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Ali and Big Gipp Talks About Duo Album

Ali of the St. Lunatics and Big Gipp of Goodie Mob are slated to drop their collaborative debut album, Kinfolk, later this summer...


"Go Head," the album's first single, recently became the most added record at the rhythm crossover radio format. The song is described as a twist between crunk music and Midwest "swing." The "Go Head" is currently at video outlets.


"Gipp and I started hanging out a while back and found that we had a lot in common," says Ali in a statement. "We're both considered leaders in our crews, we're fathers and even though we have different styles, we respect each other's skills."


The album features guest appearances by Nelly, Murphy Lee, Cee Lo, David Banner, Juvenile, Three 6 Mafia and Bun B, while production is handled by the Track Starz and Dallas Austin, among others.


Ali and Gipp's Kinfolk is scheduled to hit stores late summer on Derrty/Universal.

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DJ Quik Set To Release ''Greatest Hits Live At House Of Blues''

In February of 2006, DJ Quik compiled a live 12-piece band, the horn section coming from the Rolling Stones' touring band, and did 3 sold out shows in Southern California at the world famous House of Blues...

Artists like B-Real (Cypress Hill), Nate Dogg, and Chingy are a few names amongst the celebrity guest list that appeared on stage to perform alongside Quik and his band. For over 2 hours, the sold out crowd was entertained with classic material from all of DJ Quik's hits. The recorded show, "DJ Quik: Live At The House of Blues," will go down in history as a new way to perform live rap shows.

This upcoming Tuesday, June 6th, DJ Quik will make a personal appearance at Wherehouse Music in Lakewood to sign copies of the new album! Starting at 7PM you'll be able to see him and get your autographs.

We also have a commercial for the album and appearance which includes a snippet of the live album and more details on the upcoming in-store.

DJ Quik Greatest Hits Live at HOB

Tracklist:

1. Intro For Roger
2. Mo Pussy
3. Jus Lyke Compton
4. Trouble
5. Pitch In A Party
6. Fandango (featuring B-Real)
7. Tha Bombudd
8. Sweet Black Pussy
9. Get Down (featuring Chingy)
10. Down Down Down
11. Safe + Sound
12. Do I Love Her?
13. Quik's Groove
14. Get Up
15. 'Til Jesus Comes
16. Hand In Hand
17. AMedley For V (featuring Nate Dogg)
18. We Still Party
19. Tonight
20. Born And Raised In Compton

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Sleepy Brown Debut Album News



Rapper and longtime OutKast associate Sleepy Brown will release his debut album, "Mr. Brown," Sept. 27 via OutKast member Big Boi's Purple Ribbon imprint through Virgin. First single "Margarita" features both Big Boi and Pharrell and was produced by the Neptunes...

A video for "Margarita" will be shot in mid-June in Spain and will feature Big Boi and Pharrell. Also confirmed is a July 13 taping for "CD:USA" and an MTV2 special on the making of the "Margarita" clip.

Brown had worked with OutKast for several years before his breakthrough appearance on the 2003 No. 1 single "The Way You Move." He has also guested on projects by Cee Lo, Jay-Z, Joi, Earth, Wind & Fire and Ludacris, among others.

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Caz Dropping "Undisputed" Album Tomorrow!



Layzie Bone's Mo Thugz recording artist Caz is dropping his new album, titled Undisputed, tomorrow! Features on the album include E-40, Eve, Bone Thugz, Jose Santana, Baby Bash and Dub Deuce. Read more to check out the album cover and a trailer for the album with Caz & Layzie Bone...





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Rakim Preps New LP, May Still Work With Dr. Dre

The God MC is back and ready to make this summer a holy one for hip hop fans.


At Marc Ecko’s Save The Rhinos concert last night (June 8), the legendary Rakim announced that his new album, The Seventh Seal, will drop this summer on his own label.


He also seemed excited to record collaborations, including one with Nas.


“We’re trying to get that nailed down...




That’s my little dude. Me and Nas got a long history,” Rakim exclusively told Vibe.com after his onstage performance. “Hopefully, we could sit down in the studio and make something real special, man. I got a couple of nice collabs, but I want to keep them a secret.


“I got my own label which means, no one can tell me anything. So, I just want to get back to work and finish where I left off.”


Although The 18th Letter was supposed to drop his tentatively titled Oh My God LP with Dr. Dre’s Aftermath label, he’s not bitter that the situation didn’t work out.
“We’re two different people, where I have been doing my thing for a long time and he’s been doing his thing for a long time,” said Rakim. “What works for me, works for me. What works for him, works for him. I respect him." Despite the split from Aftermath, The Seventh Seal may still very well include production from Dre.


Despite the split from Aftermath, The Seventh Seal may still very well include production from Dre.


“I didn’t burn no bridges. He let me know if I need him for a track to holler at him.”


The official exact summer release date of Rakim’s The Seventh Seal has not been announced as of press time.

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C-Murder Accused of Violating House Arrest Terms

Prosecutors in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana have accused Corey “C-Murder” Miller of violating the terms of his house arrest and have asked that he be thrown back in jail while awaiting his retrial on murder charges...

Miller had already spent nearly 3 years behind bars for the slaying of 16-year-old Steven Thomas when his conviction was overturned and he was released into a home incarceration program, pending a retrial.
According to New Orleans’ Times Picayune, prosecutors have named several instances where Miller has violated the terms of his release, the first of which occurred during a court-approved trip on May 4th. Surveillance cameras at the Smoothie King fast food restaurant captured Miller making an unauthorized stop there, and later on that day he met with his girlfriend and arrived back home more than 3 hours after his scheduled curfew.


Additionally, Miller is being accused of being out of range of his electronic monitoring device on two separate occasions for extended periods of time and failing to pay a $50 weekly home incarceration fee. Earlier this week, police attempted to revoke his house arrest, but were stopped by a judge who ordered that he be returned to his home. When Miller appeared before the judge the next day, he was ordered to pay his overdue court fees and have his monitoring device recalibrated.


Prosecutors filed a motion yesterday requesting that the judge presiding over the case “show cause . . . as to why his home incarceration privileges should not be revoked.” Although the case record has been sealed, court officials have stated that an order would be issued next week that would offer an explanation. Miller also has two separate attempted murder charges pending in nearby Baton Rouge.

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Lil Eazy Arrested!

Rapper Eric "Lil' Eazy-E" Wright Jr. was arrested near Compton, California last night (June 10), after authorities stopped vehicle for a traffic violation and found him to be in possession of a firearm police officers said. Wright and two other unidentified men were also arrested, one for possession of a firearm and the other for a probation violation. According to arresting officers, Wright, 22, was carrying a gun when he was arrested, as was his companion. The incident involving Wright, who is the first born son of pioneering rapper and Ruthless Records founder Eric "Eazy-E" Wright, is now being investigated by authorities for carrying the weapon. Wright released his debut album Prince of Compton earlier this year. Check out the interviews section to read our interview with Lil Eazy. Also, make sure to check his official website over at kingsofla.com.

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After a two-year break, Lloyd Banks is ready to return with his second solo disc, "Rotten Apple." In this SOHH.com exclusive, Banks confesses to losing his album in a threesome and addresses his supposed feud with Swizz Beatz and Cassidy.

Lloyd Banks has been in headlines quite a bit in the past six months. Just last week, reports surfaced that shots were fired at a Queens barbecue attended by Banks- leaving an 18-year-old man paralyzed for life. While Banks wouldn't confirm his presence at the barbecue, the Boy Wonder did speak on the tragic situation.

"The barbecue case is kinda crazy because it's being investigated now, so I don't wanna put myself in it," Banks told SOHH.com. "All I know is it was an unfortunate situation. Somebody got shot in the neck too and he's very young. This is just the things that come with the hood. That level of ignorance is just gonna be there, b."

"If I told you I thought it was gon change, I'd be lying to you," Banks added. "I don't think it's gonna change. One of my close homies just got murdered last week. These are the situations that are going on still and that I have to keep above of water and be able to still be relevant. That's the biggest temptation, man. It's trouble."

Trouble did find Banks. Earlier this year, rumors spread that Blue Heffner's album leaked after he forgot it at a woman's home. While the entire LP wasn't leaked, the Queens rapper admits that several songs initially recorded for the album, were.

"It's truth to that rumor. That comes from me doing too much. I was just lost in my ways, fucked two women at one time. It's the little things you don't pay attention to," Banks revealed. "I had the CD in an actual [DJ] Whoo Kid mixtape cover. It was just a blank CD with just tracks. I got over 70, 80 tracks, so you can't get them all on one CD. So I might have had 14 tracks of the last two weeks or something like that."

"Next thing I know, [I] can't find the CD," Banks continued. "I'm assuming it had to be from one of those situations when you got too much going on around you. Maybe I'mma just stick to one girl from now on. That's the only explanation that makes sense. Sticky fingers."

Back in February, reports surfaced that an argument between G-Unit and Swizz Beatz may have sparked the shooting of Busta Rhymes' bodyguard, Israel Ramirez. Word is Banks was slated to shoot his portion for Bus' "Touch It" remix video, but refused to film it with Swizz nearby. So, is there beef between G-Unit and Full Surface? Banks doesn't think so.

"I don't have a feud with Swizz, I have a feud with anybody who has ever said anything negative about me or anybody standing next to me," Banks explained. "These are the principles. It shouldn't be a fucking puzzle. When they get out there, you from the streets, so you know. If you smack my nigga in the face, next time we see you we gon hurt you. I'm definitely not fucking with you. I'm not here to make friends."

According to Banks, the argument stems from Cassidy and 50 Cent trading words last year. While Cass told SOHH.com he has no problem with G-Unit, Banks isn't so sure.

"If you say something it doesn't go away. Niggas do shit then when it fails they catch fucking amnesia. 'Did I say that? Yea you said that nigga... last summer. That go for all them niggas, the Jadakiss', the Fat Joe's," Banks offered. "See that's the problem. It's hip-hop, but this is the way we eat. This is music nigga, but hip-hop is from the streets. That's why real situations happen. That's why you got niggas still getting shot and killed, but you only hear about it when it happens to the rappers."

"And for these niggas [that are] supposed to be from these areas where shit goes down, I don't see why they got a hard time understanding why there's hostility here. Why I'm never gonna shake your hand. Why there's always gonna be that energy involved," Banks added. "If you don't mean it, don't say it. Mean what you say."

Lloyd Banks' "Rotten Apple" hits stores July 18.

The Roots Prep Game Theory Album

The Roots want to share their various theories with hip hop fans worldwide.


That’s why they’re prepping their new album, Game Theory, for an Aug. 29 release on Def Jam Recordings...




Game Theory will have The Roots speaking about topics like government monitoring and uneasiness in society. The Roots even tackle the heated subject of war on their, “False Media” track. In addition, Game Theory will have the Philadelphia-based hip hop band honoring their beloved friend and producer James Yancey aka J-Dilla, who died from kidney failure in February.


“There was too much going on that we couldn’t just sit back and not speak on it,” The Roots’ lyricist Black Thought said in a press release statement sent to Vibe.com. Roots’ drummer, ?uestlove, adds that the Game Theory LP is “very mature, serious and very dark.”
The drum-heavy “It Don’t Feel Right” is the LP's lead single. Game Theory also features samples from the likes of The Jackson 5, Sly Stone and the Ohio Players.


The Roots released their last album, The Tipping Point, in 2004. That compilation included the smash single “Don’t Say Nuthin’”, produced by Scott Storch.

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Killer Mike Talks About Dungeon Family & New Album

Atlanta's own Killer Mike recently spoke with SOHH exclusively about plans for his indie label Grind Time Official, changes being made to his solo album, and stepping out from the shadow of "the greatest rap group ever."...


In regards to his sophomore album Ghetto Extraordinary, Killer Mike told SOHH, "I have wasted 2 years recording an album y'all will never hear. I'm goin' to do my thing and move."


"My solo album is not in my control," Killer Mike told SOHH exclusively. "I know people have been expecting it for the last 2 years. I went through a lot of bullshit and posturing from the labels I was associated with. A lot of missteps and misjudgment, so I decided to create my own label and work with the folks I want to work with. It ain't no solo shit, I ain't by myself and I ain't sidekicking."


Mike has also donned a new moniker - Mazerati Mike and this July will drop the new album Dat Crack Version 2.2 lb with his crew Grind Time Rap Gang through his label Grind Time Official which will be distributed by Selecto Hits.


"'Umma Shine' is the Grind Time single, that's being sent to radio now. 'Money' is my single. Mazerati Mike is dropping 'Money' first. It's not your typical 'Hey I got money jump around like a monkey shit.' It's everything from ice and bling to pickin' up a dollar off the street on some 'Thank God I can buy a checker burger now," Killer Mike told SOHH.


In lieu of his leadership role at Grind Time Official, Mike has also coined the term MCEO.


"Being a rapper I was getting used, abused and taken advantage of, so I decided to be an MCEO...I signed my own set of producers, if it ain't goin well on the commercial end I will do independent. That's what led to my deal. Most rappers homeboys are garbage but my homies are all thorough. Grind Time Rap Gang is SL Jones, Nickel-Plated Nario, Zack Nickels, Big Smith, Mazerati Mike, Bill Collector, Sharp Shooter, Jackpot and G.G. McGhee. They're all stars, we're coming with pure raw southern rap," Mike told SOHH.


The streets have been abuzz with rumors that Mike might jump ship from his commercial deal with Big Boi's Purple Ribbon label, to join Jermaine Dupri's So So Def roster or Bad Boy. While Mike says he did receive offers from both execs, he plans to remain on Purple Ribbon.


"I was excited to be with Puff. I was going to do a deal with him, but the money he offered was less than what I felt I deserved. Aside from them, JD made a counter offer that was considerably more, but I chose not to take it. Honestly I don't give a fuck about the personality standing next to me. I'm about the money right now and building my fan base," Killer Mike said.


While Killer Mike is still commercially tied to Purple Ribbon, throughout his conversation with SOHH it was clear that his association with Outkast and The Dungeon Family has not been all roses.


"I don't want to be another nameless face in the Dungeon Family," Killer Mike told SOHH exclusively. "I've seen too many come out and get fucked over for whatever reason, like tumbleweeds in the wind. I didn't come up with them, I'm privileged to be associated with them, but I got tired of walking around Atlanta like a sucker. I'm gonna get my due respect too.I'm not saying I'm leaving Purple Ribbon. It's a business arrangement, this isn't about emotional reasoning, this is about business. It takes too much energy to destroy a business relationship."


Still Mike remained grateful to Outkast for the role they've played in his career.


"Antwan Patton and Andre Benjamin saved my life. That's how I view them giving me a record deal, with nothing but love and adoration. I saw Big Boi have to do what he kept doing after Dre said he didn't want to do touring and Aquemini [the label]. He had to reach into himself and be a stronger person. Nobody is leaving. I'm not leaving Purple Ribbon but I realized nobody at Purple Ribbon is going to work harder for me than me. My boss happens to be a member of the largest, biggest rap group ever. Who am I to take him away from what he's doing? Just support me in being an artist. Purple Ribbon is the label and Grind Time is the game. I'm there. I already was the first gold plaque, I have history to make there. I want to be the first platinum plaque for them," Killer Mike told SOHH.


Killer Mike is hoping that platinum plaque will come with his next solo project.


"My solo album is not Ghetto Extraordinary anymore, it's 16 in Tha Kitchen," Killer Mike told SOHH exclusively. "The title comes from a line in "Body Rock" (16 in the kitchen mama taught me how to cook! (HELL YEAH)/ I ain't talkin bout fat backs & collard greens/mama taught me how to cook crack, and sack collard greens). To me, it's too much romanticizing around the crack era and the crack game. I'm just going to tell my story. It will be like an audio auto-biography. My mother has three hours of interview footage that I'm using as commentary throughout the album. She had done an interview already and the reporter sent the interview back to me. So f*ck trying to create skits. It will be real TV, the story of a mother and a boy growing up in the crack era. For real," Killer Mike told SOHH exclusively.


Killer Mike has promised that both his solo and group projects will be pointedly raw, bringing to light issues like police brutality, drug addiction and the abandonment of the black working class by the more upwardly mobile black bourgeoisie. It's evident now more than ever that whether fans continue to call him Killer Mike, Killa Kill or Mazerati Mike, the MC from Atlanta is no longer standing in any shadows - he plans to be heard, loud and clear.


"Nelson Mandela said 'You do the world no good from hiding your light,' I've been dim for too long now," Killer Mike told SOHH. I will shine when I want to shine and grind when I want to grind, anybody that wants to interrupt me, whether corporation or individual, we got a problem."

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DJ Premier Preps Solo LP


DJ Premier has produced tracks on hard-hitting classic albums like Nas’, Illmatic, Jay-Z’s, Reasonable Doubt and the Notorious B.I.G.’s, Ready to Die.


So, after news broke about Premier working on Christina Aguilera’s new LP, many hip hop fans may have been surprised. However, Premier wasn’t surprised at all. In fact, he’s willing to work with any artist that has the goal to make good music...




“I did five joints on Christina Aguilera’s album. It’s music. I’m about hip hop, jazz, soul, country … any music that got feeling,” Premo told Vibe.com last Thursday evening (June 8), as he observed performances from the likes of Rakim and Common at Marc Ekco’s, Save The Rhinos benefit concert in New York City’s Central Park. “She’s helping my career expand and vice versa. I’m glad it worked out.”

Premier also revealed that he’s busy working on his solo album. Although he chose to stay tight-lipped about the finer details of the LP, he did promise a smash compilation.
“I don’t have a date, but it’s going to be on and poppin,'" said Premier with a confident grin.


In addition to his own album, Premier is currently in the lab, concocting beats for the likes of Nas, Royce da 5’9” and M.O.P..

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Close Friend of D12’s Proof Murdered, Suspects Arraigned

Two Detroit natives believed to have shot and killed a close friend of slain D12 rapper Proof, were arraigned on gun and murder charges on Sunday (June 18).


According to the Detroit Free Press, Gerald Rosic Gadie, who drove Proof to hospital after he was shot in the head at a Detroit nightclub in April , was found shot to death in the basement of his home on May 27th...




Authorities said Gadie was killed in a dispute over 20 pounds of marijuana and $7,000 that was stolen from him.


The two suspects, John Henry Williams II and Corey Frazier, were both charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm during a felony.


David Braxton, Williams' attorney, said his client had no criminal record and that the case against him was largely based on statements Frazier had made to police.


Frazier had no legal representation during his arraignment. Both men remain held without bond, pending a June 30 preliminary examination.


As SOHH previously reported, Mario Etheridge, who shot and killed Proof after the rapper pistol whipped and shot his cousin, Keith Bender, will not be facing murder charges after prosecutors ruled that he acted in self defense.


Etheridge, who is currently out on bail, is charged with carrying a concealed weapon and discharging a firearm in a building. He is facing up to nine years in prison if convicted for both.

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Trick Daddy New Album/DVD News

Multi-Platinum recording artist Trick Daddy is gearing up to release his new album "Book of Thugs Part II" on Slip-n-Slide Records, slated to drop in September 2006. Anyone who knows Trick knows that he is nothing short of hilarious...

The South's most famous THUG let's you into his world like you have never seen before in his new made for DVD movie Trick Daddy: "The Real Entourage" coming out at the end of this summer on 845/ Body Head Entertainment. While going about his day to day business of meeting women, playing craps, freestylin', and cooking - Trick Daddy, his homeboys, and his father, POPS, show you a side of Thug Life you've never seen. Trick talks openly about his life and his mothers' sexual escapades. There is absolutely no telling what you might see in this movie. Plus, as an added bonus there are four Trick Daddy music videos. This DVD is going to make Tricks fans go absolutely crazy!

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Hip-Hop Stars Help J Dilla 'Shine'



The late hip-hop producer J Dilla's second solo project "The Shining," which was nearly completed when he died Feb. 10, will be issued Aug. 22 via BBE. The disc features appearances by Busta Rhymes, Common, Pharoahe Monch and Madlib, among others...

J Dilla's (also known as Jay Dee) longtime friend and collaborator Karriem Riggins served as the album's executive producer. "All the artists that contributed to this project Dilla considered family," says Riggins. "And when the world hears it, they will see that the love bleeds through the music."

A founding member of the rap trio Slum Village, J Dilla has produced for artists such as Common, D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Janet Jackson and Macy Gray. Before his death, he also racked up production credits for projects by Madlib, Busta Rhymes, Ghostface Killah, Truth Hurts, MF Doom and Frank N Dank, among others.

"The Shining" will be the follow-up to J Dilla's 2001 solo debut "Welcome 2 Detroit." A tribute DVD, produced by Brian "B. Kyle" Atkins of Okayplayer Films, will also be offered with the album. Another album, "Jay Love Japan (Operation Unknown)" will be released later this year.

Here is the track list for "The Shining":

"Geek Down (Intro)," featuring Busta Rhymes
"E=MC2" featuring Common
"Love Jones," Dilla & Karriem
"Jungle Love," featuring Med & Guilty Simpson
"Love," featuring Pharoahe Monch
"Baby," featuring Madlib & Guilty Simpson
"So Far To Go," featuring Common & D'Angelo
"Over The Breaks"
"Body Movin'," featuring J. Rocc & Karriem
"Dime Piece," featuring Dwele
"Love Movin'

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