Shanell Ft Trina "No Time For That"
Iggy Azalea Sets New Record For Female Rappers
(AllHipHop News) Another day, another chart record for Iggy Azalea. The Australia native is now the longest running female rapper at number one on Billboard’s Hot 100.
[ALSO READ: Iggy Azalea Becomes Only Third Act To Replace Herself With Number One Pop Single]
Iggy’s “Fancy” featuring Charli XCX is spending its sixth week in the top spot. That passes Lil Kim’s previous record of five weeks with “Lady Marmalade” in 2001. Kim’s collaboration with Christina Aguilera, Mýa, and Pink was included on the Moulin Rouge! soundtrack.
Only four female rappers have ever reached number one on the Hot 100. Lauryn Hill was the first to accomplish that feat in 1998 with “Doo Wop (That Thing)” off the Grammy winning The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. “Doo Wop” spent two weeks at number one.
The only other femcee to hit #1 is Shawnna. She stayed in the peak position for one week as a guest feature on Ludacris’ “Stand Up” in 2003.
Iggy wrote on Instagram:
Pretty good way to start July! Lots of motivation to continue to work hard. I’m putting all my energy into black widow now & hoping you’ll love the video for it as much as you all enjoyed fancy. eek! I’m nervous but excited.
Iggy’s The New Classic LP is currently at number 19 on the Billboard 200 album chart. It peaked at number three and has sold around 210,000 units to date.
[ALSO READ: Iggy Azalea Makes Hot 100 History With “Fancy” & “Problem” Singles]
Producer Cardo Says Jeezy & Jay Z Received "Seen It All" Beat By Mistake
(AllHipHop News) When two big names like Jay Z and Jeezy jump on a producer’s track, that’s a big moment even if it’s by accident. Jeezy’s latest song “Seen It All” featuring Jay Z was produced by Cardo, and the Texas bred beat maker revealed the track was never intended for Jigga and the Snowman.
[ALSO READ: Jeezy Drops New Track “Seen It All” Featuring Jay Z]
“I never had Jeezy or Jay Z in mind for it; Big Sean was a person I pictured on it, and Travis Scott,” Cardo tells MTV. “I sent [it] to Jeezy by accident. I had two beats named under the same [name] in my folder for some reason and it got duplicated. I don’t know what happened; sometimes I’ll name the beat the same thing for some damn reason.”
Jeezy repeatedly reached out to the buzzing producer once he got hold of the beat in 2013. Initially, Cardo did not know that Jay added a verse to the track. While some of his friends were given previews of the song, Cardo did not become aware of the Roc Nation boss’ contribution until much later.
Besides producing the lead single off Jeezy’s next album, Cardo has also worked with Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign, Meek Mill, Curren$y, and Snoop Dogg.
“Sometimes, God, that’s how he works,” added Cardo on the circumstances of how “Seen It All” came together.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Curren$y x Le$ “OverWit” (P### By Cardo)]
Katt Williams Being Investigated For Allegedly Pulling A Gun Following Comedy Show
(AllHipHop News) Stand-up comedian and actor Katt Williams could be facing more trouble. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Williams is under police investigation for allegedly pulling a gun on a man outside the Comedy Store in West Hollywood.
[ALSO READ: Authorities Say Shooting Involving Schoolboy Q Seemed To Be Targeted]
Police officials state Williams was not performing at the location, but they received a 911 call around 2 am local time reporting the entertainer got into a verbal altercation with an unidentified man. Williams had left the site by the time deputies arrived.
The supposed victim and witnesses at the scene spoke with police. They claim Williams flashed a handgun and threatened the man. A warrant has not be issued for Williams as of yet.
“The victim filed a report. Obviously we’d like to hear Mr. Williams’ side of the story,” said Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Sgt. Dave Valentine.
Williams told TMZ he did not have a gun at the venue. He says he was threatened by “gang members.” Four men supposedly followed him to his car and then assaulted him.
Williams has been in trouble with the law in the past. He was arrested in 2006 for carrying a concealed gun at LAX airport. The Friday After Next star was also arrested several times in 2012 and again in 2013 for missing arraignment for a previous charge.
[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Katt Williams Explains Relationship with Suge Knight; Still Cool with Dipset and Freekey Zekey]
Christian Rappers Flame & Lecrae Sue Katy Perry & Juicy J Over "Dark Horse"
(AllHipHop News) According to reports, a couple of Christian rap artists have filed a lawsuit against pop star Katy Perry. The rappers Flame and Lecrae claim that Perry’s#### single “Dark Horse” featuring Juicy J stole from their 2008 song “Joyful Noise.”
[ALSO READ: Lecrae Wants Rappers To Include More Substance In Their Music]
The case was filed in federal court in St. Louis, Missouri. Not only do the plaintiffs accuse Perry of infringing on their copyright, but they also believe their own song has been damaged because of “Dark Horse.”
“And by any measure, the devoutly religious message of ‘Joyful Noise’ has been irreparably tarnished by its association with the witchcraft, paganism, black magic, and Illuminati imagery evoked by the same music in ‘Dark Horse,'” the suit reads.
The lawsuit was filed by Flame, Lecrae, Chike Ojukwu, and Emanuel Lambert. Perry, Juicy, Dr. Luke, Capitol Records, and others are named as defendants.
[ALSO READ: Katy Perry Refers To Drake As “Soft” (AUDIO)]
Listen to “Joyful Noise” and “Dark Horse” below.
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Lupe Fiasco Explains Only Getting Paid For 11 Records & History With Jay Z
(AllHipHop News) Lupe Fiasco has been working on his next album Tetsuo & Youth for a few years. The Chicago emcee is now currently in the process of narrowing down which songs will make the final tracklist.
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Speaking with Skee Live, Lupe explains that he has to cut the project down to eleven tracks because his label will only pay him for that number of songs.
“I only get paid for eleven records,” says Lu. “There’s a cap on your royalties where the record label only pays you for eleven records, and in my position anything over eleven records is not just free, it actually pulls money out of my royalties.”
Lupe also gives shout outs to other rappers Ab-Soul and Big K.R.I.T., and in another segment he discusses his history with Jay Z.
“Jay the homie. I was going to sign to Roc-A-Fella like in 2002-2003,” states Lupe. “I just built this rapport with Jay. Being able to go to Baseline [Studios] and see him put together joints like The Black Album and be a part of that, give him joints for that. So he’s always been in the mix. Not so much the past couple of albums, the past few years. Still the homie though.”
Jay Z was credited as an executive producer on Lupe’s first studio LP Food & Liquor. He appeared on the song “Pressure” off the album as well.
[ALSO READ: Lupe Fiasco & Mr. Dizaster Battle Over Homophobia, Religion, & Who’s The Better Lyricist]
Watch Lupe Fiasco’s interview below.
The Lox Ft. Sevyn Streeter "Remember"
Cyhi The Prynce Ft. Royce Da 5'9 & Joell Ortiz "Huey (Remix)"
Donny Goines "Downsideup"
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Young Dolph Ft. Gucci Mane "Choppa On The Couch"
Nicki Minaj Denies Dissing Iggy Azaela At The BET Awards
(AllHipHop News) Nicki Minaj gave the disclaimer of “no shade” during her acceptance speech for the BET Award for Best Female Hip Hop Artist after implying other female rappers did not write their own lyrics.
On her personal Twitter account, Nicki Minaj stated the perceived feud between Iggy Azaela and herself is merely a product of the media’s sensationalism. According to Nicki, she has congratulated Azaela on her success in the past and her speech was simply to empower women to write their own lyrics:
The media puts words in my mouth all the time and this is no different. I will always take a stance on women writing b/c I believe in us!
— PillsNPotions (@NICKIMINAJ) July 2, 2014
I’ve congratulated Iggy on the success of Fancy, publicly. She should be very proud of that. All the women nominated should b proud.
— PillsNPotions (@NICKIMINAJ) July 2, 2014
That will never change my desire to motivate women to write. Our voices have to be heard. I hope I inspire up & coming females to do that.
— PillsNPotions (@NICKIMINAJ) July 2, 2014
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Nicki Minaj Laughs At Forbes’ Article About Iggy Azalea Running Hip Hop]
Back in May, Nicki appeared on The Breakfast Club and addressed Forbes’ article dubbing Azaela as the queen of Hip Hop. According to Nicki, Forbes proclamations in Hip Hop are not only uninvited but also baseless:
We rely on Hip Hop journalism and blogs for THAT kind of information. So we appreciate that, but no thank you.
Metta World Peace – "I'm The Best"
RΛZΛH RΛHZ aka Rahzel Jr. – "The Culture" (P###. by !llmind)
Rahzel Jr., son of the legendary beat boxer Rahzel of The Roots, brings the heat with his latest record, “The Culture,” a tribute to the hip hop culture we know and love.
“The Culture” is hip hop for hip hop fans, by a hip hop fan who’s grown up with the culture–and those who’ve shaped it–firsthand.
Rayven Justice Ft. Migos – "Slide Thru"
Cali bred and Atlanta based rapper Rayven Justice teams up with Migos for an Atlanta radio friendly song. Previous songs include collaborations with Iamsu! and Keak da Sneak.
[NEW MUSIC] Statik Selektah ft. Action Bronson, Royce Da 5'9, & Black Thought- "The Imperial"
“Who’s your Top 5/Jay, Biggie, Pac, Nas/I ain’t trying to hear another name if it’s not mine.”-Black Thought
At this point, Statik Selektah is the unofficial Make-A-Wish foundation for dream rap collaborations. The latest song release from his upcoming album What Goes Around features Black Thought, Action Bronson and Royce Da 5’9 massacre Statik Selektah’s jazzy production.
What Goes Around is in stores August 19th.
Check out Statik Selektah ft. Action Bronson, Royce Da 5’9, & Black Thought- “The Imperial” below:
Elle Varner Addresses K. Michelle Feud
(AllHipHop News) A thug changes, love changes and best friends become strangers. During BET Awards weekend last week, Elle Varner addressed K. Michelle’s recent inflammatory remarks about her relationship with Meek Mill and allegations that her single “Cold Case” was written by Michelle.
Over the weekend, K. Michelle took to her personal Instagram account to allege that Elle Varner did not get attention for her music and commented on a recent photo of Varner and Meek Mill. During an interview with The Jasmine Brand, Elle Varner refused to engage in the feud:
That’s unfortunate that she feels the way that she feels…I don’t, I never have and that’s something–I can’t; I don’t do drama.
Check out the full interview here.
Kendrick Lamar Sued Over Section.80 Song
(AllHipHop News) While Good Kid, mAAd City is Kendrick Lamar’s major label debut, 2011’s Section.80 was the first project he released for sale. Today (July 2nd) reports surface that Lamar is being sued over sampling issues for one of its songs.
According to reports, U.K. company Woolfsongs Limited is suing Lamar for an unspecified amount over his song “Keisha’s Song (Her Pain)” from Section.80. Woolfsongs Limited alleges that The Alan Parsons Project’s “Old and Wise” is illegally sampled in the song and attempts to resolve the issue with Lamar in April were not returned on Lamar’s end.
The lawsuit demands an injunction on the sale of the song as it is featured in many marketplaces including iTunes, Spotify and Google Play Music.
T.I.: I'm In The Process Of Signing Troy Ave
(AllHipHop News) Troy Ave may follow in Nicki Minaj’s footsteps and become another rising New York talent who signs to a label owned by a Down South artist. During the BET Awards weekend, T.I. confirmed that Troy Ave and himself are in the process of ironing out a recording deal for the upstart.
T.I. does not reveal much details on the deal, however during an interview with Power 105.1’s Angela Yee spoke briefly on the impending signing:
It’s in the works. We have verbals. Our lawyers just have to do their thing. But, it’s definitely something that we are looking forward to.
Last week Troy Ave spoke on his relationship with T.I. during an interview with DJ Absolut. According to Troy, T.I.’s assistance in his career to how “50 [Cent] had to go with Eminem and Dr. Dre to get put on.”
Check out T.I.’s interview with Angela Yee below:
Hip-Hop Rumors: Nicki Airs Everybody Out, Falls Back Off “Iggy Statements”
The internet is funny! Nicki said some stuff at the BET Awards and it seemed like she was dissing Iggy. I’m thinking she knew it would go down this way. She blames the media but it wasn’t the media only, because the while world took it as a diss to Iggy. So, Nicki stop. Stop the madness. Somehow, Lauryn Hill comes into this rant. just see what she has to say.
The media puts words in my mouth all the time and this is no different. I will always take a stance on women writing b/c I believe in us! I believe we’re smart enough to write down our own thoughts and perspective, just like the men do. I’ve been saying this for 5 YEARS. I fell in love with Lauryn Hill b/c I knew she was the author behind those amazingly profound and articulated songs on the Miseducation. I wondered how Lauryn tapped into my brain and wrote an album on love, betrayal, passion, pain, triumph, brokenness…. Did she read minds? It’s the same reason I have a different level of respect for Missy. I know she’s a writer and a producer. Women MUST aspire for more. I’ve congratulated Iggy on the success of Fancy, publicly. She should be very proud of that. All the women nominated should b proud. That will never change my desire to motivate women to write. Our voices have to be heard. I hope I inspire up & coming females to do that.
What’s she talking about? People saying that somebody got at Nicki and made her take it back, but I don’t think so. Anyway….I don’t know where this originated, but I’m sure its from Twitter or Instagram.
“They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!” -illseed.
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