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Nelly and Friends Host Prestige Sundays
The VMA’s weren’t the only one with performances last night. Nelly, Jim Jones, Pusha-T and Tiara Thomas all put on a show of their own as the partied the night away at Bamboo on South Beach.
NBA Super stars Joe Johnson and Big Baby Davis were also in the house and they all partied the night away to the sounds of DJ Epps, DJ Griot and you know of course #EverybodyPartiesWithEfeezy
EXCLUSIVE: DJ Drama, Don Cannon and DJ Sense Form "The Academy"
(AllHipHopNews) The founders of one of the most progressive DJ clique’s in hip hop, the Aphiliates, DJ Drama, newly-named Def Jam VP- Don Cannon and DJ Sense have reunited to take over the music industry with their newest endeavor, The Academy.
Years ago, the trio relocated from Philadelphia to ATL where they attended Clark Atlanta University, and ultimately, became one of the most influential forces in new school hip-hop. As the Aphiliates, they were central in helping mixtapes become the #1 underground marketing tool in hip-hop. Their aggressive approach to mix tape promotion changed the game of music distribution, triggering new laws for music piracy.
Today, almost a decade later, the trio are reuniting to create the next generation of influential radio/club/promo DJs and music executives entitled The Academy. “With the Aphilliates we didn’t plan for that magic to happen that way, it just happened. We knew we had something special with the three of us, but there was a lot we didn’t know. We’ve learned a lot since then. We’ve all had successes outside of the collective, but there is strength in numbers, strength in collaborating so the time is right for us to do something on a bigger level with what we’ve accomplished,” says DJ Drama.
The Academy will be a complete multi-media conglomerate, with songwriters, producers, photographers and artists from various genres, being hand-picked for the exclusive membership. “We want to build something that can help the next generation. That’s our contribution back to what the culture gave us and what we got out of it,” Cannon explains.
The Academy will formally launch with an Inaugural Takeover that will begin on Monday September 9, 2013 with a private luncheon in Atlanta to introduce the new Academy members to media guests. The two-day series of events will also include a community service event at King Middle School with Drama, Don Cannon and Sense awarding 25 exemplary students from an Atlanta public school with a Young Men of Excellence Award. “DJs have always been the most influential figures in hip-hop, music period,” says DJ Sense. “We saw firsthand the influence we had with the artists we believed in and supported. With that much power, comes a lot of responsibility. We want to encourage young people to use their influence to have a positive impact on their communities.” The Academy takeover weekend will also include an ASCAP showcase featuring Jermaine Dupri, Migos, and August Alsina with AllHipHop.com as the exclusive media partner.
For more info on The Academy follow @DJDrama @DonCannon @DJSense on Twitter.
Mims Remembers Old Dirty Bastard and Biggest Influences
(AllHipHop News) Mims is most known for his smash hit “This is Why I’m Hot” but now the New York rapper is ready for his second act. In an interview with AHH, Mims talks opening up for Wu-Tang, working with Old Dirty Bastard and his favorite performers.
“You know obviously I’m a New Yorker at heart. Every aspect of New York is in me, it’s in my music. This is the music I grew up with the irony is that even though I had a lot of early commercial success , my stage performance and my background as a performer really comes from being on the road with the best MCs of all time , like the Method Mans a few members of the Wu Tang clan , just being able to watch these guys perform.”
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Too $hort Collaboration To Appear On Lady Gaga New Album
(AllHipHop News) The O.G. west coast legend and the most eccentric pop superstar since Madonna somehow find themselves on a new record together for Lady Gaga’s upcoming album ARTPOP.
At the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards Lady Gaga revealed to Sway that Too $hort will appear on her upcoming album, ARTPOP. The collaboration apparently started from the Bay Area legend eavesdropping on a Skype conversation Gaga was having with producer DJ White Shadow whom $hort was in the studio with. $hort spoke with MTV about the formation of the as-of-yet untitled collaboration:
I was doing some songs last year with one her producers, DJ White Shadow. He’s been pretty busy, doing his thing around the world and he got back at me a little while ago and said, ‘There’s a song that Lady Gaga’s doing that possibly they would want to get you on’ … so I said, ‘s— I’m down with it!’
$hort also revealed that Gaga informed him that she plans to debut their collaboration during a live performance which Too $hort has confirmed he will be apart of. He also revealed that he is currently working on a house music project with DJ White Shadow.
ARTPOP is scheduled to be released on November 11th.
Hip-Hop Rumors: A$ap Rocky Vs. Security! Khloe and Lamar Done? US Open Goes Hip-Hop?
A$AP Rocky got into some sort of beef last night. But it wasn’t with any of the rappers, seems like A$AP couldn’t get along with security. For whatever reason A$AP wanted to leave and some burly security guard wouldn’t let him. It seems like A$AP was trying to be pretty cool since he was all dressed up with some fly chick. And then a security guard got in his face. A$AP wasn’t having any of that.
Seems like Lamar Odom’s drug addiction has finally broken his relationship with Khloe. According to the latest reports the reality couple has decided to split up, if anyone really cares. Lamar was a crackhead their entire marriage and Khloe supposedly hid it from the rest of the Kardashian’s so it wouldn’t ruin the Kardashian franchise. All I can say is maybe there’s a Kardashian curse on all the men they mess with. Good luck Yeezy.
US OPEN GOES HIP-HOP…KINDA
I found this crap on the Internet. At first I thought the US Open was really going to have a hip-hop song for their theme, since some jerk put out an official looking press release about it. But the whole thing was a stinking joke, and the US Open is not using a rap song for their theme. But whoever the jokers were, put out a relatively funny YouTube video. Check out this stupid video
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The Strange, Awkward Connection Between Justin Timberlake and Hip-Hop
With assistance from heavyweights like The Neptunes and Timbaland, Justin Timberlake created some of the most memorable music of his generation. And while Timberlake has provided plenty of soul, he also has embraced Hip-Hop with open arms. That may seem strange. But it worked; it worked really well making the 32-year-old a pop music icon.
In recognition of his career and all that his star power has brought to Hip-Hop (and vice versa), AllHipHop has created a list of Justin Timberlake’s 10 best Hip-Hop moments and collaborations. As awkward as they may be at times, it doesn’t make the fact that they are great any less true.
10) “Chop Me Up” Justin Timberlake feat. Timbaland and Three 6 Mafia
Justin Timberlake is from Memphis, Tennessee, and so it was only right that he do a record with fellow Memphis natives Three 6 Mafia. The collaboration was mutually beneficial too. It allowed Three 6 to capitalize on their recent Oscar win and added to the former Mouseketeer’s credibility in Hip-Hop. And while it does sound more like a song for strip club stages than dance floors, it’s still a bonafide hit as a result of the chopped and screwed chorus and Timbo beat.
9) “Signs” Snoop Dogg feat. Charlie Wilson and Justin Timberlake
For whatever reason, this single never made it into the Top 40. But the song is solid. It’s the first time Justin is heard saying the f-word on record, the funky/disco vibe is certainly reminiscent of the G-funk era, and Snoop is in his full-fledged player mode. The record is then further authenticated with an appearance by Charlie Wilson at the end of it. It’s three generations of male artists offering three different perspectives on romance at various stages of a relationship.
8) “Where is the Love?” The Black Eyed Peas feat. Justin Timberlake
Timberlake was allegedly brought to the attention of the BEP through then new member Fergie. After hearing will.i.am’s instrumental, JT assisted in penning and performing the hook. For fear of overexposure at the time, Justin’s label didn’t allow him to appear in the video. However, that didn’t stop the song’s success. It helped put BEP on the map in the states, it was the highest-selling single in U.K. in 2003, and it is a major reason that Elephunk has sold a total of over 8 million copies.
7) “Give it to Me” Timbaland feat. Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado
This record is catchy and provided a place for all three performers to brag. With Nelly talking about her looks (“Love my a** and my abs in the video for ‘Promiscuous’”), Timbaland taking shots at Scott Storch (“I’m a real producer and you just a piano man), and Justin rapping and responding to Prince (“Now if se-sexy never left, then why’s everybody on my sh*-*-*t/Don’t hate on me just because you didn’t come up with it”), none of the three are short on confidence. And this song gave them one more reason to be cocky, it reached number 1 on the Billboard charts.
6) “Young Forever” Jay Z feat. Justin Timberlake
This live performance of “Young Forever” on the “Legends of the Summer” tour after the heart-breaking not guilty verdict of George Zimmerman was a powerful one. When Jay said, ““Let’s light the sky for Trayvon Martin tonight in here,” Yankee stadium immediately brightened up. And while Mr. Timberlake sang Mr. Hudson’s chorus and did it justice, he also added, “One time for Trayvon” as the crowd joined in on the chorus of the top ten single. It was the closing number for the show and surely left a lasting impression on all those in attendance.
5) “The History of Rap Medleys” Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake
Justin certainly earned acting and comedic chops on Saturday Night Live (i.e. “D**k in a Box”), and so it makes perfect sense that he would continue to hone those skills on an SNL alumni’s talk show. JF and JT run through decades of Hip-Hop hits with The Roots providing the music. It’s very entertaining, but doesn’t come across as disrespectful. If anything, it shows the power of Hip-Hop and its ability to bring people from all walks of life together. The bit was so successful they’ve done it four times (to date).
4) “Dead and Gone” T.I. feat. Justin Timberlake
As the closing track to T.I.’s Paper Trail, “Dead and Gone” ends the already incredible album on a very high note. The song was such a highlight that it even landed on the Billboard charts before it was officially released as a single. It’s a hauntingly heartfelt record which also proved that JT’s hiatus between solo albums didn’t diminish his abilities whatsoever. And if the music video wasn’t proof positive enough, the live performance of it at the Grammy Awards silenced any remaining naysayers.
3) “Holy Grail” Jay Z feat. Justin Timberlake
In one of the most powerful performances of his career, Justin provides the chorus to the opening song of Jay Z’s twelfth solo album. In an interview, Jay said, “This [“Holy Grail”] was the map for the album.” It is an epic opening to an ambitious album and neither disappoint. And to make it even more powerful, the song also interpolates a Nirvana lyric to assist in the depiction of fame’s instability. Obviously, there was even more to that music than what the Samsung commercial led people to believe.
2) “Like I Love You” Justin Timberlake feat. Clipse
At the 2002 Video Music Awards on MTV, Justin Timberlake delivered his first solo performance. With his Michael Jackson style apparel and dance moves there to accompany the guitar looping Neptunes instrumental, it was the perfect set-up for JT’s reintroduction. Later joined on stage by Clipse, it became clear that Justin’s interest in Hip-Hop was still there (Nelly appeared on a remixed version on NSYNC’s final single “Girlfriend”). However, on this go round, it wasn’t just a great pop song featuring two rap verses again, it was a genre-bending tour de force.
1) “My Love” Justin Timberlake feat. T.I.
The way in which this track is structured around the stuttering synth sound with the beatbox in the back is astonishing. Easily, it is some of Timbaland’s best work behind the boards. Timberlake’s falsetto is spot-on and T.I.’s rap is a great closer to the song. The record is part ballad, part techno, and part Hip-Hop. No other piece on FutureSex/LoveSounds embodies that entire title better. And not surprisingly, “My Love” was a smash hit. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 in America and received worldwide success as well.
What do you think of Justin Timberlake’s connection to Hip-Hop? Let us know in the comments section!
Justin Timberlake Releases New Promo Video For The 20/20 Experience 2 of 2
(AllHipHop News) After taking over last night’s MTV Video Music Awards with a medley of his hit records and by reuniting with his fellow members of *NSYNC, Justin Timberlake looks to continue the momentum by releasing a new promo video for his upcoming album.
The 20/20 Experience 2 of 2 is the second half of the double platinum The 20/20 Experience released earlier this year. JT’s next batch of hits are set to arrived on September 30th.
[ALSO READ: Justin Timberlake Releases Tracklist For The 20/20 Experience 2]
Watch the promo video featuring Timbaland below.
Tyler, The Creator "Garbage" (Grand Theft Auto V)
Tyler, The Creator releases new track “Garbage” that will be featured on Grand Theft Auto V.
Marvin Gaye's Family Turned Down Six-Figure Offer From Robin Thicke
(AllHipHop News) The back-and-forth between Robin Thicke and the family of Marvin Gaye over the “Blurred Lines”/”Got To Give it Up” controversy takes another turn. Billboard is reporting that prior to Thicke filing a preemptive lawsuit over the matter, he offered the Gaye family a six figure settlement, but the offer was rejected.
Apparently, it was then that Thicke, along with fellow performers on “Blurred Lines” Pharrell Williams and Clifford “T.I.” Harris, filed the lawsuit asking a U.S. District Court judge to clear them of any possibility of being sued by the Gayes for copyright infringement.
[ALSO READ: Robin Thicke, Pharrell, & T.I. Suing Marvin Gaye’s Family & Bridgeport Music Over “Blurred Lines”]
The entire case stems from claims by the children of Marvin Gaye that Thicke’s summer smash too closely resembles Marvin’s classic “Got To Give it Up.” In a recent interview with TMZ, Marvin Gaye III said, “If you listen to the music, I’m sure anyone will see the similarities between what my father does and what Robin Thicke has been trying to do.”
[ALSO READ: Marvin Gaye’s Son Speaks On Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” Lawsuit]
In his suit, Thicke accuses the Gaye family of “claiming ownership of an entire genre” and maintains that “there are no similarities between plaintiffs’ composition and those the claimants allege they own.”
Lil Wayne Reportedly Reveals Cover Art & Release Date For "Dedication 5"
(AllHipHop News) On August 14th, Lil Wayne tweeted to one of his fans that he needed about 10 more days to complete his Dedication 5 mixtape. The project did not drop on the 24th, but according to LilWayneHQ the Young Money chief did announced the actual release date and revealed the cover art for the tape over the weekend.
[ALSO READ: Lil Wayne Says Dedication 5 Mixtape Coming In About 10 Days]
The DJ Drama hosted Dedication 5 is reportedly dropping at the end of the week on August 30th. This will be Lil Wayne’s second full project released this year. In March he released his tenth studio album I Am Not A Human Being II.
IANAHB 2 did not do as well commercially or critically as his previous LPs. Wayne even acknowledged the lack recognition for his work by music media award shows this year on Twitter and committed to improving his craft.
Noticed I wasn’t nominated nor involved n da MTV VMA’s nor da BET awards…I apologize to my fans and I promise 2 work harder if it kills me
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) August 25, 2013
Check out the cover art for D5 below.
#AlternativePick Daven Wilson – "Don't Know Me"
Making the jump from acting to singing/rapping Nickelodeon star Daven Wilson steps into the musical world with a remix to Chris Brown’s song “Freak I’m Iz” aptly dubbed “Don’t Know Me.” Look for Daven in the upcoming movie So This Is Christmas with Eric Roberts and Vivica Fox coming out on October 1st.
Robin Thicke, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar Drop "Give It 2 U" Video
(AllHipHop News) While his mega-hit “Blurred Lines” still dominates the charts, Robin Thicke has released the visuals for his newest single “Give It 2 U” featuring 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar. The clip, directed by Diane Martel, continues Thicke’s appreciation for beautiful women, but this time around they are all fully clothed with one even wearing a cotton candy outfit.
You can also see performances by the Alabama State and Albany State dance teams, and an appearance by Julian Fuego, Thicke’s son with actress Paula Patton.
Watch Robin Thicke’s “Give It 2 U” with Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz below.
Joey Bada$$ Releases Kendrick Lamar Response Track "Killuminati Pt. 2"
(AllHipHop News) Just when it seemed the talk about Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse was starting to die down, New York emcee Joey Bada$$ drops his response to the Black Hippy member titled “Killuminati Pt. 2.”
“You set yourself up for that one man. The King of New York, ha, we ain’t just gonna let that one hang. Last n*gga got dethroned and you ain’t from my zone. The rest of the real n*ggas is dead and gone. But f### it, I’m Biggie. I’m L. I’m Pun. I’m God’s Son. I’m Pac, Guru all in one,” spits the Brooklyn native.
[ALSO READ: Rappers React To Kendrick Lamar’s Murderous “Control (HOF)” Verse]
Listen to Joey Bada$$’ “Killuminati Pt. 2” below.
Eminem Releasing Marshall Mathers LP 2 on November 5th (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Eminem is ready to make 2013 feel like 2000 in less than 3 months. During the MTV Video Music Awards, Beats by Dre released a commercial promoting Eminem’s upcoming album The Marshall Mathers LP 2.
The sequel to the fastest selling rap album of all time is executive produced by Dr Dre and Rick Rubin. The first single is dropping on Tuesday and is titled “Bezerk”
The Marshall Mathers LP 2 will be released on November 5th
Check out the commercial below:
Hip-Hop Rumors: Over The Weekend VMA BS!
The VMA’s are about to kick off in New York and a bunch of famous rappers are in town partying. Aside from Scott Storch getting Jacked, the weekend has pretty much been uneventful in terms of crimes and that kind of stuff. But the parties definitely have New York jumping.
Hennessy V.S. and The Agency group celebrated at a big party at Avenue, where a bunch of people showed up. Juicy J., Mack Wilds, Trinidad James, B.o.B., Mario and a bunch of other people were up in the place. Rap legends Doug E. Fresh and DJ D-Nice hosted the event. I heard a lot of them were smashed.
Swizz Beatz hosted a black-tie affair that I wasn’t invited to. But I heard Teyana Taylor was looking good and Swizz performed his new track “Hands Up” featuring Nicki Minaj, 2Chainz, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne. But they weren’t there. Swizz still suprised everyone when he brought out reggae singer Junior Reid and performed the song “One Blood.”
Check out a few flicks.
Wiz Khalifa Debuts Converse Collection In Brooklyn
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Wiz Khalifa hosted an event with Converse yesterday (August 24), to celebrate his new collection with the brand.
Wiz was at Converse Rubber Tracks in Brooklyn, where he officially unveiled the “Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Wiz Khalifa” collection.
Wiz’ line features 12 new styles that were created by the rapper and the design team at Converse.
“I was excited to collaborate with the team at Converse because I felt they really got my individual style and vision,” Wiz Khalifa said. “The sneakers in my collection are dope and I’m excited to share them with my fans.”
Wiz also gave a special performance during the event, which also featured DJ Bonics on the turntables.
Check out some flicks from the event below:
Hip-Hop Rumors: RIP Aaliyah! Styles P. Vs The Police! Ace Hood's New Business!
RIP AALIYAH
Singer Aaliyah was killed 12-years-ago today, after her plane crashed in the ocean just off of the Bahamas. She might be gone but never forgotten.
Well it seems like Lamar Odom’s problems go way beyond a little bit of that Cali good-good. We know he liked the white girl, but he really likes the white girl, according to the latest. But Lamar isn’t even tooting the stuff he’s straight smoking CRACK. He’s been going hard for a minute. Now some people are saying Lamar is in to pills and Oxy’s and all that. I don’t do any of that stuff so I can’t speak on this. Lamar’s pop was a drug addict so maybe that had something to do with all this, maybe not. One of his boy’s is known to do coke, they even had something about it on “Khloe & Chloe.”
Styles P harassed?
Styles P got pulled over by the cops over the weekend. So he got on Twitter to let everyone know. A few Tweets later on the same night, after talking about someone offering him some Molly, the Ghost was pulled over AGAIN! It’s a good thing all Styles does is smoke a little because if he took that Molly he could have landed in the slammer. Shout to Styles he was going to his famous juice bar which is in the Bronx.
Tired of getting pulled over…
— little farma (@stylesp) August 25, 2013
I got offered a Molly and didn't know how to take the gesture I was and wasn't offended @ the same time!
— little farma (@stylesp) August 25, 2013
I just said nah I'm a pothead n left it at that!
— little farma (@stylesp) August 25, 2013
Pulled over again!!!da f##
— little farma (@stylesp) August 25, 2013
The cop knew dblock no tickets that was cool .
— little farma (@stylesp) August 25, 2013
Looks like the homie Ace Hood is doing pretty good. Even though he’s named in a 100,000,000 lawsuit, Ace Hood is going to be doing a new clothing line. I don’t think it has a name yet. Ace Hood just scooped up some Gold plaques with DJ Khaled. ‘
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Hip-Hop Rumors: Chris Brown the Blood?!! Naughty Still Beefing?
Chris Brown’s a gangster?
Seems like Chris Brown can’t do anything without catching some flack.
Now he’s catching heat because he’s claiming Fruitpark Piru and he’s out in Los Angeles, home to the Piru’s. Chris is out in Hawaii where he was legally doing graffiti somewhere on the island.
He drew those monsters and a mural or whatever it is he was painting. Underneath he wrote, Fruits Piru, a nod to the Fruit Town Piru gang. He also wrote “F**k the police.”
Guess he’s still mad about having to do 1,000 more hours of community service. Check out the picture.
Naughty still beefing?
We were hoping that Naughty By Nature would patch up their differences after they publicly trashed each other.
Apparently Treach and KayGee are still cool because they are hosting a party together at Bamboo Miami Beach next weekend.
Well for whatever reason Vin Rock won’t be there, but guess who will be? DJ KOOL!!
Yeah the dude known for “Let Me Clear Me Throat.” DJ Kool isn’t replacing Vin or anything, but it seems like things are still tense within the Naughty camp.
“They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!” -illseed.
Drake: I'm Literally Going To Light The VMA Stage Up
(AllHipHop News) The MTV Video Music Awards has a very extensive history of jaw dropping performances. From Michael Jackson’s 15-minute grandiose performance at the 1995 VMAs to the 2000 VMA’s Eminem-led march of Slim Shady clones, the VMA’s is where artists save their most daring performances. According to Drake, he’s ready to up the ante for this year’s ceremonies by taking his “Hottest Rapper” moniker literal with a pyrotechnic performance for the ages.
Drake recently spoke to MTV News about the details of his 2013 MTV Video Music Awards performance hinting at bringing some fire to Barclays Center:
“We’re blowing the stage up, I got things going off, I had to test with the fire marshall and it’s gonna be good. I’ve been doing this for a while, pyro doesn’t scare me. You know I’m ready, if you’ve ever been on stage with Lil Wayne, he likes explosions and they’re loud you know, so I’m used to it.
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Drake also revealed that he’ll be performing his two singles “Started From The Bottom” and “Hold On Were Almost Home”.
The full interview will be on allaccess.mtv.com during “RapFix Live” on Saturday (August 24) at 5 p.m. ET.