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Music News: Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa Are "Young, Wild, & Free"

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"Young, Wild, & Free"

It's no secret that Hip-Hop's two favorite smokers Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa are pals. The duo have decided to capitalize on their friendship and come together for what they have dubbed a "buddy film." The film is entitled Mac And Devin Go To High School. While the film is a big deal, what really has Hip-Hop heads buzzing is the upcoming soundtrack. Snoop and Wiz are doing the soundtrack together as a collaborative album. Additionally, the two are hitting the road on a six city promo tour called The High School Tour. The soundtrack will hit retailers everywhere on December 13, right in time for Christmas. The first single from the collabo project is "Young, Wild, & Free" and it features another fan favorite Bruno Mars. The track was produced by The Smeezingtons and a behind the scenes look at the video hit the web last week. The video was directed by Dylan Brown in Los Angeles. Brown is also directing the film. Snoop and Wiz definitely seem to be having a ball as they turn their ordinary 9-5 into one big party. Check it out below ....

 

The full video is slated to drop this week, so keep an eye out for it. And be sure to support the fellas and cop that soundtrack on December 13 too.

I love Snoop and Wiz is alright in my book, so I'm curious to see how this all turns out. I know Snoop can act but it will be interesting to see Wiz do his thing. And the soundtrack definitely has promise because both rappers have talent, no question. This brings to mind How High, the Redman and Method Man movie/soundtrack from back in 2001. Anyone else care to speak on this? Drop a line or two in the comments section. -MinM

News: Chris Brown Turns B-Boy For New Film

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Chris Brown has been showing off his Hip-Hop side a lot since his return. Releasing rap mixtapes, collaborating with major emcees, etc. His latest display being at this year's BET Hip-Hop Awards, where he gathered up a few of his homies for a somewhat impressive cypher. Currently Brown has been tapped to take his Hip-Hop persona to the big screen. Brown has landed a role in the upcoming dance film Planet B-Boy. The movie is based off of the documentary of the same name and is being directed by Bronson Lee, who produced the documentary. The original project focused on the b-boy cultures in Japan, France, Germany, The United States, and a few other countries. It followed five dancers as they got ready for the ultimate battle in Germany. Readers can learn more about the documentary here. The film version follows an American dance crew as they train to compete for the b-boy championships in France. Brown's character and his crew will battle other groups from Korea, Russia, France, and other parts of Europe. The film will also star Josh Holloway and Laz Alonso. The film doesn't have a set release date yet but sources say production began this week. Word has it that the locations for the movie include Los Angeles, CA and Montpellier, France. Way to keep it global. Should any further details or a trailer drop for the film, an update will be done accordingly. In the mean time, readers can get even more with Planet B-Boy from the movie's Facebook page.

I love Hip-Hop based dance movies, so this is right up my alley. Also, I like the cast so far too. I am curious to know why Lee decided to make the documentary into a film though. And it would be dope if some of the b-boys from the documentary got to be in the movie. Anyways, can't wait to see a preview. Hopefully, the film turns out well. -MinM

News: Queen Latifah Joins Forces With Cam'Ron For New Film Company

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Rappers Queen Latifah and Cam'ron have formed a partnership for a new film company. The new film company is called KFU Productions and is a combination of Cam's Killa Films and Latifah's Flavor Unit Films. The first project from the new deal is a movie called Percentages that features Cam'ron in the lead role. The plot for the film centers around two New York hustlers on the run after a drug deal gone bad.

News: Spike Lee Brings Horror To Hip-Hop For New Film

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Controversial filmmaker Spike Lee has tapped a variety of Hip-Hop legends for his new Hip-Hop Horror movie project. The film is titled You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Kills You. And yes it was taken from the Notorious B.I.G. track off of the Life After Death album. The film is said to be action packed and centers around two New York City detectives who get caught up in the Hip-Hop game.

News: Nas Teams With Reebok For Rock The Bells Short Film

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The infamous Rock The Bells Hip-Hop Festival has teamed up with veteran shoe company Reebok. The two organizations have joined forces to create a new series of short films. The films have been dubbed Classic Albums by Classic Artists. The films will feature major names in Hip-Hop breaking down their biggest albums.

Happy 40th Birthday Tupac - Rest In Peace! (6/16/71 - 9/13/96)

While other media sites are tainting Tupac's memory with that ridiculous story from the man who supposedly is responsible for his shooting in 1994, decided to do something different. In honor of Pac's birthday, wanted to share a clip from one of his most popular flicks, Above The Rim. Above The Rim is a film that centers around basketball but includes numerous other themes such as: street life, family, loyalty, honesty, and the list goes on. It was released in 1994 and stars: Tupac, Marlon Wayans, Bernie Mac(RIP), Duane Martin, and more. The scene below features Tupac's character Birdie reuniting with his estranged brother Shep, at their late mother's grave on her birthday. Things don't quite go as they should though. Take a look below ....

 

Though Tupac played a pure a** in this flick, I LOVED his character. He played the role to the letter. He was a straight thug from beginning to end. You loved and hated him at the same time, lol. I know he wasn't crazy about always playing the bad guy roles, but he sure did a damn good job. He totally committed to his roles and sold them in every film he did. I think he was so believable, because the roles partly reflected who he was. Don't get me wrong, Pac had some very redeeming qualities about himself. But there is no question that he definitely had some issues and some very gangsta ways about him too. That's what made him such a complex person. At any rate, The Breezy Effect would like to wish Pac a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Rest in Peace Mr. Shakur, you are forever missed! -MinM

News: Chuck D To Tell The Story Of Detroit Hip-Hop

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Hip-Hop veteran Chuck D. will help to tell the story of Detroit Hip-Hop in an upcoming documentary. The project is entitled The Untold Story of Detroit Hip-Hop and Chuck D. will serve as the film's narrator. The documentary features over 40 hours of behind the scenes footage and some never before seen clips. The documentary will shed light on Detroit's role in the Hip-Hop industry beyond the success of rappers like Eminem, as Detroit is mostly credited with R&B and the Motown sound. The film will do this by telling the stories of the city's lesser known influential rappers, who haven't seen the same commercial success as their fellow maintstream brethren. Some of the rappers finally getting their chance to shine include: Awesome Dre & The Hard Core Committee, The Blackman, Detroit's Most Wanted, and about 30 others. These are all rappers who are credited with shaping Detroit's Hip-Hop scene. The mainstream artists will still get some action too, as the trailer for the project features Eminem in his battling days and in some footage that supposedly the rapper didn't want shown. The Untold Story of Detroit Hip-Hop has not been given a release date at this time. Should any more details emerge there will be an update. Until then readers can peep the trailer below.

 

Upon first glance at this story, I thought this sounded pretty interesting. After watching the trailer however, it seems more like a controversial mess. I agree that Black artists in Detroit deserve their shine just as much as White. At the same time, I don't think it's right that they try to get that spotlight by trying to discredit rappers like Eminem. I think he is just a victim of circumstance in this case and that sucks. But it was just a trailer and there is only so much one can fit into those small clips. So maybe watching the entire film will paint a less hostile picture. Thoughts? -MinM

News: Ludacris & Master P To Hit The Big Screen In Two New Comedies

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Rapper Ludacris is scheduled to star in a new comedy film entitled, New Year's Eve. The movie is scheduled for release later this year and stars several other big named celebrities. This includes the likes of: Ashton Kutcher, Alyssa Milano, Halle Berry, etc. The plot for the film revolves around a group of individuals as their lives intertwine via their New Year's Eve plans. The setting for the film will be New York and it is being directed by Garry Marshall. Marshall has directed quite a few successful comedies in the past. Included in his arsenal are films such as Runaway Bride and The Princess Diaries. Though details about Luda's character are scarce, it has been revealed that he will play a police officer. New Line Cinema will be releasing the film and if all goes well, they hope to have it on the big screen by December 9, 2011. No further information about the project is available at this time. Should anything more be unveiled or a preview released, there will be an update. Click the jump for two more rappers who are putting their acting skills to work.

Lil Wayne F/ Cory Gunz - "6 Foot, 7 Foot"

This track was a big deal when it hit, as it was Lil Wayne's first official single after being released. So of course the video has been much anticipated. But will it live up to the Weezy stans expectations? Let's click play and find out.  

News: Cory Gunz Documentary To Debut On MTV

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MTV made the announcement that it will be airing a documentary featuring Bronx rapper Cory Gunz. The documentary will air in six parts and was produced by Nick Cannon. The documentary will chronicle Gunz's journey into Hip-Hop and is entitled Son Of A Gun.