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AUDIO: Shady Blaze – Shady Prayer (prod. Uptown Greg)

18 year old Green Ova producer Uptown Greg just dropped this new Shady Blaze on us, and as usual, it’s a heater. Listen as Shady lets loose with his signature double time flow on this Shady Prayer…
Stream/Download (Soundcloud)Shady Blaze – Shady Prayer (prod. Uptown Greg)

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Drake: The Girl From Marvin’s Room Has Her Hand Out

Ericka Lee, the girl who provided the woman’s voice on Drake’s “Marvin’s Room” is now suing the rapper, claiming that she wasn’t compensated as much as promised. According to Lee, Drizzy promised her co-writing credits as well as a split of the profits from the song but has received neither. The rapper has already filed a response saying that she was never promised any money, and that she consented to do the song for free.

Fabolous: Drops $28k In Strip Club

Sure, rappers drop major cash in strip clubs all the time, but Fabolous put them all to shame last week. According to TMZ, he spent $28,000 at Atlanta’s Diamonds on Wednesday. In some of the pics, you can barely see the carpet it’s so littered with bills.

Comedian Kevin Hart also did his part to help the ATL’s stripper community, tossing out seven large. –Andrew Richter

WORLD PREMIERE: Oreo Jones x Action Jackson – “Black Fabio” (Video)

Action Jackson’s and Oreo Jones’s auditory saga “Black Fabio” has been given the visual treatment by director Mike Charizopoulos of Digital Rabbit Productions!

Rad Summer is proud to debut the new music video from Action Jackson and Oreo Jones for their song “Black Fabio”. The pair linked up with director Mike Charizopoulus of Digital Rabbit Productions to craft a visually interesting and humorous interpretation of their titular character Black Fabio. The trio ultimately conceived a plot that would encompass the life of the debonaire and irreverent lover. If you take away nothing else from this video, please understand that from the time he awakes to the time he slumbers, Black Fabio is always living for the love the ladies.

When Oreo Jones debuted his Halloween 2010 costume Black Fabio, no one expected it to spawn a concept mixtape that keeps you dancing and laughing front to back. Nine months later and with the help of Action Jackson, that is exactly what’s been created. Just as Fabio was never constrained by wearing a shirt, OJ and Jackson chose not to be encumbered by genre and drew from anything including rap to post-punk to moombahton. The “Black Fabio” mixtape is an unique collection of 14 tracks that tell the saga of the titular character. Starting with the title track and moving forward through “Niagara Falls”, Oreo and Action prove why they are two of the most creative emerging artists. “Black Fabio” the mixtape is available for FREE DOWNLOAD or STREAM now!

http://oreojones.com

http://twitter.com/OreoJones

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CORE DJ/SHADE 45 DJ SCHEMES NAMED OFFICIAL SHOW DJ FOR GARVEY THE CHOSEN ONE

(Washington, DC) – DMV-based Recording Artist Garvey the Chosen One announced his official show DJ this week, Core DJ/Shade 45 DJ Schemes. DJ Schemes accompanied the hip-hop artist for two performances last week, including the “Money Train” Album Release Party on March 13. The team is preparing for a “Money Train” tour to be announced soon.

“After I was initially introduced to DJ Schemes, I started paying attention to his grind and what I recognized was that he took his craft seriously as a DJ. I felt like that’s what type of person I needed on my team to go to the next level as far as LIVE shows and entertaining the crowd,” said Garvey the Chosen One.

“Garvey has always been one of my favorite DMV artists. I’ve been playing his records in the clubs for a while, and his singles always get the party hype. I’m glad to be a member of the team,” said DJ Schemes.

Stay tuned for Garvey the Chosen One’s upcoming performance dates, including the Money Train Spring Tour. Follow @DJSchemes and @GarveyTheChosen on Twitter.

DJ Schemes is a Brooklyn native, who now resides in the Washington, DC area. He was raised in a family of DJs and musicians and is known for his ability to choose the right song at exactly the right time. This ability allows him to keep his listeners excited, involved, and entertained. He believes that as a DJ it is not only his job to play music, but to connect with his listeners, and ensure the party never stops. As one of the newest members of The Core DJs, Shade 45 XM and an official DJ for DTP, Scratch Events (corporate clients), and Party Boys, DJ Schemes has been recognized nationally for his ability to move through music fluidly while keeping any party live. He has worked at the largest nightclubs across the nation, and regularly DJs at special events in DC, New York, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. His sole purpose is to spread the love of music across the world. With his great energy and strong song selection, patrons have only positive memories of a “DJ Schemes Experience.” Hear him live at Ultrabar in DC each Thursday and Stadium Club DC on Fridays. Learn more at www.djschemes.com and follow him at www.Twitter.com/DjSchemes.

Malcolm Mays “Burning Couture House” [Visual] Premiere

Malcolm Mays unleashes a riveting visual display for his debut single “Burning Couture Houses of Sanity” (#BCHS).
This video takes us through the not so typical weekend of a gorgeous Hollywood woman, she is very much so over zealous and down for a lot of the wrong things. As she attempts to navigate through her night, Malcolm narrates & facilitates the lost girls insane night. This is the first release from Malcolm’s upcoming collection “The Fred Williams Collection”. Hit the screen shot & Enjoy.

Artist: Malcolm Mays
Album:The Fred Williams Collection
Song: Burning Couture Houses of Sanity
Label: Last Monarchy/ Indie

This young rebellious beacon of light emanates from the darkens of South Central Los Angeles and was born under the name “Malcolm Michael Mays” on Valentines Day of 1990. Nephew to the most notorious gangster/civil activist and nobel peace prize nominee’s, Stanley Tookie Williams. Godson to T. Rodgers, the founder of the most popular Blood gang on the westcoast; BPS. Making Malcolm a child of the South Central Los Angeles streets that raised him.

Born on the day of love, this multi-talented young heartthrob learned to harness his ability to sing, dance, rap, write, act, direct and play piano, into a multi pronged weapon that he utilizes within his greater artistic disposal. Quite literally, Malcom Mays is an army of talent laying the foundation for a career in the entertainment industry that will one day be of legend.

Malcolm soon found himself graduating from the gang-ridden streets of Los Angeles, California. He then entered the arena of young executive at Sony Pictures Entertainment, by the ripe age of 15. By the age of 17, Malcolm was already being chronicled on the front page of the NEW YORK TIMES… The NY Times Art section profiled Malcolm Mays as the budding young prodigy starring/directing/writing/editing his first major feature film, backed by Sony, and based on his personal experience with racial tensions between black and Latinos in Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). By 18 Malcolm had already signed with UNITED TALENT AGENCY, one of the four major Talent Agencies in the world, to represent him on all fronts.

During this time Malcolm found himself always keeping his pet-project ENDLESS GENIUS RECORDS, the record label he had began in high school, up and running. He released a mixtape and performed in and around LA, including the renowned Visions and Voices event, to a packed crowd of 1,200 at USC, he and his colleague Jake Bloch transcribed the music for the entire event while also performing and headlining the finale.

With a core focus on the plight of humannitarianism and the expression of the woe developed form growing up in a tumultous environment. Malcolm is a socially conscious narrator for the plight of man in struggle.

With the heart of a philanthropist and the passion of a young revolutionary, Malcolm plans on utilizing his talents to change the entertainment industry. And also as the platform for his campaign to make a change on this earth, hence the mantra; Peace.Luv.Art.

Twitter: @iMalcolmMays
Website: www.lastmonarchy.com

Rashid Hadee – Let Me Be (Behind the scenes photos)

Honest Management has decided to release a few on location photos to share some of the behind the scenes action from Rashid Hadee’s 7th visual single Let Me Be. The visual was directed by Aaron Perkins Jr. of APJ films and will impact tomorrow. The behind the scenes photos, taken by Malcolm Starchild, capture the moments of this somewhat dark but very realistic single. Feel free to post (and credit photographer) at will. If you have any questions or comments regarding Rashid Hadee’s upcoming visual single that will be released tomorrow or want to reach him for any reason, these are the appropriate contacts: Interviews/Press: press@honestmanagement.com | Management: glew@honest-management.com, @Olskool_IceGre | Booking: bookings@honest-management.com | General: info@honest-management.com

On the set
Artist / Male Lead – Rashid Hadee
Video Director – Aaron Perkins Jr. of APJ FIlms
Photography – Malcolm Starchild
Female Lead – Trizonna McClendon (singer/songwriter/reality tv producer)
APJ Films Management – Mello
Police – Tommy J. Harrison Jr. (Real Chicago officer who holds the title as the worlds strongest police officer)
Thugs – Extras

Waz Most – Black Girl (Video & Mp3)

“Black Girl” is Waz Most first single from his debut album Reflections of Life. This track features Waz Most as a relaxed kat trying to rap about his ideal type of women. It’s a classic throw back of a love joint with real ideals and consciousness within the lyrics. This couldn’t have come at a better time in the industry when some of the focus has been about exploiting black women. Waz Most took a different approach and has unleashed a joint that shows respect to our women as those who are truly “swimming in polluted waters but strong enough to raise our sons and daughters”. His flow is steady and smooth as it rides the calming piano and tempting cymbal base lines. Waz Most draws us in with his impeccable timing and his conversational type flow which captures the movement & rhythm of a beat that’s hanging on his every word. This is sound fluidity at its best with no spaces just pure “mental stimulation”. Now take all this coupled with thought provoking lyrics and you have a hip hop joint that’s sure to be embraced by old and young, both men and women as it uplifts, promotes, and references positive relationships within the black community.

About Waz Most:

WazMost producer/mc representing from the Brick City area (Newark, E.O, Irvington) N.J. Made his debut as a member of the group Lost Generation with the track “Represent My Niggas” on the compilation album “The Union Presents Organize Rhymes”. This project included hip hop legends such as the late greats Guru from Gangster, Big L and many others. Through the years he’s work with up and coming artists as well as established artists such as Heather B and Mighty Maad from the creator of the movie “Dirty Game” but more importantly his brother Nocturnal former Hit Squad member.
In 2011 WazMost started an independent label with Nocturnal and little sister Ms. Bee called Workhorse Enterprize. Producing ninety percent of the Nocturnal debut album “2ND WIND” he’s also featured on the title track “Back 2 Back” showing his lyrical ability. WazMost is finally taking center stage as a solo artist with his debut single “Black Girl” from his new album “Reflections of Life”. When you enter into the world of “R.O.L” you’re never going to want to leave. WazMost is on fire with his soulful loops and dominating percussion coupled with his laid back lyrical precision, melodious tracks, and vivid story telling. This album will definitely answer the call for those who have been craving real, gimmick free, classic Hip Hop coming soon April 2012.

Artist: Waz Most

Location: Newark, NJ
Genre: Hip Hop, Rap

Stream / Download: http://workhorseenterprize.bandcamp.com/

Links: www.twitter.com/wazmost www.workhorseenterprize.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001720124685

Jet 2 – Drippin’ Swagu (Feat. BeeGee) x Jet 2 – Game Over

“I don’t ever let them tell me there are any limits man.,” says an excited Jet 2 who’s real name is Jonathan Ihejeto. “Every time I approach a song or a new project, I always approach it with the mind set that will allow me to try and be the best possible artist that I can be to create the best music for the people.” Jet 2 speaks with such confidence and faith, it’s no wonder why Twenty-year-old Jonathan Ihejeto, is amassing quite the following. Jet 2 believes in his music, and the messages behind it.

Born to Nigerian Parents, Music was always apart of the rapper Jet 2′s life growing up. As an early youth, artist such as 2Pac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, The Notorious B.I.G., and Eminem helped shape Jet 2’s love for music, and allowed for Jet to find a unique love for the genre, and the culture. Jet 2 can recall many instances in which he would just fall in love with the radio at young age. Jet 2 was born with the love for music because it is in his genes; he is the son of Jerry Ihejeto which is a musician himself.

Jet 2 enrolled at Susan Miller Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, California. “Around school, people would rap, and have freestyle battles, that would draw crowds and I wanted to see if I was actually as good as I thought I was. I would rap and draw high praise from the crowds attending, and I took that as a reflection of how could I was, and how good I could possibly be. So that’s when I started recording any and everywhere that I could, and that’s when I started to focus on honing my craft, and approaching music as a possible career path, and not a hobby.” All throughout high school, Jet 2 recorded a plethora of songs, and freestyles, that attributed to his name garnering a buzz in his neighborhood.

There are plenty of things in the future to look forward from the artist known as Jet 2. His project, “The Mission Back To The Terminal” is due out in June and with Jet 2’s prolific work ethic, there is no telling what the future holds for him. With everything involving Jet 2’s music, he is determined to make sure that his product his a reflection of his views on life, and his values as well. Jet 2 states, “When you do music, and actually take it seriously as a career, you then have a voice.” Jet 2’s music is filled with stories about everyday life, and the struggles the average person encounters in trying to make a life better for himself, and the people around him. Jet 2 also speaks on having a voice, and possibly having music that can define the situations that his peers are facing right now. Jet 2 also states that. “With my music, I have a true desire to express my inner most desires and the world that surrounds me. I want my music to be an expression of myself, my team, my peers, and my culture because at the end of the day, I do this for my culture and I hope that everyone can hear that in my music.”

Curt Rivera “Become Legendary”

One of South Carolina’s brightest and most hard working musical talents, Curt Rivera, is releasing his highly anticipated third mixtape entitled “Become Legendary”. As part of any smart and successful business plan, we are looking to spread awareness of the powerful, movement forming music that our artist is creating. Essentially, that means making sure the most successful and influential media outlets are aware of Curt Rivera and what his new mixtape represents. It represents a journey of hard work, endless studio hours, and unmatched drive tempered by keen business sense. We are trying to put this mixtape out for public consumption to show music connoisseurs what it takes to become legendary.

Responsible for Internet distribution of project: Mp3waxx, Rap Star Promo ,

“Becoming Legendary”

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