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Jay-Z Talks Collab Album W/ Beyonce, Dame Dash, Obama Texts + More

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z has not done a radio interview in over two years but decided to stop by his good friend Angie Martinez’s show on Hot 97 to discuss everything from Magna Carta Holy Grail to Blue Ivy’s rhythm and more.

According to Jay-Z, the innovative promotion for Magna Carta Holy Grail will not stop with The White Stripes guitarist Jack White providing a limited edition vinyl for the song “Open Letter”. The vinyl will be shaped as a card and able to be played as vinyl. He also reveals that he will release video footage of studio sessions for his new album, including the recording of “BBC” which he says consisted of all the featured artists in the studio at the same time.

When asked if it was really him tweeting to fans during yesterday’s impromptu Q&A on Twitter, the 17 year veteran coyly responded “C’mon, who else can come up with that stuff?”

The most revelatory information in the interview revolved around two collaboration albums Jay-Z has been linked to, Watch The Throne 2 with Kanye West and a Best of Both Worlds album with his wife Beyonce. In regards to bringing back the Best of Both Worlds series this time with Beyonce, Hov flatly denied it will ever happen and alluded to the failed R. Kelly version as a reason why by simply stating, “No way. You saw how that one ended.”

In regards to the follow up to his successful Watch The Throne album with Kanye, one half of The Throne stuttered through his initial response before saying there will be another Watch The Throne album “hopefully”.

Check out the full interview below after a few interesting additional notes from the interview:

Jay-Z on the news

“It’s strange to see everybody’s agenda. CNN is like TMZ.”

Jay-Z on Obama during 2nd Election

“When he was getting elected the second time he was like ‘Hey, fourth quarter, just give me the ball.”

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Essence Festival 2013 Brings Out The Fans and Big Acts

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Category: Alternatives
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Trey Songz, Brandy, Janelle Monae, TGT, Charlie Wilson, New Edition, Solange, Jill Scott, Brandy, L.L. Cool J and many more were amongst the big names to grace the stage at the 2013 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana. The four-day festival saw a range of talent pass through the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The fest also included performances by acts like Faith Evans, Jody Watley, Leela James, Deep Cotton, Avery Sunshine, Greta Prince, PJ Morton, Bridget Kelly, Bilal and Big Daddy Kane in the Super Lounges around the arena before wrapping on Sunday with a massive performance from Beyoncé at the Superdome. What most Essence Festival fans like the most is the fact that the concert is in equal parts contemporary and throwback, with more than enough options to excite fans of R&B, soul, hip hop, funk and even the neo-soul and new-jack swing era that we so dearly miss.

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It’s safe to say Trey Songz and TGT had all women swooning to their love-filled sets. Uncle Charlie Wilson and New Edition had everyone out of their seats “jamming” and dancing to each hit. Uncle Charlie opened his 70-minute set with “Party Train,” & took concert-goers down memory lane with classics from his Gap Band days (“You Dropped A Bomb On Me,” “Yearning for Your Love”), (“There Goes My Baby”) and introduced two new songs (“Turn Off the Lights” and “Love, Charlie”). R&B fans rocked in awe to both Uncle Charlie’s amazing energy and stage presence as well as for the memories classics like “Yearning For Your Love” brought back.

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New Edition brought the house down performing their hits like “If It Isn’t Love” and the Bell Biv Devoe classic “Poison” Matching their sleek attire, was their silky performance.

Beyonce of course not only stole the night, but she stole the entire weekend with her electrifying performance of her hits since circa 2003. She closed with a beautiful rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.” The diva didn’t miss a beat or a note and got the crowd rallied up with her “Who Run The World” and “Diva” performances amongst others.

If you have never been to The Essence Festival please get your hotel rooms now for Essence Festival 2014!

Jay-Z Gets His Platinum Plaque For Magna Carta Holy Grail

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Headlines
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(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z’s #newrules mantra has already taken affect, partially manifested in the receipt of his platinum place by the RIAA.

The event was tweeted out to the masses from the RIAA with the accompanying image.

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Billboard magazine, the charting staple of the music industry, has taken exception to the million sold, because they were purchased by Samsung. They will count the first week’s sales, which insiders expect will give Jay his 12th number 1 album.

Jay’s Magna Carta Holy Grail is expected to move 350-400k, based on early estimates.

Breeding Ground Pick: Fayo Beats N Chill Beatsmith: “This Jawn Crazy”

By: Steve Raze (@SteveRaze) Updated Category: Breeding Ground
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It is no secret that Philadelphia and New Jersey has been highly recognized for birthing hit producers like Jahlil Beats, Tone Beats, Cardiak Flatline, and Mike Zombie. Attention is now shifting because currently on the rise are hit production duo Fayo N Chill (Fayo Beats & Chill The Beatsmith) from Philadelphia, PA.  This production duo has been grinding for the past few years, building their catalogue and quickly evolving with today’s music and record industry. With a fresh new sound and innovative production the streets and mainstream have been yearning for, they work sleepless nights with a mindset that every piece of production must be created with a unique and creative sound that delivers a classic record. Fayo N Chill was introduced to the music scene by Philadelphia indie Rap Recording Artist @DeapOffical.

Fayo N Chill recently teamed up with Midi Mafia-(Grammy-Award winning production duo for Frank Ocean & Justin Beiber) to deliver the #Brand X: Get Connected mixtape. It features new artists like Honey Cocaine, MMG’s Rockie Fresh, as well as singer and Grammy Award winning song writer Eric Bellinger(responsible for Chris Brown’s “Fine China”, Usher’s “Let Me See”, Justin Beiber’s “Right Here” and many more). They are currently working on a slew of projects and waiting word back for placements on new projects by Rick Ross, T.I., Young Jeezy, 2Chainz, Flo-Rida, Fabolous, Asap Rocky and others.

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Win Two Tickets To Peter Rosenberg's #PeterPalooza Concert on July 20th

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) Updated Category: Headlines
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In less than two weeks Peter Rosenberg brings back his birthday concert extravaganza #PeterPalooza to Williamsburg Waterfront with a full slate of performances ready.

Odd Future, Meek Mill and Schoolboy Q will be performing along with Funkmaster Flex providing a DJ set for the show on July 20th.

To win a pair of tickets to this event tweet #PeterPalooza to @Jusaire and email your answer to to the following question to ju******@***il.com

Question: Both Peter Rosenberg and Statik Selektah have released compilation projects with mostly New York artists. Which three solo artists from Peter Rosenberg’s New York Renaissance also appear on Statik Selektah’s Extended Play? 

Tickets are still available and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Guess Who Will Walk Floyd Mayweather Out For Next Fight!

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Headlines
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Recently, I commented on 50 Cent and Floyd putting their differences to the side.

Hip-Hop Rumors: 50 Cent And Floyd Mayweather – Friends Again?

Its cool that they are. But, lookie here…there is always some talk about who may come out with the rapper of choice for a boxer. Remember when Roy Jones, Jr. had Red and Meth bring him out? That was pretty epic. But its a new day….

ANYWAY, its looking like Lil Wayne is going to be bring out Floyd this September when he fights Canelo. The interview is below. Wayne is cooling off a bit so its interesting to see that he still gets that look. I would have hoped that 50 Cent would bring FM out since they are friends again. But, if you listen to the audio, Floyd gives a very PC answer when asked about their friendship.

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