Tori Alamaze: Lost In Translation
In an industry where styles are copied and images are duplicated on a daily basis, its 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 Dont Cha, a sassy adaptation of Sir Mix-A-Lot’s Swass. Tori initially […]
Duke Da God Takes Dip Set Mixtapes To Mainstream
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 […]
Purple City Gets Colorful
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 years pink for all of Dipset? Agallah: Well, you […]
Trina Launching Modeling Agency
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 […]
Jim Jones: The Rep Grows Bigga
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 […]
Witness Missing In Turk Case, Trial Delayed
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 […]
Victory For B.I.G., Family Closes In On Rogue Cop Theory
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 […]
Master P. Ballin’ With The Sacramento Kings
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 […]
Mistrial Declared In Biggie Trial
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 […]
Rocksteady Crew Celebrating 28th Anniversary
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 […]
Chemistry
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 […]
Leela James: Soul Journey
Its the day of Leela James release in more ways than one. Not only has the Los Angeles natives debut album A Change Is Gonna Come finally hit stores after receiving rave reviews, but her long, hard work is paying off at last. Its high time for a little exuberance. Just hours before hitting up […]
KMC: Soca Supreme
The Sugar Hill Gang introduced the masses to Rap music by way of Rappers Delight in 1979. It didnt matter that Grandmaster Caz penned Big Bank Hanks lyrics, or that the crew was based out of New Jersey. In time, more certified emcees like Busy Bee and Melle Mel would emerge to let audiences decide […]
AHH Stray News: Karrine Steffans, Lil’ Kim, Yukmouth, Balance
Lil’ Kim is already set to address her critics and detractors with the release of her newest single, “Shut Up B***h.” The single is the lead into her newest album, The Naked Truth, and the opus boasts the outspoken Kim of old. However, instead of sexually titillating rhymes, the Brooklyn native spews verses about those […]
Buckshot & 9th Wonder: Breaking Atoms
For more than a decade Buckshot has been stunning Hip-Hop crowds with his fiery rhymes. Whether it was with Black Moon or the entire Boot Camp Clique, lyrics ranged from insightful to riot-inspiring, striking a chord in all that listened. But after 1998, Buckshot unstrapped the backpack and became disassociated with his purist audience. Alone, […]
Wendy Williams Brings The Heat, Vol. 1
Artist: Wendy WilliamsTitle: Wendy Williams Brings The Heat, Vol. 1Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Dove ~Sheepish Lordess of Chaos~ There was a time when the title of a label A&R rep meant Artist & Repertoire the person responsible for finding talent, developing it, and nurturing it to the point of stardom. Over the years, the […]
WMG Exec Kevin Liles Dropping Inspirational Book
Music industry executive Kevin Liles announced that he will release an inspirational book in September titled “From Intern to President Make it Happen: The Hip Hop Generation Guide to Success.” The book gives advice to up and coming executives on how to navigate the turbulent waters of the music industry and contains stories from his […]
How Can I Be Down Conference Celebrates Pioneers
How Can I Be Down Inc. and X/O Management have come together to put on a concert celebrating Hip-Hop’s pioneers and the impact they have made over the years. The event will be hosted by Prince Markie D of The Fat Boys and feature performances from Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Dana Dane, Chubb Rock, […]
Viacom Backs Black August, Focuses On AIDS Awareness
This year’s 8th Annual Black August Hip-Hop Benefit Concert kicks off this summer with shows in New York City (August 7) and Tanzania, East Africa. The annual concert sponsored by KNOW HIV/AIDS and Viacom aims to encourage HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness among young adults in the hip-hop community. Throughout the festivities, HIV/AIDS resource materials will […]
AZ Preps New Album
East New York native AZ was last heard in 2002 when he dropped his critically-acclaimed album AZiatic. Now, three years later, the only guest on Nas classic Illmatic is back once again withA.W.O.L. Being released through AZs Quiet Money label in conjunction with Fastlife Music, A.W.O.L. is being hailed as another stellar chapter in AZs […]
