Yoe Luck drops a new one. “Bout It” is produced by DougieBeatz and its off of his upcoming tape Almost Perfect, dropping at the end of May.
Chance The Rapper Feat. Ab-Soul – Smoke Again (Video)
Check out Chance’s newest video, featuring TDE’s Ab-Soul. Acid Rap drops this Tuesday.
Young Dro – F.D.B. (Lyric Video)
It’s admittedly a dope lyric video, but all we care to see if the official visual when it finally arrives.
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: Young Jeezy & Rick Ross We’re Reportedly In The Same Club In NYC
Rick Ross, Dj Khaled, and Jeezy all partying together and getting along. #greenhouse #nfldraftnightparties
— Kurtis KP Pemberton (@KP4short) April 26, 2013
This apparently happened the night of the NFL draft, so we’re late…..plus, this is also coming from tabloid website Media Takeout:
The last time that Jeezy and Ross were in the building together was the BET HIP HOP AWARDS – and the two turn’t up and had to have police called.
So when BOTH Jeezy and his crew and Rick Ross and his crew hit up NY’s hottest club Greenhouse last week after the NFL Draft – everyone thought it was gonna be a PROBLEM!!!
Tells an MTO insider, “Rick Ross, Wale, Busta Rhymes and DJ Khaled (all came together) and their crews [were seated] in the VIP and Jeezy and his people were on the floor near the DJ booth.”
Luckily the club’s DJ Scram Jones had to be the “pacifier,” playing neutral music all night that kept both parties happy. The insider added, “BOTH parties were asking Scram to play different songs and Scram felt immense pressure to appease them both. So he played Jeezy tracks and Rick Ross tracks back and fourth since Khaled wanted to hear his records and then the second Jeezy left, he played BMF.”
Daughter (@ohdaughter) Covers Daft Punk & Pharrell’s ‘Get Lucky’
Check out Daughter’s cover of Daft Punk’s ‘Get Lucky’, recorded live & exclusively for Huw Stephens on the BBC Radio One Live Lounge this past Saturday.
Her own project — If You Leave — is out now.
Chris Brown’s Father Doesn’t Want Him With Rihanna
From the NY Daily News:
Chris Brown’s dad would rather his relationship with Rihanna not last “Forever.”
Speaking exclusively to the Daily News, Clinton Brown said he would prefer his hotheaded son stay away from the Barbadian bombshell who he infamously assaulted in 2009.
“I personally really didn’t want him and Rihanna back together,” said Clinton Brown, 48.
“You have to have a balance in a relationship. You have to have someone who is spontaneous and whimsical but you also have to have someone who is grounded and logical.”
You can read the full write-up here.
THROWBACK: Eminem & D12 Freestyle For @TimWestwood (2001)
Tim Westwood liberates another gem; check out a sick freestyle from D-12, filmed in London back in 2001. R.I.P. Proof.
BONUS: Eminem impersonates Westwood & Cartman from South Park during a sound check ahead of his London Arena live concert in the same year (below).
Jay-Z Named Executive Producer Of ‘An Oversimplification Of Her Beauty’
Jay-Z is working as if he was still broke….which is exactly why he and Beyonce are Pop music’s first billionaire couple. But the news on Jay-Z being the co-executive producer of the above movie (with equally important Hip-Hop figure Dream Hampton)….from Hip-Hop Wired:
Besides Jay-Z, the film’s other executive producers include author/director dream hampton and Wyatt Cenac. Directed by Terence Nance, who also has a starring role, the film is touted as blurring “the line between narrative, documentary, and experimental film as it explores the fantasies, emotions, and memories that race through Terence’s mind as he examines and re-examines a singular moment in time.”
Also worth noting is that the film will feature new music from renowned producer Flying Lotus. An Oversimplification of Her Beauty, an Official Selection at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, was released in limited theaters on April 26 and has received a 79% approval rating by film critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
Jon Jones Suffers Gruesome Toe Injury During UFC Win Against Chael Sonnen
From Bloody Elbow:
By now, everyone who cares has seen the nauseating toe injury that Jon Jones suffered in his bout with Chael Sonnen, but for those who missed it, here it is thanks to Zombie Prophet.
He suffered an open fracture dislocation of the great toe, which appeared to involve the interphalangeal joint of the toe- the one at the middle of the toe. He was taken to a local hospital, where he had the dislocation repaired and the fracture wound closed. He posted this post-procedure picture on Twitter.
Some good news:
Got my big toe back intact :) twitter.com/JonnyBones/sta…
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) April 28, 2013
How To Tell Your Man You’re Pregnant
Ladies: if you’re having problems telling your man you’re pregnant, my man Jerry has some advice for you:
Dear alive person, how are you? Im doing fine as fuucckk…this video is a helpful healthy piece of RIPshit video footage regarding a women of the feminine version presenting information of impregnation to the male species in a manner that is not her being… a dumb bitch! ….ohh dont curse jerrryy…and if you have kids you probably didnt give a fuck how you told the guy but I want the “un-pregnanted” (dont think its a word) vaginas to try to keep the guy around by speaking with consideration and vice versa for the men an shit…had to say men too cuz women will start bitchin when all the blame seems to be placed on them exclusively…*sigh* …anyway wtf yall saying in the comments below an shit? …anybody trippin? …of course …Tell em go masturbate and take a nap! #RIPshit
Young Moe (@YoungMoe93) – Find My Way – (Video)
Young Moe Just dropped this video for “Find My Way”, the first video off of his Humble Hustle 2 Mixtape dropping May 31st 2013. Shot/edited By Jaysn Prolifiq, beat by INKompleteBeatz
b.east (@HorusThoughts) – Beast Chronicles Vol. 3
Oh man, have I been sleeping on this Maryland-based producer for a while. b.east just dropped another album a few days ago and its filled with jazzy and funky beats, vocal snippets and hard-hitting drums. I don’t know if I’m the first to make comparisons to fellow area producer Oddisee but regardless, one thing that makes these two some similar is you can hear some soul in their music, not just repetition. You can Stream Beast Chronicles Vol. 3 below. If you like it, please buy it, 7 dollars (or more if you like) isn’t that much to help support local music.
Rambo (@TRILL_PAPI) – Too Trill (BTS) (Video)
Clipstar was down bottom in VA recently shooting Rambo’s video “Too Trill”. This is the behind the scenes, with Jabb and others in the background. Shout out to Brandai…Expect the video soon.
PROMO: French Montana – Excuse My French
Check out this humorous promo for French Montana’s upcoming album Excuse My French, which officially drops May 21st.
Trinidad Jame$ – Don’t Be S.A.F.E. Tour (Part 1)
I’m not even gonna bother deciphering this, I’ll just let you read the message and enjoy the visual.
The Gold Gang Chronicles Start the Tour off from the East Coast to the West with allot of Sold out Shows making the Feedback For Trinidad and His Camp Hungry for more making sure they have good stage Presence and Performance as they Progress on to the Next Level
Deniro Farrar – Mindless (Video)
North Carolina’s Deniro Farrar drops the video for his track “Mindless”. Excellent cinematography by Anthony Supreme.
808 Mafia – 808 Mafia II Mixtape
808 Mafia, the super-production team originally founded by Southside and Lex Luger, is back with their second mixtape. Luger appears to have left the team, with Southside bringing in a variety of new producers who have already begun making waves in the industry with various interpretations of the booming “Trap” movement. Listening to the Intro track gives a brief rundown of tracks that have been produced by 808 Mafia members, providing beats for the likes of Waka Flocka, Future, 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Soulja Boy Pusha T, and Wiz Khalifa (just to name a few). Mostly an instrumental mixtape, standouts include a beat sampling Madonna (Fuse-Drowning Angels) and the groups take on dance music (808 Mafia-Studio 51). Stream and download below via Live Mixtapes.
“Russian Mobster” Accused of Ordering Death of Boosie Affiliate Lil’ Phat
Last year, 19-year old Louisiana rapper Lil Phat, born Melvin Vernil III, was shot and killed in Atlanta. Signed to Trill Entertainment, he collaborated frequently with label mates like Lil Boosie, Webbie as well as artists like Young Scooter and OJ Da Juiceman. At the time of his death, he was sitting in his car in a hospital parking lot, about to become a father.
On Friday, news broke that Mani Chulpayev, a man identified by news sources as a “Mobster” with ties to the Russian Mob, is accused of putting a hit out on Lil Phat after the rapper told police that Chulpayev had sold him a stolen car. The alleged murderers are said to have used a GPS locator on Vernell’s car. More below, via XXL Magazine:
According to the report, Chulpayev is accused of dealing in stolen cars and Phat was one of his customers, having leased a BMW SUV and the high end Audi he was killed in from the dealer. According to police, Phat, born Melvin Vernell III, went to the authorities only two days prior to his murder and told them he got the cars from Chulpayev. The motive for his death may have been to silence the rapper. “I termed it an assassination,” said Fulton County district attorney, Paul Howard. “He was stalked by these hit men. It was planned.”
According to Chulpayev’s lawyer George Plumides his client is innocent and the prosecutors have no evidence against him. “Mani had nothing against this kid, and grieved when he found out he got killed,” he told reporters. “They put him out of business and they have nothing.”
Sources, WSBTV, XXL Magazine, DGB
THROWBACK: Big Pun Speaks On ‘Capital Punishment’
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MTV is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Capital Punishment, and blesses us with some classic footage of Big Pun speaking on taking that album to the platinum mark:
Often, fans, rap critics and artists themselves believe that in order to garner platinum plaques, quality rhymes have to be sacrificed…Fifteen years ago today, on April 28, 1998, Big Pun proved that notion was severely flawed when he dropped his debut LP, Capital Punishment.
“I’m the first Latino soloist ever to get a platinum plaque, and that’s special to me, because we love hip-hop, and as kids, we need somebody to look to, to strive further,” Big Pun told MTV’s “News 1515” show back in August 1998, right after Capital Punishment hit the million mark.
Pusha T Performs In Elizabeth, NJ
Check out Pusha T’s first visit to Elizabeth, NJ performing “Millions” and “Blocka” at All Stars.
Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge Perform In Chicago
Live from The Abbey Pub…..Twelve Reasons To Die is out now.
Snoop Lion Supports Gays In Hip-Hop; Doesn’t Think They Will Be Accepted Anytime Soon
Snoop Lion recently appeared on VH1’s Big Morning Buzz Live With Carrie Keagan to promote Reincarnated. While there, he discussed his hopes that gay rappers will soon be welcomed into the world of Hip-Hop, likening the situation to that of gays in the NFL.
BEHIND THE SCENES: A$AP Rocky – Wild For The Night
VEVO lets go of some behind the scenes footage to A$AP Rocky’s Chris Robinson-directed ‘Wild For The Night‘.