Travi$ Scott hit the stage earlier today at Sneakerpimps at Ibiza nightclub in D.C., and while on stage he performed his verse from Meek Mill’s intro ‘I’m Leanin’ from Dreamchasers 3. Below, he performed a few tracks off his mixtape Owl Pharaoh.
Pusha T – HotNewHipHop Interview
HotNewHipHop (HNHH) sat down with Pusha T shortly after his twitter incident and full stream of “My Name Is My Name.” Watch the interview where the G.O.O.D. Music rapper talks about how an album leak can only be avoided if you’re Kanye West, his thoughts on Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse and more.
Erykah Badu Wants A Drake/Kendrick Lamar Rap Battle…
Drake, u gotta come-back boy ... This HipHop.
— ErykahBadoula (@fatbellybella) October 5, 2013
Just when you think you’ve found enough reasons to fall in love with this woman, she gives you another one.
Ghostface Killah, Sheek Louch & Pharoahe Monch Perform At A3C Festival
For those who missed it, check out Ghostface bringing out Wu-Block member Sheek Louch to perform ‘Wild Out’, ‘One’ and more at this year’s A3C Festival. Below, Pharoahe Monch performs ‘Damage’.
Shizzle (@ShizzleWest) – That Girl (Video)
Produced by Speakworld and courtesy of Pressplay UK.
RECAP: Drake & DJ Franzen’s Private Party In Las Vegas (Video)
Check out some recap footage from a private event at the Hardwood Suite in Las Vegas for DJ Franzen & Drake, who’s new album Nothing Was The Same is out now (and number 1 on the charts).
Grizzly (@ThisIzGRizzly) – Fool (Video)
Grizzly’s latest single ‘Fool’ is a concept based Grime track with the South London MC telling 3 stories & the consequences. – The Grime Report
The Combat Jack Show – JAY Z Stories (Feat. Busta Rhymes, Large Professor & DJ Premier)
“I showed you your first tec on tour with Large Professor”
Check out this compilation from Combat Jack featuring a few legends giving their best stories on the one they call Hov.
Louie V Gutta Got Robbed In Atlanta?
Bossip reports:
No injuries were reported Monday in the predawn armed robbery of several customers at a Buckhead Waffle House.
The robbery happened just after 6:30 a.m. at the 24-hour diner on Piedmont Road north of Pharr Road.
Atlanta police spokeswoman Kim Jones said three men from Philadelphia were robbed of nearly $40,000 in jewelry and iPhones.
She said the victims, who had previously been at the Room Service Lounge, arrived at the Waffle House and sat in a booth at the back of the restaurant by the restrooms.
About five minutes later, the two suspects entered and sat down at the counter. A few minutes after that, the suspects got up and went to the booth where the victims were sitting. One sat down while the other stood at the end of the table, Jones said.
She said the suspect sitting down “produced a black semi-automatic handgun,” pressed it into the ribs of one of the victims, and said, “don’t move or say anything. I’ll shoot you right here,” and “give me your watch and gold chain.”
Jones said the suspects took a $6,000 gold chain and medallion and a diamond-covered Rolex watch valued at $20,000 from Vincent Lamar “Cash Out” Robinson, a Rolex Submariner watch valued at $12,000 and a $500 iPhone from Raheem Jefferson and an iPhone 5 valued at $500 from Derrick Johnson.
The suspects then left the restaurant and fled on foot. Police have not released a detailed description of the robbers.
CJ Fly – Thee Way I See It (Mixtape)
CJ Fly goes solo for this new tape, Thee Way I See It. As usual, this new offering from the Pro Era rapper is smooth, jazzy and very much a throwback, but that’s what you look for from these guys isn’t it? I still enjoyed this one and was impressed that he got Phife from ATCQ and Buckshot on it…My favorite track so far is “Su Preme” (and not because Joey Bada$$ is on it…I’m not too much of a fan actually). Stream/DL below.
Quavo (from the Migos) – Charles Barkley (Preview)
Hood Affairs has some exclusive in-studio footage of Quavo previewing a new track titled “Charles Barkley”, that seems to go back to earlier Migos tracks in terms of the content and beat.
Grabbed from TNT
MØ – Never Wanna Know (Video)
This new MØ song is catchy and captivating but it could easily have been done by any number of other indie female darlings…which is disappointing for me.
SoLo – Lettum Know (Video)
SoLo drops a new video for the screwed up track”Lettum Know” from his recent tape. Filmed and edited: @ClassicLP, produced by Chris Beatz. The Chopped not Slopped version of FPS by Solo and Bucky Malone is coming soon, courtesty of Slim K
Man Crushed To Death…..By His Own Marijuana
From USA Today:
Very important lesson for drug traffickers: Do not store your half-ton of weed in the backseat of your car.
A Brazilian drug smuggler did just that, police say, and the man was killed when he crashed into a tree while being chased by police … because the 1,100 pounds of weed came barreling forward and crushed him against the steering wheel. The Daily Mail has the crazy pictures.
Federal police started the chase when the man didn’t stop at a road block, Jalopnik reports, citing local media.
The chase went on for three miles before the as-yet-unidentified man lost control of his car; he was killed instantly.
Maybach Music Group Hit With Lawsuit For London No-Show
From TMZ:
Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Wale, Omarion and Stalley are being sued for allegedly bailing on a huge London concert … but what’s really interesting is who commanded the most $$$. So what’s your guess?
First, a little background. The 5 rappers were supposed to perform Wembley Arena in London on Sept. 12, 2012. After the promoter advanced a big chunk of the fees, Meek Mill threw a monkey wrench in the works by trying to postpone the concert. They negotiated another date but everything broke down and now the promoter wants all the money back.
So back to the question. Who’s the biggest dog. Here’s what each rapper got as a fee:
— Stalley: $5,500
— Omarion: $12,000
— Wale: $35,000
— Meek Mill: $40,000And the winner ….
— Rick Ross: $100,000
The promoter also fronted $93,281.26 for flights and other expenses. Apparently Rick needed a big seat.
Yinka & Friends: @DizzeeRascal
Yinka catches up with Dizzee Rascal on his new album entitled ‘The Fifth’ and how he went about recording it. – Rinse FM
Talib Kweli Announces New Album & Release Date
Once again, Talib Kweli is keeping things independent with a upcoming new album Gravitas, which drops December 15th on Kweli Club (where you can also preorder).
When you pre order my newest project, Gravitas, available Dec 15th, you will be buying it directly from me, no middleman, and I will now have a direct relationship with you. Who needs this industry when we have each other. The technology exists for me to have this relationship with the fans, and vice versa. It is a grand experiment. Lets go for it!
Gravitas is my sixth solo album. It will feature production from OhNo, Q-Tip, Lord Quest, Rich Kidd and more.
Nipsey Hussle Is Apparently Selling Hard Copies Of ‘Crenshaw’…For $100
I am a HUGE fan of Nipsey Hussle and will continue to be a supporter….but unless there’s a plane ticket to Crenshaw in that hard copy, there’s no way I’m buying that shit for $100. The below explanation from the rapper is taken from Rap Radar:
It’s 2013. Whether we except it or not, buying music is a choice, not a requisite. When I think of the psychology behind what makes me purchase an artists album, it’s always a form of reciprocation. Almost like a token of appreciation after I experience the product.
The reason I chose to charge $100 dollars each copy and only start with 1000 units is because I tailor making my music for those who are listening…it’s not about stepping outside of what I’m known for in hopes of new discovery. What that means less is fans that are better served. (Kinda like the effect of less kids in a class room leading to a better education)
I’m more or less focused on fully serving the ones that have connected all ready. That being said its a value over volume thing…if I’m goin to offer a product made with no compromise or concession to the platforms (radio, A&R opinion, label bias) ect…ect..then the way we sale it has to change.
Hence PROUD2PAY.
As an artist my goal is to inspire…entertain…motivated…and most importantly INOVATE. And as lovers of art we should base our purchase on the artists ability to do so. That being said, if my presence in the game has had any of those effects on you $100 is your form of saying don’t change.
It ISN’T the price of the plastic case and polyurethane disc…it’s the price of Revolution! The price of Rebellion against an industry that has tricked us all into making products that have no soul for fear of not being heard if we don’t.
I have over 400k followers on twitter 140k on Instagram and 400k on Facebook but what good are they if they don’t mobilize around my releases? if only 1000 of those people are engaged to the point of brand loyalty then that’s who I’m focused on.
That being said: I fux w who fux w me. I have no plans to change up or go left on my people for hopes of a lager audience. And I have a feeling that this 1st 100 will be the evangelist to my cause.
Like Frank Lucas said nobody owns me. We might have to go into the jungle for it to work but once we get it… It’s blue magic.
#fuccthemiddleman
#crenshaw 10.8.13
#proud2pay
Papoose Responds To Kendrick Lamar’s Latest Diss
Most of us have already seen/listened to the 15-second snippet of Kendrick’s cypher verse from the BET Hip-Hop Awards…..including Papoose, whom, after further digging (courtesy of UHTN), appears to be the direct target of Kendrick’s shots. XXL recently asked him how he felt on the matter:
You’ve gone back at Kendrick in the past with a verse. Are you planning on that this time?
Yeah yeah, he can’t fuck with me. He’ll never be able to shine my shoes, lyrically. So I’m just gonna be able to continue to prove that, to show and prove, like I did on “Control.” This is hip-hop, I love hip-hop, but I just want to continue to show and prove that he can’t fuck with me lyrically. You can look forward to that in my next release, straight up. I live in the studio, that’s my second home. So yeah, I’m definitely going to respond.Are you going to wait to hear the full verse?
I don’t gotta wait, he’s very predictable. I already know what he’s capable of and what he’s gonna say; he’s very predictable. I don’t gotta wait. I can go right now and crush that little 15-second shit he did. That ain’t even about nothing. The guy’s predictable; he’s a very predictable artist. I already know what he’s gonna say before he even says it.
OG Ron C, Candlestick & Slim K Present… Drake – Choppin’ Ain’t the Same (Mixtape)
I’m sure you knew this was coming…..OG Ron C and his crew have put together a chopped and screwed version of his new album Nothing Was The Same, which is a match made in heaven due to some of the album’s Houston influences. Check out the tracklist and download link below.
DOWNLOAD: OG Ron C, Candlestick & Slim K Present… Drake – Choppin’ Ain’t the Same (Mixtape)
01 Intro (Chopped Not Slopped)
02 Connect f. Fat Pat (Chopped Not Slopped)
03 Too Much (Chopped Not Slopped)
04 The Language (Chopped Not Slopped)
05 All Me f. 2 Chainz & Big Sean (Chopped Not Slopped)
06 Furthest Thing (Chopped Not Slopped)
07 305 To My City f. Detail (Chopped Not Slopped)
08 Wu-Tang Forever (Chopped Not Slopped)
09 Own It (Chopped Not Slopped)
10 Worst Behavior (Chopped Not Slopped)
11 Hold On, We’re Going Home f. Majid Jordan (Chopped Not Slopped)
12 Furthest Thing (Chopped Not Slopped)
13 Paris Morton Music 2 (Chopped Not Slopped)
14 Come Thru (Chopped Not Slopped)
15 Tuscan Leather (Chopped Not Slopped)
16 Started From The Bottom (Chopped Not Slopped)
17 From Time (Chopped Not Slopped)
18 Pound Cake f. Jay-Z (Chopped Not Slopped)
19 Outro (Chopped Not Slopped)
20 The Motion (Chopped Not Slopped)
Best Of Both Offices Presents: 5 DMV Artists To Blow
I feel The DMV is the next area to blow up in the rap game like Chicago and Atlanta. The good folks over at Best of Both Offices made a list of 5 artists that will be the next to blow from the area. Check out the full article right here. I don’t disagree with any of the artists on that list. I feel like SB & Shy Glizzy are the next artists to get a deal.
Chuck Inglish Feat. Mac Miller & Ab-Soul – Came Thru/Easily
Taken from Chuck’s upcoming Easily EP.
@Cam_Major – Face Down A$$ Up (Mixtape)
Check out Cam Major’s latest project, Face Down A$$ Up, hosted by DJ Bremz with features from Highway, Sip Spitta, Malcolm Jabriel and Eric Young. That artwork is serious….tracklisting and download link below.
