HHDX News Bits (Thursday)

    Alright, a whole lotta news here, most of which supplied by Matt Conway at hiphopsite…Apparently, Ghostface has signed with Warner Brothers now that his deal with Epic has expired with the release of his greatest hits album.

    Big rumors are that Sway & Tech are headed to a New York radio station, they are also doing a documentary called “World Famous,” can’t wait for that.

    Be on the lookout for Motion Man’s debut LP, Kutmasta Kurt is on the production tip. If you heard Motion shine along side Kool Keith on the Masters Of Illusion album, then you won’t want to miss this one.

    Darryl James, founder of Rapsheet, is writing a book on the L.A. riots.

    Nas’ video for “One Mic” is one of the best video’s I have ever seen for complimenting a song, right up there with B.O.B., be on the lookout for that video.

    RZA is now talking about a Gravediggaz reunion with Holocaust (Black Knights) replacing the deceased Too Poetic.

    Bean town’s Jedi Mind Tricks (minus Jus Allah) have titled their third LP “Visions Of Ghandi,” well it no stranger than the name of their first album, look for it this summer.

    Pacewon’s sophomore LP, “Won,” has been given an official date of April 23rd, give me that rah-rah.

    Guess who is Coors Light’s new endorser? Dr. Dre! Look for the commercials to debut in the Bay Area in May.

    Look for Mr Brady’s solo debut “Dusty Baker” in May on Battle Axe Records. It will feature fellow warriors Buc Fifty (can we get an album?), LMNO, Abstract Rude and of course, Swollen Members. Evidence will also appear.

    Speaking of Battle Axe and their warriors, look for the second installment of the Battle Axe Warriors compilation next month.

    Lastly, DJ Jazzy Jeff has completed his album for the critically acclaimed Beat Generation series, appearances were made by DJ Babu, Q-Bert, DJ Revolution J-Live, Last Emperor, ?uestlove, Jill Scott, Slum Village, Masters At Work, Touch Of Jazz and Baby Blak. Boyz II Men and your hero and mine, Bumpy Knuckles.

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