Royce DA 59: Standing Tall
People with crystal balls, astrology degrees, and too much time on their hands might try to tell you that Royce Da 59 was destined to be where he is today. Hes a Cancer. No, not the kind that comes from smoking, radiation, or other causes and spreads like wildfire. The kind thats born in July. […]
Hell’s Winter
Artist: CageTitle: Hell’s WinterRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Paine Pete Nice and Daddy Richs Dust to Dust is one of the most criminally slept-on albums of the early 90s. Early MF DOOM production, not to mention The Beatnuts, all on what now seems to be unthinkably on the Def Jam label. On Rich Bring Em […]
Moment Of Rarities
Artist: Bill “Low-Key” HeinzelmanTitle: Moment Of RaritiesRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Bill “Low-Key” Heinzelman 7L & Esoteric have come a long way since their humble beginnings. The Boston duo first made a name for themselves through their various 12-inch singles, where 7L’s boom bap production and Esoteric’s razor sharp battle rhymes were an instant hit in […]
Long Beach, California Announces ‘Warren G. Week’
Thanks to many generous contributions to his native Long Beach, Warren G. will be honored during the week of August 1-6, which Mayor Beverly O’Neall has designated as Warren G. Week. Besides aiding in his neighborhood’s development and expansion, the rapper/producer has helped raise funds to purchase 500 pairs of reading glasses for children, in […]
M.O.P. Signs With G-Unit, Billy Danze Speaks
Rumors have persisted in recent weeks that Brownsville, New York rhyme posse M.O.P. has been on the verge of signing with 50 Cent’s G-Unit Records. Group member Billy Danze confirmed with AllHipHop.com that the group is now officially signed with 50’s label. "It’s a beautiful thing, it’s working out," Danze told AllHipHop.com. "We’re doing new […]
Rick Rubin Takes American To Warner Bros
Hip-Hop/rock producer Rick Rubin has taken his American Recordings record label to back to Warner Bros. Records. Rubin founded American in 1988, two years after he founded another ground breaking label – Def Jam – with Russell Simmons, in 1986. Warner Bros. handled the distribution of the label from The highly versatile producer has worked […]
Free & AJ Quit “106 & Park”
On Thursday, AJ Calloway and Free officially resigned their posts as the hosts of BET’s popular show "106 & Park," jobs they have held since the show’s premier in the fall of 2000. The circumstances surrounding their abrupt departure have not been disclosed, but insiders speculate there has been friction with upper management in […]
Violator’s Mona Scott Opens New Restaurant In Manhattan
Mona Scott, President of Violator Management & Marketing, has opened a new restaurant called J’s Southern Express in Lower Manhattan. As president of Violator, Scott has helped guide the careers of such hip-hop heavyweights as Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, 50 Cent, Mobb Deep and many others. "The idea for opening a restaurant was spawned as […]
New York Rapper Tru Life Lands Deal With Roc La Familia
On Wednesday, Def Jam president Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter added to his new Roc regime with the signing of Tru Life, a rapper that has lurked in the underground for years. The rapper was being pursued by Snoop Dogg, Sony, SRC/Universal and eventually Roc La Familia/Def Jam, according to a press release issued by the rapper’s […]
Rev Run Delivering Keynote Address At CMJ Music Marathon 2005
Reverend Run has been tapped to deliver the Keynote Address at CMJ Music Marathon 2005. The annual CMJ Music Marathon takes place September 15 at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Music Hall in New York City. For years CMJ has attracted music business executives, college DJ’s and various industry tastemakers. Blackalicious, Little Brother, Atmosphere and others […]
More Than Music, Vol. 1
Artist: Diplomats & Duke Da God Present…Title: More Than Music, Vol. 1Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Bill “Low-Key” Heinzelman With their trendsetting styles, unique slang and unmatched street appeal, the Diplomats have created a movement that keeps growing by the day. Not since the heyday of the Wu-Tang Clan has a collection of MCs commanded […]
I’m A Hustla
Artist: CassidyTitle: I’m A HustlaRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Martin A. Berrios Hip-Hop history will show that battle rappers rarely make a smooth transition into the mainstream. Trapped in their defensive ways, said rappers struggle at making well rounded album offerings. Enter Cassidy, the Philadelphia bull stepped upon the scene with what seemed a solid […]
Missy Elliot Tapped For Jeep Commercials
Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott has been chosen by the Chrysler Corporation to construct 30 seconds of new, original music for their first commercial advertising the new Jeep Commander. According to reports, Elliott is also in discussions with the Chrysler Group to make an appearance in the commercial. Her new video “Lose Control” will feature the new […]
Big Pun’s Family Launches ‘Big Pun Clothing’ & Website
The estate of Christopher “Big Pun” Rios has jump started a new clothing line in memory of the late Bronx rapper in hopes of generating funds for the family. The launch of Big Pun Clothing Line coincides with website BigPunShop.com where the clothing can be found exclusively. Presently, the line consists of several screen printed […]
Maino: Heard it Through the Grapevine
Brooklyn rapper Maino will tell you he recognizes what is real and what isn’t. When it’s the only thing that you know, you have no other choice. Not only is Maino determined to keep his music in the streets, but also hustle the game for everything its worth. AllHipHop.com spoke with Maino about running through […]
Lil’ Kim Planning To Reveal ‘Naked Truth’ Before Prison
Grammy Award winning rapper Lil’ Kim will drop her fourth solo album titled Naked Truth in September, just one week before she will surrender to authorities for lying to a federal grand jury about her knowledge of a broad daylight shoot out. The rapper has tapped an all-star line up of producers for the album […]
The Chitlin Circuit 1.5
Artist: Little BrotherTitle: The Chitlin Circuit 1.5Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Conan Milne It seems that, at least nowadays, mixtapes are rarely breathtaking releases. Minus the odd exclusive that the listener has been itching for, the mix CDs that flood the market seem oversaturated with filler. Let it be known, then, that Little Brothers latest is […]
London Bomb Scare Suspects Arrested, UK Hip-Hop Community Reacts
On the morning of July 7th 2005, over 700 London commuters were injured and at least 56 were killed when terrorists set off bombs in three subway trains and on a bus. Two weeks later, Londoners were struck again by four more attempted bombings and just today (July 27), four men were apprehended for their […]
BabyGrande Teams With Wu-Affiliate Dreddy Kruger For Label
BabyGrande Records has announced a partnership with Wu-Tang affiliate Dreddy Kruger and his Think Differently Music Group. Together they are planning three immediate releases. Coming first will be an album pairing some of the Wu’s finest with numerous independent artists called, Think Differently Music: Wu-Tang meets the Indie Culture. The unique album will feature appearances […]
High & Mighty Respond to Cage’s Comments
Eastern Conference Records, Inc. and its principals, DJ Mighty Mi and Eon, are disturbed by Cages recent published comments about us. His remarks are particularly disturbing because we had a personal as well as a professional relationship with him. Were known in the business as an open, honest, and tell-it-like it-is operation. In that vein, […]
