April 30, 2009 @ 1:40 pm | Written by: Karen Civil
School Sessions: Donny Goines
Donny Goines performs “What the People Want” ..His album “The Breakfast Club“, drops May 19th!
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Atlanta-based artist Dose is set to release his debut mixtape, The OverDose, to follow-up on the success of his bubbling single, “Where They Do That At (remix, feat. Rick Ross & Fabolous).” The OverDose will focus on Dose’s ability to excel in not only making catchy hooks, but displaying a lyrical versatility not seen in the South since T.I.’s prime.






Donny Goines performs “What the People Want” ..His album “The Breakfast Club“, drops May 19th!
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DuLove & I hosted the first ever hiphop show at Mount Saint Mary College…First up was Yung Nate who performed “Black Out”.. Donny Goines, Mickey Factz, ADD2 & showtufli jump on stage to show Nate love..
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“The owner of a defunct Virginia Beach nightclub who has ties to the rap stars Clipse has been charged in U.S. District Court with leading a $10 million drug ring.
The 82-count indictment charges Gonzalez, 34, of Chesapeake and six others in a drug conspiracy that stretches from Hampton Roads across the country to South America and back. Police and federal agents were still searching for Gonzalez, also known as Geezy, as of late Monday Federal agents recorded many of the drug sales, according to the indictment.
In one call, Gonzalez is told by one of his suppliers that, ‘I’m here with my boy and he’s giving me something right now… it’s really nice… like half in buds… half in shake,’ the indictment says.
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Once again, I found myself in the same studio, where the Rhymefest & Curren$y interview took place, this time ‘The Introduction’ brings you Roc Nations first signee J Cole. I heard about Mr. Jermaine Cole from BDot at RapRadar a few months back, he went on and on about how he was the next big thing. I did some research on J, and was able to find a few things aboout him, via nahright. After listening to “Grown Simba,” I was hooked! J Cole & I discuss his deal, college life, music, twitter and everything in between. He also gives us a first listen to “Dollar & Dream” which will be released on his mixtape, coming out next month. The verdict is already in on him, and he is definitely someone to look out for in 2009. If you havent realized it’s lightskin season! Make sure you check out the other inductees into ‘The Introduction“
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Nipsey show rocked…He barked on the sound man for not making the music knock…Had the crowd participation, which included anyone with weed to roll up on stage! HA! gotta love it…
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“If you’ve fucked with any of his mixtapes, then you already know it’s gonna be worth your 8.99. Don’t be an asshole, support independent Hip-Hop.” - Eskay
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Listen: Curren$y ft Young Chris – Sail On
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With the “I AM Music Tour” coming to an end tonight, KarenCivil.com caught up with Drake at the final show to get his feedback on the success of his mixtape “So Far Gone”…
How does it feel to have the best mixtape out?
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At the same time, you don’t really know your skills until people recognize them. Were you surprised by the response, and have you ever doubted your talent?
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Yo Gotti dropped his album “CMII” on Tuesday April 7th, which pretty much was overshadowed by Jada’s new album..nonetheless still showing him love. I bought the album..from both rappers to be exact. I love his record with Pleasure P
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