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Tru-Life Turns Himself In On 1st Degree Murder Charge

June 24, 2009 By 8 Comments

Tru-Life Turns Himself In On 1st Degree Murder Charge

Perhaps the biggest shocker in the news today was this one. It seems like a lot of artists are starting to show their support for Tru Life, as I saw Noreaga and Saigon voicing their prays and belief of his innocence. I’m hoping for Tru Life’s sake that he is innocent, as 1st Degree Murder is a serious charge. Here’s the scoop.

Last Monday, June 15, two men were stabbed (one of which was killed), in a Manhattan apartment building. Apparently, the two men were stabbed by gang members as an act of vengeance for the shooting of a drug dealer.

The two men were 30 year old Jason Black, and an unnamed 18 year old. Both men suffered stab wounds to the chest and face, resulting in the death of the 18 year old. Jason Black remains in critical condition.

As for the connection with Tru Life. Well, it is believed that the prior incident involving the shooting of a man was part of an on-going altercation between Jason Black, and the brother of Tru Life.

According to reports, it is believed that Tru Life may have actually been the man who stabbed and killed the unnamed 18 year old. Tru Life turned himself into police yesterday, Tuesday, June 23rd, on a 1st degree murder charge.

As mentioned, the stabbing is rumored to be in retaliation for a 4 a.m. shooting outside Pacha nightclub, where suspected drug dealer Michael Slater was shot in the abdomen. He is currently listed in stable condition at Bellevue Hospital.

Stay tuned for more updates. Say it ain’t so Tru Life.

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Drake – Best I Ever Had CD Single Cover

June 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Drake - Best I Ever Had Cover

Well, Drake went ahead and released the final cover for Best I Ever Had after deciding against a more abstract rendition for the hip hop song. Best I Ever Had is doing some serious damage on the charts, as Drake has the third best single on iTunes at the moment between two B.E.P. (Black Eyed Peas) songs.

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Sic Osyrus Featured In July 2009 Source Issue

June 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment

First off, shout out to Sic Osyrus, J. Hatch, Drawzilla, and all of Inasirkl Music. They stay working hard, and its about time they received some recognition for their work. If you aren’t familiar with Sic Osyrus yet, pick up the July issue of The Source Magazine with TI and Grand Hustle of the cover, and check him in the Off The Radar Section. What’s even better for Sic Osyrus is that this issue has the Power 30 feature, which is consistently the best selling issue year after year. That is a very good look, and should lead to some very promising things in the near future for Sic Osyrus.

In the next few weeks, Sic Osyrus will release his 4th installment of his highly regard Sic O Nomics series. The 4th installment, Sic O Nomics Volume 3, will be hosted by Bedtyme357, and distributed by Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes. The mixtape will feature 11 new tracks from Sic Osyrus, 1 freestyle, and 3 skits. Producers for Sic O Nomics 3 include Inasirkl’s Co CEO, Drawzilla (Mariah, LL Cool J, Freeway, Remy Ma, Max B, TEK), as well as DJ Kep (Produced ‘Everydays a Battle’ off Sic O Nomics 2.5), Music Mystro (Serious Jones, JR Writer, TEK), Oz (Sha Stimuli, Skyzoo), and Sev Da Producer. Guest appearances on the mixtape include Donny Goines, Oun P, Esso, Savkillz, Nikal Fieldz, Push Montana, Emilio Rojas, Nico The Beast, and R&B sensation D Malone. The first single off Sic O Nomics Volume 3 is Make Moves (Produced by Drawzilla). The Video for ‘Make Moves’ is in the treatment process, and should be ready for production by June 24th.

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Wu Tang Clan – Chamber Music Tracklist x Artwork

June 15, 2009 By 1 Comment

Wu Tang Clan - Chamber Music

The Wu is back with what appears to be an incredible release. It has been announced that the Wu Tang Clan will be releasing Chamber Music on June 30, 2009. RZA is once again taking on the executive producer role, while also being featured on various tracks on the album. Chamber Music pairs the original Wu Tang Clan MCs with other 90s-era New York hip hop music veterans. Chamber Music will be, without a doubt, what many have longed for as of a late, showcasing that raw, classic hip hop sound.

Chamber Music, which, as stated, will be in stores on June 30th, 2009, will feature Wu-Tang Clan members, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, RZA, Inspectah Deck, and U-God, along side some of the illest artists of New York hip hop over the years. The list of artists includes Cormega, AZ, Havoc of Mobb Deep, Kool G. Rap, M.O.P., Sadat X, Masta Ace, and Sean Price of Heltah Skeltah.

The throwback sound of the Chamber Music album is inspired by classic soul and kung fu imagery. (What else did you expect!?) It will feature a combination of new beats and live instrumentation by the Brooklyn soul band, The Revelations.

The tracklist for Chamber Music is as follows:

Wu Tang Clan – Chamber Music Volume 1

1. Redemption
2. Kill Too Hard [feat. Inspectah Deck, U-God and Masta Ace]
3. The Abbot [feat. RZA]
4. Harbor Masters [feat. Ghostface Killah, AZ and Inspectah Deck]
5. Sheep State [feat. RZA]
6. Radiant Jewels [Raekwon, Cormega and Sean Price]
7. Supreme Architecture [feat. RZA]
8. Evil Deeds [feat. Ghostface Killah, RZA and Havoc]
9. Wise Men [feat. RZA]
10. I Wish You Were Here [feat. Ghostface Killah and Tre Williams]
11. Fatal Hesitation
12. Ill Figures [feat. Raekwon, M.O.P. and Kool G Rap]
13. Free Like ODB [feat. RZA]
14. Sound The Horns [feat. Inspectah Deck, Sadat X and U-God]
15. Enlightened Statues [feat. RZA]
16. NYC Crack [feat. RZA]
17. One Last Question…

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Joe Budden Announces October 2009 Release for The Great Escape

June 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Joe Budden Announces October Release for The Great Escape

Following the success of Halfway House and The Padded Room, it appears that Joe Budden and Amalgam Digital are ready to release another album, which will be entitled The Great Escape.

Joe Budden has stated that the album is actually the final piece of the concept trilogy, as he finally finds salvation and freedom from a sense of confinement that had defined his life and career. The Great Escape is slated to be one of Joe Budden’s best efforts yet (I feel like we hear this line whenever an artist releases a new album), and will feature several established producers and artists, which is a notable change from his usual formula. Joe Budden and Amalgam Digital have announced that The Great Escape will be released in both CD and digital form on October 13th, 2009, with two additional bonus tracks available when purchased digitally on www.AmalgamDigital.com.

In addition, Amalgam Digital and Joe Budden will release a prelude to The Great Escape by releasing a digital-only album, entitled Escape Route, in July of 2009. Joe Budden has said that Escape Route will give fans a taste of what to expect from him on The Great Escape. Escape Route will be available exclusively at www.AmalgamDigital.com.

Could Escape Route be one of the four EPs that each of the four Slaughterhouse members (Royce Da 5’9″, Joell Ortiz, Crooked I, and Joe Budden) have announced? We already know Royce Da 5’9″ is releasing The Revival on July 7, 2009. It only makes sense that Escape Route will be one of the four. This is going to be an incredible summer/fall for the Slaughterhouse quartet, as we now know of these four EPs, the Slaughterhouse album, Street Hop, and The Great Escape? It is, without a doubt, a good time to be a real hip hop fan. Good hip hop music is back!

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Royce Da 5’9″ – The Revival EP Tracklist and Artwork

June 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Royce Da 5'9

On July 7, 2009, Royce Da 5’9″ will be releasing The Revival EP in preparation for the release of his Street Hop LP, due out for release on September 22. Street Hop will be executive produced by DJ Premier. It’s going to be a big year for Royce Da 5’9″ with the release of The Revival (cover art is dope!!), the Slaughterhouse album, and Street Hop. It’s a long time coming, as Royce Da 5’9″ has been one of the nicest hip hop artists for some time. Check the tracklist below, which will feature a new track from Slaughterhouse. The EP will be available for sale at all major digital retail outlets.

Tracklist for Royce Da 5’9″ – The Revival EP

1. Gun Harmonizing
2. Count For Nothing
3. Warriors
4. Street Hop 2010

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Maino – If Tomorrow Comes Tracklist

May 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Maino - If Tomorrow Comes

Am I particularly excited about the release of this album? I can’t say I am, though I will say that Maino has been on his grizzly for a minute, and If Tomorrow Comes is long overdue. While I’ve thought Maino is a solid artist with some serious street credibility for some time, I thought Hi Hater would be it for him. I hated that song, but it exploded and garnered him some serious airplay at a level that reminded me of This Is Why I’m Hot. However, contrary to MIMS, Maino has seemingly maintained his success level, as All Of The Above continues to receive serious spins. I’m sure the T-Pain hook has helped in that regard though. Anyhow, If Tomorrow Comes is a dope title. So check the cover for Maino’s debut album, If Tomorrow Comes, above. It is scheduled for release on June 30, 2009 on Atlantic Records. The tracklist is below.

Maino – If Tomorrow Comes

1. Million Bucks featuring Swizz Beatz
2. Scene 1: If Tomorrow Comes…
3. Back To Life featuring Push! Montana
4. Remember My Name
5. Gangsta featuring B.G.
6. Scene 2: The Meeting
7. All The Above featuring T-Pain
8. Here Comes Trouble
9. Scene 3: Hating
10. Hi Hater
11. Let’s Make A Movie
12. Kill You
13. Scene 4: Contemplating
14. Runaway Slave
15. Soldier
16. Hood Love featuring Trey Songz
17. Floating
18. Scene 5: The Phone Call
19. Celebrate

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