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 […]
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 […]
