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Young Turk Is Finishing Up His Autobiography

2012-01-26T13:10:00.005-05:00

Young Turk @ Club Whispers

Tab Virgil aka Mr. Young N Thuggin presents to the world the YNT empire. With only a few more months left to serve at the Arkansas Federal Prison, until his release, Mr. Young N Thuggin's demeanor is calm but heavily charged with positive energy as he prepares to release in to the world and avalanche of projects that will serve as the reintroduction of a redeemed, recovered heroin addict and resilient "all-star" rapper and bussinesman.

As he finishes the final stretch of his sentence, he's been busier that any other time during his eight years of incarceration. He is putting the final touches on his epic and therapeutic autobiography entitled "The Autothugography of Turk" with Terrance "Tea Mack" Mcclurge.

Also scheduled to accompany the release of his autobiography will be the audio-book version; the soundtrack/mixtape and screen play for his bio-pic/movie "Reckless" that has already gotten the attention of a few well-knoen and respected film producers (Twenty-City).

Synopsis of "The Autothugography of Turk":

Former Cash Money Records "Hot Boy Turk" offers with his auto-thugography his life as a living testament of his young n thuggin pain, struggles, mental-maturity, spiritual growth and his redemption. Tab 'Young Turk' Virgil Jr. from New Orleans Uptown Magnolia Projects, as a young aspiring football player dared to dream. After developing his ability to and passion for rapping, his skills caught the attention of Cash Money Records Slim and Birdman (Baby) and how was recruited. After joining the ranks of Cash Money label-mates Juvenile, B.G. and Lil Wayne, Turk's presence helped create Cash Money Records sensational and platinum-selling "Hot Boys".

With their international succes, they were instantly bombarded with fortune and fame, but Turk was blind-sided by its admixture of evil. Read "The Auto-thugography of Turk" and travel with Turk through his action packed young life in New Orleans "Uptown Magnolia Projects", his years as a Cash Money Millionaire, his heroin and cocaine addiction, the 52 shots "shoot out" that he escaped in Memphis, and his attempted murder conviction and sentence.

Dj Smallz & Juvenile - Mardi Gras Mixtape (Artwork)

2012-01-22T19:04:00.004-05:00

Juvenile & Dj Smallz have announced the release of a new mixtape entitled Mardi Gras. Mr. Southern Smoke, took to his blog to reveal the cover art for the street release.

Artist Blake Gaston created the image for the cover, a portrait of Juvie with a Mardi Gras mask on his face.

The project will be dropped on February 21st.

Magnolia Levee feat. Tokey Hefner, Rafe - Map Quest On My Life (Official Video)

2012-01-21T09:55:00.003-05:00

Magnolia Leeve & Tokey Hefner "Map Quest of My Life" MUSIC VIDEO.
The lead video to the DVD Documentary "Map Quest of My Life"
Directed by Video Wayne

Commin soon "What Slim Would Do" mixtape by Magnolia Levee
Featuring B.G., Juvenile, Wacko, Skip and many more.

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Mr Meana (Partners & Crime) New Single! 'Spend That Money'

2012-01-21T09:33:00.003-05:00

Here is the new single of Mr Meana called "Spend That Money".
Featuring Juvenile and Marcialago. Of the upcoming album of Meana 'Who Say I Cant Rap?'.
Stay tuned and download now free this hot track!

Dj Dow Jones & Dj EF Cuttin Presents Soulja Slim - Da Realest

2012-01-20T10:26:00.004-05:00

DJ Dow Jones & DJ EF Cuttin bring to you Soulja Slim "The Realest"
Follow on Twitter @DJDow_Jones504 @EFCuttin

01.Soulja Slim - The Realest Intro
02.Soulja Slim - Ball N Chill
03.Soulja Slim - Soulja This
04.Soulja Slim - My Jacket
05.Soulja Slim - Only For The Real
06.C- Murder Speaks
07.Soulja Slim - Lawbreakz
08.Soulja Slim - Souljas On My Feet
09.Soulja Slim - Make It Bounce
10.Soulja Slim - You Got It
11.Soulja Slim - From What I Was Told
12.Soulja Slim - Get Cha Mind Right
13.Soulja Slim - Bout Dis Shit
14.Soulja Slim - M.A.G.N.O.L.I.A.
15.Soulja Slim - Love Me Or Love Me Not
16.Soulja Slim - Smoked Out
17.Soulja Slim - At The Same Time (Feat. Snoop Dogg)
18.Wild Wayne Speaks
19.Soulja Slim - I'll Pay For It
20.Soulja Slim Feat. ReBirth Brass Band - You Don't Want To Go To War

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Red Bull Music Academy Radio (Mannie Fresh)

2012-01-20T10:23:00.001-05:00

Mannie Fresh might be best known as the creative mind behind the 90s bounce explosion. But his roots date way back in New Orleans' musical history. Back to the mid-80s. Back to when an unassuming rap record from NYC, 'Drag Rap' by The Showboys, turned the whole city upside down - and young Mannie started to make use of the turntables he was given as a christmas gift by his father, a renowned street DJ from the 7th Ward. Inspired by local DJ groups like Jam Patrol and Rockers Revenge, Mannie obsessively honed his skills on the ones-and-twos, and was eventually invited by NYC expat Denny D to join his then-ruling street party squad, New York Incorporated.

Driven by his musical curiosity, he soon incorporated the Roland TR-808 drum machine into his live performance, making it a true trademark sound on the New Orleans club scene, and consequently started producing beats for one of the first local rap heroes, MC Gregory D. After three albums, the duo parted ways, and Mannie joined the then-emerging record label run by infamous street hustlers Bryan 'Birdman' Williams and Ronald 'Slim' Williams, Cash Money Records. In his 12 years with the label, Mannie laced countless hits for all artists on the roster, from U.N.L.V., to B.G. and Juvenile, to the supergroup Hot Boyz that also comprised an underage Lil Wayne.

He also joined Baby to form the duo Big Tymers, and eventually went solo as a rapper, producer and all-round good vibes machine, scoring more hits with the likes of UGK, Gucci Mane, and Rick Ross. After a brief stint at Def Jam South, he started his own imprint, Chubby Boy Records, and is also back to what once got him started in the industry: DJing. This is a selection of landmark tracks from his vaults. Go DJ! Go Nola!

Da Goonz Presents Bonka - Free Style (Mixtape)

2012-01-20T10:13:00.002-05:00

Da Goonz Presents Bonka - Free Style

01.YM Fee Skit
02.Novacane
03.Im On One feat. Dinero, LG
04.They Say
05.Niggas in New Orleans (Dat Kush) feat. DeeLow
06.Im A Boss
07.John feat. Flow
08.Miss Me
09.Bricks feat. Fell, Taliban Bundy
10.Ballin'
11.Sunshine feat. Phil Mic
12.I Love My Drugs
13.Lay Your Head feat. Dinero, Keith Jacobs
14.Pole Vault feat. K.Gates, Jeff Johnson
15.Dickies Rocking J's feat. Slim Boogie and 12 Shotty
16.Stop
17.Goon Gang feat. LG
18.Hold Up Hold Up
19.Can't Be Life
20.Speakers Going Hammer feat. Flow
21.Fugitive
22.Flippin Dat feat. Allie Baby
23.They Know feat. SK David

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CMDEGREEZ.com Protest SOPA & PIPA

2012-01-18T18:26:00.002-05:00

Today in Congress, the U.S. Government wants to pass an act that will give it power to shut down any website without notice. In protest of this issue today, thousands of sites will go dark to protest SOPA & PIPA, two US bills racing through Congress that threaten prosperity, online security, and freedom of expression.

Man Convicted of killing friend of Juvenile

2012-01-15T18:29:00.002-05:00

A man was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday (January 12) after an October conviction of the 2004 murder of a New Orleans resident and friend of Juvenile.

According to NOLA.com, Charles Raymond was convicted of killing Nathaniel Robertson, a family friend of Juvenile’s, following an incident in which Raymond and friends wanted to jack Robertson for the car he was driving. The vehicle, a Hummer H2, actually belonged to Juvie’s brother and Robertson was said to be caring for it for the time being. The 37-year-old was shot by Raymond in the back five times and lost his life during the incident.

Reports say that witnesses testified that Raymond was not hush about what had gone down, as he bragged about the killing following a brief stint in jail.

Initially, Raymond, along with four other men, were arrested following the murder. However, things did not go as planned for the prosecution in state court, which triggered a federal investigation as the case fell apart at the local level.

In addition to Raymond, three other men will be serving time for their roles in the incident.

Juvenile’s upcoming album, Rejuvination, is tentatively slated for a January 17 release. The first single, “Power,” was released online in November, and is produced by Mannie Fresh and features Rick Ross. After cooking up heat for a number of years as the anchors of Cash Money, Juvie and Mannie reunited for the first time on wax in years on the single.

Source: http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2012/01/man-convicted-of-killing-friend-of-juvenile-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/

RIP VL Dooney (Chopper City Gorilla Gang)

2012-01-14T13:30:00.003-05:00

According to LilBeno from Twitter and our friends from Chopper City Boards, the Chopper City Gorilla Gang member Dooney is dead.

Much condolences to this family. Rest In Paradise Dooney

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2012-01-11T15:26:00.006-05:00

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Mack Maine - Dont Let It Go To Waste (Mixtape)

2012-01-05T05:47:00.003-05:00

Mack Maine has compiled a mixtape of songs that were recorded from a period ranging from 2005 to 2011 but never saw the light of day. Don’t Let It Go Waste seems quite an appropriate title.

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C-Murder’s Appeal Denied by Louisiana Court

2012-01-03T07:43:00.002-05:00

C-Murder's appeal denied! He was convicted of murder in 2009 No dice for jailed rapper C-Murder, who has lost his latest appeal to overturn his 2009 murder conviction. C Murder, born Corey Miller, was sentenced to life in prison in 2003 after he was found guilty of the 2002 murder of 16-year-old Steve Thomas in a nightclub in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The conviction for second degree murder was overturned in 2006 and a second trial took place in 2009. But Murder/Miller was once again sentenced to spend the rest of his life behind bars. Miller, the younger brother of rap star Master P, claims he is innocent. He initiated an appeal earlier this year, claiming he didn't receive a fair trial because jurors were allowed to hear unsubstantiated testimony about witnesses allegedly being threatened by him.

But a three-judge panel at Louisiana's 5th Circuit Court of Appeal rejected the motion on Wednesday and chose to uphold the ruling against Miller and his lengthy sentence. So C Murder will remain incarcerated.

What do you think of this case?

Jason Lyric - Snapbacks & Cargos (New Single)

2012-01-03T07:30:00.004-05:00

Check this out the new single of Jason Lyric called "Snapbacks & Cargos".
Produced by Y.E. Brand new hit single from TRU Records

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Mon E-G feat. Juvenile - UTP 2 Da SSP (Official Video)

2011-12-31T09:48:00.001-05:00

Very rare video and surrealistic... enjoy fam!
HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL FAMILY!

Dee-1 - Standing Ovation (Tribute to 2012 XXL Freshmen Nominees)

2011-12-31T09:12:00.001-05:00

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The Show - Intro (Flight Watson) Official Video

2011-12-29T07:26:00.002-05:00

One of the best rappers from New Orleans in this 2011.
Congratulations The Show!!
THE SHOW - D.O.B. 3; THE FINAL CUT
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8-9 Boyz feat. Kidd Kidd, Kango Slim & Big Freedia - More Than Friends (Official Video)

2011-12-26T16:45:00.002-05:00

This is New Orleans newest super-group; The 8-9 Boyz. Here is presenting the official video of the Billboard Top 100 Hip Hop / RnB hit single called "More Than Friend" and featuring the new G-Unit artist Kidd Kidd, the legendary Kango Slim of Partners & Crime and Big Freedia.

Album in stores... 02/07/2012 "Eyes On The Prize"

Follow this boyz in his Twitter: @the89boyz

Young Juve (Juve's Son) Round Da Block (In Da Studio)

2011-12-24T10:36:00.000-05:00

Raw Dizzy - Mazant Representative Mixtape (2004) Download

2011-12-23T19:46:00.002-05:00

Here is another re-release by Cash Money Degreez. Year? 2004: the first underground mixtape by Young Money Ent. In these days Lil Wayne was working with Raw Dizzy, Mack Maine, Boo and Currensy ... (the first YME days). Enjoy this rare shit of one of the most underrated rappers in New Orleans: Raw D.I.!!!!!

MIXTAPE INFO

ARTIST: Raw Dizzy aka Raw D.I.
TITTLE: Mazant Representative Mixtape
DJ: Dj Raj Smoove from Psychoward Dj's
FORMAT: DIGITAL MP3 FREE DOWNLOAD
LABEL: Young Money Ent/P.C.O. Ent
YEAR: 2004

- TRACK LISTING -

01 - Intro feat. Dj Raj Smoove
02 - Made You Look (Freestyle)
03 - Murder This Shit
04 - Clap Your Hands feat. Lil Wayne & SQAD Up
05 - Talman Gardner Checkin
06 - Two Worlds (Freestyle)
07 - Hold Up
08 - Gangsta feat. Graveyard Soldjas
09 - No No No (Freestyle)
10 - Outro feat. Dj Raj Smoove

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Juvenile Christmas Gift (Songs!!!) Updated

2011-12-21T19:17:00.015-05:00

Here is the list of songs released by Juvenile and his son in Twitter. Including the long awaited reunion with Skip and Wacko. Beats by Sinista, Mannie Fresh and Stevie Drumma. We are waiting for more songs!!!

01 - Juvenile ft. Skip, Paul Revere - BlackCard Music (Produced by Sinista)

02 - Juvenile - Yall Sleepin On Me (Produced by Stevie Drumma)

03 - Juvenile feat. Mannie Fresh - Sweet Love (Produced by Mannie Fresh)

04 - Juvenile feat. Skip, Wacko - Ready Or Not (Produced by C Smith)

05 - Juvenile feat. Skip, Zuse - That Gangsta Shit (Produced by Stevie Drumma)

06 - UTP (Juvenile, Skip, Wacko) - Sip On Champagne (Produced by Sinista)

Vote DEE-1 to the XXL 2012 Freshmen Award

2011-12-20T06:13:00.002-05:00

The deliberations for XXL's 2012 Freshmen class are underway (but no where near finished) and this year things are gonna be a little different. For the fifth annual cover, XXL will be selecting nine of the Freshmen and the public will vote on our online poll to determine who gets the 10th slot-the People's Choice. After picking the brains of many industry folk, real hip-hop heads and other MCs, here is a list of the 50 most mentioned names for Freshmen 2012 candidacy.

Make your voice heard and vote now for whom you think should be on the XXL Freshmen list.

The winner will be revealed on the April cover.

VOTE TO DEE-1 HERE

Konfo - Like The Sunshine (Official Video) (Label Submitted)

2011-12-20T06:10:00.002-05:00

A Music Video Directed/Edited and Shot by A. dot CEO of "A.Junior Productions"
@adotjunior @konfonation

Konfo- Clouded Concepts Promo Song
New Orleans artist Konfo goes in on his new mixtape single Clouded Concepts coming August 1st.

Mannie Fresh To Continue Working On Mystikal's Project

2011-12-19T19:27:00.003-05:00

Despite leaving Cash Money Records over five years ago, Mannie Fresh is still on board at the helm of Mystikal's CMR debut. This week, New Orleans, Louisiana Hip Hop veteran Mystikal signed a contract to Cash Money Records. The move was controversial to some, as Mystikal was a former star of Cash Money's onetime local rival, No Limit Records. Additionally, the boisterous rapper had been working with former Cash Money star producer and artist Mannie Fresh prior to the signing.

While rumors have swirled that Mannie's longtime seemingly severed ties with Cash Money would prevent the camps from working together, Fresh's spokesperson contacted HipHopDX this morning to confirm the pair wil l continue to work together.

In October, Mannie Fresh admitted to DX that recording sessions with Mystikal were stalled temporarily, but that a project was definitely releasing, "He’s a super talented dude, but you can’t get him to stand still for nothing. So it’s kind of been a hard process with me and Mystikal. But I know it’s gonna happen. And I know he gotta feed his family so he kind of all over the place doing shows. But, you know … it’s gonna happen, that’s all I can tell you."

Fresh and Cash Money parted ways in the mid-'00s after royalty disputes over albums from Lil Wayne, Juvenile, Big Tymers and The Hot Boys. Mannie Fresh was signed to Cash Money for over a decade. Yesterday, Mystikal released his first Cash Money-era music with label co-founder Birdman and Lil Wayne, "Original" .

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Kanye West & Mannie Fresh In Da Studio!

2011-12-19T19:23:00.002-05:00

Kanye West has made his mark on hip-hop as one of the best producers in the genre, but he has higher praise for Mannie Fresh. He departed the label a few years ago over money disputes, but Kanye still recognizes Mannie for producing the bulk of the songs on Cash Money.

Check out this video of Yeezy explaining why Mannie Fresh is the ish. Plus, see him hang out with the Olsen twins, and spend some time backstage with Big Sean, John Legend, and more