Saturday, March 14, 2009
Tupac Projected A ‘One Nation”, Officially Set For Release
After 13 years of speculation and legal wrangling, the late Tupac Shakur’s dream of musically uniting the East and West Coasts has become a reality with the release of his ambitious One Nation album. The opus was originally conceived by Tupac in 1996, after he witnessed the media and fan fallout of his personal feud with former friend The Notorious B.I.G.
Feeling that the issue had caused unnecessary tension between entire coasts, Tupac reached out to respected Brooklyn collective Boot Camp Clik to release a joint project dispelling any media notion of a Hip-Hop civil war.
From Shakur’s California residence, the parties worked diligently on completing a full album in time for release the following year.
Because of Tupac’s unsolved September 1996 murder, tracks from the project were indefinitely shelved and remained in limbo for the next 13 years.
Now, label A.E.G. has acquired the rights for the 18-track LP, and will release One Nation as a digital-only album.
Guests assisting Tupac and Boot Camp on the project include Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Tha Outlawz, Big Daddy Kane, Greg Nice, and the Notorious B.I.G.
One Nation will be released on Friday March 20 through all major digital distributors such as iTunes and Amazon.
Tupac’s last posthumous album was 2006’s Pac’s Life.
This year, Shakur would have celebrated his 38th birthday.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Albums Releases For March And April
Grandmaster Flash - The Bridge: Concept Of A Culture
Label: Strut
March 3, 2009
Brother Ali - The Truth Is Here
Label: Rhymesayers Entertainment
March 10, 2009
March 10, 2009
Aaron Lacrate & Debonair Samir Present... - B-More Club Crack
Label: Milkcrate/E1
March 10, 2009
March 10, 2009
Keelay & Zaire - Ridin High
Label: RNLG
March 10, 2009
Label: RNLG
March 10, 2009
Jacki-O - Lil Red Riding Hood
Label: Jack Move/EMI
March 10, 2009
Label: Jack Move/EMI
March 10, 2009
Krumbsnatcha - Hidden Scriptures
Label: Str8 Up
March 10, 2009
March 10, 2009
Eligh & Jo Wilkinson - On Sacred Ground: Mother & Son
Label: Legendary Music
March 10, 2009
March 10, 2009
Nickelus F - Heathen
Label: Rayni Day Entertainment
March 10, 2009
March 10, 2009
Nat King Cole - Re: Generations
Label: Capitol/EMI
March 10, 2009
March 10, 2009
Bizzy Bone - Back With The Thugz
Label: Hi Powered Entertainment
March 10, 2009
March 10, 2009
Gorilla Zoe - Don't Feed The Animals
Label: Bad Boy
March 17, 2009
March 17, 2009
Capone-N-Noreaga - Channel 10
Label: SMC
March 17, 2009
March 17, 2009
7th Veil (Kool Keith & H Bomb) - Stoned
Label: L.A. Hill
March 17, 2009
March 17, 2009
JR & PH7 - The Standard
Label: Supercity
March 20, 2009
March 20, 2009
Illogic - Diabolical Fun
Label: Weightless Recordings
March 24, 2009
March 24, 2009
Keri Hilson - In A Perfect World
Label: Interscope
March 24, 2009
March 24, 2009
Rootbeer (Pigeon John & Flynn Adam) - Pink Limousine EP
Label: Cornerstone
March 24, 2009
March 24, 2009
Quite Nyce & Raydar Ellis - Champs Vs. The League
Label: Brick Records
March 24, 2009
March 24, 2009
Slim Thug - Boss Of Bosses
Label: Koch
March 24, 2009
March 24, 2009
MF DOOM - BORN LIKE THIS
Label: Lex Records
March 24, 2009
March 24, 2009
Kurious Jorge - II
Label: Amalgam Digital
March 24, 2009
March 24, 2009
Camp Lo - Stone & Rob Caught On Tape
Label: Soulfever Inc.
March 24, 2009
March 24, 2009
Jim Jones - Pray IV Reign
Label: Sony
March 24, 2009
March 24, 2009
Suga Free - Hi Power Pimpin'
Label: Hi Powered Entertainment
March 24, 2009
March 24, 2009
Aceyalone - The Lonely Ones
Label: Decon
March 31, 2009
March 31, 2009
Scarface - Greatest Features
Label: Rap-A-Lot/Asylum
March 31, 2009
March 31, 2009
Blame One - Days Chasing Days
Label: Soulspazm
March 31, 2009
March 31, 2009
Flo Rida - R.O.O.T.S.
Label: Atlantic
March 31, 2009
March 31, 2009
K-Os - Yes!
Label: EMI
March 31, 2009
March 31, 2009
U-N-I - A Love Supreme
Label: Honor Roll
March 31, 2009
March 31, 2009
Stoupe (of Jedi Mind Tricks) - The Decalouge
Label: Babygrande
March 31, 2009
March 31, 2009
Bow Wow - New Jack City, Part 2
Label: Columbia
March 31, 2009
March 31, 2009
UGK - 4 Life
Label: Jive/Zomba
March 31, 2009
March 31, 2009
JR Writer - CineCrack
Label: Babygrande
March 31, 2009
March 31, 2009
J Dilla - Dillanthology: J Dilla’s Production For
Label: K7
March 31, 2009
March 31, 2009
Fat Joe - J.O.S.E. 2
Label: Terror Squad / Capitol
April 7, 2009
April 7, 2009
Yo Gotti - Cocaine Muzik 2
Label: TVT
April 7, 2009
April 7, 2009
Mims - Guilt
Label: American King/Capitol
April 7, 2009
April 7, 2009
Bubba Sparxx - The Take Off
Label: Koch
April 7, 2009
April 7, 2009
Jadakiss - The Last Kiss
Label: Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam
April 7, 2009
April 7, 2009
Finale - A Pipe Dream and A Promise
Label: Interdependent
April 7, 2009
April 7, 2009
Erykah Badu - New Amerykah Pt. 2 (Return of the Ankh)
Label: Universal/Motown
April 14, 2009
April 14, 2009
J. Wells - Digital Master 2.1
Label: Fontana / Universal
April 14, 2009
April 14, 2009
Day 26 - Forever In A Day
Label: Bad Boy
April 14, 2009
April 14, 2009
Big Tone - The Art Of Ink
Label: Tres
April 14, 2009
April 14, 2009
Pastor Troy - Feel Me Or Kill Me
Label: SMC
April 14, 2009
April 14, 2009
Fat Joe & Pistol Pete - K.A.R. - Kill All Rats
Label: Koch
April 21, 2009
April 21, 2009
Rick Ross - Deeper Than Rap
Label: Def Jam
April 21, 2009
April 21, 2009
The Grouch & Eligh - Say G&E!
Label: Legendary
April 21, 2009
April 21, 2009
Royce Da 5'9" - Street Hop
Label: One
April 21, 2009
April 21, 2009
Kurupt & DJ Quik - Blaqout
Label: Mad Science / Fontana / Universal
April 21, 2009
April 21, 2009
Asher Roth - Asleep In The Bread Aisle
Label: SRC / Universal
April 21, 2009
April 21, 2009
Mr. Lif - I Heard It Today
Label: Bloodbot Legacy Enterprises
April 21, 2009
April 21, 2009
Big Hollis - West South
Label: Out Of Bounds
April 21, 2009
April 21, 2009
J-Hood - Talez From The Hood
Label: ODG
April 21, 2009
April 21, 2009
Guru - Guru 8.0: Lost And Found
Label: 7Grand
April 21, 2009
April 21, 2009
Mike Jones - Voice Of The Streets
Label: Asylum
April 21, 2009
April 21, 2009
Fabolous - Loso's Way
Label: Def Jam
April 28, 2009
April 28, 2009
Tech N9ne - Sickology 101: The Study Of Being Sick
Label: Strange Music
April 28, 2009
April 28, 2009
Joe Budden and Tahiri TV Deal, Rumors Refuted
Joe Budden and girlfriend Tahiri are hoping to enter the world of television, after connecting with several people interested in bringing their lives to the tube. “We had six meetings this week with TV producers and we had a few other meetings with a couple people that have some big plans for the both of us – and we had to cancel them all,” Budden said.
The rapper said that Tahiri is taking a brief break from the entertainment game and that the success they have had together isn’t the primary focus of her life.
Budden admitted she’s working out some personal matters and they’d soon be reunited in their endeavors, both joint and separate.
“Tahiri could care less about the fame,” he said, “She enjoys it, but our relationship comes first.”
Tahiri, a curvy Dominican woman, has been an appealing part of Budden’s newfound success on the viral portions of the internet and talkative gossip blogs.
Another part of the New Jersey rapper’s success has been his hardcore street base, but a show in Boston went awry as he promoted his new album Padded Room.
According to rapper/concert promoter Ed O.G., Joe Budden treated the Boston locals with disrespect when he took to the stage at a show.
“Honestly, if I wasn’t a promoter on that show and I was just a host, Joe Budden would have caught it,” Ed O.G. said. “I think he thought there were a bunch of internet soldiers…I guess he didn’t know there were some real live Boston soldiers there.”
O.G. said that Budden commanded everybody off the stage loudly and challenged dissenters to fight.
Budden refuted the notion that he was rude or disrespectful, but only wanted to offer the fans the best show possible.
“I want to Boston to do a show and there were twenty billion acts all doing their entire catalogue. Fans were restless, but it was time for me to rock, there were a bunch of people on stage,” Budden explained.
Joe said he had a lengthy show and didn’t want to run to time constraints.
“Some people left [the stage], some people didn’t. Somebody said, ‘F**k Joe Budden.’ I invited him to the stage to act that out,” Budden said.. He didn’t. Stage got cleared. Then I run into all this Boston bulls**t like something happened…’oh the goons were gonna get him.’”
He said that alcoholic drinks might have impaired ED O.G. from seeing the occurrences with clarity, but the Boston rapper disagreed.
“We already angry enough and you can’t add fuel to the fire,” Ed OG said. “We not having it. Period.”
The rapper said that Tahiri is taking a brief break from the entertainment game and that the success they have had together isn’t the primary focus of her life.
Budden admitted she’s working out some personal matters and they’d soon be reunited in their endeavors, both joint and separate.
“Tahiri could care less about the fame,” he said, “She enjoys it, but our relationship comes first.”
Tahiri, a curvy Dominican woman, has been an appealing part of Budden’s newfound success on the viral portions of the internet and talkative gossip blogs.
Another part of the New Jersey rapper’s success has been his hardcore street base, but a show in Boston went awry as he promoted his new album Padded Room.
According to rapper/concert promoter Ed O.G., Joe Budden treated the Boston locals with disrespect when he took to the stage at a show.
“Honestly, if I wasn’t a promoter on that show and I was just a host, Joe Budden would have caught it,” Ed O.G. said. “I think he thought there were a bunch of internet soldiers…I guess he didn’t know there were some real live Boston soldiers there.”
O.G. said that Budden commanded everybody off the stage loudly and challenged dissenters to fight.
Budden refuted the notion that he was rude or disrespectful, but only wanted to offer the fans the best show possible.
“I want to Boston to do a show and there were twenty billion acts all doing their entire catalogue. Fans were restless, but it was time for me to rock, there were a bunch of people on stage,” Budden explained.
Joe said he had a lengthy show and didn’t want to run to time constraints.
“Some people left [the stage], some people didn’t. Somebody said, ‘F**k Joe Budden.’ I invited him to the stage to act that out,” Budden said.. He didn’t. Stage got cleared. Then I run into all this Boston bulls**t like something happened…’oh the goons were gonna get him.’”
He said that alcoholic drinks might have impaired ED O.G. from seeing the occurrences with clarity, but the Boston rapper disagreed.
“We already angry enough and you can’t add fuel to the fire,” Ed OG said. “We not having it. Period.”
Timbaland Teams Up With Rockstar For PSP Mixer Game
Super producer Timbaland has joined forces with Rockstar Games to release a PSP version of the mixer game Beaterator. Rockstar initially introduced the Beaterator via a website in 2005 but the company revealed in a press release today (March 11) that they are bringing the game exclusively to PSP.
The PSP version of Beaterator will feature a music mixer and a collection of original music and rhythm games handled by Timbaland.
Beaterator is slated to hit stores this summer.
"I've always been a huge fan of Rockstar and love playing their games," said Timbaland. "I'm thrilled to be partnering with them and making music for Beaterator. I cannot wait to get this in the hands of our fans!"
The PSP version of Beaterator will feature a music mixer and a collection of original music and rhythm games handled by Timbaland.
Beaterator is slated to hit stores this summer.
"I've always been a huge fan of Rockstar and love playing their games," said Timbaland. "I'm thrilled to be partnering with them and making music for Beaterator. I cannot wait to get this in the hands of our fans!"
Static Major Death Allegedly From Medical Negligence, Lawsuit Filed
Static Major's abrupt death last year was caused by complications associated with his treatment at a hospital in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. Static, who co-wrote and produced Lil Wayne's hit single "Lollipop” checked into the Baptist Hospital East on February 25th 2008 complaining of flu-like symptoms and shortness of breath and ended up dead hours later.The cause of Static’s death was unknown when news of his passing surfaced but according to a recent report by The Leo Weekly, Static’s autopsy reveals that his death was connected to the treatment he received at the hospital.Static (born Stephen Garrett) was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, a rare autoimmune disease, after number of tests at the hospital on the day of his death. Muscle weakness and fatigue are among the diseases’ symptoms.Doctors recommended that Static should undergo plasmapheresis, a treatment that removes toxins from the blood using a catheter. To receive the treatment, Static had to stay in the hospital to be monitored overnight prior to surgery the following morning.Dr. Dean J. Wickel would conduct the plasmapheresis. After the procedure, Static would complain to nurse Denise Richards about having pain in his internal organs.Wickel would instruct Richards to remove the catheter from Static who would then pass out after it was pulled out. Static didn’t regain consciousness after the catheter’s removal and died.Static’s family has filed a medical negligence lawsuit against Baptist Hospital and Wikel.Nurse Richards testified in a deposition last month that Wickel told her to remove the catheter because it was in the wrong place.An incorrect insertion of the catheter can lead to excessive bleeding or lung puncture. Static’s autopsy report says he died due to respiratory arrest after the removal of the catheter.Larry Franklin, the lawyer representing Static’s family, has asked the judge in the case to order Baptist East to reveal the identity of Static's roommate at the hospital.Franklin believes that the roommate would have heard the conversations between Static and the hospital staff and would have also witnessed the last moments before the singer/producer’s demise.The hospital’s legal team has refused to reveal the roommate’s identity citing a privacy law that protects a patient’s identity. The law is called the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).They also argue that revealing the patient’s identity could end up in inappropriate disclosure of the patient’s personal health information."If this patient becomes a witness to this suit, he will be subjected to scrutiny and potential embarrassment," the hospital’s legal team argued.Static’s family wants a jury judgment for compensatory and punitive damages, along with costs associated with pain and suffering.Static, who crafted hits for Aaliyah, Jay-Z, Nas and Ginuwine, was 33-years-old when he died. He is survived by a wife and four children.
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