Kurtis Blow Inducted Into Bronx Walk of Fame
Hip-Hop pioneer Kurtis Blow will be honored at a ceremony to forever solidify the emcee’s permanent place in Hip-Hop by inducting him into the Bronx Walk of Fame. The Bronx Walk of Fame honors various people who have contributed to the Bronx’s legacy. Blow, despite being from Harlem, was a fixture on the scene during […]
Skeptik
Artist: The CrestTitle: SkeptikRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Paine Hip-hop markets in places like Minneapolis or Columbus have been created by underground artists like Oddjobs or Copywrite. Because of hard work, these cities are mandatory tour stops for any talent. Wisconsin may be the next nut to be cracked. While Coo Coo Cal turned radios heads […]
SCRATCH::All the Way Live (DVD)
Artist: Various ArtistsTitle: SCRATCH::All the Way Live (DVD)Rating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Isis the Alchemist The original Jazzy Jay, legendary former member of The Soulsonic Force; renowned throughout the universe for his collection of wax over 500,000 pieces strong. The X-Ecutioners, the spin-off crew (no pun intended) formed from the original X-Men founded by DJ […]
Joe Budden: Soul Man
To those that know Joe Budden, he has truly one of the most complex rapper narratives in Hip-Hop. He takes you along for rides you may know all too well, and shows you things you might not have otherwise looked into. Whether or not youve ever lived in the hood, the themes in a Budden […]
Young Jeezy Plans Motivational Book, Snowman Clothing Line
These days literacy seems in decline, but rapper Young Jeezy aims to do his part in getting youth to read as the Boyz N Da Hood member prepares to release a book called "Thug Motivation 101." Named after his upcoming solo debut, the book will encourage and challenge the notion that kids don’t like to […]
Details Emerge In Cassidy Shooting
Rising rapper Cassidy was denied bail, after surrendering to authorities to face homicide, weapons offenses, reckless endangerment and other charges stemming from an April 15 shooting that left one man dead in Philadelphia. Details are starting to emerge in the shooting, with accounts varying. While the police claim an earlier altercation in Cassidy’s West Oak […]
New Tattoo Mag ‘Inked’ Launching
Seed Communication has announced the launch of Inked, a tattoo lifestyle and fashion magazine published on a quarterly basis. Inked will cover the latest in art, entertainment and style and feature in-depth cultural and introspective profiles. According to Inked, about 1 in 10 Americans has gotten a tattoo including numerous Hip-Hoppers and celebrities such as […]
Jury Selection Starts In B.I.G. Civil Suit, Witness Tells LA Times He Has Bad Memory
Jury selection started today (June 21) in the civil suit brought against the Los Angeles Police Department by the estate of the late Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace. The civil suit alleges that Death Row Records CEO Marion “Suge” Knight ordered the 1997 murder of Wallace and that former various LAPD officers helped cover up the […]
Webbie: Young & Thuggin’
Its summertime, and they are supposed to be hot, but if you have been to the club lately, especially down South, there is a scorching song blazing dance-floors and hoods everywhere. A street hymn that has caught the attention of both men and women alike is, Gimme That by Webbie of Trill Entertainment, a label […]
Master P. Talks About 11th Album ‘Ghetto Bill’
Master P. is returning to his independent roots with the release of his 11th album Ghetto Bill: The Best Hustler In The Game. According to P., who started independent and went major for several of his releases, returning to his independent roots more lucrative. “An artist on a major might sell a million and only […]
All Fates Have Changed
Artist: Jus AllahTitle: All Fates Have ChangedRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Bill “Low-Key” Heinzelman Fans have eagerly waited five long years for Jus Allah’s solo debut. As the unofficial third member of Jedi Mind Tricks, he played an integral role in shaping their classic underground album Violent By Design. However, soon after Jus Allah had a […]
Felt 2: A Tribute To Lisa Bonet
Artist: Slug & MursTitle: Felt 2: A Tribute To Lisa BonetRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Paine After the Lucy Ford album, Slug vowed hed never bring anybody else into the operation and call it an Atmosphere album. Slug and Ant played host to Murs several years ago with the EP, Felt: A Tribute to Christina Ricci. […]
Tony Touch And LIFEBeat Present ‘ReggaeTon Explosion’
LIFEBeat and The E.A.R.S. foundation are teaming up with Power 105 personality DJ Tony Touch again, to present the "Reggeaton Explosion 2." The concert will celebrate the release of Tony Touch’s new album, ReggaeTony and will serve to raise the awareness of AIDS in the Latin Community. "We are extremely honored to that Tony Touch […]
Pain, Time & Glory
Artist: CaponeTitle: Pain, Time & GloryRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Orisanmi Burton As one half of Capone-n-Noreaga this Queens bred rhyme-slinger and his extroverted counterpart, respectively, amassed a loyal following when they debuted with The War Report in 1997. The album quietly went gold and placed the group among the litany of rappers to immortalize the […]
Capone: The Definitive Interview Part 2
AllHipHop.com: Can you break it down and give your side about the Lil Kim trial? Ima take you back to the incident, step by step. This is what happened. We go to All-star weekend, Theres little tension about the Bang Bang song in the air. Id seen Cease and D-Roc two weeks prior to going […]
Capone: The Definitive Interview Part 1
Going on almost ten years in the game, Kiam Holley’s story has yet to be told. As one half of the acclaimed Rap group, Capone-N-Noreaga, Capone has quietly seen it all and been through it to match. Growing up in the infamous Queens Bridge Housing Projects, he got the Hip-Hop itch at an early age. […]
Cormega on Why We Need the Boom-Bap Back
Labels dont care about Hip-Hop culture no more, they care about success and dollars, so everyones following a formula rather than being original. First everybody started wearing suits and making those R&B friendly songs. Now people are going too far to the left with it. Its played out. The producers started using the sped up […]
Esthero: Perfect Blend
Esthero is one artist whose name has flowed through the lips of music connoisseurs as an answer to the question of who is on the verge of taking over music. Citing Esthero comes with just cause, as the Toronto native revolutionized music at the age of 18 and has finally returned to bring the revolution […]
Sumeet: Get Deeper
Very few independent artists have the luxury newcomer R&B singer Sumeet has. For starters her debut single, a catchy club track titled Agony, is a collaboration with none-other than Dancehall superstar Elephant Man. The importance of a big name is obvious in urban music but that doesnt mean new artists cant hold their own. But […]
Twista Calls On Chicago Artists To Help Chicago Children’s Choir Academy
Rapper Twista is calling on his fellow Chicago artists and businesses in the city to back a concert to raise money for the Chicago Children’s Choir Academy. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Twista hopes the concert will raise $100,000 – $150,000 to be donated to the school. "As a Chicago resident, I feel very honored […]
