Unreleased Nate & Latoiya - July 30, 2002

Back with some fresh music, thought Id post this unreleased Nate Dogg & Latoiya Williams track called So Young. This track is a few years old so dont expect this to be released on any future projects. Click here to listen to So Young.



Debut Album From Sin - July 30, 2002

16 year old rapper Sin has secured appearances by Snoop Dogg, Layzie Bone, Bad Azz, Jayo Felony, Tray Deee and Goldie Loc, RBX, Yukmouth, Rappin' 4-Tay and others on his debut album titled Livin' In Sin which is tentatively scheduled for release in September via Panther Productions.
Livin' In Sin will be the first project from the label targeting the teen rap market. In addition to Sin, the label also boasts underage MCs MoFos, Bandits, Weapon X, and Lost Panthers.
Claiming influences from Big Pun, Mobb Deep, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg, Sin's rap style has garnered comparisons to Rakim and Tupac. "It's not too hard, but it leans on being edgy," Sin said via statement.  



Knocturnal EP In Stores Today - July 30, 2002

Knoc-Turn'al marks his debut with his EP L.A. Confidential Presents Knoc-Turn'al. The EP is hitting stores today, so make sure you get a copy! USA Today gave the album 3 stars. In addition to the songs there's some featured stuff on the enhanced CD. It includes the Knoc video and some dope footage. Click here to order your copy for only 9 bucks. This is the tracklisting:

01. The Knoc feat. Missy Elliott, Dr. Dre
02. Muzik
03. Str8 Westcoast (Remix) feat. Warren G, Shade Sheist, Nate Dogg, Xzibit
04. Let's All Roll feat. Jayo Felony, S. Capone
05. LA Nite-N-Day
06. Cash Sniffin' Noses feat. Too Short, Slip Capone

Questions For KAM - July 28, 2002

I'll have an interview with KAM in the next few days, if you want me to ask him some of your questions feel free to submit them to me. KAM's new album The Self comes out September 10.



New Mc Ren Album - July 28, 2002

Mc Ren is workin on a brand new album which will be called RenIncarnated, his follow up to 1998's Ruthless For Life. In May Ren was in the early stages of puttin together the tracks. He was trackin songs for the project, which he plans to complete and perfect before shopping for a label deal. Ren said he's shooting for a late 2002 release date. Dj Yella is slated to produced tracks for the album. Other producers include E-A-Ski, Rush and Rap Hustlerz. As far as guest rappers, Ren would only name one likely candidate, which is WC. Ren doesnt want to have to much guests on the album, two or three at the most.

Ren is also workin on a yet untitled independent film. The movie is about how people with low incomes arepushed out of their homes so that condominiums can be built.



New Song by B-Legit - July 28, 2002

Check out this new song by B-Legit called What Ya Talkin. I have no idea if this song will be on his next album Hard 2 B-Legit which is droppin August 27th. Click here to listen to What Ya Talkin.



Snoop Dogg On Tonight Show - July 28, 2002

Snoop Dogg & The Doggy Style All-Stars will be performing Doh Doh as well as another Snoop classic on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Friday, August 16.

Snoop Dogg recently explained the self-titled compilations make-up:
"I just wanted to put this record out to let the whole world know what I had to offer as far as, you know, me creatively putting together a record that was really a soundtrack to a lifestyle instead of it being just a all hip-hop record or all R&B record. It's got a little bit of everythang on it because that's how we represented it, that's how this talent over here is overflowing," he said.

The new Doggumentary DVD by the All Stars is slated to be released August 27th. The DVD has exclusive concert footage as well as many other things.

Cool Dre With A New Compilation - July 24, 2002

Cool Dre dropped a new compilation called Keepin It Real. He is back with some real nice tracks and dope artists like Ice Cube (he is gettin very rare on tracks these days), WC, AMG, Playa Hamm, LV, RC and more. Producers include Battlecat, RC, Michale Saulsberry, Ron G, Robin Lyle, Stu B Doo Bullard and Laylaw. I believe this album dropped yesterday, so make sure you support him. If youre not sure about it click here to listen to a preview, Legal Paper featuring Ice Cube. Oh yeah, I just had to post that ugly ass cover...

01. Intro
02. Legal Paper Feat. Ice Cube
03. Mood Swing Feat. Ghetto Hippie
04. Caught Up Feat. Shello Temper
05. Give It Up Feat. WC
06. Sick Feat. Mr. Wugg
07. Wit My Truz Feat. Playa Hamm, AMG
08. Lets Get Naughty Feat. RC
09. Hey Yaah Feat. Mello Mehem
10. I Just Wanna Play Feat. LV
11. Testify (Remix) Feat. Ghetto Hypie
12. Slo Burn Feat. RC
13. Cups Up Feat. Te,per & Tang
14. Intricate Pieces Feat. Mello Mahem
15. War Zone Feat. P.O.T.S
16. The Illest Feat. Delirium
17. Shout Outs

WC Mafia In Stores Now - July 24, 2002

Make sure you go cop the new C-Bo Compilation called West Coast Mafia. The compilation dropped yesterday and has guest appearances by Killa Tay, CJ Mack, Brotha Lynch, E-40, Bosko, Cool Nutz, Short Khop, Yukmouth and many more. Check out this track from the compilation called Yall Prankstas featuring Mr Short Khop, CJ Mac and Cryciz. Click here to listen.

New Releases From DPG Recordz - July 24, 2002

The Daz EP will be the next official release comin from DPG Records. He recorded a bunch of tracks for that with the whole Dogghose family. The first single is called DPGC You Know What I'm Throwin Up featuring Goldie Loc. Fredwreck will be producin the majority of the tracks.
In other news, Daz will release the Crooked I album on DPG records 2 weeks after the real version drops on Tha Row. The album has almost the same title, but dont expect this to touch the first release, cause this will contain leftovers and bootleg tracks. For more updates head over to the official DPG site.



New Al Kapone Album - July 24, 2002

E-40 just released his successful solo album Grit & Grind and already workin on some new stuff. Al Kapone is droppin an an album on August 6th, he is E-40's artist and its presented by E-40 himself. It is titled E-40 Presents...Al Kapone - Goin' All Out and has guests like Eightball, Yo Gotti, MJG, Taylor Boyz, B-Legit, DJ Squeeky and many more. We'll keep you posted on this one baby...

Luniz Droppin Aug 13 - July 24, 2002

We reported a few months ago that Luniz had to change their album title from Oakland Raiders to Silver & Black. The album is ready and droppin August 13. Most tracks changed due to bootlegging. Be sure to buy it when it drops, you can click here to pre-order.



Crooked I Droppin September 10 - July 24, 2002

By now you probably heard that Crooked I's debut album titled Say Hi To The Bad Guy has finally a release date for September 10. I dont know about yall, but Im very VERY surprised to see Too Short as a guest rapper on this album. Other guests include Eastwood, Kurupt, Nas, Ja Rule and many more. Make sure you get this, cause this is one of the most anticipated albums of the year. Click here to order.



WC With 2 New Releases - July 22, 2002

The Bandana Swangin DVD is in near completion and will highlight many years of WC history as well as his current Def Jam release The Ghetto Heisman due out in October of this year. The DVD will feature the history and art of C Walking, footage from WC’s personal tapes, including his tours with Ice Cube at the Up In Smoke tour etc. But the WC DVD will be much more than this, it will contain a special feature titled "Whatever Glitters isn't Always Gold" which is an in depth view of the rap game. WC is also featured on the Run DMC DVD coming out soon on FortressDVD. Dont Sleep on this! FortressDVD hope to release a West Side Connect DVD as well next year.

Dj Quik DVD On The Way - July 22, 2002

The WC Project isnt the only DVD coming out from FortressDVD, by now you probably know that Dj Quik has his own DVD coming out as well. The DVD has lots of behind the scenes footage, as well as concert footage, and a special video version of 50 Ways (Quiks 2nd single) exclusively for the DVD.



Another Tray Deee Album - July 22, 2002

Some people were lucky enough to pick up a copy of the General's List, cause its already out in some areas, but some stores still have the August date. However, make sure you get it either way. On a sidenote, Tray's solo album will be out at the end of the year and will be called Sin City, droppin on 4Life Records. He's also busy recording the Eastsidaz' third group project Vice Versa.



New Devin with Xzibit & Nas - July 21, 2002

As previously reported, Devin has a dope track on his album called Some Of Em featuring Nas and Xzibit. Dr. Dre did the production on this one and it is a pretty decent song. Make sure you cop this album, its droppin August 27th. Click here to listen to Some Of Em.



Tray Deee Dropping Next Tuesday? - July 21, 2002

Thanks to D-Nice from Illuminati 2g for droppin this info to us. Some Wherehouse Music stores, including one in Las Vegas recieved the Tray Deee compilation last Friday. They got the release date for July 23rd, and not August 20th like some other stores (Tower). They are selling it next Tuesday along with the Mack 10 Presents Da Hood Compilation. Make sure you get those two compilations.



Props To E-40 - July 21, 2002

I wanna give huge props to E-40, because he entered at # 13 in the Billboard 200 Charts, which contains records of all music genres, and not only hip hop! I think this is incredible and its good to see him on top again. If you dont have the album Grit & Grind make sure you get it now.



Watch The Fallen Star Video - July 21, 2002

Here is the first single and video from the Doggystyle All Stars Compilation droppin August 13th. As previously reported, the song is by Latoiya and is called Fallen Star. This video will take you back to the 70's. Click here to watch the video.



Tray Deee Tracklisting - July 19, 2002

Here is the album tracklisting for Tray Deee's new compilation which is called The General's List. The tracklisting looks very promising and has a bunch of dope guests, so make sure you con cop that, its dropping August 20th on S-POP Entertainment/BMG. The first single is Izuwitit.

01.  Intro
02.  Make You Dance [Listen]
03.  Fine feat. Snoop Dog
04.  Questions feat. Ice Bergh
05.  Izuwitit feat. Fred Wreck
06.  Kali's Finest
07.  Finer Thangggs feat. Dr. Dre
08.  Thugz Pray 2 feat. Outlawz
09.  Hard Timez-Planet Earth feat. Bad Azz
10.  Thawwwt U Knew
11.  Shynnin feat. Boretta
12.  Street Sweepin feat. Battlecat
13.  Life As A Lil Nigga feat. Goldie Loc
14.  I Can't Help It feat. Tha Eastsidaz & Mr. Short Khop
15.  Chron-Chitus
16.  4 Life
17.  Bam!
18.  Take Cover



The D.O.C. Coming In September - July 19, 2002

The D.O.C.'s return has been pushed back again, and the album Deuce is tentatively scheduled for a September 17th release. I hope this date will stick cause its been a long time that we've heard from the doc.

New Music - July 18, 2002

Check out this new track by Ras Kass called Murder Murder. The track is take from the latest Marley Marl mixtape. Dont expect to see this track on Ras' upcoming album. Click here to listen to Murder Murder.


Here is a new joint from a new Rapper named Cavia. He is from Compton and has a new song out called Bouncin Down The Blvd, which was produced by Timbaland. The song is tight and has a West Coast feel to it. Give it a check, click here to listen.


Here is a mad underrated joint by Stra8 G. It is the Remix to Bring Da Funk, which was produced by Dj Quik. Pretty laid back track if you ask me. The song is from G's Shadow Of A G released in 94. Click here to listen to Bring Da Funk Remix.



Devin Droppin August 27 - July 18, 2002

Devin's new single It's A Shame produced by Dr. Dre is creating a buzz in the Houston-based rapper's hometown. The song is the first single from Devin's Just Tryin' To Live, which is scheduled to be released on August 27 on Rap-A-Lot/EMD. Due to rampant bootlegging, the record may be issued earlier, according to a spokesperson for the artist.

The b-side for It's A Shame is the Xzibit and Nas collaboration Some Of Em. Other songs on the album include another Dr. Dre production called Yo Ho and the DJ Premier-produced Doobie Ashtray. Devin's Odd Squad crew handles the rest of the album. Devin is currently on a promotional tour with Scarface. Click here to pre-order Just Tryin' To Live.
(Launch.com)

Snoop Records With Real G - July 18, 2002

Snoop Dogg is collaborating on a recording with a real gangster, London's Dave Courtney. Courtney wrote "The Unwritten Rules Of The Courtroom" which will appear on his own album and Snoop's next record. Courtney says the pair will perform the number live sometime in November, joined onstage by Dr. Dre.



Even More Music From Dub C - July 16, 2002

Scarface is back with a dope new album called The Fix. With this album he proved that he is still on top of thangz, and if youre a fan of Face's music I suggest you get this album when it drops August 6th. W.C. made a guest appearance on the album on the track called I Aint The One, which is one of my favorites. Click here to listen to I Aint The One.



Powerhouse 2002 - July 16, 2002

This year's Power 106 legendary Powerhouse event will have performances from artists like Shade Sheist, Knoc-turn'al, DJ Quik, The Westside Connection, Bone-Thugs-n-Harmony and many more. Make sure you get a ticket if youre in the area.



Kurupt In New Choclair Video - July 16, 2002

Look for Kurupt to appear in the new Choclair video. He recently shot a video for the track Skunk, a song from his latest album Memoirs of Blake Savage. The song features Kurupt and contains references to the 9-11 terror attacks cause it was recorded the same day. The video should be airing soon.



Daz On Doggy Style Records? - July 15, 2002

People, Its getting official: Doggy Style Records is finishing up the process of signing Daz to the label! DPG Recordz will stay alive and still be puttin out more stuff. Daz said that "instead of rappin with Dum Gotti, hell Partner up wit his oG Rhyme partner Snoop again". Theres actually a big chance that they will put out their duo album titled Cuzzinz. We'll keep you posted....



New Contraversy Single Out Now - July 15, 2002

Contraversy's new single is in stores now. The song is called Summertime and is the new single from the album Inner Conflicts. Please give it a check, and if you like it buy the single or the album. This joint is a real West Coast summer anthem, I wouldnt lie to ya. Click here to listen to Summertime.



New Xzibit Here First - July 13, 2002

Here's another world premier, this time we got Xzibits first single called Multiply and it features Nate Dogg. Dr Dre did the production on this one. Nice track, but nothing like X from the last album. Xzibit is currently gearing up to shoot the video for the song. Man vs Machine will be hittin stores in September. Click here to listen to Multiply.



Young Roscoe Advance Tracklisting - July 13, 2002

Here is the tracklisting for an early advance for Roscoe's debut album titled Young Roscoe. This album is gonna be one of the highlights this year, cause this is Roscoe at his best. Make sure you dont sleep on this sick album. The albums due out in September. You can Preview track #5 below, feat. Latoiya Williams produced by Soopafly.

01. 5 Seconds
02. Head to Toe
03. I Call Shotz Pt. 2 feat. Kurupt
04. Intro Part 1 
05. Its That Time Again feat. Laytoiya [Listen]
06. Get Ready feat. Kokane
07. Slick Youth (Skit)
08. Psycho 
09. Everyday
10. Shakedown 
11. G-Fide 
12. Young Roscoe 
13. What I Look Like  
14. Last Night  
15. Killers (Skit)
16. Dippin in tha 4 feat. Y.A.
17. Gun (Skit)
18. Bless The Child
19. I'm Scoe



Dj Quik News/New Interview - July 12, 2002

Dj Quik Performed 2 Shows In Anaheim last night, and Shade Sheist was his supporting act. They also brought out Hi-C, Warren G and Suga Free. Warren and Shade performed some tracks together from Shade's new album, which has been pushed back to September. Hi-C performed some new tracks from his new album Skanless. If you got a copy of Under The INfluence youve probably seen the ad for Skanless in the booklet, which is not just a re-release, Quik and Hi-C added some new tracks to the album, so make sure you cop that too when it drops.
Quik performed tracks from all his albums, new and old ones. He also performed the last joint on Under the Influence, the instrumental without the vocals. He performed it with Suga Free, and he said this track will be on Suga Free's new album and it features himself, Suga Free and Beanie Sigel. I wanna thank my homie Destine2Shine for all this news.


In other Quik news, here's an interview yall need to check out, courtesy of Sol Of Hip Hop. The interview is not really new, it was done like 2 months ago, but go check it its quite interesting. You need Real PLayer cause its all in audio. He talked about Under Tha Influence, Truth Hurts, Upcoming projects wit Dre, Eminem, about Brazilian Music, he talked on tha reunion track he did wit MC Eiht, he speaks on Mausberg's death (listen carefully to what he has to say about that), he also clowns on profile records and how he's gonna whoop their ass, he talks about various artists in tha game and tha Late Night track he did wit Pac along wit many other issues so check it out. Shouts to the big homie Dimu for hooking me up with this stuff. Click here to listen to the interview.


Another interview you need to check out is the latest interview by the Wake Up show with Inglewood MC Shade Sheist and Damion Young. They talked about his new album and he also kicked some freestyles. Go to the Wake Up Show Website to read it.



Rolling Stones Remix - July 13, 2002

You May Have Heard that Dr Dre remixed The Rolling Stones song Miss You. Pretty interesting collaboration, Im not a rock fan though. But I gotta give Dre props cause this remix is suprisingly tight. Click Here to listen to the Dre Remix of Miss You.



Doggystyle All Stars Tracklisting - July 12, 2002

Here is the tracklisting for the Doggystyle All Stars Compilation titled Welcome To Tha House Vol. 1. It will be hitting stores August 13 on Doggystyle Records, and distributed by Universal. Fallin Star by Latoiya Williams was the first single and the video was shot 2 months ago, but I havent heard anything about that again. The track Doh' Doh' by Snoop, Soopafly and E-White could be the next single.
Featured artists on the compilation are tha All Stars (Snoop Dogg, Soopafly, Kokane, Latoiya Williams, E-White), Nate Dogg, Daz, Bad Azz, Warren G, Cam'Ron, Lady May, RBX, Lady Of Rage, Prodigy and Special Ed.
Producers include Hi-Tek, Alchemist, Meech Wells,  Warren G, Fred Wreck, DJ Scratch, Nottz and Michael Angelo. Dont sleep on this hot release!
Around the same time the Doggystyle documentary will be released titled Doggumentary — available on VHS and DVD.

Here is tracklisting and album cover:

01.  Dogg House America
02.  Tell It Like It Is
03.  Don't Fight The Feelin feat. Nate Dogg, Cam'Ron, Lady May
04.  Fallen Star
05.  Nite L.O.C.s
06.  Are You Ready
07.  Hey You!
08.  Raised On Da Side
09.  Doh' Doh' [Listen]
10.  I Just Get Carried Away
11.  It Feelz Good
12.  Don't Make A Wrong Move feat. Special Ed
13.  Unfukwitable feat. Lady Of Rage
14.  The Strong Will Eat The Weak
15.  Bitch's Treat
16.  Doing It Bigg
17.  Trouble feat. Vinny Bernard
18.  Squeeze Play
19.  Light That Shit Up feat. RBX



Automatic Remix - July 12, 2002

E-40 recorded a remix of his single Automatic. The song features W.C., Noreaga and Bad Boy Rapper Loon. Click here to listen to the Automatic Remix.
E-40's new album Grit & Grind is in stores now, make sure you get it.



Brand New Flavor - July 10, 2002

Check out this new track by Kurupt called Tryin To Blow featuring the group MMO. It appears on a new compilation called Break Ya Neck. Pretty raw track, nothing special though. Click here to listen.


Youll remember female singer Tanya Herron, she did some tracks with Daz and has her own album coming out. Heres a short album sampler to promote her album, it has a guest appearance from Kurupt, and Mike Dean handled the production. Click here to listen, courtesy of Mike Deans official website.



Block Party Tour Canceled - July 10, 2002

We have news about the West Coast Block Party Tour in Australia. Unfortunatly it is bad news. The promoters have cancelled The Frontier Urban West Coast Block Party due to poor ticket sales at all venues. Rumor has been circulating for a while that there were problems with the show and these proved to be true.

This Here is Courtesy of Raw-Impact:
We at Raw Impact were told by one of the primary organisers just two days ago (on Monday) that the shows were going ahead and to reassure our partners at Fortress Entertainment and artists in the States that things were fine, however we had a really bad feeling about it all. It should be stressed that this is in no way the fault of any of the artists involved. We know for a fact that Kurupt, Quik and Tha Lawz were all really eager to get down here.

The word right now is that the Outlawz tour will be rescheduled for later this year. No idea whether or not DJ Quik or Kurupt will be making it down to our shores. Oh and who cares about Young MC and Tone Loc right? Right now we are getting in touch with all the artists and will be be getting interviews with Kurupt, DJ Quik and Tha Outlawz to speak on the situation.

We'll keep you updated on this as it developes further. Refunds are apparently being made available from place of purchase. The Raw Impact Block Party site will remain up and the recently announced contest will proceed as planned.



Purchase Dub C Vinyl - July 10, 2002

Im sure you peeps were feeling WC's new single with Nate Dogg. If you want you can purchase the vinyl of the song, with a b-side called Wanna Ride. Remember both songs from the new album Ghetto Heisman! The vinyl should be available in 2 weeks, no cd available yet...Click here to order from CDnow.



New Dub C & Defari Here First - July 6, 2002

Here is the highly anticipated first single from W.C. called The Streets. The Song features Nate Dogg, he did the hook as always. Now this track is ridiculous, beat is straight west coast and both come off tight on this track. Just listen for yourself. Scott Storch produced this joint. Make sure you get the new album, The Ghetto Heisman is finally coming! Click here to listen to The Streets.


If you read our exclusive interview with Defari a while back, you will remember the new singles he mentioned. The first one called Spell My Name, which is the official single from Odds & Evens (Album Dropping in October), and the other one called Smack Your Face, which is a single on the independent tip. Dj Revolution did the production on this one, and this track is simply amazing, a must check. I doubt there will be a cd single of this, but there are already vinyls available, make sure you get this. Click here to listen to Smack Your Face.


I wanna make a small correction from the last update. I posted the second remix of Trouble with Beanie Sigel and said he replaced Suga Free on the track. That was not true, cause Suga is still on the track and dropped a verse after Beanie, the track I posted was not in full length. To get the Remix with all the verses Click Here.



New Album From Rock - July 6, 2002

Dr. Dre, Tha Outlawz, Nate Dogg among others will make a guest appearance on the new album from NY based rapper Rock. By now you probably heard the first single called Like A G featuring Nate Dogg, which was produced by Scott Storch. The album Rockman Uncensored has production from Dr. Dre, Rockwilder, Dj Lethal and more. Rock is half of the rap act Heltah Skeltah. The album is due out in the fall on Interscope.



Kingdom Come Nationwide Released - July 6, 2002

Good news for all the King T fans: The Kingdom Come album is available for purchase nation and worldwide, and not only from FriscoStreetShow. Stores like CDnow or CDuniverse are already selling the album, which was re-released on Greedy Green Ent. The album contains almost the same songs as the one from Aftermath. The release date is next Tuesday, July 9th.



Anniversary Of Mausbergs Passing - July 4, 2002

Today, July 4th marks the second anniversary of Mausbergs passing. He was killed in Compton 2 years ago, he was only 21 yrs old. If you havent copped his solo album make sure you go get it, he had so much talent. Rest In Peace.



New Xzibit - July 4, 2002

Xzibit is back with a sick track called Lose Your Mind. As previously reported, the song features Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre on a short verse, as well as on the production. The track is taken from a new mixtape and will end up on his new album Man vs Machine. Click here to listen to the track.


New Album From Cool Nutz - July 4, 2002

Portland's Cool Nutz is getting ready to release the follow up to his successful indie LP Verbal Porn. The new album I Hate Cool Nutz will feature such artists as Kurupt, E-40, Ras Kass & others. The new LP drops in September. [Source: AllHipHop]



Trouble Remix With Beanie Sigel - July 3, 2002

Dj Quik recorded a second remix for Trouble, this time featuring Roc-A-Fella rapper Beanie Sigel, he replaced Suga Free on the track. Click here to listen to the Trouble (Beanie Sigel Remix). In other Dj Quik news, he was in the studio the other day with Xzibit and Busta Rhymes, workin on some stuff for Flipmode.



Multiply is Xzibit's First Single - July 3, 2002

Dr. Dre produced Xzibit's first single off Man vs Machine and its called Multiply and the track features Nate Dogg on the hook. X explicates with a half-singing sermon before going into a full-throttle rage about, among other things, how the game is 10 percent skills and 90 percent Hollywood. Nate goes from the church to the spaceship, singing the chorus, "We back on line/ We came to ride ...". X is currently gearing up to shoot the video for Multiply.

Man Vs. Machine is supposed to drop sometime in the first couple of weeks of September, but the album's most important Release Date is the LP's first track. X rhymes from the perspective of an inmate who's on the brink of getting out of prison. Other tracks on the album are BK to LA featuring M.O.P, Say My Name featuring Eminem (dissing JD), Losin' Your Mind featuring Snoop Dogg, Harder featuring his Golden State homies and Choke Me, Spank Me, Pull My Hair where he takes big pimpin' to the next level, insisting on the song that he's not in love, but rather wants lovin' from as many girls as can fit into a room.



New Album From Tha Angels - July 3, 2002

According to MTV, Doggy's Angels are recording the follow-up to their 2000 debut, Pleezbalevit, for release early next year. Snoop Dogg will again be on board as executive producer.



Special Ed Not Signed To Doggystyle - July 3, 2002

Although The Source Magazine reported it, Special Ed, the veteran Brooklyn, New York rapper, won’t be an artist signed to Doggystyle Records, Allhiphop.com has discovered.

"Before, we did discuss some things, but time evolves and everybody advances," he said. The rapper said that he would be working on a forthcoming compilation album Snoop was working on.

"Snoop is my homey. We just did a song together. Its called ‘Don't Make A Wrong Move’ and it'll be on his All-Stars Album coming out in August," he said.



Ice Cube In Another Movie! - July 3, 2002

Ice Cube has signed on to play the leader of a biker gang in an upcoming Warner Bros. movie with the working title "Torque." The rapper/actor will shoot this film this summer before promoting his fall releases, "Barbershop" and "Friday After Next."



E-Swift Interview Finally Up - July 1, 2002

Alright, it took me a minute to put this up, I kinda slept on this one but I still owe you people this. The exclusive interview I did with E-Swift is finally up and ready for you to check out. Its up in text and audio. Remember the interview was done April 30th, so some info might be old. But anyway, check it out, he mentioned many projects like the Vapirz album, his solo album, the Roger Troutman Tribute and many more. Click here to read it.

Click here to listen to the E-Swift shout out to WESTCOAST2K.



Spanking New Audio - July 1, 2002

Here is the official Remix of Trouble by Dj Quik featuring Suga Free, he replaced AMG on the track. The beat has a new feel to it, but the original was way better. There is an official single out, which comes with 3 unreleased bonus Instrumentals. Click here to listen to Troubles Remix.


Another new track that popped up on a mixtape the other day is So Cold, by Butch Cassidy and Dj Quik. This track is hotter than fish grease, Dj Quik produced it, but I got no more info on it, probably from a future project. Click here to listn to So Cold.


Here is a track from the upcoming Cypress Hill EP titled Stash. Its the Fredwreck Remix to Amplified. Remember the album will be released July 2nd. Make sure you get that EP for your collection. Click here to order the album. And click here to check out the Amplified Remix.



Generals List Release Date - July 1, 2002

Alot of people were wonderin about the Tray Deee album, which was supposed to come out in April. Well, The General's List has been pushed back many times and I can tell you that the album has an official release date. The new date is July 23rd. Make sure you save up some money for this album, its gonna be ridiculous.



Purchase Thy Kingdom Come! - July 1, 2002

This is very dope news for all the true west coast headz. By now, everybody knows about the situation with King T, his album and Aftermath. His album was supposed to come out, but didnt for several reasons. Well 4 years later the album is finaly available for purchase in its entirity. If you want you can get an original copy of the album, with artwork and cover from the FriscoStreet Show, for only 10 bucks plus s&h. Click here to order the album. Below is the album cover.

Nocturnal Disses Knocturnal - July 1, 2002

You might have heard of the artist named Nocturnal from New Jersey from Newark/East orange Records. He was featured on Parrish Smiths solo album release, the Funkmaster flex Vol.2 album, on the The EPMD reunion album "Back in Business", and the DAS EFX album "Generation EFX".
There might be some people confused with the names, cause of the west coast Knoc-Turn'al and thats why Nocturnal and his managment spoke with Knoc's management on the situation, and they basically didnt care that they bit the name. Nocturnal had the name since 97. So Nocturnal did a Diss song and it will hit some mixtapes in the near future. They wanna let people know that Knocturnal is a ripoff. They say he took Snoops style and the artists name. Be sure to check back with us as we'll post that track very soon.



New Magz To Purchase - July 1, 2002

I wanna remind you in case you slept on the Rime Magazine issue with Xzibit on the cover, which I think is the latest (June issue). Its pretty interesting and has dope articles and interviews with Daz, Xzibit, and many more. The new issue will hit newstands very soon. Click here to see the cover.


Another magazine you need to check is the June issue of Showcase magazine. It has articles on Dj Quik, Knoc-Trun'al, Caz, Truth Hurts and more. Click here to see the cover with Dj Quik and the cover with Truth Hurts.



Mack 10 Presents The Hood - July 1, 2002

Thought Id post this for you guys as a reminder. Its the official album cover of the Mack 10 Compilation called Mack Presents the Hood. Remember the album drops July 23, here is the cover and tracklisting in case you slept on it.

01.  Intro
02.  Welcome To The Hood
03.  L.A. Fo Ya
04.  Everyday feat. Lil Jon/Techniec
05.  Get Yo Ride On (skit)
06.  Hittin Switches
07.  We Ain't Playin
08.  Pimpin Ken (skit)
09.  Please
10.  Pay Back
11.  Put It Down
12.  What You Gone Do? feat. Ice Cube
13.  Life As A Gangsta feat. Timbaland
14.  Nobody Hoo Bangin Style