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Grouchy Greg

Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/grouchy.tv - I am Grouchy Greg. I founded AllHipHop in 1996. In addition to running the site, I enjoy breaking news stories. My stories have been cited in The LA Times, NY Times, NY Post, TMZ, Yahoo, Billboard, The Associated Press, CNN, and more.

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Max B: The Caged Byrd Sings

N o stranger to the prison system, Dipset affiliate Max B, (government Charly Wingate), had just returned from doing a seven-year bid when he descended on the rap game in 2005. Fast becoming a fixture on both Jim Jones’ solo albums and Byrdgang mixtapes, the rapper and singer also known as Bigavelli wowed fans with […]

AllHipHop Classic Skin

So, I have been fooling with the various templates. To show everyone an example, I have simply changed this blogs behavior settings to show how each area can be customized. I notice that the content nav areas magically format into any of the above skins, which appear to be out of the box. True9, can […]

AHH Stray News: Ice-T, Chamillionaire, J-Bo

Popular rapper/actor Ice-T will speak at Teachers College at Columbia University, one of the United States’ leading graduate schools. The rapper will be featured during a two-day gathering called "Teach, Think, Play: Popular Culture in the Classroom." According to organizers, the conference is designed to explore challenges and power of integrating pop culture into the […]

The Weatherman LP

Artist: EvidenceTitle: The Weatherman LPRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Omar Hamza Evidence, of the seminal L.A. collective Dilated Peoples, is showcasing his skill behind the boards and behind the mic with his first solo shot, The Weatherman LP (ABB). For those that don’t know, Dilated is one of those rare collectives to showcase true Hip-Hop. […]

Live Convention 77-79

Artist: Various ArtistsTitle: Live Convention 77-79Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Paine For second and third generation Hip-Hoppers, the old singles are too rare and expensive to find, and one must watch Wild Style to get the block party feel of the late ’70s. Kenny and Reggie Wilson, two South Bronx residents of the day started compiling […]

Introducing Joss Stone

Artist: Joss StoneTitle: Introducing Joss StoneRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Kathy Iandoli After listening to Joss Stone’s third album Introducing Joss Stone (EMI/Virgin), one thing becomes clear. Joss Stone can’t sing, she can sang. Laced with tales of heartache, revival, and maturity, the album can only be considered an Introduction, as it’s our first glimpse into […]

J. Sands: Steel Curtain

For a decade, the Lone Catalysts have lived up to their name as one of the few groups still advancing Hip-Hop through the ‘90s conventions for pure, underground music. That underground label appeases some fans, but has it held the duo of J. Sands and J. Rawls back from the success and recognition they deserve? […]

Crime Mob: Role Models

As a five-person unit, Crime Mob might have made collective impact with their 2004 hit “Knuck If You Buck,” but the individuality of the members are lost in the shuffle. Diamond and M.I.G. speak on behalf of the Atlanta quintet, explaining the roles of the members to AllHipHop.com. Diamond comes to grips with her sex-symbol […]