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Joell Ortiz [BGA] Ft. Iffy The Badman “I Want It All”
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Vado “Peso Freestyle”
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King Russ “Love Triangle”
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Ghostwridah [BGA] “1995 Freestyle”
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Mack Maine Ft. Royce Da 5’9 and Talib Kweli “Genocide”
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Trade Voorhees “Heisenberg”
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Common “Come Up Freestyle Pt. 2”
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Alternative Pick: Cris Cab Ft. Pharrell “Echo Boom”
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Breaking News: Don Cornelius Commits Suicide
(AllHipHop News) Legendary producer/host Don Cornelius was found dead early this morning and his Los Angeles home.
According to reports, Don Cornelius allegedly took his life from a self-inflicted gunshot.
In recent years, the 75-year-old was in failing health and according to various sources, he suffered from dementia.
Don Cornelius helped revolutionize black music when he created televisions longest running dance show, “Soul Train.”
The show aired from 1971 – 1993, with Don Cornelius plan host during those years.
Don Cornelius’ association with Hip-Hop music was fleeting throughout the years.
Although a number of Hip-Hop groups appeared on “Soul Train,” Don Cornelius was admittedly not a fan of the genre.
“[Cornelius] ultimately decided that there was a duty to show the culture as authentically as possible,” according to the “Soul Train” website. “Soon after, the Soul Train Awards developed and while there were unfortunate occurrences at different shows, there was an overall appreciation for the award ceremony recognizing Hip-Hop’s contribution to American culture.”
A variety of rappers have named checked “Soul Train” in their songs, from Eric B & Rakim, to De La Soul.
Legendary rapper Kurtis Blow was the first Hip-Hop artist to appear on “Soul Train”, in 1980.
More details will be released as they become available.
Slim Dunkin Ft. Skooly “Koo Koo” [RIP Slim]
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Soulja Boy “White Lights”
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Naledge [BGA] “Players Freestyle”
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Don Trip “AllenIverson”
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Peter Jackson Ft. Sheek Louch “NY Freestyle”
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Brianna Perry Talks Hustling, Debuts “Marilyn Monroe” Featuring Wale
From hanging out in the studio as a preschooler, to appearances with female rap greats Missy Elliot and Trina, 19-year-old Brianna (formerly known as Lil Brianna “The Candygirl”) has been living her life in the musical world of Hip-Hop almost from the start.
Representing for her hometown of Miami, Perry’s name has been buzzing ever since she shared the stage with rap giant Lil Wayne. And, her recent alliance with Atlantic Records may mean that her buzz will grow exponentially in the near future.
Check out audio of Perry’s AllHipHop.com interview as she discusses her new endeavors with music and film, and then watch the video for her new single, “Marilyn Monroe” featuring Wale:
Follow Brianna Perry on Twitter (@BriannaPerryTheYRB).
Dollarmentary Ft. Sticky Fingaz “Higher, Louder” P###. by DJ Premier”
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Chingy “Let It Go”
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BET Bans Nicki Minaj’s “Stupid Hoe”
(AllHipHop News) Viacom owned cable channel BET has banned the video for Nicki Minaj’s new video “Stupid Hoe.”
A representative spoke to TMZ.com, and confirmed that the video was banned, because it is too explicit for the network.
A representative said that “Stupid Hoe’s” chorus, along with the risqué video, was too much for the network to air.
The BET ban or Nicki Minaj’s video for “Stupid Hoe” will not impact the song’s popularity.
The video for “Stupid Hoe,” which shot by legendary director Hype Williams, already has over 20 million views on YouTube since it was posted on January 20.
Nipsey Hussle, DJ Skee Announce Partnership
(AllHipHop News) West coast rapper Nipsey Hussle has announced a new partnership with industry veteran, DJ Skee.
Nipsey Hussle’s All Money In Entertainment has teamed with DJ Skee’s DJ Skee.TV, which is now responsible for all the brand development, marketing and communication for Nipsey Hussle and his related businesses.
DJ Skee’s responsible for licensing, partnership development and marketing deals, while also acting as Nipsey Hussle manager.
”We are proud to align ourselves with an artist as talented as Nipsey. His talent, work ethic, and potential make what we feel will become one of the biggest brands in the urban music scene,” DJ Skee told AllHipHop.com. “Nipsey has already been consistently touring and selling out shows worldwide, creating amazing music, and building up his incredible movement and brand on his own. With our outlets and resources, we look forward to adding the fuel to the fire and creating the next West Coast icon.”
DJ Skee will also be responsible for the marketing and promotion of Nipsey’s All Money In label, as well as is Crenshaw Clothing line.
“The separation between artists and their labels is the reason a lot of things don’t work. When people get together and pull resources, it makes it better for everybody” stated Nipsey in an interview with Skee, announcing the partnership on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. “It’s 2012 and we saw the artists that have been successful recently- most of them built up their Internet base ahead of time and took advantage of the Internet and the new media and so, I think that what you’ve got going, Skee, is the perfect platform for artists like myself.”
Nipsey is now in the studio, working on his official debut album due out in 2012.