[News] A$AP Rocky Planning To Impromptly Release An Instrumental Project

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by Jake Paine

posted April 12, 2013 03:08:00 PM CDT | 10 comments

Mac Miller and Tyler, The Creator aren't the only new-guard stars moving into production. A$AP Rocky says he's planning a sneak attack instrumental project.

Harlem, New York emcee A$AP Rocky worked with the likes of Hit-Boy, Clams Casino and Dangermouse on his studio debut, Long.Live.A$AP. In a new interview however, Rocky revealed that he has plans to produce more music. The RCA/Polo Grounds Records sensation

“I am working on an instrumental album right now. I am doing all my own beats. It’s going to be interesting to see how people react [to] my production now," A$AP Rocky told the Bay Area's Neesa in a new video. "I am going to put it out—not even gonna announce it. Just drop it."

With that promise, fans will not know a release date. Long.Live.A$AP is currently on the Top 200 of the charts.

Other emcees currently moving into production include Mac Miller and Tyler, The Creator.

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[News] French Montana "Excuse My French" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist

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by Jake Paine

posted April 12, 2013 09:01:00 AM CDT | 53 comments

A who's who of Cash Money Records stars, Rick Ross, Diddy and Bad Boy Records' current roster appear on French Montana's "Excuse My French" debut.

With less than six weeks to go, final details are surfacing on the contents of French Montana's debut album, Excuse My French. The Bad Boy/Maybach Music Group/Interscope Records artist's album is coming May 21. HipHop-N-More has confirmed the artwork and tracklisting.

Guests include longtime affiliates and mentors Diddy and Rick Ross, along with frequent collaborators Lil Wayne, Drake, and 2 Chainz. Bad Boy label-mates MGK, Los and Red Cafe also appear on album closer, "Ocho Cinco."

1. Once in a While
2. Trap House
3. Ain’t Worried About Nothin
4. Paranoid
5. When I Want
6. Fuck What Happens Tonight
7. Gifted
8. Ballin Out
9. I Told Em
10. Pop That (Ft. Drake, Lil Wayne & Rick Ross)
11. Freaks (Ft. Nicki Minaj)
12. We Go Where Ever We Want
13. Bust It Open
14. Drink Freely
15. Throw It in the Bag
16. Marble Floors (Ft. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz)
17. Ocho Cinco (Ft. Diddy, Red Cafe, MGK & Los)

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[News] Immortal Technique Comments On Monsanto Protection Act, Calls It "A Disgrace"

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by Danielle Harling

posted April 12, 2013 11:00:00 AM CDT | 45 comments

Immortal Technique refers to the newly-signed Monsanto Protection Act as being "damaging to America."

Harlem rapper Immortal Technique was quick to voice his opinion on the Monsanto Protection Act during a recent interview with Hard Knock TV, and even referred to the Act as being both “a disgrace” and “a human rights abuse.”

“That’s a disgrace. It should be a human rights abuse,” said Technique when asked about the Act. “It should be banned. They really want to control the food industry in general. And I think what’s disgusting about them is that – Listen, we know Monsanto and their parent companies have given the Obama administration money.”

The Monsanto Protection Act orders the Department of Agriculture to turn a blind eye when it concerns federal court decisions that would ban the use of genetically engineered seed. The name of the Act stems from the Missouri-based Monsanto Company, a billion-dollar corporation that is known for producing genetically engineered seed.

Immortal Technique further spoke on the Obama administration and revealed that the people should not be so easily swayed due to what President Obama symbolizes.

“I understand and I know the type of commitment that certain individuals have to the Obama administration. They think that under a Republican administration they would have never gotten any acknowledgement on gay rights,” Technique explained. “I know that there are people that are 40, 50, 60, and they black and they grew up in a completely different America. They couldn’t even picture a black president… We live in a slightly different America in a lot of places, but I know that people support him because he symbolizes that for them. But I remind people that the only reason he signed that Monsanto shit is not out of the kindness of his heart, but because they lobbied him and gave him money…And that takes away from the credibility of this country and that’s damaging to America.”

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[News] Music Executive Freeband Double D Killed In Atlanta Highway Shooting

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Posté le 12 avril 2013 04:30:00 PM CDT | 14 Commentaires

Futur associer Freeband Double D, tué par balles au cours d'une fusillade sur l'Interstate 20 d'Atlanta.

Freeband Double D, un dirigeant de la musique qui a été associé comme avenir et Young Scooter, a été abattu hier, le 11 avril lors d'un Atlanta de Interstate 20.

Selon GlobalGrind.com, au moment des prise de vue témoins vu nombreux tirs à Maybach de Double D d'un SUV blanc.

Après la fusillade, qui s'est produite durant l'heure de pointe, Double D a été prise à proximité Grady Memorial Hospital, mais plus tard est mort de ses blessures. Aucune arrestation n'ont été apportées à la fusillade.

Avenir était l'un de plusieurs artistes d'exprimer ses condoléances plus tôt aujourd'hui via Twitter.

UNKA RIP #DD #FREEBANDDOUBLE...Il m'a appelé l'Assistant & ima à la hauteur trop il #lafamilia

— AVENIR/FREEBANDZ (@1future) 12 avril 2013

Sur le dessus de son travail en tant que directeur de musique, Double D a également vanté une carrière comme artiste de musique et peut être vu de rap en une poignée de vidéos sur sa page YouTube.

Une photo de la scène de fusillade d'hier peut être vu ci-dessous.

Connexes :Future f. Freeband Gang-« Whip Game » [AUDIO]

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[News] Homeboy Sandman "Kool Herc: Fertile Crescent" Release Date, Tracklist & Cover Art

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by Jake Paine

posted April 11, 2013 03:42:00 PM CDT | 3 comments

Homeboy Sandman pays his respects to Hip Hop's Godfather Kool Herc with a new EP chock fulla samples and 1970s B-Boy bravado.

Stones Throw Records has announced that Homeboy Sandman will release his fourth project in less than two years with the storied Los Angeles, California area label. On April 16, the Queens, New York emcee will release Kool Herc: Fertile Crescent, an album he first discussed in fall of 2011. The eight-song EP takes its name from Hip Hop's credited founder, DJ Kool Herc. Maintaining the concept, the follow-up to 2012's First Of A Living Breed full-length is heavy on samples, ranging from R&B to Classic Rock to World.

The tracklisting to Homeboy Sandman's Kool Herc: Fertile Crescent is as follows:

1. My Brothers
2. Oh, The Horror
3. Lonely People
4. Dag, Philly Too
5. Moon
6. Men Are Mortal
7. Peace & Love
8. I

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[News] Rap Lyrics Used In San Antonio, Texas Murder Trial

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by Andres Vasquez

posted April 12, 2013 09:20:00 AM CDT | 7 comments

So Fly Entertainment's Anthony Johnson has been convicted in the murder of his business partner Romuald Rodrique Ngande. Johnson's Rap lyrics were used in court to help convict him of the murder as jurors rejected his self-defense claim.

This week, San Antonio, Texas' Anthony Johnson was charged with the murder of his So Fly Entertainment business partner, Romuald Rodrique Ngande, a producer known as Romey Rome Beatz. Ngande died of a gunshot from a an AK-47 assault rifle and Johnson is facing life in prison.

Johnson claimed self-defense. According to his testimony, Ngande asked for a ride to work in the morning which he refused to give. Johnson claims that Ngande became furious. Johnson then showed jurors how he put a gun in Ngande's mouth to see how Ngande would respond.

“He grabbed it real quick (and said), 'Go ahead. Do it, do it. Blow out my brains,'” Johnson told jurors, according to San Antonio Express News. “He reached into his pocket. I just saw a gleam of silver.”

When this occured, Johnson says he fired the gunshot. Ngande had been reaching for a lighter and was reportedly unarmed. 

Prosecutors mentioned that hours after the shooting, Johnson posted a Facebook update about the situation.

“One-shot kill," he wrote. "Call me John Wayne." 

The pair had been arguing on Facebook the night before the murder.

Prosecutors also noted that Johnson's behavior at the police station was different from what he displayed in court.

“I wasn't acting like me at all,” he said of his actions after the shooting. “I got tired of people looking at me as the nice guy — the pretty boy you could walk all over.”

Johnson has been writing rhymes in jail. Prosecutors have used these words in court, including lines about being "a beast that can't be tamed." This is not the first time lyrics have been used in court. For instance, lyrics were also used in Lil Boosie's trial. A sample of his lyrics can be seen below.

After more than six hours of deliberation, a jury rejected Johnson's self-defense claim. 

So Fly Entertainment was started by Johnson after obtaining money from a personal injury settlement. Ngande and Johnson partnered to release four albums together before struggling financially. Johnson now faces life in prison.

Photographs obtained from MySanAntonio.  

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[News] Protest Group UltraViolet Praises Reebok For Dropping Rick Ross

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posted April 12, 2013 11:07:00 AM CDT | 22 comments

The group that led protests last week outside of a Reebok store in Manhattan applauds the brand for yesterday's decision to sever ties with Rick Ross.

Last week womens rights group UltraViolet led protests outside a New York City Reebok store against the brand's endorsement of Rick Ross. The group cited lyrics in Ross' verse on the Rocko song "U.O.E.N.O." that they believed, implied rape. Following the protests, Ross apologized for the perceived lyrics on Twitter. However, protesters continued to seek Reebok let go of the Def Jam/Maybach Music Group star.

Yesterday, those requests were met in late afternoon, when Reebok formally announced that they had parted ways with Rick Ross, citing that he did not align with the "values of the brand." They also expressed disappointment with the rapper's apology, stating, "We are very disappointed [that Rick Ross] has yet to display an understanding of the seriousness of this issue.”

In the hours following the news, UltraViolet reacted, as reported by VIBE.com, praising the shoemaker and apparel brand. “We are thrilled to hear that Reebok is joining the fight against rape culture and dropping Rick Ross," said UltraViolet co-founder Nita Chaudhary.

"This is a huge victory for women, for the 526 survivors of rape who were brave enough to publicly confront rape culture, and for the nearly 100,000 UltraViolet members who have poured their hearts and time into this campaign," Chaudhary continued. "This sends a strong message that rapping about drugging and raping an unconscious woman is not only morally wrong, but has real consequences." She closed in saying, "Thank you Reebok for taking a stand."

Already, two of Rick Ross Rap peers have criticized Reebok for the same decision, in Earl Sweatshirt and Slim Thug.

RELATED: Rick Ross Dropped By Reebok, Over Perceived Rape Lyric

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