“Pimp C laid his vocals to this record in Oct of 2007, two months
before he passed away… It was intended to be the remix to my record
“Aint Nobody Trippin”, which had a huge buzz in Houston, but with the untimely death of Pimp we were never able to put the song out through his UGK Records imprint like we intended.
So with that being said, its 4 years later & the beat has been
re’vamped into sum 2012 Space Age Pimpin that is already in heavy
rotation in the Strip Clubs of Atlanta & Houston.
When Port Arthur, Texas rapper Pimp C passed away in 2007, he left behind a legacy spanning over two decades. During his time in UGK, Pimp rapped and produced some of the group's most memorable songs; from their watershed 1996 album Ridin' Dirty to "International Players Anthem (I Choose You)" in 2007 -- the year of his untimely death -- his music will certainly live on forever. All things considered, it's only right for a posthumous Pimp album to ultimately manifest today. “This album is the culmination of years of work from not just me, but also the amazing artists and producers who contributed to make it happen,” his widow Chinara Butler says of Long Live the Pimp. “It combines several of the ideas and projects my husband began before his untimely passing. We hope the Trill fans enjoy it.” And with guests that include Bun B, Nas, T.I., Juicy J, A$AP Rocky, Slim Thug, Ty Dolla $ign, and many more, Long Live the Pimp is a 17-track long effort that will not only keep long time fans of Pimp C (and UGK) satisfied but give new listeners a taste of what made him so special to the rap game. Stream Pimp C's posthumous Long Live the Pimp after the jump.
Rapper LE$ is sharing the visuals for "UGK'z," a tribute to the extraordinary legacy of acclaimed hip hop duo UGK. And it's only fitting that he's joined by one half of that duo, Uncle Bun. Additionally, Curren$y stops by to lay down a verse. The track is said to be on LE$' forthcoming Steak X Shrimp 2 project, dropping this Sunday (November 22nd). In the meantime, check out the visuals for "UGK'z" after the jump.
Although Pimp C is no longer with us -- his untimely passing came in 2007 -- his music lives on forever. And with rumors of a posthumous Pimp C album swirling for years, it looks as though it's finally going to happen. Mass Appeal, the label responsible for by Run the Jewels' awesome sophomore album, will be putting out Long Live the Pimp, an album put together by Pimp's widow, Chinara Butler. The project will feature guest spots from Bun B, Nas, A$AP Rocky, Ty Dolla $ign, Juicy J, T.I., 8Ball & MJG, Devin the Dude, and many more. You can listen to the Lil Wayne-assisted "3 Way Freak" after the jump. Long Live the Pimp will be out December 4th via Mass Appeal.
The South links up on David Banner's "My Uzi." Banner and Big K.R.I.T. team up to take on an old Banner cut ("Suicide Doors" featuring the legendary UGK) which is convenient given the Southern tinged themes and obviously the two rappers on the track. The chorus even samples Pimp C's "My uzi weight a ton" line from the OG track. Listen after the jump.
Whoa! Get a look at that feature list! Legends, bruh. LEGENDS. Statik Selektah is joined by Sean Price, Bun B and Styles P for "Top Tier," an accurately named track. The track will also be featured on Statik's Lucky 7 album. Peep "Top Tier" after the jump.
Kap G is joined by heavy hitters T.I. and David Banner for a remix of "La Policia." The track was unveiled earlier by FADER and both T.I. and David Banner chimed in to discuss the track. You can read their statements right here. And check out Kap G's "La Policia" remix after the jump.
Once a year, Austin, TX transforms into a hotbed for fans to witness some of the greatest music showcases on earth during the annual SXSW Music Festival. This year was no exception as fans in attendance were able to see a myriad of live performances each day across all genres of music. iHipHop was on-hand to capture photos from some of the most monumental performances and parties throughout the city this year. For your viewing pleasure, click through this exclusive slideshow to check out photos from this year’s SXSW Music Festival. All photos by W. Suarez (MosiacNewYork).