Natural Selection
Artist: Nature Sounds Presents…Title: Natural SelectionRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Max Herman Brooklyns Nature Sounds is not your typical independent label. Unlike most indies that focus on harvesting up-and-coming talent, this still relatively new imprint has made a name for itself by putting out records by some of the New Yorks top veteran MCs (and a […]
The Charm
Artist: Bubba SparxxxTitle: The CharmRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Nadiyah R. Bradshaw Warren Anderson Mathis, known to many as Bubba Sparxxx , is trying to cause a fire with his newest effort, The Charm (New South/Purple Ribbon/Virgin). The aptly named title alludes to this album being his third release and, God willing, the album that makes […]
The Heart of tha Streetz, Vol. 2 I Am What I Am
Artist: B.G. aka B GizzleTitle: The Heart of tha Streetz, Vol. 2 I Am What I AmRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: ambers mom B.G. aka B Gizzle couldnt have chosen a better title for his latest effort, The Heart of tha Streetz, Vol. 2 I Am What I Am (Chopper City/Koch). At a […]
Confidential
Artist: M-1Title: ConfidentialRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Starrene Rhett Instead of emulating Scarface and Al Capone, dead prez (DP) channeled Malcolm X and Marcus Garvey on their debut Lets Get Free (2000). They garnered a strong fan base as a result of their audacious Black Nationalist message and hard body production-i.e. Hip-Hop, the classic DP joint […]
Menace 2 Society
Artist: CaponeTitle: Menace 2 SocietyRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Angus Crawford After watching Noreaga’s rise as a solo artist from prison, Capone returned stronger than ever on the groups second album, The Reunion. While Noreaga remained visible as a solo artist, Capone had to wait another six years to release his solo debut, last years Pain, […]
Floyd Mayweather & Zab Judah: Hip-Hop, Boxing & Beef
On April 8, 2006, The Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas and HBO pay-per-view, will host the biggest battle between two Hip-Hop-like individuals since the war between Jay-Z and Nas. This time the opponents have just as much at stake, and it ain’t going down on wax. During their teenage years, former comrades turned […]
Kim Airs Eminem Out, Eminem Responds To Drug Abuse Accusations
Rapper Eminem issued a statement regarding his recent divorce from his wife, Kimberly Mathers. Em, born Marshall Mathers, filed for divorce from his childhood love for a second time earlier this week, after being remarried in January. The rapper addressed a recent radio interview Kim conducted on the Mojo in the Morning show on channel […]
New ‘Dirty District’ CD Coming To Stores
Barak Records is set to drop the third installment of its Dirty District Series, which is scheduled to be released nationally on June 6. Hosted by the legendary Brucie B, Dirty District Vol. 3 is highlighted by appearances from Slum Village’s Baatin and a special DJ Scrap Dirty Slum Village mix containing unreleased remix material […]
B.G. Inks Deal With Atlantic Records
New Orleans rapper B.G. is officially part of Atlantic Records. The former Hot Boy, who has racked up more than 7 million albums sales, signed a multi-album deal Wednesday (April 4) to distribute his Chopper City record label. The signing concludes months speculation of which label B.G. would call home. Atlantic representatives were not available […]
DJ Clue Leaves Hot 97 For Rival Power 105
DJ Clue has left New York radio station Hot 97 to join rival station Power 105.1 (WWPR-FM). The Queens, N.Y.-bred DJ will man the 6 p.m.-10 p.m. slot at Power 105, joining former Hot 97 personalities Ed Lover (afternoon) and Star & Bucwild (morning). The time slot puts DJ Clue in direct competition with Hot […]
Hot 97’s Cipha Newest MTV VJ
Hot 97 DJ Cipha Sounds in now a part of MTV. The turntablist, who will debut as the network’s newest VJ during Sucker Free Week, is prepared to invade the small screen. “When I consider everything I’ve done in my career so far I’d have to say this ranks as one of my highest accomplishments, […]
T.I.’s #1 On The Charts, Ghostface Debuts In Top 5
Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I. scored a #1 debut on Billboard’s Top 200 album chart with his new album, King. The album sold a total of 521,702 during its first week on the shelves. In addition to its #1 debut on Billboard’s Top 200, King is also #1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, #1 […]
Willie D: Bell Ringer
Any Geto Boys fan and Houston rap aficionado will tell you, Willie D is a bad dude. But theres six professional boxers and a certain Hip-Hop legend who got The Message first hand. Thats because Willie Dennis brought the same energy hes brought to the mic for the last 17 years, into a short, but […]
Roy Jones Jr.: Of Love & Boxing
To some, Roy Jones Jr. is the best pound-for-pound boxer of all time and the 90s. Hes made history as the one-time Middleweight, Super Middleweight, Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight boxing champion. He struck silver at the 1998 Olympic games, even though most feel he was robbed of the gold. Ever the warrior, the Pensacola, Florida […]
Eminem And Kim Divorce Again
Eminem and Kim Mathers have split again. The rapper has filed for divorce less than three months after remarrying Mathers on Jan. 14. "There has been a breakdown in the marriage relationship to the extent that the objects of matrimony have been destroyed and there remains no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can be preserved," […]
LL Cool J Hosts Fashion Show To Launch ‘Todd Smith’ Collection
Rap icon LL Cool J and Def Jam Records will celebrate the release of the MC’s Todd Smith clothing line with an exclusive in-store appearance and fashion show April 11 at the Virgin MegaStore in New York City’s Times Square. The event will be open to 500 fans, who will get a sneak preview of […]
Rap Mogul Suge Knight: ‘I’m Serving Death Row Its Last Meal
Marion “Suge” Knight has come forward to speak about his recent decision to file for protection under federal bankruptcy laws. Knight’s new counsel, Larry Nagelberg and Laurence Strick, said Knight and Death Row Records sought protection because of a $107 million dollar default judgment awarded to Lydia Harris, ex-wife of imprisoned drug boss Michael “Harry-O” […]
50 Cent To Star Opposite Nicholas Cage In ‘The Dance’
Rap superstar 50 Cent has recently signed up to star opposite Nicholas Cage in Universal Pictures upcoming film, The Dance. The boxing film is based on the life of Billy "The Kid" Roth, a former champion who spent almost 45 years as a volunteer boxing coach and father figure in Louisiana’s state prison system. "Billy […]
Ludacris To Appear As Guest Of Kentucky Derby Festival/Gala
Disturbing tha Peace rapper Ludacris will make an appearance at the 132nd Run for the Roses in Louisville as a guest of the the Kentucky Derby Festival and the Barnstable Brown Gala. An annual event first held in Louisville, Kentucky in 1956 the Kentucky Derby Festival is Kentucky’s largest event. The 28-year-old rapper will join […]
Murs: Dreamchaser
Murs is a hustler. Sure, plenty of people make the claim these days, but few have his work ethic. As a full-time MC, A&R, and host on Current TV, the man is everywhere. He has released 11 solo projects in 10 years, and contributed to several more albums as a member of the groups Living […]
