By: Trees If you've managed to snag tickets to the El-P / Dizzee Rascal tour that's happening right now, you better get your hands on El-P's digipak sequel to the weareallgoingtoburninhellmegamix. El-P explained the deal in a recent blog: "this is the double cd digipack mixtape i made. ive only done one before. i am pressing 500. you can buy it on tour. only. so thats that story". Worth the price of the ticket itself? Ebay probably thinks so.
By: Mark DiSalvo The formula has been written for a long time: big platinum selling artist drops an album at the start of the summer, and goes on tour to support the record (i.e.: recoup the losses that come with being in the industry). Well, add Lil Wayne to the self-fufilling prophecy of the major label recording artist. If you were hoping Weezy would hit the stage with G-Unit, like many reports had indicated, you're shit outta luck. You'll have to go to the Bay area and talk to Keyshia Cole. Weezy told MTV today that he wants to tour with Keyshia Cole, because, "I think a concert should be like listening to the radio. When you listen to the radio, and your top-five or top-eight songs come on, it's hip-hop, it's R&B. ... I think you gonna get that from me and Keyshia and whatever in between that." If by the radio, I hope Weezy doesn't mean playing the same song every 45 minutes. I mean, Lollipop is a hit and all, but hearing it multiple times at a show may be overkill, Wayne.
By: Mark DiSalvo The J-Hood/D-Block beef looks like it may be in its dying days after J-Hood has come out and apologized to D-Block. Late last year, J-Hood appeared on a video on YouTube in which he dragged his D-Block chain across the ground and protested how he felt the group slighted him and kept him out of the game. The group later said J-Hood was no longer a member. In a letter released to the public today, J apologized to the fans who he said were unintentionally brought into this and that he "will eternally be appreciative to The L.O.X. for giving me an opportunity to be heard period, point blank." He said that he couldn't keep living knowing that he represented something false, and that he wasn't being compensated adequately for it.
Is every crew in New York beefin' these days? At least this is potentially one less now.
By: Mark DiSalvo It's not often this man get's brought up in UGHH News - but we figured it was kinda newsworthy in a funny sort of way. When you wear a chain around your neck that's worth a couple thousand dollars, I guess this is the risk you take. Here's footage of 50 Cent getting his chain snatched off his neck during a show in Angola. Reportedly, 50 and G-Unit went to visit a platinum mine in Johannesburg too. Imagine explaining a lost chain to the workers there...
By: Mark DiSalvo The Cool Kids are staying up on their hype, as they’re set to release a new EP on May 20. The Bake Sale, is the official sequel/follow-up to Totally Flossed Out, the group's debut album released last year. The EP will be available for purchase on iTunes May 20, and will be in-stores on June 10. The duo is also working on a full-length LP reported to be released this fall.
The tracklist for "The Bake Sale":
1. What Up Man 2. One Two 3. Mikey Rocks 4. 88 5. What It Is 6. Black Mags 7. A Little Bit Cooler 8. Gold and a Pager 9. Bassment Party 10. Jingling
By: Mark DiSalvo A pair of New England DJ's are offering a new podcast series of rare hip-hop tracks and some of your favorite 90's golden age jams. The duo, The Deck Brothers, have just launched the first installment of the series, "Crate Candy Vol. 1," on DeckBros.com. Do yourself a favor and check it out, it's good shit.
Free Shows By Scion w/ Too $hort, DJ Eleven, Connie Price & The Keystones
5/2/08
DJ Eleven
By: Mark DiSalvo Scion has been hosting a series of concerts that have oddly gone far under the radar (yes, Scion, the car company that makes that box car). However, we're happy to be bringing you some dates in time for their upcoming stops. Too Short, DJ Eleven, and funk group Connie Price and the Keystones, will be doing a series of free shows in the Midwest late this May in the cities below.
The only way to gain access to these free shows is by RSVPing to Scion at their website (www.scion.com/livemetro). Last month's shows featured EPMD as the headliner and went over well enough to secure Too Short as May's main act. So to all of the Midwest's heads, don't sleep on these shows. Maybe by the time they bring the tour out to the East or West Coast(s) they'll have an Eric B and Rakim reunion.
5/26, 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. - Minneapolis at the Varsity Theater 5/27, 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. - Chicago at The Metro 5/28, 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. - Columbus 5/29, 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. - St. Louis
Keywords: DJ Eleven; Too $hort; Connie Price & The Keystones
By: Mark DiSalvo Uh oh, producer beef war! Well, not really, but Pete Rock recently responded to comments made by Kanye West about Kanye's willingness to sample drums from producers like Pete Rock. The Chocolate Boy Wonder responded, and told UnKut.com, "I believe it! I hear my snares out there, and I'm like, "Wow, that's fuckin' crazy, man! I feel like that's lazy shit." He didn't stop there though and said, "You obviously don't love it as much as I do, because for you to not go out there and find it on your own.. you'll find so much if you just take the time out to go dig, man." Rock never mentioned Kanye in his answer however. Some like to say Kanye is the heir to Pete Rock. Don't leaders have to like their disciples though? These sample arguments are starting to get old...
By: Mark DiSalvo The 11th Annual Justo Mixtape Award winners came in earlier this week, with DJ Drama winning the Kayslay award for Best Mixtape DJ, and gGangsta Grillzh taking the cake for the Mixtape of the Year award. Other notables were Joell Ortiz taking home the award for best Underground artist, and DJ Scarface winning best underground mixtape DJ. Therefs about as many Justos as there are Grammys, so prepare yourself before you read the list below. The Justo Awards were established 10 years ago by Justo, regarded as a huge fan and pioneer in the mixtape DJ scene. He was began using street teams at radio stations and record labels to promote their artists and products. He worked with RZA, Junior Mafia, Aaliyah, Fat Joe and other titans of hip-hop before he was killed in a car accident in 2005.
Best Mashup: Clinton Sparks Best Mixtape Team: The Aphiliates Best DVD Magazine: Cocaine City Best Hip Hop Mixtape: The Phantom Best Underground Mixtape DJ: DJ Scarface Best Female Mixtape DJ: DJ Blazita Street Album of the Year: Mr. Crisis Best Club Mixtape DJ: DJ Enuff Best East Coast Mixtape Artist: Styles P Best Radio Mixtape DJ: DJ Envy Best Mixtape Duo: Big Mike and DJ Thoro Best Personality on a Mixtape: DJ Khaled Best New Mixtape DJ: DJ Whiteowl Best East Coast Mixtape DJ: Big Mike Lifetime Achievement Award: Allhiphop.com (Chuck and Greg) Executives of the Year:Allhiphop.com (Chuck and Greg) Mixtape Pioneer Award: Tony Touch DJ Red Alert Award: DJ Jazzy Joyce Mixtape Legends Award: DJ Barry Bee Best R&B Mixtape DJ: DJ Finesse Best Blends Mixtape DJ: DJ Skee Best Reggae Mixtape DJ: DJ Kool Kid Best Graphics: Miami Kaos Best Mixtape Producer: Don Cannon Best Underground Artist: Joell Ortiz Best West Coast DJ: DJ Skee Best Midwest DJ: Mick Boogie Best Label Representative: Duke Da God Best West Coast Mixtape Artist: Crooked I Best Dirty South Mixtape Artist: Lil Wayne Best Dirty South DJ: DJ Drama Best Mixtape Internet Radio Show: Shade 45/Whookid Best Promotional Mixtape: Allhiphop.com Best Reggaeton Mixtape DJ: DJ Flaco Best Chopped and Screwed: Michael e5000ΠWatts Best International Mixtape DJ: DJ Hotsauce Best Canadian Mixtape DJ: DJ A-Trak Kayslay Award - Best Mixtape DJ: DJ Drama Rookie of the Year: Dub Floyd Mixtape of the Year: Gangsta Grillz
