ChartWatch For November 24, 2010Happy Thanksgiving to all the readers out there. Heres the charts for Hip Hop this week. As usual, I dont normally include an R&B act unless they are in the top ten. Rihanna enters the top of the charts this week with her fourth studio album Loud. She holds the number… Read more »
Reviews / Music
Rating 7.0 out of 10 Pink Friday, the debut album from Young Money emcee Nicki Minaj, is the culmination of an intense promotion campaign and tremendous hype. Labeling herself as The best b***h doing it, the Queens native’s album was highly anticipated, unique detour in a genre which has its share of regular monotony. … Read more »
A variety of rap stars paid their respects to The Universal Zulu Nation during the celebration of the organization’s 37th anniversary last weekend in Harlem, New York.Legendary rap luminaries like Big Daddy Kane, Ice-T, The Cold Crush Brothers, Jesse West, Kool Herc and The Rock Steady Crew came out to support the event, which was… Read more »
Rating – 8/10 Whether hes rapping with Goodie Mob, furthering his solo career, or blessing other artists with features (such as the recent cameo appearance on Rick Ross Tears of Joy), theres no denying the fact that Cee-Lo Green has a great ear for making all types of music. Somehow, he manages to remain lyrically… Read more »
Roccett has a new mixtape America’s Nightmare hosted by DJ Drama, DJ Kay Slay and DJ Ill Will. Get your copy now! It’s Been About Time>> DOWNLOAD NOW << 1) America’s Nightmare (Intro) P By: Hitman Beatz 2) Turn’t Up Music Ft. Dion Primo – P BY: Best Kept Secret 3) Im Back Ft…. Read more »
Chartwatch for November 17, 2010 I missed last week but not too much happened. Sorry. Did anything really happen? Jay Electronica signed with Jay-Z and Diddy got his feelings hurt. Chrisette Michele gave up on Hip Hop because she found out rappers were (newsflash) egotistic. Hammer squashed the one-sided beef between him and Jay-Z which… Read more »
Rating 10 out of 10 [Editor’s note: upon second thought, and deliberation, the staff opted to change the review to 10/10. Thanks to our, Twitter fam for helping finalize the decision!] J Cole is the first signee of Roc Nation – and might be turning into Jay Zs best investment. J Coles latest mixtape… Read more »
Rating 7.5 out of 10 Kid Cudi has several vices that he struggles with, which are well-documented in his music. Regardless whether you agree with his actions in his personal life, or if you disagree with his take on other artists, the one thing that speaks louder than his actions is his music. Cudi… Read more »
Artist: Kanye WestAlbum: My Dark Beautiful Twisted FantasyRating: 9.5 out of 10Lets recap. Kanye got here by spitting through the wire but due to a few grand missteps dragged his career through the fire and set it ablaze. But he would return. Kanye made the music community take notice with his defiant return to the… Read more »
Blessed with a resilient spirit, Jay Rocks sense of self-worth has never mirrored the deteriorated conditions of his Nickerson Gardens projects. They confined this Bloods youth. His emphatic voice rings true to many who have endured similar living conditions. The controlled angst which kneads his voice, whispers of witnessing death, arrested development and hope. With… Read more »
Rapper/Producer Cory Mo uses his deadly combination to make a HOT new mixtape It’s Been About Time hosted by Bun B. With features from Bun B, Z-Ro, B.o.B., Devin The Dude, GLC and more. Get your mixtape now! It’s Been About Time>> DOWNLOAD NOW << BONUS VIDEO Cory Mo – “It’s About Time”
Artist: Kanye WestAlbum: My Dark Beautiful Twisted FantasyRating: 10 out of 10This is the album that we have been hearing about for months. Anyone that was anybody had leaked comments to the rest of us about how good it was how Ye was back and how this album cleared his name. One year… Read more »
Rapper Noreaga just released a new track titled “5 Deadly Niggaz” featuring Imam T.H.U.G. Ft. Peedi Crakk, Vado, Reek Da Villian and Fred The Godson.The track is reportedly from N.O.R.E.’s upcoming album S.U.P.E.R.T.H.U.G., which will be the Queens, New York native’s sixth solo album. N.O.R.E. is currently on a nationwide tour promoting the upcoming release,… Read more »
As the real MC Hammer beefs with Jay-Z, Jay-Zs friend Rick Ross releases his new song MC Hammer. Thats Hip-Hop in 2010. Nevertheless, Rick Ross comes back with a visual vengeance with the Lex Lugar-produced tack. Gucci Mane plays shot gun in the video. Check it out.
Devin, what the f*** are you doing? Here’s what hes doing; he is contemplating which MCs are in his Top 5 Dead Or Alive! AllHipHop.com: Regarding MCs, I want to get your Top 5 Dead Or Alive. Please, tell me who made your list and why. Devin The Dude: Well, you know how that is,… Read more »
