Beyonce vs. Sasha Fierce
Beyoncé Knowles may hold a permanent residence at the top of the Pop charts, but her private life has been everything but popularized. We’ve learned bits and pieces about Mrs. Carter’s life through her music and whatever tiny nuggets we are fed from the news. Beyoncé’s next release I AM…Sasha Fierce promises the both sides […]

Sunday Selection: T-Pain f/ Justin Timberlake – “Cant Believe It (The Remix)”
Hey everybody! Hope all is well. Theres been a few Sundays where Ive stressed how I love a good ole duet, but have I mentioned how much I love a good ole remix too? Well I do, and the song I picked for this Sunday really caught me off guard the first time I heard […]

Get to Know: Jamie Jones
Artist: Jamie Jones Location: DMV area (Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia) by way of High Point, North Carolina. Influences: Cindy Lauper, Whitney Houston, Madonna, Pink, India Arie, Mariah Carey. Why You Should Know Jamie Jones: In 2000, when BET’s 106 & Park countdown debut, it seemed as if the show would mainly […]

The Last Word: Usher and Beyonce Talk Obamatics, TLC Returns Individually, and Akon Hustles With Lionel Richie
Hows life, everybody? Five days gone and history made with Barack Obama capturing the US presidency as the first African-American Commander-in-Chief. Was there anything bigger than this? Am I the only one that saw Jesse Jackson cry after Obamas victory speech? Stay tuned for an interesting four years. Condolences go out to former Motown […]

T-Pain: Lord of the Ringz
Over the years, weve seen Hip-Hop artists wear some unique attire, but its still a little surprising to see T-Pain show up to our interview in a foot-tall yellow top hat. Sure, theres the new album, the cameos and the rise Auto-Tune to discuss, but first and foremost, we had to ask: is there some […]

November 4: Where You Want to Be
Two hundred and twenty one years ago, in a hall that still stands across the street, a group of men gathered and, with these simple words, launched America’s improbable experiment in democracy. Farmers and scholars; statesmen and patriots who had traveled across an ocean to escape tyranny and persecution finally made real their declaration of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Jon B – Helpless Romantic
Jon B returns after a four-year hiatus and his new album, Helpless Romantic, proves that hes still most definitely got it. While not quite on the level of his breakthrough sophomore offering (Cool Relax) or as upbeat and commercially flexible as his 2004s Stronger Everyday, its still light years ahead of most of the recent […]

Sunday Selection: R. Kelly – “Skin”
Hey everybody!! Hope all is well. This week I have stumbled upon a new joint from one of Chi-towns biggest artists. Some of you have love for him, while some of you hate his guts. Either way, you cant deny hes a musical genius. I remember when Robert Sylvester Kelly went by the moniker R. […]

The Last Word: Tracy Morgan Reveals a Gay Moment, Samuel L. Jackson Plays Sho Nuff, and a New Way to Trade Eva Mendes for Jessica Alba!
Whats good, young world? And Happy Halloween. After being out of commission last week, Im feeling much better. With less than five days to go before a new president is crowned, the week comes with Obama taking over prime time with a 30-minute infomercial, rumored infighting among those in the McCain and Palin camps, and […]

Chaka Khan: Funks Hip-Hop
Born Yvette Marie Stevens, Chaka Khan, who changed her name while working as a teen for the Black Panthers as part of their Free Breakfast For Children program, is a modern day entertainment icon. From her group work as part of Rufus to her hugely successful solo career, shes worked with everyone from Prince to […]

R&B Rewind: Jason Weaver – “Love Ambition (Call on Me)”
Song: Love Ambition (Call on Me)Year: 1995Album: Love AmbitionComposer: Keith CrouchWell it’s Thursday yall and it’s time for an R&B Rewind. And this week, I seriously dug in the crates! Who did I elect to fill the slot? None other than Jason Weaver! Some of you younger folks might recognize him from the hit flicks ATL […]

ALBUM REVIEW: John Legend – Evolver
John Legend introduced himself to us by fusing old-school R&B with subtle Hip-Hop sounds and giving it an updated look and feel. He then dabbled in merging Pop-R&B with elements of Jazz and Light Rock for his sophomore release. For his third album, Evolver, John focuses on a radio-friendly Pop format, bringing us tracks like […]

Really Danity Kane?
The views expressed in this column are not the views expressed by AllHipHop.com.Hello everyone! I’m baaack like the stubble on a chick’s Va Jay Jay between bikini waxes! So I was at home spending a little QT with my number one fan. Me! I made myself dinner, got myself some beers, and most importantly I […]

Tour Log: Res Live In Atlanta
In the wake of the seven-year gap between her refreshing debut and a 2008 Myspace-only sophomore album, demure singer Res has managed to stay afloat by becoming a road warrior. The consistent shows not only keep her visible, but allow curious fans like myself the chance to hear what she possibly has in store for […]

Ray J, WTF Were You Thinking?!
The views expressed in this column are not the views expressed by AllHipHop.com.Hey everybody! Hope all is well. This week I received an mp3 from my editor. It was from Ray J called Snake in the Grass. When I played it, I was stopped dead in my tracks. My initial thought was, If I see […]

The Last Word: Lyfe Jennings Locked Up, Beyonce Introduces Sasha Fierce, Ne-Yo Interviews in the Nude, and T-Pain Discusses the “Flying Sausage”
Greetings Last Word crew! I’ll be taking on the Last Word for this week, as Chris Richburg is under the weather. This week proved to be interesting with Toni Braxton getting the boot from Dancing With the Stars, Lil Wayne getting the big win at the BET Hip-Hop Awards plus becoming a dad again and […]

Through the Eyes of Saadiq
Its been twenty years since we first met Raphael Saadiq. Artists with resumes as extensive as his would typically be rockin a Hugh Heffner robe and smoking a pipe during interviews by now, but not him. At 42, Saadiq still looks as young as he did when the family affair Tony! Toni! Toné! [with his […]

R&B Rewind: Usher – “Can U Get Wit It”
Whats up everybody? Hope all is well. I know there are folks out there who love R&B just as much as I do. And youve loved it so long you cant remember when you actually fell in love with it. I know when I listen to the radio or even scan through my CDs or […]

Jon B: The Original Whiteboy Declares War
Jon B has had some classic hits over the years. When he popped up on the scene in 1997, he caught a lot of R&B and Hip-Hop fans off guard. His single They Dont Know was a banger that gave him the steam to land at the top of the charts and establish a solid […]

Sunday Selection: Dawn from Danity Kane’s “Cruise Control”
The views expressed in this column are not the views expressed by AllHipHop.com.Are you really surprised that Danity Kane doesnt have five members anymore? Come on, lets be frank. You knew it was only a matter of time. The last two weeks have really been difficult for Danity Kane and their fans. Two members of […]