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http://allhiphop.comG-Unit Records may be signing Southern staple B.G. to its burgeoning roster of artists. While the deal is not completed, Sha-Money XL, a G-Unit executive who helps manage 50 Cent, confirmed that B.G. is in talks with company brass. "We are in talks with B.G. to sign him to Buck’s G-Unit South label," Sha-Money XL […]
Dec. has been deemed "B.I.G. Mobile Month" in support of the late rapper’s Notorious B.I.G. Duets: The Final Chapter. Over 60 custom-made ringtones were released to the public on Thursday, according to a press statement. The ringtones were derived from the duets album as well as Biggie’s past hits like Ready to Die, Life After […]
Artist: O.C.Title: Smoke & MirrorsRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Starrene Rhett Where there’s smoke there’s O.C., and where there’s O.C. there are mirrors — and he’s holding them up to himself and the entertainment industry. One of the most slept on MCs in the game is back with his fifth album, Smoke & Mirrors (Hieroglyphics […]
A host of rappers have convene to craft Redemption – Hip Hop United 2 Save Stan "Tookie" Williams. The album highlights talents like stic.man (of dead prez), P.O.W., Paris, Kam, Shorty (of Da Lenchmob), WC, Tank, RBX, Kid Frost, Gangsta Ridd of the Boo Ya Tribe), Frontline and others. The rapper efforts recently became more […]
With her petite frame and womanly curves, Toronto native Melyssa Ford is fully-equipped to turn heads and make people melt to their knees. After appearing in videos by high-caliber artists such as Jay Z and 112, Ford did something most scantily-clad women in videos seem to fail at. She marketed herself and her name, making […]
The Lone Catalysts aren’t the only independent group causing a change in Midwest Hip-Hop. But they may be one of the most under appreciated. They’ve toured in Japan and all over Europe, in places where the people can’t even speak English, but know their lyrics. However on American soil, the group just can’t seem to […]
In Hip-Hop, every year is major, and the year is not over yet. It’s the fourth quarter; 4th and inches, so only the star players are shuffling in the game to tally those critical points necessary to put the nail in the coffin. As Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Chamillionaire, and Bun B got […]
Dilated Peoples return with a new album, 20/20, a work that is full of diverse styles from the West Coast rhyme vets. "Back Again" will be the first released single from Dilated’s new album titled 20/20, and features some atypical sounds. "We weren’t worried about the whole album…if we had two love songs and one […]
The R&B Underrated Artist of the Millennium goes to… Donell Jones. If such an award were to exist, Donell Jones would be its most deserving recipient. A writer, producer and critically acclaimed solo artist, Jones got his start after penning hits for the likes of Usher and 702. His 1996 debut solo album My Heart […]
Lee Quiñones, star of the 1981 classic Hip-Hop film “Wild Style,” has completed a bicycle ride from New York City to Miami in an effort to raise money to aid children and their families affected by Hurricane Katrina. Quiñones, now a celebrated contemporary painter, worked in conjunction with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America […]
Juelz Santana experienced teen-idol-like occurance on Tuesday (Nov. 29) at Brooklyn, New York’s Kings Plaza. Santana was scheduled for an in-store CD signing at Sam Goody in the Mall. People present witnessed a crowd so massive authorities feared the glass of the store would shatter, as others lined the balcony of the mall hoping to […]
Artist: Video Game ReviewTitle: True Crime: New York CityRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Alejandro Mojado Players wield the ultimate power as one of NYC’s finest in True Crime: New York City (Activision; PS2). Gamers assume the role of Marcus Reid, a former criminal turned cop. True Crime: NYC is a vast improvement over its predecessor, True […]
Attorneys finished their closing arguments today (Nov. 30) in the federal money laundering trial of The Inc.’s Irving and Christopher Lorenzo. Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons, Def Jam President Jay-Z, artists Ja Rule and Ashanti sat together, while Terror Squad’s Fat Joe grabbed a seat in the back of the court to watch the proceedings. […]
The Hip-Hop supergroup is formed as needed. Diggin’ in The Crates arrived to attack stagnant production. The Wu-Tang Clan swarmed to return the ruggedness into raps. While individually, The Reavers may be unknown to many, this group of established underground artists united with social and musical cause. Vordul Megallah, Akir, Kong, Spiega, Dom Pacino, Billy […]
High off the crest of a hit remix featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat and Bow-Wow, Dem Franchise Boyz are ready to take the success of “I Think They Like Me” to the next level on their forthcoming sophomore LP, On Top Of Our Game. With the ink still wet on their very, very lucrative contract […]
When you’re signed to a deal at 17, people watch and listen. Years later, when you ask to be released from your deal, few pay attention. This emotional rollercoaster is nothing new to Hip-Hop, and a way of life for Lady Luck. From her early attention earning appearances with Funkmaster Flex and EPMD, Luck never […]
Pitbull’s had a tremendous year for himself. At the start of 2005, Pitbull was unknown to many, and by the close, hundreds of thousands of people have supported the album, and thus – Pit’s money issues. But amidst all the rise, Pitbull has stayed socially vocal, and at times, outspoken. The demand for the independent […]
Artist: Prince PaulTitle: Hip Hop Gold DustRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Paine Aside from his cinematic, satirical albums, Prince Paul was good for just dope beats first. While his bodies of work have been widely toted and analyzed, it seems to have been years since fans were tripping off stand-alone records that the Long Islander […]
Producing pioneer Marlon "Marley Marl" Williams is ready to tell his life story in an autobiography called "Vapors," a memoir named after the famous Biz Markie song. "You know [the book] is like the song. Whatever the song is about, my book is about," Marley told AllHipHop.com. "It’s about true things that happened, the ups […]
Legendary group Public Enemy and Chuck D.’s label SlamJamz has partenered with Boston-based m-Qube to help promote their new album New Whirl Odor. Through the venture, a package of mobile offerings will be available for download. "As an independent label, we are always looking for ways to expand our distribution network," said PE frontman Chuck […]
