Joe Budden: Live & Direct
O n his acclaimed eight-minute mixtape track, Dumb Out, Joe Budden professed, Let me find out Hip-Hop turned Republican. In the election for King of New York, perhaps Joe is a worthy third-party candidate. With hit records like the current assist on Ne-Yos Sexy Love and a rich history of introspective verses, Budden meets the […]
Jay-Z, MTV Announce Documentary On Global Water Crisis
Def Jam president Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has partnered with MTV to create a documentary titled Diary of Jay-Z: Water for Life, about the global water crisis. The new venture was announced Wednesday (Aug. 9) at a press conference at the United Nations in New York. The legendary rapper, alongside MTV president Christina Norman, announced that […]
Young City Jailed On Armed Robbery Charge
Rapper Young City has been arrested for an armed robbery charge he picked up as a juvenile.The New Orleans native, who was arrested July 31 in an Atlanta, Ga. suburb, was cited for speeding by Gwinnett County authorities. Police continued to hold the rapper (born Kevin Barnes) after discovering he was wanted for armed robbery […]
Kool Keith Hits The Road To Support ‘The Return of Dr. Octagon’
Former Ultramagnetic MCs member Kool Keith, more widely known today as "Dr. Octagon," announced his national tour Wednesday (Aug. 9). The outing will kick off tomorrow (Aug.10) at the famous Abbey Pub in Chicago. The tour is in support of the rapper’s current album The Return of Dr. Octagon. Kool Keith first made a name […]
Supernatural Breaks Freestyle Record At Rock The Bells
Conscious Hip-Hopper, Supernatural, freestyled his way into history at this years Rock the Bells concert held in San Bernardino, CA this weekend. The now legendary rapper beat the Guinness Book of World Records for the Longest Freestyle Rap with a time of 9 hours and 10 minutes besting the record set by Canadian rapper D.O. […]
Cash Money CEO’s Donate Thousands To NY Soccer Program
Cash Money Records CEO Bryan "Birdman" Williams, along with his brother and co-CEO Ronald "Slim" Williams, opened his wallet Monday (Aug. 7) and donated $3,000 to the Morningside Park Soccer Program in New York City. The donation, made on behalf of the label’s foundation, "Cash Money For Kids," was sent directly to the program to […]
Made In Brooklyn
Artist: Masta KillaTitle: Made In BrooklynRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Alejandro Mojado You may recall Masta Killa’s introduction on the Wu-Tang Clan’s 1993 debut Enter the 36 Chambers. His verse on “Da Mystery of Chessboxin” will go down in history as one of his greatest and as an original member of the W, Masta Killa […]
The Audience’s Listening
Artist: Cut ChemistTitle: The Audience’s ListeningRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Jessica Dufresne There’s no clear way to categorize Cut Chemist or his album. DJ and producer for Jurassic 5, DJ at various L.A. venues, turntabalist for Latin band Ozomatli, and of course vinyl collector, this man has spent nearly 20 years busy doing everything but his […]
Serius Jones: The Champ is Here
The champion MC from last years battle returns to show his lyrics and penmanship in AllHipHops Breeding Ground Showcase after earning stripes the old-fashioned way. Tickets can be purchased at the door or Ticketmaster)! Almost a year ago to the day, a new Champion was crowned in the City of New York. It wasnt Nas […]
Guru, Chuck D. Help Dirty Dozen Brass Band Reinterpret ‘What’s Going On’
Rappers Guru and Chuck D. are featured on The Dirty Dozen’s upcoming album What’s Going On, a reinterpretation of Marvin Gaye’s classic 1971 album. For almost 30 years, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band has taken the traditional brass band music of New Orleans and combined it with funk, jazz, gospel, soul and now rap. The […]
Luke Campbell Launches First Annual National Youth Football League
Rap pioneer Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell is preparing for the first season of his first annual National Youth Football League (NYFL).The program, developed in conjunction with the Orange Bowl Football Youth League (OBFYL), will run simultaneously with the rapper’s Liberty City Optimist Program. The Optimist Program, founded 17 years ago in Liberty City, Fla., is […]
Year Of The Dog, Again
Artist: DMXTitle: Year Of The Dog, AgainRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Eb Haynes There is only one word to describe DMX; raw. As a rapper, actor or the man Earl Simmons, the gritty and passionate delivery felt in all his music, seven albums, is birth from the streets. Year of the Dog, Again (Ruff Ryders/Columbia) […]
Sadat X, Lord Jamar, Beatnutz, More On Board For 9th Annual Black August concert
The 9th Annual Black August concert is scheduled to kick off on Sunday (Aug. 13) in New York’s Times Square. Brand Nubian’s Sadat X and Lord Jamar, CL Smooth, The Beatnutz, M1 of dead prez DJ Evil Dee and others will perform during the concert, which takes place at B.B. Kings Blues Club from 8pm-12am. […]
The Roots, J. Period Team For Exclusive Mixtape
Mixtape master J. Period has teamed up with Hip-Hop group The Roots to present The Best of the Roots (hosted by Black Thought). The promotional mixtape features over 50 tracks of remixes, freestyles, unreleased material and exclusive J.Period remixes. The mixtape also boasts appearances from Jay-Z, Rakim, Nas, Stevie Wonder and Def Poet Mayda Del […]
Rakim Embarking On 22-Date Nationwide Tour
Rapper Rakim has announced a 22-date national tour starting later this month. The tour kicks off on August 19, when Rakim makes an appearance in Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing.The tour will make stops in Texas, Arizona, California, Utah, Colorado, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, New York, North Carolina and Georgia, before winding down in Washington, DC. […]
Yung Joc: Project Runway
Yung Joc’s catchy hit "It’s Going Down" was deemed the motto of AllHipHop.com’s 3rd Annual AllHipHop Week and the headlines the House of AllHipHop Fashion Show tonight (Aug. 7) in New York City (Tickets can be purchased at the door or Ticketmaster)! Like it or not, the rap game and the fashion industry go hand-in-hand. […]
The DaVinci Code: The Vatican Mixtape Vol. 2
Artist: RaekwonTitle: The DaVinci Code: The Vatican Mixtape Vol. 2Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Conan Milne While impatient fans foam at the mouth in anticipation of Raekwon’s long overdue Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…II, Raekwon the Chef instead serves up this impressive starter that will likely keep the customers happy. His latest meal is The […]
Janelle Monae: Futureshock
F ew people have that quality of being able to inspire; the ability to make others dream. These people help us hold on to our dreams while fulfilling theirs at each and every moment walking down that yellow brick road while bringing us along. Janelle Monae, a belle from Dorothys hometown, Kansas, intends on inviting […]
Sleepy Brown: Grown & Sexy
S leepy Browns got roots. The son of lead singer and saxophonist Jimmy Brown of 70s Funk band, Brick, the producer/singer has managed to pave his own way in music. As one-third of production team, Organized Noize, Sleepy and partners Rico Wade and Ray Murray formed a talented ATL collective known as The Dungeon Family. […]
Miami Vice (Film)
Artist: Movie ReviewTitle: Miami Vice (Film)Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Edwardo Jackson It’s no secret that Michael Mann’s film adaptation of his time capsule-cool TV show “Miami Vice” was a troubled production (hurricanes, cutting deals with drug lords and gangsters will do that to a movie). It’s also been no secret that the advance screenings […]
