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http://allhiphop.comFor more than 20 years the Marley family name has roared like a mighty lion to the world. Stephen Marley showed the family musical gene as a child prodigy. He made his recording debut at the age of seven alongside siblings Ziggy and Cedella as the Melody Makers on the 1972 song “Children Playing in […]
Miami rhymesayer Pitbull is teaming up with popular tequila producer Jose Cuervo to find the next generation of Latino urban music stars. The pair, along with Hip-Hop mogul Chingo Bling and rising star Malverde, have joined forces for the second annual Cuervotón, a nationwide talent search that will spotlight unsigned artists as they submit demos […]
Jadakiss has joined forces with fellow New York rapper Supa Nova Slom to craft “Gangsta Salute,” a new mixtape track devoted to educating youth on the origins of gang culture, designed to unify street gangs. “Gangsta Salute,” produced by Brooklyn-based producer Ntrfied, features Jadakiss and Supa Nova Slom, an emcee and organizer known for his […]
Rapper Juelz Santana was recently tapped to be featured in Nike’s new marketing campaign, "The Second Coming: Our Game, Our Time,” which features NBA basketball stars LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Amare Stoudemire, Rasheed Wallace, Jermaine O’Neal, Tony Parker, Paul Pierce, Shawn Marion and Chris Paul.The new :60 second montage was produced by Nike, […]
Two English teens who admitted to beating a priest’s son to a pulp are in hot water, after they bragged about the attack in a rap song posted on the Internet. The teens were part of a group that beat Willem Haymaker, 17, during an unprovoked attack by 15 youths in a park in Oct. […]
Between Lil’ Flip and Chamillionaire, it was Mike Jones that helped bring Houston back to the Hip-Hop forefront. Jones was more lighthearted than Flip, and less topical than Cham, but with his Yellow Pages raps, rags to riches banter, and happy-go-lucky attitude, Who is Mike Jones? answered its own question. However since the platinum run […]
Bill Stephney, a former president of Def Jam Records and member of Public Enemy’s Bomb Squad, will play host to a day-long conference on Fatherhood to be held at The Apollo Theatre in Harlem on February 3. Stephney, who now heads up Joseph Media, said that he has seen the need to cultivate fatherhood through […]
Producer 9th Wonder has departed from North Carolina Hip-Hop group Little Brother. According to published reports, the split between the producer and the remaining group was amicable. The split was due to a nonexistent relationship with Atlantic Records’ A&R and creative differences within the group. Remaining group members Pooh and Phonte are working on their […]
With appearances in various music videos and television shows as well as two best selling ringtones, Katt Williams could qualify as one of the busiest entertainers around. The comedian’s#### HBO stand up special Katt Williams: Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1, recently hit stores on DVD. And now the popular funnyman is preparing a new rap/comedy album […]
After churning out hit for the likes of pop stars Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado, super-producer Timbaland is preparing his second solo album, titled Shock Value. The first single from the album, “Give It to Me," features Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado, two artists that Timbaland has had worldwide chart success with as a producer. […]
Between the old and the new, there is the true. “True School” has been a loosely defined term for Hip-Hop with the purest intentions, Hip-Hop that has nothing to be ashamed about. Brooklyn MC J-Live wrote a song about it called “True School Anthem” a few years back, Grandmaster Caz and Mele Mel talk about […]
As Hip-Hop fans debate on New York’s return to the marketplace, 2007 will deal out several fresh faces. While Young Jeezy and Rick Ross have succeeded in strong debuts under The Carter Administration, Def Jam readies its homegrown talent Tru Life. With platinum pressures increasing, some already know this Lower East Side talent for reasons […]
Rap-A-Lot Records CEO James "J. Prince" Prince will be honored Tuesday by the City of Houston with a day of his own. Houston mayor Bill White and City Council Member Ron Green will conduct a city proclamation honoring Prince for more than 20 years of commitment and dedication for giving back to the city. The […]
Rap star Queen Latifah will star opposite Katie Holmes and Diane Keaton in the upcoming heist movie titled Mad Money. The movie centers around three female employees of the Federal Reserve, who plot to steal money that is about to be destroyed. Latifah will play a character named "Liz" in the movie, which is based […]
Music executive Bryan Leach has officially become a person to watch in the music business, with his inclusion on Crain’s New York Business‘ annual 40 Under 40 list.Leach started his career in 1995 as a director of artist development for independent label TVT Records. He transitioned into the label’s artist and repertoire (A&R) department and […]
Russell Simmons’ Hip-Hop Summit Action Network has announced the 2007 "Get Your Money Right" tour, which will stop in various cities across the country promoting financial literacy.The "Get Your Money Right" tour kicks off on Mar. 3 at The Granville Sawyer Auditorium at Texas Southern University in Houston, TX and will feature a variety of […]
Jay-Z’s push into the world of advertising and marketing continues, as the mogul’s Rocawear company will help soft drink giant Coca-Cola relaunch its Cherry Coke line of soda. According to industry trade publication Brand Week, Jay-Z will help design the can and the television commercials, in addition to appearing at the relaunch of the Cherry […]
Cashville, Ten-A-Key. The fact that Country Music’s reigning capital has been given a Hip-Hop inspired nickname speaks volumes about the influence of the city’s newest ambassador—Young Buck. Mayor Bill Purcell is probably not too thrilled that his city has adopted a nickname synonymous with copping cocaine at a bargain basement price, but in terms of […]
Though her 2001 introductory single “Heard It All Before” may have left you with the impression that Sunshine Anderson is a perpetually angry person, chat with her over coffee and you’ll find that she truly is the unassuming round-the-way girl that so many other singers try to convince us they are. She could easily be […]
Superbowl fans will have more to look forward besides the big clash between the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts.Sean "Diddy" Combs will be on hand during the weekend of the game for two star-studded affairs in Miami. The mogul will kick off the festivities Feb. 2 with his second annual "Twelve Hours of Diddy […]
