Memphis Bleek strolls into a small café in a quiet suburb of Central Jersey. He walks through the front door with an air of confidence that screams “Brooklyn.” His demeanor says it all (even though his shirt says it too). He’s noticed by a a few folks that talk to him about their aspirations, not […]
On September 13, at the 2009 MTV Music Video Awards, Kayne West graced the red carpet of the yearly show with a big bottle of Hennessey and his girlfriend Amber in tow. He’d been chugging the liquor all night and even shared it with his friends. When pop princess, Taylor Swift gleefully strolled on stage […]
As the booking agent for artists like Gucci Mane, Wacka Flocka, Nicki Minaj and as a manager for Shawty Lo, D4L, Crime Mob and Tamika Scott of Xscape, entertainment mogul Johnie Cabbell has his hands full. Since 1999 his company Hitt Afta Hitt Entertainment garnered a great deal of attention and success due to the […]
“All we do is win” is the newest addition to Khaled’s growing catalogue of catchphrases. To Khaled, it’s an assertion of his music’s consistent presence on the charts, the radio, the blogs, and most importantly (to him)—the streets. Just 10 minutes into a conversation with this new-school hip-hop mogul, and you start to understand why […]
Hayes, Dr. Dre and Timbaland’s new Protégé. Will he soon be among Hip-Hop’s Elite? Several months ago when Timbaland and Dr. Dre signed their mutual protégé, Hayes, the Hip-Hop world rolled out the red carpet for the Detroit raised rapper. Now fresh off traveling with Timbaland to a few select dates on the Shock Value […]
When one thinks of sensual music for that romantic get away, rap songs are usually the last thing that comes to mind. Throughout the years rap music has been labeled misogynistic and unfriendly towards women. Since Sunday (February 14) is Valentine’s Day, I decided to run down five of Hip-Hop’s best “love songs.” While this […]
As the NBA’s All-Star weekend approaches and seemingly every hip hop celebrity in the world gets ready for their featured party in Dallas, many heads are turning towards the Dallas rap scene, curious as to who the major players are in the “Big D” If you know anything about Dallas hip hop you know […]
Collectively nudged by the inherent diversity and surge of thought which permeates the Bay, the Souls Of Mischief will always reverberate their love for Hip-Hop. This message is also heard, when they’re collaborating amongst the larger collective, Hieroglyphics. Each of the Souls’ members (Opio, Phesto, A-Plus and Tajai) are accomplished MCs; yet, it’s their genuine […]
RAEKWON, METH, GHOSTFACE PARTY WITH CAPONE-N-NOREAGA! You know AllHipHop will be in the place to be! Here are CNN and Raekwon talking about it and the information is below the video! video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsfree video player video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsfree video player On Thursday, February 18th at New York’s Club Imerial, real Hip Hop […]
Pill longs to be your prescription, your physician, and your addiction. Next up representing for the slums and projects of Atlanta, Georgia, Pill is handing Hip-Hip a large, meaningful dose of medicine that may be hard to swallow at times. But, there’s nothing watered down about Pill so hold that larger glass. Be clear, the […]
Alicia Keys and Beyonce = fireworks! The dynamic duo is currently in filming a video for for “Put It On A Love Song,” their song together. The video is a colorful cornucopia of hotness. Check out some images of the shoot…
AllHipHop.com: How does it feel to be four albums deep in the game? DJ Kay Slay: I mean at the end of the day it’s a blessing. Lot of cats can’t get one out. AllHipHop.com: You have an all-star line up on this, Drake, Mr. Fab, San Quinn, Papoose, Ray-J and a lot of others. […]
Over the Super Bowl weekend, the music industry heavies got in more work than normal, since everybody was conveniently convened in one spot. Ludacris was one of those that took advantage of the high wattage that electrified the city. For the “My Chick Bad” video, he pulled together Nicki Minaj. Diamond, Trina, Eve, DJ Khaled, […]
The music video is probably the most effective and essential tool an artist can use to promote their career. The advent of Youtube, Facebook, and other social networking and blog sites have made it easy for artists to deliver a visual interpretation of their work directly to their fans immediately. However, even that process wouldn’t […]
Editor’s Note: Rapper/activist Immortal Technique (nee Felipe Coronel) has composed a lengthy editorial dissertation on the present chaos in Haiti, which has graced headlines since the 7.0 earthquake on January 22, 2010. “From the First of the Blacks to the First of the Whites – Reflections on the Haitian Revolution and Present Condition” is a […]
Editor’s Note: Rapper/activist Immortal Technique (nee Felipe Coronel) has composed a lengthy editorial dissertation on the present chaos in Haiti, which has graced headlines since the 7.0 earthquake on January 22, 2010. “From the First of the Blacks to the First of the Whites – Reflections on the Haitian Revolution and Present Condition” is a […]
Alley Boy is the main artist off of Atlanta’s newest record label, Duct Tape Entertainment, which is distributed by rap powerhouse, Asylum/Atlantic Records. Alley Boy hails from the Zone 6 section of Atlanta. He was sidelined by some jail time but started fresh in the Hip-Hop game upon his release. Along with Big Bank Black, […]
“Have you ever shot a gun in real life?” Jeanette Branch heard these words as she stood on stage before Treach of Naughty By Nature and Apache, two of the founding rappers of Flavor Unit. During her audition, Branch assumed the daunting role of a gangster b***h, something she saw on her native New York […]
Dear Inter-web, fans, friends and JUX family, People keep asking me what’s up with JUX. There’s been some talk, there have been some rumors. Some half true, some way off. Reports of our demise have been mildly exaggerated. Here’s what it really all boils down to: (read on) This year, a decade after starting DEF […]
