DJ Drama and Fred the Godson - "City of God" official trailer [VIDEO]

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DJ Drama advises up-and-coming DJs [VIDEO]

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T.I. remixes "Niggas in Paris," says it Will Be Heard Regardless

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Focused on regaining the spot he surrendered in 2009, T.I. has been jumping on all the hot tracks. Since he has been gone, the hip hop scene in Atlanta has a few new faces. Future, the man behind "Tony Montana," is among them. His "Magic" single had been doing well.

DJ Drama pointed T.I. in Future's direction and the "Magic (remix)" came about. Another hot song out is "Niggas in Paris," as nearly every rapper has freestyled to the track. T.I. has strong relationships with both Jay-Z and Kanye West. But, since they released their Watch the Throne, they have been distant.

T.I. is a fan of "Niggas in Paris" and has plans of remixing the track. Unlike the other artists who have gotten on the beat, Tip wants to make it an official remix. T.I. said if he is turned down, however, he will still push the track. T.I. said he played the song for Kanye West, who played it for Jay-Z, but they have not gotten back to him yet.

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DJ Drama ft. Maino - "Hand of God"

A Best Buy bonus track off DJ Drama's Third Power. The track features Maino and is called "Hand of God."

Listen to "Hand of God" by DJ Drama ft. Maino below:

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Fred the Godson ft. The Madd Rapper - "Hip Hop"

Building his buzz, Fred the Godson links with The Madd Rapper for his new single, "Hip Hop." The track is taken from his DJ Drama Gangsta Grillz mixtape, City of God.

Listen to "Hip Hop" by Fred the Godson ft. The Madd Rapper below:

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Future speaks on Debut Album

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

The year of 2011 has been a renaissance for hip hop, as a whole. It has been a great year for the West Coast, New York has been on the comeback trail, as has Atlanta. Future is among the new talent from Atlanta. He rose to fame back in May with his "Tony Montana" single.

Future quickly became one of the hottest rappers in the game and he is using this to his advantage. With L.A. Reid joining Epic Records, he is focusing back on the hip hop market. Future was among the first artist L.A. Reid signed to Epic Records.

Before he was signed to Epic Records, Future was pushing his own mixtapes in the streets. His Streets Calling mixtape led to his successful "Tony Montana" single, which led to his deal. Future is living up to his name, as he has started his debut album.

Naming the album Pluto, Future said it will bridge the gap from his first mixtape to his last mixtape. One new track from Future is "Magic." The song gained fame when T.I. jumped on the remix. DJ Drama, an affiliate of both, helped this remix come together. Regardless of how it happened, Future is glad it did, as even more people are waiting on more music from him.

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DJ Drama ft. Ya Boy and Akon - "Lockdown"

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Chase N. Cashe - "Anything"

"Anything" is the latest leak of Chase N. Cash's DJ Drama-hosted mixtape, The Heir Up There.

Listen to "Anything" by Chase N. Cashe below:

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French Montana recruits Diddy and T.I. for "Shot Caller (remix)"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

While other rappers are calling themselves the "King of New York," French Montana is actively making it happen. This year, he has experienced much success with his "Shot Caller" single. The song has become one of the most-played radio singles in New York City.

French Montana recently completed the video for his popular single. The video will feature cameos from several of the hottest rappers in the game. Fat Joe, Diddy, Busta Rhymes, and N.O.R.E. appear in the video. The "Shot Caller" video is expected to do just as well as the actual song has.

Before the video for the original track has been released, there are already bigger things in the works. French Montana has the remix of "Shot Caller" in the works. The remix will feature Diddy, who was previously mentioned, and T.I. French Montana credits DJ Drama for being the man who made this happen.

DJ Drama's favorite song, right now, is French Montana's "Shot Caller." When he learned French Montana was going to remix the track, DJ Drama wanted to see if T.I. wanted to be on it. French Montana said he guessed T.I. was asking Drama what were the hottest records to get on. With "Shot Caller" being a favorite of DJ Drama's obviously he pointed Tip in French Montana's direction. While the remix is going to be major, it will not be released for a couple of months.

The original "Shot Caller" track has done well, growing from the underground scene to getting radio play on both Hot 97 and Power 105. Despite the success of "Shot Caller," French Montana is holding off on his debut album until he decides who to sign with. French Montana has been courted by Diddy, who is also his new collaborator, and Rick Ross. However, he does have projects in the works with Waka Flocka Flame and Three 6 Mafia.

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DJ Drama speaks on Beards in the Rap Game with XXL [VIDEO]

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DJ Drama ft. Meek Mill, Young Chris, and Freeway - "Lay Low"

With Third Power coming next week, several songs off DJ Drama's new album are leaking. On "Lay Low," DJ Drama unites some of the best and brightest from Philadelphia. The track features Meek Mill, Young Chris, and Freeway.

Listen to "Lay Low" by DJ Drama ft. Meek Mill, Young Chris, and Freeway below:
03. Dj Drama - Lay Low (Ft. Young Chris, Meek Mill And Freeway).mp3

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DJ Drama talks Gucci Mane, T.I. and New Lil Wayne mixtape [VIDEO]

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DJ Drama ft. B.o.B. and Crooked I - "Take My City"

With Third Power on the way, this upcoming Tuesday, several tracks from DJ Drama's album are leaking. The latest leak is "Take My City," which features B.o.B. and Crooked I.

Listen to "Take My City" by DJ Drama ft. B.o.B. and Crooked I below:

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DJ Drama ft. Gucci Mane - "Me and My Money"

DJ Drama is set to drop his new album, Third Power, this upcoming week. With the album on the way, DJ Drama is leaking some of the final cuts off the album. The latest features incarcerated rapper, Gucci Mane, and is called "Me and My Money."

Listen to "Me and My Money" by DJ Drama ft. Gucci Mane below:

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DJ Drama weighs in on Kim Kardashain vs. Amber Rose booty battle [VIDEO]

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DJ Drama ft. J. Cole and Chris Brown - "Undercover"

"Undercover" featuring J. Cole and Chris Brown is a leak off DJ Drama's upcoming third album, Third Power.

Listen to "Undercover" by DJ Drama ft. J. Cole and Chris Brown below:
DJ Drama - Undercover feat. J Cole and Chris Brown by eOne Music

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PUSH! Montana - "Availability"

In the midst of the 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards festivities this past weekend, PUSH! and DJ Drama linked up in the streets of ATL and announced their collaboration on his upcoming mix-tape When PUSH! Comes To Shove Vol.2 - Gangsta Grillz Edition. The tape is scheduled to drop October 25, 2011 and will include two (2) previous heard tracks, "Live Nigga Rap!" (feat. Count of L.E.P. Bogus Boys) and "Certified!" (feat. Young Chris). PUSH!'s last offering The Rebirth of Fresh! was also hosted by DJ Don Cannon.

Listen to "Availability" by PUSH! Montana below:

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Fred The Godson discusses DJ Clark Kent and DJ Drama mixtape

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Among the people bringing New York hip hop back is Fred the Godson. Hailing from The Bronx, some have tried comparing the newcomer to the late Notorious B.I.G. Those sentiments have not come from everyone, though. Still, most have agreed Fred is a very gifted rapper.

DJ Clark Kent, a man who worked with The Notorious B.I.G., along with Jay-Z, has been made into a believer. Upon meeting the famed producer, Fred the Godson said they immediately hit if off, establishing a relationship. Fred the Godson said he was amazed when Clark Kent co-signed him.

Fred the Godson said it was an honor to be co-signed by the same man who co-signed Biggie and Jay-Z. It was Fred the Godson's friend, PJ from Mount Vernon, who helped them meet. Fred was told by DJ Clark Kent he would be one of the greatest if he continued to go at the rate he was going, making classic records.

Another famous DJ Fred the Godson is working with is DJ Drama. His Gangsta Grillz mixtape will be called Fred and Friends. The mixtape will support a lead single, which features Diddy, Meek Mill, and Cory Gunz/ Fred the Godson said the mixtape has nothing less than album-quality material. Being unsigned is the only reason the mixtape will not be sold in stores. Fred the Godson spoke on his single, "Gettin Money... Pt. 2," saying the mixtape would be an album, if not for him being unsigned and the DJ Drama affiliation.

Fred the Godson went on to say Fred and Friends would be better than 95% of the albums coming out.

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T.I. hosts Welcome Home party at Club Esso

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

A free man, once again, T.I. celebrated his freedom and his future. The Grand Hustle rapper hosted a party at Club Esso in his hometown of Atlanta.

T.I. took the stage and performed "What You Know," among other hits. Several other stars attended the party, including Maino, Grand Hustle label-mates, B.o.B. and Young Dro, Nelly, and DJ Drama.

Watch the video below:

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DJ Drama speaks on Police Raid [VIDEO]

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