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New Orleans Newcomer August Alsina Releases “The Product” Mixtape [Download]

By: @KareemTaylor Updated Apr 18, 2012 at 11:42amCategory: Alternatives

Photo credit: Artemus Jenkins (@artemusjenkins)

We recently had the chance to chop it up with R&B’s new thug, New Orleans-bred crooner August Alsina. Now, the 19-year-old has released his all-new mixtape, The Product.

The DJ Scream-hosted mixtape is dedicated to Alsina’s older brother, who was gunned down in New Orleans on April 15, 2010. Inspired by the tragic events, Alsina began to seriously pursue a career in music. Now, he’s paired up with Atlanta’s Noon Time Unltd, and his impressive work ethic is not overlooked as the young MC has been very consistent, dropping new music and complimenting videos.

The 15-track DJ Scream-assisted mixtape features appearances by G.O.O.D Music’s CyHi the Prynce, Houston’s Trae Tha Truth, Atlanta’s own 2Win, and New Orleans female MC, 3D Na’tee. Though he does not yet have a feature with him, Alsina was able to score co-sign by New Orleans own Juvenile. In our interview just a few weeks ago, he even announced that he penned a yet-to-be released song with Mannie Fresh and Juvenile.

Just a word of advice – you must listen to “Ode To My Project Chicks”, a very creative R&B cover on Cash Money’s 2000 hit “Project Chick”. Trey Songz needs to get on his job – Alsina doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon!

Download August Alsina’s The Product here.

Follow August Alsina on Twitter (@AugustAlsina).

Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Rick Ross Get Kicked Off Supafest?

By: ginatorres27 Updated Apr 18, 2012 at 11:28amCategory: Rumors

Last week, Diddy went ballistic on Twitter after the organizers from Australia’s Supafest dropped him from the lineup. Well, we are hearing that Rick Ross may have also been dropped from the festival as well.

Apparently, the concert tickets were not selling as much as the organizers thought, and finances were the main reasoning behind dropping both artists from the lineup.

Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland, Lupe Fiasco, Ice Cube, Trey Songz, Naughty By Nature, and Big Sean are still on the roster, with T-Pain and Ludacris making special appearances. Supafest runs April 12-22.

Juvenile Mixtape Tracklisting, Artwork Released

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Apr 18, 2012 at 11:14amCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Juvenile has released the track listing for his new project, Nino The Magnificent.

The latest release from Juvenile features guest appearances from Rick Ross, personalities Tony Neal and Bigga Rankin, and Juvie’s UTP cohorts, Skip and Wacko.

The New Orleans rap star, who was once a member of The Hot Boys with Lil Wayne, BG, and Young Turk, will debut material from the release in New York City on Thursday (April 19).

A number of rappers, media personalities, and executives are expected to greet Juvenile during a rare performance in Manhattan at SOB’s.

In addition to the music featured on Nino The Magnificent, Juvenile will also debut selected tracks from his upcoming official album, Rejuvenation.

Juvenile is slated to hit the stage at SOB’s on April 19, with supporting act Troy Ave, the same day Nino The Magnificent is released.

Nino The Magnificent track list:

1. JUVENILE INTRO FEAT BIGGA RANKIN
2. YA SLEEPING
3. POWER Ft. RICK ROSS VERSE)
4. TONY NEAL SPEAKS
5. STOP TRAFFIC FEAT RICH BOY
6. DRAE JACKSON SPEAKS
7. SIP CHAMPAIGN FEAT WACKO AND SKIP
8. OUTRO BIGGA RANKIN

AllHipHop.com Goes Back To School With RoQy TyRaiD!

By: seandrasims Updated Apr 18, 2012 at 9:51amCategory: Breeding Ground

AllHipHop.com caught up with artist RoQy TyRaiD recently and got the low down on his new video, his new song, and the latest news from his zany world. The Phoenix, Arizona phenom, who is known for songs like “Woosah” is back and shaking up the underground game in 2012!

AllHipHop.com: Hey, RoQy, Let’s just get right to the new releases! Who did the video for “Year Round School”, and what was the concept? Where was it shot?

RoQy TyRaiD: That would be Jed and Ethan of Brood Baby – excellent directors! We shot it in Manhattan, so NYC baby! It was like 15 degrees that day! I’m a Southern Californian. My gums were numb after one take. Don’t let the smiling fool you!! [laughter]

AllHipHop.com: We can just about imagine!

RoQy TyRaiD: Really, the concept is “finding fun in love and the love of fun.” By the way, I was told I’m the first Hip-Hop artist to shoot a video at the Highline. I would love to get confirmation, from the readers, please! And, if it’s so, do I get a cookie?

AllHipHop.com: You’ve also just released a new song as well. What was your inspiration for the new song, “Her Bourne Identity”?

RoQy TyRaiD: Knowing a lot of Black folks who didn’t necessarily grow up in an urban environment, surrounded by people of a similar culture, and having attended mostly White schools, myself, I felt it was important to tell the story of the Black youth’s experience from the other side of the coin.

AllHipHop.com: Wow, Dope! Not too many people speak on that!

RoQy TyRaiD: I used a friend’s story of growing up in a sheltered environment, and how it affected her self-image. A lot of people reading this can relate no question.

AllHipHop.com: We ran in to you at South By Southwest (SXSW)…but what have you been up to since?

RoQy TyRaiD: Been performing at spot dates while working on these next few releases, one of which being the single “Bye Felicia” featuring the good homie, Chaundon! It’s an “Anti-MudDuck Anthem” for the summer. [maniacal laughter]

AllHipHop.com: Dope. So, what can we look forward to next from RoQy TyRaiD?

RoQy TyRaiD: The album is called Bye Felicia. A new project called Ark of Arts is being worked on as we SPEAK. We’re definitely reaching out to bring that missing competitive edge back into the fray! We don’t do the “Debbie Downer” raps over here!

AllHipHop.com: [laughter] Okay!

RoQy TyRaiD: Maybe another festival or two? Let’s just say I have a couple things cooking up … wash up and get your plates ready. The Culture Is Back. Shout out the RoQ Riffs!

Be sure to check out the new video for “Year Round School”, as well as the new single, “Her Bourne Identity”. Follow RoQy TyRaiD on Twitter (@RoQy TyRaiD).