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Beanie Sigel Facing Jail Time for Tax Evasion
August 10, 2011
In a report on ABC News Beanie Sigel is facing jail time for tax evasion. Beans admitted to not filing or paying taxes from 2003 to 2005. He entered a plae of guilty in Federal court in Philadelphia Tuesday. Beans faces up to 3 years in prison when he is sentenced Nov. 18.
The prosecutors claim he owes $350,000 on $1 million of untaxed income.
Homeboy Sandman Signs with Stones Throw
August 9, 2011
Homeboy Sandman has been doing his this grinding and making quality hip hop. Congratulations to him for signing with one of the dopest labels around, Stones Throw. Hope to see him rocking with Madlib. He released this statement:
“I inked with stones throw last week. without ya’ll I would never have been in the position to do that. The support and visibility ya’ll have given me has really changed my career.”
9th Wonder – The Wonder Years (Tracklist)
August 9, 2011
Checkout the tracklist for 9th Wonder’s new album The Wonder Years. The lineup looks promising. Can’t wait to check it out when it drops September 27th. Read the rest of this entry »
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9th Wonder – The Wonder Years (Artwork)
August 8, 2011
9th’s Documentary The Wonder Year comes to Atlanta the August 15th and here is a peek at the artwork for the album with drops September 27th.
Side Bar: Anybody who is mad at 9th for not digging the Watch the Throne album can fornicate themselves.
– Haze
Big Boi Arrested On Multiple Felony Drug Charges In Miami
August 7, 2011
“Hip-hop artist Antwan “Big Boi” Patton, one half of the legendary hip hop group Outkast, faces three felony counts of possession of a controlled substance & one count of possession of drug paraphernalia according to booking information posted on the Miami-Dade jail website.
Patton was charged with illegal possession of Viagra and Ecstasy pills, MDMA powder and drug paraphernalia with intent to use, the website said. Bonds totalling $16,000 were set, the site said.
His lawyer, in a statement provided to CNN through his publicist, said Patton was re-entering the United States when the contraband was found.
“While Big Boi was traveling with his group and friends, a small amount of contraband was found in the collective luggage,” attorney Daniel Kane said. “I am confident when the entire facts are aired Big Boi will be completely exonerated.”
Patton, 36, is half of the Atlanta-based hip-hop duo Outkast.
OutKast collaborator Killer Mike told CNN last week that Big Boi has reunited with Andre “3000” Benjamin to record again.
Producer Talk: RZA and the Roland MV8000
August 4, 2011
This machine isnt wildly popular but its as good as any other sampler on the market. Roland has since discontinued the production of the piece but there are still plenty of MV8000 and 8800 out there for sale. I have used one plenty of times with my production patna’ AJ. Very dope machine. Listen to RZA talk about his experience with this machine and other Roland products.
– Haze
Black Dynamite Animated Series (Trailer)
August 3, 2011
One of the funniest movies is being turned into an animated series! Adult Swim will start airing episodes of Black Dynamite the animated series this month via AdultSwim.com. Animation looks similar to The Boondocks. Hope its as funny.
RZA talks ‘Watch the Throne’ Production
August 3, 2011
Rza talked to Rolling Stone about his contribution to Jay-Z and Kanye’s Watch the Throne collab album and how he became apart of it. Read the rest of this entry »
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Kevin Durant Goes ‘Beast Mode’ at the Rucker (Video)
August 2, 2011
Really hoping this lockout thing doesnt cost the NBA this season cause this is what I’ll be missing. Kevin Durant is poised to become one of the Top 3 players in the game. Check out this video of him going off in the 4th Quarter of a game at Rucker Park. He dropped 66 points this game!
– Haze
Median – The Sender (Artwork & Tracklist)
August 2, 2011
Median is a very dope MC from NC who after a hiatus is back with longtime friends Phonte and 9th Wonder to bring a new project to the people. The album drops August 16th. I was hoping to see more Foreign Exchange production credits but I’m sure The Soul Council will provide some dope beats along with folks like Kev Brown and S1, it should be a dope album which drops under the Foreign Exchange imprint.
Tracklist after the jump
–Haze
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UnSung: The Sylvers
August 1, 2011
I am a HUGE fan of The Sylvers so when I heard TvOne was doing an UnSung episode on the group I was very excited. Maybe one of the most slept on groups EVER gets some shine. If you missed it hit the link below to check it out. Diggers KNOW The Sylvers, but I think its important for anyone who likes soul music to know this group and really get into their work. Head over to TVOne and check it out.
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BLITZ – 8/1/11: Summer Shock
August 1, 2011
Yeah we had the same shocked look on our face too when we realized the weekend was over & it’s officially back to work, and for some of you, a back to school Monday. Well hopefully we can help smooth things over for you with today’s edition of the BLITZ! News & information from around the world in just a few clicks. Snap outta of it! Now ‘Get A Grip!’
HEADLINES
President Obama & Congressional Leaders Reach Debt Ceiling Agreement
President Obama Facing Serious Political Consequences With Compromises On Debt Deal
Debt Battle Leads To Layoffs In Aviation & Beyond
Jay-Z & Kanye West Allegedly Beefing Over The “Watch The Throne” Tour & Album
Jay-Z & Timbaland Sued For The Hit Song ‘Big Pimpin’
Jay-Z Album Deal Irks Independent Retailers
Amy Winehouse Was In The Process Of Adopting A Black Child Before Her Death
1 Person Killed & 3 Injured Following A Shooting At A George Clinton Concert
NBA & The NBA Labor Union Will Meet Today Regarding Possible Lockout
Stephon Marbury Says Carmelo Anthony & Stoudemaire Wouldn’t Make It In China
A Look At The NFL’s New Practice Rules
Plaxico Burress Decides To Roll In The Green; Signs With NY Jets
Protests In Israel Mount Over High Housing Costs
Chinese Counterfeits Go To New Level As Products & Entire Stores Are Copied
What Can We Expect To See As Drones Evolve?
Jennifer Lopez Seen Shooting A Movie In Atlanta
Doctors Say Hot Dogs Are As Dangerous As Cigarettes?
Newly Authorized Trips To Cuba Sell Out Fast, But Spark Controversy
Is Cuba Changing? What You Need To Know
Bishop Eddie Long’s 5th Accuser Revealed In A Fox 5 Atlanta News Investigation
U2’s upcoming ‘360’ Tour Will Gross Over $736 Million Dollars
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George Lucas “Red Tails” Film (Trailer)
July 29, 2011
George Lucas is widely known for his Star Wars series of films over the years, but one of the many projects he’s had in the works over the last 23 years has been the upcoming film “Red Tails” based on the true story of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. I’m really looking forward to this film when it’s released in January of next year not only because of its historical significance, but also in how the Lucasfilm magic is employed in the special effects. The action in this trailer sequence is an indication of that at work. The movie stars Cuba Gooding Jr, Terrence Howard, Method Man, Ne-Yo, & Nate Parker and is directed by “Treme’s” Anthony Hemingway.
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J. Period, Da Beatminerz, Pete Rock & Smif-N-Wessun Recording Mixtape Live
July 29, 2011
August 1st J.Period, Pete Rock, Smif-n-Wessun, and Da Beat Minerz will form like Voltron to record a mixtape live on Beatminerz Radio. The mixtape will be called Live Mixtape: Monumental Edition.
Thsi should be dope. J.Period will be mixing and re-mixing songs along side Mr.Walt, DJ Evil Dee, and Pete Rock and Tek & Steele wil be dropping freestyles. They will also be unreleased tracks from the Monumental LP.
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Jay-Z & Kanye Snub Indie Stores
July 29, 2011
Record Store Day penned a letter to Jay-Z and Kanye asking them to provide independent record stores the same opportunity to sell the Watch the Throne album as Best Buy and iTunes have. These big chains get the exclusive right to sell the album 4 days before the physical release of the album and the indie stores can’t compete with that advantage.
Best Buy has the exclusive deluxe edition of the album for 10 days before anybody else can sell it. People hoping to buy the album are made to buy the album from only these big chains and the mom and pops suffer.
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Amy Winehouse Covers Latest Issue Of Vibe Magazine For Aug/Sept
July 28, 2011
Vibe Magazine wasted no time in their decision to place Amy Winehouse on the cover of their 16th Annual “Juice” issue following the soulful songstresses death. It’s expected that in the upcoming issue they will dive more in depth on the life, career, & various people in Amy Winehouse’s life. One of those people was producer Salaam Remi who had this to say in the following excerpt:
“I’m in London now. I’m out here because [Amy and I] were supposed to go to a wedding today. And before I could get to her yesterday she passed. We were going to the wedding of Nick Symansky, who is the person who really found her. He found her when he was a scout at 19. And he was the manager before they got the Universal deal.
They went ahead with the wedding. All I could do was sit there and imagine how many jokes she would have been cracking with me. We were in the middle of working on the album. She finished writing the record. We just hadn’t recorded.
For the last couple of weeks we were video chatting regularly. I was just talking to Nas. Both her and Nas were born on September 14, so we were going to Barbados with all of them for her birthday. She really doesn’t look forward to her birthday, you know what I’m saying?”
Who to Check For: J-Rell
July 26, 2011
J-Rell is a producer/DJ I have been listening to for maybe 3 or 4 years. I was put on to his J Dilla tribute which he dropped back in 2007 and it is in permanent rotation. Read the rest of this entry »
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Dame Dash Owes IRS Big Bucks
July 26, 2011
The Detroit News is reporting that former Roc-a-Fella Records CEO and Jay-Z’s former business partner Dame Dash owes the IRS nearly 3 Million in back taxes.
The IRS just filed a nearly $3 million tax lien against him on June 30th with the New York City Register’s Office.
Dame sold his Roc-a-Wear, and Roc-a-Fella shares years ago and has been making moves with the art gallery, DD172 and with several music acts.
New Wolverine Movie Gets A Villain
July 26, 2011
Hugh Jackman mentioned during his presser at Comic Con that the next Wolverine flick has a script and is based on the Chris Claremont and Frank Miller limited series from 1982 in which Wolverine battles with The Silver Samurai. I didnt dig the first Wolverine too tough but I’m down for a new movie. Hope this one comes out a little better
Pics of the Samurai to jog your memory after the jump
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Jay-Z and Kanye Announce Tour
July 26, 2011
Through Island Def Jam’s blog the two announced a tour starting in September. Tickets go on sale Thursday July 28th. No official word yet on pricing but we all anticipate it to be a hefty bill.
Tour Dates after the jump
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