Def Jam Takes Jay-Z “Show Me” Leak Seriously, Song Explodes On Radio
While millions of fans are not complaining about today’s (Oct. 6) leak of Jay-Z’s single "Show Me What You Got" his label, Def Jam is taking the breach seriously and may pursue legal action against the individual responsible for the leak.While no one knows who the culprit behind the leak is, sources told AllHipHop.com that […]
Former Employee Names R. Kelly in New Lawsuit
R&B crooner R. Kelly has found himself the target of a new lawsuit filed by a former employee. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Henry Love Vaughn is suing the singer for “breach of verbal contract,” alleging that Kelly reneged on a promise to pay for his collaboration in the creation of Kelly’s#### “Step in the […]
Back2School Concert Promoters Issue Apology For Concert Fiasco
The fallout from the Back2School Jam concert continues, as promoters have issued an apology to fans and placed the blame for the evening’s violent climate on Nassau Coliseum management. The Sept. 30 concert, presented by Hot 97 and Big League Entertainment, was to feature rappers Yung Joc, T.I., Foxy Brown, Lloyd Banks, DMX, and Jim […]
Nas Considers Diddy/Nas Branded Champagne, Diddy Disses Cristal
Nas is in full support of a continued, formal boycott of Cristal–but only if Hip-Hop steps up to replace the champagne, which typically sells for $450-$600 per bottle."I support a boycott if we could come up–like if we put up something, our own champagne. There’s tons of vineyards we could get into and buy," Nas […]
Omar: Internationally Known
After his fifth album, Best By Far, was released, Omar inexplicably stepped into the shadows for a half-decade. Now Englands longest reigning soul provider is back – and it would appear to be by popular demand. Omar aligned himself with the incomparable Stevie Wonder for his new album, entitled Sing (If you want it), which […]
Pigeon John: No Scrub
Pigeon John isn’t just one of the freshest voices to emerge in Hip-Hop this millennium, he may also be the realest. The Inglewood native has never fronted about packing heat or slinging rocks despite the rough environment he came up in. In fact, the Quannum MC carving out a niche in Hip-Hop as the Average […]
Russell Simmons’ Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Gets $100,000 Donation
In an effort to support local urban youth programs, Carnegie Corporation of New York has donated $100,000 to Russell Simmons’ Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. The one-time sizable donation will assist the foundation in its mission to provide disadvantaged urban youth with significant exposure and access to the arts. “This gift couldn’t have come at a […]
Rapper Cassidy Critically Injured In Car Accident
Philadelphia rapper Cassidy is in critical condition, after an accident last night (Oct. 4) in New Jersey. The rapper was leaving New Jersey enroute for a Yonkers, New York recording studio, when a U-Haul truck swerved into oncoming traffic and crashed into Cassidy’s side of the SUV he was riding in. "He was the only […]
Dr. Dre Biography Set To Hit Stores In Early ’07
A new Dr. Dre opus is coming sooner than you think, but it’s not the long-awaited Detox album–and it’s not by Dr. Dre.The acclaimed producer has lived a largely reclusive life outside of the media, but author Ronin Ro’s upcoming book Dr. Dre: The Biography aims to reveal the artist’s celebrated life through extensive reporting, […]
Heineken’s Red Star Soul (Concert)
Artist: Concert ReviewTitle: Heineken’s Red Star Soul (Concert)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Sidik Fofana Who would have thought a Dutch brewery company could create one of the finest soul concerts of the year? We’re talking City High’s Ryan Toby and Claudette Ortiz, Raheem DeVaughn, and Raphael Saadiq. On October 2nd, Heineken blessed NYC with its stop […]
Flow Season
Artist: Main Flow & 7LTitle: Flow SeasonRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Bill Zimmerman His name is Main Flow and his latest album is called Flow Season, but his skills go beyond just lyrically riding a track. On the follow up to his 2004 solo debut, Hip-Hopulation, Main Flow joins with producer 7L to reiterate what […]
The Evolution of Robin Thicke
Artist: Robin ThickeTitle: The Evolution of Robin ThickeRating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jasi B It is said that great albums never initially get their proper due, sales wise. Robin Thicke has felt that wrath with his critically acclaimed 2002 debut, A Beautiful World (Interscope), which has sold only 58,000 copies in the US to date. […]
Legendary Music, Vol. 1
Artist: Living LegendsTitle: Legendary Music, Vol. 1Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Matt Crawford “Legendary Music, Vol. 1” (Legendary Music) picks up where the Cali underground crew the Living Legends’ previous release Classic left off. It’s a good collection of songs, but after a couple of spins there’s not much shelf life. The album has its gems. […]
AHH Stray News: Bloomberg & Ice-T, Ludacris, New Wyclef LP, Florida Entertainment Summit
New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg teamed with rapper Ice-T yesterday (Oct. 4) in New York to shoot a promotional spot for VH1’s upcoming Hip Hop Honors award show, which pays tribute to pioneers in the genre of Hip-Hop. Mayor Bloomberg will appear in the opening of the show, which is set to air […]
Lloyd Banks Gets Tatted On TLC
While G-Unit rapper Lloyd Banks is revving up to release his sophomore album Rotten Apple on October 10, the rapper will also make an appearance on TLC’s#### show Miami Ink., where he’ll receive a full-back tattoo.The tattoo, intricately placed on Banks by renowned tattoo artist Chris Garver, depicts a New York City landscape, showcasing the […]
Get Serius: The Anatomy of a Sucka MC
Greetings readers and Hip-Hop fans, I go by the name of Serius Jones. Many of y’all know me from my classic battles and Serius music that’s saturating the streets. However, before I was introduced to the mic, the pif, the liquor, the women and all my extracurricular activities in the streets, I was a gifted […]
Darien Brockington: Out The Pocket
In every Hip-Hop family, theres a need for melody just as much as bars and hooks. While Nate Dogg was the crooner for Death Row, Vinia Mojica provided sonic soul for Native Tongues and Reflection Eternal. Within Little Brothers burgeoning movement in North Carolina, Darien Brockington has stepped up to became a go-to guy for […]
Clark Kent: Super A&R
The fictional character of Clark Kent has super powers allowing his alter ego to rescue and protect what he sees fit. The DJ Clark Kent we all know within our spectrum possesses similar super powers when it comes to music and not just Hip-Hop. And after a career spanning twenty years, experiencing multiple countries and […]
Ab-Liva: Big Brother’s Watching
The monk. Big brother Abdul. The man that would be king. North Philly son Ab-Liva is different things to different people. To Pharrell Williams and the Re-Up Gang, hes a reserved philosopher, pen in hand, waiting for inspiration. To his younger brothers Hassan and Anwar, who are both incarcerated, hes a tower of hope, a […]
Sandman: Illadelph Stronghold
You think its that easy? Just show up on a pair of Clinton Sparks-backed mixtapes with Clipse and get glowing write-ups in national publications, then scores of year-end props? It takes years to get to this point, takes years to make opportunities fall into place. Talk to Northeast Philly native Sandman, and hell tell you […]
