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http://allhiphop.comIn Hip-Hop fashion, it’s more about making “a statement” than making a statement. As confusing as that may be, anything that’s perceived as propaganda is often considered cheap, and thus undesirable. For Edwyn Huang and his Hoodman Clothing line, it’s entirely the opposite. At over 30 dollars a pop, Hoodman shirts are artistically designed […]
Hustle
Dime Brizzle
She has been compared to Mary J. Blige and even Aretha Franklin; pretty prestigious contrasts for someone who hasn’t really penetrated the American market. You may however be familiar with Joy Denalane stemming from her lead off single “Change,” which features Lupe Fiasco, a track that has been pretty heavy on the mixtape scene stateside […]
“Beats, rhymes, and life is where the marriage is” to quote the Common man himself. Kenji Jasper and Ytasha Womack have gathered a team of superhero writers to comment on what they love about Hip-Hop, what they hate about Hip-Hop, and what may never change among the twain. They tackle every issue about this disputed […]
Ray J has evolved into a mainstay in the world of entertainment. Gone are the days of being crowned “Brandy’s little brother,” as the actor/musician has escaped that shadow believed to be a stigma in the early days of his career. With three albums under his belt and a new label Knock-Out Entertainment, Ray J […]
A variety of popular rappers have come under attack in Chicago, where a Southside church has erected twenty billboards throughout the city, denouncing rappers they claim “demean women and perpetuate violence.” The billboards were placed by the Faith Community of Saint Sabina church and urges community members to “stop listening to trash.” Snoop […]
This edition of the rumors are sponsored by Young Buck, who says there is no “new unit” just G-Unit! YOUNG BUCK SPEAKS ON NOT DISSING THE UNIT! WHERE IS LLOYD BANKS? READ BELOW Somebody I know knows I wanted to know what’s the deal with man named Banks. Here is what Young Buck told AllHipHop.com. […]
Who could ever forget “Simon Says”? The Godzilla-sampling anthem was arguably the biggest hit of Pharoahe Monch’s career but to remember him solely for this commercial success would be doing a great disservice to one of the most unique lyricists to emerge in Hip-Hop. Let’s not forget about his scene-stealing appearances on the Rawkus Soundbombing […]
Hip-Hop activist Harry Allen will offer an alternate point of view concerning the history of rap music with his new photo exhibit, Part of the Permanent Record: Photos From the Previous Century. The exhibit will be open to the public from June 29 to Aug. 16. The displayed photos chronicle Allen’s stint as […]
Myspace.com will host the Myspace Live Concert Series featuring headliner T.I. and special guests at The Riv in Chicago on June 20. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will be hosted by Nick Cannon and includes special appearances by Twista, DJ GQ, and Lupe Fiasco. MySpace is also giving […]
Hip-Hop Police
West Coast Voodoo
In the past decade or so this question has gained momentum in the black community, and, depending who you ask, the answers will vary wildly, but will always be expressed with great passion. My father will call any black person who doesn’t vote Democrat a fool and to him it’s a very simple matter […]
South Auckland, New Zealand-based record label Dawn Raid has come out of liquidation and will return to the music scene. The move, which became official May 8, was made possible by South Pacific Pictures CEO John Barnett and Michael Stiassny, chairman of Auckland’s Vector Arena. According to Stuff.co.nz, the businessmen are now silent […]
A suspect in the murder of Dipset rapper Stack Bundles was found shot to death in Queens, New York yesterday (June 18), the same day Bundles was laid to rest, after being ambushed and killed in Far Rockaway last week. According to police, Charles White, 20, was found dead in a Queens home, with […]
In the year 2007, it’s safe to say that the South has risen again, but just north of the dirty dirty still lies the South’s best kept secret. Little did the world know that when 9th Wonder emerged on the scene four years ago, with a remix of Nas’ God’s Son album, he would spark […]
Few artists have pushed the b-side, remix and rare track as hard as a group such as The Hieroglyphics. There is a conglomerate of b-side and remix material floating around on vinyl in record stores across the world that Hip-Hop can thank Hieroglyphics for. And the mere fact that the group is constantly recording, […]
Today’s rumors are sponsored by Suge Knight – praise the Lord, Suge is saved! MARIAH IS COOL WITH ME! Some magazine called World dissed Mariah Carey and said she is the worst singer of all time. She was voted in over Beyonce, Ashanti, Cassie and Janet Jackson. They said that she is, “All technique, gallons […]
It’s often difficult to understand knowing a collective just as much for its brilliant b-sides, remixes and rare tracks, as knowing them for its actual albums. Where most Hip-Hop artists struggle to remain relevant in a music market that is constantly pushing product, The Hieroglyphics are known for pushing their own product on their […]