[Hot New Music!] JSP - Magnanimous (Album Review)

Western Pennsylvania’s Hip Hop scene has been secretly on the rise and leading the way is the city of Pittsburgh. This Black Friday hip hop enthusiasts will have the opportunity to catch a great deal without having to leave the comfort of their homes. Justuce (pronounced “Just-Us”) Street Poets are releasing an all-new album that will be hitting digital sites this Friday.  The album is a fresh look into Pittsburgh’s wide-ranging Hip Hop sound.  

When first taking a look at the group, it may throw you off just a little.  You’ll probably even take a second look.  However one might be surprised by the way these emcees gel together and body this album.  The crew delivers an extensive sound, which makes perfect sense as they mix the styles of a biker, ladies man, model, comic, and hip-hop fundamentalist.

The veteran group from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania consists of members Cory Eaux, Ceno, LuckyFace Dollars, Kniseburgh, and their hype man Slim. The crew put together an album that captures the many sounds of Hip Hop, with a soulful ambience that is truly inviting to the ears. 

Titling the album Magnanimous, the JSP appear to be in a giving mood.  A few of the tracks can actually be found within this article.  



The first track on the album was like an intro to a great movie, it screamed success from the very beginning.  As the album played on, each member contributed, adding his own swag to each track line by line.

Hot tracks like “Candlelight White” featuring fellow Pittsburghers rapper Young Midas and Poetyk; and “Back To The Money” produced by INFO, make this album complete.

The last track on Magnanimous titled “Paranoid Delusions” was a nice sendoff to what I feel was a great album.  As the track played I could see the credits scrolling in mind as if it was the ending to a dope movie.

The Justuce Street Poets are adding the yellow to this Friday and making it “Black & Yellow” Friday. These boys definitely just put on for their city and on November 29th you too can partake in the latest vibes from the Steel City.  Magnanimous will be available for your listening pleasures on digital sites like iTunes, Amazon, and more.

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[Hot New Music!] Shady Records - Shady XV (Stream New Album Here)

The compilation double disc album by various artists of Shady Records entitled Shady XV is scheduled to drop tomorrow, November 24th, and The Roundtable Empire has the brand new first disc featuring all new music right here for Shady fans. The first disc features new material from Shady Records artists such as Slaughterhouse, Bad Meets Evil, D12, and Yelawolf, as well as the label's founder Eminem.

The Shady XV album will be released in honor of the label's 15th anniversary and as its 15th project (excluding Eminem's solo releases).  Prior to the release of the upcoming album, Eminem and friends got together for an epic cypher that can be seen in its entirety right here.

Peep the all new disc below featuring some of the industry's finest including appearances by Big Sean, Trick-Trick, and DeJ Loaf.  Let us know what you think about this latest effort by Shady Records by commenting below and be sure to go out and cop the entire double disc in stores tomorrow.

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[Hot New Video!] Beyoncé – “7/11”

In the last year R&B megastar Beyoncé has given fans one surprise after another starting with last year’s surprise release of her 5th studio album, Beyoncé.  The Beyoncé album sold over 2 million copies without any type of promotion.  That type of accomplishment is unheard of in the music industry and truly proves that this Destiny’s Child is in total control of her vocation.  As December approaches Beyoncé once again has a treat for her fans.  She has decided to re-release her Beyoncé album, which will feature several remixes and original tracks, plus two new hot singles and a DVD.  The special edition album by Beyoncé is titled Beyonce: Platinum Edition and you can find new jams like “Ring Off” and “7/11” on the LP.  You can hear “Ring Off” here and for your visual pleasures we have Bey’s new video for “7/11” posted further below.

Mrs. Carter has just delivered the official twerk anthem of the year. “7/11” is a girl’s night out type of video with Beyoncé and friends going wild in what appears to be a hotel room.  The video showcases a lot of booty bouncing and a sound that will soon be heard all over the radio and in every club.  Take some time out of your day and check out the new “7/11” video below, you’re going to be hearing this song for months to come anyways.  Fellas, you might want to thank Beyoncé now, trust me.

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[Hot New Music!] Rick Ross - Hood Billionaire (Stream Full Album Here)

Rick Ross and his MMG label have had a pretty good year and it looks like they are not easing up at all to close the year out.  Even with the current incarceration of Meek Mill, the Maybach Empire has definitely left its mark on the year 2014.

Let’s recap MMG’s 2014.  Earlier in the year Rozay released his 6th studio album, Mastermind, which debuted at #1.  Fellow MMG artist Meek Mill was all over the radio and mixtape circuit before landing himself in prison.  Currently, Stalley’s Ohio LP is available for purchase, selling over 10,000 copies its first week.  We also can’t forget about Wale who can recently be found hanging out with comedian Jerry Seinfeld.  The Washington, D.C. rapper just announced that he will be embarking on the “Simply Nothing” tour hitting 32 cities beginning on New Year’s Day.  Now to put the icing on the cake…Rick Ross will be releasing a second album this year scheduled to drop next Tuesday and The Roundtable Empire has the full album one week earlier for your listening pleasure.

The album features guest appearances from Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, R. Kelly, and more, with production from Timbaland, Statik Selektah, Metro Boomin, and DJ Toomp.  You can listen to the Hood Billionaire album in its entirety here.

Check out the album’s tracklist below.

1. “Intro”

2. “Hood Billionaire”

3. “Coke Like the 80′s”

4. “Heavyweight” (feat. Slab)

5. “Neighborhood Drug Dealer”

6. “Phone Tap”

7. “Trap Luv” (feat. Yo Gotti)

8. “Elvis Presley Blvd.” (feat. Project Pat)

9. “Movin’ Bass” (feat. JAY Z)

10. “If They Knew” (feat. K. Michelle)

11. “Quintessential” (feat. Snoop Dogg)

12. “Keep Doin’ That (Rich Bitch)” [feat. R. Kelly]

13. “Nickel Rock” (feat. Boosie Badazz)

14. “Burn”

15. “Family Ties”

16. “Brimstone” (feat. Big K.R.I.T.)

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[Hip Hop News Now] BET Officially Cancels 106 & Park

First the Fat Boys break up, then Music Television stops playing music videos, and now BET cuts what could be considered a staple in mainstream Hip Hop.  Today BET’s President of Music Programming, Stephen Hill, announced that “106 & Park” would air its last on-air episode next month, December 19th.  This is a major blow to Hip Hop.  Since MTV closed its door on music videos, it ultimately left music artists with few options to showcase their videos.  Of course the Internet became the ideal platform to promote music videos, however, the BET network continued to give artists a stage and it kept its viewers up to date on everything in the culture.  BET accomplished this feat with their answer to MTV’s “Total Request Live,” commonly known as “TRL.”   In the year 2000, BET’s “106 & Park” was born.  The music/variety show would run for 14 years before finally getting the axe.

According to sources, the network is focusing on taking “106 & Park “digital. Stephen Hill said in an internal memo released by the channel that the move online will bring "106 & Park" to where its audience connects with music the most. 

My question to you all taking the time to read this article is, “Where do artists now strive to get their videos played?” People may dismiss the actual value that “106 & Park” brought to Hip Hop’s table, but no matter how you look at it, it provided our culture with a place to grow.  

Let me know your thoughts on this, feel free to comment below.

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[Hot New Music!] Juvenile feat. Drake – “Sho Me Love”

Juvie is back and this time around the Nola rapper finds himself amongst familiar faces as he reconnects with his former boss, Birdman, for his recently released single “Sho Me Love.”  The single features YMCMB rapper Drake and will appear on Baby’s Rich Gang album slated for release on November 24th. 

Juvenile handles the bars as Drake puts his stamp on the hook over top of the London On Da Track produced song.  It’s been a while since Juvie had fans backing that azz up.  Is this the track that once again makes him relevant in Hip Hop or is this just a brief reminder of what used to be?  You tell us…"Pump It or Dump It?”

Listen to “Sho Me Love” by Rich Gang feat. Juvenile & Drake below.

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[Hot New Music!] Omarion feat. Chris Brown, and Jhene Aiko - "Post To Be"

This has been a great year for powerhouse label MMG as the label produced hit after hit, and one has to appreciate the fact that Rick Ross is dropping a second album in less than two weeks.  With Rozay filling the void of the delayed Meek Mill album it looks like Omarion is next on deck to finally give fans a glimpse of what to expect from his overdue album entitled Sex Playlist. 

Omarion’s new single, “Post To Be,” features fellow R&B crooner Chris Brown and the lovely Jhene Aiko.  The track also features DJ Mustard on the beat.  Need I say more?  Listen to Omarion’ s new joint “Post To Be” below and keep an eye out for his album to drop sometime maybe.  Stay tuned to The Roundtable Empire. 

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[Hip Hop News Now] Check Out The “Shady Cypher” featuring Eminem, Slaughterhouse, and Yelawolf

This month Eminem will be releasing a new double-disc album titled Shady XV.  The new double-disc album will have one CD with all brand new music from Shady Record’s all-star team and another CD with the squad’s greatest hits.  To add to the label’s current momentum Slim Shady has put together a series of cyphers showcasing the label’s lineup.  The cyphers will include artists such as Crooked I, Joe Budden, Yelawolf, Royce Da 5’9, Joell Ortiz, and of course Eminem. 

The star-studded cypher has definitely built the anticipation for the Shady XV compilation due out November 24th.  Check out these dope emcees spitting fierce bars like its nothing and let us know what you think. 

Who had the best verse?  Peep the “Shady Cypher” below.

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