A$AP Ferg recruits Busta Rhymes, Migos and Shabba Ranks for the remix to his hit record "Shabba." The original version can be found on Ferg's debut album, Trap Lord.
You can cop the "Shabba" remix now on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/id763883996.
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Just Rich Gates x Aint No Pump Fakin x JCE Records x 808 Mafia
New Just Rich Gates street single off Trap America mixtape ft Vonte Gates and Skeezy Scott produced by Swamp Crew Beatz x 808 Mafia Fuse
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Eddie Timmons, also known as Shy Boogs, has had a hell of a lot of success within the last couple of months with everything from his production work, to his features, and back around to his popular a cappella covers for smash hits such as: Bruno
' "Locked Out of Heaven", Lorde's "Royals" and Justin Timberlake's "Suit and Tie" among others.
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Kool G Rap and Necro, together known as The Godfathers, stopped by Shade 45 recently to visit Sway in the Morning while promoting their new album, Once Up a Crime.
While there Necro took a stab at Sway's infamous "Five Fingers of Death" freestyle.
Pick up Once Upon a Crime now on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/once-upon-a-crime/id735987881.
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Ciara looks great at all times and that doesn't change as she poses for GQ. Photographers Steven Gomillion and Dennis Leupold capture the singer in several sexy poses that we definitely approve of.
Check out the photos up top and below, plus read her interview with Stelios Phili for the publication.
GQ: This year's been great for you. Your new album, Ciara, was a hit and "Body Party" went Gold—it's one of my favorite tracks this year.
Ciara: It's one of those songs that happened fast, because it has such a sweet vibe. I can't even lie, when we were mixing it, I was listening to it over and over like a fan. I don't like using obvious samples, but it felt right—I couldn't ignore the track the way [producer] Mike Will flipped the sample of "My boo." It's one of those songs a girl can sing to her man and where guys don't have to feel too cool to slow dance with your girl.
GQ: And you've just released your new single, "Overdose."
Ciara: The song's got a throwback '80s vibe with a modern twist; I think that's unexpected. It's more a product of my experimentation—it has a vintage-y feel, but I feel like everyone can love it. And what's better than to dance to the feeling of love? The song's about embodying that energy.
GQ: Speaking of dancing, you're one of the best. How would you advise the GQ guy?
Ciara: Go with the flow; don't overthink it. If you're a head-nod kind of guy, nod your head. If you're a guy who likes to coast out and rock or sway, just do that. Whatever you do, don't get out there and try do something you haven't practiced. Do what shows your style and vibe—let me catch that without you trying to show me anything. I'm kind of okay to just chill. Keep it simple and let the girl guide you a little bit. If you can do that, I think you'll be all right.
GQ: One more GQ-centric question: What are your style dos and don'ts for guys?
Ciara: I love when people have their own creative vision, when a person stands out and tries different things. I also think less is more. A T-shirt and some Balmain jeans or even just simple jeans can still look nice—it can be powerful, too. There's nothing better than when a man is in tune with who he is. I believe a person's style is an expression of who you are—way more than dancing. And confidence is everything. Confidence is what makes that simple white tee and jeans look good.
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It's a Three Six Mafia thing as DJ Paul reunites with Crunchy Black for this new record titled "Muscle So Strong." Hit-Boy also contributes to the track off of his and Paul's mixtape, Clash of the Titans.
Video directed by BlackFly
The tape is available now for free download on LiveMixtapes http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/24503/dj-paul-drumma-boy-clash-of-the-titans.html.
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Here's the latest music video from Fat Joe for his song "Pain." The Illa-produced track is off of Joe's mixtape, The Darkside III, which is available for free download from Datpiff http://www.datpiff.com/Fat-Joe-The-Darkside-3-mixtape.525089.html.
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Like the movie Groundhog Day, 28-year old Earl Sampson wakes up and relives the same day over and over except this isn't a film and certainly not funny. Miami Gardens police have stopped Sampson 258 times, search him 100 times and taken him to jail on 56 occasions for trespassing at the Quik Stop store where he works.
“They’re always stopping me, going in my pockets, asking me for my ID, running my name,” Sampson told CBS4′s Lauren Pastrana. "The same ones stop me two or three times a day. I feel like I can't even be in my own neighborhood no more. They're supposed to protect and serve, but really it's just harassing."
After all of the arrests Sampson only has one conviction, for weed possession.
Alex Saleh
His boss, Alex Saleh, has seen enough. He set up 16 surveillance cameras to document the abuse of power by the police.
"They created [Sampson's] record," Saleh, told the New York Daily News. "He's a good guy, a humble guy, a quiet guy. He's not a convicted felon. They ask him, 'What are you doing here? He said, 'I work here.' I said, 'I'm the owner, let him go. I work here.' The officer said, 'Yeah right.' So he has more power than me!"
In one instance Sampson is seen restocking a cooler inside the store when a police accuses him of trespassing. The store owner claims the officer was told that Sampson works there but didn't care.
Saleh, Sampson and their attorney Steve Lopez are going to file a federal civil rights lawsuit soon against the police department. They allege that police have been instructed to illegally stop and search citizens through racial profiling.
Store owner Alex Saleh set up cameras after believing that police were unlawfully harassing his employees and customers. On the footage captured, he says police are seen illegally searching his store.
“They’re stopping people for no reason in front of the business. Anywhere. Illegally search people,” Saleh said.
When contacted about this story by CBS4, Mayor Oliver Gilbert would not comment on the Sampson case, but he did speak about the city's crime-reduction policy two weeks ago after a string of shootings.
“The line is zero tolerance,” Gilbert explained at the time. “So if you break a law, you’re going to jail.”
Store surveillance video since set up by the owner of the Miami Gardens convenience store shows Sampson being stopped by police after simply exiting the store.
Saleh signed up for the policy, a decision he now regrets.
"It is illegal. They created a policy that's illegal," he said. "You can't violate people's rights just by standing in front of a business. You have no right to pull me against the wall and search me and question me for no reason."
Sources: CBS4 and New York Daily News
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Don't Flop battle rap league just released another video from their 5th Birthday card. This one is a special doubles title match between Cee Major & Cracker Vs. Marlo & Shuffle-T.
MCs:
http://www.twitter.com/CeeMajor
http://www.twitter.com/CrackerTheHonky
http://www.twitter.com/MarloRapper
http://www.twitter.com/Shuffle_T
Filmed By:
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http://www.twitter.com/TheoRennie
http://www.twitter.com/BenWMarsh
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Edited By:
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Animation By:
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Kid Ink reached one million likes on Facebook. To celebrate he released "Fired Up" featuring The Lox emcee Styles P. Produced by Marvel Hitz
Kid's My Own Lane project will be released January 7 via RCA Records.
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Meek Mill has been grinding on the streets of Philadelphia since he was a teen, looking for his shot to get in the game. He's now gone from freestyling on corner blocks to performing in packed arenas.
Here's some throwback footage of Meek spitting at 13-years old.
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Dipset Capo Jim Jones will drop his We Own the Night EP on December 3. He's released the tracklist for the 6-song project.
Features include Trav, T.W.O., Sen City, Jeremih, Mel Matrix, Philthy Rich and Ricky Blaze. You can pre-order it now on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/we-own-the-night-ep/id763028885
We Own the Night Tracklist:
01. We Got It (feat. Ricky Blaze)
02. They Watch (feat. TWO)
03. Nasty Girl (feat. Jeremih & Spin King)
04. Vamp Life (feat. TWO & Sen City)
05. Heard Me Though
06. Hypocrits (feat. Trav, Mel Matrix & Philthy Rich)
Source: HHNM
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Snoop Lion releases a new music video from his Reincarnated album. This clip is for "Tired of Running" featuring Akon. The video stars Nipsey Hussle, Keke Palmer and Tyrin Turner.
Reincarnated is available now on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/reincarnated-deluxe-version/id624885961.
Get the Reincarnated Photo Book: http://bit.ly/1aejGUf
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Ria Rosae
"Far Away From Dreamz"
(Goapele Remix)
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Hailing from Los Angeles California. R&B Recording Artist, Model Choreographer, Musician, #DIG1stLady #RiaRosae
The next generation in R&B. Industry insiders say she is a combination of early Lauren Hill and Mary J Blige. At 20 years of age her voice even soothes a mature ear and reignite what we all love about R&B Soul.
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My Moment with Ria Rosae at ST. James Foundation for Physically Disabled. This is a performance of her new single "Far Away From Dreamz" and a Snippet of "Superwomen" Produced by Stevie Hooper.
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Dogg Pound rapper Daz Dillinger releases his new mixtape titled Bacc 2 Tha Old School Vol.1. The 13-track project features the West Coast veteran rapping over classic R&B tunes by One Way, The Fatback Band, S.O.S. Band, Shalamar, Zapp & Roger Troutman, Cheryl Lynn and Dazz Band
Tracklist:
1. WESTCOAST POPLOCK FEAT.RONNIE HUDSON & THE STREET PEOPLE
2. A NIGHT 2 REMEBER FEAT. SHALAMAR
3. BRICK FEAT.DAZZ BAND
4. DONT STOP THE MUSIC FEAT.YARBROUGH & PEOPLES
5. GOT 2 B REAL FEAT. CHERYL LYNN
6. LOW RIDER FEAT.WAR
7. MORE BOUNCE 2 THE OUNCE FEAT.ZAPP & ROGER TROUTMAN
8. MR.GROOVE FEAT.ONE WAY
9. TAKE YOUR TIME FEAT.THE S.O.S BAND
10. BACKSTROKIN FEAT.THE FATBACK BAND
11. CUTTIE PIE FEAT. ONE WAY
12. LET’S GET CRACKIN FEAT.SHOCK
T.I. has decided Atlantic Records will no longer be his home. The Atlanta rapper is taking his talents and his label, Grand Hustle, over to Columbia Records, it was announced today.
Read the press release below.
“We’re very excited to welcome T.I. to the Columbia family. With his massive US success and career history, we are going to make him an even bigger superstar on a global level.” – Rob Stringer, Chairman/CEO Columbia Records
“I’m honored to be partners with such a successful, passionate and creative conglomerate like Columbia Records, who respects and supports the vision of their artist and partners. Nothing but love, respect & appreciation for Doug Morris, Rob Stringer and the entire staff. Also, a special thank you to my big bruh, Sk8board P, for always believing in me and also executive producing my upcoming project.”- T.I.
“We’re excited to be in business with Columbia Records and it’s team of leadership. I’m now looking forward to spreading our music on a global level.”- Jason Geter, Grand Hustle
T.I.'s next album, Trouble Man II: He Who Wears the Crown, will be executive produced by Pharell Williams. Williams, Timbaland and DJ Toomp will provide beats. The project will be released in 2014.
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Pharrell Williams finally comes through with an official music video for his very catchy song "I'm Happy." This is off of the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack.
Directed by We Are From L.A.
Purchase the song here: http://smarturl.it/PharrellHappy
Performed by Pharrell Williams
Written and Produced by Pharrell Williams
Background Vocals performed by Rhea Dummett, Trevon Henderson, Ashley L. Lee, Shamika Hightower, Jasmine Murray and Terrence Rolle
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