AdELA, was signed to Snooki of MTV’s Jersey Shore, but this song is a move away from the fist-pumping Jersey Shore styled songs to ballads that show her vocal ability
The singer has taken her talents to the industry powerhouse Lizzie Grubman and dropped a new record, “I Was Waiting,” that is produced by multiplatinum Grammy-winning producer StreetRunner, whose credits include Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Nicki Minaj, Eminem, and more.
(AllHipHop News) You can’t ban the snowman from anywhere. In his upcoming cover story interview with The Source, Jeezy explained his audition for the Tupac play on Broadway, comments on the police reaction to the Ferguson demonstrations and more.
Jeezy, at his core, is a hustler and the opportunity to portray one of the greatest rappers of all time and make money from it is not a chance you pass up. The Tupac-inspired Broadway play Holler If Ya Hear Me was canceled after barely a month due to dwindling ticket sales. Undoubtedly, a star of Jeezy’s magnitude could have helped and he was willing to as he stated in his interview “I came to New York, auditioned and everything. Snoman was going to be on Broadway, man.”
Jeezy has compared being a rapper to a civil rights leader in the past and in the interview states he was “appointed by the people to be their spokesperson”. To the hood representative, the police response to the unrest in Ferguson, M.O. following Michael Brown’s shooting was handled counter-productively:
They did all the wrong things. Instead of going there and trying to resolve the situation, they went in there with tasers ,riot guns and riot forces, and you can’t come to my neighborhood and not expect us to stand up for what we believe in. You know, that type of s### happens in Iraq, that doesn’t happen in Ferguson.
The full interview will be released in the next issue of The Source.
Midwest and Brooklyn-bred Artist Taj (Taj Mahal) releases his first single “Ain’t Like Us” off of his new upcoming project #POWER with features on the project including Fred The Godson, French Montana, Glasses Malone and more.
(AllHipHop News) Cassidy’s battle with Freeway has become legendary. The two young emcees at the time faced off in a match of lyrics that is still talked about today. Cass sat down with VladTV to discuss the bout, and the Philadelphia rapper explained how he helped transform battle rap and Hip Hop in general.
[ALSO READ: Cassidy Set To Battle Dizaster In Los Angeles]
Cassidy said:
I felt like the battle I had with Freeway was like the start of this new battle wave that they got – making battles popular. Like back in the day it was before the social media sites. Before people was really catching footage of it. They was just battling in the street, in clubs going at it. So, people that was there knew about it, but it was hard for the whole world to see.
The new way of rapping like piecing up multiple syllables. Saying more bars. That’s what changed rap. I think I’m responsible for that – punching all the time. There’s definitely a lot of rappers that used to say punches like Lord Finesse, Kool G Rap, Big L. There were a bunch of other people that were punching, but not every line. I started that wave and I made people want to switch up their whole style of rap. Whether people give me credit for it or not.
Cass goes on to say he believes the Freeway battle set the stage for the public demand for battle leagues today. Despite the evolution of the sport, Cassidy shares that he is happy to see the current growth of battle rap as well.
The “I’m a Hustla” performer also reflects on Jay Z “talking crazy” prior to his battle with Free. Jay and Cassidy were in the studio with Swizz Beatz when Jay challenged Cass to take on one of the rappers from his Roc-A-Fella camp.
Cassidy said:
Swizz introduced me as like the hottest n***a in the street. Hov’s like “What? You ain’t just hear my n***as on the radio? I got the hottest n***s. What is you talking about?’”
Then he’s looking at me, [and says] “N***a, you don’t even look big enough for Beans. You don’t look old enough for Free. What you want me to put you up against Chris, my 16-year-old?” And he started talking crazy. And at the time, this [was] before I was polished in the industry. I was right from the street. So, I was a little more hot-headed. Anybody that know me from back then that knows my attitude, my personality wasn’t the same.
I was getting a little aggravated. Swizz seen it. So, I’m like, “N***a, I don’t give a f**k who you call. You can call all them n***as. I’ll crush any of them n***as. I don’t give a f**k who you call.”
[ALSO READ: Cassidy Says Battle Against Dizaster Is About The Money, Not The Opponent (VIDEO)]
Watch Cassidy’s interview below.
(AllHipHop News) Has Chris Brown finally come to the realization that some of his past actions were damaging to his well being and music career? It seems so. In a new cover story for Billboard magazine, the R&B superstar shares his thoughts about his life, music, and relationships.
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The headline for the article reads, “Maybe I Was Out Of Control.” Inside the piece, Brown discusses his jail stint, on-again-off-again girlfriend Rihanna, and his upcoming X album.
The Virginia singer is quoted as saying:
I realize that what I do for a living opens my life to public scrutiny and that I have a responsibility to everyone because of that exposure… I can say that I am only human and I have made mistakes. I can say that I try to live my life in the most true, honest way that I can. I am not perfect, no one is. No one is harder on me than me. No one can please everyone. No one can live in the past and expect to grow. I have been moving forward and hope that I am not defined by just a few moments in my life but all of the moments that will make up my life.
CB recently pled guilty in the misdemeanor assault case in Washington, DC. He was sentenced to time served.
Brown’s sixth studio album X is scheduled for release on September 16. The project features the singles “Loyal” and “New Flame.”
[ALSO READ: Chris Brown Reveals Release Date For “X” Album]
(AllHipHop News) Jeezy and five other people were arrested in Irvine, California in August for allegedly possessing an assault rifle. It has now been revealed the AK-47 in question was legally registered to someone in Jeezy’s entourage.
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TMZ reports the firearm belong to the head of Jeezy’s tour security. Apparently, the security officer was not present during the arrest because he was in the hospital after being shot in the arm at a club the night before.
There are questions being raised as to why Jeezy was even arrested. According to sources, the rapper was said to be in an entirely different section of the bus from where the AK was found. People at the scene reportedly told the officers the gun was registered to the security guard and that he was hospitalized at the time.
Jeezy was taken into custody and later released on $1 million bail. The Atlanta native dropped his latest album Seen It All: The Autobiography this week. He also appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to perform “No Tears” with Future and The Roots.
[ALSO READ: First Week Sales Predictions For Jeezy’s “Seen It All” Are In]
Watch Jeezy’s performance on The Tonight Show below.
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta-based rap group Migos was scheduled to perform a concert in Evansville, Indiana recently, but the trio never took the stage. According to reports, Migos still walked out of the venue with their payment despite the fact they did not perform.
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Quavo, Takeoff, and Offset were apparently paid $11,000 upfront by the entertainment company 41 South. The remainder of their appearance fee, $10,000 in cash, was at the location. The organizers claim they attempted to stop Migos from exiting the Evansville Coliseum, but the group pointed two rifles at them and left with the $10,000.
This news comes after Migos was caught on camera as part of a brawl at Nashville, Tennessee’s LimeLight nightclub this past weekend. That melee reportedly began after someone in the crowd attempted to steal one of the member’s chain.
[ALSO READ: Hip-Hop Rumors: Migos Beat The S**t Outta Dude That Tried To Rob Them]
Watch video of the Migos Nashville fight below.
(AllHipHop News) Brooklyn emcee Fabolous was feeling some type of way yesterday afternoon about the social media response to the death of comedian Joan Rivers.
The “Ready” rapper sent out a series of tweets to his 2.9 million followers questioning the motives of people online sending condolences to Rivers and others who have embraced the ALS ice bucket challenge.
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Read Fab’s tweets below.
Every once and a while I get sick of this generation…
— Fabolous (@myfabolouslife) September 4, 2014
Such a follow, do what everybody else think is cool so that’s what ima do generation… S### is sick…
— Fabolous (@myfabolouslife) September 4, 2014
For instance all these RIP Joan Rivers shoutouts.. Do u hav remorse or care for her death or just doin it cuz it’s cool to do?
— Fabolous (@myfabolouslife) September 4, 2014
Ice bucket challenge became a viral thing to do to look cool.. Bet they cool a#### ain’t donate a penny..
— Fabolous (@myfabolouslife) September 4, 2014
Awareness was part of the goal. But donation is a goal. Cures, research, & treatment can’t be paid for with being aware
— Fabolous (@myfabolouslife) September 4, 2014
I thought we was tryna get water for Africa & other third world countries. But this year the cool thing was dumping buckets for awareness…
— Fabolous (@myfabolouslife) September 4, 2014
I don’t have a issue wit ppl doin what they want to do. But ppl are now doin for acceptance & response & likes & follows. & to look cool..
— Fabolous (@myfabolouslife) September 4, 2014
I like what I like… That’s COOL. I hope you teach your kids that.. Like what you like… Don’t just like it cuz everyone else does.
— Fabolous (@myfabolouslife) September 4, 2014
And there are things that masses of ppl like that you can like & cannot like too.. And that’s COOL..
— Fabolous (@myfabolouslife) September 4, 2014
Enjoy y’all afternoon tho. Jus was on my mind at lunch today… Hope it’s influences ppl in any way
— Fabolous (@myfabolouslife) September 4, 2014
(AllHipHop News) Battle rap continues to expand. First it was established artists Cassidy, Keith Murray, and Fredro Starr taking on the platform at upcoming events, and now two more artists that have experienced Billboard chart success are adding their names to the list.
[ALSO READ: Keith Murray & Fredro Starr To Battle At MC War’s “New World Order II”]
Atlanta’s Bone Crusher will face Houston’s Mike Jones at MC War’s NWO this month. Crusher made noise in 2003 with his single “Never Scared” featuring T.I. and Killer Mike. Jones’ 2005 debut album Who Is Mike Jones? went on to be certified platinum.
MC War’s NWO will take place September 28 at The Atrium in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The main event on the card is Keith Murray vs. Fredro Starr. Other emcees scheduled to battle at the event include E Ness, Sy Ari Da Kid, Ness Lee, Reign Man, Lotta Zay, Reggie P, Syd Vicious, and So Severe.
[ALSO READ: Profiles In Battle Rap: Hollow Da Don]
Watch the Mike Jones vs. Bone Crusher official trailer below.
Looks like Rizzy love for this song got him a spot on the remix. Cheack out Royce Rizzy on Dj Loaf’s “Try Me”
Sa-Roc drops off her high energy single “Maximum Frequency” produced by Sol Messiah the cut’s grimy, sampled beat, flipping a snippet from Busta Rhymes‘s classic Woo Hah!! This single is from her newly released album NEBUCHADNEZZAR which is available on iTunes.
(AllHipHop News) Marcos Maidana just became the second most important battle Floyd Mayweather Jr will have to face in the near future. Earlier today (September 4th), Mayweahter Jr’s ex-fiance, Shantel Jackson is suing the boxer for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy, assault, battery and a number of other charges.
According to Jackson’s suit, Mayweather Jr physically assaulted her first back in 2012 by twisting her arm, choking her and forcibly removing her phone from her hand. The following year in April is allegedly when the second incident took place which involved Mayweather Jr. pointing a gun at Jackson’s toes and asking “Which toe do you want me to shoot?'” The suit also alleges that Maywewather Jr held Jackson at gunpoint when having her remove her engagement ring.
The suit’s defamation, invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress charges are more than likely tied to Mayweather Jr’s posting of her abortion documents on his personal Instagram account on May 1st. At the time, Mayweather Jr alleged Jackson hid her abortion of their child by lying about a having a miscarriage.
Check out Jackson’s press conference announcing the suit below:
Boaz returns with the second volume of his “Real Name, No Gimmicks” 5 track series. Volume 2 includes features from MMG’s Rockie Fresh and NYC rapper Grafh and production by Amadeus, Hot Traks and more.
Raekwon freestyles over Gwen Guthrie’s “Close To You” for the 12th installment of his “Throwback Thursday” series.
Innocence lost and faith regained through personal redemption, Dave Ea$t, possesses the poetic soul of a black rose. Lyrical symphonies derived from the corner to the collegiate classroom, his evolved perspective resonates with a universal appeal. Repping the east side of Harlem, he strives to utilize his talents and drive to create another Hip-Hop renaissance.
Black Rose, the latest offering from emerging MC is the proof. It clearly demonstrates that those who ensnarled by impoverished living conditions may transform compacted pain into a sustained meaningful existence.
AllHipHop.com: For the folks who are unfamiliar with your journey, who are you as a man and as an MC?
Dave Ea$t: As a man, I’m 100 percent; I’m loyal. It means that I don’t act like somebody that I’m not. I have no reason to lie to nobody. I keep it 100. As an MC, I’m different. I mean, I got an old soul, but I’m 26. I’m young, you know what I mean. Of course, I’m going to have a new energy with me. But, I don’t listen to new n*ggas. So, my whole energy is based on what I came up on. You know—Jay [Z], Styles P, Biggie, Nas, [Jada]Kiss—you know, that’s what I came up on. So, that’s the energy that I rap with.
AllHipHop.com: So far, from what I heard from you, the grittiness reminds me of Mobb Deep.
Dave Ea$t: It’s grimey—I f*ck with the Mobb. I’m in the ‘Bridge [Queensbridge] every other day. I got family in the ‘Bridge; so, I f*ck with the ‘Bridge heavy. Nas is the big homie. You know what I’m saying. I’m just not nobody—I don’t have to lie. A lot of people ask me, ‘Yo, how do you write so fast?’ ‘Cause it’s coming straight from my head—what I just saw, what I was doing yesterday. I’m not trying to create nothing, it’s coming straight from my head. I’m really in the streets. That’s the difference between me and a lot of rappers. I be outside. I’m in the studio, but I’m not no “studio rapper.” I go to the studio then I’m back outside. So, that’s why it sounds a little different.
AllHipHop.com: What best describes your voice as an MC; why do you feel compelled to share your art?
Dave Ea$t: Hungry! I feel like I just sound hungry—my voice, it sounds different because—I feel like my voice is strong. You know when it’s me on a record. The hunger is there. More than anything it’s Harlem; you hear it. If you’re from Uptown—if you’re from Harlem—then you know what I’m talking about. In the Rap game that’s what my voice is.
Honestly, because I feel like my story is different. A lot of sh*t goes on in my life that goes on in a lot of other people’s lives. There’s nobody talking about it. I feel like a lot of n*ggas are talking about the clubs, the cars the jewelry, and the girls. But what I’m talking about is the everyday –you gotta go to work, or you gotta go sell drugs—the regular person, I feel like they’re going to relate to me. That’s my voice in Hip-Hop.
AllHipHop.com: Notable Hip-Hop proponents like, Sway and Shaheem Reid, respect both your words and your work-ethic. What factors motivated you to bring your musical aspiration to fruition?
Dave Ea$t: I think it’s just being outside every day and being able to talk on what’s going on. Nobody can really speak on what’s going on where I’m from. So, I feel like I’m the one. I feel like that’s my job to talk about what’s going on on the East side of Harlem. That’s the difference with me. I feel like I have to do that. I need to let people know what’s going on where I’m from. I feel like that story is that strong. As strong as a Dr. Dre or as a Snoop story is in L.A., I feel like my story is just as strong in the east side of Harlem.
AllHipHop.com: Your supporters believe you’re the new face of New York’s Hip-Hop. Which of your tracks best transcend that distinction and will be universally endorsed my Hip-Hop?
Dave Ea$t: Right now, I feel like any music that I make will have a New York sound to it. I’m from Harlem; so, you’re going to hear that in my music. I don’t want to be under the umbrella of being just a New York artist. That’s a great title, but I want a little more distinction than that. Black Rose is my most recent work. It shows how I’m feeling at this point in my life…
Just make sure that you download that. I put a lot of heart and soul into this tape. If you really want to hear the essence of New York City—the production, the stories with lyricism—all that I feel like you should definitely check it out. It’s definitely Harlem. It’s me; you can listen to that tape and get into my life. You’ll know all about me.
Be on the lookout for K.Mitch’s project, The Detour, expected to drop this year via Wazdown Records.
Dallas’ Bo Kane drops “Break it Down” featuring Gucci Mane.
(AllHipHop News) While not factually correct, for all intents and purposes, Young Money/Cash Money owns BET. Today (September 4th) it was revealed that Drake will lead all other artists with the most nominations at the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards.
YMCMB’s Canadian dynamo nabbed eight nominations, five less than his 13 nominations from last year’s BET Hip Hop Awards. Drake goes up against Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Z, J. Cole and fellow labelmate Nicki Minaj in the Lyricist Of The Year category and MVP of the year category (sans Eminem and Kendrick Lamar) which Drake lost both awards to Lamar at last year’s award ceremony. Drake’s “Started From The Bottom” won Track of the Year at last year’s award ceremony and his “Worst Behavior” song will be nominated for Track of the Year.
Snoop Dogg will return as host of this year’s award ceremony and is tapped to perform. AllHipHop is also nominated for Best Hip Hop Online site.
The 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards will be taped Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta, GA. The show will air on Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Check out the full list of nominees below:
Best Hip Hop Video
Best Collabo, Duo or Group
Best Live Performer
Lyricist of the Year
Video Director of the Year
DJ of the Year
Producer of the Year
MVP of the Year
Track of the Year
Album of the Year
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Who Blew Up Award
Hustler of the Year
Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip Hop Style)
Best Hip Hop Online Site
Best Club Banger
Best Mixtape
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
Impact Track
People’s Champ Award
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“Fix Your Face” is the breakout single from S.K. who has gained widespread recognition online for this song. Renaissance Republic artist/producer S.K.’s “Fix Your Face” is the first official track from his long-awaited EP, Speak Easy, which is set to release later in the year.
