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By now I am sure you know that its going DOWN over at HOT 107.9. From layoffs to schedule changes, it's an all out mess. Forget what you thought you knew about anything with the struggling Radio One owned station because I'm about to break it down.
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More tracks from Tips high anticipated new album Paper Trail has leaked. And this one is sounds like it's a certifiable hit. The self-proclaimed King Of The South has teamed up with the current Queen of Def-Jam, Rhianna. And you already know I got it for you as a free download below.
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Young Jeezy's The Recession is scheduled to drop this Tuesday and they've dropped a new video. Check it out below.
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Super Producer Polow Da Don is doing his thing big time. While he's busier than ever in the studio recording for a lot of today's hottest artists, it seems that he's also into writing hit jingles for commercials. The Zone Four representer is causing so much noise that even the Wall Street Journal is paying attention.
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I'm sure it's no secret that Nelly is in Atlanta putting the finishing touches on his new album called Brass Knuckles. But he stepped out of the studio recently to once again discuss his "Tip Drill" controversy and it seems that he's still pissing off the females as he refuses to accept accountability. Check it out below.
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I can't tell y'all what's going on over here these days. I was sent over a statement from Laura Swanson of Def Jam denying the Jermaine Dupri termination rumor. Check out her statement below.
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I'm sure by now you all are aware that Atlanta has filed a restraining order against basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal. And I bet some of you are probably wondering how in the hell can one obtain a restraining order when Fulton County doesn't even offer them, right? Well allow me to break down the ways of Fulton County.
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Since the men continue to dominate the Hip-Hop genre I thought that I would take some time to honor the female MC's for a moment. My girl Rovella Williams has put me on to a new artist who goes by the name Elee. She represents the south and grind is unmeasurable. And she's just put out a new mixtape which you know I have for you below. Check it out.
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Friday morning [August 22] I was presented with the opportunity of a lifetime - to have breakfast as well as interview a hip-hop legend. LL Cool J touched down in the ATL to promote his new album and thanks to my Def Jam connect Ron Hurd me and LL got a chance to chat it up about his new album, physical fitness and more. Check out our sit down below.
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Last week I exclusively revealed that Jermaine Dupri's time over at Def Jam was coming to an end [allegedly]. A trusted source put me on to the information and while I am still waiting to obtain more concrete information [SOHH let's keep saying alleged] the guys over at the itsthereal.com have compiled an interesting video that backs up the rumor of his demise. Check it out below.
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Every once in a while I get the opportunity to witness truly amazing talents. The chance doesn't come around too often, but when it does I recognize it and embrace it. While nobody can deny that hip-hop is dying a slow death, these classically trained violinists, known as simply, Black Violin are thriving. In a time where everybody is doing the same damn thing these guys are showing everyone that there is still room left for innovation in the genre of hip-hop.
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Yesterday I told you all about Nelly performing to a sold out crow at Atlanta's legendary concert hall the Tabernacle. Well I bailed out early and apparently missed a historic moment when Goodie Mob rejoined to give a stellar performance. Though I missed the live version music mogul [or at least let's hope] Jermaine Dupri scored some video and is sharing with us all. Check it out below.
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Could Jemaine Dupri's time at Island Def Jam be officially over? According to my source who works for the company….it's a wrap.
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We can't let the Asher Roth movement die down, can we? Asher is still recording his highly anticipated debut album. He's been flying around the country laying down tracks with a few choice producers that I won't mention [you know I got to keep you guessing]. But check out this funny video of Asher teaching Don Cannon and his crew about the power of the beer bong.
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The Samsung AT&T Summer Krush tour rolled through Atlanta last night and Nelly was the headliner. I stopped by to check out the St Louis representer. And you already know I got video and pictures for you below. Check it out.
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I don't think anyone was as stoked as I was when news broke that New Jersey MC Serius Jones signed on the dotted line to join the Disturbing Tha Peace squad. But my excitement was short lived because after sticking around only a few months suddenly Serius was nowhere to be found. I tried to poke around in hopes of obtaining a little information on his sudden departure, but the DTP squad is always SOHH damn tight lipped about their inner office business dealings [as SOHH they should be]. Check out who got the exclusive scoop and what Serius had to say below:
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Just because Ludacris is working hard on two new movies and is putting the finishing touches on his new album Theater Of The Mind that doesn't mean the man forgot how to throw a damn good party. Just like how Luda gave all the fans a 'Preview' of his new album with the new Gangsta Grillz mixtape he's giving the SOHH.com readers of preview of his annual Luda Day weekend. Check out all the details below.
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While I won't got anywhere in the realm of what Kanye West is saying about Soulja Boy and how he is a genuis, I will post a video that the teeny bopper of hip-hop music has posted to address all the haterz of the world. Did y'all know that he's getting money from all the hate?
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American Idol winner, as well as platinum artist, Fantasia Barrino is hard at work on her new album here in the ATL. And SOHH Atlanta has exclusively learned all the details. Check it out below.
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Damn! It looks like Yung Joc just can't catch a break these days. It seems while he's battling it out in court over one case involving unpaid services rendered to an Atlanta detailing company, his baby mama is also alleging that he's not paying his child support.
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T.I. is going full force with his new album Paper Trail. From video shoots, to television appearances it looks like the self-proclaimed "King of the South" is striving to make sure EVERYBODY knows "he's not dead and he ain't done". But never in my wildest dreams/nightmares would I ever have thought that these two things would've happened.
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Young Jeezy's The Recession is scheduled to drop on September 2nd and while the anticipation is reaching a fever pitch I got my hands on the track listing courtesy of the bestofbothoffices.com. Check it out below.
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Jermaine Dupri is clearly getting a kick out of teasing all the Janet Jackson fans of the world. While the debut of her new "Rock With U" tour is just shy of a month away the music mogul has taken to his youtube channel to give us a lil sneak peek of whats in store. Check it out below.
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Gorilla Zoe fans rejoice! While I know y'all are waiting to see what the former Boyz In The Hood member is going to do I just got my hands on his new mixtape with DJ Scream. I got it for you all for a free download below.
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I just got some more information from the Sir Luscious Leftfoot project. Who wants to meet Chico Dusty? LOL, just watch the video below.
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Shocking title isn't it? I wanted to post a title that was guaranteed to get your attention. With the 3rd Annual Ozone Awards safely behind us it seems that a lot of people are upset at some of the situations that occurred at the hip-hop magazines' yearly event and of course are looking for my outspoken ass to air Julia Beverly out.
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It's been brought to my attention that one of Block Entertainment's quietest member, Jody Breeze, has been arrested and is currently in custody.
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Just last week I thought to myself "where the hell is Yung Joc". The Block Entertainment representative has been MIA over the last few months. Other than his involvement with his new rap group Hot Stylz who's under contract with Jive records and that pesky lawsuit we haven't really heard much about the Atlanta rapper. And then I suddenly remembered that his assistant, Ernest Flores sent me over a bunch of tracks that I forgot to share with y'all.
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It looks like Academy Award winner turned global superstar Jennifer Hudson has reached out to Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy to help her connect with the hip-hop community because her new song "Spotlight" has just gotten a serious upgrade. Low Key at youheardthatnew.com put me on to the interesting new track. Check it out below.
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This past weekend T.I., Greg Street and the Grand Hustle's K.I.N.G. foundation transformed the popular 'hood' club, Crucial into 'Crucial Carnival'. All the kids in Bankhead were treated to free haircuts, book bags filled with school supplies, all the food and snow cones they could devour and of course some quality time with the popular rapper. You already know I was in the building. Check out some pictures and video I scored below.
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Big Boi stopped by Angie Martinez's HOT 97 radio program to talk about his new album Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. But guess who wants to take on Nelly as the underwear model for Sean John.
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Who's the shady music executive in the ATL who's monopolizing all the producers and getting in the way of artist who are trying to make good music that sells?
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It looks like Atlanta heartthrob [is that a stretch] Usher has finally got the memo that his current management team just wasn't hitting it. After being vilified in the media followed by an official flop of his new CD, Here I Stand, it seems that Usher is finally going home to mama.
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I'm sure many of my industry brethren are all packing up heading to Houston for Ozone Magazine's annual award show. And thanks to one of my favorite bloggers you can now get your road trip on with some dope music compliments of Writersblockmedia.
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One of my media brethren Charlamagne Tha God is gearing up for the release of his new musical project South Crack The Album and has sent me over a grip of funny ass T-shirts to give away to the SOHH.com readers. Check em out.
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The self-proclaimed "King Of The South," TI, has been working his a*s off in Atlanta these past couple of days shooting two videos for "What's up What's Happenin" and "Swing Your Rag" with Swizz Beats. Y'all already know I got on the set to give you all a tiny preview of what's in store for "Louie" which I got for you below.
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You know I've always said that the record labels never start trends, they simply follow them. And that notion helps me understand why a new up and coming producer, who also happens to be a bodyguard to the stars is having trouble getting his musical respect in the game.
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The weekend has come to close which means Jermaine Dupri's So So Def weekend has officially come to a close. JD allowed me unprecedented access to all his events over the weekend to bring all of the SOHH readers a full recap. You know I got the good, the bad, and of course the ugly. Check it out below.
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Ludacris continues to draw criticism from just about everyone over his political song "Politics: Obama Is Here". Former WAOK radio personality Shelly Winter spoke about Ludacris in great lengths today on his new talk radio program on ustalknetwork.com and enlisted me to come on his show and speak for the hip-hop community...I know right.Listen to what he and I had to say below.
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While Jermaine Dupri and his So So Def affiliates continue
to shut down
