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Snoop Dogg Announces New Album, 'Bush'

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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For his next album, Snoop Dogg is leaving his reggae alter-ego behind and getting back to the basics. He’s collaborating with his longtime friend Pharrell Williams to release his 13th studio solo album on Pharrell’s i am OTHER label. At a panel event in Las Vegas on Wednesday (Jan. 7), Snoop announced that the album would be named Bush and that the lead single would be a track called “Peaches N’ Cream.”

[ALSO READ: Pharrell Set To Produce Snoop Dogg’s Entire Upcoming Album]

The left coast rep also revealed that the album will drop in mid-March of this year. Bush, which will be entirely produced by Pharrell, is set to feature Stevie Wonder and Charlie Wilson.

DMX Was Unware Of 'Redemption of The Beast'; Says Music On Tracklist Was Stolen

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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Since news of DMX’s Redemption of the Beast album was a hoax it was assumed that the 16 songs on the track list were phony too. At the Dark Man’s expense, fans may still be able to give those tracks a listen. His publicist Domenick Nati has released a statement revealing that the songs on the track list were stolen and may be released whether on X’s next album or not.

“I spoke to DMX today and he was unaware of the upcoming announcement of the Redemption Of The Beast album,” Nati said in his statement. “When I read him the projected track list of songs to be released X said, ‘that’s all stolen music’. DMX and myself are highly disappointed that trust was broken and that these songs may be released and sold without X’s knowledge or consent. DMX and Swizz Beatz are working on an album together and fans should look to their official social media accounts for accurate information.”

After the fake album art and track list started floating around, Swizz Beatz quickly took to his Instagram to blast the preposterous release, saying that that was not the album that he and DMX had been working on.

 

Dark Lo on Collaborations w/ Maino & Ransom for Ron Harvey Jr. Mixtape

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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Dark Lo speaks with Mikey T The Moviestar on getting to know both Maino & Ransom before recording with them on his new mixtape “Ron Harvey Jr”. Lo also touches on how down to earth Maino is and how much Ransom’s hood respects him.

Dilla Day Officially Moves To Miami

By: @SimplyCecilia Updated Category: Lifestyle
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Extending itself from a day to a weekend celebration, Dilla Day has been relocated from the late producer’s native Detroit in favor of Miami from February 5-8. The annual event will feature various meet and greets, a producer panel as well as performances from Joes Bada$$, Talib Kweli, Pete Rock, Slum Village and more.

“Dilla’s music is timeless and lives in all of us. I expect Miami to become the icon of event holders for the Dilla legacy and raise the bar for events globally,” said his mother Maureen Yancey (also known as Ma Dukes) who will also host the event. Born James Dewitt Yancey, he passed away in 2006 after battling a rare blood disease.

For additional information please visit JDILLAWEEKEND.COM

 

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NAACP Office Deliberately Bombed In Colorado

By: @SimplyCecilia Updated Category: News
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Authorities are still investigating an attack on Civil Rights organization the NAACP, after an explosive device was detonated outside of a Colorado Springs location on January 6. Though no injuries were reported, there was “minimal surface charring to the exterior wall of the building.” Many are calling the attack a hate crime similar to the string of bombings that targeted minorities during the Civil Rights movement, including the now infamous church bombing of 1963 that resulted in the death of four young girls in Birmingham, Alabama.

The FBI has advised that “a potential person of interest in this investigation is a Caucasian male, approximately 40 years of age and balding. He may be driving a 2000 or older model dirty, white pick-up truck with paneling, a dark colored bed liner, open tailgate and a missing or covered license plate.”

This story is still developing.

DJ HVNLEE – "Morning Nights Mix"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Philly Up & Comer DJ HVNLEE (Heavenly) who’s associated with Philly based group UGLYBASS has supplied us a with a new mix titled “Morning Nights”. This mix features tracks from Nicki Minaj, Rae Sremmurd, and new heat from Rich Homie Quan, Rowdy Rebel And Fabolous.

Tracklist:
OT Genesis – CoCo
Nicki Minaj Ft. Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown – Only
Nicki Minaj Ft. Beyonce – Feeling Myself
Rae Sremmurd Ft. Nicki Minaj & Young Thug – Throw Sum Mo
Fetty Wap – Trap Queen
Future – Real Sisters
Rich Homie Quan – Flex
Troy Ave Ft. Young Lito & Manolo Rose – All About The Money
Fabolous – She Wildin
Rowdy Rebel Ft. Bobby Shmurda – She All About The Shmoney

PREMIERE: Salma Slims Ft. Translee, Nyemiah Supreme & Miles Davis – "Cloud 9"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Currently working on her new project “Diary of Salma Slims”, Salma drops off her new song with Nyemiah Supreme & Translee titled “Cloud 9”. She has been in the studio lately with heavyweight producers such as Cassius Jay & Zaytoven. Check her out live at this years SXSW!

Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Mike Tyson Smash Naomi Campbell?

By: kubeezz Updated Category: Rumors
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Tyson’s former best friend and manager has written a tell all bio, Taming the Beast: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson, where he touches on a number of subjects including one incident where Tyson allegedly knocked down supermodel Naomi Campbell in a bathroom:

Page Six shared an excerpt from the book:

The pair met at a Russell Simmons party and as Holloway tells it, hit it off immediately.

“I was there to keep Mike out of trouble, doing my usual babysitting job, and when I looked over, he was talking to this girl,” Holloway writes.

“I had to rub my eyes. I mean, the most exciting thing at that time was Naomi Campbell. She was wild and vivacious, with these legs that went on for days.

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“I’m stuck holding their drinks ‘cause Mike says he gotta use the restroom. Next thing I know, Naomi’s following him in there. Holy s–t. Guests are walking up. ‘Bathroom’s taken,’ I’m telling them.

“Minutes go by and it’s getting uncomfortable. I finally crack open the door, ‘C’mon Mike.’ I see Naomi. She’s up on the toilet, heels and long legs spread, skirt hiked up, and Mike’s pumping away.”

Word is there’s more stories like this featured in the book. Its available now in stores…*heads over to Amazon*

 

Hip-Hop Rumors: Ashanti Responds To Foxy Brown Beef

By: kubeezz Updated Category: Rumors
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Ashanti proves she may be the bigger person in the “beef” between she and Foxy Brown.

Foxy got upset a few days back when the R&B singer snapped a pic posted up with Brown’e ex-boo thang Spragga Benz.

Since then Foxy has thrown shade left and right while everyone sat back and waited for Ashanti to respond.

Well looks like the only clap back we’ll get to see from the former Princess of Murder Inc. is a few emojis sent Foxy’s way.

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Cool C Gets Stay Of Execution

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: News
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Philly rap legend, Cool C was set to be executed on Thursday, January 8, but he been granted a stay of execution.

Cool C, an artist from rap’s Golden Era, was convicted in 1996 of first-degree murder in the killing of Police Officer Lauretha Vaird. Vaird’s slaying marked the first time a female Black police officer was killed in the line of duty.

Authorities allege that Cool C, nee Christopher Roney, and others attempted in vain to rob a bank. Roney shot Vaird as she responded to the crime at a PNC Bank in Philadelphia.

This is the second time the rapper has gotten a stay of execution. This most recent stay was bestowed upon C from Judge L. Felipe Restrepo.

Cool C, now 45, is most remembered for his 1989 hit “Glamorous Life.” He has maintained his innocence from the onset of this dramatic situation.

Project Pat x Young Buck x Big Trill – "Calico"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Project Pat and his Memphis protégé Big Trill have released the final single, “Calico,” for their collaborative mixtape dropping soon. The duo have been consistently dropping singles such as “Eatin” with Chinx, “Gettin’ It” with Chevy Woods, and “Kangaroo” featuring Trae Tha Truth.

“Calico” features G-Unit’s Young Buck providing the ad-libs and covers the third verse. Project Pat is on the first verse, with Big Trill covering the second. Securing Buck for “Calico” was a must for the state of Tennessee, as Memphis is home to both Trill and Pat.

FRESH HEAT: L.atasha A.lcindor – "Bee. Em (Black Magic)"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Videos
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Today, New York emcee, L.atasha A.lcindor premiered “Bee. Em (Black Magic)” on Noisey. The video touches on issues of cultural appropriation and the profound lack of respect for black lives and culture across the board.

The video is part of L.atasha A.lcondor’s “Fantastic Planet, Flow of the Unconscious” Series which she describes as a sonic and visual walk into her album. It’s a viewing of herself, the world, and beyond. Every two weeks she will be injecting the planet with new music, new videos or new footage of her life and its making.

MPA Shitro – "A Lotta Ni**az"

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins) Updated Category: Music
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Shitro hits us with the first release “A Lotta Ni**az” from his upcoming EP “Nasty Dealer” executive produced by Paris-based “Yeezus producer” Brodinski of Bromance Records. Taking influence from his Slauson roots and his new-age approach on production selection Shitro will be delivering the most unique and entertaining tape of 2015.

Emanny – "Perfect"

By: Eleven8 Updated Category: Videos
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Emanny is well on his way to becoming one of R&B’s rising stars. As he continues to push his album Songs About Her 2, which he released back in October, the crooner offers up a new video for “Perfect”, a tale of finding and keeping true love.  This serves as the fourth visual from the 2014 release  and was directed by Rad Casiano.

Emanny’s Songs About HER 2 is available on iTunes now.

EXCLUSIVE: Shawn Pen Writes Book 'The Black Church'; Read An Excerpt Here

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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Rapper Little Shawn rose to fame in the early 90s when he released his debut album The Voice In The Mirror with the lead singles “I Made Love” and “Don Perignon,” which featured the Notorious B.I.G.  The New York native was supposed to record with the late Tupac Shakur in 1994 but while on his way to Quad Studios, Pac was robbed and shot five times.

In 1998, Little Shawn began a seven-year prison sentence for drug trafficking and after his release in 2004, he changed his name to Shawn Pen and decided to become an author. He recently released a book entitled The Black Church, which the late Chris Lighty was shopping around for a book deal before his death.

With the release of this book, Pen, who was almost signed by 50 Cent, says that he hopes to make a successful transition into the world of novels and film.

“Having an extensive background in the music industry, I just felt like it was time for a mature transition, sort of like Shakim [Compere] and [Queen] Latifah,” he told AllHipHop. “Today film is being overshadowed by the resurgence of television [shows like] Power, The Wire and Boardwalk. I started as a ghostwriter and books are just an extension of me being a writer. I’d like  [to] write the book and script and act like Tyrese and Will Smith would read, study & bring to life on camera.”

Read an excerpt of The Black Church below and purchase a copy here. If you’re not familiar with Shawn Pen, watch his video for his 1992 hit single “I Made Love (4 Da Vert 1st Time)” below.

Trevor Dean was a street dude, for real. But while in prison he found the Lord, and he started a church in his community when he came home, The Black Church. He’s gone straight, completely. Nowadays, his life is primarily focused on God, his church and his First Lady Rebecca. Unfortunately for him, a parishioner’s bad decision puts Trevor’s old friend Rudy in the middle of a problem that can potentially threaten Trevor’s church and his life. Now, Trevor must help his friend figure things out or risk his church…and his life out of the game.

Ludacris Married His Longtime Girlfriend Hours After Proposing

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2) Updated Category: News
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After surprising his longtime girlfriend with a mile-high marriage proposal, Ludacris had more surprises in store. The Atlanta spitter took his new fiancee, Eudoxie Mbouguiengue, to dinner at a Georgia restaurant after the proposal and when they got home, he reportedly had a wedding dress, that was picked by his mother, laid out for her.

The two got married on the spot during a private ceremony at their home.

“Why wait? Did the thing before 2015. #mrandmrsbridges,” Luda proudly wrote under  a wedding photo posted on Instagram.

The newlywed couple, who have been together since 2009, then took off to Costa Rica for their honeymoon.