Lloyd Banks Ft. Styles P
“Unexplainable”
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http://staging.allhiphop.comGame Ft. Tyga and Red Cafe P###. by Polow Da Don
“I Like Girls”
Bun B Ft. Diego Cash, Steel Bill and Scotty
“Mastamind”
J Starr
“Black Yellow Freestyle”
Crooked I Ft. Horse Shoe Gang, Sauce Da Boss and Coniyac
“Kush Freestyle”
Alternative Pick: Black Eyed Peas
“Light Up The Night”
Jacob The Jeweler Sues Rocker Courtney Love
(AllHipHop News) Jacob the Jeweler is taking former rock star Courtney Love to court, claiming she borrowed $114,000 worth of gold and diamond encrusted jewelry and never returned it. The New York Daily News reports that Jacob, who served two years in prison for helping B.M.F. launder millions in drug proceeds, filed the lawsuit yesterday (November 22) in New York. Jacob’s lawsuit claims Love borrowed two white gold and diamond chains, a white gold bracelet and a diamond earrings and never returned them. Love, former lead of Hole and widow of Nirvana’s founder Kurt Kobain, has been all over the news in the past week, for a series of racy, nude photos that she posted on Twitter during a drinking/drug binge. Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons called Courtney Love out last week when he labeled her a “crack head.” “I think she is a sweet girl it’s probably exciting to be a crackhead, I wouldn’t say I was a crackhead but I did smoke a lot of crack,” Simmons said. “I had fun smoking a lot of angel dust Right now I’m a monk. I’m boring. “Russell later issued an apology to Love over comments, which didn’t seem to offend the rowdy singer. Ironically, Courtney Love is slated to appear on tonight’s episode of Running Russell Simmons, which airs on the Oxygen Network.
Romeo Ft. Black Don and Valentino
“How We Do”
N.O.R.E. Ft. Al Gator, Diego Cash and Mr. Kane
“Legendary”
Noo Noo Ft. Ray Nitti and Josip
“Do Da Noo Noo Remix”
Gangrene Ft. Raekwon
“Gutter Water”
Flo Rida P### By Los Da Mystro and The-Dream
“Respirator”
2Hungry Bros. Ft. Homeboy Sandman, P.SO and Likwuid
“What U Know”
Tity Boy Ft. Cap 1
“The Kissing Game”
Common Hosts 2010 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop artist/actor Common will host the 2010 National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation announced today (November 23rd). Common will preside over ceremonies, which will be broadcast from the Ellipse at President’s Park in Washington D.C., throughout the United States on Public Television, on December 9th at 5:00 PMIn addition to Common, Maroon 5, B.B. King, Sara Bareilles, 10-year-old Jackie Evancho and Jim James will perform during the 2010 National Christmas Tree Lighting. The National Park Foundation is a federal organization that owns 84 million acres of the U.S.’s most treasured landscapes and historic sites, in over 400 national parks. The news of Common’s involvement with the 2010 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony comes amidst news that the 38-year-old rapper is penning his first memoir, titled One Day It’ll Make Sense.
Young Chris: Same Roc Star, Different Rap Team
After being a part of one the largest brands in Hip-Hop, Young Chris has moved along to create his own identity. The Philadelphia-bred rapper, who started his music career in the game as one-half of Roc-A-Fella Hip-Hop collective, the Young Gunz, has now parted ways with Neef and inked a deal with Rico Loves new label Division One as a solo artist. After having two successful albums alongside his counterpart Neef, the Young Gunner has decided to fly solo, but still carries his former groups integrity and spirit along with him on this new journey. Young Chris chops it up with AllHipHop.com and reminisces on his days with Roc-A-Fella, discusses what its like to have a mentor like Jay Z, and lets us in on his plans for his first solo project and upcoming mixtape.AllHipHop.com: Congrats on your new signing! How does it feel?Young Chris: It feels great, Im excited about it. I wish you could see my face right now Im like ear to ear. AllHipHop.com: We are very happy for you. How have you grown as an artist since first entering the game since your Roc-A-Fella Days?Young Chris: Well basically, when people ask me whats the difference between me and Neef, well with me with a group and a solo artist, I always say more work. I think, more creative, practice makes perfect, so I only got better with the word play, and just growth. AllHipHop.com: You and your counterpart Neef released a Young Gunz mixtape Back To Business over the summer. Are there plans for a future album sometime soon? Young Chris: Absolutely. I dont know how soon, but I definitely want to do that again. That brand was so big; I dont want to let it go. Thats why we did the tape to remind the fans, but for right now I am doing a solo project, so you know we will get back to that right after. Hopefully everything can run from there. That would be perfect. AllHipHop.com: Where is your rap partner Neef right now? What is he up to?Young Chris: Neef was just with me, thats funny, he was just up here with me, he just went back to Philly. Hes on board; hes supportive of the whole situation. Thats my brother; hes on an arm. That aint going no where, we started together, we came in this thing together. Thats forever right there. AllHipHop.com: When Jay Z suggested that you should try a solo career, did that cause any tension between you and Neef? Was he very understanding?Young Chris: Yeah, he was real understanding about it, til this day. I had a talk with him cause he was my partner. After the Tough Luv album, Dame was trying to get me to do a solo project, and now that I think back to it I guess he knew that the break-up was coming, so thats why he was asking. But at the time, we was on tour with Jay on the Roc The Mic Tour and he was like, Yo, yall are a big part of my decision. When I take this president position and me, I was in a group, I had to ride with that like, Yo come on we gotta do this next Young Gunz album, they waiting. I felt bad wanting to do a solo project, and I think they wasnt reading for that anyway; they was use to me in a group; whether it was Roc-A-Fella or State Property or Young Gunz, I was always attached to a group. AllHipHop.com: What was your working relationship like with Jay Z? Young Chris: Yeah, we still have a strong bond. We spoke today actually. Its great to watch him, to watch the best do it. Its a blessing. Cant buy that; a mentor, big brother, uncle you never had at the same time. I think anybody wish for that right now; any aspiring artist, anyway.AllHipHop.com: You have had the opportunity to work with some of the most prominent rappers in the game being a part of the Roc-A-Fella family. What is one of the most memorable moments you have had with the ROC?Young Chris: Always with the State Property members. It was like we had so much fun together. You would think we are brothers, for real. And the thing is, we all met at Roc-A-Fella. Few people met each other, but the rest of us met up there. Just being around those guys everyday in the studio. One time I remember we was out L.A. with Snoop, and I guess you know how that went, right? I was sleep I was sleep. Put me up on the wall of fame; thats all Imma say. It was a great time, a great time. And we was in L.A.? It was lovely. I think Gunz and Freeway was working on a record with him at the time, thats why we was there.AllHipHop.com: Have you maintained a good relationship with them? Do you still have any working relationships with the original members of ROC?Young Chris: Yeah, me and Jay spoke today. Me and the whole State Property thats my family til this day. We all brothers. Im cool with everybody; I was one that was squeaky clean through the whole industry, the whole family. Still talk to the guys, Im good with all of them. My man ran into Rell last night actually, you know No Better Love Rell. Thats my brother too, I havent seen him in years, so I was excited when my man hit me like, Yo! I just seen Rell! Thats always good.AllHipHop.com: What are your thoughts on Jay Zs success and Roc Nation and his whole empire?Young Chris: I love it, I love it. Im excited for him. Followed the format, of course. J. Cole is a good friend of mine. When I first met him I was like Dude is down to earth. We met in North Carolina on the Attention Deficit Tour. He came out with […]
Bubba Sparxxx Returns To Rap With ‘Miracle On Gamble Road’
(AllHipHop News) Athens, Georgia rapper Bubba Sparxxx is in the recording studio working on material for his fourth studio album, which will be titled Miracle On Gamble Road. The album is due out in Spring of 2011 via a deal between Sparxxx’s indie label New South Entertainment and Entertainment One Music. Bubba Sparxxx just dropped three new tracks from Miracle On Gamble Road: “Get Over Me,” “Georgia” and “Do It Twice.” The tracks are being sold via a special three-song EP on iTunes, to give fans a glimpse of what his upcoming album will sound like. I’ve traveled the world doing shows and events and met so many fans, and I consider my fans to be some of the most loyal fans there are,” Bubba Sparxxx told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “I’m excited to give them this music and I think Bubba fans will enjoy and embrace the EP and later in ’11, the album.”Miracle On Gamble Road is Bubba Sparxxx’ first album since 2006’s release The Charm, which produced the club anthem “Ms. New Booty,” one of the top selling ringtones of all time. To check out Bubba Sparxxx’s new tracks from Miracle On Gamble Road, click here: http://bit.ly/a173w9.
Exclusive: Twista Aiming For Kanye Collabo; Rapper Gets Into Holiday Spirit
(AllHipHop News) Chicago rapper Twista recently sat down with AllHipHop.com in an exclusive interview to discuss his recent project The Perfect Storm, and his relationship with Kanye West.The Perfect Storm has gained a great deal of attention across the nation with the hit song Make a Movie featuring Chris Brown. The album sold nearly 15,000 copies during its first week in stores, through his own independent label Get Money Gang, which was established in 2008. Really man, knowing this was my 8th album, I just wanted to continue on the Twista sound and show people I am real consistent with what I do, Twista told AllHipHop.com. So coming off of Category F5, I wanted to like hit them [the fans] over the head with a similar sound, and I was back in the studio with my original producer that produced Adrenaline Rush with me. I just felt like it was perfect setting to really, you know, do what I needed to do for the fans.Twista was speaking of his working with his long time producer, The Legendary Traxster, who has produced a great deal of Twista’s work over the years.I definitely credit him for knowing how my voice sounds best and you know I have an appreciation for his sound quality in music, and I feel like I definitely play off each other with the respect of how a Guru and Premier would play off each other,” Twista revealed. “Even Drake would tell you his producer has a lot to do with his sound.In addition to his speaking on his upcoming project, Twista took time to clarify statements made about producer/rapper Kanye West. In published reports, Twista revealed that he is not as close to Kanye as he once was, and expressed a bit of disappointment for not making the G.O.O.D. Music roster. Kanyes name is so popular and so intertwined with controversy, that a lot of times for me to just say his name is a problem and it kicks up a bunch of things and people try to take it a whole bunch of places,” Twista told AllHipHop.com. Twista praised the songs that he and Kanye West have worked on together,.He noted some of the hits that the producer had helped him create, with hopes of recreating the success of songs like “Slow Jamz” and “Overnight Celebrity.”Kanye gave me some of the hottest jams of my career, and I would never really want to do anything that to disrespect him in that fashion because, man . thats my man and I definitely want to work with him again,” Twista told AllHipHop.com. In related news, Twista is getting into the holiday spirit with Breakthrough Urban Ministries and the Greater Chicago Food Depository to provide fresh produce for families in Chicago. The Chicago rap star will serve as a volunteer and fund the Greater Chicago Food Depository mobile unit to give back to his old neighborhood. It means a lot to me to be able to give back to the very place that has supported me and truly stuck by me all these years. Its my duty and pleasure to feed the area that fed me, Twista said. Twista’s The Perfect Storm is available in special edition releases at iTunes and Best Buy, allowing fans to receive bonus tracks for their purchase at the respective retailers.
