Do You!: 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success
There are a slew of words to describe Russell Simmons: inspirational, innovative, and entrepreneurial, just to name a few. And though he oozes success out of his pores, his latest book Do You!: 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success (Gotham) outlines a dozen laws that will help unleash […]
?uestlove Talks The Roots New, 10th LP
After the critical success of last years Game Theory, Philadelphia Hip-Hop band The Roots are already at work on their next album, tentatively titled Rising Down. Roots drummer and de facto leader ?uestlove offered up some details about The Roots’ tenth album Were trying to make number ten as exciting as number one […]
Hip-Hip Rumors: Illseed, TI & Myspace, Kimbo Slice…Brandy and Tyrese?
This edition of the rumors are sponsored by Young Buck, who says there is no “new unit” just G-Unit! STACK BUNDLES RUMORS Rest in peace to Stack. A suspect in Stacks death, Charles White, was killed and everybody assumed that it was related to Stacks death. It might, but the police are saying that the […]
Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am Designs Uniforms For Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Black Eyed Peas front man will.I.am has partnered with Hard Rock Hotel and Casinos to create a new uniform collection exclusively for employees of the popular chain.The Grammy Award winning rapper’s fashions will debut at Hard Rock’s two newest properties, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Biloxi, which opens July 7 and Hard Rock Hotel […]
50 Cent’s G-Unit Books Signs Author Meta Smith
Rap star 50 Cent continues to expand his G-Unit Books brand with the signing of Meta Smith, author of such novels as The Rolexxx Club (2006) and Queen of Miami (2007). Smith, dubbed the “Queen of Bling Fiction,” was signed to G-Unit book division due to the success of her previous novels, which were […]
Hoodman Clothing: Politics as Usual
In 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 […]
Joy Denalane: Born & Raised [IMPORT]
She has been compared to Mary J. Blige and even Aretha Franklin; pretty prestigious contrasts for someone who hasnt 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: What We Love and Hate About Hip-Hop
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: Technical Knockout
Ray J has evolved into a mainstay in the world of entertainment. Gone are the days of being crowned Brandys 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 […]
Chicago Church Billboards Target Ten “Trash” Rappers; Snoop, Lil Wayne, Nelly, Others Named
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 […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Young Buck SPEAKS!
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 whats the deal with man named Banks. Here is what Young Buck told AllHipHop.com. […]
Pharoahe Monch: Desire
Who could ever forget Simon Says? The Godzilla-sampling anthem was arguably the biggest hit of Pharoahe Monchs 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. Lets not forget about his scene-stealing appearances on the Rawkus Soundbombing […]
Early Harry Allen Photos Comprise New Photo Exhibit
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 […]
T.I., Twista, Lupe Fiasco Perform at ‘Myspace Live’
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 […]
Do Blacks Owe Democrats Their Vote
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 doesnt vote Democrat a fool and to him its a very simple matter […]
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 […]
