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Slip-N-Slide Records Signs Wes Fif

After finding rejuvenating success in 2006 with Rick Ross and 2007 with Plies, Slip-N-Slide Records announced the signing of another fledging Florida rapper, Orlando's Wes Fif. The 22 year-old rapper had been featured with various other rappers, most notably on B.O.B.'s single "Haterz Everywhere," released by Atlantic Records. The rapper had also been featured in April's XXL magazine, along with a "Patiently Waiting" nomination from Ozone magazine.
"Being a Florida cat, Slip-N-Slide has always been in the forefront of our music scene, and continues to do so today. I think it was kind of common sense on both sides. I'm the hottest indie nigga in the streets. They're the hottest label with direct access to mainstream, it’s a no brainer. I'm going to continue doing what I do, making hot music,” said Wes Fif in a statement.
Jullian Boothe VP of A&R at Slip-N-Slide Records states, “Ted Lucas (CEO of Slip-N-Slide Records) and I keep our ears to street looking for all the up and coming acts. Making sure nothing slips past us. We know how to take artist who wants to work hard and turn them into superstars. 2008 is going to be even bigger with a new roster of rookies breaking down the door into the lime light. We've been here for 12 years and we'll be here until we decide to quit and move to Caribbean." Fif's album is entitled Get Money Guidelines, and will release in late 2008.

Wes is reportedly awaiting distribution from a major label, while his latest mixtape, Dead Presidents with DJ Smallz, gains further exposure. December will mark next the first single for Wes Fif, in "Like Me

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Timbaland Working on ‘Shock Value II’

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Rap-Up.com Exclusive: Timbaland announced that he is working on Shock Value II, the follow-up to his platinum album Shock Value. He told fans on Saturday at 102.7 KIIS FM’s Homecoming Concert in Anaheim, CA that he had already recorded tracks with Akon, Linkin Park, and Gwen Stefani.

Timbo performed several of his hits at the concert along with special guests Keri Hilson, OneRepublic, Sebastian, and D.O.E. OneRepublic will release their debut album Dreaming Out Loud on Mosley Music Group on November 20th and Keri Hilson’s In A Perfect World is set for a 2008 release.

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Hi-Tek Reaches Out To Kurupt For New Album [Audio] -

A lot of fans were very positively surprised when they heard Kurupt's guest spot on Hi-Tek's last album "Hi-Teknology Vol. 2: The Chip". Not only was a good look to see Young Gotti hook up with one of the most consistent producers of recent years, but he came through with a fire verse and made the track one of the best on the LP.

Barely a year after the aforementioned album, Hi-Tek is ready to release another album, "Hi-Teknology Vol. 3", and he's hooked back up with Kurupt, on the track "Back On Da Grind", which also features Riz and singer Dion.

Dubcnn got their hands on the track, which you can check out below:

http://www.dubcnm.com/audio/2007/novemb ... nd-(dubcnn).mp3

The official single from the album has been released as well, "My Piano", which features Ghostface Killah, Raekwon & Dion. You can check it out over at http://www.myspace.com/hitek

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TJ Santana States "The West Coast Sucks Right Now!"

Compton rapper TJ Santana of the Young Hoggs has never been one to hold back on airing his feelings, whether it was concerning his relationship with Mack 10, The Game or any other situation. Staying true to his honesty, Mr. Santana hit up the dubcc forums and posted a new track he's putting out called "The West Coast Sucks Right Now", on which he calls out the current politics on the West Coast and his feelings on the West being stuck in the past musically. He also criticizes their dependency on one man (Dr. Dre), and the lacking unity amongst themselves.

Anyway, instead of dissecting the song, I'ma let ya'll check it out yourselves, download "The West Coast Sucks Right Now" below

http://www.dubcnm.com/audio/2007/novemb ... ks-(dubcnn).mp3

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