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Mac Miller Talks Criticism Of White Rappers & Willingness To Speak On Racial Issues (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Mac Miller stopped by The Breakfast Club this week, and the Warner Bros Records signee was asked about the criticism of White rappers such as Macklemore and Iggy Azalea. Miller seemed to connect some Hip Hop fans’ opinions on Caucasian rappers to racially sensitive events that have taken place in the country over the last year.

[ALSO READ: Mac Miller Announces New Album Release Date And Title]

“It’s a touchy subject. Especially with everything else going on in the world,” expressed Miller. “White rappers don’t look like the tightest people when there’s all these horrible things going on in the world. It doesn’t look tight.”

Iggy has constantly been hit with claims she is appropriating Black culture. Macklemore caught heat for The Heist winning the Best Rap Album Grammy award over Kendrick Lamar’s Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, but the Seattle-based rhymer was very outspoken about supporting the protests against police brutality.

Miller also addressed whether he feels the need to speak on injustices facing African-Americans. He admits he was hesitant earlier in his career but now believes race should not be a taboo subject.

“Definitely, with certain things,” said Miller on talking about social issues. “Up until now, I didn’t really speak on race. I didn’t really speak on these issues, because my whole idea was – I was probably just scared of it really – but my whole idea was, ‘I just want to make music’.”

The Pittsburgh representative added, “You can’t be uncomfortable to talk about it.”

[ALSO READ: Macklemore Talks Cultural Appropriation In Hip Hop & Making “White Privilege 2”]

Watch Mac Miller’s interview below.

PHOTO: Mac Miller’s Instagram

Turk Discusses B.G.’s Current Incarceration Situation (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Three of the four Hot Boys are reuniting on August 28 for the Lil Weezyana Fest in New Orleans. While fans will get to see Lil Wayne, Juvenile, and Turk hit the stage together again, BG will still be serving a 14 year prison sentence.

[ALSO READ: Lil Wayne’s “Lil Weezyana Fest” To Stream Live On Tidal]

Turk sat down with DJ Smallz Eyes to talk about his comrade’s current situation. The Get Money Stay Real 2 mixtape creator revealed it has become more difficult to communicate with B.G. regularly.

“We talk back-and-forth on email, but now B.G.’s on lockdown at Lewisburg, Pennsylvania [Penitentiary],” explained Turk. “He can only use the phone number twice a month. They got him locked down real tough.”

Turk also added he recently spoke with B.G.’s mother. According to the N. O. native, Baby Gangsta could be home soon.

“I had 22 years. I wound up doing 9, and I gave time back. So there’s always a way to give your time back, because there’s always some sh*t the system’s doing that they ain’t supposed to be doing,” said Turk.

[ALSO READ: NEW MIXTAPE: Turk – “Get Money Stay Real 2”]

Watch Turk’s interview below.

PHOTO: Courtesy of the artist

Jay Z & Timbaland To Testify At ‘Big Pimpin’ Copyright Infringement Trial

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) In 2007, Jay Z, Timbaland, EMI, Universal Music, Paramount Pictures, and others were named in a copyright infringement lawsuit over the song “Big Pimpin’.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jay and Tim are scheduled to testify at the trial starting on October 13.

[ALSO READ: Judge Rules “Big Pimpin” Lawsuit Against Jay Z Can Move Forward]

The legal dispute stems over a sample from the song “Khosara, Khosara” composed by Egyptian Baligh Hamdi. Osama Ahmed Fahmy is suing the parties for using his uncle’s melody.

Jay Z’s team argues that Hamdi’s family already received a “lump-sum buyout.” In addition, Timbaland reportedly paid $100,000 to EMI for the rights to “Khosara, Khosara.” Fahmy’s attorney claims those deals were invalid under Egyptian law, but the defendants have countered by saying Egyptian law does not apply in the United States.

[ALSO READ: Author Julia Beverly: Pimp C Did Not Want To Be On Jay Z’s “Big Pimpin” (VIDEO)]

PHOTO: Roc Nation

Popa Wu Steps To Action Bronson Over Ghostface Beef

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: Rumors
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Those that don’t know: POPA WU DON’T PLAY. Apparently, he took it upon himself to let Action Bronson know he ain’t cool with what he pulled on Ghostface Killah. Now, Action don’t looks scared, but he doesn’t seem carefree either. I wonder where this took place? Peep it from Instagram.

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This reportedly happened at the wake or funeral of Sean Price.

Big K.R.I.T. – “Guilty As Charged”

By: Justin Brown Updated Category: Music
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Mississippi’s own Big Krizzle recently joined forces with SupaHotBeats (WillPower & Myke Stallone) for this smooth-southern love melody, “Guilty As Charged”, that he dubs “not your average”. This one is off Will & Myke’s new project “Free Game” and packs a very Outkast like sound that the Def Jame emcee has come to show signs of over the years. If you haven’t peeped the project yet, check it out here and look for the likes of Trinidad James, Rittz, Rome Fortune, Jarren Benton and more.

Real The Rapper – “Gimmie Dat”

By: Justin Brown Updated Category: Music
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When Durham, NC native Real The Rapper stepped on to the scene it was important that people knew his name was more than just a moniker, it was a way of life. The 21 year old emcee joins forces with producer Dylan Guye on his latest offering “Gimmie Dat” and brings his off-kilter flow to the simple kick and snare. This allows you to grip onto his words and pay attention closely as he details his frustrations with those who refuse to work for their success and those infatuated with material items. While there is no word where this will live, he’s been working for months, so look for more material to drop soon.

Tom Cypher – “Role Model”

By: Justin Brown Updated Category: Music
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ATL’s own Tom Cypher links with producer Cedro for his latest release, “Role Model”. This one is based on his perception of his the person he looked up to the most growing up, and how his perception changed when he got older. This one lives on his “Perception (The Demo Tape)”, but don’t look for him to stop here. He has new singles in videos in the arsenal just waiting to let them go.

Michael Merlot – “Been On”

By: Justin Brown Updated Category: Uncategorized
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After getting his feet wet with some stray releases earlier this year, White Plains, New York native Michael Merlot returns, this time with the first official single off his upcoming EP, “The Calm”, he’s calling “Been On”. Powered by a loosie instrumental, Michael doesn’t take on any clear direction with this one as he keeps it all the way hip-hop and just spills his thoughts as he sees fit. With a dope cover by hometown artist Valsi in tow, “The Calm” is slated to drop in the very near future and is to be followed up by his debut album, “Better Late” before the year closes out.

C Wells Ft. Lil Herb – “For The Paper”

By: Justin Brown Updated Category: Videos
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It’s the middle of the summer and just when you thought it couldn’t get any hotter, Massachusetts native C Wells kicks the heat up another notch as he releases the second official single from his upcoming EP, “For The Paper”. Directed by John Rawlins, Wells links with buzzing Chicago emcee G Herbo, better known as Lil’ Herb over a DreYouAHitmaker production. With Herb’s stock boiling to the top, Wells is on his way to matching it and putting his hometown of Lynn, Mass on the map. Look for his highly anticipated new project “Before The Tour Bus” to drop sooner than later.

Troy Ave – “Young King”

By: Justin Brown Updated Category: Videos
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Troy Ave drops off his latest set of visuals from “Major Without A Deal”, this go around for the his royalty-laden track, “Young King”. Following up “Doo-Doo”, we find the Brooklyn emcee sitting exactly where he thinks he deserves to be; on his throne. Don’t forget about that Ferrari though! Maybe we should just refer to it as his chariot. Grab that album if you haven’t already, available everywhere music is sold.

W.W.A Presents “Straight Outta Chicago” Vlog 1

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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With a highly anticipated album that is scheduled to drop this summer. Director Forman James brings you exclusive behind the scenes footage from Chicago’s own super group WWA Day 1 vlog which takes place at the Complex2010 studio starring Chella H, Katie Got Bandz, Sasha Go Hard and Lucci Vee.

Dynas & Tony Galvin Ft. Slick Rick – “Who U?”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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Fresh off his appearance on DJ EFN’s recently released Another Time LP, former Rawkus and BBE signee Dynas trades “Great Adventures” with the one and only Slick Rick on the animated visual for “Who U?” premiered by Ambrosiaforheads.com.

10 Minute Man: Young Thug Claims Ability to Make “Perfect Song” in Just Minutes?

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG) Updated Category: Headlines
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Recently, Young Thug made an astonishing claim that he creates songs in mere minutes. Thugger explained that while some of his Hip-Hop competitors like Lil Wayne and Drake require ample time to make songs, he can do “a perfect song in ten minutes,” this according to Dazed magazine.

Spontaneous sixteens and perhaps a compromised memory have lead Thugger to this uncanny ability. He clarified to the publication, “I think as I go, I can’t remember 16 bars. Unless you write it, you can’t. I just do it bar for bar. I did a song in eight minutes. ” Later, The Barter 6 rapper then revealed that “Stoner,” was an arduous task taking “almost an hour,” to create; whereas, “Danny Glover,” was finished in only “eight minutes.”

“I thought everybody could write songs that fast,” said Thug. He soon added, “But working with a lot of them, they don’t. Wayne and Drake, it takes them so long to do a song. I understand why, because they want it to be perfect. But I think I can do a perfect song in ten minutes.”

So far, what’s been Young Thug’s best track? How long did it take him to make it?

 

Will Brennan Ft. CUZ Lightyear, Dre Moon & ManMan Savage – “Interest”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Continuing the campaign for the upcoming release of his Black Americana project, Will Brennan enlists three artists that are rising in their own right — CUZ Lightyear, Dre Moon, and ManMan Savage for his new single “Interest.”

In the words of Will Brennan himself he says,

“This is a song about the spark that happens when you meet someone that you actually enjoy sharing conversation and silence with.” The Dim Mak artist goes on to say, “You can find them in a crowded room and they pique your interest. The song tries to capture that feeling of when you don’t want this first meeting to stop cause you don’t want to worry about what happens next.”

Shawty Pimpin Ft. Pream-O – “Hold Up Lil Baby (Remix)”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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Teaming up with New Jersey native Pream-O, rising Atlanta rapper Shawty Pimpin delivers the official video for his bouncy club banger “Hold Up Lil Baby.” The single has already been in heavy rotation around Atlanta throughout the club scene and now it’s here to stay as Pream solidifies the track with a fiery addition.

Smoke Bulga – “Cocaina”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Like the Rap God’s that came before him, Tupac (Me & My Girlfriend), Nas (Money Is My B*itch), Jay-Z (Girls Best Friend). Smoke Bulga (pronounced Bulger) paints a vivid picture on his latest single,”Cocaina” of how the art of hustling reminds him of his favorite girl. With lines like,“Like Spike I put that ice on Cocaina.” In reference to a scene in Spike Lee’s movie “Do The Right Thing” where Spike Lee puts ice on Rosie Perez, just as crack dealers puts ice on their product in the process of hardening cocaine to crack. Cocaina is a Certified Street Anthem that can do well in any region. It is the first single off of Smoke’s upcoming release “Bossalini”, and with street bangers like this.. Smoke is well on his way to making his mark in the hip hop arena!

Follow Smoke Bulga now on Twitter & Instagram.

Big Heff – A Day In The Life (Vince Staples Edition)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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Big Heff hits Detroit with Def Jams newest artist Vince Staples. Vince delivers a crazy performance at the legendary venue “The Shelter”. Purchase Vince’s latest project ‘Summertime 06’ now on iTunes!

A-Rod Da God – “Ridin Thru EC”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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With Cleveland sports being on the rise with the Browns and Cavs, the music scene is starting to create a national buzz as well, I introduce to you A-Rod Da God, with the catchy “Riding Thru E.C.” Produced by Huey G and video directed by up & coming filmmakers HWIC Films. A Rod is well on his way to representing the city of Cleveland well.