July 2008 Archives

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The unofficial party Mayor of Atlanta, Jermaine Dupri, is gearing up for his third annual SoSo Def weekend extravaganza and with the Atlanta nightlife dying a slow death if you're trying to get your party on this weekend you better get it together and come out to all the events. JD and friends kicked sh*t off at Body Tap last night with the $50,000 strip off. While strip clubs have never been my thing, lucky for all of us photographer Freddyo got some great shots from the evening. Check them out below.

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Aww sh*t guess who's hitting the road? Plus, why can't black bloggers learn to work together.

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It looks like Young Jeezy has had some set backs with his new album The Recession because I just got word that there's been a pushback. It seems that all The Jeezy fans are going to have to wait a couple more weeks for his new album. But that might be considered by some to be a blessing in disguise because I was also told that the Atlanta star is hitting the road to push the new project. Check out the details as well as he and Jay-z's collaboration up on the "Put On" remix below.

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While hip-hop continues to seep deeper and deeper into obscurity artists are trying out every gimmick they have to remain relevant - case in point Bow Wow and Soulja Boy. Their new song "Marco Polo" is out, but I really can't say that it's doing particularly well. However they've shot a video for it which you can check out below. Is it poppin' or floppin'?

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What happens when the hip-hop community stops being polite and start getting real? They battle it out lyrically. Check out what happened when former BFF's and members of Crimemob Diamond & Princess collided last night at at Soulja Boy's party.

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It looks like Ludacris is doing it big this year. After being snubbed by MTV's bullsh*t ass list on who's the top MC in the game right now. The current King over at Def Jam is pushing forward with new movies, a brand new album and now an induction into Georgia's Music Hall Of Fame.

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By now I'm sure everybody knows that Mr. Bobby Valentino has parted ways with DTP/Def jam in hopes of soiling greener pastures on his own label. I had the opportunity to catch up with the pint sized R&B crooner last week to discuss the details. Check our sit down below.

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It seems that Asher Roth is making history with each passing day. The prolific [yea, I said it] stopped by the Drunken Unicorn Friday night to do his first performance ever in front of a crowd of industry heads, hardcore hip-hop fans and of course the haterz and not only did Asher nail his performance...I got some video of him by way of Atlantaurbanmix.com proving that this kat is not to be disregarded. Check it out below.

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There's a hot artist on the come up out the A who goes by the name of DA Weatherman that I just had to show some luv to. I've selected homie for SOHH Atlanta's Honorable Mention. Check it out below.

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When I heard Princess had hopped on the "A Milli" beat my first thought was "oh God not another one", however after hearing "Miss Thick Chick's" version I got to admit: it's most certainly worth listening to. But is she going at Scrappy on the beat? Have a listen and you decide.

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You know it's hard times when even rappers are starting to take notice of our shaky ass economy. Jeezy's new album title is a direct insight on what we are all facing in these troubling times. Don't get it twisted EVERYBODY is struggling. SOHH much SOHH I got CTE's Blood Raw to give the streets some tips on how we can keep our heads above water. Check it out below.

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This past weekend I ran a post on Jermaine Dupri's new artist Dondria Nicole AKA Phatfffat. I questioned whether or not he had somebody worth listening to or just another nameless singer who was going to fall by the wasteside. Well almost instantly after that post went up I was contacted by the music mogul himself requesting for me to come to his private studio so that he could set me straight on who this Dondria chick really is. Check out JD and my sit down after the jump.

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Asher Roth continues to get the whole industry's attention. Three months ago alot of people didn't know who this kat was. But, fast forward to today and now he's breaking bread with the likes of Ludacris and Chaka Zulu. Whether you think Asher can rap or not, at this point is irrelevant, because the young MC is generating all kind of buzz and he hasn't even dropped his first album.

Check out the video below of Ludacris and Asher Rother discussing business over dinner.

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Block Entertainment's Gorilla Zoe is gearing up for that sophomore effort. His new album "Don't Feed the Animals" is coming out soon and you know the good people over at Block ENT just had to hook us all up with a lil exclusive taste.  Check out a hot cut from the album with Zoe and Weezy F. Baby.

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I've been paying close attention to this Ricky Ross debacle. And since the "The Boss of Miami" frequents Atlanta often y'all just know that I've got to add my two cents.

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After months of all the Young Jeezy fans inquiring about the video for "Put On" it's finally seeing the light of day. I believe I was the first, and probably the only blogger to express my displeasure for the track initially.

Now I fux with it, but I'm not sure if it's because I actually like it or if it's because I hear it played everywhere. Check it out below and tell me, is it poppin or floppin.

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This past weekend I decided to truck it out to Gwinett County to check out the "Takeoever" concert that appeared to have a pretty strong lineup. However, it seems that I and about 85 other people were the only ones interested.

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Ludacris's new album Theater Of The Mind is hitting stores this October, but I can't help but wonder why/how the hell EVERYONE is getting their first listens, but SOHH Gyant. What the f*ck is up with that?

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I've got some sad news to report. Word has just been passed along to me that Atlanta rapper Lil Scrappy, born Darryl Kevin Richardson II, has just been stabbed in Dekalb County.

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Jermaine Dupri has been gearing up for the release of his new youtube star Dondria Nicole aka Phatffat. But I cant help but wonder to myself if he's got a diamond in the rough or just a plain ole piece of coal.

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OK, it's official..T.I. is not playing with the music for his upcoming CD. While surfing some of my favorite blogs I ran across this new song from the self-proclaimed 'King Of The South'. And guess who's trying his hand at singing on the beat. Check it out below.

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OK! So earlier this week I told you all about a rumored beat down that happened at Club Crucial. A reliable source hit me up and told me all about how Shawty Lo got his ass beat. I ran it as a rumor and kept it moving, however now I'm getting word that not only did it happened, but that the one who did it is talking. Have a listen below.

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If you got some extra money in ya pocket and are trying to be apart of "The Takeover" this weekend then you got to check out Greg Street, Ricky Ross, Trey Songz, Lloyd, Plies, Shawty Lo and Rocko in Gwinnett County.

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Killer Mike's new album Pledge Allegiance To The Grind II hit stores last week, but why didn't anyone buy it?

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When R&B crooner Bobby Valentino was surprisingly canned from DTP earlier this year I'm sure a lot of you thought that we wouldn't be hearing from the pint-sized [and, I say that with luv] vocalist ever again. Well, it seems you haterz would be wrong because homie is back and in full effect.

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Every since Bagladesh and Lil' Wayne joined forces on the "A Milli" beat I've been practically begging Asher Roth to hop on the track like everybody else. At first there was hesitation because it's been done SOHH many times.

However, last night I got the call that my wish had come true. Asher Roth has jumped on the beat…and he's killed it! Just listen to it before you prejudge.

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I hate to be barer of some reckless ish, however the person who gave me this information is held in high regard SOHH I feel comfortable going with it. Did Shawty Lo catch a beat down over the weekend at Club Crucial? Find out more below.

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Last week a video was posted about this hot Atlanta group, by way of the Virgin Islands, Rock City, who are getting a great buzz. They're songwriters who've penned hits for just about everybody on the Billboard charts today. But now they are slowly edging themselves to the stage to become the main attraction.

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And the Ludacris publicity train has left the station. With a new album on the verge of being released the leader of DTP has linked up with the Apphilates main DJ [DJ Drama] to bring us all a preview of what's in store from the master of rap music with a "Gangsta Grillz" mixtape. Check it out below.

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Here's the new cover to Jeezy's highly anticipated album The Recession. It's dark and subtle, but I think it's kind of fly. Check below for videos of Jeezy talking with Angie Martinez and DJ Clue about the album, the state of the music business and of course Keyshia Cole.

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Yung Joc is in the news today, but for the first time in a minute its got nothing to do with his musical projects. However, it does involve music....or a matter of an alleged unpaid music service bill. Check out the lame lawsuit below.

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The anticipation is clearly building up over T.I.'s newest project, Paper Trail. Another track has been released from the self-proclaimed King of the South. And surprise, surprise he's going at Shawty Lo hard. I don't have to tell you how corny I find this whole "beef". This is like Ludacris battling with Bow Wow [it's no competition]. But I know beef is what gets you all hyped. So take a listen to the track below.

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[Even With The Chicken Head Weave Frankie Is Still Fabulous]

Last night I checked out yet another mansion party hosted by Charles Mathis and Deon Grant. The lavish event was thrown at Mr. Mathis' Marietta estate. The theme was Fantasy Island, as guests were treated to an endless buffet, an open bar and performances by Sean Paul, Fantasia and others.

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Randy Roper [AKA Exclusive], in my opinion, has one of the most entertaining sites online. While I keep a bunch of sites logged under my bookmarks tab there are few that I commit to memory and Randy's offbeat writersblockmedia.net is one of them. Check out this crazy ass video he found from blogging homie Dallas Penn. McDonald's better hurry up and get it together before the Fat Boyz of America turn on them.

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Although Big Boi's first single "Royal Flush" got a lot of great buzz it seems that the ball was dropped at getting a video out. However, it seems that one half of hip-hop's most popular – and might I add best selling— duo isn't missing a beat as he's dropped a new single featuring Mary J. Blige titled "Something's Gotta Give". Check it out below.

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The good people over at Block Entertainment have been laying pretty low lately. But please believe that the southern rap label that brought us Yung Joc, Gorillz Zoe, Jody Breeze and others is coming with that fire in the third and fourth quarter.

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Yesterday I ran a post telling you all about the nonsense that happened at Luckie Food Lounge. Well it seems that my post did not fall on deaf ears because I received a letter from promoter J Cater himself expressing his deepest apologies for everyone's mistreatment last Thursday.

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Is it possible that Atlanta's number one celebrity target, Usher, paid attention to my commentary on his rampant problems with his current CD? That's what it looks like. I'm hearing that the musical homie tucked his tail between his legs and is going on home to mama.

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I'm sure it's no mystery that Fantasia loves the gays, and they love her ass right back, however who knew that Grand Hustle rapper Young Dro had SOHH much luv for them as well.

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This past Thursday I received a personal invitation from D.Woods of Danity Kane to attend her celebrity Birthday Party/R&B Live Showcase @ Luckie Food Lounge.

Here are 5 reasons why I [Gyant] think that G-Unit's recording career is pretty much over.

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I don't know why y'all insist on trying to provoke the self-proclaimed "King Of The South".

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For the loyal readers of SOHH Atlanta you already know I put y'all onto this hip-hop miracle almost two and half months ago. And now he's slowly becoming that dude to watch in the game.

Since we've been having our technical difficulties on this end -no fault to our loyal readers-- I felt that something should be done. SOHH I've got a present by way of my man Randy Exclusive....FREE MUSIC!