Hip Hop Weekly: Every Seven Days
After being kicked off The Sources board of directors earlier this year, magazine founders Dave Mays and Ray Benzino Scott seemingly disappeared from public view. When their bid to regain stake in The Source was rejected by the courts, the two were perceived as Hip-Hop journalisms most notorious pariahs. The two may have been down, […]
The Real: Rucker Park Legends (DVD)
Artist: DVD ReviewTitle: The Real: Rucker Park Legends (DVD)Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Sidik Fofana The name tends to say it all. It’s those stories you heard about guys leaping high to grab coins off the top of the backboard. It’s those stories about guys who were dropping 50, 60, 70 points in a game […]
Rapper Chuck D.Named An ‘Icon’, Honored By Magazine
Public Enemy frontman Chuck D. will be featured in Swindle Magazine’s first ever "Icons" issue, which is dedicated to various people who have had an influence in popular culture. Swindle has partnered with technology giant Motorola, to produce a series of exclusive sit down dinners in New York and Los Angeles with the various personalities […]
Say Uncle: 2 Hard for Hip-Hop Vol. 1 (Mixtape)
Artist: DJ Green Lantern/Uncle MurdaTitle: Say Uncle: 2 Hard for Hip-Hop Vol. 1 (Mixtape)Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Slav Kandyba Uncle Murda is from East New York, perhaps best known to Hip-Hop fans as the home base of Jeru the Damaja, though his subject matter is more Mobb Deep. A prolific lyricist Uncle Murda is not, […]
Best Thang Smokin’
Artist: Young DroTitle: Best Thang Smokin’Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Alejandro Mojado Grand Hustle is quickly becoming a house hold name among Hip-Hop heads outside the southern states and and the label is on par to make 2006 their year with another release. This time Young Dro drops Best Thang Smokin’ (Grand Hustle/Atlantic), his first major […]
Country Music Back On The Air In Florida After Police Bust Pirate Hip-Hop Station
An aspiring DJ in Hollywood, FL has been arrested for illegally broadcasting Hip-Hop music over the airwaves of a local Country music station.Darin Satter, 34, allegedly set up a pirate radio station, which interfered with 99.9 WKIS-FM’s signal. For several weeks, fans of the station – which is known as Kiss Country – heard Hip-Hop […]
Ludacris, Dallas Austin Judge Rising Musicians In New Talent
Ludacris, mega-producers/songwriters Dallas Austin (Brandy, Michael Jackson), Sean Garrett (Usher, Beyonce) and Block (Young Jeezy, Jazze Pha) have signed on as celebrity judges for the “How Down Is Your Sound?” talent contest sponsored by Atlanta media personality Ryan Cameron and Kaneva.com.The online contest, open for submissions until October 9 and open to everyone in the […]
Beanie Sigel, Tommy Lister Support Peace Rally
In the midst of recent killings throughout American cities, the Hood March Movement Committee and Before & After Entertainment have organized a silent hood march scheduled for Saturday, September 23 at noon in the city of Wilmington, DE.The event, inspired by Margaret “Cookie” Melton, mother of Donminico Melton, 35, who was murdered in July in […]
Shooting After Jim Jones Rap Concert in VA Beach Leaves 1 Dead, 3 Injured
One person died and three others were injured in a shoot-out that erupted early this morning (Sept. 22) after a Virginia concert last night by Dipset rapper Jim Jones, sources reported. The shooting occurred around 2 a.m. at the Miami Restaurant and Lounge in Virginia Beach. Witnesses allege that multiple shots were fired, and one […]
Russell Simmons To Speak at Inaugural CRO Conference
Hip-Hop activist/mogul Russell Simmons will be among the speakers at the first-ever Corporate Responsibility Officers Conference. The entrepreneur, who will be featured in Fireside Chat with Russell Simmons, joins Wall Street Journal assistant managing editor Alan Murray, best-selling author Andy Savitz, and Citigroup vice chairman Lewis Kaden as part of the event’s 20-speaker roster. “Russell […]
Fonzworth Bentley Supports Outstanding Music Students, Hosts ‘All That Jazz’
Fonzworth Bentley is better known for his impeccable dress and his former role as Diddy’s umbrella-hoisting assistant. In October, the rapper will showcase his musical side as host of the All That Jazz concert at the Atlanta Symphony Hall. For Bentley, the concert will be a precursor to his upcoming debut C.O.L.O.U.R.S. (which stands for […]
Fredro Starr Introduces Onyx Spin-off, Yung Onyx
"Papoose can’t be the only one to bring New York back," said Onyx frontman-turned-actor Fredro Starr. "Yung Onyx is here."With a notable legacy that dates back to 1993, Queens, N.Y., rap team Onyx was among the kings of gritty street anthems.No, they aren’t making a comeback, but their protégés, under the name Yung Onyx, plan […]
Jet Li: Enter The Wu
When 43-year-old Jet Li walks into a room, you dont know whether to bow or stretch out your hand. Its that kind of respect that Lis career demands, though perhaps being in America has made him completely oblivious to the hoopla of celebrity. His non-threatening demeanor and brotherly smile add to his larger-than-life persona. So […]
Food & Liquor
Artist: Lupe FiascoTitle: Food & LiquorRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Paine One leaked album don’t stop the show. After Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor (1st & 15th/Atlantic) was made illegally available several months ago, fans reacted with strong opinions, both championing and ridiculing Chicago’s next MC. Endorsed by Kanye West and Jay-Z (who executive produces), the […]
Blood Brothers
Artist: OuterspaceTitle: Blood BrothersRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Omar Hamza Holding the underground torch high while stressing how it is no sin to like money and nice things seems to be the trend of the day for many a subterranean rapper. Outerspace, the Philly duo who have been putting in work for many years is […]
The Second Coming
Artist: Deep RootedTitle: The Second ComingRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Paine San Diego’s conscious Hip-Hop comes to the light by way of the experienced collective Deep Rooted. Former Battle Axe Records producer Mr. Brady backs a group that features the talented songstress Brea with MC Johaz and DJ Artistic. The Second Coming (Open Myndz) is […]
DJ Paul Says MTV’s ‘Adventures In Hollyhood’ Sure To Draw Laughs
Memphis, Tenn.-based rap group Three 6 Mafia has teamed with MTV for a new comedic reality series.The show, titled Adventures in Hollyhood, is set in Los Angeles and follows the Oscar-winning collective and their entourage as they set out to Hollywood in an effort to make the most of their fame and "establish themselves as […]
