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Legendary Producer Larry Smith Dies

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: News
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Legendary producer Larry Smith has passed on after crafting hits for the likes of Run DMC, Whodini and Kurtis Blow during Hip-Hop’s earliest phase.

Smith was a Hip-Hop musician without peer, who used live instruments on rap songs.

Run of Run DMC immortalized Smith on the group’s#### record “Sucker MC’s” when he said, “Larry put me inside his Cadillac /The chauffeur drove off and we never came back.”

Smith had been ailing in recent years due to a stroke and succumbed on Friday December 19.

DMC of Run DMC fame paid his respects on Twitter. “Rest In Beats larry Smith Music In Your Heart hip Hop Was Your Gift to The World! No one does it better!”

At a recent concert stop in Brooklyn, Run paid his own respects.

“My man Larry Smith, he produced these records. It’s sad but fitting he passes away on the day I return to a big stage like this… I love you Larry, I hope you’re watching from Heaven and I’m making you proud,” Run said at the Barclays Center in downtown Brooklyn.

Image: Gene Bagnato, courtesy of the Adler Hip-Hop Archive

King Louie Releases Video For "Made Drill"

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Music
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It looks like Chicago’s ran this weekend with a release from Katie Got Bandz Yesterday, and now a new track by fellow drill rapper, King Louie. Today, Louie released his new video “Made Drill” through WorldStarHipHop. Look out for King Louie’s next mixtape Drilluminati 2 You can check out the video below.

Will The U.S. Make A Play For Assata Shakur?

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Uncategorized
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If you have a conscious bone in your body, you know that Assata Shakur has been in Cuba for the past 40 years in political asylum. As the United States and Cuba work towards better diplomatic relations, a lot of folks like myself are wondering what will become of the 67 year-old revolutionary.

Hip-Hop intellect Micky Factz weighed in on Facebook, “While ya’ll clamor about Bobby Shmurda, The USA & Cuba are in talks for diplomatic relations… Meaning the capture of Assata Shakur… Whom the FBI has as the number 1 female terrorist in the world…because she “allegedly” murdered a state trooper. She escaped prison and has been in cuba for 40 years. Shmoney dance to that.”

In 2013, I penned a piece called called, “Hip-hop’s infatuation with Assata Shakur: It’s complicated,” where I talked about rap music’s love of the political icon. On the other side, the police and their supporters in New Jersey have wanted Assata’s head forever and have gone so far as to make her the first woman added to their list of living terrorists. And, then put a price on her head for $2 million. A member of the Black Liberation Army, Shakur was convicted in 1977 of the 1973 for the murder of state trooper Werner Foerster. The details of the case have been highly debated to say the least and her supporters maintain she is the victim of a corrupt justice system.

Certainly, Assata’s case take on a new context if we look at the present times and how justice has played out recently with video recording, technology and highly questionable policing. Then bundle that with, COINTELPRO, a national legacy of police brutality and abuse of power, and the notion that those police tactics were infinitely more sinister in the 1960’s. We as “a people” need to collectively rethink – not demonize – Assata. But, demonizing persists as the American way, whether you’re a dead young Black man or an elderly living Black woman.

It has been proven several times over, based on forensic evidence, that she was shot twice by police with her hands up. Sound familiar? It actually sounds like Assata deserves reexamination indeed.  We live in times where there is violence perpetrated against who speak out. New York Police have even petitioned for permission to mass arrest protestors without warning.

All of this on President Obama’s watch.

What a quandary.

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2 Chainz Is Dropping A New Mixtape Next Year

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Music News
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Were you waiting for some new music by 2 Chainz? Well, the ATL Rapper announced that he’ll be dropping a new album next year in an interview with REVOLT.  2 Chainz also announced that he will drop a mixtape called Tru Jack City. Check out the Revolt Interview below

 

Check Out This Lego Cam'Ron by Young Lenox

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Lifestyle
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Hip Hop has no specific age, and this 8-year old artist Young Lenox shows his love for the genre through his pieces of art. Recently, Lenox did another dope piece recently, this time making a reincarnation of rapper, Cam’Ron. The lego piece is over 4 feet, and shows an image of the rapper in his pink get-up. You can check the photo below, but peep his Instagram as well for more interesting artwork by Young Lenox.

via: XXL

We can finally announce that there will be a feature length Yung Lenox documentary coming in the next year. Thank you to everyone that has helped and supported this project. Stay tuned for lots more info about the film in the coming months. And yes, that is 4 and a half foot Lego Cam'ron in case that caught your eye.

A photo posted by @yunglenox on

Listen To The New Track By The Dream "Fruition"

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Music
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If this is the new sound that The Dream is coming up with, then we might need more of it. Today, the ATL-based singer released his new track “Fruition” via Soundcloud. The new track is smooth, and reinforces a sound very familiar to Sade’s catalogue of music. We don’t know whether this means that we’ll see an album,but this is a good start. Check Fruition out, and leave a comment.

Elcee – HU$TLE [Viral Music Video]

By: sionahhcontent Updated Category: Breeding Ground
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Just when you thought it was the end of 2014, Elcee The Artist comes through yet again with another banger to send fans into the New Year with heads fully bobbin’. Just after dropping the independent critically-acclaimed album LeoSoul, it was straight back to the studio for the dedicated artist. Elcee gives us a little teaser for what’s in store with his upcoming mixtape #ManeStream. Video shot and directed by Toronto’s very own GLVDIOLU$ with music produced by Mike F. The Hitman, fans get a glimpse of the forthcoming single HU$TLE laced over some gorgeous Black & White clippings. With a hit like this, we can expect Elcee’s next project #ManeStream to be a truly Future Hip-Hop experience with the authentic Toronto sound music lovers all over the world have grown to love at its roots—Expect its release early 2015.

 

 

 

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Cookin' Soul – Xmas Mix

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Music
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Right in time for the Holiday season, producer Cookin’ Soul recently dropped a XMas mix to bless us this Christmas. The mix includes different genres from Reggae, Salsa, Hip Hop, Funk, and many more. Looks like we can take a break from that corny ass Christmas music on the radio. Check out the mix below.

Riff Raff – Kokayne (Music Video)

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Uncategorized
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So, we thought Riff Raff was clean and sober. Well, the Texas rapper just dropped a new video for his track “Kokayne”. With a grungy environment, the video seems to fit well with the vibe that Riff Raff has normally. Check out this crazy video below.

Wale – Miracle On U Street

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Music
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If you wasn’t hip earlier this week, Wale is has announced the release of a new mixtape before the year’s end. The mixtape is called Festivus, and will serve as a little taste of what we might hear on the upcoming album Album About Nothing. Recently, Wale dropped a new track to get us excited for Festivus called “Miracle On U Street”. The beat is jazzy, and also brings in DC’s sound of Go-Go music. Check out “Miracle On U Street” below:

Katie Got Bandz – Coolin' In Chiraq

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Music
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If Kanye, Chance The Rapper, or Common is not being talk about in regards to Chicago Hip Hop, then it’s usually the Drill scene in Chiraq. Katie Got Bandz is one of the most familiar female acts in Drill, and now she has her latest project to prove it: Coolin’ in Chiraq. The new mixtape features several fellow drill members including Lil Herb, Lil Mouse, and King L to name a few. If you’re about that drill life, stream and download the mixtape below.

 

Fabolous – Will Smith (Freestyle)

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Music
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Fabolous is back with a new fly track right before Christmas; the day he drops his new project The Young OG Project. Recently, the NY rapper released the track “Will Smith” via Soundcloud. The song is smooth, with Fabo dropping cool freestyle rhymes to fit the beat. Check out “Will Smith” below.

LL Cool J And Canibus End Long-Running Feud

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: News
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Once upon a time, LL Cool J and Canibus waged one of the most storied, epic beef in Hip-Hop history.

Last night that beef came to an end in Brooklyn.

The two men put their differences aside at the “Christmas in Brooklyn” concert with LL Cool J and Run DMC Friday night.

The 17-year beef came to a close with the two men hugging it out and performed the LL Cool J hit “4,3,2,1.”

From the stage, LL said, “Had a lot of beefs in my life but sometimes we gotta be bigger than that, sometimes you got to take things to the next level, sometimes we gotta flip the script.”
“Yo, Canibus…I love you, boy” LL said. “Your career is starting again, baby.”

Q-Tip Shares A Lesson On The History Of Hip Hop, Racism & White Privilege With Iggy Azalea

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Azealia Banks’ interview with Hot 97 sparked a discussion on the perceived appropriation of Black culture by White artists like Iggy Azalea. Other prominent figures in the Hip Hop community have begun sharing their thoughts on the matter as well. One of those artists is Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest.

[ALSO READ: Iggy Azalea & Azealia Banks Clash Over Recent Interview & Race]

The Queens representative took to Twitter to send public messages directly to Iggy about the history of Hip Hop culture, racism, and white privilege.

Read Q-Tip’s tweets below.

[ALSO READ: Q-Tip Speaks On Lil Wayne, Big Boi, Nas, Joey Bada$$ & Freddie Gibbs Joining Zulu Nation (VIDEO)]

Nicki Minaj Responds To Threats Of Blackmail

By: @SimplyCecilia Updated Category: Music News
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Nicki Minaj has hit the pavement hard in promotion of her well received “The Pinkprint” album; she’s also given a string of insightful interviews in which the public was granted a more intimate look into the talented emcee.

Speaking candidly in recent sit-downs with Angie Martinez and  Elliot Wilson, Minaj opened up about how she’s handling the end of a decade plus relationship, fame and more. Now she’s taken to her Twitter account to send out a series of tweets that reveal the break-up may have taken a turn for the worst.

 Take a look below:

 

Wara From The NBHD – Brockett Road Rage

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Breeding Ground
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Wara From The NBHD is an ATL based rapper/producer with a twist to his sound. in 2014, Wara grabbed attention after releasing Kidnapped, a project with a sound very reminiscent of the N.E.R.D. Recently, Wara dropped a new track called Brockett Road Rage, a song that was released via Soundcloud. The single was supposed off of his January 26 EP If Guns Could Speak. Check out the new track below, and let us know what you think. 

https://soundcloud.com/warafromthenbhd/wara-from-the-nbhd-brockett-road-rage

Adult Swim's "Black Dynamite" Musical Will Feature Voiceovers from Erykah Badu and Tyler, The Creator

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Music News
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Black Dynamite has always been a show that featured a plethora of dope artists and comedians to voiceover different characters. Recently, it was announced that Tyler the Creator and Erykah Badu would be voice actors in the first “Black Dynamite” musical. The episode is set to air on Adult Swim January 10th titled “Wizard of Watts.” According to XXL, the episode will also touch on racial tension and protests in our society by illustrating racial tension in the community of Watts, California. This isn’t the first time Tyler Creator has made an appearance on Cartoon Network. The rapper appeared on a rap episode of Regular Show. This will also be Badu’s second appearance on the popular series.

Maybe the revolution will be televised. We’ll keep you updated.

 

ILOVEMAKONNEN Teams Up With Ezra Koeng and Rapper Despot For "Down 4 So Long"

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Music
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It looks like ATL Rapper iLoveMakonnen isn’t just sticking to traditional big name features to make dope track. In another track released through Red Bull’s 20 before 15 series, the track “Down 4 So Long” features Vampire Weekend ‘s Ezra Koeing and a Detroit rapper named Despot. The track has a special fit for all three artists on a very odd yet southern beat. Check out the song below:

Anonymous Goes After Iggy Azalea, Action Bronson vs Azealia Banks!

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: Rumors
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Do they have the sex tape or not? The crazy thing is Anonymous is pretty ubiquitous these days and it looks like they have set their sights on Iggy. She should be very afraid.

Check out some of the tweets that ironically started with a rant by Azealia Banks, who is also beefing with Action Bronson now.

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Here is the beef with Action Bronson. Pretty base stuff here.

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