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http://allhiphop.comWhile Pennsylvania’s claim as the birthplace of America is widely contested, it can confidently boast the origin of neo-soul. That distinctively Philly-centric genre is characterized by the jazz-inspired vocals and soul soaked percussions of which The Roots, Jill Scott and Musiq are its most noteworthy proprietors. Now, 22-year old newcomer Kevin Michael hopes to […]
Blah, blah, marketing budgets, blah, blah illegal downloading, blah, blah fickle consumers. We’re all familiar with the various excuses artists and labels use to explain away poor album sales. Of course, if you ask most consumers, they usually tell you that most CDs just aren’t worth their money. True or not, this makes it all […]
Look out below—Soul Sides just dropped the world’s 5 bazillionth soul compilation. In case this is your first time using the internet, Soul Sides is a popular blog focused on all things funky, souly and hip-hoppy. The site is run by Oliver Wang, an incredibly knowledgeable journalist and music nerd who has decided to bless […]
It’s already known that without any struggle there isn’t any progress. Yung Berg can attest to that. At only 21 years-old, Berg has a resume that would have any up and comer jealous. Already aware of the ups and downs of the entertainment industry, Yung Berg is making sure his plan to take over is […]
Mistah F.A.B. may be riding a yellow bus to school, but he brought his homework. The Oakland disciple of Mac Dre’s Thizz Entertainment and Hyphy movement is backed with knowledge of grassroots marketing, social awareness, and a history of the rap around him. After five years of regional building through DIY releases, the 25 year-old […]
A quick trip down memory lane will remind even the most casual of Hip-Hop fan, that at one time commercial endorsements were taboo. The popular commercial of a bankrupt MC Hammer elicits laughs now, but last decade he was virtually shamed out of the industry after pitching everything from soda to buckets of fried chicken—of […]
One definite key to success is to follow in the footsteps of those who have succeeded before you. This way you limit your failures and have a measuring stick for your success. It’s not fool proof, but it can be very effective. That’s what Kurupt told a young group from his hometown that was looking […]
Say whatever you want about The Bay, but the region’s rappers are experts at finding their audience. From hometown hero Too $hort to left-field wordsmith’s like Del tha Funkee Homosapien, the boys from Oakland are out to do their own thing whether the rest of the country is paying attention or not. Determined to be […]
After the successful 1999 release, Rhyme Related, the musically-talented, Hip-Hop educated Addicts are back. This time around they bring a lady friend. Break Glass (Babygrande) formally introduces Tiye Phoenix as she joins DJ Spinna, Mr. Complex, and Shabaam Sahdeeq on this prolific release that is sure to restore the faith in Hip-Hop fiends. Each member […]
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Styles P Ft. Jay Rush
Common – Misunderstood
Rappers nowadays are a dime a dozen. You only have to look to the bootleggers on 125th Street in Harlem to understand just how over populated the blocks and streets of every town and every city are. And in New York City, the Hip-Hop Mecca, rappers, lyricists, MCs, whatever you want to call them are […]
Today’s rumors are not sponsored by Beanie Sige aka The Broad Street Bully. LL COOL J RETURN TO TV! LL Cool J has a new TV series coming out I’m hearing. Yeah. I heard this show is going to emerge mid-season later this year on CBS. The name: “The Man.” Yes, that is correct. And […]
What’s going on AllHipHop.com? This is ya boy live from the frontlines of Iraq, a.k.a “Flaco” Hip-Hop’s wartime ambassador. It’s just another day of gunfire, mortars, sand dunes and heat for the kid. Today I decided to reminisce a little bit and for my listening pleasure I popped in the first Dipset double album release […]
Today (May 13) is officially Mother’s Day. You can look it up in the calendar. We get so accustomed to Mother’s Day being a designated occasion, that on that particular day is when some of us pull out all the stops to show mom how much we love and care for her. But, we should […]
First of all, I would like to say welcome to all those who may be unfamiliar with whatI do here on AllHipHop.com. When I’m not breaking rappers down in my digestive system, redecorating some walls or trying to make some historical music, yes, I do get journalistic with it as well. I was taught to […]
The road to success and stardom as an in-demand Hip-Hop producer is a long one, especially when you’re a young kid from Canada. But 27-year-old Marco “Polo” Bruno has been putting in work for years, from growing up in Toronto listening to Kool G Rap albums to engineering studio sessions with artists like Talib Kweli […]
It’s been an interesting ride over the past few months in the career of Amy Winehouse. The jazzy UK soul siren has doubled as a media maven amidst rumors swarming of failed interviews, performance absences, and flirtations with the diabolical Mr. Booze. So when her second successful showcase in New York was about to commence […]
Self-proclaimed as his ode to Pete Rock’s Soul Survivor LP, Marco Polo’s debut album Port Authority (Rawkus) lives up to that lofty standard. The Toronto-born, Brooklyn-bred producer takes you back to a time when Hip-Hop really did live at Hot 97 and fans still got excited when albums dropped. Overall, Port Authority is reminiscent of […]
