Who is Your Top 5 MCees Ever?

By R.Motions


Ok, well I have been reading the comments posted on our reviews and such, and decided that I had to put my 2 cents in on this situation.


I was reading the review of the J.D. Crap...yea I said it CRAP and was reading the comments posted by J Prince on how he thought we at HHH were biased on east coast music.

It just seems to me that the bullshit east coast joints that nobody else listens to excpet niggas on the east coast get a pass. My example is AZ's sorry album. Yall gave that shit a 4 meanwhile yall gave that Boyz in the Hood joint a terrible rating? - J Prince

First, I think that the Boyz in the Hood Album is hot carl as dirty likes to say. I dont care how many songs jeezy was on the album is crap. In the words of Samuel Jackson in Juice "Just because you pour syrup on sh*t; Don't make it pancakes"

So this takes me to what this news blurb is all about. J Prince wrote that we dont talk about TuPac and how he thinks he is the greatest ever. So I got to thinking. I wonder what peoples top 5 MCees of all time would be.


So post your comments with your Top 5 MCees ever.

Ill start this up.



R.Motions Top 5 MCees EVER

1. Jay Z -
(Although people will argue this one to death, I believe that no other MCee with the exception of Tupac has changed the face of hiphop culture like Jay Z has.)

2. Biggie -
(With 2 albums, he managed to become the King of NY [yea i know...he has more than 2, but i dont count those other albums, cause he was already dead - R.I.P])

3. TuPac-
(It took me a long time to come to realize what a genius this man really was. Dirty would play Pac all day at SU, and i would be like...fudduck outta here with that BS. But after I heard that "The Don Killuminati" album, I was an instant fan and had to run back and cop some older stuff that Dirty was playing.)


3. Big Pun-
(What can i say about this man. First off R.I.P fam. I had the honor of knowing him and an honored to have known him. This Latin Rhyme animal put Latinos in a new place in hip-hop...i know i know...we always had latinos in Hip-Hop, but nobody brought that fire like Pun.)


3. Cam'Ron-
(Hate him or Love him, I think that Cam has been so consistant with progressing his skills that he has entered my top 5 mcees of all time. Even when you are thinking to yourself...oh lord this beat is horrible, or he a clown, You cannot under estimate the sense of pure lyrics that he spits.)

ha ...i know you are all mad at my 5th pick...so what....its my list....some of you are probably like...where is Nas, Common, KRS, Rakim....the truth is, that i dont want to get into all that right now..i would be typing for days...and truthfully...im tired of typing right now...

so just throw up your Top 5 picks and lets get this discussion rolling...



R. Motions

25 YEARS OF HIP-HOP

Tommy Boy Records is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the release of a 12-CD retrospective called Hip-Hop Essentials 1979-1991, with the first four volumes in stores now, to be followed by another four volumes on January 24th, wrapping up the collection with the final four on March 7th. Among the artists on the first set are the Run-DMC, LL Cool J, Ice-T, Beastie Boys, Grandmaster Flash, N.W.A, Salt-N-Pepa and Eric B. & Rakim.

PHARRELL’S NEW ALBUM PUSHED BACK

Pharrell Williams’ highly anticipated solo debut In My Mind, which was first expected in November and then bumped to December 13th, has now been changed to a February release, according to Billboard. His label (Star Trak/Interscope) gave no reason for the date change. The Neptunes producer performed his first single "Can I Have It Like That" featuring Gwen Stefani on the American Music Awards last Tuesday. The single is currently number-20 on this week’s Billboard's Hot Rap Tracks chart. The label has just sent a second single, "Angel," to U.S. radio outlets. In My Mind includes seven hip-hop tracks and seven R&B songs, as well as guest spots by Jay-Z, Pusha T of the Clipse, Daddy Yankee and Star Trak artists Slim Thug and Vanessa Marquez.

PHARRELL’S NEW ALBUM PUSHED BACK

Pharrell Williams’ highly anticipated solo debut In My Mind, which was first expected in November and then bumped to December 13th, has now been changed to a February release, according to Billboard. His label (Star Trak/Interscope) gave no reason for the date change. The Neptunes producer performed his first single "Can I Have It Like That" featuring Gwen Stefani on the American Music Awards last Tuesday. The single is currently number-20 on this week’s Billboard's Hot Rap Tracks chart. The label has just sent a second single, "Angel," to U.S. radio outlets. In My Mind includes seven hip-hop tracks and seven R&B songs, as well as guest spots by Jay-Z, Pusha T of the Clipse, Daddy Yankee and Star Trak artists Slim Thug and Vanessa Marquez.

Roc Cayard Presents Hood Certified Vol. 1: The Fight For Brooklyn

Roc Cayard presents the first in the Hip Hop DVD and mix tape series,
Hood Certified Vol. 1: The Fight For Brooklyn.



Industry insiders have all placed their bets that The Hood Certified
DVD will soon be the most sought-after Hip Hop/Rap DVD and mixtape
series. The series is headed up by one of the music industry's most sought
after promotional and marketing wizkids Roc Cayard. After working on
countless successful marketing projects for an array of major labels, Roc
has decided to branch out on his own to launch this anticipated series.



The series promises to feature the most talented and most marketable
unsigned Hip Hop acts with street credibility in the urban Rap music
industry. Each DVD series will also include Rap celebrities within the
industry.



Roc's relationships with countless music executives and staffs ranging
from Hip Hop Mogul Russell Simmons all the way down to members of
promotional street teams, will prove to be the perfect formula that will
guarantee that a feature on the Hood Certified DVD series will be a huge
step for Hip Hop and Rap unsigned artists who wants to get the
attention of the industry's top decision makers.



Each Hood Certified DVD will also be accompanied by a copy of Hood
Certified Mixtape. Each mixtape volume will feature a solo artist or a
group that Roc has personally co-signed to be the complete package
(Talent/Marketability/Dedication) that is worthy of a record deal.



More importantly, these featured artists all have multimedia talents
which Roc Cayard thinks is extremely important for survival in an
industry were record companies find themselves having to merge with film
studios.



For a glimpse, Please log on to www.HoodCertified.com to see a 30
second DVD trailer, a FREE online interview with one of the industries most
accomplished producers D.R Period and also listen to Hood Certified Mixtape Volume 1 for FREE. Also: Don't forget to add your name to the www.HoodCertified.com email list to be updated with new releases and opportunities.

NELLY AND JERMAINE DUPRI DO THE RIGHT THING

Nelly and Jermaine Dupri were in New York City last week for the 3rd Annual Hip-Hop Summit Award Dinner, where they were both honored for the charitable work that they've done in their communities. The two men were allegedly also very charitable while visiting a strip club, where they spent $10,000 in one night.


The New York Post's Page Six reports that the two started feeling guilty after spending so much at the strip club, so they decided to match that amount in toys, which they later delivered to needy kids.

In related news, Jermaine Dupri has a lot to be thankful for this year. After leaving an executive position with Arista Records to go over to Virgin Records, it appears he made a shrewd business move as his first signees Dem Franchize Boyz have the Number One rap song in the country, "Oh I Think They Like Me." Dupri told us: "You know, the Franchize record is the Number One rap record right now, Number One R&B single in the country. It's my first group signed to Virgin. I'm super-excited because I'm over there now. I know a lot of people didn't think it was the right move for me, but now they see I had a vision to do what I had to do."

The producer also shared his thoughts on helping Mariah Carey make a successful comeback. He said: "You know, I'm happy for her. We had a big year this year, and it's just really getting started. She had a re-launch, and we got a new single, 'Don't Forget About Us.'"

FANTASIA RESPONDS TO RUMORS AND HEARSAY

Vocalist Fantasia recently spoke out about a number of issues surrounding her, including the High Point, North Carolina couple that runs the fantasia's lies website, her alleged illiteracy, and rumors of beef with tour mate Keyshia Cole.


Fantasia's book Life Is Not A Fairy Tale relates her experience growing up in High Point, where she said there wasn't much opportunity. A local couple protested, creating a website disputing the singer's dim view of their hometown. Fantasia told The Birmingham Times, "I tell people that book is my life. I'm speaking on how I saw it and what I went through. I'm not speaking on nobody else.... The book, it wasn't for High Point, it wasn't for my family, it was for people who have been through some of the same situations and they took it and turned it into a whole 'nother thing."

The American Idol winner has already denied being illiterate, a revelation that came from her appearance on the ABC's 20/20 newsmagazine show on September 30th. The singer clarified, telling the Alabama paper that she's "not a strong reader" and thus was embarrassed to read aloud in front of people.

Currently wrapping up her last weeks opening for Kanye West on the Touch The Sky tour, Fantasia added that the media and others were trying to pit her against singer Keyshia Cole. Fantasia denies there was any problem between them. "We see each other, we speak. She go up and do her thing, I go up and do my thing. And I guess people was trying to make it into that," says Fantasia of the perception that Cole had disrespected the American Idol winner during a TV interview.

Fantasia added, "I try to get along with everybody and my momma would kill me if she found out I was out in the streets actin' stupid."

Fantasia -- whose debut album Free Yourself has been certified platinum -- is currently on the singles charts with the title track.

CASH MONEY RECORDS HOSTING DINNER FOR EVACUEES

Cash Money Records has been handing out 25-pound turkeys in New Orleans every Thanksgiving for the last five years, but following the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina, the label has decided to do a little more this year. Cash Money Records will host a sit-down dinner today (Tuesday, November 22nd) for 2000 evacuees and residents who were displaced by the hurricane at Southern University.


Cash Money Records co-CEO Ronald Williams, who lost his home during the tragedy, said, "So many of our friends and family were devastated by this terrible tragedy, we wanted to do something a little more elaborate this year to address the needs of the people who have lost so much and might not have the resources to remember the holiday. We want to show our love and support for these courageous survivors who never, ever give up."

Bryan "Baby" Williams added, "We're just happy we are still able to provide our annual blessing this holiday. It's in that spirit that we want to show our friends and neighbors how much the Cash Money family cares about nurturing this community and rebuilding New Orleans."

T.I. IS OPENING HIS OWN NIGHTCLUB

T.I. is a busy man these days. He's working on a new album, King, and is currently on the Georgia Power tour with Lil' Wayne and Young Jeezy. But after his tour stop in Detroit on November 27th, he's heading straight back to Atlanta for the grand opening of his Crucial nightclub on November 28th.


The rapper, who saved some money by using his own New Hope Construction company to build the nightclub, told MTV.com, "It's going to be a real nice place where you can come and hang and party."

The nightclub is located just minutes away from the Bankhead section of Atlanta, where the rapper grew up.

GOTTI LEGAL DEFENSE TEAM ATTEMPTS TO DISCREDIT WITNESS

On day two of Irv and Chris Gotti's federal money-laundering trial (Thursday, November 17th), the prosecution called to the stand Donnell Nichols, a former employee of Murder Inc. SOHH.com reports that Nichols testified that he remembered seeing reputed drug kingpin Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff drop off a plastic bag which contained a shoebox full of money. Chris Gotti afterwards allegedly ordered the label's bookkeeper to cut McGriff's company Picture Perfect a check. According to Nichols, this kind of exchange occurred at least four or five times.


Nichols also testified that he delivered a two-way pager to McGriff and that the kingpin also allegedly received checks for the Ruff Ryders label.

The defense attempted to discredit Nichols by painting him as a liar. Defense lawyer Gerald Shargel also brought up the fact that Nichols was fired from a job for downloading porn and that he's been homeless. The attorney also called Nichols out for allegedly stealing from Murder Inc. Records and lying to people about his job title.

Shargel made his most convincing argument when he asked Nichols about his testimony that he saw Chris Gotti counting $70,000 from a shoe box in fives and tens and then put the money in rubber bands. The attorney gave Nichols a shoebox and $70,000 in prop money and asked him to put it in the box. When he was obviously unable to do it, Nichols attempted to backtrack by saying he never specified denominations, but Shargel then read his previous testimony, which included denominations.

Damon Dash, 7 Aurelius, Black Child, and Caddillac Tah were all at the federal courthouse in New York City to show their support for Irv and Chris Gotti.

DAMON DASH STANDING BY HIS FRIEND IRV GOTTI

Damon Dash has been showing his support for his friend Irv Gotti by showing up for the first two days of the Murder Inc. CEO's federal money-laundering trial. Dash told SOHH.com, "I can't believe the charges, but it all comes out in the courtroom. He seems ridiculously innocent of what he's charged of. What they're accusing him of...that's not characteristic of him."

Dash and Gotti have been friends for many years, as Gotti worked on Jay-Z's 1995 debut album, Reasonable Doubt, and even served as his tour DJ before landing an A&R gig at Def Jam Records, where he later facilitated the joint venture deal between the label and Roc-A-Fella Records.


Dash said, "I started my career...I got a lot of information from him as far as advice. Irv was Jay's DJ. We was on the road for a long time together...we spoke about our plans as entrepreneurs in a very legal way."

He added, "What I know is Irv, he's a good guy...he's a friend, we need to stand together. As a culture, we're supposed to stick together."

Irv and his brother Chris Gotti are facing allegations that they used Murder Inc. Records to launder money for reputed drug kingpin Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff. If found guilty, the two brothers could face up to 20 years behind bars.

Puffy's official response on Hot 97

Here it is - HOT SH*T! This is Puffy's official response on Hot 97 going at The Lox, and he even has Ms. Wallace (Biggie's moms) jump into the fray and diss Lil' Cease! This is crazy - and you heard it FIRST on Hiphophavoc.com!!!!


Click Here to Listen to PART 1 <<<<<<<





Listen to the Initial Lox interview

Angie Martinez interview with The Lox Part 1 and 2

By now you should all have heard about the Angie Martinez interview with The Lox. And we know that some of you do not have access to the audio and are just dying to hear it. Well here at HHH we believe in sharing the wealth.

So here you all go....

peep how grimey The Lox get with Diddy and Jermaine Dupre talking about he interested in Signing them.


as far as my 2 cents (R.Motions):

This is some serious business. Your publishing is your money...you dont mess with peoples money. and Diddy having their publishing for life is crazy.....


listen to both audio files and let us know what you all think of the situation.




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Hierocast Episode II: A Call To Arms

Tajai Helms Latest Hiero Podcast, Features Exclusive Casual Freestyle Inspired by Hurricane Katrina



In the latest edition of The Hierocast, Souls of Mischief MC Tajai takes the reins. Episode II features an exclusive Casual freestyle track, tracks from the East and West Coast Hiero crew, and a track from Central Cali's rising star Shake Da Mayor.



Casual's freestyle provides a window into the talented MC's mind. The seed for "From the Town to Liberty City" sprouted as Casual pondered the disaster wrought by hurricane Katrina and how people affected by it were forced into survival mode. With the prospect of a similar disaster in the Bay Area not unlikely, Casual had this to say, "If a similar state of lawlessness occurred in Oakland, I'd do whatever it takes to protect myself and my family. It's called "doing your Grand Theft Auto thang".



Tajai feels the podcast is further evidence that the music industry is being changed quickly as a result of new forms of digital distribution. While commercial radio may not be very Hiero-friendly, the Hierocast allows the crew to reach their audience in a more personal way. "I think it's a great way to connect with our fans old and new... And Radio better watch out!" Episode II also showcases tracks from O.C., Pep Love, Tajai, and Shake Da Mayor.


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The podcast can be downloaded from the following sources:



iTunes Podcast subscription link:

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Direct link to Normal MP3 version:

http://www.iconocastic.com/audio/HIEROCAST_EPISODE_2.mp3



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OUTKAST'S SOUNDTRACK ALBUM PUSHED BACK

OutKast was initially scheduled to release Idlewild, the soundtrack to their new movie, on December 6th, but that date has now been pushed back and the set is now expected sometime early next year. Big Boi told Billboard, "We're trying to pick the single right now. It's all about a gut instinct."


SOHH.com reports that HBO Films will also push back the release of the film, My Life In Idlewild, so that the soundtrack and movie can be released in conjunction.

The film stars OutKast, Terrence Howard, Paula Jai Parker, Ving Rhames, Faizon Love, Malinda Williams, Patti LaBelle, Ben Vereen, Macy Gray, and Cicely Tyson. In the movie, Big Boi's character is involved in a love triangle and has to choose between his dream of being a businessman and his family. Andre 3000's character falls in love with someone from out of town, which motivates him to follow his dream.

The project was directed by Bryan Barber.

THE DIPLOMATS WIN “GROUP OF THE YEAR” AWARD

THE DIPLOMATS WIN “GROUP OF THE YEAR” AWARD AT 2005, THIRD ANNUAL VIBE MUSIC AWARDS
MORE DIPSET HEAT COMING IN 2006



November 14, 2005 ─ New York, NY ─ The Diplomats, Harlem, New York’s favorite hip hop group, won Group of the Year at the Third Annual Vibe Awards, beating out 112, Destiny’s Child, The Black Eyed Peas, and the Ying Yang Twins.


The awards show, which taped last night, will be telecast on Tuesday, November 15th on the UPN Network.







Hailing from East Harlem, The Diplomats, comprised of Cam’ron, Jim Jones, Freekey Zeekey, Juelz Santana, J.R. Writer, Hell Rell, 40 Cal, and Jha’ Jha — clearly remain on the fore-front of New York City’s hip-hop scene. Beyond their commercial albums,

Dipset also rules the streets with their immensely popular mix-tapes.



Diplomat members have each had successful solo careers highlighted by Cam’ron’s solo albums which have sold over 2.5 million units—these include the smash, Come Home With Me (which has been certified platinum) and Purple Haze.



Since joining the KOCH Records family, The Diplomats/Jim Jones have sold over 1 million albums. These releases include On My Way To Church and Harlem: Diary of a Summer from Jim Jones, Diplomatic Immunity 2 and More Than Music, Vol. 1.



KOCH Records will release Diplomatic Immunity 3 in 2006, along with the debut solo albums from Dipset up n’ comers, JR Writer and Hell Rell.

HIPHOPHAVOC EXCLUSIVE: 50 CENT AIRS IT ALL OUT WITH FUNKMASTER FLEX!!!

50 Cent. He's everywhere - TV, radio, magazines, movies, etc. And he's been at the center of controversy since his rise to fame in the world of Hip Hop. In the past year alone, he's been the central figure in many Hip Hop beefs.
Hiphophavoc, with the assistance of one of our heavy connects in New York (big ups to DJ Kholes in B-Lo!), has obtained an controversial, UNEDITED interview with 50 Cent conducted by Hot 97's own Funkmaster Flex. Any questions you may have had about 50 are more than likely to be answered after you hear this 20 minute interview - his feelings on The Lox, The Game, Lil' Kim, Jay-Z, and Nas. He holds absolutely nothing back in this shocking and sometimes comical interview! And when he and Flex get started on Ray Benzino.....well, let's just say that they save the worst comments for last. But don't take our word for it - listen on to one of the hottest exclusives of the year. You know where you can get that REAL exclusive stuff - only Hiphophavoc.com, baby!

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>>>>>>> 50 Cent Interview w/ Funk Flex <<<<<<<



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50 CENT'S MOVIE PULLED AFTER FATAL SHOOTING

Shelton Flowers of Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, was shot and killed at the Loews Waterfront movie theater in West Homestead, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday night (November 10th) while waiting to see 50 Cent's new movie, Get Rich Or Die Tryin'. Pittsburgh's Channel 4 Action News reports that concession workers reported hearing two shots just before Flowers collapsed near the theater's videogames. Flowers was shot in the thigh and chest and later died at UPMC Presbyterian hospital.


A police officer on duty at the theater heard the shots but did not see the assailants. So far, police have reports of two men running towards the main entrance after the shots were fired, but no arrests have been made.

Get Rich Or Die Tryin', which was showing on two screens at the theater, has been pulled while the police complete their investigation.

Waterfront Slaying Investigated; Movie Pulled; 50 Cent Responds

Waterfront Slaying Investigated; Movie Pulled; 50 Cent Responds

UPDATE: Appearing on ABC's "The View" Friday morning, 50 Cent addressed the Waterfront shooting, saying that he is sorry for the loss of life. However, the rapper said neither he nor his movie are responsible, because the incident was a dispute among adults, not children.


WEST HOMESTEAD, Pa. -- Gunfire in the Loews Waterfront movie theater killed a man Wednesday night, West Homestead police said.

The victim, identified as Shelton Flowers, 30, of Wilkinsburg, was hit in the thigh and chest. He died later at UPMC Presbyterian.

Allegheny County police said a confrontation broke out between Flowers and three other men in a bathroom. Employees at the concession stand reported hearing shots, and Flowers was then found near some video game machines.

Two men were seen running out of the main entrance after the shooting, witnesses told police. Another man left through the rear doors.

Police said nobody has come forward to identify a shooter, even though the building was busier than a usual weeknight, with the 50 Cent movie, "Get Rich Or Die Tryin'" debuting on two screens.

The Waterfront theater has pulled the movie until the investigation is complete, WTAE Channel 4 Action News reporter Sheldon Ingram said.


Shelton Flowers
The West Homestead Police chief told WTAE Channel 4 Action News that an off-duty officer was stationed at the theater -- which is unusual for a weeknight -- due to the showing of the movie.

The chief said the officer did hear and respond to the shots. Right after that, Flowers crossed the officer's path and collapsed.

Flowers had just left the 9 p.m. showing of the 50 Cent movie.

"We are sad and disappointed about the events that took place Wednesday night," Loews Waterfront management said in a statement. "However, we want to assure our patrons that this was a rare and isolated incident. Our customers should be assured that the security of our patrons is our highest priority and we will continue to provide a safe atmosphere for everyone."


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R.Motions: Now I pose the question, are movies like this fueling the violence that is occuring in our urban communities or is it just entertainment and needs to be received as such?

HipHopHavoc would like to know!


post your comments on this.

FIREWATER TO BE LAST CALL FOR THA ALKAHOLIKS

FIREWATER TO BE LAST CALL FOR THA ALKAHOLIKS

NEW AND FINAL ALBUM STREETS IN EARLY 2006

(November 10, 2005, Los Angeles, CA) ─ Waxploitation Records and KOCH Records announce the release of Firewater, the fifth and final album by Tha Alkaholiks. Firewater is slated for a February release and will precede an Alkaholiks ‘farewell tour’ – a final party for their fans. The group will retire after the release of Firewater and the final tour.

“Knowing Firewater was going to be our last album made us very, very focused,” says E-Swift. “We knew there was never going to be a second chance and we owed it to our fans to put everything we could into it, right here, right now.”

“We all have different goals and things we want to do as individuals. It’s important for us to move forward and find new challenges,” says J Ro.

"We were party animals for over a decade. Times are changing,” says Tash. “We’ll still get together once in a while to do a song here and a song there…but this is going to be it as far as albums go.”

Over the last decade, few artists have been able to crossover with both commercial and underground audiences as seamlessly as Tha Liks have done. Consistent fixtures year-after-year in the fickle hip hop world, Tha Alkaholiks (Tash, E-Swift and J-Ro) are considered by many to be as influential as any artist in hip hop. Classic Alkaholiks singles like “Make Room,” “Daaaaaam!” and “Likwit” are still radio and mixtape staples.

“In some ways, the release of Firewater is bittersweet,” says Waxploitation Records founder Jeff Antebi. “It feels like the end of an era, but Tha Alkaholiks are exiting with an incredible legacy to follow them. It’s not often an artist can pick their own exit, at the peak of their game.”

Tha Alkaholiks have released four critically acclaimed CDs: X.O. Experience, 21 & Over, Coast II Coast, and Likwidation which have featured a ‘who’s who’ of hip hop’s elite including Nas, Busta Rhymes, Madlib, Xzibit, Q-Tip, Kurupt, The Neptunes and Ol’ Dirty Bastard to name just a few.

Three early samples from the new album are available online. The song “Get Into It” can be heard at www.alkaholiks.com and the Danger Mouse produced “Chaos” can be heard at www.myspace.com/alkaholiks . The single “The Flute Song (LaLaLa)” can be heard at www.waxploitation.com


Track Listing:

01. The Flute Song (LaLaLa)
02. Turn It Up
03. Chaos
04. Faded
05. Drink Wit us
06. On Tha Floor
07. The Get Down
08. Hangover
09. Poverty’s Paradise
10. Get Into It
11. Party Ya Ass Off
12. Handle It
13. Over Here
14. Do It
15. Popular Demand

50 CENT WILLING TO HAVE A SITDOWN WITH NAS

50 Cent may be changing his ways. Last week, he publicly stated that he may be receptive to ending his feud with Jadakiss and even working with the rapper in the future, and now he's saying that he'd be willing to sit down with his former mentor Nas, who during a recent interview credited himself for showing 50 Cent his first Bentley. The rapper told MTV.com, "Nas is right. I did see he had nice stuff at that point. It was later I started feeling different about him. He's wishy-washy sometimes. We had our little differences, and we been saying little stuff to each other on record, but I don't have nobody trying to hurt Nas."


50 Cent's latest jab at Nas is on his new single, "Window Shopper." The rapper explained, "Now if he tried to buy the stuff I buy, he'd be window shopping. He hasn't progressed to the point I progressed. He failed to set up a situation where he can feed his people."

50 Cent added, "Where's Jungle and Whiz and the rest of the Bravehearts? (Lloyd) Banks' house cost $2 million in Long Island. Tony Yayo had a million dollars after taxes in his account when he got out of jail. I provided for the people that were around me. (Young) Buck's house don't cost $2 million, but you wouldn't know it. In Nashville, the property value is different."

But the two men may soon settle their difference, as Nas has publicly said he would like to sit down with 50 Cent, who said, "We'd have to sit down and have a conversation for me to be cool with him. Other than that it'll stay where it is."

50 Cent's new movie, Get Rich Or Die Tryin', opens on Wednesday (November 9th). The soundtrack hits stores today.

50 CENT TRYING HIS BEST NOT TO CHANGE

50 Cent has successfully made the transition from rapper to owning his own empire. The rapper will further solidify his reign with the release of his new movie, Get Rich Or Die Tryin', on Wednesday (November 9th). While people may point to his affiliation with Eminem and Dr. Dre as the keys to his success, if you ask the rapper, it's all been based on his upbringing in the streets of Queens, New York.


50 Cent said: "They say things you go through make you who you are. You know, my experiences and everything about me comes from South Jamaica, Queens. You know, I grew up there 27 years. I've lived a lifestyle that they would consider a successful lifestyle for the last three years."

The rapper added: "You know, but I've been that because I've been writing about my experiences in South Jamaica, Queens. You know, so I don't actually want to change much, but anyone who tells you that money don't change you just didn't make enough."

In addition to the movie, the rapper will release the soundtrack for Get Rich Or Die Tryin' tomorrow (Tuesday, November 8th). The set features contributions from Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, Young Buck, Olivia, Mase, Mobb Deep, Nate Dogg, and M.O.P., with production by Dr. Dre and Hi-Tek.

50 Cent is currently promoting two singles from the project, "Hustla's Ambition" and "Window Shopper."

JAHEIM PREPARING TO RELEASE 'GHETTO CLASSICS'

Vocalist Jaheim has set December 13th as the release date for his third album, to be titled Ghetto Classics. The singer has already previewed the new set with the single "Everytime I Think About Her" featuring Jadakiss, which has climbed to Number 39 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.


Ghetto Classics will feature production by Scott Storch, KayGee, Giz, Eric Williams & Wesley Hodges, and others.

Jaheim's last album outing was 2002's Still Ghetto, which sold 1.19 million copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan. He debuted in 2001 with Ghetto Love.

The singer was discovered by KayGee of Naughty By Nature, who subsequently signed the singer to his Divine Mill label. KayGee has broken several acts, including Zhane, Next, Jaheim, and his latest, Koffee Brown. Jaheim explained to us that Divine Mill is a close-knit family of artists:"KayGee got a gold mine, he working on trying to develop his Divine Mill, you know, and we doing just that. Divine Mill is coming together, man. We're family, we're coming strong. Divine means pure, mill means factory. We're a factory of talent, I mean raw talent. And, I mean, you hear it man: Koffee Brown, Jaheim, Next. I mean, Kay Gee got an ear, man."

JAY-Z AND OTHERS LOOKING TO BUY 'THE SOURCE'?

The Source magazine has been fighting financial issues for some time, and now it appears that Jay-Z, Warner Music Group chairman Lyor Cohen, and former Interscope Records exec Steve Stoute might be making a play to purchase the mag. SOHH.com reports that the trio's attempts to purchase the magazine were recently revealed by two former Source employees and a source at Jay-Z's Def Jam Records.


The Source is allegedly $18 million in debt after it failed to repay a loan from Textron Financial Corp. and could be facing bankruptcy proceedings. But it is unclear if potential buyers would purchase the magazine from its co-owners, Dave Mays and Ray Benzino, or creditors. A source told SOHH.com, "Dave and Ray own 82 percent of The Source. Anybody who would want to make a deal would have to come to them."

Harris Publications, the company that publishes The Source's rival, XXL, is also potentially interested in purchasing the magazine.

The Source had no comment when contacted for the story.

50 CENT SAYS NEW MOVIE ISN'T ENTIRELY TRUE

50 Cent's feature film debut, Get Rich Or Die Tryin', hits theaters next Wednesday (November 9th). While the movie is very similar to his life story, 50 Cent recently explained that it isn't entirely true, especially how his mother dies in the movie. The rapper said: "Loosely based on my life story and it's about 75 percent factual. So in my mother's situation, someone put something in her drink and then turned on the gas to cut off her oxygen."


The movie also includes a scene where 50 Cent is shot nine times, which really did happen in real life -- although slightly different from its big screen reenactment. In the past, critics have blasted 50 Cent for using the incident to solidify his tough guy image, but according to the rapper, if it wasn't for the media, the incident would never get brought up. He said: "Different media outlets, different publication and things, they've heard the story over and over. They never hear me say, 'You know what, I've been shot.' I don't never bring it up. It always a question that they found some significance in and ask me questions about it."

50 Cent will release the Get Rich Or Die Tryin' soundtrack on Tuesday (November 8th).

On November 22nd, the rapper will release his new video game, 50 Cent: Bulletproof, for PlayStation 2. The new video game will include three new songs by the rapper as well as several exclusive remixes. MTV.com reports that in all, the new video game will include 53 songs from 50 Cent, 20 from G-Unit, 10 from Lloyd Banks, 10 from Young Buck, and four from Tony Yayo, plus 47 tracks from Sha Money XL and 15 videos from 50 and G-Unit. The entire collection is available to players at any point in the game; all gamers have to do is have 50 Cent access his G-Pod.

CAM'RON OPENS UP ABOUT SHOOTING

Diplomats leader Cam'ron, who was shot in Washington, D.C., on Sunday (October 23rd) while sitting in his 2006 Lamborghini, is also starting to wonder whether the incident was a carjacking. Authorities are investigating several theories about the shooting, including that it was a possible attempt on the rapper's life. Cam'ron told MTV.com, "I don't think anybody would do a carjacking that randomly in front of that many people. For Howard (University's) homecoming, a bunch of people is outside."


While the rapper sat at the light with his convoy in another vehicle, an unidentified man jumped out of a burgundy Ford Expedition and attempted to pull open the rapper's door while waving a gun. The assailant fired several shots at Cam'ron and at the pink Range Rover which was behind him carrying his entourage.

The rapper explained, "So many (fans) been hopping out on me all weekend, I seen (the assailant) in my peripheral, but I didn't pay too much attention to it. When he hopped out (of his vehicle), I seen him waving something. I wasn't sure if it was a CD or whatever. Then I looked when he came in front of my car and seen it was a gun. I thought he was an undercover (cop). I'm like, 'Money is waving a gun in front of a lot of people here.' I'm looking, like, 'What this dude is bugging for?' He's pulling on my car door, like, 'Get out.' I'm like, 'I'm not getting out, you bugging.' Then he shot through the car. That's when I stepped on the gas."

Cam'ron was shot twice in the right arm and once in the left arm. He still has no feeling in his right pinky or ring finger due to one of the bullets hitting a nerve.

The rapper, who drove himself to Howard University Hospital after the incident, added, "I always move cautiously, like somebody is after me, anyway. Not saying somebody is after me, but you gotta realize you in a position of power. It's like the modern day...It's like Malcolm X and Martin Luther King. I hate to use them as examples, but they both got murdered and they both were great leaders. Right now, (rappers are) in a position where people like Minister Louis Farrakhan and Dr. Ben Chavis call us up to speak to the youth. So when you a great leader in a position of power and about to go to a higher step, which I'm about to do, you always keep an eye open. I never put anything past anybody. I don't know if it was a hit, I don't know if it was a carjacking. Until everything comes to light, it's too early to (make assumptions)."

Cam'ron, who will be releasing a new movie and album, Killa Season, in February, concluded, "I'm not gonna be a prisoner of my own fame. This'll never change the way I move or the way I act."

'EMINEM LIVE FROM NEW YORK' TO AIR NEXT MONTH ON SHOWTIME

Eminem's Anger Management tour performance will air as a Showtime special titled, Eminem Live From New York City, on December 3rd at 9 p.m. ET on the cable network. The 75-minute performance, which was shot at Madison Square Garden in New York City this past August, features most of the rapper's biggest hits and cuts from his latest album, Encore.


In related news, Eminem will release a greatest-hits set, Curtain Call, on December 6th. The set will feature two new songs, as well as some of the rapper's classic cuts, including: "Stan," "My Name Is," "The Way I Am," and "Lose Yourself."

TALIB KWELI - RIGHT ABOUT NOW… NOV 22

KOCH RECORDS TO RELEASE NEW CD BY

TALIB KWELI

RIGHT ABOUT NOW… TO BE RELEASED ON NOVEMBER 22ND



ALBUM INCLUDES 12 BRAND NEW TRACKS AND FEATURES JEAN GRAE AND MOS DEF



(November 2, 2005) ― New York, NY — KOCH Records and Blacksmith Music announce the release of a new CD by talented MC, Talib Kweli. Right About Now…, the new CD with 12 all new tracks. Right About Now… features Jean Grae, Mos Def, Papoose and more, and will be released on November 22nd, 2005. The first singles “Who Got It,” produced by Kareem Riggs, and “Fly That Knot” are reacting simultaneously at urban radio right now.



Kweli states, “Right About Now sums up this project. Usually when my music comes out, the people hear where I was a year ago. This project represents where I am right now.”



Talib Kweli is currently co-headlining The Breed Love Odyssey Tour (sponsored by PlayStation and House of Blues) with Mos Def. The national tour continues through the end of the year and also features Jean Grae, Pharoahe Monch and Medina Green.



Kweli is a member of legendary groups Black Star (with Mos Def) and Reflection Eternal (with super producer Hi-Tek) as well as a successful solo artist, and has established himself as one of the most skilled artists in hip hop today. Kweli ranks among the most respected MCs in the game - even garnering reverence from multi-platinum artist Jay-Z in his song “Moment of Clarity” on the platinum release The Black Album.



With lyrics that range from the classic battle rap to emotionally charged, socially conscious commentary, Kweli is an intelligent wordsmith who has the knack for bridging the gaps between hip hop fans of all types. With the respect of his colleagues and hip hop fans around the world, this new release is sure to be a favorite.



The track listing for Right About Now…:

01. Right About Now
02. Drugs, Basketball & Rap feat. Planet Asia & Phil The Agony
03. Who Got It
04. Fly That Knot
05. Ms. Hill
06. Flash Gordon
07. Supreme Supreme feat. Mos Def
08. The Beast feat. Papoose
09. Roll Of Me
10. Rock On
11. Where Ya Gonna Run (Jean Grae feat. Talib Kweli)
12. Two & Two

Hip-Hop Education: Friday Townhall Symposium/Meeting

ACTIVATE! Utilizing Hip-Hop as a Tool in the Classroom and the Community

An event for Teachers , Organizers , Parents, Social Workers, Youth, and all those seriously interested in helping people succeed in empowering themselves through education.





Admission: Free! Register online









Key:

T = Teachers
O = Organizers
P = Parents
S = Social Workers
Y = Youth








Location:

Bronx Museum of The Arts
1040 Grand Concourse (165 St, Bronx)
Bronx, NY 10456
Phone: (718) 681-6000

Contact H2Ed:

P.O. Box 1181
New York, NY
Phone: 212.500.5970
Fax: 212.300.4895
www.h2ed.net



November 4th 2005 | 4pm - 8pm | Townhall Symposium
Time | Program | Description | Facilitator/ Participants | Location | Audience

4-7:00PM | Registration |
Books, Pencils & Goods | Main Lobby | T.O.P.S.Y

4:30pm | Introduction |
Welcoming Remarks to H2Ed Summit | Martha Diaz & Venus Soto (H2A) | Main Auditorium | T.O.P.S.Y

4:40pm | Opening Speakers |
Introduction to H2Ed | Rolando Brown & Mona Ibrahim (H2A) | Main Auditorium | T.O.P.S.Y

4:50pm | Townhall Symposium |
Town Hall Symposium presented by Listen Up! | Sharese Bullock | Main Auditorium | T.O.P.S.Y

5-6:30PM | Town Hall Meeting |
Addressing the state of emergency in education and the community | Miles Marshall Lewis, Andrew Ryan (Hip-Hop Matters), Shamako (Hip-Hop Congress), Toni Blackman (Freestyle Union), Marinieves Alba (IHX), Cleon Ceasar (UFT) | Main Auditorium | T.O.P.S.Y




Directions:

Bus - Take the Bx1 or Bx2 to 165 St and Grand Course, or the BXM bus to 4 Liberty
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Subway and Rail - Take the 4 train to 161st/ Yankee Stadium, or the D or B train to 167 Street Grand Concourse
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All subway service and station information is subject to change. Please consult the MTA website for the latest updates.


2005 Sponsors:

LA-based Hip-Hop Group Move.meant Releases 2nd EP

In the first week of November Los-Angeles based Move.meant will release a follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut EP with a second EP entitled, Good Money.



Move.meant came into being shortly after Spider (DJ) introduced longtime friend Just (Producer) to Sonoma State University classmate, Champ (MC). In 2003, the trio released their debut album, the Move.meant EP on their own label, Wax Paper Records. The 12" single from that album included "The Rebirth" and "Heather," a narrative about a pregnant 16-year-old girl as told by a former friend. Both the 12" and album were widely recognized as two of the year's best underground gems.



Move.meant's sound ranks high above the average of most independent hip-hop groups in terms of overall music quality. Champ's distinct voice, intelligent lyrics, and blue collar sensibility set the stage for the crew's music while Just brings the boom-bap, no-nonsense production, and Spider brings solid skills as the group's DJ. Move.meant's sound incorporates early-90's aesthetics with a sense of honesty and humility rarely captured in hip-hop today.



Good Money is a collection of songs that reflect the lives of everyday people. The lead single "Good Money" is a track that speaks to anyone who has ever been broke, worked two jobs or had to struggle with finances. Over a walking bass line with 40's style clarinet ornamentals Champ reminds the people that we have the power to flip the system in the track "Str8UpNDown". "Move On" has that classic boom bap feel that urges us keep moving forward despite the challenges we may encounter. Over Spider's quick scratches and cuts Champ explains: " Lose the hatred, lose the drama, lose the beef / Find your rhythm, find your soul, and find peace." Move.meant strives to keep the bar up in hip-hop with original and intelligent songs anyone can relate to. This is music for the people. Good Money is available at your neighborhood record store and online now.



Tracks Listing:


1) Good Money
2) STR8UPNDOWN
3) Move On
4) Problems
5) Move On (Remix)
6) Good Money (Step Fam Remix) feat. Trek Life, Blest, Crush One



Label: Wax Paper Records/ Outlook Music
Distribution: Fontana/ Universal



http://www.MeantToMove.com

NAS MAKING THE MOVE TO DEF JAM RECORDS?

Following Jay-Z and Nas's public reconciliation last week, reports have started to surface that Nas might be leaning towards signing with Def Jam Records. The rapper is a free agent and has hinted that he may be interested in leaving Columbia/Sony Records, where he's recorded his entire career.


Island Def Jam chairman L.A. Reid shared his thoughts on Nas possibly joining the Island Def Jam roster. Reid told MTV.com, "I don't know if I have a comment for that. I'll tell you what, I absolutely love him. He's an amazing artist. I have loved him and supported him for years. He's been a great supporter of mine. And obviously he and Jay-Z have a mutual respect and love and admiration for each other. So let's just see. I really don't know. Let's see what happens."

Reid also shared his thoughts on Jay-Z's first year as president of Def Jam Records. He said, "I liken him to Michael Jordan, in that winning is just an innate part of his personality. But he also knows what to do and what not to do: A part of winning is knowing what you can win at. Being blessed, talented, and all of the above doesn't hurt either."