Jake Paine
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Meet the man behind July's Soul Rebel x HipHopDX Generation Next, who brings top experience to booking shows, and helping tomorrow's stars find audiences today.
Mobb Deep's Havoc Works With Japanese Emcee S.H.O.
From Q-B to J-P, as Hav shows support with a new digital single, "Hustle Hard."
Skillz Pulls From Over 200 Recorded Songs On New Album
UPDATE: Skillz teams with partner Jazzy Jeff and J. Period for next week's mixtape, "Infamous Quotes."
M.I.A. To Perform Free Mystery Show At Brooklyn Bowl
The singer offers 18+ fans a chance to see her live for free, but could be anytime in the next two weeks.
James "Groove" Chambers Celebrates Tree Sound Studios' 20th Anniversary
B.o.B., Killer Mike, Sha Stimuli, Pill, Emilio Rojas and others perform October 1 to honor a music veteran, and HipHopDX will broadcast the performances.
Kool Keith Seeks Rock Band For Dr. Octagon, "I Want Fred Durst"
Exclusive: Kool Keith says he wants a "full band wearing orange suits with orange bald heads," as he wants to play Black Elvis, Dr. Octagon and himself.
Mick Boogie Remasters & Re-Releases Jay-Z/Coldplay "Viva La Hova" Mixtape
The 2008 tape comes back to life with two new songs, and professional overhaul on the mastering.
Mack 10 & Glasses Malone Ready Collaborative Album For January
Inglewood and Watts together, now you know you in trouble - as the Hoo Bangin' homies share the mic on what's reportedly called "Money Muzik."
Common & Ice Cube May Collaborate In The Form Of Film
Common tells AllHipHop that 15 years removed from a bitter Rap feud, the two respected emcees-turned-actors may use film as a medium to align abilities.
Snoop Dogg Signs Mac Shawn 100 To Priority Records
The former Funk Mobb member, and artist signed to Sik Wid It and Death Row Records, gets a chance at a solo debut from the big homie Snoop.
Game Launches Online Store, Announces European Tour
The Black Wall Street founder is headed across the pond this November, but partners with Big Cartel to sell his merchandise worldwide.
Kanye West Plans 40-Minute Film Companion To "Runaway"
UPDATE: A trailer for the film companion to Kanye's Pusha T-assisted song emerges online.
N*E*R*D Joins Honda 3D For Free Times Square Performance Tomorrow
Pharrell, Chad and Shay will rock out, while Honda unveils the new CR Z Sport Hybrid Coupe, and Maxim and Playstation offer fans 3D goodies.
K.O. The Legend Produces Samatha Marq Song That Inspires Motion Comic
Marvel Comics' Alvin Lee creates a visual space for Samantha and her Hip Hop producer with the song "Super Girl."
News Bits: Black Dynamite, Aloe Blacc, Concrete Criminalz
"Black Dynamite: Slave Island" comes to comic book and Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim", Aloe Blacc announces tour dates and Big Rocc re-releases his LP.
Tracklisting Revealed For Twista's "The Perfect Storm"
Raekwon, Yo Gotti and Chris Brown check in on Twista's eighth solo, due next month with production by No I.D. and The Legendary Traxster.
Aesop Rock Launches Arts-Driven Website, 900Bats.com
The former Def Jukie launches a creative resource for the arts with some old friends, getting contributions from onetime label-mate Rob Sonic.
Nicki Minaj Talks Celibacy, Drake's Lyrical Wooing In "Complex" Cover Story
Head Barbie doesn't have a Ken in her life, but she doesn't have a lady either, as Drake reportedly has another vocal dedication to his label-mate.
News Bits: Black Thought & J. Period, Waka Flocka Flame, Respect My Vote
Complex previews Waka's album featuring Uncle Murda, Wale and Pastor Troy, and "Respect My Vote!" returns for an encore, while a live mixtape goes to T-Dot.
Death Row Records Opens Online Store, New Merchandise
The house that Suge and Dre built now has newly-designed shirts, hoodies, beanies and even thongs for sale.
Rhymefest, Erick Sermon, Camp Lo Headline This Year's A3C Festival
E Double will share a stage with EPMD's deejay DJ Scratch, while Pack FM, Torae, Sha Stimuli, Mistah FAB, Davinci, Playboy Tre and others will perform.
