Get Dirty Radio
Artist: A.G.Title: Get Dirty RadioRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Slav Kandyba When a veteran rapper out of the South Bronx relocates to the Bay for a minute to do an album, does he emulate the sound of rappers around him or stay true to his roots? Fortunately for A.G., the Diggin’ in the Crates vet […]
American Me
Artist: CL SmoothTitle: American MeRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Kye Stephenson “I reminisce for a spell, or shall I say think back…” Ahh yes, it’s been over a decade since those words first spilled out over those beautiful horns. And CL Smooth is still here, ready to recapture the successes of past with patented soulful […]
El Mariel
Artist: PitbullTitle: El MarielRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Kathy Iandoli Anyone who has either read or watched an interview with Pitbull knows that the Miami Cubano is light years wiser than the music he creates. So when an MC who has the ear of the universe releases a record titled El Mariel (TVT), it’s assumed that […]
AHH Stray News: K-Fed
The divorce between Kevin “K-Fed” Federline and Britney Spears may be nasty, literally. According to reports, K-Fed may have a tape of he and soon-to-be ex-wife Britney Spears having sex. He has allegedly threatened to release the tape unless Spears gives him custody of their two children and pay an undisclosed amount of cash. Last […]
Duece Poppi: Chuckin’ the Deuce
Duece Poppi isnt your average newcomer to the realms of rap music. In fact, he isnt new at all. Cutting his teeth on high school chum, Trick Daddys 2001 release, Book of Thugs: AK Verses 47, and more notably, the single, Shut Up, the Atlanta-born rapper went on to work with South Florida rap elites […]
Trick Daddy: Super Ugly
With Rick Ross being the one to “blow” up Miami as of late, a certain label colleague probably left some wondering if he indeed slipped into obscurity. Trick Daddy fans need not worry though, because Trick hasnt been sitting idle even though he wont say hes been busy either. Perhaps thats just thug code, […]
DMX Sells Harlem Brownstone
DMX is reportedly selling his three-story Harlem, N.Y., brownstone for $1.9 million, having realized that he hasn’t utilized the space. The Yonkers, N.Y., rapper (born Earl Simmons) bought the Fifth Avenue spot, which is opposite Mount Morris Park, in 2001 for $750,000 in cash, according to the New York Times. It was purchased during what […]
TI, Grandmaster Flash Among Honorees at BET Hip-Hop Awards
Atlanta rapper TI was the big winner Saturday (Nov. 11) at the inaugural BET Hip-Hop Awards. The lyricist, who was nominated for eight awards, took home honors for Best CD and Best Hip-Hop Video for “What You Know,” from his latest album King. “You can’t hate on hard work and talent,” said TI, who also […]
Snoop Dogg Launches Pet Line
Amid several recent arrests, Snoop Dogg continues to build his brand with the launch of a new line of pet products. The Snoop Dogg Pet Line will start taking pre-orders Nov. 21 via a partnership with Amazon.com. The new line features various accessories for dogs, including toys, apparel and a sound chip that plays signature […]
Ludacris Joins the Search For Runaways
Rapper/actor Ludacris is aiding in the search for runaway youth through his nonprofit, Ludacris Foundation, teaming up with Along with the National Runaway Switchboard, the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network and Essence Cares to bring awareness to the issue. The effort is part of the Switchboard’s public education campaign to increase awareness of issues facing America’s […]
Ms. Dynamite Seriously Injured While Filming ‘The Race’
UK Rapper Ms. Dynamite was injured in a high speed car crash, while filming for the UK reality TV show The Race. Ms. Dynamite, born Niomi McLean-Daley, was treated at the track’s medical center and was unconscious after the accident. Shortly after, the north London rapper was airlifted to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, and […]
Jacob The Jeweler Sues Rapper Scarface Over Jewels
Jacob "The Jeweler" Arabo filed a lawsuit against Scarface last week, claiming the pioneering Houston-based rapper owes over $37,000 for jewelry purchased in 2002. The famed jeweler to the stars claims that he repeatedly asked Scarface, born Bradley Jordan, to pay for the undisclosed items without success, so he filed the lawsuit in an attempt […]
Count Bass D: No Kidding Around
Above The Law once rapped about a Black Superman, and with all due respect to Hip-Hops favorite nine-man super-group from Staten Island, no MC seems to fit the profile better than Nashvilles Count Bass D. The average rapper would have you believe they really are living in the lap of luxury; in reality their powers […]
Ice-T: High Roller
Rhyme pays, but TV pays better. In 2006, Ice-T has little to no reason to still be making records. Between a leading role Law & Order: SVU and hosting Hip-Hop Honors, the original gangsta is a well-paid household name, who never lost one bit of his outspoken, street image. But for the love of the […]
Doctor’s Advocate
Artist: The GameTitle: Doctor’s AdvocateRating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Conan Milne If adversity were to be personified, its daunting presence would stand face-to-face with a weary Jayceon Taylor. Compton’s own has been through it all in the past year: label defections, family turmoil, and intense musical feuds. All as the media watched and noted. Fanning […]
The Life and Grind of ESSO #2
What’s poppin,’ people? It’s been pretty crazy since the last time we talked. It started off on Monday October 16th at Diddy’s Black Party (the Press Play release party). Puff is legendary for throwing the meanest parties goin’ back to his days in DC at Howard University, so it felt good to know that I […]
Jay-Z, Russell Simmons Team To Combat Anti-Semitism
Jay-Z and Russell Simmons have teamed up to produce a public service announcement aimed at combating anti-semitism. In addition to running his non-profit organization The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, Simmons serves as chairman of the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding. The foundation’s mission is to foster and develop positive relationships with other ethnic groups. The Foundation […]
TASF Events Celebrate Release of New Tupac Album
A week-long celebration to mark the release of Tupac Shakur’s newest posthumous release Pac’s Life kicked off today (Nov. 11) at the Vaknin Gallery in Atlanta. The event, titled All Eyez on Me: Hip-Hop’s Legendary Performers and Photographers, photographers, was the first in a series of occasions organized by the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation (TASF). […]
Gerald Levert Dies Of Heart Attack
R&B singer Gerald Levert died today (Nov. 10), after suffering a fatal heart attack. Levert, also known as “G-Bear” to his fans, is featured on Styles P upcoming album Time Is Money . He was 40-years-old. The R&B singer was working on a reality show that featured him losing weight along with 12 of his […]
Radio Jock Star Unleashing ‘Objective Hate’ in 2007
Radio shock jock Star of "Star & Buc Wild" has stamped a February 2007 release date on his autobiographical manifesto, Objective Hate. The three-part book series will detail his rise to prominence in urban radio, as well as recount the May 8, 2006, incident that led to him being fired from New York’s Power 105.1."’Objective […]
