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| Song: Uppercut |
| Artist: Tupac ft Outlawz |
| Album: Loyal to the Game |
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| Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to sign to Def Jam? |
| Posted by on Sunday, August 31 2003 |
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Rumor has it that Bone Thugs N Harmony have finally been released from their contract with Ruthless Records and are going to sign a deal with Def Jam in the coming weeks. Nothing has been confirmed yet but StreetHop.com will keep you updated as the deal progresses.
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| HitEmUp.com sponsors Tupac tribute in Australia |
| Posted by on Sunday, August 31 2003 |
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HitEmUp.com is sponsoring a radio tribute to Tupac Shakur on Australian radio on September 7th to mark the 7th anniversary of 2Pac's shooting and untimely death. The hour long tribute will be played during South Australia’s Street Hop Radio on Adelaide’s 101.5FM. Street Hop Radio broadcasts at midnight every second Sunday, and dates are posted on the official website to remind listeners. International listeners can also tune in live from the official website here. Times for different time zones are also posted on the website. If you would like to request your favorite 2Pac song for the tribute, email it here.
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| Eminem to release double album? |
| Posted by on Saturday, August 30 2003 |
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Apparently earlier in the week Houston radio reported that Eminem's next album would be a double LP. The first CD would consist of 12 to 15 mainly solo tracks with some guest appearances from Shady Records artists, while the second CD would be a collaboration CD between Eminem and his favorite artists. The radio station reported that these artists would include Busta, Jay-Z, 50 Cent and Nas. This has not been confirmed but StreetHop.com will keep you updated.
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| Organized Konfusion reuniting |
| Posted by on Saturday, August 30 2003 |
HipHopSite.com has reported that Pharoahe Monch and Prince Poetry have reunited for their 4th Organized Konfusion album. They have dropped the "Konfusion" part of their group name and will be rapping under simply "Organized" now. While they dropped part of their name, they're adding onto the group; artist Omar Credle aka O.C., who debuted on the song "Fudge Pudge" off of Organized Konfusion's 1991 self-titled debut album, has been added to the group.
Reported producers on the upcoming album are Large Professor, DJ Premier, Showbiz and Buckwild.
They are also planning to implement a few West Coast producers such as Battlecat.
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| Obie Trice mentions 2Pac in interview |
| Posted by on Saturday, August 30 2003 |
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SOHH.com recently interviewed Obie Trice.
How has Pac influenced you?
Pac was very influential in everything. His career, everything about him getting shot. He's influenced me. His movie roles. He was so gangsta. I love him.
What's your favorite Pac movie role?
Poetic Justice. Yeah where he was the mail boy.
When asked if rappers had to stop biggin-up 2Pac Obie replied "Yeah. Sometimes it's cool" and added jokingly "When I do it. When I say something about Pac it's cool when other people do it's not"
Visit SOHH.com for the entire interview.
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| Jerzey Mob affiliate murdered along with a 4 year old girl; sacrifices his life to save infant |
| Posted by on Friday, August 29 2003 |
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On Wednesday August 20th while on his way to visit his 5 month old baby boy, Jerzey Mob affiliate Flynn “Thud” Myers was gunned down outside a building in East Orange, New Jersey by a drive by shooting which also left four year old Naviaon Hyppolite dead. The 21 year old Myers was at the scene when the shooter opened fire from a 12 gauge shot gun in the direction of Naviaon and her 1-year-old playmate. Witnesses said that Thud jumped in the line of fire to protect the two girls. He managed to save the 1-year-old’s life and sacrificed his own to do so. Unfortunately Naviaon Hyppolite was also killed.
Black Head, a Jerzey Mob recording artist who was also at the scene was shot in the shoulder and foot, but is recovering along with the 1 year old infant Thud saved.
HitEmUp.com would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Thud’s and Naviaon’s family and friends. Flynn “Thud” Myers was a true hero and should be remembered as one. He gave his life to save another and was taken at the young age of 21, along with Naviaon who was only 4 and had her whole life ahead of her. We are deeply saddened by these senseless murders and the loss suffered.
Fans can leave their condolences on the official Jerzey Mob forum by clicking here.
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| Jerzey Mob affiliate murdered along with a 4 year old girl; sacrifices his life to save infant |
| Posted by on Friday, August 29 2003 |
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On Wednesday August 20th while on his way to visit his 5 month old baby boy, Jerzey Mob affiliate Flynn “Thud” Myers was gunned down outside a building in East Orange, New Jersey by a drive by shooting which also left four year old Naviaon Hyppolite dead. The 21 year old Myers was at the scene when the shooter opened fire from a 12 gauge shot gun in the direction of Naviaon and her 1-year-old playmate. Witnesses said that Thud jumped in the line of fire to protect the two girls. He managed to save the 1-year-old’s life and sacrificed his own to do so. Unfortunately Naviaon Hyppolite was also killed.
Black Head, a Jerzey Mob recording artist who was also at the scene was shot in the shoulder and foot, but is recovering along with the 1 year old infant Thud saved.
HitEmUp.com would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Thud’s and Naviaon’s family and friends. Flynn “Thud” Myers was a true hero and should be remembered as one. He gave his life to save another and was taken at the young age of 21, along with Naviaon who was only 4 and had her whole life ahead of her. We are deeply saddened by these senseless murders and the loss suffered.
Fans can leave their condolences on the official Jerzey Mob forum by clicking here.
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| Napoleon performing live at Generation M 2003 |
| Posted by Jon on Thursday, August 28 2003 |
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Napoleon will be performing live as part of Generation M 2003, help at the UC Berkeley's Wheeler Hall on September 20th, 2003. The event will take place from 2-10pm and will include many famous Muslim Speakers. Other performers include local talent like 11:59, Aman, and Mikial and Kaeed. For more information visit: http://www.generation-m.org/genm2k3.htm
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| Big Syke speaks on Tupac biters |
| Posted by on Thursday, August 28 2003 |
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On the song "Down With Us" from his new compilation, Thug Law Chapter 2, Big Syke speaks on rappers who bite Tupac and give him shout outs, but never show any support for Tupac's family and friend - Thug Life and Outlawz.
"So many rappers run around say they love Pac, but you will never find them niggas on our block, ain't no love for the thug that you try to be, so when you see me ain't no reason for you to lie to me," Big Syke raps. "Niggas yelling, 'Thug Life,' but ain't down with us, niggas yelling, 'Outlaw,' but ain't down with us."
"Pac opened the door for some real niggas to come in, but the door left open, bitch niggas ran in," he continues. "From the A&R, stars and club DJs and the motherfucker, who decide what he plays."
The song also features E.D.I. and Kastro of the Outlawz and rapper Stormy. The compilation, which features the Outlawz and Thug Life, can be purchased at StreetHop.com. The first few buyers will recieve a copy autographed by Big Syke himself. Click Here to Purchase the Album
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| ThugLine Records releases new single |
| Posted by on Thursday, August 28 2003 |
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Krazyie Bone and Wishbone's independent record label, ThugLine Records has released its new single called "Get Down". The track is by K-Mont & Keef off their upcoming album, Lord Have Mercy. The label's executives, Krazyie Bone and Wishbone from Bone Thugs and Harmony are also featured on the song. You can listen to the single on the ThugLine Records official website by clicking here.
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| The "Tupac" Freestyle dissing Ja Rule and Irv Gotti is FAKE |
| Posted by Jon on Wednesday, August 27 2003 |
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The rumor of Tupac dissing Ja Rule and Irv Gotti has seemingly gone on and on over the last few weeks. As we reported previously, the song is NOT TUPAC. The song sounds nothing like Tupac. It's a song titled "Checkout My Melody" and is by Tha Realest. The song was posted on Tha Realest's official website months ago. It's rather funny that some DJ's are distributing the song as a "Tupac freestyle", while saying that they aren't sure who it is on the track. Obviously "freestyles" are done live, and you'd have to know who the artist is, to know that the song was done live. These DJ's are just another in a long line of people exploiting Pac for profit. I'd encourage all Tupac fans to boycott the mixtapes.
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| Scans from XXL magazine's Tupac dedication |
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| 2PAC Nu-Mixx Klazzics tracklist with guest appearances |
| Posted by on Wednesday, August 27 2003 |
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Below is the tracklist for Death Row Presents 2PAC Nu-Mixx Klazzics, including guest appearances:
01. 2 Of Amerika'z Most Wanted - featuring Crooked I
02. How Do U Want It?
03. Hail Mary - featuring Outlawz
04. Life Goes On
05. All Eyez On Me - featuring Big Syke
06. Heartz Of Men
07. Toss It Up - featuring Danny Boy
08. Hit 'Em Up - featuring Outlawz
09. Never Had A Friend Like Me
10. Ambitionz Of A Ridah
The first single is "Life Goes On," with"2 Of Amerika'z Most Wanted" on the B-side. The LP is scheduled to be released on October 7th 2003.
Be on the look out for the 15 seconds long TV commerical, which will air nationwide in September on BET, ESPN, MTV, MTV2, TBS and other channels.
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| New book compares Tupac and 50 Cent |
| Posted by on Wednesday, August 27 2003 |
Born Gangsta, the 50 Cent and Tupac book is one of the most anticipated biographies of the year. No artist after the death of Tupac Shakur symbolized the violence at the heart of gangster rap music more than 50 Cent.
This is the first double biography on the lives of arguably the two most controversial and misunderstood artists of the latter half of the 20th and early 21st century, 50 Cent and Tupac Shakur. This double biography parallels and contrasts the "rags to riches" story of gangster rappers, 50 Cent and Tupac Shakur and their impact on the American youth culture.
In the world of gangster rap music, authenticity is mandatory, and 50 Cent embodies thug life. Gangster rap music consumers and mainstream music fans will discover this a useful book that gives thoughtful insight into the lives of two of the richest, most influential and controversial global music artists.
The unauthorized biography reveals the "real story" behind the violent rival rap feuds and street wars between Tupac and Biggie Smalls and 50 Cent and Ja Rule. The book includes commentary and analysis of the lives, lyrics, and careers of Tupac Shakur and 50 Cent and their gangster rap music.
The book also discusses why conservative news commentators like Bill O'Reilly have criticized 50 Cent and his boss, Eminem, predicting a tragic end to their gangster music and/or lives or early retirement.
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| Afeni Shakur on the cover XXL |
| Posted by on Wednesday, August 27 2003 |
Tupac's mother, Afeni Shakur, is on the cover of the latest issue of XXL magazine. The magazine also features an interview with her. Although no one ever has been charged for the assassination of Tupac, she believes her son's murderer is already dead.
"I think the person who killed Tupac, I think he's dead," she told XXL. "But beyond that, if I'm wrong and it's somebody else, I still believe that that person has to carry that. What I know about the criminal justice system in America is that they cannot punish him like God is going to punish him."
She revealed that she buried Tupac's ashes on her farm in Lumberton, North Carolina.
"Yesterday, which was June 16th 2003, we put Tupac's ashes in the ground after seven years, and we pray that people will allow him to be gone. I think we should let him be. He earned it."
"Tupac was never conscious from the time I saw him," she said about her son's last hours in life. "He was never conscious. I believed that he would make it through because the doctor said that even with one lung, Tupac was extremely healthy and strong, and it was entirely possible that he could recover if we could put him somewhere quiet for six months."
"We were prepared to do that," she continued. "But Tupac's organs started to shut down. Once they tried to take Tupac out of the coma, and Tupac started to fight, we believe that Tupac was not interested. Tupac died seven times and they revived him seven times, and then I asked the doctors to allow him to be. And that's what we did. We let him be."
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| Keak Da Sneak teams up with Sean Paul, Snoop and others on new LP |
| Posted by on Wednesday, August 27 2003 |
Moe Doe Records is scheduled to release Keak Da Sneak's seventh solo LP, Counting Other Peoples' Money, on September 23rd 2003. The tracklist is below:
01. Intro
02. T-Shirt, Blue Jeans, & Nikes - featuring E-40
03. Hi-Volume
04. Rappin' My New Twist
05. Know What I'm Talkin' 'Bout
06. Copium
07. Hi Speed Specialist
08. Freakalistic - featuring Rankin Scroo and Sean Paul
09. Set Up Shop - featuring Snoop Dogg
10. What It Do - featuring Yukmouth
11. I Don't Wanna Go
12. Raw
13. Love Da Kids
14. Still Can't Get Enough
15. That Be Me - featuring C-BO
16. Think You Real
17. To Wicked
18. Outro
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| Styles of Beyond is megadef |
| Posted by on Monday, August 25 2003 |
Ill Boogie Records/Spytech Records is set to release the sophomore album of Styles of Beyond, consisting of duo Ryo and Tak, entitled Megadef. The album's first single is ''Mr. Brown''. The tracklisting is below:
01. Intro
02. Megadef
03. Mr. Brown
04. You Lose
05. Interlude
06. Be Your Dog
07. Pay Me - featuring 4Zone
08. Outta Control
09. Bleach
10. Playin With Fire - featuring Apathy and Celph Titled
11. Live Enough
12. Round Em' Up
13. Eurobiks
14. Superstars
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| Ant Banks does the derty werk again |
| Posted by on Monday, August 25 2003 |
Ant Banks is set to re-release Derty Werk, the group effort of The Whole Damn Yeh (T.W.D.Y.), consisting of Ant Banks, Rappin' 4-Tay and Captain Save 'Em. The album, originally released in 1999, brought together and all-star team of Bay Area rappers including E-40 and Luniz and other California rappers. The re-release is set for a September 9th, 2003 release. The tracklisting is below:
01. Intro
02. Cross Me Up - featuring Keak Da Sneak
03. The Game - featuring B-Legit, J-Dubb and Mac Shawn
04. Pervin - featuring Too $hort and E-40
05. Gotta Have Heart - featuring Metro
06. Squeeze Onem - featuring Grip
07. Interlude
08. Shook Niggas - featuring Spice 1, Dolla Will, M.C. Ant and Metro
09. Drinks On Me
10. Out 2 Get Mo - featuring Otis and Shugg
11. Players Holiday - featuring Too $hort and Mac Mall
12. On The Reala - featuring CJ Mac and Agerman
13. Interlude
14. I Can't Change
15. Stragglas
16. Ride Wit Me - featuring Poohman
17. Gameless Mortals - featuring Grip
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| Webmasters - Increase Your Traffic! |
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| Cornell West speaks on Tupac Shakur during Tavis Smiley Foundation Panel on Black Youth & the Media |
| Posted by Jon on Sunday, August 24 2003 |
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At the Tavis Smiley Foundation Panel on Black Youth & the Media, Cornwell West speaks some great words about Tupac and inspiring to greatness. "I met Tupac when he was 10 years old, in Reverend Daughtry church, house of the Lord Pentecostal church where I used to lecture every Wednesday where his, blessed, blessed mother Afeni would bring him, and he'd sit right on the front row and watch me run my mouth. And you know what I told that brother? Aspire to greatness. Now greatness is different than success. I'm not telling you to be successful. A whole lot of folks successful, not too great. A whole lot of folks have public notoriety, not too great. First sign of greatness, especially as a young person, is self-respect. Self-confidence. And self-love." Mr. West also speaks on rappers, including Tupac Shakur, in talking about choosing to think yourself, and not following the general consensus of thought. I'd encourage everybody to watch the full video by clicking the link below. Mr. West begins speaking on Tupac around the 51st minute. Click here to watch the video.
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| Watch new Chingy and Roscoe Videos |
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| Oz Contest Winners Announced! |
| Posted by Jon on Sunday, August 24 2003 |
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Congratulations to the Oz Contest Winners! Grand Prize Winner: Katie Byam
Winners: Ben Scott, Mike Miliseen, Jay Jackson Stay tuned to StreetHop.com for future contests and giveaways. As a StreetHop member, your automatically entered in every contest!
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| EDI comments on vocal removals from Still I Rise |
| Posted by Jon on Saturday, August 23 2003 |
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"Me and Kastro never made decisions to remove anyone's vocals alone. Know that any time a decision was made it was collective, meaning the Outlawz and Afeni Shakur. If Still I Rise came out as is, it would have been an LP featuring me, Kadafi, Fatal and Tupac. Also, everyone's vocals were moved, removed, saved for future songs, etc."
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| Outlawz not signed to 101 Distribution |
| Posted by Jon on Saturday, August 23 2003 |
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EDI contacted us recently to address the rumor we posted about the Outlawz signing to 101 Distribution, stating clearly, "We are not doing any deal with 101."
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| The lost sessions of Lord Finesse |
| Posted by on Saturday, August 23 2003 |
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Fat Beats, Inc. is set to release Lord Finesse's album From The Crates To The Files: The Lost Sessions on September 9th, 2003. The CD consists of tracks from the 1992 release Return of the Funky Man and tracks that have been floating around for a while but never got properly released. The album includes production by Showbiz, Diamond D, Large Professor, Todd Ray and Lord Finesse himself. The tracklisting is below:
01. Intro
02. Return Of The Funky Man (Remix)
03. Isn't He Something
04. You Know What I'm About - featuring Big L - [Previously unreleased]
05. S.K.I.T.S.
06. Isn't He Something (Extra P Session Mix)
07. Show 'Em How We Do Things
08. Yes You May (Remix) - featuring Big L - [Previously unreleased]
09. You Know What I'm About
10. Check Me Out Baby Pah
11. S.K.I.T.S. (Remix) - [Previously unreleased]
12. Check The Method - [Previously unreleased]
13. Pull Ya Card - [Previously unreleased]
14. Rules We Live By - featuring Fat Joe and - [Previously unreleased]
15. Outtro - [Previously unreleased]
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| Beyoncé samples Tupac |
| Posted by on Saturday, August 23 2003 |
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R&B singer Beyoncé samples Tupac's "I Wonder If Heaven Got A Ghetto" from R U Still Down? (Remember Me) for her new song, "What's It Gonna Be?"
Beyoncé also sang alongside Jay-Z on his hit single "'03 Bonnie & Clyde," which samples Tupac's "Me And My Girlfriend" from Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory.
Beyoncé - What's It Gonna Be (snippet)
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| Vibe Timeline mistakes the date of Tupac's Death |
| Posted by Jon on Saturday, August 23 2003 |
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In the recent issue of Vibe Magazine, they present a rap timeline detailing major events. The timeline lists Tupac as being shot on September 7th, and dying four days later. As Pac fans know, the timeline is mistaken, as Tupac died six days later on the 13th.
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| New Scarface DVD and Box Set coming soon |
| Posted by on Saturday, August 23 2003 |
 If there is one movie that has had the biggest impact on the hip-hop culture, and been seen more times by artists and fans than conventional hip-hop movies, it has to be Scarface.
The movie has become legendary, and the character of Tony Montana has become an icon. No other movie's character is referenced in more songs, or quoted in more lyrics, than that of Al Pacino's Tony "Scarface" Montana.
Now to mark the movie's 20th Anniversary, Universal is releasing a new completely remastered version of the movie in a two-disc Scarface Anniversary Edition and Scarface Deluxe Gift Set.
On the Scarface Anniversary Edition DVD there's a special feature called "The Rebirth Of Scarface," a 20 minutes long documentary featuring hip-hop artists who's lives and music have been influenced by the movie. The rappers include Scarface, who named himself after the movie, Snoop Dogg and more.
Other special features include "Deleted Scenes," "Acting Scarface," "Creating Scarface," "Scarface: The TV Version" and trailers for the film and DVD.
The Scarface Deluxe Gift Set features the Scarface Anniversary Edition, plus the original 1932 Scarface, Tony Montana's gold monogrammed money clip, and a set of rare collectible lobby cards.
Both the standard DVD and Gift Box Set hit American stores on September 30th 2003.
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| BoneThug Records Talent Audition |
| Posted by Jon on Thursday, August 21 2003 |
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BoneThug Records is looking for the "next big thing", to sign to their label. They are holding a Talent Audition this Sunday (8/24/03) from 4:00 - 6:00pm at 4423 10th Ave in Los Angeles, CA.
They ask that you perform your own music and would prefer if you brought a CD with you. The top 5 contestants will have a chance to compete in next weeks talent contest (@ the 10th B.B.Q Block Party) where the winner wins $300 in cash!
For more informationcall 323-290-1879.
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| StreetHop.com presents Internet Hype |
| Posted by on Wednesday, August 20 2003 |
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After a month of developing the competition and rules for our Audio Battle League, we are officially launching the Internet Hype section for our Unsigned Artists page. Each month we will post a track that was voted on by our forum members in the Drop Zone. If you would like to participate for the chance to have your song put up on our site and posted about in the news, make sure to sign up for the forum and then click here. As mentioned, we also have an Audio Battle League where rappers can battle it out for the championship. Each month in our Internet Hype we will post a run down of the previous month as well as the current champion and some select songs. If you are an upcoming rapper make sure to participate, and if you are a Hip-Hop fan check out the great songs. Please note that our Featured Unsigned Artist section is not part of this Internet Hype, and any unsigned artists can contact us and send a short biography and demo tape to StreetHop.com. Our first featured song is "On The Grind" by Young Blaze & Cooz, featuring DChesron. Click here for more information and the MP3!
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| HitEmUp.com reviews 2Pac 4 Ever |
| Posted by on Wednesday, August 20 2003 |
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In a world that is often filled with hype, and an industry that thrives off of it and image, it is refreshing to watch a product that stays true to the essence and subject it is about. 2Pac 4 Ever differs from other past biographical films because it focuses on Tupac’s life, message and work, rather than his image, media attention, legal problems and untimely death. What we are left with is an honest portrayal of a man who was often conflicted, but always honest and real to himself, no matter the consequences. While the subject of his death is examined, instead of pointing fingers at who did it or why, the narrator, legendary rapper KRS One, blames us; the people and fans for letting it happen. Tupac is portrayed as someone before his time, an intelligent man, and a prophet we lost. The film is presented with a sad feeling and gives the viewer a sense of mourning. Filled with interviews from people who knew him including the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez, Mike Tyson, Tha Outlawz, Mac Mall, Big Syke, Bizzy Bone and many others. Everyone interviewed shares their feelings about Tupac, their memories of times shared, and lessons learned from the man who everyone agrees was a teacher of the people, a prophet, a leader. The film is filled with footage of Tupac, ranging from Pac on stage at the House Of Blues, in the studio, to back stage video, to an interview filmed while he was in jail. Some of the footage is previously unseen and other is rare. The film is well edited and well paced, but the presentation takes a back seat to the raw emotion and feeling that comes through from the feeling of loss that everyone shared, including this viewer and the fans. This is a must buy for any Tupac fan and any hip-hop fan because Tupac really was an icon of the culture. 2Pac 4 Ever! --By Rukas for HitEmUp.com
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| Irv Gotti caught with Ecstacy and Viagra |
| Posted by on Wednesday, August 20 2003 |
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Murder Inc. CEO Irv Gotti was arrested backstage at an R Kelly concert in Oakland, California last Friday night for drug possession.
The label executive whose real name is Irving Lorenzo was caught and charged for possession of one ecstasy tablet. Along with the illegal narcotic Police found Gotti's legally prescribed medical viagra tablets.
Gotti is scheduled to appear in front of a judge in Oakland on August 19th 2003. If found guilty for the misdemeanor he will not face jail time, but may be fined and required to attend a drug diversion program.
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| Music, magic and myth |
| Posted by on Tuesday, August 19 2003 |
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Raptivism Records is set to release Last Emporer's album Music, Magic & Myth on August 26th, 2003. The Philadelphia MC has made a name for himself by appearing on tracks such as "C.I.A." featuring KRS-One and Zach De La Rocha and his own track "Secret Wars", of the Celebrity Deathmatch Soundtrack, but this will be his official debut album. The album includes production by renowned producer Prince Paul, legendary house producer Armand van Helden, Madsol-Desar, Ayatollah, Big Tyke, Set Free, The Resources, Beatminerz and Will Weston. Notable is the guest appearance by the late Too Poetic, of Gravediggaz, who reflects on his illness before his tragic death in 2002. View the tracklisting below:
01. Intro
02. Who's That?
03. Some Love, Some Hate
04. Tiger Tail
05. Prisoner
06. Karma
07. One Life - featuring Esthero and Too Poetic (of Gravediggaz)
08. Meditation
09. Animalistics
10. The Underground
11. The Block Party - featuring Cocoa Brovas
12. Do You Care?
13. Shine
14. Incredible Man
15. Let's Ride
16. Hold On
17. Single Mother
18. Great Pretender
19. Outro
Bonus Disc:
01. Secret Wars I
02. Secret Wars II
03. Here We Are
Visit the official Last Emporer website at:
TheLastEmp.com
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| 2PAC Nu-Mixx Klazzics tracklist |
| Posted by on Tuesday, August 19 2003 |
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Below is the updated tracklist for 2PAC Nu-Mixx Klazzics, due out October 7th 2003:
01. 2 Of Amerika'z Most Wanted
02. How Do U Want It?
03. Hail Mary
04. Life Goes On
05. All Eyez On Me
06. Heartz Of Men
07. Toss It Up
08. Hit 'Em Up
09. Never Had A Friend Like Me
10. Ambitionz Az A Ridah
The LP features guest appearances from Death Row Records' new breed of artists such as Crooked I and Eastwood.
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| Daz disses Fatal and Young Noble again |
| Posted by on Saturday, August 16 2003 |
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On his official website, Daz had the following words for Fatal and Young Noble:
"Fatal's a reject. Get some dollars, bitch. So you know, fuck Fatal as well as Noble. Suck me [off], you broke bitches. Slobs."
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| New book on Tupac's life - Tupac: A Thug Life |
| Posted by on Saturday, August 16 2003 |
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Plexus Publishing is scheduled to release the book Tupac: A Thug Life in December 2003. The book features 192 pages. The cover can be seen to the left.
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| Thug Law Chapter 2 cover |
| Posted by on Saturday, August 16 2003 |
Located to the right is the cover for Thug Law: Thug Life Outlawz Chapter 2, due out September 2nd 2003. The tracklist can be viewed below:
01. On Me - Big Syke, G-Money and Mopreme
02. Pimpin' - Big Syke, Jelani, J-Stone, Tiny Spark and Village Boo
03. Side of Me - Big Syke, G-Money, Knightowl and Mopreme
04. Feelin' Like An Outlaw - Big Syke, E.D.I., Flamez and Kastro
05. Why You Hatin'? - Alisa, Big Syke and Swerv
06. How Long? - Big Syke, Money B and Mopreme
07. One Too Many, Part 1 - Alisa, Big Syke, G-Money and Ju
08. Put Um Up - Big Syke, Mopreme and Young Noble
09. Shift Change - J-Stone, Tiny Spark and Village Boo
10. Poquito Mos - Big Syke, Brotha Marquis, J-Stone, Mopreme, Swerv and Tiny Spark
11. Down Wit' Us - Big Syke, E.D.I., Kastro and Stormy
12. One Too Many, Part 2 - Big Syke, Brotha Marquis, G-Money and Ju
13. Burnin' It Out - Crucial Conflict and Thug Life
14. Hell On Earth - Big Syke and Napoleon
The compilation will be available for purchase at StreetHop.com.
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| Tupac on Road Kings 2003 CD |
| Posted by Jon on Friday, August 15 2003 |
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Road Kings 2003 - DVD & Free CD Compilation is now in stores. The CD features the track "One Day" (commonly known to Tupac fans as "One Day at a Time") which features Tupac, Spice 1, LP & Headstrong.
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Source: c-real (www.wsfconnection.com)
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| Immortal Technique mentions Tupac |
| Posted by Jon on Friday, August 15 2003 |
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Immortal Technique mentions Tupac on the track "Obnoxious" on his album Revolutionary Vol. 2. In the second verse, he raps, "I think it's just pathetic and gay when niggas speculate what the fuck Pac would say, you dont know shit about a dead man's perspective and talking shit will get your neck bone disconnected."
This is likely in reference to Tupac being used in recent fueds, namely in the beef between Ja Rule and 50 Cent.
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Source: Nowshad
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| Outlawz sign distribution deal with 101 Distribution |
| Posted by Jon on Friday, August 15 2003 |
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We've got word from a reliable source that the Outlawz have signed a distribution deal with 101 Distribution, which is currently home to Pastor Troy and The Luniz.
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Source: Young G.
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| 2PAC Nu-Mixx Klazzicz press release |
| Posted by on Friday, August 15 2003 |
Below is the press release for Death Row Presents 2PAC Nu-Mixx Klazzicz, due out October 7th 2003:
Legendary rap superstar 2PAC was larger than life, and since his tragic death in 1996 his influence--both as a hip-hop trendsetter and cultural icon--has been profound. That lasting impact, and a deep-seated respect for his late friend, led our founder and CEO Suge Knight to formulate Death Row Presents 2PAC Nu-Mixx Klazzics, a fresh album celebrating the life and music of the renowned rapper. Scheduled for an October 7th release on Death Row/Koch Records, the dynamic disc showcases 10 vintage tunes totally revamped by Death Row's celebrated production team, Tha Row Hitters...
"We decided to take Pac's best tracks and spice them up a bit," says Knight, who, as the project's executive producer, hand-picked the cuts on the collection. "In that way, we could revisit the classics while also offering something new. I think we accomplished our goal and I'm sure that, if he were alive today, Pac would love what we've done."
Exclusive remixes of songs like "2 of Amerika'z Most Wanted," "How Do U Want It" and "Hit 'Em Up" are included on the recording, with the first single, "Life Goes On," shipping to radio on September 9th. Seven years after his murder, 2PAC remains the most successful artist on the Death Row Records roster, with each of his previous albums on the label certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Interest in the hip-hop hero is also sure to increase with the upcoming November debut of Resurrection, a theatrical documentary chronicling the rapper's controversial life and premature passing. Further information on 2PAC, Death Row Presents 2PAC Nu-Mixx Klazzics and Death Row Records is available at http://www.deathrowrecords.net.
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| Xzibit inks deal with Shady/Interscope |
| Posted by on Thursday, August 14 2003 |
RapBasement.com is reporting that Xzibit has signed a distribution deal with Shady/Interscope for his own imprint, Open Bar Entertainment. However no official statement has been released yet.
This follows months of rumors that Xzibit himself would sign to Shady Records, and also a recent altercation that left Xzibit hit in the face with a bottle.
The attack has not slowed down Xzibit's hustle as he continues work on two new mixtapes, X-Man Vol 1 & X-Man Vol 2.
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| HitEmUp.com interviews Outlaw Hussein Fatal |
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| Hussein Fatal in upcoming Lox video |
| Posted by on Wednesday, August 13 2003 |
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After speaking to HitEmUp.com today, Hussein Fatal left to go to the Lox video shoot and will be appearing in their upcoming video.
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| New Child gets locked up |
| Posted by on Wednesday, August 13 2003 |
HitEmUp.com has just been informed that East Coast Outlaw, New Child, has been locked up and is serving time at Rikers Island.
HitEmUp.com would like to extend our best wishes to New Child, and we'll keep you all updated about his situation.
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| Damon Dash and Jay-Z parting ways |
| Posted by on Wednesday, August 13 2003 |
New York-based newspaper Daily News reports that long-time business partners Damon Dash and Jay-Z may be parting ways soon. Each one of them owns a third of the Roc-A-Fella empire, which includes record label Roc-A-Fella Records, clothing line Roc-A-Wear and vodka company Armadale. The last third of the empire is owned by Kareem "Biggs" Burke.
"Damon wants to be a baby Puffy," a source told the newspaper. He's spending aimlessly on the company. He signed ODB against Jay-Z's consent. Jay has had enough. This has been brewing for years. Jay is reserved and cool. Damon is flashy. He's had liposuction twice."
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| Busta Rhymes DVD in the works |
| Posted by on Tuesday, August 12 2003 |
This week, Fortress Entertainment travels to the East Coast to shot some scenes from the Roc The Mic tour for Busta Rhymes' upcoming untitled DVD, due out in either late November or early December. The DVD will be shot on both coasts in the next few months. The DVD will feature an hour long live performance by Busta Rhymes on the Roc The Mic tour.
"It will take production value to the next level in urban DVD," co-director and producer Devin DeHaven said. "The behind the scenes will be like our other programs, in depth and up close with unlimited access, but in this program, we're adding a live show that will be on the same level of what you saw in the Up In Smoke DVD."
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| Ras Kass readies release of Re-Up |
| Posted by on Tuesday, August 12 2003 |
Empire Music Werks is scheduled to release the compilation Ras Kass Presents Re-Up. It features production by Battlecat, Kon Artis, Kurupt, Michael Troy and St. Clair. The tracklist is below:
01. Re-Up (intro)
02. Don't Ask Me - 40 Glocc, Donna Karin, Mac Minister and Scipio
03. What Do You Want? - Scipio
04. Hood To Hood - 40 Glocc, Memphis Bleek and Ras Kass
05. Fuck With Us - Michelobe and Ras Kass
06. Bend A Corner - Kon Artis and Ras Kass
07. Billboard #1 - Ras Kass
08. That's Gangsta - Kurupt and Ras Kass
09. Skitzo, Psycho - Scipio and Tri-star
10. Hot 1 - Ras Kass and T-Moses
11. Ahha - Ras Kass
12. 3 The Best - Ras Kass, Sauce Money and Sheek
13. I'm That Gangsta - 40 Glocc, Numskull, Scipio and T-Moses
14. TV (interlude)
15. 4 Much - Bad Azz, Lil' J, Nate Dogg, Ras Kass and Tash
16. Put It To The Side - Baby Momma and Scipio
17. Telephone (interlude)
18. Got No Time - Scipio
19. Showin' Out - Ras Kass and Tounge Twista
20. Disenchanted Hero - Ras Kass and Xzibit
21. Fitted - 40 Glocc, Ken Bib and Kong
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