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Jay-Z Becomes Investment Partner and Spokesperson For Duracell Powermat

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Rapper, mogul, and newly anointed father, Jay-Z, has signed a multi-year deal with Duracell to be the face of their new product, the wirelessly charging Duracell Powermat JV. The announcement was made earlier this week in Las Vegas, where the 2012 International CES Tradeshow is currently taking place and Duracell, alongside Powermat, are debuting their new line of wireless products. Jay-Z said in a statement released yesterday, “I believe in the future of wireless energy, and I believe that Duracell Powermat is the company to bring on the revolution. I’m partnering with Duracell Powermat because they’re providing the solutions for the future.” CEO of Powermat Technologies, Ron Poliakine, said the following about the deal they brokered with the rapper: “Jay-Z is power personified. He inspires millions of people all over the world on a daily basis with his music and his story. There is no better face or voice that can move people to adopt a new paradigm in power delivery.” Jay-Z will not only be the company’s new spokesperson; he has signed on as an investment partner of the company as well.

Justin Timberlake Announces MySpace TV At 2012 International CES Tradeshow

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: Lifestyle

At this year’s International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which is currently taking place in Las Vegas, singer/actor Justin Timberlake, co-owner of MySpace, announced the company’s plan to release MySpace TV in an exclusive deal with Panasonic: “We’re ready to take television and entertainment to the next step by upgrading it to the social networking experience. Why text or email your friends to talk about your favorite programs after they’ve aired when you could be sharing the experience with real-time interactivity from anywhere across the globe? “As the plot of your favorite drama unfolds, the joke of your favorite SNL character plays, or even the last second shot of your favorite team swishes the net, we’re giving you the opportunity to connect your friends to your moments as they’re actually occurring. This is the evolution of one of our greatest inventions, the television. And, we no longer have to crowd around the same one to experience it together.” The MySpace TV box is set to include access to over 100,000 songs and 40 million music videos, with plans to expand into the areas of news, movies, sports, and more. Check out the full announcement in the video below: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5nid8av_SA&w=560&h=315]

Former Editor of The Source, Kim Osorio, Named Content VP at Northstar Group

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Earlier today (January 10), L. Londell McMillan, owner of both The Source Magazine and Jones Magazine, held a press conference at the Muse Hotel in New York City to name Kim Osorio as the new Vice President of Content and Editorial for the Northstar Group, Inc. When asked about this milestone in her career, Osorio told AllHipHop.com: “This is like coming full circle. This is where you start to understand what your purpose is and you’ve kind of been out there in different roles and seen what it is but you realize where your heart is. That’s what this is.” Osorio went on to discuss the new direction she plans to take The Source in over the course of the next five to 10 years: “For The Source and Jones, I feel like in five to 10 years, we’re going to be continuing to grow the brand outside of the traditional print media outlets with magazines, or even the online world.” “I want to see The Source Awards back on television. I want to see The Source music compilation albums.” She continued, “the brand is such a part of the culture and it was always really got there because there were all of these other moving pieces and right now you can’t just be a magazine.” Osorio is no stranger to The Source, as she was the first female Editor-In-Chief of the magazine for several years ago. She left in 2005 to pursue other ventures following legal troubles with the magazine, and in 2008, she released Straight From The Source: An Expose from the Former Editor In Chief of the Hip-Hop Bible, which detailed her time under the brand.

Amber Rose Transitions To Music With Release Of “Fame”

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: Alternatives

Earlier today (January 10), Amber Rose, the model and personality notorious for being Kanye West’s ex-girlfriend and now Wiz Khalifa’s “wife,” released her first official song, “Fame.” In November, Rose revealed to AllHipHop.com that she has been writing music for years and, with the support of Wiz, she said it would only be a matter of time before the world heard what she has to offer musically. Check the video of what she shared: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o574psQ0_A&w=560&h=315] Rose’s “Fame” showcases her vocals on a song featuring “the love of her life,” Wiz. In an interview with MTV, she revealed that “the song represents the ups and downs of fame, and lets people know that it’s not all it’s cracked up to be.” Plans for a full-length studio album from Rose are currently in the works; however, no official announcement has been made. Check out Amber Rose’s’ new song, “Fame,” below: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JYjeK4kR5U&w=560&h=315]

Hip-Hop Rumors: Azealia Banks Goes After Kreayshawn AND Nicki Minaj!!

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: Rumors

Harlem rapper and recently-announced Coachella 2012 performer, Azealia Banks, has been putting it all out there recently. After sending some shots Kreayshawn’s way last week on Twitter, she now has an even more elaborate opinion on Illseed’s Person of the Year, as well as some words about the first lady of YMCMB, Nicki Minaj. Speaking to The Hundreds magazine for an upcoming cover story that will hit newsstands on February 2, Banks revealed the following when asked about her two fellow, female “MCs”: On Nicki Minaj: “The butt, the hair, the this, the that, all the other sh*t, like… As much respect that I have for her, we’ve seen you do this already, what else can you do?” On Kreayshawn: “As much as Kreayshawn would love to be considered part of this ‘rap game,’ she’s not.  I guess a part of me is kind of annoyed that those white girls are making these songs, and it’s like if these girls were black and making the same songs would you be that interested?” Is this a case of an upcoming rapper trying to get some shine, or do you agree with her stance? What is she trying to accomplish? Well, here are her own words: “I’m trying to be innovative, I want to be like Missy Elliott was, respected and accepted for doing her own thing.” [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3Jv9fNPjgk&w=560&h=315]

Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg Set To Headline Coachella 2012; Lineup Includes Kendrick Lamar & A$AP Rocky

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) The 2012 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has just revealed, via Twitter, some iconic, Hip-Hop surprises for their upcoming, two-weekend long festival. On the final day of each of the weekend’s lineups, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg will be headlining. No word on what specific albums or songs their sets will include. Other notable Hip-Hop artists on the bill include Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, Kanye West’s Twitter pal Azealia Banks, A$AP Rocky, Chidlish Gambino, and AraabMUZIK. Coachella will take place over two weekends: Friday, April 13 –  Sunday, April 15 and Friday, April 20 – Sunday, April 22. For More Information and Tickets Visit www.Coachella.com

Hip-Hop Rumors: Behind-the-Scenes Edition With B.o.B., Dame Dash, Gucci Mane, Odd Future & More!

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: Rumors

This post is a collection of behind-the-scenes videos released over the past few days, containing exclusive access to video shoots, recording sessions, and more, with the likes of Dame Dash, B.o.B, Odd Future, Wacka Flocka, Jazze Pha, and 2 Chainz! We wonder what the cameras didn’t catch… B.o.B. and Wacka Flocka Recording “Fist Pump”: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uluOaILVgDE&w=560&h=315] Courtesy of BlindFolksVision1 Dame Dash Presents Cavi Life: Episode 2 w/ Cam’Ron and Freekey Zeekey: [vimeo http://vimeo.com/34631881] Courtesy of DD172 Gucci Mane – “In Love With A White Girl” ft. Yo Gotti: [vimeo http://vimeo.com/34596413] Courtesy of ATLNightSpots 2 Chainz and Jazze Pha Working In the Studio: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqgA9FARDCw&w=560&h=315] Courtesy of 3LittleDigs Inside the Odd Future Golf W### Pop-Up Shop In L.A.: [vimeo http://vimeo.com/34519996] Courtesy of HighSnobiety

Hip-Hop Rumors: Lupe Fiasco and Pharrell Album On The Way!!

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: Rumors

This Just In From Lupe Fiasco: Looks like that cancelled CRS project didn’t totally die. Following a “Breaking News” memo on his Facebook page, the link led to Lupe revealing via on his website that not only is the sequel to his critically acclaimed debut, Food & Liquor, on the way, but so is a Lupe and Pharrell album! So much for those label problems! Food and Liquor 2 OR the collaboration album…which one do you want first? SOUND OFF!

Hip-Hop Rumors: Quickies Edition With T.I., DJ Premier, Rihanna, DMX, Timbaland & More!

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: Rumors

T.I. Says New Album “Trouble Man” Is Almost Done! In a recent interview with MTV, Tip revealed the following about his upcoming eighth album: “We plan on getting back in and coming up with a few more, so you never know what could become of that. We got one with Akon, did a few records with Rico Love. Man, I got records with just about everybody. We just putting it together, we done did about 70 records. So now we’re in the narrowing-down process. So we’ll narrow them down, we’ll do probably about 15 more. We got a lot of hot, old-school, vintage T.I. records on there. I’m talking like gutter, gangsta, intellectual ignorance, hard-core stadium sh–, but at the same time we got those over-the-top crossover records as well, big features and whatnot that we plan on putting into play.” Until then, we have F*ck Da City Up!  Premo’s Top 5 LP’s of 2011: Reks – R.E.K.S., M.O.P. and Snowgoons – Sparta, Evidence – Cats & Dogs, 9th Wonder – The Wonder Years, and Premo’s #1 LP of 2011 is….. Certainly an interesting choice, and for those that disagree, DJ Premier has some words for you: “For all of you dumbfucks that are late or not hip to my yearly list, this is my own list of what I was bumpin’ for my enjoyment in 2011… Even though there were so f#####’ many LPs that came out, I wish we had time to do Top 40 but f### that… So if you don’t like my list, make your own… I ain’t mad atcha… Hate it or love it, I don’t give a fuuuuuck !!!“ Check out the full list of his 25 Top LP’s of 2011 here. Rozay and Timbo Are Cooking Something Up: God Forgives, I Don’t coming soon! MGK and DMX Debut New Song, “I Don’t Dance”: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7O6uQXRQxQ&w=560&h=315] Courtesy of Skee.TV Quickies: -Rihanna has topped both The Black Eyed Peas and Eminem to become the highest selling digital artist of all time with 47.5 million songs sold since 2005! DAMN! -Apollo Brown and DITC’s OC are linking up for a 16-track album, Trophies, that is set for release at the end of March! -Rapper Pill let the fans know recently that he is still working on that collaboration project with Big Boi AND Killer Mike. So stay tuned!

Mike Posner Releases Music Video For New Single, “Looks Like Sex”

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: Alternatives

Earlier today (January 9), Mike Posner released the visual for his sophomore album’s first single, “Looks Like Sex.” Fans first got a taste of the electro-pop song this past November when Posner included a short teaser of the track on his mixtape, The Layover. The 21-track mixtape includes both original music as well as a few covers and was meant to hold fans over until Sky High‘s release. Joining him on The Layover are a number of Hip-Hop artists, such as Bun B, CyHi Da Prynce, Big K.R.I.T., Elzhi, Slim Thug, and more. “Looks Like Sex” was co-written and co-produced by Posner and Mason Levy. Check out the the Jason Beattie directed music video for “Looks Like Sex” below: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKR5CL1Ml44&w=560&h=315] [Click here to read the latest AllHipHop.com interview with Mike Posner.]

2012 Dodge Charger To Feature Beats By Dre Audio System

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Earlier today (January 6), it was announced that the new 2012 Dodge Charger, which is set for release in the first quarter of this year, will include an exclusive Beats By Dre audio system. This marks the second time Dr. Dre has collaborated with Chrysler – the first being last year’s Chrysler 300 models. Next week, the new Dodge Charger will make an appearance at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit before hitting the floor at a dealership near you. President and CEO of Dodge, Reid Bigland, confirmed by saying, “Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine have built their careers on revolutionary and forward thinking decisions that formulate trends in music, popular culture and technology.” He continued, “our goal in partnering with Beats by Dr. Dre is to integrate their recording-studio quality audio experience for our Charger enthusiasts to feel and hear their favorite music as it was intended – all while heightening the street performance and technology assets of the new 2012 Dodge Charger.” The audio system is set to include the following: Three 3.5-inch speakers located in the instrument panel Two 3.5-inch speakers located in the rear doors Two 6 x 9-inch front-door woofers provide bass Two 6 x 9-inch speakers and a center-mounted 8-inch speaker located in the rear-shelf area provide full-range audio An 8-inch Beats Audio trunk-mounted dual-voice coil subwoofer with sealed enclosure delivers tight, powerful, punchy bass The rapper, producer, and all-around mogul has been expanding the Beats By Dre imprint alongside Interscope Records chairman Jimmy Iovine since its inception in 2008. Last summer, electronics manufacturer HTC claimed a 51 percent stake in the rapidly growing company, with a $300 million investment.

Frank Ocean To Release Def Jam Debut This Spring

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) In an interview with BBC News that was released earlier today (January 5), Frank Ocean revealed that since his relations with Def Jam Records have been repaired, both parties are ready to release his highly-anticipated second album this spring. Despite past frustrations with the label, Ocean simply stated, “we’re cool,” and that “there is a new album coming. I’m super proud of it.” When asked if he wished he handled the release of his first album, Nostalgia.Ultra, differently with proper marking and promotion behind him, he said “no.” He then followed up his answer about the album and charts not mattering with: “I make pop culture.” The interview was conducted due to Ocean’s claiming of the #2 spot on the BBC’s Sound of 2012 list. Other topics discussed included the initial signing of his Def Jam deal, and the loss of his New Orleans studio back in 2005 due to Hurricane Katrina. The entire interview can be found here. Last week, Ocean released a new song via his Tumblr called “4 Tears,” which you can check out below: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVXrhRhWLzU&w=560&h=31]

Rick Ross Reveals Tracklist For “Rich Forever”; New Mixtape Drops Tomorrow

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) With the impeding release of Rick Ross’ new mixtape, Rich Forever, less than 24 hours away, the Maybach Music Group founder has released the official tracklist for the project. Rich Forever, which contains a total of 19 tracks, features appearances by Diddy, Drake, Nas, French Montana, 2 Chainz, Future, Pharrell, and MMG members Wale, Meek Mill and Stalley. Production on the mixtape was handled by a number of top-tier producers like J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Boi-1da, Lex Luger, The Incredibles and many more. Rick Ross’ Rich Forever drops tomorrow (January 6) at 3:05 PM EST. Check out the full tracklist below: 1. Holy Ghost ft. Diddy 2. High Definition (Produced By Saint Denson) 3. MMG Untouchable (Produced By Arthur McArthur & Boi-1da) 4. Yela Diamonds (Produced By Beat Billionaire) 5. F### ‘Em ft. 2 Chainz & Wale (Produced By Academy Productionz) 6. London Skit 7. Rich Forever ft. John Legend (Produced By DVLP) 8. Triple Beam Dreams ft. Nas (Produced By J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League) 9. Mine Games ft. Kelly Rowland (Produced By Arthur McArthur) 10. New Bugatti ft. Diddy (Produced By D. Rich) 11. Keys To The Club ft. Styles P (Produced By The Inkredibles) 12. Last Breath ft. Meek Mill & Birdman (Produced By D. Rich) 13. I Swear To God (Produced By Beat Billionaire) 14. Off The Boat ft. French Montana (Produced By Lex Luger) 15. King of Diamonds (Produced By Mike Will) 16. Ring Ring ft. Future (Produced By DJ Spinz) 17. MMG The World Is Ours ft. Pharrell, Meek Mill & Stalley (Produced By Boi-1da) 18. Party Heart ft. Stalley & 2 Chainz (Produced By Chuck Inglish) 19. Stay Schemin’ ft. Drake & French Montana (Produced By The Beat Bully)

Hip-Hop Rumors: Quickies Edition With Danny Brown, Kanye West, The Outlawz, Tech N9ne And More!

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: Rumors

Mr. MFN eXquire Is The “New Biggie For New York”? Yup, according to Detroit rapper and Fool’s Gold artist Danny Brown, who was making some noise last week for calling Mac Miller “the worst guy around.” In a recent interview with XXL Brown said, ““[He’s a] Big Brooklyn n*FFA with bars. The verse from [his track] ‘The Song That Never Ends’ is the best verse of the year. Real recognize real. He’s the new Biggie for New York. I see it.” [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzcFjJSgWfE&w=560&h=315] SOUND OFF! Twista and Tech N9ne Project Is A No Go! That Twista and Tech N9ne project, Midwest Fury, that was supposed to be dropping sometime this year has officially been deaded. It was all a rumor, which is a shame ’cause that project would have been CRAZY! Kanye West, Creative Director of The Jetsons Movie!? We’ve all seen or heard about Kanye’s Twitter announcement/essay/rant/whatever you call it from last night. Well, something that may have slipped through the cracks based on everything else Yeezy was announcing was this intriguing yet ridiculous sounding “reveal”: I was just discussing becoming the creative director for the Jetson movie, and someone on the call yelled out…you should do a Jetsons tour! … This just happened a few hours ago. I was very insulted of course because for anyone that’s seen the Watch the Throne Tour… Or Coachella or Glow in the Dark or Runaway.. you know I have real ideas… The only concrete thing to be taken away from that is that there’s a Jetsons movie being made at some time in the near future, and Yeezy may be connected to it. Until then… Tha Outlawz and Lil Cease “Bury the Hatchet”: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOKjH5hhQKM&w=560&h=315] Shouts to Kay Slay!

Hip-Hop Rumors: Quickies Edition With Pill, Rick Ross, Chuck Inglish, The-Dream and More!

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: Rumors

And the Plot Thickens… Last week, Atlanta rapper Pill called out his record label, which up until today, most people thought was Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group imprint. Well, that’s not really the case according to Pill, who recently told MTV: “I never signed any paperwork with Ross. It was just my deal was over at Warner already…I ain’t really got too much to say to somebody that ain’t got too much to say to me. I’m not a brownnose, I ain’t a punk *ss n*gga and I’m not finna go trying to chase behind somebody that ain’t sayin’ nothing to me.” Chuck Inglish Cooks Up Something for J. Dilla’s Rebirth of Detroit! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raROPbpbna0&w=560&h=315] “In the studio with Jonathon Taylor, Ma Dukes, Boldy James, Chuck Inglish & more, while chuck layed his tracks for a song he murders with Boldy James on The J Dilla Rebirth of Detroit album.” –Myles Rowe Rebirth of Detroit drops in March! The-Dream Made $15 Million Off Rihanna’s “Umbrella”! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4UFFiXaMSo&w=560&h=315] “Legendary singer/songwriter/producer The-Dream in the building on the Westwood 1Xtra show. He reveals how much paper he made from Rihanna’s#### ‘Umbrella’, talks about his 4 children to Christina Milian & Nivea and tells the story behind writing ‘Baby’ for Justin Bieber!” –WestwoodTV DAMN!

EPIC WIN/FAIL OF THE DAY: Judge Claims Black Church Is Rightful Owner of KKK Store

By: JP DelaCuesta (@JPdelacuesta)Category: Rumors

Courts Grant Property of KKK Store to Black Church, But There’s a Hitch… “A South Carolina district court judge recently ruled that the New Beginnings Baptist Church is the rightful owner of a store that sells Ku Klux Klan robes and T-shirts. The battle over the building began in 1997 when a disgruntled KKK member transferred ownership to Rev. David Kennedy and his church, the Associated Press reports. However, a clause in the deed entitles the store’s proprietor, John Howard, to operate his business, the Redneck Shop, until he dies. After a decade of Howard refusing to allow Kennedy and New Beginnings to inspect the property, the church finally sued the former KKK grand dragon for the Carolinas and others in 2008. Although it is unclear what the ruling means for Howard’s business, Rev. Kennedy told the Associated Press that after years of hateful reprisals by KKK klansman against church members, he’s not counting anything out.’I think that the church would do good in that building,’ Kennedy said.” –ABA For more information on this case, click here. As of now, Howard’s KKK store is only open one day a week, as opposed to its previous five, so that alone deserves a WIN. But, the fact that the store is even still open and operating in any capacity deserves a FAIL. We wonder what “Clayton Bigsby” has to say about all of this… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SIhCenDnAE&w=560&h=315]