08/31/03 | G.T.A. Available Now

      The new "G.T.A." (Grand Theft Audio) album from Baby Ree Entertainment / Paperwork Entertainment / PYO Entertainment has been released and is now available for shipping at www.putyourselfout.com. It features the tracks we brought you a few months ago like Shade Sheist "Betta Watch", "Rude Awakening" and "Chip Da Curb" by Damizza, Kurupt, and Roscoe. Also featured are the tracks "G.T.A." by Shade Sheist & Damizza and the "Lights Out Remix" by Jayo Felony, Shade Sheist and Titus Fuck. Hit up PYO.com for more audio samples and info how to order this, it is FREE, you only pay for shipping!

Also, be on the lookout for the upcoming Damizza Presents 2... "No More Waiting, No More Hating" (a double disc DVD/CD project), and the Shade Sheist & Jayo Felony collabo album called "For No Reason" which will drop by fall this year.

Here is the full tracklisting for "G.T.A.":

01. G.T.A. (Damizza, Shade Sheist)

02. Make That Grip (N.U.N.E., Kendo)

03. Dancehall Shake (N.U.NE., Kendo)

04. Up In Ya (N.U.N.E., Shorty Bang, Clev)
05. We Ready
06. Spend The Nite (N.U.N.E., Shorty Bang, Shade Sheist)
07. Lightz Still Out (Jayo Felony, Shade Sheist, Titus Fuck)
08. Kushy Lane (Damizza, Shade Sheist)
09. Betta Watch (Shade Sheist, Damizza, Titus Fuck)
10. Chip The Curb (Damizza, Kurupt, Roscoe)
11. Mizza (Damizza, Mariah Carey)
12. Rude Awakening (Shade Sheist, Knoc-Turn'al, N.U.N.E.)
13. Strip For Me (Shade Sheist & N.U.N.E.)
14. We Do What The F We Want (Shade Sheist & Damizza)
15. Aint A Game (Shade Sheist & Damizza)
16. Where I Been? (Shade Sheist & The Ree.Cruitz)

08/29/03 | New "Dont Go 2 Sleep Remix"

      Here is a new & official Remix by Makaveli & Dillinger's "Dont Go 2 Sleep". This new version features Busta Rhymes and the old verses by 2Pac & Daz over the same beat. Its currently makin rounds on mixtapes. No info if this is gonna be featured on a upcoming project, but this is definitely official and not a Dj remix. Makaveli & Dillinger feat. Busta Rhymes "Dont Go 2 Sleep Remix".

08/26/03 | Suga Free Out In December + Show Info

      As we reported last week, Suga Free and Hi-C performed at Raging Waters last weekend. Tray Deee and Mellowman Ace were there as well. Suga Free said that his new album is droppin in December on Bungalo Records with production by Dj Quik and Saccs, and he also said that there is gonna be a "Konnektid Part 2" compilation coming. If the final date is December, its gonna be a while till we hear it, but in the meantime check his new single "Angry Enuff".

Also, theres is gonna be another show this weekend at Club Iggy's at Rosarito Beach, with performance by Suga Free, Hi-C, Sly Boogy, Roscoe, Kurupt, 2nd II None and others. Thanks to Tru Blu for this information.

08/23/03 | Exclusive: New Knoc-Turn'al Single 1st!

       Here is the brand new joint by Knoc-Turn'al called "The Way I Am" which is going to be the first single from his upcoming self-titled album "The Way I Am". This track is fire, Scott Storch did the production and it has his remarkable sound to it. This is not the final version for his LP, he went back to the studio to drop a 3rd verse so lookout for that on his album. Radio stations have started spinning the track. Dont sleep on Knoc and his album, more information on the project soon. Here is "The Way I Am"

08/20/03 | "Smooth Sailin" Video Arrives!

       Youngassassins.com worked out a deal with the Young Assassins and they are now the official site for the YA. They have just added the video for Roscoe's blazin single "Smooth Sailin". Watch it @ www.youngassassins.com.

I had requests for the Westside Connection video that was up until yesterday. I had to take it off cause the site was bound to crash due to the bandwidth overload. Yes there is a limit so be easy its gonna be back up soon.

       Here is the brand new video by the Westside Connection featuring Knoc-Turn'al for the current single "Lightz Out". Its nothing special at all, your regular west coast video with the house party theme. Watch it below in high quality and make sure to get it as soon as possible, its only available for a limited time. "Lightz Out" can be found on Mack 10's new compilation "Ghetto, Gutter & Gangsta" which is in stores now. edit: video back up soon.

08/18/03 | Xzibit's Rhyme Night Returns!

       After much anticipation, Xzibit's Open Bar Entertainment has finally announced the dates for the next Rhyme Night, the country's premier hip-hop talent showcase and its accompanying audition. Hollywood's Sixteen-Fifty will again play host to this exciting event on Saturday, September 6th from 9:00pm - 2:00am. Sixteen-Fifty is located at 1650 Schrader Blvd. in Hollywood, CA on the corner of Hollywood Blvd. & Schrader Blvd.

Rhyme Night is holding open auditions for all hip-hop artists on Saturday, August 30th between the hours of 12:00pm - 4:00pm at Sixteen-Fifty. Hip-hop hopefuls attending will be asked to perform in front of noted hip-hop journalist Ryan Ford, renowned radio personality Julio G., Violet Brown, Urban Music Buyer for Wherehouse Entertainment, and representatives from Xzibit's Open Bar Entertainment. Those selected will win the chance of a lifetime - to perform for numerous industry power players, established artists and hip-hop enthusiasts live on the stage at Rhyme Night.

Rhyme Night will again feature co-founder Xzibit acting as host to the event. In addition, highly sought after hip-hop artist Dr. Stank and West Coast rap luminary Defari will be performing live. Defari's latest album, Odds and Evens, was released on July 15th to critical acclaim and his current single "Spell My Name" has earned intense airplay on both radio and MTV2.

08/15/03 | DPG-Unit To Drop Album Together

       Under the supergroup moniker of "DPG-Unit," the Dogg Pound and G-Unit have recorded almost an entire LP worth of material together while on the Rock the Mic Tour.

"We're gonna take over the whole world. We got a song with me, Snoop Dogg, Soopafly, Young Buck, Lloyd Banks and 50 Cent for the G-Unit album." Daz told MTV of the joint venture.

The six MCs recorded nine other songs in a three-day period while on tour, but they don't have definite plans yet as to where the remaining tracks will pop up. The supergroup doesn't even have a record label to put an album out, but members have been toying with the possibility of using 50's G-Unit Records as a recording home.

"Eight bars, eight bars, eight bars, then a hook. Eight, eight, eight, then a hook. We're going back and forth. It's all about coordination. Sometimes we're in there doing our parts while members of the G-Unit are onstage. Sometimes they're doing their parts while we're onstage. We'll be in there sometimes together. Especially after the show, we have our little parties and whatever. We be having a good time. We're trying to make it a whole album, just unite together and keep it crackin." Daz revealed of the DPG-Unit's song structures.

Daz, who's also working out a solo recording deal with JD's So So Def label said his ties to the G-Unit go back further. As it turns out, Young Buck has been a friend of his for years.

08/12/03 | Sly Boogy Shots Video For California Remix      

       Sly Boogy filmed a video for the Remix to his current hit single "California". The song & video has appearances by Crooked I, Kurupt, Roscoe, Mack 10, E-40, Jayo Felony and more. The video was shot in Burbank last Satursday. Look out for this video on TV soon. If you missed our exclusive interview with Sly click here to read it.

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08/12/03 | IceWear Hits The Block & New LP

       Ice-T released the new SMG (Sex, Money & Gunz) group project together with Smoothe Hustler and Trigger. This is not a re-release, it contains all new material. Below is an audio preview & tracklisting for the LP which is called "Repossession".
In related news, Ice-T has partnered with AmeriCo to launch his own clothing line "IceWear". Finally hitting stores last week, the line consists of velour and denim pieces. Ice-T told thesource.com "We got a lot of east and west coast influences. I fused things from LA’s Cholo and Low Rider culture with suedes, and gator…and New York’s street fashion…It’s about meshing all the different flavors of Ice."
Ice-T also stated that IceWear will be affordable and will retail from $40 to $125. "We made a high quality product that’s not gonna break you. You ain’t gotta put on a ski mask to go buy Ice-T clothes..."
AmeriCo has already projected IceWear’s sales to reach $10 million for the first year based on initial orders. IceWear will be sold at Federated department stores.

Here is the audio preview for the Intro, Track #2 and #4. Classic Intro by the Gangsta Rap Pioneer.

01. Intro
02. Bang Bang
03. Get It Going
04. Swazy
05. You Asked For It

06. Did That
07. Repossession
08. Hustler
09. The Time Is Now
10. Listen To A Player
11. Players
12. Mama Say A Prayer
13. You Got Me Open
14. Radioplay
15. Rush The Coat Room
16. Stop The Talk
17. The Game Is Real
18. Would You
19. Outro

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08/08/03 | Warren Talks 213 Project

       Warren G, Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg have signed a deal with Geffen/Interscope to release their group album 213 in November. The Long Beach trio has leaked the song "So Fly" to radio & mixtapes. Regarding their interpretation of the song, Warren said: "Nate was singing about a girl and how she got her heart broke. I'm explaining to my girl that even though these girls like to wink at me, you the one in the Mercedes Benz riding shotgun. So dont trip off of what I’m doing and what I'm going through.”

Warren G will also be handling production on the untitled project. He added: "We already got commitments from Dr. Dre, Timbaland, and The Neptunes, as far as the production. It’s going to be a big record. It’s not going to be one of those records where you hear a gang of collaborations and all of that stuff." Several majors are also said to be courting Warren G for the release his upcoming solo album "The G Files: Case # 213"

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08/08/03 | Dilated Peoples Prepare Mixtape & LP

       Dilated Peoples will be releasing their mixtape in September, which will be produced by The Alchemist. Evidence of Dilated said, "It's called "Alchemist Presents: Heavy Surveillance". It’s going to have seven joints on it with the lead single being "Thievz" with Prodigy of Mobb Deep. It will also feature the "Live On Stage" Remix with Talib Kweli and the "Worst Comes To Worst" Remix with Guru."
Dilated Peoples are also working on their upcoming studio album "Neighborhood Watch" scheduled to drop in February on Capitol Records. Evidence added, "We're gonna put out this banger called "Marathon" that the Alchemist produced, and that’s going to be in the streets, just on vinyl. The first official single with a video will be "Poisonous" featuring Devin The Dude, and we got a jump-off called "This Way" which Kanye West produced and rhymed on." "Neighborhood Watch" will also feature collaborations with Defari, Planet Asia, and Phil The Agony and is executive produced by The Alchemist. Dilated will also be performing on August 15 at the El Ray Theater in L.A. with Mos Def.

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08/05/03 | Welcome 2 Tha Chuuuch Vol.2 Leaked

       Snoop Dogg Presents "Welcome 2 Tha Chuuch Volume 2 " mixtape is now available for download in mp3 on the official DPG Recordz Website. 23 tracks deep with new songs by Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Nate Dogg, Soopafly, Daz, E-White, Bad Azz, RBX, Lil Half Dead, Twinz, Daddy V, Doggy's Angels, Delano, LaToiya Williams and many more. Volume 2 features tracks like 213's "Im Fly", Snoop Dogg & E-White "C.R.E.A.M.", and Latoiya Williams & Snoop Dogg "Love". Start downloading and spread the word, again this is a free promotional mixtape.

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08/05/03 | Daz & JD: 1st Collabo!

       Get a first listen to the newest combination in the game Daz Dillinger & Jermaine Dupri. They completed some tracks and a few of them leaked to the Artista record label website. These are "A Few Gunz" (over the LOX beat) and "Fo Sho" (over the Mary J Blige beat). Judge for yourself...........

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08/05/03 | 213 Working With Neptunes On New LP
       It took 12 years, but 213 will finally unleash their first record in November.

"We've been in the laboratory doing real good music, so we should have a single for y'all maybe in about three weeks, maybe a month. It's hot. The West Coast is back, believe it!" Snoop told MTV.com.

The trio are recording with the Neptunes, along with many of the same producers behind Snoop's last solo LP, including Jelly Roll.

"I'm just trying to put together the best record to represent 213, since we never came with a record before, nobody never really heard us as a group," Snoop said. "We're really getting each others' back on every record. It makes the job that much easier and more like team ball. I play team ball better anyways."

Snoop has yet to title the 213 album, but he does have a name for his next solo album, "Snoopafly", which he said will be executive produced by P. Diddy.

"I've been looking forward to working with him, and he wants to work with me, so we just gonna make it happen and bridge the gap and put together a classic record," Snoop said.

The veteran rappers from opposite coasts are planning to start the album in the fall. Snoop also hopes to make a movie of sorts relating to the material.

"Doing it with Puff is gonna make it so big to where it's gonna have to have a movie and big budget," Snoop said. "I've been sitting on the title Snoopafly for like three years, but I never had the appropriate record, the appropriate concept. This would only be right if I had a movie to go behind it."

Snoop is still tossing around ideas for his solo material, but fans might see a different side of the rapper.

"It's just something about rock that just brings out a certain type of energy in me that sometimes just needs to be released," he said. "You never know, I might go rock and roll for a minute."

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08/05/03 | Mc Eiht's "Hood Arrest" Out Now!

       As previously reported, the underground hero Mc Eiht is back with a bomb. "Hood Arrest" is the new album and its out now. The CD came out of nowhere and has one guest appearance by Spice 1. 8 came through with nothing but heat so this is nothin you wanna sleep on. Stop playin and get this from Friscostreetshow.com for only 11$.

01. Intro
02. Bring Back The Funk
03. Dead Money
04. I'm A G
05. New Sh.. True Sh..
06. Hustle 4 Doe
07. Nothing To Loose
08. Struggle
09. Welcome Back To The Ghetto feat. Spice 1
10. Make Some Dough
11. It's Your Life
12. We Gots To Work

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08/05/03 | Re-Up Drops In 2 Weeks & Letter From Jail!

       Ras Kass' upcoming compilation "Ras Kass Presents...Re-Up" drops in 2 weeks on August 19th. It has new songs by Ras himself, Scipio, Xzibit, Kurupt, Tri-Star, 40 Glocc, Nate Dogg, Bad Azz and more. Producers include Battlecat, Kon Artis, Michael Troy, St. Clair, Kurupt and more. This is an official release droppin through Empire Musicwerks, they have sound samples for every track from the compilation on their official website, click here to go to the site & scroll down to Ras Kass. Purchase a copy of this compilation by clicking here.

In relates news, Ras has written a deep letter to his fans from jail (sent July 29th). Read it @ RasKass-Central.com. Here is the tracklisting for "Re-Up":

01. Re-Up (Intro)
02. Dont Ask Me (Feat. Scipio, Donna Karin, 40 Glocc, & Mac Minista)
03. What Do You Want (Feat. Scipio)
04. Hood to Hood (Feat. Memphis Bleek, 40 Glocc, & Ras Kass)
05. Fuck Wit Us (Feat. Michelobe & Ras Kass)
06. Bend A Corner (Feat. Kon Artist of D12 & Ras Kass)
07. Billboard #1 (Feat. Ras Kass)
08. Thats Gangsta (Feat. Kurupt & Ras Kass)
09. Skitzo, Psycho (Feat. Tri Star & Scipio)
10. Hot 1 (Feat. T-Moses & Ras Kass)
11. Ahha (Feat. Ras Kass)
12. 3 the Best (Feat. Sauce Money, Sheek, & Ras Kass)
13. Im that Gangsta (Feat. 40 Glocc, Scipio, Numbscull & T-Moses)
14. Tv (Skit)
15. 4 Much (Feat. Bad Azz, Lil J, Nate Dogg, Ras Kass, Tash)

16. Put it to the Side (Feat. Scipio & Baby Momma)
17. Telephone (Skit)
18. Got No Time (Feat. Scipio)
19. Showin Out (Feat Tongue Twista & Ras Kass)
20. Disenchanted Hero (Feat. Xzibit & Ras Kass)
21. Fitted (Feat. 40 Glocc, Ken Bib, & Kong)

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08/05/03| Godzilla Out Now!!!
       Todays releases include Yukmouth's new album "Godzilla". Definitely something you wanna pick up, 18 tracks deep including the first single "It’s Nothing To A Bo$$" which is blowing up radio stations. Please do yourself a favor and get a copy of this.