50 Cent the Sound Scan Killer aka 50 Spent

I was at first not interested in checking out the new 50 Cent single because I didn't want to just hear a clip of it. After paying closer attention I realized that it wasn't just a clip but the song is actually called "Fully Loaded Clip". I did read that he had some great lines about Jay, Beyonce and even Lil Wayne and 50 Cent is the Sound Scan Killer so I'm sure it is a great song. Not that it matters too much but so far 50 might be in the running for worst song titles of the year. I would expect song titles like "Straight To The Bank" and "Fully Loaded Clip" on a rap parody record. Also in the category of brilliant song titles the song with Justin Timberlake is called "AYO Technology". Listen to "Fully Loaded Clip" Notes From A Different Kitchen. Curtis initially after changing the title of his record to 'Curtis' wanted to actually call the album 'Curtis SSK' the SSK would stand for Sound Scan Killer. Why would anyone at Interscope want him to remove the 'SSK'? Curtis 'Sound Scan Killer' Jackson is a great name. Remember when 'The Massacre' was going to be released on Valentines day and was supposed to be called 'The Valentines Day Massacre' 50 just has a rough time with titles. I guess what can you expect from a guy who is in a group called Gorilla Unit.

Mark Ronson Presents Hard Rock

Mark Ronson has released this comp for Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos. It is mixed By Doug Grayson. This mix is all over the place and I thought some people here might be interested in it. The CD is going to be for sale only at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino locations, select Hard Rock Cafe Shops and online. Mark Ronson's new album 'Version' will be released on June 12th through RCA Records. Mark Ronson Presents Hard Rock Mixed by DJ Doug Grayson (YSI)(Z-Share) TRACKLISTING: 1. “Black Tambourine” - BECK 2. “I Like the Way” – BODY ROCKERS 3. “Everyday I Love You Less and Less” – KAISER CHIEFS 4. “To Be Young” – RYAN ADAMS 5. “Take Your Mama” – SCISSOR SISTERS 6. “Island in the Sun” - WEEZER 7. “Dimension” - WOLFMOTHER 8. “Destination Diamonds” – DIAMOND NIGHTS 9. “Black Betty” - SPIDERBAIT 10. “Bout to Get Ugly” – MARK RONSON feat RHYMEFEST and ANTHONY HAMILTON 11. “June Gloom” – THE LIKE 12. “Tropical Moonlight” - DOMINO 13. “Wicked Game” – GIANT DRAG 14. “Lit Up” - BUCKCHERRY

2 Foot Tall Pregnant Woman

After a week that has seen lots of debate on snitching and discussion on Verve/Rolling Stones samples I figured this couldn't come at a more perfect time:

Scarfish not Scarface

What happens when somebody drops 3 tons of Cocaine into the ocean? From Fark TV

Cam'Ron Releases Statement In Response To "60 Minutes" Appearance

In 2005, I was a victim of a violent crime. I was shot multiple times without provocation by two armed men who attempted to carjack my vehicle. Although I was a crime victim, I didn't feel like I could cooperate with the police investigation. Where I come from, once word gets out that you've cooperated with the police that only makes you a bigger target of criminal violence. That is a dark reality in so many neighborhoods like mine across America. I'm not saying its right, but its reality. And it's not unfounded. There's a harsh reality around violence and criminal justice in our inner cities. But my experience in no way justifies what I said. Looking back now, I can see how those comments could be viewed as offensive, especially to those who have suffered their own personal tragedies or to those who put their lives on the line to protect our citizens from crime. Please understand that I was expressing my own personal frustration at my own personal circumstances. I in no way was intending to be malicious or harmful. I apologize deeply for this error in judgment. Spotted via HHNLIVE. I don't think Cam was really prepared for the 60 Minutes segment, but at least he doesn't shower in his underwear like Anderson Cooper does.

Bill O'Reilly calls out Cam (Russell Simmons on the O'Reilly Factor)

Rev. Al Sharpton talks about snitching on CNN

Duke Da God - More Than Music

The next installment from Duke Da God will be out May 8th. Here is the rumored tracklist: 1. Intro - DukeDaGod Feat. 40 Cal 2. Gladiators - Feat. Hell Rell, JR Writer, 40 Cal, Juelz Santana 3. Still More Than Music - DukeDaGod Feat. Juelz Santana, Hell Rell, JR Writer 4. Dipset City - Feat. Juelz Santana, Hell Rell, JR Writer, 40 Cal, Jim Jones 5. Street Pharmacist - Feat. Hell Rell, A-Mafia 6. Anniversary - Feat. Jim Jones, Max B, Mel Matrix 7. The Corner - Feat. JR Writer, Hell Rell, 40 Cal 8. Gettin' By - Feat. 40 Cal 9. It's Over (Remix) - Feat. Hell Rell, JR Writer, A-Mafia 10. Sometimes - Feat. Jha'Jha, 40 Cal 11. The Hardest Out - Feat. Hell Rell 12. Gotta Get That Money - Feat. Katt Williams, JR Writer, Pow La Don 13. The Gun Shop - Feat. Hell Rell, 40 Cal, JR Writer 14. Killa's Theme - Feat. Cam'ron 15. Show And Tell - Feat. JR Writer, Tom Gist 16. Mic Check Pt. 2 - Feat. Juelz Santana, Freekey Zekey 17. Freestyle - Feat. 40 Cal, JR Writer, Hell Rell 18. Show Some Courtesy - Feat. Cam'ron, Juelz Santana, Hell Rell, Freekey Zeekey, J.R. Writer, Jim Jones, 40 Cal, Katt Williams, Un Kasa 19. Dipset Sign Off - Feat. DukeDaGod Did they leave anyone off "Show Some Courtesy"? Part 2 of the video here.

Adios

I have never watched The View but I do know that the world is a much better place without her on it. Nice work Donald.

R. Kelly and Whats Up With 'Double Up'

Scheduled to be released May 29th. Contrary to initial rumors it is now rumored to be only be 1 disc. Rumored to include these tracks: * "Blow It Up" (featuring Young Jeezy & Young Dro) * "I'm a Flirt (Remix)" (featuring T-Pain & T.I.) * "Leave Your Name" * "Diamonds & Pearls" (featuring Keyshia Cole) * "Freakin' In the Club" * "Double Up" (featuring Snoop Dogg) (Produced by Dr. Dre) * "Rockstar" (featuring Ludacris) * "Pull Your Hair" * "Put Some Money on It" (featuring Rick Ross) * "Hook It Up" '(featuring Kanye West)' (Produced by Kanye West) * "Party Time" * "On Da Floor" (featuring David Banner & Twista) (Produced by Lil Jon) * "Ride Wit Me" (featuring Young Buck, Young Jeezy & Pitbull) * "KELLZ" * "Undercover" (featuring Ciara) * "Don't Let Go" Kells seems to be a little late with the whole 'replace the "S" with a "Z" craze but its all good. Who else do you know can take another dudes song that he produced and then release it as his own without the original artist on it?

Another 'Drought 3' Update and Clinton Sparks Leads The Charge

Status Ain't Hood review of the 'Drought 3' really puts things in perspective. The mixtape isn't out yet, we don't even know if the tracks that have leaked are actually going to be on the mixtape. Is it fair to really review it yet? It isn't the review in which Status Ain't Hood succedes in, more so a tale of the 'Drought 3' rumored release over the past month or so as well as the current state of mixtapes. Is this the future of mixtapes? Lots of possible legal issues and fear with regards to big releases? Or is it simply that DJ Khaled really hasn't put down his yelps yet as explained here. When Drama was arrested many accused Dwayne Carter of turning his back on Drama when he said there are legal ways to do things and people need to be careful. We all know that Drama was thrown under the bus by major labels and while many artists experienced gain via 'Gangsta Grillz'. We also know that these mixtapes might not have been 100% legal and it is a shame how it all went down. So has Wayne figured out the legal way to do things? Is the answer to just let people download it for free? Online-only free mixtapes seem to be the future right now. It seems that some artists are finally catching on to what posting free music to download online can really do. Just ask Chamillionaire and Talib Kweli, two artists who have recently enjoyed more attention than usual as result. With the way things seem to be headed and lots of legal issues abound for illegal downloads. I can more than get down with artists providing free links to their mixtapes. I don't need to state the obvious as far as what the attention that online music being freely distributed can provide for an artist. Wayne has made it very clear that you should not pay for 'Drought 3' and when 'Drought 3' does come out I assure you that it will be offered as a free download from Lil Wayne's Young Money Page. I didn't mean to post a whole article on the current state of mixtapes, I know the topic has been beaten to death. I really just wanted to point everyone to the fact that Clinton Sparks is offering all of his mixtapes for free download on his web site. Yes, that means you can get both of the 'We Got It For Cheap' and all the 'Smash Time Radio' mixtapes as well as countless others legally for free.

Just How Bad Will 'Curtis' Be?

Can Curtis Jackson put out another decent album? Word is that he is saving the more than brilliant album title 'Before I Self Destruct' for his final album on Interscope Records (excluding a possible greatest hits album). Thank God, don't let that go do waste. Confirmed guests for 'Curtis' include: Robin Thicke on a track called "Follow My Lead" Justin Timberlake on "Revealed" (Produced by Timberland) Tracks not yet named will feature Akon, Mary J. Blige, and Pussycat Dolls' Nicole Scherzinger. I can't wait for that Mary J/Curtis collabo, I wonder what that is gonna sound like. Curtis seems to be following a blueprint for 'Press Play' by Diddy. There is a song rumored to be called "Amusement Park" anyone wanna guess how many illusions to girls and riding rides like riding girls he can make in one song?

Huey's "Pop, Lock & Drop It" Remix feat. T-Pain & Bow Wow

Anytime you are coming that hard reppin' the STL it has to be noticed. Huey's "Pop, Lock & Drop It" Remix feat. T-Pain & Bow Wow (Stream) Also, Wu-Tang Corp has 215 rare tracks for those interested.

Cam'ron on 60 Minutes "Stop Snitching" (Video)

Part 2 Oh, and 50's new album is really called 'Curtis'

Cam'ron on 60 Minutes Preview

Airs this Sunday (April 22nd) @ 7pm.

Cam'ron's 'CODE OF ETHICS'

Spotted on the The Drudge Report "Flash Report" Here is a link to a video that will appear next Sunday on 60 Minutes talking about snitching, or basically his "Code of Ethics". The information below is taken from the Drudge Report: Rap star Cam'ron says there's no situation -- including a serial killer living next door -- that would cause him to help police in any way, because to do so would hurt his music sales and violate his "code of ethics." Cam'ron, whose real name is Cameron Giles, talks to Anderson Cooper for a report on how the hip-hop culture's message to shun the police has undermined efforts to solve murders across the country. Cooper's report will be broadcast on 60 MINUTES Sunday, April 22 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. "If I knew the serial killer was living next door to me?" Giles responds to a hypothetical question posed by Cooper. "I wouldn't call and tell anybody on him -- but I'd probably move," says Giles. "But I'm not going to call and be like, The serial killer's in 4E.' " Giles' "code of ethics" also extends to crimes committed against him. After being shot and wounded by gunmen, Giles refused to cooperate with police. Why? "Because...it would definitely hurt my business, and the way I was raised, I just don't do that," says Giles. Pressed by Cooper, who says had he been the victim, he would want his attacker to be caught, Giles explains further: "But then again, you're not going to be on the stage tonight in the middle of, say, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, with people with gold and platinum teeth and dreadlocks jumping up and down singing your songs, either," says Giles. "We're in two different lines of business." "So for you, it's really about business?" Cooper asks. "It's about business," Giles says, "but it's still also a code of ethics."

Akon Molests 14 Year Old Girl On Stage (Video)

The story behind this video goes like this, Akon told the audience that he was holding a "contest" with the winner getting a trip to Africa. Akon managed to get seven girls on stage, and to compete they had to dance. The winner had to compete with Akon, and one got molested by him. Akon also admitted the contest was a fake after the incident. Interesting note while educating myself on Akon, he was born in St. Louis, Missouri instead of Senegal. He also owns a diamond mine in South Africa. I should also note that Akon is a self confessed Muslim who practices polygamy and has 3 wives. The Hollywood Grind has more info.

Donald vs Rosie (Not Over Yet)

This was a topic that was covered very closely a few months back. I received some criticism for it and as the feud died down so did my desire to keep a close pulse to gossip blogs searching for bits on the beef. My interest was resurrected with this bit of news today from the New York Post. Donald Trump has unleashed a secret weapon in his feud with Rosie O'Donnell. Remember Rosie's movie "Exit to Eden"? Trump sent to Barbara Walters a gigantic black "undergarment" she wore in the movie on Monday to hang on the office wall at "The View." The girdle-like outfit - described as "a bustier" and "a giant pair of panties" - was bought at a charity auction by a fan, who then had the relic framed under glass and delivered to Trump. Here is what Trump had to say about the "gift" from Page Six: I sent it to Barbara to hang in her office because I didn't want it in mine. It was funny, except that it was really gross. It's disgusting. I feel sorry for [Rosie's] wife. It can't be pleasant. Trump played the 'Trump Card' and might have dropped the best ether of all time, thoughts? FRAMED UNDER GLASS!

USDA Contest

I have the following contest/giveaway to run in preparation for the USDA album 'Cold Summer'. USDA is Young Jeezy along with Atlanta's Slick Pulla and Panama City’s Blood Raw . The album is scheduled for release May 22nd. Jeezy is one of those rappers who is able to consistently put out good singles. Jeezy's weed carriers don't take away from the song at all, after I was done listening to it I thought I might have even missed their part. Here is a stream of their first single: USDA - White Girl (Stream) All you have to do to win is email me with your address and I will select the winners. Contest Prizes: Grand Prize Winner: 1 USDA bandanna and 1 "White Girl" CD single 2nd place winner: 1 USDA bandanna 3rd place winner: 1 USDA bandanna **"White Girl" CD single includes clean, dirty, and instrumental versions** USDA's youtube channel

PJ's Lil Wanye Video Diss

What the fuck is this?

Diplomats Presents DipSkate

And here is Part 2 For those of you unaware, the Dipskate Team is Ramelle Knight, Calvin Sayles, Julian Bah

Lil Wayne Talks About Rappers

Wayne really breaks down the difference between rappers and R&B singers.

The 'Drought 3' Leak Isn't Real

Contrary to a bootlegged version currently available online, DJ Khaled has exclusively confirmed to HHNLive.com that Lil' Wayne's "Drought 3" mixtape is still unreleased. DJ Khaled had this to say exclusively to HHNLive.com about the "Drought 3" mixtape: "Yeah we just finished mixing it last week, so it should be coming out soon. There’s a bootleg floating around with a few of the songs that leaked, but that’s not even close to all of the tracks that are going to be on the real thing. Plus, the real version is hosted by me and Birdman, so with the bootleg, it doesn’t even have the same feel. But it’s ready to go. We’re just not sure when it’s going to drop yet." Lil' Wayne's new album, "Tha Carter 3", is expected to be released sometime this summer. Source: HHNLive This tape is getting crazy amounts of hype. I can't remember the last time any mixtape has generated this much enthusiasm.

Lil' Jon - NHL Playoff Blog

That is a serious Pimp Cup. Got hockey fever after last nights 4 OT game? So does Lil' Jon, who's doing a playoff blog for the NHL. His favorite team happens to be the Thrashers.

Lil Wayne Rap City Freestyle (04-10-07)

I know this is a silly question with no real answer, but what is up with Baby?

Lil Wayne & Young Money: On the Bus

Lil Wayne & Young Money rapping over tracks while on the Street Dreams Tour. Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. Is that a track from 'I Can't Feel My Face' in the background of part 1? Speaking of Wayne, watch Rap City today.

Cam’ron’s Rhyme Book Found

I gotta tip my hat to OhWord for this one..

'Drought 3' Tracklisting, Real or Fake?

Those still waiting for the "Official" tracklising for 'Drought 3' might not have to wait much longer. This tracklist appeared today on MixTrap: Disk 1 1.Intro 2.Black Republican Ft.Juelz Santana 3.Upgrade 4.Put Some Keys On That 5.Rdie 4 My Niggas 6.Dont Stop Wont Stop 7.We Taking Over Remix 8.Get High Rule The World 9.I Cant Feel My Face 10.Dought Is What I Got 11.Seat Down Low 12.New Cash Money 13.Promise 14.Outro Disk 2 1.Intro 2.Blooded 3.Live From 504 4.King Kong 5.Dipset 6.Forever 7.Walk It Out 8.Swizzy Remix 9.Boom 10.N.O. Nigga 11.Back On My Grizzy 12.Dipset 13.President Ft.Currency 14.Crazy 15.Outro Lil Wayne was also featured on Mixtape Monday. Not the best news to come out of there 1) 'Carter 3' will be out late this year (next Spring) 2) Kayne West will have a major role in producing the record.

Guitar Center's "Sessions" with Chuck D, DMC and more

I know there are some visitors of SLTGM in NYC and I thought this would be something some of you would want to check out. WHO: DMC, Chuck D, Rob Swift, Buckshot, DJ Second Nature, Grand Wizard Theodore, Large Professor, 88 Keys, DJ Hapa, DJ Jab and Dru Ha (Drew Friedman) WHAT: The first in New York, GC Sessions is a new music based initiative featuring informative, provocative and fun discussions and tutorials geared to aid musicians. In addition, there will be performances from the top participants throughout the evening. WHEN: Thursday, April 26th 6pm-9:30pm WHERE: Guitar Center 25 West 14th Street Free and Open to the Public

Obligatory Lil Wayne Update

Still no 'Drought 3' but yahoo does provide some information regarding the increasing popularity of Lil Wayne over the past couple of weeks. Here are some pretty funny anti Wayne sites. Kissssssssiiiiinn' Part 1 and Part 2 Also, here is a link to the new video for the Lil Wayne and Birdman single called "You Ain't Know"

Young Buck - Buck The World (Review)

Young Buck Buck The World G-Unit/Interscope Buy it from itunes I thought it would be best to hand the reins over to HOG who runs the web site What We Do Is Secret to review the new Young Buck record. I know HOG is a big Buck fan and also the only person I know to have listened to the whole record a few times. This record had all the indicators of a total train wreck. The title, the wanna be D'Angelo cover art, the Linkin Park dude cameo it all had me wondering if it should have been called Sophomore Slump instead of Buck the World. He is probably only 6 album titles away from "Buck-aroo Bonzai" or something worse, but until then Buck Marley keeps bringing that Ten-a-key flow. Few have broken down hood life and the dope game as well as Buck. If he is the G-Unit clean up man, he has his hands full as they haven't put a man on base since his last record. Think about it. Straight out of Cashville was followed by Yayo, The Massacre, Mobb Deep, and Rotten Apple. Anyone still have those in heavy rotation? I didn't think so. But instead of bitching and whining like Paul Pierce, he keeps making classics. Buck is making moves and looks ready to stand on his own and that independent streak is what has me ready for "Bucklebery Finn", "Buckistan", "The man from B.U.C.K.L:E.", "Buck's Next", "Buck Sells Out", "Notorious B.U.C.K", or whatever else he can come up with . Buck is just far enough out of the hood that he can simultaneously celebrate his new found success and still spin tales from the hardside without sounding corny or out of touch. You know this site loves Polow Da Don and he has a hot track on here "Get Buck" is a horn driven banger. When a dude that stabbed someone on TV, talks about busting your head you better take it serious and Buck is always taking that mad shit. If you loved Cashville, you will not be disappointed Buy or listen to samples of 'Buck The World' at itunes

Cam changes album title to 'Courtesy Curtis'

Originally it was going to be called 'Fade to Black' and then 'Crime Pays' but after the announcement that 50 was going to call his album 'Curtis' Cam took action and changed it again. Ladies and Gentlemen the new Cam'ron album will be called... 'Courtesy Curtis' All this according to this interview of Cam on Miss Jones.

Polow Da Don's Fader Cover and Cousin Cole/Pocketknife

The new issue of the Fader is out and Polow Da Don is getting the hype that he is deserving of. Polow is my not so sleeper pick for producer of the year. As usual you can grab the new issue in PDF format as well as download their podcast. Pocketknife and Cousin Cole just released the Tougher Than Featherz EP on Flagrant Fowl, with remixes of Jesus & Mary Chain, Arthur Russell, Suicide, Ram Jam, R Kelly, and Justin Timberlake. In order to promote the EP and some of their upcoming projects, Cousin Cole put together this live mix of Flagrant Fowl exclusives. All of the songs are produced, remixed, or re-edited by Pocketknife or Cousin Cole, including five of the seven songs from the EP and ten new tracks. Flagrant Fowl MiniMegaMix Tracklist: 0:00 Wale - Good Girls (Cousin Cole Remix) 1:23 Spank Rock -What It Look Like (Pocketknife's Poppinspiel the Glockenspiel Remix) 2:49 Arthur Russell - She's The Star (Pocketknife's Continual Cornfield Remix) * 4:21 Joanna Newsom -The Book of Right-On (Pocketknife's Scowling Owl Remix) 7:05 Cousin Cole - Untitled (Rave Grobbing) 9:06 Cousin Cole - Bam a Lam * 10:57 Cousin Cole - Chicken Moose Rhino Monkey (Part One) 12:40 Salt & Pepa - Push It (Cousin Cole Bonus Beats) 13:09 Pocketknife - Wyld Ignition Thang (Pocketknife's Oh Pee Pee Masher) * 14:35 Cousin Cole - Ignition Remix Remix * 15:35 Cat Power -Free (Pocketknife's Give It Away Remix) 16:40 Cousin Cole - Who's Your Daddy 18:08 Marvin Gaye & Tammy Terrell - Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Cousin Cole Disco Mix) 19:15 Love Is All - Make Out Fall Out Make Up (Cousin Cole Edit) 21:28 Jesus & Mary Chain - Just Like Honey (Cousin Cole Edit) * * From the "Tougher Than Featherz" EP

DJ Khaled - We Takin' Over (Feat. Akon, T.I, Rick Ross, Fat Joe, Baby & Lil Wayne)

'We The Best' Khaled's album will be in stores June 12th.

Rick Ross - "We All In"(Remix)

I can deal with all these rap songs for basketball shoes if they continue to be quality tracks. I would not have expected Converse to beat Adidas to the bunch. Real good look getting all these Florida dudes together for this one. Florida sports teams has had one hell of a year. Rick Ross - "We All In"(remix) feat. Dre (from Cool & Dre), Money Malc, and DJ Khaled (windows stream) (quicktime stream) Now Steph needs to come up with something quick.

Lil Wayne To Quit? And 'The Drought 3' on Myspace

I don't get too much into posting rumors, but I can't ignore this. It could explain why no one has heard "La La" and why 'Drought 3' is facing such delays that people are currently circulating bootlegs of a mixtape. The info below was taken from Def Sounds: From sources very close to Lil Wayne, it seems that the stress of following up his highly acclaimed album Tha Carter 2, is getting to him. According to the rumors circulating, he’s also thinking about holding off on releasing Tha Carter 3, due to the pressure on it. It’s also being said that Weezy and Juelz aren’t seeing eye to eye on tracks for their much awaited “I Can’t Feel My Face” album. The rumored tension between came after a disagreement on a track which supposedly features G Unit member, Young Buck. Supposedly Weezy is attempting to grab Fif for a track called “Finished” Also spotted are some 'Drought 3' myspace pages showing up with players featuring all the music that is out there right now. Page 1, Page 2, Page 3.

Cam'ron Catching Internet Predators

Word is the DVD will hit stores in September. Apparently Jim Jones will narrate and Cam will surprise the offenders. The rumor is that they have 12 people caught on tape already. I am pretty excited to see this. For more check out HHNLive.com. In case you haven't heard 50 has changed the name to his new album from 'Before I Self Destruct' to 'Curtis'. At first I thought this might have been an April Fools joke but no, Curtis seeks to reclaim his name. This is just like that situation you might or might not have encountered as a child. People always say that when you are called a name that bothers you act like it doesn't bother you at all and have other people call you by it, by doing so the person picking on you will leave you alone. On a totally unrelated subject, check out this G-Unit protest. Master P is......Black Supaman What does everyone think of the 'Drought 3'? I keep playing "Sky's the Limit", "Throw Some D's" and "Upgrade". I'm waiting for a real copy to get released.

Getting Screwed in Houston

I had to lift my jaw off the floor after watching this "Getting Screwed in Houston" video. For more episodes visit the VBS.tv site. Peter Beste was the tour guide while this was being filmed and took some real nice photos.