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http://allhiphop.comCypress Hill’s Sen Dog and Mellow Man Ace have partnered to form a new group, The Reyes Brothers. The result of the union is a new album titled Ghetto Therapy on their own Latin Thug Records imprint. Ghetto Therapy will feature tracks with Warren G, Bishop Lamont and production from the likes of DJ Muggs, […]
Trick Daddy will give back to the Miami community this Halloween, as the superstar rapper is hosting the Trick Luv Da Kids Spooktacular Halloween Fundraiser later this month. The event is part of a broader partnership the rapper’s non-profit struck with Single Parent Initiative and the Boys & Girls Clubs in Mississippi and New Orleans […]
Even with the tinted windows rolled up on his all-black ride, people are waiving at his car on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. Domination is really in the hood. There is a stack of posters in his the backseat to promote the release of the recently released God Giveth, God Taketh Away. With Bang ‘Em Smurf […]
It has been ten years since the Lost Boyz stormed on the scene with Legal Drug Money. With Mr. Cheeks and Freaky Tah leading the way, the LB Fam carved their own niche with their creative party jams and energetic street anthems. Utilizing the formula that Naughty By Nature made popular, the Lost Boyz’ run […]
AllHipHop.com reveals the hardships Irv Gotti and The Inc. are having after the feds accused him of laundering drug money! Read more!
Toronto, Canada rapper Kardinal Offishall is preparing his second official release, Fire & Glory. The rapper recently parted ways with his former label, MCA and will release the album through a unique, Canada only deal with Virgin, EMI. Offishall released Firestarter Vol.1: Quest for Fire for MCA, which produced two hits, “Bakardi Slang" and "Ol’ […]
Atlanta, Georgia rapper T.I. has issued a statement to AllHipHop.com, denying that he is a new member of Boyz N Da Hood (BNDH). Last week, BNDH founder Blok confirmed that Young Jeezy had left the group and that New Orleans rapper Lil’ Wayne was the newest member. Representatives for Atlantic immediately dismissed T.I.’s inclusion in […]
The Wu-Tang’s RZA and MTV’s “Pimp My Ride” host Xzibit will star in supporting roles in the upcoming movie “Derailed.” The movie is based upon the best-selling novel by James Seigel and was directed by Swedish filmmaker Mikael Håfström. RZA ("Winston") and Xzibit ("Dexter") will star alongside Clive Owen and Jennifer Aniston in the flick, […]
Sean Paul is known to sing during his interviews. In fact, he never stops singing or writing, his music being the obvious outlet for everything he has to say. But what do we really know about this Dancehall maestro, who has had a hand in bringing Jamaican music back to its glory days reminiscent of […]
The road to a singer following their dreams of becoming a household name is often long-traveled. For Na’sha it has been a struggle all the same, and the path to an already bright career. Growing up in Columbus, Ohio, she fell in love with music as a child, listening to everyone from Aretha Franklin and […]
Reef the Lost Cauze’s Feast or Famine is an ultimatum. The Philadelphia MC delivers his first nationally distributed album under self-created circumstances – all or nothing. From a feared reputation in New York and Philly battles, to his role on his group, Juju Mob’s Black Candles earlier this year, Reef has stayed devoted to his […]
The Nation of Islam’s Millions More Movement took place Saturday (Oct. 15, attracting leaders from Cornel West to Jim Jones. Buses, trains, and car loads of people from across the country descended on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the 10-year commemoration of The Million Man March. Hundreds of vendors lined Constitution Avenue […]
Artist: Bisc1Title: The Basics EPRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Paine Often times, Hip-Hop’s most talented MC’s got their first Rap checks designing logos and doing murals. Miami’s Skam? and El Da Sensei can testify to that. Bisc1 is the Connecticut born, Brooklyn learned designer behind logos for Def Jux and Eastern Conference. The artist listened, […]
Artist: Tony TouchTitle: The Reggaetony AlbumRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Max Herman When Tony Touch’s latest, The Reggaetony Album (EMI International), dropped this past summer, reggaeton had already made its way onto American pop radio and video rotation. With a few key hits—namely NORE’s undeniably catchy “Oye Mi Canto” and Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina”—this danceable blend […]
Hip-Hop tag team Talib Kweli and Mos Def and who famously formed Black Star in 1998, are heading out on the road late October and next month to co-headline the Breed Love Odyssey Tour. Sponsored by Sony PlayStation, the tour takes place mostly in small, "intimate" venues, with exclusive giveaways and gaming opportunities, including PSP […]
Updated at 4:22 pm Lil’ Wayne has signed on to become an official member of Boyz N Da Hood (BNHD) and Young Jeezy has exited the ranks, according to sources. Lil Wayne, President of Cash Money Records will join the Atlanta-based super-group along with existing members Big Duke, Big Gee, Jody Breeze, a representative for […]
In an effort to commemorate the Millions More Movement, Isonic Media Group and Bungalo Records will release One Million Strong Volume 2, the official soundtrack to the Millions More Movement. The stellar CD features compositions from some of Hip-Hop’s biggest stars who have contributed to the soundtrack album as a show of their support and […]
Eminem and Apple have patched up their relationship and the chart topping rapper, who was reportedly released from rehab for addiction to pain killers, is featured in a new advertisement for the iPod. On Wednesday (Oct. 12) Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced a new iPod that plays TV shows and videos. Eminem’s image is featured […]
AllHipHop.com: Right, I’ve heard The Emcee’s Properganda, and it seems to really be you getting back to the essence of MC’ing. It’s seems so organic. Jin: I love that word that you just said—organic. And I think that’s the sound I wanted to get. Even the whole—if I can clear it up also—a lot of […]
After his much-anticipated Ruff Ryder debut The Rest is History pretty much tanked sales-wise, Jin metaphorically hung up the mic, leading most fans to think he had retired forever and renounced the game. Quite the contrary. The Queens-bred MC simply felt the need to address certain issues in Rap, particularly the lack of quality MC’s, […]