Freekey Zekey Signs Multi-Million Dollar Deal With Asylum, Launches Dipset South
Days after completing a stint in a Durham, NC prison, Freekey Zekey is reaping the benefits of a new multi-million dollar deal with Asylum Records. The 31-year-old Diplomats affiliate, who signed the one-album deal with the label in correlation with Diplomat Records on Friday (Dec. 1), will launch Dipset South after the release of his […]
Dan The Automator Headlines 2K Sports Hip-Hop Tour
2K Sports recently announced that Dan The Automator will headline the second leg of the 2nd Annual 2K Sports Bounce Tour. The 14-date West coast outing started last week and continues until mid-December. The 2nd Annual 2K Sports Bounce Tour features Chali 2na of Jurassic 5, Casual of Hieroglyphics, A.G. of D.I.T.C. and Gavin Hayes […]
Choke No Joke: I Ain’t No Joke
As a videographer for Damon Dash during the decline of Roc-A-Fella, Arthur Alston known within the industry as Choke No Joke captured many a moment on camera that The Death of a Dynasty failed to depict. Showcasing his documentary I am Choke No Joke throughout the country and with plans to take it overseas, it […]
Juelz Santana: Face Off
Everything has its side effects, including success. Juelz Santana is learning this the hard way as he speaks about the title of next project, a Lil’ Wayne collabo, Cant Feel My Face. Slowly growing numb to success, the Harlem bred MC finds himself having to elevate his game to even higher levels so that he […]
Brian McKnight: The Love Below
If R&B is lacking respect from Hip-Hop fans, then how about we let the numbers do the talking? While most rappers strive to go platinum at least once in their short-lived musical careers, Brian McKnight has sold over 16 millions units and released a whopping 10 albums, with his new release simply called Ten as […]
Arizona Officer Requests Blacks To Rap To Avoid Ticket; Dept Apologizes
The Tempe, Arizona police department is conducting a full-scale investigation of two Tempe police officers, after city officials pulled a local show off the air following a recent segment which showed an officer telling two African-American men they could avoid getting a ticket for littering if they rapped. According to The Arizona Republic, the investigation, […]
Kevin Powell To Kick Off 6th Annual Holiday Party and Clothing Drive
As the holiday season kicks into full swing, nationally acclaimed media personality and political activist Kevin Powell is set to kick off his 6th Annual Holiday Party and Clothing Drive at the famed Tribeca Cinemas in New York City. Taking place on Friday, December 8th, the one-day event is geared to helping young homeless people. […]
Thanks to Kramer: America Needs Him!!
In the early 90’s there was a female rapper/spoken word poet/Black activist named Sister Souljah. Most people know her for the song she did with Terminator X and Chuck D from Public Enemy called “Buck Whylin’”. WATCH IT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMbD_dFe0aA She made an album many people laughed off, but I thought it was amazing. It was […]
Capone-N-Noreaga Reunite, Fans Asked To Vote For New CNN Album
Nine years after Capone-N-Noreaga’s debut album The War Report was hailed as a Hip-Hop classic, the duo have ended a two-year rift and are considering a return to the recording studio to produce a new album. N.O.R.E., born Victor Santiago, is asking fans to vote on whether or not they want a new CNN album […]
Russell Simmons Urges Action and Support on World Aids Day
Rap mogul Russell Simmons acknowledged the importance of World Aids Day Friday (Dec. 1) while urging the public to be more active in bringing awareness of the disease. The recognition came as the Simmons’ led a fact-finding delegation to Kimberley, South Africa. The expedition was for the hip-hop pioneer’s Simmons Jewelry Company. “Today is World […]
Atlanta Rap Scene Shaken Up As Ying Yang Twins, Producer Mr. Collipark Part Ways
A major change in the landscape of Southern Hip-Hop has taken place, as Atlanta rap giants Michael "Mr. Collipark" Crooms and Ying Yang Twins have parted ways and will no longer work together. The announcement comes days after the release of the Twins’ new album Chemically Imbalanced, which hit stores November 28.Chemically Imbalanced will be […]
Jeezy Not Mad At Jay-Z’s Return
Many Def Jam artists, from LL Cool Jay to Nore have expressed discontent with the re-rise of Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, who recently released his comeback CD Kingdom Come.Young Jeezy isn’t among those nay-sayers."Everybody got their lane. This industry is a highway and everybody got their lane and me and Jay ain’t in the same lane," […]
Hip-Hop Producer J.R. Rotem Inks Deal With Epic, Launches New Label
Multi-platinum producer Jonathan "J.R." Rotem has entered into a deal with Epic Records and is launching his own record label, Beluga Heights, which will be run out of Rotem’s Chalice Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California. Rotem, who produced Rihanna’s #1 Billboard single "S.O.S.," Rick Ross’ "Push It" 50 Cent and Olivia’s "Best Friend" and […]
Hip-Hop Is A B***h
Let me first preface this work by saying that in every industry there are women out there who have experienced sexism and people have turned a deaf ear. In addition, there are women out there who truly do feel that they must use their sexuality to get ahead, because this society is still a sexist […]
Rock The Bells (Concert Review)
Artist: Concert ReviewTitle: Rock The Bells (Concert Review)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Sidik Fofana The “Rock The Bells” Tour featuring headliners Raekwon and Redman reached full stride last night in Times Square. Damn, Hip-Hop is thirty-something now, and it showed its maturity last night at the illustrious B.B. King Blues Club & Grill on 42nd Street. […]
Three Six Mafia Settle Pittsburgh Lawsuit
Memphis, Tenn. rap collective Three 6 Mafia recently settled a lawsuit filed by a man who claimed to have been severely beaten while attending a 2003 concert featuring the group. Although details of the financial settlement were not disclosed, the Associated Press reports Ramone Williams received the settlement last month. The payment concludes months of […]
Guerilla Radio and Grand Schemes
One artist of countless rappers wants all that the world can offer a Hip-Hop talent. Miamis Grand Scheem is not only gunning for global radio waves, but hes zeroed in on the Top 40 market to start – remarkable aspirations. Furthermore, the Pakistani-born rapper is not offering bling. He’s bringing social and political commentary in […]
Konvicted
Artist: AkonTitle: KonvictedRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Tambra Cherie There is an old saying our grandmothers use to say years ago, “If it’s not broke, then don’t fix it.” Platinum-recording artist Akon must have adopted this concept when recording his sophomore album, Konvicted (SRC/Universal Motown). With 11 songs written, arranged, and produced by Akon himself, […]
Miguel: Every Little Step
The dictionary defines the word timeless as an adjective meaning “infinite, ageless, existing unaltered by time.” For Miguel, timeless is synonymous with a diverse line up of singers – The Police, Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder – all timeless for a 19-year-old singer/songwriter who belted his first song at a kindergarten talent show. […]
Cypress Hill Hit With Lawsuit Over 2004 Show
Rap group Cypress Hill has been hit with a lawsuit from music promoters Wavecrest Media in Davidson County Court in Nashville, Tennessee. The lawsuit claims that the rappers refuse to return a $150,000 deposit, after a 2004 September 19 performance that was canceled because of Hurricane Ivan. The chart-topping West coast rap group was booked […]
