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The Daily Egyptian, Student Life and AllHipHop.com have reviews of "Don't Feed Da Animals."
Via press release today, Bad Boy announced that Echo (featuring Diddy) would be Gorilla Zoe's second single off of "Don't Feed Da Animals," rather than "What It Is." I imagine the "What It Is" video will still be released, though.
The press release also carried news of Gorilla Zoe's sales, an upcoming spot on the DUB Tour Stop and a few details about the "Don't Feed Da Animals" movie. Here's the full release:
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Billboard's Keith Caulfield reports:
The chart's highest debut comes from rapper Gorilla Zoe, who enters with his sophomore set, "Don't Feed Da Animals" (Block/Bad Boy South), at No. 8 with 31,000. The artist's first effort, 2007's "Welcome to the Zoo," debuted and peaked at No. 18 with a 35,000 entrance. Over on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, "Animals" starts at No. 2, giving the rapper his second top 10 on that list.
This is a respectable showing. Maybe not what some may have hoped for, but pretty solid.
Via Theo.
AllHipHop.com has a video feature on Gorilla Zoe, talking to him about the album in the studio.
Over at ARTISTdirect, they are offering a full, legal stream of Gorilla Zoe's "Don't Feed Da Animals." If you haven't heard the album, yet, check it out.
Billboard's Keith Caulfield reports that Gorilla Zoe's "Don't Feed Da Animals" will likely debut inside of the top 10 as the highest debut on The Billboard 200, the chart showcasing the country's top albums by sales in any genre.
Complex has an interview with Gorilla Zoe.
#5: WHAT HAS TO BE IN YOUR FRIDGE AT ALL TIMES?
Gorilla Zoe says: Bologna, cheese, mayonnaise, and bread. I also keep a bottle of Ciroc Vodka in the freezer. I used to take culinary arts at Job Corps so I’m a certified chef. I could cook chicken alfredo.
Here is the production list for Gorilla Zoe's "Don't Feed Da Animals":
Executive Producers: Russell "Block" Spencer for Block Ent. and Sean "P. Diddy" Combs for Bad Boy Entertainment.
Co-Executive Producers: Harve "Joe Hooker" Pierre and Rico Brooks.
1. "Untamed Gorilla"
Produced by Kane Beatz for Kane Beatz, Inc.
2. "What It Is"
Produced by Zaytoven for Zaytoven Productions.
3. "Dope Boy"
Produced by Don Vito Productions LLC.
4. "Lost"
Produced by Christopher "Drumma Boy" Gholson for Drum Squad LLC.
5. "I'm Dumb"
Produced by Corporal.
6. "S*** on 'Em"
Produced by Zaytoven for Zaytoven Productions.
7. "Hood Clap"
Produced by Gorilla Zoe for Gorilla Zoe Music.
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The album insert for Gorilla Zoe's "Don't Feed Da Animals" is two sided: one side features a Gorilla Zoe ringtone offer and the other is an advertisement for I Am King. Below the ringtone advert, there is a "coming soon" notation with Day26, Cassie, Janelle Monae, Marina Chello and P. Diddy mentioned.
HipHopDX has an interview with Gorilla Zoe.
DX: Are there any artists out right now you're checking for?
Gorilla Zoe: Just Wayne and Gucci right now. I can't wait for Gucci to get out. And I'm actually working with Wayne on his new album, it's crazy.
Rap-Up.com has 10 questions with Gorilla Zoe. I like this one:
10. Favorite clothing designer? Sean John, but I’m not biased. He has some dope s***.
Gorilla Zoe's "Don't Feed Da Animals" has been reviewed by amNewYork, HipHopDX, Down-South, Yo! Raps Magazine and the AP.
Once I have an opportunity to check out the tracks I haven't yet heard, I'm sure I'll have some thoughts, as well.
Gorilla Zoe has a brief feature in the April 2009 issue of Black Men Magazine. This may be the feature that we mentioned in February.
Today marks the release of Gorilla Zoe's "Don't Feed Da Animals." You can pick it up at Amazon.com. Here's the track listing:
1. "Untamed Gorilla" featuring JC
2. "What It Is" featuring Rick Ross and Kollosus
3. "Dope Boy"
4. "Lost"
5. "I'm Dumb"
6. "S*** On 'Em"
7. "Hood Clap"
8. "HelluvaLife" by Gucci Mane and OJ Da Juiceman
9. "I Got It" featuring Big Block.
10. "Watch Me" featuring Yung Chris
11. "Man I"
12. "Talk Back" featuring Ebonylove and Roxy Reynolds
13. "So Sick"
14. "Echo"
iTunes is offering a "bonus track version" of "Don't Feed Da Animals." The current track listing displayed on the iTunes store does not indicate that there will be an additional track - but that the "Lost" video and a "beyond the video" feature are included.
Bad Boy just put out this press release covering Gorilla Zoe's upcoming album, "Don't Feed Da Animals."
GORILLA ZOE REVEALS EAGERLY AWAITED SECOND ALBUM:
“DON’T FEED DA ANIMALS” DROPS MARCH 17TH;
INCLUDES “LOST” & “WHAT IT IS (FEAT. RICK ROSS & KOLLOSUS)”;
ATL-BASED RAPPER TO STAR IN FEATURE FILM;
DAY-OF-RELEASE PERFORMANCE SET FOR BET’S 106 & PARK
Block Entertainment/Bad Boy South recording artist Gorilla Zoe has announced the release of his sophomore album. “DON’T FEED DA ANIMALS” – which includes the lead single, “Lost” – arrives in stores and at all digital retailers on March 17th.
Produced by Drumma Boy, “Lost” is currently exploding at radio. The track is a top 20 favorite at Urban outlets nationwide and top 25 at Rhythmic after impacting as the #1 Most Added song at both Urban and Rhythmic.
In addition, the single’s companion video clip is currently receiving major play on BET, where it has been a top 10 triumph on the 106 & Park countdown while also scoring “Heavy” rotation on The Deal. Zoe will celebrate the arrival of “DON’T FEED DA ANIMALS” with an exclusive appearance and performance on 106 & Park, slated for Tuesday, March 17th (check local listings). Furthermore, “Lost” is now in “Sizzlin” rotation at MTV Jams as well as having been recently added to MTV2’s Sucker Free.
“DON’T FEED DA ANIMALS” will be heralded by a feature-length film of the same name, the first release from Block Entertainment CEO Russell “Big Block” Spencer’s newly launched Block Films. Don’t Feed Da Animals stars Gorilla Zoe in an action-packed street narrative directly inspired by the album. The film – produced in conjunction with Raw Report Films – features five music videos to accompany such new tracks as “I Am The A,” “Break It Down,” “Talk Back (Feat. Roxy Reynolds),” “100, 50, 20 &10,” and “Dope Boys.” Don’t Feed Da Animals will be distributed in select markets nationwide in the spring – for further details, please see www.block-ent.com.
“DON’T FEED DA ANIMALS” is without question one of 2009’s most hotly awaited new hip-hop releases. The album – which follows last year’s smash debut, “WELCOME TO THE ZOO” – includes a number of instant classics filled with Zoe’s signature flow and banging beats. Among the highlights is the second single, “What It Is (Feat. Rick Ross and Kollosus),” which is available now as an iTunes Store exclusive. A video for “What It Is” was recently shot in Atlanta with Rick Ross and will be serviced to all video outlets this month.
The album is quickly shaping up as a hip-hop blockbuster. “Lost” has proven a breakout hit, with download sales of 200,000 driving the track onto Billboard’s “Hot 100.” Furthermore, “What It Is” has already received over 10,000 downloads in just one week, giving Zoe two “DON’T FEED DA ANIMALS” tracks with sales in excess of 10,000 for the week leading up to the album’s release.
Zoe – who recently joined Lil’ Wayne as a special guest on his hugely successful “I Am Music” arena tour – has already begun receiving major press attention, with high-profile features and reviews appearing in such publications as Hip Hop Weekly, XXL, and The Source.
Named one of XXL’s 2007 “Leaders of the New School,” Zoe firmly established himself as a truly original hip-hop voice via the top 10 rap smash, “Hood Figga,” not to mention his featured role on Block Entertainment/Bad Boy South labelmate Yung Joc’s hits, “Coffee Shop” and “Bottle Poppin’.” As if that weren’t enough, he joined forces with superstar rap combo Boyz N Da Hood for their 2007 release, “BACK UP N DA CHEVY.”
Since then, Zoe has lent his distinctive style to a variety of hip-hop hits, including Lil’ Wayne’s “Lollipop (Remix),” as well as tracks by Cheri Dennis, Shawty Lo, and Rick Ross.
For further news, please visit www.myspace.com/gorillazoe and www.block-ent.com.
Gorilla Zoe appeared at Pearl C. Anderson Junior High School in Dallas on Friday, March 6. Reportedly, the speech went fine, but 10 and 11 year old students were given posters featuring the album artwork for "Don't Feed the Animals" and this has created a bit of a controversy, reports WFAA-TV's Craig Civale. The photo features Gorilla Zoe sitting behind a pile of money, smoking a cigar and drinking a brown liquid.
Some Parents and "activists" were critical of the message that the poster conveyed. The article features video from a TV news segment where Civale notes that Gorilla Zoe called him, in an effort to clear up the misunderstanding.
"He called me late tonight, telling me that he did not mean to mislead the children or offend their parents," Civale said. "He also told me that those school kids actually received a cleaned up version of this poster."
At the end of the day, it's a misstep by all parties, but probably not as big a deal as some are making it.
SOHH.com asked a few rappers about the 50 Cent and Rick Ross beef. One of them was Gorilla Zoe. Here's what he said:
"Playing with certain things man, you can die. That ain't nothing to play with but that's what [50 Cent and Rick Ross] are doing. I let them do what they do. I'm just looking at it like both of ya'll get your money up."
This is the single cover for Gorilla Zoe's "Echo," off of his upcoming album, "Don't Feed Da Animals."
You can listen to it here:
I am really digging this.
Gorilla Zoe's MySpace has details on his album release party in Atlanta on March 16.
Here is the track listing for Gorilla Zoe's "Don't Feed Da Animals," according to iTunes and Amazon.com.
1. "Untamed Gorilla" featuring JC
2. "What It Is" featuring Rick Ross and Kollosus
3. "Dope Boy"
4. "Lost"
5. "I'm Dumb"
6. "S*** On 'Em"
7. "Hood Clap"
8. "HelluvaLife" by Gucci Mane and OJ Da Juiceman
9. "I Got It" featuring Big Block.
10. "Watch Me" featuring Yung Chris
11. "Man I"
12. "Talk Back" featuring Ebonylove and Roxy Reynolds
13. "So Sick"
14. "Echo"
Here's the single cover to the second single from Gorilla Zoe's forthcoming album, "Don't Feed Da Animals." It's "What It Is" featuring Rick Ross and Kollosus.
Gorilla Zoe's MySpace announced his support for the "Saving Our Daughters" book series.
With his support, Gorilla Zoe will speak to selected high school classrooms on March 16th at McNair High in DeKalb County in Atlanta; and will also sponsor 10 books for 10 single parent families with daughters in need of healing attending at the school.
The article has more details.
Care of Straight From The "A". This is an interesting track. Will have to hear the finished version, but it could grow on me.
Straight From The "A" has pictures and a clip from Gorilla Zoe's listening party at the Atlanta Zoo. Check out a clip from DJ ERA below. In it, Gorilla Zoe says the first track on the album is called "Untamed."
SOHH.com has a trailer for "Don't Feed Da Animals... The Movie," which will star Gorilla Zoe. Warning: the trailer has some objectionable content. It's being produced with Raw Report.
The second single from Gorilla Zoe's "Don't Feed Da Animals," "What It Is," will be available on iTunes on Tuesday, March 3. The Bad Boy MySpace has an ad for the release and it appears to have a small version of the single cover in it. It also indicates that the track will feature Kollosus as well as Rick Ross.
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