The Hip Hop TakeOver: 11/28/10

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Hip Hop Throwback Video of the day - Brand Nubian - Don't Let It Go To Your Head

Brand Nubian - Don't Let It Go To Your Head

Pics for Today: Brand Nubian at The Delano in Florida (11/27)

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Music: LOS - Sooner Than Later Feat. Raheem DeVaughn

LOS - Sooner Than Later Feat. Raheem DeVaughn

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Rolling Stones Crowns Nicki Minaj "Queen of Hip Hop"

Like many people, I find Nicki Minaj quite interesting, but her album hasn't been out a full week and she's already crowned "Queen".

While she has proved she can roll with the boys, and doesn't mind a challenge (Lil Kim), I think Ms. Minaj should be given some time before trying on a Queen's shoes. That's a big role to fulfill, plus there are so women that have come before her that is just as deserving of that title who can spit as well, maybe better. MC Lyte, Rah Digga (who also has a new album out "Classic"), Lauryn Hill, a triple threat, she can sing, rap, and act. This list even includes Foxy Brown and Lil Kim. Lil Kim was rocking the crazy hair and wacky outfits back in the day. The list gets longer.

1.Tribute (Intro) (produced by Nascent & QB)
2.Feel my pain (produced by Frank Dukes)
3.Gimme Your’s (2010 Remix) (produced by Statik Selektah)
4.Nothing Move f. June Summers (produced by Roctimus Prime, co-produced by Riggs Morales)
5.Rather Unique (2010 Remix) (produced by Lil Fame from M.O.P)
6.The Calm (produced by Statik Selektah)
7.Your World Dont Stop 2010-remix (produced by Statik Selektah)
8.I’m ILL (produced by MoSS)
9.I Feel 4 U (2010 Remix) (produced by Baby Paul)
10.Bonus

Kevin Powell To Release Authorized Biography of Tupac Shakur

Kevin Powell had a long election campaign running for Congress here in New York. He didn't let that defeat get him down.

Powell has signed a two book deal with Simon & Schuster to release his own memoir, "The Boy With A Mother And No Father", to be released Fall of 2012.

After releasing his memoir, Powell will take his collection of history and archived interviews to release "Tupac Shakur: The Authorized Biography"

To read statements from Kevin Powell about the biography, click here.

Jay Z's "Decoded" Hits New York Times Bestsellers List

Jay-Z has scored yet again, this time with his new book Decoded. Decoded came in at #3 on the New York Times best sellers list, behind George Bush's new book Decision Points which came in at #2.

Decoded also landed on Amazon.com's top selling books.

Decoded guides you through Jay-Z's life through his lyrics.

New Hip Hop Albums For This Week

The Black Eyed Peas - The Beginning

Joell Ortiz - Free Agent

Flo Rida - Only 1 Flo (Pt. 1)

Slim Thug - Tha Thug Show

Soulja Boy - The DeAndre Way

Jazmine Sullivan - Love Me Back

Miguel - All I Want Is You

Ron Isley - Mr. I

Yelawolf – Trunk Muzik: 0 to 60

LAST WEEKS ALBUM RELEASES (wk of 11/22)

I'm sure you already know about Nicki Minaj's "Pink Friday", Kanye West's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy", and Lloyds "H.F.M.2 (Hunger For More 2)" which I personally think Lloyd should have pushed back with two major releases that came out the same week... but who am I to have an opinion? Ehhhh **shrugs shoulders**

Also released:

Jay-Z - The Hits Collection Volume 1

Jay-Z - The Hits Collection Volume 1 [Deluxe]

Jay-Z - The Hits Collection Volume 1 [Collector's Box Set]

Jay-Z - The Hits Collection Volume 1 [3 Disc Vinyl]

Curren$y - Pilot Talk II

Inspectah Deck - Manifesto Redux

Big L – Return Of The Devil’s Son

Copywrite – The Life and Times of Peter Nelson

Akon - Stadium

Music: T.I. feat. Christina Aguilera - Castle Walls (Prod by Alex Da Kid)

T.I. feat. Christina Aguilera - Castle Walls (Prod by Alex Da Kid)

Music: DJ Kay Slay feat. Busta Rhymes, Layzie Bone, Twista & Jaz-O - 60 SECOND ASSASINS

DJ Kay Slay feat. Busta Rhymes, Layzie Bone, Twista & Jaz-O - 60 SECOND ASSASINS

Music: Bei Maejor - Teardrops and Telephone Calls

Bei Maejor - Teardrops and Telephone Calls

Music: Algebra - Another Good Day

Algebra - Another Good Day

Two Popular Hip Hop Blogsites Seized by Authorities

On Friday (November 26), two popular hip-hop blogs, OnSmash and RapGodfathers, were seized by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and Homeland Security Investigations. Both sites appear to be under investigation due to claims of copyright infringement.

Read the rest of the story here.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Hip Hop Throwback Of The Day - MC Serch Feat. Chubb Rock,Nas & Red Hot Lover Tone - Back To The Grill

MC Serch Feat. Chubb Rock,Nas & Red Hot Lover Tone - Back To The Grill

Music Video - Jay Rock feat. Kendrick Lamar & Giddy - Diary of a Broke N***a

JayRock "Diary Of A Broke Nigga" Ft Kendrick Lamar & Giddy

Music: Eric Roberson - Again Feat. Choklate

Eric Roberson - Again Feat. Choklate

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Music: New Free EP Collection "Sing and Flow: The Duets" Estelle and John Legend

New free EP available for download with a collection of all of their collaborations, with new song "Shiny Suit Part 2"

Tracklist

01. Shiny Suit pt.2
02. You Are
03. Freedom f. Talib Kweli
04. Hey Girl (Original)
05. No Other Love
06. Come Over f. Sean Paul
07. Fall In Love

Listen to "Shiny Suit Part 2" below

Link to FREE EP here.