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http://allhiphop.comArtist: Paul WallTitle: Get Money, Stay TrueRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Adam Thomas Houston Hip-Hop has never been shy about its hustling roots. Being shunned for years and finally receiving your shine has that effect. Hip-Hop’s own king of shine, Houston’s Paul Wall, has his imprint on the tongue of many an artist, from T.I […]
If ever it were possible to use the words “underrated” and “overexposed” to describe the same person, Marques “MH” Houston would be the strongest example. MH has been entertaining us since he was 12, and still his level of skill as a singer and songwriter remains in question. Veteran (Universal Motown) is his attempt […]
Politics– “In a broad sense, any situation involving power may be described as politics. Informally, any political maneuvering in order to enhance one’s power or status within a group may be described as “politics” (e.g. office politics).[4] This form of politics “is most associated with a struggle for ascendancy among groups having different priorities […]
Many may assume that Keith Robinson’s first taste of stardom came from his role as C.C. White in the Oscar winning film Dreamgirls. However, Mr. White aka Black Keith’s resume is far more extensive than that. The Kentucky-born singer-turned-actor made his way to L.A. from his hometown in Augusta, Georgia. Despite his success in […]
A top legal aide of UK Prime Minister Tony Blair was cleared of stealing the government’s personal file on superstar rapper Eminem last week. According to The Mirror, Nicholas Smart, 26, works with Prime Minister Blair’s private legal team, which is headquartered out of Blair’s Downing Street headquarters.Smart’s house was raided for an unrelated incident […]
When word trickled down the rumor mill recently that Lelee of the famed mid-‘90s R&B trio SWV was without a home, she immediately became a huge topic for gossip mongers everywhere. Connoisseurs of ‘90s music can attest to SWV’s impact on the era. With monster hits like “I’m So Into You,” “Rain,” “Human Nature” and […]
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) are outraged at a number of crude comments made by WFAN radio personality Don Imus, regarding Rutgers University’s women’s basketball team. During a radio interview on his simulcasted radio show on MSNBC, Imus referred to athletes of the basketball team as “nappy-headed ho’s” and "jiggaboos," after they lost […]
Hip-Hop has birthed an entire bling culture. Everything from hats and chains to belt buckles and watches have been adorned with diamonds and worn by industry heavyweights to hopefuls. At the forefront of this movement is a small group of jewelers, among which is Houston rapper Paul Wall and partner TV Johnny. AllHipHop.com decided to […]
Justin Bua is getting closer and closer to being immortal. The Beat of Urban Art (Harper Collins), assembles all of the New York bred artist’s captivating artwork on the innercity Hip-Hop experience into a colorful, well-crafted book. The release has been overdue; his most faithful fans have been coveting his full catalogue in a tangible […]
Artist: Justin BuaTitle: The Beat Of Urban Art (Book)Rating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Sidik Fofana Justin Bua is getting closer and closer to being immortal. The Beat of Urban Art (Harper Collins), assembles all of the New York bred artist’s captivating artwork reflecting the inner city Hip-Hop experience into a colorful, well-crafted book. The release […]
For some time now rapper Jay-Z has been the subject of numerous rumors surrounding his personal life. There are the on and off rumors of Jay Z’s unfaithfulness to his current girlfriend Beyonce with Def Jam artist Rihanna, but the most controversial of all these rumors is the one involving 26-year-old Trinidadian model Shenelle Scott. […]
Rapper Lil’ Kim is sponsoring a national online celebrity charitable auction, which will support various homeless, HIV/AIDS and abuse organizations.Lil’ Kim, along with the James Family, Ludacris’ Ludacris Foundation and FOX, will launch the auction online starting Apr. 12 – Apr. 15.Ludacris, LeBron James, Mo’Nique, Ludacris, Dr. Phil, Mary J. Blige and Kimora Lee Simmons […]
Independent Hip-Hop artist Murs has inked a major label deal with Warner Bros. Records and is preparing his 7th album titled Murs For President. According to Murs, he plans on recording 50 new tracks and will then select the best 15 for the album.Murs, who hails from Mid-City, Los Angeles, has worked with artists like […]
Pepsi has turned up the heat on rival Coca-Cola in the latest battle to conquer the multi-billion dollar soft drink market, by signing rapper Pharrell Williams to design a can. Williams, along with music stars Big & Rich and the All-American Rejects, are taking part in Pepsi’s global re-branding efforts. While the familiar Pepsi logo […]
Mayday is a lot more than your average Hip-Hop group with keyboards, bass guitars, turntables, and mic-stands. The duo can deliver thought-provoking rhymes and danceable, head-noddin’ rhythms accepted by both regular nine-to-fivers and buttoned-up bottle poppers. A feat that many try to accomplish but few succeed; and rumor has it that they have plenty of […]
While many independent artists have sought project funding from various places, from corporations to street entrepreneurs, Miami MC Stack$ has been able to keep his business in the family. The blossoming SoBe Entertainment label has released albums for singers Brooke Hogan and Urban Mystic, while 21-year-old Stack$ has honed his rap skills as the label’s […]
Hip-Hop has always had a fascination with the culture of Miami. Many rappers today seemed to be obsessed with the story of a young Cuban refugee named Tony Montana who rises to power in the Miami underworld. Today’s lyricists litter their tales of drug dealing with references about South American drug cartels who filter their […]
Southern rap collective Three 6 Mafia recently took a break from the mic to get behind the camera as the newest celebrity photographers for Playboy.com.Oscar-winning group members DJ Paul and Juicy J made the most of their time with the model, Playboy cyber girl Jennifer Korbin, as they invaded Playboy’s Santa Monica studio for the […]
Ever since Notorious B.I.G. made his way on to the rap scene in the early 90’s he was a man of many names. Among Notorious B.I.G.’s numerous aliases was Biggie Smalls, a name he captured from the 1975 film Let’s Do It Again. Unfortunately, Calvin Lockhart the actor behind the role of Biggie Smalls passed […]
If Guilty Simpson was to stand trial, his charge would be something along the lines of providing musical connoisseurs with a USDA product. Coming out of the Motor City, which is rich in musical history yet starved of a promising economy, you can understand why for artists like Guilty, making music overrides making money. But, […]
