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http://allhiphop.com“Dope beats, dope rhymes/ What more do y’all want?” –Phonte, on Little Brother’s “Not Enough” This straightforward question seems rather telltale for Little Brother’s current mood. In some ways, the North Carolina-based trio [MC’s Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh, and producer 9th Wonder] have reluctantly been cast as Hip-Hop’s “saviors.” Amidst an industry abundant in […]
Remember when A Tribe Called Quest helped usher in Jay Dee to Hip-Hop ears? Though he’s not 9th Wonder, Holland’s Nicolay has gained a lot of fans, respect, and work after last year’s Connected project with Phonte, as Foreign Exchange. Although Little Brother may be skeptical of the internet reaction to certain things in Hip-Hop, […]
In 1993, Hip-Hop in America was so light-hearted that a group named Yall So Stupid dropped a all-but-forgotten album called Van Fulla Pakistans on Rowdy Records – to limited success. Hard to imagine – through today’s memory. As it were, after 2001 though, such a title could hault even the smartest publicity campaign. Old jokes […]
mtvU, MTV’s college network, announced the nominees for the 2005 “mtvU Woodie Awards” – the only show honoring the music voted best by the college audience. While the nominees are from all genres of music, Hip-Hop artists are primed to dominate several of the nomination categories. Held for, with, and by the college community, the […]
Jury selection started yesterday (Sept. 19) in the attempted murder re-trial of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania rapper Beanie Sigel, in relation to a 2003 shooting in front of a local bar. Sigel is accused of shooting a man named Terrance Speller in front of the Pony Tail Bar in Philadelphia. Sigel’s first trial for attempted murder ended […]
Houston, Texas rapper Lil’ Troy is filing a multi-million dollar lawsuit against fellow Houston rapper, the legendary Brad “Scarface” Jordan. Scarface and Lil’ Troy have a well known history of animosity towards each other. The issues appear to have started shortly after Lil’ Troy caught a drug case and served prison time, as his debut […]
Warren G. is preparing to release his first solo project in four years titled In The Mid-Nite Hour. The album will drop in October on Hiwino/Lightyear/WEA and features collaborations with Mike Jones, Bishop LaMont, B Real, Snoop Dogg and Raphael Saadiq. "A lot of things go on in the midnight hour," Warren G stated about […]
AllHipHop.com: One of the big issues surrounding The Minstrel Show has been magazine’s album ratings. What are your opinions on the reviews? 9th Wonder: Regardless of what people feel, those magazine ratings definitely help record sales. Credible or not, they help. Big Pooh: When you go into a bookstore, you may not even buy the […]
Artist: Edgar Allen FloeTitle: True LinksRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Starrene Rhett The latest member of the Justus League to pick up the mic and ward off wack-lyrical-evil-doers everywhere is Edgar Allen Floe, with his True Links EP (MCEO). There are no R&B choruses and no repetitious chanting of oafish lyrics screamed over the beat […]
Artist: David BannerTitle: CertifiedRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Danielle Cabell If David Banner ain’t got nothing, President Bush really does care about black people–we co-sign these truths to be self-evident, that, in a time when truth needs to be rescued (not recovered), David Banner self-signs and delivers it, Certified (Universal/SRC), in 17 honest tracks from what, […]
At 2 p.m. today (Sept. 19), Lil’ Kim reported to a Federal Detention Center to begin serving her 366-day prison sentence for perjury and conspiracy. It was believed that Kim (real name Kimberly Jones) was to serve her sentence at a minimum-security federal camp. Prison officials were rumored to be considering sending Kim to Alderson, […]
Artist: Dayton FamilyTitle: Family FeudRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Anthony “Lil Koop” Carr Before Eminem and D12 became staple names for the Michigan Hip-Hop/rap region, it was the underground names of MC Breed, Esham, Top Authority and The Dayton Family that were mentioned. And for hardcore rap fans, The Dayton Family stood out amongst the others. […]
Sean “Diddy” Combs has responded to a $5 million lawsuit filed by Tyson Beckford on Aug. 12 and the music/fashion mogul said he intends to resolve matters with the male super model. “He’s an icon and [I respect him] for what he’s done for Black people in the fashion industry and I’m going to make […]
As Salaam Alaikum, Imam Najee Ali In your "Open Letter" to Minister Farrakhan, you wrote: "Minister Farrakhan, in the spirit of brotherly love I am humbly suggesting that you consider postponing your current plans to hold a Millions More Movement March in Washington D.C. next month." I humbly disagree with your suggestion. Considering the fact […]
Prior to her U.S. relocation, 17-year-old Rihanna was enjoying the mild comforts of island life in her native Barbados. Then, the green-eyed soulstress met a record producer, landed a deal on the spot after auditioning for Jay-Z, and created one of the hottest singles of the summer, “Pon de Replay”. Now she’s prepared to keep […]
The Source magazine has appointed a new Editor-in-Chief in Dasun Allah, who will replace former EIC Joshua "Fahiym" Ratcliffe. Allah told AllHipHop.com that he would help usher in a new era for the rap magazine, which has recently experienced several personnel changes. “I’m just looking to standing on the square, thinking outside of the box […]
Uncle Luke has signed on to host an X-rated show for the BBC network as part of their 1Xtra Hip-Hop Weekend. The former 2LiveCrew head honcho and original XXX bad man will serve as host to ‘XXXtra,’ BBC’s radio show that focuses on the relationship between sex and hip-hop. The show will feature Campbell playing […]
When Eric Roberson is recording, even his family has a hard time reaching him. The singer/songwriter has been spending weeks at a time burrowed in his New Jersey in-house studio, putting together what may be one of the most anticipated independent R&B albums of 2006. While some still scratch their heads when they hear his […]
It may not be easy to spot now, but going to the “big house” may be the best thing to happen to Lil’ Kim’s career. Based on a recent interview on BET’s “106 & Park” she indicated that knows this notion to be true. “I’m gonna go do what I gotta do for a year […]
Artist: Little BrotherTitle: The Minstrel ShowRating: 5 StarsReviewed by: Martin A. Berrios Up until recently, the sky blue Tarheel colors and Petey Pablo seemed to be the only reasons Hip-Hop checked for North Carolina. Three man outfit Little Brother changed that limited outlook with the release of their masterful debut The Listening. 9th Wonder’s simple […]
