A new Ibn Inglor single, produced by E.N.O.N. Jacobs and PGMW. His New Wave project is coming soon.
Lil Boosie – Unreleased Interview & Performance (Shot by Hood Affairs)
Hood Affairs TV just dropped some throwback footage of Boosie (an interview and perfomance) before he went in.
Meek Mill – Work Freestyle
Even though Meek had a decent street banger of his own named “Work”, he still drops bars over A$AP Ferg’s hit from last year for DJ Clue, talking about Lil Snupe, Philly rappers dissing him and more.
J Dilla – Diamonds (The Shining Pt. 1)
“New” J Dilla! This time, its not just another beat from a tape that’s been out forever. The song “Diamonds” was produced by Nottz, was originally titled “The Shining Pt. 1″ and was leaked unmixed a while ago. This version of the song will be released on a pending EP, Diamond & Ice, which will also feature Dilla rapping over a Madlib beat for the song “Ice (The Shining Pt. 2),”, an alternate version of “Ice,” and a Madlib bonus beat, “The D.” Diamonds & Ice will be released August 27 and another Dilla project, The Diary will come out later this year.
@FatTrel – “Shoot Yung Nigga” (Prod. Young Chop) Preview
Blaqstar drops a video preview for Fat Trel’s upcoming single off of his SMDG mixtape.
Kanye West & DONDA Remix ‘Canyons’ Film Trailer
Well, alright. Credits below.
Music by Kanye West and Noah Goldstein.
Editing by Nate Brown based on the original trailer by Mark Woollen & Associates.
On demand, digital download and in select theaters now!
While calculating young movie producer Christian (Deen) makes films to keep his trust fund intact, his actress girlfriend, Tara (Lohan), hides an affair with an actor from her past. But Christian becomes aware of her infidelity, which leads the young Angelenos into a violent, sexually-charged tour through the dark side of human nature.
@Wale – Trevor Nelson Interview (BBC 1Xtra)
Wale chats to Trevor Nelson about Rihanna, Lady Gaga, bed springs & creating good vibes in the studio. – BBC
DMX Files For Bankruptcy
From the Wall Street Journal:
The rapper DMX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, court records show, days after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Filed Monday in the Manhattan bankruptcy court, the Chapter 11 petition of Earl Simmons, aka DMX, lists less than $50,000 in assets and $1 million to $10 million in debt. The rapper said in court papers that he filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which is available to both businesses and consumers, “to enable me to reorganize my financial affairs.”
The New York native and current South Carolina resident owes $1.24 million in child support and more than $21,000 on an auto lease, among other obligations. His principal asset is a 50% stake in property in Mount Kisco, N.Y.
A rep for DMX has since spoke on the matter as well:
“DMX’s financial strains have been inhibiting his career for several years. Poor financial management by prior representation have caused him to be ineligible to retain a passport. The purpose of this bankruptcy filing is for reorganization so he can perform for his fans oversees [sic]. We are currently planning a tour in Europe and Africa for the fall of 2013.”
PICS: Beanie Sigel In Jail
I just spotted one of these over at AllHipHop, the other was found on a reflective Meek Mill’s Instagram page. Beanie Sigel is currently in prison over drugs and gun charges.
Free b-Mac #philly #standtall ain’t to many other rappers I respect from here nigga made a “real lane for Philly” – Meek Mill
UPDATE: Just Ivy (@therealJustIvy) Feat. @Akon – Paradise (Lyric Video)
UPDATE: Lyric video added below.
Produced by REO of the Sound Killers….expect a new album from Just Ivy, which is said to feature American stars DJ Khaled, Meek Mill and more, soon.
UPDATE: Migos & Rich The Kid Feat. Lil’ Durk – Jumpin Like Jordan
UPDATE: Lil’ Durk jumps on the track….updated audio below.
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Migos and Rich The Kid collab for ‘Jumpin Like Jordan’, produced by Mercy. This is from the new Trap-A-Holics mixtape Trap Music: High Class Edition.
According To Big Sean, Drake’s ‘All Me’ Single Was Originally His
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Big Sean reveals that he and KeY Wane already had ‘All Me‘ for Hall Of Fame before Drake picked it up for Nothing Was The Same.
NEW LOW? Ciara Turns To Selling Album On Groupon To Boost Sales
Spotted on Mashable:
Ciara Princess Harris — better known as Ciara — is trying to revive her slagging album sales by offering it as a deal with Groupon. Groupon is known as the industry leader in selling-you-things-you-don’t-really-want-at-a-steep-discount. The Groupon deal offers her new album (aptly titled Ciara) alongside Ciara’s Greatest Hits for a super-low price.
It’s a shame, actually, because the album isn’t terrible. It even features pop rapper Nicki Minaj on a couple of impressive verses.
As for Ciara, her album has been performing better than expected — more than 60,000 copies were sold in its first week of release. It appears, though, that this Groupon deal is just to juice the numbers at a faster rate.
Kelly Rowland Covers ESSENCE Magazine
You can check out more of the actual feature over at ESSENCE.
In the revealing interview, Rowland, 32, explains the meaning behind those much-discussed references to Bey on “Dirty Laundry,” the lead single from her fourth solo album Talk a Good Game. “For a long time I wasn’t happy, but that had nothing to do with Beyoncé,” Rowland says. “That had to do with me trying to get my life in order and make better decisions for myself. I’m seeing all these wonderful things happen for her and I am happy for her. But I want a path. I want things to pop off for me, too. Not on her level but whatever my level is supposed to be.”
Finding her strength — literally — has been key to blazing new trails, the X-Factor judge tells ESSENCE. Through workouts with trainer Jeanette Jenkins and sparring sessions with former boxer Martin Snow, she’s finding her power. “I see the beauty in boxing,” she says. “It teaches me strength, physically but mostly mentally. I had to learn my strength, because for so long I could have been tougher than I was.”
Stevie J & Joseline Cover Hip-Hop Weekly; Are Reportedly Now Officially Married
Above is their cover for Love & Hip-Hop buddy Benzino’s magazine. Below is an excerpt from said issue. The next season of Love & Hip-Hop ATL (and you know there will be one) should be bananas.
HHW: Now that you’ve gone to a Justice of the Peace, will you do another ceremony?
STEVIE J: When the show permits, we’ll do it on the show or something, or have our own show and have some kids on the show.HHW: How are you going to deal with Mimi now that you and Joseline are a solid couple?
STEVIE J: There’s some jealousy there but I don’t believe there’s enough to where there would be a problem. Joseline is my wife now, and Mimi is the mother of my child. Not a whole lot can be done. But I can make sure that Mimi will always be good. That’s not going to change. But I’m married now — I’m married now!HHW: How does it feel?
STEVIE J: I feel great!HHW: How does Joseline feel?
STEVIE J: She’s got the best f—— man in the whole world.
DJ Khaled – TT Torrez Interview; Confirms Nicki Minaj Proposal Was A Prank
One of the hottest Moguls in the rap game right now, “Dj Khaled” called in yesterday to the T.T Torrez show to talk about his upcoming album, “Suffering from Success,” which drops Sept. 24th, his marriage proposal to Nicki Minaj, what it means to be suffering from success and having to separate the fake friends from the real ones. Dj Khaled also talked about what it means to have power in this rap game.
UPDATE: George Zimmerman Stopped For Speeding….And He Still Has His Gun (Video)
UPDATE: Now with the dashcam video footage (above).
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From TMZ:
George Zimmerman is still armed and theoretically dangerous … he was stopped by cops for speeding and revealed he had a gun in his glove compartment.
Zimmerman was speeding in Forney, Texas on Sunday, just after noon, when he was stopped by police. Zimmerman told cops he was headed “nowhere in particular,” and informed them he had a firearm in his glove compartment.
Zimmerman was given a warning, after cops determined he was free of warrants. He was sent on his way with a polite goodbye, “Have a safe trip.”
The stop lasted around 5 minutes.
BTW … law enforcement tells TMZ … he was NOT wearing a disguise … it was full blown George Zimmerman.
Terrace Martin Feat. Robert Glasper & James Fauntleroy – No Right, No Wrong (VIdeo)
This is super-dope. 3 Chord Fold drops August 13th.
Curren$y & Jet Life – Red Eye (Mixtape)
We previously posted on Curren$y new partnership with BitTorrent, and now we get a new mixtape to help kick off the partnership. you can head here for directions on how to get the project along with some additional goodies. The tracklist and download link is below.
Download: Curren$y & Jet Life – Red Eye (Mixtape)
Fat Joe Feat. Future – Love Me Long Time (Video)
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While Fat Joe gets himself comfortable in prison, he leaves a gift in the form of his new visual and single with Future.
Smiler (@SmilerMusic) Feat. @EdSheeran – Brand New Style
Smiler’s ‘Brand New Style’ is taken from Mistajam’s show on BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Machine Gun Kelly – DJ Green Lantern/Boss Lady Interview
During a promo run for his new mixtape Black Flag, Machine Gun Kelly opens up to DJ Green Lantern and Boss Lady on Invasion Radio about maturing as an artist and not being given the respect he feels he deserves as an emcee (“I feel like I’m denied access to even being in the ‘class’ of hip-hop”).