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http://allhiphop.comArtist: Little Brother/Mick BoogieTitle: And Justus For AllRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Martin A. Berrios When you take into heavy consideration the great make up of Little Brother, you notice that the math just doesn’t quite add up. As the heirs to the Native Tongue dynasty, the North Carolina troop has dropped plenty of dope material […]
My friends dragged to me to a club on a snowy Saturday night, when I would have likely just stayed home, selfishly reading or digitizing dusty vinyl. The DJ was spinning the usual suspects of Jim Jones, M.I.M.S., and T.I., when all of a sudden, Howler Monkey (the peculiarly named DJ) threw on “The Man […]
Stars pull from the pack. Shawnna started out as a member of the short-lived Infamous Syndicate, while Busta Rhymes was a Leader of the New School, and Young Jeezy was a Boy in the Hood. With the exception of N.W.A. and The Juice Crew, no group has ever had a full roster of stars, and […]
Plies’ tagline is “I’m not a rapper, I’m a hustler who can rap.” That said, amidst talk of Hip-Hop’s death, does anybody want to buy an album for 1-900-Hustler-like tips? Plies thinks so, offering his experiences as potentially life-changing to the listener. The Ft. Myers, Florida rapper claims that his raps are non-fiction, and he’s […]
Artist: Jill ScottTitle: CollaborationsRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Aja In an effort to ward off zealots, the release of the compilation Collaborations (Hidden Beach) is sure to appease the hankerings of even the most passionate Jill Scott fans. As a bona fide collection of some of Jill’s most eclectic works, the trauma of having to purchase […]
Hailing from the city of Joliet, Illinois (right outside Chicago) Elisabeth Withers never imagined that all she’s accomplished would transpire so quickly. Growing up in a household where her siblings saw her singing as a mere fantasy, Elisabeth knew one day she’d live her dreams. Like many aspiring artists, Elisabeth decided to see if she […]
New York radio station Power 105.1 will debut "The Ed Lover Show with Egypt & Ashy" tomorrow (Mar. 1), from 6-10 am. Ed, who has been with the station since it launched in Mar. of 2002, will hit the airwaves as the station celebrates it’s fifth anniversary. Power 105.1 hopes that Ed Lover can boost […]
HBO, Comcast, and the Detroit Chapter of the National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS will host the Detroit premiere of the Jamie Foxx produced film, Life Support, starring Queen Latifah. The invitation only screening takes place tonight (Feb. 28) at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit. The night will also feature […]
Nationally syndicated radio personality and popular VJ Big Tigger has been selected to be the spokesperson for one of the world’s leading cognacs, Courvoisier. According to representatives for Courvoisier, Tigger was chosen as national spokesman of the brand because of his endeavors on television as former host of BET’s 106 & Park and the long-running […]
On 1996’s “Soopaman Luva 3,” Reginald “Redman” Noble rapped I’ve got these h**s spreaded/from Japanese to diabetics/Toes stay painted because of my f##########… Now, over a decade later, the rapper’s passion for women’s shoes and his flair for men’s kicks has led to plans for a shoe store in Staten Island, NY. “I always been […]
Grammy Award winning rapper and accomplished actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and his foundation, The Ludacris Foundation, are scheduled to receive the 2007 National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) “Spirit of Youth” award in Chicago this Nov., for their work and dedication in helping America’s youth. Ludacris recently won a Grammy for Best Rap Album for Release Therapy, […]
Rapper Project Pat is now a free agent in the music world. Sources told AllHipHop.com that the Memphis, TN rapper, who is best known for his albums Ghetty Green and Mista Don’t Play: Everythangs Workin’, was released from Sony Records on Monday (Feb. 26). The move represents a turning point for Project Pat, who had […]
Rapper Foxy Brown held a press conference at Brown Memorial Baptist Church in Brooklyn today (Feb. 26) to address her most recent arrest, which took place last week in Pembroke Pines, FL. Brown appeared with a bevy of supporters to address her recent arrest. Brown, 27, was arrested and charged with battery and resisting an […]
Plans are underway for Hip-Hop history to be made next month with Breakin’ for Cancer, a charity breakdancing event organized by Sole Power Productions that aims to land in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest breakdance circle. To achieve the record, six to 12 dancers must breakdance for at least twenty-four hours […]
Def Jam Interactive and EA Sports recently announced a March release date for the musically interactive street brawler fighting game, Def Jam: Icon. The game, which infuses Hip-Hop music, culture, and lifestyle into gameplay, is due for release in North America and Europe. Gamers live out the life of a Hip-Hop mogul who goes from […]
Seasoned music executive Mark Pitts was named President of Urban Music of the Zomba Label Group, ZLG CEO Barry Weiss announced today (Feb. 26). Pitts launched his career in 1992 with Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Bad Boy Records. He managed Notorious B.I.G. and as an A&R executive, Pitts has worked with artists like Usher, Chris Brown, […]
Attorneys for No Limit Records rapper Corey "C-Murder" Miller will have another chance to prove their client’s innocence, as the rapper’s retrial for murder is scheduled to start today (Feb. 26) in New Orleans.Miller is accused of shooting and killing Steve Thomas, 16, at a nightclub in 2002 during an argument. After a controversial trial, […]
It’s been over two years since Brooklyn’s own Fabolous has dropped his last album, Real Talk, a lot of “breathing” room. Atlantic Records chose the thunderous street anthem Breathe as a first single and it was well received by audiences – but not as much as it was when found its way onto the mixtape […]
Wayne Bridges, the father of Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, died from unknown causes early this morning (Feb. 25) in Atlanta, GA. Bridges died just two weeks after Ludacris won two Grammy Awards on Feb. 11, for Best Rap Album (Release Therapy) and Best Rap Song (“Money Maker.”) That night, he dedicated both wins to his father, […]
A 17-year-old was arrested early this morning (Feb. 24) for shooting and wounding seven people outside a Pompano Beach, FL strip club, shortly after rapper Trina arrived for a scheduled appearance. According to Broward County police, a fight broke out inside of the Synn City nightclub, shortly after Trina arrived. One shot was fired inside […]
