| UGHH News: February, 2007 |  |  | Found: 16
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| Rage And Wu-Tang Part 2? | 2/26/07 |
|  | By: Trees
The last time Wu-Tang and Rage Against The Machine were on the same stage, the national guard needed to be deployed to because the crowd literally rioted out of control with excitement. Well, raise the terror threat level because it's happening again. The people who throw Rock The Bells, the greatest hip hop festival of all time, are reuniting the almighty Wu and the original Rage Against The Machine for a series of three festival dates. If you live near San Francisco, San Bernardino, or New York City, you are a lucky motherfucker. This show will be legendary. Tickets go on sale March 31st, and since Rock The Bells is brought to you by UndergroundHipHop.com, we will have all the details on the rest of the lineup, photos and videos from all the shows, and chances to win V.I.P. Tickets. Stay tuned to UGHH for all of the official details! | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| New LB's Free Download | 2/26/07 |
|  | By: The Dance
(Better late than never. We forgot to post this earlier. Oh well.. here's the article which The Dance sent me two weeks ago ~Trees)
The loss of 9th Wonder hasn't slowed Little Brother down. Phonte and Big Pooh are back on the scene with a new mixtape called "And Justus For All." Maybe the whole DJ Drama drama has them shook because the duo has opted to release the mixtape as a free download instead of stacking that mixtape scrilla for a new chain to hang low. You can download the mixtape at the following sites: www.rappersiknow.com, www.hallofjustus.com, www.mickboogie.com. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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|  | By: The Dance
Forgot about Dre? Well, the veteran producer and hip hop pioneer is taking steps to refresh your memory. On Big Boy's Power 106 radio show in Los Angeles, Dr. Dre recently confirmed that the long-awaited Detox album will drop this year. He said, I'm trying to get everybody that I've ever worked with over the years to appear on the records. I'm tryna put 12, 13 songs on the album. I'm not totally sure about the month but it will be definitely be out this year. Look out for this one, it could be "B-A-N-A-N-A-S" or it could be crap, whatever. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| J-Zone Breaks It Down | 2/22/07 |
|  | By: The Dance
Disillusioned hip hop fans of the world unite, J-Zone has come to the rescue to voice your concerns! In a recent blog on his MySpace page Captain Backslap outlined the top 5 reasons why hip hop is on the decline: 1. Clans, Posses, Crews and Cliques 2. Too Much Music 3. Too Cool to have Fun/No Balance in Rap 4. Law and Order 5. The Internet. If the headlines themselves don't get you fiending, I must say that this article is one of the most well-written and accurate pieces I have read concerning the current state of rap music, clearly J-Zone knows his shit. Clearly UGHH also knows it's shit because J-Zone is hosting the next installment of Fresh Produce, which is popping off this Saturday night (2/24). Come see the man himself and get it crackin with real hip hop fans at Boston's hottest of soirees. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| El-P Afraid Of Flying? | 2/22/07 |
|  | By: Trees
Describing the team up for Flyentology, the new single off of his I'll Sleep When You're Dead album, El-Producto was all smiles. "Working with Trent was amazing. I've been a huge fan for years and first worked with him when he asked me to remix the NIN song 'Only.' I think he's a genius and one of the few out there that has truly crafted his own style -- often imitated, never beaten. Bringing him into my soundscape was something I wanted to do for a long time, and i think it worked incredibly."
The story behind Flyentology is nothing short of incredible. It was written by El-P after he experienced a near fatal plane crash. The emcee/producer has always had an intense fear of flying, and his worst nightmare came true on a recent flight. Shortly after take-off, one of the engines exploded and the plane had to make a rough emergency landing. In the aftermath of the traumatic incident, El-P reexamined his thoughts on faith and religion. "I realized that my spiritual life exists only while on planes. During the experience I found myself praying, and I don't even know how to pray. So this is my song about religion, which I think a lot of people can relate to. It's my admittance of being an asshole who thinks he's better than God until the very moment when I realize that not only am I not, but I really, really want God to love me and take care of me,"
The Adult Swim produced music video will premier on Comedy Central soon. I'll Sleep When You're Dead will be released on March 20th and features guest appearances from The Mars Volta, Aesop Rock, Cage, Cat Power, and is available @ UGHH w/ a FREE DJ Food Stamp Essential El-P CD. Cop it.
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| M.O.P. Gettin' That Shady Subliminal Advertising Scrilla | 2/22/07 |
|  | By: Trees
M.O.P. is getting their drank on with Sizzurp. The Mash Out Posse will promote Sizzurp with product placement in new song lyrics, music videos, and while on tour worldwide with tour van wraps, stage banners and on-stage pours. M.O.P. is about to launch their first worldwide tour after being signed by 50 Cent for his label G-Unit. G-Unit will distribute the new CD, which is expected to be released in May 2007.
The music from "7:30," M.O.P.'s first song to be released from the new CD, has been picked up by CBS Sports for their basketball broadcasts and the New York Knicks, both of which are using the music in their "sound beds." The video for "7:30," which has Sizzurp placed in the video, is now being re-edited for MTV and is expected to be broadcast nationally by March 1, 2007.
Sizzurp is the first product to roll out from Straight Up Brands following their recent acquisition of Rappin Brands. Sizzurp, a Purple Punch Liqueur, is a blend of premium imported cognac, vodka and exotic fruit juices. In related news, I'm officially sponsored by Steel Reserve.
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| In Depth Look At The DJ Drama Fiasco | 2/22/07 |
|  | By: Trees
For those interested in an in depth look at the whole DJ Drama/ Don Cannon fiasco, hit up The New York Times website. They recently posted a very well written and thorough report on the situation. The story is available by clicking here.
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| Beanie Sigel Saga Continues | 2/22/07 |
|  | By: Trees
More developments in the saga that is Beanie Sigel's criminal history. Yesterday Prosecutors extended probation for the rapper after he failed to inform his probation officer that he was recently stopped TWICE by Philly police while driving around with convicted felons (i.e. his friends?). Mack also tested positive for codeine and morphine in a December drug test. Oh Beanie! The probation stems from an earlier arrest in 2003 when he was involved in a police chase and officers found a stolen gun, a cache of prescription drugs, and a small bag of marijuana in the vehicle. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| 2Mex Prepping New Shit | 2/22/07 |
|  | By: Trees
2Mex has been staying busy. Several new albums are on the horizon for the Visionaries member. The first release will feature Die Young, DeeSkee, and 2Mex recording under the group name The Returners. Their album, Break Up You Make Up is almost finished and according to 2Mex, will be ready in time for the Paid Dues Festival in San Bernadino at the end of March. After that, a collaborative effort featuring LMNO titled, Humble Is The Style. The album features production from LD, Dirt and J Rocc. Finally, 2Mex is also prepping his new solo album, It Takes A Nation Of Ipods To Hold Us Back. Describing it as his "best record ever", the album features production from DeeSkee, Life Rexall, Beans, Babu, and Rob Viktum. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Special Teamz Signs With Duckdown Records | 2/21/07 |
|  | By: Trees
Duckdown Records, home of the Boot Camp Clik, have taken another step towards label supremecy. Late last night papers were signed by Boston based hip hop supergroup Special Teamz officially adding the group to the heavily respected independent label. Special Teamz, which consists of rap legend Edo.G, Slaine (of La Coka Nostra), JaySaun (of the Kreators), and DJ JayCeeOh have been generating a huge buzz since they dropped their debut mixtape in the fall of 2005. The 'as yet untitled' album is slated for a summer 2007 release and will feature production from some of hip hop's most notable names, including DJ Premier and Pete Rock. No word on whether or not we can expect to see the likes of Heltah Skeltah, Buckshot, Smif N Wessun, or O.G.C. rhyming along side the trio on the album, but the probability is very high at this point. Stay tuned to UGHH for further developments on this breaking story. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Cage Show in Ann Arbor Ends in Chaos | 2/12/07 |
|  | By: Trees
A near riot broke out over the weekend at a Cage show at the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor MI when an announcement was made over the PA that Cage was denied entrance and the show was over. The crowd stood in disbelief until the house lights lit up and security began ushering people out. Things took a turn for the worse as the unruly crowd began chanting: "Fuck the Bling Pig" and security began violently forcing people to leave the venue. No word on whether the Ann Arbor police will be investigating the situation, but Cage did issue a statement on the event via his MySpace page:
"I was denied entry over not bringing I.D. I have played hundreds of shows and I have never had to show my I.D. unless I was drinking. I left my wallet at the hotel. I have never had a club break my balls. I was unable to perform because I was being fucked with for reasons I do not know. I would like to applaud the meat head security team and management that ruined everything and could later be seen flinging teenagers into walls when they began shouting fuck the blind pig and refund. I have never seen anything like this in my life. I want to apologize to everyone that paid to get in and or were attacked by the blind pig security. Young college kids are great to beat on eh pigs? A Fucking Shame it was packed."
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| More News From Good Hands.. | 2/10/07 |
|  | By: Trees
Good Hands Records is getting set to return with a busy 2007. The label will be dropping Kurupt Presents: Tangled Thoughts Philly 2 Cali on May 22nd. Much like Kurupt over a decade ago, Tangled Thoughts made the Philly to Cali trek two years ago and serve up an album with the legendary DPG member featuring a star studded Philly/Cali lineup. "Philly 2 Cali" features guest spots from Freeway, Gillie Da Kid, Roscoe, Ab Liva, Sen Dog of Cypres Hill & Mellow Man Ace (Reyes Bros.), Gail Gotti, AK and more. Checkout www.myspace.com/goodhandsrecords to hear the new singles from the album, "Til Tha Sun Come Up" ft. Freeway and Rok Bottom and "Jumpoff" w/ Kurupt and Roscoe.
Also coming this June is the long awaited debut album Art Of Life from Juju Mob member Charon Don & DJ Huggy. The album features guest spots from Lil Scrappy, Rah Digga, Killah Priest, Chief Kamachi, Reef The Lost Cauze and Wiz Khalifa. The single "Up In Here" ft. Lil Scrappy & Rah Digga will drop in March along with "So Many Things", a collabo with fellow JuJu Mob member Reef The Lost Cauze.
Later this summer Producer Dev Rocka (Chief Kamachi "Cult Status", Juju Mob "Black Candles") will drop his solo debut album Night Shift, featuring Planet Asia, Reef The Lost Cauze, Chief Kamachi, The High & Mighty, Krumbsnatcha, Maylay Sparks, State Store, Charon Don, New York Rhyme Exchange and more.. The single "Curtains" w/ Reef The Lost Cauze & Planet Asia will be dropping this spring. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| 50 Cent Drops Diss Video Towards Killa Cam'ron, Teenagers on Internet Go Nuts! | 2/10/07 |
|  | By: Trees
In other hip hop(?) news 50 Cent and Cam'ron are up to their old tricks again. With another 50 LP on the horizon, I was wondering who would be the next rapper to fall victim to the "King Of Connecticut's" marketing tactics. Well, it appears to be Dipset honcho Killa Cam. I can never get enough rap beef. What year is this? Anyway not that any of you haven't seen it by now but "Funeral Music is a video and single by rapper 50 Cent that first debuted Feburary 9, 2007 at 12:00 AM. It was a "diss" song to Cam'ron. After only 15 hours, the internet website, YouTube, was talkin about puting the video in the YouTube Hall Of Fame and they said it was one of the most viewed videos on the website. It received over 23 Youtube honors in less than 13 hours. After less than 20 hours, the video had already recieved over 220,000 views." Judge for yourself: Click Here | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Dujeous Crankin' Out Hits.. | 2/10/07 |
|  | By: Trees
Dujeous members Dave Guy and Taylormade have teamed up with Chicago MC Rhymefest to craft the theme for the new season of everyone's favorite puppet-laden prank call show, "Crank Yankers," on MTV2. The appropriately off-the wall song features the lush trumpets of Guy and hard-edged production wizardry of Taylormade, while Kanye West affiliate Rhymefest weaves in and out of the beat, dropping his patented sidesplitting rhymes. The result is straight bonkers, big band meets boom-bap. Tune in for the loony tune when the new season of "Crank Yankers" premieres next Friday, February 9th, at 10 PM EST on MTV2. And in case you missed it, download the exclusive Mark Ronson remix of Lily Allen's smash hit "Smile" featuring Dujeous by clicking here. (Credit: Dujeous MySpace) | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Bun B and Barbara Bush? | 2/10/07 |
|  | By: Trees
What does Bun B, Barbara Bush, Richard Linklater and Larry Dierker all have in common? They're all Underground Ground Kings? Nah, they are all hosting various screenings of movies at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. The series, entitled "Movies Houstonians Love" will have Bun B performing Master of Ceremony duties at a special screening of Style Wars in the auditorium of the Houston MFA. Bun B will introduce the film and give a little talk about hip hop and it's beginnings - in New York and for him. The film will be shown and afterwards Bun B will take questions from the audience. He's also bringing in Kay Slay who was in the film Style Wars as a youth and is now one of hip hop's top DJ's. It's nice to see Bun B giving a little something back to the culture. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Mic Stylz New Sh*t?? | 2/10/07 |
|  | By: Trees
It's been a minute since we've last heard from the Masshole known as Mic Stylz. After delivering a series of popular mix CDs in the early part of the 00's he all but disappeared from the scene showing up occasionally here and there with lost material or a teaser single. Well, Mic Stylz is now officially back in bizzness! His new Mix CD, Get It G'wan will be mixed by DJ Exclusive and features production from The White Shadow of Norway, The Returners (Poland), Bring it Back Ent., D-Tension, and Skipp Whitman. Guest appearances on the CD will include, Rasco, Gangstarr, KRS One, Grafh, Termanology, Esoteric, DL, Lord Linz (of Cekret Society), Jawn P (Top Choice Click), Kerosene, Al Dirty, and Dese (of The Camp). Check for a release date soon, and rest assured, UGHH will carry this.
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