Too Short Denies Rumors Around EDM Album Release [Video]

Too Short spoke with VladTV at a red carpet event for 93.5 KDay, where he addressed rumors that he was going to be releasing an EDM album called “Weird Science.” Unfortunately for fans of Too Short, the rapper denied any truth to those rumors and explained that he believes someone he worked on a song with created a marketing campaign directly associating the album to him, in order to gain more exposure. Maybe in the future fans will get to see Too Short release an official dance music album.

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Problem: “I Blew My First Advance On Dumb Shit” [Video]

Compton MC Problem spoke with VladTV about his first deal with Universal Republic, learning the dos and don’ts of the biz, and blowing money on frivolous items instead of investing in himself. Problem shared that his single “I’m F**ked Up” caught the attention of Universal Republic and he soon signed a two-single deal with the label. Why didn’t it lead to an album? Problem admitted he was irresponsible with the advance he received and if he knew better would have put the money back into his brand.

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Archie Bang – Fortified Live Freestyle [Stream x Download]

Rawkus Records will always be an eternal monument in the minds of Hip-Hop heads. Whether you wore out your copy of Soundbombing or had some connection to the inspirational NY label, it’s no surprise that many of their artists are still going strong today. But while the company was making ground breaking music and defying the odds, Archie Bang was busy learning from the best through his internship with Rawkus while in High School. What follows on the freestyle for “Fortified Live” is a trip down memory lane, as the Brooklyn spitter recalls his days “stacking up records, CD’s cassettes and soaking up game” from his superiors over Hi-Tek classic instrumental. Pick up Never Say Die Vol 1 (80’s Babies) and relive those classic Hip-Hop feelings.

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