It's been 3 years since Mike Bars released his YouTube smash, "There Will Be Blood" with SwizZz, (which has since accumulated a cult following of “Barheads”, and over 2.5 million views) - but after much anticipation, the Portland rapper/producer has finally returned to the mic...and this time, with a vengeance.
In his brand new single, "Up To No Good" off of his upcoming EP, Desperate Measures, Mike brings former Funk Volume artist Jarren Benton along for the ride. Oozing swagger and complex rhyme schemes over his own looming production, the Northwest emcee leads the viewer through a Hip Hop horror movie about bullies, revenge…oh, and let’s not forget tarantulas. This far-from-your-average rap video was directed and edited by Mike Bars himself, alongside Oregon visionary, Cypress Jones, on a budget of only 40 dollars.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on December 13, 2016 at 10:50am
After releasing five studio albumsLupe Fiascohas abruptly retired.
The 34-year old Chicago native made the startling announcement via his Twitter account on Tuesday, December 13.
"I get the hint God. Yo Lupe fans it's been fun and I hope you've had fun. I'm officially not releasing anymore music. Albums cancelled," Lupe wrote.
It's not exactly clear why Lupe decided to walk away from the game at this point. There were plans for three albums in the near future. Maybe the music will see the light of day at some point ... maybe not.
TOPE returns with a new soulful, dedication in the form of “THANK YOU,” produced by Stewart Villain.
Tope’s new record features vocals from Erikka J and live trumpet from Farnell Newton.
Earlier this year, TOPE produced the Slum Village & Cool Nutz collab, headlined his largest tour to date, was featured on Blu’s Soul Amazing 6, and collaborated with artists including Cee Goods, Mic Capes, Swa Playmaker, and more.
With all taken into consideration, it’s still been a quiet year by his standards.
“THANK YOU” is an ode to the people who have challenged you in life.
Only to make you stronger in the end.
He gets personal speaking on a past relationship.
The ups and downs of trying to prove yourself to your partner.
The combination of Farnell, Stewart Villain, and Erikka J makes for a smooth, jazzy feel all while rounding things out nicely.
One recurring theme during the last several stops of Kanye West's now cancelled "Saint Pablo Tour" was the rapper's vocal support of president-elect Donald Trump.
Turns out he was very serious.
On Tuesday, December 13, the rapper visited Trump Tower in New York City and met with the outspoken former star of "The Apprentice" for 15 minutes.
When the two later emerged together in the lobby they posed for the cameras.
Trump told reporters that West was a "good man." He later added that they have been friends "a long time."
Before West left he and Trump hugged and shook hands.
West is in New York City to assemble a psychiatric team to treat him while he's on the East Coast, following his mental health breakdown last month.
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Kanye Westcontinues his road to recovery following his stay at UCLA Medical Center's Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, in Los Angeles for a mental health crisis, last month.
The quest to get the best doctors to treat him has led him to New York city, to find the right specialists for when he's on the East Coast. His West Coast team will continue to provide almost round-the-clock care when he's home, according to TMZ.
One of the keys to keeping theG.O.O.D. Music CEOstabilized is making sure he continues to take his medication. West was taking the antidepressantLexaproprior to his breakdown, but had deviated from the prescribed dosages.
Doctors are keeping West's stress level down by having him engage in activities he enjoys, like overseeing the remodeling of his Hidden Hills, California estate.
2016 XXL FreshmanrapperLil Uzi Vertwas arrested in Atlanta following a wild police chase.
TMZ reports that the 22-year old Philadelphia native and a friend caught the attention of cops, Thursday, December 8, when they were spotted riding dirt bikes without helmets or lights. The two allegedly headed the wrong way down a one way street, crossed five lanes of traffic without signaling and drove on a sidewalk.
During the police chase Uzi spilled out after losing control of his bike, then attempted to get away on foot. He and his friend were soon apprehended.
Uzi was charged with several traffic violations, including no driver's license, obstruction and reckless driving.
He was released from custody the following day after posting $6,500 bond.
Big Sean drops off an official music video for "Bounce Back." Produced by: Hitmaka & Smash David. Additional Production by: Metro Boomin & Amaire Johnson
Pharrell Williams was the latest guest on The Breakfast Club.
He discusses his involvement in the film "Hidden Figures," Hillary Clinton losing the 2016 presidential election, the music business, his artist roster, maintaining his success, what inspires him.
Domo Fame is an upcoming artist with a growing buzz surrounding his record VETERAN feat Young Thug, the following is a summary of who He is in His own words. "Growing up I had to move from state to state . It was hard to find a place where I was wanted and felt like I belonged. But anywhere I went there was a beat.Either if it was Hip Hop to Punk Rock their was a beat, When You're raised barely middle class living on the east coast your only goal is to live another day.You win some and you lose some it's all about how you get back to what really matters and focus on your goals, your dreams etc.everyone goes through a struggle and I'm just recording mine." Domo Fame has some new music available, it is truly a breath of fresh air.
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Posted by ChasinDatPaper on December 12, 2016 at 10:30am
Charlamagne Tha God gave "Donkey of the Day" for Monday, December 12, to Jason Stokes.
Stokes is a 41-year old firefighter from Endicott, New York, who allegedly set his house on fire while his wife and two teenage kids were inside.
A relative blamed the blaze on the "Black Lives Matter" movement because Stokes had a "Blue Lives Matter" flag in front of his house
Investigators soon concluded that Stokes actually started the fire and wrote the messages "lie with pigs, fry like bacon" on the home.
"We knew fairly soon into the investigation that he was a suspect, but that's not uncommon in any fire," Endicott Fire Chief Joseph Griswold told Time Warner Cable News. "You always have to look at the people who live there."
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The man who fatally shot retired New Orleans Saints defensive leader Will Smith faces a sentence of up to 40 years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter during a trial that made spectators of some of the city's sports heroes.
Cardell Hayes was convicted of manslaughter Sunday night, ending a week-long trial in which the defendant insisted he only fired because the popular football star was drunk, violent and had grabbed a gun following a traffic crash on the night of April 9.
Smith was part of the Saints team that lifted the stricken city's spirits in the years after Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, helping carry the team to a winning season in 2006 and a Super Bowl win four years later. His death at the hands of Hayes, 29, was stunning, even for a city where residents are accustomed to regular reports of gunfire deaths.
Hayes will be sentenced on Feb. 17. As bad as the conviction was for him, it could have been worse. He was tried on a second-degree murder charge that carried a mandatory life sentence.
Hayes also was convicted of attempted manslaughter for wounding Smith's wife, Racquel Smith.
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton walks with Will Smith's widow Racquel into Orleans Criminal Court for the trial of Cardell Hayes
"Because of the upcoming sentencing hearing, in which Racquel will provide a victim impact statement, she does not feel it is appropriate to comment on the facts of the case at this time," her lawyer said in an emailed news release. "The main focus of Will Smith's family is to see Mr. Hayes justly sentenced for the murder he so callously committed."
Hayes' family members and friends exited the court without commenting.
District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro said in a news release that he would have a news conference Monday.
Saints coach Sean Payton arrived at the courthouse and was present for the late Sunday verdict. Earlier, former Saints safety Steve Gleason, battling Lou Gehrig's disease, watched hours of closing arguments from his wheelchair in a center aisle of the courtroom. They were among a host of past and present Saints stars, including current quarterback Drew Brees and former running back Deuce McAllister, who attended proceedings at different points during the week.
That was one reason defense lawyer John Fuller had cautioned jurors Sunday against being "star-struck" by the NFL luminaries.
Hayes' defense lawyers said Smith's popularity led to a rush to judgment by police and prosecutors. Assistant District Attorney Laura Rodrigue said in turn that the defense was trying to smear Smith.
A pathologist report showed Smith was legally drunk with a high blood-alcohol level when he died at the end of a day in which he had spent time at the city's annual French Quarter Festival, a bar and two restaurants. He, his wife and two passengers were in his Mercedes SUV the night of the shooting. They were heading from New Orleans' Lower Garden District toward downtown when a series of events led to the shooting, beginning with Smith's vehicle appearing to lightly bump Hayes' Hummer — although the prosecution raised doubts that the two vehicles actually touched.
Hayes vehemently denied intentionally running into Smith's Mercedes SUV moments later — he said he was trying to dial 911 and didn't realize how close he was getting to Smith as he tried to report the apparent hit-and-run.
Hayes said he armed himself only after he and his own passenger were accosted by Smith and Richard Hernandez, a passenger in the Smiths' Mercedes.
Smith didn't initially notice the gun, Hayes said. At some point during the fast-unfolding melee, Hernandez alerted Smith to Hayes' gun, Hayes said under questioning from Fuller.
On cross examination, Assistant Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Napoli repeatedly noted that no other witness said Smith had a gun and that Hayes never told investigators he saw a gun in Smith's hands that night.
"I never gave a full statement to anyone," Hayes said.
Fast rising R&B singer Kehlani is poised to break out big very soon. With her debut album, SweetSexySavage, due out January 27, things are looking up for the Oakland native.
She teams up with British rapper Little Simz to shoot a music video for "Table," which will not appear on her forthcoming album.
Rahmad Jemiah Hawkins—was born November 13, 1990 in Buffalo, New York, to a talented musical family. His father is Process from Process and the Doo Rags, who was recently inducted into the Buffalo Hall of Fame. Throughout his childhood, he was surrounded by some of the great musicians of their day. As a result, Rahmad grew up listening to soulful R&B harmony that certainly influences his writing style today.
Slyce started writing when he was in high school as a way to get through some hard times. Those rhymes turned into music when his brother helped him buy a Lexicon Breakout Box and Cool Edit Pro. From then on, Rahmad could be found in his bedroom closet recording music at all hours.
Today he is making music his career. Influenced by his family and some of the greats like Rakim, Nas, Jay-Z, Naughty by Nature, Kris Kross, Ice Cube and others, he has recorded over one hundred songs. His sound is soulful raw and fresh hip hop.
He now makes his home in Atlanta, Georgia and is touring around the southeast. Rahmad just released the first single on his new album produced by Grammy award-winner DJ Pain 1 called The Sorrow. Look for it on ITunes, Amazon music, Google Music and all of the streaming sites. For further information or booking, contact slycemusic10k@gmail.com
Up-and-coming Ohio emcee, Stevie Sarado, links up with the Bronx native, Chris Rivers, over Chico Star production and bring to you "Underground Villains." The video was shot and edited by the Park Boys out of Massillon, Ohio. The track will appear on Sarado's upcoming project: A Reclusive's Exclusives, which is expected to release in February of 2017.
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