Music World Mourns Death of Audio and Mix Engineer Ethan Willoughby
Ethan Willoughby, a Grammy award nominated audio and mix engineer, has died. The father of two, who worked with various artists such as Busta Rhymes, Common, the Game and the Black Eyed Peas, was killed Sunday (Feb. 18) after being hit by a drunk driver. "Ethan was one of the few people I trusted with […]
Lil’ Kim, DMC, DMX Host Children Uniting Nations Gala
Billboard and Children Uniting Nations (CUN) will come together on Oscar weekend to present the 8th Annual CUN Academy Awards celebration. The black tie event, which will be hosted by rapper Lil’ Kim, acknowledges the 2007 honorees for the “Inspiring Our Children to Dream Awards.” Beginning on Friday, February 23rd, Lil’ Kim and CUN founder, […]
Redman: Coming of Age Part Two
AllHipHop.com: Where do you rank yourself in terms of lyricists. I always had you in the Top Five, Top 10 easily Redman: I’m in the Top Five. I don’t brag on myself. It depends. Even y’all [AllHipHop.com] muthaf***as, you gotta ask yourself, “What the f**k is the qualities of being a lyricist?” Now, how many […]
Redman: Coming of Age Part One
For years, Redman was once regarded as the king of consistency with albums like Whut? Thee Album, Dare Iz a Darkside, Muddy Waters and Doc’s Da Name 2000. The New Jersey native blazed through the ’90s with a rap style that exuded lyricism, created mosh pits, caused laughter and even allowed b-boys to two-step on […]
CNN Examines Hip-Hop’s Impact On Society In Hour Long Special
CNN will examine the cultural value of Hip-Hop in an hour long special dubbed "Hip-Hop: Art or Poison?" tonight (Feb 21.) Anchor Paula Zahn will host a discussion about Hip-Hop music and its impact on African-American society with Russell Simmons, Chuck D., Eve, and a panel of special guests. The guests will examine whether Hip-Hop’s […]
Paul Wall Joins Hip-Hop Supporters For Minister Louis Farrakhan’s Saviour’s Day
With words of empowerment and a knack for finding peaceful resolutions to beefs among rappers, Minister Louis Farrakhan has become an inspirational force within the Hip-Hop community. So much so that Houston rhymesayer Paul Wall is voicing his appreciation for the revered leader. "From start to finish, the journey of Minister Farrakhan has been unbelievable. […]
Lionheart: Tussle with the Beast
Artist: Joe Buddha Presents: KlashnekoffTitle: Lionheart: Tussle with the BeastRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Anna NathansonKlashnekoff is widely regarded as one of Englands most talented lyricists, and this, his second album to date, has a long time in the making, coming three years after his debut. Originally scheduled for 2006 release, the agonising wait for UK […]
One Hundred Black Men Of New York To Honor Rapper Kanye West
The New York Chapter of One Hundred Black Men Inc. is planning their 27th Annual Benefit Gala on Feb. 22, which will honor rapper Kanye West, NFL player Curtis Martin, The Hon. Charles Rangel, gospel singer Kirk Franklin and others. One Hundred Black Men, which was founded in 1963, has over 106 chapters worldwide with […]
AHH Stray News: M.O.P., Nelly, Grandmaster Flash, SRC/SoutEast Music
M.O.P.’s latest single "7:30" has been picked up by CBS Sports and The New York Knicks and the song will be included in various promotional spots. The song is taken from M.O.P.’s upcoming G-Unit release reportedly titled Yearly Physical, which is slated to hit stores in May 2007. The video for the song is being […]
M.O.P.: Ground Zero
Since signing with G-Unit Records in June 2005 M.O.P. has been seated comfortably in the biggest crew in Hip-Hop, and also relatively unheard. While Billy Danze, Lil Fame, and producer/manager Laze E have released street albums like 2006s Ghetto Warfare, the Brownsville, Brooklyn veterans have not come close to that Ante Up / Cold As […]
Prosecutors Call Busta ‘Violent Predicate Felon,’ Rapper Rejects Plea Deal
Busta Rhymes rejected a plea bargain offered by prosecutors today (Feb. 20) in Manhattan Criminal Court. The rapper, who is facing two assault charges, is accused of kicking and punching former driver Edward Hatchett in a dispute over back pay on Dec. 26, 2006.He’s also accused of assaulting 19-year-old Robert Lebron, a fan who allegedly […]
Common Confirmed As Performer Despite Controversy At Duke University
Despite controversy surrounding his views on the Duke University Lacrosse scandal, rapper Common is still slated to headline the school’s Last Day of Classes concert on April 25. “We obviously do not condone or endorse anything he said at the time, but we did book him and sign a contract that is legally binding on […]
Vanessa and Angela Simmons Debut Pastry Footwear
Young women will soon have a new line of shoes to seek out, with arrival of Vanessa and Angela Simmons’ new line of shoes, Pastry Footwear. The line will feature colorful, mid-priced athletic-inspired shoes and includes various style for young women. In addition, each shoe will have tube of lip gloss attached to it, with […]
Rapper G. Dep Off Rikers Island, Into The Recording Studio
Bad Boy rapper G-Dep was released from Rikers Island prison last week and is currently working on a comeback album. G. Dep, born Trevell Coleman, knocked around New York’s underground scene before landing a $350,000 contract to record for Sean "Diddy" Combs’ Bad Boy Record label. After several high profile appearances on albums like Black […]
Black Boy: Bet on Black
We are in the midst of a month that commemorates and memorializes people and events in Black History. It was in 1921 that Black Wall Street, a prominent Black owned business district was burned to the ground. Now, 86 years later, that name has re-emerged. This time, its taking on a whole new meaning. The […]
Twisted Black: Got it Twisted
In todays day and age, prosecutors have new a new weapon against some defendants- lyrics. Almost a decade after C-Bo proved this to be true in the Pacific Northwest, Fort Worth native, Twisted Black, learned this first hand when some of his lyrics were turned against him in a trial during which he stands charged […]
Atlantis: Hymns for Disco
Artist: K-OsTitle: Atlantis: Hymns for DiscoRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Rodney Dugue His name is K-OS (Knowledge of Self) and he raps frighteningly well with a conscience cadence and a demagogues virtue. Thats all you should care to know. Really. Its a shame everything is closeted and cost-effective; hes fluffily content with cheap ambition because […]
Lovework
Artist: Gabriel TeodrosTitle: LoveworkRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jason NewmanPerhaps the most telling line from Seattle emcee Gabriel Teodros Lovework (Massline) comes from In This Together, when he rhymes Theres so many raps labeled as conscious out there/A label people get no matter what they share. After a few listens all the way through, its […]
The Life & Grind of ESSO Entry 7
Whatup? Since my last entry, theres been a whole lot goin on over here. Im putting the finishing touches on my second mixtape ESSObama: The Champagne Campaign and Ive also been working on another project called Separated At Birth that I recorded last week with IB3, an artist out of Houston thats signed to Mathew […]
XM, Sirius Satellite Radio Announce Plans To Merge
Satellite radio giants XM and Sirius have reached an agreement to merge in an all stock deal, it was announced today (Feb. 19). The new company, which does not yet have a name, will be worth $13 billion including debt of almost $1.6 billion dollars. XM shareholders will receive 4.6 shares of Sirius common stock […]
