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Migos recently sat down with XXL to do an interview for the publication's 20th Anniversary issue. During the conversation they were asked about G-Unit Records head honcho, 50 Cent.
Check out what they had to say below.
XXL: What do you think 50 Cent means to hip hop in the past 20 years?
Quavo: I think 50 Cent brought a lot of gangsta shit to hip hop
Offset: He made [gangsta shit] more acceptable. I heard it was scaring officers and all that. But they had to accept it, he had the hits. Especially for our generation. You know everybody say ‘Pac and Biggie, that’s the same situation for our generation.
XXL: Is 50 the Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. of your generation?
Offset: Yeah, I’ll give that to the OG. He made it through, kept going. Gone to corporate.
Quavo: “Who knows if ‘Pac was alive, which lane he would’ve switched over to,” he said. “It’s only right, he doing the same thing. 'Pac was doing movies, [50’s] doing movies. Same thing.”
Thoughts?
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The Hustle Gang, comprised of T.I., B.o.B, London Jae, Tokyo Jetz, Translee, Yung Booke, Rara, Young Dro, Trae tha Truth, Brandon Rossi, 5ive Mics and GFMBRYYCE, have released their debut album titled "We Want Smoke."
The 13-track project is available now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/we-want-smoke-feat-t-i-b-o-b-london-jae-tokyo-jetz/id1288810322
Peep the full tracklist below.
We Want Smoke Tracklist:
1. Want Smoke (feat. London Jae, Yung Booke, Dro & T.I.)
2. Friends (feat. T.I., Rara, Brandon Rossi, Tokyo Jetz, Trae tha Truth & Young Dro)
3. Game 7 (feat. T.I., Brandon Rossi & Rara)
4. That Bag (feat. Young Thug, T.I., Young Dro & Trev Case)
5. Trappin On Forgis (feat. T.I., Lex, Trae tha Truth & London Jae)
6. Go Off (feat. B.o.B, T.I., Yung Booke, Tokyo Jetz, Trae tha Truth & Young Dro)
7. So High (feat. Peanut da Don, London Jae, Young Dro & T.I.)
8. Gateway (feat. Translee, Yung Booke, Tokyo Jetz & Ink)
9. My Block (feat. T.I., London Jae, Young Dro, B.o.B & 5ive Mics)
10. Do No Wrong (feat. GFMBRYYCE, Young Dro & T.I.)
11. Still Young (feat. B.o.B, Translee & T.I.)
12. Talk My Shit (feat. Peanut da Don, Trae tha Truth & Young Dro)
13. Who Gone Check Me (feat. GFMBRYYCE, Translee, Yung Booke, Young Dro & T.I.)
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The Wu Tang Clan is back with a new album titled "The Saga Continues." They rounded up features from Killah Priest, Hue Hef, Chris Rivers, Redman and more.
The album is available now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-saga-continues/id1285602476
The Saga Continues Tracklist
1. "Wu-Tang the Saga Continues Intro" Feat. RZA 2. "Lesson Learn’d" Feat. Inspektah Deck and Redman
3. "Fast and Furious" Feat. Hue Hef and Raekwon
4. "Famous Fighters" (Skit)
5. "If Time is Money (Fly Navigation)" Feat. Method Man
6. "Frozen" Feat. Method Man, Killah Priest, and Chris Rivers
7. "Berto and the Fiend" (Skit) Feat. Ghostface Killah
8. "Pearl Harbor" Feat. Ghostface Killah, Method Man, RZA, and Sean Price
9. "People Say" Feat. Wu-Tang Clan and Redman
10. "Family" (Skit)
11. "Why Why Why" Feat. RZA and Swnkah
12. "G’d Up" Feat. Method Man, R-Mean, and Mzee Jones
13. "If What You Say is True" Feat. Wu-Tang Clan and Streetlife
14. "Saga" (Skit) feat. RZA
15. "Hood Go Bang!" Feat. Redman, Method Man
16. "My Only One" Feat. Ghostface Killah, RZA, Cappadonna, and Steven Latorre
17. "Message"
18. "The Saga Continues Outro" Feat. RZA
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Gucci Mane's new album titled "Mr. Davis" has arrived. Features include Young Dolph, Migos, Slim Jxmmi, The Weeknd, Ty Dolla $ign, Big Sean, A$AP Rocky, Chris Brown, Rico Love, Nicki Minaj, SchoolBoy Q and Monica.
You can cop it now on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/mr-davis/id1271423847
Mr. Davis Tracklist
1. “Work in Progress (Intro)” 2. “Back On”
3. “I Get the Bag” Feat. Migos
4. “Stunting Ain’t Nuthin” Feat. Slim Jxmmi & Young Dolph
5. “Curve” feat. The Weeknd
6. “Enormous” Feat. Ty Dolla $ign
7. “Members Only”
8. “Money Make Ya Handsome”
9. “Changed” Feat. Big Sean
10. “We Ride” Feat. Monica
11. “Lil Story” Feat. ScHoolboy Q
12. “Tone it Down” Feat. Chris Brown
13. “Make Love” Feat. Nicki Minaj
14. “Money Piling”
15. “Jumped Out the Whip” Feat. A$AP Rocky
16. “Miss My Woe” Feat. Rico Love
17. “Made It (Outro)”
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As promised super producer araabMUZIK has delivered his highly anticipated new EP titled "One of One." The lone feature on the six-track project comes courtesy of Nevelle Viracocha.
Now available to purchase and stream at all digital retailers.
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/one-of-one-ep/id1287747050
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1WoRczl9ngO3uXNsPAg9Wl
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/araabmuzik/sets/one-of-one
"One Of One" Tracklist:
1.) “Disco”
2.) “Lock & Load” f/ Nevelle Viracocha (Co-Produced by !llmind)
3.) “Choir
4.) “Selda” (Co-Produced by !llmind)
5.) “Wanted” f/ Nevelle Viracocha
6.) “Planets”
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It couldn't have been 3 weeks ago I was having a conversation with a few co-workers about music. Clocked out after a long day, we were enjoying a few cold ones when the discussion started as the song "Maybe I Deserve," by RnB artist Tank was playing. What happened to good RnB and Pop music? As auto-tuned harmonies made crooners out of anybody, and Hip Hop turn a turn into Pop, the lane for good singers and talented writers has been paved over. No more Jodeci's, Mary J's, Usher's, or Alicia Key's (to name a few). Now it seems the only taste we get of actual singers is television competitions. A small dose, and then we seldom hear of any contestants putting out new music professionally.
As the conversation went on we reminisced of good music and memories, afterwards leaving it as just another conversation at a bar table. The topic wasn't anything that stayed relevant on my mind...until just recently. While spending my few paid hours searching new music and checking out submissions, someone asked me about a key maker. (Bored from hours of repetitive sound) I drolly responded "google would probably be the best place to look." She then laughed and said "No, have you heard of the keymakers? They are a group?" I paused. I remember thinking they sound like a band, possibly rock, and that's not my content response today. But I looked them up....
Immediately i was blown away. Almost as if the music Gods were telling me all hope isn't lost...this simple human just needed some guidance. Consisting of brothers Rome and Rederic Alexander, their sound and style had all the right ridges to open new doors. And between the back story and their latest single, we are seeing these young men began a path to greatness.
The Pittsburgh, PA natives, now currently residing in Boston, have always had a hand in music art in one way or another. Before creating the duo "Keymakers," Rome was on a path to be a song writer. Having written song's for other artists, and even releasing a few of his own, he didn't see artistry as his destination. His brother Rederic's tastes were more in the form of sound creation. In his earlier years he learned and continued playing the piano, guitar and drums. But was introduced to digital music production in high school and immediately began to create his own vibe. He released his first remix in 2011 and first original production in 2014.
Eventually the two realized exactly what they were missing. Everything the other brother held. Forming a business unison with a personal base, Rome and Rederic re-invented themselves as the group "The Keymakers." Their latest single as a unit is a perfect subliminal description that the next wave of music is on the way. And it is called talent.
The song "Good For You" is hard hitting release. A perfect pop groove melody over laid with actual vocals of pure singing ability. No auto-tune or powerful plug ins to make a whisper sound loud, just raw uncut natural talent. They rock over the instrumental compellingly as they tell the tale of meeting the perfect woman, yet taking it for granted quickly...and now knowing what is wanted after experiencing feelings never felt. And with that understanding...understanding who and what you can be for her. And the beat itself even holds its own integrity. Different, mellow, yet still uptempo enough to hold the spot light solo in the car to a big event with people who just want to enjoy themselves and vibe to good music.
With old school funk and soul, mixed with a new age twist...The Keymakers can easily be described as "ahead of their time" but "right on time" for us listeners. Currently trending on Spotify, we invite you to stream the single "Good For You" today via soundcloud.
Add to your Spotify playlist CLICK HERE
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Jae Mazor - "R&B/Pop recording artist and songwriter from Miami, Florida. His style of music features emotional and sensual vibes. Since childhood, music has been consistent in Jae's life. His mother and father were professional musicians. His influences came mainly from his mother and some of the greats such as Boys II Men, Brian McKnight and Ray Charles.
In March 2016, Jae released his debut EP, “Get Closer”, which contains his single “Breathe”. The highlight of Jae career was winning Best R&B Dance Pop Artist in Florida at the 2017 OSKI AWARDS and a nominee for Best Male R&B Artist at Best In Florida Awards 2014 and 2015.
Connect With Jae Mazor On Social Media
Official Website: www.JaeMazor.com
Music Link: https://kingcinesound.lnk.to/pdi_WIN
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/JaeMazor
Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheRealJaeMazor
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Jaemazor
Youtube: www.youtube.com/Jaemazortv
Atlanta, GA; Good Life Music Group teams up with Lil Donald, who already has a solid following and name via releases of various records. The union made sense due to both Good Life Music Group and Lil Donald having solid foundations; together they drop his latest track "Clap Yo Hands". "Clap Yo Hands" brings in feature artist Ghetto Barbie and has production by Mr217. When it kicks off, the sound is similar to some throwback Atlanta sounds, yet when Lil Donald starts the hook; it takes you back to your childhood. This is a feel good strip club anthem, press play and support. Feedback is greatly appreciated. 
Connect w/ Lil Donald:
Twitter: @IAmLilDonald
Instagram: IAmLilDonald
Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/LilDonald34
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Safaree Samuels a.k.a. Scaffy Beezy was welcomed to the Hot 97 studios to freestyle for Funkmaster Flex. Check it out below and let us know what you think.
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Check out the official music video for "Particula" from Major Lazer and DJ Maphorisa featuring Nasty C, Ice Prince, Patoranking and Jidenna.
This is off of Lazer's "Know No Better" EP. Available now: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/know-no-better-ep/id1241592871
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It's Thursday, and that means another classic throwback freestyle courtesy of Tim Westwood. This one features Rahzel, plus the one and only Doug E Fresh.
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Masta Killa recently stopped by Hot 97 for an interview with Peter Rosenberg.
He talks about how he got into the Wu Tang Clan, relationship with GZA, his love for chess, new album "Loyalty Is Royalty," Ol' Dirty Bastard being a free spirit and more.
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CNN contributor, author and political activist Van Jones stopped by The Breakfast Club to talk about his new book "Beyond the Messy Truth: How We Came Apart, How We Come Together," broken criminal justice system, drug addiction epidemic in America, Donald Trump's incompetence, NFL protest controversy, coming together as a nation.
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Lil Gnar has just introduced himself to the streaming world of Soundcloud, and is quickly becoming a trending topic with his single release of "Rihanna Thick." Just a stones throw away from 50,000 streams, Lil Gnar seasons this SS. Kev produced single and serves up a hot meal for the listeners. And they are coming back for 2cnds and 3rds. And the track is plentiful enough for anyone to see why. Lil Gnar lays his abnormal style of lyricism over a beat blessed with the same skillful originality. And together they make a hot single guarenteed to T' Up any party or spot. Check out the single today.
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Westside Gunn introduces the new faces of Shady Records, including himself, Conway The Machine, Boogie and Benny the Butcher to follow Eminem's sick freestyle.
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Meek Mill and his attorney, Joe Tacopina, have worked out a deal with the District Attorney in New York City that should should clean his record of the reckless driving charge his picked up in August.
As we previously reported, Meek, real name Robert Williams, was arrested and charged with felony reckless endangerment, for allegedly popping wheelies on a motorcycle.
That charge was later reduced to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment and reckless driving.
TMZ reports that the D.A. has now agreed to a deal that will wipe the arrest from his record if he avoids any more trouble for the next six months.
Meek must also complete 30 hours of community service, which should be a breeze because he's already knocked out 20.
"This swift resolution vindicates Meek and clearly shows how outrageous the police department's conduct is in this case," Tacopina told TMZ.
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