Hus Kingpin is celebrating the one year anniversary of his The Cognac Tape by reissuing the project.
The New York native tapped Roc Marciano to serve as host and secured other guest appearances from Rozewood, Ghostra Nostra, Marvelous Mag, Asia J, and Smoovth.
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[ALSO CHECK OUT: Mixtape Download: Hus Kingpin “Cognac Spaceship”]
Stream/download Hus Kingpin’s The Cognac Tape (Anniversary Reissue) below.
Trick Daddy – the self-proclaimed mayor of Miami – has proclaimed today “Eata Booty Day.”
I can’t tell you how elated I am over this news. I also fear for certain segments of our population just the same, because I am not fully sure WHAT THE HELL THIS IS!
Peep what Trick had to say about his new holiday.
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Gucci Mane drops the intro track for his upcoming album “Gucci Vs GuWop”.
“Take A Picture” is the first leak from Mike WiLL Made-It’s forthcoming mixtape, Ransom.
Texas’ Big Hud and Boston George team up for new single from Hud’s forthcoming album “O.Y.B.A.”.
(AllHipHop) Drake held day two of his 5th annual OVO Fest at Toronto’s Molson Amphitheatre last night (Aug 4), and the Young Money rapper/singer turned the event into a star-studded affair. Lauryn Hill, Usher, J. Cole, G-Unit, Trey Songz, Majid Jordan, YG, OB, Tinashe, DJ Khaled, and PARTYNEXTDOOR all made appearances during Drizzy performance.
[ALSO READ: Drake Shouts Out Kendrick Lamar At OVO Fest (VIDEO)]
Check out Drake’s full set list from the OVO Fest 2014 and pictures from the concert below. (photo credit: Karla Moy)
[ALSO READ: OutKast Brings Out Bun B During OVO Fest Performance (VIDEO)]
“Draft Day” with Lauryn Hill
“We Made It”
“The Language”
“So Far Gone”
“Sooner Than Later”
“Successful” with Trey Songz
“Na Na” with Trey Songz
“Karaoke”
“Show Me a Good Time”
“The Resistance”
“Up All Night”
“Over”
“Can’t Get Enough” with J. Cole
“Power Trip” with J. Cole
“Crew Love”
“The Motto”
“HYFR”
“Marvin’s Room”
“Days in the East”
“West District” with PARTYNEXTDOOR
“Persian Rugs” with PARTYNEXTDOOR
“Recognize” with PARTYNEXTDOOR
“All I Do is Win” with DJ Khaled
“I’m on One” with DJ Khaled
“No New Friends” with DJ Khaled
“All Me”
“2 On” with Tinashe
“Thotful” with OB
“Who Do You Love?” with YG
“Climax” with Usher
“Confessions Part 2” with Usher
“Lovers and Friends” with Usher
“U Don’t Have to Call” with Usher
“Good Kisser” with Usher
“Wu-Tang Forever”
“Own It”
“Hold On We’re Going Home” with Majid Jordan
“Started From the Bottom”
“Gangsta” with G Unit
“Smoke” with G Unit and Trey Songz
“I Get Money” with G Unit
“In Da Club” with G Unit
“Trophies”
“Believe Me”
“Worst Behavior”
“0 to 100”
(AllHipHop News) Nicki Minaj’s latest single “Anaconda” borrows heavily from Sir Mix-A-Lot’s single “Baby Got Back.” The repetitive “my anaconda don’t” line sampled on the forthcoming The Pink Print album track first dominated radio back in 1992 as the ode to big butts skyrocketed up the charts.
[ALSO READ: Nicki Minaj Releases “Anaconda” & Previews Video]
Mix-A-Lot spoke with MTV News about Nicki’s 2014 version of his #1 hit. The Seattle-based entertainer explained how he stayed in constant contact with the Young Money raptress as she created “Anaconda.”
“[Nicki] called [while she was] in the studio,” said Mix. “I don’t really know Nicki Minaj, but I can tell you this: Lazy, she is not. That girl works hard. I was blown away by her work ethic. She would hit us up, she’d be in the studio vibing, coming up with different ideas, making sure those ideas were cool. She’d call you back after a couple more hours.”
Mix-A-Lot also reveals that while he did get information about the tune during the recording process, he found out about its infamous cover art just like the rest of us.
“Wooooh! When I saw the cover, I almost forgot about the song,” he stated. “I looked at that for about an hour.”
Other artists to use elements of “Baby Got Back” in their own songs include fellow YMCMB performer Lil Wayne (“The Motto”) and rap superstar Eminem (“Just Lose It”).
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Sir Mix-A-Lot’s ‘Baby Got Back’ Gets Classical]
Watch Sir Mix-A-Lot’s “Baby Got Back” below.
(AllHipHop News) Veteran rapper Jeezy gave an interview with Hot 97’s Ebro In The Morning, and the Atlanta native used the platform to separate himself from his musical peers. The “Seen It All” rhymer expressed now his mission is to take on a leadership role for the youth. According to Jeezy, the only other Hip Hop star to carry that load was Tupac Shakur.
[ALSO READ: Jeezy Speaks On Issues With Freddie Gibbs]
“I can’t prove anything to nobody in this game. Ain’t nobody in this game got my credentials,” said Jeezy. “It ain’t nothing to talk about. It’s me and Pac. That’s it, leave it there.”
When asked about Jay Z’s place in that conversation, Jeezy shows respect to his frequent rhyme partner, but adds he and Tupac represent the revolutionary side of the coin while Jay represents the business side.
“Hov is a business man, but me and Pac were more so on some revolutionary leadership,” stated Jeezy. “Don’t get me wrong – Hov, that’s my G. At the end of the day, I respect anything he do, but he’s a boss. He makes boss moves. But you have somebody like me and Pac, we’re always on the ground level trying to motivate and inspire the people with my music.”
Jeezy goes on to discuss the ongoing violence in cities like Chicago and how the young people in those communities do not have an “OG” who survived the streets to look to for guidance. The Atlantic Records A&R executive cites Jay Z as an example of someone the streets show love to for making it out.
“That’s why Brooklyn loves Hov so much. Everything he do is better than last time. He’s always moving in a forward motion. You always want to be around people that move in a forward motion,” said Jeezy. “Before I leave this game, I’m going to make sure I put my imprint down and let them know this is what you can be ten years out of the game.”
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Jeezy – “Me Ok”]
Watch Jeezy’s interview below.
(AllHipHop News) Los Angeles rapper YG could be facing repercussions for jumping into the crowd at his concert in Edmonton over the weekend. According to TMZ, the Encore Club is considering taking legal action against YG for a melee breaking out during his show.
[ALSO READ: YG Jumps Into Crowd After Fans Throw Objects During Concert (VIDEO)]
While performing at the Canadian venue, YG reportedly lost his voice almost immediately after beginning his set and was unable to continue. The crowd was not pleased and began throwing bottles at the stage.
The “Who Do You Love?” rapper responded by jumping into the audience. As a result, the concert was cut short as attendees began throwing more objects and club security got into physical confrontations with individuals at the scene.
A promoter stated that the club could lose its license because of the riot, and that is why a lawsuit against YG could be imminent.
[ALSO READ: Lil Wayne Facing Lawsuit Over Website Name]
(AllHipHop News) When Drake recently announced that he and J. Cole were the “only two kings” in Hip Hop, some people took that as a slight toward another platinum selling rapper – Kendrick Lamar. Of course, Kendrick and Drake have a history of being both collaborators and competitors, but Drizzy made it clear during his OVO Fest performance that he sees K. Dot as rap royalty as well.
[ALSO READ: J. Cole Brings Out Kendrick Lamar & Drake During L.A. Tour Stop (VIDEO)]
“I want to shout out my n***a Kendrick Lamar,” said Drake as he stood next to Cole on stage. “Kendrick was on my album. We went on tour together. That’s one of the hardest n***as alive right there. He’s legendary, so shout out to him. He should be standing right there. There’s a lot of kings in this sh*t.”
Kendrick was a featured guest on Drake’s Take Care album, rapping on the track “Buried Alive Interlude.” Drake was also on Kendrick’s “Poetic Justice.” The two Hip Hop stars appeared together on A$AP Rocky’s “F**kin’ Problems” as well.
The media and the public began to question if there was tension between Drake and Kendrick after the TDE rhymer mentioned the YMCMB performer on his “Control” verse and hit him with a subliminal during his BET cypher performance. Drizzy then threw a few perceived shots back at K. Dot.
Drake has also praised Kendrick since the release of “Control.” He called Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city LP the last great concept album.
[ALSO READ: Childish Gambino Calls Out Drake, Kendrick Lamar & Schoolboy Q (VIDEO)]
Watch video of Drake addressing Kendrick Lamar below.
Everyone once in a while a star is born – and without a doubt – Whitney Houston is one of the brightest in the sky. Whitney Houston, often referred to as “The Voice”, made an indelible mark on R&B and popular music. She is arguably the best female R&B vocalist of our time. To celebrate her forthcoming birthday, the Broadway and R&B-infused artist Jade Novah rose to the occasion with a breathtaking Whitney Houston tribute. The tribute is a 11 song medley of some of Houston’s biggest hits!
From her favorite childhood Houston songs to her most played, Novah tapped her long-time producer Devin Johnson for the dynamically-revised, 11-song medley. Showcasing her perfect pitch, ageless tone and powerful range with a solid passion for true R&B, Novah leaves no stone unturned with her best vocal performance to date.
Take a listen to the tribute below.
A word from Jade:
“Whitney Houston was such an inspiration for not just myself, but many generations of music-lovers. Her seamless transition between phenomenal vocalist to outstanding actress made her a woman after my own heart. Re-creating her timeless music was nostalgic and reminded me why I strive to create musical experiences that evoke emotion and spread a message of positivity. Happy Birthday, Whitney!”
Complete Medley List
1. I Have Nothing
2. Saving All My Love For You
3. Greatest Love Of All
4. You Give Good Love
5. I’m Your Baby Tonight
6. How Will I Know
7. I’m Every Woman
8. I Believe In You and Me
9. When You Believe
10. All At Once
11. I Will Always Love You
Jade will be sharing her thoughts and celebrating Whitney Houston all week long on
all social media platforms. Follow @JadeNovah and join in on the celebration by using the hashtag #ToWhitneyLoveJade
True God brings new music in this ode to wrestling, if you’re a fan of the WWE in general, then you’re sure to enjoy his latest effort.
In between the booty cheek memes and amidst the “Anaconda” controversy, Nicki Minaj’s major debut as an actress in The Other Woman hit DVD this past week week – right on time. Starring along side Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, and Kate Upton, this movie is an all out chick flick with a slight Hip-Hop twist as Nicki tries her hand at the comedy/romance.
Fellas might otherwise pass this one up, but there is a Kate Upton beach running scene, and for you Giants fans, wide receiver Victor Cruz is also in the movie. So how does all this come together for one cohesive chick flick? Essentially, after Cameron Diaz finds out her boyfriend is married and has a mistress, she meets the wife and becomes friends with them both – (Leslie Mann) and the mistress (Kate Upton). When they find out that the guy is cheating on all three of them at the same time, it’s an all out chick flick explosion for revenge.
At the end of the day, you gotta give Nicki credit for getting her credits up because with the “Anaconda” art turning heads, you can’t help but wonder if she perfectly timed all of this. Cash Money and Young Money know a thing or two about timing and one would expect that given the “Anaconda” song release – planned or not – this movie has exceeded expectations grossing over $82 million to date. Check out the movie clips below, The Other Woman is now available on DVD.
(AllHipHop News) The Queen Bee is not done with her feud with Nicki Minaj. Lil Kim dropped her own lyrics on Beyoncé’s “Flawless (Remix)” with a few words aimed at her longtime rival.
[ALSO READ: Beyonce Drops “Flawless (Remix)” Featuring Nicki Minaj]
On the Nick/Bey version, the Young Money rapper refers to herself as “the queen of rap” and shouts out her collaborator Beyoncé aka “Queen Bey.”
Apparently, Kim took offense to Nicki claiming she is the ruler of female rap and also saw the “Queen Bey/Queen Bee” line as a diss.
“Am I tripping or did this ho just say my name?” Kim spits. “Queen of rap? F**k outta here. Queen’s back, f**k outta here. Time to get this wack b***h up outta here.”
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Lil Kim Ft. B Ford “Haterz”]
Listen to Lil Kim’s take on “Flawless” below.
I almost was going to ask y’all “Fail or Win,” but I didn’t want Busta Rhymes twisting my neck off one day. The latest with the Dungeon Dragon is a bit more controversial than the fiasco at the BET Awards earlier this year. The rapper is apart of a weird Hip-Hop parody called “Swagger Wagon.” The song is somehow trying to redefine the station wagon, mini-van or something.
Check it out and then vote:
Listen to Remy Ma’s full interview with Funkmaster Flex below.
