The Alchemist Presents: Rapper’s Best Friend
Instrumental albums are always hit-or-miss since they are niche items. Constructed of a particular producers beats from various artistssometimes even various genresthe beats are never truly defined as to whom they are catered to. Alchemist hopes to do away with all the confusion by letting you know exactly who Rappers Best Friend: An Instrumental Series […]
Carl Thomas: Work It Out
We might be at a crossroads with R&B in the new millennium, but there are still a few singers who understand the value of combining art with true entertainment. In a nutshell, smooth R&B doesnt have to be boring. From the start of his career, Carl Thomas has given his fans the gift of […]
Keith Murray Sets Release Date For New Album
Def Squad member Keith Murray has announced a July 31 release date of his latest album, Rap-Murr-Phobia. Executive produced by Erick Sermon, Rap-Murr-Phobia, Murray’s fifth solo album will feature appearances by Tyrese, Method Man, Redman, and Junior. Murray’s clever album title, Rap-Murr-Phobia refers to a fear of what Sermon calls “real” Hip-Hop. The first single […]
Ruff Ryder CEO Darrin Dean Hit With Drug Charges; Cops Seize A Kilo Of Cocaine
Ruff Ryder co-CEO Darrin “Dee” Dean was hit with various drugs and weapons charges after police found over a kilo of cocaine in a customized SUV in New Jersey on Thursday (May 31). According to The Record, Palisades Interstate Parkway police stopped a customized Chevrolet van for having a broken taillight, as it traveled southbound […]
Barry Michael Cooper: Dramacydal Part One
Outsiders who can vividly picture Harlem owe that image to Barry Michael Cooper. The man who wrote New Jack City, Above the Rim and Sugar Hill made his New York youth cinematic, and perhaps provided the drama and tension that so many mid-to-late 90s rappers used in their verses. A former Village Voice journalist-turned-Hollywood heavyweight, […]
Barry Michael Cooper: Dramacydal Part Two
AllHipHop.com: Your film that changed me was actually Above the Rim. Its the only reason I ever played ball in school. However, its not a basketball movie. The relationship of Kyle and his mother made the movie much greater than the basketball. What commentary were you trying to make? Barry Michael Cooper: Benny Medina, Jeff […]
Rappers Eve and Queen Latifah Record Track For Upcoming Series ‘Bridging The Gap’
Rappers/actresses Eve and Queen Latifah will be featured on the first episode of Bridging The Gap, a new reality series coming to VH1 which pairs two established artists together with similar passions for music. The two rappers/actresses recently recorded an untitled song for the series, which is being produced by Eve’s manager Troy Carter and […]
Jermaine Dupri Signs ‘Aunt Jackie’ Creator To Island
Rapper Jason Fox has been signed to Jermaine Dupris Island Urban Music label based on the success of his hit song and dance Aunt Jackie. Fox, 21, created the old-school song and dance that has quickly become a street sensation. The Harlem native’s song Aunt Jackie has received over 150,000 plays on his Myspace page, […]
Hi-Five Lead Singer Tony Thompson Found Dead
Hi-Five lead singer Tony Thompson was found dead yesterday (June 1) in his hometown of Waco, Texas. Sources told AllHipHop.com that Thompson’s body was found outside of an apartment complex around 10:00 pm. He allegedly died of drug overdose, but the cause of death has to be confirmed. Thompson and Hi-Five hit #1 with 1990’s […]
Sean Price Added To Lineup Of Brooklyn Hip Hop Fest Performers
Boot Camp Clik member Sean Price has been added to the lineup of performers who will grace the stage at the 3rd Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, organizers recently announced. Sean Price will perform selections from his critically acclaimed albums Monkey Barz (2006) and his most recent release, Jesus Price Superstar. Additionally, Sean Price is preparing […]
Freekey Zekey Sets Release Date For Solo Debut, ‘Book Of Ezekiel’
While serving a three-year jail sentence that ended in November, Diplomat Records President Freekey Zekey spent much of his time contemplating his music career and upon his release, he created Book Of Ezekiel, his solo debut album that will officially be released on July 24. Book Of Ezekiel will combine Freekey Zekeys point of views […]
50 Cent, Reps Remain Tightlipped About Earnings From Sale Of Glacéau
50 Cent’s involvement in the purchase of Glacéau is blockbuster news in the Hip-Hop community and while neither founders nor the rapper have yet to reveal the financial details, estimates about the rapper’s earnings from the deal continue to be a subject of debate. 50 Cent, born Curtis Jackson, invested in Glacéau in 2004 and […]
Young Jeezy’s Latest Album Tops The Charts
Young Jeezy’s CTE label scored its first success under a new co-venture with Def Jam, as Young Jeezy Presents USDA: Cold Summer has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B Hip-hop Albums Chart and the Billboard Top Rap Albums Chart this week. The album moved over 95,000 copies its first week in stores and […]
Twista: Staring at My Rearview
A decade ago, it was arguably Twista who first became the cliché favorite rappers favorite rapper. With his Guinness Book of World Records lightning fast delivery, the Chicago star was a well-kept secret, from the now-defunct Big Beat Records, an Atlantic company. His 1997 album Adrenaline Rush remains a cult classic, that spawned styles in […]
Grafh: Streets Raised Me
Raised by illicit codes and by men who truly epitomize bona fide OGs, this Queens subject was looked to be carrying New York Hip-Hop on his back once upon a time. To him, he still is. Utilizing what his contemporaries may consider the modern day media curse, Grafh, leaked a tester of his up and […]
Deep Crates 2
Diamond D said it best: Youve got to get your fingers dusty. For anybody subscribing the Hip-Hop sub-culture of crate-digging, Deep Crates 2 (Beatdawg Films) is the sequel within an essential documentary series told by the most respected producers. Although the first installment covered ground with Premier, Madlib, Evil Dee and the aforementioned D.I.T.C. member, […]
Björk: Volta
The metric system. The difference between Shia and Sunni. Björk. All things that your average American citizen has a general awareness of but would be hard pressed to explain if asked. Volta (Atlantic) wont help anyone remember how many kilometers are in a mile, but it is in some ways a Björk Conversion Chart. In […]
Midi Mafia Inks Deal with SRC/Universal Motown, Introduces R&B Singer Shire’
Production duo Midi Mafia’s Family Ties Entertainment imprint and SRC /Universal Motown recently signed an agreement in association with Hot City Music Group to produce new R&B artist Shire'(Sha-Ray). The singer is a former member of the R&B group Lovher, a short lived girl group formed by Dru Hill member Sisqo. The group’s best known […]
Rah Digga & Rampage: Flipped Off
Longevity is a hard thing to attain in Hip-Hop. Artists come and go while crews dissipate. There are only a select few who have weathered the storm. Its almost hard to believe that Flipmode Squad, the musical crew founded by Busta Rhymes, has been around nearly 13 years. In that span, the sound, the artist […]
