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http://allhiphop.comArtist: The Unusual SuspectsTitle: The Unusual SuspectsRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Martin A. Berrios Remember when New York Hip-Hop had no equal? Even though the music was based on a local five-borough experience, it was so powerful that it was able to represent an entire nation of fledging b-boys and b-girls. With the West Coast dominating […]
Artist: Lost BoyzTitle: ForeverRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Danielle Stolich Armed with feel-good party joints and a natural camaraderie that today’s Hip-hop groups lack, The Lost Boyz hit the scene in the mid-90’s with memorable songs like “Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz and Benz” and “Renee”. After Freaky Tah’s untimely death in 1999, the crew laid low […]
In the 1920’s, Harlem was the centerpiece of the Black universe. Poets, writers, scientists, and others all made their presence known. The entrepreneurial spirit was rich, as were the innovators. While the rest of the world admired and resented the oasis, Harlem thrived. In 1929, the stock market crashed and the whole western world went […]
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs will emcee the Annual UJA-Federation Awards ceremony tomorrow, which will honor Warner Music Group chairman, Edgar Bronfman Jr with the 2005 Music Visionary of the Year Award. Hundreds of business leaders – including Lyor Cohen, Kevin Liles and Jay-Z – will attend the tribute to Bronfman, who is being honored for […]
It’s no secret that Mobster movies play a huge role in the persona of many rappers. From their videos to album covers, even names, Mob films have a dominant effect on the Hip-Hop culture. The film “Casino” which inspired Nas’ video for “Street Dreams” and CD cover for “The Firm”, his collaboration with Foxy, AZ […]
The Magic Johnson foundation, created by former NBA all star and Vice President of the Los Angeles Lakers Magic Johnson to uplift down trodden communities, will hold the 20th Annual “A Mid Summer Night’s Magic” in Los Angeles, California. “A Mid Summer Night’s Magic” will honor those who are making a difference in the lives of others […]
If you take a look at most Rap outfits, it seems every crew has their own young gun. That one cat that spits relentlessly trying to prove one thing and one thing only : “I’m nice.” Enter JR Writer. Buzzing on the mixtape scene for almost two years now, he hit big with “Stop-N-Go” off […]
Mos Def is in negotiations to star opposite Brenden Fraser in the new thriller “Journey to the End of the Night.” The movie centers on a man and his son, who are both trying to better their lives through the criminal under world. Alice Braga, who starred in “City of God” is already attached to […]
Artist: HieroglyphicsTitle: Full Circle Tour (DVD)Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: N. Context Embark on a journey with the Hieroglyphics on their 2 month tour around the US and Canada. While watching Full Circle Tour (Hiero Imperium) follow the whole crew, along with Little Brother, Encore and Z Man, everywhere from chillin’ on the tour bus, […]
In an industry where styles are copied and images are duplicated on a daily basis, it’s hard to find the originator of anything. In the last few months, Atlanta-based singer Tori Alamaze (pronounced al-lah-MAH-zay) has witnessed fellow newcomers the Pussycat Dolls pilfer her song “Don’t Cha”, a sassy adaptation of Sir Mix-A-Lot’s “Swass”. Tori initially […]
For the Diplomats’ Duke da God, putting together the More Than Music mixtape was like picking players for baseball’s Midsummer Classic. “I tried to make a lot of collaborations, [sort of] like the Dip Set All Stars,” the Harlem native told AllHipHop.com. “I tried to bring that type of element to the table because the […]
The guys from Purple City wanted us to better understand that piff – with a look inside the deeper meanings, the discovery, and the purple assets of Agallah and Shiest Bub. Purple City got a Purple Reign! AllHipHop.com: Why do you think purple has become this year’s pink for all of Dipset? Agallah: Well, you […]
The Diamond Princess of rap, Trina, has announced plans to start a modeling agency called Diamond Dolls to uplift women with self-esteem issues. With a string of business ventures launching this and next year, including a perfume collection called Diamond Princess and a clothing line expected in April 2006, the Miami rapper seems headed for […]
Hate him or love him, Jim Jones is on top. The Diplomats Capo has risen from his meager beginnings as Cam’s sidekick into a full fledged hood mogul. As a solo artist, he scored big in 2004 with his street anthem “Certified Gangstas”. Additionally, he got his Hype Williams on by directing videos for Dipset-related […]
Federal Prosecutors in charge of the case against Tab "Turk" Virgil have been given until August 1st to come up with a key witness in their case against the former Cash Money "Hot Boy." The case was scheduled for trial this past Tuesday, but U.S attorneys asked for a delay because they couldn’t locate witness […]
The city of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Police Department have been ordered to pay the family of Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” for withholding evidence about the rap star’s murder. A mistrial was declared in the case by U.S. District Judge Florence-Marie Cooper on Thursday (July 7), after it was revealed that an LAPD detective […]
Hip-Hop mogul Percy “Master P.” Miller was one of 17 players selected by the Sacramento Kings to participate in the 2005 Reebok Vegas Summer League (VSL) at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is the first time the Kings have sent a team to the VSL, where Miller and the team will play […]
On Wednesday, a federal judged declared a mistrial in the case of the wrongful death of the Notorious B.I.G, which had seen only three trial dates. Presiding Judge Florence-Marie Cooper made the ruling based on the view that the defendant Los Angeles Police Department had withheld crucial evident. The finding came after an unnamed person […]
The Rock Steady Crew will celebrate its 28th Anniversary later this month with five days of festivities. The event this year will also present the First Annual Spy Award to B-boys Kamel and Wicket. The Rock Steady Crew 28th Anniversary will celebrate 28 years in which The RSC not only nationalized the art of break […]
Artist: Buckshot & 9th WonderTitle: ChemistryRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Bill “Low-Key” Heinzelman The one emcee, one producer combination has been a staple in Hip-hop since the beginning. However, as the landscape of the culture changed, record companies started to focus on gathering the hottest producers of the moment, instead of honoring the tried and […]
