Russell Simmons Launches Def on Demand, Issues Statement About The Source
Simmons/Lathan Media Group has teamed up with Comcast cable to launch Def on Demand (DOD), a On-Demand channel dedicated to Hip-Hop and Urban music. DoD which will be the first on demand video devoted to the lifestyle of the Urban Culture and will be a free service through Comcast’s On Demand feature. “The channel will […]
El-P: Bombin’ the System
Producers are growing on trees lately. Despite a surplus of rappers in 2005, it’s still not easy to make money pushing beats. Often, bedroom producers think they can make a buck doing film-work. Producer/emcee El-P has adjusted with the times and recently scored the just-released independent film, Bomb the System. Like the “End to End […]
Tony Yayo: Real Thoughts
Meet the other side of a predicate felon. While every Hip-Hop fan is familiar with Tony Yayo’s criminal background and history within the music industry, AllHipHop.com decided to give you the lighter side of G-Unit’s O.G.. While promoting 50 Cent’s new video game, Bulletproof and introducing his own game, Free Yayo, Tony Yayo touches on […]
Ginuwine: Separate But Equal
On his new album, Ginuwine is trying hard to be the man he was on his first album. But a bachelor, he isnt. Since his 2003 platinum album The Senior, the former single singer married JT Money protégé Sole and had two children, so getting women isnt exactly what he wants to do again. What […]
Dr. Teeth: Eye To Eye
If you havent been living under a rock for the past few months, then youve seen the slew of music videos by Mike Jones and Paul Wall. You may have also noticed the Dr. Teeth Productions graphic in the beginning of every video. But who is Dr. Teeth? It sounds like a demonic dentist in […]
Trillville’s Don P Introduces Yung Gunn of Alabama
Alabama isn’t quite considered a hub of the Hip-Hop industry, but Trillville’s Don P feels he’s found a lyricist to change the perception. Yung Gunn, a rapper from Birmingham, Alabama, has joined forces with Don P’s Trill Villains and production team Track Boyz Ent. to represent for the burgeoning state. “Ain’t nothing coming up out […]
Back Like Cooked Crack 3: Fiend Out
Artist: Juelz SantanaTitle: Back Like Cooked Crack 3: Fiend OutRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Bill “Low-Key” Heinzelman Can’t wait until November 22 for Juelz Santana’s sophomore album, What The Game’s Been Missing? Don’t fret Dipset addicts; Juelz has your fix with his latest mixtape, Back Like Cooked Crack 3: Fiend Out. Following in the long […]
Object in Motion
Artist: DaghaTitle: Object in MotionRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Paine Despite the high-profile guests on Soul Supremes 2003 debut The Saturday Night Agenda, a little known group called The Electric Co. stole a chunk of the show with Respect Life. Two and half years later, the Boston group has since spawned Insight to some success, and […]
Team Roc Chin-Checker Checked
Jaidon “The Don” Codrington, a fighter in Dame Dashs Chin Checkers boxing duo, was knocked out cold in 18 seconds by Allan Green last night on Showtimes “ShoBox: The New Generation.” Codrington, a super-middleweight, was an undefeated knockout artist who won all nine of his fights by impressive knockouts. But, Green, 26, was undefeated with […]
R. Kelly Files New Lawsuit Against Jay-Z
R&B singer R. Kelly has filed a new lawsuit against rapper, mogul and Def Jam President Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, stemming from last year’s disastrous “Best of Both Worlds Tour.” Kelly filed the lawsuit in Manhattan Supreme Court, claiming that the man who peppered sprayed him at the Oct. 2004 Madison Square Garden tour stop was […]
Trina’s Sitcom ‘With Friends Like These’ To Debut
Trina will make her television acting debut in the new sitcom “With Friends Like These” on The Black Family Channel on Wednesday (Nov. 9) at 8:30 pm EST. The rapper/actress also co-produced the sitcom and plays a character named “Cleo Taylor” who owns a modeling agency that runs into tax trouble. Taylor then inherits her […]
Lost
Artist: Cool Calm PeteTitle: LostRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Starrene Rhett Somewhere to the far left of boring, and on the border of normal lies Lost (Embedded), Cool Calm Petes solo debut. A trippy potpourri of cartoony sound effects and voices, obscure samples mainly taken from 70s Korean soul music, intelligent lyrics that make you […]
Hip-Hop Moves Philly Eagles McNabb
When Donovan McNabb is gearing up for a big game, which seems to be each one, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback said Hip-Hop helps get him motivated. “I listen to Common, Kanye [West], everybody in Chicago, R. Kelly and what ever he puts out,” McNabb told AllHipHop.com. “I like Beanie Sigel- all of Philly, Philly artists, […]
Reports: Jay-Z, Lyor Cohen, Steve Stoute Interested In The Source
Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter may be making a bid to buy The Source magazine. The rumor shouldn’t be shocking to those close to the rumor mill, but the talk has steadily gotten louder, especially after music mogul Steve Stoute interviewed on Hot 97 yesterday (Nov. 3) Women’s Wear Daily reports that Jay-Z, president of Def Jam, […]
Hunger Music
Artist: LongshotsTitle: Hunger MusicRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Paine Smart Hip-Hop references itself. Its aware of its surroundings, and works to create space at the table to eat. New York dup The Longshots are hungry and fast approaching the table. Hunger Music (Sun City) is a debut album speaking directly to those who kept Hip-Hop alive, […]
London Mayor Blames Rap Artists For Surge In Crime In England
The Mayor of London, England criticized rap music on Wednesday (Nov. 2), where a campaign to educate school children about the dangers of guns was launched. Ken Livingstone stated that crime rates in England has risen to record levels and offered stinging criticism of rap music. "Gun crime, knife crime – they are the only […]
Hip-Hop Karoake Takes Off
A trendsetting event has been taking place in New York the first Friday of every month – Hip-Hop karaoke. This month’s event takes place at Manhattan’s Rothko, free to the public. “We wanted to have a Hip-Hop show that you got to perform at; the whole set-up with a real DJ, a real stage, a […]
Dreddy Kruger: Think Differently
Bruce Lee believed in, The art of fighting without fighting. The idea of creating an album with out a concept, in itself, seems almost damn near impossible, but shows true ambition. Wu-Tang affiliate, former MC, and crew A&R, Dreddy Kruger has done just that. He recently stepped up to man the controls of Think Differently. […]
Quan: The Clutch of Circumstance
Earlier this year, fans expected to hear Quan’s debut, Until My Death, but instead, recently heard about the rapper from a recent arrest by Hampton, Virginia police. The police alleged that the Nas protégé [born Don Ferquan] was inside a hotel room with a gun, minor amounts of weed, and a large amount of cash. […]
Big Boi Talks New Compilation, New R&B Singing
Outkast member Big Boi is set to release his new compilation album, Big Boi Presents…Got Purp? Vol. II through his Atlanta-based record label, Purple Ribbon. The Purple Ribbon label showcases a mixture of established artists, as well as up-and-coming MC’s and R&B singers, with a distinct sound. Artists singed to Big Boi’s burgeoning label include […]
