[NEWS] 50 Cent To Drop New Album July 3 Regardless Of Label Support

50 Cent’s anticipated mixtape is here, but 50 Cent has already proclaimed that his next album will drop on July 3, no matter what the conditions are surrounding the project. “There’s a lot more business involved [in putting out an album] than the general public is aware of. And that part causes the actual delay with [Interscope]. I’m releasing my album July 3rd, whether is has commercial promotions or not,” he told AllHipHop exclusively. “My birthday is July 6 and I planned for it. And I’m doing everything that I planned to do regardless if its huge airplay or not. I could care less, I’m putting the record out.” The untitled album has been in the works for a number of months and is reportedly finished at press time. Another project, Black Magic, was almost the fifth album from 50, but he scraped the entire project. Since his debut, Get Rich Or Die Trying, all of 50′s albums have been released via Interscope. He said that the freedom from concerns of sales and business have helped him produce music closer to his heart. “I don’t need a record to sell. How much money you think I’ma make off record sales? You think I’ma sell 13 million records?” Its starting to feel like that corner that I left,” 50 Cent explained, stressing that music’s ability to make money is now very limited. “I ain’t going to keep sitting on the records. Even if everything ain’t in order, album five will be out July 3 and they can wait another two years for me to give them another one.” “I have new ideas so my passion for making the music hasn’t gone anywhere. That’s why I’m making music for free. The mixtape is for free unless DJ Drama is getting some paper I don’t know about. I need a piece of that paper,” 50 joked. “Its not about the money,” Drama replied. “Its about the music.” And musically, 50 delivers. The Lost Tape, a 15-track opus, features cameos from Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Jeremih, Precious Paris, Kidd Kidd and beats from a number of producers like IllMind and Araab Muzik. 50 Cent explained The Lost Tape was the culmination of an attempted collaboration dating back to 2007. “At the point is when the actual network of technology started kicking in. I started thisis50.com. So, started to put mixtapes out without actually having a DJ brand on it,” he explained. “It drove traffic to the site. It was effective there, so I said we might as well go and do [the mix tape with Drama.]“ He also said he wanted to get back to the real taste makers like DJ Drama, not bloggers that have begun to curate the culture. “My entire career I’ve been happy with the launch of my material. I only put music out on the mixtapes to develop a consistency, because I believe consistency is the key to all success. And I’m giving out samples. If we selling dope, we gonna give out a few sample so the fiends know exactly what to expect. Drama and Gangsta Grillz is the biggest [mixtape] brand standing.” Drama, a native of Philadelphia, explained his role in The Lost Tape at a time that seems particularly pivotal in 50 Cent’s illustrious career. “I had my input, you know. I listened to the record upfront and we swapped out a few records to make this tape what is actually is today. When it becomes my brand, I like to treat them as albums,” Drama said. “And with Fif, because our brands are so strong, and the relevancy to the mix tape game, it would be a lot of eyes so I wanted to make sure we put the most potent project out – possible.” Drama also said 50 Cent would be taking the mix tape hustle to the viral market as he has in the past, but to the next level. “He’s doing a viral to every song. You know, every song will have a video. We worked on what were the strongest songs. Basically, treat it like an album, something people would flock to once they got an album,” Drama said. Interscope has not release a statement or confirmation as to the release date for 50′s new album.

In the meantime, download or listen to The Lost Tape below.

DJ Drama - Third Power

Tracklist:
01. Oh My (Ft. Fabolous, Roscoe Dash And Wiz Khalifa)
02. Rough (Ft. Young Jeezy And Freddie Gibbs)
03. Lay Low (Ft. Young Chris, Meek Mill And Freeway)
04. Ain’t No Way Around It (Ft. Future)
05. Undercover (Ft. Chris Brown And J. Cole)
06. Everything That Glitters (Ft. Pusha T And French Montana)
07. Me & My Money (Ft. Gucci Mane)
08. Never See You Again (Ft. Talia Coles And Wale)
09. Self Made (Ft. Red Cafe And Yo Gotti)
10. Take My City (Ft. B.o.B And Crooked I)
11. Locked Down (Ft. Ya Boy And Akon)
12. Oh My (Remix) (Ft. Trey Songz, 2 Chainz And Big Sean)

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Album Review: J. Cole – Cole World: The Sideline Story

 Rating: 8/10

In this changeable Hip-Hop industry, we’ve witnessed the true story of rappers on the sideline for a while now, and after four years, J. Cole shares his version on his highly anticipated debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story. After three critically acclaimed mixtapes, the rapper’s first official offering is cementing his place within the fickle yet constantly growing rap industry.

The album contains 16 songs, and only three of them feature production from someone other than St. John’s alum Cole himself. Not only did the North Carolina native give us some amazing songs built from witty, intelligent lyricism and engaging stories, he also set the musical landscape of almost 80% of the album with his rich production skills.

Cole World’s introduction sets the perfect setting and tone, with its somber piano keys and Cole’s lyrics: “And when my story's told / Let it be know I'd never fold / I took my time, I gave my soul / I watched you shine, but me I glow / So, I’m coming for what I’m owed.” “Dollar and a Dream III” follows the introduction. Over strings and some switches, which were his own personal additions to the beat, Cole raps about his dreams of success as he talks to both his family and fans.

“Can’t Get Enough,” one of the album’s standout “mainstream” records, offers listeners a catchy ode to women, thanks to a hypnotizing hook provided by Trey Songz and a tight beat by Brian Kidd. “Lights Please,” a fan favorite and ultimately the record that secured Cole his record deal with Roc Nation, is followed by an Interlude that tells the story of his getting arrested the same day he found out that Jay-Z was interested in signing him.

“Sideline Story” a metaphor for someone who has had to ride the bench is next. The song compliments Cole’s own story about waiting in the wings, knowing that he’d be ready to shine as soon as the right time came. He raps, “I came up in here to take advantage of that sh*t ya’ll take for granted / Opportunity that I would kill for / Looking at rappers like ‘what the f*ck you got a deal for?”

The highly anticipated Jay-Z feature, “Mr. Nice Watch” brings listeners to the halfway mark of the album. Cole produced this futuristic sounding, club-ready song himself, and that alone is a feat to be proud of: “No more Mr. Nice Guy, hello Mr. Nice Watch” is preceded by the adrenaline charged lines: “Let’s ball while we here / Let’s ball while we here / Like ain’t no tomorrow, like ain’t no next year / Drink away all our problems, make it rain with no care / Like I make that back, f*ck it I make that back.”

The album’s next four songs include the feel good and braggadocios “Cole World,” two previously heard records, “Lost Ones” and the sexy, Drake-assisted “In the Morning,” and a surprising, yet perfect feature from Missy Elliott on “Nobody’s Perfect.” Three of the album’s most lyrical songs help bring the album to a close. First is the No I.D. produced story about men’s impulses, cheating, and heartbreak, “Never Told,” followed by “Rise and Shine,” which features a short, uplifting Jay-Z sample from the film Backstage. Over an aggressive and hard hitting beat, Cole comes in firing with: “Like we always do at this time / Hey dummy, this no accident, all of this was designed / Took my time, crept from behind / and I opened up your blinds, rise and shine.”

“God’s Gift,” which was reportedly the record Cole intended to get a Jay-Z verse on, deals with his career and the attention be receives now that he has “made it.” “Breakdown” is the album’s last official song and a true example of Cole’s enigmatic storytelling: “Quicksand is what this life feel like / That sh*t these rappers kick is nothing like real life / You made a milli off serving hard white, yeah right / My mama tell you what addicted to that pipe feel like.”

Cole World’s first single, “Work Out,” finds itself attached as a bonus track, possibly due to the backlash Cole encountered for the song’s seeming lack of his typical lyricism and rawness. Ultimately, it served its purpose as J. Cole’s radio-friendly and mainstream introduction to the general music public.

The album really doesn’t feature any “filler,” and while there are some small and subtle missteps, J. Cole has overall provided fans and consumers with a solid Hip-Hop album. More importantly, music has witnessed a mostly strong debut from an artist that we are certain to be seeing and hearing a lot more from in years to come.

Must Hear Tracks: “Dollar and a Dream III,” “Sideline Story,” “Lost Ones,” and “Breakdown.”

Young Jeezy's Upcoming 'TM103' Album Delayed Once Again

Delays for Young Jeezy's long awaited Thug Motivation 103 album continue. Although the ATL rap star announced a September release date back in July, that date has been moved.

Jeezy has been dropping mixtapes (The Real Is Back and The Real Is Back 2), and released a music video for his Lil Wayne-assisted single "Ballin'", but it seems he needs more set-up time.

However, a new date had not been announced at press time.

Shortly after, Jeezy explained the reason behind the delay.

"I'ma keep it real. At the time, you know I had to go live life," he told Hot 93.7's Jenny Boom Boom. "I was on two big tours [with Lil Wayne and Jay-Z], so I was just doing a lot of rapper things. I get my music from the streets and livin' -- and I didn't live. I didn't do Jeezy. I was doing Young Jeezy, the rapper, but I wasn't doing Jeezy. So I went back home and kinda just got out and started moving around. It just all came together."

For fans, TM103 is still in the works, so until it drops, we'll still have his mixtapes.

Example – Playing In The Shadows

Tracklist:
01. Skies Don’t Lie
02. Stay Awake
03. Changed The Way You Kiss Me
04. The Way
05. Natural Disaster (Laidback Luke Vs. Example)
06. Never Had A Day
07. Microphone
08. Playing In The Shadows
09. Midnight Run
10. Under The Influence
11. Wrong In The Head
12. Anything
13. Lying To Yourself (Bonus Track)

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Glasses Malone – Beach Cruiser

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[Album] lil Wayne-Carter 4

Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. Blunt Blowin
03. Megaman
04. 6 Foot 7 Foot (Ft. Cory Gunz)
05. Nightmares Of The Bottom
06. She Will (Ft. Drake)
07. How To Hate (Ft. T-Pain)
08. Interlude (Ft. Tech N9ne)
09. John (Ft. Rick Ross)
10. Abortion
11. So Special (Ft. John Legend)
12. How To Love
13. President Carter
14. Its Good (Ft. Jadakiss And Drake)
15. Outro (Ft. Bun B, Nas, Shyne, Busta Rhymes)
16. I Like The View (Bonus Track)
17. Mirror (Ft. Bruno Mars) (Bonus Track)
18. Two Shots (Bonus Track)

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Game Red Album Sales

Game's #Red album apparently sold 270373 copies in its first week of sales which is way beyond my expectation I must confess, well what can I say? he worked hard for it and it sure has hot tracks on it. He tweeted this on Tuesday night.