Yes we were down but can't nothing hold us back. Slowly we
will be getting back to the number one position. But in the meantime let's talk
T.I.--a man who knows a thing or two about bouncing back from adversity.
Just when you thought Mike Tyson had fallen into obscurity he's suddenly resurfaced with some strong allegations being thrown his way.
And what's up with that tattoo?
Killer Mike has released a new track called "10 G's". You know SOHH Atlanta gots a lot of luv for the grind time official star. And how can you go wrong using a Biggie sample. Check it out below.
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BET’s Hip-Hop vs. America II ‘Where Did The Love Go’ aired last night. Panelists from all corners of the media touched on the much heated topic of how black women are portrayed in the media. David Banner, Michael Eric Dyson, Esther Armah, Allison Samuels, Lola Ogunnaike Ali Le Roi and others all got down to address their individual takes on a wide range of topics. One segment that caught my attention in particular was the discussion on the demoralization and exploitation of African American females in today’s society.
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I caught up with Young Jeezy this past weekend at V103's Car And Bike show. I wanted to get at him to address the BMF allegations as well as his recent DUI, but before I could even hit the record button on my camera he made it very clear that he wasn't interested in talking about any of that. Now the old Gyant would've still tried to sneak it in on some level, but I've learned how to better respect people and their drama. However, he did talk to me about the new album, our struggling economy and why he thinks you should vote for Barack Obama.
Last night Young Joc unveiled his new group that he’s pushing called Hot Stylz on the BET Awards Preshow. The guys came out to amp the crowd up, but for those of you who may have missed it I got the video below courtesy of worldstarhiphop.com.
Check it out and tell me if they knocked it out of the park or if they missed the mark.
OK! SOHH I was really on the fence about this post, but I really can’t help but look at Nelly’s situation and scratch my head as to why this musical has-been won’t quietly fade into the background and collect his coins with ad campaigns, endorsement deals and his highly successful clothing line. I mean it’s getting SOHH bad that not even producing genius Polow Da Don can help him.
It seems like with each passing day more and more people are becoming apart of the Asher Roth movement. For those who still aren't sold on the idea that a whiteboi from Atlanta by way of Pennsylvania can come in and make a name for himself in the game might I refer you to the video below.
Today I'm posting two videos for SOHH Atlanta's weekly poppin' or floppin'. In one corner we have Shawty Lo feat DJ Khaled, Jimmy Jones, Ricky Ross and Birdman. And in the other we've got JD, Nelly and Ciara. Who's poppin' and who's floppin'?
This weekend I was invited to attend V103’s annual Car & Bike Show at the World Congress Center. For those of you who missed it …you already know I got you. With such a stellar lineup like Young Jeezy, Ray J, DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Blood Raw, Rocko, Shawty Lo [OK that one may have been an exaggeration], The Dream, Trey Songz and Day 26 you just knew it was going to be an off the chain event. And I can’t even front it SOHHHHHHHHHHH was! Check it out below.
Block Entertainment's new artist JC has dropped his new video for "Nobody Gotta Know". The Tennessee native came hard with it too. In today's shaky music industry videos have been one of the main budgets that have been severely scaled back by music labels. However, JC and Block ENT is showing us that as long as you have a creative concept as well as a little imagination you can make it happen at any cost. Check it out below
It looks like there's finally been a break in the case of T.I.'s lifelong friend Philant Johnson. According to new reports there's been some arrests made. Check it out below.
Earlier this week I met up with Blood Raw at Slice in Castleberry to talk about his new album that's in stores now. The CTE signee chopped it up about the streets of Panama City, his time spent in the slammer, and why his new album is the sh*t. Check it out below.
Just because T.I.'s going through some personal discourse doesn't mean that his business savvy has been altered in any way. Just a few months after being handed down a less restrictive house arrest T.I. is already making some positive business moves by signing two hip-hop legends to Grand Hustle.
[The HNIC himself, Erik Parker.]
This past weekend I got the opportunity to stop by and chop it up with the "Parker Report" crew as they taped a few episodes in the ATL. T.I., Khaled, BoB, Trina, Greg Street, Big Kuntry, Rock City and a gang of other nucca's dropped through to show the MTV Jamz show love. And y'all already know I had to probe into this whole "50 Cent/TI" situation that people's been buzzing about. Check out what one of the "Kings Of The South" had to say.
[This is my pick for SOHH Atlanta's Honorable Mention This Week]
In today's shaky and over all lame music industry I consider it a musical blessing when I am able to find two stellar acts back to back. Y'all already know that I fux with Asher Roth heavily, but now there's more fresh music up in my iPod from an Atlanta duo [by way of the Virgin Islands], Rock City.
Shout out to CTE for getting with the muthaf*ckin program. If you're a Jeezy fan you can now get a little closer to the rap star through his new website. You already know I got the information for y'all below.
As many of my ATLiens already know this past weekend was the HOT 107.9’s Birthday Bash at the Phillips arena. And for those of you who didn’t know you know I got you. But like always I keeps it real SOHH it’s time for another “The Good, The Bad and the Ugly.
[LOL what a joke!]
The words Thank God Its Friday couldn't have a stronger meaning because after two months of talking about Asher Roth homies mixtape is finally ready. Haterz to the front of the line please. I want y'all to be the first ones to download your copy and share your thoughts. Check out the free download link below.
Y'all already know that Bitchassness is a horrible disease. But now thanks to Big Block, Diddy, and the entire Block Entertainment squad it can also be one real ass mixtape. Check out the exclusive download below.
I don't even know why I am posting this video. At this point I think it's clear that nobody cares about pop hip-hop anymore SOHH this post will probably be one of my lowest rated ones of the week. But I felt Shad's passion SOHH I thought I'd share it with all the "haterz".
Ludacris talked to Complex magazine about everything from his many business ventures, to his new album Theater Of The Mind. Plus, I got a retraction regarding Playaz Circle, and Willie Northpole stopped by Rap City to drop a freestyle. Check it all out below.
Damn! Jermaine is getting it hard this week. First Greg offered up his two cents about the music mogul and now Charlamagne Tha God is offering up some commentary on 10 reasons JD must be a Leprechaun a.k.a. The Luckiest Little Man in Hip-Hop. Check it out below.
OK, so I have sat back and waited to see how Lil' Wayne and his record label were going to handle the leak of his new album The Carter III. Personally I thought that the release date should’ve been moved up to combat the rampant downloads. But alas, they kept the course and the new CD drops today.
But you got to wonder; is it going to sell well?
Has anyone read the book "The 48 Laws Of Power"? Well an industry homie of mine Artemus Jenkins wrote what is in my opinion a great piece on Lil' Wayne and how one can become "The Best Rapper Alive" by applying a lot of the "48" theories to their career. Though this piece was written last year when Wayne was supposed to drop this project, I believe that it still works. And since his album does drop today I thought it would be as great a time as any to showcase it. Check it out below.
Over the weekend a track featuring Jay-Z leaked on the internet. On the track it's Jay rhyming over Atlanta producer Bangladesh' beat for Wayne's "A Milli". While I think Bangladesh should be blown away that the self-proclaimed best rapper alive decided to hop on one of his beat, I can't help but feel that Jay needs to give it up once and for all.
Y’all know I just love sh*t like this. Friday I posted a video from a series that Jermaine Dupri and themostaccess.com put together titled “The State Of Music Business†[Checkout That Post Here]. The five part series has drawn heavy criticism on various blogs and hip-hop internet sites.
But there’s one popular DJ who is not pleased with JD’s take on the “Death Of The DJ†and an exclusive vlog [video blog] Greg Street is airing Jermaine Dupri out. Watch the video below.
Jermaine Dupri is offering up some free advice on the state of the music business via Themostaccess.com. He's done a 5 part video piece on what's really hood with the music. Check out part one below.
Over the years Ludacris has become one of my favorite MC's in the game. I remember back in the day when Luda first stepped on the scene I really couldn't stand his music. And don't even get me started on those sideburns.
But in 2008 Ludacris stays on heavy rotation in my iPod. I'm even becoming a fond fan of the brutha's acting chops. And while some rappers continue to stay stagnant in their artistry, Luda's evolving with restaurants, blockbuster films, and now a new show with Rocker Tommy Lee. Check it out below.
SOHH many times people email me asking me to put their music on SOHH Atlanta. A lot of times I pass because I get a lot of junk sent my way. However from time to time I do get music sent to me that I can fux with. SOHH I've decided to start yet another weekly feature called "Honorable Mention". This will be music posts that Gyant can really feel. It wont be all hip-hop it's gonna be whatever I deem to be hot and worth mentioning. The first artist I'm kicking this off with is a fellow New Jersey native who lives in the ATL. She's been doing her thing in the biz for a minute and she most definitely deserves an honorable mention.
One of Atlanta's favorite rappers I-20 is back with a new album as well as a new video. The DTP associate is gearing up for the release of a new project. The song is titled "Come See Me Then". You just know I had to select it for this week's poppin' or floppin' video of the week. Check it out below.
Last week I dropped a bomb blog on musical sensation Usher titled "Top 8 Reasons Usher's Going To Flop". That post was met with immense opposition from the readers. I was even told by some close industry contacts to not do a post on Usher.
But I did, and it seems that I may have been right on the money [kinda].
Damn! Who knew that Jeezy was balling like this. According to a few websites out there here's some pictures of CTE's leading artist's new Lamborghini. But get this - apparently this is his third one. WTF?
Y'all already know that I fux with Asher Roth heavily and I am eagerly awaiting his new mixtape "The Greenhouse Effect" which drops on June 13th. SOHH I am sure that it comes as no surprise that I've got another video of Asher meeting yet another star [and label mate] who's just as interested, if not more, than I am. Watch what happens when Asher meets Akon
I really don't like too attack the up and coming to often. I mean hey, we are all trying to make it in this grimy, and often times evil entertainment industry. However, G-Unit's new artist Hotrod has just dropped a new song and in my opinion it has to be the worst song I've heard all year.
Right about now Lil' Wayne, and the world, are learning a very valuable lesson. And that lesson is not to f*ck with the DJ. Like that old 70's [or was it 80's song] "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life" they can just as easily eff it all up. I don't think I have ever seen a leak of this magnitude so far in the history of leaks. The Carter III is EVERYWHERE. So what does Wayne do to try and combat the leak? He takes to Atlanta's own DJ Drama to clear up his position on the "Fuck Mixtape DJ's" issue. Have a listen below.
