Exclusive for your ears once again! Usher’s R&B protegè group One Chance are working on their debut album and this is a new track titled Pimpin’s In My Blood, check it out. Bonus is T.I. and Kellz and their Life Of The Party with no dj screaming on it.

One Chance - Pimpin’s In My Blood

Bonus: T.I. Ft. R. Kelly - Life Of The Party

Sheek, Styles P and Jadakiss are back together for this track titled Close Your Eyes that will be included in their new mixtape So You Want To Be A Supa Hero.

The LOX - Close Your Eyes

Bonus:
Styles P ft. Wyclef Jean - Understand Me
Rock City - Lollipop Part 2
CNN ft. Shawty Lo - Money

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Here it is, Esso’s newest project “E3: E-Day” hosted by former Atlantic Records A&R Sickamore and XXL Magazine’s DJ Rhude.

Not E-Day in the B-Day sense but more like E-Day in the D-Day sense. Normandy, June 6th 1944…the beginning of the end of World War II. Sometimes this game can feel like a war and as artists we’re all fighting for our stripes and medals and the respect of the people to the left and right of us. Some of us end up war heroes, some end up POW’s, some go AWOL, some MIA and then of course there are the casualties. Link and Video after the jump.

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Some months ago The Smoking Gun published a report about Akon, claiming he fabricated his past of jail. Now he addresses those claims with an interview on MTV. Here is what he said:

It’s an article. Everyone’s entitled to their own opinions and views. At the end of the day, the Konvict movement is keeping me out of jail. It’s nothing I want to glorify or go back to. Honestly, I’m glad something like that came out, because it opens the minds of other people who’re thinking positive.

We’re doing so many positive things. To go back and focus and put energy on negative things like that, to try to discredit an artist, it makes no sense to me. If there was a motive for it, it would be worth entertaining. I’d rather keep it the way it is and leave the article out there. It only helps me. It’s not something I was trying to glorify or turn back to. It was something I was trying to forget. Actually, it worked out for me in a positive way.”

At the end of the day: who cares? Just drop hot music and it’s ok. A clip of the interview after the jump.

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Brooklyn’s Don Diva is not a good cd and everybody knows it. Even herself, Foxy Brown is “devasted” by it and she states that it had supposed to be a street album and not a retail. She made a statement via Miss Info:

I heard this CD in its entirety for the first time just days ago and was devastated. Riddled with grief over an album that was seemingly so carelessly orchestrated, I sat down with the president of Koch to come to a decision on how to make the best of this situation. In another phase of my life and career I would have dealt with this situation with litigation, but for the benefit of my fans and in the wake of the profound spiritual cleansing I recently underwent in prison, I made the decision to settle our creative difference amicably. My fans have waited seven years for an in-store release and deserve my very best.”

Now Koch Records will re-release the album next month with five new tracks, videos and a little bit of promotions.

I guess what records could make the cd better…

Ok, I know they both suck. They both can’t rap and the both of them are terrible. I’m just posting this because it’s an exclusive I was sent lol! It’s a track by Bow Wow and Soulja Boy titled Marco Polo from their collabo mixtape (according to Soulja’s myspace).

If you want to hear it, it’s HERE

Bonus:
Akon - Sunny Day
Sterling Simms - Love
Yung Berg Ft. Casha - The Business
Young Steff - My Girl
Lil Eddie - Hollywood
Mario - Break Something (Prod. by Jim Jonsin)
Mario - Love Or Lust
J Rice - Heart Attack (Prod. by Carlisle Young)
Spring Tyme - Calling My Phone (Prod. by Oak)
Spring Tyme - Get Off (Snippet) (Prod. by Oak)

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J. Rocwell’s new cd The Diary will be available in its entirety on Friday May 16th at www.illroots.com This youngin’ is from the Brick City (New Jersey) and is currently being approached by several major labels. J. Rocwell also creates his own beats and production. These tracks are officially from the album.

No Problem (prod. by Brett Custer)

Let’s Get Fucked Up (Prod. by J. Rocwell)

More Music:
Jackie Boyz - Train Of Thought
Chrishan - The Way I Do (Prod. by B. Cox)
The D.E.Y - I Need You
Dante Thomas Ft. Moise Bentley - Shorty Feenin’
2 Pistols - Been Throwin Money
Robert (of Day 26) - Die
Robert (of Day 26) - Gotta Go
T’melle - Once Upon A Time
Kurupt - Yessir (Prod. by Pete Rock)
Terrace Martin Ft. Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik & Kurupt - Bounce Rock Skate
Carlos Morua - The Moment I Saw You
Terell King - Best Lover
Risco - Only You

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Hip-Hop mogul Marion “Suge” Knight was assaulted and involved in an altercation with an unknown man in front of a Hollywood nightclub last night (May 10).

Knight was at Shag nightclub when he began arguing with another man, reportedly over money.

According to reports, Knight and his entourage assaulted the man, who managed to land a blow which knocked Knight unconscious for almost three minutes.

An unknown woman who attempted to commandeer an SUV and transport Knight to the hospital struck the vehicles in front and in back of her, before security removed her from the driver’s seat.

Knight was taken to a local hospital and treated for minor wounds.

He did not file a police report and allegedly refused to cooperate with Los Angeles Police Department officers. Source

First off, Suge Knightis a huge dude, so whoever was able to knock him out must of been a beast.

UPDATE:

New details have emerged in the altercation that left Death Row Records Founder Suge Knight bruised, bloodied, and unconscious outside of a Los Angeles nightclub this weekend.

According to TMZ, Knight and his entourage beat down an unidentified man after the two were involved in a heated argument reportedly over money.

Sources tell TMZ the man managed to get up afterwards and land a punch on Suge’s chin, knocking him out for nearly three minutes.

Latest rumors indicate that Suge may have been involved in two separate altercations within a matter of minutes. In one of the scenarios, a suspect with the man who received the beat down from Knight and his crew may have been the one who delivered the blow with a weapon. Another rumor suggests that a group of spectators may have gotten involved and played a role in Suges injuries.

TMZ has released some new photos of the incident which can be seen by clicking on the link below. Source

Suge Knight Getting Laid Out Pictures

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Ok, we’ve got some fresh videos to share with everyone. Just check out the links below to watch em’.

Jim Jones & Juelz Claim They’re Bringing Back Coogi (Props RealTalkNY)
Snoop Dogg Performance On One Life To Live
G-Unit In Angola (Chain Snatching)
DJ Khaled Plays His New Single For Kanye (lol @ DJ Khaled in that video)
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Performed live @ SOB’s for Buckshot & 9th Wonder’s album release of The Formula

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1. 3 Peat
2. Mr. Carter (featuring Jay-Z)
3. A Milli
4. Got Money (featuring T-Pain)
5. Comfortable (featuring Babyface)
6. Phone Home
7. Dr. Carter
8. Tie My Hands (featuring Robin Thicke)
9. Shoot Me Down (featuring D.Smih)
10. Playin’ With Fire (featuring Betty Wright)
11. Lollipop (featuring Static Major)
12. L.A. (featuring Brisco and Busta Rhymes)
13. Good Girl Gone Bad
14. You Ain’t Got Nuthin’ On Me (featuring Fabolous and Juelz Santana)
15. Let the Beat Build
16. Whip It
17. Misunderstood

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Live Nation closed the Jay-Z 360-degree deal Wednesday night (April 30), sources say.

The company yesterday (May 1) filed a Form-8K with the SEC which states that the artist is getting 775,434 Live Nation shares, plus an option on an additional 500,000 with the exercise price of $13.73. The shares go to Marcy Media, the company affiliated with Jay-Z (born Shawn Carter), in connection with the formation of Roc Nation LLC, a joint entertainment venture between Live Nation and Jay-Z.

Talk that Live Nation and Jay-Z were on the verge of closing a major deal began last December and broke April 2 in The New York Times. The roughly $150 million pact includes Roc Nation, as well as the rapper’s own recordings and tours for the next 10 years.

Live Nation will reportedly contribute $5 million each year in overhead for five years and offer $25 million to finance Jay-Z’s external acquisitions and investments, plus $10 million per album for a minimum of three albums within the deal’s term. Jay-Z will also receive another $20 million for other rights including publishing and licensing. Live Nation is already producing the current Jay-Z/Mary J. Blige tour, which is putting up sellout numbers.

The Jay-Z deal follows major, multifaceted pacts Live Nation has struck with Madonna and U2. Speculation is that other mega-deals are also pending, ranging from developing artist the Zac Brown Band, to superstar artists like Michael W. Smith and Shakira. Source

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When Doctor Oscify exploded onto the burgeoning indie hip-hop scene in 2003, his complex lyrics and unabashedly unique style gained him immediate recognition.

In 2006, his album, “Versify”, exposed his one of a kind style to a receptive audience as well as wide critical acclaim. He’s toured nationally several times and has released seven albums thus far.

Oscify just released his latest album this past April 20th titled “Self Portrait In Progress” and features numerous unique flows over well orchestrated beats. His album begins with the track “First Sketches” and includes an introduction from one of the greatest hip hop emcees, KRS-One.

Time and time again the Doctor proves he is a force in the hip hop game unlike any other. If you enjoy down to earth hip hop with a message and amazing flows then make sure you check out the tracks below. Be sure to check out the Doctor’s myspace page to see where he currently is performing.

Purchase “Self Portrait In Progress” HERE

Doctor Oscify’s Myspace Page

Tracks:
First Sketches Feat. KRS-One (Produced by Sono)
Realizations of Everlasting Oneness (Produced by D-Fonic)
Bryant Webster (Produced by Ulliversal)
What I’m Made Of (Produced by Axinsane)

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She was the Princess Of The ROC, then she got dropped, and now she is signed to Interscope. Teairra Mari drops this track titled No No No from I dunno where.

Check it HERE

Bonus:
Ice Cube - It Takes A Nation
Q - Too Late (Remix)
2 Pistol Ft. Ray J - You Know Me
Vast Aire - TV Land
Jadakiss - From Now Til Then
Jadakiss - What Goes Up

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