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Mike West is preparing to release "A Westside Story" on his label Hangtime Entertainment, distributed by ILG Distribution, scheduled to drop September 1st. The 14 track album will feature artists like Daz Dillinger from the Dogg Pound, Mopreme Shakur, The Outlawz, Pitbull, Derulo, V and Honorebel as well as production from producers like Mike West himself, Casa de Negro, ROP Productions, Raw Geez Entertainment, Supernova, and Rated R.

Mike West feat. Outlawz - Come With Me

For more info on Mike West, check out www.ghettofro.com

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Ein paar Wu-Tang News:

Der des Predigens müde ehemalige Pastor Ma$e hat sich nach seinem (wohl zu Recht) untergegangenen Comeback-Album im letzten Jahr wieder mal zu Wort gemeldet und erklärt dass er sämtliche Punchlines von Big L geschrieben habe. Anlass dieses Seitenhiebs auf seinen vor einigen Jahren verstorbenen ehemaligen Kollegen bei der Truppe Children of the Corn ist wohl seine Unterschrift unter einen Plattenvertrag bei der G-Unit Records, das hat ihn wohl ein wenig größenwahnsinnig werden lassen. Seine angeblichen Worte:

"Big L brought me in the scene and I used to rhyme with him...when they used to do records, God bless the dead they would never put me on the records. But all ogf the hot lines he was saying, and even in his grave I gotta tell this, those were my lines. I used to say those lines in the park and they would put them out in song."

Quelle: www.soulspazm.com

Neues Album von Kaze Anfang nächsten Jahres, Features u.a. von Immortal Technique und Royce da 5'9":

Albany, Georgia Hip-Hop duo Field Mob has inked a deal with Ludacris' Disturbing Tha Peace label to release their third album Light Poles and Pine Trees...

“As Disturbing Tha Peace continues to grow, we are proud to have them as an addition to our brand,” Ludacris told AllHipHop.com. “We [Disturbing Tha Peace] are here to broaden their appeal as being two of the leading lyricists from the south. I expect just as much from them as they do from us.”

Group members Shawn Jay and Smoke explained the meaning behind the album’s title.

"The name of the album is Light Poles and Pine Trees because there ain't no skyline where we're from," Shawn Jay said. "There's no arch like in St. Louis or palm trees like California," continued Smoke aka Chevy Pendagrass. "You look up and that's what you see in Albany."

The release of the unofficial single in "Georgia" features Ludacris and a sampled hook from Ray Charles’ “Georgia on My Mind,” which is also the official song of the state of Georgia.

The first official single will be "Friday Night," which also features Ludacris and is produced by Kenjo.

The album will feature collaborations with Ludacris, Ciara, Bone Crusher, Bobby Valentino, and others.

"I feel like we're the most posturpedic group in the industry right now," says Shawn Jay. "Meaning, we're the most slept-on artists. Other artists know that if them boys get a little bit of light, its over."

Light Poles and Pine Trees is slated to drop in November on Disturbing Tha Peace/Geffen Records.

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Dilated Peoples are busy finishing up their 4th album entitled "20/20", due out January 24th on ABB Records. They are getting ready to drop the first single in the next few days. The song is called "Back Again" with production by The Alchemist, and this song is knockin! All the Dilated fans gonna love this one, they are picking up right where they left off with "Neighborhood Watch".

The vinyl comes with the B-Side "Rapid Transit" featuring Strong Arm Steady's Krondon. We got "Back Again" available below for your listening pleasure (in CDQ):


Dilated Peoples - Back Again (Prod. by The Alchemist)

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It's been six years since hip-hop legend Dr. Dre's last studio album, and its planned follow-up, reportedly titled "Detox," seems no closer to completion.

But one of his key collaborators tells Billboard.com Dre is continuing to work on new music and still plans to release another album, even if it takes several more years to do the job right.

"There will be another Dr. Dre solo album, without a doubt," says bassist Mike Elizondo, who began working with the artist on the 1999 album "Dr. Dre -- 2001" and has since been a fixture on Dre-produced recordings by Xzibit, Eminem and the Game.

"Dre has very high standards," Elizondo responded when asked what is taking so long. "He wants to shock the world and put something out that no one would have ever thought possible from a hip-hop artist. He's definitely going to take his time and make sure it's right, but there will be a collection of songs that will come out as a Dr. Dre solo album."

However, the timetable for finishing the album remains murky. Asked if Elizondo had played on any of the tracks to date, he replied, "We've been working. There's a team assembled and we'll definitely continue moving forward on that."

"Dr. Dre -- 2001" debuted at No. 2 on The Billboard 200 and has sold 7 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

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It is rumored that long time Memphis legend Kingpin Skinny Pimp is now signed to Lil Flip's Clover G's imprint. The label consisting of artists and affiliates Big Shasta, Will Lean, C-Note, BG Duke, Blacc Al Capone, G Red, 380, Squad Up, Point Blank, and now Kingpin Skinny Pimp. Skinny Pimp is said to be featuring on the upcoming Clover G's album and mixtapes.

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Marion "Suge" Knight was shot inside of a Miami night Club during a Kanye West-sponsored party for MTV's Video Music Awards, according to people in attendance. The Death Row founder was admitted to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg and is in good condition.
Knight was attending the Shore Club in Miami where Kanye West, Common and John Legend held a G.O.O.D. Music party.

Unsubstantiated sources at the Shore Club told AllHipHop.com that at least six shots were fired and the shooter was apprehended at the scene.

Julia Beverly, publisher/editor of OZONE Magazine, was headed inside the club when she said police rushed inside.

"I don't think anybody knows exactly what happened. I was walking in and a cop shoved me back and police are telling me Suge got shot," Beverly told AllHipHop.com. "They had about three or four blocks taped off. Some people are talking out of their a** and there are rumors flying every where."

Another eyewitness inside of the club when the shooting took place spoke under the condition of anonymity.

"We heard shooting. Everybody got on the floor, but you couldn't see anything. I couldn't see, but I believe Suge was hit in the leg. I didn't see it but that's what people said," the witness said.

There were approximately 600 people inside of the Shore Club people at the time of the shooting.

Police were not available for comment as of press time.

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According to reports, Dr. Dre's Detox -- the long-awaited follow up to 1999's The Chronic 2001 -- will finally hit stores shelves this October.

The Detox project has been delayed for over two years now, causing many hip hop fans and -- even reps at Dre's label -- to be skeptical of the album's release date. At press time, Interscope officials tell SOHH.com that Detox isn't even on their official release schedule. The hold up, according to sources close to Dre, has been the producer's penchant for perfection.

Dre has reportedly been entrenched in the studio with several collaborators to complete the Detox album. According to one source, the award-winning producer has submitted over 50 beats for the album and regularly tweaks his production.

"Dre has very high standards," Mike Elizondo told Billboard. Bass-player Elizondo has worked on several projects with Dre, including Eminem, The Game and Xzibit albums, and is currently collaborating with Dre on Detox. "He wants to shock the world and put something out that no one would have ever thought possible from a hip-hop artist. He's definitely going to take his time and make sure it's right."

Meanwhile, Dre has been busy at work with his other projects. He recently collaborated with Mary J. Blige on her latest release, which also features production from The Neptunes, Kanye West, and Swizz Beats.

Look for the highly-anticipated Detox to hit stores in October... possibly.

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Oh sh*t! Crooked I's newest single "Cali Boyz" is out in full quality, courtesy of Crook's official website westcoastdynasty.com. The track is produced by Scott Storch and is a real banger!

I have the song in full CD Quality for ya'll to bump, burn, spread, and promote. Let's take the Young Boss to the top, it's up to ya'll. Word of mouth is the biggest promotion.

'Nuff talk, let's get down to business, download Crooked I's new Scott Storch produced single "Cali Boyz" below:

Crookde I - Cali Boyz (Prod. by Scott Storch)

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