Maino, One of Hip Hop’s most consistent underdogs dropped the 3rd installment to K.O.B 3 mid August with good reviews. Recently speaking with Betasblock.com he briefly discusses features and reviews of the new King of Brooklyn project, the state of Nyc hip hop in mainstream, & even touches on rumored affairs with the wife of NBA All Star Carmello Anthony. Check out the interview below and be sure to download Maino’s K.O.B. 3 link available here.
Month: August 2015
Black Violin (@BlackViolin) Cover Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright”
As if the video, and song wasn’t dope enough check out this instrumental cover of Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” from the “To Pimp a Butterfly” Album as part of Black Violins dedication to New Music Monday. Enjoy.
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Legendary R & B Producer Maurice Starr & Kitra Williams watching performances @ Studio 618 on 8-27
The man who discovered super groups New Kids on the Block, New Edition and new kid sensation NK5, Maurice Starr will be checking out performances & setting up 1 on 1 meeting with artist & artist representatives at Studio 618, 809 Saint Louis Ave 62201 in Southern Illinois, along side Kitra Williams acclaimed Broadway actor “The Color Purple”, Tyler Perry’s “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” and Bishop T.D. Jakes’ “Woman Thou Art Loosed” founder of the Agape Academy, Million Youth Peace March , in Washington D.C. For more info on this event or the bigger Weekend which includes a stop the violence march through East Saint Louis,a $2,500 scholarship giveaway and much more text Clint Collins 6185673690. For more background on Maurice Starr click here.
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Doughboy (@Doughboystl) #Freeconcert Sakrifices Unplugged 8-20 at The @Fubar_Stl
“Break the Knob” artist Doughboy will be performing at the Fubar 3108 Locust Street in Down Town St.Louis, with special guest performers including Truth Do It, & more. This concert is for people of all ages and admission is only $0.00. This free event also includes the announcement of the winner of the $500 Stop the Violent Essay Contest. Doors open at 6:30 Pm show starts at 7p. For any other info about this event head to the event page here, or tweet @Doughboy on twitter. Check out his newest video & single “Break the Knob” here.
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Stik Figa (@Stik_Figa) & Jackpot (@CHOSEN1JACKPOT) @ the Blank Space 8-26 Powered by @StereoAssault
The Midwest collides at the Blank Space in South St.Louis August 26th when Topeka based Stik Figa brings his “Still Aint Easy Being Skinny Tour” to town with added support from Detroit underground actor & artist Jackpot. Sponsored by stereoassault.com this event highlights potential future national acts from across the middle of the map with openers including King Solomon, Sleepy J Barksdale, & Khori. For more info on this event or to show your support head to the event page here. $7 presale and $10 at the door.
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Nina fame (@OFSEMINOLE ) ” WOWZERS ” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
Nina Fame is back again with the official video for her newest single “Wowzers, watch now!” The 2 minute song is another solid effort from Fame to blend elements of hip hop & pop together in a unique way in a song about when summertime cuffing goes wrong. You could expect this song on her new Ep “Vicious” which is expected to drop January 6th 2016, & Watch more videos from Nina Fame via “Vevo” here.
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Nelly (@Nelly_Mo) New Single “The Fix” feat. Jeremih on New Label
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The Fix feat. Jeremih is a sexually provocative track produced by Dj Mustard & samples Marvin Gaye’s classic “Sexual Healin” after hearing mixed reviews of the track I gave it a listen & think its better then a lot of stuff thats on the radio. It’s not “Country Grammar” but, if you liked the album “Suit” this single is for you. Check it out here.
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Nicki Minaj reveals she’s possibly Pregnant by Dra… Meek Mill (Video)
Is this an L or a W for the MMG artist Meek Mill thats possibly about to be the Baby Daddy according to a video circulating on YouTube. During a stop on his girl Nicki Minaj tour she describes Meek as her “Baby Daddy.” Meek has at least 1 other child & “Baby Mama.” Could this be true or a way to divert the attention away from feud with rap heavy weight “Drake”
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CyHi the Prynce (@CyhiThePrynce) Plots to Kill Kanye West “Elephant in the Room” New Music @whobeta
Things are going beyond good for super star Kanye West but, not so good for at least 1 artist in particular on his “Good Music” imprint. Signed with the label for over 3 years CyHi the Prynce writes an open letter directed towards Mr.West & the good people at Def Jam for not giving him an album release date even going as far as sending death threats to both via wax, even bringing up lack luster album releases from label mates Pusha T, & Teyana Taylor. Listen here for the track & check out his latest project “BHP 2:NAACP (Black Hystori Project), click here.
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#TBT Interview with Yelawolf during Slumerica Tour 2012
During a tour stop in St.Louis, Mo at what use to a venue name Plush, Shady Records Slumerican Yelawolf gave us a few minutes to talk with him while he smokes his cigarette as he whispers out the answers to out questions. Listen in as he speaks on finding hip hop while being a native of the Dixie Southern state of Alabama, plus more check it out.
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