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Grouchy Greg

Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/grouchy.tv - I am Grouchy Greg. I founded AllHipHop in 1996. In addition to running the site, I enjoy breaking news stories. My stories have been cited in The LA Times, NY Times, NY Post, TMZ, Yahoo, Billboard, The Associated Press, CNN, and more.

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Scion DJ Contest Expands Categories

Scion continues to support Hip-Hop and independent artistic expression by presenting the Scion 3rd annual “Free Up Your Mix” National DJ Contest. The legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff and NYC mixtape guru Tony Touch are among the judges that will be evaluating the submissions. The contest celebrates and rewards DJs for showcasing their skills and creativity […]

The Day After

Artist: TwistaTitle: The Day AfterRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jessica Dufresne Sometimes making it big suddenly is more trouble than it’s worth. Twista might know this better than anyone as he drops the follow-up to his platinum Kamikaze. Although he was already well known and respected for years before MTV cared, it wasn’t until “Slow […]

Rapper Noreaga Signs With Jay-Z’s Roc-La-Familia, Planning Separate Hip-Hop Album On Def Jam

Queens, New York rapper and reggaeton artist Noreaga has signed a deal with Jay-Z’s Roc-La-Familia to release a reggaeton album, while preparing to release a separate Hip-Hop album under the Def Jam imprint. "I am really excited," Nore told AllHipHop.com. "I am about to put out two different genres of music under the label, so […]

The Naked Truth

Artist: Lil’ KimTitle: The Naked TruthRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Starrene Rhett Hell hath no fury like Lil’ Kim scorned. The Queen Bee is back with her fourth LP The Naked Truth (Queen Bee/Atlantic). Irreverent and unapologetic, she has a stinger more like a hornet’s. In the midst of the usual “baddest b*tch,” “f**k the haters,” […]

The Lo-Fi Chronicles

Artist: Omega OneTitle: The Lo-Fi ChroniclesRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Jason Newman You may not know the name Omega One but if you’ve been following underground or alternative Hip-Hop for a minute, chances are you’ve heard at least one of his beats. The longtime DJ/producer, who has worked with such veterans as Aesop Rock, I Self […]

10 Rap Commandments (Mixtape)

Artist: A-PinksTitle: 10 Rap Commandments (Mixtape)Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Angus Crawford After the success of 50 Cent it has become characteristic for most rappers to build a street buzz with freestyle mixtapes. Hailing from Queens and a former student at Howard University, A-Pinks does not differentiate from the norm on his freestyle mixtape, P-Cutta Presents: […]