Andre Harrell: Found in Translation
If you were making a list of Hip-Hop moguls to clone, you would definitely find Andre Harrell in the top five. After 20-plus years in the music industry, he certainly isnt slowing down. He is continually striving to take Hip-Hop, a culture he can take a certain amount of credit for, to new markets. His […]
Kevin Black: Bet on Black
When it comes to creating a marketing and promotions plan for a new or established artist the odds of success are a crap shoot. However, for Jimmy Iovine and Interscope Records, a bet on Black is usually a safe bet when it comes to innovation in marketing strategy. As Vice President of Interscope Rap Marketing […]
Jerry Heller: Ruthless For Life Part 2
AllHipHop.com: Later on, Eazy was extremely hurt by Dre’s departure, both businesswise and mentally. What was the climate at Ruthless after Dr. Dre left? Jerry Heller: We lost the principles we started under, which was working on one album at a time. Eazy was searching for producers, sometimes we would have 15, 20 projects going […]
Jerry Heller: Ruthless For Life Part 1
Today, most Hip-Hop fans can spout off the names of every labels CEO, and maybe even an A&R or two. But in 1986, Jerry Heller became one of the first behind-the-scenes moguls to emerge when he aligned with Eric ”Eazy-E” Wright to form Ruthless Records. The label would change Hip-Hop forever with its introduction of […]
50 Cent Wins ‘In Da Club’ Copyright Case, Manager Thanks Luke Campbell
Rapper 50 Cent won a victory in a Miami Court yesterday (Oct. 27) when a judge threw out a copyright infringement lawsuit that accused the rapper of stealing the chorus to his hit single, “In Da Club.” Attorney Richard C. Wolfe filed the 27-page lawsuit in January on behalf of attorney Joseph Weinberger and Lil’ […]
Sway Hits the Road in the Name of Hip-Hop
MTV News correspondent Sway Callaway is taking his love of Hip-Hop across seas. The Wake Up Show host recently began the first in an international series of trips with a visit to Paris. The experience proved positive for Callaway, who said he was inspired by the power of Hip-Hop while taping a segment for MTV […]
Wilmer Valderrama: Oh Snap
Wilmer Valderrama should be a household name. Unfortunately, shaking off That 70s Show character Fez, the lovable foreign exchange student trying to fit in with the hip crowd and score with the females at the same time, is no easy task. After 200 episodes, That 70s Show ended. Wilmers best friend Ashton Kutcher has grown […]
8 Ball & MJG Launch Labels, Produce & Star In New Movie
Bad Boy artists 8 Ball & MJG celebrated the launch of their new respective labels 8 Ways Entertainment and MJG Muzik on Wednesday (Oct. 25) in their hometown of Memphis, Tenn. A variety of industry tastemakers and DJ’s attended the invite-only event, held at Memphis Botanic Garden. The first release from 8 Ways will be […]
The Life and Grind of ESSO
Untitled Page What’s up, AllHipHop? Allow me to introduce myself and get all the formalities out of the way. I’m ESSO, Harlem’s own Certified Grinder / Breeding Ground Alumni / Unsigned Artist / Mogul in Training / Whatever you feel like calling me today… AllHipHop.com approached me about doing a journal to give you a […]
Prodigy, The Alchemist Arrested In New York On Gun Charge
Mobb Deep’s Albert "Prodigy" Johnson and super-producer Alan "The Alchemist" Maman were arrested yesterday (Oct. 26) in New York for gun possession, after police stopped their bulletproof Chevy Suburban for making an illegal U-turn. According to the New York Post, Prodigy was driving the $120,000 customized bulletproof SUV on West 30th Street around 2:15 am, […]
Snoop Dogg Hit With Gun, Drug Charges After Airport Arrest
Snoop Dogg was arrested yesterday (Oct. 26) at Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, CA on suspicion of illegal drug and gun possession. According to reports, the rapper was stopped around 3:30 pm at a loading zone for a vehicle code violation. A search of the rapper’s vehicle produced a gun and an unknown amount of […]
Dome is Where the Heart Is: Lewd Priorities in New Orleans
So is anyone else blown by the priorities that were displayed during week three of the NFL besides me?!! I saw the reopening of a sports arena (and Canal St. businesses, mind you) in the middle of a city that is still ravaged from the destruction of Hurricane Katrina and government negligence. While the people […]
Proof Shooter Sentenced and Fined
The man responsible for the death of D12 rapper Proof was sentenced Thursday (Oct. 26) for his role in the fatal shooting. Wayne County Circuit’s Vera Massey Jones sentenced Mario Etheridge to time served in addition to a $2,000 fine, the Detroit Free Press reports. The 28-year-old Detroit man, who was convicted last month of […]
AHH Stray News: Lebo Mathosa, Damani, Flav, Hydro
Over 1,000 people are expected to attend memorial services today (Oct. 26) for South African Kwaito star Lebo Mathosa. The 29-year-old artist was killed in a high-speed car accident Monday (Oct. 23) in South Africa. Mathosa debuted in 1994 with the group Boom Shaka and launched her solo career with her 2000 debut album Dreams. […]
Superman Returns (Mixtape)
Artist: DJ Mick BoogieTitle: Superman Returns (Mixtape)Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Latifah Muhammad Just when you thought the hunger pains from waiting for Jay-Z’s new album to drop were too much, DJ Mick Boogie releases the Superman Returns to tide you over. This mixtape packages Jay’s post-quasi retirement collaborations and remixes since The Black Album. […]
Fat Man Scoop Creates New Relationship Podcast With Wife Shanda
DJ Fatman Scoop has announced the launch of his new podcast, mobile, TV and radio show, Man And Wife, featuring himself and his wife Shanda. Scoop, born Isaac Freeman III, has partnered with Vidavee, the creators of the “Quick Time” format, to produce the innovative show, designed to give viewers/listeners an “interactive and insightful role […]
No Days Off
Artist: The AlchemistTitle: No Days OffRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Conan Milne When it comes to The Alchemist certain listeners have got it twisted. Although he has been crafting definitive Mobb Deep material for some time now, and his music is undoubtedly East Coast influenced, A-L-C remains one of the West Coast’s finest exports. On […]
Public Warning
Artist: Lady SovereignTitle: Public WarningRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Bill Zimmerman In the years leading up to her full-length debut, Public Warning (Def Jam), Lady Sovereign generated the kind of buzz other artists would kill for. From fans clamoring for new content online to publications quickly making her a cover girl, everybody wanted more of […]
California Nurses Association Uses Hip-Hop To Support ‘Proposition 89’
As the November primaries draw near, the California Nurses Association is looking to spread their political voice through a new Hip-Hop-themed music video. Produced by Colette Washington, “About Time for 89” was written in an attempt to educate young voters about California’s proposed referendum, Proposition 89. The new bill seeks to clean up the corruption […]
Beatlovers, Vol. 2
Artist: Nocturnal RonTitle: Beatlovers, Vol. 2Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Maiya Norton Unless you have the signature sound or name-dropping privilege that a Just Blaze, the Neptunes or Swizz Beats share, stealing the attention of the masses with an instrumental album lacking headlining collaborations could be tricky. Despite the odds against him Nocturnal Ron takes listeners […]
