Rappers Mos Def, Common, More Urge Walk Out In Protest Of Jena 6
A number of rappers and activists will support Mos Def’s call for a National Student Walk-Out tomorrow (Oct 1) in support of the Jena 6. In addition to Mos Def, rappers Common, Talib Kweli, Immortal Technique, M1, Rep. Cynthia McKinney, Idris Elba, Pharoahe Monch, the Malcolm X Grassroots, the National Hip Hop Political Convention, […]
Ludacris To Help Clean NYC Park With Boost Volunteers
Grammy Award winning Atlanta rapper Ludacris will help 100 Boost Mobile RockCorp volunteers revitalize DeWitt Clinton park in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen area on Saturday, October 6. Ludacris, pro-skateboarder Terry Kennedy, pro-snowboarder Keir Dillion and 100 volunteers will painting handball courts, basketball backboards, playground areas, fences and benches in the park. Additionally, the […]
NATIONAL LEAGUE PENNANT RACE: Down to the Wire
It’s been a long season and even with two days remaining, we still haven’t set the table. The Chicago Cubs clinched the NL Central Friday with a win over the Cincinatti Reds and a loss by the Milwaukee Brewers, who dropped their third game in a row and second straight to the San Diego Padres who are […]
B-Legit Talks New Album ‘Throwblock Muzik’
West Coast rap veteran B-Legit is bringing his musical stylings back to the forefront with his forthcoming album, Throwblock Muzic. The release, which is the follow up to the rapper’s 2006 mixtape Hood Hustlin and 2005’s Block Movement, will include appearances from E-40, Mac Dre, Clyde Carson, Harm from the Rich and Levitti. […]
Percee P: Perseverance
Good things take time. In an era where half-baked rappers release multiple albums to invisible masses, Percee P bares 20 years of rhyming excellence known mostly to cult twelve-inch collectors and from hand-to-hand album sales in front of New Yorks Fat Beats. Decades after lung-collapsing lyricism on microphones shared with Big L, Pharoahe Monch, Large […]
Keyshia Cole: Just Like You
More like the queens of Soul from days past than todays more common Pop divas, Keyshia Cole can sing her ass off. While most of todays female R&B artists sell themselves with elaborate acts and top-dollar production, she is one of the few newer artists who lets her voice be the star of the show. […]
AHH Stray News: Lord Infamous, Young Buck, MTV Arabia, DJ Muggs
Former Three 6 Mafia group member Lord Infamous will release his second solo album next month titled The Man, The Myth, The Legacy. Lord Infamous, born Ricky Dunigan, was a founding member of Three 6 Mafia group and was featured on many of the group’s most popular recordings. The album is the follow up to […]
NFL WEEK 4 Picks
First off, shout-outs to both New York teams for their big wins last week. I was impressed with how both teams dug deep and played the kind of football that they are capable of playing. Keep it up. To my fantasy football family, the bye weeks have started. Pay attention to your squad so […]
Double Standard Procedures: Jena, The Matrix & The Exhibitionist
Double Standard ProceduresWithin the Matrix, whom did you deem the greater danger: the agents or the sleeper cells – those who existed in the Matrix without knowledge that the natural world had been destroyed? At first glance, the answer seems obvious, but if you dig deeper beneath the surface, a more disturbing answer awaits.While the […]
G-Unit Associates Arrested In Blood Gang Sweep
An associate of G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo who is accused of brandishing a gun at a music industry rival’s son was arrested in a massive sweep of members of the Bloods street gang last week. Police in Queens, New York rounded up 34 suspected gang members on charges ranging from narcotics and weapons possession […]
will.i.am: Songs About Girls
Most of the world knew nothing of the Black Eyed Peas until they recruited Fergie and released their third album, Elephunk. There is, however, a contingent of fans who are still waiting for the group to ditch the bird and return to their crunchy roots (or at least hope that will.i.ams solo albums will make […]
Gucci Mane Speaks Out Against His Own ‘Trap-A-Thon’ LP
Rapper Gucci Mane is speaking out against a new album Trap-A-Thon, which he claims is an unauthorized album, recorded before he left Big Cat Records. According to Gucci, the Trap-A-Thon CD/DVD release consists of old material and footage, and should not be confused with his upcoming album Back To The Trap House album, which […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay Warns LL? Cassidy & Gillie Make Peace? Diddy Battles Mariah?
JAY-Z WARNS LL COOL J Im really not trying to jack this quote, but I really dont know where it originated. At any rate, LL and Jay have moved one step closer to a battled that would be the biggest thing since Jay-Z and Nas. So, here is the statement that Jay-Z released: “I’ll be […]
Kanye West Ft. Beanie Sigel and Freeway
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To Deejay or Not: Tutorial Part III
In Parts I and II we discussed some Deejaying skills and we shared some great advice to assist in taking your skills from the club / streets to the radio. In Part III we’ll discuss the Pros and Cons of MP3s and making the transition from DJ to producer. 6. The emergence of MP3s – […]
The Last Word: James Brown’s Estate Gets Robbed, Usher Has a New Scent, and Mary J. Blige Is Back!
Whats up everyone? The end of another week that saw your favorite TV shows come back with new episodes, protests concerning Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejads visit to the US, and Isaiah Thomas battling sexual harassment charges in court. Shout out to Jena Six member Mychal Bell, who was finally released Thursday (Sept. 27) on $45,000 […]
The Game Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Charges
Compton, CA rapper The Game pleaded not guilty Tuesday (Sept. 25) to three felony charges in court. The Game (born Jayceon Terrell Taylor) was charged with one count each of making criminal threats, possession of a firearm in a school zone and exhibiting a firearm on the grounds of a facility for minors. […]
Ricky Pharoe and Tru ID: The Rebirth Of Cool
Coffee, grunge and Bill Gates might be things that come to mind when and if you choose to ponder on Washington States largest city. Famed for its skimmed lattes than it is for prolific MCs, things might just be changing in Seattle. Producers such as Jake One and Vitamin D are already repping in the […]
Inmate Changes Story in B.I.G. Murder Case
The murder of the Notorious B.I.G. took yet another twist as the man who implicated a former Los Angeles Police Department officer has admitted to lying about the officers role in the killing. According to the Associated Press, Waymond Anderson mentioned in deposition that his lie was part of a scam to win a […]
Diddy: Dollars & Scents
Regardless of what you think of Sean “Diddy” Combs artistically, as an entrepreneur he gets busy. His storied rise in the music business from intern to mogul laid the blueprint for countless imitators to build upon with their own record companies. Diddys clothing extension, Sean John, has grown by leaps and bounds from their original […]
