Tuesday, 27 January 2015

Ne-Yo "Non-Fiction" Release Date,Cover Art & Tracklist

Ne-Yo has unleashed his sixth studio album Non-Fiction.

The 19-track offering is currently available in stores, on iTunes and via Spotify.

Its been two years since the multi-talented Ne-Yo released R.E.D. Album. This time around, he's got some help from Schoolboy Q, Jeezy, Pitbull, T.I. and Juicy J.

In terms of production, Dr. Luke, Stargate, Key Wane and others contributed to the project.

Before performing on live TV, Ne-Yo recently spoke to ABC News about creating the album.

"I know that the reason I'm still here, ten years later is because of my fans," he said. "I wanted to tell my story but I also wanted to tell their story...We're telling the truth. It's quality music, at the end of the day."

The Non-Fiction tracklisting are available below

1. "Non Fiction"

2. "Everybody Loves/The Death of You" (Interlude)

3. "Run/An Island" (Interlude) feat. Schoolboy Q

4. "Integrity" feat. Charisse Mills

5. "One More" feat. T.I.

6. "Time of Our Lives" feat. Pitbull

7. "Who's Taking You Home"

8. "Coming With You"

9. "Let You What..." (Interlude)

10. Take You There

11. "Good Morning/Gon' Ride" (Interlude)

12. "Make It Easy"

13. "Money Can't Buy" feat. Jeezy

14. "Religious/Ratchet Wit Yo Friends" (Interlude)

15. "She Knows" feat. Juicy J

16. "She Said I'm Hood Tho" feat. Candice

17 "Story Time"

Dr.Dre Has Signed Justin Mohrle To Aftermath Records

Dr. Dre has signed a new artist.

Garland, TX native Justin Mohrle has recently been added to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment, reports D Magazine.

According to a new profile piece published by the Dallas-based publication, Dre discovered the 23-year-old white rapper after he heard a demo he made with the assistance of The D.O.C.

Since Morhle arrived in California, he's been spending his time in 13-hour writing and recording sessions at the iconic producer's go-to studio, Record One.

"JT and I worked on a couple songs; Dre fell in love with the songs; Dre stole the songs from the kid, because he wanted to put them out as a unit," The D.O.C. told the magazine. "That’s the way this house is rolling. We’re all putting our energy toward building another classic for The Good Doctor. Then he’s going to take his time to help us build a classic for the youngster."

Though he won't be releasing any new music until Christmas, Mohrle says he's worked with King Mez, BJ The Chicago Kid and Gwen Stefani.

For now, he's reveling in the moment, but the young rapper understands the possibility of what fame may bring.

 “With the situation I’m in, Dre could decide to drop a track tomorrow, and then I might not be able to ever go to the mall again like this. By myself,” he said.

Drake Releasing New Mixtape,According To P Reign

While speaking with Karen Civil, Toronto rapper P Reign confirmed that a mixtape from Drake is on the way.

He went on to state that the project is “crazy” and features some of Drizzy’s best material.

“I know Drake’s dropping a mixtape that I’ve already heard a lot of and it’s crazy,” Reign said during an interview with the blog. “I think it’s some of the best I’ve heard from him in my life and I already know off Drake’s mixtape the world is going to shake.”

Reign, who's recent hit "DnF" features the Young Money artist, did not disclose when the project would be released.

Two months ago, Toronto Raptors' guard DeMar DeRozan revealed on live television that the untitled mixtape would be released this month.

“I talked to him the other night,” DeRozan said on NBA TV. “Actually, he said he wants to give me his mixtape that come out in January.”

Despite comments from both P Reign and DeRozan, Drake has yet to address the alleged mixtape.

His forthcoming album, Views From The 6, is scheduled to be released later this year.

The 2015 Hip Hop World Championship,Will Be Held In San Diego

This year, the Hip Hop World Championships will be held in San Diego, CA.

Although the event isn't scheduled until August, several of the participants and organizers recently stopped by San Diego State University's Viejas Arena to scope out the scene.

According to NBC San Diego, the "Olympics of Hip Hop" is slated to draw over 3,500 dancers from more than 50 nations.

The competition was previously held in Las Vegas for the past seven years. Hip Hop international, the organization responsible for the event announced last year, that the World Championship finals will take place at Harrah’s Resort.

Hip Hop International's co-founder, Howard Schwartz, says many of the dancers come from the Southern California region.

"In every area of the world, right now as we speak, there is an event going on," Schwartz tells NBC San Diego. "It could be in Colombia, it could be in Paris, it could be in Brazil or it could be in Nigeria. All over the world there are crews performing and training to win their national championship to get here – San Diego – for the World Championship this summer."

The Hip Hop World Championships are scheduled to take begin at San Diego State University's Viejas Arena on August 1 and conclude at Harrah's Resort on August 9.

A$AP Yams Laid To Rest Over The Weekend

Earlier in the week, close friends and family of A$AP Yams (born Steven Rodriguez) said goodbye to the A$AP Mob member during a memorial service held at Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in New York City.

Vibe.com reports that the service was attended by about 100 people. The chapel was reportedly adorned with flowers while Yams’ casket featured an image of the A$AP Mob founder riding a unicorn while wearing a Coogi sweater and adidas sandals.

Those in attendance at the service received laminated “In Loving Memory Of” cards, which featured the following tweet from the late A$AP Mob member: “if i die before i wake i pray that A$AP will be great my momma good and my girl be late so It’ll be another me and the world be straight.”

A$AP Rocky and other members of A$AP Mob reportedly attended a private service.

A$AP Yams passed away earlier this month at the age of 26. The cause of his death has yet to be revealed. Friend and fellow A$AP Mob member, A$AP Rocky criticized those who have suggested that a drug overdose was the cause of Yams’ death. He spoke on the matter during a recent interview with Billboard.com.

“People were saying that Yams overdosed on drugs — he didn’t overdose on any drugs,” A$AP Rocky said, according to Vibe.com. “I feel like people feel that way because that’s all he’s in pictures doing. When you see A$AP Yams you see Hennessey or purple drink, you see some type of controlled substance or illegal narcotic.”

J Cole On "Fire Squad": "It's Not Even Iggy Azalea's Fault,She's Chasing Her Dream"

J. Cole recently stopped by the Combat Jack Show to discuss a wide range of topics via digital podcast.

During the two-hour sit-down, Cole reflected on his 2014 Forest Hills Drive album, "Fire Squad", wanting to sign Kendrick Lamar and more.

After describing his volatile childhood experience, Cole spoke openly about Jay's response to the album and its commercial success.

"He was fuckin' with it," Cole said in regards to his label boss's critiques. "We had a crazy talk it just so happened my album was about everything we talked about...He gave me amazing feedback on the album."

Cole also says he had no clue that 2014 Forest Hills Drive would be the highest selling Hip Hop album of the year. Prior to its release, Cole explained that although he knew it was his best effort thus far, he had to come to grips with his self that the album might flop, due to its uncanny promotion.

After Combat Jack played "Fire Squad" on the broadcast, Cole shared his thoughts behind his fierce last verse.

"I'd never go at Eminem," he confesses. "It's not even Iggy Azalea's fault, she's chasing her dream. It doesn't matter the quality of her music but I have to comment, it's my job to tell you what's on my mind in the slickest way ever...When history is told Macklemore is in them books, Iggy Azalea's in them books."

Cole also spoke about his relationship with Kendrick and detailed the first time he ever met the T.D.E. rapper.

It was 2010, when they first crossed paths to Cole's knowledge, at a party in L.A. An unknown Kendrick performed and Cole says, he had to let him know he was ill. Kendrick eventually sent him a couple of records and ever since, Cole has felt "compelled" to give him jewels because he knew what Kendrick was going through.

"I wanted to sign this nigga," Cole says. " I was like 'who the fuck is a Top Dawg?' Then it turned into some shit where he blew the fuck up and reached levels that I haven't reached. I didn't know that nigga' would go platinum before me."

Puff Daddy & Snoop Dogg To Perform At Hot 97's "The Tip-Off" During NBA All-Star Weekend

New York City-based radio station Hot 97 will host what they’ve described as “the premier event to be at” during NBA All-Star Weekend.

"The Tip-Off," will include performances from both Snoop Dogg and Puff Daddy, as well as friends of the duo.

Hot 97 personalities Ebro, Laura Stylez, and Peter Rosenberg will take the helm as hosts for the one-day event, which will take place at the Theater At Madison Square Garden.

“With such a momentous event coming to New York, HOT 97 definitely had to be a part of it,” Deon Levingston, HOT 97 General Manager said in a statement. “HOT 97’s ‘The Tip-Off’ not only brings two of Hip Hop’s legends together on one stage, but also sets the electrifying tone for basketball’s biggest weekend.”

In addition to performances from Snoop and Puff, the event will also welcome sets from Hot 97’s own DJ Camilo, DJ Enuff, and Funkmaster Flex.

Tickets for “The Tip-Off” start at $59. They are currently available for purchase on Ticketmaster.com.

NBA All-Star Weekend takes place in New York City this year. The annual celebration has welcomed a number of events hosted by Hip Hop artists in the past.

In 2010, Drake and the Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James hosted an event at NBA All-Star Weekend in Dallas, Texas. And last year, along with Juvenile and Rick Ross, James was in attendance at a NBA All-Star Weekend GQ event in New Orleans, Louisiana.