Naledge [#BGA] Ft. Parkay "Chicago Rules The World"
Truck North "Can I Live"
Qualmes "Smoke Sum'n"
Jay Z Has Two Of The 10 Most Searched Songs On Google In 2013
(AllHipHop News) There are no quantifiable ways to determine who is the best rapper alive, but there are a few to show who may have been the most talked about. Today (December 17th) Google released its year-end list of the most trending and popular searches in the United States and Jay Z snagged two spots in the Top 10 of Most Searched Songs.
Jay Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail songs “Tom Ford” and the Justin Timberlake-assisted “Holy Grail” rank #6 and #7 respectively on the Top 10 list. Fellow Hip Hop artist Macklemore & Ryan Lewis earned the honor of most searched rap song of 2013 with their ubiquitous single “Thrift Shop” landing at #3. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ “Thrift Shop” was also the most streamed Hip Hop song on Spotify in 2013 and was the #1 most popular song across all genres on Billboard’s Hot 100 year end list.
Drake was the most Googled rapper of 2013 ranking in at #2 on the Most Searched People list behind Miley Cyrus.
Check out all of Google’s year-end lists here.
WTF News: Firefighters Accidentally Spray Burning House With Jet Fuel
This. Is. Wild. Luckily, it was only a practice run.
Via Huffington Post:
A late-October training exercise in North Bend, Wash., went seriously awry after firefighters there mistakenly sprayed jet fuel on a fire instead of water.
Video of the mishap, recently obtained by area news outlet KING5, shows firefighters attempting to extinguish a mock-up of a burning aircraft on a runway. As firefighters arrive and begin spraying the area down with what is supposed to be water, the fire explodes in size rather than shrinking.
Investigators think a malfunctioning oil-water separator may have mistakenly contaminated the firefighters’ water. Using a separator to filter water from fuel allows departments to recycle water used for training. It’s a practice that has usually been successful by other agencies.
Two firefighters suffered minor burn but no one was seriously injured.
Talk about being lucky!
Hip-Hop Rumors: Tanisha Thomas Taps Natalie Nunn, Others For New Bad Girls Club Show?
That’s what the rumor mill is saying. I heard that Tanisha Thomas of Bad Girls Club Season 2 is stepping into the executive producer role and working on a new show featuring a couple of other infamous bad girls from various seasons.
A couple of those women are Natalie Nunn (season four), Flo Kaja (season Flo) and Sarah Oliver (season 11) but folks are tight lipped on what the show will actually be about. It will be interesting though because, Flo and Natalie are frenemies, and Tanisha and Natalie are also frenemies. It gets really explosive when they all get to feuding.
I can say that Tanisha once mentioned that she was tired of all the so-called bad girls thinking that life is just about fighting, and being the Queen B by ripping other girls to shreds and that her hope is for the girls to see themselves acting a fool on TV and start to make positive changes in their lives. That being said, perhaps this show will feature more positive aspects of Flo, Natalie and Sarah’s lives. Flo is married with a daughter and wants to make sure her baby girl grows up to be a good girl, Natalie is married and also a business woman and Sarah also has a few business ventures going on so maybe this show will go a more positive route if it gets picked up.
Slightly more positive anyway because you know a hot temper, especially when cameras are on, doesn’t just simmer down over night. It takes time.
World's Fair Trip To The Bronx = Hugs for Drugs, Bathrooms W/ No Stalls + More (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas but what happens in The Bronx usually crawls out at some point. This past Friday (December 13th), upstart Hip Hop group World’s Fair appeared on Cipha Sounds’ Hip Hop improv show Take It Personal and explained a harrowing journey to a party in a Bronx rec center in search of alcohol.
The seven man group acted out scenes of a wild adventure that involved a woman exchanging hugs for drugs, losing a relative in a broken down bathroom and more. The improvisers at the UCB Theatre in Lower East Side New York turned those hilarious tidbits into a brilliant sketches.
Check out World’s Fair eccentric journey to the Bronx and the UCB improvisers take on them below:
Skeme – Ain't Perfect feat. Wale
R. Kelly Talks Black Panties, Lady Gaga, & Classic Songs In CRWN Interview
(AllHipHop News) R&B legend R. Kelly sat down with Elliott Wilson for the sixth edition of the veteran Hip Hop journalist’s CRWN interview series. In part one of the discussion, the “Pied Piper of R&B” speaks on his new album Black Panties, his appreciation for Lady Gaga, overcoming throat surgery, his relationship with his mother, why Public Announcement broke up, his past issues with Gerald Levert while on tour, and how songs like “You Remind Of Me Something,” “Down Low,” “It Seems Like You’re Ready,” and “I Believe I Can Fly” came together.
[ALSO READ: R. Kelly: A Pair of Flying Black Panties Inspired My New Album (VIDEO)]
Kelly shares how he played “I Believe I Can Fly” for The Notorious B.I.G. in a hotel lobby after waking up with the tune in his head. According to Kells, Biggie told him “that’s a hit.”
Kelly also reveals that he did over 360 songs for his latest album. He says he even recorded songs like “Shut Up” right after his throat surgery.
[ALSO READ: R. Kelly’s Working On A Christmas Album & Another 12 Play LP]
Watch R. Kelly’s CRWN interview below.
Beyonce's New Album Will Not Be Sold At Target
(AllHipHop News) Beyoncé’s monster roll out of her new self-titled album went practically flawless. The so-far digital only LP broke an iTunes record for biggest first week sales and the singer topped her own personal best in opening sales as well. Despite that success, the BEYONCÉ project may have finally hit a snag. Billboard reports that retail giant Target will not being stocking the album.
[ALSO READ: Beyonce Shocks The World, Drops New Album Exclusively On iTunes]
Apparently, the store has decided not to sell BEYONCÉ because it was released exclusively online before it was available for sale in CD form. Target spokesperson Erica Julkowski told Billboard:
While there are many aspects that contribute to our approach and we have appreciated partnering with Beyonce in the past, we are primarily focused on offering CDs that will be available in a physical format at the same time as all other formats. At this time, Target will not be carrying Beyonce’s new self-titled album Beyoncé.
This seems to be a new policy for Target considering their customers are able to buy albums like Jay Z and Kanye West’s Watch The Throne which was also released exclusively through iTunes before physical copies were available for sale.
Beyoncé and Target have partnered together in the past. Bey’s 2011 album 4 was released with an exclusive Target version that included bonus tracks.
BEYONCÉ will be available at other music retailers like Walmart on December 20th.
[ALSO READ: Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, & Kendrick Lamar Make iTunes “Best of 2013″ Lists]
Ohio Police Chief To Kanye West: "Check Yourself, Before You Wreck Yourself"
(AllHipHop News) Once again something Kanye West said is upsetting someone. This time it was Ye comparing himself to police officers and military members. During a recent interview, West said, “Wow, this is like being a police officer or something, in war or something” in reference to what he sees as the danger of being a performer.
[ALSO READ: Louis Farrakhan Tells Kanye West Not To Bow To Jewish Pressure]
One cop took offense to those assertions and penned an open letter to the “I Am A God” rapper. Police Chief David Oliver of Ohio’s Brimfield Police Department wrote a post on the department’s Facebook page addressing Kanye’s “very ignorant assessment.”
Oliver also calls Kanye “misguided,” suggests he sign-up for the military to fight in Afghanistan, and ends his letter with “check yourself, before you wreck yourself.”
Read Chief Oliver’s letter to Kanye West below.
Dear Kanye West,
I am honored to be writing such an important star. I am a mere Internet sensation. I’m not sure I am worthy to address you, although the Huffington Post did say I was “Humorous and Insanely Popular.” I don’t pay much attention to those things. Anyway, please excuse my interference in your life for a quick second.
I read your interview and also watched it on video. You said:
“I’m just giving of my body on the stage and putting my life at risk, literally.….and I think about it. I think about my family and I’m like, wow, this is like being a police officer or something, in war or something.”I want to thank you for putting your life on the line for all of us every day. I know that being a rapper is tough work. I have tried to rap, and it is very difficult to keep up with the pulse of the rhyme flow…although when Ice Ice Baby comes on the radio, I can usually keep up with ol’ Vanilla. Anywho, your job is just some very dangerous work. Most people don’t consider… if you rap really fast, without a chance to inhale, you could pass out and hit your head.
That last paragraph was covered in sarcasm. I’m letting you know, just so you do not think I agree with your very ignorant assessment of your career (or any other performer)as it relates to a person in the military or a police officer’s service. You sir, are as misguided as they come. I do have a suggestion for you. Since you are accustomed to danger, from your life as an international rapper, I am strongly encouraging you immediately abandon you career as a super star and join the military. After joining, I would like you to volunteer to be deployed in Afghanistan or one of the numerous other forward locations where our men an women are currently serving. When the Taliban starts shooting at you, perhaps you could stand up and let the words flow. It could be something like “I’m Kanye West, wearing a flak vest.” I’m sure they would just drop weapons and surrender. You could quite possibly end all wars, just from the enemy being star-struck.
Your line of thinking is part of the problem in the world today….which include entertainers thinking they are something more than just entertainers. I know it is supply and demand and the demand for your services is high. I get economics. What I do not get is you EVER comparing what you do for a living to our heroic military members, who are always in harm’s way… and my brother and sister police officers who have to go to work carrying weapons and wearing a bullet-proof vest to protect themselves.
Check yourself, before you wreck yourself….Chief Oliver.
via HuffPost
Songs By Jay Z, Pharrell, & Jennifer Hudson In Contention For Original Song Oscar
(AllHipHop News) The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released their list of 75 songs that are up for contention for the Best Original Song Oscar this year. Among those vying for one of the five spots is Jay Z’s “100$ Bill” from The Great Gatsby, Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” from Despicable Me 2, and Jennifer Hudson’s “Bleed for Love” from Winnie Mandela and “He Loves Me Still” and “Test Of Faith” from Black Nativity.
[ALSO READ: Pharrell Williams Releases 24-Hour Music Video For “Happy”]
The Great Gatsby soundtrack, which was executive produced by Jay Z, has five songs on the Academy’s list. Black Nativity’s “Hush Child (Get You Through This Silent Night)” performed by Jennifer Hudson, Jacob Latimore, Luke James and Grace Gibson is also amongst the contenders.
“In The Middle Of The Night” and “You And I Ain’t Nothin’ No More” from The Butler, “My Lord Sunshine (Sunrise)” from 12 Years a Slave, and “Ordinary Love” from Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom are also in contention.
The Academy Award for Best Original Song is presented to the writers of the winning the song. Past winners include Eminem (“Lose Yourself”- 2002), Juicy J, and DJ Paul (“It’s Hard Out Here For A Pimp”- 2005).
[ALSO READ: 10 Essential Hip-Hop Soundtracks You Need In Your Music Collection]
Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, & Kendrick Lamar Make iTunes "Best of 2013" Lists
(AllHipHop News) Beyoncé’s new album may just been released a few days ago, but it is already the second best seller for the year on iTunes. BEYONCÉ sold an impressive 617,000 copies in just three days, breaking an iTunes record for an opening week. That total was the second highest for the entire year. Justin Timberlake’s The 20/20 Experience was the top-selling album on the digital store for 2013.
[ALSO READ: Beyoncé Talks About New Visual Album In Mini-Documentary]
Timberlake was also named “Artist of the Year” on the iTunes’ “Best of” lists. Los Angeles rapper Kendrick Lamar received “Breakthrough Artist” and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ The Heist garnered “Album of the Year.” “Song of the Year” went to Lorde’s “Royals.”
Other albums to make iTunes top 10 sales for 2013 include Jay Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail (4), Drake’s Nothing Was The Same (5), and Mack & Lewis’ The Heist (6).
Along with MCHG and NWTS, the iTunes Best Hip Hop albums list also includes Born Sinner, The Gifted, I Am Not A Human Being, Get Home Safely, Suffering From Success, My Name Is My Name, Self Made 3, and Excuse My French.
The entire list can be found at the iTunes store.
[ALSO READ: Kendrick Lamar & Macklemore Up For Album Of The Year & Best New Artist Grammys]
Judge Revokes Chris Brown's Probation
(AllHipHop News) A physical altercation outside a Washington, D.C. hotel has led to R&B star Chris Brown’s probation being revoked. According to reports, Superior Court Judge James R. Brandlin made that decision this week after reviewing the arrest report associated with the D.C. incident.
[ALSO READ: Chris Brown Facing $3 Million Lawsuit]
This is the second time Brown’s probation has been revoked this year. The earlier repeal was the result of his alleged involvement in a hit-and-run accident and failing to complete mandatory community labor for the 2009 assault on Rihanna. The judge added an additional 1,000 hours to the singer’s requirement. He has until August to finish the remaining 940 hours.
Brown was not sentenced to jail time because he is currently completely 90 days in court-ordered rehab. He is said to be doing well in the program. The Virginia native will need to report back to court on February 10th.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: Chris Brown Ft. Lil Wayne & French Montana “Loyal”]
Hip-Hop Rumors: 'Rich Kids of Bevely Hills' to Take Over Kardashian TV Spot?
The #RichKidsofInstagram parlayed their hashtag into an actual reality show. We all know that Magic Johnson’s son E.J. will be one of the kids featured on the show, “Rich Kids of Beverly Hills,” which is set to debut on E! in January.
However, the coming of this show could mean that it’s a wrap for the Kardashians. Page Six is saying that “Rich Kids of Beverly Hills” could be taking over Keeping up With the Kardashians’ original slot because the network is ready to move on.
I don’t know about this one. Keeping up With the Kardashians is definitely returning for its ninth season in January, so even if it does air in a later slot, the ratings will probably be decent enough to force a season 10. Plus, insiders at E! say it’s still the network’s most watched series.
By the way, Rich Kids of Beverly Hills will follow five 20-something one perenters who ball out of control.
Wale Addresses Threatening Complex Writer + Advice Jay Z Gave Him (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Wale has cooled down. After threatening Complex writer Isanul Ahmed via phone last Wednesday (December 11th), Wale spoke with Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg and Ebro Darden about what caused the rant, which f
After Wale admits that if in front of Isanul Ahmed, he “would’ve went at him”, the Gifted MC listed his exclusion from Grammy nominations and other publications’ year end lists as helping Complex’s snub send him over the proverbial edge. Overall, Wale says he is angered by what perceives as a ever changing scale of how music is judged:
If there’s certain scales that you’re judging people on, let those be consistent. If it’s club records, if it’s record sales. Let it be a consistent thing.
After admitting that he’s “a bit of a conspiracy theorist” the 29 year old rapper stated that his 2010 fall out with Kid Cudi During Cudi’s September 2010 cover story with Complex where he admitted to struggling with drug addiction, he infamously remarked that “It’s not a conspiracy theory. We don’t f*ck with you musically.” Wale stated he believed Complex instigated their beef even with full knowledge of Cudi’s mental state at the time:
Y’all claiming to be this man’s boy. Y’all know he’ s in a certain space right now. It’s almost like they were perpetuating some type of war. At this time I’m losing my first record deal so I’m in even a worse place. I remember ‘we not rocking with you musically’. It went viral.
Near the end of the interview, Wale states that his exclusion from the list made him feel he “wasnt’ worth what these other people were worth that they’re mentioning.”
Check out the full Wale interview where he addresses the advice Jay Z gave him, his future plans with music and more below:
Mac Miller Ft. Future [#BGA x 2] "Earth"
AHH REVIEW: Talib Kweli "Gravitas"
Talib Kweli is on his way to finishing up 2013 strong. Taking matters into his own hands, the release of his second album Gravitas is distributed directly from the rapper to the masses. Production credits include J Dilla (RIP), Statik Selektah, Oh No, Lord Quest and others. In the vain of consistency, Talib shows how to stand on your own two and never bow down to something that goes against for what you stand for.
Getting the album off to a serious, hard-hitting start is “Demonology” produced by Lord Quest . Guitar riffs and hard bass drum hits. Make sure your sub is connected to hear those hard drum bass hits. Talib goes in like usual “No wonder I’m losing blood, everybody taking a cut, speaking in tongues, quit depicting your funds.”
I played “Violators” which features the legendary Raekwon five times over before finishing the rest of the album. The ill ILL combination is like a sailboat flowing effortlessly over the waves. The beat gets you stuck in the moment like a war call. Listen closely, the flow is quick. Talib, “This cat, y’all call a rapper is weak, my honor matter more, you? The shot to your Kenny I mean the latter more”, Rae “Blessed with the belts, flying in the stealth, Jewelry on neck, diamond on the cheals…”
“Art Imitates Life” features Black Thought and Rah Digga and is produced by Oh No. This single was out earlier in the year and still is a banger with ill rhymes. Oct 3rd brothers Talib and B. Thought show why they are some of the best in this young or old. The beat gets me nodding quick off the bat, with that champagne glass ring. Thought comes in with the sick thoughts as always “I’m out of Philly where the ecstasy and syrup is, and we don’t need Theraflu, we need therapists”. Then Talib to match, “That’s when I’m letting the Brooklyn out when they pull it out, Better let it off cause you set it off.”
This album is a must for any collection. Talib is a lyrical master who has paid his dues three times over. This is another classic delivered by a man who has held his own since he came out.
Talib Kweli
Gravitas
Lyricism –9/10
Production –9/10
Album Cohesiveness –7/10
Replay value –8/10
Overall –9/10
Personal Favorite Tracks: “Violations” feat. Raekwon, Art Imitates Life feat. Black Thought, Rah Digga, Demonology feat. Gary Clark Jr.
Epic Win of the Day: Comedian Crashes People's Cellphone Conversations at the Airport
Don’t get annoyed next time you’re next to someone who insists on taking a public cellphone conversation for longer than a few seconds, just crash their conversation. That’s what Greg Benson of MediocreFilms did. He gave people a taste of their own medicine while in an airport and the results made for a good chuckle. Check it out: