HIP-Hop News: July 2010

Saturday, July 31, 2010

The Situation Goes Into Business With Snoop With New Clothing Line

Jersey Shore star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino has gone into business with rap star Snoop Dogg and his "spiritual advisor" Bishop Don Juan to launch a new clothing line. Snoop Dogg and Bishop Don Juan snagged the Jersey Shore MTV reality TV star for their new Serious Pimp line of clothing. The Situation's company MPS Entertainment will launch a Serious Pimp lines of clothing, sunglasses and accessories centered around Sorrentino. "I'm very excited to unveil my Serious Pimp clothing line to the public," The Situation told AllHipHop.com in a statement. "My company, MPS Entertainment, has worked very closely with Serious Pimp to develop a line that captures the style and confidence that is my trademark. Being 'The Situation' means that confidence cannot be bought and certainly cannot be thrown away. The new clothing line embodies the look of a Serious Pimp; it looks good and feels great on you." The Situation, who recently scored a club hit with Fat Man Scoop, DJ Class and Disco Fried, titled "The Situation," hinted that a new musical collaboration with Snoop Dogg could be in the works.

For the full story or to comment log on: http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/07/31/22315776.aspx

OutKast rapper Big Boi unveils funky tunes from his new solo disc, 'Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty.' Check out his revealing new interview with the hip hop maven - and a live L.A. set featuring the new single, 'Shutterbugg.' presented by AXE Music.

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B.o.B. & Friends LIVE Stream Show 7/31 - Atlanta

Atlanta rapper B.o.B. is giving fans a free performance tonight (July 31^st) during a concert sponsored by Myspace "Live" and HP. The rapper gave away free tickets for the event, which takes place at Center Stage in Atlanta. For fans who cannot attend the actual show, B.o.B. has teamed with AllHipHop.com and Ustream, to provide a high quality feed of the free concert on July 31st. To view the live stream of the concert for free, log on to AllHipHop.com. The concert will begin streaming the concert at 8:30 PM EST.

For more information or to view the concert log on: http://allhiphop.com/promo/showcases/

MC Hammer Launches MMA Management Company

MC Hammer has entered into the world of MMA.The rap icon won't be the one fighting and grappling though as he has launched a full service management and promotional company for MMA fighters called Alchemist Management. "I've been a fan of combat sports for years," MC Hammer said. "MMA is the fastest growing sport in the world and this is a great opportunity for us to launch a full-service management company. Alchemist Management will leverage its relationships and resources for the benefit of fighters, the sponsors, and the industry at large." Hammer will act at the Los Angeles-based company's CEO. Alchemist Management isn't Hammer's first foray into fighting. He once managed Evander Holyfield in the early 1990's, a venture that lead to a championship belt.

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Friday, July 30, 2010

About Digital Music: Google Gets Closer to Launching New Music Service

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From Mark Harris, your Guide to Digital Music

In this week's edition of the Digital Music newsletter:

Is Google Getting Closer to Launching its Digital Music Service?
Windows Media Player: How to Optimize Streaming Video.
Free Music Downloads This Week.

Is Google Getting Closer to Launching its New Music Service?

There's little doubt that the mighty Google is planning a digital music service, but the question is when? According to a recent report... Read more

Windows Media Player: How to Optimize Streaming Video

Are you having problems playing video in windows media player? Do you have video stutter or constant buffering problems when streaming video in WMP? In this tutorial, we'll show you how to easily tweak WMP to improve streaming video playback. Read more

Free Music Downloads This Week

The artists/bands featured in our free music downloads spotlight this week are:

Andrew Belle
Penguin Prison
Dragonette

Essential Digital Music Software

Using the right software to listen to and manipulate your digital music collection can be both rewarding and enjoyable. Take a look at the following software that gives you more control over your digital music files.

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Breaking News: Wyclef Jean To Run For President Of Haiti

Hip-Hop star Wyclef Jean will announce his bid for the President of Haiti, a source has confirmed with AllHipHop.com exclusively. Sources close to Wyclef confirmed with AllHipHop.com that the rapper will announce his bid for the country's highest office next Thursday, on August 5th. The 37-year-old was born in Haiti, but immigrated to the United States at the age of 9-years-old, when he landed in Brooklyn, before settling in South Orange, New Jersey. As a member of The Fugees and as a solo artist, Wyclef has sold millions of records, in addition to collaborating with artists like Paul Simon, Gloria Estefen, Destiny's Child, Carlos Santana and others. According to sources, the rapper will make his official announcement just two days prior to the country's August 7th deadline to submit his plan for running for President. Analysts are predicting that Wyclef Jean will easily win the race with his financial connections, influence among the Haitian youth and his political connections around the world.

For the full story or to comment log on: http://www.allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/07/30/22315089.aspx

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

About Rap / Hip-Hop: Top 50 Summer Rap Songs of the 2000s

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Whether your goal is to party hard or relax by the pool and soak up some rays, I have the perfect musical accompaniment to your summer. Consult the songs in my Best Summer Rap Songs of the 90s and Best Summer Rap Songs of the 2000s lists below. To make this playlist as inclusive as possible, I broke them down by year (5 from each year). Hopefully you'll find something that puts you in the right mood. Enjoy.

Top 50 Summer Rap Songs of the 90s

Summer rap songs that rocked the 90s... Read more

Top 50 Summer Rap Songs of the 2000s

Summer rap songs we partied to in the oughts... Read more

10 Best Rap Albums of 2010 (So Far)

If you live, eat, and breathe hip-hop (like me), then you're probably happy that the music gods have smiled on hip-hop this year.... Read more

Artists A - L

Read profiles of your favorite rap and hip-hop artists.

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B.o.B. Offers Fans A Free Show In Atlanta This Weekend

Atlanta rapper B.oB. Will return to his hometown of Atlanta this weekend to give fans a free performance on July 31st, during a concert sponsored by Myspace "Live" and HP. The rapper has teamed with Windows 7 and HP's Summer Music Campaign for the show, which promotes a better listening experience using HP computers' integrated Beats Audio. Free tickets for the event, which takes place at Center Stage in Atlanta, became available on July 26th on a first-come, first-serve basis. B.o.B., 19, will perform tracks off his hit album B.o.B. Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray, which produced two chart-topping singles, "Nothin' On You" featuring Bruno Mars and "Airplanes" featuring Hayley Williams of Paramore. For fans who cannot attend the actual show, B.o.B. has teamed with AllHipHop.com and Ustream, to provide a high quality feed of the free concert on July 31st. "I'm excited for my free show for my hometown of Atlanta," B.o.B. told AllHipHop.com. "Not only will people be tuning in from MySpace Music but it will be syndicated on AllHipHop via Ustream, the first time this has ever been done before on two massive music sites. MySpace is just huge and I've been down with AllHipHop since the Breeding Ground, this is great.

For the full story or to comment log on: http://www.allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/07/28/22312740.aspx

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

First Rap Show In Branson Featuring Nelly Runs Into Trouble With City

The first rap show to ever be held in the resort town of Branson, Missouri has encountered problems from city officials, over a concert featuring St. Louis artist Nelly. Concert promoter Paul Dunn originally wanted to hold a concert featuring Nelly in the parking lot of The Grand Palace, which is undergoing renovations inside. The parking lot of the venue can hold about 6,000 people, while the inside of The Grand Palace can house 4,000. According to reports, city Planning Director Jim Lawson denied the application citing several concerns, including noise, parking and crowd control. Lawson also claimed that Dunn began promoting the event prior to submitting an application for the concert, which is scheduled for August 21st. Dunn, who will attempt to appeal the denial tonight, claimed that Lawson asked for un updated application, which was then used against him. "The following day that update and resubmit was used against me in a press release stating we announced this event and start of ticket sales before applying," Dunn's appeal letter to the board reads.

For the full story or to comment log on: http://www.allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/07/27/22311546.aspx

Monday, July 26, 2010

St. Louis Rapper Huey Aims For Success With 'Redemption'

St. Louis, Missouri rapper Huey has announced he has split from Jive Records and is planning a new single and album, in hopes of recreating the success he experienced with this hit single "Pop Lock and Drop It." This September, Huey will release Redemption on Que Records/OMG Media/EMI. The release will be the follow-up to his 2007 debut, titled Notebook Paper. The first single from the album is titled "Smile and Wave," featuring Dallas, Texas native Dorrough. According to Huey, the subject matter on Redemption is much more versatile than the topics on his previous release, Notebook Paper. According to Huey, his album will prove that all St. Louis rappers are not "commercial artists." "We're not just commercial. It's gutter in St. Louis and me as a young person, it probably would be hard to believe," Huey said. "That's why you gotta straight give it to 'em. It's a new St. Louis and that's what I'm about to show err'body."

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DMX To Go Back To Jail

DMX is to be sent back to jail after a prior infraction was recently discovered by Los Angeles authorities. The rapper was just released from jail earlier this month. DMX plans to turn himself into authorities in a Los Angeles courtroom tomorrow, according to TMZ. The new arrest is a legacy violation from a 2002 reckless driving conviction. He received probation at the time, but his assorted legal issues warranted a violation. DMX is expected to serve 90 days in jail. He recently appeared on the "Stop The Party (Remix)" with Cam'ron, DMX, Ghostface, Swizz Beatz and Busta Rhymes. DMX's manager has insisted that the Yonkers, New York native is focused and ready to return to music. The rapper, born Earl Simmons, freed from the Maricopa County jail on July 7th after he served four months for violating the terms of his probation from a 2009 conviction for cruelty to animals, theft and drug charges.

For the full story or to comment log on: http://www.allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/07/26/22311195.aspx

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Bizzy Bone Prepping Heavy Metal Mash Up With New Deal

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony member Bizzy Bone has signed a new recording deal with Sumerian Records and is planning a mash-up release of hard rock and Hip-Hop. Sumerian Records' Founder Ash Avildsen confirmed that his Washington, D.C. based heavy metal label signed the world-famous rapper, who will drop Crossroads 2010 this August. "It's true and the album is incredible," Avildsen told AllHipHop.com in a statement. "Anyone who has closely followed the label knows that we have never been one dimensional in the bands we have signed and the records we have released. While we have been making a meaningful impact on the current state of heavy music, the true theme to Sumerian has always been about progressive music, not just metal. Bizzy Bone is one of the most progressive vocalists I have ever heard." Crossroads 2010 is due in stores August 24th.

For the full story or to comment log on: http://www.allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/07/24/22309577.aspx

Dr. Dre Sued For Millions Over Recording Studio Bill

Producer/mogul Dr. Dre is being sued for millions of dollars for breach of contract, for allegedly failing to pay the bill for recording services. Paramount Recording Studios is suing Dr. Dre, born Andre Young, for $1,220,500, for breach of contract, according to the lawsuit, which was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court yesterday (July 23rd). Dr. Dre has recorded at Paramount for at least ten years, allowing him to receive a cheaper rate for recording at the studio. According to the lawsuit, Dr. Dre and his record label Aftermath Entertainment allegedly rented the recording studio from April 2009 until June of 2010. Paramount claims that they were never paid for the dates in question. Dr. Dre allegedly agreed to settle the bill with Paramount Recording Studios by July 13th, but failed to do so, resulting in the lawsuit.

For the full story or to comment log on: http://www.allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2010/07/24/22309491.aspx

Friday, July 23, 2010

About Digital Music: MOG Unveils Mobile Music Service

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Digital Music

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From Mark Harris, your Guide to Digital Music

In this week's edition of the Digital Music newsletter:

MOG Unveils Mobile Music Service For iPhone and Android.
Top 3 Music Video Sites: Best Sites For Watching Free Music Videos.
Free Music Downloads This Week.

MOG Unveils Mobile Music Service For iPhone and Android

Social music service, MOG, has finally rolled out it's mobile music platform for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android after months of waiting. Announcing the new service feature via their Mog Blog, it will give mobile users unlimited access to over... Read more

Top 3 Music Video Sites: Best Sites For Watching Free Music

As everyone knows, listening to digital music is only half the story. As a music fan, you'll also want to discover new music by watching videos too. There are a lot of websites now that offer free streaming music videos and even allow you to create video playlists in the same way as social music sites do. Read this article to find out more. Read more

Free Music Downloads This Week

The artists/bands featured in our free music downloads spotlight this week are:

Hervé
Minature Tigers
Archeology

Digital Music Sites & Services

The choice of where you get your music from has never been so good, but how do you know you’re getting a good deal? Read on to get the lowdown on the different music services and what they have to offer. While you're here, why not explore the other alternatives such as podcasting, streaming audio and learn how you can tune into radio stations around the world for free.

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