Crime Partners Soundtrack - August 29, 2002

You might remember the news on the movie Crime Partners starring Snoop Dogg, Ice T, Ja Rule, Chino XL and more. This was announced last year and the Soundtrack has been finished. Snoop Dogg makes 2 guest appearances on the soundtrack, the first song is called You Dont Know featuring Kokane, and the 2nd one is called Snoopy Collins. Here is the song You Dont Know featuring Kane. Gotta thank the homie Lazee, he laced me with those cuts.



New Album By Mr Shadow - August 29, 2002

Mr Shadow released a new album called Name You Kan't Touch, which is in stores now. If youre into Chicano Rap this is defnitely something for you. It has guest appearances by Baby Beesh, Daz, Fingazz and more. Here the song Who Wanna Roll produced by E-Dub, you heard this one on the Pocos Pero Locos Soundtrack. Here is the album tracklisting:

01. Intro
02. Do Your Thang
03. Sound Of My Heata feat. Daz
04. West Coast Party feat. Fingazz
05. World Premiere feat. Johnny Cuervo, Khool-Aid
06. Who Wanna Roll
07. What Am I To Do
08. Comfort Zone feat. Chiko Dateh
09. It Ain't Over feat. Trigonometry
10. Take It Off
11. We Fucking Tonight feat. Baby Beesh
12. For My Muthafuckazz feat. Chiko Dateh
13. Watch Your Back feat. Mr. Lil One, Fingazz
14. The Way I Do It
15. Its Mr. Shadow
16. Like It Or Not


Pomona Pimpin Audio - August 29, 2002

Suge Free's, CLue Dog's and Doc Holiday's collabo album Pomona Pimpin is out now. The album was released on the underground tip and its gonna be hard to find that in stores. Suga Free is only on 3 songs, and since he's on the album you would expect some Dj Quik production, but he didnt do anything on that project. Its a nice album, but Suga Free should have appeared on more tracks in my eyes. My favorite track is Ya Aint Fuckin With Us, and thats the song yall gonna hear right now (Click here to ListeN).



El Diablo Movie Update - August 29, 2002

A long time ago, March 2001 to be exact, we reported on the movie El Diablo (formerly Diablo) starring Vin Diesel and Larenz Tate. The interesting thing was that the soundtrack was supposed to be executive produced by Dr. Dre and later drop on Aftermath. The guest list had big names like Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Nate Dogg, Hittman, Ms Roq, Knocturnal and more. However, here is a little update on the movie. The theatrical release date for the movie is March 7 2003, so the soundtrack should be coming too. I have no info if Dre is still involved in that project, but I'll keep ya posted.



4-Tay With A New Album - August 29, 2002

According to the Billboard website, Rappin 4-Tay is dropping a new album called Gangsta Ghumbo on Black Rocket Records. The release date was August 27th, but I doubt its already out. I couldnt find any places selling the album so expect some delays here, but we'll keep you posted. Thanks to the homie T-Law for the news.



Powerhouse Pics - August 29, 2002

The legendary Powerhouse concert took place las Saturday at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim. It had live performances from the likes of Dj Quik, Suga Free, Knocturnal, Westside Connection, Shade Sheist, Bone Thugs and more. For pictures of the show, click this link here (courtesy of the Power 106 website).



New Reviews Added - August 29, 2002

We've added a gang of new reviews, and I'd like to take the time to thank the homie Dead Eye, he will drop some reviews in the future, so be on the lookout. IN the mean time, check the new ones, we've added reviews of Rappin 4-Tay's Introdution 2 Mackin, D.O.C.'s Helter Skelter, DPG's Dillinger & Young Gotti, just to name a few. Go to the reviews to read them.



Are You A Real Fan? - August 29, 2002

Are you a fan, or do you know someone who is wild about Snoop, Ice-T or Eve? An upcoming show on VH1 is looking for the ultimate fans of these artists. If you are 18 or older, email your name, contact info, and story to be considered. Please also include the contact info of a friend or family member who can vouch for your devotion in the case that you are a finalist. Send to musicfans@vh1staff.com and make sure you put the artists name in the subject heading.



New Sly Boogie - August 24, 2002

Here is some new music by West Coast Rookie Sly Boogie. You might have heard of him, he's outta Southern California and had a song out called Jackin For Beatz 2002. Here is a new track by Sly called Its Summertime, and this joint is mad tight. The Wake Up Show did an interview with him a few weeks back, you can check that too. Click here to listen to Its Summertime.



Who Ride With Us 2 Tracklisting- August 24, 2002

Here is the tracklisting for the Who Ride Wit Us Volume 2 due out in October On DPG Recordz. It contains solo songs and collabos Daz has made the past few years.

01. Party Started Feat. J-Ro
02. Get yo Money Feat. JT Tha Bigga Figga and Albeezy
03. Huh What Feat. South Central Cartel
04. We Do This Passion [Remix]
05. Do You Wanna Roll Wit Me Feat Do'Boy and D.N.A.
06. Addicted Feat. Skee 64
07. Put In Work Feat. Frost and Don Cisco
08. Ride Wit Me Feat. Slim Thug and E.S.G.
09. You Know What We Came Here For Feat. uncle Luke and Sciryl
10. This Is What Happens In Tha Club
11. Becuz Of You Girl [OG Mix] Feat. Edi and Storm of Tha Outlawz
12. I Gotta Git This Money Feat Do'Boy and D.N.A.
13. It's That Westcoast Way We Livin
14. Fucc Wit Us We Gone Hurt Somebody
15. Tha Rep and Tha Name

In Other Daz news, his next solo album will be called The Black Phantom and is due out early next year. Soopafly produced the majority of the album as well as the first single which is still untitled.



The Relativez Tracklisting- August 24, 2002

Here is the tracklisting for The Relativez new album Takeover. The album drops September 24 and the first singe is called Maria featuring Timbaland, which we posted a few days ago. Click here if you missed it.

01. Maria feat. Timbaland
02. U Can't Afford It feat. Snoop Dogg
03. Gangsta Boogie feat. Snoop Dogg
04. What Happened 2 Love feat. feat. CJ Mack
05. I Want U feat. 2Pac, Quianne
06. Life feat. W.C.
07. Gutter Niggas feat. Snoop Doog
08. Homeboys Bitch
09. Fuck Mack 10
10. Like That
11. Gangsta Shit
12. Baby Girl feat. 6-9 Of 6 Feet Deep
13. Burnt Wit It
14. Play You Like A Piano 2003 feat. King Tee
15. Everyday
16. Real Woman feat. Proof Of D12
17. Be A Hoe
18. My World



Multiply Video Added - August 24, 2002

I've added Xzibit's brand new video Multiply featuring Nate Dogg for you to watch. You will need Real Player for this, it is around 10 MB. Click here to watch it.

Paid The Cost Drops Nov 19 - August 24, 2002

Snoop Dogg's new solo project titled Paid the Cost to Be the Boss drops November 19. The first single is produced by the Neptunes and its called 'From the Church to the Palace'.

"I'm also working on song I have with Lenny Kravitz soon as I get back home," Snoop said. "Me and Lenny been trying to get at each other for the past three or four years, we finally been able to connect the dots and make it happen."

In addition to the tunes and Lenny, Redman, his Doggy Style All Stars, producers Jazze Pha, Fredwreck, Just Blaze and Meech Wells all have put their work down on the LP.

"It's probably gonna be one of the biggest albums I put out, whether it sells seven or eight million or seven or eight thousand. It's about the creativity and me making the change and putting together a record I want." he said.


In other news, You might have heard that the Doggfather gave up weed and alcohol and he has been sober for almost a month now and plans on sticking with it. This is what he had to say about it:

"I was having fun when I was getting high. Don't regret none of the times I was on it. That was me, Snoop Dogg: Stoner of the Year. That's how I did that. I stopped smoking and drinking. That was the sharpest move I could've possibly made. It betters me and it's going to keep me around. I'm gonna be healthy and I'm gonna be able to see what the fuck I didn't see in the past. Negative shit, positive shit - I can see it now. I'm 30-years-old now. Three kids. A wife. A mom. Brothers. Artists. Family. Friends. They all need me. They depend on me. I used to do public service announcements and tell the kids, ‘Say no to drugs” and high as fuck – very hypocritical. That’s one thing my momma always told me, ‘If you gonna do something, baby, mean it. Do not be hypocritical. Do not say, “Don’t do this and you turn around and do the same thing.’ I took that to heart." Snoop said.



New 2Pac DVD - August 24, 2002

Check out this new trailer from the Upcoming 2Pac DVD called Tupac VS. The DVD will be released through Xenon Pictures and contains unseen footage, live performances and a never before seen interview in jail. Shouts to Imy for the trailer. The DVD will be in stores September 24th. Click here to download the trailer.

Dr. Stank Talks - August 24, 2002

W.C. protege Dr. Stank recently inked a recording deal with MCA Records, just months after linking with the veteran MC. Stank also the member of the group Func Junc that was previously signed with Bad Boy Records. The artist, who hails from Riverside, said that W.C. contacted him after hearing his songs on LA Radio.

"Actually Dub heard the songs on the radio. He heard 'Put The Stank In It.' He reached out to Felli Fel because at the time, Felli Fel was playing it on the radio, as well as 'Crackalackin'.' He reached out. Felli gave him my number. He hit me up two days later, we were in the studio. Doing the remix of 'Put The Stank In It.' He did the second verse on it. Laced it up for free. Just for the love of the music."

Dr. Stank also makes an appearance on the song "Bang Loose" on W.C.'s album Ghetto Heisman, due out October 22 on Def Jam Records.

If you're one of those dicks who slept on this tight joint Put The Stank In It Remix with WC, then you better check it here and now.



Yukmouth Comin In October - August 24, 2002

Yukmouth's new compilation titled United Ghettos Of America has been delayed again, it will be hitting stores in October. It has new tracks by Bad Azz, Dru Down, Outlawzm Richie Rich, C-Bo, B-Legit, Jazzy Pha and more.



Daz Not Involved In New Comp - August 24, 2002

Hogg Life is slated to release the compilation entitled To Live And Die In CA on September 24. The album cover has Daz' picture and his name on it, but it has been confirmed that Daz or DPG Recordz were not involved in this project at all.



General's List Out Now - August 24, 2002

Dont sleep on Tray Deee's latest release The General's List, which is in stores now. It features his IV Life family, Snoop Dogg, Goldie Loc, Bad Azz, Outlwaz, 40 Glocc and many more. Tray Deee is slated to release his solo album this fall. Also lookout for the IV Life Records Family album.

Snoop & Nate Hooked Up w/ Eve - August 19, 2002

As previously reported, Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg among others will be featured on Eve's new album Eve-olution, which is droppin August 27th. The two doggs appear on the song called Hey Y'all. This track hit several mixtapes this week, and I got it up for yall for your listing pleasure. Dont forget to cop the Eve-olution album, it sounds dope from what Ive heard so far. Click here to listen to Hey Y'all.



Snoop Dogg Talks About Issues - August 19, 2002

There have been a gang of rumors circulating about Snoop Dogg and the camp, whos beefing with who and whatnot. Here is an official word, Contrabandit.com had the chance to talk to Snoop himself, and the bigg dogg covered a lot of thangs and he explains himself clearly in that interview. He mentioned Suge and his new Diss track, Kurupt, Xzibit and more. To read it click here. Props to Contrabandit.



Xzibit Article - August 19, 2002

Theres a new article in the latest issue of The Source magazine on Xzibit and his issues with Suge Knight, Snoop and surprisingly Tha Liks. Here is a quote from the article where Tash talked about their differences:

"I think the nigga just blew up too quick and didnt realize who was really down with him. Just because them niggas got platinum plaques on the wall, dont try to and make me feel like I am a lesser person. We hand-fed you through this whole rap shit. E-Swift made your first demo, we let you get on our album, took you around the muthafuckin world and walked you up to Loud Records and demanded that Steve Rifkind give you a record deal. "

Tash says theres no true beef between them, but X belittled Tha Liks when they were around Snoop or Dre. I understand where Tash is coming from, but X feels when it was time for him to shine, his success should have been seen as a group effort. It was a breakdown of communication and support that led to the fallout, X said. Thanks to Big BpG for scanning the article.



Crooked I Delayed - August 19, 2002

Crooked I's debut album has been delayed from September 10 to September 24. I hope this date will stick, but with Tha Row you never know. Online stores like Towerrecords and Cdnow removed their pages where you could order the album, and Cduniverse changed it to a Backorder for some reason.



First Single From The Relativez - August 18, 2002

Check out this new song by The Relativez called Maria. The song is the first single from their upcoming album Takeover and it features Timbaland. It samples the old Michael Jackson song Maria. The Takeover album drops September 24 with guest appearances by WC, Snoop Dogg, Timbaland and more. Click Here to listen to Maria.



Life After Evloution - August 18, 2002

Here is some dope and very slept on West Coast music. There's a compilation called Life After Evolution that came out in 1997 which had tracks by Playa Hamm, Baby S, Kokane, Ice-T, Lady V, CJ Mac, Battlecat And Ruff Dogg & King Lou from the Lost Angels. Battlecat handled the majority of the production of this compilation, and laced some dope beatz. Here are 4 tracks that you can check out, all of them are produced by Battlecat. The first song is by the L.A. Grinders, a group that consists of Playa Hamm, King Lou, Ruff Dogg and Peeps Game. Its called Reality Check and features Lady V. The 2nd tracks is called Mama Pray For Me by Ruff Dogg featuring King Lou and Baby S. Another track is God Save Me by Ruff Dogg featurig E-Mac and Rump. The last song I got is My Crazy Life by Ruff Dogg called My Crazy Life featuring King Lou, Rump and E-Mac. If you wanna order it and for full tracklisting click here.



WC Shot Video For First Single - August 18, 2002

WC shot the video for the lead single from his upcoming album The Ghetto Heisman. In the video for The Streets, which was directed by Chris Robinson, WC, Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg drop their rhymes in Los Angeles Coliseum as teams from Compton, Detroit and Baltimore compete in events such as hair braiding and Crip walking. They also partake in car painting, Kool-Aid making, a pimp beauty contest, a tattoo contest and a race that involves carrying TVs and jumping over backyard fences. The events and video culminate with WC in the dice-rolling finals.
The Ghetto Heisman does not yet have a final track list, but its due October 22, according to a Def Jam spokesperson.



Shade Sheist Tracklisting - August 14, 2002

Here is the tracklisting for the new Shade Sheist album entitled Informal Introduction. The album drops September 10 and features West Coast's finest artists. Here is a preview, John Doe featuring DJ Quik, Hi-C, AMG and Swift. Listen Here.

01.  Holla Boyz Intro featuring DJ Vice & DJ Echo
02.  Somebody Steals The Show
03.  Act Like You Know Me feat Fabolous & Knoc-Turn'al
04.  John Doe featuring DJ Quik, Hi-C, AMG, Swift
05.  X2 feat. featuring DJ Clue
06.  Walk In My Shoes feat. featuring Nate Dogg, N.U.N.E., Vita, Barbara
07.  Stop feat. Caz, Barbara
08.  Money Owners featuring Timbaland
09.  Wake Up featuring Nate Dogg & Warren G
10.  Bad Mutha F****+
11.  Thugg Love featuring Barbara
12.  Cali Diseaz featuring Nate Dogg
13.  Here I Come featuring Damizza
14.  Where I Wanna Be featuring Nate Dogg & Kurupt
15.  Urban Gospel featuring N.U.N.E.
16.  Holla Boyz Outro featuring DJ Vice, DJ Echo & Damizza



Luniz Out Now - August 14, 2002

Luniz' new album Silver & Black is in stores now. Make sure you pick it up, below is the album cover and tracklisting.

1.  Street Money
2.  Fuch You
3.  Shakin' Dem Shooulders
4.  25 Deep
5.  Fugitive
6.  Oakland Raiders
7.  Big Face Escalade
8.  Closer Than Close
9.  Nobody's Love
10.  Issues
11.  Piece Of Me
12.  Break Me Off
13.  Swang Song
14.  Plenty



All Stars In Stores Today - August 13, 2002

Make sure you get a copy of the Doggystyle All Stars Compilation which is hitting stores today. In addition to the songs you get some bonus stuff if you buy the original cd. The bonus stuff includes a unreleased track by Snoop Dogg featuring Tha Twinz called Whaddyakno. Let me just say this joint is off the fuckin hook, and its worth your money. You'll get some more stuff like a preview for the soon to be released Girls Gone Wild Doggy Style DVD, and a preview of the Doggy Style All Stars Doggumentary DVD (droppin Aug 27). It is not an enhanced cd, Doggystyle Records used Infotects CDKey technology that identifies the album in the owner's CD-ROM drive. As soon as you bought it make sure you head over to the official Doggystyle Records Website and unlock the cd to get the secret link for the bonus content.



Xzibit Talks - August 13, 2002

Xzibit was recently on the Power 105 morning show in New York and explained why Dre and everyone hasn't dissed Suge Knight on record. He said it was because Suge isn't a rapper and would like to keep any beefs on record and not the street. (source: SoHH.com)



Who Ride With Us 2 Completed - August 13, 2002

Daz' Who Ride With Us compilation has been completed. The release date is sometimes in Late August/ Early September. It will contain 15 tracks, including 4 New Daz solos and a preview for the Tha Row Killa album. The CD is packed with collaborations Daz has made in the past year or so. For more news hit up DPG Recordz.



New Mountain Brothers - August 13, 2002

The Mountain Brothers are getting ready to release the followup to their critically acclaimed independent LP "Self, Vol. 1", hopefully by year's end. After much hard work, the music is ready and the next phase of global takeover is preparing for launch. Producer/lyricist Chops has been hard at work on his album for Vocab Records. This LP will focus on Chop's unique behind-the-boards skills, complete with original instrumental compositions as well as featured artists including Ras Kass, Phil Da Agony, Raekwon, Mystic, Talib Kweli, 2MC (Grand Agent and Chops), Bahamadia, and others.



Big Robb Drops Album - August 13, 2002

A few days ago we reported about Sin's debut album entitled Livin' In Sin which is tentatively scheduled for release in September. He has some big westcoast names on his album, as well as his homie Big Robb. LA native Big Robb has an album comin out too entitled Outwest. Its got blazing production handled by R-Dizzy, D-black (Producer who produced Wobble Wobble for Master P). The guest still is not comfirmed but in process are KAM, Ms. Toi , Sin, Rev, Roy lp, Mr. Ratt and other. The album is due out Summer 03.



Snoop Disses Suge In New Song - August 9, 2002

Snoop Dogg recorded a new song dissing Suge Knight. The track is called Bitch Slap and will be featured on Tha Row Killa album. This is not a one line diss, the whole track is directed at Suge Knight. A pretty dope track in my eyez, Snoop dropped some nice verse on this smooth beat.

"...this Nigga is a bitch Like His Wife, Suge Knight is a bitch and thats on my life / Imma let the whole world see cause you fucked up the industry and thats on me / we can go head up nigga, set it up / or we could do the other thing I love to wet it up / your rappers and artists tell them shut it up cause I fuck every last one of them up, especially Kurupt, see thats my lil homeboy so he know wassup, and he betta keep it crippin.."

Click Here to listen to Bitch Slap.



King T Album Update - August 8, 2002

King T's 5th album "yet untitled" is already being hailed as a classic and his best yet by those that have heard it. The new album is set to be released early fall this year. Tracks like Twista Corna featuring WC, Blow Trees feat. LV, We Do It Eazy feat. Bone Thugs, and tracks with Xzibit, Tha Liks, Threat, Ms. Toi, a hot newcomer named Young Maylay and many more feature T's trademark sound, raw and ready to party. Dre also came out to support King T on this record, and he is scheduled to wrap up the album with a cut with him.



Snoop On New Mo Thugs - August 8, 2002

Snoop Dogg will be featured on the new Mo Thugs compilation coming this fall. Here is that track from it which is called The Movement, its a snippet and its taken from the Dj Uneek album sampler. Click here to listen to The Movement. In addition to this song I got a nice picture of Snoop Krayzie and Layzie Bone, click here. Thanks to the homie George for that.



Luniz tracklisting - August 8, 2002

Here is the new tracklisting for the upcoming Luniz album entitled Silver And Black. They added a few new tracks as well as some old ones, including Girl featurig Crooked I. The album drops next Tuesday, so make sure you add that to your collection.

01. In These Streets feat. L.V. & Tha Dogg Pound
02. Take It Off feat. Rass Kass
03. Closer Than Close feat. Dru Down
04. Survival feat. Richie Rich, Dru Down
05. Dead Man Walking feat. Dru Down
06. Escapade feat. Nina Ross
07. Girl feat. Crooked I
08. Havin Thangs
09. Fuck U feat. C-Bo
10. Armed And Dangerous feat. Dru Down
11. Issues feat. Devin The Dude
12. Posted In Tha Cutz
13. Nobodys Love feat Run
14. Oakland Raiders
15. Plenty Cars, Plenty Hoes
16. Street Money



The Streets REMIX - August 5, 2002

Here is another banger from WC, its the remix to his hit single The Streets and it features Snoop Dogg, Xzibit and Nate Dogg. Again a very dope track, it has the same beat, but new verses by Snoop and Xzibit, and Snoop flow is pretty tight on this one. No info if this remix will make Dub C's new album. Click here to listen to The Streets Remix.



Mausberg To Be Honored - August 5, 2002

Some good news today:
The L.A. Black Business Expo & Trade Show & Black Entertainment Magazine will honor late rapper Mausberg with a "Fallen Star" award.
Mausberg was gunned down in July 2000, after he finished recording his debut CD "Non Fiction" with Dj Quik.

"He was to me what Biggie was to Puff, he had such a powerful persona. He helped me focus. I never met a person with so much energy, I aint never met a person like him. I wish I could have been there that night. For the niggas that think they did something for killing him they failed, cause he is going to live forever." Quik told AllHipHop.com.

The three day Expo will also induct West Coast pioneers Eazy E, Mellow Man Ace into the Hip Hop Hall of Fame and Edutainment Centers at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Ruthless Records' recording artists Bone Thugs -N- Harmony will perform at the event, and Ruthless alumni executive Jerry Heller will make an address. The Expo runs from September 6-8th, drawing almost 100,000 visitors.



Ras Kass With New Album Title - August 5, 2002

There was an official August release date for the new Ras Kass album, but the Van Gogh album wont be released. This is real bad news, but Ras does have an album comin out called Goldyn Chyld. I dont know if he will record more tracks, but there are already samplers floatin around. On the back of the sampler it sais that Van Gogh of Priority Records died at the age of 3 on Tuesday January 1st 2002 of complications from bootlegging, label drama, and corporate bullshit. We'll keep you posted..



All Stars With Enhanced CD - August 5, 2002

Picking up the new Doggy Style Allstars record is gonna get you 20 of the hottest tracks released this year… but that’s not all! You know Snoop’s gotta keep it gangsta, so he’s giving his fans an exclusive sneak-preview of his new project, “GIRLS GONE WILD DOGGY STYLE!” See Snoop Dogg mingle with some of the hottest women in the planet as he shows them the art of Doggy Style!
That’s right… anyone who picks up the new Doggy Style Allstars CD, “Welcome To Tha House, Vol. 1,” also gets exclusive access to a host of bonus content, including a sneak-peek at “Girls Gone Wild Doggy Style,” unreleased tracks from the album, music videos, and much more! The CD hits stores August 13th, 2002.



So Damn Hood Remix - August 4, 2002

Check out the Remix of Crooked I's hit single So Damn Hood featuring Sisqo & Juvenile. The beat and Crooked I's lyrics have not changed, but they added a verse by Juvenile. Click here to listen to the song and make sure you let them know where you heard it first.

In other Tha Row news, Crooked I said in an interview with M5Promotions that Tha Row is in fact trying to work out a deal with Juvenile. Whether it will go thru or not he doesn't know but they are talking with Juvenile as of now.
He also said that he doesn't know when the video for So Damn Hood will be filmed because the dates keep getting pushed back. Tha Row is also trying to decide if So Damn Hood will even be the first video filmed. Remember his highly anticipated debut album will be out September 10th.



New Daz Compilation Out Sep 24 - August 4, 2002

Daz Dillinger is slated to release another compilation entitled To Live And Die In CA. The guest list looks very promising, it has guests like Xzibit, Soopafly, Bad Azz, Kurupt, Sylk E Fine, King Tee, MC Eiht, Outlwaz, Yukmouth, B-Legit, Luni Corleone & I-Rocc and many more. The compilation is hitting stores September 24th. The reason why it hasnt been mentioned at DPG Recordz is because it will be relased on Hogg Life Entertainment. Here is the album cover:

Mr Keal's Ghetto Politicz - August 4, 2002

Here is a new track from Mr Keal's debut album titled The Opposite Of Hate. The song is called Ghetto Politics and features Swoop G and Jayo Felony. Click here to listen to the song. If you like it make sure you purchase the album here.



Shade Sheist Sampler - August 2, 2002

Check out this album sampler of the new Shade Sheist album titled Informal Introduction which is hittin stores September 10. It features guest appearances by Dj Quik, Hi-C, AMG, Knoc-turn’al, Nate Dogg, Warren G, Timbaland, Fabolous and more. Anyway, listen to the sampler, it will give you a taste of what the album will sound like. The production is top notch, so make sure you cop it when it drops. Click here to listen to the sampler.



KAM Interview Update - August 2, 2002

I wanna thank everyone who sent in questions for the KAM Interview. There's one thing though, the interview has been delayed and we will have to wait till the end of August in truth. The reason is because KAM didnt want to have any interviews now as he is working on the finishing touches of his album. Dont worry, the interview will go down, in fact I will be the first person he talks to before his release. In the meantime stay tuned for more exclusive interviews.



Kurupt In Choclair Video - August 2, 2002

A While ago we reported that Kurupt was gonna make a cameo in the new Choclair video for the track Skunk. The video production was pretty cheap, therefore its not a great video. Click here to watch it.


Livio Reminder - August 2, 2002

You may recall that we reported about West Coast Rapper Livio and his new album My life Vo1. 1, but im sure most of you slept on this like a pillow. Anyway, I wanna remind you that this album is in stores now with appearances by Tray Deee, Daz, Bad Azz, B-Legit, Dru Down, Spice 1, D-12, Noreaga and more. This is the tracklisting along with a preview. Click here to order My life Vo1. 1.

1. Intro (Daylight)
2. I am a Man
3. Is It Good?
4. Just a Hoe
5. Keep It Gangsta feat. Tray Deee [Listen]
6. Street Life (Featuring: Daz & Bad Azz)
7. Udontwantnun (Featuring: D12)
8. Bring It On
9. U Know (Featuring: B-Legit & Dru Down)
 10. VIP (Introducing: Playa Lo)
11. Watch This
12. Do What I Do
13. On the Grind
14. Murder 1 (Featuring: Spice 1)
15. Life I Know (Featuring: Noreaga)
16. My Life
17. Everybody Hate Me
18. The Last Ride



Man Vs. Machine Tracklist - August 1, 2002

Xzibits new album titled Man vs Machine is droppin September 17, but Xzibit is already hyping his next project. X revealed that The Coast Is Clear, the debut album from the Golden State Project will be released in February on his own label Open Bar.

"We 'bout to hit 'em hard," Xzibit said of his side project. "We've been talkin' 'bout it, talkin' 'bout it since my first record. And now, you know, Open Bar Entertainment is a reality. It's my label. We're on Columbia Records, and it's a whole new push.

The reason for the delays was Xzibit's new solo album, which has been more than a year and a half in the making.

I've been training for this album like I've been getting ready to fight Lennox Lewis or something. I went back in the studio as soon as I got off the road last spring. And I really had a vision for this album. I think I've overcome a lot, and I feel like Man vs. Machine was a fitting title to personify that struggle. It's me staying true to the basic fact that I love the music first and I love the fans and I get my success when I'm out in front of the crowd. Whether there's 30,000 of y'all or five of y'all, I don't care. I got the mic and I'm rippin', and y'all are goin' off and screaming right back at me. That's real." Xzibit explained.

The first single is the Dre-produced Multiply and features additional vocals from Nate Dogg, who showed up, along with Dre and Busta Rhymes, when Xzibit filmed the video for the track earlier this month in Los Angeles.Chris Robinson directed the clip, which follows a caravan of vehicles through the desert to Las Vegas, where X's next video will pick up. Xzibit is seen in each of the rides, which include his own Cadillac Escalade and a tour bus fitted with a stripper pole.

X will head overseas for a short European trek after the Anger Management Tour ends September 8.

Here is the tracklisting to Man vs. Machine, along with the possible album cover, and a snippet preview for the song Symphony in X Major.

01. Release Date
02. Symphony in X Major feat. Dr. Dre [Listen]
03. Multiply feat. Nate Dogg
04. Break Yourself
05. Heart of Man
06. Harder feat. Golden State Project
07. Paul
08. Choke Me, Spank Me (Pull My Hair)
09. Losin' Your Mind feat. Snoop Dogg
10. (Hit U) Where It Hurts
11. BK to LA feat. M.O.P.
12. Say My Name feat. Eminem, Nate Dogg
13. My Life, My World
14. Gambler feat. Anthony Hamilton
15. What a Mess
16. Missin' U
17. Right On
18. Bitch Ass Niggaz (Interlude) feat. Eddie Griffin



Yukmouth Compilation - August 1, 2002

Yukmouth's new compilation titled United Ghettos Of America had a bunch of different release dates but got delayed a few times, the latest date I've seen is July 30 but I havent seen it in stores so I doubt its out. The compilation features new songs from The Regime, Bad Azz, The Outlawz, Dru Down, MC Eiht, CJ Mac, C-Bo, Richie Rich, B-Legit, Jazzy Pha, D-Don, Mad Lion and Big Hutch and more. We'll keep you posted...