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, […]
AZ: So Serious
AZ, like a class of others, arrived to win in 1994. Through the Nas association, he garnered a deal through the seemingly deep pockets of EMI. Sugar Hill resulted as an anthem, and AZs arrival was punctuated with a Gold single and plenty of fans. The following decade between then and now was neither cruel […]
Already Platinum
Artist: Slim ThugTitle: Already PlatinumRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Clover Hope While T.I. has established himself as the King of the South, Slim Thug is likewise solidifying his boss status, proving why hes notorious in his Houston stomping grounds and why out-of-towners should take notice. With his debut album Already Platinum (Geffen), recorded after his original […]
Guru version 7.0 The Street Scriptures
Artist: GuruTitle: Guru version 7.0 The Street ScripturesRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Dev1 One of the most prevalent acts of the Hip-Hop musics Golden Age was and is Gang Starr; DJ Premier and GURU. After seven classic albums with Primo and the solo trilogy of Jazzmatazz, Guru (Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal) has, once again, attempted to […]
JD Goes At Chris Rock In “Free” KING Mag
KING is mostly known for scantily clad women, but Jermaine Dupri has tossed some disparaging words at comedian Chris Rock in the latest issue of the men’s magazine. The comments to the “illest men’s magazine” come under the premise of a mock bachelor party for the Virgin Records president, who is also singer Janet Jackson’s […]
MTV Hosting Hip-Hop Heavy VMA’s, Diddy Hosts, Lil Jon Scores Shows Music
Missy Elliott, Kanye West, John Legend and Ciara were all nominated for multiple awards at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards. The 22nd annual awards show is being held in Miami, Florida for the second year in a row, and will be hosted by Sean "P. Diddy" Combs. Kanye West is also slated to perform […]
Pharrell Williams To Produce “Voltron” Movie Soundtrack
Neptunes producer Pharrell Williams has signed on to score and produce the soundtrack for the upcoming film Voltron: Defender of the Universe, based on the popular 1980s cartoon. Debuting in 1984, the television series “Voltron” coincided with the prevalent Transformers toys and both grew to epidemic proportions. Like the TV series, the plot of the […]
Cage: Bringing Out the Dead
There comes a time in every individual’s life when a person looks in the mirror and asks, “Do I like what I see?” While not many expected it, Cage has gone through an epic transformation in which he drastically changed his lifestyle, his music, his attitude and even the way his blood streams in his […]
Big Cat CEO Jacob York Talks Gucci Mane Arrest, Says Hip-Hop Cops Gathering Info
Jacob York, the co-owner of Big Cat Records has addressed the recent arrest of Radric "Gucci Mane" Davis. Davis is an artist on Big Cat and was recently arrested in Miami, Florida. Davis was arrested last week on an outstanding aggravated assault warrant stemming from an earlier, alleged altercation with a promoter from Atlanta, Georgia. […]
Boyz N Da Hood Give Hustle & Flow Two Thumbs Up
Hustle & Flow, a hopeful tale about a pimp/rapper, entered the weekend box office at No. 7, an impressive debut considering the film was in fewer theaters than top dogs like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Wedding Crashers. The film pulled in $8.1 million and appeared in just over 1,000 theaters. The movie stars […]
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Dives Into Hip-Hop
Three-time World Champion boxer Floyd Mayweather is quickly transitioning into a new trade – the music industry – and he’s already recruited a rapper to rep his imprint. “My label Philthy Rich Records is coming soon and I got my man H-Flow, who is straight out of Cleveland,” Mayweather told AllHipHop.com. “He’s the punch line […]
Smack Lands Deal With Koch
SMACK White Entertainment, that company that is responsible for the popular SMACK DVD Magazine series, has inked a deal with Koch Records. The union will produce a special edition DVD/CD combo titled The SMACK Album: Volume I. The CD will feature exclusive tracks ranging from established artists to upcoming rappers.The DVD will include the next […]
