Joell Ortiz Readies Second Solo Album For March Release
Slaughterhouse member, Joell Ortiz, is gearing up for the release of a brand new album for March, titled Free Agent.
It will be the first album from the former Aftermath recording artist, since dropping the indie The Brick: Bodega Chronicles shortly after signing Dre's label back in 2007.
The upcoming album will be released through E1 Music, formerly Koch Records, and will feature a slew of producers and guests, including Akon, Brother Ali, Bun B ... Continue Reading
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In Rotation: Styles P, Cassidy, Juicy J, Bekay, Jamie Foxx, Tanya Morgan & More
Merry Christmas! Once you get sick of songs like "Last Christmas" and "Driving Home For Christmas", here are some new songs to bump. Enjoy new stuff from the one and only Styles P and Cassidy, who leaked some tracks off of his new mixtape. Others on the list include Usher, Juicy J, Masta Ace and more.
To submit tracks, albums and mixtapes, get at us at audio@ballerstatus.com.
Usher ft. Nicki Minaj - "Little Freak" - Listen Here
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In Rotation: Rakim, Raekwon, Wale, Chrisette Michele, Exile, Inspectah Deck, Lil Wayne & More
Just a few more days until Christmas. To keep you from getting bored while doing some shopping for those last Christmas gifts, here are some new songs and mixtape to put on your iPod. The Wu-Tang fam leaked a new Raekwon freestyle and Inspectah Deck song, while Wale and Sean Kingston share a love for Twitting. Others on the list include Lil Wayne, Rakim, Dorrough and many more.
To submit tracks, albums and mixtapes, get at us at audio@ballerstatus ... Continue Reading
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Sheek Louch Confirms Rumors of a D-Block/Diddy Deal For Lox Reunion Album
Fans of D-Block (Jadakiss, Sheek Louch and Styles P) have been anxiously awaiting a new album from the trio, also known as The Lox, for years. While they've said in recent press that the album is being worked on, no one really knows when it's coming.
Sheek touched on the progress recently, revealing that he and his group members have been working with Diddy, trying to hash out a deal where the project would be release via D-Block and Bad Boy Records ... Continue Reading
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In Rotation: Wyclef Jean, SoulStice, Buckshot, Sean Price, Chris Brown, Johnta Austin, Mario, Birdman & More
The cold, dark days of wind and rain have arrived. As always, our team has selected some dope tracks to keep you entertained. Enjoy new stuff from the homie SoulStice, Birdman, Chris Brown, Johnta Austin, K. Sparks and more.
SoulStice & SBe ft. Monique Harcum - "Strange Kinda Love" - Listen Here
The new single comes from SoulStice and SBe who put out a dope album and constantly crank out great music for our format. SoulStice does the best ... Continue Reading
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Pharoahe Monch Leaves SRC Records To Go Indie
It's been a minute since we've heard from Pharoahe Monch. After an eight-year hiatus, the rapper dropped his sophomore album Desire in 2007. Today, he's left his longtime home of SRC Records and is ready to go the indie route.
The New York rapper recently revealed to XXL that he's back in the lab readying his next album, W.A.R., set to drop on his own, indie label of the same name.
"I started a record label called W.A.R. Media," he explained. "We ... Continue Reading
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DJ/Mixshow Pioneer Mr. Magic Dies Of Heart Attack
O.G. New York DJ, Mr. Magic, reportedly died of a heart attack either Friday morning (October 2), but details surrounding his death are currently unknown.
The news was revealed by radio personality Miss Info, via her blog MissInfo.tv, where the legendary DJ Premier shares a condolences in a letter she posted.
"I WANT TO SEND OUT THE UTMOST RESPECT AND CONDOLENCES TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN RIVAS —- aka MR. MAGIC. HE PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING OF A HEART ... Continue Reading
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