Rohan Marley: Thread of a Lion
The passing of Robert Nesta Marley in 1981 marked the unfortunate death of a true musical revolutionary. Since then, the spirit of the Tuff Gong has echoed through every song he created and in the remarkable talent among his amazing children. Our first embrace of son Rohan Marley occurred when her majesty Lauryn Hill named […]
Inspectah Deck: Wu-Tang Worldwide
Throughout Wu-Week, both GZA and Masta Killa cosigned that Inspectah Deck has long been a cypha show-stealer for the Wu-Tang Clan. Whether he was comparing himself to Spiderman on Protect Ya Neck or impersonating a masked Peter Parker in the Triumph video, Deck has always been a musical marvel. Unfortunately, the Staten Island MC has […]
Ol’ Dirty Bastard: Rather Unique
There was no figuring out Ol Dirty Bastard. Was he a wily Hip-Hop jester or a tragically misunderstood apostle of the Wu-Tang Clan? Both scenarios, and all points in between, are debatable, but what is certain is that his deeds were legendary. Whether it be saving a child pinned underneath a car in front of […]
Sean “Diddy” Combs Talks About Twins, Fatherhood
Mogul and restaurateur Sean "Diddy" Combs and his longtime girlfriend Kim Porter are expecting twins.Combs has an eight-year-old son named Christian Casey with Porter and a 12-year-old son named Justin, from a previous relationship with Misa Hylton-Brim. Porter also has a 15-year-old son named Quincy from a previous relationship with Al B. Sure."When you hear […]
Hip-Hop’s New House Rules
See the things that irritate me about race and color is it seems a lot more colored people are racist than whites now. It seems as of years of feelings from colored people regarding racism is now turning into them being racists and not white people anymore. I am a white guy with a lot […]
Wyclef, Jerry Wonda, Mr. Collipark Team For New Ying Yang Twins Album
Rapper/producer Wyclef Jean has teamed with his cousin Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis and Michael "Mr. Collipark" Crooms to produce a new album by Atlanta based rap group, The Ying Yang Twins.Jean, Duplessis and Mr. Collipark are co-executive producing The Ying Yang Twins’ latest upcoming album, tentatively titled 2 Live Crew, an ode to the Miami rap […]
Brooklyn Rapper Joell Ortiz Signs With Aftermath
Brooklyn-bred rapper Joell Ortiz has signed to Aftermath Records according to representatives for the rapper.Aftermath is the label producer Dr. Dre founded after he departed Death Row Records.In a prewritten statement, Ortiz expressed his desire to be mentioned among the other greats in the rap game."So far it’s been great and I’m glad people are […]
Eddie F Named New Voxonic Executive Director of Production
Accomplished music producer/songwriter Edward "Eddie F" Ferrell has been appointed as executive director of production for Voxonic Inc. The beatmaker will be responsible for all music production work and mixing for the company’s music clients while serving in his new position."As one of the pioneers of sampling and hip-hop, I am thrilled to once again […]
Ghostface Killah: The Abstract
Just when a Wu-Tang verse seems battered and bruised from eight other swarming MCs, it is never been uncommon for Ghostface Killah to stomp the beat out with a surly sixteen. The Staten Island 36-year-old MC clearly represents the era when rap was not so formulaic. From his unique brand of ice-cream cone eating swagger […]
Method Man: Industry Shakedown Part 1
Method Man’s name, stage persona and music are defined by an intoxicating mixture of gruff flows, sharp lyricism and witty magnetism. Truth be told, he was the only member of Wu-Tang Clan recognizable to the general population for the longest. The tall, lanky, charismatic rapper has come quite a ways from his discovery in 1992, […]
The Game Preps New Hurricane Sneaker, New Album
Compton CA rapper The Game is preparing to release the second run of his Hurricane sneaker in addition to the latest album The Doctor’s Advocate."The Hurricane 1 was more of a canvas, an everyday shoe," The Game told AllHipHop.com. "This next shoe is a little more sporty, a little more urban, so you’re going to […]
Young City Freed From Prison, Working On New Album
Rapper Kevin "Young City" Barnes was released from Baltimore County Detention Center on $75,000 bail last week, after being arrested on armed robbery charges stemming from an incident in 2001. One of the former stars of MTV’s#### reality series Making The Band, Barnes was arrested July 31 in an Atlanta, GA. suburb, after being cited […]
4:21… The Day After
Artist: Method ManTitle: 4:21… The Day AfterRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Jamiyl “J Boogie” Samuels When Wu-Tang Clan was on top of the rap world, Method Man could do no wrong. Since he stole the show with his self-title solo on Enter The Wu-Tang, Mef had consistently been one of Hip-Hop’s most recognizable personalities. Mef’s star […]
Hip-Hop Summit Heading To Atlanta
The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) has announced that it will convene a Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment at the Atlanta University Center later this month. Dubbed the "Get Your Money Right" national tour, the summit will feature leading Hip-Hop artists and music executives including Russell Simmons, Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris, Paul Wall, Young Jeezy, Bobby […]
The Restless Natives: Dedicated To The Victims Of Hurricane Katrina
Artist: The Restless NativesTitle: The Restless Natives: Dedicated To The Victims Of Hurricane KatrinaRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Eb Haynes Hip-Hop heads grab your backpacks and lace up your Timberlands. The Restless Natives (Dragonsbreath) dedication album to Hurricane Katrina victims has alleviated the bounce. This eclectic group of underground, universally unknown indie artists chose to […]
The Holocaust
Artist: Blue Sky Black Death Presents…Title: The HolocaustRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Omar Hamza It has been eight years since The Holocaust made his name known as RZA’s accomplice on the first video bearing his namesake from the Bobby Digital album. After a couple of impressive performances on Killarmy’s sophomore disc, he was Wu-Tang’s first round […]
AmsterJam (Concert)
Artist: Concert ReviewTitle: AmsterJam (Concert)Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Makeda Voletta and J. Alise The performances of both Tego Calderon and LL Cool J at the AmsterJam concert on Saturday August 19th at Randalls Island, New York both represented the continuing fusion between Afro-Caribbean culture and Hip-Hop. Both performers are of African descent; Tego Calderon was […]
Bring That Beat Back (The Public Enemy Remix Project)
Artist: Public EnemyTitle: Bring That Beat Back (The Public Enemy Remix Project)Rating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Matt Caputo With Flavor Flav’s successful resurgence via sleazy hoes, the good people at Koch Records went ahead and put some Public Enemy music back on the shelves. The result is Bring That Beat Back: The Public Enemy Remix […]
Second Round’s On Me
Artist: Obie TriceTitle: Second Round’s On MeRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Eb Haynes Obie Trice speaks the truth when he asserts, “N#### I’m violent,” on the aptly titled “Violent”. Or, to be more specific, Second Round’s On Me (Shady/Interscope) serves as a violent soundtrack to his turbulent past and present. Though the Hip-Hop world was eager […]
As Cruel As School Children
Artist: Gym Class HeroesTitle: As Cruel As School ChildrenRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Andrew Kameka Gym Class Heroes (GCH) gave tradition the middle finger with 2005’s Papercut Chronicles, a bold fusion of Hip-Hop and indie-rock. Sounding like left-leaning cousins of The Roots and Fall Out Boy, Chronicles’ live instrumentation and free-wheeling themes earned the four-man group […]
