Wyclef Jean: International Zone Coaster
While the world steadily inquires about reunions, The Preacher’s Son stays on his international grizzly. Lead Fugees rapper Wyclef Jean was the first member of the group to embark on a solo career [The Carnival (1997)], and he proved ambitious and eclectic on his own. As the Fugees hung in limbo, Wyclef became Hip-Hop’s unofficial […]

Aaron Levinson: Fixing a Musical Salad
Long before your favorite DJ was cutting and scratching, Aaron Levinson was crossing genres with some of contemporary musics most talented musicians. The music veteran has 16 albums under his belt, along with several Grammys and Billboard Awards. But, trying to describe his music category is difficult, because Levinson has composed and produced music from […]

Jha Jha: Light It Up
Jha Jha has dipped from the Dipset, and shes speaking her mind. In 2003, the Harlem Diplomats had the Hip-Hop world on smash. With the hold they had on the streets and their strong presence in mainstream media it seemed like success was guaranteed for anyone who got down with the ‘Set. But, as Dipset’s […]

Pitbull: Salty Dog
Cuban-American rapper Pitbull is something of an enigma. Hailing from Miami and defying simple labeling in todays stratified Hip-Hop landscape, the former battle rapper and Miami Bass aficionado known as Mr. 305 cleverly allies himself with the musical trends of the moment. To his credit, Pitbulls versatile approach to hit-making has enabled him to stay […]

Jay-Z’s Nephew Speaks: Young Mel
Despite being kin to rap’s King, Jay-Z’s nephew insists that he feels no pressure. Imagine having Jay-Z as an uncle. Money. Fame. Wealth. Bentleys. Could life really be that glamorous? With an uncle that is worth over $300 million dollars, earning the number one position on the Forbes lise of Hip Hop Cash Kings due […]

Cormega: Got Beats?
Anyone familiar with the career of Cory “Cormega” McKay knows he has an ear for good music. Whether he was beefing with longtime friend Nas, becoming a pioneer of the independent Hip-Hop game, or struggling to have his classic debut finally see a release date, Cormegas beats have always been on point. Despite never quite […]

J.R. Writer: Writer’s Digest
There are a lot of things that can be said about growing up in Harlem, NYC. But none truer than the phrase, Harlem makes hustlers. If you dont believe that, just ask J.R. Writer. This cocky MC came up in the streets of Uptown and made it to international notoriety before his 25th birthday through […]

G-Unit: Our Gang
50 Cent and his compadres Young Buck, Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks take aim at securing their spots in the rap pantheon.G-Unit is a magnet for attention. When you boast worldwide sales of around 30 million albums sold collectively, the spotlight will inevitable surround you and your crew. With all the attention on every move […]

Leslie “BIG LEZ” Segar : Rap City’s Queen
Labeled the “Jane Of All Trades, Master Of All” – Leslie “Lez” Segar, the VJ formerly known as “Big Lez,” has held it down as a professional choreographer, dancer, television host / producer, radio personality, fitness specialist, and actress. She has appeared in and choreographed videos for several artists including some of the greats like […]

Frank Lucas: The Real American Gangster
Frank Lucas on what he hopes his legacy will be:Im very remorseful. Sorry I did what I did. I did it. Wouldnt do it again if it was laying out on the table for me. My name is Frank Lucas and please respect me as such.Frank Lucas has been highly respected for a number of […]

DIGITS: The AllHipHop Top 20 Dopest Verses Ever!
Ladies and Gentlemen: we , the staff at AllHipHop.com, have seen many lists over the past few years regarding whos the best emcee, and what are the greatest albums of all time. Weve decided to throw our hats into the ring and give you our consensus views as a staff as to the answers of […]

Pimpin’ Ken: Leisure Studies
Pimpin Ken is internationally known, nationally recognized and locally accepted. Try to keep up.There is no denying that many people have been influenced by the lifestyle of pimps, even if unrealistically. Artists like Too Short, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, 8Ball & MJG, E-40, Ice T and even rap-rocker Kid Rock have used some type of […]

Bizarre: Stranger Than Fiction
Bizarre of D12 infamy lives in The A but his heart forever bleeds Motown.The Museum of Contemporary Art-Detroit (MOCAD) is a formerly non-descript building that has been spray-painted and transformed into a showplace for modern art. On the side of the museum facing Detroits main thoroughfare, Woodward Ave., is a neon glimmer of optimism, EVERYTHING […]

Wendy Day: What Every Producer Should Know Part Two
In Part one Wendy Day discussed various ways to structure a written contract, how to gain attention in the industry, and the drawbacks of offering your production for free. In this part Wendy touches on the best ways to build relationships and how to protect your artwork from being stolen. AllHipHop.com- In your opinion, […]

DJ Drama: A Long Awaited Drama
In Hip-Hop’s at times theater like atmosphere, there may be no better primetime player than DJ Drama. DJ Drama has been through more than your average Hip-Hop DJ can stomach in just one year. His arrest for racketeering by the FBI triggered a domino effect that virtually shut down his mixtape game for a short […]

Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo: Shooters, Part 2
CATCH UP…Prepping to release the G-Unit collective’s sophomore salvo, Shoot To Kill, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo reveal some of their targets. AllHipHop.com: Lets address the rumors about the whole G-Unit camp. A couple of months ago, it seemed like 50 Cent had some issues. There was some controversy about all yall doin you and […]

Wendy Day: What Every Producer Should Know
If you’ve followed Hip-Hop music for the past 20 years , you would know that the once strictly art form has quickly transformed into a multi-billion dollar industry. When money enters any equation, what was once considered art, is now officially business. Fifteen years ago Wendy Day recognized the need to help artist become more […]

Plies: Speech Is My Hammer
There is a fine line in the Hip-Hop world between being real and being too real. While some speculate about the abrasive commentary spewed out by certain MCs, others find it equally refreshing. Floridas latest installment, Plies, continually straddles this line. The brash rapper’s debut, The Real Testament, is filled with examples of the tempering […]

Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo: Shooters, Part 1
Prepping to release the G-Unit collective’s sophomore salvo, Shoot To Kill, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo reveal some of their targets. Being a part of one of the rap games biggest groups today puts a lot of eyes on you. Two individuals in particular stand out one. One for his notoriety and outspoken nature, the […]

Kerry “Krucial” Brothers: A Successful Blend…From Alicia Keys to Nas
What happens when you have a producer with Hip-Hop origins and a young girl with a phenomenal voice and piano skills? You have the music of Alicia Keys and her creative partner Kerry Krucial Brothers. Together they are KrucialKeys, a music and media company as well as the driving force behind the Keys success. Aside […]