R.I.P Michael Jackson
A legend has died. Michael Jackson was an icon and was an inspiration to every (rap) artist you see today. Michael has left a true mark in the music industry and his music will continue to have its influence.
Our thoughts and prayers go to the Jackson family in this hard time
Artist of the Week: Gucci Mane
In 2005, he released his independent debut album entitled Trap House, which featured the successful single "Icy" with Young Jeezy. However, disputes over the rights to this single eventually caused a riff between the two artists. Hard to Kill followed in 2006.
Gucci Mane was propelled to mainstream success with the release of Back to the Trap House in 2007, which sold 32,000 copies its first week. The album was fueled by the hit single "Freaky Gurl", which peaked at #12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks.
After ending another prison term, Gucci Mane began working on a mixtape called Writing on Da Wall and "Guccitendo". A new official mixtape "Guccimania" has some of his new 2009 singles featured on the mixtape.2 Gucci Mane Has Recently Signed A Deal With Warner Bros. Records3
Recently, he has appeared on remixes of the Black Eyed Peas "Boom Boom Pow" and Mariah Carey's "Obsessed". He also makes a guest appearance on Mario's "Break Up".
Young Jeezy Explains Why He Dissed Gucci Mane & Oj Da Juiceman! "They Been Takin Shots At Me Since Their Mixtapes. My Problem Is With Radric"
Soulja Boy Uses T-Pain's New Auto-Tune App For Iphone & Take A Close Up Look At T-Pain's Big Ass Chain!
Fabolous & The-Dream Grace The New Cover of XXL
Def Jam stars Fabolous and The-Dream have joined forces for the new issue of XXL for The Hip-Hop Soul Issue.
The August edition of the number one music magazine will focus on the connection between hip-hop and R&B. In addition to interviews with Loso and Dream (with a guest appearence from his boo, Christian Milian), the issue will also include an essay on the history of hip-hop soul, the making of some of hip-hop soul’s smash hits, including the biggest of all time, Method Man and Mary J. Blige’s “I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need to Get By.”
There’s also a package featuring the Top 10 Hip-Hop Soul singers, songwriters and producers to look out for in 2010, an in-depth profile on Black Thought and much more.
The August issue of XXL hits stands on July 7.
Source: XXL
Artist of the Week: Tonye Christopher
Emerging from the Bermuda Triangle of John Mayer Rock, Timberlake Pop, and Kanye West Hip-Hop is Tonye Christopher. With his soaring guitar licks, infectious melodies, and heart thumping rhythms he is sure to keep you coming back for more.
With his latest release 'I Dreamt I Was A Rockstar' hitting web stores April 2009, Tonye proves to be an ever evolving artist. After five years of touring the Midwest and receiving praises from critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Josh Kelley in 2007, Tonye's sophomore album is finally ready to debut. 'I Dreamt I Was A Rockstar', released in early April 2009, mixes a futuristic R&B sound with elements of pop, rock, and folk. The collection of songs is a pop album fueled by pop culture. “Every song on the album is inspired by something, someone, or somewhere that you hear being talked about in celebrity gossip blogs; and how I felt it related to me.”
Tonye is also releasing a John Mayer cover album this April, “Under Covers With John Mayer.” The album will feature songs such as Gravity, Daughters, Waiting On The World To Change, and many more. It is being distributed with 'I Dreamt I Was A Rockstar' as a dual album.
Look for Tonye Christopher on the web at www.TonyeChristopher.com
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Its Bout To Get Hectic: Young Jeezy - 24/23 (Gucci Mane & OJ Da Juiceman Diss) [Audio / Dirty Version]
Gucci Mane & OJ Da Juiceman Respond To Young Jeezy Diss: “We Not Feedin’ Into That”
June 15 Young Jeezy leaked a song targeting fellow Atlanta rappers Gucci Mane and OJ Da Juiceman.
On the track, titled “24-23,” Jeezy first takes aim at his longtime rival Gucci. “I’m on my Louie shit today/ fuck some Gucci, mane,” he spit. “These niggas still on my dick/ they like some groupies, mane/Can’t keep they lips closed/ they worse than coochies, mane/ And that fruity looking stupid/ like some Coogi, mane/ Let you trick me off these streets/ you must be stupid, mane/ Tell him this ain’t what he want/ not the boy Snow/ But between me and you/ I think the boy slow.”
He then takes aim at Gucci’s friend OJ. “Straight shots to the head, fuck some juice, man,” he added. “Next to real n—-s in the city who got the juice, mane. these n—-s talking bout the work but what they prove, mane. Y’all know these n—-s really clowns but I’m the truth, mane. And this is what you goin’ for then what’s the use, mane. Tell him this ain’t what he want, not the boy Snow. But between me and you, I think them boys slow.”
When XXLMag.com reached out to both OJ and Gucci’s management for comment, the current XXL cover stars said: “We not feeding in to that. We getting money.”
The Snowman has a controversial history with Gucci. Back in 2005 Jeezy put out several diss songs against the rapper, claiming he was not paid sufficiently for his appearance on Gucci’s hit single, “So Icey.” Gucci alleged that Jeezy went as far as putting a hit out on him, which many believe lead to Mane killing a man – rumored to be a Jeezy associate - in self-defense. Since ’05 there have been no other incidents between the two rappers.
Ironically all three MCs are set to play two shows together this weekend, 102 Jamz’s SuperJam In North Carolina and Hot 107’s Birthday Bash in A-town.
Source: XXL
Vokal Tour with El Matador
Rapper El Matador teamed up with Vokal for a signing tour in the South of France. Fans came to meet their favourite rapper who has recelntly launched his second album "Au Clair du Bitume" 
Also check out www.vokal-europe.com and El Matador Skyrock Blog
Album Release: Twista - Category F5
# Title
1. "Misunderstood" (feat. Buk of Psychodrama)
2. "American Gangsta"
3. "Fire" (feat. Lil Boosie)
4. "She Got It" (feat. Bobby Valentino)
5. "Yellow Light" (feat. R. Kelly)
6. "All Right" (feat. Kanye West)
7. "Wetter (Calling You Daddy)" (feat. Erika Shevon)
8. "Billionaire" (feat. Busta Rhymes)
9. "Yo Body" (feat. Do or Die & Johnny P)
10. "Hustla"
11. "Gotta Get Me One" (feat. Static Major)
12. "On Top" (feat. Akon)
13. "Jump Off"
14. "Wanna See 'Em Buss" (feat. Liffy Stokes)
15. "Birthday"
Album Category F5 out on 16th of June!
Rick Ross Says 50 Cent's Brand Is Diein: "I Haven't Heard Anything About Tia's Book. Doin A Book With 50 Cent Is Like Going To Get A Crunk Beat ....
Album Release: Mos Def - The Ecstatic
# Title
1. "Supermagic"
2. "Twilite Speedball"
3. "Auditorium" (feat. Slick Rick)
4. "Wahid"
5. "Priority"
6. "Quiet Dog (Bite Hard)"
7. "Life In Marvelous Times"
8. "The Embassy"
9. "No Hay Nada Mas"
10. "Pistola"
11. "Pretty Dancer"
12. "Workers Comp"
13. "Revelations"
14. "Roses" (feat. Georgia Anne Muldrow)
15. "History" (feat. Talib Kweli)
16. "Casa Bey"
New Album Mos Def 'The Ecstatic' out on the 9th of June!
Fab Gets Auto-Biographical for “Loso’s Way”
After releasing the cover and tracklist for yesterday, Fabolous is promising fans his most personal album with “Loso’s Way.” The main theme of the album will focus on the dangers and challenges of transitioning from street life to an honest living.
The motif reflects its movie inspiration, Carlito’s Way, which starred Al Pacino as a gangster struggling to go straight after years of criminal activities.
Along with the LP, Fabolous will drop a 30 minute mini-film companion piece.
Several trailers for the project are now available on youtube, and have helped in creating a buzz for the Brooklynite.
To date, two advance singles have been released for Loso’s Way: The Dream-assisted “Throw It In the Bag” (produced by Tricky Stewart), and “It’s My Time,” featuring Jeremith and produced by the Runners.
The former is listed as the #1 Most-Added song in the Rhythm radio format, while the latter holds the same distinction in the Urban format.
Both singles also premiered last week on MTV.
The album will be the first in 3 years for Fabolous, and serve as a followup to 2007’s gold-certified From Nothin’ to Somethin’.
At press time, Fabolous is scheduled to perform in Los Angeles with NeYo at this year’s BET Awards on June 28.
Loso’s Way will be released on June 30 through Desert Storm/Def Jam.
Source: TheSource.com
Eminem Moves 211K, Red & Meth Top Busta In Second Week On The Charts
Eminem continues his reign on the Billboard 200 sales chart in his second week with releases by Redman & Method Man and Busta Rhymes sliding down the ranks.
Relapse, Em’s first new solo disc since ‘05’s Encore, followed up its first week 608,200 in sales, with 211,000 according to the Nielsen SoundScan. So far 820,400 fans have picked up the Dr. Dre-produced project in two weeks.
Falling 11 spots this week is Red & Meth’s Blackout! 2 album which now sits at no. 18. The East Coast duo’s reunion disc sold an additional 20,500 copies this go-around, making their second week total stand at 78,100.
Busta slid down to the no. 22 spot in his second week, four spots below Red & Meth. His Universal/Motown release, Back On My B.S. moved 16,700 units this week, pushing his total sales figures 76,000.
Rounding out the top 40 is Miami boss Rick Ross. The Def Jam MC sold 13,600 Deeper Than Rap CDs this sales cycle, making his album break the 300k mark. After six weeks Deeper Than Rap has a grand total of 303,800.
Next week look for Eminem to continue his dominance as new releases from D-Block and AZ are set to debut.
Source: XXL
Artist of the Week: El Matador
From a young age El Matador discovered his passion for rap. Growing up this young talent from Marseille used to listen to the music of the legendary rap group IAM. At 17 he decides to dedicate his time fully to his passion.
Soon El Matador is signed to Bombattak Records and releases the hit single "Generation Wesh Wesh" for the soundtrack of the movie "Taxi 4".
On the 25th of May El Matador released his second album "Au Clair du Bitume". The singles "Lahyrate" and "S'il ne me restait" are already a hit!
For more check out the Official El Matador website!
Eminem leaves MTV Awards 2009
Eminem Leaves MTV Movie Awards because Bruno (aka Sacha Baron Cohen, Borat and bruno mtv) flies down and then bruno puts his butt ass into eminems face....
