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Eminem Says He's Recording With Dr. Dre

Dre and Shady are back in the studio, but for what project?

Eminem gave fans reason to be excited when he revealed that he was in the studio with Dr. Dre - despite the vagueness of the news.

Shady called into "The Morning After" with Angela Yee yesterday (October 28), commemorating his Shade45 radio station's sixth anniveresary.

"I'm in the studio with Dre now, let's jus say that," teased Em, saying that Dre was in the other room. "Pretty soon he's going to make a beat and I might rap on it."

Em added that he was planning on "taking a break" after the success of his latest release, Recovery, and his four-date tour with Jay-Z.

Eminem did not clarify whether he's working on a new solo project, or whether the Dre beat is for the long-delayed Detox.

Madlib releases the 10thMedicine Show No. 10: Black Soul.

 Hip Hop producer Madlib releases the 10^thMedicine Show No. 10: Black Soul.  In this edition Madlib uses samples from the 60’s and 70’s to create his soundscape.  So far the Los Angeles producer has created a two collaborative album with Guilty Simpson & MC Frank Nitt, covered three decades of various Brazilian music, created an instrumental African album, produced a Jamaican inspired album, released a Hip Hop beat cd covering the 90’s, dropped a psychedelic mixtape inspired by late 60’s & early 70’s rock music, and released two jazz albums….all under the Medicine Show series….all within this year.  He’s a hard worker so give this a listen.

9th’s Opus: It’s A Wonderful World Music Group Vol. 1.

 former Little Brother producer 9th Wonder.  The North Carolina native returns with his third solo album, 9th’s Opus: It’s A Wonderful World Music Group Vol. 1.  The album features North Carolina artists that are all a part of, or at least associated with 9th Wonder’s imprint, It’s A Wonderful World Music Group.

Hip-Hop Production Team The Runners Ink Worldwide Deal With Warner Chappell

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop production duo The Runners have inked a worldwide publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music, the global music publishing arm for Warner Music Group.


As The Runners, Jermaine "Mayne" Jackson and Andre "Dru Brett" Harr have crafted hits for top artists like Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Fabolous, Usher, Chris Brown, DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Rihanna, Justin Beiber, T.I., Trey Songz and others.

Under the terms of the new deal, Warner Chappell will administer all of their future works and select catalog titles.

"Warner/Chappell has such a great history and selection of the most talented writers and producers," Mayne said. "We are excited about creating lots of smashes together."

The Runners are based in Orlando, Florida, where they also run their independent label, Trac-N-Field Entertainment.

Mayne and Dru are extraordinarily talented songwriters who started out with great success in the Hip-Hop world," added Warner Chappell's CEO, Scott Francis. "To see them expand the scope of that success into a broader range of musical genres like pop and R&B is especially exciting. We are proud to have them join the Warner/Chappell family and look forward to opening new doors for them."

Swizz Beatz, Cassidy Sued For $1.5 Million Over Hit 2007 Single

Hip-Hop producer Swizz Beatz has been sued by a producer who claims he was cheated out of royalties for his work on Cassidy's hit single "My Drink 'N My 2 Step."

In a lawsuit filed on October 18th, Antwann Frost claims that he helped created the drum and rhythmic pattern for Cassidy's single, which has become a staple in clubs across the world.

Frost claims he created "all of the other original musical components that shaped and defined" "My Drink 'N My 2 Step" in 2007, which spawned remixes by Kanye West, Chingy, Ne-Yo and others.

According to Frost, Swizz Beatz offered $5,000 and 5% of ownership of the song, according to TMZ.com.

Antwann Frost is seeking $1,500,000 in damages.

Dr. Dre and Monster Release “The Beatbox”

Just two years one of hip hop’s most elite producers Dr. Dre revolutionized the headphone industry teaming with Monster when they released “The Beats by Dr. Dre” heaphones to the public.

Due to their overwhelming success in the past, the original NWA member and artist credited with introducing us to Snoop Dogg and Eminem is back at it again with the same electronics company, this time including a music device dock to their prestigeous line.

The Beatbox, the Monster-manufactured and Dr. Dre-approved retails for $449 is compatible for both iPods and iPhones, used to cancel out noise-interference experienced with most consoles

Kanye West Sends Message to Bootleggers

When Kanye West released the track list for My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, many were wondering why the Chicagoan was putting out an album full of songs that have already reached the ears of fans. However, West says he is confident in releasing this album because he feels he has a leg up on any bootleggers out there.


This news became evident when he was being interviewed by MTV's Sway Calloway, in a piece that ran yesterday, who asked what his favorite track was.

"I can't say right this instant because we're still mixing them," 'Ye replied. "And we got a few bonus tracks, like 'See Me Now,' 'Mama's Boy' and some bonus tracks after that. There's like 13 or 14 songs ... maybe 'Chain Heavy' will be on there. We have to make a decision by tomorrow. So there's maybe 13 or 14 tracks, but they're way produced. Far from any bootleg, far from any hacker. A hacker, man, can't give you what I can give you once it's the whole product."'

West is no stranger to working up until deadlines, famously doing the same while producing for others and working on past projects.

AZ and Statik Selektah

AZ and Statik Selektah announce a joint LP, So So Def Records hires a new VP of Promotions, and Bay Area emcee Mo Wiley looks to take the office of the mayor in San Leandro.

With a sequel and a 15th anniversary re-release of his critically acclaimed 1995 debut Doe or Die already in the works, it would appear as if rapper AZ had his plate full for the next year. Yet according to sources, AZ and Beantown producer Statik Selektah will be teaming up for a collaborative LP.

Although there are few details about this album available, NahRight, 2DopeBoyz and RapRadar have all confirmed that the two will be releasing a project together sometime in 2011. AZ's Doe or Die 2 is also scheduled for a 2011 release, while the 15th anniversary edition of Doe or Die will hit shelves this November 23.

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The Beat Down: DC's Premiere Hip Hop Expo

November 7th marks the return of DC’s premier Hip Hop producer event The Beat Down at U Street Music Hall. Headlining producers for this event have worked with Kanye West, Eminem, Busta Rhymes and many others. Throughout the night, DJ Marc Nfinit will be spinning music to keep the party going.


The Beat Down is not a battle. It’s a platform for established producers to showcase their latest music to their core fans before they become hits. The guests of honor 88 Keys (Kanye West, Kid Cudi) DJ Spinna (Eminem, Pharoahe Monch) and Kev Brown (Busta Rhymes, De La Soul) will premiere music that has never been played for public audience until now. U Street Music Hall features one of the city’s best sound systems, making it the perfect venue for this event.

Originally created in 2007 by Inner Loop Records, The Beat Down’s past headlining producers include Bink! (Jay-Z, Kanye West), Illmind (Skyzoo, Redman), Khrysis (Little Brother, Jean Grae) , Oddisee (Diamond District) and Marco Polo (Masta Ace, Heltah Skeltah) among others. Carrying on the tradition of previous Beat Downs, this will be a night to remember.

To kick off the show Twenty20’s SmCity and Studio 43’s Ra the MC will perform both backed by live bands. Earlier this year SmCity released his album The Indie Life available on iTunes and Ra the MC released her mixtape Heart of a Champion for free via DJBooth.net

Legendary Run-DMC and Beastie Boys producer and Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin loses weight and works with Kid Rock.

Legendary Run-DMC and Beastie Boys producer and Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin loses weight and works with Kid Rock.


Rick Rubin has had quite an interesting career in music. After co-creating the legendary Def Jam label with Russell Simmons, he has been responsible, in some ways, for the great careers of The Beastie Boys, LL Cool J and Run DMC, among others. After establishing his own American Records, he worked with Rock groups, producing for Rage Against the Machine, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Linkin Park, Slipknot and many more. Still, he continued to work with Hip Hop artists, signing The Clipse to Columbia Records and reemerging as a hit making producer for Jay-Z's "99 Problems."

As the years went on, fans could see a transformation in Rubin. When he started, he was a fresh face, a thin young man working to make Rap a viable genre. Later, he gained weight, grew a very long beard and seemingly became more calm. Fans can expect another transformation of sorts now.

During a recent interview with GQ, Rubin admitted to dropping 130 pounds through strict workouts and dieting. For the interview, Rubin appears shirtless and is interviewed alongside Kid Rock, the latest musician to be working with the producer.

"That fucker lost 130 pounds," Rock noted. "He was in the studio cutting apples and drinking his shakes."

An Arsenal Of Artists On Board For DJ Premier's Debut Compilation

 Living, Hip-Hop legend DJ Premier has announced the details behind the first compilation for his record label, Year Round Records titled Year Round Records: Get Used To Us.

The first collection of tracks from the world renowned beat creator hits the streets this December and features the Year Round Records Roster: Nick Javas, Khaleel and NYG'Z.

In addition to Preme's roster of artists, Get Used To Us features guest appearances from a who's-who in Hip-Hop, including KRS-One, MC Eiht, Styles P., Royce da 5'9, Freddie Foxxx, Lady of Rage, Blaq Poet, Papoose, Tef, Dynasty, Young Maylay, Joell Ortiz, Saigon and Grand Puba.

Additionally, Brenks and legendary producer Showbiz contribute tracks to the 16-song album.

“I chose to release this LP while I put the finishing touches on all of the projects that were due for 2010," DJ Premier said. "I figured, why not pull a song from each project as well as the Remixes that were only available on 12” inch vinyl last year. Since I am independent and I do not have to worry about following the map that our industry goes by, my goal is to release more than six albums in 2011."

If all goes according to plan, DJ Premier's label will release six new albums in 2011: Pete Rock Vs. DJ Premier, KRS-One (Return of the Boom Bip), Freddie Foxxx (The Kolexion), Tef (Contraband), Nick Jovas (Destination Unknown) and NYG'z (Hustlaz Union: Local NYG).

The NYG'z' Hustlaz Union: Local NYG will be the first all-DJ Premier produced project since Gangstarr's 200X album The Ownerz.

"I am a street DJ! Street DJ’s set the trends of what is good way before everyone knows what is happening," DJ Premier said. "Street DJ’s are like weathermen, we know when it is sunny, rainy, snowy, hurricanes; you name it before it actually hits. To prove my independence, I am dropping 4 singles and videos all at once (Nick Javas “Opportunity Knoccs”), (NYG’z “Policy”), (Khaleel “Hot Flames”), (MC Eiht “Fine By Me”) for the Get Used To Us compilation.

"I pride myself on making sure that my established market of fans and supporters get fed what there always waiting for when I release music and I welcome new fans that want to hear hard, original beats with rhymes that you can’t deny when it comes to skills," DJ Premier continued. "Plus, I have a live weekly radio show Friday nights from 10pm—Midnight (EST) on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio-(Hip Hop Nation)-(Sirius 40/XM 67) called (”Live From Headqcourterz”) which is dedicated to breaking new underground Hip Hop from a true DJ’s perspective. I only play what I think the audience needs to hear. Hip Hop’s age range has gone from age 4 to 60 believe it or not. You cannot outgrow a culture so I fill the void that terrestrial radio cannot fill.”

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DJ Premier Confirms "Pete Rock vs. DJ Premier" Album In The Works

Two of Hip Hop's sonic saviors will work together on an upcoming and historic project, according to Premo.

Two of Hip Hop's most respected producers of all time are the New York-based DJ Premier and Pete Rock. Both late 1980s additions to the music industry, the two men have joined forces in crafting amazing albums such as Nas' 1994 debut Illmatic, Heavy D & The Boyz' 1992 Blue Funk and more recently, Freddie Foxxx's independent smash release, 2000's The Industry Shakedown. Although each esteemed producer has worked independently, both names are often used in the same sentences.

In a recent video interview (posted above), DJ Premier confirmed that the two men are confirmed to share an album, Pete Rock vs. DJ Premier. The name is taken from a series of concerts both men, whose careers began as deejays, performed together, in a staged amicable battle sequence. This included a date this spring in Japan, for which a trailer was shot:

Manhattan Records presents DJ Premier VS Pete Rock -A Legendary DJ Battle trailer from getfunky on Vimeo.

In addition, DJ Premier confirmed earlier this week that he is planning a December release from his Year Round Records imprint, as well as upcoming projects from KRS-One, MC Eiht and Nick Javas. Pete Rock is presently producing the next album from veteran Boot Camp Clik duo Smif-N-Wessun.

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U2 Working With Danger Mouse and will.i.am

Bono says U2 has a whole album with Danger Mouse, as well as upcoming material with will.i.am and David Guetta.


Danger Mouse can add U2 to a list of recent collaborators that already includes Cee-Lo and Sparklehorse. U2 frontman Bono revealed that the band has three albums in the works, and apparently the one featuring Danger Mouse will be a priority due to the chemistry between the unlikely collaborators.

“We have about 12 songs with him,” Bono told Theage.com in a recent interview. “At the moment that looks like the album we will put out next, because it's just happening so easily.”

Danger Mouse isn’t strictly a Hip Hop producer, but he has worked with Cee-Lo on two Gnarls Barkley projects as well as his unofficial Jay-Z/Beatles mash-up, The Grey Album. U2 has recently worked with Jay-Z, Swizz Beatz and Rihanna on the song “Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour).”

The two other U2 albums will likely be more dance-oriented, featuring Lady Gaga producer Red One, will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas and David Guetta. Both will.i.am and Guetta have been at the forefront of the recent Electro/Pop fusion with R&B via their work with Kelis, Akon, Kelly Rowland and others.

“U2’s remixes in the 1990s were a real treasure,” Bono added. “So we wanted to make a club sounding record. We have a pile of songs.”

Game Features AZ On "R.E.D." Album's DJ Premier Track

Compton, California Rap star Game is actively working on his fourth official album, R.E.D., planned for release on Aftermath/Interscope Records. After reconnecting with Cool & Dre for leaked single "Shake," as well as DJ Toomp, and the album's executive producers Dr. Dre and Pharrell Williams, Game has finally locked in a session with DJ Premier.

While other star rappers such as Jay-Z, Nas, 50 Cent and Kanye West have all previously worked with the Gang Starr producer, this will be Game's first collaboration. Yesterday, Game revealed that not only will the song feature a pillar of east coast Hip Hop's sound, but it will also feature some vocals, in the form of Brooklyn, New York's AZ.

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Nelson Mandela’s Grandson Is A Huge Fan of DJ Premier

HIP HOP GOT ME HERE AND WE ARE SO BLESSED….HIS GRANDSON IS A HUGE FAN AND ASKED FOR A CHANCE TO MEET ME IN EXCHANGE TO MEET HIS GRANDFATHER……I THOUGHT IT WAS A JOKE BUT THE PICTURES DONT LIE !!!

I STILL CANNOT BELIEVE IT…..I WILL NOT STOP STAYING POSITIVE AND SHARING MY ENERGY WITH PEOPLE WHO COULD USE SOME OF IT AND LEARN FROM IT……….HAVE A BLESSED DAY !!!…………….P

RZA Snags Wrestler Batista For 'The Man with the Iron Fist'

(AllHipHop News) Wu-Tang Clan producer The RZA has snagged WWE star Batista for his upcoming new movie The Man with the Iron Fist.


The movie, which is being directed by RZA and also stars Academy Award winning actor Russell Crowe, centers around a blacksmith, who forges weapons for the inhabitants of a village in feudal China when they are forced to defend themselves.

In an interview with movie site ComingSoon.net, RZA revealed that the wrestler born Dave Batista, will star in The Man with the Iron fist a character named Glass Body.
“I would love to bring these worlds together. That’s what I’m striving to do. My budget is not as big as some of these movies, so I’ve got to pull a lot of favors," RZA said. "Another buddy who is on board is Dave Batista, the world wrestling champion who left and now he’s into Strikeforce and he’s going to be doing mixed martial arts. To have him come on as 'Glass Body,' when I talked to him about it, he was like, 'I always wanted to be The Toad in Five Deadly Venoms, and I said, 'this isn’t The Toad but the character is very similar,' and he said it would be his honor to do it. So to have him and Russell Crowe standing beside each other, two men, real men, is exciting. But I’m looking to make this an international thing that brings both worlds under one umbrella and get out a good piece of art.”


While The RZA's "budget might not be as big" as other movies, sources stated that The Man with the Iron Fist is being shot on a budget of about $20 million.

In addition to The RZA writing the movie with producer Eli Roth, the flick is also being produced by Quentin Tarantino, Eric Newman and Marc Abraham.

RZA will also star in the movie as the "weapons-making village blacksmith" that provides the weapons for the village to defend themselves.

The Man with the Iron Fist will reunite RZA and Russell Crowe, who starred opposite each other in the flick American Gangster, which also co-starred Denzel Washington, as well as rappers Common and T.I.

Additionally, RZA and Russell Crowe will star together in The Next Three Days, which is being directed by Paul Haggis.

The Man with the Iron Fist is in pre-production. According to reports, the movie is due in movie theaters in 2011.

Solomon Burke Dies, Leaves Deep Impact On Hip Hop Music

The 40+ year veteran singer died yesterday in Amsterdam, after his music helped make hits for Ghostface Killah and The UMC's.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native Solomon Burke died yesterday, October 10, 2010. The iconic R&B/Soul/Rock/Gospel singer was 70 years old, and died in Amsterdam of natural causes.

Known within Hip Hop for his 1968 album, I Wish I Knew, the longtime Atlantic and MGM Records star took his rendition of "Get Out Of My Life Woman," and created a sample that would reappear on hits such as The UMC's "Blue Cheese" and Dr. Dre's title track to The Chronic.

Burke's 1972 soundtrack work to Cool Breeze also was sampled on Hip Hop hits such as Ghostface Killah's "Apollo Kids" and Diamond D's "Step To Me."

Burke recorded between 1961, and the time of his death. In recent years, he had performed at Bonnaroo and Glastonbury festivals.

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MUSIC NEWS: Drake Taps A SUPER Producer For His New LP

Drake's first album was a definite success, but now the Canadian rapper is talking about who's producing his second album.

Drake has summoned his best friend and producer 40, Boi-1da, and 9th Wonder to produce his currently untitled sophomore album.


9th Wonder is known for his smooth and soulful productions, so we can predict that Drake will probably be singing over a few 9th Wonder tracks. 9th Wonder also likes to sample music from R&B legends like Curtis Mayfield and Al Green, so it should be interesting to see what he comes up with for Drake

Just Blaze Talks RZA, Producing For TV Show

Just Blaze says he picked RZA's brain about his move to Hollywood production, and a non-rap project he's working on.

Just Blaze, who recently spoke about delays for T.I.'s and Jay Electronica's upcoming projects, sat down with VIBE to discuss things outside the realm of Hip Hop.

In the interview, the producer revealed that he is continuing production for video games, and now television. “There’s something else video game and music related that I might be working on. It’s so early, though—we’ve only been two conversations about it. But it will probably have a lot of haters upset, again,” explained Just. “I’m also working on a TV show. It’s not just a pitch thing—we’re almost done shooting. I took the downtime I had from making music to do something different, jump on the small screen a little bit.“

It turns out that Just Blaze sought the advice of another one of Hip Hop's storied producers who's taken his talents to other forms of media - RZA.

“I sat next to RZA on a plane, and we chopped it up about expanding our talents. He told me that he knew he had to diversify a long time ago,” described Just of the meeting. “I definitely admire him for his early move into Hollywood.”

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Lil Wayne To Be Served Summons In Jail For Copyright Infringement After Failing To Pay Producer Of "Mrs Officer". 3rd Producer On 'Tha Carter III' To Not Get Paid

You would think that Lil Wayne being in jail would give him a break from drama in the outside world, but that's not the case.

Boombox is reporting that Weezy is about to be served a summons to appear in federal court for failure to pay Atlanta producer Mali Boy.

Mali claims he has not received payment for the song "Mrs Officer" that appeared on the multi platinum selling 'Tha Carter III' album.

This lawsuit comes on the heels of Bangladesh's claim that he hasn't been paid for "A Milli". And even more recently "Lollipop" producer Jim Jonsin told AllHipHop he hasn't seen a dime for his work either.

"We’re still trying to get paid. Clearly, I don’t understand what the issue is. They sold the record, they’ve collected the checks, they’ve even gotten huge advances, they’re buying Bugattis, and spending all kinds of money. But the producers and people that created the songs are not getting paid. And so we’re going through some things now in hopes that it gets fixed. That thing was like the most downloaded song in history, so pay the people who made it. It’s not your record, it’s our record," Jonsin said.

Clearly Cash Money is making a lot of money, so none of this makes sense. I've never heard of a label not paying this many different producers for their work.

Bangladesh has said recently he is going to put in some work on 'Pink Friday', Nicki Minaj's debut album, but make no mistake he's still trying collect what is owed to him.

"Everything is being worked out through the legal process," he told BoomBox. "It's really out of his control honestly. I mean he don't run the label, he don't own the label -- he's just on the label."

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Ski Beatz Prepares Japan Edition of "24 Hour Karate School"

Fresh from his DD172 "dojo" the Jay-Z/Camp Lo links with new emcees for a Japanese edition of his solo debut, which featured Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa & Jean Grae.

Fresh off his US release 24 Hour Karate School, featuring Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa and Jay Electronica, veteran producer Ski Beatz is fast at work on new product. The producer of hits for Camp Lo and Jay-Z has been aligned with Dame Dash's DD172 "dojo" and will new make a new lineup of his solo debut for fans of Japanese Hip Hop.

The Original Flavor alum's album is planned for release on October 20.

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