Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five have been inducted into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the organization announced today (Jan. 8). Also inducted with Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five were R.E.M., The Ronettes, Patti Smith and Van Halen. The five inductees will be honored during a ceremony at the Waldor-Astoria in […]
Ill Bill: Top Billing
Building an empire is no easy task. But thats exactly what rhyme czar Ill Bill has been doing ever since he hopped on the microphone. Whether it was representing Non Phixion, one of the most underground respected and politically charged Hip-Hop groups of recent years, tackling a solo career, pushing his label Uncle Howie Records […]
The Wire Week: Wood Harris (Avon Barksdale)
Wood Harris knows about paying dues. Hes got a Master of Arts from New York University, and his acting roles range from someones sidekick to a crime boss, to the greatest guitarist of all time. Now hes making his way in the world of music as well, and its safe to say that Wood has […]
Liberation
Artist: Talib Kweli & MadlibTitle: LiberationRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Sidik Fofana Did you see Talib Kweli on that episode of MTVs Wild N Out? When it came down to the Wildstyle segment, my man roasted every single red team member, stinging them with sharp battle couplets. It was fair and unfair at the same time. […]
Back By Thug Demand
Artist: Trick DaddyTitle: Back By Thug DemandRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Slav Kandyba While it is generally not a good idea to judge a book by its cover, there’s no better way to judge Trick Daddy’s seventh album than by its title. Back by Thug Demand has all the musical and topical ingredients that will please […]
Grand Hustle Presents In Da Streets, Vol. 4
Artist: Various ArtistsTitle: Grand Hustle Presents In Da Streets, Vol. 4Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Serge Fleury Getting into the music business is one of the hardest things for a person to accomplish. You are more likely to achieve a perfect score on the SAT exams than landing a solid and lengthy career in music. […]
The Professional, Vol. 3
Artist: DJ Clue?Title: The Professional, Vol. 3Rating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Claudio Cabrera “The Professional” is DJ Clue?, who for the last decade has kept his faithful salivating on street corners, or near speakers, to hear what’s dropping next, early. Remember when Clue? broke the disses between Beanie and Jada? Jay and Nas? If it […]
Gumbo
Artist: VoiceTitle: GumboRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Kathy Iandoli For years, the male-dominated rap world has emphasized the scarcity of talented female MC’s that could sustain “flow-tation” as they swim the mainstream. Previously, our options were sex, sex, and Lauryn Hill. Now, we have sex and sex. Of course, there is an army of independent […]
Cedric The Entertainer: Shot Caller
If youre a fan of comedy, then you know Cedric the Entertainer. From his television work on the likes of BETs Comic View and The Steve Harvey Show to his roles in the films Barbershop 1 & 2, Intolerable Cruelty and Johnson Family Vacation on the big screen, Cedric has showed us that he truly […]
Jay-Z, GM Team For ‘Jay-Z Blue’ Custom Color
Rap superstar Jay-Z is branching into the automotive world, as the Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam CEO/President has forged an alliance with automobile manufacturing giant, General Motors (GM). The announcement came during media previews for the North American International Auto Show yesterday (Jan. 6), when Jay-Z emerged from a GMC Yukon Denali SUV on stage and announced a […]
Dalia Raiyen: Coming to America
Most singers only daydream of winning of a Grammy, but Dalia Raiyen already knows what shes doing with hers when she gets it. Her dream is to take a Grammy back to her home – the continent of Africa. Initially signed to Sony in her mid-teens, the now 23-year-old has returned to America to record […]
Remy, Shawnna, Jacki-O Form New Female Rap Group
A new female super-group is emerging, as Bronx, New York rapper Remy Martin, Chicago, Illinois rapper Shawnna and Miami, Florida rapper Jacki-O have teamed to create an all-female rap collective, that will release an album this Spring.Rumors about the group’s existence has surfaced for weeks and sources have confirmed with AllHipHop.com that the three women […]
Paul Wall Creates Custom Vehicle Grills and Wheels
Rapper Paul Wall is taking his penchant for making grills to the next level.The Houston rapper has teamed with Zenetti, a global trendsetter in designer automotive accessories, to create a signature line of vehicle grills and wheels encrusted with cubic zirconium stones. The items will be available for coupes, SUVs, Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnums, Chargers […]
Snoop Dogg, Snoop Youth Football League Accused Of Breaching Contract
Rapper Snoop Dogg has been hit with a $250,00 lawsuit, claiming the rapper’s Snoop Youth Football League Foundation (SYFL) made a deal with Natural Resources Media & Technology Group to shoot a reality series, despite having a similar, preexisting deal with 20th Century Fox. The lawsuit, which was filed in New York Supreme Court last […]
Anthony David: Perfect Blend
Life for Anthony David has been an interesting journey. Over the last few years, the Atlanta-based singer/songwriter has served his country, rocked out with fellow headbangers and toured the world with India.Arie. All in the name of music. Davids new album, The Red Clay Chronicles, serves not only as a musical elevation from his 2004 […]
DJ Khaled: Last Night a DJ Saved a Life
Putting out an album, managing The Runners, and hosting the number one night show in South Florida, DJ Khaled forced the entire country to Listennn in 2006. But it wasnt just the fans who were listening to Khaled, it was the entire industry. Expanding his influence from the 305, Khaled became the DJ other DJs […]
True Magic
Artist: Mos DefTitle: True MagicRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Paine If KRS-One hadn’t taken it first, Mos Def deserves to title an album The Sneak Attack. Following The New Danger’s sparse at best promotional campaign, Mos Def snuck into the last days of 2006 with the quietly released True Magic (Geffen). Released with no inserts or […]
Young Prince Of Tha South
Artist: J XavierTitle: Young Prince Of Tha SouthRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Melanie J. Cornish The Hip-Hop nation watched as a rather over-publicized battle ensued over who the real King of the South was. Now as fourteen year old J Xavier steps forth with Young Prince of Tha South (Nooday/Music World) claiming the name of Prince […]
Wyclef Jean Named Haitian Roving Ambassador
Rapper/producer Wyclef Jean has a new achievement to add to his list of accomplishments.The Grammy-winning lyricist was appointed roving ambassador of his native Haiti on Wednesday (Jan. 3) by the country’s President Rene Preval.Jean, who is credited with successfully lobbying the US Congress for passage of a trade bill that is expected to help create […]
Styles P Refuses To Press Charges Against Truck Driver
Rapper Styles P is recuperating from an incident during a traffic incident in upstate New York on Dec. 23 and is refusing to press charges against the driver of a truck that struck the rapper, breaking his leg. Styles P., born David Styles, was driving his 2003 Mercedez-Benz on Saw Mill River Road in upstate […]
