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Details on Organized Noize’s Documentary
Organized Noize was responsible for some of southern hip hop’s greatest music early on. They produced numerous hits for OutKast and as a part of the larger Dungeon Family collective, they still influence a lot of Southern rap to this day. The Art of Organized Noize is a forthcoming documentary all about the group consisting of Rico Wade, Ray Murray and Sleepy Brown and is slated for release on Netflix on March 22. Along with telling the story of the legendary group the doc will feature commentary from OutKast, 2 Chainz, Future, Metro Boomin and others. Organized Noize was responsible for TLC’s “Waterfalls”, OutKast’s Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik and so much more during…
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Trae Tha Truth on Lean Trend
While touching on Master P‘s statement regarding the deadly effects Syrup has caused in this generation, Trae Tha Truth, who’s dealt with syrup-related deaths with Pimp C and DJ Screw, says it’s unclear to blame the drug on the rising deaths rates. “Who’s to say?” He explained, “Some people’s bodies [are] not necessarily equipped for it.” In the interview, Trae says he has not heard of any recent deaths due to the popular drug, but claims that there are many people faking the trend with empty cups. “I think 80 percent of the world [is] fraud. Half these n***** probably just be having cups and don’t be having s*** in…
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Meek Mills Sentenced to House Arrest
Meek Mill has been ordered to serve his sentence on house arrest, according to WHYY Philadelphia reporter Bobby Allyn, who accessed the arrest records. Allyn was not able to live-tweet since the judge confiscated all phones and laptops, but he was able to provide a detailed update on Meek’s case on his Twitter account, which can be viewed above. In short, Meek will have to serve a minimum of 90 days on house arrest beginning March 1. Though he will not be able to work for three full months, the judge has allowed him to do homeless charity work in the Philly area. “After 90-day house arrest, judge will decide whether…
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Big Kap’s Cause of Death Revealed
The death of legendary New York DJ Big Kap was announced earlier this week, and now his road manager, known professionally as Ab Traxx, revealed his cause of death. Ab Traxx told Billboard that Big Kap died of a heart attack, and he added, “He had diabetes but I don’t think it had anything to do with [his death].” Ab Traxx also spoke about his last conversation with Big Kap, “Last night when I talked to him, he was fine. He was on the computer at 1 a.m. and then I got the phone call at 4 in the morning from the artist he stays with, Bank Boy Drop. He’s…
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Earth, Wind & Fire Founder Maurice White Dead
With barely two months into 2016, the music industry has already seen a bevy of powerful losses. Maurice White, founding member of Earth, Wind & Fire passed away in his sleep today at age 74. The Memphis native was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the late ‘80s, forcing him off the stage by 1994. He founded Earth, Wind & Fire in 1969, and is the older brother of fellow member Verdine White. He was also a producer, co-lead singer, and main writer for the group. Born in December 1941, he would relocate from Tennessee to Chicago after high school. It was there that White was introduced to the music business as…
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Fat Joe Confirms Independent Joint Album with Remy Ma
It isn’t the return of Terror Squad, but it’s pretty close. Yesterday evening Fat Joe spoke exclusively to Hip-Hop Wired about his upcoming projects, and aside from several business ventures Joe has been working hard in the studio on two upcoming releases. “Me and Remy just wrapped up a new album. Just me and Remy. I’m super excited about that. The album is ridiculous. So we’ve been working musically like crazy,” Fat Joe divulged. He also has a near-completed project with the Diggin’ in the Crates crew. Fat Joe revealed the details of him and Remy’s independent album a day after they shot the video for their latest single “All The…
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#RIP to Legendary DJ Big Kap
Keith Carter aka Legendary DJ Big Kap passed away today[February 3, 2016] in NYC at the age of 45. As one of the premier DJs from New York’s Flip Squad DJ crew, Kap’s impact on NYC Hip Hop is unparalleled. His most memorable project was The Tunnel album with Funkmaster Flex, featuring some of Hip Hop’s royalty including Jay-Z, Eminem, Nas, Dr. Dre and more. The album debuted at 35 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, shifting nearly 100,000 copies in its first week. Many probably remember that Summer Jam video from 1995 of Biggie Smalls getting upset with Kap for messing up his set and throwing a bottle at…
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Stevie J on Kanye: He Grew Up Watching Me
Hitman Stevie J is currently making moves in the studio with Faith Evans, Keyshia Cole and Keri Hilson, but he did have the time to stop by Streetz 94.5 to chop it with birthday girl Jazzy McBee. Whilst slightly shading his lover – Love and Hip Hop Atlanta‘s Joseline Hernandez – he also spoke on his latest production work with his former manager, Diddy, and Kanye West. When asked about Kanye Stevie J stated “he grew up watching me so he learned from the best. Now he’s transcended into an international superstar but what better way to come back than, you know, the creator?” In addition to that Jazzy McBee…
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Naughty By Nature Using Kickstarter to Fund New Album for 25th Anniversary
Naughty By Nature are celebrating their 25th anniversary by putting out a new album and tour, and rappers Treach and Vin Rock in addition to producer Kay Gee are seeking funding from fans via Kickstarter. The group explained that “Kickstarter ensures that we will be able to have complete creative control over our new music,” adding, “We will be able to do it the way that we want. More than anything we want to deliver a fresh new EP that also has that classic Naughty vibe. It has been years since we’ve all been in the studio together and the process of working on these songs has been really exciting creatively.”…
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#News: Cap 1 Shot Twice In ATL
2 Chainz affiliate Cap 1 survived a barrage of bullets early this morning in Atlanta, Ga. Little is known about the incident as of yet besides the information Cap 1 has released through his social media accounts. The rapper uploaded a photo around 3 a.m. EST of him with a friend as he laid in a hospital bed, captioning it “P***y n***as shot at me 10 times and hit me twice , but whn it’s not your time nothing can stop Gods plan!” According to the video above Cap 1 drove himself to the hospital after he was shot in his right leg and left hand. SOURCE: VLADTV I personally…
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