Maino ft. Lil Wayne - "Cream"

Sampling Ace Hood for the chorus, Maino recruits Lil Wayne for his "Cream" single, which will appear on his Day After Tomorrow album.

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Maino discusses Lil' Kim vs. Nicki Minaj feud

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Many argue Lil' Kim helped Maino establish his career, as he appeared in her "Lighters Up" video. For years, Maino was an underground rapper. However, with help from 50 Cent, he landed a deal with Universal Records. When things went downhill, Maino moved to Atlantic Records.

Currently, Maino is working on his second album, Day After Tomorrow. Recently, Maino spoke on one of the hottest topics in hip hop. Aside from Lil Wayne's diss on Jay-Z, many are still focused on the Lil' Kim/Nicki Minaj feud. Knowing them both, Maino said people focus too much on beef.

Maino and Nicki Minaj were both emerging at the same time, in the game. Because of this, they are good friends, having known each other for some time. But, due to his Queens background, Maino is also close with Lil' Kim and is an extended member of her crew. Despite the feud between the two women, Maino is still in good standing with both ladies.

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Maino lands Prodigy, Jim Jones, and More for New Mixtape

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In a little over a month, Maino will release his long-awaited sophomore album, Day After Tomorrow. Before the release of his album will be his mixtape, I Am Who I Am. The mixtape is sub-titled The Album Before The Album.

Despite I Am Who I Am truly being a mixtape, Maino said he is treating it more like an album. Working with several DJs for the album, Maino said this will be a real mixtape. He will have freestyles, along with new music, for the album.

During an interview with BET.com, Maino revealed a number of guest appearances. Maino has recruited Ace Hood, Yo Gotti, Prodigy, Trina, and Jim Jones. With that type of lineup, the mixtape is truly an album before an album.

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Maino - "Machine Gun Rap"

Two years ago, many believed Maino would be the man to bring New York hip hop to the forefront. While that did not quite happen, Maino has given new life to New York.

When he released his debut album, Maino promised he would soon return with his second album. Before the end of this year, Maino intends to release his new album, Day After Tomorrow.

Recently, a new Maino track leaked, "Machine Gun Rap."

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Maino gives info on Guest Appearances and Production for "Day After Tomorrow"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Two years ago, Maino posted his "All the Above" hit single with T-Pain. At the time, many were looking for a new artist from New York City to take over. After the hit from Maino, many looked to him as the future of New York hip hop.

Maino promised fans he would release a new album every year, following the success of If Tomorrow Comes... Last year, Maino planned to release Day After Tomorrow. But, his label, Atlantic Records, had other plans.

After missing a year of productivity, Maino is back and ready to release his second album. His single, "Let it Fly," featuring last year's sensation, Roscoe Dash, has been generating significant buzz.

The goal is for this album to be the best of 2011. With such high goals, Maino feels he has to record the album without many guest appearances. The few guests on the album include Lil Wayne, PUSH! Montana, Lloyd Banks, Mouse, and Black Flag City. Production will come from Dangerous LLC, Mista Raja, GQ Beats, and Coalition Forces.

Maino said this album will take a different turn than his 2009 debut. The release date for Day After Tomorrow is October 4, 2011.

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Maino hypes Sophomore Album

Often, when people speak of a comeback from New York hip hop, they say that someone outside of Jay-Z has to step up. That person is going to be Maino. His debut album, If Tomorrow Comes..., was a critical success and it solidified his position on the scene. Recently, he spoke about rappers, such as Jay-Z and T.I. He credited their success to their consistency. It was then that he promised to release an album every year for his fans.

Maino began working on his sohpomore album, Day After Tomorrow, last fall. While his debut album focused on his rise from the streets and into fame, his second album will focus more on his life after making it big. Maino has been recording this album while he has been touring the world. He said that this album will be a part of the series that he created with his debut, but with a new mindstate. The fact of the matter is that he is no longer on the streets.

Following the success of his debut album being released in the summer, Maino plans to release Day After Tomorrow, in June 2010 through his Hustle Hard label and Atlantic Records.

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