Paris Bennett: Ready To Reign
Widely known as the cheerful 5th runner up on last seasons American Idol, Paris Bennett is following the path of other contestants from the show in preparing her debut album, Princess P. Long gone are the pigtails and oldies renditions – this time around, 18-year-old Paris is doing things her way. While her new fame […]
UMES, Police Say Violence Caused Busta/Jim Jones Concert Cancellation, Not Hip-Hop
Representatives for The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) said that a concert planned for Feb. 21 featuring Busta Rhymes and Jim Jones was canceled because of possible violence and the situations surrounding the artists. Suzanne Street, director of public relations for UMES, said that a Maryland State Police Department intelligence report connected the artists […]
Pharrell Links With Al Gore, Kevin Wall, Cameron Diaz To Combat Climate Crisis
Producer/rapper Pharrell Williams will join former Vice President Al Gore, former Live 8 executive producer Kevin Wall, actress Cameron Diaz and the MSN Network in the Save Our Selves (SOS) campaign. The group launched The Campaign for a Climate in Crisis today (Feb. 15) at the California Science Center. In addition to Pharrell, Snoop Dogg, […]
Plies Discusses Label Politics, New Album
Determined to never make himself a victim of label drama, Fort Meyers, FL rapper Plies is taking charge with a forthcoming album and his record label, Big Gates Records.The company, which Plies co-owns with his brother, represents another chapter for the lyricist. He plans on releasing a string of artists on the label, but not […]
New Military Label Launches With ‘To The Fallen’ Compilation
To The Fallen Records, a new veteran owned record label recently launched, with the purpose of showcasing recordings by military artists stationed all over the world. The first release from the label is To The Fallen – Volume I, a Hip-Hop compilation that features 14 tracks from active, guard, reserve and veteran service members from […]
Mister Cartoon Pens ‘Lost Angel’ Graphic Novel
Legendary West coast tattoo artist Mister Cartoon is preparing to release a new graphic novel titled The Lost Angel. Mister Cartoon, who is celebrated for his unique tattooing style, has inked rappers and celebrities like Eminem, Xzibit, Dr. Dre, Busta Rhymes, 50 Cent, Beyonce, and others. The 112-page graphic novel is drawn in Mister Cartoon’s […]
Test for Biggie
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Duke da God: Sound Bombing
On his diss record to 50 Cent, Camron taunts This aint a label Curtis, Im freakin with family. And during the filming of the Cuurtis video in Harlem, where Cam is jumping out of caskets, surfing car roofs and polyn with his peoples til day break, family is exactly who he is surrounded by. The […]
Prodigy and Alchemist: Koch Me if You Can
2006 was a year of hits and misses for Mobb Deep. On one hand, their deal with G-Unit shot their creative energy through the roof, and the buzz behind Blood Money was arguably their greatest promotional effort since their classic release, The Infamous. But at the same time, Blood Money is also regarded as one […]
Bastards Of The Party (Film)
Artist: Film ReviewTitle: Bastards Of The Party (Film)Rating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Slav Kandyba Rare is a documentary made by someone it is actually aboutthe biggest exception being celebrity sex tapes, of course. It is a whole other matter if the film is any good at all, and in fact, documentaries frequently fall short of […]
Wu-Tang Clan & Friends: Unreleased
Artist: MathematicsTitle: Wu-Tang Clan & Friends: UnreleasedRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Felipe Delerme Wu-Tang Forever once spoke to the invincibility of one of the premier artist collectives in Hip-Hop, but is now little more than an album title. While there is no erasing history, outside of critical darling Ghostface, the Wu aesthetic continues to fade. […]
ABBRACADAMN!!!
Artist: Clan DestinedTitle: ABBRACADAMN!!!Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Adam Thomas North Carolina has been abuzz on the underground scene for a long time. The most prominent example would be Little Brother, which dropped a indie classic in 2002’s The Listening. Now, five years later, there is a group that is trying to match that success. Known […]
The Best Of N.W.A
Artist: N.W.ATitle: The Best Of N.W.ARating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Sidik Fofana A quick search on amazon.com will reveal that an N.W.A greatest hits CD has been done over a decade ago. So, to what do we owe this sudden Priority release? Dre is still gainfully employed off his Pro Tools. Cube is still living fruitfully […]
Diddy Hosts ‘Press Play’ VIP All-Star Weekend in Vegas
Sean "Diddy" Combs and Forever First Enterprises will host a star-studded affair at the Ice House Lounge in Las Vegas this Saturday night (Feb. 17).In addition to the weekend’s festivities, the Ice House Lounge will also unveil their new two-story, all-glass party room, built specially for All-star Weekend. The newly erected structure will make the […]
Rich Boy Shooting Second Video, Preparing Debut Album
Mobile, AL rapper Rich Boy is shooting the second video from his upcoming self titled debut next week in Alabama. The 23-year-old rapper, who is currently riding the charts based off the success of his No. 1 single “Throw Some D’s,” will shoot the video for “Boy Looka Here” on Feb. 19, during Mobile’s Mardi […]
Nas Launching Footwear Line With 310 Global Brands
Queens, NY rapper Nas has signed a deal with 310 Global Brands to release his own signature line of footwear, Disciple Footwear Collection by 310. According to Nas, the line “celebrates our diversity, our roots, our history.” Under the terms of the agreement, 310 Global Brands will market and distribute Nas’ footwear collection. “310 is […]
AllHipHop’s Best (And Worst) Hip-Hop Love Songs
Best Hip-Hop Love Songs "Happy Valentine’s Day" by Andre 3000 (2003, LaFace) Camay by Ghostface Killah (1996, Razor Sharp/Epic) Youre All I Need to Get By by Method Man featuring Mary J. Blige (1994, Def Jam) "Love Rap" by Spoonie Gee (1980, Enjoy) "Love Language" by Talib Kweli featuring Les Nubians (Reflection Eternal) (2000, Rawkus) […]
Fat Man Scoop & Shanda: No Ordinary Love
Fat Man Scoop and his wife Shanda may have very well discovered the secret to a successful marriage in the spotlight: air it all out and take callers. What began as a small webcast about sex has now exploded into a live show with potential TV, DVD, and radio deals. Man and Wife takes place […]
Valentine’s Day Download
Having a significant other is wonderful during the Holiday of Red, but that color can signify bloodshed if the mood is weak or the gifts are sub par. One thing is for certain: after the dinner, the flowers and the romantic stroll comes the most of the time pleasantly inevitable Valentines Day lovin. If youre […]
Lloyd: The Inspiration
Most young R&B artists look to their lefts and look to their rights, sizing up fellow soldiers to the movement like straight competition. But for Lloyd, every true young lover of sound is a direct reflection of himself and his journey to our ears. Maybe its his long locks that caught your attention, or his […]
