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Based On A True Story: 7
Steve White is a multi-talented individual in Milwaukee known for his high quality photos and music videos. He has been mentioned on the site in association with female rapper Kia Rap Princess. He is not just tied to a camera though. He also gets down on the music tip along with his partner in crime Krayzie. The duo have been in the game since 2001. However, they got caught up in a bad situation that they had to endure for about six years. Once they were free, Steve White decided to bring his skills outside of music to the forefront and redirect the Hip-Hop spotlight more towards Krayzie. Currently, the two are pushing Krayzie’s latest offering Based On A True Story: 7. The project is part of a series and contains about 16 tracks. Also, there are features from local artists such as Steve White, Armonie Man, etc. A break down on a few selections can be found after the jump.
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For the past couple of years, Southern rapper Lil Boosie has been going through a lot of serious legal drama. The most pressing was his indictment for the first degree murder of Terry Boyd that took place in 2009. Authorities believed it was a murder that Boosie had ordered. However, last week the rapper was officially acquitted of the charge.
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Girl Groups Are Dead
The site has been lacking a little bit in the female representation department. Therefore figured it’s about time to get in some feminine features. First up, is The GA Gurlz. The ladies are a four member Hip-Hop group, hailing from Atlanta. The members consist of: Miss Holliwood, Jolly Mac, Phat Gul The Massacre and Big Manda. The ladies were launched into the spotlight via their single “GA Gurl.” The song was the first of many regional hits and was the start of the group’s now major underground following. It also got them attention from some key industry players but the foursome decided to continue building on their underground success. To date they have released a variety of different singles and finally dropped their debut mixtape in April, entitled Girl Groups Are Dead. May seem like an ironic title but the girls are determined to take their career above and beyond that of the typical girl group. They want to combat stereotypes and push the envelope through their strong song concepts, hardcore beats, and tough lyrics. Will they make 2012 the year that the definition of a girl group changes for the better? Click the jump and let’s find out.
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The Epitome
Qewl Miles has been mentioned a few times on the site but readers haven’t gotten the chance to learn much about him. He was born and raised in Milwaukee,WI. His journey into Hip-Hop began with break dancing. From there he moved on to writing rhymes and taking part in battles. By 2002, he had gained a bit of a name for himself and created the stage moniker Yung Wize. Under the moniker he helped form the Fly Boy Music Group brand. The brand consists of a label and group and is currently known as Top Floor Music / Aura Squad. In 2007, he dropped his debut album Da Odyssey which moved some pretty healthy units. Additionally, he and his group got to share the stage with a few well known acts like Pretty Ricky and Rico Love. Following his initial success, the Milwaukee native put his solo career on hold and spent his time writing and working with other artists. In 2010, he returned to the game and renamed himself Qewl Miles. To date he has continued building his fan base and has a positive standing amongst his fellow artists. His style has been described as having an old school flavor with a modern twist. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of sources, Qewl receives praise for his ability to take his deep intellectual thoughts and turn them into striking pictures/stories for his listeners. Qewl’s ultimate goal is to make timeless music that Hip-Hop fans from all walks of life can enjoy. His latest offering comes via his recently released mixtape, The Epitome. The tape consists of mostly original content and production from the likes of Johnny Juliano, Team Green, and more. There are also a few guest appearances from artists such as K-Major, D. Rose, etc. A look into a few tracks can be found after the jump.
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Wool Over My Eyes (iTunes)
Wool Over My Eyes (Sound Cloud)
It's been almost a year since Milwaukee, WI emcee Proph was featured on the site. But he is still going strong and making his Umbrella Music Group company a well respected name in the Mid-West. He’s grown to become one of the top contenders in the Milwaukee Hip-Hop scene. Some might even say he’s about ready to blow up. At the beginning of the month, he dropped a brand new project entitled Wool Over My Eyes. The album was sponsored by music sites Ruby Hornet and Donuts & Milk. It contains ten tracks and features from dope local artists like Klassik. Check the jump for a few standout tracks.
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Last year, the news of Beastie Boys‘ co-founding member Adam “MCA” Yauch‘s battle with cancer hit the Hip-Hop community pretty hard. Doctors had found a tumor in his left salivary gland. He had surgery and though the surgery didn’t completely get rid of the cancer, he was on a hopeful journey to recovery. This past weekend, the news rocked the industry that MCA had passed away. He was only 47 years old. He leaves behind not only his group but a wife and daughter as well. The exact cause of his death has yet to be revealed. There is some speculation that it was related to the cancer. This tragedy strikes following the Beastie Boys’ receiving a huge honor last month. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. MCA was not able to make the ceremony though. His passing really impacted a lot of people in the entertainment industry, as was made evident by the out pouring of love on the web after the news of his death.
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