DJ Quik: Justify My Thug
As the precursor for his long awaited and highly anticipated next release, Trauma serves as an ample title for the soon to be released mixtape from one of the West coasts most enigmatic pioneers. Typically trauma is a catalyst for some type of change, and with hip-hop arguably in a state of emergency, Quik aims […]
The Source’s Editor-In-Chief Resigns
Joshua “Fahiym” Ratcliffe resigned his position as Editor-in-Chief of “Hip-Hop Bible” The Source Magazine today (Aug. 16). According to Ratcliffe, the reason for his abrupt departure is a difference of opinion between himself, Chief Brand Executive Raymond “Benzino” Scott and CEO Dave Mays. Ratcliffe said Little Brothers album,The Minstrel Show, was to receive a rating […]
Murder Charges Against Cassidy Lowered
Murder charges against Philadelphia rapper Cassidy were lowered today (August 16) in court. The charges against the rapper were dropped from first-degree murder to third-degree murder, stemming from a shooting behind his Philadelphia row home. The shooting came on the heels of the rapper’s highly anticipated sophomore album, Im A Hustla, on Swizz Beats’ Full […]
Hiero Imperium Signs O.C.
D.I.T.C. member O.C. has signed with the indie label Hiero Imperium and plans to release his fifth solo album Smoke & Mirrors later this year. Described as a concept album about conflict and hypocrisy in the entertainment industry, Smoke & Mirrors is intended to finally launch O.C.’s rap career, after numerous fruitless attempts. "Knowing my […]
DMC USA American Chapter Celebrates 20 Years
The DMC USA American chapter is set to kick off their 20th anniversary of the DMC World DJ Championship. To celebrate the anniversary, the American Battlegrounds 2005 has been all over the country seeking the most talented new DJ’s. The American Battlegrounds, founded in 1986, was designed for American DJs to show and prove who’s […]
P’s & Q’s
Artist: LMNOTitle: P’s & Q’sRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Dubstin G Cali rapper LMNO (Leave My Name Out) has been on the scene for more than 10 years, dropping three albums as a member of the Visionaries, as well as two solo projects. On his latest album, cleverly titled Ps & Qs (Up Above), LMNO […]
Four Brothers (Film)
Artist: Movie ReviewTitle: Four Brothers (Film)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Edwardo Jackson BIASES: late 20s black male; frustrated screenwriter who favors action, comedy, and glossy, big budget movies over indie flicks, kiddie flicks, and weepy Merchant Ivory fare On the heels of the convenience store slaying of neighborhood den mother Evelyn Mercer (Fionnula Flanagan), her adopted […]
Who’s Hard?
Artist: Big ShugTitle: Who’s Hard?Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Paine On every Gang Starr album since Hard to Earn, Big Shug has been good for at least one pocket-patting verse, and hes traveled religiously with Guru and Premier on their tours. Despite a string of record contracts spanning 15 years, some unauthorized mixtapes, and singles, Whos […]
The Problem
Artist: MathematicsTitle: The ProblemRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Bill “Low-Key” Heinzelman During the heyday of the Wu-Tang Clan, DJ Mathematics was viewed as one the next big producers out of the camp. With his stellar production on Ghostface’s Supreme Clientele, Method Man and Redman’s Blackout and the Wu’s Iron Flag and The W, Mathematics has […]
AHH Stray News: P. Diddy’s New Name, The Biz, Hip-Hopera, Mariah’s Manager Disses Em
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs has announced that he is dropping the “P” from his name and will now be known simply as “Diddy.” Diddy told the New York Post that the name change wasn’t a publicity stunt. "Nobody knew what to call me,” Diddy told the paper. “I’d notice that people were uncomfortable when I’d […]
Hip-Hop Entourages – Outta Control?
As impressive as it may be to keep your circle of friends close by you when you become a ‘celebrity’, it is also foolish if they are ignorant and from the block. It is commendable that most rappers, athletes and actors bring their ‘friends’ along for the ride, but it is also stupid to allow […]
Saigon Featured On HBO’s “Entourage”
Ft. Knox Entertainment emcee Saigon is adding acting to his resume by appearing in three episodes of the hit HBO series “Entourage.” “Entourage” depicts the life of Queens, New York native "Vince," the newest "it" actor in Hollywood and his three friends from back home who are along for the ride. Saigon has been tapped […]
Czar*Nok: Ziplock
For the last decade, groups like Mood and Five Deez have given Cincinnati its place in Hip-Hop history. But perhaps Hi-Teks work with Snoop and G-Unit isnt the only thing thats gangsta about Southern Ohio. Czar*Nok is a duo ten years in the making that aims to shed light on the Natis underbelly, while still […]
Diplomats Set Up Shop In UK With S.A.S.
Cam’ron has taken his Diplomats Record label international with the launching of Diplomat Records Europe and signing Eurogang creators S.A.S. S.A.S is made up of East Finchley natives Sean “Mega” Williams and Melvin “Mayhem” Williams. The group linked up with the Diplomats in 2002 after a visit to the United States. The group was affiliated […]
John Singleton’s ‘Four Brothers’ Tops Box Office
John Singleton’s latest movie “Four Brothers” topped the box office, pulling in over $21 million over the weekend. Singleton’s movie bested the new thriller "The Skeleton Key" which took in over $15 million. “I’m happy on the $21 million dollar opening of ‘Four Brothers,’” Singleton told AllHipHop.com. “We knew we made a great movie.” The […]
Daron Of 112 Releasing Hip-Hop Mixtape
The R&B group 112 has been signing to women since their 1996 debut 112, but 10 years later the group is starting to diversify and launch new businesses. Daron Jones, producer and member of the group 112, has teamed up with T.I., Mike Jones, Killer Mike, Free (formerly of 106 & Park) and countless others […]
Melyssa Ford Says ‘Superhead’ A Bad Influence On Young Women
Hip-Hop/R&B video models Melyssa Ford and Karrine “Superhead” Steffans have both been able to gain mass recognition and transition that success into other careers, but Ford says the similarities end there. Ford, a Canadian-born model and host on Black Entertainment Television, said that Steffans’ best-seller “Confessions of a Video Vixen,” was sending a negative message […]
TVT Records & Slip-N-Slide Battle Over Pitbull Recordings
TVT Records and Slip-N-Slide Records will head to court August 26 over unreleased material by Miami, Florida rapper Pitbull. According to a report in the Miami Herald, the two labels are battling over the release of Welcome to the 305, an album that contains material Pitbull recorded before signing with TVT. The Slip-N-Slide recordings were […]
Magic Johnson And Native American Group Form Hip-Hop B-Ball League
The Magic Johnson Foundation and his clothing line Magic 32 have teamed up with the Native American Youth to Elder Foundation (NAYEF) and local DJ’s to organize a Hip-Hop basketball league to uplift Native American communities. The Magic32 NAYEF All-stars is a basketball league made up of mostly Native Americans that use Hip-Hop and basketball […]
Lil’ Mo Filing Lawsuit Against Ja Rule, Murder Inc. & Def Jam
R&B singer Lil’ Mo intends to sue Ja Rule, Murder Inc. Records and Def Jam for $15 million dollars in unpaid royalties stemming from the 2001 hit song "Put It On Me." The song was a huge hit in the summer of 2001 and helped Ja and company become household names. "That [song] helped boost […]
