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EXCLUSIVE: Black Rob Talks Making Music with Nate Dogg; Reflects on East vs. West Feud
(AllHipHop News) Recently during an exclusive interview with New York native Black Rob, AllHipHop spoke with the former Bad Boy artist about his favorite Hip-Hop collaboration over the years. Among other things, Rob explained why the feature with the former Death Row crooner Nate Dogg stuck out in his mind and how the song was important for his second album, The Rob Report. “I would say Nate Dogg, he was in the studio with me when I did it, you know how those [studio sessions] go. There’s a certain camradery you have to have when you’re in the studio with another MC, your team is in there, you gotta like these guys… It ain’t about money after that.” “That’s one of my biggest joints I did with another MC and plus rest in peace to Nate Dogg, had to be around 03-04 right before the Rob Report,” Black Rob continued. Rob also recalled the East Coast vs. West Coast rivalry, explaining how the feud impacted his relationship with Nate Dogg. “I didn’t care about all that. If I personally didn’t say nothing to Nate Dogg, or Snoop Dogg, or Kurupt, or Pac, I wasn’t involved in that. I’m still going to LA doing shows and everything. It wasn’t like I was f**ked up, none of them never had anything bad to say about Black Rob. I could run into The Outlawz right now and they’ll come in here drink with me, smoke with me, and have a f**king good time. I don’t have those types of beefs ” Check Out Part Two of the Black Rob exclusive interview here : [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnwN4z9I6h8&w=560&h=315]
Breeding Ground Spotlight: Double Down On Dubb
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EXCLUSIVE: YG Announces "Welcome to Bompton" Title for Def Jam Debut; Young Jeezy to Executive Produce
EXCLUSIVE: DEF JAM SIGNEE YG ANNOUNCES “WELCOME TO BOMPTON” DEBUT ALBUM TITLE, YOUNG JEEZY TO EXECUTIVE PRODUCE
King T Preps New Mixtape “Still Triflin'”
(AllHipHop News) West Coast rap legend King T will return to the arena after six years, with a new mixtape titled “Still Triflin’.” The 22-track mixtape from King T features a variety of rappers from California, including Xzibit, MC Eiht, Short Khop, Mitchy Slick, Ras Kass, Raphael Saadiq, Ras Kass and others. Representatives for King T confirmed that the new mixtape “Still Triflin’” will be released next week, on December 11. For more information on the mixtape check out www.KingTLA.com
Nephew to the Blues: Rapper Skeme Releases New Album "Alive and Living"
Inglewood, CA rapper Skeme released his new album Alive and Living on October 16 via iTunes. As a young artist on the scene, Skeme is quickly rising up in the ranks on the West Coast as a diverse rapper that can create club music for the party people and straight Hip-Hop for the lyrical heads. With guests like Kendrick Lamar, Iggy Azalea, Schoolboy Q, and Problem, Alive and Living definitely needs to be on your list of new albums to check out. AllHipHop.com recently caught up with Skeme for a few quick words: AllHipHop.com: I had no idea that the Blues and Rock ‘N Roll legend, Howlin’ Wolf, was your great uncle. Skeme: I’ve got the music roots, man [laughter]. I can remember my grandmother telling me that he was an honest man. If he said that he was going to do something, he either did it or was going to die trying. He was a good man from what I hear. AllHipHop.com: From what you know of him, was he accurately portrayed in the movie, Cadillac Records? Skeme: That seemed about right to me. That’s what most of my other uncles are like [laughter]. I definitely thought that was kind of dead on. AllHipHop.com: Music is on your blood, but you kind of got a late start in this game…. Skeme: Right. I started when I was about 16 or 17. AllHipHop.com: Compared to a lot of other artists, that’s late. Artists usually tell me that they started rapping during their early teenage years. Skeme: There wasn’t much to do but be out in the streets or go hoop when I was growing up, but I turned out alright. I just grew into [rapping]. Not to toot my own horn, but I’ve also got a hell of a work ethic. I’m in and out of the studio on the regular or as much as one should if they want to be good at this. Practice makes perfect. I practice my a** off with this rap sh*t, and try to become as good as I can possibly be. AllHipHop.com: Aside from practicing, what else do you think has helped you to catch on so quickly? Skeme: Having a presence in the streets and relationships with artists that are bubbling out here on the coast. Always being a real dude and being genuine. As life goes on, my raps are going to get better, because I keep things on the up and up. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux8miLDBSwg&w=420&h=315]
EXCLUSIVE: Xzibit Previews New Album “Napalm” Featuring Dr. Dre, Game, Wiz Khalifa, Alkaholiks and More
XZIBIT GIVES ALLHIPHOP.COM AN EXCLUSIVE LISTEN TO HIS UPCOMING ALBUM NAPALM!
WILD WILD WEST: The Historically Outrageous West Coast Figures of Our Time
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WILD WILD WEST: From ‘Pac To Pac D## – The West Coast’s Gangster To Hipster Evolution
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VIDEO: Casey Veggies Hits Up Jersey’s Bamboozle Festival; Subtly Announces Three Upcoming Projects For 2012
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Video: Mistah F.A.B. and Problem on Why SXSW is Critical for Artists and Rap
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West Coast Rapper Celly Cel Publishes First Novel This November
(AllHipHop News) Bay Area rapper Celly Cel is preparing to release his first ever novel titled “Big Faces.” The rapper, who has worked with a number of artists including E 40, Spice 1, B-Legit and others, became interested it writing street literature after becoming a fan of Donald Goines. Celly Cel was introduced to Donald Goines’ literary works during a brief stint in county jail, where he read Goines’ book “White Man’s Justice, Black Man’s Grief.” According to Celly Cel, although the book is fictional, portions of the of the story are based on his real-life experiences. Big Faces follows the story of four young men in community college, who steal luxury cars at night. The group, known as “The Stun Gun Crew,” managed to elude the police until a heist worth millions goes wrong. All the while, the mob is seeking to recover a stolen briefcase along the way. Celly Cel’s first novel “Big Faces” is due in stores on November 8.
