King Chip “Go Head”
Daily Word – Where’s Your Focus!!
-Ash’Cash (@IamAshCash)”Most people have no idea of the giant capacity we can immediately command when we focus all of our resources on mastering a single area of our lives.”
-Tony Robbins
“To be everywhere is to be nowhere.”
-Seneca
“The successful man is the average man, focused.”
-Unknown
“It’s important to focus on what we do best and master one craft at a time.”
-Russell Simmons
“Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.”
-Alexander Graham Bell
“One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular.”
-Tony Robbins
“Being selective-doing less-is the path of the productive. Focus on the important few and ignore the rest.”
-Timothy Ferriss
“You don’t get results by focusing on results. You get results by focusing on the actions that produce results.”
-Mike Hawkins
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Ash’Cash is a Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Financial Expert and the author of Mind Right, Money Right: 10 Laws of Financial Freedom. For more information, please visit his website, www.IamAshCash.com
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Common – War (P###. By No I.D.)
After announcing his new album Nobody’s Smiling earlier today, Common decides to unleash the first single off it called “War”. The track is produced by No ID and addresses the current state of affairs going on in Chicago. Listen and download this lyrical beast below.
[ALSO READ: Common To Drop New Album “Nobody’s Smiling” In 2014]
via @djvip510
Auburn Uses Pictures Of Jay Z and Beyonce To Call Plays In National Title Game
(AllHipHop News) Jay Z probably won’t win an ESPY anytime soon but him and his wife almost helped the Auburn Tigers win the BCS National Championship last night (January 6th).
Aurbun’s head coach Gus Malzahn used the images of Jay Z, Beyonce, Kim Kardashian as well as Will Ferrel’s Anchorman character, Ron Burgandy on playcards during last night’s championship game agaistn Florida State University.
Hip Hop and pop culture seem to be go-to sources of playcalling for Malzah as a playcard of his featuring Rick Ross and Ironman was discovered last August:
1 UA Practice…1 AU Practice… 6 hours on the road & what did I learn? That I want to see Auburn run this play. pic.twitter.com/b0sO4VHOBb
— Patrick Claybon (@PatrickClaybon) August 3, 2013
The Auburn Tigers unfortunately lost in the BCS National Title Game to Florida State 34-31.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Chilli From TLC Allegedly Dating Wayne Brady
Remember when Chilli from TLC had that show, What Chilli Wants, about wanting to find a man? The thing that stuck out the most was that Chilli had a ridiculously long list of standards that presumably kept her single.
Fast forward to present day.
Wayne Brady might actually have what she wants. Yes. Wayne. Brady.
Whispers are saying that Brady and Chilli were spotted in Las Vegas at a private party over the weekend and that there was some canoodling going on.
Interesting.
Cartie – That’s My feat. Kevin McCall
The L.A. native Cartie gets assistance from r’n’b singer Kevin McCall on the hook of his new single “That’s My.” How’s it sound?
via @djvip510
Scott King “Kane Is Back”
#FreshHeat: Fred The Godson [#BGA] “Quarter Past Three”
Stat Quo “Thats Life (Part 1)”
Jose Guapo Ft. Migos “F*ck The Rap Game (Remix)”
Ty Dolla $ign – Or Nah feat. Wiz Khalifa (P###. by DJ Mustard)
Recent Taylor Gang signee Ty Dolla $ign teams up with his TGOD teammate for his latest track “Or Nah”. The track is yet another explicit slice of the slippery R&B Ty has become known for.
via @djvip510
DC Rappers Explain and Preview Music Video Shot In North Korea (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) To say the United States and North Korea’s relationship is rocky would be an early candidate for understatement of the year. In spite of that, two rappers from DC recorded a music video in North Korea and returned to America to speak on the generosity of the North Korean people, concerns about their safety and a great night of lobster and Sprite.
A month prior to DC rappers Pacman and Peso’s Kickstarter-funded trip to North Korea, the The State Department of America issued a blanket warning to all Americans traveling to North Korea. Speaking exclusively to The Guardian, the two MC’s say to avoid detection, they planned to shoot the video under the guise of a sightseeing tour, however became concerned about their safety before even arriving in North Korea due to the media coverage about their impending trip.
All the buzz we were getting, I thought we were gonna get hemmed up, captured. I was like: uh-oh. Are we gonna make it?-Pacman
The group were dangerously close to becoming prisoners of Beijing when Peso ran away after being struck by a car near Tiananmen Square, which resulted in Pacman being detained by the angered crowd. However, the duo was released and
The duo shot their scenes at government-approved locations in the company of their tour guides and filmed intermittently throughout the tour. Due to the fact the shoot had to be secretive, the duo were unable to use microphones, headphones or any music and “were just spitting to the voice that was in our head” according to Peso.
Despite the United States State Department’s warning of “the risk of arbitrary arrest and detention of U.S. citizens in North Korea”, Peso and Pacman maintain that the native North Koreans were magnanimous:
The old ladies looked like they were carrying the heaviest things. The army people walking down the street had guns. You see a whole bunch of rice fields. People was riding bikes. The little kids was walking down the street by themselves, they must have been in first grade. But everybody waved.-Pacman
Check out a preview of the first rap video shot in North Korea by American artists below in The Guardian‘s exclusive video preview:
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Kanye West Adds 2014 Dates To “Yeezus Tour”
(AllHipHop News) Kanye West is not taking any time off just yet. The rap superstar will continue his successful Yeezus Tour with new dates announced for next month. Mr. West will start off the new leg of his trek in University Park, Pennsylvania on February 13.
[ALSO READ: Kanye West’s “Yeezus Tour” Named Second Highest Grossing Tour]
Considering he loves making impromptu speeches during his concerts, this could mean Ye’s self-imposed six month vow of silence may not be happening after all. There also has not been an announcement for which artist, if anyone, will be opening for the “New Slaves ” performer.
[ALSO READ: Kanye West Plans To Stop Making Controversial Statements For 6 Months]
Check out the new dates for Kanye West’s Yeezus Tour below.
2/13 – University Park, PA – Bryce Jordan Center
2/14 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Arena
2/15 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
2/17 – Montreal, Quebec – Bell Centre
2/18 – Hamilton, Ontario – Copps Coliseum
2/19 – Albany, NY – Times Union Center
2/21 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
2/22 – Atlantic City, NY – Boardwalk Hall
2/23 – Uniondale, NY – Nassau Coliseum
Wu-Tang Clan Announce “A Better Tomorrow” Album Is Coming Soon
(AllHipHop News) The much talked about Wu-Tang Clan reunion album is apparently close to being released. While there is still no official release date, according to the legendary group’s certified Twitter account the A Better Tomorrow LP is “coming soon.”
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Wu-Tang Clan Speak On 20 Year Anniversary (VIDEO)]
The new Wu album “A Better Tomorrow” coming soon.
— Wu Tang Clan (@WuTangClan) January 6, 2014
The Hip Hop collective’s first album since 2007’s 8 Diagrams was reportedly waiting on verses from Raekwon. RZA even suggested that the album could be released without Rae’s contribution. During an appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show in November RZA spoke on his hope that they could “put some of the business to the side” and Raekwon would still make the album.
[ALSO READ: RZA: Wu-Tang Clan Album Is 6 Weeks Away From Completion W/ No Raekwon Verses]
RZA also recently took to social media to share that he has been hard at work on A Better Tomorrow. The head of the Wu tweeted that he had spent significant time in the studio finishing up the project.
Leaving NY after 10 days in studio working on “A better Tomorrow ” it’s not easy being Abbott of the Wu but I’m blessed with this position.
— RZA! (@RZA) January 4, 2014
Queen Latifah Talk Show Picked Up For Second Season
(AllHipHop News) Queen Latifah’s return to television seems to be a success. The multi-talented performer’s daytime talk show has been renewed for a second season. The nationally syndicated The Queen Latifah Show will continue being broadcast on CBS stations and distributed by Sony Pictures Television.
“We look forward to building on the success of this year’s No. 1 new talk show by delivering the highest quality program to our stations, advertisers and viewers,” said John Weiser, president of U.S. distribution for Sony Pictures Television.
The program opened in September with an impressive 1.7 rating. It was the second biggest debut for a talk show since 2009. Queen Latifah’s guests have included Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, Kelly Rowland, and Mary J. Blige.
[ALSO READ: Queen Latifah Talks About Her Return To Daytime TV]
Watch Snoop Dogg’s performance from the The Queen Latifah Show below.
Clipse Reportedly Working On New Reunion Album With The Neptunes
(AllHipHop News) Pusha T piqued the music world’s interest when he announced that he was headed to the studio with The Neptunes for 20 days. It appeared the sessions were for Pusha’s next solo project, tentatively titled King Push, but KarenCivil.com is reporting that G.O.O.D. Music rapper is actually reuniting with his brother, No Malice, to release a new Clipse album.
[ALSO READ: Pusha T Starts 20 Day Studio Run With The Neptunes (PICS)]
The site claims to have confirmation that the Virginia duo is reconnecting for their first project since 2009’s Til the Casket Drops. The Clipse also previously released Lord Willin’ and Hell Hath No Fury. All three albums featured production from The Neptunes’ Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. Their upcoming album is to be released independently.
This comes as a surprise considering Pusha told the BBC late last year that his brother was not interested in getting back together as the Clipse. No Malice also expressed that they were on two different musical paths in a Vibe interview in June. Apparently, the two rappers have worked out their musical differences and will drop a new project in the near future.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: No Malice Ft. Pusha T “Shame The Devil”]