Game credits Pharrell as Executive Producer on “The R.E.D. Album”

It is safe to say that Game has been obsessed with Dr. Dre ever since he left Aftermath following his falling out with 50 Cent. Once 50 Cent had dropped Game from G-Unit, he boasted of how he could not make it without him. Then, it became Game’s mission to prove 50 Cent wrong and he would with his second album. In the time since then, Game has become one of the highest selling rappers in the game.

Following the release of L.A.X., Game solidified his position among the top of the rap game and he said he would never mention Dr. Dre again. Game announced that he had signed with Interscope Records, but he was not working with Dr. Dre. The second half of 2009 consisted of him recording The R.E.D. Album. A considerable amount of buzz was building around Game and the album and Dr. Dre soon stepped in.

Through Snoop Dogg, the two were able to reunite. Their collaboration on Detox led to Dr. Dre signing him back to Aftermath Entertainment. Because Game was again on his label, Dre became the executive producer of The R.E.D. Album. Dr. Dre promised Game that he would handle the production on the album. This led to Game scrapping what he had in favor of recording an entirely new album.

However, as Dr. Dre soon found himself involved in other projects, he brought Pharrell in to help produce the album. Game grew so fond of Pharrell that he got the Star Trak logo tattooed on the top of his head. With that, Game announced that he was now signed to Pharrell’s label. He said that Dr. Dre and Pharrell would both serve as executive producers on the album. In the time since then, not much information has been given about the album.

For the first time in months, Game has decided to speak on The R.E.D. Album and he has confirmed Pharrell as an executive producer on the album. Despite previously naming Dr. Dre as the other executive producer, Game says that he does not know what Dr. Dre’s role on the album will be. Still, Game is signed to Aftermath Entertainment and he has acknowledged that Dre is involved with the album.

The R.E.D. Album is set for release on June 15, 2010 on Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records.

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Eminem teams up with Mobb Deep on “Recovery”

Five years ago, Eminem was formally introduced to Mobb Deep when they signed with G-Unit Records. Eminem is an insider with the G-Unit label because 50 Cent is the CEO of that label, while the franchise player for Em’s Shady Records. Initially, Eminem had little to nothing to do with Havoc and Prodigy. They never had a chance to properly work together.

Last September, 50 Cent revealed that Mobb Deep was no longer on G-Unit Records. Because he was trying to leave Interscope Records, 50 Cent allowed them to leave. In the time since they have left G-Unit, there have been many rumors circulating. Among those rumors is that they have reunited with Nas. Dating back to 50 Cent’s 2002 album, he has had issues with Nas.

When Mobb Deep had signed with G-Unit, some hip hop heads were anticipating a collaboration between Eminem and Mobb Deep. Despite working right on top of each other, the duo never had a chance to work with Eminem. Seeing how 50 Cent is, it appeared that a chance of them uniting would never happen. But, with 50 Cent moving on with his career, a union has come.

Eminem has finally reached a place in his career where he does not take on the battles of his friends. All in the name of creativity, he aligned himself with Lil Wayne, a known foe of his protégé. Now, with his album set for release this year, Eminem has sought the production work of Havoc of Mobb Deep. Never before has he worked with Havoc and he thought it was time.

Recovery should see its release sometime this summer on Shady Records and Interscope Records.

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Sha Money XL joins Def Jam

Former G-Unit Records president, Sha Money XL has finally found another job. Last year, he left G-Unit after a dispute with Interscope Records. Sha Money said that he and 50 Cent will always be friends, but he could not deal with the politics at Interscope. Despite what he said, there have been rumors of a feud going on between he and 50 Cent. Some assumed that he would return to G-Unit once they left Interscope.

Earlier this year, 50 Cent announced that he had officially taken G-Unit Records off of Interscope Records. Back in 2002, he had signed a four-album deal with the label. Last fall, 50 released his fourth album with Interscope, Before I Self Destruct. Because the album was hardly promoted, it hardly sold. 50 Cent, already upset with the label, had allowed Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks to leave Interscope. Once he released the album, he left too.

Recently, there have been rumors of 50 Cent possibly moving over to Def Jam. The label has been struggling as all of their marquee artists have one foot out of the door. Last year, during the height of his feud with Rick Ross, 50 Cent joked about signing with them. Rick Ross recently responded to Lloyd Banks speaking about G-Unit possibly moving over to Def Jam. Ross laughed and said that would probably never happen.

In response, Lloyd Banks laid out the facts of the matter. Even though Rick Ross has chart-topping singles, he does not sell records. Meanwhile, Banks’ singles are hardly ever hits, but he still sells records. He said that those facts, alone, would make Def Jam want to sign a deal for the entire G-Unit label. Because of the friction, Banks said that Rick Ross would be forced to relocate back to Miami.

Now, the old president of G-Unit, Sha Money XL, has landed an executive role with Def Jam and the news comes as a bit of a surprise. This comes as a surprise because of the things that have been said about Def Jam by 50 Cent and the fact that Rick Ross is there. It is said that the primary mission of Sha Money XL is to land G-Unit on Def Jam.

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Drake samples Dead Prez in "Over"

The past few years have consisted of finding a new rapper to inherit the throne. Many people have assumed that it was up to them to take that spot. The most-notable rapper to claim king was Lil Wayne. To boost the effort, he went out and found a crew.

Drake was one of the first rappers to join Young Money and he is now a bigger star than Wayne. Now, when most people speak of the future of hip hop, they speak of Drake. His debut album, Thank Me Later, is right around the corner. Drake has made it because his lyrics are now quoted.

When fans start quoting rapper's lyrics, the hip hop heads jump in and read the lyrics. Drake's single, "Over," has become the first hit of the summer. Now, the lyrics have been analyzed. It turns out that a few of the lyrics in the hit have been sampled.

The line "one thing 'bout music, when it hits you, you feel no pain" is a direct quote from Dead Prez off of their 2000 hit, "Bigger Than Hip Hop."

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Jeezy gets Pushed Back

Recently, Jeezy has been making a lot of news. First, he changed his name from Young Jeezy to simply Jeezy. Later, he said that it was time for hip hop to move past Tupac and Biggie. When asked about the best rapper to lead the shift, he suggested himself. With all of the buzz, Def Jam quickly gave him a release date.

Dating back to early 2009, Jeezy has been working on a new album. Last summer, it was revealed to be Thug Motivation 103. Jeezy had wanted to promote the album last year, but Def Jam was hesitant after his last album did not do very well. He felt that releasing a new single would rebuild his buzz. Jeezy was never given a chance and was forced to wait until this year.

This year, Jeezy has been pushed around by Def Jam. But, after releasing a single and making waves, he earned a release date. Jeezy was placed one week after the releases from Game and Drake on June 22. However, because he has yet to dominate the radio the way that he used to, Def Jam has given him a little more time to get things right. Thug Motivation 103 is currently slated to be released sometime in July of this year.

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Tupac to Return with New Album

Rumors are currently circulating around the West Coast that the legendary Tupac Shakur will be returning to the game. In 2006, his album, Pac's Life, was released. It was said to be the final album released from the deceased rapper. However, there are now rumors that Death Row Records may put out a new album in his name.

As many fans of the slain rapper already know, he has recorded music to last until the end of time. Right after his death, many people questioned if he was still alive. Tupac was dedicated to his work and he was always writing and recording. A lot of people find it hard to believe that he worked that hard, so they felt he was still living.

However, after fourteen years, it has become clear that Tupac is not going to come back. The only way that fans get to hear any new music is through releases of old material. Tupac Shakur is dead and has been dead since 1996. However, his first album in four years will be released sometime in the second half of 2010.

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On the Rise: B.o.B.

For the past three years, B.o.B. has been trying to get his career off of the ground. He began as a mixtape rapper and he recorded with the likes of Mims. In 2008, he received a big break when he was featured on the cover of XXL magazine. Even then, he was chosen as one of the future top rappers in the game.

Last year, B.o.B. landed a deal with T.I.'s Grand Hustle label and they have him set up with Atlantic Records. Because of T.I. being behind bars for most of last year, B.o.B. did not get a chance to release his album. However, now that T.I. is out, he is looking to rebuild his empire.

Led by his chart-topping hit, "Nothin' on You," B.o.B. released his debut album, The Adventures of Bobby Ray, yesterday. Because his debut single has been such a hit, the album was pushed up. Now recognizable around the nation, B.o.B. is looking poised to have a run among the top players in the game.

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Shyne hits back at Haters

Fresh out of prison, Shyne is ready to begin the second phase of his career. He rose to fame, late in the 1990s, based off of his deep, smooth delivery. Many people felt that he was the future of hip hop. A chance fight at the club robbed the hip hop community of what could have been.

In 2004, Shyne attempted to re-launch his career from behind bars. He released the single, "Jimmy Choo" featuring Ashanti and his album Godfather Buried Alive. The quality of the album was poor and few people purchased the album. For the next five years, Shyne paitently waited for his comeback.

Free from the cells, Shyne has sought to change his style. Hardcore Shyne fans were very disappointed in his new style and he was taunted by Lloyd Banks. Along with his return to the game comes a renewal of the feud Shyne had with 50 Cent around the release of his last album.

Finally, Shyne has responded to the critics. He said that he does not care how many copies his next album sells, he is sticking to the reinvention. Shyne said that he expected the people to be happy when they heard his new style. The reason he felt that way was because his new lyrics were coming from the heart. He went on to say that he was comfortable with the change in his style and that he cannot give the fans the Shyne of old because he has changed.

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DMX sues for Stolen and Unpaid Royalties

Over the past few years, DMX's career has taken a strong turn for the worst. Every other day, his name is involved in one court case or another. DMX has gone from a respected lyricist to a laughingstock in the game. For the past four years, he has been working on a "comeback" album that has yet to come.

Yesterday, DMX filed a lawsuit against Rich Kid Entertainment, claiming that the company has been ripping him off for years. The company was hired by X to collect his royalties. DMX claims that the company allowed other record labels to reproduce his recordings without his consent.

Due to his numerous arrests, DMX was only able to discover what happened rather recently. He remains behind bars in Phoenix over some probation violations. DMX is seeking over $1 million in damages that date back to his 1998 debut. Neither party has issued an official statement.

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T.I. - "I'm Back" OFFICIAL VIDEO

When the New Year came in, T.I. made plans to begin his surge back to the top of the game. Having been the breakout star of 2008, he was forced to sit out of 2009. His 2007 gun charge landed him in prison for the bulk of 2009. But, good behavior led to his early release and T.I. returning to the hustle.

T.I. admitted that he lost ground, but he has been one of the most talked about rappers since his return. Earlier this year, he released his comeback single. Officially announcing his return to the game, T.I. informed the public that he was back. His album was properly titled "I'm Back."

When the song was released, T.I. said that it was a non-album single. However, as the song has become a minor hit, T.I. has made it his lead single. Ever since last year, the Atlanta rapper has been working on his latest opus, King Unleashed. It will be the final album of his trilogy that started in 2007.

The album was initially set for an August release, but anticipation and his fast recording has led to the album being pushed up.

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Jermaine Dupri establishes Virgin deal, Ready for Business

After two years of welcoming himself back to his old position at Virgin Records, Jermaine Dupri is ready to re-establish his baby. For the past seventeen years, he has also run his So So Def label. There have been times when his label has dominated. Because they have never had a consistent star, their runs have never lasted long. When he established the deal with Def Jam, it appeared that Dupri would finally have his shot.

However, the Def Jam deal quickly fell apart. Dupri did not get what he wanted out of the deal. Def Jam came up empty, too, so both parties felt that it was best to move on. Now that he is back in his element, though, Jermaine Dupri wants to get back to business. Virtually, no relevant artists are on his label, so 2010 will be spent re-establishing the brand. He hopes to sign 10 new acts to the label before the end of this year.

Jermaine Dupri also hopes to put out a compilation album featuring some of his acts, new and old, before the end of the year. If lucky, one artist may stick out and he could finally have someone to build off of, long-term, for the future of his label.

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Glasses Malone ready for Ice Cube feud

Last month, Ice Cube landed himself in hot water when he revealed the title of his latest album. Paying homage to the legacy that he helped to build, he titled his album, I Am The West. In the time since Death Row Records fell apart, the West Coast has struggled to gain footing. But, recently a new movement has been taking place.

One of the leaders of this new movement is Jay Rock, a native of Los Angeles. He took offense to the new title of Ice Cube's album and was willing to feud with Cube. The response that Cube gave him was not what Jay Rock expected and he began dissing the legend. Game soon stepped into the fray. Glasses Malone has now jumped in.

For the past week, Malone has had some choice words for both Game and Ice Cube. Recently, he spoke and he said that he is ready for war with Ice Cube. Glasses said that he respects the history that comes with Ice Cube, but that Ice Cube has to respect that people like him are a part of the future. Right now, he has no diss record for Cube, he simply wants Ice Cube to stop with all of the disses when he grew up admiring him.

Despite how he grew up, Glasses Malone is willing to fight to solidify his position in the rap game. If that means going against a legend, Glasses will go against a legend. He said that what Ice Cube is doing is not for the West Coast and it is not for hip hop. Instead, he said that Cube is on a Hollywood promotional run that will only benefit himself. He said that a feud with Ice Cube would not be person. Acknowledging that the original hip hop beefs were only for fun and in the spirit of competition, he could never have any personal problems with Ice Cube.

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Nas cannot catch a Break

The past few months have been tough on Nas. His seemingly happy marriage to Kelis fell apart and he owes her a lot of money in back child support. Because two years have passed since he last released an album, Nas is trying to rebuild his buzz. It is in him to return to the game, but he needs some money because Kelis has plans of milking him dry.

Before he returns with a solo album, Nas wants to come through with his promise of an album with Damian Marley. The duo have talked about a collaboration album for three years. However, it was not until last year that they became serious about recording togehter. As the year went on, more and more tracks came.

Now, with the album around the corner, Nas and Damian Marley are hitting the road. Right when they are getting things underway, there are police officers that are prepared to protest their show. It is not just Nas and Damian Marley that are being protested. Instead, the Palm Beach police are protesting the entire Spring Fest taking place.

Despite not going at Nas directly, this has the potential to be a major blow for the rapper who has been on a steady decline since "Ether."

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Game sides with Shyne in 50 Cent feud

Fresh out of prison, Shyne has returned to the game sending multiple disses at 50 Cent. Their feud stems from a disagreement that they had over Shyne and Murder Inc. However, six years have passed since the two last traded barbs. From time-to-time, 50 Cent would comment about Shyne being behind bars. Now that Shyne is out, he is hitting back.

Ever since late 2008, Game has been one of Shyne's biggest supporters. Originally, Game said that he had signed him to his label when the bidding wars started. When Shyne was deported to Belize, Game was one of the first rappers to visit him. He said that Shyne advised him to stay away from beefs. Ironically, when he regained his footing, Shyne began feuding.

Game is no stranger to hip hop feuds, but his most-notorious one is with 50 Cent. Any time any rapper has an issue with 50 Cent, Game is the first one to speak out with support. Last year, he aided Rick Ross and this year, he is riding with Shyne over 50 Cent. Game said that he is going to sit back and let Shyne handle most of the disses. However, he may step in for one or two records against 50 Cent. It appears that a tag-team is in the books for the rappers.

The recent Shyne comeback has been panned by fans and critics alike. Game has warned against people being so quick to write him off. He compared Shyne's slow return to the possibility of Kobe Bryant retiring and coming back. Right now, Bryant is one of the best players in the NBA, but if he were to retire for a few years and come back, his shot may be a little off. Game said that right now, Shyne's shot is a little off, but in a few months, he will be back at full strength.

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J. Cole breaks silence on New Album

Two years ago, J. Cole became the first artist signed to Roc Nation, the new Jay-Z record label. After creating Roc-A-Fella Records and spending twelve years with the label, he left for a new situation. He chose to create an entirely different squad and J. Cole became the new sidekick. Early on, people tried to compare him to Memphis Bleek, but Cole quickly ended that.

Ever since September 2009, J. Cole has been hard at work on his debut album. His album will be the second release on Roc Nation with the first being The Blueprint 3. The people who have heard parts of J. Cole's album say that it will be a good album. Drake sat down and heard a bit of the album. After hearing the album, he said that J. Cole could easily be the next Nas.

J. Cole said that those predictions came a bit too early, but his album would be a classic. Now, Cole is in the final stretch of the album and he said that it is going to be one of the best albums of 2010. He said that he is aware that there will be a lot of great albums to come out this year, but he remains confident that his will be among the top of the list. Because of the fact that he is not satisfied, Cole feels that he is making the album better each time he goes in.

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Scarface hypes up Comeback Album

Three years ago, Scarface returned to the game with what was his final album. Led by the hit single, "Girl You Know," Scarface appeared to leave the game on top. However, he would later reveal that he had been bullied by his label. That was his main reason for retirement.

Despite Scarface vowing to never return to the rap game, there have been rumors of a comeback album. In 2008, however, he would return with another "final" album. A two-year hiatus would take place. Those two years have been filled with comeback rumors.

Later this year, Scarface hopes to deliver to the world his twelfth album, Under Oath. He said that this album will change the game forever. The theme has been described as originally beautiful. It will be led by a mixtape, Dopeman Music, both releases will come off of his own label.

Scarface has planned to dominate the airwaves during the summer of 2010.

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Jim Jones talks Cam'ron reunion

With the recent announcement of the truce between Jim Jones and Cam'ron, the hip hop world has been buzzing. For the first time since their three-year feud ended, Jones has decided to open up on their reconciliation. Jim Jones has coyly spoken on their reunion.

During his first post-feud interview, Jones spoke in third person saying that he had heard that two rappers had put aside their differences. Jimmy said that their reconciliation was good for rap. He explained that they both have money and they will come together for a new album.

Jim Jones said that he was excited and can hardly wait for a new single or a press release. Their truce came after Jim issued an apology to Cam'ron. Obviously, he accepted.

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Shyne explains his New Style

Before he went to prison, Shyne was one of the fastest-rising rappers in the game. He was signed to Bad Boy right after the end of the Mase era. Shyne needed a label and the Bad Boy label needed an actual "bad boy." For one album, the Shyne/Bad Boy relationship was a strong one.

Months after the release of his self-titled debut album, Shyne was sent off to prison. For the past eight years, he has been an inmate in New York. Because of good behavior, he was let out early. At the start of 2009, it was announced that he would come out on October 6.

Shyne had planned to jump right back into the music, but he found himself deported. Once he got his stuff straight, Shyne went back to recording music. For the past ten years, Shyne has had the same flow. Now that he is out, he wants to capture attention and change his flow.

Because of everything that he has gone through, Shyne has decided to change his style. He said that the man he was on his previous two albums will not be returning. With a new style, Shyne hopes to finally rid himself of the jailbird image. Many people associate Shyne and his old style with his prison sentence. The new Shyne style has received mostly negative reviews. Following his diss aimed at 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks went on to tease the new style that Shyne is trying to promote.

Shyne feels that this new style will make him more marketable and he can finally move past his Bad Boy and prison image.

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Game has no Competition from Drake

Nearly two years have passed since Game last released an album. At the time, he was still looking to establish himself outside of Dr. Dre. While L.A.X. was not acclaimed, it helped to solidify Game as a solo act. But, after the album, Game kept a low profile and Drake took over the hip hop game.

Over the course of the past few months, Drake has become one of the most popular rappers in the game. Meanwhile, such rappers as Game have become afterthoughts. Ever since last fall, Game has been trying to release The R.E.D. Album. As fate would have it, the album will not come until June.

Ironically, Game's album will be released on the same day as the debut album from Drake. Many people believe that Thank Me Later has the ability to outsell Game. Despite being away from the game for a little while, Game is not worried about competiton from Drake.

Game recently spoke on the so-called challenge from Drake and said that there was "no competition" between the two rappers. He is confident that his album will sell more copies than Thank Me Later.

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Fat Joe admits to Lying in Raps

For years, many protestors of rap music have told the young, impressionable fans not to read too much into the music. Still, even with the warnings, a lot of young people think that these rappers are actually gangsters. With the rise in popularity of the Bloods gang through Lil Wayne, many young people are calling themselves Bloods.

While the people against rap often speak out against the lyrics, no rapper ever has. Fat Joe has been around for a long time, but many people say that he has never made history. Until his recent blog posting that was the case. With his latest blog post, Fat Joe became the first rapper to ever challenge the authencity of his own raps.

Many times, when rappers begin feuding with each other, they deny the truth in their rhymes. But, with everything going on, Fat Joe has decided to speak on his own lyrics. He said that the fans should not read much into the things that he raps about. Fat Joe said that a lot of his rhymes are not real. He said that rappers are writing these hardcore lyrics while sitting in their mansions.

Fat Joe also explained what a rapping gangster would have to do in his daily life. According to Joe, that is virtually impossible. Fat Joe said that rappers are not gangsters, instead they are poets and authors and they are allowed to say whatever they want to say. He feels that it does not matter what a rapper raps about, even if he did not live it. The only thing that matters is that his or her rhymes are hot.

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Cam'ron and Jim Jones end feud

For the past three years, a feud has been going on between Cam'ron and Jim Jones. Initially, the feud was kept under wraps. However, after the feud between Cam'ron and 50 Cent, it was revealed just how bad things were. The former duo had not talked in a year and Cam was kicked out of the group.

Upon his return to the game, last spring, Cam'ron expressed interest in reuniting Dipset. He said that he had talked with Jim Jones and they had a nice conversation. After Cam'ron made that statement, Jim Jones would later come out and deny it. Once Cam raised cain, Jones admitted that they did talk.

As 2009 came to a close, Jim Jones and Juelz Santana expressed interest in reuniting with Cam'ron. Earlier in the year, Cam had attempted to patch things up and Jones turned him down. With the shoe on the other foot, Cam'ron proclaimed that Dipset was over. Jim Jones responded by saying that the movement cannot be ended because it is a movement. Ever since those statements, all talk of Dipset has died down, but recently talk of a reunion has increased. Now, all of this talk has resulted in an unlikely reunion between the two men.

With their recent reconciliation, Cam'ron said that he and Jim Jones will definitely reunite, along with the rest of Dipset before the end of the year.

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Shyne lets loose on 50 Cent

Six years ago, Shyne and 50 Cent became embroiled in a long, bitter feud. At the time, 50 Cent was fresh off of the successes of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin' and Beg For Mercy. Those two albums helped to put a damper on the career of Ja Rule. He had thought that his popularity had ended the run of Murder Inc.

Not only had 50 Cent taken Ja Rule's place at the top of the rap game, but he had also taken Irv Gotti's place at the top of the music industry. G-Unit Records was going full speed ahead and 50 Cent wanted to land a coup. Despite being behind bars, Shyne fought his way off of Bad Boy Records.

After being released from Bad Boy, Shyne prepared to record a new album. 50 Cent realized the following that Shyne had and he wanted to sign him to G-Unit. The plan was to have Shyne record with all of the G-Unit producers. When approached by the Unit, Shyne turned them down.

50 Cent felt slighted by what Shyne had done, but he had no interest in feuding with him. In the end, Shyne would sign a one-album deal with Def Jam. Because no one was willing to openly work with Shyne, Irv Gotti reached out to him. Ja Rule helped him to write a bulk of his songs and Gotti helped to produce a few tracks off of his album. 50 Cent felt that anyone who worked with Ja Rule, Irv Gotti, or Ashanti were against him and his movement. This led to 50 Cent dissing Shyne and they have gone back and forth ever since.

Following the feuds between Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Nas, and The Game, 50 Cent would soon leave Shyne alone, but the feelings are still bitter. Fresh off of his release from prison, Shyne has dissed 50 Cent.  His new track is called "There Will Be Blood" and it takes on the entire G-Unit crew. Following the release of the diss record, Lloyd Banks stepped in to defend G-Unit. Shyne said that his main focus is to put an official end to the reign of G-Unit. Since his release, Shyne has worked with Game and has realigned with Murder Inc.

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T.I. draws Tupac comparisons on New Album

Ever since 2006, T.I. has been compared to Tupac. A lot of those comparisons come from his recording on the Pac's Life album. Other comparisons have come from the emotion that he puts into his music. Not too many rappers display the passion that T.I. does.

Most of this passion comes from the death of his friend and partner, Philant. His death is what feuled a lot of the material on T.I. vs. T.I.P. and Paper Trail. Now, with the release of his next album, King Unleashed, around the corner, T.I. is opening up. He said this album will complete the series.

T.I. has compared this album to Tupac's 1996 classic, All Eyez on Me. He said that his story started in 2007 and it is set to end with this album. Following the release of this album, he begins the next phase of his career.

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Lloyd Banks calls out Interscope Records

Now that 50 Cent is off of Interscope Records and ready for an indie movement, his old label wants him back. Not only that, but Interscope is willing to reinstate the entire G-Unit label. Last summer, Lloyd Banks had a less than friendly departure from the label.

The hard feelings between Banks and the label over his sophomore album have yet to die down. Because the label is in need of hits, they are willing to let the old squad back on the label. While it would be a good look for G-Unit to return to Interscope, it is not likely to happen with Lloyd Banks.

Before he returns to Interscope Records, Banks said that they have to apologize. Not just to him, but also to 50 Cent. He said that the executives at the label have to promise to never doubt G-Unit again. He said that right now, the label is only talking with 50 Cent and that nothing has been solidified.

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Game warns Alchemist over "400 Bars"

Last week, Game released his long-awaited sequel to "400 Bars and Runnin'" diss track. His first diss track was released in 2005 as a diss to 50 Cent and G-Unit. Last year, as Game prepared for the release of The R.E.D. Album, he promised that another record would come.

Finally, the record came out las week, but it was not met with the acclaim of his original song. In the song, he sends more disses to G-Unit and he seems to take on Ice Cube's war. For the past few months, Ice Cube has been feuding with newcomer Jay Rock.

Now that the song is out, the people are responding to it. One of the first people, aside from Jay Rock, to mention the song was Alchemist. Alchemist said that the song was long and boring through Twitter. He advised Game that less is actually more in the case of this song.

After reading his response, Game responded to Alchemist, saying that he does not want to get his teeth knocked out. He responded to Alchemist calling the song a snooze, saying that he can make him snooze for real.

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50 Cent and the Independent Movement

50 Cent's career has finally come full circle. Eight years ago, 50 Cent was one of the top independent artists in the game. His sophomore album, Guess Who's Back?, found its way into the hands of Eminem and 50 Cent was signed. Because of his popularity, Interscope Records set 50 up with G-Unit Records to sign his other rapping friends.

After the success of Get Rich or Die Tryin', 50 Cent began to invest in his artists. First, he released Beg For Mercy, his album with G-Unit and then he began breaking his artists. Lloyd Banks and Young Buck would release their debut albums to platinum successes. Soon, a project from Dr. Dre, The Game, found his way to G-Unit. His album would be very successful, but he and 50 Cent clashed.

The Game would not last long on G-Unit and his feud laid the groundwork for the demise of G-Unit Records. The lack of promotion on behalf of Interscope Records led to a falling out between 50 Cent and Jimmy Iovine. His album, Curtis, would be a flop and 2009's Before I Self Destruct was another album flop.Following the release of Before I Self Destruct, 50 Cent had the option to move G-Unit Records and he took it.

Now it is up to 50 Cent to do everything for the label as he has decided to leave his label independent. This is how is career began and after four albums with a major label with mixed results, 50 Cent has decided to return to what he knows.

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Atlanta is No Longer the Heart of the South

The Southern hip hop scene had been trying to emerge into the overall hip hop community since the late 1980s. But, it would not be until the late 1990s that anyone gave them a chance. Early on, it was behind the efforts of Master P and No Limit that the South dominated.

For a little while, No Limit ran the entire hip hop community, but their reign slipped. Not only did they lose their grip on hip hop, but they also lost the South. While one era had ended, another had begun and the mecca of Southern hip hop was Atlanta.

Ever since 1994, Big Boi and Andre 3000 made up Outkast and they were known for their eccentric styles and their lyricism. Because of their alternative style, Outkast rarely made any big hits. For years, their only claim to fame was their hit single, "Rosa Parks." While they were still looking for recognition, in 2000, Ludacris would take the rap game by storm. Alongside his DTP crew, Ludacris was the most popular rapper in the game. The music that he created was lyrical and humorous. Even after his run ended, Atlanta remained on top.

Following Ludacris, his rival, T.I. would pick up where he left off. T.I. would coin the phrase "king of the South." Eventually, rappers who had issues with T.I. would challenge him on that. Even as T.I. was one of the top rappers in the game, other rappers from Atlanta were also making waves in the hip hop community, so no one person was representing the city. In 2004, Atlanta single-handedly dominated the charts. Music from Usher, Ludacris, Lil' Jon, T.I., Outkast, Pastor Troy, Jazze Pha, Ciara, Lloyd, Young Bloodz, Jermaine Dupri, and Dem Franchise Boyz dominated the radio waves.

Following a great year for black music, in general, Atlanta did an encore in 2005 with help from Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, and other newcomers. However, in 2006, a shift took place that made Miami a new hotspot for Southern hip hop. The movement out of Miami is led by DJ Khaled and is called the "We The Best movement." Even while Miami was initially dominating the South, rappers from Atlanta still had a foot in the door, but this is no longer the case. Ludacris and T.I. are no longer the young boys in rap, but there is no one real rapper to pass the baton to.

Unlike in other Southern cities, Atlanta has become stagnant and, as a result, people look towards Rick Ross and the crew behind him to move rap music forward. Every now and again, Gucci Mane, Ludacris, and/or T.I. come out with something new to win the fans over, but things have drastically changed. No longer does anyone look at Atlanta and refer to the city as the "mecca of Southern hip hop."

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Nicki Minaj is carrying Young Money

Last year, Drake officially signed with Young Money and many people predicted him to become the future of the label. His mixtape release, last year's So Far Gone, had more success than most albums that were released in 2009. With the buzz that he had, it appeared as if he were ready to take over the game.

Once it was revealed that Lil Wayne would be in prison for a year, it appeared that Drake would begin his run a little early. After all, if he could have an enormous buzz based off of the mixtape, imagine what he could do with an album. Most people viewed Young Money as Lil Wayne first, Drake second, and Nicki Minaj a distant third.

However, recently, that has not been the case. Drake is still one of the hottest rapers in the game. Despite his incredible run, Nicki Minaj is a little more popular than Drizzy. She has been called upon by Ludacris and Usher. Both of their songs have become hits and they both credit the verse from Nicki Minaj as the culprit.

Nicki Minaj does not have an album coming anytime soon, but it is her music that is getting the most airplay on radio stations. Drake is still dominating with "Over," but he is not dominating the way that Nicki is with music on other artists' albums. Promotion for her album is not set to begin until late in the summer. Meanwhile, promotion for Drake's album is currently in gear. Despite this fact, it is Nicki Minaj that has the most buzz, right now, and with her album around the corner, she may outsell Drake.

When the Young Money name is mentioned, a lot of people still say Drake, but the dominant artist in the crew happens to be Nicki Minaj. Her untitled debut album will be released sometime before the end of this year around the fall season.

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Hip Hop Vibe makes Big Moves

In an effort to reach a broader audience, a lot of changes have taken place at Hip Hop Vibe. Readers will still be able to enjoy their latest news and rumors from right here, but now we have a lot more to offer. From this point on, readers can call Hip Hop Vibe home. A social networking community has been added to the website and now the readers can have their say. Any rumors or news tips that any of the readers have can be submitted through the discussion forum.

Most importantly, all of the hip hop heads out there have a space just for them to connect with people like them in this new community. On this site, debate, argue, and enjoy what we now have to offer. This forum will be overviewed by Hip Hop Vibe, so if the content is good enough, it may end up making the front page of Hip Hop Vibe. In addition to the social networking site, Hip Hop Vibe is also expanding to finally have the "Weekly Wrap Up," and a new emphasis on video.

Every day, Hip Hop Vibe will select from the latest videos, the top video of the day, which will be decided by the fans. Also, an official contact for Hip Hop Vibe has been set up and we will be checking it daily, so please continue to come to the site. Everything that is currently Hip Hop Vibe will remain Hip Hop Vibe, only now, there is an emphasis on other aspects of hop hop. Remember, if any of the discussions on the forum are popular enough, they may end up making the front page of Hip Hop Vibe.

Before the end of this month, an online store will also be created for the website. In doing all of this, we plan on moving ahead to become one of the top online destinations for the hip hop community.

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Master P questions Cash Money's Maturity Level

For years, there was a low-profile feud going on between Master P, his No Limit crew, and Cash Money Records. The issue stemmed from both labels being based in New Orleans. While Cash Money was the older label, No Limit was the one making money. Out of anger, a lot of the Cash Money artists began dissing No Limit. The two labels feuded until 2002.

In the time since then, no friendship has been created. Master P is actually out of the music business, working on a television network. Meanwhile, Cash Money has reached an all-time peak, behind the music from Lil Wayne. While Master P has built quite a fortune, the new money is going in the direction of the other label. Master P recently reflected on their success.

Maturity has set in with Master P, so he no longer trying to feud with his former rivals. But, being the businessman that he is, P has grown to know how businessmen should look. While Birdman and Lil Wayne are making money, Master P says that their fortune cannot grow to be but so big because of their appearance. He questioned the latest tattoo that Birdman had placed on his head. In the world of business, these men will not be taken seriously.

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J. Cole speaks on Nas Comparisons

Two of the most-hyped 2010 debuts are the releases from Drake and J. Cole. For the first time in hip hop history, the two biggest rising stars in the game are not from the key cities. Drake is from Toronto, Canada and J. Cole is from Fayetteville, NC.

Natural in hip hop, a friendly rivalry is brewing between the two rising stars. Because of his Young Money connection, Drake has become the early winner of the competition. Despite a friendly rivalry in place between the two rappers, they are actually friends.

Often, the two rappers are asked about each other and this time was Drake's turn. Drake said that he felt that J. Cole could be the next Nas. Ironically, Drake said that his album is inspired by Illmatic. But, J. Cole recently responded to Drake's comment.

While J. Cole admitted that he was flattered by the comments that Drake made, he said that it is a little too early in the game for that type of comparison. J. Cole said that it could come in time, but right now it is too soon for anyone to create any comparisons between him and Nas.

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50 Cent does not Believe in Voodoo

The title of the latest album from 50 Cent has led to many questions being asked. He said that he has given such a title to his new project to expand his horizons. 50 plans to expand his horizons, while keeping his initial base.

This is not the first time that 50 Cent has tried to do something creative. In 2007, he released Curtis, which was an experimental album. Expecting success, all 50 Cent got as his firsr-ever album flop. After the release of that album, he planned to go hardcore again.

However, his return to his hardcore roots on Before I Self Destruct led to even lower record sales for the rapper that once averaged 5.5 million copies per album. This time, though, 50 Cent is sure that things will be different for him. He said that he is moving fast with this album and it should be ready by summer. When it comes out, 50 has warned the public that it will be addictive. 50 Cent said that the overall sound to this album will have the people knowing each song for years. While the album will be ready by summer, he wants to release it in the fall.

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Ice Cube denies Dr. Dre feud, wants Collaboration

In his latest return to rap, Ice Cube has caused quite a stir within the industry. Right after his issues with the New West had died down, Cube released the new single from his album. The song in question is called "Drink The Kool-Aid." In the song, it appears that he is going at a lot of artists.

There were suggestions that the song contained a diss to his former rhyming partner, Dr. Dre. Once the song found its way back to Dre, he questioned Cube about it. In a recent talk with MTV, Cube spoke about the song. He said that Dr. Dre did ask him about the song, but he said it was not a diss to anyone.

Instead, Ice Cube said that the song was style and grace. Cube said that the internet was full of roaches because he told Dr. Dre that he would never diss him. He said that the relationship between himself and Dr. Dre is very strong. Their relationship is so strong that he has called upon Dre to help him out with his new album.

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Jeezy talks about Rap Takeover

With Lil Wayne behind bars, many rappers are trying to step up to the plate and fill his shoes. Among those artists is Jeezy, who feels that he can remove hip hop from the post-Biggie/Tupac era. For starters, he announced that he was going to change his name from Young Jeezy to simply Jeezy.

Many people had taken offense to what Jeezy said about hip hop needing to move past Tupac and Biggie. Recently, when speaking on his new album, Jeezy said that it is time to move past the deceased legends. Even when he first said it, Jeezy tried to clear up his comments.

Not taking back what he said, Jeezy said that he is going to prove his critics wrong. While he has a strong commercial following, Jeezy is not critically-acclaimed. On his last album, his commercial following was not all that strong, either. But, he plans to change all of this on his next release.

Jeezy plans to release Thug Motivation 103 sometime this summer.

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Game plans to Heat up the Summer with "R.E.D."

Last year, Game spoke of his upcoming album, The R.E.D. Album. Initially, the album was supposed to be released last fall. The album had been completed and Game was boasting about the content of it. But, right before he was able to release the album, he and Dr. Dre reunited.

The former duo had reunited for Dr. Dre's Detox album, but their chemistry quickly spilled over into The R.E.D. Album. Glad to have Dr. Dre back in his corner, Game quickly agreed to have his album pushed back. Dr. Dre soon had to hand the project over to Pharrell.

Game and Pharrell became fast friends and this led to Game being signed to his label. Once Dr. Dre returned, Game joined a joint-venture between Star Trak and Aftermath. The album was pushed back from a December release to a February release. Soon, the album was pushed back again to a March release. However, the March 23 date came and went without an album from Game.

With questions beginning to rise about his new album, Game announced that The R.E.D. Album will likely be released before the end of the summer.

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Lil Wayne DOES have a Prison Job

Last week, news broke about Lil Wayne holding a job behind bars with the suicide watch team. It was said that Toya Carter had confirmed this news. Many people wrote this off as just a rumor because Wayne was another prisoner. When news made its way back to Toya, she was furious.

Toya Carter adamantley denied ever telling anyone that Wayne had a job with the prison. She said that he did not have a job with the prison. Because of their close friendship, she said that she was tired of the media creating stories about her friend. One thing was clear and that was Toya Carter not telling anyone about Wayne.

While Toya may have not known about Lil Wayne's job on suicide watch, Wayne did have a job with the prison. Even after Toya's rant about being lied on, it turned out that she was the one not telling the truth. Likely unintentional, it turns out that Wayne does have a job on suicide watch with the prison system.

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Shyne returns with "Messiah" single

After a six-year hiatus from the game, Shyne is finally ready to return with a new album. The past year for Shyne has been a wild one. Last year was the year that Shyne finally came out of prison. Just as the festivities came underway, it was revealed that Shyne was not a legal citizen of the United States. In the end, he was deported.

Not counting his legal troubles, Shyne's name has been in rumors ever since his release date was revealed. Initially, it was said that he was going to sign with Murder Inc. Last summer, it was said that Jay-Z had signed him to Roc Nation. Then, Game said that he had signed him to his label. Before any more rumors came up, Shyne revealed that he was signed to Def Jam.

Finally having a label to call home, Shyne is ready to focus on the music again. Still, with no title for his long-awaited album, next week Shyne will release the lead single of his new album. The new single, entitled "Messiah," will be released before the end of next week. Around this time, Shyne should announce the album title and the release date.

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Drake addresses Solo Tour

When Lil Wayne went to prison, Drake promised that he would hold Young Money down. In the month that Wayne has been gone, Drake has done just that. His music has been the most-notable music from Young Money for some time. In the near future, Drake will be going back on tour.

Before he had even signed with Young Money, Drake had gone on tour with the crew. Now that he is the leader of the crew, Drake will be touring alone. Because he is the interim flagship artist of Young Money, you would think that Drake would be with the entire crew. He is not.

With his album coming in two months, Drake feels that it would be best for him to tour alone. After all, his album will be his album, alone. This way, he can get a personal touch with his fans. Drake said that it would be best for him to go ahead and do this tour alone.

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50 Cent negotiating with Atlantic Records?

Recently, 50 Cent has taken G-Unit Records away from Interscope in order to find another channel of distribution. Initially, 50 Cent said that he would find a distributing label before the albums came out. With the albums set to come out shortly, he needs a distributing label.

Ever since the beginning, 50 Cent said that he would likely find an exclusive distribution deal with an independent label. But, the G-Unit brand is still a profitable machine. There are plenty of major record labels that are willing to sign 50 Cent and G-Unit.

Because of the fact that he knows how to negotiate, 50 Cent would actually fare better with a major record label. Following the loss of Diddy and his Bad Boy machine, Atlantic Records needs a new major label. Since Diddy moved to Interscope after 50 Cent made plans to leave, 50 Cent may move over to Atlantic Records.

There is a possible match made in heaven between 50 Cent, G-Unit, and Atlantic Records.

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Mims ready for New Album and Major Collaborations

Mims was written off by critics as a pop rapper after the release of his debut album, Music Is My Savior. There were not too many people that were confident in his lyrical skills. However, after the release of his sophomore album, Guilt, everyone was convinced. Despite proving himself, Mims' album did not even sell 50,000 copies.

Sensing that the game is changing, Mims is considering leaving his longtime recording home of Capitol Records in exchange for an independent label. For his next album, Mims plans to bridge the gap between his first and second albums. Now that he has proved he belongs in the game, Mims wants to sell records.

Earlier this year, Mims surprised the entire rap game when he appeared alongside KRS-One and Redman on "How to Emcee 2010." The song was by Mims and he said that he is considering making it the lead single from his new album. For this new album, Mims plans to work with all of the movers and shakers of the hip hop game.

Mims feels that if he can continue to lyricism of Guilt and mix it in with some popular artists that he could possibly become the new star that hip hop is longing for.

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Ludacris hands DTP down to Lil Scrappy

Before the release of Battle of the Sexes, Ludacris had fallen out of love with the rap game. Having been in the game for nine years, Ludacris felt that he had done all that he could do. That was his reason for signing Lil Scrappy to DTP.

Lil Scrappy had been the star of Lil Jon's BME Entertainment. Early in his career, Scrappy created a few hits. But, because he was not properly promoted, Lil Scrappy fizzled away. He almost signed with G-Unit Records, but 50 Cent had his hands full.

In the end, Lil Scrappy needed DTP and DTP needed Lil Scrappy. Earlier this week, Ludacris set up the 2010 releases for his label. Having released his album early, Luda has plans of releasing Ludaversal in November. But, the marquee release from DTP will be from Lil Scrappy this year.

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Lil Wayne has no Prison Job

Yesterday, Lil Wayne was revealed to have earned a job within the New York State Prison System. It was said that his ex-wife, Toya Carter, had confirmed that he was holding a job behind bars. She reportedly said that Wayne was working with suicide watch from behind bars.

The job that Lil Wayne received behind bars had the entire hip hop community buzzing. There was the question of how Wayne ended up with the job. Some detractors said that special treatment was involved. Because of the job that Wayne had received, that was a believable story.

Now, the story has been proven to be just that, a story. Toya Carter, the ex-wife of Lil Wayne has angrily responded to the rumors. She is not upset because of the fact that this is Wayne they are talking about. Instead, Toya is angry because there are sources out there saying that she started the rumor.

Toya Carter said that Lil Wayne does not currently hold a job with the New York State Prison System. She said that what angers her the most is that her name was tied into the rumor.

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Big Boi gets a Release Date

For the past two years, Big Boi has been rumored to be working on a solo album. Towards the end of 2007, Big Boi announced that he would release an album during the summer of 2008. Supposedly, the lead single was supposed to be released on New Year's Eve.

However, 2008 went by and the new album never came. During the summer of 2009, it was revealed that Big Boi had signed with Def Jam. The man who originally signed him, L.A. Reid, was now an executive with the label. Because things had changed at Jive, Big Boi was ready for a reunion.

There has not been a set release date for this album. For the most part, the only thing that Big Boi could confirm is that the album would come out before the end of the year. However, now, Big Boi has been informed that Def Jam will be releasing his album in July 2010.

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Lost Boyz prepare comeback Album

Having been eleven years since their last release, the Lost Boyz are back in the studio. Being led by Mr. Cheeks, the group has been hailed as one of the more legendary groups in the history of hip hop.

Not only are the Lost Boyz working on a new album, they have also added two new members to the group. The group, which already consisted of Mr. Cheeks and Pretty Lou, has added Dramatic Da DJ and Black Smoke to the crew.

The new version of the Lost Boyz have been in the studio and they plan to release an album before the end of this year. They are currently signed to Universal Records. The new, untitled, album will be released under Universal.

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WC stands by Ice Cube

No stranger to controversy, Ice Cube has stirred up tons of it back home in California. In the golden era of gangsta rap, Cube was the frontman for everything gangsta. Originally a member of NWA, Cube engaged in a high-profile feud with them and won. After defeating his old partners, the throne was his. The only problem was that he did not want it.

Ever since the West was officially Ice Cube's he has become one of the top creators in Hollywood. For six years, Cube focused solely on making movies. But, in 2006, he released an album with the promise to release one every other year. In 2008, he made good on that promise and released a popular album. Like clockwork, Ice Cube has prepared his next album.

Unlike his other albums, on this one, he has proclaimed to be the West coast hip hop movement. Ever since the demise of Death Row, there have not been many rappers to represent the West. Snoop Dogg had been the only one, but there were attempts from Xzibit and Knoc-Turn' Al. However, the only Dr. Dre product to make it in the West has been Game. For the most part, it has been him and Snoop Dogg running the show and then Ice Cube releases his album.

However, the I Am The West title has the newcomers out West ready to pounce on Cube. The main person ready for war is Jay Rock. Like Ice Cube, he is from Compton, but he said that he does not want any problems with anyone. Both rappers continue to diss each other, but both rappers maintain that they do not want to feud with each other, or anyone else for that matter. Most of the young rappers have sided with Jay Rock over the legend, but the old school remains loyal. WC, a member of Cube's Westside Connection has sided with Ice Cube. This comes even after rumors that the crew was feuding with each other.

When push comes to shove, people know who their real friends are.

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50 Cent prepares G-Unit expansion

Now that he is off of Interscope Records, 50 Cent feels in control of his career for the first time. Ironically, he began as an independent artist and worked hard to get signed. However, as soon as 50 Cent became a major-label artist, major was not the way to go. When the major labels became an unflattering picture, 50 Cent laughed as other artists had enough and went independent and then he followed suit.

The first releases from the indepedent G-Unit Records will be coming this summer. Having already filmed videos from Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks, 50 Cent is setting up release dates for their albums. The first release off of the new G-Unit will come from Tony Yayo. He will be followed by Lloyd Banks. Towards the end of summer, 50 Cent will release his Black Magic album.

But, outside of those three, there are not too many other artists signed to G-Unit Records. He said that he will feature these new artists on his album as a method of promotion for them. 50 Cent said that he is currently looking for new artists to sign.

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Diddy allowed 8Ball & MJG to leave Bad Boy

Diddy was looking to expand Bad Boy Records a few years ago when he signed 8Ball & MJG. Following his feud with Def Jam, he looked to make his label the biggest hip hop label around. In 2000, the Def Jam label had created a southern branch to the label. Four years later, Diddy looked to disrupt that movement with Bad Boy South.

Throughout his career, Diddy has had a knack for creating companies and hiring veterans to lead it to success. Because his attention was focused on the main Bad Boy label, he hired someone within the company to head the Southern extension. In an effort to hit the ground running, 8Ball & MJG was signed to the label.

As an established act, they sold multiple records for the new label, but their venture has run its course. Because Diddy was looking to get out of a contract, himself, he was willing to let 8Ball & MJG off of their contract. The duo said that he did not give them any trouble when it came to getting released from their contract. They are now making retirement plans.

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Soulja Boy promises Legendary Material on New Album

Years ago, Soulja Boy was written off as nothing more than a pop rapper. He had emerged in 2007 with an underground album, Unsigned and Still Major. The album did enough to gain the attention of Mr. Collipark and he would sign him to Interscope Records. During the summer, his single, "Crank Dat," was released.

Initially, the song was a major hit. Soulja Boy topped the Billboard Hot 100 on his first time out. In only a matter of months, Soulja Boy had become the biggest rap star on the planet. However, that success did not last long. At the time, the "hip hop is dead" debate was still going on and Soulja Boy was accused of being one of the killers.

By 2008, Soulja Boy was engaged in a high-profile feud with Ice T, a legendary rapper. He accused Soulja Boy of not being a true rapper, something that Soulja Boy denied. The teen sensation argued that he actually is lyrical, but he does not cater to that market. Following the success of his next album and more criticism, he had enough.

Last summer, Soulja Boy said that he was going to release The DeAndre Way before the end of 2009 and he said that the album would go down as one of the best albums of all-time. While the album did not come last year, as planned, the album is still underway. Recently, Soulja Boy has been working as hard as he can to get the album out. The people closest to him say that the rapper has come a long way since the release of "Crank Dat." Currently, his album is set for a summer release and it is said to feature some legendary tracks.

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Snoop Dogg and Kid Cudi prepare visual for "That Tree"

For some time, there has been talk of the collaboration between Snoop Dogg and Kid Cudi. Both rappers are thought of by most fans as rappers who embrace the marijuana drug. When their latest collaboration was titled "That Tree," most people assumed that the song was about the drug.

That would not be the case when the song was actually released on March 8. In the time since the release of the song, it has become a hit. Recently, Snoop Dogg has been on a tear with his new music. Late last year, he released his album, Malice n Wonderland. The album was considered by many to be his comeback album after the low critical reviews of his 2008 album.

Capitalizing on his recent run, Snoop Dogg jumped right back into the studio and created the follow-up album to his previous release. Properly titled More Malice, Snoop Dogg picks up where he left off, four months ago and his single with Kid Cudi embodies that. Given the popularity of the new single, Snoop Dogg has made arrangements for a music video to be filmed. Yesterday, filming for the video wrapped up and next week will feature the world premiere of Snoop Dogg's new single with Kid Cudi, "That Tree." More Malice is currently available in retail stores across the nation.

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Dr. Dre to release "Under Pressure" Next Week

New music will be coming from Dr. Dre for the first time in eleven years. The news has come as a shock to many people within the hip hop community. By releasing a new single, Dr. Dre is letting the people know that Detox is coming. Originally slated for a 2001 release, the album has faced a decade of delays. Despite all of the delays and the collaboration changes, Jay-Z has remained on the list.

Each year, when rumors of the album become rampant, Jay-Z speaks on his work on the album. Many people had come to assume that Jay was only fueling those rumors. Recently, talk of Detox has hit a new and unexpected peak. As usual, Jay-Z emerged and he spoke about his work on the album. However, this time, Dr. Dre also spoke on the collaboration and he said that the album would be coming soon.

Not only did Dr. Dre give information about the new album, he also gave a timeframe for the release of his first single in ten years. Dre said that "Under Pressure" will be released before the end of next week. He said to expect Detox to be released before the end of this year.

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T.I. "In the Zone" on New Album

Hoping to gain some ground on the time that he missed because of his prison sentence, T.I. has become a studio rat. Upon his early release from prison into a Halfway House, T.I. reunited with his family. Two weeks ago, he was released from the Halfway House. Now that he is back to living a regular life, T.I. has gotten back to work on a new album.

Earlier this year, T.I. returned with the first single since he was released from prison. The song was properly titled, "I'm Back." Initially, rumors stated that an album from T.I. was not likely to happen until next year. Being the type of artist that he is, T.I. wanted to return to the game as fast as he could. Now that he is out from behind bars, he did not want to waste any time.

Having worked on the album ever since January, T.I. has a lot of material ready to be released. The-Dream recently listened to the music off of this new album. He said that T.I. has always been a great rapper, but he is on an entirely different level with this new album. Dream described T.I. as being "in the zone" with his new music. In his opinion, there is not a song that T.I. has recorded that is not great. Currently, the new album from T.I. is expected to be released in August.

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