Cee-Lo Explains Controversial "F-ck You" Song

Cee-Lo Explains Controversial "Fuck You" Song


by Danielle Harling

posted August 31, 2010 at 10:06AM MST

Cee-Lo says "Fuck You" is a work of art and radio play for the song wasn't thought of until after the song was released.



It has only been a matter of days since singer/rapper Cee-Lo Green released the controversial track “Fuck You” and the song is still being widely talked about both on and off the internet.



Cee-Lo recently spoke with the Associated Press about the song, which will be featured on his upcoming album The Lady Killer. In his interview with the AP, the Goodie Mob/Gnarls Barkley member explained that “Fuck You” is a work of art in his opinion.



"What I've tried to accomplish, like, is making art products ... so I still believe that (the song) can be classified as art because it's an original piece and the edge and alternative is there, and the integrity is intact," said Cee-Lo.



Although Cee-Lo wasn’t worried about radio play when “Fuck You” was initially released the song will in fact be put in rotation on radio stations across the country. The radio-friendly version of “Fuck You” will be titled “Forget You.”



"It wasn't like we were looking for it to be a radio hit of some sort,” Cee-Lo explained. “It was only until a short time after that we considered doing a clean version just in case.”



Cee-Lo’s solo album The Lady Killer will be released on December 7.

From HipHopDX.com
 
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.12102/title.cee-lo-explains-controversial-fuck-you-song
 
 
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Tracklisting Revealed For Ice Cube's "I Am The West"

Tracklisting Revealed For Ice Cube's "I Am The West"


by Jake Paine

posted August 31, 2010 at 8:09AM MST
West coast veterans WC and Jayo Felony will appear on the 16-song LP, as well as promising hopeful Young Maylay.



Due on September 28, Ice Cube's I Am The West will be the ninth studio solo album from the N.W.A. lyricist. Released on Cube's own Lench Mob Recordings imprint, the controversially titled album is believed to contain 16 tracks, with appearances from longtime collaborator WC, and San Diego, California's Jayo Felony. Additionally, Young Maylay will appear, who's previously worked with Blaq Poet, MC Eiht and DJ Premier.



I Am The West is said to assert Cube and his peers' place in west coast history, which has been commonly forgotten by artists and media frequently using the term "new west." The album features a song, "No Country For Old Men," sharing its name with an editorial written on HipHopDX about Cube's self-affirmation. The album is the rapper-turned-actor's first since 2008's Raw Footage.



The tracklisting for I Am The West is as follows:



1. A Boy Was Conceived

2. Soul On Ice

3. Life In California (feat. Jayo Felony & WC)

4. She Couldn't Make It On Her Own (feat. OMG & Doughboy)

5. Urbanian

6. Y’all Know How I Am (feat. OMG, WC, Doughboy & Maylay)

7. Too West Coast (feat. WC & Maylay)

8. I Rep That West

9. Drink The Kool-Aid

10. No Country For Young Men

11. It Is What It Is

12. Hood Robbin

13. Your Money Or Your Life

14. Nothin’ Like L.A.

15. All Day, Everyday

16. Fat Cat

From HipHopDX.com
 
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.12100/title.tracklisting-revealed-for-ice-cubes-i-am-the-west

Ruff Ryders Return With New Label Ruff Ryders Indy

Ruff Ryders Return With New Label Ruff Ryders Indy


Monday, August 30, 2010 4:00 PM 

By Roman Wolfe

(AllHipHop News) Yonkers Hip-Hop label Ruff Ryders has relaunched its recording business as Ruff Ryders Indy and will officially launch its new roster of artists currently on the label.



The principles in the new label are CEO/President Joaquin "Waah" Dean, Director of Operations Dedra Tate and Directors of Marketing, Tenisha Rae and Alimah Samsid-Deen.



According to representatives from Double XXposure PR, the company that officially represents Ruff Ryders Indy, the label will be distributed by Fontana/Universal, with a focus on mentoring new and independent labels.



Ruff Ryders Indy will provide marketing, street promotion, radio promotion and product management, in addition to educational programs offered to label CEO's to help build their brands.



As one of the founders of Ruff Ryders in 1988, Joaquin Dean helped introduce artists like DMX, Eve, Swizz Beatz, The Lox, Drag-On and others into pop culture, selling over 20 millions of records in the process.



Ruff Ryders Indy's roster consists of Drag-On, Mook, Shella, Flashy and Lil Joaquin.



This week, the label will conduct a press day to reveal more details about their roster and the new label's plans for the future.

From AllHipHop.com
 
http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/08/30/22355023.aspx

Twista's Documentary Explores Music, Violence In Chicago

Twista's Documentary Explores Music, Violence In Chicago


Monday, August 30, 2010 2:03 PM

By Mike Winslow

Twista has released details behind a new bio-documentary, focusing on the chart-topping Chicago rapper's rise to fame.



The documentary was filmed in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and Miami by The Vladar Company, the organization behind Big Pun: The Legacy.



The film will be distributed to physical and digital retailers by EMI Label Services, which will also distribute Twista's upcoming album.



“The objective of this film is to also cover various social topics such as the city’s history of violence and also to explore Chicago’s influence in music and culture,” said producer/director Vlad Yudin.



EMI will also handle the the licensing, retail marketing, licensing and synchronization for the Twista documentary, which will be released in October along with Twista's new untitled album.



“EMI is excited to continue working with Twista and are excited to be involved with Vladar’s film. We think Vladar’s documentary will truly capture what a unique and creative artist Twista is,” said Mike Harris, Executive Vice President and General Manager, EMI Label Services and Caroline Distribution. “We’re looking forward to all the exciting possibilities of working Twista’s next music project and Vladar’s film.”
 
From AllHipHop.com
 
http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/08/30/22354808.aspx

Trick Daddy Cleans House At Dunk Ryder; Preps 'www.thug.com2'

Trick Daddy Cleans House At Dunk Ryder; Preps 'www.thug.com2'


Monday, August 30, 2010 12:03 PM 

By Nolan Strong

(AllHipHop News) Miami rapper Trick Daddy is focusing on the release of his upcoming autobiography, which will be released this Fall, the rapper revealed to AllHipHop.com.



The book, tentatively titled Magic City: Trials of a Native Son, is the story of Trick Daddy's colorful life in Miami, where he was raised in Liberty City, along with 19 brothers and sisters.



The book focuses on his upbringing, his wild days on the streets hustling, his time spent incarcerated, his rise to fame as a rapper and his fight with the disease Lupus.



Trick Daddy told AllHipHop.com that he was recording his new album www.thug.com2, which will be released on his Dunk Ryder Record label.



The rapper, born Maurice Young, said that he recently "cleaned house" at the label due to some unscrupulous business practices that were taking place behind his back.



“Due to bad business practices in my name and Dunk Ryder Records I had to clean house," Trick Daddy revealed to AllHipHop.com. "To anybody that had to deal with any part of that, I want you to know that I was not informed about what was going on but when I found out I handled it. So I do as I always do, stay on the grind and leave the BS behind me.”



At press time, Trick Daddy's book Magic City: Trials of a Native Son is due in stores in November, while www.thug.com2 has no release date.

From AllHipHop.com
 
http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/08/30/22354698.aspx

Young Buck Released From G-Unit Contract, Sources Say

News: Young Buck Released From G-Unit Contract, Sources Say


Sunday, Aug 29, 2010 9:38PM



Written by Cyrus Langhorne

Former G-Unit member Young Buck has reportedly been released from contractual obligations to G-Unit Records according to inside sources.



While an official confirmation has yet to surface, reports have begun circulating online.



A 100% reliable source just told us that 50 Cent has let Young Buck out of his contract with G-Unit. In April 2008 50 Cent announced on Hot 97 that Young Buck was kicked out the group, but was still contractually signed to G-Unit. Since that time, Buck has been unable to release any commercial music. Buck is currently working his new single "My Campaign", produced by Drumma Boy. It will be interesting what he does with his new position. If he can get singles reacting on the radio, he get into a good position. But considering the amount of time that he's been off the radar, it will be an uphill climb for Young Buck. (57th Ave)

Early Sunday afternoon, Buck promised to make a forthcoming announcement.



"The Official Annoucement COMING SOON!!!," he tweeted. (Young Buck's Twitter)

Buck recently said he believed 50 is solely focused on forcing him to financially crumble.



"Listen, in those three years since I've been away from G-Unit, have you once heard 50 Cent say 'I want this much for Buck to get out of his contract or anything like that?' No! So that right there should be enough to understand the kind of situation that I'm in," Buck pointed out in an interview. "All I need is the support of the people right now. 50's been on a mission to starve me out...I'm still stuck contractually. I haven't spoken to anyone from G-Unit in three years including 50 and I still have albums left over there." (VIBE)

Buck is currently preparing the release of his new album, The Rehab.



This new street album from Young Buck features 14 brand new tracks, which are all produced by Big Hollis, Cozmo and Vince V. This album has been highly anticipated for the last few years, with Young Buck stating to MTV that this album would sell over a million copies in its first week. "The Rehab" is being released on September 7th by Real Talk Entertainment and is executive produced by its CEO, Derrick "Sac" Johnson, who had the following to say regarding its release: "We are very excited about working with Young Buck on this project. This project has been in the works for years, before 50 Cent and G-Unit. Young Buck is an international superstar and we are extremely proud to be releasing his street album, The Rehab. (Press Release)
 
From SOHH.com
 
http://www.sohh.com/2010/08/young_buck_released_from_g-unit_contract.html

'Tha Carter IV' Gets Release Date; Lil Wayne Predictions For US Open

'Tha Carter IV' Gets Release Date; Lil Wayne Predictions For US Open


Saturday, August 28, 2010 12:30 PM

By Mike Winslow

 Lil Wayne has set a release date for the fourth installment of his series of albums, Tha Carter.



Young Money's President Mack Maine told MTV that Tha Carter IV is due in stores the same day he is released from Rikers Island, where he has been incarcerated since March, for attempted possession of a weapon.



"Tha Carter IV plans we had and still have are to put Tha Carter IV out the day he comes out," Mack Maine told MTV News. "He had so many songs for Tha Carter IV, we said let's just put these 10 songs out [on I Am Not a Human Being] and double-back for Tha Carter IV. He has more songs for Tha Carter IV that are still strong."



According to Mack Maine, a welcome home concert is also being planned for the day Lil Wayne is released from prison.



Despite his incarceration on Rikers Island, Lil Wayne has remained in the spotlight through various releases, in addition to a series of letters penned to fans and media outlets, with his opinions on popular sports issues.



This week, Lil Wayne wrote a hand written letter to Sports Illustrated with his prediction that Rafael Nadal will win the US Open.



"I'm a huge [Rafael] Nadal fan," Lil Wayne told Sports Illustrated. "I'm definitely rooting for him to get the Grand Slam and win the US Open. Nadal wins it all."



Lil Wayne also predicted Kim Clijsters would take the women's title.

From AllHipHop.com
 
http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/08/28/22353702.aspx

Drake & Nicki Minaj NOT Married, According To Twitter

Drake & Nicki Minaj NOT Married, According To Twitter


by Allen Jacobs



posted August 28, 2010 at 10:01PM MST

UPDATE: Skeptics were right, it was all a publicity stunt. Young Money marriage has been "annulled."



On Thank Me Later's "Miss Me," Drake professed his love to Young Money label-mate Nicki Minaj. "I love Nicki Minaj, I told her I’d admit it / I hope one day we get married just to say we fuckin' did it / And girl I’m fucking serious I’m with it if you with it / 'Cause your verses turn me on and your pants are mighty fitted," rapped the Toronto sensation, expected to reach platinum this week.



Well, according to Twitter, that verse was prophecy.



The evening of Friday of August 27, both rappers revealed that they had "tied the knot" via Twitter. Official word for Young Money Records has yet to be provided, but the confirming tweets are below:


@nickiminaj Baby I am never scared. PROUD is more the word I would use.


6:06 EST via web

Drizzy Drake

drakkardnoir


Please refer to @nickiminaj as Mrs. Aubrey Drake Graham and dont stare at her too long. She's finally mine. :)

Fri Aug 27 6:18pm EST via web

Drizzy Drake

drakkardnoir


Yes, its true. Drake and I tied the knot. > RT @drakkardnoir @nickiminaj Baby I am never scared. PROUD is more the word I would use.

6:21 EST via ÜberTwitter

Nicki Minaj

NICKIMINAJ


(August 27)



UPDATE: Nicki Minaj confirmed to E! News that Friday's mutual Twitter confirmations were in fact a joke.

Dear Barbz, My husband Drake and I have decided to have our marriage annulled. We'll maintain joint custody. Luv, HB


less than a minute ago via web

Nicki Minaj

NICKIMINAJ
 
From HipHopDX.com
 
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.12073/title.drake-nicki-minaj-not-married-according-to-twitter