Friday, June 18, 2010

Game Records Lakers Championship Inspired Song

To represent the L.A. Lakers' NBA Finals victory, Game has released "Hustlin' (Champion Anthem)" .

Check it out here:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69Y10dSrG24


by
Al Goody

New Book Claims Death Row Was An FBI Front To Ruin Black Activism

New Book Claims Death Row Was An FBI Front To Ruin Black Activism


Thursday, June 17, 2010 4:30 PM

By Nolan Strong

(AllHipHop News) A new book being published claims that Death Row Records was actually a front for the FBI in an attempt to assault and end black activism.



The new book "The FBI War on Tupac Shakur and Black Leaders: U.S. Intelligence’s Murderous Targeting of Tupac, MLK, Malcolm, The Panthers, Hendrix, Marley, Rappers & Linked Ethnic Leftists".



According to the book’s author, Baltimore area native and Columbia University graduate John Potash, he extensively researched the book, which claims to show the FBI’s consistent pattern of undermining black activism.



The book claims that Shakur was deliberately targeted by the government, like other black leaders, due to his growing influence in the African-American community, utilizing Hip-Hop music.



"What I think it was was that he had become the most influential black man in the black community in the country," Potash told The Baltimore City Paper. "The CIA and U.S. intelligence, what they have to do is win the hearts and minds of the people. They don't want to control us by force, they want us to control ourselves by having us believe in a certain way--that we don't need national health care, for example. And here, Tupac was threatening to win over the hearts and minds of people, he was able to counter so much of the propaganda in the black community."



The FBI War on Tupac Shakur took ten years to research, utilizing court testimony, FBI documents and a number of previously unseen documents provided by The Black Panthers to Potash.



As for Death Row, Potash claims that the government was definitely involved in the record label’s operations, in a continued attempt to harass Shakur and derail his career.



"I believe that Death Row Records, which included dozens and dozens of police officers at all levels, according to a high-level police officer that investigated them, was a front company and was trying to continue penal coercion and mess up [Tupac Shakur's] head," Potash said.



A research documentary also accompanies the self-published book.

From AllHipHop.com
 
http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/06/17/22270000.aspx

Lil Boosie Indicted For Murder

Lil Boosie Indicted For Murder

June 18, 2010 12:00:00 AM CDT

by Slava Kuperstein

Lil Boosie has been indicted for first degree murder.



The rapper, born Torrance Hatch, was indicted by an East Baton Rouge Parish grand jury Thursday (June 17) evening for his alleged role in the October 2009 shooting of Terry Boyd.



Boosie, who is currently incarcerated at the Dixon Correctional Institute, faces the death penalty, according to a district attorney.



Adrian Pittman, 36, Jared Williams, 20, Kendrick Johnson, 19, Johnathan Rogers, 17 and Ryan “Sneaks” Carroll, 16, have also been charged with first degree murder in the Boyd case.



In all, Boosie faces the following charges:



First Degree Murder of Terry Boyd, 35, shot to death inside his residence at 16837 Vermillion Drive on 10/21/09. The shots were fired from outside home through a window.



Three counts Posession With Intent to Distribute Narcotics (Schedule II-Codeine, Schedule I-Ecstacy and Schedule I-Marijuana).



Three counts Conspiracy to commit Posession With Intent to Distribute Narcotics.



Two counts Conspiracy to Introduce Contraband into a Penal Institution.



More on this story as it develops.

From HipHopDX.com
 
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11508/title.lil-boosie-indicted-for-murder

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Dr. Dre Releases Statement On "Under Pressure" Leak

Dr. Dre Releases Statement On "Under Pressure" Leak
June 17, 2010 08:39:00 AM CDT

by Rashad Phillips

Dr. Dre's Detox album has been in the works for the better part of a decade. And the anticipation for what many believe will be the legendary producer's swan song only grew when, in April, Dre told CNBC's Maria Baltiromo, "we'll be releasing ['Under Pressure'] in the next two weeks or so." When an NMC tagged version of the song leaked Wednesday, opinions on it were mixed. As of this writing, "Under Pressure" has been streamed 16,675 times on HipHopDX, with the average user rating it as a 2.5 out of a possible five rating. Having been made aware of the leak, Dr. Dre released the following statement via his Web site, aftermathmusic.com.
"I want to set the record straight for everybody who's been waiting to hear my music. The song that's on the internet [sic] is an incomplete song that I'm still working on. When it's ready, you'll be hearing from me."

This is not the first time tracks rumored to be included on Detox have been leaked. Three T.I. reference tracks, tentatively titled "Topless," (also featuring Nas) "Shit Popped Off" and "This Is Detox" were leaked last year. The former was incorporated into a Dr. Pepper commercial featuring Dr. Dre.

From HipHopDX.com

http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11498/title.dr-dre-releases-statement-on-under-pressure-leak

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Tupac!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Tupac!


The best that ever did it. You are greatly missed.

R.I.P.

Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 6/13/2010

Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 6/13/2010
June 16, 2010 08:57:00 AM CDT

by Allen Jacobs

Four of the Top 5 charting releases last week were debuts. More Glee and Twilight fanfare topped the charts, while Christina Aguilera's latest album, Bionic came in at #3. While the Pittsburgh Pop songstress worked with Gang Starr's DJ Premier and Kwamé on her 2006 album, this one features board work from Polow Da Don and Dr. Dre's Aftermath protege Focus... At #5 came Plies, with his fourth album in three years, Goon Affiliated. The 33 year-old Florida rapper's latest sold less than half first week units of what his 2008 album, Da REAList did. Goon Affiliated features Def Jam stars Young Jeezy and Fabolous, and production from popular deejay/radio personality, Clinton Sparks.







Usher's Raymond v. Raymond fell out of the Top 10 to #12. The veteran Pop entertainer's "divorce album" is marching its way to a platinum plaque for Mr. Raymond and his longtime backer, LaFace Records. Just behind, The Black Eyed Peas and their nearly year-old E.N.D. were at #15, gaining two spots, and remain a potential consistent climber in this sales drought.



B.o.B. Presents The Adventures of Bobby Ray fell eight spots to #21. The Rebel Rock sensation inches to 250,000 units, making him the most successful Atlantic Records Rap release in over six months, including label vet Plies.



Travie McCoy (once known as "Travis") of Gym Class Heroes received a Top 30 debut. His album, taken from his middle name, Lazarus, was released through his own Fueled By Ramen imprint. The 12-track collection features two appearances by T-Pain, as well as DXnext alum Colin Munroe and Cee-Lo.





* Please note: figures below approximated to nearest thousandth.



Top 200 Album Sales (Top 5 Hip Hop/R&B)



Rank Artist Album This Week Est. Total

5

Plies

Goon Affiliated

56,000

56,000



12

Usher Raymond v. Raymond

30,000

821,000



15

Black Eyed Peas The E.N.D. 21,000

2,590,000



21

B.o.B. Presents

The Adventures of Bobby Ray

17,000

228,000



27

Travie McCoy

Lazarus 15,000

15,000



Damian Marley & Nas' Distant Relatives fell 14 spots to #32. The Universal Republic/Def Jam Records collaborative release has garnered huge critical acclaim in the Rap community for its rich commentary on the parallel relationship between Hip Hop and Reggae. Lil Wayne, K'Naan, Dennis Brown and Joss Stone appear on the work produced by Damian and brother Stephen.



Ludacris slid nine spots to #41 with Battle of the Sexes. Earlier this week, Def Jam confirmed the album had achieved a gold plaque, though the 500,000 mark is still well short domestically.





One of the week's bigger surprises came courtesy of Lil Jon's Crunk Rock. Now a label-mate with Distant Relatives at Universal Republic, the king of Crunk failed to crack the 10,000 units sold mark, barely cracking the Top 50. The album, nearly four years in the making, features Ice Cube, Game, Soulja Boy and Pitbull. The performance comes after a very long dispute Jon had with former label, TVT.







Having remixed tracks by Notorious B.I.G., Young Buck and Anti-Pop Consortium, Brooklyn duo Ratatat may be best known for Kid Cudi's "Pursuit of Happiness" appearance and production. The duo's aptly-titled fourth album, LP4. The XL Recordings release features no guests.



Lastly, Strange Music's Kutt Calhoun cracked the charts with his Raw and Un-Kut album. The Kansas City Rap veteran's third album features Too Short, Joe Budden and E-40, as well as label-mates Tech N9ne and Brotha Lynch Hung.



Rank Artist Album This Week Est. Total

32

Nas & Damian Marley

Distant Relatives

13,000

113,000



41

Ludacris

Battle of the Sexes

11,000

452,000



48

Lil Jon Crunk Rock

8,900

8,900



66

Ratatat

LP4

6,600

6,700



145

Kutt Calhoun

Raw and Un-Kut

3,500

3,500

From HipHopDX.com
 
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11493/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-6-13-2010

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation Preps Birthday Concert

Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation Preps Birthday Concert
June 14, 2010 03:25:00 PM CDT

by Sean Ryon

This coming June 16 marks the 39th birthday of fallen soldier Tupac Shakur, and the charitable foundation that bears his name and legacy is planning to celebrate it to the fullest. For their second annual birthday concert, the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation has enlisted the likes of Rick Ross, Bun B, Too $hort, Roscoe Dash and Pill, with even more artists yet to be announced. Handling the hosting duties will be comedian Mike Epps and Pac's own mother Afeni Shakur.



The concert is slated to begin at 7 PM on June 16, with ticket prices starting at $25. For more information, please visit the Tupac Shakur Foundation's website.

From HipHopDX.com
 
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11471/title.tupac-amaru-shakur-foundation-preps-birthday-concert

Fat Joe Reportedly Owes $139,000 In Back Taxes

Fat Joe Reportedly Owes $139,000 In Back Taxes
June 14, 2010 03:01:00 PM CDT

by Allen Jacobs

Rapper's financial woes are coming into question lately. Nas' battles with taxes and Kelis alimony sparked a trend witnessed recently in Chamillionaire and now veteran Bronx Rap star Fat Joe.



After listing his two million dollar Florida mansion up for sale, The Detroit News has acquired information that suggests that the Terror Squad front-man may be liquidating assets to cover debts of nearly $140,000.



The article cites that Joe recently lost a judgement against Sun Trust for the mortgage of that Plantation, Florida home, and owes over $71,000. The Diggin' In The Crates crew member also has a tax lien by the state of New Jersey from 2008 in the sum of $105,000, and a Mercer County, New Jersey lien for just under $32,000.



At press time, Joe has yet to respond to these reports.

From HipHopDX.com
 
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11469/title.fat-joe-reportedly-owes-139000-in-back-taxes

Monday, June 14, 2010

Snoop Dogg Reveals 'My No. 1 Priority' Tracklist

Snoop Dogg Reveals 'My No. 1 Priority' Tracklist

June 13, 2010 11:50:00 AM CDT

by Sean Ryon

West coast legend and newly appointed Priority Records Creative Chairman Snoop Dogg recently revealed the tracklist to his upcoming compilation album Snoop Dog Presents My No. 1 Priority, due in stores July 13. The compilation will feature a wide variety of artists, including EPMD, Master P, N.W.A. and more. In addition, a previously unreleased track from the Doggfather himself made the cut.



Check the full tracklist below.



1. Snoop Dogg – Introduction

2. EPMD – So Wat Cha Sayin' [Prod. by EPMD]

3. N.W.A. – 8 Ball [Prod. by Dr. Dre]

4. Young Bleed – How Ya Do Dat (feat. Master P & C-Loc) [Prod. by KLC]

5. Bad Azz – Dogghouse Ridaz (feat. Suga Free, Goldie Loc, Snoop Dogg & Kokane) [Prod. by Battlecat]

6. C-Murder – Akickdoe! (feat. UGK & Master P) [Prod. by Pimp C]

7. Ice Cube – $100 Dollar Bill Y'all [Prod. by Rockwilder]

8. Master P – War Wounds (feat. Snoop Dogg, Mystikal, Fiend & Silkk The Shocker) [Prod. by Craig B]

9. Mack 10 – LBC And The ING (feat. Snoop Dogg) [Prod. by Mack 10 & Snoop Dogg]

10. Silkk The Shocker – It Ain't My Fault (feat. Mystikal) [Prod. by Craig B]

11. Westside Connection – The Gangsta, The Killa And The Dope Dealer [Prod. by Bud’da]

12. TRU – There Dey Go [Prod. by KLC]

13. Eazy-E – Only If You Want It (2005 Digital Remaster) (feat. Naughty By Nature) [Prod. by Naughty By Nature]

14. Snoop Dogg – Tru Tank Dogs (feat. Mystikal) [Prod. by KLC]

15. Silkk The Shocker – He Did That (feat. Master P & Mac) [Prod. by Donald XL Robertson]

16. Ice Cube – The Nigga Ya Love To Hate [Prod. by The Bomb Squad, Ice Cube, & Sir Jinx]

17. Fiend – Walk Like A "G" (feat. Soulja Slim) [Prod. by KLC]

18. Mia X – Don't Start No Shit (feat. Master P & C-Murder) [Prod. by Craig B]

19. Snoop Dogg – Pay Ya Dues Interlude

20. Snoop Dogg – Pay Ya Dues (Snoop Dogg G-Mix) (Previously Unreleased)

From HipHopDX.com
 
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11460/title.snoop-dogg-reveals-my-no-1-priority-tracklist