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 […]
UMES Cancels Busta Rhymes Concert Due To Police Intelligence Report
Students at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) voiced their displeasure today (Feb. 13), when school officials announced that an upcoming concert featuring rappers Busta Rhymes and Jim Jones was canceled, after school officials viewed a Maryland State Police intelligence report. UMES spokeswoman Suzanne Street said students were notified in a meeting in the […]
Core DJ’s Announce 6th DJ Retreat
The Core DJ’s announced today (Feb. 13) that their 6th DJ Retreat will take place Mar. 15-18 in Miami, FL.The retreat, which takes place twice a year, provides complimentary advance registration to over 300 of the countries most influential DJ’s, who seek to network, attend various listening sessions, meet & greets, label showcases and discover […]
AHH Stray News: Paul Wall, Tupac, Fabolous, Busta Rhymes
Houston, TX rapper Paul Wall will tour the Persian Gulf region on a United Service Organization (USO) tour performing for United States armed service members. Paul Wall will be joined by rapper/comedian Jamie Kennedy and Stu Stone, comedian Bill Dawes, DJ Joey Nicks and breakdancer Casper. Paul Wall, who releases his sophomore album Get Money […]
DJ Premier, Alchemist, Swizz Beatz & More Give Tips To Upcoming Producers In Arizona
G-Unit’s Sha Money XL presented the first annual One Stop Shop Producers Conference, which took place in Phoenix AZ, Feb 10-11.Producers from the United States, England, Germany and even Africa attended the two-day event, which featured a number of panels, workshops and beat battles.Seasoned veterans like DJ Premier, Hi-Tek, Alchemist, Havok, Fredwreck, No ID, and […]
Sean Price: Encore
Sean Price is experiencing a mild case of heart burn. After being unappreciated as a member of Heltah Skeltah and the Boot Camp Clik for more than 10 years, Price finally ventured out on his own with 2005s Monkey Barz, a debut brimming with sharp wordplay and cohesive melodies. The album received plenty of praise, […]
Fab Five Freddy, Sticky Fingaz Guest Starring on Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Hip-Hop pioneer Fab Five Freddy will take a turn towards the dramatic, with a guest appearance on Law & Order: Criminal Intent. The former Yo! MTV Raps host will play “Fulla Smith,” a rap artist who is killed after debuting his latest song and finishing an interview at a radio station, in the episode, titled […]
Talib Kweli Releases New Video ‘More or Less’
Talib Kweli has released his latest music video for “More or Less,” featuring longtime colleague, producer Hi-Tek. The second single off his upcoming album Ear Drum, “More or Less” was produced and funded entirely by Kweli’s Blacksmith Records label. The video utilized green screen technology, which helped incorporate Kweli’s creative side, he said. “Of course, […]
Bow Wow Launches New Label, Crew
Rapper/actor Bow Wow is exploring his entrepreneurial side by launching a new record label. Bow Wow, who hit the music industry at the tender age of five, hopes to recreate the magic that propelled him to superstar status with his first artist, 13-year-old Young Jinsu. “I’m passing the Lil Bow Wow torch to Jinsu,” Bow […]
Mary J. Blige, T.I., Ludacris Big Winners at Grammy Awards
It was a night fit for a Hip-Hop soul queen as Mary J. Blige collected three trophies Sunday (Feb. 11) during the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. The singer, who garnered eight nominations and brought the house down with an emotional performance of “Be Without You”, won the Grammy for Best R&B Album for the The […]
AllHipHop Black History Month Part 2
Black History Month is upon us. Though its Hispanic contributions must be recognized, Hip-Hop culture has become one of the largest outlets of expression in Black history. Whether it was Big Daddy Kane updating Donny Hathaways definition of Young, Gifted & Black, dead prezs outcry about the education inequalities in They Schools or Chamillionaire feeling […]
Devin the Dude: Parents Just Don’t Understand
For a label thats led by a Prince, Devin the Dude has been the court jester of Rap-A-Lot Records since he appeared on The Geto Boys Bring it On in 1993. The Texan helped cultivate his style with The Odd Squad a year later, before releasing three cult-followed albums. Perhaps due to thriftier promotion and […]
Death’s Afterlife
With so many visiting and viewing the demise of Hip-Hop in its public hospice, has anyone given any thought to exactly WHO is directly responsible for its ravaged condition? Granted, its easy to say that many have contributed to spreading life-threatening poison that have left it in a state of septic shock; I argue that […]
Malinda Williams: This Womans Worth, Pt 1
Malinda Williams might not play the lead role in a film or series, but she plays the role you remember the most. With notable projects like The Wood, her role as Bird on the TV series Soul Food, and her cameo as the Mallory to Young Bucks Mickey in his video for Shorty Wanna Ride, […]
Malinda Williams: This Womans Worth, Pt 2
AHHA: Out of all of your roles, which character do you relate to the most? Malinda: 155% Bird. What was crazy was when I was doing that character, there were so many things about her that the writers would put in the script that I would sit there and think, Oh my God, do they […]
Kenneth ‘Supreme’ McGriff Spared Death Penalty
Queens, NY drug lord Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff was spared the death penalty yesterday for orchestrating the murder of two rivals in 2001. Jurors in a federal court in Brooklyn deliberated for two and a half hours but were split on sentencing McGriff to death. McGriff, who remained stone faced when sentenced, will be sent to […]
Biz Markie Stars in New Scion Documentary
Legendary rapper Biz Markie will offer fans a glimpse into his past with a new Scion documentary, titled Stomping Grounds. The 22-minute film follows the rhymesayer as he journeys to his old neighborhood in Long Island and revisits places that shaped his musical destiny such as barber shops, food joints, nightclubs, sneaker shops, arcades and […]
R&B Pioneer Charles Wright Honored for Five Decade Career
R&B musician and producer Charles "Express Yourself" Wright will honored today (Feb. 9) for a music career that spans five decades. Wright, a lyricist noted for being the founder and leader of the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, will be in good company as honorees include legendary singer/musician Stevie Wonder, former Los Angeles Mayor Tom […]
North Carolina Central University Launches Hip-Hop Initiative
North Carolina Central University (NCCU) launched a new Hip-Hop initiative today (Feb. 9), which aims to provide opportunities to at risk males and prepare students academically as they transition into their professional careers. The new program has four components: a class called “Hip-Hop in Context” taught by 9th Wonder and Christopher “Play” Martin, a lecture […]