New Zealand’s Dawn Raid Back In Business
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 […]
Suspect In Stack Bundles Death Murdered; Rapper Laid To Rest
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 […]
9th Wonder: Black Music Month’s Champion
In the year 2007, its safe to say that the South has risen again, but just north of the dirty dirty still lies the Souths best kept secret. Little did the world know that when 9th Wonder emerged on the scene four years ago, with a remix of Nas Gods Son album, he would spark […]
The Hieroglyphics: We Dissected the Remix
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, […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Suge Knight, Berry Gordy, Mariah Carey and more.
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 […]
The Hieroglyphics: The B-Side
Its 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 […]
Chrisette Michele: Can’t Forget About Her
Crash Mansion, New York City. Singersroom Live, notorious for their intimate R&B concert series, has dedicated a night to songwriting/singing prodigy Johnta Austin. Prior to the performances, it was Johnta this, Johnta that. Every artist was great, but a blur now including Johnta himself. Every artist that is, except for Chrisette Michele. Arriving third in the […]
Serius Jones On Board For New Dr Jays Summer Sensations Music Campaign
Disturbing Tha Peace/Def Jam Records rapper Serius Jones is displaying his sense of style as part of Summer Sensations, a new summer music campaign from leading Internet urban fashion web site DrJays.com. A select group of emerging artists were selected to participate in the first annual campaign, by dressing in the most popular brands […]
Nicky Barnes Talks Hip-Hop, Drug Dealing, New Book ‘Mr. Untouchable’
Former New York heroin kingpin Leroy “Nicky” Barnes recently sat down with journalist and radio host Judith Regan during a two-part interview with Sirius satellite radio to discuss his life, prison, Hip-Hop and his new book, Mr. Untouchable, The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Heroin’s Teflon Don. Regan, who was involved in a firestorm […]
Dead prez Celebrate Juneteeth With Performance In D.C.
Rap duo Dead prez will mark the celebration of Juneteenth with an appearance at the Shut it Down — Stop the Torture concert. The event, which is hosted by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Amnesty International (AIUSA), Hip Hop Caucus (HHC) and the Congressional Progressive Caucus, will take place on Tuesday (June 19) […]
Rasheeda: Dat Type Of Gurl
Georgia peach Rasheeda offers a slew of club heaters in her latest Dat Type of Gurl (D-Lo Entertainment/Imperial/EMI). Rasheeda is not the kinda gurl as she oozes out in her first club friendly song, Type of Gurl to fool with them boys living check to check. The battle rages on about femcees coming across as […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: R.I.P. Stack Bundles, Young Buck, 50 Cent and more!
This edition of illseed’s rumors are dedicated to the family of Stack Bundles. HAPPY BELATED FATHERS DAY! Hello everybody, Fathers Day has come and gone! Good! Now, is the perfect time to keep it going and celebrate being a father all year round (and mothers too). Hows everybody doing? The Game is doing pretty good. […]
Young Buck’s Manager Clarifies Statements At Radio One Concert; TI Steals Atlanta Show
Over 20,000 fans came out to celebrate the Twelfth Annual Birthday Bash hosted by Radio One affiliate Hot 107.9 (WHAT-FM) in Atlanta on Saturday (June 16) and the sold out crowd unanimously crowned TI king of the evenings festivities. But it was a misconstrued statement by Young Buck that is causing the most scandal, […]
USDA Ft. Lil Wayne, Rick Ross and Fabolous
White Girl (Remix)
V-Stylez Ft. O.C. and Royce Da 5’9
First 2 Rise
Charge It To The Game
For many there hasnt been a good urban tale since Coldest Winter Ever, but Charge it to the Game (La Femme Fatale) is taking a stand. Written by Michele A. Fletcher, this book puts a different spin on hood stories, as it speaks of something too many folks in the hood dont know about or […]
Bob Marleys Exodus First Album Released On USB Format
Bob Marleys legendary Exodus will be released exclusively via USB memory sticks, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the landmark release. The Marley album is the first major label catalog artist to have an album released via the new USB memory stick format. Not only will the USB memory sticks include the […]
Sha Money XL Inks Deal With Eidos; Creates Tracks For New Software
G-Unit producer Sha Money XL has signed a deal with Eidos Interactive LLC, to create tracks for their newest software, Traxxpad: Portable Studio, for Sony’s PSP.Traxxpad is an application that transforms the Sony PSP system into a music studio on-the-go. Traxxpad: Portable Studio utilizes a range of high-end music making applications, with a focus […]
Minister Mase Sounds Funny
MA$E SOUNDS FUNNYIs this the man that was just signed to G-Unit, closing a deal with SRC and was once known as Murda Ma$e? Mase preaches harder than he rapped! I heard that he’s gone back to preaching after a series of bad experiences in the ATL area. Check the link below for his preachin’ […]