Isaac Hayes says to Hip Hop,"..it ain't gonna last"

In a recent report, Isaac Hayes told Rawkus Records, while in NY performing a promotional campaign, in regards to the state of Hip Hop today, "It ain't gonna last. I'll disagree with some of the subject matter, especially the negative stuff that would provoke disrespect to women. And also the thing that promotes violence.” Strong but hard words. Can hip hop survive? I don't know, but folks we really have to filter out what's crap and what's art. When you have a soul legend such as Isaac basically "crapping" on Hip Hop, then there is a problem. I do agree with Mr. Hayes in a sense that the music and the message has deterioated. Monie Love felt so ferverent about this subject that she got fired as a result of an heated interview with Young Jeezy over the same subject (Click Here To Listen). As long as these greedy ass Major Record companies, keep putting the watered down music that's being put on the market and onto TV, then Hip Hop will continue to falter. Hip Hop needs a messiah to bring us to the promise land!! To the young MCs out there...What can you bring to the table to change the game?

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Prodigy "What's Poppin' Dun?" (Video)

Posted at 1/27/2007 07:40:00 AM

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What's the deal, we break jaws over here. Prodigy looking for the roof at you fools! Check out this new video "What' Poppin Dun" which will be on his new unreleased EP "Return of The Mac". Keep it movin...

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O.G. Larry Davis Exposes Dame Dash (Audio)

Posted at 1/27/2007 07:16:00 AM

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Yo, O.G. Larry Davis is a legend to me cuz and is the only man in America that can dead-off 6 cops and not get life. In the 3 part interview w/DJ KaySlay from 12/7/06, Larry exposes Dame Dash for being a "greasy and a maniacal individual...a lie...a thief...whatever", who steals peoples ideas...specifically an idea for a movie based on his life...and also explains the reason for the breakup of R.O.C. and Beanie Sigel. Man based on this, it seems Dame is a real piece of shit! THIS IS THE BEST INTERVIEW ON HIP HOP RUCKUS!!!

"3 Part Interview"
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Friday, January 26, 2007   MUSIC |  VIDEOS |  INTERVIEWS  | NEW ARTIST  | HOME

"House Shoes" from Gangsta Rap Movie SoundTrack (Audio)

Posted at 1/26/2007 06:57:00 PM

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Just wanted to let you fools check out this funny ass track called "House Shoes" from the soundtrack for the comedy "Gangsta Rap: The Glocumentary" which is going to be released on March 2, 2007. Very Funny!!

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Jay Z On Smash During SuperBowl (Watch Commercial)

Posted at 1/26/2007 08:42:00 AM

Looks like Jay Z is going to make even bigger moves this year. Based on a report by AllHipHop, "Hov" is shooting a Bud Light commercial with Hall Of Fame NFL Coach Don Shula in which the pair will face off in a "high tech football game that uses holographic imagery". Cool stuff and get this, the commercial is being shown as a result of the partnership with Jay and Anheiser-Busch. Wow, this guy is going to be the next "black" Donald Trump. He's really came up from his meager beginnings growing up in the Marcy Housing Developments of Brooklyn, NY to the boss he is now. Do your thang baby!!


"Jay-Z Commercial" (click to watch)

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Will Mike Jones Flop in '07?

Posted at 1/26/2007 07:52:00 AM

Mike Jones might be a major force in 2007. He is going to drop a new EP and a movie based on his struggles on getting into the music industry. Will he flop though. Mr. Jones thinks not. He claims that he won't be a "fluke", and the next album will prove that. In an exclusive interview with SOHH, Mike states "People think that 'Who? Mike Jones' was a fluke, it was just a brand thing. With this [album], it's me really experiencing my sound...I'm back to writing about bling and candy paint and the things I know, it's just that this album is what the first one should have been."

MY OPINION: We'll see Mike, we'll see. I really don't know how many more of those irritating quotes of "Mike Jones...Mike Jones.." that I can take, but hey suprise me. Really there's only so much spit about "bling" and other shit like that that you can speak on before it's played out. Cuz, if you don't live up to your words and goof it up like I think you will, then..."Houston, We Have A Problem." Who might crash and burn in '07, "Mike Jones...Who....Mike Jones!!!"

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Thursday, January 25, 2007   MUSIC |  VIDEOS |  INTERVIEWS  | NEW ARTIST  | HOME

Can You Spit on the M-I-C (Contest)

Posted at 1/25/2007 02:45:00 PM

B.Y.I Entertainment, DJ Skee, and DJ Big Mike are looking for the hottest Latin emcee to be featured on Omar Cruz's next mixtape.

Can you spit the country's hottest 16 bars and earn featured status on Omar Cruz's next mixtape?

The tape, hosted by DJ Skee and DJ Big Mike, will drop in early February with 50,000 copies circulating in all major cities.

Your 16s will earn acclaim alongside lyrics from rap heavyweights from every 'hood.

B.Y.I. Ent., Omar Cruz, and DJ Skee dropped "The Cruzifixion" which was reviewed by Scratch Magazine and assigned "HOOD/BARRIO" ratings, certifying it as one of the greatest mixtapes of 2006.

This mixtape likewise earned Omar Cruz a nomination for Best West Coast Mixtape Artist of the Year.

In 2006 B.Y.I. Entertainment and Omar Cruz signed a major joint venture deal with rap heavyweight Interscope/Geffen Records. With his debut album scheduled for release mid-2007, Omar Cruz is shaking the block with his last mixtape before the official release.

"What better way to give a Latin emcee the opportunity to be heard than to feature him on my final mixtape before my album drops? Latino emcees have limited outlets to be heard. So it is only right for us to do this," asserts Cruz.

So we ask you again: Do you have the hottest 16 bars?

Prize:
You will be featured on 50,000 free copies of this mixtape!!!

Instructions:
Send your hottest 16 bars on a original or instrumental beat in MP3 format to "Byimusic@aol.com."

Only 1 submission please.

Please only send your best quality MP3 to be properly judged.

SEND YOUR HOTTEST 16 BARS TO Byimusic@aol.com

You will be judged by B.Y.I. Ent., DJ Skee, DJ Big Mike, and Omar Cruz.

Deadline: All MP3's must be submitted by Sunday Jan. 28th 2007 12:00
a.m. PST

Winner will be announced Jan. 30th on Omar Cruz's myspace page. www.myspace.com/omarcruz

For more info, questions, and exclusive news on the mixtape, message
Omar Cruz at myspace.com/omarcruz

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Baby Bash "Na Na" (Audio)

Posted at 1/25/2007 12:36:00 PM

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The Ruckus crew has been going hard for a while now, well we gonna slow down the shiznitz a little bit. Peep this new track by Houston's own Baby Bash called "Na Na". Smooth track with an R&B appeal...you might here this one in the club. Peep game...fall back even...go lick your dip or somethin'.

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"Is Hip Hop Dead?"- Funny (Photo)

Posted at 1/25/2007 07:48:00 AM

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Hey all, when I saw this shit, I almost through up. Check out this photo which includes Nas and Jay Z in a spoof remake of The Wayans movie "Little Man". I'm not hatin' on these legendary MCs...but I couldn't pass this up...Try not to laugh too hard!!

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Yung Berg "Prince Of Chi" (Video)

Posted at 1/25/2007 06:46:00 AM

My partner, Yung Berg, reppin' Chi-Town is coming hard in '07. Check out this mini-movie performance of YB from a performance in Cali. It shows him backstage, in the crowd and performing onstage. This shit is crazy and at the end of the movie, YB get's his performance shut down by the Fire Marshalls. Oh by the way, there's an appearance by Yesi Ortiz of Power 106. Pretty Cool stuff!

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The Wu Is Coming Thru

Posted at 1/25/2007 06:12:00 AM

It's been a long time coming, but The Wu-Tang Clan is planning a to drop a comeback album this summer. According to SOHH, the album will be called 8 Diagrams and will be released by SRC records. Personally, I hope the album will be much better than their last album, "Wu Tang Forever" which was released in 1997. It failed to give the same impact, I thought, as "Enter the Wu-Tang" from 1993 for whence I have heard over 500 times. Does the Wu still have it? Can they still bring the rugged and deadly beats they created we then burst on the scene. Damn, i hope so because at this point in time, Hip Hop really needs some originality and cahunas. Can the Wu break down the mathematics of this monetary hypocracy that these Record Labels have created of perception of perceived wealth. Well the RZA thinks so. He tell SOHH, "This is the perfect time for us to come back, the stars are aligned...People want something that gives them an adrenaline rush...We're here to supply that fix. How could hip-hop be dead if Wu-Tang is forever? We're here to revive the spirit and the economics and bring in a wave of energy that has lately dissipated." This is the last time for the Wu to really put it down. If they can't do it, then the Wu is dead "Forever"

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Wednesday, January 24, 2007   MUSIC |  VIDEOS |  INTERVIEWS  | NEW ARTIST  | HOME

Lil Scrappy "G's Up TV" (Video)

Posted at 1/24/2007 09:30:00 PM

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Hey, ever wanted to know more about the "Prince Of The South", Lil Scrappy. Well, just recently, he produced a 4-part autobiographical video series called "G's Up TV" which basically details his life as an artist, his inspirations and how he was raised. You should really watch this video produced by AOL, because this is as real as it gets. Check it Out!

Episode #1-Intro

Episode #2

Episode #3

Episode #4

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