36 Mafia vet Juicy J definitely knows how to make those club hits, while still retaining the same street sound that made Mafia so appealing. With his latest track “Show Out”, he collabs with the GOOD Music emcee Big Sean and fitting Young Jeezy drops some raw bars over the Mike Will Made it production. Although the single was released as a radio rip a couple months ago, the remastered version has finally hit the webs. Following in the footsteps of the smash hit “Bands A Make her Dance”, this single has all the makings of a twerk-friendly club banger-heavy bass, chanting chorus, and adlibs. This is the second single off his upcoming Stay Trippy LP set to drop later this year.
[Hip-Hop] Juicy J – Show Out ft Big Sean and Young Jeezy
[Hip-Hop] Trinidad Jame$ – All Gold Everything (Remix) (Feat. T.I., Young Jeezy & 2 Chainz)
Newcomer Trinidad Jame$ recruits fellow ATLiens, T.I., Young Jeezy and 2 Chainz to hop on the star-studded remix of his hit track, “All Gold Everything.” The track was premiered by DJ Holliday on Atanta’s Streetz 94.5, hence why we have to settle for the clean version for now. Even with the censors though, it’s easy to get addicted to this slowed down, Southern-cooked anthem. You know this one’ s definitely LeBron James approved.
[LIST] Hip-Hop Cash Kings: The Richest Rappers
Forbes recently released a list of 2012’s hip-hop “Cash Kings,” ranking the rap world’s top earners. Snagging the #1 spot was Dr. Dre, who wrangled up a whopping $110 million — half of which can be attributed to his Beats by Dre headphone brand. The West Coast producer and emcee was joined by #2 Diddy (buoyed by his Ciroc vodka), #3 Jay-Z (his money raked in from number of places, like the Brooklyn Nets) and #4 Kanye (reaping much of the benefits from Watch The Throne). Eminem, who hasn’t exactly been a popular face for corporate endorsements and sponsorships, still placed at #9, bolstered by his music, selling more albums in the last 10 years than any artist. What are your thoughts, ninjas?
1. Dr. Dre – $110 million
2. Diddy – $45 million
3. Jay-Z – $38 million
4. Kanye West – $35 million
5. Lil Wayne – $27 million
6. Drake – $20.5 million
7. Birdman – $20 million
8. Nicki Minaj – $15.5 million
9. Eminem – $15 million
10. Ludacris – $12 million
Check out the full list after the jump.
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[Hip-Hop] Lil Wayne – Dedication 4 (Mixtape)
The NOLA-bred Lil Wayne has had quite the absurd and entertaining career path. The Young Money boss known for his wordplay and ridiculous punchlines, is a prolific veteran who has released countless projects, ranging in quality from classic to barely mediocre. Regardless, hip-hop fans will forever keep at least one Weezy project in their regular rotation and, for me, Dedication 3, was definitely that tape. Since then, he has put out plenty of solid music and continued to sell records when most artists can’t all the while pursuing a new hobby in skateboarding. It is hard to know what to expect from Dedication 4, but if it is anything like its predecessor it will certainly be getting lots of airtime among his fans. Stream this anticipated project after the jump and download the whole thing for free here: Lil Wayne – Dedication 4.
[Hip-Hop] Kendrick Lamar – Westside, Right On Time (ft. Young Jeezy)
Just as we predicted, the #TDEFamAppreciationWeek onslaught continues with a release from the Black Hippy captain, Kendrick Lamar. In an on-point collaboration choice, Lamar enlists trap-star Young Jeezy, who was recently promoted to Senior VP of A&R at Atlantic Records, to bring some of his street-cred and raspy vocals to the laid back instrumental. With his classic, yet incredibly original, style and flow Kendrick delivers yet another bright example of the power of hip-hop music. The Compton-bred emcee has given us more with just a few songs this summer than most artists have with their entire projects. His debut album, Good Kid mAAd City, which is set for an October 2nd release, has the potential to be an instant classic necessary for music lovers of all genres. Drop the top in your imaginary convertible and turn the stereo up for this taste of the sunny streets of Southern California.
[Hip-Hop] Curren$y – Jet Life (Remix) ft. Lil Wayne & Young Jeezy
In the last few years, Curren$y has proven one of the most prolific and consistent artists in hip-hop. Recently, the New Orleans Spitta has recruited and assembled a very dope crew on his Jet Life Recordings label (including Sir Michael Rocks and Smoke DZA). His most recent album, The Stoned Immaculate, serves as a coming up party of sorts with its wide array of features and notable production from the likes of Cardo, Big K.R.I.T. and Pharrell. I felt that, while some artists tend to give up some of their integrity to appeal to a wider audience, Curren$y continued to keep it 100% on his most recent effort. Here is a remix of one of my favorite tracks featuring two hip-hop giants in Weezy (Spitta was actually signed to Young Money at one point) and Jeezy. Jets, fool…