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http://allhiphop.comTIMBO TO DO THE UNTHINKABLE? Timbaland has been talking a lot of talk about retiring and passing the torch. I think that’s all a diversion to do what no other producer can do. A lot of Hip-Hop producers are talking pop this, pop that, talking about how they are working with all these pop stars. […]
Former Roc-A-Fella rapper Amil is finishing her new sophomore album tentatively titled Amil Az Iz.According to a press release, Amil Az Iz will feature production from platinum producers Kwame, Baby Paul and Eazy Mo Bee. Amil, who resides in North Carolina, also tapped upcoming producers from the region to round out her album, which is […]
The NAACP kicked off its 98th annual convention this weekend and the lyrics in Hip-Hop music took center stage. Chairman Julian Bond opened the convention on Saturday (July 8) and referenced rapper Jay-Z during a news conference, while pioneers Eric B. and Kurtis Blow are leading a ceremonial burying of the “n word.” “We don’t […]
Bryce Wilson is no stranger to the entertainment industry. Although most remember him as part of the ’90s duo Groove Theory, he has since conquered the ranks as an established recording artist, executive producer, and an actor. As a producer, Bryce Wilson has worked with some of our generation’s best entertainers including Beyoncè Knowles, Mary […]
YP-K3 (Samsung) The Mp3 player game is very serious and the players are getting better and better – sort of like Dr. Jay to Michael Jordan to…well Michael Jordan. The products being released are intensifying by the moment. That said, Samsung’s YP-K3 is a sleek Mp3 player that could give Apple and Zune a […]
Proclaimed the ‘Hip-Hop Intellectual’ by many, writer, radio host, and university professor Dr. Michael Eric Dyson has decided to leave his job at University of Pennsylvania for a position at Georgetown University, where he will teach a number of subjects related to religion, culture, and society. Dyson taught theology, English, and African American studies […]
The guest home of Afeni Shakur burned down last night (July 6) in Robeson County, North Carolina. According to authorities, the house caught on fire around 7:00 p.m. and was declared a “total loss.” No one was home and no injuries were reported in the fire, which took three departments to bring under […]
The beauty of life is the multiple chances it offers. Philadelphia rapper Cassidy has had plenty, and he’s not taking any of them for granted. Over the last couple of years the 25 year old, who first gained notoriety after an infamous freestyle showdown with Freeway, has seen his career go through more drama than […]
Rapper Cassidy has teamed with DJ Green Lantern to release 7.7.7 a prequel to his highly-anticipated third album, B.A.R.S. -The Barry Adrien Reese Story. 7.7.7, which will debut on 07/07/07, will be available for only 7 days exclusively on AllHipHop.com. The album also has significant meaning to both Cassidy and Green Lantern, as […]
What you know about Hip-Hop and R&B could translate into big winnings with a new MTV Jams game show aimed at music fans. HoodFAB, MTV Jam’s first interactive Hip-Hop game show, premiered Monday (July 2). The program is hosted by MTV music and talent director and former Hip-Hop radio personality Buttahman. The trivia-based […]
It’s hard enough these days to get on as a rapper, but what happens when something goes awry? Labels fold, albums disappoint, controversy erupts, and many artists are left without options – and rhymes that need to be heard. RBC Records is a Los Angeles-based marketing and promotions company that’s kept stars alive, with […]
Disturbing Tha Peace CEO Ludacris will among the many artists performing at the Live Earth Concert in New York tomorrow (July 7). The 24-hour, 7 continent concert benefits global warming research and takes place in various countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, China, Brazil, Australia, South Africa, Japan, and Germany. Ludacris’ involvement in […]
Luther Campbell may be many things to rap fans, but “family man” may not be the first description that comes to mind for the man known as the “Black Hugh Hefner.” That may change as Campbell becomes reality television’s latest star with his new show, Luke’s World. Luke’s World offers a glimpse in […]
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Rapper The Game and R&B singer Akon’s upcoming appearance at the annual “Rock tha Block” concert in Australia has come under fire, due to both artists’ criminal records. The Family Council of Victoria and the Australian Family Association voiced opposition to both artists appearances, claiming they were not good role models for local children. […]
Stop feeling sorry for Kelly Rowland; she doesn’t need your pity. Since the effectual break-up of Destiny’s Child, Kelly’s stalled solo career has often been attributed to Beyoncé’s supposed “lead singer syndrome” or a nonsensical plot by Matthew Knowles to keep his biological daughter in the spotlight (as if he wouldn’t want them both to […]
A slow jam compilation wouldn’t be complete without a cut from rap-meets-R&B crooners the Force MD’s. Known for their untouched harmonies on classic cuts like “Love is a House” and “Tender Love,” the Force MD’s were one of the first groups to combine Hip- Hop and R&B. After being discovered singing to commuters on the […]
