Posted by Lisa Deez on December 19, 2016 at 3:42am
Rapper and songwriter KD Young Cocky released a brand new project entitled "Take A Hit”. The new release is a preview to KD's upcoming official debut album "Lifestyle", which will be released in Winter 2017. KD Young Cocky has been working hard nonstop, collaborating with some of the hottest stars in the music industry. KD is making himself a household name with his musical creativity and distinctive sound.
In lieu of the forthcoming release, KD Young Cocky opted to drop a single “Nervous” featuring G Herbo, the mid tempo, sinister intro sets the tone for the song, with KD dropping bars in the opening. Take A Hit also features buzz-worthy hot Atlanta artist YFN Lucci on industry friendly record “Lifestyle,’ produced by Lawbeatz. Karencivil.com premiered the project along with a major feature and KD has multiple industy co-signs to match his talent. He also teamed up on newly signed producer D.Brooks who has developed his sound from the beginning of his career and legendary production house 808 Mafia, Chase Davis and more.
KD Young Cocky is turning heads in the industry. The sound he delivers is so rare and raw, that it leaves fans in awe of his creative nature and eager to be in attendance, wherever he performs. Continuously striving to perfect his craft while also increasing his following and giving back, KD Young Cocky has been performing at various independent showcases and community events, in cities across the country.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on December 18, 2016 at 10:30am
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(USA Today) Saturday was supposed to be a celebration.
A farewell to one of the greatest fighters of all time.
After seven competitive close rounds, it was anyone's fight. But then, as he always does, Father Time came calling.
Bernard Hopkins laid on the concrete floor, and immediately, team members and security rushed to check on him.
Shock washed over the audience of 6,513 at The Forum.
One month shy of his 52nd birthday, the legend was laying on the ropes when Joe Smith Jr., landed six unanswered punches, the last of which sent Hopkins flying out of the squared circle, the back of his bald head the first body part to collide with the concrete floor.
After all, Hopkins had never been knocked out. Referee Jack Reiss administered a 20-count — the customary ruling for a fighter knocked out of the ring — and finally, it was all over.
Hopkins (55-8-2, 32 KOs) never made his way back into the ring, a twisted right ankle — "I needed time to see if I could box on it" — derailing him as a sea of humanity crowded him on the ring apron.
Smith (22-1, 19 KOs) jumped up on the turnbuckle, feet away from where the legend sat, and celebrated, but no one, save for his team, was in any mood to join him.
Like Joe Louis, who was catapulted from the ring in a brutal knockout loss to Rocky Marciano in his final bout, Hopkins exits the sport in similar fashion.
Hopkins' career, after more than 28 years of fights; 20 middleweight title defenses; 10s of thousands of interviews; lawsuits; upsets; setbacks; is finally over, and it surely isn't the way he drew it up.
"This is my last fight, I promised it would be and you come to that point in life where it is final and I’m happy with my retirement," said Hopkins. At the time of the stoppage, Smith was up 69-64 and 67-66, with Hopkins up 67-66 on the third card. "I know the fans will know I went out as a soldier, fighting the toughest, baddest opponents.
“ ... I know if I hadn’t made a mess and gotten knocked out of the ring, I would’ve come back like I’m known for and would’ve had my chin."
Boxers never know when to say goodbye. Where else can you find such an adrenaline rush? Even in defeat, Hopkins believed he could have found a way, if only one punch missed; if one little thing went differently.
But it didn't. Instead, Smith, a laborer's union worker from Long Island, N.Y., caps off an incredible 2016 with upset victories over light heavyweight contender Andrzej Fonfara (first-round KO) and now a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
"It feels great, it’s the best feeling in the world to accomplish something I set out for and wanted to do," said Smith, 27. " ... I had seen him fall, and I kept hitting him until I saw him go out, and I landed that left hook until he went out. I knew he had time to go out, but I hit him with four or five clean shots and they were good shots on the button.
"I knew he was a true champion, and if he didn’t get injured, he’d be back here. I came here to do my job, this is my coming out party, too. I had to finish him, it was either my career was going to end or his was going to end, but I needed mine to continue."
Hopkins closes the book one of the greatest fighters of his era and is widely considered a top-50 boxer all time.
And at times Saturday, The Executioner showed flashes of his former dominant self.
Hopkins was clearly rusty early. He hadn't fought since a November 2014 shellacking to Sergey Kovalev, and he simply couldn't find his rhythm over the early rounds.
Smith wisely pushed the tempo to an uncomfortable pace for the old man. He chased Hopkins around the ring and was able to pin the defensive master into ropes consistently, a rarity for the defensive master.
Hopkins finally found his rhythm in Round 4, though. He began to duck under Smith's hard-charging shots and responded with clean rights over the top.
The Alien was clearly back in the fight after a rough three rounds, and Smith also had a cut left eye to deal with after a clash of heads in Round 1.
But Hopkins, eventually, could no longer hold off Smith, who loaded up on every punch, and when he connected on that last combination, it was curtains.
It's a sad ending for Hopkins, but he'll always be remembered for his legendary nights, like the upset over Felix Trinidad. Or the beating he gave Antonio Tarver in his first farewell fight. Or even the time Hopkins won a world title at the record age of 46, all while performing pushups during the fight.
Hopkins leaves the sport the same way he entered it: with a loss.
But now, it's finally all over. And what a career it was.
"Time says it all," Hopkins said. "I'll be 52 in a few weeks. I look like I probably still can (fight). But I can't."
On Saturday, December 17, a video hit the internet that appeared to show CeeLo Green suffering an injury when a cell phone exploded in his face.
The incident was trending worldwide because CeeLo appeared to be unconscious at the end of the clip and there was no immediate explanation of what happened from his camp.
In a new video, the singer assures fans he's not injured and says the footage was part of a music project.
"I just want to let everybody know that I am alive, and I'm well and I'm OK," CeeLo explains. "Truthfully, I'm really upset that anybody had to be emotionally disturbed by what they saw today. Actually, what you saw today was a clip from a smaller video that we were shooting for a new project I'm doing called Gnarly Davidson. It's supposed to set up and introduce the new character identity, you know what I'm saying?" he continued. "I'm still gonna release the music, though," he added. "But first and foremost, for everybody that love me and care about me, I just want to say that I'm OK ... I just want to thank everybody for their love and support and concern. And that's really all I wanna say. I've had a very difficult day dealing with everything. Y'all bear with me and mucj love. Thank y'all."
Grynd Seazon and Noah Archangel are live from from Screwtown (Houston, TX), but don't let that confuse you on what to expect musically. Where you might be led to believe their music is all about chopped and screwed and slab's swangin...they bring more then just music to ride to.
In anticipation of their full length project, we are given a taste of what they do with the "Grynd Seazon Sampler." A short, 5 song taste of what we can look forward too. They lyrically strive over smooth playing instrumentals with a determination in their voice and delivery, while still displaying a humbleness of knowing the talent shines when you press play. Each line landing in perfect rhythm of the beat and containing actual substance and topic. They are definitely showing they have come to the game aware of their skills and ready to make original masterpieces of music.
The year is coming to and end and nothing is stopping Real-I on kicking down the door with new music going into the new year.Holding it down for Blunt Politics Music, the west coast rapper releases something fresh for the fans in "Whats Your Budget" produced by Dj Young Kash.
The bouncing productions on the record will definitely run through your ears as he dances his lyrics on over top. Look forward for the new record "Whats Your Budget" on the upcoming project "Real Impressed" some time next year. Watch for more new material on his Youtube channel as well.
June Tao takes his talents out to Vegas in the new video just to ask "Can I Kick It". Visual features an array of having fun from casino to casino into the mountain range of the mountains.
Posted by Jake Watson on December 17, 2016 at 1:20pm
You may remember SAS from the popular VH1 show Love & Hiphop Atlanta in which he is also the brother of Scrapp Deleon. Most recently SAS has released a brand new EP entitled "Laylat al-Qadr" meaning The Night Of Power. Throughout the project it breaks down him being grateful to be alive after being shot in the back of the head at a performance couple months prior. The EP includes production from Super Producer James Worthy, Yung Cros Beats, Kangaroo Beats, Mando Made Dat, & others. Now available on all distribution outlets.
Tracklist:
1. Soldier 2. Frontline 3. Gone 4. Who Is You Kiddin Remix 5. Playa 6. Its Been A Minute 7. Eat
Posted by Lisa Deez on December 17, 2016 at 1:00pm
On new single Wonderful Feeling, B. Bandz spits relentlessly over the up tempo track encompassed with D Low’s musical style and demeanor. Like most teenage guys, B. Bandz shows that he is the “King” of the in crowd rapping about beautiful girls designer labels, money, cars and jewelry. He makes it known that even though he relates to most of his peers; he’s tired of all the naysayers trying to steal his ‘swag.’ The artwork for his single pays homage to the iconic 90’s cover with DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince album “He’s The DJ, I’m The Rapper.” This is the perfect reflection of the 16-year-old Chicago artist who personifies the ‘Fresh Prince of The Chi.’ Even though his music is relatable to youth the energy of the single defines how it makes you feel… Wonderful.
MTV has rolled out it's 2016 Hottest MC's in the Game list. This one will definitely be debated, not necessarily on the names, but possibly on the order.
Check out the list below and let us know what you think.
"Gang" which Yolo Ru co-produced with G Tone 28 was written by Yolo Ru along with long time collaborators Koon Ru and PrettiBoi Ru. The track featuring headbanging beats and raw lyrics about street life, is bound to quickly become a club favorite!
***Now streaming on Spinrilla, LIVE Mixtapes, DatPiff, My Mixtapez and anywhere mixtapes are sold!***
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on December 17, 2016 at 12:30pm
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The Lox just released an official via TIDAL for their song "What Else You Need to Know." This is off of the group's just released album titled "Filthy America ... It's Beautiful."
Posted by Lisa Deez on December 17, 2016 at 11:28am
The Boy Illinois is bringing more dynamics to his repertoire with the release of his brand new single “Yer Yer”. This soul stirring new joint brings a slow grind vibe that is perfect for serenading a crush; ready to make that move, Illi spits game wanting to connect with the ladies on a more intimate level with lines like "still keep it wetter than a poolside". “Yer yer” is the short version of spitting game and showcasing the Chicago slang we all have grown to love, “the gift of gab.” Produced by DJ Wes, The Boy Illinois mixes sing-song rap flow with edgy bars outlining the ways to get to the yer yer, slide in the DMs, and make that love connection! Slide this in your playlist when females are in the midst.
The Boy Illinois has been feeling himself lately living the tour life, meeting many ladies in every city. Yer Yer is def for cuffing season, Check it out below.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on December 17, 2016 at 11:00am
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When 22 Savage emerged on the rap scene most people assumed it was just someone trying to parody 21 Savage. After all, 21 was established and the Atlanta artist's career was solidified when he was named a 2016 XXL Freshman.
However, 22 hasn't gone away. In fact, the Baton Rouge comedian-turned-rapper has continued to release songs and videos.
21 and his homie No Plug initially ignored the situation, but as of late the two camps have been dissing each other.
22 sat down for a new interview withSay Cheese TVto give his side of the story.
Say Cheese: Last time we spoke you and 21 Savage didn't have a difference. Now it's 'fuck them, fuck this nigga, I'm coming to Baton Rouge, I'm doing this.' What sparked that off?
22: One of his homeboys had made a post with little tombstones. I guess they thought I wasn't a street nigga or something. I'm really a street nigga so i told the niggas to pull up. It went from there. Everybody made videos and shit.
Say Cheese: So, he put tombstones over your picture?
22: Yeah, and then No Plug had commented under what one of his homeboys said. He was like 'something, something, something,' so I told him to pull up.
Say Cheese: No Plug is a guy that's pretty known in the industry for the Bankroll Fresh situation. Do you know him personally?
22: No
Say Cheese: You told him pull up. And then what happened after that?
22: They got to making videos. I said what I had to say. And that was that.
Say Cheese: One thing that really shocked me was I never seen a situation where the whole city stood up for one guy. Why do you think B.R. stood up for you like that?
22. That Rouge gon' roll with that Rouge regardless
Say Cheese: No Plug said he was gonna come out here and shoot a music video. Was that his video or somebody he was cool with?
22. I don't know. It just don't matter who he come with.
Say Cheese: You also tweeted that 21 Savage hit up Worldstar and told them not to post any of your content. How did you feel about that when you found out about it?
22: I understand where he coming from 'cause my name 22. But it is what it is.
Say Cheese: So why 22, out of every rapper in the game?
22: It come from the comedy shit. At first it was a joke, until a nigga thought I was pussy. I ain't pussy at all.
Say Cheese: Why do you think people don't take you serious?
22: 'Cause my name 22. 21 ... 22, the whole concept is funny. People look at it as a joke. Now it's time to show 'em what it's really hitting for with me and the music. I'm raw with this shit.
Say Cheese: I did a interview with a few artists and they felt like you had to go to Atlanta for them to take you serious. If you gon' try to follow a artist's footsteps. His name and stuff like that ...
22: I didn't really try to follow him. i did it 'cause I knew what it was gon' do. I know how to cause controversy easy.
Say Cheese: Is the differences done with 21 Savage?
22: I can't say all that 'cause you don't never know how they thinking, so you'll never know how we thinking.They come to the Rouge on the dumb shit we gotta stand up and show a nigga.
Say Cheese: What if they come out here and they not fucking with nobody? They just shooting videos and shit like that. Is it cool or is it a no fly zone right now?
22: Right now, as far as what they said it's a no fly zone. I don't nothing else to say on that.
Gucci Mane comes through with a new album titled "The Return of East Atlanta Santa." The 1017 Brick Squad CEO, locked down features from Drake, Bryson Tiller and Travis Scott.
1. St. Brick Intro 2. I Can't 3. Walk On Water 4. Both ft. Drake 5. Stutter 6. Drove U Crazy ft. Bryson Tiller 7. Crash 8. Yet 9. Nonchalant 10. Last Time ft. Travis Scott 11. Bales 12. No Smoke 13. Greatest Show On Earth
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has put Russia's Vladimir Putin on notice that the U.S. could use offensive cyber muscle to retaliate for interference in the U.S. presidential election, his strongest suggestion to date that Putin had been well aware of campaign email hacking.
"Whatever they do to us, we can potentially do to them," Obama declared Friday.
Caught in the middle of a post-election controversy over Russian hacking, Obama strongly defended his administration's response, including his refusal before the voting to ascribe motive to the meddling or to discuss now what effect it might have had. U.S. intelligence assessments say it was aimed at least in part on helping Donald Trump defeat Hillary Clinton, and some Democrats say it may well have tipped the results in his favor.
Though Obama avoided criticizing President-elect Trump by name, he called out Republicans who he said fail even now to acknowledge the seriousness of Russia's involvement in U.S. elections.
Obama expressed bewilderment about GOP lawmakers and voters who now say they approve of Putin, and he said unless that changes the U.S. will be vulnerable to foreign influence.
"Ronald Reagan would roll over in his grave," Obama said as he closed out the year at a White House news conference. Afterward he left for the family's annual vacation in Hawaii.
Obama declined to state explicitly that Putin knew about the email hacking that roiled the presidential race, but he left no doubt who he felt was responsible. He said that "not much happens in Russia without Vladimir Putin" and repeated a U.S. intelligence assessment "that this happened at the highest levels of the Russian government."
Obama said he confronted Putin in September, telling the former KGB chief to "cut it out." That was one month before the U.S. publicly pointed the finger at Russia. Suggesting his directive to Putin had been effective, Obama said the U.S. "did not see further tampering" after that date.
Vladimir Putin (left) speaks with President Obama
The president has promised a "proportional" yet unspecified response to the hacking of the Democratic Party and Clinton's campaign chairman. Emails stolen during the campaign were released in the final weeks by WikiLeaks. On Friday, CIA Director John Brennan said in a message to employees that the FBI agrees with the CIA's conclusion that Russia's goal was to help Trump win.
Trump has dismissed the CIA's assessment and talk about Russian hacking as "ridiculous," while arguing both Democrats and the CIA are trying to undermine the legitimacy of his victory. He made no mention of the hacking — or of Obama — during the latest stop on his "thank you" tour in Orlando, Florida, Friday night.
Clinton has even more directly cited Russian interference. She said Thursday night, "Vladimir Putin himself directed the covert cyberattacks against our electoral system, against our democracy, apparently because he has a personal beef against me."
Obama said he'd leave it to political pundits to debate the question of whether the hacking swayed the election outcome. He did, however, chide the media for that he called an "obsession" with the emails that were made public during the election's final stretch.
Accusations of Russian election interference have heightened the already tense relationship between Washington and Moscow. Separately, Obama has blamed Russia for standing in the way of international efforts to stop the civil war in Syria, where government forces have beaten back rebels in Aleppo.
Buses are seen parked in Aleppo’s government controlled area of Ramouseh, as they wait to take civilians and rebels from eastern Aleppo on Thursday.
Obama said he feels "responsible" for some of the suffering in Syria, but he defended his decision to avoid significant military action there. He said that while military options short of invasion were tempting, it was "impossible to do this on the cheap."
Still, he pinned the bulk of the blame on Russia, as well as Iran, for propping up Syrian President Bashar Assad.
"This blood and these atrocities are on their hands," he said.
Meanwhile, the president rejected any notion that the dispute over hacking was disrupting efforts to smoothly transfer power to Trump. Despite fiercely criticizing each other during the election, Obama and Trump have spoken multiple times since the campaign ended.
"He has listened," Obama said of Trump. "I can't say he will end up implementing. But the conversations themselves have been cordial."
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Associated Press writers Eric Tucker and Bradley Klapper contributed to this report.