| UGHH News: April, 2006 |  |  | Found: 15
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| Session Finally Drops Something | 4/25/06 |
|  | By: Trees
Session's been making moves in the underground for a number of years. As a founding member of eF@MM, (QN5's jump-off supergroup consisting of Tonedeff, Substantial, Pack FM & Session), fans have been clamoring for a release from the pro-rican Bronx resident for years. While he did put out a few mixtapes in the early part of this decade with his Connecticut crew Phar-City nothing official has dropped from the man for a minute, until now. Entitled, New Money and hosted by DJ Envy, Session's new mixtape features a collection of previously unreleased tracks, collabos, and freestyles sure to wet the appetite of Session fans around the world until the debut of his official release, Spicasso drops on Qn5 records later this year. For more info on Session, peep Spicasso.com and to purchase the new mixtape click here. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| PlantLife In The Lab | 4/25/06 |
|  | By: Trees
For those that ain't up on PlantLife yet they are literally one of the most exciting crews to come out of the L.A. hip hop scene in recent years. Consisting of Jack Splash (vocals), Panda One (instrumentation, vocals), Dena Deadly (vocals), and Rashida (DJ), the group fuses hip hop, funk, psychedelic soul, and jazz to deliver an audible buffet of sound to the listener while conveying a lyrical message far left of the mainstream rap which permeates the airwaves. The crew is releasing a new album this summer entitled, Lovers, Dreamers, and Believers and the early hype around this release is that it is nothing short of groundbreaking. To commemorate the release of the new LP Counterflow Music Group (PlantLife's Record Label), is planning a special edition re-release of PlantLife's critically acclaimed The Return Of Jack Splash LP, complete with a bonus DVD featuring tour footage and live performances. If that wasn't enough, be on the look out for The Heart Attack, a super group consisting of PlantLife's lead vocalist Jack Splash and the legendary Cee-Lo Green, emerging later this year. So much soul, so little time. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Dirty District Back for the Third Time | 4/25/06 |
|  | By: Shadeed
Detroit's gettin' down and dirty once again as Barak Records got together with The legendary Brucie B to produce Dirty District Vol. 3. The album is produced entirely by Young RJ, who has put in work with Kurupt, the late Proof, and hometown heroes Slum Village. Vol. 3 features appearances by Planet Asia, Bishop Lamont, Proof, and unreleased Jay Dilla material to cap it off. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Flavor Flav Season Two | 4/25/06 |
|  | By: Shadeed
Public Enemy hypeman Flavor Flav has re-invented himself in his new TV show Flavor of Love. The show was only supposed to last a few episodes but ended up becoming the highest rated show in VH1s history. VH1 has now purchased an entire second season, but this time around Flav shares a house with contestants trying for a chance at love with the clock wielding hip hop icon. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Bootcamp Clik Putting The Finishing Touches On New LP | 4/20/06 |
|  | By: Trees
If you're like me, you probably cop anything coming outta Bucktown with a Duck Down logo on it. Some albums are instant classics, but if you happened to pick up the last Boot Camp Clik LP, The Chosen Few you couldn't help but notice there was an element missing from the project, namely a baritone voiced verbal behemoth known as Alvin Catraz aka The Rockness Monstah. Good news Boot Camp fans, The Great 8 (Smif N Wessun, Buckshot, O.G.C., and Heltah Skeltah) are together again and dropping a new full length project this summer entitled, The Last Stand. The production lineup on this LP is nothing short of raw heroin, with joints by 9th Wonder, Large Pro, Pete Rock, Da Beatminerz, Ill Mind, Coptic, and Marco Polo already locked down. The group was attempting to finish work on the project before they left on their European Tour April 18th, no word yet on whether the album was completed or not. After the album is released this summer, Bootcamp fans will be able to keep their systems warm with another full length release from Sean Price dropping in September. Now we just got to get the double d to release that Fab 5 album they promised would drop in the mid 90s. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Gunman Turns Himself In Proof Murder | 4/13/06 |
|  | By: Trees
The man who shot Detroit rapper Proof has turned himself into authorities Wednesday afternoon. The suspect in custody, 28 year old Mario Etheridge was a bouncer at the Detroit club where Proof was gunned down. According to sources, the man in custody was believed to be acting in self defense of an attack initiated by Proof, after the slain rapper reportedly began firing off shots at the other club bouncer Keith Bender Jr., who is still in critical condition. The Detroit Free Press reports that Proof was shot three times in the head and chest after pistol-whipping Bender and firing off the first round. Police statements have indicated that the fighting began inside the club over a game of pool, and escalted to the parking lot where the shootings took place.
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| A-Alikes: Prepare For The Revolution | 4/13/06 |
|  | By: Trees
Already building a huge buzz as the group Nervous Records chose to re-emerge into the rap game with, the A-Alikes have been steady spreading their message on tour with Ghostface and M-1. As members of the Dead Prez affiliated crew The Peoples Army, the powerful political and social beliefs the A-Alikes attempt to convey are intelligently delivered through their music and their new album, I Eat You Eat, which drops on Malcolm X's birthday, 5/23. The A-Alikes, Ness and K, linked in Tallahassee in the late 90s and quickly laid a course for social change through their music. K explains, "We're trying to be the bridge, like Malcolm X said; a man who stands for nothing will fall for anything." The album begins with an intro by none other than the great Chuck D and features appearances from Dead Prez and Bilal. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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|  | By: Trees
What's better than listening to Chuck D? Maybe reading about him in his own comic book. A publishing company called American Mule has acquired the official rights to publish a comic book series based on the legendary rap group Public Enemy. The comic book will be will be an ongoing bi-monthly series featuring Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, DJ Lord and the unstoppable S1W's as well as several special celebrity guests. The series will be written and illustrated by Chuck D and Adam Wallenta. A special preview #0 issue is currently available to order through Diamond Comic Distributors or directly through American Mule Entertainment. #0 will be in stores in June with our giant sized #1 to follow in July. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Breakdown TV Kicks Off Season 2 | 4/13/06 |
|  | By: Shadeed
The world's first and only Hip Hop video show broadcast exclusively on the world wide web is back in action for season 2. The upcoming season will begin Monday, April 17 and a new episode will appear every Monday night for an entire 12 week season. The first season featured interviews from Mr. Dibbs, Q-Unique, Jean Grae, Immortal Technique, and more. The Breakdown features videos ranging from the old school classics to the latest from the streets and the underground. Stop sleepin' and log-on to theBreakdown.tv | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Bosslady Releases Baltimore State of Grind | 4/13/06 |
|  | By: Shadeed
House-of-Platinum CEO, Jameaze "Bosslady" Lyell has assembled an All-Star lineup of the top artists in Baltimore, MD to release her latest street album Baltimore State of Grind. The album credits include Virgin records latest acquisition Bossman, Boston/Baltimore MC Shellbe Raw, COMP, and Amadaye, who's songs will be featured on HBO's The Wire upcoming season. Bosslady plans on celebrating the release in a big way by bringing back Tipsy Tuesday's Showcase for one night only on April 25th. For more information on the mixtape, log-on to Jameazeyentertainment.biz | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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|  | By: Trees
Detroit native and D12 member Proof was shot and killed at the CCC Club on 8 Mile Road early Tuesday morning. Proof, who's real name is DeShaun Holton received a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead on arrival at Detroit's St. John Holy Cross Hospital. Details of the shooting haven't been released as of yet, but it is known there was also a second victim in critical condition, also with a gunshot wound to the head. UGHH.com would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Proof's family and friends. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| J5 Working On New LP | 4/7/06 |
|  | By: Trees
Jurassic 5 has been relatively quiet lately, at least on the national scale, due to the solo projects of many of it's members. Well the good news is the team is back together and working on a new LP entitled, Feedback. With production from Scott Storch, DJ Nu-Mark & Salam Remi already in the bag, the J5 crew is trying to quickly put the finishing touches on the LP to make the June 25th release date. The first single off the new album, "Work It Out", features an unlikely pairing of J5 and the Dave Matthew's Band. Look for that to hit airwaves in the coming weeks.
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| Kabir Set To Release Peaceful Solutions | 4/6/06 |
|  | By: Trees
Boston bred MC, Kabir is set to release his third solo LP Peaceful Solutions April 25th on Raptivism Records. Kabir has been one of Boston's best kept secrets for years and with a new deal with Raptivism locked down he is set to take the national stage by storm. Kabir, the son of nobel prize winning economist Amartya Sen, states his new album will be consciously, socially, and politically influenced. Raptivism president Vincent Merry commented on Kabir's new project stating, "Kabir is in a unique position to influence people in many walks of life. We hope that his fusion of hip-hop, funk and conscious themes reaches that maximum number of people possible, starting in his home, Boston, where so many people come to study." | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Ghostface Debuts @ #5!! | 4/6/06 |
|  | By: Trees
With over 110,000 units moved in just one week, Ghostface Killah's incredible new album Fishscale debuted at #5 on Billboard's Top 200 charts. With over 110K scans, Ghostface has officially doubled the amount of sales his last LP,The Pretty Toney Album did in it's first week. The album has been receiving critical acclaim worldwide and has already been a deemed "classic" by a handful of hip hop publications. Ghostface is currently on tour promoting the album, which is available on UGHH.com with a Free and Limited Edition Exclusive Bonus DVD featuring GFK's entire collection of videos. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Busta Rhymes Big Bang | 4/6/06 |
|  | By: Trees
Busta Rhymes is back and sounding the best he's sounded in years. From 2005's classic "Where's Your Money" to this year's "Touch It" and the 20 remixes that followed it, the Flipmode General is set to take over 2006 and hit the charts with a big bang- literally. Busta's new LP, The Big Bang drops May 16th. The album boasts an almost unbelievable production lineup of mainstream, street, and underground beatsmiths including; J Dilla, the Neptunes, Swizz Beatz, Scott Storch, Denaun Porter, Just Blaze, Timbaland, and the good Doctor himself, Dr. Dre. The new single, "I Love My Bitch" has already been leaked to select radio stations features production from Will.I.Am and has Kelis on the feature tip. Word is, Busta Rhymes even locked down a collabo with the great Stevie Wonder for the LP. Let the followers follow.. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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