Revenge Of The Spit (Mixtape)
Artist: Ras KassTitle: Revenge Of The Spit (Mixtape)Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Conan Milne Another mixtape? Its been eight years since his last major label backed album touched down, and in Hip-Hops rapidly changing climate it might as well have been eight decades. Yet, revered Carson, CA lyricist Ras Kass still doesnt seem ready to […]
Rapper The Game Files Lawsuit Against Koch Over Early Recordings
The Game has filed a lawsuit against Koch and Fast Life Records over material the platinum-plus rapper recorded before he landed a deal with Dr. Dre’s Aftermath/Interscope imprint. The lawsuit alleges that Koch Entertainment Distribution, Koch Entertainment and Fast Life Records are liable for at least 81 separate counts of copyright infringement as a result […]
Professor X Laid To Rest
Hundreds of mourners convened over the weekend to celebrate the life of Professor X of the conscious Hip-Hop collective X-Clan. The rap artist, born Robert "Lumumba" Carson, was funeralized at Antioch Church in Brooklyn, New York, in a Friday service that included a bevy of community and religious leaders, local politicians and luminaries, including Rev. […]
Ja Rule, Naomi Campbell Sign On For ‘Celebrity Cooking’
Ja Rule and Naomi Campbell have signed on to star in Sean "Diddy" Combs’ new celebrity driven show, Cooking Showdown. The show pairs well known chefs with various celebrities during a week-long cooking competition. Cooking Showdown is hosted by Food Network host Sandra Lee and former Growing Pains star Alan Thicke. The week-long cooking competition […]
Mekhi Phifer: On Call
Usually when you see an interview of an actor on your favorite website, you would assume they have something promote. A new movie? A new TV show? Hell, a new book even? Not here. Even though Mekhi Phifer always has plenty of things to publicize ERs fifth season, a new movie Slow Burn with […]
Chuck D: You’re Gonna Get Yours
IIn their independence, Public Enemy has released some outstanding albums. Still, according to some critics, those albums struggled to reach the masses. For the last two years, there has been talk of Public Enemy allowing their creative vessels to be directed by Bay Area legend, Paris in Rebirth of a Nation. This album, written and […]
Andy Milonakis: Real Talk
T he opening theme to the Andy Milonakis Show with the shows namesake spitting such balderdash as, I got peas on my head but dont call me a pea-head, bees on my head but dont call me a bee-head, isnt very convincing of a b-boy. But Fat Joe, Lil Jon, the Ying Yang Twins, and […]
DJ Kay Slay, Busta’s Flipmode Ink Joint Venture Deal To Push Papoose
DJ Kay Slay’s Street Sweepers Entertainment has inked a joint venture deal with Busta Rhyme’s Flip Mode Squad and the two entities will combine resources to push the career of Brooklyn, New York rapper Papoose. The union has produced the upcoming Swizz Beatz produced single "Get Right" featuring Busta Rhymes. "Busta Rhymes had been watching […]
The Unusual
Artist: El Da SenseiTitle: The UnusualRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Henry Adaso New Jersey Hip-Hop has been in limbo lately. Redmans album will probably never see the light of day on Def Jam; Queen Latifah is on permanent Hollywood hiatus, and with Joe Buddens sophomore album, The Growth, pushed back to 2010, theres hardly any […]
The Venus Album
Artist: Up HyghTitle: The Venus AlbumRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Jason Hortillas When you think of Sweden, Hip-Hop is definitely not the first thing to come to mind. Major exports of the country usually do not include funky bass lines, and an appealing groove. However, these qualities are held by a duo hailing from Stockholm called […]
Master P, Lil’ Romeo Head To Germany To Support U.S. Troops
Master P and his son Lil’ Romeo will head to Germany later this month to perform at a “welcome home” celebration for soldiers. The father and son combo will join R&B vocalist Michael Warren at Rose Barracks in Vilseck on March 29. The performance is for members of the 18th Corps Support Battalion and the […]
Judge To Take Control Of Suge Knights’ Assets
A Los Angeles judge has declared that he plans to seize control of Marion "Suge" Knight’s personal and business assets after the Hip-Hop mogul refused to pay a $107 million civil court judgment from 2005. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Ronald Sohigian said that he planned to appoint a court officer to manage the […]
Ma Barker: Big Bad Mama
O nce upon a time in Hip-Hop, there was a King and his Queen who lived happily together, working closely with their family making music and ensuring they continued to provide nourishment for their fans. Then one day a figure from the Kings past began to play two-way games with him, thus enraging the Queen. […]
AHHA Fashion: High Fashion and Hip-Hop
When we think of New Yorks Olympus Fashion Week, Hip-Hop is probably not the most obvious association. However, as Hip-Hop has influenced every bit of our culture, it is crossing over into the world of high fashion. During Fall 2006 Fashion Week held earlier this month, Hip-Hop was a main staple – whether it was […]
The Dead Emcee Scrolls (Book)
Artist: Saul WilliamsTitle: The Dead Emcee Scrolls (Book)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Sidik Fofana Now for our keynote author, Hip-Hop’s resident poet, Saul Williams. You might remember him from such works as acting in Slam (1998), performing alongside virtuous Hip-Hop acts like the Roots, Blackalicious, and Erykah Badu, or you just remember his face from New […]
Beat Konducta Vol. 1-2: Movie Scenes
Artist: MadlibTitle: Beat Konducta Vol. 1-2: Movie ScenesRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jason Hortillas When a rapper decides to inject an additional moniker or a.k.a., its usually to add personality. In the case of Madlib, it’s more like method acting. Whether it be the fun loving Quasimoto, or the band leader of Yesterday’s New Quintet, […]
The Sound of L.A. Vol 1+2
Artist: Various ArtistsTitle: The Sound of L.A. Vol 1+2Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jamin Warren Who knows what’s going on in Los Angeles, but there is an honest-to-goodness music revolution going down. Maybe all the earthquakes shook something loose in the denizens of the SoCal’s producer class. Plug Research was smart to get on at […]
Judge Rules In Favor Of Black Enterprise, The Source Gets New Owners
A final decision has been made by the Supreme Court of the State of New York in favor of the takeover of The Source magazine by Black Enterprise/Greenwich Street Corporate Growth Partners. As of today (March 23), Textron Financial, the company’s senior leader, is free to sell the portion of the company that Dave Mays […]
MTV Orders Episodes Of Jamie Kennedy’s New Hip-Hop Series ‘Blowin’ Up’
MTV has ordered eight episodes of actor/comedian Jamie Kennedy’s new Hip-Hop comedy-reality show, Blowin’ Up, the network announced Wednesday (March 22). The series, which will premiere in the third quarter, follows Kennedy and his sidekick, Stu Stone, as they embark on Hip-Hop superstardom. During their journey, the duo, who write, record and perform together, seek […]
Feds Officially Seek Death Penalty Against Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff
The federal government is officially seeking the death penalty against Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff in his upcoming murder and racketeering case. Prosecutor Roslynn R. Mauskopf filed a death penalty request notice yesterday (March 22) in the case, which charges McGriff with the murder of Queens, New York, rapper Eric "E Money Bags" Smith and Smith’s associate, […]
