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T.I. Associate's Murder Unlocked, Shooter & Motive Identified
2008-03-12 16:20:00 Details surrounding the murder of T.I.'s personal assistant and friend, Philant Johnson, have recently been revealed. As SOHH previously reported, Philant Johnson was killed on a Cincinnati highway in a hail of bullets on May 2, 2006 after an altercation broke out between Tip, members of his Grand Hustle label and another group of patrons at Cincinnati's Club Ritz. Now, according to Atlanta radio station, V103, sources claim that authorities know who the triggerman is and have also learned the motive behind the crime through another unrelated arrest. During "The Ryan Cameron Show," the radio host reported that the motive for the shooting may be over a promoter mistakenly thinking he had T.I. booked for an after party. The promoter supposedly found out that he had been duped by a person who said they could secure an appearance from the rapper. When they found out that T.I. was at another party he went to the location with several other men and waited for T.I. to lea... More About: Murder , Shooter , Motive , Unlocked
Trina Readies New Album, Hooks Up W/ Keyshia Cole
2008-03-12 16:16:00 After three years away from the game, Miami rapper Trina is ready to show everybody that she hasn't lost her edge as she gears up to release her latest album, Still The Baddest. The Diamond Princess linked with R&B superstar Keyshia Cole for her latest single, "I Gotta Thing For You." The album, which is her fourth solo set, is the follow-up disc to her 2005 release, Glamorest Life. With a new record on the horizon, Trina has been busy setting the record straight on several rumors that have been circulating, including her relationship with Lil' Wayne and one that suggests that she and Missy Elliot are more than just friends. "At first I was bothered," Trina said in a previous interview with SOHH. "Missy is a mentor to me, I came into this game and I looked up to her. To have somebody embrace me like that and say you should do this kind of record, this kind of show, I appreciated her as my friend, her being there to give support because everybody doesn't do ... More About: Keyshia Cole , Album
Sheek ft. Jadakiss & Styles P - Gettin Stronger
2008-03-12 16:10:00 Sheek Louch - Getting Stronger (ft. Jadakiss & Styles P)Bonus: Sheek Louch - Think We Got A Problem (ft. Bun B & The Game )Silver Back Gorilla in stores March 18. More About: Styles P
More Video Trouble For Gnarls Barkley
2008-03-12 15:53:00 Gnarls Barkley is preparing to shoot a video for "Who's Gonna Save My Soul," which will be the second single from the sophomore effort The Odd Couple. Meanwhile, as the edited version of their first single, "Run" continues to play on the American edition of MTV, the video is still currently banned from MTV UK for the same issue that initially caused it to be delayed stateside. The clip continues to fail the Harding Test. The test was devised to prevent episodes of photosensitive epilepsy which occur when flickering images or patterns appear at a frequency ranging between 25 and 50 hertz (cycles per second). Since the initial domestic ban of the video, Gnarls Barkley has made some minor edits to the video. "It seemed justifiable to hesitate a bit to make sure it didn't result in something severe," Cee-Lo tells The Hollywood Reporter. "We just focused on any compromise we could come to. We didn't get too agitated -- we just concentrated our focus on how we could resolve the problem... More About: Video , Gnarls Barkley
Juelz Santana Arrested For Marijuana and Hollow Tips
2008-03-12 15:47:00 Diplomats rapper Juelz Santana was reported arrested by The New York Daily News. According to the story, the rapper was entering his Glenpoint gated community in Teaneck, New Jersey, when a police officer smelled marijuana coming from Santana's Bentley. Upon the stop, the 25 year-old Harlem-born rapper was found in the possession of several rolled blunts, a sandwich bag of marijuana and a sock filled with approximately 29 hollow-tipped bullets. Although Santana's present-whereabouts are unknown, he was detained, as was his vehicle taken, for being driven on a suspended license. At the time of this incident, Juelz Santana had been recording his third album, reportedly called Born To Lose, Built To Win (The Reagan Era) for Diplomats/Def Jam Records. Last week, reports surface [click here...] that the Harlem, New York-based Diplomats might be disbanding due to ongoing disagreements with stars Cam'ron and Jim Jones. Amidst the recent talk, Santana, who has found the most consistent ... More About: Arrested , Tips , Marijuana
Witness Testifies Against Remy Ma
2008-03-12 15:44:00 Remy Ma's assault trial continued in Manhattan today (March 12). 21-year-old Oluwole Ajudun testified at the trial today that he saw Remy cock a .45-caliber handgun and get into the car with Makeda Barnes Joseph, whom Remy is accused of shooting. According to the Associated Press, Ajudun made it know that Joseph was "like a sister to me," and that he had known her for about six years. The witness, who is an accounting student, testified that after a party in Greenwich Village on July 14, 2007, he saw Remy get out of her Cadillac Escalade with what he described as a "sliver chrome" gun. "I saw her cock it back and jump in Makeda's car," he said. Ajudun then said that he heard a pop moments later, and saw Remy leave Joseph's car. Ajudun's testimony followed that of Crystal Ricks, who said she saw Remy approach Joseph's car, but did not see a gun. Ricks did, however, hear a pop, see a flash, and saw Remy step out of Joseph's car, but never saw her with the gun. Currently, Remy is... More About: Witness , Remy Ma , Remy
Outkast's Big Boi Goes Classical For Ballet
2008-03-12 15:32:00 Antwan "Big Boi" Patton of Outkast will join members of the Dungeon Family and a group of ballet dancers for a reinterpretation of some of his songs. The unorthodox pairing, entitled Big, will take place from April 10-13 at Atlanta's Fabulous Fox Theatre. According to Atlanta Ballet the set will be choreographed by renowned dance artist Lauri Stallings. "It's a true threading of art forms," says Stallings. "It's culminated into something that's extremely fresh." Stallings also says the experience will incorporate elements of ballet, Hip Hop and opera. The set will be broken down into 10 chapters, which incorporate different works into a complete narrative backed by the sounds of Big Boi. The Atlanta Ballet has confirmed that Big Boi will perform "Morris Brown," which was his lead single from the Idlewild soundtrack. "Church," from the multi-platinum album Speakerboxx/The Love Below, and "Bombs Over Baghdad" will also be performed. Some news sources have reported that Cee-Lo of G... More About: Classical
The Roots - Birthday Girl (unofficial)
2008-03-12 01:11:00 Newer video will come soon. More About: Girl , Birthday , Roots , The Roots
New Music: Flo Rida - Mail on Sunday
2008-03-12 01:01:00 Here is some new music from Flo Rida 's debut album, Mail on Sunday , which drops March 18.Flo Rida ft. Rick Ross & Brisco - Money RightFlo Rida - Miss Hang-OverFlo Rida ft. Will. I. Am - In the AyerFlo Rida ft. Young Joc - Don't Know How To Act More About: Music , Flo-Rida
Three 6 Mafia - I'd Rather (Spitzer Edition)
2008-03-12 00:58:00 Good timing on that one. More About: Mafia , Three 6 Mafia , Edition , Spitzer
New Music: Rocko - Self Made
2008-03-12 00:48:00 Here is some new music off of Rocko 's debut album Self Made , which will be in stores March 18th.Rocko - Old School Rocko - Priceless Rocko - Thugs Need Love Too Rocko - Dis Here More About: Music
Prodigy Speaks On Jay-Z, Nas, Little Brother, Soulja Boy & More
2008-03-12 00:26:00 Mobb Deep?s Prodigy (Albert Johnson) had some harsh words for the Hip Hop community earlier. In an extremely long blog, Prodigy let off more than a few vocal barbs towards a laundry list of who?s who in hip-hop, while proclaiming himself and label mate 50 Cent as the ?future of the planet.? In the opening portion of his rant, Prodigy exclaims that he and 50 Cent are the ?voice of the hood and the voice of the future of this planet. Everybody copies prodigy?s rap, slang, dress code, tattoos, hairstyles, jewelery [sic] and more. Same for 50.? Prodigy then attacks a long list of emcees including Cassidy, Fat Joe, Jim Jones, Cam?ron, Lupe Fiasco, Talib Kweli, Joe Budden, Jay-Z, Nas, Phonte, Saigon, Keith Murray. The attack on Fat Joe is not surprising considering the feud brewing between the Terror Squad and G-Unit camps and the release of the G-Unit mixtape, Elephant in the Sand [click here to listen]. Prodigy goes on to state how the previously mentioned emcees ?suck to the maximum p... More About: Brother , Soulja Boy , Little Brother , Soulja
Craig G, Torae, Apathy, etc - WNYU's Halftime Show
2008-03-11 20:21:00 Premo, Alchemist & Marco Polo on the beats while emcees rip for WNYU's Halftime Show (10th Anniversary) Masta Ace, Craig G & A.G.Apathy , Torae & Emilio RojasSupastition, Reef the Lost Cauze & A.G.
Willy Northpole - Body Marked Up (Onsmash World Premier)
2008-03-11 19:42:00 Amazing video. I love the beat. Props to OnSmash for the video. More About: Body , World , Premier
Polow Da Don Robbed At Gun Point?
2008-03-11 19:37:00 After reports of hit-making producer Polow Da Don being robbed at gunpoint last night hit the net, the Atlanta-based producer released a press release about the story. Early reports say masked gunmen broke in on a recording session and forced him and a group of men alongside him to the floor. It's been speculated that Polow and the other Zone 4 affiliates in the studio were robbed of money and jewelry but no one was hurt. Polow released a statement this afternoon calling his attackers weak and saying their attempt failed. "They thought they came to rob me, but I have heart and I have God shawty ...These crack head ass n*ggaz I guess called themselves robbing me, but we robbed them. I wasn't scared I was mad," Polow said via his Blackberry. "I was likes 'these dumb ass, weak ass n*ggas.' n*ggas don't get it. You gone have to shoot me because until then, I don't believe you. I am a man and nine times out of 10, a n*gga calling himself a robba, a thug or a gangs... More About: Point , Robbed
Video: Kay Slay on his Relationship with Fat Joe
2008-03-11 18:38:00 Kay Slay speaks on his relationship with Fat Joe, the Fat Joe vs. Papoose situation, and what hes up to. More About: Video , Relationship
Video: Snippet of Red Cafe?s Paper Touchin Remix
2008-03-11 17:43:00 Damn, that sounds like a sick remix. Can't wait till the full version is released. Oh and in case you didn't figure it out, its 50 Cent , Jadakiss & Fabolous . More About: Video , Remix , Paper
Video: Fat Joe on Freestyle 101
2008-03-11 17:38:00 Elephant in the Room drops today. Click here to review. More About: Video , Freestyle , Fat Joe
New Eminem Song Produced by Dj Premier
2008-03-11 17:32:00 Back in the 90?s it seemed that in order to be somebody you couldn?t possibly do an album without the legendary DJ Premier stamping his trademark production. From Nas to Jay-Z and everyone in between, a DJ Premier track made every artist worth talking about official. These days, those calls have dwindled as the younger crop of emcees have opted to go another route while Premier nurtures a new batch of emcees. But there?s one person that needs that extra punch to make his comeback official and he picked up the phone to make that call? Marshall Mathers aka Slim Shady aka Eminem "I just got a call from Eminem," Primo revealed exclusively to HipHopDX. The song, titled ?Keys To The City,? will indeed be on Eminem?s upcoming album (possibly leaked as the street single) and will be the first time Slim Shady will put his signature flow behind a DJ Premier backdrop. ?It?s a song that he actually produced and he wasn?t crazy about the track,? Premier says as he recalls the conversation be... More About: Song
Rick Ross - Trilla Review
2008-03-11 16:53:00 When most artists encounter their second LP, it is usual for most critics and executives to fear the sophomore curse. For the uninitiated, the understanding of the curse is basically that an artist set the bar so high with his or her debut; that he unequivocally fails with the follow up. Rick Ross looked to be a likely candidate, as his first LP, Port Of Miami featured the 2006 summer anthem ?Hustlin'.? The hit spawned remix after remix and even got a then ?retired? Jay-Z on the track. Fast forward to 2008, where the Carol City rep drops Trilla (Def Jam) and you have a sophomore LP that lives up to its name and avoids the dreaded jinx. When listening to this album, it comes off as a finished product that the South Florida movement has been building for the last two years. Every track has a stylized feel with plenty of synthesizer and is as musically bright as South Beach on a summer day. The J.U.S.T.I.C.E League, who when given production duty with their four selections, seem to... More About: Review , Rick Ross
Fat Joe - Elephant In The Room Review
2008-03-11 16:44:00 After 17 years in the game, Fat Joe still feels that he has something to prove. As a member of the legendary D.I.T.C. crew, Joe shot to fame with his 1993 debut album Represent. He is one of the most prominent Latinos in Hip-Hop and the mentor to one of the greatest emcees ever, the late Big Pun, Don Cartagena should be completely proud and satisfied with his resume - which took a huge leap in 2004 with the smash hit, "Lean Back." Recently however, murmurings in the Hip Hop community about his new found love for Southern Hip Hop, along with his never-ending love for using the term nigga, has put his credibility in question. Some have even questioned his status as a true emcee and not just another street credible rapper. All the opposition has put Fat Joe back in the saddle to address everything on his second independent album for Imperial Records titled Elephant In The Room . The album opens up with the bluesy, soul looped banger, "The Fugitive." Produced by Street Runner, this is ... More About: Review
Snoop Dogg- Ego Trippin' Album Review
2008-03-11 16:35:00 Sixteen years into Snoop Dogg 's recording career, his appeal is still based on the way he lives: in slow motion in the fast lane. That's why his stoned persona translates so well to movies and TV, whether he's making porn videos, playing Huggy Bear in Starsky and Hutch, starring in a reality series on E! or hosting the 2007 European VMAs while wearing lederhosen. Snoop has shown a lot more flexibility onscreen than on his records, where he tends to stay in his comfort zone, pledging allegiance to girls, drugs and the gangsta lifestyle. But his languorous rapping has a way of inspiring inventively freaky sounds from producers, whether it's Dr. Dre laying down squealing keyboards on "Nuthin' But a 'G' Thang" or Pharrell Williams exploring mouth-popping for "Drop It Like It's Hot." About half of Ego Trippin ' was produced by "QDT Muzic," a team made up of Snoop, Teddy Riley, who was the Pharrell Williams of the late Eighties and early Nineties, and DJ Quik, who would have bee... More About: Review , Album
Super Tuesday: Snoop Dogg, Fat Joe, And Rick Ross, All Drop Big Albums
2008-03-11 16:26:00 Music fans have a few choices to make today (March 11) with new releases from veterans Snoop Dogg , Fat Joe and R&B songstress Kelis dropping alongside sophomore efforts from Rick Ross and Hurricane Chris.Snoop Dogg's ninth studio album entitled, Ego Trippin', is the follow-up to 2006's Tha Blue Carpet Treatment. The new disc, led by the smash single "Sensual Seduction," which peaked at #20 on Billboard's Pop 100, is a 20-track set executive produced by the producer collective QDT-DJ Quik, Snoop Dogg, Teddy Riley. The eccentric album, released on Geffen, also features production from, the Neptunes, Raphael Saadiq, Shawty Redd, Rick Rock, Nottz,Whitey Ford (aka Everlast) and the lone guest appearance from Too $hort on "Life Of The Party."One year after releasing Me, Myself & I, Fat Joe is back with his eight solo LP, The Elephant in the Room. The second album released independently under his Terror Squad Entertainment/ Imperial Records, the set is led by lead single "I Won... More About: Super , Albums
Top 10 Hip-Hop Releases for March 2008
2008-03-11 16:26:00 10. Rocko - Self-MadeRocko secured a deal with hip-hop powerhouse Def Jam on the strength of the Drumma Boi-produced single "Umma Do Me."(Video) The Atlanta-bred rapper attributes the success to his business acumen and consumer consciousness. Question is, can he build an entire rap career off one single? We'll find out after March 18th. Street Date: March 18, 2008 9. Flo Rida - Mail on Sunday Who's Flo Rida? Well, if you've just returned from a 2-month trip abroad, Flo Rida's Apple Bottom Jeans-endorsing single "Low" is the buzz-worthiest rap song in the U.S. right now. The song generated so much attention that veteran rock drummer Travis Barker remixed it on YouTube, to the amazement of 2 million viewers. And you know what happens once an artist lands a successful single. Street Date: March 18, 20088. Guilty Simpson - Ode to the GhettoProudly hoisting Michigan's hip-hop flag is the raw and captivating Guilty Simpson. Guilty's latest effort enjoys production from two of Det... More About: Fat Joe , March 2008 , Flo-Rida
Pace Won and Mr. Green - Hip Hop
2008-03-11 16:21:00 I love it. Thank You Pace Won and Mr. Green . Keep doing your thing guyz.
May XXL Cover
2008-03-10 22:26:00 Cover of May edition.Good to see G-Unit on the cover. They have been going strong for the last few months. More About: Cover
HipHopDx Interviews Bun B
2008-03-10 22:20:00 UGK is undeniably one of the most esteemed rap duos in Hip Hop history. Having a large hand in shaping the sound of today?s "trap music," UGK had finally begun to garner the well-deserved [and well-overdue] mainstream love with their Grammy-nominated self-titled album the same year that would see Pimp C pass away. Pimp?s untimely death left his millions of fans in shock, and his long-time collaborator and friend, Bun B, devastated. But not to be mistaken, Bun B is a Hip Hop mainstay on his own as well, proven by the time he spent making hits with the likes of T.I., Jay-Z, Scarface, and Young Jeezy while Pimp C completed a prison stint a few years ago. Now with Pimp gone but hardly forgotten, Bun B continues the legacy of UGK, the unofficial ambassadors to Port Arthur, Texas, their life-long stomping grounds. He sat down with HipHopDX this week to talk about his solo project II Trill [click here to preview], and preserving the memory of Pimp C. As Bun B continues his candid intervie... More About: Interviews
Top 10 Hip-Hop Songs for March 10, 2008.
More articles from this author:2008-03-10 21:34:00 10. G-Unit - "The Mechanic"They may have been coasting on rusty wheels lately, but 50 Cent and co prove that there's plenty of gas left in their tank. This gritty joint is taken from G-Unit's latest mixtape, Return of the Body Snatchers.9. Estelle feat. Kanye West - "American Boy"Sure his verse is unsurprisingly conceited, but Kanye's double-edged contribution here makes for one highly addictive music.8. Sheek Louch - "Good Love"The message is positive and the tough-love expedition is delivered with a splash of confidence and a beat you can surely dance to.7. Lupe Fiasco - "Paris, Tokyo"Give Lupe credit for his uncanny sense of beat selection. This jazz-influenced soundtrack, courtesy of Soundtrakk, goes a long way in making Fiasco's job on the mic a bit easier.6. 9th Wonder & Buckshot - "Go All Out"If you don't concentrate too much on Buckshot's lyrics, the slow-fast-slow pace of this 9th Wonder concoction makes it suitable for interval training.5. The Roots - "75 Bars (B... More About: Songs , March , 2008 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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