Koch Records Inks Distribution Deal With Fat Beats
Koch Records has signed Brooklyn-based Hip-Hop label Fat Beats to a physical and digital distribution deal. Fat Beats, which was established in 1994, originally launched as a record store, but soon turned into a critically acclaimed record label, releasing projects from artists like Atmosphere, Edo G. & Pete Rock, Afu Ru, Krs-One and others. […]
Common Teams With Lincoln To Promote Navigator Brand
Chicago rapper Common has partnered with Lincoln to promote the 2008 Navigator.Common will be featured in a number of advertisements and promotional activities with Common’s community outreach programs.The rapper will appear in national TV, radio and print advertisements.The first spot, titled “Common,” will debut nationwide on November 25 during NFL Sunday Night Football on NBC.Lincoln […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: R.I.P. Dr. West, T.I.’s New CD, Diddy’s Heir, 50’s New Artist?
R.I.P. TO DONDA WEST Sad. I dont really have much else to say, you know? Read the story and send your condolences over here. Just as a footnote, there are rumors out there, because the cause of death hasnt exactly been revealed, but I am going to chill. I have respect for Kanye and definitely […]
Xzibit Starring In New Oliver Stone Flick ‘Pinkville’
West Coast rapper/actor Xzibit has landed a high profile role in Oliver Stones upcoming war drama titled Pinkville. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Xzibit will join an all-star cast that includes Woody Harrelson, Bruce Willis and Channing Tatum. Pinkville centers around the 1968 My Lai Massacre in Vietnam. Willis stars as Army […]
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 […]
Mathematics Presents: Wu-Tang Returns (The 8 Diagrams Official Mixtape)
In preparation for Wu-Tang’s much anticipated 8 Diagrams due out next month, long time Wu-affiliate DJ Mathematics gives us a preview with the Clan’s latest mixtape Mathematics Presents Wu-Tang Returns (The 8 Diagrams Official Mixtape). With five new tracks slated for the upcoming album, lost gems and remixes of some of their classics; Staten Island’s […]
Keri Hilson: Heat Seeker
Atlanta has become the fastest-growing music center in the U.S., particularly as a hotbed for R&B and Hip-Hop. Keri Hilson is heating up the core as one of the few female singer/songwriter/vocal producers our time, and shes only 24. Its likely that Hilson has penned a song by your favorite artist somewhere along the line, […]
Breaking News: Kanye Wests Mother Dies Suddenly
Dr. Donda West, Kanye Wests mother, suddenly died last night, individuals close to the rapper confirmed.The cause of death was not released immediately, but she was reportedly in the Los Angeles area when she died. Early reports suggest Dr. West’s death may have been the result of some form of surgical procedure. Those reports have […]
DJ Envy & Red Café: The Co-Op
Since splitting with his original group Da Franchise, Brookylns own Red Café has maintained his name on the streets mostly through mixtapes while his official solo debut The Shakedown is on the way via Akons Konvict Music. For the time being hes teamed up with DJ Envy to release The Co-Op (Koch); a warm-up record […]
Playaz Circle: Supply & Demand
After hooking up with Disturbing tha Peace Tity Boi and Dolla Boi of Collipark rap duo Playaz Circle fell into personal trouble. After navigating through those murky waters, they were signed by Ludacris and became full members of the DTP family, appearing on the Ludacris Presents: Disturbing tha Peace compilation. Since then they have finally […]
Missy, Eve, Fabolous To Appear at Angie Martinez Hair & Beauty Expo
Hot 97 on-air radio personality Angie Martinez is moving beyond the airwaves to give listeners a chance to learn about and utilize hair and beauty tips. The New York-based DJ, along with Covergirl® Queen Collection, Akademiks and Hot 97, will present the first annual Angie Martinez Hair Show & Beauty Expo on Nov. 24 […]
Movie Review: Lions for Lambs
In the Robert Redford-directed thriller Lions for Lambs, Derek Luke and Michael Pena play opinionated college students named A#### and Ernest respectively. At the head of the movie, these two friends ignite a fierce classroom debate that immediately forces the audience to stop and take a side on Americas fascination with patriotism. […]
NFL WEEK 10 Picks
After last Sundays game against the Colts, Bill Belichick and Tony Dungy met in the middle of the field for the ceremonial handshake that most coaches do after a game. If you look closely at the video from the game, youll notice that Dungy tried to say something to Belichick during the handshake and Belichick […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Ill Vids With Roc-A-Fella, Wu Tang, G-Dep and Crack Heads!
BORED! I tried to get a nap in nothing. For whatever reason, I couldnt make this into a lazy Saturday. So, I did what I do worst jumped online. Here is what I came back with, some stupid (and not so stupid) videos. Here they go. JAY-Z AND THE ROC-A-FELLA FAMILY Dame Dash is at […]
Nintendo Wii: Top Ten Current Games
As the holiday season looms ever closer, be prepared for a glut of new titles to hit the market. There are a few Im looking forward to myself – Geometry Wars: Galaxies, Godzilla Unleashed and the new Super Mario Galaxy. In the meantime, dont sleep on the following sure-shot titles which are currently […]
Chuck D, Kanye West Nominated for 2007 J.A.M. Award
Public Enemy leader Chuck D and rapper/producer Kanye West are among the nominees for the inaugural J.A.M. Awards.The event, which will take place Nov. 29 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, is the latest endeavor from the Jam Master Jay Foundation for Music, an organization created in honor of the late Run DMC […]
Russell Simmons Records Anti Dog Fighting PSA’s
Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons has teamed with the Humane Society of the United States and the BeKIND Foundation to create a public service announcement (PSA) speaking out against dog fighting. Simmons, who has worked with agencies like People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in the past. In the new PSAs, the Hip-Hop […]