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OBH Records rapper Dark Lo and super producer V Don have teamed up for a new album titled "Timeless." Features include ETO, Roc Marciano and Benny The Butcher.

Cop "Timeless" Now: http://smarturl.it/yd7d4q

Tracklist 01. Forsee

02. Roy Jones feat. Benny The Butcher

03. Ron Harvey

04. Tenchu

05. Direct feat. Roc Marciano

06. Hollows

07. Still Matters feat. Eto

08. Stay Alive

09. Bank Stacks

10. Inexperienced

11. Lost

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Introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Michael Neely former label executive, former Def Jam A&R I have been in the business of music going on 30 plus yrs now. I have developed and mentor many artists from country music to rap, and hip-hop, also r&b.

What kind of job were you doing before you decided to get into the music business?

I was working at  McDonald’s in Decatur Ga on the corner of Glenn-wood Ave and Columbia Dr as a grill manager.

What made you get into the music industry?

I grew up in Atlanta Ga during the early 90s during the time when music was alive, I started out as a freelance bodyguard for a few Atlanta favorite, Kenny Diamond from V100, James Smart, and I work with off and on with a young man by the name of AL Hayman who was the first person to give me a chance (Omni arena their artist there was Heavy D, Queen Latifa, Digital Underground, McLyte)

Name some of the artists you have worked with?

ABC (Another Bad Creation ), Salaam The All Mighty, Bam Bam, Kebo Cyrus,Justin Blake Cma, BizzyBone, Dave Holister, Twista, Do or Die, Raz B, Dougie Fresh, Men At Large, Bizzare (d12) Webbie, Lloyd, KeKe Wyatt,112,Ja Rule,Ludacriss,8Ball&MJG,Bone Thugs N Harmony,  Too short, Lil Flip, Flava Flav,  Juvinile, Webbie, TrillVill, Lil Kim, Chico BB.King, Public Announcement, JoJo&KC, DMX,BG, Whodini, Slim From CashMoney, David Banner, Debarge, LiL Boosie, these are just to name a few.

How did Def Jam find you?

I knew a few of them was on my social media page, but I really did not think about it until I got the call from one of the executives of the label, who then spoke to me about becoming one of the AnR rep for the label.

When did you start becoming an A&R for Def Jam?

I was asked to be an A&R for #Defjam in February 2016 and which was a dream of mine come true because I always wanted to be an A&R for a major label.

What are you doing now since you let Def jam go?

I am a music consultant and a motivational speaker and i am also the CEO of an indie label called  www.AMGmusic.net ; and also an online magazine called Xs10magazine - issuu.com/xs10magazine

What was your reaction when they asked you to become one?

I thought one of my friends was playing a trick on me because they knew that is what I wanted to do as a job in the music industry

What were you doing when you got that call from Def Jam?

I was playing video games with my son and telling him to stop cheating on the game

So is being in the music business as hard as people say it is?

Music is what you make of it, if you choose not to follow direction then, of course, it will be hard for you. But in my case music is a passion of mine from long ago and I enjoy its ups and downs when it comes to the business of music in all aspects of it.

What do you think about the Illuminati?

HHHHMMMM … I don’t know, I don’t look to know who they are

So since you was with Def Jam as an A&R what were you doing then?

I have been mentoring a few upcoming artists and leading them in the right direction when it comes to being successful in the music industry.

So when you are not working with Def Jam on your days off what are you doing?

I am a music consultant for a few companies and I own my own business which is a marketing and promotion company based out of Atlanta Ga.

What advice can you give some of today’s artist?

Invest in your craft and don’t listen to another artist cause please remember you are his compaction, and music artist listen to the wrong people when it comes to getting noticed and heard by the music industry

How can our reader reach you?

Websites: AMGmusic.net

issuu.com/xs10magazine

Fb: reddoggmusic

Twitter: bigmikemusic

Report Via TMZ -- O.J. Mayo is close to losing his massive, million dollar mansion in Milwaukee ... 'cause the bank claims the ex-NBA star hasn't made a payment in 10 months ... TMZ Sports has learned. 

Here's what we know ... O.J. bought a $1.8 million home in Wisconsin after inking a 3-year, $24 million deal with the Bucks in 2013. At the time, Mayo took out a loan for $1.26 million to help pay for the crib.

The place is SICK -- 9,200 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, home theater and private gym. 

But, according to court docs obtained by TMZ Sports ... Mayo stopped making payments in April 2018 while still owing $1,137,302.42 on his mortgage. 

A few months later, the bank foreclosed on the house to get their dough back. 

The bank tried to serve Mayo with court documents several times -- but they were unsuccessful. Eventually, Mayo's trainer told a process server that O.J. is currently playing overseas in China.

It's unlikely Mayo is hard up for the cash since he reportedly made $45 MILLION during his 8 years in the NBA before getting hit with a ban for violating the league's anti-drug policy in 2016. 

We've reached out to Mayo for comment ... so far, no word back.

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Check out a sneak peek of the first single via Sound Cloud:

https://soundcloud.com/kion96/what-i-like/s-VeeXh

1. Where are we talking from today?

I'm in hometown Bronx, New York as of right now.

2. Since you live in New York did you go see the ball drop for New Years?

NOBODY thats from New York, goes to see the Ball Drop LOL! .. I have never been like most New Yorkers.

3. Why did you rebrand yourself and your artist name?

I felt like it was time for change, I changed my circle around me, my energy and even my sound along with it because I felt it was time to due so. Look at the time we living in EVERYTHING around us has changed. I wanted to appeal more.

4. Do you keep up with politics and what is your take on it currently?

I wouldn't say I keep up with politics but I am well aware of whats going on in this world as I said, "Look at the time we living in." It doesn't shock me to see what's going on with Trump and the way he has been going with things. I try to limit my opinions because that is not my platform. I do vote and make sure I stay aware of whats going on in the media and with our government.

5. What artists are you listening to right now?

I have been listening to alot of Gunna, Lil Baby ... Drake always stays in my playlist LOL! ; 21 Savage a lot of Young Jeezy too even though its been a minute since we got something new, but I love to go back, dig in the crates!

6. Name 1-2 highly influential musicians that you listen to & respect?

I gotta say Drake & Gunna .. Let me cheat and add Kanye in to there too Drake and Ye gotta make up man music need it.

7.  When it comes to how the music enthusiast listens to your album do you prefer they buy or stream and why?

I believe a fan that actually goes out and buy is a TRUE believer in your craft and a appreciator of music because that's the old fashion way of doing things versus paying that 10$ a month and streaming whatever. Both are respectively great ways of support so as long as the fans are getting what they want I don't care how they get it.

8.  Do you have an album/EP out now that readers should check out or are you about releasing singles?

On my Soundcloud "Ki-On" I have a total of three projects and a couple singles/freestyles up but I have so much more coming in the works as we speak.

9. Music wise, what are you working on?

Right now im gear to release the very delayed LOL! but worth waiting for Album of mine HEFE, which in translation means Boss. I will soon be dropping my New Single "What I Like" so just stay on the lookout.

10. Do you have any plans to tour?

Yes, soon as the album is released stay tuned to my Social Media accounts to find out about any upcoming dates and appearances that are set to come.

11. When you are not making music what else do you enjoy to do?

When i'm not making music I am listening to music, cooking, and Binge watching Greenleaf on Netflix LOL!

12.  Where you @ online?

You can follow my instagram account @TalkAboutKi .. My SoundCloud : Ki-On  .. as well as Facebook : Just Simply Ki-On Matthews.

Check out a sneak peek of the first single via Sound Cloud:

https://soundcloud.com/kion96/what-i-like/s-VeeXh

Report Via TMZ -- Kanye West is swinging for the fences as he works on his new album in Miami ... because we've learned the music mogul is bringing together a hip-hop dream team to deliver huge hits.

Ye's lineup of talent is insane -- we're talking Lil Wayne, Migos, Timbaland and 2 Chainz. He's also working with rising stars Tee Grizzley and YNW Melly.

After working on 5 albums last year ... Yeezy's keeping his foot on the pedal in 2019, and the roster of heavy hitters makes it clear lots of people are dying to collab with Mr. West.

We're told the Miami recording sessions are a big reason Ye surprised Kim Kardashian with their new $14 million condo on South Beach.

The superstar couple looked over the moon Friday on their new balcony, as Kanye took a break from producing beats with Timbaland and Weezy to lock lips with wifey. 

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Check out Nasir Jones' official music video for "Cops Shot The Kid." The song features Kanye West, but he doesn't make an appearance.

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Jemele Hill offered her thoughts on Kanye West saying slavery is a choice. She still stands behind her statement on West, saying he worries her because he is “loud and wrong.” She said he’s contributing noise to the conversation because he is misinformed and also pointed out that West admitted he doesn’t read.

Hill and Vlad then spoke on Bill Duke mentioning black people getting lynched and literally barbecued, and how that relates to the ideas Kanye West is trying to convey.

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In this VladTV clip, Freeway Ricky Ross spoke on people cooking up crack. The former dealer spoke on how he learned how to cook crack and becoming one of the biggest dealers in America as a result. Ricky Ross said his plan was to make money quickly and leave the game and only wanted to make $5,000. To hear more, including how he had $3 million at the height of his career and why he didn't stop.

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Here's a complete list of the Golden Globe 2019 winners

Best motion picture, drama

“Bohemian Rhapsody”

Best motion picture, comedy or musical

“Green Book”

Best actress in a motion picture, drama

Glenn Close, “The Wife”

Best actor in a motion picture, drama

Rami Malek, “Bohemian Rhapsody”

Best actress in a motion picture, comedy or musical

Olivia Colman, “The Favourite”

Best actor in a motion picture, comedy or musical

Christian Bale, “Vice”

Best director, motion picture

Alfonso Cuarón, “Roma”

Best supporting actress in a motion picture

Regina King, “If Beale Street Could Talk”

Best supporting actor in a motion picture

Mahershala Ali, “Green Book”

Best screenplay, motion picture

“Green Book”

Best animated feature film

“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”

Best foreign language film

“Roma”

Best TV series, drama

“The Americans” (FX)

Best TV series, musical or comedy

“The Kominsky Method” (Netflix)

Best TV movie or limited series

“The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” (FX)

Best actress in a TV series, drama

Sandra Oh, “Killing Eve” (BBC America)

Best actor in a TV series, drama

Richard Madden, “Bodyguard” (Netflix)

Best actress in a TV series, musical or comedy

Rachel Brosnahan, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Amazon)

Best actor in a TV series, musical or comedy

Michael Douglas, “The Kominsky Method” (Netflix)

Best actress in a TV movie or limited series

Patricia Arquette, “Escape at Dannemora” (Showtime)

Best actor in a TV movie or limited series

Darren Criss, “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” (FX)

Best supporting actress in a series, limited series or TV movie

Patricia Clarkson, “Sharp Objects” (HBO)

Best supporting actor in a series, limited series or TV movie

Ben Whishaw, “A Very English Scandal” (Amazon)

Best original score, motion picture

Justin Hurwitz, “First Man”

Best original song

“Shallow,” “A Star Is Born”

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Megan Anderson on UFC removing W's 145lb fron Rankings,
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Amanda Nunes wasnt 100% in Cris Cyborg fight,
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Conor McGregor wants Nasukawa,

Woodley vs Usman has been signed!

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General. Music. Infantry the Music Movement presents super producer
"Hi Definition" who recently lent his fiya production to the Drake/OVO affiliate an fellow Chicago artist the newly released "600 Breezy" as well as Lil Durk/OTF affiliate "King Von" ... even though he's a master of the boards... HD steps to the booth to show his lyrical content as well. With the visual P.S.A. stating whether it's behind the boards creating hots tracks for top industry artists or spitting drip laced bars even fly whips and top notch female's for "Hi Def" it's just "Regular" so hit play after that chopp it with :Hi Definition" Regular via IG (@hidefinitionbeats) & Twitter (@HDBeatz773)

American Monster Guild's Lavon Kennedy brings another hip hop classic in "Slow Down". This new single from Lavon Kennedy merges this electric performer with a sultry and versatile flow from this up and coming new artist. Lavon Kennedy's versatile lyrical flow has been talked and is evident in "Slow Down" . This California native has been burning up the charts with musical catalogue and now with "Slow Down", its no different. Fans and DJ's can expect to see Lavon Kennedy on the road in 2019.

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Dana White has confirmed that UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will be defending his title against Anthony Smith at UFC 235.

Recording artist Senju, jumps into the game with a hot new single titled "Don't Worry." The hypnotic single blends perfectly with the melodic lyrical delivery. Sneju enlists "Bambi" to assist in the verbal presentation and together the two gives us an in depth look to their characters. Ingeniously molded to cater to the likes of both men and women...Senju has a powerful song that everyone can relate too. Check it out today on the popular Soundcloud App/Website, currently available for free streaming. And follow this artists account as we are told it is plenty more on the way.

Keep Up With Senju @

https://twitter.com/lilsenjutsu

B7ayre's debute project "Love, Pain & Better Dayz" brings you a mixture of melodic rap & a smooth sound over trap beats that will surely leave you feeling his every emotion. With Features from the smooth style of "Twindem" and the Illustrious voice of "Moca", get ready for a ride.