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 "Soft White" & "The G-Files" Hit Stores Today - By : Rud - September 29, 2009
 Today is a big day for West Coast music as two established legends release brand new albums - both of whom haven't released a new record since 2005. Warren G’s seventh studio album, "The G Files", is in stores today, Tuesday September 29th and the Self-produced project is packed with all-star talents including Snoop Dogg, Travis Barker, Ray J and many more, the current single, Warren G - 100 Miles And Runnin' Feat. Raekwon & Nate Dogg featuring Raekwon and Nate Dogg is quickly making its way on to radio stations across the country.
In support of "The G Files", Warren G recently announced a 21-city national tour that kicks off with his record release party on October 1st at the Roxy in Los Angeles. The tour will have its final stop in San Francisco on November 24th. All tour dates are available in the Warren G Announces National US Tour update. Get "The G Files" in store or online.
 Next up is Mack 10 who also released his longawaited album "Soft White" today. We have been feeding you with news and media for the last 2 years, so it's about time we get to hear the record in its full length. We have seen a number of leaks from the album including songs and/or videos for Street Shit, Big Baller, So Sharp and most recently "Mirror Mirror" produced by Fredwreck.
The video for the aforementioned "Mirror Mirror" has just been released and is now available here on Dubcnn.
Mack 10 - Mirror Mirror (Video)
"Soft White" is 12 tracks deep and it comes with guest appearances from Glasses Malone, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Birdman, J. Holiday, Akon, Anthony Hamilton, Jazzy Pha, Jim Jones and more.
Get "Soft White" in store or online.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... 1500 Or Nothin' TV: The Making Of The Game's "R.E.D. Album" - By : Nima - July 16, 2009
 1500 Or Nothin' are quickly becoming one the most sought after production teams in the game. Through their YouTube making of videos they've shown you how they put tracks together from scratch, these guys have musicians, producers, singers, everything you need to put together a good record.
They've just posted a new video blog, which documents the making of The Game's new album "The R.E.D. Album". This is Blog #1 of several to come and on this one you get to see Game vibing in the studio with 1500 Or Nothin', working on a song called "White Soft Porn".
My favorite part is towards the end though, where you can hear them working on a beat that sounds like a f-ckin' West Coast monster. Watch the video below:
1500 Or Nothin' TV - Making Of The Game's "R.E.D. Album" (Blog #1) (Video)
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.......................................................................................... 244 New Album Credits In The Vault - By : Jome - October 4, 2009
 The #1 Spot For Album and Producer Credits, Dubcnn's own; The Vault is back again, after some months hiatus. This time we've added 244 new album credits to the index, bringing the total up to 5722 album credits in all.
Some major releases covered in this update:
Ghostface Killah released Ghostdini: The Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City, mostly for the ladies, it seems.
Jay-Z came back with The Blueprint 3, marking his 11th consecutive #1 Billboard spot, surpassing Elvis Presley. Timbaland, Kanye West and No I.D. did most of the production. J.Cole, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Drake, Kid Cudi, and more shows up.
Kid Cudi is kicking down doors with his debut Man On The Moon: The End Of The Day.
M.O.P. finally made a proper comeback, laying down The Foundation.
Production from Fizzy Womack, DJ Premier, Nottz and Statik Selektah. Styles P., Redman, Termanology & Rell on the guest-list.
Mack 10 will also make a comeback, with Soft White.
Production by Fredwreck, Green Lantern, Ervin Pope, Dow Jones, etc.
N.O.R.E. released S.O.R.E., but you shouldn't buy it, according to N.O.R.E.
He claims that you should wait for the official album. None the less, production from Scott Storch, Tuneheadz, Scram Jones, Dame Grease, Hazardis Soundz, etc.
Raekwon's much hyped Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II is finally out. Production from Dr.Dre, J.Dilla, Pete Rock, Erick Sermon, Alchemist, etc. Guests: most of the Wu-Tang Clan, Styles P. & Jada, Beanie Sigel, Slick Rick, and more.
If you have been following Slaughterhouse, you might be anticipating Royce Da 5'9''s upcoming album Street Hop. We have most of the production credits, and it enlists DJ Premier, Emile, Mr. Porter, Green Lantern, Frequency, Streetrunner, Carlos "6 July" Broady. On the guest-list, we find Busta Rhymes, Bun-B, Slaughterhouse, Phonte, etc.
Also make sure to check out Warren G's last effort The G-Files, mostly produced by himself, but with Nate Dogg, Raekwon, RBX, Snoop Dogg, and more making cameos.
As usual, check out all the newest additions in "What's New".
Check out the index at Dubcnn The Vault or The Vault Index in our forum, where you can also see artist/producer discographies and videographies, created and maintained by our forum members.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Bun B "II Trill" & Microsoft Zune Tour - By : JustinL - March 3, 2008
 Hip Hop Legend Bun B and one half of the award winning duo UGK readies for the debut of his highly anticipated sophomore solo album, II Trill, which will be released on April 29th courtesy of Rap-A-Lot/Asylum.
Upon the heels of success with UGK's 2007 seventh album release of the 26-song, two-CD set, UGK (Underground Kingz) which claimed the #1 spot in the country and presented the duo with two Grammy nominations for the soulful smash hit "Int'l Players Anthem (I Choose You)" featuring Outkast, Bun will finally introduce the follow-up to his critically acclaimed and Gold Certified debut solo effort, Trill which was released in 2005 and peaked at #1 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums Chart.
II Trill will include guest features by artists that include Lupe Fiasco, Lil Wayne, 8 Ball & MJG, David Banner, Rick Ross, Z-Ro, Mya, Mike Jones and Slim Thug. The Houston rapper also collaborated with hitmakers Mister Lee, Scott Storch, Jazzy Pha, Bigg Tyme, Black Out Movement, Clinton Sparks, Enigma and Chops to name a few.
Currently on a national promotional tour to promote II Trill and its first single, a JR Rotem produced track titled "That's Gangsta" featuring Sean Kingston, Bun B is partnering with Microsoft Zune on a series of promotional events and programs focused on making a more direct connection with his fans through a strong presence on the road, at retail, and on Zune digital platforms. While on the road, he will be making appearances at several Boys & Girls Clubs . Bun is also a part of Zune Social, an online music community where he is able to share his experience on the road and interact with music lovers.
Fans can connect with Bun directly by visiting http://www.zune.net/bunb and http://social.zune.net/member/BunBIITrill .
Bun B tour dates are as follows (subject to change):
DATE CITY VENUE
Feb. 29th Fayetteville, NC The Palace
Mar. 1st Richmond, VA High Lights
Mar. 2nd Washington DC Platinum Night Club
Mar.3rd - 4th New York, NY Press/Promo
Mar. 5th Cleveland , OH Boys & Girls Club and Metropolis
Mar. 6th Indianapolis, IN Lilly Unit Boys & Girls Club
Mar. 7th Detroit, MI Zoo Bar
Mar. 8th Cincinnati, OH Club Annies
Mar. 9th - 10th Chicago, IL Venue TBA
Mar. 12th - 13th Austin, TX South by Southwest
Mar. 14th San Antonio, TX East Side Boys & Girls Club
Mar. 15th Houston, TX Club Levels
Mar. 20th Oklahoma City, OK Venue TBA
Mar. 21st Kansas City, MO Venue TBA
Mar. 22nd St. Louis, MO Mathews Dickey Boy & Girls Club
Mar. 26th-28th Los Angeles, CA Press/Promo and House of Blues
Mar. 29th San Francisco, CA Venue TBA
Mar. 30th Oakland, CA Venue TBA
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.......................................................................................... Crooked I - "Hip-Hop Weekly" Vol. 32 [Audio] - By : Nima - November 7, 2007
 Even though it's just past midnight, it's already Wednesday on the West Coast, which means it's time for a new Crooked I "Hip-Hop Weekly" freestyle! This is the 32nd week, and Crooked picked Birdman & Lil Wayne's "Leather So Soft" beat this time around.
As always, download below:
Crooked I - Leather So Soft (Freestyle)
Add this one to your Hip-Hop Weekly collection, leave your feedback on the forums and come back in a week for the next edition of Crooked I's highly successful freestyle series! Don't forget our Official Hip-Hop Weekly Archive where you can download any of the previous installements!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Disko & Cali Swag District Team Up For "Turnt Down" - By : Rud - August 15, 2010
 Earlier this month the rapper/producer Disko from Inglewood was back on Dubcnn to announce his new album called "iProduce." In May we gave you the first track said to be from the album, Golden State Of Mind featuring Nipsey Hussle and Diamond Ortiz then in the last update you saw the video for 5 Minutes alongside April P & Khase.
Disko is back today with news and a new track from the LP. First off Disko announced that "iProduce" will be out on November 1st via Birmingham Records.
He has just been signed to the label by 100 Millionaire Ron Pole, the same label that was behind Mack 10's "Soft White" and who signed Heuy of "Pop Lock & Drop It" fame. Two weeks after "iProduce" drops on November 1st Disko will be heading over to Japan for four shows as part of a tour.
Today we have a new track entitled "Turnt Down" that features an Inglewood group formed by Big Wy who have been making moves this year with the single "Teach Me How to Dougie" from their forthcoming "The Kickback" album due October 12th via Capitol Records. It was only right given their representation of the same location that Cali Swag District teamed up with Disko for this record that will appear on "iProduce"
Disko - Turnt Down (Feat. Cali Swag District)
Enjoy the music and check out all the previously released media if you missed anything. Stay tuned to Dubcnn for more news - don't forget to check out Disko on MySpace by clicking here.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Dubcnn & Babygrande Present Custom Made Remix Contest - By : Rud - May 7, 2008
 To celebrate the impending release of the long awaited Custom Made album on Babygrande Records we have teamed up with the group and the label to present The Custom Made "Original Dynasty" Remix Contest.
This contest will suit home office/bedroom producers right through to professional studio set-ups and could catapult you to the attention of millions. The incredible contest requires you to remix the title track of the new Custom Made album "Original Dynasty" for a chance to win the following.
One lucky winner will receive the Grand Prize which includes
- Your winning Remix emailed to the entire Babygrande mailing list of over 1 million people
- Remix featured on Babygrande's Myspace and Custom Made's Myspace
- Remix featured on Dubcnn's audio section for 1 month
- $50 credit for Beatsource.com
- One copy of Ableton Live software
In addition to those great prizes you'll gain exposure on both sites (Babygrande & Dubcnn) and all of their respective myspace pages.
Secondly the Runner-Up will receive a Babygrande Prize Pack consisting of 5+ CD's from Babygrande's 2007 catalog - including but not exclusive to: Hi-Tek, Icewater, N.O.R.E., Sa-Ra, Big Shug and many more.
The link below has more details on the contest as well as the WAV Format Accapella you will need to remix the track. The contest begins today May 7th and will end on June 7th. You must upload your remix to a free file sharing service - ideally zShare - and post the link and your details in the Official Dubcnn Forum Voting Thread. All MP3s must be 192 bitrate or higher. Please do not send any other file format and only enter once.
Dubcnn & Babygrande Present: The Custom Made "Original Dynasty" Remix Contest
Where this contest will differ is that you will be judged by our forum members once all entries have been posted via an official Poll. The winners will then be announced and the prizes awarded. Our members - assuming you are not one already - are hard to please so you better bring you A-Game! Good Luck!Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... HHCF Teams With Rappers For Black History Month - By : Nima - February 25, 2008
 Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) founder Adisa Banjoko will team up with rappers San Quinn and Balance to speak with students about the importance of choosing a positive lifestyle, at Juan Crespi Middle School in El Sobrante, CA on February 28th.
Banjoko will lead a panel discussion that will examine how young people can use the positive aspects of Hip-Hop and Black History to create effective life strategies. "No one has been able to reach the hearts of today's youth like rappers," said Adisa.
"San Quinn and Balance are champions to so many young people who love Hip-Hop. The HHCF is honored that San Quinn and Balance are donating their time and minds to the kids at Juan Crespi Middle School."
The HHCF fuses music, chess and martial arts to promote unity, strategy and nonviolence. They believe that giving young people direct access to the athletes, artists and chess players the youth will be inspired to enhance their academic and social life. Through generous donations, www.chesspark.com will provide free accounts to all Juan Crespi students who wish to enhance their lives through the game of chess. Additionally, limited copies of the Ubisoft video game Chessmaster 11 and bestselling book The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin will be available at this one of a kind event.
"It's important to take time with the youth because we had leaders to inspire us" said San Quinn. "They need to see that we look up to them for being in school. They are the future and we want to share our struggles to help children of all ethnicities."
"Too many times when Hip-Hop is in the news, they're highlighting something negative," said Balance. "We want to make sure we show the kids the positive aspects of what we do and how they can make better choices for themselves." Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Ice Cube Preps "Raw Footage", Teams With Microsoft - By : Nima - March 10, 2008
 Following a triumphant return to the mic after 6 years in 2006 with the critically acclaimed release of "Laugh Now, Cry Later", which debuted at #2 on the R&B/Hip Hop sales chart and #4 on the Top 200 sales chart, making it the years highest selling independent release in hip hop, the Godfather of Gangsta Rap, Ice Cube is ready to take center stage once again with his ninth solo effort. The highly anticipated new album, titled "Raw Footage" will be released on June 17th courtesy of his own independent imprint, Lench Mob Records.
Raw Footage is expected to include guest features by artists such as Musiq Soulchild, Nas, Scarface and WC. The hip hop legend also collaborated with producers Maestro, Emile, DJ Crazy Toones, Fred Wreck, Palumbo Beats, and Teak “Da Beatsmith” Underdue and Dee Underdue to name a few.
Currently in the studio, putting the final touches on "Raw Footage", Cube is also gearing up for his own headlining concert at this year’s South by Southwest (SxSW) festival in Austin, TX on March 15th at 8pm CST/9pm EST. Performing for an expected crowd of 20,000 plus fans, Cube will carry out crowd pleasing, classic material along with current hits, which includes the controversial, breakout record, “Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It” featured on his forthcoming new album.
For those not able to attend the free event, Cube has partnered up with Microsoft Corp. to live stream the performance exclusively on UVNTV.com utilizing their groundbreaking, Silverlight technology, a cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering richer user experiences on the Web. Co-created by Cube and hip hop legend DJ Pooh, UVNTV is the world’s first real-time streaming television network online, complete with individual channels broadcasting unique content, a TV channel guide and broadband social network.
"We are excited to partner with UVNTV.com and SxSW to bring this live concert into the homes of people globally, using our Silverlight technology which delivers the high-def experiences that Ice Cube's fans will love," said Rob Pulciani, Microsoft’s senior marketing manager. To download Silverlight and watch Cube perform live at SxSW, visit UVNTV.com. For more information on obtaining tickets to the concert, visit sxsw.com.
Check out the remix to Ice Cube's current single "Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It" featuring Nas and Scarface by clicking here.Discuss This Topic
.......................................................................................... Kidz In The Hall To Appear on 106 & Park - By : ChadKiser - November 21, 2008
 Kidz In The Hall, currently on a 35-City National Tour sponsored by Microsoft ZUNE, are continuing to build off the success of their sophomore album, The In Crowd. The group's second single and video for their song "Love Hangover" featuring Estelle is going to be The New Joint on BET's 106 & Park today, Friday November 21st airing at 6PM EST. The video debuted on BET's new show The Deal last week and the group will be an invited guest on the show in early December. Few Independent artists have had the opportunity to break into the national spotlight that 106 & Park provides. This is yet another stepping stone for Kidz In The Hall, reaffirming their premier status in Hip Hop.
"Love Hangover" is also in rotation at MTV 2, MTVU, MTV Jamz, VH1 Soul, Music Choice & FUSE. The video has been added into programming for United Airlines and US Airways as well. Furthermore, starting December 26th and running for one month, Kidz In The Hall will be the featured artist highlighted on Nordstrom’s website. The promotion consists of reviews, and a stream of their LOVE HANGOVER video. It's a way for Nordstrom's to offer a spotlight to music and videos that they believe their customers will appreciate.
"Love Hangover" is also receiving radio support with mixshow spins from marquee DJs such as Envy, Self, ENUFF, Mr. Cee, and Cocoa Chanelle to name a few.
In other recent news, Kidz In The Hall's first single "Driving Down The Block" has been included in the soundtrack for Rockstar Game's Midnight Club LA. This is Kidz In The Hall's second major gaming licensing deal, after their song "The Blackout" was featured as only one of twenty tracks in EA Sports Madden 09.
Double O of Kidz In The Hall is excited about the promotions, saying "this is another great milestone for Kidz In The Hall, Duck Down Records, Major League Entertainment and our overall team. The album and its music has exceeded our expectations and proves that good, quality music can rise to the top."
View the “Love Hangover” video here
As always, hit me up on Myspace or e-mail me at chad@dubcnn.com with any thoughts, ideas, comments and stories, and be sure to drop your feedback in our forums.
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