02/23/03 |
Artist Feature: Damani
Here is a new Westcoast2k artist feature on Inglewood Rapper Damani. He
intends to bring some different West Coast flavor to the table. With raw lyrics
and charismatic flow, Damani plans to keep the radio - instead of the streets
- bangin. Read this feature, included is alot of information & unheard audio.
Click here to read
the feature.
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02/23/03 | More News On Sly
Boogy
As previously reported, Sly Boogy's new single called "California"
is blowing up on radio stations. It features Truth Hurts and Butch Cassidy and
its off the chain. Sly is currently doing some promotional stuff for the new album
"Judgement Day". There is no set release date, but it should drop in
April.
In other news, Sly
Boogy was in the studio with Dr. Stank, Damizza & Butch Cassidy a few days
last week working on the new Dr. Stank Album. Sly Boogy's cousin Dirty Birdy's
album is almost done, they are going to slang it the underground route this time.
He has a gang of guests on there, more info to come...
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02/23/03 | Dr. Stank Album
This Summer
More on Dr Stank... He has songs worth for a full album right now.
He has a few features including WC, Redman, Dirty Birdy & more, and he will
be suppose to get beats from Hi-Tek & Premier. The first single is called
"Smell Me" and its slamin! Its suppose to drop in March/April with a
video and the Album to follow in June. MCA shipped the White Label for it to radio
this week and they will most likely use the sick song called "Deeznuzit"
featuring Dirty Birdy on Stank's album.
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02/23/03 | More Audio Added
Here is an unreleased song by Snoop Dogg, Tha Twinz, Goldie Loc,
Bigg Pimpin and the Lifestyles. The song is a radio drop they recorded thogether
for the radio show Snoop had on Power 106 a few years ago. They rap over the "Still
A G Thang" beat and this ones pretty cool. Click here to listen, "Snoop
Dogg Radio Drop".
Next
up is a new Eastsidaz song from their new album sampler. The song is called "Bang
to the Boogie" and was produced by Battlecat. The song has Tray Deee, Goldie
Loc and the One Five Clicc. Here is "Bang
to the Boogie".
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02/23/03 | Bizzy Bone News
Bizzy Bone's label 7th Sign Records is now in full swing. He is
in the process of releasing his solo album on 7th Sign Records/Bungalo records
(Dj Quik's label) called "Book of Bryon". The new album is in stores
April 2003. Bizzy has executive produced an album by a guy named Double R which
is available at BTNH Store.com.
He is also in the process of signing Mopreme Shakur, and the next Thug Life album
will be released on 7th Sign Records.
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02/23/03 | Caz On Tour
Caz is currently on tour in Sweden with Sean Paul and Nas. Check
this site here for pictures from a concert in Sweden. Caz will also be
touring in Africa soon. And check back for our exclusive interview with Caz. l'll
try to get it up as soon as possible, Im still writing the transcript, this ones
hella long.
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02/23/03 | Tha Row Shoot New
Video
Tha Row family came together in LA on Feb 19 to shoot the video
for "Still Tha Row" by Crooked I, the first single from the DysFunKtional
Family soundtrack. The soundtrack is due out March 25.
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02/16/03 | Exclusive Fredwreck
Interview
I reported a while ago I'd post our exclusive interview with Fredwreck
this weekend, so here it is. This here is only a small part of the interview,
the full interview will be posted next week, so stay tuned. We talked about his
career, producin in general, his new album, war, his future and much much more.
Click here to
read it.
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02/15/03 | New Music
As I promised Im back with some audio, this here is Dj Quik's unreleased
"Tonite
(Remix)" and the funky "Quik
Is The Name (Remix)". And last but not least a dope Power
106 Radio Drop by Sixx John. Exclusive and you know this.
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02/15/03 | Ghetto, Gutter
& Gangsta
As previously reported Mack 10 will release a new soundtrack compilation
called "Ghetto, Gutter and Gangsta" along with the self titled-straight
to DVD/VHS movie. The movie features music videos, live performances from Ice
Cube, MC Eiht and Dub C, low riders, homies C-Walkin and a gang of sexy females.
The DVD Length is 100 mins and its gonna be released May 6th. The first single
from the soundtrack is the blazin hit by the Westside Connection featuring Knoc-Turnal
called "Lightz Out" produced by Damizza and mixed by Dj Quik. The song
is already getting some airplay on radio stations. Also featured on the compilation
is the song "Rude
Awakening" by Shade Sheist feat. Butch Cassidy, Knoc-Turn'Al, Mack
10, N.U.N.E., Warren G, and OGLB. The song was meant to be the "Wake Up Remix"
and is an interpolation of Mobb Deep's "Shook Ones".
The
soundtrack is in stores in May. Click the pic on the left to see the full size
of the movie cover. You heard it here first.
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02/15/03 | Sly Boogy Album
Title
Sly Boogy's debut album is titled "Judgement Day" and
will be hittin stores in April. The first single is called "California",
stay tuned to this site cause we'll have the song for you here first.
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02/15/03 | Order New Daz Album
Daz' new distribution website "101 Distribution" posted
a few more audio clips from the new album "DPGC...U Know What Im Throwin
Up" including the self titled song "U
Know What Im Throwin Up" featuring Snoop Dogg & Goldie Loc. Click
here to hear more clips & to order the album. The first single changed
to "All Night Long" produced by Mike Smoove, and the b-side to the single
is going to be "I Got That Fire" feat E-White & Snoop Dogg. The
album is in stores March 4th.
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02/15/03 | New Frost Album
Frost has a new album coming out called "Somethin' For The
Riderz". The album will be in stores Mach 11th. Click here to pre-order.
We'll keep you posted.
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02/09/03 | gHost 4 a While
Alright check this out Ill be gone for the next 4 months, which
means no more updates on this site for that time. Dont worry though Ill be checkin
in at weekends and post audio/news updates then but thats about it. I know some
will like this or whatever and some wont have anything to jack to put on your
shitty websites haha anyway, check back next week for exclusive interviews with
CAZ & Producer Fredwreck.
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02/09/03 | Roscoe Pushed Back
Roscoe's debut album "Young Roscoe Philafornia" has been
pushed back again. The album is now dropping in June on Roscoe's label that he
started with his mother Sharon & brother Kurupt "R.O.S.E" and Priority
Records. After that he will drop the Y.A. album "Youth Authority" with
his group Tristar, YG, Bizzle, and J. Wells, the producer behind the YA sound.
Including its extended members who are from YA but not in the immediate group
with there own deals, Eastwood, Lil Zane, Lil RJ and Lil Peanut. The Y.A. album
should hit stores in November 2003.
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02/09/03 | Clips From New
Daz Album
The official DPG Recordz website posted 6 audio clips from the new
Daz album "DPGC...You Know What Im Throwin Up", including the first
single "Dogg Catcha" which samples Atomic Dogg. The new release date
is March 4, 2003. The first 5,000 Preorder copies will have a Daz signature on
the case. The first 20,000 CDs sold will include a special edition DVD.
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02/09/03 | Shaq On New Label
Shaquille O'Neal just got a deal with Columbia so he's gonna release
his album through them, the cd which never saw the light of day on his old label.
The album "Shaq Presents His Superfriends" has appearances from Jayo
Felony, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, W.C. and others.
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02/08/03 | Exclusive Interview
With Mitchy Slick
We sat down and talked to San Diego's own Mitchy Slick. In This
exclusive interview we discussed his last & his upcoming album "Urban
Survival Syndrome", his opinion on the underground scene, the situation with
Jayo Felony and much more. Click
here to read the interview.
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02/08/03 | IV Life Vol. 2
Next Month
IV Life Records release the Vol. 2 compilation next month. It features
Tray Deee & Goldie Loc of Tha Eastsidaz and Jewell formerly of Death Row Records.
Rumor has it E-40 & Bad Ass will make an appearance too. The IV Life Family
Album is scheduled for release world-wide this summer followed by Solo albums
from Too Cool & Jewell. For info in IV Life visit www.4liferecords.com.
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02/08/03 | RIP Roger JR.
I dont know it was ever mentioned but Roger Troutman's son, Roger
Jr. died two weeks ago from complications he sustained. This is very sad as Roger
Jr was just startin to make moves in the music industry. RIP & my condolences
to his two kids and the whole family.
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02/08/03 | Shade Sheist Concert
Shade Sheist will be performing tonight at Club Good Times inside
of Q-Topia in Hollywood. The address for the show is 6021 Hollywood Blvd, North
Hollywood, CA. A lot of folks weren't able to get tickets to his House of Blues
shows with Dj Quik last year so if you wanna go make sure you get your tickets.
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02/07/03 | New Bad Azz Album!
It looks like Bad Azz is puttin out a new album called "Money
Run" on April 8th. Production was handled by Hollis ("We From The LBC").
Its coming out on Out Of Bounds and his own label Double Dollar Sign, distributed
by Bayside Ent. We'll definitely keep you posted. If you're interested click here
to pre-order. The album cover is on the left, click to enlarge.
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02/07/03 | New Daz Tracklisting
As previously reported, the new Daz Dillinger record turned into
a LP with 16 songs. The album is titled "DPGC: You Know What I'm Throwin
Up!" and its in stores Feb. 25th 03. The songs are produced by Daz, Fredwreck,
Soopafly and Mike Smoove. The official
DPG Recordz website will post audio clips and the new album cover on their
website this weekend.
01. DPGC Intro
02. I'll Beacho Ass <-- SINGLE B-SIDE
03. All Night
Long
04. "Tha Pound" Don't Stop Feat. Soopafly
05. Ain't Nuthin'
But A Gangsta Party Feat. Ryan
06. Dogg Catcha <-- FIRST SINGLE [Samples
Atomic Dogg]
07. Skirt Out
08. Round N Round We Go
09. Who Dem Niggaz
Feat. PFN
10. Deez Niggaz Trippin'
11. DPGC: U Know What I'm Throwin Up!
Feat. Goldie Loc and Snoop Dogg
12. I Got That Fire Feat. E-White, Snoop Dogg
and Uncle Rio
13. Lets Ride Feat. Crystal and Shon Don
14. Tha World So
Cold [I'll Beacho Ass Remix]
15. You Ain't Shit Feat. Bad Azz <-- KURUPT
+ SUGE KNIGHT DISS
16. They Don't Really Want That Feat. Young Tec and Pornostyle
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02/06/03 | Still Tha
Row
The official Tha Row website posted the first single from the "Dysfunktional
Family" Soundtrack. The song is called "Still Tha Row" by Crooked
I and female rapper Virginya Slim. Overall a tight song with a simple beat, but
its hittin. Hopefully its gonna get good airplay. The soundtrack is in stores
March 25. Click
here to go to the site.
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02/05/03 | Dysfunktional
Family Tracklist
The official Tha Row website posted the updated tracklisting to
the "Dysfunktional Family" Soundtrack. The tracklist is posted below,
it has new added tracks by JayZ, Ashanti and suprisingly Mack 10. The 2Pac/Crooked
I collabo "2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted" has been scrapped and could make
the 2pac Remix album. The first single "Still Tha Row" by Crooked I
featuring Virginya Slim will be premiered tomorrow Thursday on the officlial website.
The soundtrack is in stores March 25.
01.
Still Tha Row - Crooked I and Virginya Slim
02. Im Back - Kurupt
03. Dysfunktional
Family Theme - Crooked I, Eastwood and Danny Boy
04. Hovie Baby Re-Mix - Jay-Z
05. Im A Gangsta - Juvenile, Skippa and Young Buck
06. We Ballin’ - Eastwood
and Crooked I
07. Who Wants To Fuck - Eastwood, Crooked I, Ja Rule, Danny
Boy
08. I Thought U Knew - Crooked I, Eastwood, Danny Boy and Eddie Griffin
09. I Know Where I’m Going - Michel’le
10. I’m On Tha Radio
- Skippa
11. Too Street 4 T.V. - N.I.N.A and Danny Boy
12. 1 Call (Real
Talk) - Ganxsta Ridd
13. Tha Formula - Eastwood
14. Dys-Funk-Tional -
Spider and Eddie Griffin
15. Tha Row (Yall Hoes) - Eastwood, Spider, Ganxtsa
Ridd
16. Like It Or Not - Mack 10
17. All-My - Ashanti
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02/05/03 | Knoc Talks
"The LP"
As previously reported, Knoc-Turn'al will return with his new album
entitled "The LP". He is putting the final touches on the album, scheduled
for release in May.
"Now
it's 'The LP'. People was mad at the EP cause it was short, so I'ma give them
what they want, The LP. For The LP I got production from Dr. Dre, DJ Quik, Warren
G, and Scott Storch as well as myself and Nate Dogg. Expect growth, I grew and
elevated with the type of music I'm trying to deliver", Knoc told thesource.com
Knoc
is also working on a song for a Sprite commercial with LA Laker, Kobe Bryant,
which will drop in this spring.
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02/05/03 | Darren
Vegas Interview
The official Tha Row website posted a new audio interview with inhouse
producer Darren Vegas. He speaks on a lot of things like upcoming projects including
a 2Pac remix album, the Crooked I album and much more. To check it out hit up
the site @ Tha Row.com
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02/04/03 | Hard In
The Paint
Here is the track "Hard
In The Paint" by PaperWork signed rapper N.U.N.E. from Compton, featuring
Caz and Knoc-Turn'al. Look for those three to make noise as they all drop their
new albums this year. Knoc with his 2nd album "The LP" coming in spring,
Caz with his 3rd album "Hood Hits" in summer as well as the big debut
by N.U.N.E. in summer. Anyway, this much talked about song is fire, Damizza did
the production and its gonna be the first single from the upcoming "Damizza
Presents... Vol. 2" compilation. The song is also featured on the new N.U.N.E
and on the new Caz albums. Look for an exclusive interview with Caz on this website
this week.
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02/04/03 | Dark Blue
Soundtrack
Ruthless Records/Intermedia Records will release the soundtrack
to the movie "Dark Blue" starring Kurt Russel, Ving Rhames, and Kurupt.
The first single from the soundtrack is the song "Streets On Fire" by
Kurupt featuring Porno For Pyros. The soundtrack contains more new songs from
Bone Thugs N Harmony & Eazy E. The movie is in theaters Feb. 21.
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02/04/03 | St. Ides
Video Added
Here is a little video special by 2Pac & Snoop Dogg, its a very
rare video for the "St. Ides Commercial" song they did together. They
used to show it on tv when the song came out. Watch it here, "St
Ides Commercial".
And
a request, a unreleased joint by Slip Capone, Roscoe & Kurupt "Back
To Tha Streetz".
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02/04/03 | "Crossing
State Lines" Compilation
There is a new compilation out in stores called "Crossing State
Lines: Chopped & Screwed 1" with new songs by E-40, Kurupt, Brotha Lynch,
Lil Flip, Big Pokey and others. Click
here for more information.
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02/02/03 | More New
Audio Added
Here is a brand new song by Sly Boogy called "Fucked Up".
As always Sly came with nuthin but heat. Im really feelin this track, its a song
Sly did for Dj Absolut. Here is "Fucked
Up".
Here
is some slept on music by Compton Rapper Caviar. I'm sure many ppl didnt know
about this song he had with WC on the "Exit Wounds" soundtrack called
"Fo'
All Y'All". Another joint he has is last year's "Bouncin
Down The Blvd" produced by Timbaland.
Next
Up the requested "Anthrax" by J-Ro, Roscoe & Merciless Stylz. You
heard a snippet on the G-TV bonus disk but this here is the full song. Get it
here "Anthrax".
Last
but not least 3 tracks from the Phil Da Agony street album we reported about the
other day. The first one is 98's "Primetime"
featuring Tash, J-Ro and Xzibit with lost & unheard verses, "Incredible"
featuring Kokane and Tash, and the "Freestyle
Drop for Dj Felli Fel" together with Krondon. Make sure you get the
album if you like the tracks, order
here.
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02/02/03 | King Lou
Releases Debut Album
You'll remember Rapper King Lou from the group "Tha Lost Angels"
from albums such as Tha Eastsidaz' "Duces & Trayz" (Dogghouse In
Your Mouth), the Bones Soundtrack or the Baby Boy Soundtrack.
Anyway, King
Lou will release his debut album entitled "Heat
Of The Night" in May. The album features top notch appearances from the likes
of Ras Kass, KAM, Knoc-Turn'al, Spice 1, Battlecat & Tha Lost Angles. The
majority of the album was produced by Battlecat & Tempo. The first single
is called "Your The Reason" produced by Battlecat. Here are 3 songs
to preview, "Roll
Dogs" Feat. Tha Lost Angels, "Heat
of The Night", and "OG
School" Feat. Ruff Dog, Doggys Angels & Andre Wilson.
01.
Why must I Feat. Popa LQ & Ruff Dog
Prod by Battle Cat & Rhythm D
02. Where Ya At Thugs Feat. Dick
Tracy
Prod by Tempo
03. Roll
Dogs Feat. Tha Lost Angels
Prod by Battle Cat
04.
Dimes Or Better
Prod by Tempo
05.
Your The Reason Feat. Xavier
Prod by Battle Cat/Co Prod by Tempo All Instr
by BattleCat
06. Get That Feat.
Kam
Prod by Big Ted
07. L.A.
Streets
Prod by Tempo
08.
Need Heat
Prod by Big Ted
09.
Things I Do
Prod by Tempo
10. Between The Sheets
Prod by Tempo
11. Hey O Girl Feat. Knoc Turn`al & Tha Lost Angels
Prod by Battle Cat
12.What N*#^% Do Feat. Spice 1
Prod by Wino
13. Wonderful World Feat. Spin & Dick Tracy
Prod by
Tempo
14. Somethin Gots To Give Feat. Ras Kass & Tilo
Prod by Tempo
15. Baby Crazy
Prod by Tempo
16.
OG School Feat. Ruff Dog, Doggys Angels & Andre Wilson
Prod by BattleCat
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news archive: february 2003
