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Grindhard Records presents Dee Boi with "Yea" (Audio) 2007-08-16 14:21:23 Exclusive AudioWord up son, let's go over to the dirty mane with Young Jeezy's newest protege Dee Boi. Choppas on deck with his new single "Yea" and it's produced by the world renown Drum Squad. Yo, for more adventures from pimpin's crew up at this email."Yea" (click to listen) ...

Plies "Hypnotized" feat. Akon (Audio) 2007-08-16 11:50:38 Exclusive AudioAs we posted a few articles back, Plies, is going to make some serious headway this season. Yo, check out his second single called "Hypnotized" featuring Akon. It's from his debut album release "The Real Testament" which is in stores now. Check it...Windows Media: AudioReal Player: Audio ...

Trey Songz let's BadNews know, "What's Good!" 2007-08-16 10:54:33 What’s really hood? Yo, my familia Badnews just conducted a interview late last monght with up-n-coming R&B artist Trey Songz. That’s right Trey Songz. As you find out the 22-year old Petersburg, Virginia native is that he’s very down to earth and wants the same things out life that young cat his age strives for…wealth, health and a good woman. Awesome. On the heels of his upcoming album “Trey Day” which will be released on October 2nd, take some time to learn a little about him before you see him plastered across MTV, BET and all the major outlets. Oh and remember where you saw this first…Badnews: What’s good with you?Trey Songz: I’m doing good manBadnews: Cool. Ok let’s get it. How did you first hook up Troy Taylor? He’s been around for a long time and work with virtually every R&B legend you can think of...Trey Songz: Well, I meet him when I was like 14… Nah I think I was 15. But I met him through a friend of my mothers who actually was his partner, but t ...

Collie Budz "Blind To You" (Audio) 2007-08-15 20:38:42 Exclusive AudioHey boi, put that splif down for a minute and check my main mane Collie Budz on the 1 and 2's with this new selection called "Blind To You". It's his second single from his self-titled debut album which is in stores now. Right...Windows Media: AudioReal Player: Audio ...

Plies blows up the Billboard Charts! 2007-08-15 17:25:24 Big Gates/Slip-N-Slide/Atlantic recording artist Plies has made an explosive chart debut with his debut album, "The Real Testament." The collection - which features the blockbuster hit single, "Shawty (Feat. T-Pain)" - entered the Billboard 200 at #2.Hailed as "one of the realest you will ever know," Plies has already established a phenomenal underground and street presence on the strength of his infamous mixtapes and live show. For his major label debut, the MC relays tales of street struggle, making money, and ghetto queens - what he refers to as "reality music." "When people get this CD, they gon' live by it," proclaims Plies. The Ft. Myers, Florida-bred rapper recently heralded the release of "The Real Testament" with a whirlwind promo tour of Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, visiting 10 cities (including Ft. Myers, Orlando, Tampa, Miami, Jacksonville, Savannah, Charlotte, and Columbia) in just four days."Shawty (Feat. T-Pain)" is without doubt one of the summer's biggest hip ... Billboard

Cassidy announces Rap Battle Contest! 2007-08-15 17:06:51 Cassidy fans, call and leave your best 16 bars to receive a call from Cassidy, acknowledgement as a sold rap battler and potential inclusion in a Cassidy video or appearance!Here's what you have to do -The Cassidy Rap Battle Contest has three rounds, each round consists of two weeks. The first week call Cassidy's SayNow number, 215-701-0998 to leave your best 16 bars. Week two, Cassidy will leave a message announcing the top three rappers. Fans call Cassidy's SayNow number to vote on their favorite of the top three rappers.Cassidy will leave a SayNow broadcast announcing the winner of the round, which will advance them to the finals. Three finalists will then rap battle over a conference call with Cassidy, where he will decide the winner.You could be Cassidy's Rap Battle Winner. ...

Watch MTV's "Celebrity Rap SuperStar" starring Warren G, Paul Wall,Tone Loc and more 2007-08-15 16:45:01 Mic check one two, one two! On August 30th at 10pm ET/PT MTV introduces "Celebrity Rap Superstar" a brand new, live competition series that's sure to keep hip-hop fans sitting on the edge of their seats. Viewers will get to witness some of today's hottest celebrities as they're transformed into skillful lyricists. This star-studded cast will include Celebrity Mentors: Tone Loc, Paul Wall, Warren G and more; Celebrity Contestants: Perez Hilton and more. Each week the celebrities and their personal rap mentors will work together on honing their rapping skills. Viewers can meet the cast, access the show blog, and see exclusive cast interviews by visiting MTV.com. They can also text and call in toll free to vote for their favorite celebrity each week on MTV Mobile.This live weekly competition series will pair eight contestants with their own rap mega-star mentor who will share their knowledge and skills, preparing the celebrity contestants with the technique they need to master this art ...

ATL Hitmakers C-Side to release I-Tunes EP in Sept. 2007-08-15 10:42:47 ATL hip hop trio C-Side is at it again, primed to have the breakout hit of the summer for a second year in a row. Last summer’s “Myspace.Freak” catapulted the group from behind-the-scenes hitmakers into the limelight garnering over 1 million plays on Myspace.com and serving as the catalyst for their massive online presence. Now “Boyfriend/Girlfriend,” a breezy, nostalgic track, has taken over the radio airwaves with close to 2500 spins and over 6.5 million in audience to date across 4 different formats, including HOT 97 in NYC, WHTA in Atlanta and Sirius Satellite Radio. In response, C-SIDE will release a 3-song "Boyfriend/Girlfriend" EP featuring “Boyfriend, Girlfriend,” “Myspace.freak,” and “$1000 Car,” via iTunes in September.Since forming C-Side six years ago, Kenny Kold, Gator and Bo-Q have sold over 60,000 units independently. They’ve also made a name for themselves by producing records for everyone from Ludacris and TI, to Lil’ Mama and Dem Franchise Bo ...

NORE "Noreality TV" (Video) 2007-08-15 07:34:22 Exclusive VideoIn promotion of his new album, Noreality, I thought I'd let you cats peep this new 2-part short film of NORE as his goes thru his daily grind and does his thing thing in..."Noreality TV". It's pretty cool and I hope you like..."Part 2 of Noreality TV" (click to view) ...

Peep the new "Entourage" Soundtrack 2007-08-15 06:22:00 Downtown/Atlantic Records has unveiled "Entourage - Music from and inspired by the HBO original series." The soundtrack collection - which features the single, "You Know What It Is," performed by Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I. - arrives in stores today, August 14th."Entourage - Music from and inspired by the HBO original series" features a diverse assortment of tracks from some of today's hottest and most intriguing artists. Along with Grammy Award winners T.I. and Gnarls Barkley, the collection includes such stars as Common (featuring Kanye West), Paul Wall, TV On The Radio, and Obie Trice. A number of exciting new acts are also showcased, including Kevin Michael, Cold War Kids, Jamie T, White Rose Movement, and Entouragsm series guest star Saigon.The soundtrack will be spotlighted on all media platforms, from national publications like Entertainment Weekly and The Source, to such highly trafficked web sites as Allhiphop.com. Special promotions, new media, and additiona ...

Remix! Sean Kingston "Beautiful Girls" feat. PitBull produced by L-Precise (Audio) 2007-08-14 08:14:15 Exclusive AudioChoppas on deck! Yo, I'm not a big fan of Sean Kingston and that "Beautiful Girls" joint, but when my mane L-Precise put me on to the remix of that trackthat he created with PitBull, I thought it was a definite upgrade. Listen to this track mane and tell me...is it better than the original? I personally think it is...Listen for yourself."Beautiful Girls" Remix (click to listen) ...

Hot! Queen Princess Interviews DTP's Playaz Circle! 2007-08-13 22:23:18 That's right our first lady, Queen Princess, is back. On 7/19/07, she sat down and chopped it up with DTP representers, Playaz Circle. Who are these cats you might ask, well their one of the offsprings of the DTP family and can be most recently seen spitting ill verses (Duffle Bag Boy featuring Lil Wayne to be exact) on the DTP compilation album Strength In Numbers due to come out on August 28th. The duo, straight out the ATLill, is composed of Tity Boi and Dolla Boy. If I had to say one thing about them is that they're not your run of the mill humble type cats, these naagaas are crazy and really keep shit real. So buckle your seats for this one....Queen Princess: What’s going on you guys?Tity Boi: HeyDolla Boy: How are you doing?Queen Princess: I’m doing fine. So, what are you guy’s background in the music industryTity Boi: We’re from Southside college park Atlanta. We’ve been doing this rap thing along with our own independent projects which is called Playaz Circle of cou ...

"10 Shots With Rosco" Exclusive Interview with Flo Dirt 2007-08-13 21:23:08 Just so you know, the thing that seperates Hip Hop Ruckus from the rest of the imitators and you know who they are, is that we put in work...Serious. If you're down to learn some new thangs about, then this will be the first of 3 great enthralling interviews for which you to check. In this set, we introduce you to a young MC named Rosco out of Toledo, Ohio. He's single called You Feel Me featuring Akon and Jadakiss has been in heavy rotation in the Atl & Charlotte area and he's got some big plans for the rest of '07 that I'd like you to check for in this newest installment of "10 Shots with Flo Dirt".....Flo Dirt: 1. For those that may not know Rosco, tell us about yourself: how you came up, describe your style and where you got that moniker.Rosco: This is Rosco from Toledo Ohio but holdin' it down in the 'A' right now. I came down here because the market is bigger and it's different from where I was it. Coming from Ohio, it was limited to resources. I wanted to make sure I go ...

*Hot Remix* Eve - "Tambourine" feat. Missy Elliott & Fabolous (Audio) 2007-08-13 16:33:07 Exclusive AudioCuz, you know we got that heat for ya. Our insiders sent us this exclusive remix of Eve's newest single called "Tambourine". On the tag team, she brings along the talents of Missy Elliott and cool-hand, Fabolous. Dig that right? Yo, go cop that new album "Here I Am" on September 18th when it drops homie!"Tambourine" Remix (click to listen) ... Amp

Yung Joc shows you his "Hustlenomics" 2007-08-13 11:08:33 Block Entertainment/Bad Boy South recording artist Yung Joc is set to drop his eagerly awaited second album, "Hustlenomics". The Grammy Award-nominated rapper's sophomore collection - which features the current hit single, "Coffee Shop (Feat. Gorilla Zoe)" - arrives in stores and online nationwide on Tuesday, August 28th.Following up on the blockbuster success of last year's RIAA platinum-certified debut album, "New Joc City," "Hustlenomics" confirms Joc's status as one of today's most ingenious and accomplished hip-hop artists. The album sees the 24-year-old MC collaborating with a who's-who of studio stars, including the Neptunes, Chris Flash, Cool & Dre, Jazze Pha, Kevin "Khao" Cates, Drumma Boy, Dee Jay Dana, and others. Along with the aforementioned Boyz N Da Hood member Gorilla Zoe, Joc is also joined by a series of special guests, including Russell "Block" Spencer, Diddy, The Game, Snoop Dogg, Trick Daddy, Bun B, Jim Jones, Young Dro, and Pharrell."This album shows growth a ...