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Diese unglaublich unverschämte Gelddruck-Maschine Def Jam, kurz vor den Grammys (aussichtsreicher Kandidat: Kanye West) nochmal Kasse machen mit gezielt gestreuten News:

Na das sind ja mal Neuigkeiten:

Willie Stubbz aus dem beatnuts Umfeld wird dieses Jahr noch sein zweites Album "Rugged by design" veröffentlichen. Zu den an dem Album beteiligten Protagonisten war Willie Stubz folgende Aussage zu entlocken:

Asylum/WEA Label Unauthorized Entertainment Signs Houston Superstar Kiotti

You'd think an aspiring rapper was crazy if he turned down deals with Hip-hop heavyweights Def Jam and Sony, but Kiotti rejected contracts from these labels and others before settling down with Unauthorized Entertainment distributed by Asylum/WEA. Kiotti, now twenty-two, first gained credibility in 2001 upon winning The Source's "Unsigned Hype" award. In 2002, he became a threat to household names when outshining Lil' Flip in a freestyle contest on Houston's KBBX.

The ambitious rapper has released several underground albums and mixed CDs, which attributed to his street credibility and fan base. Not only do the streets relate to the lyrics; his songs have become Houston anthems.

It's inevitable that once the streets love you, the majors jump on the bandwagon. Once the hit "Hooker Hooker" dropped, he was bombarded with proposals from the likes of Sony, J Records, and Def Jam. Kiotti was hot and could afford to be choosey, so he decided to pass and patiently awaited the right deal.

That deal came in 2005 when he signed with Unauthorized Entertainment run by former Def Jam and Sony A&R Executive Selim Bouab. Kiotti explains his decision to sign with UE: "I feel confident and comfortable with Unauthorized Entertainment taking my street audience to another level. I knew it was only a matter of time before someone stepped up to the plate and offered me what I'm worth."

Kiotti has already begun giving back to his community by launching a program called Young Fam Against Drugs. Through this program, Kiotti has become a speaker at Houston schools educating our youth on the negative affects of drug use.

Be on the lookout for Kiotti's full-length CD, which will hit stores this summer. Also, check out his website for upcoming shows and events. www.kiotti.com


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In Stores Now: Kiotti Presents In These Streets Volume One Mixtape

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Pimp-C, one half of the Texas rap group UGK (Underground Kingz), is set to release his first solo project, The Sweet James Jones Stories,due out early 2005 on Rap-A-Lot Records.

Pimp-C will be one of the first artists to release an album under Rap-A-Lot’s new distribution deal with Asylum/WMG/Warner Music Group.

The Port Arthur, Texas bred rapper is currently incarcerated, serving an 8-year sentence for aggravated assaulted with a deadly weapon.

“On this album Pimp-C shows how versatile he actually is. He is singing his own hooks…which is what UGK fans haven’t seen him do before,” said Rap-A-Lot CEO James Prince. “We were working on this album before he was incarcerated. In his rhymes, he gives those true UGK fans what they would be expecting to hear.”

Some may remember Pimp-C featured on “Pocket Full of Stones” from “Menace to Society” or his guest appearances on Jay-Z’s hit “Big Pimpin” and 3-6 Mafia’s “Sippin on Some Sizzurp.”

Pimp-C and Bun B formed UGK in the late 80s, releasing several major label albums with Jive, including Too Hard to Swallow, Ridin' Dirty, and Dirty Money.

The rapper has also produced records for Master P, C-Murder, 3-6 Mafia, David Banner’s group Crooked Letters and others.

The album hits stores March 1 and the singles “Hogg in the Game” and “Is’a Playa” featuring Twista, Bun-B, & Z-RO are currently being serviced to radio.

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Suche: Grayskul - Thee Adventures!

^hatten wir das nicht schonmal?

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"5 out of 6 patients feigning psychosis eventually develop schizophrenia"

Ty Nitty zu neuen Infamous Mobb plänen:

Das wird Face freuen:





Einen ausführlichen Artikel gibt es hier zu lesen:

http://www.grammy.com/news/academy/2005/0213wrapup.aspx

nicht schlecht...obwohl ich finde dass man den guten vinnie ruhig durch virtuoso austauschen könnte, das wär ne ordentliche formation

R.I.P - T-Gunn February 14th

R.I.P to San Francisco rapper T-Gunn. He released the tape only album Money Over Bitchez in 1994. He died around 2 weeks ago in prison due to heart failure.

R.I.P - O.C Dre - February 14th

.I.P San Francisco rapper OC Dre, he released the album Chapter 1 : The Beginning, he was killed on thursday. Here is an article.

"The family of a man slain while backing out of a parking space called the killing "senseless" Thursday.

Andre Morgan, 32, visited his mother at her home on Galilee Lane near San Francisco's St. Mary's Cathedral Wednesday evening, and then got into his car where his girlfriend, Amber Simms, was waiting. Investigators say as they pulled out of the parking spot, two men approached the car and opened fire. Both Morgan and Simms were pronounced dead at the scene. The two gunmen were still at large Thursday.

Mother Gwendolyn Morgan said her son, an aspiring rapper, had lived with her in the apartment for 20 years before recently moving to Sacramento. He also leaves behind a two-year-old son of his own.

"Whoever did it, I hope and pray they are brought to justice," Morgan said. "They have robbed a child of his father."

Police said they did not yet know of a clear motive in the attack."

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www.protect-ya-neck.com

Laut ughh.com soll jetzt am 25.02.2005 das jahrelang angekündigte neue Album "Poison Pen" von Chino XL veröffentlicht werden. Eine Trackliste gibt es noch nicht, erscheinen soll sein drittes Solo-Album aber über das Label Active Entertainment. Als Gastrapper werden auf der Scheibe voraussichtlich Killa Priest, Proof, Psycho Les und Jayo Felony vertreten sein.

Dem Fettsack Suge Knight ist wirklich nichts heilig um Kohle zu machen:

Choices 2 is nearing a release date, the albums first single is officially is "Who I Iz" and the video has already been shot and is currently in the editing stages, be on the lookout for it to air towards the end of the month on your local video station. Choices release date is looking at a April/May release, also look for the new movie "The Clean Up Men" which is also directed by Juicy J & DJ Paul, looks to be another big year for the Hypnotized Minds camp.

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