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Archive for September 4, 2009
New Music: 50 Cent “Flight 187″ off The 50th Law of Power mixtape
You know 50 gonna say whatever he wants; LOVE THIS!,
like this song and video, both mean…and dark. The first song of 50’s mixtape “50th Law of Power” (the book collaboration with Robert Greene comes out next week). (Big up to Thisis50 for the debut)
“Man, Dre won’t mix my records, now I got to talk to Jimmy…“
“While Jay’s rockin’ that Urkel look, isn’t he from Marcy…they say he’s growin’ dreads and now he’s talkin’ like a yardie. Man, everything is changing I don’t understand a thing…”
DMX Disses Jay-Z: “He’s Talented, But There’s No Heart Behind It”
(UPDATE: the youtube was removed because apparently Tyrese aka…Black Ty *snicker* posted it but then got freaked out by the uproar. Um, hello? Luckily Hiphopstan saved it, and the longer unedited version….watch after the jump)
“Jay is a talented m-f, don’t misunderstand me. But…there’s no soul behind it”
wow…obviously, many many Hov-fans will disagree.
I don’t know how this touchy topic came up, but watch by clicking here
Jin The MC Becomes Christian Rapper
Former battle rap champ Jin is making his way back into the spotlight as a Christian rapper signed to Universal Hong Kong.
Now a born again Christian residing in Hong Kong, Jin has changed the content of his music, but still manages to showcase his lyrical prowess.
Recently Jin released a new track titled “Welcome to the Light Club,” which is fueled by a catchy beat.
Here is an except from the track:
“I got a session booked for7 and its 6:35/ so I got 25 minutes to conjure up this rhyme/its been a long time right stepped away from the limelight/ but the breaks over Holy Spirit takeover/they say the truth will set you free if you so believe/ Jesus is the truth with Him freedom can be achieved”
Via his ayojin.com webpage, Jin chronicles his adventures in this new lifestyle and he describes one trip by saying, “Did a quick performance, gave a testimony and just enjoyed God’s presence.”
Jin initially gained his popularity as the “Freestyle Friday Champ” on BET’s 106 and Park, then went on to sign with the Ruff Ryders.
In 2004, Jin released his debut album, The Rest Is History, which garnered the lead single “Learn Chinese.”
He also made his acting debut in a the blockbuster film 2 Fast 2 Furious
Hip-Hop Exec Kevin Liles Departs Warner Music Group
By Nolan Strong
Pioneering Hip-Hop executive Kevin Liles will leave Warner Music Group it was announced today (September 3).
Liles recently appeared at a press conference in New York promoting Jay-Z’s upcoming album Blueprint 3, which is being distributed by Atlantic, a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Today, Liles announced he was steppding down from his role as Executive Vice President, to pursue other business ventures.
“In the past couple weeks I’ve made one of the most important decisions of my life – to depart the Warner Music Group in order to focus more on new entrepreneurial endeavors in talent management, entertainment, media and my personal philanthropic and political passions,” Liles told AllHipHop in a statement. “I am thankful for the opportunities that Edgar and Lyor have given me, most recently in entrusting me with driving the company’s global artist services strategy, which is redefining the way labels and artists work together. My work here is now complete and I’m excited about the next chapter of my life.”
Kevin Liles started his career at Def Jam as an unpaid intern in 1991. By 1993, he was the Mid-Atlantic Marketing Manager.
By 1998, he was anointed President of the Def Jam Music Group. During his time at the label, he doubled the company’s revenues, by signing acts like Jay-Z, Irv Gotti and Murder Inc., DMX and numerous others.
BREAKING NEWS: Max B. Sentenced To 75 Years
Harlem, New York rapper Max B. was sentenced to 75 years in prison today (September 3) for his role in a botched robbery that led to a double murder in a Fort Lee, New Jersey hotel.
Max B., born Charly Wingate, appeared in a Hackensack, New Jersey court today with co-defendant Kevin Leerdam.
Max B. and Leerdam were convicted on charges of felony murder, kidnapping and armed robbery for planning and robbing Allan Plowden and David Taylor at a Holiday Inn in September of 2006.
