#HeaterOfTheDay: Iamsu! [#BGA] Ft. Tank “Let Go”
Mistah F.A.B. “Talkin Pictures”
Wes Fif [#BGA] “Wake Up (F*ck Worldstar)”
Sean Kingston Ft. Wale “Seasonal Love (Radio Rip)”
Soulja Boy “Twerkin Like Miley”
#FreshHeat: Harvey Stripes Ft. Jadakiss “Bought A Boat”
Ryan Leslie “Higher”
Que Ft. YG “Young N8gga (Remix)”
Drake Ft. 2 Chainz & Big Sean “All Me”
Chubbie Baby “Paper”
Drake: I’m Ready For Any and All Competition, Covers XXL 150th Issue
(AllHipHop News) Drake is making sure the industry knows he’s coming for the crown in his cover story for XXL’s 150th issue.
In the interview, the Toronto native spoke on the difficulty to be in competition with his idols such as Kanye West, before relenting to take on all challengers:
It’s tough for me. That’s a guy I can’t pretend not to like. He’s the guy to me, in a lot of ways. That’s Kanye West. But I’m also here to be the best. I’m here to surpass. I’m here to outdo. I’m ready for whatever with anybody.
The man with the most Hip-Hop/R&B number one records ever (accomplished in three years) told XXL he surveyed the music landscape of 2013 and initially felt as if Nothing Was The Same would get overshadowed by big releases from Kanye West and Jay-Z. But according to him things did not “pan out” the way he worried they would:
I think I am going for it, to really establish what are murmurs or things being said quietly, “Um, I think that Drake might actually…” On September 17th I want people to be like, “Oh, we were right.”
AHH Review: No Malice “Hear Ye Him”
Clipse…Legendary…out of VA. One of the best groups from a lyrical standpoint to ever do it. And I quote from the debut ”We smirked at the Simpson trial, yea the chase was wild but what the f*cking fuss about.”
The Thornton brothers over Neptunes’ beats were unstoppable. Since then, the duo has gone solo, Pusha with Kanye, and No Malice with his Re-Up crew.
No Malice has been making headlines since his music began to reflect his religious views. How will the public and the music industry respond? By the looks of Hear Ye Him‘s production credits — Chad Hugo (Neptunes), S1, Illmind, and Profound Sounds — every is still eager to collaborate. The album’s production is A+ all around.
There’s “Blasphemy” which can be summed up in one word: FIRE. Scratching over the drums and simple beats lets Malice flow effortlessly like waves: “Show me ten kingpins, I’ll show you ten snitches”. And yes, it continues with “Unforgettable” over quick cut synths, “It’s identity fraud the way I hear my all in your bars”.
Hear Ye Him isn’t to far removed for the old Malice, comprised of introspective flows on the drug game, and its repercussions on one’s self and family. There are no filler hooks here. Rhymes are intelligent and concise, and they cut like a knife. The same high caliber raps The Clipse were known for are on this album. On “Shame The Devil”, No Malice spits “I too was a derelict, but the truth raised me from the dead when I became aware of it”.
Hear Ye Him has quotables for days.
Only downside here, too many interludes! I want more bars. No Malice did not disappoint here. An excellent solo effort and I hope it is not the last.
AHH Ratings
Lyricism –9/10
Production –9/10
Album Cohesiveness –9/10
Replay value –8/10
Overall –9/10
Personal Favorite Tracks: Blasphemy, Unforgettable, Shame the Devil ft/ Pusha T
Tracklisting:
1. Illusions (Interlude)
2. Smoke & Mirrors f. Ab-Liva
3. Blasphemy f. Fam-Lay
4. Ain’t Beggin’ (Interlude)
5. Hear Ye Him
6. Unforgettable f. Life Dutchee
7. Cheap Dolla (Interlude)
8. Bow Down No Mo’
9. Refiner’s Fire (Interlude)
10. Shame The Devil f. Pusha T
11. Bury That f. Jon Bibbs
12. June f. Eric David
13. Separate (Interlude)
14. Still Got Love f. Ishod
15. Different f. PK Oneday & Bri
16. Goin’ There (Interlude)
17. No Time f. Jaeson Ma
AllHipHop.com Wins “Best Urban News Site”
The 2013 Urban Media Awards went down this weekend, August 4th on South Beach in Miami. Hosted by DJ Scream the awards celebrated the best-of-the-best in urban media.
While we aren’t usually the one’s to toot our own horn, we are definitely proud of our win for the Best Urban News Site. Check out this list of other winners.
“MOST POWERFUL PERSON ON THE AIR” Sway Calloway
“BEST RADIO PERSONALITY“ Charlamagne tha God
“BEST URBAN REALITY SHOW” Love & Hip Hop ATL
“BEST URBAN NEWS SITE” ALLHIPHOP.com
“BEST CITY TO CITY WEBSITE” Atlnightspot.com
“BEST ARTWORK” Miami Kaos
“BLOGGER OF THE YEAR” Karen Civil
“BEST URBAN MAGAZINE” Hip Hop Weekly
“BEST MUSIC SITE” hotnewhiphop.com
“BEST DJ POOL” Core DJs
“BEST VIDEO DIRECTOR” for Juicy J’s “Bands a Make Her Dance” J.R. SAINTs
“BEST PREMIER DJ” DJ Scream
Hip-Hop Rumors: “Security! Get This Woman Off Jay Z!”
People are crazy. But before I get into it.
Did you see AHH’s Jigsaw in the “Picasso Baby” video? A few days after the premier, I’m looking at it and I’m like that bastard didn’t tell nobody!
Here’s the image from his Instagram.
Anyway, moving on. I saw this scene in the video, but I didn’t realize what has happening behind the scenes. Between the Daily News and the Daily Mail, this is what they are saying about it… including…WAS IT REAL?
It was something of a mammoth task – a live performance to promote his new album taking place over a seven-hour period.But Jay Z ran into more trouble than just tiredness as he filmed the performance art piece for Picasso Baby, after Girls’ actress Jemima Kirke got slightly over-excited.
The 28-year-old British actress apparently had to be removed by security after attaching herself to Jay Z and refusing to let go while he rapped to the crowd.
A source told the New York Daily News: ‘She was acting totally nuts! She kept jumping on his back like a little monkey. ‘Someone was screaming “Get her off of him!” ‘Things had started relatively smoothly with Jemima calmly sitting on the bench in the middle of the room as she took her turn being the subject of Jay Z’s rap during the performance at the Pace Gallery in New York.
But as the event progressed, the excitement got too much for Jemima, who plays Jessa Johansson in the hit HBO show, and she threw herself at Jay Z.
The video shows the blonde actress, who was wearing pink trousers and a black top, smiling broadly as she kept a tight grip on the musician.
However, Jay Z didn’t let the unwanted attention from Jemima distract from his performance, continuing to rap to the eager crowd.
The source added: ‘He kept rapping the whole time!’
But even as Jemima was removed by Jay Z’s security team, she was seen kicking as she was carried out, and pleading with the team: ‘Let us finish!
While it looked realistic enough, no doubt Jemima was probably part of the elaborate act.The incident at Jay Z’s event which was screened on channel HBO in the US last week isn’t the first time Jemima has found herself losing control during a performance art session.
Back in 2010, Jemima was photographed sobbing after watching artist Ambromovic’s The Artist Is Present piece, which involved her sitting still for more than 700 hours.
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Nicki Minaj To Ransom: Get Off My D*ick (VIDEO)
“Before Nicki was wearing those crazy wigs, I was doing verses for her, just hoping she made it big”-Ransom
(AllHipHop News) Nicki Minaj was not the least bit amused by Ransom’s recent allegations that he ghostwrote for her in her pre-fame days.
TMZ caught up with the the Queens native and informed her of Ransom’s allegations. What followed was a slanderous tirade reminiscent of her old interviews with The Come Up DVD’s saying she “slaughters these ni*gas”.
In the middle of her tirade she reaffirms that she has never needed or used a ghostwriter.
Check out the full video:
DJ Camper Talks Working on John Legend Album, Getting The “Kanye Call” + More (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) DJ Camper is one multifaceted musician. He’s produced hip hop and R&B hits, developing his singing career and even crossed Kanye West on a London basketball court.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: EXCLUSIVE: DJ Camper Crossed Kanye West On London Basketball Court In Jordan 3s (VIDEO)]
In his exclusive interview with AllHipHop, the 22 year old producer of Big Sean’s “Fire”, Keyshia Cole’s “Trust and Believe” and more, talks about working on John Legend’s upcoming album Love In The Future, working with Kanye and how he made Big Sean’s “Fire” in under 15 minutes.
If you listen close you may also hear some unreleased bars from Kanye West.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: EXCLUSIVE: DJ Camper Breaks Down Big Sean’s “Fire” In The Studio (VIDEO)]
Check out the full interview below:
Video work by @CopperTony
Hip-Hop Rumors: Is An Outkast Going To UK TV?
UPDATE: Big Boi has publicly denounced and denied these rumors are true.
Big Boi is big over here is the United States, but what about being big in the United Kingdom? I’m hearing that Big Boi could be making the leap to “Big Brother,” the hit UK TV show. The NME alleges that he’s going to join the cast of the reality show for a nice sum of money.
A source told the paper that: “Producers always like to mix things up with an American star and they hope Big Boi will do the business this year.”
It is believed the rapper, who has released two solo albums, including 2012 record ‘Vicious Lies And Dangerous Rumours’, has agreed a fee of £300,000 to appear on the programme. A spokesperson for Channel 5 refused to co
mment on contestants before the series starts.
Honestly, I don’t know what “Big Brother” is all about, but Coolio was the last rapper on there. Not sure if Big Boi can fill those massive shoes!
Also, there was a rumor that Andre 3000 was coming back with an album in 2014. Not so, Andre has said. This dude has his fans in a headlock! I think he’s scared to “do it again.” The Lauryn Hill syndrome!
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Doug E. Fresh & Jordin Sparks Appear In New Video For Michelle Obama’s ‘Let’s Move!’ Campaign
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Doug E. Fresh and singer Jordin Sparks lent their talents to the new song/video “Everybody” for First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign to fight childhood obesity. The track will be a part of the Songs for a Healthier America album, a collaborative effort between Obama, Hip-Hop Public Health, and Partnership for a Healthier America.
Songs for a Healthier America will be a Hip Hop based album used to inform children about the importance of nutrition and exercise to ensure healthy living. The LP will also include other songs like “Veggie Luv” with Monifah, “Hip Hop FEET” with DMC, and “Hip Hop LEAN.”
“This album is about more than just a great message and it’s about more than great music. It’s about making the healthy choice the easy choice,” said Drew Nannis, PHA’s Chief Marketing Officer. “Making healthier decisions doesn’t have to cost a lot, doesn’t require special apparel and doesn’t call for membership cards. The simple act of getting up and dancing is a great way to get active and this album – and the dozens of generous musicians who helped make it possible – can help show us how.”
The Let’s Move! campaign was announced in 2010. The following year Beyoncé remade her song “Get Me Bodied” as “Move Your Body” for the Let’s Move! Flash Workout initiative.
The full Songs for a Healthier America album will be available for download on September 30th at http://ahealthieramerica.org/songs/.
Check out the tracklist for Songs for a Healthier America and the video for “Everybody” below.
1. “U R What You Eat” (Salad Bar: Matisyahu, Ariana Grande, Travis Barker)
2. “Everybody” (Jordin Sparks, Doug E. Fresh, Dr Oz, Ryan Beatty, Hip Hop MD)
3. “Let’s Move” (Doug E. Fresh, Artie Green, Chauncey Hawkins)
4. “Just Believe” (Ashanti, Gerry Gunn, Artie Green, Robbie Nova)
5. “Veggie Luv” (Monifah and J Rome)
6. “Hip Hop FEET” (DMC and Artie Green)
7. “Stronger” (Shayna Steele, Jeremy Jordan, Our Time Theater kids, and E-Street Band guitarist Nils Lofgren)
8. “Give Myself A Try” (Ryan Beatty)
9. “Jump Up” (Brady Rymer and the Little band that Could)
10. “Hip Hop LEAN” (Artie Green)
11. “Pass the Rock” (Iman Schumpert and Artie Green)
12. “Good Living” (Ashton Jones)
13. “Beautiful” (Daisy Grant and Artie Green)
14. “Change The Game” (The Happiness Club, featuring Naledge)
15. “Wanna Jump (Let’s Move)” (Paul Burch)
16. “Mother May I” (Amelia Robinson)
17. “We Like Vegetables” (Los Barkers!)
18. “Get Up Sit Up” (Babi Floyd)
19. “One Step Forward” (Samite)
via The Grio
Childish Gambino Set To Star In New Sit-Com For FX
(AllHipHop News) Some people know Stone Mountain, Georgia native Donald Glover as “Troy” on NBC’s Community. Others know him as the rapper Childish Gambino. Soon he may be best known for writing, producing, and starring in his own FX sit-com.
According to Deadline, the show is tentatively titled Atlanta and will center around the music scene in ATL. It has already been announced that Glover’s role on Community will be reduced next season to just five of thirteen episodes.
Glover got his start in the entertainment business as member of the sketch comedy group Derrick Comedy at New York University. He went on to become a writer for 30 Rock. He also appeared in the second season of the HBO series Girls.
As Childish Gambino, the 29-year-old actor/rapper has released four projects including 2011’s Camp. Gambino was a featured guest on Cyhi the Prynce’s Ivy League: Kick Back, Funkmaster Flex’s Who You Mad At? Me Or Yourself?, and Chance The Rapper’s Acid Rap earlier this year.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: #HeaterOfTheDay: Chance The Rapper Ft. Childish Gambino “Favorite Song”]