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DJ Quik & Kurupt Unite for "The Blaqkout" LP

Here is the official press release for the highly anticipated collabo album "Blaqkout" by DJ Quik and Kurupt:

Multi-platinum producer & recording artist DJ Quik, and Dogg Pound affiliate & gangster rapper extraordinaire Kurupt are two of the best-known West Coast representatives in Rap & Hip Hop, period. The pair have teamed up to create a cutting-edge sound on Blaqkout, a full-length collaboration album conceptualized during Snoop Dogg’s Ego Trippin’ recording sessions and masterminded by DJ Quik.

“Kurupt does in rap what I do in music,” DJ Quik says. “It just made sense. Kurupt is a gangster rapper in the sense of being raw, bare-bones and uncut. I wanted to do music that evoked certain feelings and could show his microphone superiority.”

A prime example of the duo’s explosive chemistry is “9 Times Out Of 10.” Over a heavy drum assemblage, Kurupt freaks an intricate rhyme pattern about the likelihood of things happening over and over again. “Blaqkout,” is a masterful musical moment where Kurupt’s brutal lyricism matches Quik’s energetic creation. The “Blaqkout” cut is the epitome of Southern Cali rider music that brings a Sunday on Crenshaw Blvd. vibe to mind.

But the track “Hey Playa” (Moroccan Blues) is the gem in Quik’s production crown – he found the sample & inspiration for this track while watching the Morocco episode of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern on TV. It’s this type of sonic bliss that made the partnership between DJ Quik -- a platinum solo artist and producer of Jay-Z, 2Pac, AMG and others -- and Kurupt -- the standout lyricist of Death Row Records, a double platinum member of Tha Dogg Pound and a ferocious freestyle MC -- so significant.

“Blaqkout” will be in stores June 9, 2009.

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New Young Buck Material On The Way

Former G-Unit standout Young Buck has announced his long-awaited return to Hip-Hop via a mixtape of all new material. Following his public and bitter departure from G-Unit last April, Buck has focused on building up his Cashville Records imprint.

Additionally, he’s pursued business endeavors such as his very own watch and clothing lines...

Now, the Nashville native is ready to appease his patient music fans with exclusive, original material.

“The streets done waited long enough,” Buck stated. “So get ready, the mixtape is on the way…[I’m] back on my Buck sh*t.”

The as of now untitled mixtape will feature co-hosting duties between DJ Scream (Heavy In the Streets) and DJ Smallz (Southern Smoke).

According to Young Buck, the triumvirate alliance will deliver the buzz-heavy return he needs for 2009.

“That’s some big s**t,” Buck stated. “[They] are two heavy mixtape DJs that f**ks with the streets hard [and are] coming together to f**k with a ni**a. I showed up heavy.”

Although a release date has not been confirmed, the mixtape is expected to feature appearances from Cashville Records artists such as C-Bo and Tha Outlawz.

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Watts rapper and West Coast legend Kam recently released a new album called "Fruit Pruno". This special project is a Nation of Islam based album which features strictly NOI songs and artists such as Yung Bruh and Jasiri X. The CD was available in limited supply at saviour's day in Chicago, but those who didn't get a chance to purchase a copy can get it on Kam's MySpace.
Kam - X-Man (Featuring Yung Bruh & Jasiri X) (Audio)

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myspace seite ist zwar http://www.myspace.com/westcoastkam1
aber die CD kann man dann über http://www.myspace.com/westcoastkam entsprechend ordern

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Focus... Leaves Aftermath

Super producer Focus... leaves Aftermath after many years of service to Dr. Dre to pursue his dream of owning his own production label a.Fam Entertainment. Focus'... work has since appeared on The Game's multi-platinum The Documentary ("Where I'm From"), 112's Pleasure & Pain (single "U Already Know"), Beyonce's multi-platinum Dangerously In Love ("Yes") and J.Lo's platinum-plus This Is Me...Then ("Dear Ben"), among others.

Focus... says he has learned a lot from his mentor Dr Dre. When asked what was it that Dre saw in him that made him take him under his wing Focus... says: "Dre said he liked my style, the way I attacked the music." Focus... recalls, "He heard East and West Coast in my sound and he liked the way that I bridged the two. He said I was talented, so he never made me become a mini him, (Dr. Dre). He always took me for who I was and let me be me..."




From then on Focus... never looked back, cranking out tracks for 50 Cent, and other artist affiliated with Aftermath. Focus... has recently produced the single "Respect My Conglomerate" for Busta Rhymes featuring Lil' Wayne and Jadakiss. Yes it was fully produced by Focus... himself and now as one of music's hottest producers, Focus... has already worked with Girlicious (Mirror), Marsha Ambrosius (Yours Truly-mixtape), Chino XL (The Secret, RICANstruction), Christina Aguilera, and Bishop Lamont just to name a few. He also co-executive produced the album from 2Pac's Outlawz, Outlaw 4 Life 2005 A.P., produced several tracks on Sway & King Tech Presents Back 2 Basics (including work with Chino XL and Kam) and is shopping his artists while branding his label, a.Fam Entertainment.

Focus... plans to make his impression felt in the years to come. "This year I'm really showing people what I'm capable of," Focus...says. "Ultimately, I don't want to be anything but a great producer."

Be on the look out for some of the most talented artist coming from out of Afam, with a well rounded producer like Focus the team is sure to win.

To find out more about Focus... Log on to his myspace.com/presentsdedicated

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www.thetipcds.com gehört jetzt diesem jesse james. neue Cds aus KC, STL etc.

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Big Rhino - "4 Ever Ridin"

San Jose Latin rapper Big Rhino is working on his solo cd right now. The album called "4 Ever Ridin" will drop soon under Active Ent. and will feature street singles like "Man In Black" and "Somebody Please". Also be on the lookout for the collaboration album from Big Rhino and Big Oso Loc.

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