Eve has announced the release date for her upcoming fourth studio album. Lip Lock will arrive in stores on May 14. It will be Eve's first full length release since 2002's Eve-Olution.
To celebrate the news the Philly emcee drops a remix to the project's lead single "She Bad Bad" featuring Pusha T and Juicy J. Check that out up top.
Rich Dollaz of Love and Hip Hop New York was arrested recently during the middle of an interview and it was all caught on tape.
Dollaz, who reportedly manages former G-Unit singer Olivia, was giving an interview to MouthToEars.com in a hotel lobby when things started going downhill.
Rich spots the police in the hotel lobby and tells the person interviewing him he didn't feel comfortable.
"Cops make me nervous," he said. "I don't know how I feel right now."
The police soon approach Rich and eventually escort him outside. A woman approaches him as he is being led out of the hotel and starts yelling at him.
"You really thought you was going to come to Memphis and not do what you were supposed to do?" the woman asked.
According to Theybf.com, the woman's name is Chaundrea Nicolle. She has been trying to get Rich in court to prove that he fathered her baby. Rich skipped out on a court appearance where he was supposed to take a paternity test, leading to his arrest.
The monster tracks and anthems keep coming and coming from the Apartment K headquarters. This time with the assistance of Dirt601.com & $ipgang, we are able to hear the magic from DJ Genius’ latest project Virtuoso entitled Characters. This swift track pays homage to the so-called “characters” and “cartoon antics” of those we may encounter. Everyone can relate to this record, due to the fact of the many phony and fickle people we have come across in our lives. Sean Teezy is responsible for bringing us such tracks as To Da Max. DIRT has amassed recent critical acclaim with the single and video release of SIX. DJ Genius has called on both this blazing artist to give the listeners a bonus track on the newly released Virtuoso project. The recorded was produced by Foxx and is definitely going to make a mark on the airwaves.
Shawty Lo drops off the official music video for his single "New Money" featuring Ca$h Out and Young Scooter. The song is off of Shawty's upcoming mixtape I'm Da Man Part 4, dropping in February.
Havoc of Mobb Deep is preparing for the release of his upcoming project titled 13. He teams up with Slaughterhouse emcee Royce Da 5'9 for the new single "Tell Me To My Face."
Mike Will Made It is fast becoming one of the hottest producers in the game. The Atlanta native has crafted hits for Juicy J, Meek Mill, Future, 2 Chainz, Kanye West, Rihanna, Kelly Rowland and more,
Mike stopped by The Breakfast Club to talk about how he got his start producing, leaving sports to pursue music, how his beats reach the artists he works with, his first big purchases and the kind of music he listens to.
Certain artists will inevitably face a decline in popularity at a point in their careers. It's the nature of the business and fans can be fickle. Some will continue to be a force in the other areas like acting or becoming an executive. Then you have other artists that will completely fall off the face of the map. Does anyone remember Mims?
:Power 105.1 makes their predictions on which rappers will see a decline in 2013.
The list includes Rick Ross, Trinidad James, Waka Flocka, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and others.
Do you agree with the list? Feel free to add your own list of artists who will make less of an impact in 2013. Sound off in the comment section below.
Kendrick Lamar is ready to make his first appearance on Saturday Night Live this weekend as the musical guest. The Compton rapper's album good kid, m.A.A.d city has been receiving rave reviews and K-Dot is ready to expand his audience.
"SNL that's a whole 'nother world. Especially for a new artist in hip hop. I'm blessed. I'm fortunate to not only have the urban culture to be looking at my music, but just everybody around the world to feel the same way about it. And I just really appreciate everybody taking the time out to listen," he told MTV.
The Top Dawg Entertainment is hoping NBC execs give him a shot to show off his acting ability during his appearance on the show.
"Yeah, I'll do a skit. We clown around in the studio all day; I can do it on TV in front of the camera," Kendrick said: "Put me in one of those skits 'SNL'! Wassup?"
Producer/rapper Hit-Boy gives the L.A. Leakers the green light to premiere his 2 Chainz-assisted remix to "Fan" The original version appears on Hit-Boy's mixtape, HITstory, which is available for free download on Datpiff.
"Memories Back Then" originally surfaced as a radio rip from Sway In the Morning in December. T.I. decides to cut loose the CDQ version featuring B.o.B, Kendrick Lamar and Kris Stephens.
Tip also releases a freestyle over Lil Wayne's "No Worries" instrumental. This one is off of DJ MLK's new mixtape, GoodNight Don't Exist In ATL 2.
Big Boi appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live recently to promote his new album, Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors. One of the songs the Outkast rapper performed was "Apple of My Eye" featuring Jake Troth.
Vado returns with the third installment of his Slime Flu mixtape series. The Harlem spitter recruited Chinz Drugz, Fred The Godson, Jae Millz and J.R. Writer for features.
Waka Flocka Flame is gearing up to put out a couple of new projects in 2013. First up for the Brick Squad Monopoly boss will be the mixtape DuFlocka Rant Part 2, which is set to be released on February 5.
Later on this year Waka will drop his third studio album titled Flockaveli 2. For that project he's lined up several heavy hitters including Timbaland, Wyclef Jean and Swizz Beatz.
"I just got out the studio, Timbaland; walked in; I ain't have to call for that. That's something I was gonna grab," Waka told MTV. "Everybody I wanted to get on a song basically walked in the studio."
Flockaveli 2 doesn't have a set release date, but Waka said it was finished and would definitely be coming out this year.
Vado explains his rap style , learning from Camron , Being on his own and banging B.I.G. x-girl with Whoo Kid . follow @djwhookid on twitter and @realdjwhookid on instagram for interview updates
8Ball releases his first video from the anticipated "Premro 2" Street Album Hosted By DJ Scream & DJ Frank White. "Roll Up Poe Up" (Ft. Young Dolph & B-Hav) Film/Edit/Directed by Maurice @Supastishun Produced by Duprano http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/20036/8ightball-premro-2.html
Beyonce is known for her incredible singing voice and live shows. However, yesterday on one of the world's biggest stages she lip-synched her way through "The Star-Bangled Banner." Beyonce was performing at President Obama's inauguration when she decided to use a pre-recorded studio version of the National Anthem according to the New York Post.
“All music is pre-recorded for the ceremony because there are so many eventualities and conditions that day,” Kristin DuBois, a rep for the U.S. Marine Corp Band told the Post. “We performed, live, the band. But we received last-minute word that Beyonce was going to use the pre-recorded vocal track. Those were the instructions we were given. We don’t know what the (sic) reason why.”
Kelly Clarkson also performed at the inauguration. She sang "My Country 'Tis of Thee" without the help of a backing track a spokesperson for the U.S. Marine Corp Band told TMZ.
"We all know Beyonce can sing," the rep added. "We don't know why she chose to use the pre-recorded track."
What do you think of Beyonce's decision to lip-synch at the inauguration?
Beyonce lip-syching the National Anthem
Kelly Clarkson's 2013 Obama Inauguration Performance: 'My Country, 'Tis of Thee'