Tag: Kendrick Lamar

Riggs Morales says J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar & Kid Cudi were considered to sign to Eminem’s Shady Records

Last year on A Waste of Time podcast with ItsTheReal, former Shady Records and current Atlantic Records VP of A&R and Artist Development Riggs Morales discussed choosing David Banner, Juelz Santana and most famously, Eminem, for the Unsigned Hype column. Riggs also reminisced on his time as an A&R for Shady Records during their dominant years, putting together the 8 Mile soundtrack with Slim Shady and seeing what a genius mind 50 Cent is from the moment he signed.

During the podcast, Morales revealed that Pitbull, Dead Prez, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Kid Cudi and Juelz Santana were all considered to be signed to Eminem’s Shady Records label.

“Oh man…There are ones that we had an opportunity to and there are ones to go after like, I wanted so bad. Pitbull, he came by, he played me his demo and I told him this is cool…Over the years, I tried my best to sign Dead Prez, I have gotten into the preview of what their next album would sound like and three of the cuts were produced by Kanye. When I say I wanted to cause I was engaged.”

“Towards later years before I left Shady, J. Cole came across the desk, Kendrick Lamar but that’s more of a Paul story and I believe Paul was the one who suggested Kendrick to Dr. Dre when Dre was looking for someone to write for his Detox album. I tried very hard to get Clipse and I did want them to split them up. Who else? Kid Cudi. He played me Day N Night and it was f**king awesome and we tried something to work but as soon as Kanye put his hands around…And I get it. I really thought he would be one that we could have been involved because when I was at Shady I was looking the ways as an AR how we gonna be involved with changing the time. We were smacked into that Kanye era.”

Watch the interview below. For the full podcast, watch the soundcloud link after the jump.

Rockstar Games: “New GTA includes ton of exclusive Dr. Dre songs with heavy-hitting features”

Los Santos’ hustler Franklin Clinton has been making moves of his own in GTA world!

In the new update of Grand Theft Auto: The Contract, Franklin needs two things: a reliable partner and a big-ticket, high-profile client. DJ Pooh has been reaching out to Franklin about an exciting potential client: his close friend, legendary Dr. Dre.

Lost in the shuffle on his way to Cayo Perico last year, Dr. Dre finds out his phone is missing which contains hottest property in the city: new, unreleased music from Dr. Dre himself.

Franklin, Chop the Dog, expert hacker Imani and the crew will try to secure Dre’s precious tracks and return them to their rightful owner.

As the Rockstar Game‘s official website says, there is tons of new Dr. Dre music with big features. Read the statement below:

“Stay tuned to the Rockstar Newswire in the coming days for more info on The Contract, arriving December 15 to GTA Online — including details of an eclectic new radio station from some very special guest hosts, huge first-of-their-kind updates to existing radio stations including a ton of new and unreleased exclusive tracks from Dr. Dre and a heavy-hitting line-up of artists, plus additional opportunities for agency work including choice hits for players willing to get their hands dirty, plus new weapons, vehicles, and much more.”

This means, we can expect Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak, 50 Cent, The Game, Cordae among others to be a part of these huge project!

Westside Boogie confirms new album is done, talks Kendrick Lamar comparisons & more

Shady Records’ Westside Boogie has recently set down with HotNewHipHop for an exclusive interview where the Compton rapper revealed that his long-awaited new album, the follow-up of “Everythings For Sale” is around the corner.

Boogie also talked about plans for collaboration album with Smino, why signing to Eminem was the right choice, relationship with GRIP and much more. You can check out the interview below!

On his new album

I think Everythings For Sale was so good, I just want to make sure…Yeah, I’m a perfectionist. I know everybody like, over-uses that word, but I really am a perfectionist. And I won’t put it out unless I believe in it all the way, now I’m finally at a space to where I’m really focused on figuring out paperwork and stuff out now, so now I’m just trolling people at this point. But yeah album done, I’m ready to drop this one and drop another one. I’m just grateful that my fans still waited this long, cause I’d be pissed.

“New album is dropping in the first quarter of 2022” – Westside Boogie

On GRIP, Dreamville, TDE and comparison with Kendrick Lamar 

When I saw GRIP signed to Shady, I reached out. Well, he might have reached out first on Instagram. But then I told him, hit me when he was in LA, I just want to make sure we connect, ‘cause Shady Records you know what I’m saying, we’ve got TDE and Dreamvilles running around like they the biggest gangs in America.

I’m cool when they put me in a box with them like, okay, the three, my three favorite rappers, but it’s when they start comparing me to Kendrick. That’s the one, like that’s my favorite rapper too, but it’s also, I’m competitive. So it’s like I think it’d be… sometimes I know the story is similar, we both from Compton, both rap good, but it’s like oh it’s like the same thing and it’s just like lazy listeners…

On Eminem

“I think it was Paul Rosenberg who heard my music first. He just played stuff for Eminem, and what was dope about first meeting Eminem is he didn’t know like, I mean, he knew ‘em, but he wasn’t talking to me about my bigger songs, he was talking to me about the album cuts and the ins and outs of flows that I didn’t think he would know. And that’s what made me trust him because I knew he coming to me because he really f*ck with my music.

On joint album with Smino

Me and Smino have been talking about this project for probably a year. It’s just timing and getting into a studio. We got some records together. Smino’s on my album, I probably shouldn’t say that, but that’s my boy.

For the full interview, hit HotNewHipHop here.

 

Mary J. Blige talks 2022 Super Bowl performance with Eminem, Dr. Dre & Kendrick Lamar

Mary J. Blige has recently set down with Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen where she talked about her Super Bowl Pepsi Halftime Show 2022 performance with Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar.

“I’m not nervous. I’m cool. I mean, it’s the world that’s gonna be watching but I think I’ll be alright.”

“The first time I did it I was in the background with Aerosmith, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and I was just in the background but I’m gonna be in the front with all my peers which is Dre, Snoop, Eminem and Kendrick. I’m a Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.” says Mary J. Blige

Super Bowl LVI will be the 56th Super Bowl and the 52nd modern-era National Football League (NFL) championship. The game is scheduled to be played on February 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Watch the interview below:

She also did little question and answer session about the Halftime Show with Andy.

Andy: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Kendrick Lamar. Out of these performers, who is gonna deliver the biggest most talked about moment to you?

Mary: Everybody I hope.

Andy: Who’s music do you listen most off this group?

Mary: All of them, really, honestly.

Andy: Who’s gonna party the most after the show?

Mary: Me!

Andy: Who’s gonna have biggest entourage?

Mary: I don’t know cause neither of us have that…

Andy: Who do you text the most?

Mary: Right now it’s Dre because we are trying to stay in touch because of the show.

Andy: Who’s energy you feed the most?

Mary: It will probably be Dre.

Andy: Who’s gonna smoke the most weed before the show?

Mary: SNOOP!

Watch it below:

Joell Ortiz references Eminem, Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar & Jay Z in a new song

After “OG,” Joell Ortiz released second song from his upcoming album “Autograph,” which is coming out via Mello Music Group on November 12th, 2021.

The new track is called “In My Feelings” and it is produced by The Heatmakerz.

In the song, Joell namedrops lots of artist to showcase how underrate he is. He references Eminem at the end of the verse with the following bars: “The four-headed monster flamed s**t above average / Then they called the Fire Marshall, with the last name Mathers.”

Joell also mentions lots of other names like Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Joe Budden and Slaughterhouse among others.

You can bump the new track below:

Snoop Dogg sends encouraging video to Dr. Dre after his grandmother’s funeral

About a week ago, Dr. Dre was served with divorce papers at his grandmother’s funeral. Some sources say the legendary producer was approached as he was standing by his grandma’s casket.

Dr. Dre was described as being “recoiled in anger” when he was approached by the process server and refused to accept the documents by hand.

His longtime friend and collaborator Snoop Dogg could not help but send the doctor some uplifting words which was shared by Dre himself on Instagram. In the video, Snoop says:

“Do what you do best and take that hurt, that anger, that pain and make magic. Make something beautiful out of it. That’s what you’re known for cuz. Ever since I was f**kin’ with you, before I was fuckin’ with you, you could always take pain, anger, frustration, anything that was negative and you could get something positive out of it. That’s why you the doctor.”

“They say Snoop Dogg is an icon, he is a God, he is a king, but there is one ni**a that I honor, and that is you. So you get your s**t right and focus on being great. Take all that negative energy, all that shit that you dealing with: the death, the f**king lawsuits, all that s**t, put it all in your mind and your spirit and make something magical, ni**a ’cause we with you. You got your soldiers with you. You got me, Em, Kendrick. We with you cuz. Let’s go.”

Watch the video below:

Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg talk about 2022 Super Bowl show with Eminem & Kendrick Lamar

Hip-Hop music titans Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar will headline the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show next year on February, 2022, the NFL has officially announced on Thursday.

In new interview with NLF, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre promise that the show will be spectacular.

“I’d never thought this moment would be happening right now. The fact that NFL and Pepsi are allowing Hip-Hop come in to this game, I’m so honored and inspired to be able to come and do this show.” – said Dre.

“Bringing my friends here at the SoFi Stadium Snoop, Eminem, beautiful Mary J. Blige, Kendrick… Everybody will walk on a stage. I produce records for them. We go on stage and we gonna really do a thing. We breaking barriers.” Doc added.

Then Snoop Dogg continues: “It’s a beautiful thing what the NFL is catching up. This is part of Dre’s legacy and I’m honored to be a part of. I know how much it means for him…” then Dre interferes, saying “the part of OUR LEGACY.” Uncle Snoop responds: “Yeah but most importantly you are THE DAWG! BIG DAWG! So Imma play my role. I’m gonna be on the passenger seat when you drive the wheel. Eminem in the back, Kendrick over here. Mary J. Blige in the middle. It will be beautiful play”

“Yeah, we gonna kill it. We have 12 minutes to go out and do something spectacular. We have to figure out creatively how we just gonna blow people’s minds. We are going to put the fantastic show. Everybody will leave here happy and excited for what we about to do.” – Dr. Dre added.

You can watch the interview below:

Eminem to perform with Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg at Pepsi Halftime Show!

Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and Mari J. Blige will perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show in February, 2022!

Dr. Dre also promises that it will be the introduction to the next saga of his legendary career.

“I’m extremely excited to share the stage with my friends for the #PepsiHalftime Show. This will introduce the next saga of my career… Bigger and Better than Ever!” said Doc on Twitter.

Eminem retweeted with the caption: “Dre day in February! I’m there!” You can check out the tweets below and the promotional video below:

13 times Eminem showed love to Kendrick Lamar

Today, Kendrick Lamar turns 34 years old. To celebrate, we have listed 13 occasions, interviews and songs, where Eminem gave super shout out to Compton’s finest. Check the list below. Happy born day, K. Dot!

Song “Berzerk,” 2013

“So sick, I’m looking pale—wait, that’s my pigment. ‘Bout to go ham, ya bish, shout out to Kendrick.”

 

BET Interview, 2013.

“I love what Kendrick is doing. He is continuing the tradition of making rap excitement. What he did with “Control” verse was incredible.”

New York Times written interview, 2016. 

“I love Kendrick Lamar. I just try to pay attention to what’s out. Wayne puts out a new song, and my ears perk up. There are certain artists that make me do that just because of the talent that they rhyme at — it’s like candy to me. Kendrick, the way he puts albums together — front to back, they’re like pieces of art.”

 

KXNG Crooked reveals Eminem wanted Kendrick to win album of the year at the Grammys, 2016. 

“I talked to Eminem about Kendrick nominations. He seemed like he doubted if they would give him Album of the Year. Not because he doesn’t deserve it but he was telling me all the stories of people been snubbed for their amazing albums in Hip Hop. He was like ‘Yo man, I just really want him Kendrick Lamar to get that Grammy.”

Elton John interviews Eminem, 2017.

Eminem on Genius, 2017. 

DIFFUS Interview, 2018. 

“I think hip hop is in a good place right now. Definitely. I feel like artists like J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar and Joyner Lucas are definitely the students of the game and I feel like they have studied hip hop beyond their years. To me, you can not be as good as they are without going back and studying the evolution of hip hop.”

“The Ringer,” 2018.

“If you ain’t Joyner, Ii you ain’t Kendrick or Cole or Sean, then you’re a goner.”

“Fall,” 2018. 

“I belong here, clown! Don’t tell me ’bout the culture! I inspired the Hopsins, the Logics, the Coles, the Seans, the K-Dots, the 5’9″s, and oh brought the world 50 Cent.”

Interview with Kxng Crooked, 2020

“One of the best things is to be able to watch like Cole and Kendrick come up and seeing how great they were right off the bat.” In the same interview, Eminem listed his current top rappers:  “As rap evolves, you know like I said, you gotta put Cole and Kendrick on that list, and Joyner, because those are guys who really care about the craft. I can’t predict our flow pattern, I can never predict anything, it’s the same thing getting on a track with Kendrick. I can never tell what the f*ck he’s gonna do. Cause he is such a chameleon of styles, and he can fu*king do pretty much anything. And he’s so proficient at it, he’s so good at it and you don’t know what you’re gonna get. That to me is like a top-tier lyricist. Because you can get your a*s kicked any day.”

Interview with Sway on Shade 45, 2020 

“They say nobody is really saying lyrics anymore but that’s bulls**t cause there are lots of kids coming up. I mention Kendrick and Cole a lot. I know they are not kids-coming-up anymore but they came after us but they have studied all the greats. You can tell because it goes into their pan.”

On Big Sean’s “Friday Night Cypher,” 2020

I don’t make sure every sentence and bar with a pencil is sharp, and I’m quick on the draw, Yeah, so when I pull it, surprise like Kendrick Lamar you need to walk the Yellow Brick Road and find the chick with the dog ‘cause y’all are missing a heart.”

Zane Lowe Interview, 2021 

“I rap to be the best rapper but I am not the only rapper who raps to be the best rapper, Wayne, Cole, Kendrick you know what I am saying like Joyner Lucas they rap to be the best rapper”.

Snoop Dogg wants to perform with Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick & 50 Cent at Super Bowl

With the 2022 Super Bowl reportedly set to land in Los Angeles, Snoop Dogg wants an all-star line-up for the halftime show. In an interview with Yahoo Entertainment, Snoop said:

“Hopefully the NFL will be smart and make the right decision. It’s in Inglewood, California, and it will make the most sense in the world. I am available, Dre’s available, Eminem’s available, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent — whoever Dr. Dre wants to pull out of his hat to make this thing a professional event and make it big and the biggest effort they can have.

“It’s just a matter of the NFL pulling the trigger. I would not just walk out. I would definitely do something that would be mind-blowing, you know what I’m saying? People will be talking about it for the next 30 years.”

“I’m open to anything that is dope, unique, edgy, and cunning. This will be cutting-edge, just for my people.”

For the full interview, visit Yahoo here.

Game includes Eminem & Kendrick in his Top 5, says he can go bar for bar with any of them

The Game has listed his Top 10 rappers alive in order and included Eminem, Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar. The list goes as following:

1. Jay Z

2. Nas

3. Lil Wayne

4. Eminem

5. Kendrick Lamar

 

6. Snoop Dogg

7. Drake

8. Andre 3000

9. J. Cole

10. Lil Baby

After listing the top 10, The Game added: “By the way, I will go bar for bar with anybody on this list.”

You can check out the tweet below:

DJ Khalil compares Kendrick Lamar to Eminem

DJ Khalil has recently set down with HotNewHipHop where the super producer talked about numerous topics, including working experience with Kendrick Lamar, where at one point Seattle-born producer compared K. Dot to Eminem.

Interviewer: You said you look for emotion in music. Kendrick Lamar’s a master of conveying his emotions on wax and that is a reason why it resonates. As an OG watching someone like Kendrick grow and being close to his camp, what is it about his artistry in terms of playing with emotion that influences you? If it does at all.

DJ Khalil: I think that their approach to music is, like, they are not afraid. That is what I admire about Kendrick is he is not afraid to try stuff. He is going to try whatever and he will execute it. It is one thing to try it, but then to actually execute it? I look at him like Eminem. It is like, these guys just go in the studio and just and they are going to make as perfect a record as they can and they are going to try everything. It is that level of excellence that they operate with. You just can not teach that. That is what is inspiring to me. He is along those lines of Dr. Dre and Eminem and all those artists that are just next-level elite about every little detail and then it is authentic to him. He is not trying to be somebody else. He is just going to be him.

For the full interview, visit HNHH here.

DJ Khalil has worked with Eminem on many occasions. You can check out his production list for Eminem below:

• Eminem – “Talkin’ 2 Myself,” ft. Kobe

• Eminem – “Won’t Back Down,” ft. P!nk

• Eminem – “25 To Life”

• Eminem – “Almost Famous”

• Eminem – “Survival,” ft. Liz Rodriguez

• Eminem – “Kings Never Die,” ft. Gwen Stefani

• Dr. Dre – “Die Hard,” ft. Eminem

• P!nk – “Here Comes The Weekend,” ft. Eminem

• Eminem – “Castle”

 

 

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