Hip-Hop group Cypress Hill has announced a partnership with Guerilla Union to re-launch the annual Cypress Hill Smokeout.
The two-day festival and “cannabis expo,” which launched in 1998, will return after a six-year hiatus this October, at the San Manuel Amphitheatre and festival grounds in San Bernardino, California.
Headliners on the Cypress Hill Smokeout include Slipknot, Sublime!, Deftones, Redman and Method Man, Cheech and Chong, all original members of the Goodie Mob and a reunion-set featuring the original Geto Boys, consisting of Willie D., Scarface and Bushwick Bill.
“It's a stoner's dream come true,” B-Real told AllHipHop.com of the festival. “Our fans deserve an event that celebrates our love of music and marijuana culture. It’s gonna take two days to take it all in. I can't wait to play some new music and hang with all our friends and fans."
In addition to the aforementioned performers, festival goers will see performances by Hieroglyphics, Immortal Technique, K’Naan, Living Legends, Devin The Dude, Swollen Members with Moka Only, Afrika Bambaataa, Mixmaster Mike, Kottonmouth Kings and others.
Sublime, the chart-topping Long Beach-based punk reggae group that split-up more than 13 years ago when its lead singer died of a drug overdose, will play its first official gig with a new vocalist as part of the Cypress Hill Smokeout festival, to be held Oct. 23-24 at the San Manuel Amphitheatre in San Bernardino, Calif.
On the heels of the new Ghostface Killah release "The Wizard of Poetry" out on Island/Def Jam September 29, 2009, Hooked On That is giving away a FREE CD Ghostface album sampler while supplies last.
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Current followers are eligible for a FREE CD Ghostface album sampler too, just email your name and address.
3) Hooked On That will send out as soon as possible to have in your hands.
Sorry in advance to our international readers, but this promotion is for US residents only.
I don't have to say that any Wu-Tang Clan member like a Ghostface Killah item has an esteemed value as a collectible and makes a nice edition to any collection.
Tue 09/01/09 Saint Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center Wed 09/02/09 Milwaukee, WI Marcus Amphitheater Thu 09/03/09 Cincinnati, OH PNC Pavilion At Riverbend Fri 09/04/09 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Sun 09/06/09 Sunrise, FL BankAtlantic Center
Press release: Madison Square Garden's national music network Fuse and MSG Entertainment today announced that JAY-Z will play a benefit concert at Madison Square Garden, underwritten by ABSOLUT, JAY-Z and Live Nation, on September 11 at 9pm ET that will air exclusively in HD and commercial-free, live on Fuse. All proceeds from the concert will go towards New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund, the organization that has been helping New York City families of fallen first responders for over 25 years. The exclusive relationship between MSGE and Fuse will allow JAY-Z's fans nationwide to experience "Fuse Presents JAY-Z Live from Madison Square Garden: Answer the Call," the highly anticipated live event, the same day his 11th studio album, The Blueprint 3 is released.
For this live event, 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales and concert merchandise will go directly to New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund. Since its inception, the New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund has distributed over $114 million to the families of New York City police and fire personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Though the Benefit Fund was initially created to assist families of New York City Fire Fighters and Police Officers, the non-profit now includes the families of Emergency Medical Services and Port Authority Officers as well. For more information on the organization, go to www.answerthecall.org.
The on-sale date and method of purchase will be announced shortly. After the announcement, Citi card members will have access to presale tickets through Citi's Private Pass(R) program. For complete presale details visit: www.citiprivatepass.com and for more information on programming surrounding this event, go to www.fuse.tv/jay-z.
The events of September 11th challenged JAY-Z as an entertainer and a New Yorker. This benefit concert serves as not just a reminder of the lives lost but as a look towards the future and the hope that arose on September 12th. "This charity and concert encompass the true spirit of New York City," commented Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter. "We are asking everyone to 'answer the call' and support and honor the families of those that lost their lives in the line of duty. There was true camaraderie and resiliency that this city showed the world in 2001, and we continue that today by taking care of our own."
"On behalf of New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund's Board of Directors and the families of our fallen heroes, we are truly grateful for JAY-Z's choice to support our charity and 'answering the call'," said Stephen J. Dannhauser, president and CEO of the New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund.
Kicking off with the live airing of "Fuse Presents JAY-Z Live from Madison Square Garden: Answer the Call," on September 11 at 9pm ET, Fuse will feature additional JAY-Z programming in support of the Benefit Fund and The Blueprint 3's release throughout the weekend. Content will include "The JAY-Z Chronicles," tracing his career and rise to the top through music videos and facts, "Loaded: JAY-Z," featuring a half-hour of JAY-Z's greatest music videos, and encore performances of the concert.
The unique relationship between MSG Entertainment and Fuse offers music lovers distinct multi-platform access to JAY-Z and the opportunity to support, along with JAY-Z, an important New York City cause. Through television, on-line exposure at MSGE venue websites and msg.com, and cross-venue assets, JAY-Z will benefit from MSG's multi-tiered exposure to his fans, ultimately further promoting this important charity.
"MSGE and Fuse are honored to support JAY-Z's efforts to raise awareness and funds for a great cause through this unique live concert and television event," said Mike Bair, president, MSG Media. "By utilizing Madison Square Garden's historic venue, Fuse's national reach of 65 million homes as well as our on air programming and promotional efforts, we hope to help JAY-Z reach fans by giving back through music."
"Together, MSGE and Fuse are thrilled to support JAY-Z's upcoming charity performance at The Garden and provide significant exposure to his fans in efforts to make a difference in people's lives," said Jay Marciano, president, MSG Entertainment. "There is no better outcome than when an evening of great music can excite fans and help people in need at the same time. Through MSG's unique assets, thousands of fans will be able to experience JAY-Z live exclusively on Fuse, bringing JAY-Z closer to potential donors and ultimately raising awareness for a meaningful cause."
01. Million Dollar Bill 02. Nothin’ But Love 03. Call You Tonight 04. I Look To You 05. Like I Never Left ft. Akon 06. A Song For You 07. I Didn’t Know My Own Strength 08. Worth It 09. For The Lovers 10. I Got You 11. Salute
01. Panty Droppa-Intro 02. Neighbors Know My Name 03. Invented Sex ft. Drake 04. I Need A Girl 05. One Love 06. Does He Do It 07. Say Aah 08. LOL:-) ft. Gucci Mane and Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em 09. Ready To Make Luv 10. Jupiter Love 11. Be Where You Are 12. Successful ft. Drake 13. Black Roses 14. Love Lost 15. Hollalude 16. Holla If You Need Me 17. Yo Side Of The Bed
01. Triumph ft. Avery Storm 02. Shut It Down ft. Akon 03. I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) 04. Girls 05. Full Of Shit ft. Nayer & Bass Ill Euro 06. Dope Ball (Interlude) 07. Can’t Stop Me Now ft. The New Royales 08. Hotel Room Service 09. Juice Box 10. Call of the Wild 11. Krazy ft. Lil Jon 12. Give Them What They Ask For 13. Across The World ft. B.o.B. 14. Daddy’s Little Girl ft. Slim (of 112)
01. Oh Yeah ft. Yung Ralph 02. Put On ft. Dem Get Away Boyz 03. My City 04. Bankroll ft. AK 05. I Be On It ft. Trillville 06. Imma Fool Wit It ft. Big Kuntry King 07. I'd Rather Be With You 08. Ham ft. Scrilla & S.L. Jones 09. The Eastside ft. Da Backwudz 10. In The Kitchen ft. OJ Da Juiceman 11. Get Your Cash Up ft. Dre, Jay City & Slimm Calhoun 12. Hold Up ft. S.L. Jones 13. Niggaz Down South (Remix) ft. T.I. & UGK
Disc 2
01. Stuntin ft. Princess of Crime Mob 02. Freaky Girl ft. Travis Porter 03. Wait For U ft. Tamara J 04. Trunk ft. Gucci Mane 05. I'm Talking To You ft. BoneCrusher, Bobby Creekwater & Manishman 06. Coming True 07. My Money ft. Rick Ross 08. Pushing Haters To The Side 09. Generation Lost ft. B.o.B. 10. Grind Time ft. Da Bill Collector, Gangsta Pill & S.L. Jones 11. Bunkin' 12. Whatever ft. Yung L.A.
Last week, The Clipse made another Southern California tour run.
Here's a 24 hour snap shot of what The Clipse were up to.
It just goes to show you that even the established rap acts who are signed to a major label like The Clipse have to keep promoting themselves by getting out there to the fans by using traditional vehicles that reach the fans (live shows, radio, retail, etc.)
August 17 Monday Evening - House of Blues, West Hollywood, CA with The Cool Kids.
The Clipse footage starts at 1:11 mark.
August 18 Tuesday Morning - Meet and Greet at V.I.P. Records in Long Beach, CA
August 18 Tuesday Afternoon - Blazin 98.9 Radio in San Diego, CA
August 18 Tuesday Evening - Cane's in San Diego, CA
(video courtesy of the Music Dealers, VanyaOnline and samshow77)
The movie/documentry 'More Than A Game' in theatres September thru Lionsgate/Harvey Mason Media in association with Interscope Records.
MUSIC INSPIRED BY THE FILM MORE THAN A GAME will be released on Harvey Mason Music/Zone 4/Interscope Records September 22 with music by Drake, Mary J. Blige and others.
BallerStatus.com: It's been a minute since we got a chance to hear a new studio album from you. Why such the long delay and what have you been doing in your time away?
Mack 10: I just had to really sit back and evaluate the game for a minute. I had to step back and take a good look. Sometimes you got to step away and look and then reevaluate sh** and re-up, you know what I mean? I went through a couple of things on the personal side, like divorce and all kinds of other sh**. Once that was behind me, I was able to focus on music again and move forward. My album is a good record and I'm very happy with it, and I look like I ain't never left, ya dig? So I'm good with it.
BallerStatus.com: How do you feel about how that last studio album was received by the fans and the critics?
Mack 10: I don't know, but I was going through something in my life where that wasn't my best work. But, I got a classic record off of that album and that's the record I call "Testimony". That's a classic, that was the second biggest radio single of my career. I was able to get a classic off of it, but this record right here is a totally different album and it's an album that ... I don't know I just think everybody is going to be pretty impressed with it.
Memphis Bleek talked about the new album and said, "The Process" has been exactly that; a process. Taking what I've learned from a teacher and creating my own school. It's time for me to handle my own business as a man and Mass Appeal supports the vision. I'm ready to share 'The Process' and Get Low Records with the world and along with Mass Appeal, I'm excited to take the next steps in my career independently". Bleek is looking to expand on what might be expected from him musically and take his lyrical skills to the next level. With the first-rate production team behind "The Process," along with Bleek's known conscious, confident, harsh, metaphorical lyrics this album will keep his fan base and hip-hop enthusiasts thrilled. Meanwhile a new group of listeners are sure to find this album to be one of the best of 2009. Mass Appeal Entertainment's CEO Marcus Siskind says, "We're excited to be in business with Bleek and to take part in the next stage of his career. Bleek has established himself as a successful brand in HipHop, and now has the opportunity to expand Independently to release new music to his fans".
It's been awhile since we've had an official live performance from Bobby Brown. Perhaps with all the hoopla over his ex-wife's forthcoming album, Bobby found a new vehicle to promote himself.
The show is scheduled October 23rd at B.B. King's in New York City.
Rolling Out TV recently linked up with Ludacris, DTP crew members Lil Scrappy, Playaz Circle and DJ Don Cannon about the Disturbing Tha Peace movement.
Playaz Circle "Flight 360:The Takeoff" in stores September 29.
Lil Scrappy "The Grustle" out in Fall 2009.
Ludacris & Shawnna "Battle of the Sexes" out late fall 2009
When the economy imploded, analysts warned that Americans would have to put off retirement. Who knew they meant rappers too? The coming months will see a host of new albums from hip-hop acts closing in 40. Ghostface Killah is 37; the Roots’ ?uestlove is 38; Raekwon and Q-Tip are both 39; and Jay-Z will hit the big 4-0 in December. Forget your Cool Kids and your Soulja Boys: 2009 is shaping up to be the year of the Grown-Ass Man. But if “30’s the new 20,” as Jay-Z once proclaimed (to no shortage of mockery), what is 40?
Much like he did when the first Blueprint was released, Jay-Z is releasing the third installment of the trilogy on September 11. Aware of the importance of the date, Jay-Z is set to play at Madison Square Garden in New York to raise money for New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund.
01. The Light 02. Fast Car feat. Missy Elliott 03. Cue The Rain 04. My Couch ft. Cool & Dre 05. Take Me (With You) ft. Marsha Ambrosius 06. With You 07. Hard To Love Ya ft. Busta Rhymes, Shawn Stockman & Dre 08. Whats The Plan 09. Long Ass Week 10. Runnin' 11. People ft. Mary J. Blige 12. If He Wanna ft. Serani 13. Over The Mountain 14. The World
01. Lady Love 02. She Ain’t Got Sh*t On Me 03. Not Anymore 04. Lazy 05. Good to Me 06. Over 07. Regret ft. Ludacris 08. I Need a U 09. Take Away Love ft. Estelle 10. After Party 11. Drained 12. Tears 13. Matter 14. Love Rollercoaster ft. Mims 15. Don’t Need U
01. All I Ever Know 02. The Nasty Song 03. Yeah, Dat’s Money 04. I’m Bad 05. Life 06. Sexy Ladies 07. F**k Somethin 08. Ride 09. I Know What You Like 10. Feenin Me 11. Problems 12. Give It Up
01. When Love Takes Over ft. Kelly Rowland 02. Gettin' Over ft. Chris Willis 03. Sexy Bitch ft. Akon 04. Memories ft. KiD CuDi 05. On The Dancefloor ft. Will.I.Am & Apl.de.Ap 06. It's The Way You Love Me ft. Kelly Rowland 07. Missing You ft. Novel 08. Choose ft. Ne-Yo & Kelly Rowland 09. How Soon Is Now ft. Dirty South & Julie McKnight 10. I Gotta Feeling (FMIF Remix) 11. One Love ft. Estelle 12. I Wanna Be Crazy ft. Will.I.Am 13. Sound of Letting Go ft. Chris Willis 14. Toyfriend ft. Wynter Gordon 15. If We Ever ft. Makeba
01. Gangster Prayer 02. It Ain't About Me 03. Gang Bangin' S**T 04. Three of the Best From the West ft. Snoop Dogg & The Game 05. Real Riders ft. Glasses Malone 06. South Sider's Most Wanted ft. Mr. Criminal 07. Lupillo Rivera (Shout Out) [Corrido Skit] 08. Light My Fire ft. Snoop Dogg 09. Getting It - (remix) ft. Birdman & Bigg Steele 10. No Problem ft. Elite 1 & Lucky Luciano 11. They Wanna Murder Me 12. Against All Odds 13. Drinkin' Out Da-40 Bottle (Rain Drops) 14. Outlaws Part Two 15. I Wanna F**K 16. Like This and Like That 17. Stilettos 18. Oop Upside Your Head 19. Ain't Lookin Back No More 20. This is My Diary 21. Outro
01. Family First 02. The Building 03. Marinate 04. Stains 05. Living On A Prayer 06. Rome 07. Ginger & Lemon 08. Naïve 09. Al Mazika 10. Blood & Urine 11. Trance Fat 12. The Busyness 13. Puzzle
01. Smash Lies 02. We Will Walk 03. One Day 04. Escape 05. So Hi So Lo 06. I Will Be Light 07. For You 08. On Nature 09. Motivate 10. Struggla 11. Darkness Into Light 12. Thunder 13. Silence
01. Intro Our World 02. World is Mine 03. Guardian Angel 04. Couple Up 05. Gangsters Never Die 06. I Wanna Love You 07. Gimme Little (If You Want Me) 08. Me and My Dawgs 09. Die For You 10. Afternoon Pornstar 11. It's Over 12. Miss World ft. Beenie Man 13. Whining 14. Gyrate 15. Get Out (Don't Come Back) 16. Live It Up
According to Pitchfork, Dizzee Rascal will release 'Tongue N Cheek' in the UK on Monday, September 21. The release has no stateside label representation yet. As you know, Def Jux put out Dizzee's last release 'Maths + English' in the states.
Here's the track listing for 'Tongue N Cheek':
01 Bonkers 02 Road Rage 03 Dance Wiv Me 04 Freaky Freaky 05 Can't Tek Me No More 06 Chillin Wiv Da Man Dem 07 Dirtee Cash 08 Money Money Money 09 Leisure 10 Holiday 11 Bad Behaviour
Dr. Dre and Kanye West have been known to work in Hawaii shooting music videos, conducting recording sessions and vacationing, maybe (who knows) cooking up tracks together for Detox.
Lord Finesse visited the "Land of the Rising Sun" back in March of 2009 and is seen here in concert at Billboard Live in Tokyo, then doing an in-store performance at Manhattan Records in the Shibuya district of Tokyo during his stay.
Daru Jones drummer with Black Milk, Talib Kweli, Idle Warship, Slum Village, Reflection Eternal and many others talks with Beyond Race.com about how jazz music has influenced him and his latest upcoming projects to look out for.
