DMX Unleashes “The Weigh In EP” As Longtime Fans Await His Forthcoming “Undisputed” Album
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Audio Push [BGA] Shed Light On Their Hit-Boy Deal, Talk Debut Album, and the Gift of “Jerking”
AUDIO PUSH [BGA]: FROM “TEACH ME HOW TO JERK” TO CRITICAL ACCLAIM WITH HIT-BOY!
Chris Brown, Cee-Lo and Usher to Perform at 2012 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas
(AllHipHop News) Chris Brown has officially been added to a lineup of over 10 performers who will grace the stage at next weekend’s Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. The 2012 awards show, which is hosted by “Modern Family” stars Ty Burrell and Julie Bowen, is set to include performances from the likes of Justin Beiber, Usher, Cee-Lo Green, LMFAO, Linkin Park, and more, with additional acts to be announced in the coming days. Brown’s performance will come a little over a month before he releases his fifth studio album, Fortune, on July 3. The Grammy Award-winning singer is savoring the success of the album’s current single, “Turn Up the Music,” which currenly sits at #2 on “Billboard’s R&B and Hip-Hop Songs Chart”. In addition to perforning, Brown will be up for four Billboard Music Awards, including “Top Male Artist,” while singer Rihanna has been nominated in 13 categories this year. Lil Wayne is up for 10 awards, and the duo of Bad Meets Evil are up for “Top New Artist”, along with Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa, and Foster the People. Tickets for the 2012 Billboard Music Awards are currently available at Ticketmaster.com. ABC will air the show live from the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas on May 20.
“The Avengers” Crosses $1 Billion At Global Box Office; Development On “The Avengers 2” Begins
After 10 days of release, Marvel and Disney’s The Avengers has officially crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box-office, a feat that is certain to be added to the long list of records the film has broken since last week’s massive $200+ million dollar opening weekend. If you’re one of the eight people left in the world who has yet to see The Avengers, do yourself a favor and get to a theater near you as soon as possible. You won’t be disappointed and, in fact, will be treated to one of the most entertaining, enjoyable, and all-around bad-*ss films ever put on screen. If you really need more than the notion of seeing your favorite superheroes team up to take down a global threat on an epic scale unlike many other summer “blockbusters,” check out “AllHipHop.com’s 10 Reasons to See The Avengers.” The Avengers second-weekend U.S. haul of $103.2 million has helped place the film at #11 on the “All-Time Worldwide Grosses List,” behind films like Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Avatar, Titanic and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. Analysts expect the film’s worldwide total to increase exponentially over the next month or two, suggesting that The Avengers could end up in at least the top 5 when all is said and done In related news, THR has reported that Disney CEO Robert Iger announced during a recent conference call with analysts that development has begun on the highly-anticipated follow-up to what should surely will become this summer’s biggest movie. Before fans and the general movie-going audience gets to feast their eyes on The Avengers 2, though, Marvel will be releasing Iron Man 3 and Thor 2 next year, as well as Captain America 2 and a currently unrevealed new Marvel film in 2014. In other words, don’t expect The Avengers 2 to melt your brain until 2015 at the earliest. And now, for the question on most people’s minds: how will The Dark Knight Rises fare come July 20?
Mystikal To Deliver New Music to Fans During 81-Day Prison Stint; “Origins” Mixtape Set For July 30th Release
(AllHipHop News) New Orleans native and YMCMB recording artist Mystikal has announced plans to release a new mixtape, Origins, on July 30 that will feature brand-new music from the man behind such records as “Danger (Been So Long),” “Shake Ya *ss”, and “Bouncin’ Back.” Michael “Mystikal” Tyler checked into a Louisiana jail earlier this morning (May 14), according to TMZ, which is where the rapper will serve an 81-day prison sentence for a domestic abuse charge that occurred in February. Mystikal announced that Origins will feature brand-new music to hold fans over while the MC serves his sentence. He will release the first single from Origins, titled “Bullsh*t,” later today via Twitter. When asked about the upcoming jail sentence, Mystikal told Billboard, “Everything I was doing, the 81 days was right there riding with me – in the SUV, come on, who’s that? My 81 days. Everywhere I went, it was keeping me in check, and it’s a fight. I can tell myself all kinds of things, I can sit there and mope, or I can get out and thank those fans the way I’m supposed to, the way they deserve to be thanked. So of course I am.” Most recently, Mystikal performed at South By Southwest in Austin, Texas in March, S.O.B.’s in New York City in early May, and last weekend at the New Orleans 2012 Jazz Festival. He also recently debuted his “The Next 48 Hours With Mystikal” on AllHipHop.com in conjunction with promoting his new project. View “The Next 48 Hours With Mystikal Part 2” below: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKkf0RhP74M&w=560&h=315]
Big K.R.I.T.’s “Live From the Underground” Tracklisting Reveals Collaborations With B.B. King, Ludacris, Devin the Dude and More
(AllHipHop News) With a June 5 release date fast approaching, Def Jam recording artist Big K.R.I.T. has officially unveiled the tracklisting for his major label debut, Live From the Underground. K.R.I.T. enlisted a number of well-known Southern rappers for the album, some of which include Devin the Dude, 2 Chainz, Ludacris, and Bun B. Live From the Underground will also feature singers Melanie Fiona and Anthony Hamilton, as well as an appearance from legendary Blues guitarist B.B. King who appears on the albums 15th track, “Praying Man.” The decision to release the album’s tracklist comes less than a week after K.R.I.T. announced that he’ll be taking the album on the road, beginning on July 11 in Detroit, Michigan, for a 28-date tour that is slated to feature “special guests”, although none have been revealed yet. K.R.I.T., who performed his debut album’s first single, “I Got This,” Friday night (May 11) on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”, released his most recent mixtape, 4eva and a Day, to an overwhelming response from critics and fans alike in early May. In addition, the Mississippi native enlisted engineer Michael Sarsfield to remaster the re-released versions of two of K.R.I.T.’s most cherished mixtapes, K.R.I.T. Wuz Here and Return of 4eva, last week. Vinyl versions of both releases will be available on June 15 and will each include a unreleased bonus track. Check out the full tracklisting for Live From the Underground below: 1. LFU300MA (Intro) 2. Live From The Underground 3. Cool 3 Be Southern 4. I Got This 5. Money On The Floor ft. 2 Chainz, 8Ball & MJG 6. What U Mean ft. Ludacris 7. My Sub Pt.2: The Jackin’ 8. Don’t Let Me Down 9. Porchlight ft. Anthony Hamilton 10. Pull Up ft. Big Sant & Bun B 11. Yeah Dats Me 12. Hydroplaning ft. Devin The Dude 13. If I Fall ft. Melanie Fiona 14. Rich Dad, Poor Dad 15. Praying Man ft. B.B. King 16. Live From The Underground (Reprise) ft. Ms. Linnie Big K.R.I.T.’s Live From the Underground will be released on June 5 on Def Jam.
VIDEO: Rick Ross, Meek Mill, French Montana and More Storm Atlantic City For Power 99’s Springfest
PHILLY’S POWER 99 SPRINGFEST BROUGHT OUT MMG, FUTURE & MORE IN A.C. THIS PAST WEEKEND
AHH Stray News: Wiz Khalifa Reveals “O.N.I.F.C.” Collaborators; Meek Mills Signs With Roc Nation Management; Aesop Rock Announces Tour Dates
(AllHipHop News) With less than four months to go until his second Atlantic Records album, O.N.I.F.C., hits stores, Taylor Gang’s Wiz Khalifa is revealing collaborators for his follow-up to 2011’s Rolling Papers. Wiz recently told DJ Whoo Kid, “I’ve got Pharrell on there, he did a beat and a verse, I’ve got Cam’Ron on there. I’ve got Spitta [Curren$y] on there, of course. The Weeknd.” Wiz also spoke on his vision for the album’s first single, “Work Hard Play Hard,” “It’s just a perfect combination of a club song, a radio song, a friendly song for everybody, and it’s hard. It’s edgy; it doesn’t compromise any of its rap integrity.” In a recent interview with Life + Times, Warner Bros. recording artist Meek Mill announced that he recently signed a management deal with Roc Nation. “Me coming up in this rap game, I was always an underground artist coming up by myself and making all of the moves by myself,” said Meek. “My manager – he’s just like me, we’ve been coming up in the streets by ourselves. So we just decided to partner up with Roc Nation and take things to another level.” The news comes a week after Meek Mill revealed at an MMG press conference that his debut album Dreams and Nightmares would be released on August 28. The Philladelphia native also recently dropped his highly-anticipated new mixtape, Dreamchasers 2, to an outstanding response. Meek will perform alongside Rick Ross tonight (May 11) as part of Power 99’s SpringFest concert event in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Aesop Rock’s sixth solo studio album, Skelethon, will be the MC’s first release in five years, and in support of the long wait, Rock has announced plans to embark on a 22-city tour beginning on July 13 in Los Angeles, California. Aesop Rock is also set for a performance on May 27 at Rhymesayers Entertainment’s SoundSet Festival, which will take place in Minneapolis. The festival will stop in Vancouver, Atlanta, Dallas, Philadelphia, New York, and other major cities before wrapping up in San Diego, California on August 15.
Brother Ali: More Than Just A Man With A Mic In His Hand
MINNEAPOLIS MC BROTHER ALI HAS THE PRESCRIPTION FOR “HEART BLOCK” – READ UP!
With Debut In Sight, Slaughterhouse Heads Overseas On Euro Tour; “My Life” Video With Cee-Lo In The Works
(AllHipHop News) With less than a month and a half to go before the release of the group’s Shady Records debut, Welcome To: Our House, Slaughterhouse has announced plans to head overseas beginning on May 15 for a string of dates across Europe. The 16-date tour, which is presented by Shady Records and HipHopWorld.NL, kicks off on May 15 in London and continue through cities such as Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Madrid, and Bratislava, before wrapping up in Zurich, Switzerland on June 1. The tour will cap just 10 days before the release of Slaughterhouse’s Welcome To: Our House. Recently, Joe Budden expressed his desire to have the group’s second studio album pushed back. The New Jersey native told JennyBoomBoom, “I’m hoping it gets pushed back to July. I feel like when it’s your major label debut, more time, in this instance we’re only talking about two and a half weeks, that is important to me. The more time the better. It’s more time to prepare. … [The album’s] really good. It sounds big, large. If you listen to “My Life,” that sounds grand. The music, the feel, that is the theme to me — it’s big. It’s triumphant. It’s introspective. It’s really good and it flows well.” Slaughterhouse, which consists of MC’s Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5’9″, and Crooked I, is currently filming the music video for the album’s second single, “My Life“, featuring Cee-Lo. For tickets and more information on the European tour, visit SlaughterhouseWeb.com.
EXCLUSIVE: Juvenile To Collaborate With Lil Wayne On “Rejuvenation”; Talks Hot Boys Reunion
EXCLUSIVE: JUVENILE PLANS HIS “REJUVENATION” WITH A HOT BOY REUNION ON HIS RADAR
Drake Offers Undiscovered Artist a Chance to Open For Him on His “Club Paradise Tour”
(AllHipHop News) After the enormous success that YMCMB recording artist Drake had on the first run of his “Club Paradise Tour” last year, the Toronto native wasted no time putting together a second U.S. leg that recently kicked off in Concord, California. Drake is now giving undiscovered and up-and-coming artists the opportunity of a lifetime, as they can now compete to open for him on 20 “Club Paradise Tour” dates if they win a currently running contest. The nine-time Grammy Award-nominated rapper and singer has partnered up with RHHN and OurStage for the contest that will have its winner chosen in the next week and performing on 20-dates beginning on May 17. Contest entries may be submitted until May 11 at OurStage and will later be judged and voted on by fans through May 15, at which point Drake, RHHN and OurStage will select a winner to appear on the tour. The first “Club Paradise Tour,” which took place during early 2012 featured opening acts like Chase N. Cashe, A$AP Rocky and Kendrick Lamar. This time around, Drake has assembled even more MC’s with J. Cole, Meek Mill, 2 Chainz, French Montana, and Waka Flocka all joining him on the road. In addition, MTV caught up with Drake at his tour opener last week in Concord, California, where he briefly spoke on the potential lineup for this year’s highly-anticipated OVO Festival in Toronto. Past festivals have seen artists like Stevie Wonder, Nas and Rick Ross grace the stage. “The lineup this year is kinda a mash-up of everybody,” Drake said. “That’s the most important show of the year to me, OVO Fest, so I’m hoping that we really make it special this year. The premise of OVO Fest is you never know who you gonna see.” For contest rules and regulations, visit OurStage.
Big K.R.I.T. Taking Def Jam Debut, “Live From the Underground”, On the Road With Special Guests
(AllHipHop News) Def Jam recording artist Big K.R.I.T. has announced cities and dates for his upcoming “Live From the Underground Tour,” which he will embark on in support of his major label debut of the same name. On July 11, one month after K.R.I.T.’s Live From the Underground is released, the Mississippi native will hit the road and kick off his tour, with special guests who have yet to be named, in Detroit, Michigan. K.R.I.T. will continue performing in cities like Chicago, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and Orlando during the 28-date tour. However, before K.R.I.T. hits the road for the “Live From the Underground Tour,” he will perform at Rhymesayers Entertainment’s Soundset Festival on May 27 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In addition to the tour announcement, K.R.I.T. recently released the third episode in his Steve-O-Graphy-directed “Road Less Traveled” series, which documents all of the behind-the-scenes action from his adventures on the road. Check out Episode 3 of K.R.I.T.’s “Road Less Traveled” series below: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HZ2VXXa-Ek&w=560&h=315] For tickets to the tour and a full list of dates, visit www.BigKRIT.com.
RZA Reveals “Ancient Secrets of the Wu-Tang” On Tonight’s Episode of MNET’s “BPM”
(AllHipHop News) Grammy Award-winning producer RZA is set to appear on tonight’s (May 9) episode of MNET‘s “BPM”, where he will “reveal the ancient secrets of the Wu-Tang” to street wear icon and Reed Space owner, Jeff Staples. Both RZA and Staples will discuss their respective paths to success during the episode’s “Artist x Artist” segment. In addition to BPM’s interview with RZA and Jeff Staples, the program will also showcase Toronto Hip-Hop group, The Airplane Boys, as well as provide viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at one of the top international, b-boy competitions in Australia. MNET (Music Network), which launched in 2005 as a division of CJ Media, is a Los Angeles-based, South Korean entertainment channel. The channel’s English-language programming mix includes original series, music videos, movies, anime, sports, and more. Check out the teaser for tonight’s episode of “Beats Per MNET” below: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaiwXmSzcdk&w=560&h=315] “BPM” airs Wednesdays at 9:00 p.m. EST on MNET.
Nick Cannon’s Directorial Debut “School Dance” Picked Up By Lionsgate Entertainment
(AllHipHop News) Nick Cannon has signed a deal with Lionsgate Entertainment that will have the actor, rapper, and entrepreneur directing his first feature film, “School Dance.” “School Dance,” which was co-written by Cannon and Nile Evans, is set to begin production this June. The movie centers around “a high school freshman who wants to be part of the most popular dance clique in his school — but he tends to freeze in the spotlight and has no clue how he’s going to pass the initiation,” according to Variety. Cannon, who will be directing and producing through his NCredible Entertainment company, has directed TV shows in the past, for Nickelodeon. Also starring in “School Dance” are The New Boyz and The Rangers, both acts sign to Cannon’s NCredible imprint. “School Dance” is scheduled to begin production this June.
Future Blasts Off With Pusha T For 45-City North American Tour
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta native Future has just revealed North American dates and cities for the upcoming “Pluto Tour“, which he will embark on with G.O.O.D. Music recording artist, Pusha T. The 45-city tour will kick off on May 23 in San Antonio, Texas, at Backstage Live and make stops in New Orleans, Miami, New York City, Detroit, Memphis, and more. Future will tour in support of his recently released debut album, Pluto. Pusha T, a former member of The Clipse who is currently working on his solo Def Jam debut, will join Future for 29 of the tour’s 45 dates. Check out a full list of dates and cities for the “Pluto Tour” below: 5.23 – San Antonio, TX – Backstage Live 5.24 – Austin, TX – Beauty Ball Room 5.25 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues 5.26 – Houston, TX – Arena Theatre 5.27 – Shreveport, LA – Thunder Road Raceway 5.29 – Miami, FL – Revolution* 5.31 – Raleigh, NC – The Long Branch* 6.1 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues* 6.2 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore* 6.4 – New York City – Irving Plaza* 6.5 – Washington, DC – The Fillmore* 6.6 – Baltimore, MD – Soundstage* 67 – Norfolk, VA – The Norva* 6.8 – Philadelphia, PA – TLA* 6.9 – Richmond, VA – The National* 6.10 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues* 6.12 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room* 6.13 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogarts* 6.14 – Detroit, MI – Chene Park* 6.15 – Louisville, KY – Plaza Convention Center* 6.17 – Memphis, TN – Cannon Center* 6.19 – Chicago, IL – The Metro* 6.20 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection* 6.21 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave* 6.22 – St. Louis, MO – The Ambassador* 6.23 – Dallas, TX – Southside Music Hall 6.25 – Little Rock, AR – Juanitas* 6.26 – Tulsa, OK – Cains Ballroom* 6.27 – Wichita, KS – Cotillion* 6.28 – Oklahoma City, OK – Farmers Market* 6.29 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theatre* 7.3 – Los Angeles, CA – House of Blues* 7.6 – San Francisco, CA – Regency Ballroom* 7.7 – Reno, NV – Knitting Factory* 7.11 – Denver, CO – Bluebird* 7.14 – Phoenix, AZ – Phoenix Convention Center [* – With Pusha T] For tickets and more information, visit Livenation.com.
AHH Stray News: Snoop Dogg To Headline “Powerhouse 2012”; Cornel West Takes on “30 Rock”; Theophilus London Touts World Tour
STRAY NEWS: SNOOP DOGG & POWER 106, CORNEL WEST VS. TRACY MORGAN, AND MORE
After Nearly Six-Year Absence, DMX To Mark Official Return With “The Weigh In EP”
(AllHipHop News) On May 15, a little over a month before DMX delivers his seventh studio album, Undisputed, the rapper will release a 10-track EP titled The Weigh In. The Weigh In EP has features from artists such as Snoop Dogg and Tyrese and also includes an interlude featuring Lil Wayne. At press time, confirmed production on the project comes from Fredwreck Moog, Rich Kidd, and X’s longtime collaborator, Dame Grease. The EP marks one of the first projects from X since his last album, Year Of the Dog…Again, was released more than five years ago in 2006. As was reported last week, DMX’s new album, Undisputed, is set for release on June 26, while a visual for the album’s first single, “I Don’t Dance” featuring Machine Gun Kelly is reportedly dropping shortly. The next single from Undisputed is said to include an appearance from the late, great Notorious B.I.G. Image From Stark.
Lupe Fiasco’s “Food and Liquor 2” to Be Double Album; First Single Expected On May 22nd
(AllHipHop News) Grammy Award-winning artist Lupe Fiasco has announced that his next album, the highly-anticipated sequel to his 2006 debut Food & Liquor, Food & Liquor 2, will also be a double album release. While speaking to FUSE at the Beale StreetMusic Festival, which took place this past weekend in Memphis, Tennesee, Lupe revealed the news regarding Food & Liquor 2 and also suggested that fans should mark their calendars for May 22. That is the date that the rapper behind two of the most acclaimed Hip-Hop albums of the past decade, may premiere the new album’s currently untitled first single. Lupe told FUSE, “This is my fourth album, and this is actually a part one and part two, it’s a double album. With this record, I wanted to go back to the essence of what made that record so special, the frame of mind I was in when I did Food & Liquor the first time.” This is not the first that the public has heard of Lupe’s double album plan. At a concert in Portland, Oregon last March, Lupe announced this news, as well as the revelation that he would no longer be releasing mixtapes. “It’s the Lupe Fiasco I want to be, without the industry constraints, without the trying to please the hardcore fans or get the new fans,” said Lupe. “It’s just what I would do for myself if nobody ever heard it. This is the kind of music I would make. It’s a masterpiece. It’s really f*cking good.” Check out the full video interview from FUSE below: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuWjD1k61eQ&w=560&h=315]
MMG’s Meek Mill Releases Highly-Anticipated New Mixtape, “Dreamchasers 2”
MEEK MILL’S “DREAMCHASERS 2” IS HERE – READ ON AND DOWNLOAD THE MIXTAPE HERE
