DJ Jazzy Jeff’s “Vinyl Destination” Series Ep. 11
DJ Jazzy Jeff is one of the most skilled and respected DJs in Hip-Hop history and, as a result, has been playing music all around the world. Fortunately, he recently brought some cameras along for the ride too in order to document his travels. Check out the latest installment of his Vinyl Destination series!
VINYL DESTINATION | EPISODE 11 from DJ Jazzy Jeff on Vimeo.
Snoop Lion Shares “Ashtrays and Heartbreaks” With Miley Cyrus In New Video, Stars In One Life To Live
(AllHipHop News) Snoop Lion has been the most commercially diverse hip hop artists ever and continues by releasing the video for his Reincarnated collaboration with Miley Cyrus entitled “Ashtrays and Heartbreaks”
[ALSO READ: Snoop Lion x League of Young Voters Non-Violence Spotify Playlist]
But, Snoop is not simply wideneing his musical range but also his acting range….sort of. The rapper has begun a four episode stint on iconic daytime soap opera One Life To Live as the character….Snoop Lion.
Snoop also contributed to the show’s new theme song with his artist IZA, entitled “Brand New Start”.
[ALSO CHECK OUT: IZA Ft. Snoop Lion “Brand New Start”]
Check out the “Ashtrays and Heartbreaks” music video and a clip of Snoop Lion on One Life To Live below:
Rihanna Fan: Rihanna’s Lipstick Gave Me Herpes
(AllHipHop News) Let’s skip pass the irony of the headline and go straight to the facts. 28 Year old Starkeema Greenridge is suing MAC after Greenridge allegedly contracted herpes after from Rihanna’s lipstick.
Greenridge, who resides in Harlem, NY was at a recent May 7th Rihanna concert at the Barclays Center and claims a M.A.C. representative applied a sample of Rihanna’s lipstick on her lips at a pop-up shop outside the concert. According to the suit, the MAC representative used “unsanitary” methods when applying the makeup:
“(MAC) didn’t use a fresh or new lipstick tube, but rather one that had been used for other patrons,”
Greenridge told the Daily News that she suffered loss of wages, “mental anguish and emotional distress” due to the ordeal.
Rihanna signed a deal to release her own cosmetic line through M.A.C. in 2007.
[ALSO READ: Pharrell Williams Is Joining Rihanna-Produced Reality TV Show]
Kevin Hart is a “Narcissist”, Says New Rap Video Aimed at Comedian
Superstar comedian Kevin Hart seems to be taking over the world, as he prepares to release his fourth stand up special “Let Me Explain”.
In a newly released video, an unknown rapper going by the name The American Antagonist created a song titled “Narcissist” and felt it fitting to describe Kevin Hart’s new image.
In a video description, the rapper says:
“Every competitive person has a narcissistic side to them. Kevin Hart is one of the most competitive people I’ve ever seen. His drive and focus is the reason why he is #1 at what he does. He inspired me to create this song. “The Narcissist” is giving yourself the push, the energy, the confidence to tell yourself “I’m the best!”
Watch the video below:
Schoolboy Q Says NYC Embraces Him But He’s Still Looking For Love From L.A.
(AllHipHop News) Schoolboy Q and the TDE camp are one of the hottest crews to come out of Los Angeles since Death Row Records’ heyday in the 1990’s, but according to Q he’s still looking for some California Love from his hometown.
“New York been f*cking with me forever. I been embraced [by] New York,” Q told Jack Thriller for ThisIs50.com. “I’m more trying to work with L.A. I’m trying to get that L.A. love.”
Surprisingly, Schoolboy says he has only booked two shows in his hometown of Los Angeles throughout his career as compared to the eight shows he did in New York City last year alone.
[ALSO READ: NYC XXL 2013 Freshman Live Tour Recap Feat. Schoolboy Q, Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson, & More]
Hopefully, the West Coast will ride with Q when drops his new album Oxymoron later this year. The Black Hippy member is not holding back his belief that the LP will be great.
“I’m definitely gonna have the hottest sh*t ever,” said Schoolboy.
Watch the interview below.
J Cole Explains Creative Process For Born Sinner; Says It Had A More “Organic Feel”
(AllHipHop News) Roc Nation emcee J Cole says he took a new approach to forming his upcoming sophomore album Born Sinner. The North Carolina native spoke with Fuse and shared that he changed his writing style and his method for song selection on the new LP.
Cole drew inspiration for taking a different route with the latest project from reading Julia Cameron’s international bestseller The Artist’s Way. The book helped him overcome writer’s block and influenced him to start writing on paper again rather than typing lyrics into his phone.
“I don’t know how I found out about this book. It found me,” said Cole. “Basically, what it wants you to do is to wake up in the morning, and the first thing you do when you wake up is write three pages freehand, non-stop.”
Cole also reveals the material on the new album was created just for this project as oppose to his past works being put together using old material from various recording sessions.
“The first album [Cole World: The Sideline Story] didn’t really feel like I was working on an album. It felt like I was piecing together things,” said Cole. “On this album, I started with nothing… I literally started from scratch. Next thing you know I got nine songs, ten songs. It was just a more organic feel.”
[ALSO READ: J Cole’s ‘Born Sinner’ Will Feature TLC But No Other Rappers]
J Cole’s Born Sinner is scheduled for released on June 18th.
Watch the interview below.
Watch Vintage Video Of Wu-Tang Clan Performing At The Fever In 1993
(AllHipHop News) In the latest installments of Tony Touch’s 50 MC’s Reunion webisodes the DJ/Producer takes us back to 1993 with footage of Wu-Tang Clan performing at The Fever. Parts 9 and 10 feature all the members of the Wu hitting the stage at the famous Bronx Hip Hop spot just weeks after their debut album Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) was released.
Tony Toca’s 50-part YouTube series showcases rare videos the Brooklyn native has collected over the past 20 years. He will be releasing the accompanying The Peacemaker 3: Return of the 50 MCs album on July 9th.
[ALSO READ: Watch A Rare 1994 Busta Rhymes & ODB Freestyle From Tony Touch’s ’50 MCs Reunion’]
Wu-Tang will also celebrate the 20th anniversary of their classic first album this Sunday at Hot 97’s Summer Jam XX concert.
[ALSO READ: Kendrick Lamar, Wu-Tang, Chris Brown, & More To Perform At Summer Jam XX]
Watch Tony Touch’s 50 MC’s Reunion webisodes 9 and 10 below.
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Big Boi Forced To Postpone Tour With Killer Mike After Suffering Knee Injury
(AllHipHop News) Dungeon Family members Big Boi and Killer Mike had been performing across the U.S. for the Shoes for Running Tour, but upcoming dates for the trek have been postponed.
Killer Mike sent out a tweet explaining that Big Boi’s recent knee injury and the death of his OutKast partner André 3000’s mother have pushed the tour back to September.
Guys Big Boi hurt his knee.Surgery today n 6weeks rest. Shows will be moved to Sept. I’m told.Dre3ks Mom passed n Its best we all home
— Killer Mike (@KillerMikeGTO) May 29, 2013
Big Boi injured his knee during a concert in Illinois on Sunday. He posted the following picture on Instagram yesterday with the caption, “God Bless Atlanta Sports medicine for a successful Knee Surgery fixed my torn Patella #Jesus #backoutcheain6weeks.”
The following dates have been postponed.
5-30 Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
5-31 Chattanooga, TN – Track 29
6-01 Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen
6-02 Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Co.
6-04 Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live
6-05 Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution
6-06 Jacksonville, FL – Brewsters Megaplex
6-07 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
6-08 Charleston, SC – Music Farm
6-09 Wilmington, NC – Brooklyn Arts Center
6-12 Philadelphia, PA – Theater of Living Arts
6-14 Washington, DC – Howard Theatre
6-15 Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
6-18 Providence, RI – Lupos Heartbreak Hotel
6-19 Boston, MA – Paradise
6-20 Brooklyn, NY – Celebrate Brooklyn
#AlternativePick Zion-I – ‘ShadowBoxing The Remixes’ (Stream)
Zion-I drops the project ShadowBoxing The Remixes in an immediate download of 14-track album in your choice of high-quality MP3, FLAC, or just about any other format you could possibly desire. To buy the project you simply name your price and it’s yours, so whatever your contribute is dope for the Bay are Hip-Hop group thats been digging their way through the underground for years. Get the project here via Bandcamp: Zion-I – ShadowBoxing The Remixes. Stream below:
DEVIOUS FT. FIEND – HEALIN’ MUSIC
Shanell – “So Good” ft. Lil Wayne and Drake
New single from YMCMB’s Shanell ft. Drake & Lil Wayne. Shanell’s mixtape Midnight Mimosas is due out June 4th.
BONUS LEAKS: “Dedication” & “Catch Me at the Light”
http://www.mediafire.com/?y8oyubpum0dg9yc
Twitter: @shanell_snl Instagram: @gypsygypsy
Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Nore Dissing 50 Cent While Riding Heavy For Ja Rule?
Let me get this right. I know Nore is reading somewhere. On a new song, “Pyramids,” Nore says something like “spikes on the LOUBOUTINS is for weirdos, I’m a hood ni**a / we don’t wear those.” It should be noted that on 50’s “We Up” track he brags about “spikes on the LOUBOUTINS.” Honestly, I don’t know anybody else out there running around bragging about these Louboutins other than 50. I think it’s a slick diss! Plus, Nore has been seen with Ja Rule repeatedly. He’s Ja’s advocate!
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Rappers Ice-T, Chubb Rock and Mickey Bentson Launch New Non-Profit To Encourage Men’s Health
(AllHipHop News) Rappers Ice-T and Chubb Rock will serve as the new spokesmen for a new of a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about healthy lifestyle choices for males, specifically fans of Hip-Hop music.
The Male Awareness Foundation was founded by Ice-T and Chubb Rock, along with veteran music manager Mickey Bentson, his wife, Toya Bentson and Dr. Annie Ford.
The rappers’ new foundation is encouraging males of all ages to get screenings for a variety of cancers, including testicular, colon, pancreatic, oral and other forms of the disease.
“Help our communities achieve the highest attainable level of health through education, awareness, and prevention,” said Male Awareness Foundation Co-Founder Mickey Bentson said. “A lot of issues can be addressed with early detection. Our mission is to encourage everyone to get screened on a regular basis.”
The Male Awareness Foundation plans to start promotions with a Mobile Clinic that will stop in New England, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, with plans to expand nationwide.
For more information about the new foundation, visit www.maleawarenessfoundation.org
Hip-Hop Rumors: Beyoncé Needs More Bodyguards?
UH OH. Beyonce’s craziest fans are called The Bey Hive, but it looks like they are just getting out of control. Just recently, a dude slapped B on her butt. But, these people are acting a fool. One person – clearly insane – claimed that Beyonce had been murdered and replaced by this “imposter.”
The UK Sun reports the drama:
SUPERSTAR Beyoncé is stepping up security at her Twickenham stadium gig — amid fears of a British stalker.
Staff have been told to watch out for obsessed fan Bassey Essien when the Crazy In Love singer headlines the Sound Of Change concert on Saturday.
It is believed she has been sent sick threatening letters.
Essien has already been warned to stay away from Beyoncé, 31 — who won an anti-harassment order in the High Court in 2011, prohibiting him from pestering her.
Court papers revealed Essien, of South West London, had been sending threatening letters to the star since 2009 and made a bizarre claim she was an imposter who had killed the real Beyoncé.
A source said last night: “Staff have been briefed on the situation and pictures of him have been passed round. They’ve been told to keep their eyes open and be extra vigilant.”
The source also revealed: “Security has been increased on a few engagements now, especially for her UK promo.
“It is believed similar letters to the ones that Essien sent have been received.”
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Sir Michael Rocks "Don't Forget"
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