Mack 10 Promo - March 30 2002

There is a new promo out by Mack 10 and word is that those songs will end up on an upcoming Mack 10 Compilation. It features artists such as Mack himself, Techniec, Ice Cube, Lil Jon and more. Below is a track from the promo, its by Techniec called Pay Back. Good to hear from Tech again cause the homie has mad skills, they are losing out on a huge talent if they dont put his album out.
Shouts to the homie Ramiro for this little audio update. Lil Jay

» Techniec - Pay Back [Download]
 
 

Dr Dre Talks About R Kelly - March 30 2002

Dr. Dre commented on R Kelly's recent Sex Scandal. Here is what he told MTV:

I've been hearing a lot of talk on the radio in L.A. from stations that are saying they're not going to play his records ever again because they saw the video and he's a sick bastard," Dr. Dre said Wednesday. "But I don't know if it's true. I only know what I've heard. I haven't seen the video, nor do I want to see it because there's a kid involved. That's where I draw the line. You can do almost anything except touch kids or something like that. That's a no-no, you know what I'm saying? If he's guilty, he's over. I'm just waiting for the results.
If the truth comes back and he's not guilty, he can definitely recover. I think people will open their arms out to him again, because then it becomes just him on tape having sex, that's it. We've all seen other stars and what have you do that before. Look at Tommy Lee and Pamela Lee. They were glamorized for it. Dre said Wednesday.

Dre recently produced a track for his latest protégé, R&B singer Truth Hurts, that features Kelly. The song was a strong candidate to be her first single, but it was put aside at least partially because of Kelly's situation, according to Truth Hurts. Lil Jay
 
 

Too Short With Another Album? - March 30 2002

As You may have heard, Too Short is workin on another album. According to the Davey D newsletter, Shortdog is now working on his 14th album. Short plans to have all sorts of cats ranging from DPG to fellow Oaklander Richie Rich throwing down on his untitled LP. Its good to see him puttin it down with another album. Lil Jay
 
 

Knoc Pushed Back, AGAIN? - March 30 2002

The other day we reported that Knoc-Turn'al's debut album Knoc's Landin has been pushed back to mid June, but according to CDnow, the expected release date is September 21, 2002. This has not been confirmed, but if this is true, expect another change in the last tracklisting we posted on the site a while ago. Lil Jay
 
 

Outlwaz Trailer - March 30 2002

You can watch the trailer for the Outlwaz DVD and VHS Worldwide, which is in stores April 30. In addition to this you can win an autographed copy of the DVD if you take part in the contest. For more info & trailer head over to Fortress DVD. Lil Jay
 
 

New Song By Snoop & Tray - March 27 2002

Most of you probably heard the unreleased song by Mobb Deep, Snoop Dogg and Tray Deee called Thou Shall Not Kill, which was never released in full length. This track was supposed to be featured on Mobb Deep's last album, but never made it. The track is now on a new Kay Slay mixtape in full length with all the verses. A real dope track, make sure you check this out. Lil Jay

» Mobb Deep - Thou Shall Not Kill feat. Snoop Dogg, Tray Deee [Download]
 
 

Dre & Ra Talk Oh My God - March 27 2002

Last week in L.A. on the set of Truth Hurts' debut video, Addictive, Rakim And Dre talked about his 3rd album Oh My God.

"Me and Dre gonna shake the world up. The concept is self-explanatory. When people hear the album, that's the first thing we hope they say: 'Oh my God! Ra and Dre finally got together.' When people hear it, we want them to be blown away, and at the same time I wanna change the game again. We've got high expectations for this album." Rakim said earlier in the day

"I have to go to work right now and hard. I want this to be one of the best albums I've worked on. Everybody loves Rakim. He still gets respect. Everybody wants to hear him. I feel like it's gonna be like Quentin Tarantino bringing back John Travolta — just that big blast. So far, everything we've recorded is amazing." Dre said on the video set.

Rakim said he and Dre are full-steam ahead in the studio and that by late summer the project they've been talking about for close to a decade should be in stores. Dre, though, said he's thinking about a winter release.

Rakim called his time in the lab with Dre "refreshing" and said, "You get up in the studio with Dre, nothing else matters. He's in there from three in the afternoon to six in the morning. To see somebody work like that, it rekindles the fire within you and makes you wanna be next to him and make it happen. His energy in the studio is real bright, and I like that."

The excitement goes both ways. "It's pretty crazy," Dre said. "I had to get over the initial shock that I was working with Rakim. I think I'm past that now. I can concentrate on getting creative and bringing something out of him maybe he didn't know he had, get something new and fresh out of him — something that's gonna be a lot better than what the other MCs are doing today. I'm not gonna stop until I accomplish that."

"When I broke up with Erick B., I went on a little hiatus. Then all I was trying do is find producers. It's real hard, man. When you're dealing with a bunch of different producers, you gotta make sure the chemistry fits. You can't have 12 records on your album and none of them sound alike. You gotta kind of have something to make them say, 'That sounds like Rakim.' It's hard. That's why this position that I'm in with Dr. Dre, I can sit back and focus on the notebook and pad. I'm in a real good position. I couldn't ask for a better producer."

"Hip-hop, we're getting slack on the creative process of what rappers are talking about," Ra explained. "I want to do what I feel hip-hop is. I want everybody to acknowledge it. I don't want to knock nobody down, but what I want to do on this album is point at what I think real hip-hop is. If it works, then it's all to the good. If not, then I might have to submit to what's going on, but I'll never do that! I always went left to what everybody else was doing. I'm used to going against the grain. I definitely want to make a statement this time and change rap." Lil Jay
 
 

Impact Of A Legend In Stores Now - March 27

Eazy-E's DVD/CD and comic book release, Impact Of A Legend, is in stores now.  The DVD and CD mark the seventh anniversary of his death from AIDS.
The Impact Of A Legend DVD features a documentary including interviews with N.W.A. members, a biography, interactive timeline, discography, photo gallery, and TV appearances. Also included are 10 classic videos including "We Want Eazy" and "Real Compton City G's," as well as karaoke lyrics and music for popular Eazy-E songs. The Godfather Of Gangsta Rap EP contains a video game titled Hittin Switchez and six new unreleased songs; plus two skits produced by Rhythm D, who worked with Eazy-E. Additionally, the Ruthless Records package includes a comic book, Eazy-E: Straight Outta Compton, which tells Eazy's story and promotes AIDS awareness. A portion of the proceeds from Impact Of A Legend, which sells for $24.98, will benefit the Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
Please show some love and buy this stuff from the late Eazy E. Lil Jay
 
 

Knoc & Ras Delayed Again - March 27, 2002

Knoc-Turn'als debut album Knoc's Landin has been delayed again. The album should be released in June. And the highly anticipated new album from Ras Kass, Van Gogh, has been pushed back to August. Damn, this album has been delayed so many times, I hope those dates will stick now. Lil Jay
 
 

DJ Quik Interview - March 27, 2002

Make sure you jump over to Tha Formula, as the got an exlusive interview with Dj Quik. They talked about his upcoming album, his new label, Eazy E, Suge Knight and Death Row, Dr. Dre, and much more. You Dont Wanna Miss This.

Speaking of Quik, Please go vote for his new video Trouble, we all wanna see him debut at #1 with his new album and video, right?. Yall can vote for the Trouble video on BET's 106 And Park. Click here to place a vote. Thanks. Lil Jay
 
 

Welcome 2 ATL Coast 2 Coast Rmx March 24, 2002

J.D. made another remix for his song Welcome To Atlanta which is the official Coast To Coast Remix. The song features Snoop Dogg, P Diddy and the St. Lunatics. Dont be confused about the other version of the remix with Warren G, Welcome To LA. I've posted that again in case you missed it last time. Lil Jay

» J.D. Welcome To Atlanta (Coast 2 Coast Remix) feat. Snoop Dogg, P. Diddy, St. Lunatics [Download]
» Jermaine Dupri - Welcome To L.A. feat. Warren G, Ludacris [Download]
 
 

News On Quik - March 24, 2002

DJ Quik is currently in Arizona doin shows and promotion for his new album Under Tha Influence which is now officially coming MAY 14th. The big homie DPG Mastermind had the chance to talk to him for a bit but Quik was in a major rush. Once again he said that he prolly won't work with Dre anytime soon cuz Dre takes too long to put out shit. Also, Quik has recorded tracks with Layzie Bone but their still unreleased and he didnt know if they'll ever be released. On a sidenote, Quik was on the radio on Friday and they asked him if he could eliminate anyone in tha rap game, who would it be and Mr Quikster said Suge Knight...And they asked him who was tha most famous person he's ever slept with and he said Traci Spencer. And you might wanna know that they asked him if he had to get a tattoo of either Vanilla Ice or Nsync, who would it be and he said Vanilla Ice. So expect to see him with with a bigg ass Ice Ice Baby tattoo on his neck in the near future. LOL. Lil Jay
 
 

Sixx John Official Website - March 24, 2002

Keep an eye out for the official website of Sixx John, which will launch March 31st. The URL is www.SixxJohn.com. Remember his debut album drops this Summer on One-Time/Capitol Records. And speakin of Sixx, he's going to be in the May issue of The Source Magazine. As you can see he' s about to blow up, with a blazin first single and his talent, unlike some other goofy rappers in the industry. Lil Jay
 
 

Tha Row in XXL Mag - March 24, 2002

Tha Row Artists are on the cover of this months XXL Magazine. They got some featured articles in the mag so make sure you cop this months issue. Lil Jay
 
 

New E-40 Here First - March 23, 2002

Here is the first single by E-40 from his upcoming album E-40 The Ballatician, which is droppin June 11th on Sic Wid It/ Jive Records. The track is called Automatic and features Fabolous with Rick Rock on the production. This song is sick yall make sure you get this album. Lil Jay

» E-40 - Automatic feat. Fabolous [Download]
 
 

Eazy E Preview - March 23, 2002

Here is a track to preview from the upcoming Eazy E EP Godfather of Gangsta Rap, coming next Tuesday on Ruthless Records. The 8 track EP will accompany the DVD Impact of a Legend. Make sure you get that when it hits stores. Check the song below! Lil Jay

01 Intro
02 Eazy 1, 2, 3
03 Cock the 9
04 Switchez
05 The Rev (Skit)
06 No More Tears [Listen]
07 Ruthless Life
08 Still Fuckem
 
 

So Addictive Remix - March 20, 2002

Dr. Dre has produced a remix of the Truth Hurts single So Addictive featuring Busta Rhymes. The singer from St. Louis spent last Saturday and Sunday at the Hotel Figueroa in downtown Los Angeles taping the video for the original version of the song, which is the first release from her forthcoming album, Truthfully Speaking. The video, directed by Philip Atwell (Real Slim Shady, Bad Intentions), complements the song's East Indian sound with belly dancing choreographed by Fatima Robinson, and her body decorated with henna art. Dre, DJ Quik (who produced the original version), Rakim, Shaunta, and AMG attended the video shoot on Sunday March 17. Lil Jay
 
 

Even More Movies For Snoop - March 20, 2002

"I've got a movie that's being shot around right now, it's called 'Lady T and Mojo Slim,' " Snoop said Sunday on the set of another upcoming movie, "Old School." "I want Gwen Stefani to play the opposite of me in that movie, so we're trying to get that to happen. It's like a 'Bonnie and Clyde' movie."

While the pairing isn't likely to happen (Stefani's management denies it), Snoop's film career shouldn't suffer. Not only is the Doggfather coming off three popular projects from last fall, he has another three in the works.

In "Old School," which stars Vince Vaughn, Will Ferrell and Luke Wilson, Snoop plays the entertainer in a party scene. "It was fun because the people were enjoying the shit and it was in a different light," Snoop said after filming the scene with fellow rapper Warren G. "Instead of just regular acting, it was more performing, and that's what we do."

In the scene, Snoop performs a remake of Eric B & Rakim's "Paid in Full," which will also be included on the soundtrack. Snoop is so impressed with his version, which features additional vocals by Tracy Nelson and Kokane and percussion from Cypress Hill's B-Real, he plans to include it on his upcoming album, Big Snoop Dogg: Paid the Cost to Be the Boss.

Also in the works for the budding big-screen star is a drama called "48 Honey."

"It's like a gangbang story, a 'hood story," Snoop explained, kicking back in his dressing room as Warren G and Vaughn played video games. "It's real sharp. It's slick. It's deeper than any other movie that you've ever seen that's 'hood orientated."

Snoop was inspired to improve his acting chops after working with thespians like the Oscar-nominated Denzel Washington in "Training Day" and Vaughn in "Old School."

"It's like the real ones who are really making quality movies, my acting is steppin' up to be in their realm. So it's not just low-budget 'hood roles that I'm doin'. I am reaching out now, and I am getting the chance to be in the presence of real actors. And these people I've been involved with today, it's just a blessing. I'm thanking you all for giving me the opportunity, Hollywood." Snoop said.

Once these films are finished and Big Snoop Dogg is on shelves, Snoop plans to explore other roles, possibly even star in a romantic comedy.

"I'm with all that. I've got kids. I'm into making movies for all people, kids and middle-aged. I don't want to just keep it one-sided. I like it to be for everybody, just like my music." Snoop said.
 
 
 

Also, Snoop is getting ready to unveil a new line of porno films with Hustler head Larry Flynt, in addition to working on his new album.

Snoop's first foray into the world of porn came with last year's extremely popular skin flick "Doggystyle," which was distributed by Hustler. The video even took home trophies for Best Music and Top Selling Tape of 2001 at the 2002 Adult Video News (AVN) awards in Las Vegas.

"Right now, me and Larry Flynt are getting ready to ink this big deal, so y'all be on the look out for Snoop Dogg and Larry Flynt. It's called 'Hustlaz.' Volume one should be out in July, then we'll put out a whole host of volumes after that. It's real flossy, real bossy, and its real flavorful. So, if you're into adult videos, be sure to rush down and get you some ... like you already got that 'Doggystyle Volume One', you got lotion all on your hands!" Snoop said about his new line of pornos.

As for the awards show, Snoop said he was quite pleased to come out on top.
"I won two awards at the nasty awards. Everybody in my family was pleased that I won that award. Being that that was my first adult movie that I made, I came in the game real strong and hard." he explained

Snoop also talked about his new album, which should hit record stores sometime in the fall.

"The new album is called Big Snoop Dogg Has Paid the Cost to Be The Boss, and its just basically me gradually growing in the hip-hop world to where I'm the boss, where I'm at right now. I started off as an underboss, playing the background with Dr. Dre and building Death Row Records, then moving on to No Limit Records and you know, getting my stripes as a soldier. And now I finally got my own situation together. Now I'm the boss, and that's what this record is about. It's about the growth of Snoop Dogg as an artist and as a boss, and its just bossy!" said Snoop.
 
 
 

Speakin of Snoop, remember when we reported about the Showtime soundtrack. He was supposed to appear on a track called Murderer together with Barringon Levy. But the bad news is that they removed his song from the album for some reason. Thats fucked up cause I was fiendin for that Raggae track with Levy. The soundtrack is out now. Lil Jay
 
 

New Music - March 20, 2002

Check out this new song by Kokane featuring Goldie Loc. The track is called Gangsta Groove and will probably end up on Kokane's next solo album Dr. Jeckel and Mr. Kane. Thanks to SikShady for the track! Lil Jay

» Kokane - Gangsta Groove ft Goldie Loc [Listen]
 

Here is a new track by Wiz Dinero featuring Butch Cassidy. Its called In The Game and it was produced by Scott Storch.

» Wiz Dinero - N The Game ft Butch Cassidy [Listen]
 
 

New Music From The Likwid Crew - March 19, 2002

Check out deez 2 new songs from the Likwid Crew taken from the High Times Records Presents... THC Hip Hop Vol. 1 Compilation. The first one is by j-Ro and Phil Da Agony and is called Big Green Buds. The 2nd track is by Defari and is called Bomb Tree. Lil Jay

» J-Ro - Big Green Buds ft Phil Da Agony [Download]
» Defari - Bomb Tree [Download]
 
 

Kurupt And Porno For Pyros - March 19, 2002

Kurupt was in the studio last Wednesday (March 13) with alternative rock band Porno For Pyros recording the song tentatively titled 'Snapped' for the Dark Blue soundtrack.

In Dark Blue, previously titled the Plague Season, Kurupt portrays Orchard, a relentless hired killer with a comedic edge. The film is set in South Central Los Angeles during the 1992 Rodney King trial and riots.

The film stars Kurt Russell, Ving Rhames, and Michael Michele. When Launch spoke to Kurupt on the set of the film last summer, he explained how he landed the role.
"They sent my manager a bunch of scripts, and he just said 'do you want to go out and read for this? I said, 'Fuck it. I might as well.' And I went and read out and I smashed him from the door." Kurupt recalled. Lil Jay
 
 

W.C. DVD Coming This Summer - March 19, 2002

This week in Los Angeles editors have been going through 10’s of hours of archive footage from WC’s personal tapes, including his tours with Ice Cube, the Up In Smoke tour and much more.  In addition to the past footage, camera crews have been spending time in the recording studio and around LA shooting WC for his upcoming release. Look for more information coming soon and a summer release. » Source: Fortress Lil Jay
 
 

Quik Continues Shootin DVD - March 19, 2002

DJ Quik continues to prepare for his May 14 album release and continues shooting his upcoming DVD in Los Angeles.  No date has been set for the DVD release which will feature an all original soundtrack scored by Mr. Quik himself.  » Source: Fortress Lil Jay
 
 

Outlawz DVD In Stores April 30 - March 19, 2002

The Outlawz DVD “Worldwide” will hit retail stores on April 30th. In addition to the 88 minute movie, the DVD version contains full length music videos for Black Rain, Thug Wit Me and Worldwide.  Behind the scenes footage from the making of the videos, an exclusive radio show and a bonus
freestyle session with Young Noble, Fatal, Lil D, Amaretta and Lil Mu. As with other Fortress DVD’s this will contain a second audio disc with 6 unreleased full length tracks. » Source: Fortress Lil Jay
 
 

Some New Flavor - March 17, 2002

Here's some new music for yall. Check out this new track by Kokane featuring Snoop Dogg and Goldie Loc. Its called Loc's At Night and is from a new mixtape. Its a funky track and a taster for Koke's new album at the same time. The track cuts off before Snoop and Goldie start rapping, but expect to hear the full song on his new album.

» Kokane - Locs At Night ft. Snoop & Goldie Loc [Download]
 

West Coast Rookie Sixx John appears on the new Remix to Ashantis Foolish. John will get some attention on this commercial track. His album is supposed to drop this spring on Jive. Also, make sure you check out his blazin first single called The Unexpected, for a good quality copy click below.

» Ashanti - Foolish (Remix) ft. Sixx John [Download]
» Sixx John - The Unexpected [Download]
 

Next Up is a new song by Crooked I, which has been floatin around for a few days now. Its from an early promo of his album Untouchable, no word if its gonna make his album. The track is called Gangstaology.

» Crooked I - Gangstaology [Download]
 

Last but not least 2 radio drops, the first one is the Power 106 Drop by Bad Azz of How We Get Down, and the 2nd one is the Power drop by Ras Kass of Back It Up feat. Kokane.

» Bad Azz - How We Get Down (Power 106 Drop) [Download]
» Ras Kass - Back It Up (Power 106 Drop) [Download]
 
 

Ice T & Snoop In New Group? - March 15, 2002

Ice-T has been laying low on the music side of things for the past couple of years, choosing mainly to focus on acting, but that's all about to change. Cause Ice is working on a new album.

"The album is tight. It's called SMG. Myself, Smooth Da Hustler, Trigga Da Gambler and Snoop. Everybody. It's the first East Coast/West Coast group. Smooth and Trigga have been my friends for years. I been down with them since 'Broken Language', so it's just something that we used to perform together, so we just said , 'Fuck it, let's make a group.' And the chemistry is real hot." Ice said.

"As for whether or not the project will come out on Coroner Records, we are ironing out the details now. Well, right now, it might come out on Snoop Dogg's label Dogghouse. We're working on that, but its going down." Ice T added. Lil Jay
 
 

Snoop On Last Call - March 15, 2002

Be sure to tune in to "Last Call with Carson Daly" on Thursday, March 28th at 1:30 a.m. on NBC when Snoop Dogg will sit with Carson for the entire half hour, talking about his forthcoming Priority album, his clothing company, movies and the much anticipated Snoop De Ville.
Ice Cube cancelled his show taping so it won't be airing. Lil Jay
 
 

Hittman Tracklisting - March 14, 2002

Here is a tracklisting for an early advance of the Hittman album. From what I heard, its a hot album, with dope production and a few guests apperances. Below is a song to preview, its called Blaaw and features Knoc and Dre. Most of these songs are pretty old tracks, like songs he did for mixtapes and stuff like that. So expect some big changes in the final version. Lil Jay

01. Front Page
02. Let Shit Go feat. Knoc-Turn'al
03. Blaaw feat. Knoc & Dr. Dre
04. Watch Out feat. Knoc
05. Direct it
06. Ackrite
07. Last Dayz
08. Gett Mynz
09. Shady
10. Ass
11. Hiznit
12. Hott Damn
13. When it Comes
14. Foot Trooper
 
 

Quik, X & More On Weakest Link - March 14, 2002

Last week Da Brat, Xzibit, Jermaine Dupri, the Rev. Run, Cypress Hill's B-Real, Nate Dogg, Young MC and DJ Quik taped an episode of NBC's "Weakest Link" scheduled to air April 28.

That was definitely the funniest television or radio show I've ever done or been a part of. Show host Anne Robinson asked Nate why he had his hands in his pockets. Nate said, 'So I won't steal anything.' We were all dying. Quik said in a statement.

Although everyone loved the wise guy, Quik said they didn't take too kindly to a smarty-pants in the group. I'm not going to say anything about who won, but that show just goes to prove it doesn't matter if you're a school kid or a famous rapper, nobody likes a know-it-all," he said. Lil Jay
 
 

New Shade Sheist - March 12, 2002

Here is some brand new music from Shade Sheist. The song is called Money Orders and is his first single from his debut album Informal Introduction. The album comes out Spring 2002 on MCA Records. Expect DJ Clue, Nate Dogg, Dj Quik, Kurupt and more guests on the album. Im not really feeling this track, it has Timbaland on the production. Let em know where you heard it first! Lil Jay

» Shade Sheist - Money Orders [Download]
 
 

Ice Cube Interview - March 12, 2002

Check out this new Ice Cube interview he did on Power 106 the other day. Damn, Cube announced some more movies coming next year. Cube said that the next album he wanna do is a Westside Connection album. He also said that its up to Dre if the N.W.A. reunion album is gonna happen or not, basicly the same old thing, that Dre's too busy with other projects etc. Very funny interview. Listen to the interview here.

Speakin of interviews, the homie B p L e A s E wrote a transcript of our interview with Knoc-Turn'al. If you had problems with the audio, get your lazy ass up to the interview section or click here to read the full interview in text. Lil Jay
 
 

Exclusive Knoc-Turn'al Interview - March 10, 2002

West Coast 2K and West Coast Killaz hooked up with the one and only Knoc-Turn'al for an exclusive interview. We talked about his debut album, workin with Dre, the Past & Future and much much more. Click here to listen to Part 1 of the interview, and check out West Coast Killaz for Part 2. Lil Jay
 
 

Soooo Addictive - March 7, 2002

Check out the first single from Aftermath singer Truth Hurts. This highly anticipated song is called Addictive and features the great Rakim and was produced by DJ Quik. The beat has an exotic feel with Indian-styled vocals.

'I started off in classical and opera, Since I was 10 years old, my mom put me in classical. My teacher wanted me to be an opera singer, and he was sending me to the University Of Chicago on scholarship. But, I had too much soul.' Truth said.
 

You heard it here first, You can thank me later....Check the song below. Lil Jay

» Truth Hurts - Addictive feat. Rakim [Download]
 
 

King Tee Album Info - March 7, 2002

Here is a new article on King Tee taken from a magazine, I wanna thank J@B for typing this out! Anyway, the article is pretty interesting. King Tee is still working on his new album which will be entitled The King Strikes. As you probably know by now, he is on Ruthless Records after leaving Aftermath.

'Man, Me & X are too cool to have to be categorized as rappers & boss. Thats why I didn't go to Open Bar' Tee said. 'Production for the next album will be handled by Dr. Dre, E-Swift, Battlecat, Ric Rock, DJ Premier, among others.
Right now we're looking at about late this year for the album. Guest appearences will include Tha Liks, Xzibit, Phil Da Agony, Knoc-Turn'Al, Ras Kass, Mos Def and whoever else I happen to run into down the line.'

King Tee says he is ready to get his thing back together after the big flop of his Thy Kingdom Come not actually being released. You can catch him in the movie "3 Strikes Part 2" making an appearence along side DJ Pooh, Mix Master Spade and Ice T, which will be out also late this year. Be on the lookout for a big soundtrack there! Lil Jay
 
 

Put The Stank In It - March 6, 2002

Check out this new song by W.C. and new West Coast rapper Dr. Stank. The track I got is the Remix to the song called Put The Stank In It, a very very tight song. No word where and when this track will be released. Lil Jay

» Dr. Stank - Put The Stank In It (Remix) feat. W.C. [Download]
 
 

Snoop Dogg Coming In August? - March 6, 2002

The following news comes from a poster from the DPG Recordz forum, thanx to whoever who posted this. As you may know, Snoop was at the taping of the Carson Daly show the other day and he talked a little about his next album. It is definitely a solo album and coming out on Priority, with the title Paid The Cost To Be The Boss. It supposedly has a August release date but does anyone really expect it to drop before September? However, after that he'll move his label to MCA and the first release will be a compliation with all the Doggystyle Artists and will be called Welcome To Tha Dogg House. Once again I have my doubts if this compilation will come out or not. The Carson show should air very soon. Lil Jay
 
 

Bone Talks On Harmony - March 5, 2002

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony has resolved its differences with Ruthless Records and is scheduled to release its fifth studio record, Thug World Order, this spring.

Wish Bone told Launch that the group's relationship has improved with Ruthless Records, which filed a suit against the quartet in July 2001, accusing them of not upholding their contractual obligation to deliver six albums.

"It's a whole lot better. Basically, we had to just stand up and just get certain things that we wanted," he said. "You know what I'm saying? Let them know that we are men, we are rappers, we are still having fun, but on top of all of that, we are businessmen now. It got to be the way we want it, or we can go about it another way. Whatever it takes."

Layzie Bone adds that the group had to take a stand to get what they wanted.

"It's all business, and everything, When we set out for a goal, we got to handle our business. We gots to get paid. So we went and fought with them. But this is family. We worked it out."

The Bone album will include more socially charged material than their previous efforts, says Wish Bone.

"We a little more political on this album. We gone say what they scared to say, you know what I'm saying? Like, we ain't scared of them, god damn it," he said. Lil Jay
 
 

Still More Bounce Audio - March 5, 2002

Here here 2 more tracks from the Tribute Album to Roger Troutman. The first track features King Tee, Kurupt, Xzibit, Ice T and Mac Mall and is called Get On Down with E-Swift on the production. The next one features Ras Kass, Kam, Tash, B-Real and Spice 1 and is called Still Mo’ Bounce and was produced by Battlecat. Bump those and buy the whole album entitled Still Mo ’Bounce, which will be in stores April 16, 2002. Lil Jay

» Ice T - Get On Down feat. Kurupt, Xzibit, King Tee, Mac Mall [Download]
» Ras Kass - Still Mo’ Bounce feat. Kam, Tash, B-Real, Spice 1 [Download]
 
 

Young Assassins - March 4, 2002

Here are 3 spankin new tracks from the Young Assassins, the group which consists of Kurupt, Roscoe, Tri-Star and Eastwood. Their self titled debut album is comin out this Summer on Trigga Man, Kurupts new label on Tha Row. No word if those tracks will make the album. I have to thank Nima for the tracks, check them below. Lil Jay

» Young Assassins - Talk About [Listen]
» Young Assasins - Homeboyz & Homegirlz [Listen]
» Young Assassins - Dippin In Da 4 [Listen]
 
 

Daz Teams Up With Camron - March 4, 2002

Check out this new track by Cam'ron featuring Daz Dillinger called Ambitions Of A Killa. Daz' appearance is very short, he rapped 2 lines on the chorus. They used the same beat as the 2Pac classic Ambition Az A Ridah. The song will be featured on the new album by Cam'ron coming soon on Roc A Fella. Lil Jay

» Cam'ron - Ambitions Of A Killa feat. Daz [Download]