Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 18, 2024 at 11:00am
Legendary Brownsville Brooklyn, New York emcee and producer, Agallah Don Bishop, is outworking all of these new rappers. Check out this banger titled "Gettin To It" off of his "The KO Tape 2."
Hailing from the Mecca of hip hop, Cage Targaryen stands as a true MC dedicated to the craft, infusing his music with an unwavering commitment to the culture. His recent debut solo project, "The Art of Combos," produced by LA's So=Cal, has garnered widespread acclaim, earning comparisons to hip hop classics and cementing its status as a standout release of the year.
Cage drops the second video off this critically acclaimed body of work entitled “Let Me Explain”. This video matches the song and displays energetic and raw hip-hop at its finest.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 16, 2024 at 10:00pm
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Born Baked Records General, Black Soprano Family spitter and Stamford, Connecticut native, E Murda, never disappoints his fans as he comes through big stepping with his new album, "Omerta II."
The project features Fuego Base, Rick Hyde, Keen Streetz, Christina Mackey, S.K.E. The Heistman.
Tracklist:
1. Redrum 2. Rare Speciman 3. Spread My Name Ft. Fuego Base, Keen Streetz 4. Eastside General 5. Bad Luck Ft. Christina Mackey 6. Same Story Twice 7. Soulful Shit Ft. S.K.E. the Heistman 8. Can't Believe Ft. Rick Hyde
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge ruled Friday against Donald Trump, imposing a $364 million penalty over what the judge ruled was a yearslong scheme to dupe banks and others with financial statements that inflated the former president’s wealth.
Judge Arthur Engoron issued his decision after a 2½-month trial that saw the Republican presidential front-runner bristling under oath that he was the victim of a rigged legal system.
The stiff penalty was a victory for New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, who sued Trump over what she said was not just harmless bragging but years of deceptive practices as he built the multinational collection of skyscrapers, golf courses and other properties that catapulted him to wealth, fame and the White House.
Trump’s lawyers had said even before the verdict that they would appeal.
Posted by BLACC WIDOHH on February 16, 2024 at 2:08pm
Genecist is a Hip-Hop/Soul Artist from Buffalo, NY’s R&B/Hip-Hop group “4 B-LO”. Genecist has performed countless shows, including opening the Buffalo Bills vs. Cleveland Browns game with the national anthem, and opened for acts such as 90s R&B Group SWV and legendary comedian Sinbad! Genecist and his crew have won the coast 2 coast mixtape contest and since has released 6 studio albums. Known for his adept lyricism, smooth vocals and mystic look, Genecist captivates crowds and creates fans out of all who come seeking wisdom.
In his newest project, Product of tha 90’s, you absolutely get transported to New York in the first track. The sound and the beats with the melody will put you in a trance to the ways of the past. Picture the listener driving down in the city, or on the coast with the breeze blowing in their hair, or kicking it at the corner store. The beats are a chill vibe, like a jazz club, and it marries well with instruments. The sounds are like a Tracy Chapman vibe, great use of the piano and other instrument placement, great use of ad libs, and the sounds blend well on the project. Reminds me being back in Brooklyn in the 90s- but unlike the 90s, people won't appreciate the whole project or art as a whole and will probably pick one or two songs and base their opinions on that. This was a dope project.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 16, 2024 at 12:55pm
US President Joe Biden says he holds Russian President Vladimir Putin responsible after the Russian prison service announced that opposition figure Alexey Navalny has died in prison.
"Make no mistake: Putin is responsible for Navalny's death," he said. "Putin does not only target citizens of other countries, as we've seen in what's going on in Ukraine right now — he also inflicts terrible crimes on his own people," the president added. The president said he was "outraged" by the news.
Navalny "bravely stood up to the corruption, the violence, and all the bad things that the Putin government was doing. In response, Putin had him poisoned, he had him arrested, he had him prosecuted for fabricated crimes," Biden said.
"Even in prison, he was a powerful voice for the truth," he said.
"He could have lived safely in exile after the assassination attempt on him in 2020, which nearly killed him," he said. "Instead, he returned to Russia — knowing he'd likely be imprisoned, maybe killed if he continued his work. But he did it anyway. Because he believed so deeply in his country, in Russia," the president continued.
Remember: The exact circumstances of Navalny's death are unknown, but world leaders have roundly cast the blame on Putin and his autocratic regime, to which Navalny posed a huge political and symbolic threat.
"We don't know exactly what happened, but there is no doubt that the death of Navalny was the consequence of something that Putin and his thugs did," Biden said, when asked by a reporter if Navalny's death was an assassination.
Piff Penny links back up with Adwerdz to give the fans some new music, "Pause." These two have been flooding the Hip Hop circuit with tons of dope music. Back with his 2nd single, Piff Penny work ethic is unmatched!
This track gives off gritty street vibes. Piff Penny comes straight in wasting no time attacking the beat with precision. Aida swoops in and delivers a massacre. Wow this chick really holds her own! Flawless! Wreckless stands on business. True skills and the cadence is super dope. "PAUSE" is one for the masses. Follow the artist and producer below!
01. Road To Glory - (Prod. By Zay Guevera X Ben.Y.C) 02. Old Soul - (Prod. By Ace Da Chemist X Zay Guevera) 03. Remenisce Feat. Dark Lo - (Prod. By Stack Beats) 04. Up All Night - (Prod. By Ace Da Chemist X Zay Guevera) 05. Brand New - (Co Prod. By Zay Guevera) 06. Finished - (Prod. By Ace Da Chemist X Zay Guevera) 07. Layer Layer - (Co-Prod. By Zay Guevera)
A former US Marine pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing his estranged wife in Australia by dousing her with gasoline & setting her on fire while she was tied up in front of their young children.
Brian Early Johnston, 37, stood in court & copped to a count of murder just weeks before he was scheduled to go on trial in Brisbane for Kelly Wilkinson’s 2021 burning death.
The mom-of-three’s scorched body was found in the backyard of the family Gold Coast home on the morning of April 20, 2021.
Johnston, then 34, was accused of violating a restraining order & setting his wife of 10 years ablaze as their 3 kids, who ranged in age from 2 to 9, looked on in horror.
In the process, Johnston also lit himself on fire & jumped into a pool to put out the flames.
Officers who responded to the scene in the city of Arundel found a semiconscious Johnston with severe burns on his body 2 blocks away from his home.
Cops recovered a plastic gasoline can, 3 knives & a duffle bag containing a rope & duct tape.
Johnston was hospitalized with burns to his hands & airway, & remained in a coma for days before he was booked on a charge of murder.
Wilkinson’s family members were present Wednesday to witness Johnston’s arraignment in Brisbane Supreme Court via a video link from jail.
Johnston did not respond when asked if he wanted to say anything as to why sentence should not be passed upon him.
The 37-year-old has been remanded to custody pending his sentencing hearing set for March 13.
Johnston & Wilkinson’s children have been taken in by an aunt.
UFC 298 Countdown previews 145-pound king Alexander Volkanovski, who defends his belt against Ilia Topuria, and former 185-pound champion Robert Whittaker, who battles Paulo Costa. Plus, former two-weight champ Henry Cejudo faces Merab Dvalishvili. UFC 298 main card action kicks off on Saturday, February 17 at 10pm ET / 7pm PT.
Ian Machado Garry trains with Charles Oliveira. Robert Whittaker games with his dad. Ilia Topuria and Merab Dvalishvilli wrap up camps in Vegas. Champ Alexander Volkanovski arrives in LA.
Ian Machado Garry and Paulo Costa land in LA. Merab Dvalishvilli spars and takes in the Super Bowl with friends. Champ Alexander Volkanovski hits the mats. Ilia Topuria trains with his brother; Robert Whittaker heads to Beneil Dariush’s gym.
The trial has started for Run DMC Legend Jam Master Jay. New evidence emerges as lawyers cross examine eye witnesses who were there at the 2002 crime. Lets take a trip down memory lane as we comb thru all the details
Jam Master Jay, real name Jason Mizell, was 37 when he was hit in the head at his recording studio in Queens, New York, in October 2002. He was one third of Run-DMC, the influential hip-hop group known for 1980s tracks such as It's Tricky, It's Like That and Aerosmith collaboration Walk This Way. Image caption, Run-DMC are one of the most influential groups in hip-hop history
They spoke against drug culture, even recording a "Just Say No" public service announcement in 1988. But prosecutors said Mizell had become involved as a middle man in a drug deal to support his lifestyle and those of others close to him as the group's music career faded.
They said Mr Jordan, who was 18 at the time, and Mr Washington, a friend who was staying with Mizell's sister, thought they would be part of a deal worth nearly $200,000, and were angered when they were cut out.
They plotted to harm him after being "left with nothing", New York prosecutor Miranda Gonzalez told the jury, according to the Reuters news agency. Another man, Jay Bryant, will face a separate trial in 2026. He is accused of entering the studio through the front door and letting Mr Jordan and Mr Washington in through a locked back fire exit, before Mr Jordan allegedly hit Mizell with a handgun.
"He would be taken out in his own music studio, by people he knew," Ms Gonzalez told the court, the AFP news agency reported. 'No clue who did it'
But defence lawyer Ezra Spilke called the prosecution's account of events "one version of many", and said the accused pair "have no clue who did it". There is no forensic evidence connecting his client, Mr Washington, to the murder, only "ageing memories", he said.
Mr Washington was an alcoholic and relied on Mizell to keep a roof over his head. "Why bite the hand that feeds you?" Mr Spilke said. "Why kill the person you depend on?"
He told the jury: "Mizell was a beloved artist, but convicting the wrong person... does not solve the tragedy. It just adds another one to it."
Mr Jordan's lawyer John Diaz noted how "the narrative has changed over time" and that some prosecution witnesses had co-operated with federal investigators in exchange for leniency in their own criminal cases.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 13, 2024 at 12:47pm
CHILGOK, South Korea, Feb 13 (Reuters) - A group of South Korean octogenarian rappers have hit it big in their hometown & beyond, rapping about farm life & bringing energy to a quiet rural area threatened by a population slump.
Suni & the Seven Princesses have become local celebrities since debuting in a community centre in August last year in Chilgok county, an area in North Gyeongsang province more than 4 hours drive from capital city Seoul.
"It feels like I'm getting younger ... Even if I'm old, I'm excited," said Park Jeom-sun, 81, leader of the group.
After initially gaining a modest fan club of 150 people, the group's fame spread beyond their own county. They have been asked to perform in local towns & appear on TV shows. Their videos have garnered more than 77,000 views on YouTube.
Park said she & the other group members feel like they are reliving their youth when they perform in bucket hats, wearing metal jewellery & baggy pants.
Their lyrics are often about rural life & include lines like: "Picking chilli from a chilli farm ... Picking watermelon from a watermelon farm. So happy to be back home!"
Group members, who have known each other since they were young, missed out on an education in the harsh years after the Korean War, & in 2016, they all took an adult education class to learn how to read & write the Korean alphabet, Hangul.
Last year, Park came across a rap performance on the internet & the group decided to learn rap from their Hangul teacher & make a senior hip-hop group.
4 other rap groups made up of older South Koreans have sprung up in Chilgok, some formed with the idea of staving off dementia & loneliness.
Park's proud 27-year-old granddaughter, Kang Hye-eun, believes her grandmother is the most famous resident of Chilgok.
"I thought only celebrities become popular on social media, but my grandmother is there now."
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The 37-year-old has been remanded to custody pending his sentencing hearing set for March 13.
Johnston & Wilkinson’s children have been taken in by an aunt.
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Source: New York Post