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http://allhiphop.comFlorida’s DJ Smallz Talks ‘Gunshine State’; Unites 30 Upcoming Artists
Tampa, Florida DJ and radio host DJ Smallz has launched his production career by assembling an all-star cast of upcoming artists from the state of Florida on a track titled “Welcome to the Gunshine State.” Rappers like Acafool, Brisco, C-Ride, Dirtbag, Flo-Rida, Jacki-O, Joe Hound, Haitian Fresh, Grandy Souf, Plies, Smilez & Southstar, Tampa […]
Diddy’s Version of ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ Hits TV This February
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ movie adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry’s play “A Raisin in the Sun” will air as an “ABC Premiere Event” following the network’s broadcast of The 80th Annual Academy Awards. The three-hour television movie version of A Raisin in the Sun is executive produced by Combs and features the rapper/actor/mogul as the character […]
Keyshia Cole: Nokia Theatre, New York8.19
Who said R&B was dead? Well if it is, Keyshia Cole is trying to resurrect it. The Bay Area native is embarking on one of her many tours since releasing her debut album The Way It Is in 2005. Her latest “House of Blues Tour” finds her in intimate venues all over the country refreshing […]
Foxy Brown’s Mom Speaks Out Against Assault Charges
Foxy Brown’s mother has proclaimed her daughter is innocent of assaulting her Brooklyn neighbor, in a dispute that allegedly started over the volume of the 27-year-old rap star’s car stereo. Brown, born Inga Marchand, was arrested and charged with assault last Tuesday (August 14) for smacking her neighbor 25-year-old neighbor in the face with […]
Racist Cartoon Bashing Rap Causes Outrage In FL; NAACP Responds
A cartoon that ran in Friday’s (August 17) edition of The Florida Times-Union criticizing rap music and rappers caused controversy in the local community, prompting the newspaper’s editor to issue an apology. The cartoon, which was drawn by longtime Times-Union cartoonist Ed Gamble, ran in the Metro section of the paper. The graphic […]
Sway and King Tech Present…Freestyle Fanatiks
Throughout the late ‘90s and ‘00s, Sway & King Tech provided a radio platform that celebrated rap and DJ innovators, along with a showcasing block for burgeoning talents such as Eminem, Crooked I, and Tech N9ne. After slews of self-released freestyle discs, the duo— along with Carmelita and DJ Revolution release the DVD accompaniment, Freestyle […]
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Hip-Hop Rumors: New Beef For Uncle Murder, Superhead Talks Wayne and MORE!
SUPERHEAD COMMENTS ON LIL’ WAYNE Superhead is one pistol! She’s talking about Lil’ Wayne here and I think it is from the new issue of Essence. “He’s not my boyfriend, but I’m closer to Wayne and we’ve spoken every day for the last six months. I can’t start or end my day without […]
Singer Kenny Chesney Challenges 50 & Kanye; 50 Speaks
Country music superstar Kenny Chesney recently reminded 50 Cent and Kanye West that he too is a contender for the #1 spot on the charts on September 11, the day the two world famous rappers’ albums hits stores. Chesney’s 11th album Just Who I Am: Poets and Pirates, is due in stores the same […]
Q-Tip: Labor of Love
Kamaal is in fact abstract. Not to the point where he’s engulfed by the multiple pre-requisites (and stigmas) attached to the duty of being an MC of substance. After all, he was a “vivrant vivarant” at one time and has a penchant for tequila shots and cursing. But the Renaissance Man known as Q-Tip […]
The 10 Track Commandments: Part 2
This is part two of the 10 Track Commandments. In part one we discussed things that pertained more to the business aspect of production. In part two we will focus more on the originality and how to create a name for yourself by making great tracks. 6. Know When It […]
Teedra Moses: Simply Complex Part One
Teedra Moses is one of R&B’s most talented, yet under exposed artists in the industry. Although it didn’t make as big of a stir as it could have on the charts, her debut album Complex Simplicity ranks as one of the best of 2004. Those who experienced that work know that they own a diamond […]
Tone Capone: Strictly Business
There are several men using the name Tone Capone in Hip-Hop. One in particular has separated himself from the pack with a stack of accolades at radio, labels, and now online dating back to 1990. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Brentwood, Long Island, the college student wanted to […]
Living Legends: Eight Steps to Perfection
Right now the Living Legends are being drowned out by Public Enemy. It’s not the group’s fault. A concert organizer decided to place the B Stage of the Rock the Bells tour just off to the right of the Randall’s Island concert venue; what looks to be a safe distance from the main stage. […]
Hi-Tek Announces ‘Hi-Teknology 3: Underground’
Cincinnati producer Hi-Tek has announced the release date of the third installment of his Hi-Teknology series of albums. Hi-Teknology 3: Underground, is slated to hit stores on November 20. While the guests on the album have not been revealed, like the two previous Hi-Teknology albums, fans of Hi-Tek’s production can look forward to […]
5FT of Black Moon: Odd Man Out
Whether MC Ren, Jarobi or T-Mo Goodie, most prolific rap groups have a member that doesn’t quite fit into the spotlight. After three acclaimed albums, one of which toted as a classic, Black Moon’s middle member has always been 5FT. As Buckshot became the Timberland-clad executive of Duck Down Records, Evil Dee’s […]
City Council Candidate In MD Attempts To Cancel Lil’ Wayne Concert
Seeing Lil’ Wayne and Juelz Santana live may be cause for excitement among rap fans, but a local City Council candidate is voicing his concern over a concert featuring the rappers at the Du Burns Arena on Saturday (Aug. 18). The Baltimore Sun reports that a letter was sent Monday (Aug. 13) to Mayor […]
Legendary Drummer & Hip-Hop Supporter Max Roach Dies
World renowned legendary Jazz drummer/visionary Max Roach died yesterday in an undisclosed hospital in New York, (August 16) after a long illness a spokesman for Blue Note Records revealed. Roach, who championed Hip-Hop music in the 1980’s and 90’s, influenced rappers like Gangstarr, Digable Planets, A Tribe Called Quest and others. Roach, born […]
Banner vs Reverend Al: We Need a Resolution
Reading David Banner’s smack down of Al Sharpton, Oprah Winfrey and the rest got me thinking about this whole ‘n####’ and ‘ho’ controversy, and how petty it really is. That’s not to say that the language of Hip-hop isn’t important—it is. Words signify ideas and ideas shape our reality, but likewise, in this issue, […]
