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New Episodes Of VH1’s “Behind The Music” To Feature Nas, Pitbull, Game, Akon And More

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) The hit VH1 show “Behind The Music” is coming back with a number of episodes featuring some of the industry’s biggest Hip-Hop and R&B artists such as  Nas, Game, Akon, Brandy, Pitbull, and T-Pain. The show, which originally ran from 1997 to 2006 before taking a three-year break, re-premiered in 2009 with episodes featuring Eminem, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, and Pink. Throughout the show’s 15-year history, artists from all different musical genres have been featured in the tell-all biography series, with some of the biggest draws among viewers coming from Vanilla Ice, Diddy, Ice-T, and LL Cool J. According to Billboard, “VH1 aims to touch on the influence R&B/Hip-Hop has had on the ‘millennial generation’” with this new season. The first new episode of “Behind The Music” spotlighting Pitbull will premiere on Thursday, March 15 at 9PM EST, with a new episode airing each following week at the same time. Check out dates and times for all of this season’s featured artists below: “Behind the Music: Pitbull” – Thursday, March 15 at 9 pm EST “Behind the Music: Game” – Tuesday, March 22 at  9 EST “Behind the Music: T-Pain” – Thursday, March 29 at 9 EST “Behind the Music: Akon” – Thursday, April 12 at 9 EST “Behind the Music: Brandy” – Thursday, April 19 at 9 EST “Behind the Music: Nas” — Thursday, April 26 at 9 EST

Kid Cudi And Dot Da Genius Announce New EP And Tour For Their Group WZRD

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Kid Cudi and his producing partner Dot Da Genius have recently put the finishing touches on their upcoming album, WZRD, which is set for release on February 28. As both the fans and the artists wait for the project to hit store shelves, Cudi and Dot have been working on a ton of new music which will be packaged after the album’s release as a five-track EP. The announcement was made Monday night (February 13) at a listening party for the album that was being held in Hollywood, CA. Cudi had the following to say to the crowd about WZRD and what their next moves are, “We are doing an EP already and it’s going to be coming out in a couple months. We just can’t stop making records. I made a new record the other day that’s really, really, really phenomenal. So we’re gonna put out this five-track EP just to f*ckin’ put out some jams.” In addition to the album and EP, the duo plan to embark on a worldwide tour starting in April that will first hit Europe and then head back to the states. When asked about the global touring plans, Cudi responded, “this album is something the world needs to hear.” Kid Cudi will also be featured on the upcoming soundtrack to the film, The Hunger Games. Cudi created an original song for the album titled “The Ruler and The Killer.” The film’s official soundtrack will be in stores on March 20, while the film will open worldwide three days later on March 23.

Prodigy Sets February 21 Release Date For “H.N.I.C. 3” Mixtape

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Prodigy, who is one half of the iconic rap duo Mobb Deep, recently released the cover art and tracklisting for his upcoming project, H.N.I.C. 3 The Mixtape, which will be released on February 21. H.N.I.C. 3 The Mixtape will boast appearances from the likes of his Mobb Deep member Havoc, Bronx rapper French Montana, who appears on two tracks, one titled “Lay Low” and the other named “I’m From the Trap,” featuring Lady Luck, Cory Gunz, Wacka Flocka, and R&B singer Estelle. Production on the project comes from Little People, Harry Fraug, Sid Roams, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, SC, Mr. Porter, and Havoc who got behind the boards for five of H.N.I.C. 3’s 11 tracks. Prodigy’s first critically acclaimed solo album, H.N.I.C., contained the singles “Keep It Thoro,” “Rock Dat Sh*t,” and “Y.B.E.” and production from a number of Hip-Hop heavyweights like The Alchemist, Just Blaze, Havoc, and Rockwilder. His follow-up, H.N.I.C. 2, was also well-received and mostly featured production from frequent Mobb Deep collaborator Alchemist, member Havoc, and Sid Roam. Check out the tracklist and cover art for Prodigy’s H.N.I.C. 3 The Mixtape below: Intro (Redemption Song) [P###. Little People] Lay Low ft. French Montana [P###. Harry Fraud] That’s Nasty [P###. Sid Roams] Extreme [P###. Havoc] I’m From the Trap ft. French Montana [P###. Havoc] Make A Hole ft. Havoc & Lady Luck [P###. Havoc] Great Spitters ft. Cory Gunz [P###. Havoc] They Scared ft. Havoc & Wacka Flocka [P###. Havoc] Slaughterhouse [P###. SC] Getting Closer ft. Havoc & Estelle [P###. J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League] Look In My Life [P###. Mr. Porter] H.N.I.C. 3

The Roots, Ludacris, BlackStar And More Scheduled To Perform At Bonnaroo 2012

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) This year’s Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has revealed their music lineup for the event which will take place in Manchester, Tennessee from June 7-10. In addition to the highly publicized reunion of The Beach Boys and headliners like Radiohead and the Red Hot Chili Peppers on the bill, Hip-Hop has a pretty dominant presence at this year’s three-day festival. So far, the lineup includes The Roots, BlackStar, Ludacris, Mac Miller, and Childish Gambino. In addition, Yelawolf, Danny Brown, Kendrick Lamar, and Das Racist, will also make appearances at the festival. In years past, artists such as Kanye West, Jurassic 5, J. Cole, Eminem, Lil Wayne, and Wiz Khalifa have all performed at Bonnaroo to crowds of over 100,000 people. For tickets and more information visit www.Bonnaroo.com

Wiz Khalifa Addresses Fans Via Tumblr And Admits “Rolling Papers” Wasn’t His Best Work

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Taylor Gang founder Wiz Khalifa took to his personal tumblr page last night (February 13) to address his fans on a number of things including his new fashion sense, his new music, and self-admitting that last year’s Gold-certified album Rolling Papers “wasn’t [his] best work.” Read his message below: “Im high as f### and don’t even know to start this so ima just say thank you to everyone who’s supported the TAYLOR GANG movement and showed love up to this point. We’ve all grown so much since i first came onto the scene and most of all inspired a whole new generation of muh fuggas who aren’t afraid to be themselves and unite. Before there were Taylors, the game was lacking fun, unity, positivity, and love for one another. S###, your favorite rappers weren’t even getting paid well. You guys changed that, and the game shld forever be in debt to you. I remember getting 500 dollars for a show to fly out and see kids who had no idea what a wiz khalifa was, and you crazy muh fuggas showed up. Had a great time, and spread the word. Its ya’lls spirit who revived the rap game and brought back the true art to this s###. Your demand for live shows made it possible for a lot of rappers to come from nothing and feed their families. Promoters too, more kids are managers, dj’s videographers. S### everyones eating. Thanx to you Taylors!!!! Take credit for that s###. Lol Moving forward we gotta take that positivity with us. Theres tons of different crews now which is so inspiring because people are finding their own voice and unique lane. As Taylor Gang WE F### WIT EVERYBODY. We aren’t afraid to say we’re fans of other artists and bump their music, go to their shows and promote them to the top. Showing equal love. Thass Taylor’d. Dnt let anyone ruin your spirit or make you feel uncomfortable about what you like. What we say goes. Not them. Thass what started this whole thing regardless of what people think. Sayin f### them and doin what makes us feel free. Dnt let anyone take ur view on things and twist it against you. Dnt let em make you feel like you weren’t the first. Anyone questioning my choice in clothing as of lately (lol) I’ll just go out and say that it was needed. In a climate where everyone is looking and sounding the same, i always try to inspire my fans to be different. And i lead by example. At one point the way I used to dress was considered “different” but now its very much the norm and accepted. Which is cool. Thass what we do it for, but the next step had to be made. Im older, my wife is a supermodel, and ima trippy ass n####. My clothes reflect that. My toms cost $45. My Louboutins cost $2500. Moving on to the music, I haven’t been this excited about any of my projects ever. I remember when i made kush and orange juice, I listened to it and knew I had created a new genre that wld change music.The mistake i made on Rolling Papers was thinking it was time to move on from that genre not knowing that it had impacted people so much. The album did great numbers, but creatively wasn’t my best work. No regrets though. We live and we learn. So for my fans sake and own personal enjoyment,  Ive gone further into the world we’ve created and elaborated on our genre with the mixtape Taylor Allderdice and of course my sophomore album ONIFC. Im so confident in the artistry and creativity of these projects because so much living went along with them. These aren’t songs aimed to be hits or widely accepted or even understood. Iss for people who live like us and can relate. And informative to those who can’t. Either way we’re inviting mu fuggas deep into our world and I can’t wait. I got new visuals, a new clothing line, and the new show is gonna be amazing. This is for us. Taylor Gang Or Die.”  -O.N.I.F.C Wiz is currently in the studio finishing up his next album, O.N.I.F.C., which is set for release later this year.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Is “Duck Down: The Movie” Coming Soon?!

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: Rumors

Red Bull Music Academy held a special concert in New York City a few days ago featuring the Duck Down Records family, along with a panel discussion with label founder Dru Ha and rappers Buckshot and Skyzoo. Duck Down’s head honcho and his partners spoke on the label’s creation, and shared some funny and crazy stories about their ties with Tupac Shakur right before his tragic murder. (LIKE…Mama Shakur started labeling his soda with a “Do not drink Pac’s soda” sign after the ravenous Duck Down gang nearly ate and drank them out of house and home!!!) After the lively Red Bull chat, fans got it in with questions – one of which was about the possibility of all of those good stories being turned into a movie based on the history of Duck Down. Without hesitation, the ever-eager Buckshot answered: “You know what, real soon. Hopefully. It’s like Dru [Ha] said with the music, although we want to do things and we see it happening tomorrow, it does have to be organic and it has to be real. A lot of times we get scripts and we get movie opportunities but it just might not necessarily be stuff that fits Duck Down at the time. We’re not just going to do no fake sh*t just so we can be in a movie. We’re going to wait for the right opportunity.” “It would be a good movie. We’ve got it in our minds,” Dru Ha added. Would you want to see a Duck Down movie? Can’t you just see Sean Price playing himself as no one else could?? Sound off !

New Action Figure Based On RZA’s “G.I. Joe Retaliation” Character Revealed At 2012 Toy Fair

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: Lifestyle

An action figure based on the character Blind Master that rapper, producer, and actor RZA is portraying in this summer’s G.I. Joe Retaliation, has been revealed at the 109th Annual American International Toy Fair. Hasbro, who is creating the upcoming toy line for the film release on June 29, displayed figures for a number of the film’s characters, such as Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s Roadblock, Channing Tatum’s Duke, Bruce Willis’ Joe Colton, and RZA’s Blind Master. The 3.75-inch action figures, which will be released this summer along with others based on the film, are sculpted to match their on-screen counterparts and will be priced at $7.99. G.I. Joe is the brand that practically invented action figures back in 1964 when the company, along with toy producer Hasbro, released the original 12-inch line based on the different branches of the U.S Armed Forces. RZA’s Blind Master character is a martial arts sensei and part of the Arashikage ninja clan that also includes other popular G.I. Joe characters Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow. The 2012 Toy Fair, which attracts over 1,000 annual, worldwide exhibitors showcasing their upcoming product lines, is currently taking place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Check out the full image of RZA’s action figure below:

Hip-Hop Rumors: Common Says Beef With Drake “Is Over” At The Grammys!

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: Rumors

During an interview with Fuse last night on the Grammys red carpet, Common spoke on the highly publicized “beef” he had with Drake. Well, it’s all over now, according to the Chicago MC. Before presenting the award for Best R&B Album with actress Taraji P. Henson to Chris Brown, Common told Fuse correspondent and journalist Toure about the status of the “beef.” The talk starts at the :30-sec. mark in the video below: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP60X1enUzc&w=560&h=315]

Dates And Cities Announced For “This Is Dom Kennedy Tour”

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Just days after Rick Ross hailed him “the West Coast’s finest” on MTV, Los Angeles native Dom Kennedy has announced dates and cities for his upcoming “This Is Dom Kennedy Tour.” Kennedy, who is currently working on the follow-up to last year’s album, From The Westside With Love II, will embark on the 23-date tour beginning on March 21 in Houston, Texas, and ending on April 21 in Tempe, Arizona. Dom also responded to recent rumors that he signed to Ross’ Maybach Music Group imprint while speaking to XXL:  “Me and my relationship with Ross I would say is more like a younger homie older homie type of thing. He’s one of those people, you’ll find in rap music when you’re coming up certain people will help you for the benefit of themselves and there are other people who will genuinely help you to just keep the rap game alive. They’ll give you info that other people might even charge you for. He’s just one of the people that has reached out to me to work, to give me advice, to let me see his grind.” Check out a full list of dates for the “This Is Dom Kennedy Tour” below: 3.21.12 Houston, TX @ WAREHOUSE LIVE 3.22.12 Dallas, TX @ TREES 3.24.12 Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge 3.25.12 Atanta, GA @ The Loft 3.27.12 Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle 3.29.12 New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom 3.30.12 Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage 4.1.12 Philadelphia, PA @ TLA 4.3.12 Ann Arbor, MI @ Blind Pic 4.4.12 Chicago, IL @ Reggies 4.5.12 Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts 4.6.12 Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre 4.7.12 Minneapolis, MN @ Fineline 4.11.12 Denver, CO @ The Bluebird 4.12.12 Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge 4.14.12 Seattle, WA @ Showbox Market 4.15.12 Portland, OR @ Peter’s Room 4.16.12 Sand Francisco, CA – Slim’s 4.17.12 San Jose, CA – Avalon 4.18.12 Santa Ana, CA – Observatory 4.19.12 Los Angeles, CA – House of Blues 4.20.12 San Diego, CA – Porter’s Pub 4.21.12 Tempe, AZ – Club Red For more information and tickets, visit www.DopeItsDom.com

Hip-Hop Rumors: Behind-The-Scenes With Young Chris, 2 Chainz, Fred The Godson, Drake, And More!

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: Rumors

Behind-The-Scenes Edition! This post is a collection of behind-the-scenes videos released over the past few days, containing exclusive access to video shoots, recording sessions, tours, and more, with the likes of Young Chris, J. Manifest, Wacka Flocka, Drake, Wiz Khalifa, Pharrell, Fred the Godson, Jim Jones, 2 Chainz, and Kreayshawn! We wonder what the cameras DIDN’T catch… Young Chris – “I’m Good” ft. J. Manifest:  [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPYhcOiUJ3E&w=560&h=315] Courtesy of DreCannonzApproved Wacka Flocka – “Round of Applause” ft. Drake: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGxrvtGjm4Y&w=560&h=315] Courtesy of WackaFlocka1017 In the Studio with Wiz Khalifa, Taylor Gang, and Pharrell: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51J-r3qd4GE&w=560&h=315] Courtesy of TaylorGangEnt Fred The Godson – “Spike Lee” ft. Jim Jones: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk7hYGop6dk&w=560&h=315] [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TCoYSNFw50&w=560&h=315] Courtesy of SenorJace and TheGeohVision 2 Chainz – “Murder” ft. Kreayshawn: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW8mERF-xbI&w=560&h=315] Courtesy of TwoChainzTV

Jim Jones Announces Dates for “Vampire Life: We Own The Night” Tour

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Harlem native, Diplomats co-founder, and Love & Hip-Hop star, Jim Jones, has announced cities and dates for his upcoming “Vampire Life: We Own The Night Tour”. The seven-date tour kicks off on February 28 in Cambridge, Massachusetts and beginning on March 1, Jones will make stops in Philadelphia, Richmond, Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Ft. Lauderdale, where the tour wraps up on March 14. In addition to the dates mentioned above, a special “Jim Jones and Friends” concert will take place at Gramercy Theatre on February 29. Joining Jones on the tour as an opener will be 22 year-old Southside Jamaica, Queens, New York rapper, Nyemiah Supreme. Nyemiah was featured earlier this year on the track “Everybody Jones” alongside the self-proclaimed “Capo,” and she recently released her new mixtape Bad in late 2011. Purchase tickets and check out a full list of tour dates below: February 28 – Cambridge, MA – Middle East – Tickets February 29 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre – Tickets March 1 – Philadelphia, PA – TLA – Tickets March 3 – Richmond, VA – The Kingdom – Tickets March 4 – Baltimore, MD – Sonar – Tickets March 5 – Washington, DC – U Street Music Hall – Tickets March 14 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Green Room – Tickets

Nikon and Warner Music Group Team Up for a SXSW Residency and New Artist Contest

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Nikon, the world leader in digital imaging, and Warner Music Group have teamed up to host a star-studded three-day event at the upcoming 2012 South By SouthWest Music and Media Conference (SXSW) in Austin, Texas this March. “The Warner Sound Captured By Nikon” event will feature live showcase performances from acts such as Santigold, B.O.B., Meek Mill, and a number of other performers signed to the music conglomerate. A full lineup for the March 13-15 showcase at La Zona Rosa will be released in the coming weeks. In addition to the three-day SXSW residency, Nikon and WMG are also teaming up to search for the next great music superstar with their “Your 1 Shot” contest. The contest offers new artists a chance to perform live at the SXSW residency. Bands, artists, and groups are invited to submit one live performance video to the “Your 1 Shot” contest site. One winner will be selected by a panel of industry experts and will be brought to Austin for a live performance at the La Zona Rosa on March 14. In addition to the performance, the winner will receive a brand new Nikon 1 J1 camera kit, travel fare, three nights’ accommodations in Austin, and VIP access to the “Warner Sound Capture By Nikon” event. Online voting for the contest is set to take place from February 21-27, with the winner to be announced on March 6. For more information, visit www.TalentHouse.com.

Asher Roth Announces Dates For “Final Four Tour”

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Newly-signed Def Jam artist Asher Roth has announced dates and cities for his upcoming “Final Four Tour,” which will take him across the country and have him performing at a number of college campuses on high-profile game days. The 16-date tour will kick off on February 15 in New York City during “Social Media Week” and continue through North Carolina, Iowa, Ohio, Texas, Florida, before coming to a close on March 31 during Final Four weekend in New Orleans. Roth, who recently released a new video for his track “Dope Sh*t“, will be performing tracks from his debut album, Asleep In the Bread Aisle, his new Pabst & Jazz Sessions mixtape, and his upcoming Def Jam debut, Is This Too Orange?, which is scheduled for release this Spring. Check out a full list of tour dates below: Weds, February 15th: New York, NY – Hearst Tower (Social Media Week) Thurs, February 16th: New York, NY – Greenhouse – DJ Set with Wreckonize Sat, February 18th: Chapel Hill, NC – Club Pulse (UNC Chapel Hill vs Clemson) Sun, February 19th: Iowa City, IA – Blue Moose (University of Iowa vs Indiana) Weds, February 22nd: Syracuse, NY – Westcott Theater (Syracuse vs USF) Fri, February 24th: Columbus, OH – Skullys (Ohio State vs Wisconsin) Weds, February 29th: Lafayette, IN – La Parranda Night Club (Purdue vs Penn State) Fri, March 2nd: Louisville, KY – Expo Five (Gerorgia vs Kentucky) Sat, March 3rd: Milwaukee, WI – The Rave (Marquette vs Georgetown) Thurs, March 8th: Lawrence, KS – Granada Theater (Big 12 Tournament) Sat, March 10th: Missoula, MT – Rail Jam Sun, March 11th: San Antonio, TX – Alzafar Shrine Auditorium (Sneakerpalooza) Sat, March 17th: Tempe, AZ – The Clubhouse Fri, March 23rd: Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live Sat, March 24th: Nashville, TN – Ariel (Elite 8) Sat, March 31st: New Orleans, LA – Howlin Wolf (Final Four) For tickets and more information, visit www.AsherRothMusic.com.

Hip-Hop Shows Love to Big Pun Via Twitter on 12th Anniversary of His Death

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Twelve years ago today (February 7), Bronx native and Hip-Hop icon Big Pun died of a heart attack after battling with weight issues since his youth. He was 28 years old. In the 12 years since his death, Pun’s legacy has lived on vibrantly through his music, and a number of Hip-Hop personalities chose to show some love to the late rapper with tweets like, “R.I.P 2 MY BROTHER THE GREATEST RAPPER EVER BIG PUN!!!! WE LOVE U AND MISS U!!! BIG PUN 4EVER !!!!!”, which came from Pun’s close friend, Fat Joe. Juelz Santana and Cory Gunz respectively tweeted, “R.I.P BIG PUN 2day makes 12 years he’s been gone an has yet to be an there will never be another!! #wordplayking #gone2soon” and “We Miss You PUN … Rest In Paradise !!!” A number of other Hip-Hop personalities posted messages about Pun, including Chuck D, DJ Khaled, Timbaland, French Montana, Cuban Link, Mystikal, Bun B, Just Blaze, and Q-Tip. DJ Premier showed both Pun and the late producer J Dilla love by writing “Always rememberin’ the Greatness and Legacies of Big Pun and J Dilla!” As did Just Blaze, “RIP Pun. Thank u for everything. Much indebted to you.”