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Grouchy Greg

Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/grouchy.tv - I am Grouchy Greg. I founded AllHipHop in 1996. In addition to running the site, I enjoy breaking news stories. My stories have been cited in The LA Times, NY Times, NY Post, TMZ, Yahoo, Billboard, The Associated Press, CNN, and more.

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Pitch Black: Lighthouse

Brooklyn fivesome Pitch Black has been kept in the dark for far too long. Forming in 1994, the Hip-Hop group, consisting of MC’s D.G., Fast, Devious, G.O.D., and Zakee, released a slew of underground projects before the long-awaited release of their 2004 debut album, Pitch Black Law. Despite keeping it gully on the lead single, […]

Who is Mike Jones?

Artist: Mike JonesTitle: Who is Mike Jones?Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Mark Cilantro It is not often that an artist is known for his Sprint PCS cell phone number. But that was before “Mike Jones, who?” Mike Jones, came on the scene. Sometimes you like an artist because of his music and sometimes you like an […]

Midriff Music

Artist: Josh MartinezTitle: Midriff MusicRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Paine Josh Martinez has crept onto the scene with several EP’s and a few LP’s to boot. On the intro his latest album, the Vancouver based rapper admits that he’s more into small pressings; selling them, and moving on. This high paced artwork comes into the […]

O.G. Bobby Johnson

Artist: Tame OneTitle: O.G. Bobby JohnsonRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Kenny Rodriguez A friend of mine once joked that marijuana seems to be Hip-hop’s unspoken fifth element. Smoking weed, he explained, has prompted so many rap records, freestyle sessions, and stage shows that – with the exception of reggae music – no other genre can boast […]

Killer Mike’s ‘Ghetto Extraordinary’

Rapper Killer Mike is preparing the follow up to his critically acclaimed 2003 album Monster. The Atlanta native’s sophomore release was originally titled Down by Law, but has been renamed Ghetto Extraordinary. The rapper’s follow-up release will feature Big Boi, Bubba Sparxxx, Juvenile and others. The new album will detail his life experiences growing up […]

The Waiting Room

Artist: EmanonTitle: The Waiting RoomRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Max Herman Emanon is one of Southern California’s best-kept secrets. This Orange County duo, comprised of MC Aloe Blacc and DJ/producer Exile, has been making music together since 1995, but until recently, only a select few have gotten their hands on their material. Following up on their […]

Shifting Gears

Artist: Z-TripTitle: Shifting GearsRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Paine For the last five years, Z-Trip has been too strongly associated with his penchant for mixing Rock records with Rap records. Even so, it’s been entertaining to see huge veterans like DJ Muggs or DJ Spinbad follow suit. Regardless, Z-Trip has continued to rock parties, create themed […]

Hip-Hop: Censor Yourself?

I’m letting you all know – shadows no longer exist. It’s common knowledge that we are being watching and monitored like never before, whether its your Ez Pass, instant messenger conversations, email, 2way pagers, “security” cameras and most of the other modern conveniences we enjoy these days. But, since Hip-Hop is the new “mafia” to […]