Me, Myself & I
Artist: Fat JoeTitle: Me, Myself & IRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Dr. Zero Many hip-hop veterans are typically acknowledged by Hip-Hop heads for contributing one element to the art or their entire career regardless of the fan’s age. Rakim is known by many as the “God MC,” KRS-One as “The Teacha” and one of the most […]
Chemically Imbalanced
Artist: Ying Yang TwinsTitle: Chemically ImbalancedRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Rodney Dugue The Ying Yang Twins have lived, worked, and slept in the club for the past few years, specializing in crafting rambunctious four minute sex manuals. It’s not just a party, but a bacchanalian worship of women’s assets (and more “Dangerously,” the effects of […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: HAPPY NEW YEAR – 2007!
Today’s rumors are sponsored by AllHipHop.com’s Staff, who wish you and yours a very stoopid def New Year! THE YEAR IN RUMORS! What can I say? I just want to send out a blanket thanks to everybody that helped what I do and me through the year. Also, a huge thanks goes out to all […]
Styles P Suffers Broken Leg In Road Rage Incident
Yonkers, New York rapper Styles P sustained a broken leg as the result of a road rage incident in Greenburgh, New York last Saturday (Dec. 23). According to police, the rapper was driving his 2003 Mercedes-Benz on Saw Mill River Road, when he was cut off by a truck. Police allege Styles P., born David […]
‘The Wire’ Earns Critical Acclaim, Cast Members Expand into Hip-Hop
With compelling stories and a diverse line up of actors, The Wire has become the must-see show, according to critics and fans of the HBO series.The popular drama, which has been praised for its realistic portrayal of inner city life in Baltimore, has been called the best show on TV by numerous publications including Time […]
Isaiah Stokes: New Jack Swagger
Isaiah Stokes may not be a household name, but if you watch closely, youll see a man carefully preparing for his close up. With roles in Get Rich Or Die Tryin and Killa Season under his belt, the 26-year-old Southside Jamaica, Queens talent is building his resumé. He has made appearances in films directed by […]
AllHipHops 2007 Resolution: Bad Habits
Admit it – you’ve made plenty of those “New Year’s Resolutions” with the best of intentions, only to have them fall by the wayside before you know it. It’s been said that good intentions pave the road to hell, and some of us know that all too well. In honor of our imperfections, we got […]
AllHipHop Year End 2006: Part One
Major Label Albums of the Year: King by T.I. (Grand Hustle/Atlantic) After two successful albums and a debut flop, T.I. crowned himself with his fourth full length in early 2006. Bolstered by the synthed out Roberta Flack sample for “What You Know and Crystal Waters-inspired "Why U Wanna" T.I. songs asked many questions, that […]
AllHipHop Year End 2006: Part Two
Best Mixtapes of 2006: Best of The Roots by DJ J Period The Bay-meets-Brooklyn DJ did it to death this year, when he linked up with Black Thought for an official Roots jump off tape. With over 50 tracks, J Period added blends, rare verses, and remix material that helped show why Stetsasonic mayve started […]
AllHipHop Year End 2006: Part Three
Artists We Expected To See, But Didnt… Talib Kweli Listen! was all set to drop, and then Warner Brothers got cold feet about something. Was it a weaker first single? Was it the poor sales of Lupe Fiasco, Jurassic 5, and others in 2006? Nobodys sure, but if Blacksmith is worth their salt, theyd better […]
Lupe Fiasco: Just Might Be Okay
Lupe Fiasco just might be okay. No, he didnt sell the units he or Atlantic Records executives probably had hoped for, but the Chicago MC secured critical acclaim including a Grammy Nomination, with a homegrown debut album. Moreover, in a year where stunting, ass-slapping, and gangbanging were at the forefront, Lupe held down the lane […]
The Life And Grind of ESSO #4
Whatup? Had to double back and let you know what I been up to. I just had one of the best weeks of my life, so without any further ado I’m just gonna get into it. Monday December 4th might go down as one of the days that really changed the course of my career. […]
KRS-One: Edutainment
For over a decade, KRS-One has campaigned that I Am Hip-Hop in part of his Rap is something you do, Hip-Hop is something you live mantra. With that conviction, The Teacha had to feel some kind of way when friend and associate Nas declared Hip-Hops death with his recent album title. With his own latest […]
Bow Wow Reveals Business Plans, Shows Love to Hometown
With his latest album The Price of Fame recently hitting stores (Dec. 19), rapper Bow Wow is ending the year on a strong note. The rapper is taking his success outside of the rap arena with a new sneaker store and fast food franchise. "I’m franchising my own McDonald’s, I’m thinking about getting a little […]
Clothing Company Launched By Hip-Hop Pioneers Combats Hunger, Aids
Hip-Hop clothing company Sedgwick & Cedar recently launched the Freedom Collection in partnership with DEMO.DEMO will carry The Freedom Collection in its 200-plus chain of stores. The collection is made up of high quality, graphic tee’s. Sedgwick & Cedar, which was founded by DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, Melle Mel, Sha-rock, Ray Riccio and others […]
Nas Asked, ‘Where Are They Now?’ AHH Got Answers
In response to Nas Hip Hop is Dead song Where Are They Now?, AllHipHop.com decided to answer some of Nasirs questions. Take a jaunt down memory lane, and find out what the greats of yesteryear are doing, the music theyre making, and what we can do to uphold their names. Redhead Kingpin: You know? This […]
Nas: Carry on Tradition
Nas’ mission isn’t over. Hip Hop is Dead has moved appriximately 355,000 units according to SoundScan and blessed him with his third Number One album in the 12 years since many of us pulled the plastic off Illmatic. Fans and critics still talk about whether or not the genre is actually deceased, which has offered […]
James Brown Public Viewing To Be Held At Apollo Theater, Partner Battles Over Home
Fans of soul icon James Brown are expected in droves Thursday (Dec. 28) as the late singer’s body is brought to Harlem’s Apollo Theater for a public viewing. Brown died early Christmas morning in Atlanta of congestive heart failure. The 73-year-old Godfather of Soul, who’s musical influence is felt in R&B, hip-hop, funk and disco, […]
AHH Stray News: Tuf America Vs. The Roc, Kim’s Twins Arrested, Lil’ Kim & Big Brother, Che
Tuf America has filed a lawsuit against Roc-A-Fella Records, claiming the label illegally used a sample of Trouble Funk’s 1982 song "Let’s Get Small." The lawsuit, which was filed in Manhattan Federal Court, claims the group incorporated a portion of the often sampled record "Let’s Get Small" on the song "Criminal Background," taken from State […]
Police Nab Sean Price Concertgoer Through YouTube
A man believed to have committed murder after attending a concert by Boot Camp Click member Sean Price has surrendered to Canadian police.Reuters reports that authorities used the popular web site YouTube to help find George Gallow, a 24-year-old Hamilton resident who is seen in a video posted on the site arriving at a local […]
