I guess I should’ve known that these two would be next up on a cover of Mass Appeal after this, which is pretty cool. You can head over to the magazine’s website for more or take your lazzy asses out in the heat and pick one up off of your nearest newsstands now (or just head here like I did).
Last december Booska-p‘s team was in New York. We”ve met with super-producer and Renaissance Man Swizz Beatz in the famous Jungle City Studios in Chelsea for an exclusive interview. Here is the trailer.
We’re only two weeks away from the release of Crooked I’s “Apex Predator” album. As you know, the supreme lyricist and one quarter of the Slaughterhouse gang will be releasing his latest solo offering both digitally and physically on July 30th, 2013.
We previously shared the album cover, official tracklisting, as well as the official album trailer. Today, “Apex Predator” became officially available for pre-order on iTunes with the song “No Sleep Gang” being available for instant download.
Waka Flocka comes by the Crib Session and drops a
hotfreestyle!
Tone Trump gets the real Rick Ross on his latest cut, which honors the lost youth (which comes in the wake of the fallen Trayvon Martin). Produced by Smitti Boi.
4umf Reports:
In an Tuesday interview on Fox News, Robert Zimmerman said that George Zimmerman’s parents had not spoken to or seen their son since the verdict on Saturday night.
“We do have concerns and always have of having our phones tapped, having our phones, you know, listened to by the administration or whomever because George is now as we know continually the subject of ongoing investigation.”
“So a lot of the things that we do are connecting in person, that’s how we’ve managed to stay hidden for so long, that’s kind of old school, but it works,” Robert Zimmerman added. “I have not spoken to him directly for the same reason.”
The Daily Mail Reports:
The ‘hero’ who claimed to have saved the three women held captive by Ariel Castro for a decade in his Ohio home has said that his life has been ruined by fame – even though he is set to earn roughly $50,000 as a result of the attention.
In his first interview since the days after the women escaped Castro’s dungeon, Charles Ramsey told MailOnline: ‘I’m broke bro, and that’s the truth’ and said that he is homeless because no landlord wants the hassle of taking him in.
He claims he can’t hold down a job because of the attention he receives. He said when he worked in a kitchen so many customers would barge in to shake his hand that he was fired.
Sources tell MailOnline, however, that Ramsey’s income in the two months since the girls escaped is around $30,000, including fees from lucrative corporate speaking engagements and $15,000 donated by well-wishers. He has been booked in for another four speaking slots and can expect his earnings to reach $50,000.
He has bought an $8,000 BMW, bragged about being rich and started a business selling T-shirts with his face on them for $25 each.But Ramsey’s former neighbors claim he exaggerated his role in the rescue of the girls.
Ramsey, 45, became an overnight celebrity in May when he claimed to have helped save Amanda Berry by prying open the door to the home in Cleveland, Ohio where she was being held when she banged on it for help.
When police arrived they discovered Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight inside as well.Ramsey’s expletive-ridden 911 call and his colorful account of setting aside his McDonald’s meal to help went viral, while a CNN interview he gave was turned into a song by the Gregory Brothers called ‘Dead Giveaway.’
I don’t recall the original version, but apparently Young Buck and Blast Holiday are fresh additions to the song.
Big Sean talks about dropping his second studio album, “Hall of Fame: Memoirs of a Detroit Player” on August 27th and how he balances work and family.
KiD CuDi is heading back on the road to promote his album InDiCuD this fall with his own tour with Big Sean, Tyler, The Creator and Logic. Stay tuned for dates and more info as it comes.
Update. Added Schoolboy Q & Juicy J. Check the dates below.
Sept. 6 – San Diego – Valley View Casino Center – w/ Tyler The Creator
Sept. 10 – Vancouver, Canada – Thunderbird Sports Centre – w/ Big Sean & Logic
Sept. 11 – Seattle, WA – WaMu Theater – w/ Big Sean & Logic
Sept. 16 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – w/ Juicy J, ScHoolboy Q and Logic
Sept. 18 – Milwuakee, WI – Eagles Ballroom – w/ Tyler The Creator & Logic
Sept. 19 – Madison, WI – Alliant Energy Center Expo – w/ Tyler The Creator & Logic
Sept. 21 – Clarkston, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre – w/ Tyler The Creator & Logic
Sept. 24 – Columbus, OH – Lifestyle Communities Pavilion – w/ Tyler & Logic
Sept. 26 – Philadelphia, PA – Festival Pier – w/ Tyler The Creator & Logic
Sept. 27 – Boston, MA – Bank of America Pavvilion – w/ Tyler & Logic
Sept. 29 – Mashantucket, CT – The MGM Grand Theater – w/ Big Sean & Logic
Oct. 3 – Toronto, Canada – Air Canada Centre – w/ Big Sean & Logic
Oct. 4 – Montreal, Canada – Bell Centre – w/ Big Sean & Logic
Spotted on GRM Daily, Buck Marciano goes in over Drake’s ‘5AM In Toronto’.
#RachelJeantel told me that she wants to go into law enforcement and I want to help her. #TeamRachelJeantal
— Tom Joyner (@TJMShow) July 16, 2013
Spotted on the Urban Daily:
Jeantel was deemed as an implausible source due to her ‘lack of education.’ The 19-year-old was berated by many due to her speech, appearance and mannerisms. Fortunately her testimony and recent appearance on CNN’s “Piers Morgan Tonight,” influenced Tom Joyner to lend a helping hand.
Joyner reached out to Jeantel and offered her a full scholarship to any HBCU of her choice. In addition to assisting the young teen with college, he also wants to help her complete high school with the best tutors and SAT courses. Jeantel hopes to pursue a career in law enforcement.
The son of Peter quietly releases a new mixtape filled with the filthiest bars that will unfortunately remain pretty far under the radar. Stream and download below…is Wayne or Birdman assisting in this project’s promotion (maybe he should’ve waited until Ace Hood’s wave died down)?
Courtesy of Sophie Foster/Showbiz 411:
Backstage at this year’s Wireless Festival, Wretch 32 talks about his new album, his dream collaboration and why he doesn’t dance. Talking about the album, the rapper said: “It’s an uplifting record, it’s about feeling good and regardless of your circumstances, you’re actually doing OK.”
“I would actually love to work with Emily Sande, Justin (Timberlake) would be a blessing as well, and so would Miguel.”
Asked if he ever moved like Wireless headliner Justin Timberlake, he joked: “I have no moves. That’s my best move – no moves. I’m not a dancer, I’m a rapper! I have no moves!”
OPERATION BLUE BORO is an investigative documentary looking at the underground music community based within the London Borough of Lewisham. Directed by Founder of Chiba Visuals, Jimmy Chiba, the documentary contains raw and uncut footage with various insights from up and coming independent artists, producers and music moguls.
With an unconventional mix of freestyles and interviews, OPERATION BLUE BORO reflects the talent deeply routed in Lewisham and looks at the history of the music game and who is making it happen. Filled with community banter, with 27 artists, 27 insights plus sick freestyles and deep insights OPERATION BLUE BORO is a classic in raw urban documentary.
Another day, another snippet leak from Ariana Grande…..the above song is apparently titled ‘Baby I’ and should be seeing the light of day July 22nd.
Hits Daily Double has revealed that Jay-Z will sell over a half-million copies of his latest album, the now number 1 Magna Carta… Holy Grail; this is, of course, in addition to the million hits he already locked in (thanks to Samsung) before the album even dropped. Behind that in the distance are Ciara’s self-titled project, at number 2 with 57,000+, and J. Cole, who keeps it moving at number 3 with 38,000+.
Other notable releases include Kanye West’s Yeezus (#6 – 28,000+), Wale’s The Gifted (#7 – 27,000+) and Skylar Grey’s now sadly titled Don’t Look Down, which enters the charts at an okay #8 with a not-so-okay 24,000+.
UPDATE: The Middle Child EP that we mentioned of below actually features the three songs that we’ve posted on this site, so we’ve gone ahead and added all three songs below.
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Today I get to hear a third (dope) track from UK’s Raleigh Ritchie (which is apparently on his forthcoming Middle Child EP), and I still know little to nothing about this artist.
Germany’s IAMNOBODI just gifted us with a loose track that’s perfect for, well…..you see the song’s title. Just check it out below.
This blessing comes from Complex, by way of the trio’s collaborative 80 Blocks From Tiffany’s Pt. II out July 30th.
More new tunes from Robin Thicke’s upcoming Blurred Lines, due July 30th.
Obviously, this is pure satire. The Onion reports:
Just days after being fully acquitted for his role in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman reportedly won the $37 million Florida Lottery jackpot last night. “Yeah! All right!” said a visibly smiling Zimmerman, holding the winning lottery ticket he purchased on a whim hours after he was found not guilty for shooting and killing the unarmed 17-year-old. “I just figured why not, you know? I think I’ll probably use the money to buy a bigger house and a new car, and I’ll invest the rest. This is just fantastic. Life is good.” Zimmerman added that he’ll never have to worry about money again.
L.E.P. Bogus Boys’ Don’t Feed Da Killaz Vol. 4 is due August 8th; you can check out the sick artwork below.
