Managing Editor of Mog Music Network, Kenny Herzog, just published an exclusive interview with Ms. Digga, where she speaks on her hiatus, other female MCs, and "fitting in" with the current rap climate
We've collected a bunch of links, video clips and information to satisfy those who couldn't make the monumental event at Governors Island on August 28 in NYC
The Black August Hip Hop Project presented its yearly Black August Hip Hop Benefit Concert on Aug. 13 at Highline Ballroom in Manhattan, in association with The Malcolm X Grassroots Movement
Tah Phrum Duh Bush and Coole High joined forces to deliver a dual album release party, “Future Insomniac,” a smartly orchestrated stage production which was more musical theater than typical rap show
The third installment of our beloved series, we spotlight a few people, places and things, very non-sucky examples of New York hip hop, for those who may still need a little tutoring on the subject
Petite, yet powerful, sexy, but skilled, Mala Reignz works hard to make you notice her music first, fighting stereotypes and typical first impressions with lyrical prowess and an unrelenting work ethic
It’s a little out of our jurisdiction, but there were a couple of notable events at last night’s Eminem/Jay-Z co-concert at Comerica Park in Detroit. Perusing the blogs and news reports this morning, we see that Eminem brought 50 Cent to the stage at last night mega-event, as Fif seemed to delight the crowd with a few of his verses, including his duet with Marshall, “Patiently Waiting” as well as “I Get Money,” and “In The Club”.
50 Cent and Jay-Z at Comerica Park, Detroit (Photo: TheLifeFiles.com)
Jay-Z poignantly dedicated a large amount of his set to musicians who have passed away, including Tupac Shakur, Biggie Smalls, as well as Aaliyah and Proof of D12, both with Detroit roots. Eminem followed the Brooklyn icon with a blistering set of his own, running through an eclectic mix of his own hits, bringing out several artists to accompany him, and seemingly, generally thrilling his hometown crowd with his performance.
Other notable appearances include B.O.B., Dr. Dre, D12, Trick Trick, Young Jeezy and Drake. The highly anticipated concert will hold it’s New York counterpart on September 13 at Yankee Stadium, the first in the new venue. That show has been long sold out.
Here is a little recap of recaps, to help you save some typing time with Google.
It appears as if the festering animosity between Joe Budden and his (possibly ex) record label, Amalgam Digital, have now hit a cresendo, as a Twitter-war-of-words erupted tonight, with both parties bashing each other over the micro-blogging system. We’re not sure what touched off the explosive exchange, but if both sides are to be taken seriously, it seems as if Amalgam Digital is dropping Joe Budden from the label, and Joe Budden is not exactly crying about it.
Amalgam Digital seems to have started the tweet-feud, with a tweet sometime around 7:30 PM EST, stating, “We are going to have the biggest RELEASE party for Joe Budden..,” followed by the telling tweet, “RELEASING him from the label…inches away from dropping Joe Budden and finaly selling his contract off to E1. It’s almost celebration time!”
When asked by twitterers, the response was “No. Not sarcasm at all. I am really going to throw the biggest party when we drop him. A “Release” party like no other.”
Budden was silent for about an hour, before unleashing a torrent of insults toward the label. He began with, “#SlanderActivated” as an opener, quickly followed by a rapid, scathing display of e-venom, including: “Nigga u serious ?? That dog shit ass company with that dog shit ass artist ?? I made u niggaz, your office is made outta my semen”… “& u idiots r over there talkin bout ‘we’re releasing Budden so we’re throwin a party’ ??? Y’all need 2 be organizing a funeral”…“The days of jerking the fans @ my expense are over, horrid mixing, incorrect spelling on covers, live streams that dont stream”… and “No verse on “session 1″, faking autographs on CD’s & merch, smh …. i’m just sayin, hope those custom jackets can float, LMAO >> @Anyextee“
We’re not really sure what’s going on here, but we will be paying close attention to what happens next. The drama is nothing new, as Joe Budden and Joell Ortiz, both members of Slaughterhouse, have repeatedly has issue with both Amalgam Digital and E1, respectively, with all parties alleging shady treatment.
Managing Editor of Mog Music Network, Kenny Herzog, just published an exclusive interview with Ms. Digga, where she speaks on her hiatus, other female MCs, and “fitting in” with the current rap climate
Sinsay has been working to complete his latest mixtape project The Transition, which is now available online, leading off with a video for “I Deserve My Spot”
Reek Da Villain steps forward from among the I Am Strong Island conglomorate with “Mechanics,” a Swizz Beatz construction that features fellow Long Islander Busta Rhymes
Nas spits a pretty serious flow, hearkening back to an “early” Nas flowing over the “Big Beat” breakbeat with a little classic Herb Alpert on the horns
We’ve collected a bunch of links, video clips and information to satisfy those who couldn’t make the monumental event at Governors Island on August 28 in NYC
Fat Beats has posted a “Tentative schedule for the last week”, showing a scheduled lineup of in-store performances by a bevy of NYC hip hop artists and DJs
The Black August Hip Hop Project presented its yearly Black August Hip Hop Benefit Concert on Aug. 13 at Highline Ballroom in Manhattan, in association with The Malcolm X Grassroots Movement
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