B.o.B Responds To Unpaid Bar Tab Allegations
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According to the Cornell Daily Sun, B.o.B and his 11 guests ordered three $300 bottles of vodka and received a complimentary bottle of champagne at Level B, but when it came time to pay the bill (which also included a $160 gratuity charge), his team skipped out on the tab. “For me, I feel like whoever was responsible could’ve talked to me instead of using my name in an article. They could’ve talked to me first about it and I would’ve gladly paid the bill double for interest for not paying it,” B.o.B said.
Jedi Mind Tricks – Violence Begets Violence (Artwork & Tracklisting)
Check out the tracklisting after the jump.
By now you have heard that this is the first Jedi Mind Tricks album we’ve made without Stoupe handling the production. [The] bottom line is [that] at some point after making our last album, A History of Violence, Stoupe lost his passion for making Hip Hop and wanted to try new things. Through our career, we’ve always waited on him to get inspired to make a new album, but this time around we got tired of waiting out his creative drought. He tried to produce some things for this new album, but we could tell early on that his heart wasn’t in making JMT records anymore. He’s moved on as a producer to work in other genres with his side-projects, Dutch and Vespertina, and we’ve moved on with a new crop of talented producers to make the hardcore hip hop we’ve always been known for.
We’re reinvigorated and we feel like these younger, hungrier kids put a battery in our back. Our fans deserve the best music we can make. Stoupe made great albums with us, but he’s moved in a different direction as a producer, so we decided this was the best move for us to make sure we give you guys the best music we can. Regardless, Jus and I feel like we made a great record. I’ve made plenty of other albums with other producers. You guys know AOTP. You know my solo shit. Some of you even said that my solo album was the best work I’ve done to date, including all of the JMT albums. Don’t worry, that classic hardcore JMT shit is coming on October 25th. Just trust me. I’ve never let you down in 15 years. Give us the benefit of the doubt and listen with an open mind! The music business is crazy right now.
Most artists disappear after one album or one single. We’ve been fortunate to have a 15-year run, which could’ve never happened without our fans! The last thing we want to do is to try to pull the wool over your eyes, so we wanted to let you know upfront about Stoupe, but also let you know that we’re still Jedi Mind Tricks. We still are, and always will be, making hardcore shit no matter who man’s the boards.
1. Intro (prod. Scott Stallone)
2. Burning the Mirror (prod.C-Lance)
3. When Crows Descend Upon You f. Demoz (prod.Hypnotist Beats)
4. Fuck Ya Life featuring Blacastan (prod.Junior Makhno)
5. Imperial Tyranny f. King Magnetic (prod.C-Lance)
6. Design in Malice f. Young Zee & Pacewon (prod.Mr. Green)
7. Weapon of Unholy Wrath (prod.Shuko)
8. Target Practice (prod.Hypnotist Beats)
9. Carnival of Souls f. Demoz (prod.Grand Finale)
10. Willing a Destruction onto Humanity (prod.C-Lance)
11. Chalice f. Chip Fu (prod.Illinformed)
12. BloodBorn Enemy (prod.Nero)
13. The Sacrilege of Fatal Arms (prod.C-Lance)
14. Street Lights (prod.Nero)
Is John Singleton Planning To Bring NWA To The Big Screen?
From Indiewire’s The Playlist:
In the last 10 years, John Singleton has made some unexpected choices, and perhaps as a result, his career has taken some unusual turns. Between 2001 and 2005 he revisited the ‘hood with “Baby Boy,†directed a big-league Hollywood sequel with “2 Fast 2 Furious,†and helmed the drama “Four Brothers,†but it’s taken six years for him to return to the director’s chair with the new thriller “Abduction.â€
According to online sources, Singleton has a variety of projects in development, but at the Los Angeles press day for “Abduction,†the filmmaker revealed that he may be reuniting with his “Boyz N the Hood†star Ice Cube for a project that sounds close to both of their hearts.
“I can’t talk about it too prematurely about the stuff I’m doing because nothing’s come to fruition yet, but Cube and I are talking about doing the N.W.A. story,†Singleton told The Playlist. “The script is really, really good, and so we’re just figuring it out. New Line really wants to make it.â€
The first news of a proposed N.W.A. film came in 2009 when Cube announced that he planned to produce a film about his days as a member of the influential gangsta rap group. Currently, four writers, including Andrea Berloff, S. Leigh Savidge, Alan Wenkus and Matt Alvarez, are attached to the project, and Cube is joined as a producer by David Engel, Bill Strauss, and Tomica Wright. Given New Line’s tenuous future as an arm of Warner Bros., it remains to be seen whether Singleton and Cube will be able to get the project going at the studio, much less at all. But as a publicist observed as the interview ended, “the soundtrack would be insane.†The proposed title of the film? Why, “Straight Outta Compton,†of course.
Kreayshawn Covers Complex
On the other side of Complex’s October/November cover is Bay Area rapper, Kreayshawn. Again, issue hits newsstands October 4th, but you can read the feature here.
“I never made anything with the intention of signing a record deal,†she says. “It was just for fun. The moment I realized I could get a record deal, was when I got a record deal. I didn’t see myself getting famous.â€
“People say, ‘You’re changing the game,’†she continues. “I’m just being me. This is what I’ve been doing.†Whatever it is, it’s worked—so far. But can she keep it up now that she’s been mainstreamed? Stay tuned.
Ray J Apologizes For Radio Rant
A few hours after calling New York’s Power 105.1, Ray J sent a message via his Twitter account apologizing to his fans for his outburst.
Kid Cudi Covers Complex
Kid Cudi returns to the cover of Complex for their October/November 2011 issue. Hits the newsstands October 4th, but the entire thing is available to read now. Excerpt from the cover story below.
Is that drug hangover why you disappeared after you released your second album?
I wanted to clear my head, besides detox. I had to look at the root of the whole problem, and that was work and the business.How so?
I wasn’t trying to hear it from nobody. I’m not even going to attack the people in my life that didn’t step in and try to stop it, ’cause I was just so bullheaded. There’s no way to slow somebody when they’re speeding down a path of destruction.I thought I was dealing with it in the proper way. I was in the moment. And when you’re that young, with that opportunity, all that money, and all that respect and power, sometimes you run with it. ’Cause I was like, “Man, you don’t know if this shit’s gon’ be here tomorrow.â€
Domo Genesis– Under The Influence(Artwork)
Under The Influence hits the net tomorrow. #swag
Mobb Deep To Release EP On Black Friday
Havoc and Prodigy tell XXL, that we should expect an EP to drop on the busiest shopping day of the year: November 25.
“We have an EP coming on Black Friday,†Havoc said, referring to November 25, the beginning of the holiday shopping season. “We didn’t come up with a title yet, but we’ll have a title that will mean something. It will be like seven or eight songs. I did like three. We have some produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Alchemist and this kid named Young Free.â€
ASAP Rocky – Back to The Future
Another leak of LiveLoveA$AP, lets hope this project drops soon. Some Fucking Awesome Music!
Hip-Hop On Mayweather vs. Ortiz Fight
Last night, Floyd Mayweather stepped into the ring to fight against Victor Ortiz. The fight ended via K.O. by Mayweather, which many feel came undeserved because Ortiz didn’t have his guard up. After the jump check the comments from many folks around the hiphop community.
JUKEBOX:DC Mobile Application For Android
Hey guess what guys! We made our first mobile application, this one in particular for all Android phones. So now all you Android users can enjoy the website a little easier. Apps for Blackberry & iPhone coming soon.
Violator & Primary Wave Talent Announce Partnership
Spotted on Rap Radar:
As part of a 50/50 joint venture, Violator Management have partnered with Primary Wave Talent to form Primary Violator Management. The two firms will will consolidate artists such as 50 Cent, Cee-Lo, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes and more. CEO Chris Lighty spoke on the deal.
I am excited to launch Primary Violator with two of the most talented and respected executives in the industry. The music business is all about innovation and this strategic partnership will create a more diversified company, which will bring forth a wealth of opportunities for our clients.
Primary Wave CEO, Larry Mestel added:
Teaming Chris Lighty and Blue Williams creates the most powerful, intelligent and hardworking pop culture management team in the music business
QOTD: Wiz Khalifa Speaks On Amber Rose’s Leaked Nude Photos
From an interview he did with Sister2Sister Magazine:
I could see if that was what she was doing while I’m with her or something like that and it was in a disrespectful way, but it’s nothing like that. It’s not even, like, the pictures or her past is a raunchy past. She did what she had to do. There’s plenty of powerful women who overcame that, and that’s what she really is, an example of what work and faith in God, you know what I’m saying, can get you into a positive situation. You can make a positive out of a negative.
The biggest misconception about Amber is that she wants attention. Everybody thinks that she does stuff for attention and that she loves attention, but she’s really, really reserved and shy. She just gets attention ’cause she’s dope.â€
Rock The Bells 2011 Boston Show (Cancelled)
ROCK THE BELLS 2011 FESTIVAL SERIES
Boston-Area Date Cancelled
Ticket Refunds Available Immediately at Point-of-Purchase
The Boston-area date of the ROCK THE BELLS 2011 FESTIVAL SERIES, which was recently rescheduled for Saturday, September 24 at the Comcast Center from September 10, has been cancelled. Refunds for tickets purchased for the original and rescheduled dates will be available immediately at point-of-purchase.
“We are very disappointed that our Boston Rock The Bells Festival stop had to be cancelled this year. Unfortunately, we will not be able to execute the festival to our standards and apologize to the fans who have supported Rock The Bells and quality Hip Hop,†stated Guerilla Union’s Chang Weisberg. “We’ve had many challenges with this show including numerous scheduling conflicts, bad weather and logistical challenges but hope to come back to Boston with Rock The Bells soon.”
Lil Wayne Tha Carter IV Goes Platinum
Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter IV has hit the platinum mark. After two weeks, the album has sold a total of 1,184,103 copies.
Jay Electronica Releases Demo Versions Of Act II
You, know……I don’t know. Forget it. Don’t expect these to make the final cut (obviously).
Casey Veggies – Sleeping in Class Deluxue Edition
Next Tuesday September 20th Casey Veggies will be re-releasing “Sleeping In Class†on iTunes. The re-release will include 5 new tracks, one being the remix to his single “Ridin’ Roun Townâ€. After the jump check out the tracklisting.
1. Forever
2. Ridin’ Roun Town
3. Hear Me Screamin
4. Get Through Featuring Dom Kennedy
5. 30,000 Featuring Ro Ransom
6. Loved Then Alone
7. Go Ahead Featuring Mann
8. Time Flies Featuring Skye Townsend
9. Searching
10. DTA Featuring Tyler, The Creator
11. Euphoria ll
12. And Ever
13. Ridin’ Roun Town (remix) Featuring C-San, Dom Kennedy, Kendrick Lamar
14. The Weight Of The World Theory
15. Can I Live Featuring Mac Miller
16. I Be Over Shit
17. Perfect
Lupe Fiasco Food & Liquor 5th Anniversary Edition
The Blueprint isn’t the only critically acclaimed album celebrating an anniversary this month. Lupe’s debut, Food & Liquor turns 5 years-old and a special edition was released today featuring 4 bonus tracks and 2 video. You can pick it up right here.
