Common To Launch Soji Hat Line In New York
Chicago rapper Common will officially launch his new Soji line of hats on Wednesday (Jan. 23) in New York. Common, along with invited guests Jamie Foxx, Alicia Keys, Jeremy Piven and others, will preview the high-end hats, which will be sold exclusively at La Coppola Storta stores, a trendy retailer with locations in Palermo, Roma, […]
The Game Cancels Shows In Canada, Africa
Superstar rapper The Game has canceled a series of concert dates in Luanda, Africa, according to local promoters. The rapper was scheduled to land in the country today (Jan. 22) to perform at the Atlantico Cinema on Saturday (Jan. 27) and Sunday (Jan. 28), but the concerts have been postponed.According to promoters with the Angola […]
Bone Thugs N’ Harmony: No Surrender
Without radio or video love, Bone Thugs N Harmony continues to party like its E. 1999. Claiming to have sold six figures during a quiet stint with Koch Records, the group won over the resurging ear of Swizz Beatz in his 2005 comeback, and he got behind the group. Based off of the Mariah Carey […]
Sisqo: Nothing To Prove, Pt 1
Its been well over a decade since we met the R&B quintet Dru Hill. Lead singer Sisqo became the focal point of both praise and criticism throughout the group’s successful years and his own solo endeavors. Regardless of the critical jabs, no one will ever pronounce that thong-th-thong-thong-thong with one syllable again. Unlike many of […]
Sisqo: Nothing To Prove, Pt 2
AHHA: So whats your current hairstyle? Sisqo: Well, Im a blond guy. It almost seems like attack of the clones [with today’s singers]. After Ushers album, man, everybody had the same hairdo. I didnt want like new people to hear my music and get me confused with them. I figured Id be the blond guy. […]
Big Syke Lawsuit Against Fox, XXL Mag Dismissed
A lawsuit brought against Fox Television and XXL magazine by rapper Tyruss "Big Syke" Himes was dismissed by a Superior Court judge in Los Angeles on Thursday (Jan. 18). Big Syke filed the defamation lawsuit in July of 2006, claiming that Fox’s local television station KTTV wrongfully accused him being involved in the unsolved murder […]
Industry Co-Sign 3: The Difference
Artist: L.G. (Lord’s Gift)Title: Industry Co-Sign 3: The DifferenceRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Adam Thomas What is a man to do when he has found himself in The Source as “Unsigned Hype,” yet he still finds himself without a deal? L.G., aka Lord’s Gift, a MC out of Flatbush, Brooklyn does the only thing that […]
Paid In Full (CLASSIC REVIEW)
Artist: Eric B. & RakimTitle: Paid In Full (CLASSIC REVIEW)Rating: 5 StarsReviewed by: Styles P Shortly before the long-awaited, longer delayed release of his sophomore LP Time Is Money, Styles P was down to talk about the seminal Eric B. & Rakim album Paid In Fullbut he had to do it his way. While the […]
Young Buck Signs Veteran Rapper C-Bo To Ca$hville Records
Rapper Young Buck continues to expand his Ca$hville record label, having recently signed pioneering Sacramento, CA rapper, C-Bo. While terms of the deal are being finalized, C-Bo, real name Shawn Thomas, will be the first artist to release an album off the Ca$hville label, Young Buck revealed to AllHipHop.com.“C-Bo is about to f**k the game […]
Russell Simmons Addresses World Jewish Congress, Producing More PSA’s
Rap mogul Russell Simmons will share his views on hate and inequality as the guest speaker for Monday’s (Jan. 22) World Jewish Congress American Section meeting. The Hip-Hop pioneer, who plans to speak on “Unity: Fighting Our Fights Together,” will promote the need for people from all backgrounds and cultures to stand up for each […]
Stones Throw: Ten Years
Artist: Various ArtistsTitle: Stones Throw: Ten YearsRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Jason Newman In 1996, Hip-Hop was in the throes of a revolution. The Golden Age, while still fresh in people’s heads, was over. A couple of years earlier, Nas, Biggie and Dr. Dre released blistering debuts, but now, the bling-hop era was slowly on its […]
Crook By Da Book: The Fed Story
Artist: Project PatTitle: Crook By Da Book: The Fed StoryRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Martin A. Berrios Project Pat seems to have great timing on his side. Mostly known for moderate hits such as “Chickenhead” and “Ballers,” Pat got locked up before he could rightfully bask in his own shine. During the bid his Three […]
Hyphy Hitz
Artist: Various ArtistsTitle: Hyphy HitzRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Melanie J. Cornish One thing that can be said for TVT Records is that they are a label always willing to take a chance. Having been the driving force between the Crunk epidemic that infiltrated the nation in the early stages of the new millennium; they are […]
Beat Kings: The History of Hip Hop (DVD)
Artist: DVD ReviewTitle: Beat Kings: The History of Hip Hop (DVD)Rating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: John Burnett Beat Kings: The History of Hip Hop (Nature Sounds) provides a much needed point-of-view when it comes to Hip-Hop music. The history of the genre has been told from various perspectives; the MC, the B-Boy and even the […]
Operation Awareness (Mixtape)
Artist: The Ranjahz/DJ RerokTitle: Operation Awareness (Mixtape)Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Paine Between Bleek and Beans, it was The Ranjahz that rose under Jay-Z’s wing on Hard Knock Life, Vol. 2, The Streets is Watching, and DJ Clue’s Backstage album. However, by the time the Crown Heights, Brooklyn duo released their album, they had defected from […]
Asian American Rapper Jin Takes Aim At Rosie O’Donnell
Asian American rapper Jin has released a diss record aimed at talk show host Rose O’Donnell, after O’Donnell host made what many felt were racist comments directed towards Asian Americans last month. During an episode of ABC’s The View, O’Donnell was describing how actor Danny DeVito’s drunken appearance on the show had garnered international headlines. […]
Mathematics: No Fraction
Mathematics has been in the shadows of greatness. Joining 4th Disciple as the producers to fill in for RZA, Mathematics has pounded out such hits as Ghostfaces Mighty Healthy and GZAs Labels. Those credits, along with the Long Islanders own album have made him a cult favorite amongst Wu fans, but relatively undiscovered to the […]
Bow Wow: Grown Man Business
I wanna be a muthaf**kin’ hustla!” Those were the opening words on Snoops classic, Doggystyle and they were voiced by a then eight-year-old Lil Bow Wow. Strange hearing those curse words from a youngsters mouth, but 14 years later, Bow Wow is now old enough to talk any way he wishes. Dreams of being a […]
AHH Stray News: Ludacris, Mos Def, Kanye, Spoonie Gee
Ludacris, Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Justin Timberlake and Carrie Underwood have been added to the list of the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, organizers announced today (Jan. 18). Ludacris and company join previously announced performers that includes Gnarls Barkley, Beyonce, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Dixie Chicks and others. Presenters during the evening include […]
Snoop Launches Season 2 Of Hip-Hop Gaming League
Rapper Snoop Dogg and Global Gaming League (GGL) announced the official launch the Hip-Hop Gaming League’s second season today (Jan. 18). The online gaming tournament features 32 of the biggest names in Hip-Hop and professional sports competing for bragging rights and the chance to win the league’s championship title. Snoop Dogg, who is the commissioner […]
