Keak Da Sneak Arrested

Via Hiphopdx.com

According to various sources, Oakland rapper Keak Da Sneak was arrested late last week on July 10 in Sacramento and charged with resisting arrest and carrying a firearm.

Due to the fact that he had an outstanding warrant, Keak Da Sneak will have to remain in jail until bail is posted.

On July 14, Keak faced a magistrate judge regarding the charges he was given.
Considered a Hyphy pioneer to many in the Bay area, Keak Da Sneak has released several albums since his solo debut Sneakacydal was released in 1999 and last appeared on E-40's 2006 hit "Tell Me When To Go." He was also a member of group 3xKrazy, which released albums on Virgin Records in the late '90s.

Most recently, Keak Da Sneak released his latest album Deified on Koch Records in June. The album featured appearances from Prodigy [click to read] and The Alchemist.

Eminem Has Been In The Studio

Well...I personally don't like Em. But I think he's talented. I'll probably check this out.

Via HipHopDX.com

It’s no secret that Eminem has been avoiding the limelight for some time now. In 2008, he sits four years away from his last solo effort Encore [click to read], and is two years removed from the fatal night that saw the tragic death of his best friend and fellow D12 member Proof.

However, Em may finally be ready for the stage again as Entertainment Weekly caught word from Bishop Lamont [click to read] that Eminem has recently been in the studio, and that he’s heard “some amazing stuff.”

A fellow member of the Aftermath camp, Bishop Lamont has been around Eminem long enough to understand the situation at hand. “He's been quiet too long, and he's got a lot to get off his chest,” stated Lamont, referring to Proof and other incidents that have occurred in the last four years.

Knowing that Eminem faced many struggles and adversities to get to this point though, Lamont appropriately described the process that has manifested within Em. “He went through what he had to go through, and now he's been able to take all the pain and stress and put it out in his music.”

To reiterate Lamont, the label (Aftermath/Shady) also confirmed that Eminem has indeed been in the studio.

Gym Class Heroes - Peace Up/Index Down

New Gym Class Heroes video featuring Busta Rhymes from what I'm guessing is a new album. Another great song from GCH. I'll probably buy this new cd.

Timbaland Is Producing Jay-Z's Next Album

...This album is gonna suck.

Via MTV.com

In an interview with MTV, Hip Hop super producer Timbaland announced that he will produce Jay-Z's next album.

"He wants me to do the whole thing this time around," Timbaland told MTV. "I'mma make it a classic too. You better believe it. It'll be a monster! I always say this: You get a first single from me, I'mma get you up to gold. And it's hard to get you up to gold in this day [and age]."

In 2000, Jay-Z and Timbaland created the summer anthem of 2000 when they teamed up for "Big Pimpin" featuring UGK.

"We wanna go to the world," Timbaland added. "The world is 'Big Pimpin'.' 'Big Pimpin' ' is an international hit, so we wanna do 10 of those."

Recently, Jay-Z has been on the road touring, but still plans on returning to making music full time in the near future.

"Jay should never chill," Timbaland shared with MTV. "We had a long talk, and I really talked to him. Jay-Z does it for the love. That's different. When somebody does it for the love, you don't stop. He has everything, but he's still current. A million people are buying his album regardless."

Neither Jay-Z or Timbaland have made any announcements yet on when they will begin working on the new album, but Timbaland already has plans on setting aside at least three months for the project.

Snoop Dogg Appearing on Johnny Cash Remix

...HAHAHA. I don't know what to say except, I can't wait to hear how this'll turn out.

Via HiphopDX.com

If 2008's Ego Trippin' has proved anything, it's that Snoop Dogg has eclectic tastes - at least for a rapper.

In his country-infused duet "My Medicine" with legend Willie Nelson, Snoop said, "I'd like to dedicate this record right here to my main man Johnny Cash - a real American gangsta." It seems now that Snoop will be able to further pay tribute to the late country star.

According to Billboard, Snoop will be appearing on one of many remixes for Johnny Cash Remixed," due Oct. 14 via Compadre Records/Music World Music. Snoop's version of "I Walk the Line" will also feature his QDT production team which includes Teddy Riley and DJ Quik.

The project was approved by John Carter Cash, Johnny Cash's son. The younger Cash said that his father "would have loved this remix record. While it stays true to the original recordings, this CD touches on undiscovered ground. This is what my father was about: staying true to tradition while creating groundbreaking new music."
Pete Rock will also be getting a crack at remixing "Folsom Prison Blues," another Cash song.

"If you take your time to listen to it, country music is very similar to rap," Snoop Dogg told Billboard last year. "Johnny Cash is the one who stood out to me. I love his style, his swag, the songs he made."