Ruben Studdard: Still Shining
Ruben Studdard made a name for himself and established a fan base that most artists take years to acquire when he emerged as the American Idol champion in 2003. After Platinum success from his major debut album Soulful, he went out on a limb and released the gospel album I Need an Angel, which reached […]
Rugged Intellect: Rugged, Never Smooth
Hailing from Montreal, Canada, Rugged Intellect is pushing his way to the industry by any means necessary. Growing up as an outcast for not being the right color in a neighborhood dominated by African Americans and Latinos, Rugged Intellect has broke the color barrier to be recognized as a Hip-Hop MC. The first deal for […]
Domingo: The Most Known Unknown
Youve heard Domingo, you just might not realize it. This East New York, Brooklyn producer has been at it for two decades as a go-to guy for the self-proclaimed 90s sound. Behind such records as Blahzay Blahzays Danger, Fat Joes Success and Masta Aces No Regrets, Domingo has more credits than an Oliver Stone film. […]
Bobby Valentino, Ludacris Address Album Leak Rumor
Earlier this week R&B singer Bobby Valentino addressed the rumor that his newest album Special Occasion, had leaked onto the Internet. “Because of the success of my debut album, and the love for my fans, I wanted to take my time with this new album Special Occasion ,” Bobby Valentino said in a statement. “So […]
Total Chaos (Book)
Artist: Book ReviewTitle: Total Chaos (Book)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Sidik Fofana There are people out there who are as expert on the subject of Hip-Hop as Bubba, Forrest Gump’s homie, is on shrimp. Jeff Chang is one of them. He serves as the editor of Total Chaos The Art and Aesthetics of Hip-Hop (Basic Civitas […]
The Scope Of Things
Artist: Move.meantTitle: The Scope Of ThingsRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Max Herman Nowadays when heads listen to an album, they’re probably not going to mind hearing a feel good joint here and there. But the reception may not be as welcoming to an album entirely comprised of upbeat material. On its full length debut, L.A. trio […]
Guru Preps Jazzmatazz Vol. 4 On New Label
Veteran MC Guru and new partner and producer Solar are planning the release of Jazzmatazz Vol. 4: The Hip-Hop Jazz Messenger: Back To The Future on their own label, 7 Grand Records. The fourth installment of Guru’s Jazzmatazz series features heavyweights like Bob James, David Sanborn, Common, Blackalicious, Slum Village, Kem, Bobby Valentino, Damian Marley, […]
Ice Cube Producing New Reality Series ‘Good in the Hood’
Ice Cube continues his push on to the small screen with a new hour long reality television series on A&E titled Good in the Hood. Ice Cube will introduce each episode, which features a different reformed gang member, drug dealer or criminal, who takes on the responsibility of rehabilitating another person with similar circumstances. Good […]
Rich Boy: The Reinvention
With The South dominating rap sales and radio play the last three years, many could argue that it needs no reinvention. But all one has to do is open a copy of Ozone magazine, and you can see the endless pictures of new blood trying to get in on the fame, the fortune, and even […]
Havoc Creates Voxonic Voicetones, Working on Bi-lingual Single
International seems to be the mind state of rapper/producer Havoc, as he sets out to expand his fanbase overseas with a new business partnership.The Mobb Deep member has hooked up with New York-based software company Voxonic Inc. to release international voicetones under Voxonic’s Voxtones division. In addition, Voxonic will convert a soon to be named […]
Lupe Fiasco May Testify in 1st and 15th Partner’s Drug Trial
Rap fans may soon see and hear Lupe Fiaso in a different setting when the Grammy-nominated emcee heads to court. According to the Chicago Tribune, Fiasco (born Wasalu Jaco) is expected to testify in the drug conspiracty trial of his 1st and 15th partner/music producer, Charles “Chili” Patton and his wife Inita. The couple was […]
The Most Underrated
Artist: DomingoTitle: The Most UnderratedRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Bill Zimmerman After more than a decade of making beats for a variety of artists including Big Pun, Fat Joe, Masta Ace and KRS-One, and getting no mainstream recognition, Brooklyn producer Domingo puts his skills at the forefront. On the The Most Underrated (Latchkey) the NYC […]
Grandmaster Flash And The Furious Five Inducted Into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Hip-Hop history was made last night (Mar. 12), as Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As Hip-Hop pioneers, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five were one of the first Hip-Hop groups to incorporate deejaying and emceeing in a group. “We are going in the Rock […]
Possible Set Back For ‘Street Dreams’ Tour Date Due To Drug Bust
The Street Dreams Tour featuring headliner Young Jeezy, Jim Jones, Rich Boy, Lil Wayne and Fat Joe, has suffered another possible set back, as a man affiliated with a Cincinnati promotions company promoting the event was arrested over the weekend, when police found 64 pounds of cocaine in the trunk of a car. The Cincinnati […]
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This is a test of what embedded objects look like. Now, say, we have an article and we want to show case shots from the story. Here is where we would insert them. This photo is from the fashion show gallery. This photo is from the Jermaine Dupri gallery. Now, if we align a […]
Ill Al Skratch: Where’s My Homies?
When Nas asked where are they now to some of raps pioneers, Ill and Al Skratch heard their names shouted out once again by the QB veteran. A longtime fan of the duo from Uptown and Brooklyn, Nas wanted people to ask Ill and Al Skratch Where My Homiez? the title of their 1994 hit […]
AHH Stray News: Columbia Vs. Mistah F.A.B., Soul Train, DJ’s March, Snoop, Nas
Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B.’s “Ghost Ride It” video has been banned from all media outlets because of the video’s use of the Ghostbusters car and logo in the video for the controversial single. Mistah F.A.B.’s “Ghost Ride It” singles touches upon the phenomenon of “ghost riding,” which is when the driver stands on the hood […]
Urban/Hip-Hop Company Suspended By SEC For Spam
Goldmark Industries, Inc., a producer and distributor of urban music, feature films, and television was suspended this week by The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) due to their recent and repeated spam E-mail campaigns. Goldmark Industries, Inc. was one of 35 companies to be suspended in an operation the SEC has dubbed “Operation Spamalot”. The […]
New Educational Hip-Hop Preschool DVD Offers a New Way to Learn
The power of Hip-Hop, a soundtrack in the lives of youth and adults, has spread to preschoolers through a new educational DVD.The DVD, titled It’s Hip-Hop, Baby!, encourages kids age 2-6 to explore music, language and songs by featuring original tunes as well as traditional toddler songs such as "ABCs," "If You’re Happy and You […]
U.K. Retail Chain Topshop Comes Under Fire For Selling ‘Gangsta Rap Coloring Book’
U.K. based fashion retailer Topshop has pulled The Gangsta Rap Coloring Book from the shelves of its flagship Oxford Street store in the UK, after the book generated numerous complaints. The 48-page coloring book, which was authored by Aye Jay Moreno and released in 2004, features images of rappers like 50 Cent, Eazy-E, Ice-T, Master […]
