What qualifies a Hip-Hop producer as a legend in the game? Is it the longevity, the groundbreaking material, the awards, or the records sold? If it’s any of the aforementioned, DJ Toomp is undoubtedly a contender. Toomp doesn’t carry the flashy media image that some track wizards boast on their resumes, and you won’t see […]
Over-saturation has plagued Hip-Hop for the last decade, but it comes as a relief effort that Public Enemy has been good for almost an album year since their independency from Def Jam in 1999. Chuck D and his brethren have earned it – whether these works are written and produced by Paris, whether they’re […]
Since the release of their 1997 album, Uptown Saturday Night, the duo know as Camp Lo has always set themselves apart from other Hip-Hop groups. Fans got their first real taste of Bronx natives, Sonny Cheeba and Geechi Suede’s unique slang and word play on their first hit single, the Hip-Hop classic, “Luchini.” Since then, […]
Every month, AllHipHop.com is keeping tabs on the hottest producers and DJs throughout the nation with Real Talk. This month we are breaking bread with one of the hottest producers in Hip-Hop, Rsonist from the Heatmakerz; The best mixtape DJ, DJ Drama; West Coast’s DJ Skee; and the Prince of New York, DJ Self. […]
The creative mind of a producer is usually an untamed, uncompromising beast. That being said, it is easy to see how one could, at times, harbor the craft as his own, with contributing team members from time to time. Few have successfully formed a productive team that could produce cohesively as an intertwined hit-making unit. […]
Veteran rapper, Planet Asia, burst onto the Hip-Hop scene in ‘90s. Releasing twelve-inch singles such as “Place of Birth” and “Definition of ILL,” the rapper achieved success as a solo artist releasing a solo EP Planet Asia in 1998. Critical acclaim followed when How the West was One was released with Rasco under the name […]
When Hip-Hop opened its arms to Chubb Rock, it was clear to the world that the big man could do more than just look intimidating. Since 1984 he’s been making music for you to nod to. Although he’s known for party songs like “Treat Em Right” there’s alot more to the man formerly known as […]
Since Hip-Hop’s inception, there have always been rappers who have had the potential to be legends, but the unfortunate stars didn’t align in their favor. Grand Puba had the swag but no big push, The D.O.C. had the insane momentum, but witnessed his vocal chords crushed in car accident, and the list goes on and […]
Pastor Troy has been a staple on the Crunk scene for many years. Carrying the title with an official belt wrapped around his waist has made him hard to miss. With hits like “Visa Versa” and “We Ready,” he showed the industry he was a force to be reckoned with. In doing so, he bumped […]
As a member of Tha Alkaholiks, Tash dominated the party scene for the better part of the 1990s; making a name for him self by rapping about drinking beer, having fun, sex, and making fun of grandmothers. On the verge of releasing his second solo album, tentatively-titled Expensive Habits, Tash is trading in old party […]
The beauty of life is the multiple chances it offers. Philadelphia rapper Cassidy has had plenty, and he’s not taking any of them for granted. Over the last couple of years the 25 year old, who first gained notoriety after an infamous freestyle showdown with Freeway, has seen his career go through more drama than […]
It’s hard enough these days to get on as a rapper, but what happens when something goes awry? Labels fold, albums disappoint, controversy erupts, and many artists are left without options – and rhymes that need to be heard. RBC Records is a Los Angeles-based marketing and promotions company that’s kept stars alive, with […]
A slow jam compilation wouldn’t be complete without a cut from rap-meets-R&B crooners the Force MD’s. Known for their untouched harmonies on classic cuts like “Love is a House” and “Tender Love,” the Force MD’s were one of the first groups to combine Hip- Hop and R&B. After being discovered singing to commuters on the […]
Few anticipated that T.I. would become one of the hottest and biggest selling young artists to come out of the South. T.I. became Rap’s Man of 2006 when he won the Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance with “What You Know” and was also nominated for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Album, for the […]
Is Denaun Porter mentally balanced? If you peruse the production credits on notable singles like 50 Cent’s “P.I.M.P,” Pharoahe Monch’s “Body Baby,” and multiple D-12 records, the answer must be yes. But some of Mr. Porter’s actions tread closely along the lines of insanity. After reaching multi- platinum status as a producer and a […]
Quite often in an AllHipHop.com feature, you’ll read about veteran producers earning their 2007 livings from producing background music for commercials and shows on television. In turn, Domingo, Grand Daddy I.U. and RJD2 are among the producers you might frequently hear while watching channel zero.Although he never had the career with albums as the afforementioned […]
As a Houston underground mainstay, it can be difficult for Trae to get acknowledged by the same fans that heard him on the official remix to Yung Joc’s “It’s Going Down.” Despite strong singles, including his recent “Screwed Up” with Lil’ Wayne, sometimes an album cut from an artist like Trae goes even farther. […]
The era of ringtone raps are in full bloom – whether you’re partying like a rockstar, standing under an umbrella, or explaining why you’re hot. Kinfolk Kia Shine is one of the latest rappers to move directly into Top 40 radio, with his “Krispy” single’s addictive chorus and “Paul Revere” bassline. However, if you think […]
It’s been over three months since Buck the World was released to the masses. Young Buck’s second album may lack the surging singles of his debut, but his 2007 effort remains a pillar in “album of the year” discussions, with or without strong radio play. While programmers might duck the Buck, media headlines […]
Jorge Alvarez, better known as Kurious Jorge, is the polar opposite of what comes to mind when most people hear his moniker. Born of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent and raised in Spanish Harlem, this MC is still an underground legend and is regarded in many circles as one of the best Latino MCs of […]
