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C-Neil “On Da Line”
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South By South Bronx Festival to Celebrate Rap’s Cultural Birthplace
(AllHipHop News) Legends and lore about The Bronx and its role in birthing Hip-Hop are the themes of this weekend’s “South By South Bronx” Music Festival.
It was in New York’s Bronx borough in August 1973 where DJ Kool Herc is credited with founding the culture and musical genre known today as Hip-Hop.
To that end, Kool Herc and other legends of rap, such as DJ Grand Wizard Theodore, Grandmaster Caz of the Cold Crush Brothers, and Universal Zulu Nation founder, Afrika Bambaata, will be on-hand to receive kudos for their longtime influences.
Like its larger, famed namesake festival, organizers promise concert performances from both legends and underground newcomers such as YC the Cynic. There will also be workshops on topics from “Latinos in Hip-Hop” to “Hip-Hop and Activism” for those who want to pay homage beyond the music.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Rihanna Poppin’ Off To Chris Brown?
What’s up everybody? Happy Friday! I’m glad we made it!
Anyway, Rihanna and Chris Brown got back together in 2012. Back together or came back to gather more BS for us to talk about? Anyway, I’ve had no doubt that this would eventually turn into one of the biggest fiascos of the upcoming year. And It looks like I was right. Seems like RiRi is sending CB a message.
Black Women come for 2Chainz!
This video isn’t new, but its not old either. I say its not old, because its not going away. When you hear this dialogue from women talking about their depiction in this video, its compelling. Then, on the other side, it is kinda old. These conversations go way back to Nelly and even stuff like “Rump Shaker.” What do you think?
Hit the pole! I mean, take the poll!
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Shyne Breaks Down Legal Appeals Process, Pays Respect to Max B
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Shyne spoke with AllHipHop.com recently on a number of topics, including how he has been holding onto and supporting his fallen comrades, Hip-Hop artists who he says kept it real and “never folded under pressure.”
There is a long list of Hip-Hop talent currently tied up in the correctional systems of America, and Shyne said he uses his voice so the people don’t forget about those who are locked up.
About incarcerated rapper Max B’s current legal situation and efforts to be released, Shyne said, “I always have Max B in mind, in my prayers. Whatever I can do to help support him and his organization, to help him stay afloat while he’s fighting for his freedom… We can do a record together, whatever, anything to support, right or wrong.
“He ain’t kill nobody, no innocent civilians. Whatever happened, it didn’t involve innocent people.”
Shyne continued, “Whatever happened, it was in that life. I don’t feel he’s guilty. Somebody told on him. Dudes are about it! Then as soon as they face a year in jail, they turn.
“Most of my partners [are] in the prison ’cause of somebody like that, so that’s a problem I have with these kids. Once you turn, you can’t come back. God bless Max B, and I hope he gets his Habeas Corpus. Even though he was denied his appeal, you can go to Supreme Court and file all types of other motions. There’s a motion called Habeas Corpus that he could stil be victorious, so let’s keep it in our prayers [that] he will touch the streets.”
From behind bars, Max B also weighed in on Shyne’s support for his “Pardon The Wave” cause: “Peace to Shyne. That’s my dude – I always been a fan of his work. “It’s unfortunate what happened to him and his situation, but [he’s] a freedom fighter…he’s reppin’.
“That’s like my guy overseas ; he holding it down, he puttin’ the work in, getting the buzz out. [He’s] just supporting the movement, too, ’cause he know the struggles I been through. I know the struggles he been through, so we are one in the same.
“Shyne good people. Hopefully one day, we can meet up and make something happen…make history.”
Watch the exclusive interview below, as Shyne and Max B speak on supporting one another:
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Daily Word: Enjoy the “Good Now” Days!!
Happy Friday, my creators of life!
Welcome to the absolute best day of the week, the month, the year, and your life!!!!!! Welcome to TODAY!!!! Today, no matter what day it is, is the only day that you know you have for sure! Not yesterday! Not Tomorrow but Today! It is a fact that you will have more Todays than any other day in your life, so make sure you make the best of it!
The day you finally make a decision to stop wasting time on the things that you cannot control is the day you begin to live your best life! Live for Today and maximize it to the fullest!! There’s no use reminiscing about the “Good Ol’ Days” when you have the power to make TODAY the “Good Now Days!” Stop giving up your power and live a great life now!! You are the master of
your fate!! NOTHING CAN STOP YOU BUT YOU!!
-Ash’Cash
“Renew, release, let go. Yesterday’s gone. There’s nothing you can do to bring it back. You can’t ‘should’ve’ done something. You can only DO something!” -Steve Maraboli
“If you are still talking about what you did yesterday, you haven’t done much today.” -Unknown
“Forget yesterday – it has already forgotten you. Don’t sweat tomorrow – you haven’t even met. Instead, open your eyes and your heart to a truly precious gift – today.” -Unknown
“It’s not what if, it’s what now.” -Unknown
“Today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope. Look well therefore to this day.” -Francis Gray
“What can you do that will make the person you’ll be tomorrow proud to have been the person you are today?” -Ralph Marston
“If you do what you have to do today, all the tomorrows have a way of working things out by themselves.” -Albert Borris
“Let today be the day you love yourself enough to no longer just dream of a better life; let it be the day you act upon it.” -Unknown
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Ash’Cash is a Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Financial Expert and the author of Mind Right, Money Right: 10 Laws of Financial Freedom. For more information, please visit his website, www.IamAshCash.com.
Cat Fights and Consequences: The New Cast of “Love & Hip-Hop” Gets Ready to Rumble
Bottles flying, arguments, tears, laughter, and drama are the key ingredients to a hit reality show. Mona Scott Young has that on lock, with the VH1 reality franchise, “Love & Hip-Hop.”
Like clockwork, the show comes on, and social media is on fire with play-by-play commentary. People complain about how awful the show is, but the masses are tuned in. This season will be no different with “Love & Hip-Hop 3”, featuring a slew of new cast members and returning veterans. Will this be the season we find out if there really is any love in Hip-Hop?
Meet the new cast of VH1’s “Love & Hip-Hop 3”:
Joe Budden – The Grammy award-winning rapper, who is possibly one of the most unsung lyricists around – and a hopeless romantic – has joined the cast.
Budden is known for playing out his life through social media with very public breakups (think Joey vs. Esther Baxter, and Joey vs. Tahiry, and Joey vs…)
So, this season should be dubbed “Joey’s Angels”. Not only is Budden’s new girlfriend, Kaylin Garcia, on the show, but his old boo, Tahiry, is a new cast member.
Tahiry Jose – The beautiful urban model, known for her super-public breakup with fellow cast member Joe Budden, is sure to bring the fire this season.
Ms. Tahiry’s witty sarcastic humor is sure to p### a few people off.
Raqi Thunda – The radio personality and DJ will be a storyline to watch.
Not only did rumors swirl about her connection to Joe Budden (although the two claim they are just friends), but the rumor mill is buzzing about a feud between her and Tahiry.
Let’s get ready to rumble!
Consequence – New York rapper Consequence and fellow cast member, Jen Bayer, bring a new dynamic to the cast – interracial dating, mixed religion, and child rearing issues all under one roof.
Consequence, a sometimes hothead who infamously wigged out on Sway Calloway’s “RapFix” couch in recent times and is also known for his work with Kanye West and A Tribe Called Quest, brings a new flavor to the show.
Winter Ramos – With tell-all book in the works and all-star roster of ex-boyfriends, the Creative Costume Designer for Flavor Unit Films screams drama. She’s also a former assistant to ex-cast member Emily B’s man, rapper Fabolous. Uh-oh! It’s about to be the coldest winter ever!
Rashidah Ali – Rounding out the new members is shoe stylist to the stars, “Rah,” as her friends call her. No stranger to reality television, Ali has appeared on “Basketball Wives” and “Real Housewives”, and has been known to hang out with the cast of “Mob Wives”.
Ali comes with her own drama; allegedly, she once sliced the face of a New York club bouncer. Let’s wait to see what antics she will bring to the show. For now, look for her new shoe line “Encore”, launching this month.
We can’t leave out our veteran cast members, with all the twists and turns each has faced since our last encounter. Newcomer Erica Mena, and Olivia’s manager, Rich Dollaz, are now dating. Former manager of Jim Jones, Yandy Smith, has returned a new mom with an accessory line. And then there’s on-again, off-again R&B singer, Olivia, who will be back for another season.
We’re sure the love will show up at some point! In the meantime, set your DVRs for the new Season 3 of VH1’s “Love & Hip-Hop”, which premieres on January 7, 2013.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Q-Tip P##### That Trinidad James Signed To Def Jam
For those that don’t know, Q-Tip is the lead rapper in one of the greatest rap groups ever, A Tribe Called Quest. The group is crazy dope. Tip is an accomplished DJ, solo rapper and a good friend of Leonardo DiCaprio.
Did you know that Leo DiCaprio is in Drake’s Top 5 Dead or Alive? Read about it here.
Anyway, Q-Tip is PISSSSSSED that Trinidad James is the latest rapper to sign to Def Jam Records. Juxtapose this to Public Enemy getting in the Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame and you have some weirdness.
Anyway, Q-Tip tweeted about it:
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Hip-Hop Rumors: Was The Gangster Disciples Issues With RoZay A Stunt?
The rumors are going cray cray right now!
They are saying that the NC part of the beef with Rick Ross is just some internet mumbo jumbo that a concert promoter drug up to take the spotlight off poor ticket sales. Here is what is being said on Rhymes With Snitch.
Sources out of North Carolina claim there were only 1200 tickets sold for the Greensboro and Charlotte North Carolina dates combined, so the promoter hyped up that three month old Gangster Disciples video so he could pull the plug on the tour and file an insurance claim!
RELATED: Chicago Police Investigating Threats Against Rick Ross
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AHH Stray News: Wale Signs With Skullcandy, Ma$e Finally Out Of Bad Boy Contract, Trinidad James Goes To Def Jam
(AllHipHop News) MMG and Grammy-nominated rapper Wale recently inked a deal with Skullcandy. Skullcandy signed Wale for his blends of Hip-Hop, house, funk and Go-Go, a sound that is popular in Washington D.C. A rep for Skullcandy said they are “excited to welcome such a diverse talent to our crew and to ensure that fans receive the Skullcandy VIP treatment.” Soon, Wale will be release the first track from his mixtape “Folarin,” which will drop in its entirety for download on Skullcandy’s site on the morning of December 24, as part of the “12 Days of Wale.”
In an interview with Ma$e and Sway Calloway from MTV, Ma$e cleared the air discussing the ups and downs of contractual obligations that he was under with Diddy and Bad Boy Records, after 16 years. While the media and fans have speculated about his signing with G-Unit, Kanye’s G.O.O.D. Music, YMCMB and even Rick Ross’ MMG imprint, Ma$e explained the hiatus from music. “I really retired once and that was in 1999,” Ma$e explained. “In 2004 I just was held under so much paperwork I just really couldn’t do anything. But I was never the person to talk about other people and I don’t pull other people down or put their business out there. So because I don’t take those low roads, it makes me look confusing. I can say things, but that’s just not who I am.”
After a great deal of speculation, Atlanta rapper Trinidad James has signed with Def Jam Recordings. This according to label president Joie Manda, who told Billboard the news earlier today (December 13th). After Trinidad James has garnered nearly 3 million views on his widely popular “All God Everything,” industry executives were up in arms to sign the fast rising star. “We’re excited to welcome a young talent like Trinidad James to the Def Jam family,” Joie Manda said. “Def Jam prides itself as both a cornerstone of Hip-Hop rich tradition, and as a vital, forward-thinking label dedicated to breaking and nurturing emerging artists. Trinidad James represents the cutting-edge of what’s happening in the culture today. We are thrilled to have him at the label, and look forward to growing his already massive buzz.” Trinidad put things rather simply saying, “Def Jam, thank you for believing.” Several major industry executives were at his New York City show on December 4, as Def Jam’s Joie Manda, Shawn Pecas, Chris Atlas, ” Barry Weiss and Atlantic Records’ Mike Keyser were all seen in attendance.
FLICKS: DGK and G-Shock’s Star-Studded Premiere for Hip-Hop Heavy “Parental Advisory” Film
Celebrities and skater enthusiasts from all over the country flocked to Avalon in Hollywood Tuesday night for an exclusive red-carpet premiere of DGK’s indie skate film, Parental Advisory.
Pro-skater and DGK co-owner Stevie Williams hosted the event, produced by Echoing Soundz and featuring stellar live performances by Trinidad James, Juicy J, DJ Green Lantern, and DJ Justin Credible. Stars came out to show their support including Cee Lo Green, YG, DJ Mustard, Too $hort, Brooke Bailey, Drumma Boy, Taz Arnold, Camilla Poindexter, Toccarra, Vanessa Veasley, Karen Civil, Black Chyna, Lil Neko, Neima and Cena of Pink Dolphin, Benny Cassette, and more.
The crowd was also on-hand to celebrate the second limited edition, collaborative timepiece encompassing both skateboarding culture and G-SHOCK’s signature, rugged and tough technology.
Parental Advisory, directed by Randall Kirk, features celebrity cameos by Lil Wayne, DMX, Beanie Sigel, Lil Niqo, Karen Civil and others. Riveting skater action is delivered by pros such as Josh Kalis, Marcus McBride, Jack Curtin, Rodrigo TX, Lenny Rivas, Wade Desarmo, Keelan Dadd, Marquise Henry, Derrick Wilson, Dwayne Fagundes, Dane Vaughn and, of course, Stevie Williams himself.
Take a look at a gallery of flicks from the premiere’s celebration:
Popular Atlanta Radio DJ and Philanthropist Frank Ski to Leave V-103FM
(AllHipHop News) A surprising shake up happened in Atlanta radio today (December 13) when radio personality and local celebrity, Frank Ski, announced the end of his “Frank and Wanda Morning Show”, which aired daily on urban station, V-103FM for the past 14 years. The tearful announcement, made as a read written statement, prompted supportive calls from competing radio hosts, Rickey Smiley and Michael Baisden.
Frank Ski, a Baltimore native, has been a staple in Atlanta radio as well as the community sponsoring numerous charitable events, including the most recent Frank Ski Celebrity Winetasting hosted by Kevin Liles. He is also the owner of the popular, Frank Ski’s Restaurant and Lounge, which has played host to numerous Hip-Hop oriented events, including LudaDay Weekend. There was no mention of changes in the ownership or management of the restaurant, although the Atlanta Journal Constitution noted that the radio personality’s Dunwoody, Georgia, home is currently for sale, with a listing price of $2.2 million.
In a written statement, Frank Ski stated: “As the story continues, you will hear me again on radio & I will not leave the city I call home. As one beautiful chapter ends and another begins, I will take the memories we’ve created and never forget how the story began. I look forward to sharing the next chapter with you, and creating even more unforgettable memories. This is not a good-bye, Atlanta, but instead — to be continued… very soon.”
V-103FM, which is owned by CBS Radio, is expected to replace the “Frank and Wanda Morning Show” with popular Atlanta radio personality, Ryan Cameron, who currently holds the “drive time” slot at 2pm to 6pm. On tap to possibly fill the available afternoon slot is former BET Host and nationally-syndicated radio personality, Big Tigger.
Source: AJC.com
Snoop Lion (@Snoopdogg) Ft. Mavado & Popcaan “Lighters Up”
Snoop Lion Drops “Lighters Up” In Anticipation Of New Album “Reincarnated”
(AllHipHop News) Snoop Lion continues to build buzz for his upcoming album Reincarnated, with the release of the new single titled “Lighters Up.”
Snoop released the track today (December 13), which features Mavado and Popcaan.
“Lighters Up,” which was produced by Dre Skull and Major Lazer, is slated to be released for sale on iTunes on December 18.
“Lighters Up” is taken from Reincarnated, which is due to be released this spring on Berhane Sound System/Vice Music/Mad Decent/RCA Records.
Snoop Lion’s new production company Berhane Sound System, recently inked a deal with RCA Records, which will market and distribute Reincarnated for the rapper.
“Major Lazer and I had a special opportunity to focus on recording Reincarnated from top-to-bottom with no interruptions in Jamaica,” Snoop Lion said. “From my time spent with the people and in the streets, these songs are based on peace, love, and the struggle.”
Check out “Lighters Up” below:
#HeaterOfTheDay Chip (@FlyyassChip) Ft. @GorillaZoe “We Own The Year”
Hip-Hop Producer Just Blaze, EDM Producer Baauer Launch Tour
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop producer Just Blaze and Electronic Dance Music producer Baauer are teaming up to bend genres on a new tour.
The pair announced the “Big League Tour,” which will co-mingle rap and electronic music, in a nod to the roots of both genres.
The 16-date outing will kick off on January 25, in Detroit, Illinois.
Just Blaze and Baauer will then stop in markets like Detroit, Orlando, London, Toronto, San Francisco and Chicago, before coming to a close in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 16.
Check out the dates for the “Big League Tour” below:
01-24 Urbana, IL – Canopy Club *
01-25 Detroit, MI – Elekricity
01-26 Orlando, FL – Firestone
01-30 Calgary, Alberta – Commonwealth
01-31 London, Ontario – London Music Hall
02-01 Toronto, Ontario – The Hoxton
02-02 Denver, CO – City Hall
02-06 Vancouver, British Columbia – Celebrities
02-07 San Francisco, CA – 103 Harriet *
02-08 Chicago, IL – The Mid
02-09 Edmonton, Alberta – Empire Ballroom
02-10 Winnipeg, Manitoba – Opera Ultralounge *
02-13 Ann Arbor, MI – The Necto
02-14 Boston, MA – Middle East
02-15 New York, NY -Webster Hall
02-16 Minneapolis, MN – The Loft
* Baauer only
Business Moguls Team To Form New Entertainment Company, HAND Entertainment
(AllHipHop News) A trio a powerful executives from different industries are teaming together to create a new entertainment company, named HAND Entertainment.
HAND, which stands for “Have A Nice Day,” is being headed up by sports/entertainment manager Glenn Toby and partner John Rice, Vice President/Chairman of General Electric.
The executive team is rounded out by Cammi Rice, Vice Chairman of Usher Raymond’s New Look Foundation.
Reps for the company said that HAND will launch with a recording budget in the millions. The label has also inked a deal with their first artist, Chase Dreamz.
Chase Dreamz, who is also a spokesman for Usher’s New Look Foundation, also models and is a motivational speaker. He’s working on a new single titled “James Dean.”
Chase Dreamz is currently in the recording studio, working on his untitled album with producers who have worked with artists like Jay-Z, Gucci Mane, DMX and others.
HAND Entertainment will also be looking to sign new talent in early 2013.
@Tip Ft. ASAP Rocky (@asvpxrocky) “Wildside”
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@YoungJeezy Ft @Birdman5star “Too Many Commas”
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#AlternativePick @KrisKelli Ft. @MIAUniverse “Kingston”