(AllHipHop News) Superstar producer Timbaland has found a new rap protégé. After introducing his signature Da Bassment sound with Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, and Ginuwine, Timbo is ready to change the face of music again with 19-year-old Chicago artist Tink.
The rapper/singer has been building a buzz for several years, and she got a huge break when DJ Envy debuted her version of Rick Ross’ “Movin’ Bass” featuring Jay Z on The Breakfast Club. Tink has now made the February/March 2015 cover of The Fader. In the article, she spoke about a positive, realistic vision of female empowerment.
“I had to cut off calling myself ‘b***h.’ And I cut out some of the songs where I was kind of like degrading myself. When people do that, of course it’s seen in a fun way, but at the same time it’s sending the message to everybody else to look at you as a b####,” said Tink. “I want to dig deep into bad relationships, molestation, racism, and not feeling pretty. I want to get under people’s skin.”
Tink embraces the tag of being a representation of feminism. Her experiences in the music business have already set her on a path of voicing that women are politically, socially, and economically equal to men.
“I’m definitely a feminist. The industry made me that way. I had to grind so hard to be taken seriously, had to work twice as hard to get here,” Tink states. “As far as female [rappers], there aren’t as many, so if you want to compete, you have to sound [a certain way] because that’s the only thing hot right now. If you want to compete, you have to look [a certain way]… I’m in my own little lane, doing just me. I don’t have to fit in.”
Chox-Mak staying true to his 90’s Flow sound gives you a menacing new single entitled “2015 Til Infinity”. This new release will take you back to when raw and edgey lyrics were really in tuned. Chox-Mak has alot more work in store and has alot more music, shows and visuals coming up. Keep intuned with him also via social media he just announced “Respect The Hustle” Tour which is scheduled to take off in March.
Bad drugs seem to have had a lot of people acting out from the norm in 2014. Bizz-E Blaze has taken a brief hiatus but the promising up and coming artist out of New York returns today with a new offering off of his highly anticipated upcoming project ‘BizzArre’. Bars are officially back, Bizz-E Blaze finesses yet another statement like record with more “real” lyrics and a signature flow that certainly differentiates him from most out of NY. The uniqueness of Bizz-E Blaze and his fresh style is sure to help him flourish in 2015.
Toronto native Minty Burns unveiled The Golden Ticket back in the middle of December and it came filled with standout singles such as the Wonda Gurl-produced track “How I Feel” featuring Rockie Fresh, “World Series” produced by Rich Kidd, “Shisha Monster” featuring Trademark Da Skydiver, as well as “Emotions” produced by Chase N. Cashe to name a handful.
Today, Minty Burns returns to visualize an introspective single off the recently released project titled “Something Better.” Burns details assumptions and expectations that surround rap artists, including some of the hardships that can be endured during the come up.
YGG Tay released Rich Before Rap at the end of Janauary and today the Baltimore rapper returns for the first time since dropping the project that featured the likes of Metro Boomin, TM-88, London On Da Track and Young Scooter. With the help of the aforementioned Freebandz rep Young Scooter, YGG Tay delivers visuals for “Protocol” directed by Cricket.
Kanye has raised the ire of one music legend Michael McDonald, who says the rapper need not criticize the likes of Beck.
“It’s pretty obvious what Kanye’s problem is. When Kanye gets to a point where he can actually put a couple of notes together either vocally or two bars of valid music playing an instrument, then he might have a right to criticize somebody else,” McDonald told Dan Le Batard of Ultimate Classic Rock. “Until then, I think he’s just talking to hear the sound of his own voice.”
McDonald, a renown singer/song writer, played with two legendary groups – The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan – and also had meteoric success as a soloist. He has won numerous Grammy Awards and also plays several instruments.
“The whole kinda cut-and-paste thing is a certain kind of artform all by itself,” McDonald said, praising Beck. “I don’t know if I call it songwriting from a musician’s standpoint. … Beck is obviously a consummate musician. He plays instruments, many instruments. He can make his own record without having a fleet of computer operators onboard.”
Connecting with the legendary duo of Billy Danze and Lil’ Fame, otherwise known as M.O.P., New Jersey’s own NJ Threat has released his latest single. The NY Bangers-produce track comes gives us a dose of raw, unforgiving rhymes as Threat and M.O.P. go bar for bar. You can expect NJ Threat’s new project to arrive later this year.
Nashville spitter drops his first leak “Want It All”off his forthcoming EP ‘Straight Off The Porch’ which drops on March 3rd. Check out the song via Soundcloud below. We don’t know much about him but we like this!
“Happy” was a mega-hit for Pharrell and he isn’t done living down the hype. He has signed a book deal with Putnam Books for Young Readers to produce four picture books for children, with the first one being inspired by the Grammy-winning tune.
The first of the four-book series, entitled Happy, will be released on Sept. 22nd will feature pictures of children from around the world “celebrating what it means to be happy.” There will be 250,000 initial copies of Happy printed and distributed.
Curren$y continues his push for his new project Pilot Talk III. As we all know this is going to be a big project for Curren$y and the Jets as he rips up prodcution from Ski Beatz, Cool & Dre, Purp Dog, Joey Fatts and more. Check the vid below!
Editor’s Note: We at AllHipHop don’t necessarily need any answers on this one.
Yo! Birdman! I’ve been riding blogging pro-you since you kissed Lil Wayne on the lips! I’ve justified it! I wrote a blog entitled, “Baby & Lil Wayne: Sometimes a Kiss is just a Kiss!” (http://khalilamani.ning.com/profiles/blogs/baby-amp-lil-wayne-sometimes-a…) and a four-part essay entitled, “Jesus and Rappers: The Gay ‘Rap’ On The Messengers.”http://khalilamani.ning.com/profiles/blogs/jesus-and-rappers-the-gay-rap… When Negus (not n#####! Black kings!) were whispering behind your back and blog sites were calling you and Wayne “gay”—I defended your right to be affectionate to Wayne without the connotation of gayness being put on your back. I was the only hip-hop blogger that defended you and when I met you in Miami (2011 Spring Break), I told you these things! Yes I did!
(Me & Birdman. Excuse the effed-up photo. Photog got summarily fired after this! LOL)
After all, I’ve been advocating for gays/lesbians since 2007 to have a voice in mainstream hip-hop. I am the self-professed, self-proclaimed “Spiritual Advisor to Gay Hip-Hop.” I carrying this title with great pride, even in the face of homophobia—being called “D/L,” “F##### Lover,” etc. (Who would believe that a “straight” black man would advocate such heresy in hip-hop? Well effin’ believe it!)
But now, Birdman—I—we—hip-hop needs some answers!
Birdman, I know you’re an aloof little fellow—that your money has you thinking you don’t have to answer to anyone (and you don’t, but this will be your final undoing!)—that you’ve insulated yourself with “yes men” and the like, but now ain’t the time for aloofness! Your manhood—Doff! Your sexuality and legacy is being hotly contested.
The Internetz are claiming a few things about Birdman—that he’s signed and/or cosigned little-known (gay-transgender-loving) rappers Chasegod and Starshipgod to Rich Gang Records. Chasegod has expressed his love for transgender entertainer Sidney Starr and now, Starshipgod is talking hella sexually reckless about his new boss, supposedly Birdman of Cash Money Records. Evidently, these two are from the “Lil B School of I’m Gay.” Listen to Starshipgod put Birdman on sexual blast! S### is wild, son! Real or media w#### cooning? You be the judge!
I don’t have a problem with gay rappers, per se. I’ve already expressed my gay rapper sentiments with a proven track record on Google. The problem is that these rappers, Starshipgod, in particular, has put Birdman’s alleged bedroom business in the streets! He’s saying Birdman f**ked him! He’s saying,“Birdman fu**ed me in the a$$ for the deal! I sucked Birdman’s d**k!” WOWZERS! Sweet baby Jesus! Now what do you say Birdman? Are you gonna act like this young-a$$ gay dude ain’t on your radar? Starshipgod says, “Birdman loves us!” Well, do you? And furthermore, since you (Birdman) have an affinity for associating yourself with flagrant “gayeties” (and [straight] “man-code” violations)—from Kissing Lil Wayne on the lips—to signing the very feminine-esque Yung Thug who calls his homies “bae”—and now, evidently, apparently Chasegod & Starshipgod. Like, what it do? Like Lil Wayne & Birdman, Chasegod & Starshipgod love to kiss each other. Have a look!
I really hope these rappers are signed to Birdman! Really! We just ain’t seen any paperwork or photos of Birdman and them together. All we have are these gay rappers Instagram claims & pontifications. Can you please clarify Birdman? How could you have signed a dude that tells the world he f##### and sucked you? Is this the ultimate publicity stunt on their part? And why haven’t you run to the Internet to deny these allegations? Right about now, Baby, Birdman (or Bae to your Young Thug family)—you’re looking hella gay!
Hip-hop needs more diversity. As I’ve always said (as a 1st generation hip-hop head. I was 19 years old when “Rapper’s Delight” hit the airwaves)–Rap music fell off the hump of that gay Disco Era Camel and those of us who really know the deally know that at least one of the founders early pioneers of hip-hop is gay! (Yes! I said it! Don’t make me start name-droppin’!) This too, will one day come out in the rinse once the TRUE history of hip-hop is written–without bias!
I applaud any gay person for living their truth openly & honestly! I abhor the bombardment of the uber-black-machoistic-male stereotype—the black man as hardcore gangster rapper, womanizer, and super-sexualized-coco-money-getter. If Chasegod & Starshipgod are on Birdman’s team, cool. But he might wanna settle them lil n##### down a tad! Or is this Birdman’s way of coming out? We’ll be waiting for an answer Birdman. Don’t let us come to our own conclusions! In da meantime Birdman, hip-hop needs answers!
Khalil Amani writes for Allhiphop.com, DJ Kay Slay’s Originators & Straight Stuntin Magazines. He’s been featured in L.A. Times, Spin Magazine, DaveyD.com, The Biography Channel. Author of six books, including the groundbreaking “Hip-Hop Homophobes…” (iuniverse.com ’07). Follow on IG @khalil_amani, Facebook, Twitter @khalilamani.
(AllHipHop News) The cast of Hot Tub Time Machine 2 is set to return to the big screen this week. The sequel to the 2010 comedy will arrive in theaters on Friday, February 20.
Craig Robinson, Rob Corddry, and Clark Duke are taking the audience on another time travel adventure. Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation)and Gillian Jacobs (Community) also join the fun in the Steve Pink directed flick.
This is Robinson’s second turn as Nick Webber, so the Chicago native is surely an expert at jumping through fictional time eras at this point. But what would be the one thing Craig would change in his real past?
“Soul Train! I would be a Soul Train dancer, maybe even change the name to The Craig Robinson Show,” states the alum of the celebrated Second City improv company.
Check out AllHipHop.com’s exclusive Hot Tub Time Machine 2 photos and a movie clip (NSFW) featuring Craig Robinson and Christian Slater below.
While in town for the Brooklyn stop of their Between the Sheets tour, Chris Brown and Tyga hit the stage at TheTonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform the first single from their joint album “Ayo.” Fan of a Fan:The Album hits stores Feb. 24th and features Ty Dolla Sign, ScHoolboy Q, Fat Trel and Boosie Badazz.
I don’t know why dude can’t get his hairline fixed up without jokes from you people! If Nicki can wear every weave in history, he can get his receding hairline hooked up! I always thought it was customary for a man to just get that baldie, but it is a different era.
With a commonality in their proud Hatian heritage, Canarsie, Brooklyn based collective Beekay Entertainment drops off their introductory track by Cife…Man dubbed “All I Know (R.N.S.).” Featuring his labelmate and close friend K. Remedy, the two exchange verses in a video that mirrors the feel of Hip-Hop’s golden era.
While some people are still getting to know the name, as a duo K. Remedy and Cife…Man, after years of work, perfecting their craft in their garage in Brooklyn, Cife and Remedy are crystal clear in their video for “All I Know”.
“Meadowview Morning” is the second single taken from JR & PH7 X Chuuwee’s collaborative full length release, “The South Sac Mack”. Produced by the European duo JR & PH7 and rhymes by Chuuwee, where he gets support by Bueno and Sean LaMarr on “Meadowview Morning”.
“The South Sac Mack” album is based on stories of Chuuwee’s teenage years growing up in South Sacramento, is set to drop March 24th, via Below System Records.
MMG’s Yowda keeps the content rolling as he drops the concept video for the song “The Lick.” Pretty well thought out video and song about a robbery that takes place. Black Diamonds take of of the directing on this one that’s so well thought out you wonder if it really happened like this! We ain’t saying nothing though!
