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| DJ Shadow Gets Hyphy | 6/29/06 |
|  | By: Trees
Even though the album doesn't have a release date yet, the tracklisting for Shadow's new LP, The Outsider has been leaked. Here it is:
01 Outsider Intro
02 This Time (I'm Gonna Try It My Way)
03 3 Freaks (feat. Keak Da Sneak & Turf Talk)
04 Droop-E Drop
05 Turf Dancing (feat. The Federation & Animaniaks)
06 Keep Em Close (feat. Nump)
07 Seein Thangs (feat. David Banner)
08 Broken Levee Blues
09 Artifact [Instrumental]
10 Backstage Girl (feat. Phonte Coleman)
11 Triplicate/Something Happened That Day
12 The Tiger (feat. Sergio Pizzorno & Christopher Karloff)
13 Erase You (feat. Chris James)
14 What Have I Done (feat. Christina Carter)
15 You Made It (feat. Chris James)
16 Enuff (feat. Q-Tip & Lateef the Truth Speaker)
17 Dats My Part (feat. E-40)
Notice the additions of Keak Da Sneak, E-40, David Banner and The Federation? It seems while everyone is getting sick of the rap on the radio, Shadow is embracing it. Definitely a turn in a different direction from the living legend. The dude always seems to be one step ahead of everyone else musically so I guess we'll just have to trust that this album will live up to the hyphy.. uh.. I mean hype. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Shade45 Brings The Heat In July | 6/29/06 |
|  | By: Trees
If you've been thinking about joining up to Sirius Satellite Radio, now may be the time. For the entire month of July, Shade45 (Eminem's Sirius Channel) and Rep Yo Set, the weekly SIRIUS Satellite Radio program which showcases a different up-and-coming DJ spinning custom mixes, will feature top-notch, hit-making hip-hop producers including Pete Rock, Just Blaze, 9th Wonder, A-Trak and The Alchemist. This all-star lineup of producers and DJs are slated to treat listeners to their own custom, two-hour mixes every Sunday in July from 3 to 5 pm ET on Shade 45. The schedule is as follows: July 2 - THE ALCHEMIST. July 9 - PETE ROCK. July 16 - 9th WONDER. July 23 - A-TRAK. & July 30 - JUST BLAZE. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Dos-Noun Calls It Quits | 6/23/06 |
|  | By: Damino
In a considerably lengthy blog on MySpace, Pittsburgh bred emcee Dos-Noun announced on Wednesday that his forthcoming album with long-time collaborator Burns will be his last. Citing an unsatisfactory return on his physical and mental investment in his career and a heightened distaste for the underground hip-hop scene, Dos states that he plans to leave the game now, before abandoning "some sembelance [sic] of dignity." Though, in past interviews, Dos has indicated that he planned to move from hip-hop to "just music," by recording with Burns as The Cosmonaughts, his MySpace missive contained no indication that this project was his next move. According to his June 22nd blog, Dos plans to hang it up for good after releasing his final record and honoring all scheduled touring commitments. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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|  | By: Damino
According to Hollywood industry icon Variety, Eminem has been pegged to anchor a film version of the 1950's television western classic, Have Gun - Will Travel. The series might seem an odd fit for Slim, as it featured a gun-for-hire named Paladin with a love for chess and a penchant for quoting Shakespeare. However, Paramount Pictures, who have reportedly extended an 18-month option on Have Gun – Will Travel to mold it into a vehicle for the emcee, plan to modernize the story and cast Mr. Mathers as a bounty hunter, and may even set the film in Eminem's hometown of Detroit. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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|  | By: Damino
It seems that Nas has revealed to Rolling Stone magazine, in a recent article, that he plans for his forthcoming record, Hip-Hop Is Dead, to "…broaden [his] audience back up to where it needs to be." His co-manager, Mark Pitts, goes further, saying that the record will "…show Nas's potential to cross over from hip-hop to pop." To that end, the Queensboro legend has enlisted the production assistance of many of today's go-to men for nightclub bangers, including Dr. Dre, Scott Storch, Timbaland, Pharrell, and Will.i.am, of Black Eyed Peas fame/infamy, who laid the foundation for the album's title track. Pitts continues to confirm that Nas has contacted none other than the king of pop, Michael Jackson, hoping the gloved one might contribute vocals to the project. The streets are raising a warning flag, but the proof will stay in the pudding, as we will have to wait until September to judge the finished product. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Kay Slay Teams North And South | 6/20/06 |
|  | By: Trees
No one that likes hip hop music has the right to hate on Kay Slay. The man is a hip hop legend. He began his rise in fame as a renown graffiti artist in the 80s, and later moved on to DJing. Over time his successful Streetsweeper mixtape series garnered the attention of every city street corner, as he was the first DJ to break infamous rap battles between Nas and Jay-Z and 50 Cent and Ja-Rule. He earned the aka The Drama King because he is currently the go-to DJ when a rapper wants to air someone out. In his latest endeavor Kay Slay has teamed the north and south together by collaborating with south coast heavyweight Greg Street to bridge the two worlds for a blockbuster album. The Champions - North Meets South showcases the best talent from each region on one CD. It includes exclusive tracks featuring Fat Joe, Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Busta Rhymes, Papoose, Yung Joc, Remy Ma, Lloyd Banks, Three 6 Mafia, The Diplomats, Ghostface, Raekwon, Cassidy, B.G., David Banner, Lil' Jon and many more. The first single from the forthcoming release will be "Can't Stop The Reign" featuring Bun B, Papoose and Shaquille O'Neal. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| SoulStice and Haysoos Form Wade Waters | 6/20/06 |
|  | By: Trees
Chicago's been getting a lot of love lately from the hip hop community. With established acts like Common and Kanye making big moves and newcomers like Lupe Fiasco and Rhymefest ready to bust down the door many people have turned their attention to Chi-city as the new breeding ground for quality hip hop music. SoulStice is no exception. The Chicago native, who holds a master's degree in electrical and computer engineering and a government position in department of defense, is also a master on the mic. After re-releasing the full length LP North By Northwest earlier this year SoulStice is now preparing his latest endeavor, Wade Waters: Return of the Kings. The album is a collaboration with Maryland resident Haysoos, who previously collaborated on the smash underground single "Rock Solid" (w/Cuban Link of the Terror Squad). Return of the Kings also finds SoulStice reconnecting with frequent collaborator and Halftooth Records artist, Oddisee, who lends six soulful tracks as well as North Carolina's master beatsmith 9th Wonder. Look for the album to drop on Raptivism this fall. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Masta Killa Returns | 6/19/06 |
|  | By: Shadeed
Wu swordsman Masta Killa is back on the scene with the new banger Made in Brooklyn. This release is the follow-up to his solo debut, No Said Date. Vintage Wu fans will once again be treated to an album that features the entire original Clan throughout the disc. The tracklisting boasts collabos feat. Meth, RZA, and U-God on the track, Iron God and Rae and Ghost tag-team up to murder "Its What It is". M.F.Doom, PF Cuttin, and Dev-1 add that fire behind the boards on production and Pete Rock adds his signature sound to "Older Gods Pt. 2". Hit Masta Killa up on myspace @ myspace.com/mastakilla or visit nature-sounds.net for more info.
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| Ladybug Mecca Drops Two New Singles, Hits The Road | 6/19/06 |
|  | By: Shadeed
Ladybug Mecca, one-third of the jazz influenced hip-hop trio Digable Planets, has released two new singles titled Dogg Starr and You Never Get Over It, from her independently released album Trip the Light Fanstastic. The video for Dogg Starr has been picked up by 26 local and national TV networks nationwide including Fuse and MTV on Demand. After performing several US tour dates, Ladybug is now overseas at The Sonar Fest in Barcelona, Spain, and soon to be performing in Johannesburg, South Africa. Check out the album "Trip the Light Fantastic", which is available @ UGHH or by download at LadyBugMecca.com | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Return of the X-Clan: Tour and Album Announced | 6/16/06 |
|  | By: Trees
The legendary hip hop crew known as X-Clan has announced they are gearing up for a 2 month tour, opening for Jurassic 5. The 2 month tour launches on July 18 in Seattle, WA and hits key major markets across the U.S. before wrapping up in Las Vegas, NV on September 13. "I knew from the time I stepped into the booth with Charlie 2na that it was destiny for the X Clan and Jurassic 5 to come together," says X-Clan's Brother J. "If you study Hip Hop you wonder who carries the torch of the legendary Hip Hop crews, when you see the J-5 show the realization is clear. It is an honor to travel with a group that has maintained quality with consistency from the underground to major label status." In addition to the tour, X-Clan has announced that they will be dropping their first studio album in years this October. The album is titled Return From Mecca and the group promises will feature hits for a new generation of X-Clan fans, as well as satisfy the old school heads who grew up on joints like "Funkin' Lesson," "Heed The Word of the Brother" and "Raise The Flag". | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| New Grimm Album A Government Target | 6/14/06 |
|  | By: Trees
The good ol' boys of the Bush administration strike again. By now most of you know that M.F. Grimm's new album is a triple disc, clocking in at just under 75 songs. What many of you also know is that this album has been delayed numerous times. The latest delay, confirmed by a producer who put in work on the American Hunger epic, is due to United States government involvement. Reportedly, Grimm included audio on the final version of the album that the feds didn't find to favorable and they apparantly threatened the MC with legal action. I asked Grimm about the government injunction last week and he commented stating, "I can't really speak on that right now, but let's just say, It's a small world". Grimm also stated that the official American Hunger release date is now; 6/27/06. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Black Milk Latest Fat Beats Addition | 6/14/06 |
|  | By: Trees
(Reposted From a Fat Beats Press Release)
With an always-expanding artist roster, Fat Beats Records is pleased to announce the signing of Black Milk to a multi-album deal. Hailing from Detroit, Black has already been acclaimed as one-half of the production duo BR Gunna (Slum Village, Proof, "Dirty District Vol 2"), and with the release of his Sound of the City CD last year, entered the ranks of the hottest up-and-coming emcees as well. His profile will only increase with production on forthcoming albums from Pharoahe Monch and Lloyd Banks and with his Fat Beats Records debut album "Popular Demand."
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| AmsUno Re-Signs With Commonwealth | 6/14/06 |
|  | By: Trees
I remember way back in 2001 when I was packing up customer orders in the basement of the old UGHH.com HQ, before people even knew who MF DOOM and Immortal Technique were, and before Atmosphere put up six figure sales totals, one group maintained steady unit movements and consistently needed re-stocking. That group was Clokworx. If you listened to underground hip hop at that time, you owned a Clokworx release. Essentially, since that time Clokworx has more or less fallen off the underground hip hop map. Sure, the members went on to record some ill ass solo joints and they never gave up the love for the genre, but many fans were left wondering just what the f**k happened to the crew? Earlier this year a repackaged, re-release of an original Clokworx album was put out by CommonWealth records and owner Dru Garrity. The re-release was not supported by the original group, but in the world of contracts and fine print the group was powerless to stop the material from dropping and didn't see a dime from the release. In an effort to inform fans about the boycott, one of the owners of Labeless Illtelligence (the label AmsUno was running with for the last four years), CasUno took to the UGHH.com forums with an open letter to the Commonwealth Records CEO. (to peep the post click here). Now, in a strange drama twist an announcement was made today that the front man of Clokworx, AmsUno has re-signed a deal with Commonwealth Records. AmsUno offered the following comment on the situation, "We chatted and ironed out many wrinkles and made amends. And after careful, delicate consideration, the decision was to finish what we once started years back and reclaim what is rightfully ours... our place in time! F*ck what you heard! Let the critics criticize, and the media puppets pull their strings". | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| New D-Block CD/DVD Mixtape Set To Drop | 6/12/06 |
|  | By: Trees
Who needs Jimmy Iovine? Friday, D-Block/KOCH Records announced they will be dropping a new CD/DVD mixtape style full length project later this year. The CD/DVD combo features over 120 minutes of exclusive video footage as well as an accompanying CD of all new material. The label D-Block was created by Sheek Louch with lifelong friends, Styles P and Jadakiss. J-Hood is the newest member to enter the fold. The first release on D-Block was Sheek Louch's 2003 debut album, Walk Witt Me, which sold over 250,000 units. The LOX's debut album, Money, Power & Respect which dropped on Bad Boy in '98 has sold over 1.7 million units to date.
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| Three Six Mafia Ch-Ch-Changes.. | 6/12/06 |
|  | By: Trees
By now some of you already know that the Oscar winning rap crew Three Six Mafia has slimmed down another member. The crew which started with a mind-blowing 20+ member roster of Memphis rappers is now down to just DJ Paul and Juicy J after the most recent departure of Crunchy Blac was announced last Wednesday. Since the announcement of the departure rumors have been circulating the internet and radio shows as to the reasons of Crunchy's departure. The apparent true story behind the departure stems from DJ Paul and Juicy J's failure to endorse or support Crunchy's decision to release a solo project at some point this year. According to MemphisRap.com, Crunchy Blac has actually been trying to get DJ Paul and Juicy J to support him in releasing his solo album for the last four to five years and he (Crunchy Blac) just couldn't take being put off any longer. Crunchy has announced that his solo album WILL see the light of day at some point this year and in the mean time fans can look forward to hearing him appear in a new rap crew called, The Hard Hittaz. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Storm The Unpredictable Update | 6/12/06 |
|  | By: Trees
After winning the Hip Hop category of the John Lennon Songwriting Competition Session II for his song "Contradictions", Storm the unpredictable was declared the 2006 John Lennon Award winner when the announcement of the winners and prizes (which includes of an EMI Publishing Deal) was made May 1st. Storm competed against the Session I winner in an online voting battle which began March 15th at 11AM and ended April 26th. The executive judging committee of the John Lennon Songwriting Competition consisted of D-12, Al Jarreau, Lyfe Jennings, Teairra Mari, John Legend and Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, as well as other music industry professionals and veterans. Storm was also a runner-up in the John Lennon competition session I for another song "Darker The Berry"(the remix of which can be found on Storm's upcoming album), and will now go on to compete for the Maxell Song of the Year and $20,000. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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|  | By: Trees
Some news from the folks over @ Hiero Imperium.. Del's 11th Hour DVD will be available instores on July 18th. 11th Hour was recorded in 2004 in numerous locations in the Bay Area, and during the Calicomm Tour. The DVD is a documentary that follows Del during the recording of 11th Hour, along with all new concert footage. A Plus, My Last Good Deed is being sent out for mastering this week. Look for the release to be sometime this fall. Tajai is getting down with the Hyphy movement, signing up Shake Da Mayor to a deal. Shake Da Mayor even has a new website pumpin' Stunna Shades. Check it out @ PalmTreeEyewear.com. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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| Pack FM Set To Drop Debut LP | 6/7/06 |
|  | By: Trees
The long awaited debut solo LP, whutduzFMstand4? from Hip-Hop's Punchline King is slated for release August 1, 2006 on QN5 Music/Avatar/Universal. The 16 track album is executive produced by Tonedeff, and is the first QN5 release to feature production from all five QN5 Producers (Tonedeff, CunninLynguists, Domingo, and Elite). Keeping cameos to a consciously low minimum, whutduzFMstand4? features guest appearances from iCON the Mic King and a brand new track from Extended Famm. The album features all new tracks, including 'Click, Clack, & Spray' hand picked by P. Diddy himself to be featured on Marc Ecko's Getting Up videogame (song appears as a remix). The MC notorious for insane amounts of wit and craft began 2006 with his release of '2006 Rap-Preview' a precursor to his LP featuring his forecast for this year in entertainment and was only available officially on the UGHH.com Exclusive QN5 - Next Up Bonus CD (given away with purchase of the new CunninLynguists LP @ UGHH). PackFM concludes the mix with a guarantee that QN5 Music will be the wave of the future. With a track record like this, his predictions are undoubtedly justified. PackFM has received praise for his stage performance and lyrics both in the US and overseas. Featured in XXL, The Source, and Elemental, PackFM was also included in guest spots for MTV's Hip-Hop Week. His ability to combine the braggin' rites of Hip-Hop with a futuristic twist is something that sets this veteran MC apart from most artists in the game. Pick up whutduzFMstand4? 8/1/06 @ UGHH. | | | | Subscribe RSS |
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