DJ Khaled teams up with D.I.V. for New Single!

DJ Khaled recently gave his stamp of approval to rising indie  D.I.V.  Check out the song featuring DJ Khaled by D.I.V. titled "Move" (Make It Motivate) above. 

For more information on D.I.V. check out his official blog at http://www.divnews.blogspot.com

New Single: Rapper Big Pooh "Friends" from the Upcoming Fat Boy Fresh Vol. 2

Rapper Big Pooh is back with the new single titled "Friends" produced by Astronote from his upcoming Fat Boy Fresh Vol. 2.






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DJ Colossal Presents THE SEAL OF APPROVAL VOL. 1 (hosted by Ike Ellis) MIXTAPE

Check out the latest mixtape from the legendary DJ Colossal!

DJ Colossal Presents...  

The Seal of Approval Vol. 1

(hosted by Ike Ellis)

Track List

1.  Ike Ellis Introduction

2.  Ike Ellis "Good Good"

3.  D.I.V. "U C Me" (featuring Hop Da Great & Nuf $ed)

4.  Dolo the Bandit "Get Down"

5.  L.E.G.A.C.Y. "Reckless"

6.  PGR Boyz "Swag Game"

7.  Cutthroat Smitty "I'm Gone"

8.  Mr. Boom Boom Bang "Eatin' Good"

9.  Caliktro "Look At Her Go"

10.  Young Nino "Lookin' Good"

11.  Mono Bagends "On Fire"

12.  Ike Ellis "Shake Ya Body"

13.  J Midd & Ying Yang Twins "Choosin'"

14.  DJ Mega-Blaster & Celsius911 "Strip Game"

15.  Ike Ellis "Loving You"

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Nomiate NITRES for Queen City Music Awards' Hip Hop Artist of The Year (Male)

If you are a supporter of rising North Carolina based recording artist NITRES and you are loving his single "What It Is" featuring another popular North Carolina heavyweight PETEY PABLO then you should continue showing your support for the artist by Nominating the artist for Queen City Music Awards' HIP HOP ARTIST OF THE YEAR (Male) here at this link http://queencityawards.com/?page_id=15


Nominations End Sept. 24, 2012
Voting starts Oct. 8 - Nov. 12,2012
See You At The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center's Knight Theater in Charlotte, NC on December 8th To Find Out Who Won!

Mono Bagends interview with DJ Scrill on 94.5 FM Charlotte

Listen to DJ Scrill's interview with rising indie artist Mono Bagends. In the interview Bagends talks about his new single and video "On Fire" and all the love and attention he has been getting from DJs. For more information on Mono Bagends check out his blow at http://www.bagendsblog.blogspot.com

New Single: "What It Its" by Nitres featuring Petey Pablo

Check out the latest single from rising North Carolina based recording artist Nitres "What It Is" featuring Petey Pablo! This track stars to North Carolina heavyweights at their finest!

For more updates on Nitres check out his 

official blog here at http://www.nitresnews.blogspot.com

2 Chainz - Yuck Feat. Lil Wayne (Mora Cover) "Official Video"

Check out the latest from Georgia based rapper Mora. In this video Mora flips a cover of "Yuck" by 2 Chainz featuring Lil' Wayne! This song is also a precursor to Mora's upcoming EP that will surely create a huge buzz in the industry the same way his 2011 single "Let Em Know" did around this time last year! Keep coming back here for more updates on Mora and his music!

Mono Bagends has Love for The South

Although he's not from the South, rising New York based rapper Mono Bagends certainly has a lot of love for the Southern artists, beats and the South in general, even his latest single "On Fire" has sort of a Southern Swag to it, mainly due to the producers of the track Luxxury Music are based in Virginia, and because we feel that his latest single is soon to hit big and get a lot of love and support here in the South, we have decided to show our love and support for this talented artist.  Check out our interview with the one and only Mono Bagends and read up on what he has to say.... 

South East Hip Hop Magazine:  What are 4 words that would best describe you as an artist? 

Mono Bagends:  Innovative, Unique, Entertaining, Real.

Although you are in New York, we feel that your single "On Fire" would hit big here in the South, would you agree with that? 

Thank you and yes I would.  This song is a timeless record that could stretch across any region.  It is positive and inspirational with a dope beat, hot hook, ridiculous lyrics and a tight flow. Any fan of hip hop can get behind that. 

Speaking of the south, are there any artists, producers, DJs, or promoters that you've linked up with down here so far? 

"On Fire" is produced by Luxxury Music, they hail from Virginia.  I have also worked with an artist Mac Peoples in Texas..we did a record called "Breakin em Down".  In addition, my boy T-Weezy is from Texas.  We have done a lot of records together.  Been with him for a years.  I always liked South Beats...a lot of energy and crowd appeal.  I got love for the south. 

Have you ever done a live show anywhere down here in the South?  

I have done shows in Texas, Miami, Arkansas and Virginia. The show in Texas was crazy!!! We had a shake off and two chicks got on stage and stripped completely naked....good times...lol If any promoters out there want to reach out to me about doing shows you can hit me up at info@bagendsrecords.com 

What are some of the places you would like to visit in this region?  

I love Miami....I have been there numerous times and love going back. Atlanta, North Carolina and San Antonio Texas would be tops on my list as well. But I'd like to go anywhere where people are feeling my music.  I put on a great show live and would give them a great time. 

Who are some of your favorite southern artists?  

Ludacris is my favorite.  He is highly skilled and very entertaining.  I like T.I. a lot also. 

What southern artist could you see yourself doing a collaboration song with?  

Ludacris....I believe our styles would mesh well and that we could make a great hit. We could make a fast paced high energy club banger!! 

Who were some of your biggest influences? 

Number one would have to be DMX...I just related to him on a high level. His spirituality pertaining to God and the devil really connected with me.  Eminem as well...he opened the door for artists like myself. 

Where do you see hip hop going in the next 5 years?  

I never like to answer this question because you can't really plan out your future.  You never know where life will take you.  The expression is "the quickest way to get God to laugh is to announce your plans to him". 

 

 

Any links or sites you would like to plug? 

Absolutely. Everyone should check out my video "On Fire" on you tube (link below)....The visual brings the song to life. A man overcoming his struggles to fulfill his destiny. Here are other links where you can follow my career and hear great music. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ANyvlNgsx8

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/on-fire-single/id525915334

https://www.facebook.com/monobagendsmusic

http://twitter.com/#!/monobagends

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=mono+bagends

DJ Tremayne presents Street Starz Vol. 9 (hosted by Juvenile)

Check out the latest mixtape by DJ Tremayne of the ODT (Ov'R Da Top) DJs tiled Street Starz Vol. 9 hosted by Juvenile.  The mixtape features artist such as Mr. Boom Boom Bang and more!  Check it out at the links below.

ODT DJS AND STREET STARZ

PRESENTS

STREET STARZ VOLUME 9

HOSTED BY JUVENILE

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Video Spotlight: Ike Ellis "Good Good"

Video Single from the King of the Carolinas, Ike Ellis off the Please Rewind mixtape. Post your feedback on the video in the comments section below.

D.I.V. bringing heat to all Regions!

Although rising underground rapper, and one half of the group So O.D., lyricist D.I.V. resides in Yonkers, New York, the artist is surely getting love in all regions of the U.S. including and especially down here from us in the South East! 

Check out some of his official music videos here!

D.I.V. "The Vision" (produced by The Alchemist)


D.I.V. "Puff Pass"


D.I.V. "Never B Alone"


D.I.V. "The Foundation"


D.I.V. "Can't Help It"

New Mixtape by 2 Piece

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Ike Ellis talks about the concepts behind his up coming album Cornbread (coming June 12th 2012) in this Interview

 

Rising Carolina recording artist Ike Ellis sits down with South East Hip Hop Magazine to discuss his forthcoming album Cornbread.  In this Interview Ike Ellis breaks down the concepts behind certain songs, who he worked with for this project, as well as explaining to the readers why this album is a "must have" for your CD collection or I-Pod.  Read all about what this young, talented brotha has to say.....

South East Hip Hop Magazine:  In one quick sentence, who is Ike Ellis? 
Ike Ellis:  IKE ELLIS is a artist from the bottom who is trying to do more than he done yesterday

How has 2012 been for you so far as an artist?

2012 has been a year of productivity, and rebuilding.  The organization of 100grand Ent and my media company has really propel the organization as an artist.  The amount of opportunities that have been available have been limited, but each opportunity has been maximized at it’s fullest potential.  The knowledge has elevated as an artist.  2012 is a great year as oppose the prior years as an artist.  The confidence is back.  The motivation is back.  The artist of IKE ELLIS is developing to magnitude greater than ever before.

Who are your top 5 emcees?

My list goes like this Tupac, Andre 3000, Biggie, Eminem, Redman  

Let's talk about your forthcoming release Cornbread, how would you describe the overall feel of this album?

The overall feel of the Cornbread album should embody the soul of black.  The album represents the motivation to keep going thru any struggle that is encountered.  The album to me is the element of surprises.  The feeling of being underrated with the ability to conquer any obstacle is the overall feel of the album. All my life, I was considered the underdog and only but a few things in this world help me make thru life.  The Cornbread helped me get thru funerals, good days, bad days, losses, gains, the love in relationships and other topics in life that a human being may incur.  Anybody who knows me well knows I eat a lot of cornbread.

What producers did you work with for this project?

For this project, I worked with ‘Focus’ of Dirtyscopebeatz, Brad M, and B –squared, and Reese-keys

Will there be any guests on this project, if so, who do you have?

The only features are from Qua Qween out of Port City and Picasso the Word Smith of Raleigh NC.

The lead single "Loving You" has you rhyming over a classic sample with the vocals from the original song sped up, and has a real "Boom Bap" feel to it... are the rest of the beats on this album sample based?

 Don’t know if I know what a “boom bap” feel means, but if you are referring to that bounce then yes. There are other samples on album. I couldn’t really capture the soul of black folks with any samples, but I need that bounce. As listener to music, I could get into the sampled music if it didn’t make me feel the music. To feel the music the drums had to be right. I am a universal type artist and my stills are not limited to a specific type of sound. With this album I tried to capture and define that Carolina sound. “Loving you” is a representation of that sound partly, however because Carolina is a melting pot of different type individuals defining the Carolina sound is very hard to do. For example, if you go to Charlotte North Carolina it’s possible you will hear the music that resembles Atlanta sounds, but if you come to Raleigh the New York type instrumentation including the samples are in heavy rotations.  The object was to create a universal sound to hit any city and the people will feel the music. 

How would you describe some of the other beats on this album? 

The other beats on the album are somewhat the same way as “Loving you” . The drums are banging, the bass is dropping but the album is eclectic when it comes to the sound.

  

What type of topics are you addressing on this album?

Being black in America, the love of the music, the thick skin needed to embrace those who don’t love what you love, the haters, complications with social injustices, dealing with poverty, inspiration to do more even though the circumstances, the love, celebration of life, karma, laws of power just to name a few topics. I concentrated on the universal feel because the world is greater than what we see from the front porch.

Who are the types of people you feel would be able to relate to what you are saying on this album?

Black men in America, woman who have seen struggles, rappers who are trying to make it in the industry, those in poverty, grew up in poverty, those seeking the similar truth and people who like to have a good time even though the days not promised or going well.

In your opinion, what would you say is one of the most creative songs you've recorded?

I don’t think I have recorded my most creative song yet.  When I think of creative I think of songs such as Nas “rewind”  “go he there” was mind boggling to me when I heard it for the first time.  Thus far though maybe the most creative song I would say I recorded was a song I done back on 06 called “Fast Cars and Large Bills”. The song was a true story about a girl who was infatuated with the life, but got consumed so much in the life, that her life was put in jeopardy by contracting the “aids’ virus. 

What is your goal for this album? 

My goals for this album is to sell 100,000 copies independently, establish my position as a respected artist in the industry, and actually achieve things that nobody where I am from have ever done before. 

Speaking of goals, what career goals do you have for yourself as an artist for the rest of 2012?

The career goals are to manage my company to the most maximum of my abilities, build the buzz, and generate income of the god given talents and abilities.  Continue to push when everybody counts me out. Like getting up when rocky got knocked out by the Russian. 

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself and the new album? 
I appreciate your questions about the album.  The album is hot, but it’s great as well.  The topics in this album have been going on for years and will continue unless we as artist make it our business to speak on the truth in this world. 

Name 5 reasons fans should buy this album?

A fan should buy this album because the world needs more thoughts of the social injustices in America.

A fan should buy this album because I put my heart and soul in a pan for the world to eat.

A fan should buy this album because of my commitment to the music.

A fan should buy this album to support the cause.

A fan should buy because I would love them listening to the music even if they didn’t.

Olatunji Mason (of Blaq Planet) featured on Behind The Beats

Recently Olatunji Mason linked up with North Carolina based hip hop producer J-Coleman to collaborate on a track for the forthcoming Blaq Planet mixtape.  Check out the exclusive behind the scenes video of their encounter by clicking the embedded video above.

Shabba Ranks and Krumb Snatcha teams up with Blaq Planet for new single!

Shabba Ranks

Krumb Snatcha

The Carolina based Africa hip hop group Blaq Planet hooked up with Shabba Ranks and Krumb Snatcha for the lead single from the forthcoming Blaq Planet Mixtape.  The song is titled “So Much Trouble” and you can download it here at this link http://www.mediafire.com/?xtvafazp3bux6qv

For more updates on this group check out their tumblr page here at http://www.blaqplanetmusic.tumblr.com

Mr. Boom Boom Bang's "Fasure" Music Video reaches 100,000 + Views in just a few short Months

Hearsay Records artist Mr. Boom Boom Bang recently hooked up with Internet Marketing and PR Firm The Giant Blast to assist with promoting the music video for his single "Fasure" and in just a few short months the popular music video has reached over 100,000 + views!  If you haven't seen the video yet you can check it out at the link provided here  http://youtu.be/iDfnYtT0pxg


For more information on The Giant Blast just go to this link 
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South East Hip Hop Promotional Slideshow

This is a promotional slideshow for South East Hip Hop (Georgia Edition) saluting various rappers, and producers that rep Georgia! These are the artists that we feature in this slideshow. Andre' 3000, Arrested Development, Alfamega , B.o.B., Big Boi, Cee-Lo, Crime Mob, Cool Breeze, D4L, Danger Mouse, Dem Franchize Boyz, Diamond & Princess, DJ Unk, DJ Drama, Kris Kross, Kilo Ali, Lil' Jon, Lil' Scrappy, Outkast, OJ da Juiceman, Pastor Troy, Polow da Don, P$C, Purple Ribbon All-Stars, Rasheeda, Roscoe Dash, Shawty Redd, Shop Boyz, Sleepy Brown, StaHHr, Shawty Lo, T.I., Trillville, Travis Porter, Ying Yang Twins, YoungBloodZ, Young Dro, Yung Joc, Yung Wun, Young Jeezy, Yung L.A., Waka Flocka Flame, Mora, J*Midd, MC Shy D., Slim Duncan, Fabo, Field Mob, Goodie Mob, Gucci Mane, Gorilla Zoe, Ladacris, Soulja Boy, I-20, Jermaine Dupri, Jody Breeze and Killer Mike. The song being featured in the slideshow is Mr. Boom Boom Bang's "Fasure" FEMIX.

Young Nino featured in The Blast Blog

Recently, rising South East based rapper Young Nino was featured in the popular Blast Blog.  Young Nino talks to the Blast Blog about his plans for the future, how he would describe his music and other topics in this hot new interview.  Read all about what he had to say at this link
http://www.theblastblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/interview-with-young-nino.html

Mr. Boom Boom Bang's Interview with V-103 the People's Station

Check out Mr. Boom Boom Bang's most recent radio appearance on V-103 FM in Atlanta. Mr. Boom Boom Bang recently stopped by the station to promote the remix to his popular single "Fa Sure"




Don't forget to view more updates from Mr. Boom Boom Bang on the Boom Boom Bang Blog here at http://www.boomboombangblog.blogspot.com

Mr. Boom Boom Bang is taking Over the Airwaves!

Rising Atlanta, GA based rapper/beatmaker Mr. Boom Boom Bang has been taking over with his latest single "Fa Sure".  The single has been getting lots of love and attention from non commercial radio DJs (from Internet and College radio stations) as well as commercial radio, placing the single at number 18 on the urban indie charts according to mediabase.  For more information and updates on Mr. Boom Boom Bang check out his official music blog at http://www.boomboombangblog.blogspot.com

DJ Premier ranks 9th Wonder, Phonte' and The Away Team albums in the Top 25 of 2011

DJ Premier respects true hip hop in the South East.  Recently the legendary hip hop DJ/producer ranked his top 25 albums for 2011 and placed 3 North Carolina based recording artists high on the list!  Primo ranked 9th Wonder's compilation album The Wonder Years at #2, Phonte Coleman's Charity Starts at Home at number #7 and The Away Team's Scars and Stripes at #19!  To see the entire list go to  

http://hiphop-n-more.com/2012/01/dj-premier-names-his-top-25-albums-of-2011/

 9th Wonder

The Away Team

Phonte'

 

Philadelphia's Freeway comes down south and collaborates with a few rising North Carolina Hip Hop Acts

Philadelphia's Freeway has been kicking it in the South East (more specifically North Carolina) recently, and he's been getting comfortable, making several appearance and performances.  Freeway has even linked up with a few rising North Carolina based recording artists Brice, Da Kaptain AKA Yatta, and Slick da Prince for a couple of collaborations.  Check out those songs below....



Brice featuring Freeway "Now What" produced by Luka. Video directed by Manny Mac.


Da Kaptain AKA Yatta & Slick da Prince featuring Freeway "On The Freeway".

Young Jeezy & T.I. confirm Collaboration Album

It's official, according to various sources Young Jeezy and T.I. will join forces for a collaboration LP set to release sometime in 2012.


Jeezy states "Me and Tip actually were together and we [talked] about it," he said. "We've just hit the ground running and been doing so many records that I don't think it's impossible. And we've known each other [long] enough to put something like that together, and I definitely think that the city would need it, because it would be a good look. And it would be an amazing album release party, by the way."

Videos from the Ketchmore Kids Charity Fundraiser and Toy Drive Events

Rapper, activist, educator, Chanell Ketchmore and her non profit organization Ketchmore Kids based in both Charlotte, NC and Newport News, VA gets involved with the community by hosting charity event fundraisers to raise money for underprivileged families with children and teens for the Holidays, as well as organizing hip hop events, and youth workshops to give children something positive and constructive to do, to keep them off the streets. The theme of Ketchmore Kids is "Yes, Hip Hop can Promote success". Watch these videos from some of the various Ketchmore Kids events held in the ladder part of 2012.


South East Hip Hop was live on location at the Ketchmore Kids Charity Fundraiser Car Wash Event.


Special Ed the Magnificent always shows love to the Ketchmore Kids foundation.


People come out to support the Ketchmore Kids Christmas Toy Drive Event.


Check out the live performances at the Ketchmore Kids Christmas Toy Drive Event.


For more information on Ketchmore Kids go to http://www.ketchmorekids.org

Video Spotlight: J*Midd "I Know How To Party" featuring Tetraz

Check out the latest South East Hip Hop Video Spotlight, "I Know How To Party" starring J*Midd featuring Tetraz.  The song was produced by Sam P.

For more information on J*Midd and Tetraz check out these links!

www.facebook.com/jmiddmuzikpage

www.facebook.com/tetrazceokrazyswag
www.twitter.com/jmiddmuzik 

www.twitter.com/therealtetraz
www.youtube.com/jmiddmuzik 

www.krazyswagentertainment.com
www.reverbnation.com/jmiddmuzik