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Mumbo Sauce's Blog – July 2008 Archive (53)

K-Swift R.I.P.

K-Swift is and will forever be a larger-than-life personality in the city of Baltimore. Plain and simple, she RAN this city and had a Pitbull lock on the Club scene. She truly was the Club Queen at a young age too. Big, Big loss.

BREAKING NEWS: DJ K-Swift Dies In Baltimore

By Nolan Strong

Popular female DJ K-Swift died this morning (July 21) in a swimming pool accident in her hometown of… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 21, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Wordsmith Premiers Day In a Life Video Blog

Baltimore based MC Wordsmith is most definitely on the grind. In this clip, he shows other artists, fans, etc. a day in his life on the grind. Look for more behind the scenes footage of Recording Sessions, Interviews, Shows, Music Videos, Revolt Radio Episodes, Discussions, Tours, and Much, Much… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 21, 2008 at 9:57am — No Comments

Shawty Lo Interview (Shouts to Necole Bitchie)

Earlier this week I reported Atlanta Rapper Shawty Lo “reportedly” got beat down and his chain snatched at T.I’s Club Crucial last Saturday. Although, Shawty Lo denied the incident ever happened, a guy by the name of Meatball came out and said he was the one who beat Shawty Lo up [catch up on the story here]. I was confronted by Shawty Lo’s manager today who scared the sh*t out of me when he came up accusing me of telling lies about his artist. He told me he… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 20, 2008 at 9:15pm — No Comments

Shawty Lo Clears the Air on T.I. / Fight on Bankhead/ Meatball

Shawty Lo had some strong words for T.I./Grand Hustle as he sat down and conducted an exclusive interview with Hah Caught Mag and basically cleared the air on several topics.

*Rumors he got jumped on Bankhead at Crucial

*His side of the situation with Meatball

*His views towards T.I. and the entire Grand… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 20, 2008 at 8:31pm — No Comments

When Stage-Diving Goes Wrong Starring Method Man

Meth tries to stage dive at an overseas Wu show. Bad Move. Meth will always give you a good show… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 19, 2008 at 9:15am — 1 Comment

K.R.S. Channel Live, Tony Touch Freestyle (Shade 45)

Channel Live, K.R.S. freestyle on the Tony Touch Show (Shade… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 19, 2008 at 9:14am — No Comments

50 Cent - The Truth (Interview)

50 sits down in the park after custody hearing and speaks about his court and legal proceedings, Buck, T.O.S. , and the whole climate of the music… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 19, 2008 at 9:12am — No Comments

Scott Storch: From Riches to Rags

MIAMI -- Just a few years ago, Scott Storch was one of the top producers in pop music, living in a $10.5 million mansion on an exclusive Miami island, driving a phalanx of luxury cars and dating the likes of Paris Hilton and Lil Kim.

Nowadays, Scott Storch, 34, is missing in action. He owes over $500,000 in real estate taxes and had a warrant out for his arrest when he failed to show up in court in a child-support case last month.… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 18, 2008 at 10:24am — No Comments

Hell Rell Drops "Get Ready" Video

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Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 18, 2008 at 10:08am — No Comments

Ozone Mag Announces Nominees and Host

Caption: The legendary Pimp C of UGK with Ozone Mag founder Julia Beverly

OZONE Magazine today announced actor/comedian, DeRay Davis [MTV's Wild 'n' Out, BET's Comic View] as host for its 3rd Annual OZONE Awards show in Houston, Texas, Monday August 11th, at the George R Brown Convention Center. Topping the list of nominees for this year's award ceremony is Lil Wayne, with 8 nominations in more than 5 categories including TJ's… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 18, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Big Kuntry King Set to Drop My Turn To Eat

It's Big Kuntry King's "Turn"; ATL-Based Rapper Unveils Official Debut Album

"Da Baddest (Feat. Trey Songz)" Makes Video Premiere Today at Allhiphop.com; "My Turn to Eat" Drops on September 9th

Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist Big Kuntry King has announced early details of his much anticipated new album, "MY TURN TO EAT." The collection -- which features the single, "Da Baddest (Feat. Trey Songz)" -- will be… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 18, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Lil Mama goes in on live audience on BET's 106 and Park.

Lil Mama goes in on live audience on BET's 106 and… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 17, 2008 at 11:33pm — No Comments

Shawty Lo Releases Statement Denying Beatdown and Chain Snatching on Bankhead

By Tai Saint Louis (Allhiphop.com)

Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo is shooting down internet rumors of his involvement in an altercation at a club in his hometown over the weekend, in an exclusive statement issued to AllHipHop.com.

Rumors appeared online on Wednesday (July 17) that Shawty Lo, born Carlos Walker, was assaulted at Club Crucial, a venue in Bankhead co-owned by rival T.I.

According to rumors, Shawty Lo’s chain… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 17, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Making The Right Moves Conference Hits Baltimore

INDUSTRY VETS, SUPERSTARS AND INSIDERS TO CONVERGE IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND FOR THE 2ND MAKING THE RIGHT MOVES CONFERENCE AUGUST 22-24

The Making the Right Moves Entertainment Conference is set to become the "IT" event in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Mixing entertainment and information.

Baltimore, Maryland July 11, 2008 -- Milestone Media &Upper Echelon Marketing Group proudly bring to the Mid- Atlantic region the Making the Right Moves Entertainment Conference and Free Music… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 16, 2008 at 7:01am — No Comments

B.O.B. Hits the Road In Support of 12th Dimension EP

B.o.B ON TOUR

The ATL-based rapper will celebrate the EP's release by spending his summer lighting it up on the annual Rock The Bells tour. The 10-city traveling festival extravaganza -- headlined by such hip-hop superstars as A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, and Mos Def -- will kick off on Saturday, July 19th at Chicago's First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, with dates continuing through early September (see itinerary… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 16, 2008 at 6:30am — No Comments

Bushwick Drops New Album

GETO BOYS BUSHWICK BILL TO RELEASE HIS MOST SHOCKING ALBUM AS HE SENDS CHUCKIE TO HIS FINAL RESTING PLACE

Bushwick Bill, long recognized for his classic work with the Geto Boys, is slated to return with what many of his fans will consider to be his most shocking album to date. This musical chapter of Bushwick's life will see him send his "Chucky" AKA "Chuckwick" persona to his final resting place. His upcoming release,… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 16, 2008 at 6:30am — No Comments

5 Lies Indie Musicians Tell Themselves

5 Lies Indie Musicians Tell Themselves

lies (noun) - untruthful statements made to with the intention to deceive.

"The internet leveled the playing field for indie music." - Big checkbooks and the marketing campaigns they buy still have the edge. The internet just opened the door for everyone. It's what you do now that you're in the now overcrowded room that matters.

"I'm going D.I.Y." - Sorry, but you can't Do It all Yourself. You need a… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 15, 2008 at 8:53am — No Comments

Power Moves:Omar Barnes Name Exec. Brand Mgr. of Sickamore's The Famous Firm

Omar Barnes also known as Animal Steele, has been named Executive Brand Manager of The Famous Firm. The Famous Firm has been involved in the early stages of artist's careers through ground breaking development strategies created by its founder and commander-in-chief, Sickamore.

The Famous Firm is most known for implementing successful campaigns for critically acclaimed actor/rapper Saigon and the Jay-Z co-signed Tru Life. Once his tactics landed Saigon his deal at Atlantic Records… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 15, 2008 at 8:43am — No Comments

Wu Affiliate "Almighty" Drop Making of a Supergroup Episode

LINK: http://www.ihiphop.com/viewVideo.hhc?videoId=1352

In this exclusive clip, Bronze & M-80 speak on the origins of the collective, the album, the guest artists (Canibus, Keith Murray, Planet Asia, Holocaust & more) and the flurry of activity surrounding their imminent debut release.

The first in a multi-part series exploring the personas and players behind indie hip-hop's highly anticipated supergroup release, The Almighty is poised to… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 15, 2008 at 8:30am — No Comments

Kia Shines Light on Three 6 Incident

Kia Shine Speaks Out On Incident With Three 6 Mafia

Memphis artist Kia Shine recently was in the midst of an alleged altercation with fellow hometown group Three 6 Mafia. Last week, the group had a meet and greet at Cats music store in Midtown Memphis, TN to support their new album "Last 2 Walk." Kia Shine decided to make an appearance showing support by letting them know that he purchased the album. According to the video footage,… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 14, 2008 at 5:00pm — No Comments