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'Casino' Re-Released, Nas Juelz Others Talk About Flick
By Nolan Strong and Tiffany Hamilton

It's no secret that Mobster movies play a huge role in the persona of many rappers. From their videos to album covers, even names, Mob films have a dominant effect on the Hip-Hop culture.

The film "Casino" which inspired Nas' video for "Street Dreams" and CD cover for "The Firm", his collaboration with Foxy, AZ and Nature, has been re-released in a 10th anniversary commemorative box set.

The film which was written by Nick Peleggi and stars Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Sharon Stone is considered among the ranks with such cult classics as "The Godfather," "Goodfellas" and "Scarface." It's initial release in 1995 was nominated for an Oscar and received a Golden Globe.

"Rappers relate to where mobster characters came from because they came up the same way,??€? Nas said. ??€?They come from the same areas as we do."
Casino is based on the true story of Chicago mobster Tony Spilotro, played by Joe Pesci (Nikki) and his relationship with Frank ??€?Lefty??€? Rosenthal (Sam Rothstein).

Rosenthal ran several mob backed casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1970??€�s and 1980??€�s.

The movie made an impact on one Harlem hustler, who took notes of the movie to avoid the same failings as Same "Ace" Rothstein, played by De Niro.

??€?I loved it but I couldn??€�t figure out how Robert De Niro was so smart but so dumb to [let] a female ruin his hustle,??€? Juelz Santana said of Rothstein??€�s love for Sharon Stone??€�s character, Ginger, a drug addicted prostitute.

While most of the male rapper??€�s focused on the story line, R&B singer Kelis was impressed by the movie??€�s styling.

"The fashion in the movie is exemplary,??€? Kelis said. ??€?Sharon Stone??€�s style was crazy, even her manicures were revolutionary.

The "Casino" DVD re-release is in stores now.

Eminem, Kweli, D12 to appear on Hush's Album

Eminem, D12, Nate Dogg, Talib Kweli and Motorhead's Phil Campbell make guest appearances on ??€?Bulletproof,??€? the major-label debut from Detroit rapper Hush. Due Aug. 23 via Geffen, the set boasts two tracks produced by Eminem, whom Hush befriended while they both circuited Detroit's underground rap scene in the mid 1990s.

The video for first single "Hush Is Coming,??€? features Eminem, Nate Dogg, Obie Trice and D12's Swift.

Eminem, Kweli, D12 to appear on Hush's Album

Eminem, D12, Nate Dogg, Talib Kweli and Motorhead's Phil Campbell make guest appearances on ??€?Bulletproof,??€? the major-label debut from Detroit rapper Hush. Due Aug. 23 via Geffen, the set boasts two tracks produced by Eminem, whom Hush befriended while they both circuited Detroit's underground rap scene in the mid 1990s.

The video for first single "Hush Is Coming,??€? features Eminem, Nate Dogg, Obie Trice and D12's Swift.

G-UNIT IS AN ARMY

50 Cent, Tony Yayo, and Olivia appeared on BET's 106 & Park late last week, revealing lots of information on what's next for the camp. During their live performance, 50 was wearing a t-shirt that said "G-Unit: Game Over" (get it?) with the M.O.P. logo on one side, and the Mobb Deep logo on the back. Later in the interview, 50 revealed that they had already recorded 30 tracks for Mobb Deep's upcoming LP, not to mention 30 tracks for Lloyd Banks next album, and an already completed LP for Young Buck. Also promoting the upcoming LP's from Tony Yayo and Olivia, 50 also revealed that his re-release of "The Massacre" would now include a DVD featuring videos for all 21 songs, including the newly added "Outta Control (Remix)" featuring Mobb Deep (can you say "double dipping?"). Meanwhile, 50 also announced that his 8 Mile-esque movie and soundtrack "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" would drop November 11th. If that wasn't enough for you, 50 also announced his upcoming book (huh?) and of course the "Bulletproof" video game, all due by the end of the year. Over-exposure, eat your heart out. Meanwhile, we've marked down copies of 50's "The Massacre" to $6 and $9 for standard and deluxe editions (dis)respectively, get them for cheap while you can.

U AND X

Sadat X has a new album and a new label to call his home. The Brand Nubian emcee is prepping his long awaited sophomore album titled "Experience & Education" this October on Female Fun. The album features production from the likes of Diamond D, DJ Spinna, The P Brothers, Minnesota, Ge-ology, Scram Jones, Agallah, Ogee, DJ Madsol Desar and others ??€� along with featured guestspots from O.C., Heltah Skeltah (yeah??€¦ both of em), Edo G., Money Boss Players, Agallah and Sean Black (Wild Cowboys fame).

Guess who else has a new album and a new label? If you say you guessed U-God you would be a liar! Nonetheless, the Wu-Tang emcee is also releasing his sophomore album, Mr. Xcitement, on his new home over at Free Agency Recordings. This album follows up his solo debut "Golden Arms Redemption" and according to U-God this album is a long time coming??€¦
The lead single is "You Don't Want To Dance." Look for the album later this fall. - Andreas Hale

The Roots are playing a free show in NYC today July 14th night at 7pm, Hudson River Park's Pier 54. If you can't make it, I' think you can still watch the show on the web at http://www2.fanscape.com/fusionflash/fan/roots.aspx after you sign in. It's supposed to be a secret show but word is now just getting out!!

secret show . . . mda, noi ne chinuim sa aducem lume la concerte . . . iar ei le fac in secret

Heather Hunter - The Unexpected -2005 (With DJ Premier & Scott Storch)

1. Mister Cee Intro 0:45
2. 4 Seconds 5:55
3. Spit That 0:02
4. Wassup 6:52
5. Don't Stop (Prod. By Scott Storch) 4:56
6. Suk-A Ft. Akinyele 4:58
7. Ms. Hater 2:06
8. What About H 5:25
9. Freak Like Me (Prod. By DJ Premier) 4:36
10. Bring The Tool Box 1:23
11. Girl On Girl 6:13
12. Mr Cee (Rap Bitches) 0:41
13. So Serious 5:51
14. Mr. Hater 1:29
15. Hot One 5:14
16. Club Hopper 4:39
17. Orgazmic 0:48
18. In Love 6:36

The Premier track:

Heather Hunter - Freak Like Me

U-God Prepping 'Mr. Xcitement'
By Kye Stephenson


Original Wu-Tang Clan member, U-God, is set to release his second solo Lp titled Mr. Xcitement.

The album is the first project released from U-God since he released Ugodz-Illa Presents: The Hillside Scramblers in 2004.

Following in the tradition of his hardcore songs "Bizarre" and "Rumble" from his debut album Golden Arms Redemption, U-God aims to show another side of himself this time around.

"Mr. Xcitment ain't just about partying...I took my time [on this album], I didn't rush the shit," U God stated. Listeners can definitely expect an introspective look at U-God??€�s life throughout the album.

"[People} don't realize the "U" in U-God stands for universal," he says. It means - no boundaries, infinity, it goes on forever."

Mr. Xcitement is being released on Free Agency Recordings and distributed by Navarre Corporation.

The MC - Why We Do It
6.07.2005



From the hip-hop filmmakers of "BEEF," "BEEF II," "Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel," "The Freshest Kids" and "Rhyme and Reason" comes a passionate journey into the lives of the most legendary MCs of all time-where they came from, what inspired them, the way they flow and how they fought their way to the top. Watch hip-hop#s most famous MCs perform live - writing songs and freestyling - and go behind the scenes as they deal with record labels, money and fame.??Enter the thrilling world of the hottest MCs in the game. Get to know your favorite artists like never before, including Rakim, KRS-One, Jay-Z, Big Daddy Kane, Kool Moe Dee, Redman, Slick Rick, Common, Guru, MC Lyte, Method Man, 50 Cent, Jadakiss, Talib Kweli, Twista, Kanye West, Raekwon, Killer Mike, The Rza, Hieroglyphics, Dilated Peoples, Mike Soup of Jurassic 5, The Clipse and Ghostface Killah. See exclusive archival footage of LL Cool J, Tupac, Biggie, Nas, Snoop Dogg, N.W.A, Ice Cube, A Tribe Called Quest, DJ Kool Herc, the Wu Tang Clan and many more!

Ludacris-The Red light district DVD


July 19 Preorder. Disturbing The Peace frontman and supreme lyricist needs no introduction, as Ludacris follows-up his double-platinum selling fourth LP, Red Light District, with a DVD of the same name. Produced by Decon Media (One Big Trip, Okay Player True Notes, Def Jux Revenge of The Robots), not only does this follow Luda through Amsterdam's world famous "Red Light District" (where selling women and weed are legal), but also includes six videos from the album, many of them exclusively produced for this DVD (and a few featuring the mighty Esther Baxter). Use the following links to preview the trailer for DVD before you buy. 1. WMV High 2. WMV Low 3. RM High 4. RM Low.

7L & Esoteric-Moments of rarity '94-'04 CD


July 26 Preorder. Original Demigodz members and longtime dues-paying Boston duo, 7L & Esoteric, return on Babygrande celebrating over ten years in the game with "Moments Of Rarity '94-'04". This collection of "lost tapes" consists of all rare gems, each previously unreleased to date. High-profile guest shots on the album include Vinnie Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks, Jus Allah, Mr. Lif, Akrobatik, Beyonder, plus production by 7L, Beyonder, and Panik of the Molemen.

Jaguar Wright Album Release Party "Divorcing Neo 2 Marry Soul" 14.07.2005 NYC
probabil k o stiti pe Jaguar Wright, printre cei cu care a colaborat se numara Jay-Z(pt MTV Unplugged),Blackalicious, Bilal,Femi Kuti, Musiq & many more

Jaguar Wright

Jaguar Wright & DJ Premier

DJ D-Nice attends Jaguar Wright's "Divorcing Neo 2 Marry Soul" Album Release Party at Sutra July 14NEW YORK - JULY

King Magazine Editor-In-Chief Datwon Thomas was also & the release of the album

Si mie imi place tot primul ei album!!! Femeia rupeeeeeee(cel putin cand am vazut'o facand backing vocals pt Jay-z am ramas )
nope, din pacate pozele sunt recente by gettyimages si din cate stiu sunt destul de scumpe (asa imi spunea cineva ), dak o sa apara si in alta parte, o sa le iau, dar deocamdata astea sunt!

Singer Alicia Keys performs onstage during a taping of MTV Unplugged at the Brooklyn Academy of Music July 14, 2005 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.