VIDEO: Machine Gun Kelly Drops "Til I Die Part 2!"

Surely, this collaboration of rappers had no issues with accompanying Machine Gun Kelly for this project. 

The black and white visual was nothing short of basic with hailing artists all the way from Memphis, Tennessee to Cleveland, Ohio. 

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While artist Bone Thugs and Harmony and MGK harmonize over some crazy guitar accents, MGK sets the tone for this informative track. If you didn't know who you were listening to before, now you know!

Southern Rapper, Yo Gotti set fire to the flame at the top of the track, while his Memphis swag accented his ad-libs.  

Of course the new generation had to uphold their title, and Coke Boy, French Montana definitely came through with his cypher scene surrounded by his affiliates.

Second to last, but not least Cleveland Native, Ray Cash held down the fort with his verse, and to close, the infamous MGK came in the clutch with a strong finish. 

I’d say that this is probably one of the biggest Cleveland collaborations in Hip-Hop. 

The Wild Boy, Machine Gun Kelly couldn’t have chosen a better group of artists to put together a masterpiece. 

If anyone knows good hip-hop they will know that it is an automatic hit anytime Bone Thugs, Ray Cash and MGK are on a track together—totally unfair! 

As if their bold lyrics aren’t enough, these artists will take you on a stroll throughout the trenches to show you exactly where they are from—East 1999 that is. 

Check out What All The Hype is About Here.

-Alexis J. Robinson

@Alexisjanaiformayor 

P Diddy Confirms Release Date for New Album Titled "MMM"

Sean (P. Diddy) Combs is constantly commended for his impeccable bodies of work. 

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He is known for his surprises, and has been on pop culture’s radar for years now, but the announcement of his latest album could not be any more astonishing!

An official release date is said to be on June 29, 2015, according to the Bad Boys Instagram. 

The mogul has worked with many big name artists including the late B.I.G, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, TLC, and many more, but he is reportedly executive producing Yeezy’s upcoming album Swish, according to www.FDRMX.com.

It's funny how we know "Puff" to have numerous names, but Puff Daddy coincidentally sets the tone for the latest album MMM.

Coke Boy’s own French Montana is said to be the executive producer for this phenomenal album, and a teaser video of the song Big Homie is said to soon aid in the hype of this upcoming project! 

From the sounds of it, Mr. Combs seems to be cooking up some big things in his musical pot, so just be ready to Diddy Bop in the kitchen right along with him! 

-Alexis J. Robinson

@alexisjanaiformayor

We've Been Missing You. 18 Years Later, Biggie's Legacy Lives On Forever

Christopher Wallace was tragically shot and killed in Los Angeles on March 9, 1997, his murder still remains unsolved.

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Dead at 24 years old, his career spanned only five years but his two albums, Ready to Die and Life After Death left an impact on not just hip hop, but the world. His style and grace, his personality and compassion impacted people and still is respected all over the world.

Celebrities and fans took to Twitter to pay tribute to legend. 

​Kendrick Lamar delivered a freestyle over his Ready to Die track “The What”.

while making an appearance on Big Boy’s new Real 92.3 radio show as the DJ’s first guest. “This here’s what it is,I came in this game,” he spits early on. “I stuck my fingers in this game/ I wore no chain in this game/ My hood, my name in this game/Now I double up / Time to bubble up the bread and huddle up.” 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ui0SmXGGm5M

The Ten Crack Commandments, Kick In The Door, Juicy, Hypnotize, Warning, One More Chance, Party and Bullshit are just some of his classics. During his career, Biggie made timeless music that has heavy influence on rappers to this day. 

In his hometown of Brooklyn, members of B.I.G.’s crew got together to pay homage to hip-hop legend. Biggie’s ex-wife and R&B singer Faith Evans, his daughter T’yanna Wallace, Lil Cease, Jadakiss, Sheek Louch gathered on-stage to run through a few hits featuring B.I.G. like Lil Kim’s “Crush On You,” and The Lox’s tribute cut “Letter to B.I.G.,” with Faith Evans.

Watch the video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhoy3_IUPnQ

We miss you Biggie! 

Christine O'Connor

@christineeeeO

A Summary of NBA All Star Weekend in NYC

The City had a huge weekend and was host to many events this very cold February weekend. There was the NBA All Star Weekend, Fashion Week, the star-studded Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special and a huge concert full of hiphop heavyweights. What do these events have in common? Kanye West was at each one of them.

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The stars migrated from L.A. for the Grammys to New York for Fashion Week. On Thursday, Kanye West presented his first Yeezy collection with Adidas Originals, and all the big names were in attendance.

The front row was a who’s who of music and fashion elite including Beyoncé, Jay Z, Rihanna, Diddy, Cassie, 2 Chainz, and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. Pop queens Rihanna and Beyonce snapped a photo together backstage, while hip-hop moguls Jay Z and Diddy supported Kanye and his new collection.

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History was made on Thursday night when the East Coast and West Coast united for Hot 97’s “Tip-Off” concert hosted by Diddy and Snoop Dogg at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. The star-studded event, which kicked off NBA All-Star Weekend, featured surprise guests, reunions, and plenty of nostalgia, bringing out guests such as Busta Rhymes, French Montana, Dr. Dre, T.I., Lil Kim, The Lox, Kanye West, Nas, and many more during an unforgettable live event.

Diddy’s all-star lineup of guests included Busta Rhymes, Jermaine Dupri, and Kanye West, who performed “Can’t Tell Me Nothing." Black Rob guested on “Whoa!” and Diddy reunited R&B group 112, who performed their 2001 hit “Peaches & Cream” and the Notorious B.I.G. tribute “I’ll Be Missing You,” backed by Faith Evans and a choir. Nas hit the stage for “Hate Me Now” and “Made You Look,” while Naughty by Nature served their classics “O.P.P.” and “Hip Hop Hooray.”  Snoop Dogg brought out Dr. Dre for “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang." Then T.I who performed “About the Money.” The crowd went crazy when Lil’ Kim and The Lox  performed “Money, Power & Respect” and “It’s All About the Benjamins,” and Diddy’s son Christian Combs filled in for Ma$e on “Been Around the World.”

Other guests included Big Sean, Keyshia Cole, Doug E. Fresh, 2 Chainz, French Montana, A$AP Ferg, O.T. Genasis, Troy Ave, and ILoveMakonnen.

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It was NBA All-Star weekend, but it seemed as if all the stars in the celeb world were taking part in the swanky dinners, posh parties and concerts before Sunday's big game.

 

Official All-Star events, like Friday's celebrity game and Saturday's skills competition, attracted Rihanna, Kevin Hart, Mo'ne Davis and Floyd Mayweather, but other events had star power, too.

On Friday night, Nas and Drake gave a concert that featured Kanye West, while James held court at a dinner thrown at the Italian eatery Carbone by Beats. Farther away, All-Star John Wall had his own dinner at STK with Luc Belaire, where he mingled with guests, including rapper Pusha T and actress Keke Palmer.

On Saturday afternoon, Derek Jeter gathered his former Yankee teammate C.C. Sabathia, quarterback Russell Wilson, and others to discuss the launch of his after-career venture, the Players Tribune, a digital media company designed to give athletes a platform to tell their own stories; a late night launch party followed with a performance from rapper Common.

Sunday's game attracted some big-name musical talent, including a performance by Christina Aguilera and Nas before the start of the action. Among those attending the game was former President Bill Clinton, who sat with former NBA basketball player Dikembe Mutombo. Others seen at the game include film director Spike Lee and comedian Chris Tucker.

Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj provided the halftime entertainment, while Tamia sang the Canadian national anthem and Queen Latifah performed an acoustic version of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Russell Westbrook with his 3s, dunks, and swagger, was perfect for the All-Star Game. The Hawks played best when they were together, sharing the ball and making plays. LeBron James  had 30 points, five rebounds, seven assists, and two steals. However, much like the weather in New York, Carmello Anthony was frozen this weekend.  

Article by: Christine O'Connor

Twitter: @ChristineeeeO

Ma$e Celebrates 17 Years Of Classic Album "Harlem World"

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By: Kai Jones

October 28th,17 years ago TODAY, Bad Boy Records dropped one of hip hops greatest albums, Harlem World. Harlem World was the debut of Harlem rap legend, Ma$e. This album was looked at as Puff Daddy’s showcase, of his new protégé to replace the legendary Notorious B.I.G. 

Ma$e had “big” shoes to fill, and he filled them masterfully...

While Ma$e was seen as the replacement for B.I.G., he gained national notoriety off of B.I.G.’s posthumous number one hit: “Mo Money, Mo Problems”. Harlem World’s lead single was “Feel So Good," a track produced by Puff Daddy himself; topped out at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. This song was ranked 67^th on VH1’s 100 Greatest Songs of Hip-Hop. The other 2 singles from that album, “What You Want” and “Lookin’ At Me," both hit Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Harlem World debuted at #1 on Billboard Pop and R&B charts selling over 270,000 copies. While Harlem World was commercially successful, it was also an album of substance; which as bad as that sounds, commercial success doesn’t always mean the music is good.

While Harlem World is 17 years old, I can’t help but listen to this album and still hear his influences upon current artists, such as Kanye West and Pusha T. Puff Daddy’s influence upon the project is clear as it has a lot of themes and concepts that are similar to B.I.G.’s classic debut album Ready To Die. 

Harlem World also seemed to be a showcase for young talented artists. The Lox, DMX, Jay-Z, Lil Kim, Monifah, Black Rob, 112, Billy Lawrence, and Lil’ Cease. It also featured known artists such as Busta Rhymes, 8 Ball and MJG. The production also featured a great panel of producers with Puff Daddy, Stevie J, Jermaine Dupri, and D-Dot just to name a few, and was also the first surface of the legendary production team The Neptunes. All these reasons are why Harlem World has stood the test of time and quickly became a classic hip hop album.

17 years may not seem that long, but consider 17 years ago gas was not even a $1.50. 17 years in mainstream music is a lifetime considering how quick it changes. While I can’t say that this album is a Top 10 candidate in hip-hop, I must say it’s a album that deserves its place in anyone’s hip-hop catalogue.

Edited by: Dana Pellotta (E.I.C.)