Keith Murray: Rap-Murr-Phobia (The Fear of Real Hip-Hop)
There have been a number of rappers who had their so called time in the sun, whether it was 5 or 15 years ago, but are making their comeback in the name of real Hip-Hop. Most have not succeeded because they have failed to prove their relevance in the new age. Keith Murray has and […]
Blu & Exile: Below The Heavens
Art is life. You have heard this passé phrase uttered often in movies or scribbled in books. Hip-Hop has its own variation of the saying, Keep it Real.. Many rappers have said the phrase whenever interviewed about their music, but when you actually take a listen, it sounds like they are Sweet Sweetback, Tony Montana, […]
Website Launches To Find Actor To Play B.I.G.
A new website has launched to find an actor to play the role of Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace in an upcoming biopic titled Notorious about the rapper’s life, it was announced yesterday (August 10). Producers are casting actors via the website www.biggiecasting.com to find an unknown to play Wallace, who was gunned down in […]
The Last Word: Legal Edition – R. Kelly, Jermaine Jackson, and Vivica Fox all in the courtroom!
Hows it going folks? Another week, another 25 cents made. Welcome to a special legal edition of The Last Word. As you will see, this week was another example of how celebrities cant seem to stay away from the long arm of the law. It kind of makes you wonder if anybody is taking steps […]
Freekey Zekey: Book Of Ezekiel
The transition from executive to artist and artist to executive is nothing new. Some do it well and others not so much. Unfortunately, Diplomat Records president Freekey Zekeys debut album, Book of Ezekiel (Diplomat/Asylum) is far from a smooth transition. When an album holds 18 tracks you get the idea that the artist has something to […]
EPMD Preparing ‘We Mean Business’; Dropping New Vinyl
Rap group EPMD recently took advantage of technology by debuting their latest single “Blow” on the Internet, but the group has not forgotten their Hip-hop roots and has struck a deal with Unique Distribution to market and release 12 inch singles on the Def Squad/Hit Squad label. The legendary Brentwood, Long Island rap group’s […]
Charlie Murphy, Lil’ Duval To Host Ozone Awards
Charlie Murphy and Lil’ Duval have been tapped to host the 2nd Annual Ozone Awards, which take place Monday (August 13) at the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami, Florida. Murphy is best known for various roles in TV shows and movies like Chappelle’s Show, Roll Bounce, Night At The Museum, Harlem Nights […]
Rapper Kia Shine Launching Sneaker Line
As his song “Krispy,” continues to gain momentum, rapper Kinfolk Kia Shine is planning his next step towards achieving universal success. “Krispy,” the first single from Shines major record label debut Due Season, is currently in frequent rotation radio outlets. Aside from music, the Rap Hustlaz co-CEO is gearing up to take full […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: WILLIE THE KID VS LIL WAYNE? LIL’ FLIP LASHES OUT AT TI?
MEL B GETS MARRIED – IN JUNE? Mel B went and got married. That was faster than the Flash! WOW. I mean, she is in the midst of beefing with the father of her kid she had the baby four months ago. This dude popped up mad fast and now they are hitched?! On top of […]
Nelly Debuts New Pimp Juice Flavor; Scholarship
St. Louis-based rapper Nelly is inserting a bit of flavor in to his third annual P.I.M.P. “Upgrade Your Life” scholarship contest, as he launches a new addition to his Pimp Juice beverage brand. Pimp Juice – the Purple Label, an anti-oxidant/ energy drink that blends acai, ascorbic acid, grape extract, green tea extract, pear […]
Cornel West: Never ForgetA Journey Of Revelations
Anything put together by Dr. Cornel West is best listened to with your thinking cap on. The album Never Forget: A Journey of Revelations (Hidden Beach) is a trek through a level of consciousness usually reserved for a higher plateau of understanding. Concepts of crime, poverty and government corruption come to life at the tongues […]
Bonds to Hip-Hop: Hold The Asterisk
There arent many opportunities in your life time where you get to be a part of something that marks an era, or that designates a moment of achievement never before attained. Last night, whether you saw it in person, watched it on television, or heard about it in the papers, you experienced Barry Bonds blast […]
Hurricane Chris: Ratchet City
If you asked M.O.P. about ratchets, you’d get an entirely different explanation than you do from Hurricane Chris. Ratchet is a lifestyle in Shrevport, Louisiana – where the regional “Ay Bay Bay” has recently become commercial rap vernacular. The Pologrounds/J Records artist wants his face and talent to spread like the slang he’s helped […]
