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February 07, 2012

Wiz Khalifa Talks About His Sophomore LP “O.N.I.F.C.”

Cameron Jibril Thomaz, otherwise known as Wiz Khalifa, has continuously enjoyed his prominence in the hip-hop industry. In 2011, the Pittsburgh emcee won Best New Artist at the BET Awards of 2011 to the delight of his followers. No wonder more fans are waiting for the release of his second album “O.N.I.F.C.”

Recently, the American rapper explained the meaning behind his upcoming sophomore album. He mentioned that the meaning of “O.N.I.F.C.” is “Only Nigga in The First Class.” In an exclusive interview with MTV’S Sway, Wiz also explained that the edited title of his sophomore commercial release is “One Night in First Class.”

According to the famed performer, the title of the hip-hop material stems from a few instances while he was flying first class. The crew insulted him for being a young black man with priority seating. He stated, “I’m just going to tell you what [O.N.I.F.C.] – it’s the Only N[igga] In First Class. It’s inspired by Prodigy’s H.N.I.C. When he dropped that, I felt like that sounded so strong and it really meant something and it had the n-word in it. Only nigga in first class,’ and I was just talking about me being a young, rich dude and being black.

Wiz Khalifa also shared how he managed to prove that he deserves a first class seat in the airplane. He said, “It looks crazy to [the workers on an airplane] when I walk up to them and I show them a [first class] ticket, or I’m going to priority seating and they’re like, “You sure?” It’s kind of like that feeling – it’s a good feeling, but it’s like it’s a bad feeling, like ‘Damn, why y’all even feel like that about me?”

Posted by Karen on February 07, 2012 in Albums, Artists, Hip Hop Albums, Hip Hop Business News, Hip Hop Files, Music Industry | Permalink

February 06, 2012

Nicki Minaj Talks on Grammy Nominations, Calls it a “Big Deal”

Nicki Minaj is one of the most successful rappers in the recent generation of talented musicians. With her incredible talent and unique sense of style, she effortlessly found her way to the hearts of millions of music lovers around the world.

Recently, Nicki Minaj shared her happiness for being nominated in this year’s Grammy Awards. She does not expect to win, but she is just happy to be acknowledged. The Harajuku Barbie received three nominations from this prestigious award-giving body. She also scored the most coveted nominations, including Best New Artist, Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Album for Pink Friday.

In an exclusive interview with Pandora, the pretty singer mentioned that she has every intention to celebrate the moment. She said, “When I was at the Grammys last year, it was like I didn’t even exist. And then to now be performing and nominated, it’s a big deal. I’m not going to be nervous about winning because I really don’t think I’m going to win anything.”

The famed rapper also admitted that she valued her nominations for this year’s Grammy Awards. She stated, “The way I look at it is, I know eventually, in my career, I’m going to have a Grammy. This year is just about being nominated and feeling grateful, feeling like my fans and I have come a very long way and we’re just going to celebrate this moment. Nothing else matters – winning, not winning, it doesn’t matter. It just matters that they get to see a girl from the hood take these steps and continue to take these steps, just with hard work.” She also believes that in terms of her career, the Grammys is indeed everything.

Posted by Karen on February 06, 2012 in Albums, Artists, Hip Hop Albums, Hip Hop Files, Music Industry | Permalink

February 01, 2012

Meek Mill’s Debut Album for December 2012 Release

Robert Williams, otherwise known as Meek Mill, is enjoying the bright side of his career nowadays. He just started his music career but swiftly gained support from the public. In March 2011, Mill was also listed as part of the “XXL Freshman Class of 2011.” The American rapper recently projects his debut album which will be released in December 2012.

In a recent interview with Hot 97’s Angie Martinez, Meek Mill talked about his upcoming hip-hop material. He stated: “Actually, I’m working on my album, trying to get my album right for the beginning of December [2012].”

The Philadelphia-born performer also disclosed his hardships and joys of raising an eight-month old child at this time of his career. He told Angie Martinez: “My baby’s eight-months [old]. I make it happen, though. You always gotta go home, at least once a week and make sure everything’s straight…I’m in a relationship. It’s rough sometimes, you know how it gets, leaving home for a month [to tour]…we make it work. I ain’t married, I’m only 24 right now, but things gonna happen.”

The well-known emcee continued sharing about his personal life. He explained: “My girl’s a rider. I was in jail before [MMG blew up], locked up nine months. My girl was riding, com[ing to] see me every week…[that part of my life's] over. It was a learning experience, it was a good thing for me, though. I just had to see it and know that’s not what I want to be. I get to come out and tell some young boys that that’s what they ain’t want to be. It put me on a straight path.”

Posted by Karen on February 01, 2012 in Albums, Artists, Hip Hop Albums, Hip Hop Business News, Music Industry | Permalink

January 31, 2012

Rapper Tyga Discloses “Careless World” Tour Dates

Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson, otherwise known as Tyga, recently shared his experiences in the hip-hop world, including the success of his “Rack City” project. In one of his interviews, he confirmed that it was his self-promotion that caused the material to score top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. The famed artist also shared his thoughts about lyricism and stated that “there’s music for every type of thing.”

A lot of the fans of the young emcee were happy to know that he will stage a world tour in line with his album, “Careless World: Rise of the Lost King.” The project kicks off February 17 in Salt Lake City. The tour concludes April 15 at New Orleans, Louisiana’s Howlin Wolf.h.

Check the tour dates below.

02/17/12 Salt Lake City, UT Maverick Center

02/21/12 Atlanta, GA Masquerade

02/22/12 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Revolution Live

02/23/12 Tampa, FL Ritz Ybor

02/24/12 Gainsville, FL The Vault

02/26/12 Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues

02/27/12 Charlotte, NC The Filmore

02/28/12 Philadelphia, PA TLA

02/29/12 New York, NY Best Buy Theatre

03/01/12 Boston, MA Wilbur Theater

03/02/12 New Haven, CT Toad’s Place

03/03/12 Providence, RI Lupo’s

03/04/12 Sayerville, NJ Starland Ballroom

03/05/12 Silver Springs, MD The Filmore

03/06/12 Cleveland, OH House of Blues

03/08/12 Des Moines, IA Val Air Ballroom

03/09/12 Toledo, OH Omni

03/10/12 Milwaukee, WI The Rave

03/11/12 Minneapolis, MN Epic

03/13/12 Detroit, MI Royal Oak Music Hall

03/15/12 Chicago, IL Metro

03/20/12 Denver, CO Ogden

03/21/12 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theatre

03/22/12 Tucson, AZ The Rialto Theatre

03/23/12 Phoenix, AZ Clubhouse

03/24/12 Santa Cruz, CA The Catalyst

03/25/12 Ventura, CA Ventura Theatre

03/26/12 San Luis Obispo, CA The Graduate

03/27/12 Sacramento, CA Sunrise Event Center

03/28/12 Santa Ana, CA The Observatory

03/29/12 San Francisco, CA Regency

03/30/12 San Diego, CA House of Blues

04/01/12 Los Angeles, CA Club Nokia

04/04/12 Pullman, WA Washington State University

04/06/12 Yakima, WA Dos De Oro Buy tickets

04/07/12 Seattle, WA Showbox

04/11/12 San Antonio, TX White Rabbit

04/12/12 Houston, TX Warehouse

04/13/12 Dallas, TX Southside Music Hall

04/14/12 Austin, TX Emos East

04/15/12 New Orleans, LA Howlin Wolf

Posted by Karen on January 31, 2012 in Albums, Artists, Hip Hop Albums, Hip Hop Business News, Hip Hop Files, Music Industry | Permalink

January 30, 2012

G.O.O.D. Music Producer Hit-Boy Talks about the Crew’s Latest Music Compilation

Hit-Boy is one of the most successful artists in the hip-hop industry. The American Grammy Award nominated hip-hop artist and music producer of G.O.O.D. Music record label recently explained what it was like to record with the crew. At present, the famed producer visited London, England with Kanye West and the G.O.O.D. Music rappers to work on the label’s compilation album.

In an interview with Complex.com, Hit-Boy recalled working with Jay Electronica, Mannie Fresh, Frank Ocean, John Legend and more. He stated: “I don’t know if Jay Electronica spit a verse], I was just in my room working on a bunch of ideas Kanye wanted me to do. I really didn’t get to come up there. But Pusha spit a gang of verses to my beats, so did Big Sean, Kanye, and John Legend.” He added: “I know Marsha got on a couple of my beats and did some hook ideas. We were all just bouncing stuff around. Mannie Fresh actually had the room next to the room I was working in. We were bouncing ideas. There was a bunch of creative shit going on with the most talented motherfuckers in the world.”

Hit-Boy also promised that they would produce high quality projects. He candidly enthused: “That’s the genius of Kanye, he knows how to put all those people in a room. You can’t have an ego with person like Kanye around. It’s going to be some fly shit and you are going to have the opportunity to make money off it.” He continued: “It’s been amazing so far. [The album] is going to be what you guys expect it to be. It’s good music as G.O.O.D. Music. It’s going to be quality shit.”

Posted by Karen on January 30, 2012 in Albums, Artists, Artists on Marketing, Hip Hop Albums, Hip Hop Business News, Hip Hop Files, Music Industry | Permalink

January 26, 2012

Maino Disclosed Cover Art and Track List for “The Day after Tomorrow”

Before Maino became known in the hip-hop world, he founded an independent label named Hustle Hard. After numerous mixtape releases and key guest features, he was offered a recording deal by Universal Records. Later on, he joined Atlantic Records, imprinting his Hustle Hard label with the record company in a bid to gain stardom. Now that he had carved a name for himself in the hip-hop music industry, he made sure his fans will know his latest project.

The American rapper has announced the release date for his upcoming album, “The Day after Tomorrow”, which is his second huge hip-hop material. The New York emcee is planning to release the project on October 24. In an interview with Cheddar DVD, he stated, “My album is dropping October 4th, it’s called The Day After Tomorrow. We’re just getting ready for the second round.”

In addition, Maino expressed his desire to release a new mixtape before the arrival of the album. He confided: “It took me a minute to get the right record out there, but it’s a national look for me. It’s not a local record. It’s a big record, it’s gonna be. We just droppin’ this week and then we’re doing another mixtape, keep the streets down and staying on cheddar.”

Based on reports, the project “The Day after Tomorrow” will be released by E1 Entertainment, which is formerly known as Koch Records. The famed record label will launch Maino’s sophomore album with his Hustle Hard Music Group imprint. We remember that Maino released his 2009 debut, “If Tomorrow Comes” on Atlantic Records. The two labels will reportedly work together on this release. Atlantic and E1 have previously partnered on releases from B.G. and Juvenile.

Posted by Karen on January 26, 2012 in Album Cover Artwork, Albums, Artists, Hip Hop Albums, Hip Hop Business News, Hip Hop Files, Music Industry | Permalink

January 26, 2012

Rapper Tyga Discussed Several Topics in a Recent Interview

The well-known emcee, Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson, otherwise known as Tyga (an acronym for Thank You God Always) continuously showed off his talent in the hip-hop world. He became famous with his impressive rendition of “Coconut Juice,” his debut single which featured his cousin, Travie McCoy. As the American rapper is preparing for the launching of his album, “Careless World: Rise of the Lost King,” he shared his thoughts about the process of preparing the album for release.

In a recent interview with Complex, the young rapper shared that it was his self-promotion that caused “Rack City” to score top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. He explained: “[I]n my world, I had a lot of underground hits that weren’t getting pushed to that level. I felt like ‘Lapdance’ was a big song, but it just didn’t get a push. So it stayed where it was at. ‘Rack City’ I pushed myself. I was shooting my own videos and paying my own radio guys and stuff like that. Then the label caught on to it.”

Tyga also talked about how Lil Wayne influences him. He stated: “It’s not what they say, but more what they do. Just being able to see how they move and be in the studio every night. Videos. Tours. To see their hustle and take my new artist hunger and add that to it. The one thing about them is that they don’t talk a lot. It’s their actions, really.”

But the most interesting part of the interview was Tyga’s thoughts about lyricism. He shared: “People have got to understand that there’s music for every type of thing. Hip Hop isn’t ‘It has to be this topic and this topic only.”

Posted by Karen on January 26, 2012 in Albums, Artists, Hip Hop Albums, Hip Hop Business News, Hip Hop Files, Music Industry | Permalink

January 19, 2012

Young Buck and Other Hip Hop Artists’ Mixtape Release Dates

We know that mixtapes continue to dominate the hip-hop industry. Knowing that mixtapes were highly visible elements of youth culture throughout the 1980s, many artists did a great job of revolutionizing the hip-hop music scene into a unique level of music sharing. Despite the continuing presence of studio albums, mixtapes are commonly used to reach a wider audience by creating new songs and artistically combining it with existing songs.

Young Buck is expected to give a huge contribution to the mixtape world on January 24, 2012. He will finally drop “Live Loyal Die Rich” next week. At the start of last week, he already delivered the “Juicy J” and “Brand New” projects.

Check out the following list of Mixtape Release Dates.

Late Pass

Red Cafe – “Hell’s Kitchen”

Future – “Astronaut Status”

Soulja Boy – “50/13″

Rick Ross – “Rich Forever”

T.I. – “Fuck Da City Up”

Raekwon – “UnExpected Victory”

Mack Maine – “Don’t Let It Go to Waste”

Yo Gotti – “January 10th”

Tony Touch – “Toca Tuesdays – The Best Freestyles of 2011″

Dates

January 17

Trae Tha Truth – “King of the Streets: Freestyles Mixtape”

January 20

The Cool Kids – “Gone Fishing: Instrumentals”

January 23

Rockie Fresh – “Driving 88″

January 24

Young Buck – “Live Loyal Die Rich”

Saigon – “Warning Shots 3: Foot in the Grave”

Tez McClain – “Wishful Thinking Vol. 2”

Masspike Miles – “Say Hello to Forever”

February 5

Project Pat & Nasty Mane – “Belly on Full” (hosted by DJ Smallz)

February 14

Raheem Devaughn – “Jackin for Beats 3″

TBA

Pill – “The Epidemic”

Chip Tha Ripper – “Tell Ya Friends”

Twista & Tech N9ne – “Midwest Fury”

Birdman & Mack Maine – “Billionaire Minds 2″

OJ Da Juiceman – “100/1000”

Troy Ave – “Bricks in My Backpack 3”

Jakk Frost – “Charles Barkley”

Lil Lody – “Last of My Kind”

Gunplay – “Bogota”

Maino – “I Am Who I Am: The Album Before The Album”

Drake & Rick Ross – “Y.O.L.O.”

Wiz Khalifa – “Taylor Allderdice”

Cassidy – “Get It in 3″

Young Rhome – “FUCK: For U Criticizing a King”

Young Buck – “Bond Money”

Jurrarri – “Rubber Band Rrarri”

Glasses Malone – “Cold As Ice”

Posted by Karen on January 19, 2012 in Albums, Artists, Hip Hop Albums, Hip Hop Business News, Hip Hop Files, Music Industry | Permalink

January 13, 2012

Bumpy Knuckles and DJ Premier Disclosed Track List and Cover Art for Kolexxxion Project

Bumpy Knuckles and DJ Premier disclosed track list and cover art for Kolexxxion project

Freddie Foxxx, otherwise known as Bumpy Knuckles, is one of our favorite hip-hop artists who used to collaborate with other famous performers. He made significant contributions to the WWE SmackDown! Vs. Raw 2006 soundtrack. The American rapper also made a mark in the industry because of his successful collaboration with Statik Selektah, the East Coast-based DJ, Producer and CEO of Showoff Records.

The “Lyrical Workout” rapper recently revealed the release date of his full-length collaborative project with Gang Starr’s DJ Premier. In a recent interview, he disclosed that the much-awaited album, “Kolexxxion” will be released on March 27, 2012 with an EP of songs not on the full-length reportedly available sooner.

Earlier this week, Bumpy Knuckles and DJ Premier released the single, “B.A.P.” via iTunes. It includes the single “OwNit” which is a digital B-side or the reverse side of a phonograph record. The album will be released under Gracie Productions, which has previously launched albums from Royce Da 5’9 and the upcoming Charli Baltimore hip-hop material.

It seemed that Bumpy Knuckles and DJ Premier are enjoying good working relationship through the years. They had collaborated together way back to O.C.’s sophomore album, “Jewelz”. For 15 years, Bumpy appeared on Gang Starr’s “Moment of Truth” and “The Ownerz”, while Premo produced “Industry Shakedown” and “Konexion” projects.

Here is the track list for Kolexxxion, due March 27^th this year.

1. My Thoughts

2. Shake The Room

3. B.A.P. (Bumpy And Premier)

4. eVrEEbOdEE

5. wEaRe aT WaR

6. P.A.I.N.E.

7. The Life

8. FYPAU

9. D’Lah

10. More Levels

11. GrEaTnEsS

12. EyEnEvErPuTmY4cUsAwAy

13. Turn Up The Mic (Feat. Nas) (DJ Premier Remix)

14. The Key

15. OwNiT

16. The Gang Starr Bus

17. Word Iz Bond

Posted by Karen on January 13, 2012 in Albums, Artists, Hip Hop Albums, Hip Hop Business News, Hip Hop Files, Music Industry | Permalink

January 13, 2012

Jay-Z, Kanye West and Nicki Minaj Received Nominations for 2012 BRIT Awards

Jay-Z, Kanye West and Nicki Minaj received nominations for 2012 BRIT Awards

Jay-Z, Kanye West and Nicki Minaj are incredibly successful as rappers, and their fans are enthusiastically supporting them in their music careers. Now that the nominees for this year’s BRIT Awards have been announced, we speculate that fans of the three rappers were extremely happy. The trio received nominations for the BRIT Awards this year.

The 20-year-old British sensation Ed Sheeran led the group of nominees. He got four nominations this year. The awards ceremony will take place on February 21^st at London, England’s O2 Arena.

Check the complete list of nominees below.

British Male Solo Artist
Ed Sheeran
James Blake
James Morrison
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
Professor Green

British Female Solo Artist
Adele
Florence & the Machine
Jessie J
Kate Bush
Laura Marling

Mastercard British Album of the Year
Adele – 21
Coldplay – Mylo Xyloto
Ed Sheeran – +
Florence & The Machine – Ceremonials
PJ Harvey – Let England Shake

British Breakthrough Act
Anna Calvi
Ed Sheeran
Emeli Sandé
Jessie J
The Vaccines

British Group
Arctic Monkeys
Chase & Status
Coldplay
Elbow
Kasabian

British Single
Adele – Someone Like You
Ed Sheeran – The A Team
Example – Changed The Way You Kissed Me
Jessie J ft Bob – Price Tag
JLS ft. Dev – She Makes Me Wanna
Military Wives/Gareth Malone – Wherever You Are
Olly Murs ft Rizzle Kicks – Heart Skips A Beat
One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful
Pixie Lott – All About Tonight
The Wanted – Glad You Came

International Male Solo Artist
Aloe Blacc
Bon Iver
Bruno Mars
David Guetta
Ryan Adams

International Female Solo Artist
Beyoncé
Bjork
Feist
Lady Gaga
Rihanna

International Group
Fleet Foxes
Foo Fighters
Jay Z/ Kanye West
Lady Antebellum
Maroon 5

International Breakthrough Act
Aloe Blacc
Bon Iver
Foster The People
Lana Del Rey
Nicki Minaj

Outstanding Contribution to Music
Blur

Critics Choice
1st – Emeli Sandé
2nd – Maverick Sabre
3rd – Michael Kiwanuka

British Producer
Paul Epworth
Flood
Ethan Jones

Posted by Karen on January 13, 2012 in Artists, Awards, Hip Hop Albums, Hip Hop Business News, Hip Hop Files, Music Industry | Permalink