Camp Lo: Black Hollywood
Why arent Camp Lo rap superstars? Was it producer Ski letting Jay-Z rock some of those beats instead? Is all that slick rhyming with the ultra-cool deliveries just passé? There arent any real answers to the questions posed but thankfully for their fans, the duo of Geechi Suede and Sonny Cheeba return with their third […]
Prince: Planet Earth
To be a Rock artist is one thing, but to be a true Rock Star is another. The first step towards the latter category often begins with creating a persona thats not only larger than life, but larger than even the imaginations of the audience. Prince has certainly done that, but after thirty-plus years, its […]
Camden Police Pressure Swizz Beatz; Rapper Clarifies ‘Snitching’ Stance
Police in Camden, NJ have threatened to pull their support for a “Peace on the Streets” featuring hit producer Swizz Beatz, because of the lyrics contained in his song “It’s Me Snitches.” Camden Police issued a statement on Tuesday (July 24) calling for Swizz Beatz to renounce his “anti-snitching” statements, claiming the song, and […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: KANYE, JAY-Z, JD, OPRAH, AND DIDDY’S NEW ASSISTANT!
IS JAY-Z AND JD TOO BIG FISH IN A TOO SMALL POND? I remember not so long ago, Jay-Z and JD did that song Money Aint A Thang. Man, they were the coolest dudes. Now, that they are both working at Island Def Jam, it would seem that things arent as cool. Now, this isnt […]
Streets is Talking: Just Ice
While many media sources attribute the dawn of rap gangsterism strictly to the West Coast, are they not overlooking the pioneers of the East? Given his track record, swirled with rumors of shotgun-toting, record label office blasting, exec duffing, and keeping enemies in fear, Just Ice may’ve created the thug image that so much […]
Loud Selects Three Rappers To Battle For $100k
Loud.com’s first 10-week competition is complete and three semifinalists have been chosen to battle for the contest’s grand prize, $100,000. Over 25,000 hopefuls entered their best battle rap to Loud.com’s website attempting to win the grand prize of $100,000 and a recording deal with SRC, home to rappers like David Banner, Akon, Remy Ma […]
Russell Simmons Announces New Season Of Def Comedy Jam
Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam has been green lighted for two new seasons from HBO, with a new season that starts taping in September in Los Angeles, California. While Simmons remained tightlipped about the upcoming season’s host, he did reveal that the popular series has set a new standard for cable pay channel HBO. […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: BEYONCE TAKES A SPILL!
BEYONCE TAKES A SPILL! These Destinys Child children and their falls! Sheesh Now, this isnt hatred on my part, because I would never hate on DS. I actually like how Beyonce pleaded with the audience not to post the video on youtube. FAT CHANCE! Im sure all these links will be dead after the internet […]
Fat Joe, Yung Joc, Lil’ Wayne To Take Part In Ozone Awards
Rappers Fat Joe Yung Joc and Lil’ Wayne are among the artists set to participate in this year’s Ozone Awards. The second annual event, which is scheduled to air Labor Day weekend on MTV Jams, takes place August 10-12 and honors the best in Hip-Hop music and entertainment from the South and beyond. […]
Rick Ross Gives Back; Launches Rick Ross Be Out Day
Miami rapper Rick Ross has teamed with Magic Johnson’s Burger King Restaurants to host the 1st Annual Rick Ross Be Out Day on August 8 at Miami Carol City Senior High School. The 1st Annual Rick Ross Be Out Day is designed to prepare students for the upcoming school years by providing backpacks, pencils, […]
Different Spins With Hi-Tek and Needlz
Cincinnati producer, Hi-Tek, is proof that good things happen to talented people. Being slighted on one of his first musical projects still landed him in the right place at the right time. The right place to meet Talib Kweli and later spawn the duo Reflection Eternal, which greatly contributed to the branding of Rawkus Records. […]
Pittsburgh Steelers’ Ike Taylor: Line ‘Em Up
Ike Taylor is a product of the Hip-Hop generation. The Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Back grew up in New Orleans, and was a childhood associate of both Lil Wayne and B.G. Just as hes watched his rapping peers rise to stardom, the Super Bowl ring-wearing Taylor has matured into one of the most versatile players […]
Soul For Real: Perfect Independent Timing
Among the Jodecis and Shais of 90s R&B, Soul for Real was considered by many to be the second coming of the Jacksons. The group, comprised of brothers Andre, Brian, Chris, and Jason Dalyrimple, found success and a following among music lovers with such hits as “Candy Rain” and “Every Little Thing I Do.” They […]
Mr. J Medeiros: Of gods and girls
Rawkus Records has a history of bringing a great sound on its releases. For those with a short memory; this is the label that brought you the likes of Hi-Tek, Talib Kweli, and Mos Def. Even though their roster has completely changed, they still seem to be dedicated to that progressive sound. The album Of […]
