing because I am an artist above everything. I really want to get this music out, and let this music take care of itself. Even if it has to age and people can’t appreciate it for five years, I don’t care.  AllHiphop.com: Where do you think Detroit is as a Hip-Hop musical movement in gaining national exposure?Guilty Simpson:  Besides talking and dudes getting along we have basically accomplished that. Now that is a whole different animal when your talking about recognition because it is only a small percentage of people who recognize Detroit for what we contribute to the music industry. Mainly those are Hip-Hop purists, people who are really into the underground following. But as in a household name with the exception of Eminem and D12, a lot of people don’t even have Royce Da 5’ 9’’ as a household name. I think as a movement we are good, the thing is now that we have this unity we have to take it to that next level, where everybody is established as a household name. When I mean household name, I don’t mean 106 & Park and TRL, but legitimate s**t that is being placed on the radio, stuff that levels the playing field. I might hear my song twice a week, and I might hear The Dream, a T-Pain song, or “Lollipop” three times in an hour. It’s hard for me to become a household name when the playing field is not levelBlack Milk f/ Guilty Simpson “Sound the Alarm” VideoAllHipHop.com: Are you worried at all about the state of the industry once your name grows into becoming a household name?Guilty Simpson: No, I like that industry and all, but I just really want to find my lane. I want to do the music but I don’t really care about the fame. I want to consistently make my money and do my thing. So when I look at the industry, I want to be a part of it because I want my album to come out. But I really don’t want everything that fame entails, no privacy, motherf***ers all in your business, Mediatakeout. Basically your not able to do anything, they can keep that. My dream is to of course have a fanbase to where I can eat but I want to work out of home. I want to be judged by my music. I don’t want someone to be like “I talked to somebody in Detroit, that n***a is hood for real, he be fighting and shooting.” Even though that was my lifestyle, I don’t care about that, I’m not glorifying that, judge me as an MC. Playing a person’s record that has been shot 55 times, just because you support him being shot. But when your making excuses for supporting these artists and it has nothing to do with the music, your basically grasping for straws finding a reason to support them. Guilty Simpson “Get Riches” VideoAllHipHop.com: Many people see that cats from Detroit are not up on the movement happening in their own city as much as outsiders or purists. Why do you think this is?Guilty Simpson: I definitely don’t want to s**t on Detroit as fans, but we can get into well-known fact. Detroit is a testers market for records. From what I understand talking to different people in radio, if a song is hot in a certain region, they feel confident that no matter what that song is, they can bring it to Detroit and it will create a brush-fire. The music industry doesn’t really consider Detroit, Michigan to be a great place to break a record, because they look at the fan base as kind of fickle. You have to think about it, being in Detroit, you have some people that rock with the Hip Hop stuff, people that rock with the South stuff, some with the West Coast stuff, so when you thought about Detroit as a whole you really don’t have a common found stamped as a Detroit sound. Our listeners have a broad ear to where they like different stuff, but when it comes down to really standing behind an artist and really break them, Eminem was the biggest star in the world but it’s a fact Detroit didn’t break his records. It’s like we’re not really taking pride in our own. Guilty Simpson “Baby (Live)” (produced by J Dilla) VideoAllHiphop.com: Which producers you’ve been working with, do you feel captures the same essence of your sonic chemistry with J Dilla?Guilty Simpson: Mr. Porter, that’s my dude right there. Even when Dilla was alive, when I was going to do my record called “The Verdict,” Mr. Porter was going to have half and Dilla would have half. I definitely think his production exemplifies what I want to do, whether it is a grimey beat or a soulful beat. We definitely have that chemistry, “Ode to the Ghetto” was basically a small portion of it. Dilla taught Mr. Porter how to work an MP, so Mr. Porter is an extension of Dilla, but he is his own person in his own right. He embodies everything I try to do musically, but I can’t go wrong with a Black Milk or a Madlib either. I’m just thankful these dudes want to work with me, his clientele and schedule is so busy. He sells beats to 50 and Game and for him to take the time out to even work with me, made me instill pride in what I am doing. Because I am well aware he could be doing other things that make him multi-thousands of dollars within an hours time. Instead he was dedicating four and fives hours to work with me, and I didn’t have anything to give him. He doesn’t even smoke weed so I couldn’t even twist one and pass it to him.

IT’S COLD IN THE D, Pt. 3: Street Mode

We’re back with Part Three for all the comments about those who were left out…don’t worry, we got you. In Detroit, there is Detroit Hip-Hop, a circle of purists who almost all emerged from the Detroit Hip-Hop Shop, a now-defunct, but ever immortalized clothing store where Proof hosted legendary open mic’s. The Detroit Hip-Hop crowd is full of most of the artists who were mentioned in Part One, and all of the artists mentioned in Part Two. Then, there is the Detroit Street Hip-Hop scene. These are the artists who are almost never mentioned in national publications, unless it’s FEDS or Don Diva. They are the crowd that might have slanged a little something, and will definitely bang a little something. In the show of unity, we are reaching across the aisles to Detroit artists who deserve their just due. We are also highlighting some solo superstars who hold the city down around the world. EshamAccording to his Wikipedia page, Esham has released twelve studio albums, five EP’s, and three compilation albums. Those in the D may have seen him rolling around Metro Detroit in a Bentley before most people knew what a Bentley was. He was born in Long Island but grew up on the East side of Detroit. Esham is known for pioneering acid rap and has influenced numerous artists from Insane Clown Posse to Limp Bizkit to Korn to Eminem. His group, NATAS, which is what you think it is spelled backwards, formed with Mastamind and TNT experienced success after their debut in 1993. In the last decade and a half, Esham has been the picture of success on the independent level. His new album, Sacrifical Lambz was just released on Aug. 26th. Esham “American Psycho” Video Rock BottomRock Bottom Entertainment was founded in 1997, their debut Alligator City was released in 2000 and is reported to be the best-selling independent album in Detroit history. The album produced the classic Detroit anthem, “Gatored Up” (“Stink pink gators, my Detroit players” —Notorious BIG “Hypnotize”). The song and the album immortalized the side Detroit that doesn’t get as much attention. The current Rock Bottom roster includes Tango & Cash, Blackface, J-Nutty, and Screwface; as well as the Thug Division which features another five rappers. Rock Bottom is also where Detroit’s Big Herk arose from. Royce Da 5’9”One of the illest MCs from any city, Royce Nickel Nine is the pride of the city. After personal drama (jail time for drunk driving), career drama (being released from two major recording contracts), beef drama (his well-publicized squabble with D12 or the equally publicized but less personal rift with Mistah F.A.B.), and just plain drama, drama (breaking his arm wrestling a fan in Denmark). Royce was fortunately able to emerge baptized by the fire. He has squashed all of his beefs and is now the picture of diplomacy. Royce records and work with rappers on both sides of Detroit’s aisles, the street rappers and the Hip-Hop purists; and he gets love from both. Lyrically gifted and a genuinely good person, Royce is slowly taking a position of leadership in Detroit, which this time he is actually ready for. His new mixtape, Bar Exam 2 will be a free download available on September 9th. Royce Da 5’9” f/ Eminem “Rock City” Video”One.Be.LoOne.Be.Lo is a well-respected alternative rap artist. A native of Pontiac, an urban center 30 minutes north of Detroit, One Be Lo was known as OneManArmy when he was half of Binary Star with Senim Silla. He changed his name, discovered Islam and has since taken a higher path when it comes to creating music. His new album, The R.E.B.I.R.T.H. (Real Emcees Bring Intelligent Rhymes To Hip-Hop) was released in 2007. Made WestFounded in 2001, Made West Entertainment is one of the hot rap crews in the Dirty District. Featuring Dutch Maddog, Dirty, Helluva, and Gunsmoke, Made West throws numerous parties in Detroit and their music is supported by DJ’s. Their first album, We Here Now! Vol. 1, a compilation features numerous local and national artists. Made West f/ Daz Dillinger “I Need My Doe”The Eastside Chedda BoyzThe Chedda Boy name is one of the most confusing disputes in Detroit hip hop history. The Eastside Chedda Boyz, Malik, Tuff Tone, Lil’ Dre, Lil’ Baby, and Wipeout, their leader who was murdered along with an innocent bystander outside a Detroit night club in 2004. Two days later, Blade Icewood a leader of the Street Lord Chedda Boys was shot, and paralyzed, he was fatally shot again seven months later. The beef and the claim to the “Chedda Boy” name was a difficult time in Detroit Hip-Hop. The loss of two important local artists and the resulting crippling of their once-popular crews only reinforced the fact that violence is never the answer. Al NukeOne of the first Detroit artists to make serious inroads promoting his music in Windsor, Ontario, Al Nuke is a promotional genius. He is well respected for very often making the right move first and always doing the next big thing. As a film director, actor, and producer he co-wrote and produced 17000 Block, a DVD docu-drama that featured numerous Detroit artists, selling over 300,000 copies across the world.  He is also the host of the popular local video and interview show, Nuke at Night.Al Nuke: 17000 The Movie TrailerElzhiThere are dope lyricists and then, there is Elzhi. Added to Slum Village in 2001 but that was not where his career began, he released his own EP in 1998, Out of Focus, it was re-released with new material in 2004 as Witness My Growth, a double CD. As a member of SV, replacing J Dilla, he shined on Trinity and Detroit Deli. El has also been a member of The Breakfast Club, a short-lived but influential local rap group. Elzhi is also a partner in Libido Sounds, a record label founded with Nick Speed. Elzhi has performed on tracks for many, many artists both domestic and international. His lyrical prowess is unquestionable. He has a hit song out called, “Motown 25” with Royce da 5’9”, a fusion project called Cold Steel in the works with Phat Kat, and a brand new solo album The Preface which was just released on Fat Beats. Elzhi “Motown 25” & “That’s The One (LIVE)” Video

ALBUM REVIEW: Karina Pasian – First Love

At 17, Karina Pasian is the latest in a line of young, soulful girls molded in the Alicia Keys pattern and unleashed on the Pop/R&B market with the typical tools. Piano virtuoso? Check. Legendary backing? Check (in the form of godfather of Quincy Jones). Amazing debut album? Eh…Karina does have talent, and while little on her debut First Love stands out, it isn’t a bad test-run for the new face. She tries on a few different outfits, starting with the sexy, auto-tuned dance number (“90’s Baby”) and then moving to sweet Piano-Pop (“Can’t Find the Words”). She handles both sides believably enough and makes a solid vocal presentation, but she doesn’t succeed at making any of the tracks her own.The emotional and mature title track stands at a sharp contrast to a single like “16 @ War,” clearly aimed directly at the Top 40 crowd. Both get the job done on their own, but as a whole, it’s hard to get a picture of who Karina is supposed to be since she doesn’t seem to have decided herself.Given her youth, Karina’s musical identity crisis is understandable, and it’s still entirely possible that she’ll go on to do big things. If she does though, First Love will probably be more of a footnote in her career. Feel free to give it a listen to say you did, but a single spin is probably all it’ll take to get the full picture. Nevertheless, not bad for a first attempt. 16 @ War – Karina Pasian

Really, John McCain? (Or Are You On That Drank?)

Illseed is an

AllHipHop.com columnist and independent cultural critic. The views expressed

with in this editorial don’t necessarily reflect the views of AllHipHop.com or

its staff. He thanks resident rabble rouser Kiko Michaels for letting him

borrow his “Really” editorial series.

 

 

Really, John McCain…Really?

 

When I woke up Friday morning, I wanted to revel in the

History was Barack Obama. The night before, I gazed at the television screen

proudly as he accepted the Democratic Nomination for President of the United States of America.

 

The only problem is, when I finally got up from my slumber, I

was irritated into a splitting headache by Republican John McCain.

 

This guy strategically decides to announce his running mate

the day after Barack’s landmark speech. But that’s not what bothered me. It is

who he picked.

 

McCain introduced first-term Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his

vice presidential running mate early morning Friday, an act of contempt in my

eyes.

 

“She’s exactly who I need. She’s exactly who this

country needs to help me fight the same old Washington politics of ‘Me first and country

second,’ ” McCain said.

 

Really, McCain…Really?

 

I know you are fond of younger women, so perhaps this is

what you need, but is this truly what the country needs?

 

You picked a 44-year-old, inexperienced a** mother of five,

Tina Fey-looking, gun-toting, moose-skinning Alaskan for the vice presidency of

the United States.

 

Really, McCain…Really?

 

So, what you have given America is a potentially disastrous

quandary…an apocalyptic quagmire if you will.

 

You are a 72-year-old damaged war hero running for president

and opt for a younger-less-experienced-and-less-inspirational-than-Barack vice

presidential aspirant. I don’t think you drank any of the super serum that

powered Captain America

so it is possible that you could die in office. You might have drank some of

that Houston

drank making political missteps like this.

 

Furthermore, analysts say that U.S. presidents age about seven

years faster than the rest of us due to the rigors of the gig. So, in theory,

your senior tail could be exactly “100 years old” at the end of a four year term in

office. (This doesn’t take into consideration a whole eight year possibility)

 

DUDE.

 

The thought of having a 44-to-48 year old first-term governor

running America

is as scarier than driving high with DMX and Amy Winehouse. You had cancer four

times, my brother! You’re scaring the mess out of me.

 

So, is that was America needs or just you?

 

You seem to think you have tapped into the presumed disgusted

and disenchanted legions of females that didn’t see their dreams come to

fruition. Do you think this relative unknown is the republican Hillary Rodam

Clinton? I think she is the Bizzarro Hillary – her opposite! Clue: this lady isn’t

a Clinton or Geraldine Ferraro crazy a** either.

 

There are so many questions that I have of you. Here are a few.

 

You just met your pal Palin in February. What did she do to

impress you so much in six months to bestow her with such an honor? I feel you

have truly insulted females all over the nation by suggesting that this woman

represents some quantum leap of progress. Hillary Clinton is a leap of

progress, as was Geraldine, even though I cannot stand her.

 

Another question: Did you just scream, “Hail, Mary!” and throw Sarah

Palin’s fairly unknown name out there like, “I hope American goes for this crazy

s**t in November, because I don’t know what else to do with this Obama dude.” Or

was it, “Women (including women that opposed just about everything else Palin stands for) are just gonna vote for her because she is a woman! Yay! They

hate Barack!”

 

I love the strength of the female spirit, but I have to ask

you another pertinent question.

 

Not seem sexist, but how does a self described “hockey mom

from Alaska” function

in a vice-presidential or presidential capacity?  She considered herself a longshot for

the VP and will contend with balancing five kids, a husband, Iraq, Iran, and, oh yeah, turning America around.

 

Hey, Micckey, Did you read what I read from the Associated Press? If not, check it:

 

Alaska‘s former public safety director says he was

fired in July by Palin after he refused to dismiss the governor’s former

brother-in-law, who had been accused of making threats during a messy custody

batle with Palin’s sister. A state probe of the allegation is due to be

completed a week before the general election. 

 

Hillary Clinton left 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling,

my dude? You let her say that to the ladies on your big day?

 

Really, McCain…Really?

 

I don’t know what you all are trying to pull, but get it

together.

 

Bow out.

 

Cut this mess out right now and let Chi-town Obama and Delaware

Biden win and you and Pal get out of the way of this movement.

 

You are going to get us all killed or run American into the

ground worse than we already are with these nutty hijinks!

 

No way, no how…No McCain! (Word to Hillary.)

 

OK?

 

Just NO.Epilogue: I still haven’t forgiven the real Tina Fey for that “b***h is the new Black” mess so I’m not rockin’ with the look-a-like.

OBAMA FOR AMERICA!

Really, John McCain?

Illseed is an

AllHipHop.com columnist and independent cultural critic. The views expressed

with in this editorial don’t necessarily reflect the views of AllHipHop.com or

its staff. He thanks resident rabble rouser Kiko Michaels for letting him

borrow his “Really” editorial series.

 

 

Really, John McCain…Really?

 

When I woke up Friday morning, I wanted to revel in the

History was Barack Obama. The night before, I gazed at the television screen

proudly as he accepted the Democratic Nomination for President of the United States.

 

The only problem is, when I finally got up from my slumber, I

was irritated into a splitting headache by Republican John McCain.

 

This guy strategically decides to announce his running mate

the day after Barack’s landmark speech. But that’s not what bothered me. It is

who he picked and why he picked her.

 

McCain introduced first-term Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his

vice presidential running mate early morning Friday, an act of contempt in my

eyes.

 

“She’s exactly who I need. She’s exactly who this

country needs to help me fight the same old Washington politics of ‘Me first and country

second,’ ” McCain said.

 

Really, McCain…Really?

 

I know you are fond of younger women, so perhaps this is

what you need, but is this truly what the country needs?

 

You picked a 44-year-old, inexperienced a** mother of five,

Tina Fey-looking, gun-toting, moose-skinning Alaskan for the vice presidency of

the United States.

 

Really, McCain…Really?

 

So, what you have given America is a potentially disastrous

quandary…an apocalyptic quagmire if you will.

 

You are a 72-year-old damaged war hero running for president

and opt for a younger-less-experienced-and-less-inspirational-than-Barack vice

presidential aspirant. I don’t think you drank any of the super serum that

powered Captain America

so it is possible that you could die in office. You might have drank some of

that Houston

drank making political missteps like this.

 

Furthermore, analysts say that U.S. presidents age about seven

years faster than the rest of us due to the rigors of the gig. So, in theory,

your senior tail could be 100 years old at the end of a four year term in

office. (This doesn’t take into consideration a whole eight year possibility)

 

DUDE.

 

The thought of having a 44-to-48 year old first-term governor

running America

is as scarier than driving high with DMX and Amy Winehouse. You had cancer four

times, my brother! You’re scaring the mess out of me.

 

So, is that was America needs or just you?

 

You seem to think you have tapped into the presumed disgusted

and disenchanted legions of females that didn’t see their dreams come to

fruition. Do you think this relative unknown is the republican Hillary Rodam

Clinton? I think she is the Bizzarro Hillary – her opposite! Clue: this lady isn’t

a Clinton or Geraldine Ferraro crazy a** either.

 

There are so many questions that I have of you.

 

You just met your pal Palin in February. What did she do to

impress you so much in six months to bestow her with such an honor? I feel you

have truly insulted females all over the nation by suggesting that this woman

represents some quantum leap of progress. Hillary Clinton is a leap of

progress, as was Geraldine, even though I cannot stand her.

 

Question: Did you just scream, “Hail, Mary!” and throw Sarah

Palin’s fairly unknown name out there like, “I hope American catches this crazy

s**t in November, because I don’t know what else to do with this Obama dude.” Or

was it, “Women are just gonna vote for her because she is a woman! Yay! They

hate Barack!”

 

I love the strength of the female spirit, but I have to ask

you another pertinent question.

 

Not to be sexist, but how does a self described “hockey mom

from Alaska” function

in a vice-presidential or presidential capacity?  She is that considered herself a longshot for

the VP.

 

Did you read what I read from the Associated Press? If not, check it:

 

Alaska‘s former public safety director says he was

fired in July by Palin after he refused to dismiss the governor’s former

brother-in-law, who had been accused of making threats during a messy custody

batle with Palin’s sister. A state probe of the allegation is due to be

completed a week before the general election. 

 

Hillary Clinton left 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling,

my dude? You let her say that on your big day?

 

Really, McCain…Really?

 

I don’t know what you all are trying to pull, but get it

together.

 

Bow out.

 

Cut this mess out right now and let Chi-town Obama and Delaware

Biden win and you and Pal get out of the way of this movement.

 

You are going to get us all killed or run American into the

ground worse than we already are with these nutty hijinks!

 

No way, no how…No McCain! (Word to Hillary.)

 

OK?

 

Just NO.

Rappers Talk Obama, Politics And Future

In the wake of Barack Obama’s historic Democrat nominee acceptance speech, the stars of Hip-Hop are voicing their opinion of what the moment means for them and the responsibility of the culture moving towards the November 4 general election.

 

Last night in Denver, Barack Obama officially accepted the Democrat nomination for president of the United States, a feat coming on the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream Speech.”

 

Obama sought to immediately create distinction between his policies and that of his opponent John McCain, blasting his rival on healthcare, the economy, his support of President Bush, and for being out of touch with middle-class America.

 

“It’s not because John McCain doesn’t care,” Obama stated. “It’s because John McCain doesn’t get it…It’s time for us to change America and that’s why I’m running for President of the United States.”

 

Bun B, who plans to also attend the Republican National Convention, reviewed the importance of Hip-Hop culture having a visible presence at each convention.

 

“I’m out here to show my support for the process. I think people get caught up in the party and the politics,” Bun explained to AllHipHop.com. “I’m here to show Hip-Hop’s support for the process. It’s important for people to see that Hip-Hop cares and is showing responsibility. And that our voice matters in this election.”

 

Fellow Houston rapper Chamillionaire was awed by the event and humbled to witness history.

 

“The imagery and message behind Obama’s speech was more powerful than any that I have ever seen in my lifetime,” an inspired Chamillionaire told AllHipHop.com. “It’s really refreshing to see history unfold like this.”

 

Not everyone was won over by Obama’s eloquent words and policy points.

 

Reggaeton star Daddy Yankee remained firm in his endorsement of John McCain, who he feels has a stronger track record with the Hispanic community.

 

“I am here to endorse Senator McCain because I believe in his ideals and his proposals to lead this nation,” Daddy Yankee stated yesterday at a Phoenix appearance with McCain. “And like I said before, he has been a fighter for the Hispanic community, and I know that for me personally, I chose him as the best candidate because he has been a fighter for the immigration issue.”

 

Viewing the political process through the lens of a father, Rev. Run chose to focus on Obama’s family as the foundation that made his ascent a reality.

 

“I feel ultimately that the love he has at home is what made last night possible, because the love of family is what all of us need to tap into if we’re going to help Obama reshape America,” Run reasoned. “I know it and Obama knows it; nothing can help make your dreams come true more than a loving family.”

 

Dr. Ben Chavis, CEO of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, analyzed the moment by crafting Obama as the potential bridge between the Civil Rights Movement and Hip-Hop culture.

 

“His speech transcended status-quo politics, race, and divisive ideology. Obama’s address, in the vein of Dr. King, was one of the greatest and most impactful speeches of the 21st century,” Dr. Chavis disclosed to AllHipHop.com. “From a Hip-Hop perspective, Obama’s speech was hot; it was the new America speech and it powerfully reverberated a new vibe about the reality that now is the responsible time to change America and the world into a better place.”

 

Rapper and activist David Banner was more direct his analysis, stating that Obama simply did what no presidential candidate in his lifetime has done; show a backbone.

 

“Obama showed America that he wasn’t no punk,” Banner affirmed. “He showed his strength by addressing what people viewed as his weaknesses. He didn’t run from them. I’ve never seen a Presidential candidate do that.”

 

While many focused on the bullet point details of the speech, Banner emphasized that he was more impressed by the Democrat nominee’s poise in a moment rife with staggering emotion, which in turn helped illuminate the stark alternative he represents to the Republican party.

 

“Most black orators are often too emotional and wear their hearts on their sleeves. I was impressed that you could see the passion in Obama’s eyes, but it didn’t weaken what he was actually conveying,” Banner explained. “Please Hip-Hop generation don’t take this election lightly…get out and vote.”

 

Presumptive Republican nominee John McCain will make his own presidential case on September 1 through September 4 in Saint Paul, Minnesota at the Republican National Convention.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Pepa’s Error! Robin Thicke Claims Racism? New Yung Berg Diss!?

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.

BARACK!

 

Tell me that wasn’t historic?

 

I just love how the media has ALREADY attempted to undercut his efforts! It’s all to the good. History was made and will continue to be made. I know it is going to be a dogfight going forward, but I cannot fathom reasonable Americans electing McCain over Barack. The operative word is reasonable. You know, the same people that elected and re-elected G.W. are still allowed to vote. Anyway. No hate to anybody. Let’s keep it moving to some news and some rumors. 80-84 THOUSAND PEOPLE! Sorry…my bad!

 

BONE THUGS OR BIZZY?

 

I thought Bong Thugs – N- Harmony were working on a reunion album? Now I am hearing that there may be a delay because Bizzy Bone “the most unique member of Bone Bong Thugs – N- Harmony” is working on a new album and is planning to tour in support of it. Make now mistake about it, Bone is holed up in the studio working, but Bizzy has busted out with a new CD and tour all by himself. I think they need to hol’ dat and break out with the whole tour.

 

OOOPS – PEPA MADE A MISTAKE!

 

I don’t know if you all know, but Pepa has written a book recently called, “Lets Talk About Pep.” Well, in the book, there is a person named Brad and Brad is a person in the music game that gets into a relationship with Pep. Well, anybody that knows anything, can deduce who dude is, but…there is a twist. I am hearing that when you get to the picture section of the book, it identifies Brad as Treach of Naughty By Nature. Now, I believe this was a mistake in the publishing of the book and the error will be fixed. In the meantime, I heard the book is really good and really speaks on a lot of stuff we didn’t know about her. But, what is Treach going to say about these recent allegations, where she charges he wasn’t so nice to her? Well, Treach has been a standup dude in the sense of reppin’ Hip-Hop so I hope this doesn’t get too messy.

 

Here is what Pep recently told Essence magazine:

 

ESSENCE: That’s truly a blessing. In your book you say that your decision to change your patterns with abusive relationships had to do with your son, Tyran, and Egypt, your daughter with Treach. Did they ever witness the physical abuse and question you about it?

 

PEPA: No, never physical, but they were often present during yelling and screaming matches. People forget that verbal abuse is equally unhealthy. My kids used to see me crying and depressed all the time, and that can affect kids as well.

 

MASTER P IS COMING FOR BET!

 

Master P makes no mistake about it. He is going for the neck of BET. Just the name: BBT is a slight to the oldest Black TV network. Oh, for those that didn’t know, Master P…I mean P. Miller has started Better Black TV.  Here is their mission statement.

 

Better Black Television Mission Statement:

 

Better Black Television (BBTV) is committed to being a leading African-American multimedia entertainment company by establishing a distinct, valued, trusted, and socially responsible consumer brand within the African-American and multi-ethnic, English-speaking marketplace. We plan to accomplish this mission by delivering quality, family oriented entertainment and information to the quickly growing urban consumer base of our target audience through the use of television and Internet resources.

 

ILLSEED’S QUICKIES

 

Did you hear my girl Kelly Rowland spent $400,000 at a party in St. Tropez on the French Riviera? Whoa! Ballin! I heard this was only a 10 hour party.

 

Remy Ma has a friend in C-Murder. You might have heard that he will help Remy transition to regular life when she gets out of jail. Papoose reportedly hit him up for some advice. C-Murder still has an open case himself.

 

Rapper Fat Joe has reportedly called Daddy Yankee a “sell out” for publicly endorsing U.S. presidential candidate John McCain. Shout out to Fat Joe. Dude said he’s a Yankee and not like the New York one.

I hope Ruben Studdard has his money right. He has to pay the government close to $200,000 in back taxes. 

There were a lot of stars out there in Denver, but I heard Robin Thicke and wife Paula Patton were there hand in hand with all the common folk.

 

ROBIN THICKE CLAIMS RACISM!?

Somebody sent me this link from bossip.com, where Robin Thicke claims that he hasn’t been able to get the cover of Vibe even though he’s a viable artist. Here you go.

“When I did a recent interview with Vibe magazine I asked, “Why can’t I get the cover? This is a magazine I love. If there’s one magazine that I’d want to be on the cover of, it’s Vibe.” Their response was they don’t have white artists on the cover; that the only white artist they’ve had on the cover was Eminem. I guess if that’s what it is, it is what it is. And I respect that because I live in a house with a black woman.

I won’t use the word “racism.” I will say it’s a tough — but rewarding —fight. I look at Mary J. Blige, somebody who has had only a few pop hits and yet has changed culture, generated new sounds and inspired leagues of artists. She’s now a worldwide phenomenon. And it’s because of what she stood for; she never gave up. She kept making great music, pouring her heart out to people.

You can’t always expect people to be as color-blind or open-minded as you want. What you can do is keep giving your heart and soul, like Bob Marley did. His music became so overwhelmingly loving; it was a relentless love in a sense. Keep beating them down with love and they can’t stop you.”

 

SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END

 

A babysitter is hired to protect the children that he or she watches. Well, we found a babysitter that gave the kids to her ex husband so he could have sex and make child p### with them. Is that what you call a ride or die chick? These sick puppies gave kids as young as three months old some sick treatment. Now, the sitter has already plead guilty to manufacturing child p###. That will get the sitter Concetta Jackson no less than 15 years in the bing. Now, here is the sickest part. Her ex John Jackey Worman, 41, of Colwyn (REMEMBER THAT NAME). He reportedly had oral and vaginal sex with the INFANTS supplied by the sitter. This dude had about 1.2 MILLION images of child pornography on dude computers and equipment. We are talking about a sicko that had  11,000 videos of HIMSELF sexually doing it with kids. There is so much more, but I don’t want to disgust you anymore.

 

SIGNS-PART TWO

 

Got Parents?

 

 

YUNG BERG DISS RECORD

 

At this point, I feel bad for Yung Berg. The poor kid. He’s just a kid. Pro-Blak, a Chicago Artist, puts salt in the wound.

 

 

BARACK’S ACCEPTANCE SPEECH

 

 

 

DIDDY IS ACTING UP!

 

What is Diddy complaining about? He’s crying about flying commercial, because gas prices are too high. What I have to ask is: WHAT HAPPENED TO CITIZEN CHANGE and all that Vote or Die stuff? Anyway, I find it odd that during this historic time…I ain’t even gonna finish.

 

 

 

 

SKILLZ SPEAKS THE TRUTH

 

Skillz is going in on Diddy, Jay-Z – talking about New York not letting other artists in.

 

 

 

WE NEED A PRESIDENT

 

Check out this video from The Napalm Clique. They have this song called “We Need A President (Its Obama).” I think it’s a cool song.

 

LADY DRAMA…THE FIRST LADY OF RUMORS! History…The DNC Wrap Up: Barak Obama’s Speech  The DNC Wrap Up: The Celebs….  Kerry Washington Angela Bassett L-R: Rosario Dawson,Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba Spike Lee and wife Tatyana Ali More to come I’m sure…… The DNC Wrap Up: The Fab Performances

Jennifer Hudson ‘The Nat’l Anthem’

Stevie Wonder performing at the DNC Now on to the foolishness….. WTF……T Pain Remixes a Kirk Franklin Song! Just when we thought T Pain could go no further the machine man himself has remixed a gospel song! Which would be great if the song held the same meaning but from what I hear the song has a worldly meaning! T Pain has taken Kirk Franklin’s ‘Silver and Gold’ and remixed it to describe Patrón “Silver and Gold”. Read this foolishness via MTV: Pain cut called “Silver and Gold” leaked to the Internet a few months back, with the Tallahassee, Florida, native singing about the effects of blending clear and colored Patrón tequila together for consumption. “You’ll be hanging, swanging, drinking two types of Patrón,” he sings. “I done mixed up silver and gold/ I done mixed up silver and gold/ I’mma tryin’ to get drunk before this party/ Somebody’s gonna have to carry me home/ I done drank the silver and gold.” While Pain’s following ate it up, non-secular-music kingpin Kirk Franklin had to put a call into the young singer. Franklin debuted the original “Silver and Gold” on his 1993 Kirk Franklin and the Family album. The gospel version goes: “Silver and gold/ Silver and gold/ I’d rather have Jesus than silver and gold/ No fame or fortune/ Nor riches untold/ I’d rather have Jesus than silver and gold.”  Pure folly! Solange Clears up her F*Ck Up! 

 TI Deserves a round of applause….. Why you ask? Because his single ‘Whatever you Like’ jumped from Billboards #71 on top 100 singles to #1 in a matter of three weeks! Making history as the biggest jump to the top of the Billboard Hot 100.  The record breaking 205,000 downloads is the reason for the record-setting Hot 100 move. Surpassing the leap from No. 64 to No. 1 that Maroon 5’s “Makes Me Wonder” took in May 2007. His single marks the best by a rap track since Nielsen SoundScan began compiling download data in 2003. We all know TI’s new album Paper Trail will be available Sept. 30th! So TI fans stand up! Talk about a comeback, I’m not even a TI fan but got to give him respect for this one;-)It’s a Wrap… Jay Z Sells his 40/40 Vegas Club! So a while back the rumors section reported that Jay Z was in talks about selling his 40/40 Vegas club! Well it seems some rumors do come true because confirmation has been made that the rapper has sold the club for an undisclosed sum. I hear that the 40/40 name and any association with Jay will be terminated also.  In a statement released yesterday Jay said  “The sale is a great business decision, we are delighted. We look forward to expanding the brand even further to Chicago and Tokyo  Hmmm… can we expect those to go up for sale as well or….. I’ll leave that alone just a thought! In any event I hear that while Jay and others seem to say the sale was for good purposes others believe it was due to heavy financial losses. Mmmm…hmmmm….Lady Drama’s Food For Thought: Even amidst all the drama and chaos in the world today after watching the DNC ceremonies aren’t you just that more hopeful that ANYTHING is possible? Speaking of hopeful…If DMX can get off why is REMY locked up? Free REMY NOW! I hear OJ’s daughter whopped his a**… Forget Suge Knight and his girl I liked to see him and Arnelle duke it out! The NY HIV rate is three times the Nat’l average…… Who’s making a mental list right now as we speak? Just a thought! Get TESTED Go hard or Go home folks! ILLSEED NOTE:Thanks for the people that checked up on me. I’m back. Sorta. Shout out to Lady Drama. [:D]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 ah*******@***il.com.– allhiphop rumors

Video Break: Happy 50th Birthday Michael Jackson!

Michael Jackson is a half-century old. Think about it. That’s a long time to be moonwalking this Earth, considering MJ began performing as a little kid. Regardless of what’s occurred on the sidelines of Michael Jackson’s career, he is still that dude whose style is consistently emulated. From the voice to the clothing to the advanced dance moves, Michael Jackson had that star quality from the moment he rocked the Ed Sullivan Show with his brothers. Since then, his global following is nothing short of a cultural phenomenon. Singers, dancers, rappers – all guilty of swagger jacking the King of Pop. Scanning the videos of present day artists, their whole beings are a reflection of Michael’s hayday. As we celebrate the born day of Michael Jackson, let’s remember some of his finest moments. Whether live or in studio, Mike is the King. Few artists can match his legacy. Happy Birthday!“Billie Jean” Live“Bad”“Beat It”“Scream” featuring Janet Jackson“Remember the Time”“Thriller”