The Amy Winehouse Family React on her Passing

London, UK – The 27 year old Jazz-Pop singer, Amy Winehouse, passed away suddenly on Saturday due to still unforeseen circumstances, she was found in her London apartment unresponsive that afternoon. The next day, her family opened up to the media about the passing of their beloved one.

Her father, lounge singer Mitch Winehouse, was in New York at the time of his daughter’s death and flew back to England to join Amy’s mother, Janis, and brother, Alex, in mourning the singer.

The family left these comments for her fans and the media:

“Our family has been left bereft by the loss of Amy, a wonderful daughter, sister, niece,” the family said in a statement released on Sunday. “She leaves a gaping hole in our lives. We are coming together to remember her and we would appreciate some privacy and space at this terrible time.”

At press time, an autopsy is scheduled for Monday in London and police have said the death is being treated as ‘unexplained,’ with no foul play suspected.

According to MTV, after releasing the promising debut ‘Frank’ in 2003, Winehouse rose to international stardom after the release of 2006’s smash ‘Back to Black.’ The album won her five Grammys and international acclaim as a groundbreaking artist who mixed the finger-snapping girl group sound of the 1960s with classic jazz crooning and a decidedly 21st-century attitude and swagger.

Fame appeared to only exacerbate whatever personal demons Winehouse was struggling with, as her travails with drug and alcohol addiction, messy personal life and botched concerts quickly overtook talk of her singing prowess. MTV states, though she had reportedly been at work on-and-off on a follow-up to Black for several years, at press time a spokesperson for the singer could not be reached for comment on whether Winehouse had completed those sessions and if they produced any music that is slated for release.

Keep posted to 24hourhiphop.com for more updated news on the passing of Amy Winehouse.

24hourhiphop.com sends out our deepest condolences to the Winehouse family. She was a very talented artist who led such a unique lifestyle, her and her music will be missed in many ways.

Kanye West x Jay-Z ‘The Throne’ Reveal Release Date & Tour Dates

New York, NY – One of the most highly anticipated albums of the year by two platinum selling artists in music are finally set to release their duo album and at the same time go on a nationwide tour. News has also surfaced that the album has gone through an official name change from its initial title during its announcement from ‘Watch the Throne’ to simply ‘The Throne.’

Ever since the announcement was made that Ye and Hov were about to embark on an album that will set the industry apart, the fan reaction was synonymous with the media as it official made headlines back in and even now. Producers from all across the industry have even reached out to Ye and Hov, hoping that their production would make the cut for the highly-anticipated album. So far the 16 track album will include production from heavyweights such as Lex Luger, Pete Rock, Swizz Beatz, The Neptunes, No I.D., and of course Kanye.

At press time, ‘The Throne’ officially drops on iTunes and stores August 8th and 12th respectively. Tour Dates have also been announced for select cities across the nation.

Checkout the Official Tour Dates:

9/22/11 Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills

9/24/11 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre

9/25/11 Montreal, QC Bell Centre

9/27/11 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center

9/28/11 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center

9/29/11 Washington, DC Verizon Center

10/4/11 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center

10/6/11 Chicago, IL United Center

10/7/11 Chicago, IL United Center

10/8/11 Minneapolis, MN Target Center

10/10/11 Denver, CO Pepsi Center

10/13/11 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome

10/14/11 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena

10/16/11 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion

10/17/11 Sacramento, CA Power Balance Pavilion

10/19/11 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center

10/20/11 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center

10/21/11 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena

10/25/11 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center

10/26/11 Houston, TX Toyota Center

10/29/11 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena

10/30/11 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum

11/1/11 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena

11/3/11 Boston, MA TD Garden

Keep posted to 24hourhiphop.com for more updated news on Kanye West, Jay-Z, and their upcoming album.

Okay, so if this listing is correct than they will be performing twice in one city, where the hell is Miami or Fort Lauderdale on this listing. I know after the third they will be announcing additional dates.

[Audio] Game Releases Track ‘Uncle Otis’ from Upcoming Mixtape

Los Angeles, CA – We all understand that Game’s next album release date is still on the horizon somewhere, interestingly enough, that’s not stopping Game whatsoever. In a track that was released over the weekend, it appears as though the West Coast emcee is taking shots at everyone in the industry that has a buzz right now. The track is entitled ‘Uncle Otis.’ And apparently the track is off of an upcoming mixtape he has entitled ‘Condoms & Coronas.’

At press time, DJ Skee will be hosting the upcoming ‘Condoms & Coronas.’ A release date for the mixtape has yet to be announced.

Keep posted to 24hourhiphop.com for more updated news on Game and his upcoming mixtape.

I’m not sure I would consider this an imminent diss track, but then again, you be the judge.

Checkout the Audio of Uncle Otis: