June, 2009

"Do You Know" by Quik & Kurupt from the Blaqkout album

Bambu - "Quit" (Produced by iLLMind)

Internet gangbangin' ass motherfuckers take heed. 'Quit' from former Native Guns member Bambu, is doing for internet street knowledge exploitation what Jay-Z's 'D.O.A.' is doing for the Auto-Tune. It's enough already, promoting gang violence, murders and neighbourhoods you're hitting up on Google street view. 'Quit' comes hot off the album, Exact Change, produced by New Jersey's iLLMind. Listen to the lyrics, Word! - Rip [Ed.]

From 33Jones: Bam's criticism has a little more weight behind it as he was in a gang during his high school years and actually understands the consequences of the lifestyle, having served time in prison as a result of his gang affiliation. It's certainly not a new argument, but it's hard to argue with Bambu's point that the glorification of gang life by rappers who have only seen Hollywood's version of it is little more than an exploitation of the real lives that have been lost to violence.

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Bambu - "Crooks & Rooks"

"Mrs. International" by Redman & Meth (w. Erick Sermon)

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The almighty Left Coast union between P-Fonk super-producer Quik and Tha Dogg Pound capo, Kurupt AKA Young Gotti has spawned the highly-anticipated collabo long-player, Blaqkout. ­The album is a baby of Quik's legendary west coast production with complete credit. Peep the album online or in stores NOW!

INTERVIEWS:

Quik - The West Coast legend is all grown-up now [CLICK HERE]

Kurupt - Young Gotti is still hungry [CLICK HERE]

Live - Within hours of the BET Awards: "D.O.A. Death of Autotune" by Jay-Z

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Peep Hov cutting cards with Harvey Keitel and streetballin' with King James.

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"Serious Effect" by Michael Jackson feat. LL Cool J

Courtesy of CocaineBlunts this is an unreleased Michael Jackson track featuring Def Jam legend, LL Cool J from the Dangerous sessions.

For more Michael's hip-hop collaborations & mixes [CLICK HERE]

One of the greatest single live performances off all-time - Rip [Ed.]

An immortal icon lies to rest today. He leaves us after suffering cardiac arrest today in in his Los Angeles residence. [1958-2009]

Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted “King of Pop” who emerged from childhood superstardom to become the entertainment world’s most influential performer died Thursday, [14:26hrs June 25th, 2009] He was 50.

The circumstances of his death were not immediately clear. Jackson was not breathing when Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to a call at his Los Angeles home about 12:30 p.m., Capt. Steve Ruda told the Los Angeles Times. The paramedics performed CPR and took him to UCLA Medical Center, Ruda told the newspaper.


The greatest artistic influence in my life, his soul will always shine in his music. - Rip [Ed.]

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NY rapper Tru Life turned himself in last night for a 1st degree murder charge.

We hear New York police are alleging that a dispute between Tru Life’s brother and several other individuals may have killed a teen and left another man seriously injured.

According to investigators, early in the week hours of June 16 five men ambushed two men at a Manhattan apartment complex to retaliate against the earlier shooting of a man named Michael Slater.

Slater - a suspected drug dealer - was shot in the abdomen outside nightclub Pacha, and is listed in critical condition.

The gang-inspired apartment ambush resulted in the two individuals being stabbed repeatedly in the chest and face.

One man, 30 year old Jason Black, survived the assault and is listed in critical condition. The other, an 18-year old teen whose name has not been released, died on the operating table.

While details are still being revealed police believe the shooting and fatal stabbing are the result of an ongoing feud between Jason Black and Tru Life’s brother.

The brother, whose name has also not been disclosed, was first introduced to Hip-Hop fans in 2007 courtesy of a beef then rivals Tru Life and Cam’Ron.

According to various reports, the brother joined Tru Life in confronting Cam’Ron outside of Club Stereo. After an escalation of words and some reports alleging the brother even threatened to shoot up the venue, Tru Life assaulted the Dip Set founder with a single punch to the face.


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Tru Life dropped his latest music video, “I Don’t Need Love.” From the Lower East Side Manhattan, the emcee has rising starlet, Keri Hilson romanticising the hook on the new single.

Some of bars from the effort were rehashed from BET’s now-defunct classic Rap City circa 2006-07 during the feudal climax with with Dipset Capo, Jim Jones. Tru will undoubtedly be viewing this video from prison-issue TV. Word.

"Ain’t Nuttin’ Changed" by Blaq Poet ft. MC Eiht & Young Malay (Queensbridge To California Remix produced by DJ Premier)

"Shut Up"/"Mayor" by Pacific Division

This past week on the Late Show with Jimmy Fallon, Redman and Method Man rock their latest joint from the out-now album Blackout 2.

Watch Meth rock the fucking desk to close the show. Peep game - Rip [Ed]

"Figure It Out" by Young De & Xzibit Featuring Mykestro

Where the f@*k you been, Mr. X to the Z? Welcome back to the mic.

"Speak My Language" by Nipsey Hu$$le featuring June Summers

According to an interview in the upcoming edition of Playboy magazine, Mariah Carey claims that Eminem is “obsessed” with her and is not sure why. After a rumored fling between the two was leaked to the press, Mariah denied having a tryst with the bad-boy rapper, which didn’t impress Eminem.

In the recent interview reported by AHN, the singer has begun to question what could be wrong with the newly divorced hip-hop star.

The joint is a dope lil hit. Welcome to the bangin on wax sagas of hip-hop Mariah. Mwah! - Rip [Ed]

Dogg Pound member Daz Dillinger has recorded a new song for Dillinger & Makaveli II (The Tribute Album) dissing Jermaine Durpi, Suge Knight and Alan Grumblatt.

The song, which is entitled "Fuck You Roll Call - JD, Suge Knight & Alan Grumblatt," appears on the street album, which was released in celebration of Tupac's birthday. Dillinger's history with the three label heads - Dupri the founder of So So Def, Knight a co-founder of Death Row Records, and Grumblatt president of E1 (formerly Koch) Records - is well-documented, as he had music releases on all three labels.

The track is literally a roll call, with Dillinger saying, "I want to say a big 'fuck you' to Jermaine Dupri, Suge Knight, any other motherfuckers I've had business quarrels with...Alan Grumblatt from Koch, fat fucker."

Dillinger & Makaveli II is a group project by Daz and DJ Nik Bean, consisting of new raps over a collection of beats Tupac previously used.

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Nipsey Hu$$le's hot track off Bullets Vol. 3 This isn't fresh but it's Slauson's 6-0 rappin' well on this.

In honour of the Left Coast's current championship jubilation with the Lakers down Slauson, we salute the greatest rapper to come out the west, with his L.A. anthem. Tupac would be 38 today. A legend lost in time but not in soul. R.I.P. to the G.O.A.T.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Kobe Bryant has the NBA title he needed most -- the one without Shaq.

2009 NBA Finals

Bryant's seven-year chase of a coveted championship is over. He's got his fourth, and Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson his record 10th, a ring for each finger. One year after failing in the finals, Bryant and the Lakers have redemption, and all the rewards that go with it.

They earned their 15th title on Sunday night as Bryant scored 30 points and Pau Gasol added 14 and 15 rebounds in a 99-86 win in Game 5 over the Orlando Magic, who ran out of comebacks.

It took longer than Bryant expected, but he has stepped out of former teammate Shaquille O'Neal's enormous shadow -- at last. His fourth championship secured a strong case can be made for Bryant being the league's best player since Michael Jordan hung up his sneakers.

For more on this [CLICK HERE]

Nathan "Flutebox" Lee and Beardyman @ Google, London

Former Dipset member Max B. was found guilty of murder conspiracy and robbery charges today (June 9).

Prosecutors accused Max B., born Charly Wingate, of coordinating the robbery of two men at a Holiday Inn located in Northern New Jersey.

Max B.‘s ex-girlfriend Gina Conway testified that she and a stepbrother named Kelvin Leerdam were to rob two men of over $40,000 in cash during the robbery. The plan went awry and resulted in the death of one of the robbery victims, David Taylor, who was shot at point-blank range in the face by Leerdam.

Conway testified against Max B. and Leerdam, in exchange for a sentence of 18 years on armed robbery and manslaughter charges. Sources have told AllHipHop.com that Max B. was convicted on nine out of the 11 charges stacked against him.

Max B is scheduled to be sentenced July 30. He faces up to 25 years in prison for his part in the crime.

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The Source magazine's Power 30 List was released this week. The annual list tops and bottoms the leading power players in hip-hop culture, business, politics, entertainment and lifestyle. Marcy's rap mogul Jay-Z ranks number one, despite Beyonce being the bread-winner for the Carters. Source stating he rules the roost because he's an industry leader and a top businessman – with ventures including Live Nation, his clothing line Rocawear, and his part-ownership of the New Jersey Nets.

President Barack Obama got his face up in the Source due to his strong influence on the new hip-hop class. Others included in the publication's top 30 are Diddy, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, will.i.am, Snoop Dogg, T-Pain and Kimora Lee Simmons.

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"D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)" by Jay-Z (Produced by No I.D. & Kanye West)

"R.O.A. (Rebirth of Auto-Tune)" by Jay-Z (Produced by Cookin Soul)

Vibe.com's Rapidshare blog: 'Breaking it down, one single at a time.' [CLICK HERE]

"Kobe Bryant" by Lil Wayne -

Lil Wayne's Blog: "I'll be rooting for the Lakers, and LeBron already knows that"

“Some day, I will move to Los Angeles and live out my destiny to become a true loyal Lakers fan at every home game like Jack Nicholson. I will live next to Hugh Hefner and I will be at the Staples Center nightly, because that is my destiny.” - Lil Wayne's (ESPN blog)

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"LA Lakers Anthem" by Jay Rock -

Los Angeles Lakers play host to the opening of 2008-09 NBA Finals series versus Orlando Magic. The Left Coast ballin' to the fullest.


Lakers in 5 games - Rip [Ed]

Serial prankster Sacha Baron Cohen was a highlight at today's MTV Movie Awards in LA as he flew into the venue as his latest alter ego "Bruno" dressed in little more than a white G string and wings.

Never one to shy away from the spotlight, Sacha landed smack bang on top of Eminem's lap who looked less than pleased and when his burly bodyguards removed the comedian, Eminem and his entourage stormed out!

Bruno to be target of next Eminem Diss video... - Rip[ed] prediction.