Reunited Dipset Throws Disses At Kanye & Jay-Z
Wow, no playin’ around over there. More below (hopefully the CDQ surfaces soon…).
Von Pea – Pea’s Gotta Have It (Tracklisting & Upcoming Tour Dates)
Drops 10/12. Check out upcoming shows after the jump.
Sept 17th @ Plan B, 418 Brixton Road, London SW9 7AY (Brixton Tube) [Doors 7:30pm/Show 8:00pm]
Sept 18th @ HipNotik Festival – Barcelona, Spain
Sept 27th: Philadelphia, PA – Von Pea opening for Pac Div at Johnny Brenda’s
Sept 29th:NYC – Von Pea opening for Pac Div at SOB’s
Oct 16th: Charlotte, NC – Tanya Morgan opening for Pete Rock & CL Smooth at Amos Southend
Oct 20th: NYC – PGHI Release/Tanya Morgan CMJ Showcase with One Be Lo, Large Progessor and Grillade at Southpaw
Oct 21st: NYC – Von Pea for Audible Treats CMJ Showcase at Sullivan Hall
Nov 13th: Austin, TX – Tanya Morgan for Oxblood Festival
Usher – OMG Tour… (UPDATED)
UPDATE: Trey Songz has been added to the tour if you didn’t already know by now.
…kicks off November 10th in Seattle, WA. From his official website. Tour dates after the jump.
Multi-platinum recording artist Usher officially announces his OMG Tour. The highly anticipated 25-date trek across North America is presented by AEG Live and will kick off November 10th in Seattle, WA at Key Arena.
On the heels of his recent release Versus, an extension of his platinum album Raymond V. Raymond, Usher is preparing to bring all of his hits to the stage including his current pop chart smash “DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love”.
“Songs like ‘OMG’, ‘DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love’, ‘There Goes My Baby’, ‘Papers’, ‘Daddy’s Home’, ‘Lil Freak with Nicki Minaj’ and ‘Hot Tottie with Jay Z’ have dominated the airwaves since last February”, says Randy Phillips, President & CEO of AEG Live. “Now is the time for one of our greatest entertainers to go live and we are thrilled to be part of the ultimate Usher experience. Usher is bringing his fans an evening they will not soon forget. This will be the ‘Must See’ concert tour of 2010!”
Nov. 10 – KeyArena – Seattle, WA
Nov. 12 – Oracle Arena – Oakland, CA
Nov. 13 – Mandalay Bay Garden Arena – Las Vegas, NV
Nov. 14 – Honda Center – Anaheim, CA
Nov. 17 – San Diego Sports Arena – San Diego, CA
Nov. 18 – Staples Center – Los Angeles, CA
Nov. 19 – Jobing.com Arena – Glendale, AZ
Nov. 23 – Toyota Center – Houston, TX
Nov. 24 – American Airlines Center – Dallas, TX
Nov. 26 – Scottrade Center – St. Louis, MO
Nov. 27 – Sprint Center – Kansas City, MO
Nov. 29 – Air Canada Centre – Toronto, ON
Nov. 30 – Centre Bell – Montreal, QC
Dec. 2 – TBD – Detroit, MI
Dec. 3 – Allstate Arena – Chicago, IL
Dec. 5 – Phillips Arena – Atlanta, GA
Dec. 7 – Greensboro Coliseum – Greensboro, N.C.
Dec. 8 – 1st Mariner Arena – Baltimore, MD
Dec. 8 – Prudential Center – Newark, NJ
Dec. 11 – Scope Arena – Norfolk, VA
Dec. 13 – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY
Dec. 14 – TD Garden – Boston, MA
Dec. 16 – Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA
Dec. 17 – Verizon Center – Washington D.C.
Dec. 18 – XL Center – Hartford, CT
Black Milk – Album Of the Year (Stream)
Live stream, as well as info on upcoming date to celebrate the album release (which you can purchase physically or digitally) after the jump.
NEW YORK
Black Milk will be traveling to Brooklyn, NY to celebrate the album’s release at Southpaw on Tuesday, Sept 14. Also performing will be Sean Price, Elzhi, and Guilty Simpson, along with Brooklyn’s own DJ Spinna on the wheels. This event will be 18+. Order tickets here.
SAN FRANCISCO
On Friday, September 24, Black will be making his San Francisco debut at the venue Mighty. The heavyweight lineup will be in effect with Detroit-representatives Elzhi and DJ House Shoes making the trip. This event will be 21+. You can order your tickets here.
DETROIT
Last, and absolutely not least, Black Milk is throwing a massive album release party in his hometown of Detroit at St. Andrews Hall on Saturday, September 18. In addition to his usual band of AB & Daru, the Will Sessions band will be backing him, along with DJ Dez on turntables.
The party will also double as the homecoming of HexMurda, who will be making his first appearance since his stroke in 2010. Guaranteed to be a night to remember for Detroit. Only $5 to get in. No pre-sale tickets… just show up. 18+.
John Legend x The Roots x Pete Rock x CL Smooth – Our Generation (J. Period Remix)
J. Period is pleased to announce a groundbreaking new mixtape collaboration with Grammy-winners John Legend & The Roots, Wake Up! Radio—a journey into the world of their politically-charged and soulful new album, WAKE UP! (Available September 21 on Columbia Records). In the collaborative spirit of this history-making LP, the mixtape’s first single, “Our Generation (J.Period Remix),†reunites one of hip hop’s most influential and important groups, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, for a remake of the Ernie Hines’ classic made famous by their ‘92 hit “Straighten It Out.†“Our Generation (J.Period Remix)†is available for FREE DOWNLOAD TODAY, September 14, 2010.
J. Period’s full-length Wake Up! Radio mixtape is scheduled for released in November.
Random News Stories For 9/13 (Updated)
Jimmy Henchman Accused Of Snitching; Denies Snitch Claims (Rap Radar)
Pusha T Mixtape Pushed Back (Rap Radar)
J. Cole Opening Jay-Z & Eminem NY Shows (Rap Radar)
Wiz Khalifa To Invade Canade (2dopeboyz)
Nicki Minaj Covers Out (Nicole Bitchie)
Dr. Dre — $1.2 Million Recording Lawsuit Up In Smoke (TMZ)
Petey Pablo Busted for Carrying Concealed Weapon (TMZ)
will.i.am Responds To “Blackface†Criticism (Necole Bitchie)
You know what? I honestly liked ‘Summer Girls’. It represented a different time growing up as far as what was on the television during the good and bad events of that time. That’s all. R.I.P. Rich Cronin.
50 Speaks On Mayweather Domestic Battery Issue
If you haven’t been clued in on what’s going on with Floyd Mayweather:
Police sought boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. for questioning Thursday about a domestic battery report filed by a former girlfriend who recanted a similar claim in 2005, police and his lawyer said.
“She alleges he hit her. We’re looking for him to get his side of the story,” said Officer Barbara Morgan, a Las Vega police spokeswoman. “We’re looking to talk to him as a potential suspect.”
No warrant was issued, and no charges were immediately filed.
Well, his friend 50 Cent decided to take to Twitter on the matter…it’s a pretty good read i must say.
Bruno Mars – Doo-Wops & Hooligans (Artwork & Tracklisting)
I’ve already posted the artwork, here is the tracklist to go with it. The short album epidemic is on the rise…tracklisting after the jump (I’m really looking forward to that track with Damian Marley).
1. “Grenadeâ€
2. “Just the Way You Areâ€
3. “Our First Timeâ€
4. “Runaway Babyâ€
5. “The Lazy Songâ€
6. “Marry Youâ€
7. “Talking to the Moonâ€
8. “Liquor Store Blues†feat. Damian Marley
9. “Count on Meâ€
10. “The Other Side†feat. Cee Lo & B.o.B
Nottz – You Need This Music (Artwork & Tracklistling)
Drops 10/12. Impressive tracklisting after the jump.
01. Intro f. Travis Barker
02. Fair Warning
03. Blast That f. Blackmilk
04. Shine So Brite
05. You Need This Music f. Dwele
06. I Do It For Yawl f. Kardinal Offishall & Little Brother
07. How Long Will It Last? f. Joy Denalane
08. A Dream Come True
09. I Still Love You f. Mayer Hawthorne
10. Dontcha Wanna Be (My Neighbor) f. Asher Roth & Colin Munroe
11. No Money Down f. Terese Cook
12. The Cycle f. Joel Ortiz
13. Never Caugh Slippin’ f. Snoop Dogg & Royce Da 5’ 9″
14. Right Here f. Bilal
K-Young x Crooked I – Love Drunk
Check out the tracklisting for the upcoming Keep Talking About Love EP (which drops next Tuesday) after the jump.
Download: K-Young x Crooked I – Love Drunk
Rihanna – Only Girl (In The World) (Single Cover)
We’ve already posted the song, but…Jesus.
Random News Stories For 9/9
Mashonda Interview With Angela Yee
Drake Covers ‘Men’s Fashion’ (Rap Radar)
AXE Considering Axing T.I.’s Sponsorship Deal (Sandra Rose)
Eminem Set To Open MTV Video Music Awards (AP)
Keyshia Cole In The Studio With Pharrell (Rap-Up)
Big Sean On ‘Made’ Leak: “I Didn’t Realize How Serious The Internet Was†(NMC)
Gucci Mane – The Appeal: Georgia’s Most Wanted (Album Cover & Tracklisting)
Just thought you might have wanted to check it out. Tracklisting after the jump. There’s also footage of the photoshoot.
1. Lil Friend (Feat. Bun B)
2. Trap Talk
3. Missing
4. What It’s Gonna Be
5. Making Love To The Money
6. Gucci Time (Feat. Swizz Beatz)
7. Party Animal
8. Remember When (Feat. Ray J)
9. Haterade (Feat. Nicki Minaj and Pharrell)
10. It’s Alive (Feat. Swizz Beatz)
11. ODog (Feat. Wyclef)
12. Dollar Sign
13. Brand New
14. Weirdo
15. Grown Man (Feat. Estelle)
Statik Selektah x Termanology – 1982 (Artwork, Tracklisting & Tour Dates)
Drops 10/26. Tracklisting and tour dates to support the album are after the jump.
1 The World Renown
2 People Are Running
3 Things I Dream f. Lil Fame (of M.O.P)
4 Goin Back f. Cassidy & Xzibit
5 The Radio
6 Wedding Bells f. Jared Evan
7 You Should Go Home f. Bun B & Masspike Miles
8 Tell Me Lies f. Styles P
9 Life Is What You Make It f. Saigon & Freeway
10 Freedom f. REKS
11 Still Waiting
12 The Street Life
13 Thugathon 2010 f. M.O.P
14 The Hood Is On Fire f. Inspectah Deck
15 Born In 82
16 Help
Tour Dates:
Tues Sept 14 Underbar Boston, MA (Statik)
Weds Sept 15 Free Listening Event Goodlife Boston, MA
Sat Sept 18 Hempfest Boston Common Boston, MA
Fri Sept. 24 La Fabrica w/ AZ & Diamond D Brussels, Belgium (TERM)
Sat Sept. 25 Aparcamiento Campus Universitario w/AZ Orense, Spain (TERM)
Weds Sept. 29 Dingwalls w/AZ London, UK (TERM)
Sept 29 Lounge Neo Tokyo, Japan (Statik)
Sept 30 Club G-Style Saitama, Japan (Statik)
Fri Oct. 1 Space Foo Shizouka (Mt. Fiji), Japan (Statik)
Fri Oct. 1 Vox Hall w/AZ Aarhus, Denmark (TERM)\
Sat Oct. 2 Funky Klub Bratislava, Slovakia (TERM)
Thurs Oct. 7 Exil w/AZ Zurich, Switzerland (TERM)
Fri Oct. 8 Hard Club w/AZ Porto, Portugal (TERM)
Sat Oct. 9 Ac3 Atlanta, GA
Weds Oct 13 Metronome Burlington, VT
Tues Oct 19 Strong Arm Steady Highline Ballroom New York, NY (Statik)
Weds Oct 20 CMJ Listening Event New York, NY
Fri Oct 22 1982 Release show The Hotel w/REKS Salt Lake City, UT
Sat Oct 23 1982 Release show The Venue w/ REKS Los Angeles, CA
Mon Oct 25 1982 Release show Sob’s New York, NY
Tues Oct 27 Undegroundhiphop In-Store Event Boston, MA
Sat Nov 6 1982 Release show Middle East w/ REKS Cambridge, MA
M.I.A. – North American Fall Tour
M.I.A. is kicking off her 12-date tour at Montreal’s Metropolis, swinging over to Washington, D.C.’s Virgin Mobile FreeFest on Sept. 25, before making her way to New York City’s Terminal 5 on Sept. 27.
The Sri Lankan pop star plans on calling it a wrap with a final performance at Oakland, Calif.’s Fox Theater. There are supposedly more dates to be added soon. Check the current list after the jump.
Sept. 21 – Montreal, Canada – Metropolis
Sept. 22 – Toronto, Canada – Sound Academy
Sept. 25 – Washington, D.C. – Virgin Mobile FreeFest
Sept. 26 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory
Sept. 27 – New York, NY – Terminal 5
Sept. 29 – Chicago, IL – Vic Theater
Sept. 30 – Chicago, IL – Vic Theater
Oct. 3 – Ithaca, NY – Cornell University
Oct. 4 – Boston, MA – Royale Nightclub
Oct. 5 – Boston, MA – Royale Nightclub
Oct. 9 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Music Festival
Oct. 12 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
Is Willow Smith Signed To Roc Nation?
Click to enlarge. Just in case you think I doctored that, you can check it out here. Not that it’s really that surprising if this is the case.
Waka Flocka Flame – Flockaveli (Album Cover & Tracklisting)
Tracklisting after the jump. Drops 10/5.
1. Bustin’ At ‘Em
2. Hard In Da Paint
3. TTG (Trained To Go) Ft. French Montana, YG Hootie, Joe Moses, & Baby Bomb
4. Bang Ft. YG Hootie & Slim Dunkin
5. No Hands Ft. Roscoe Dash & Wale
6. Young Money/Bricksquad Ft. Gudda Gudda
7. Fuck The Club Up Ft. Pastor Troy & Slim Dunkin
8. Homies Ft. YG Hootie, Popa Smurf, & Slim Dunkin
9. Grove St. Party Ft. Kebo Gotti
10. O Let’s Do It
11. Karma Ft. YG Hootie & Popa Smurf
12. Live By The Gun Ft. Raw Diggs & Uncle Murda
13. For My Dawgs
14. G Check Ft. YG Hootie, Bo Deal, & Joe Moses
15. Snake In The Grass Ft. Cartier
16. Smoke, Drank Ft. Mouse & Kebo Gotti
17. Fuck This Industry