AHH Stray News: Hank Shocklee, Nikki Turner, Jay-Z, Mos Def
Bomb Squad member Hank Shocklee has announced that he is authoring a book on the making of Public Enemy’s landmark 1989 album It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back. Shocklee produced the album along for Def Jam along with fellow Bomb Squad members Keith Shocklee, Bill Stephney, Carl Ryder and Eric Sadler. […]
RZA Forms 36 Chambers Productions, Talks New Artists
RZA has started 36 Chambers Productions, a new full service company to handle the producer’s various outside businesses, sign new artists and handle all business related to the Wu Tang Clan. On the production side, 36 Chambers will feature traditional, digital and wireless cell distribution for new artists, an extensive catalogue of original music to […]
Fully Loaded w/ Statik
Artist: Da BeatminerzTitle: Fully Loaded w/ StatikRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Orisanmi Burton In recent years the sonic landscape of hip hop has lost some of its edge. The integration of the music and style into the feeding frenzy that is popular culture has had many consequences, one of which has been its glamorous makeover. […]
KRS’ Temple Of Hiphop Celebrates ‘Hiphop Appreciation Week’
Krs-One and his Temple of Hiphop have revealed details surrounding this year’s upcoming 8th Annual Hiphop Appreciation Week. Each year KRS and the Temple celebrate the many aspects of Hip-Hop culture during the third week of May. According to representatives for the Temple of Hiphop, the week has been officially recognized by mayors and city […]
Bizzy Bone Baffles And Scares With Behavior
Former Bone Thugs-N-Harmony member Bizzy Bone appeared disoriented and sporadic during an appearance on Houston’s Damage Control KPFT radio program Wednesday April 27 night, leaving witnesses confused, scared and baffled. [Listen to the show and interview here.] Bizzy Bone, who claimed to be homeless, seemed inebriated, spoke in rapid-fire manner with host Matt "Pushermania" Sonzala […]
Foxy Brown Denies Physical Confrontation With Jacki O
Def Jam rapper Foxy Brown has broken her silence regarding an alleged brawl with Miami lyricist Jacki O. Brown has completely countered Jacki O’s assertion that there was a physical fight between the two artists. Reports of the confrontation between the two, female rappers at Circle House Studios in Miami surfaced last week. Jacki O, […]
Dave Mays: Real Talk Part 2
AllHipHop.com: You and Benzino created The Source together. Was that something purposely you guys wanted to do to keep that under wraps? Dave Mays: Yes. Yes it was. AllHipHop.com: I guess whatwhy the decision to finally have it announced when it came out that he was cofounder with you as well as the chief brand […]
Dave Mays: Real Talk Part 1
Who is Dave Mays? Is the Harvard graduate the reserved magazine magnate he appears to be in public? Or behind closed doors, is Mays more like the bullied kid former Source staffer Reginald Dennis claimed he is in a recent interview on hiphopdx.com? Only Mays knows for sure, and he’s never been one to talk. […]
Rap & Violence: A Parent’s Response
I am truly interested in making our community a better place, therefore I do use rap music to inform me of the lives of the unfortunate youth that are being deprived in the Black community. The problem I have with rap music is the manner in which this information is delivered. The lyrics are laden […]
AHH Stray News: Dead Prez, Dizzee Rascal, Will Smith, Mos Def
Rap duo Dead Prez has reportedly angered the National Conference of Black Mayors by allegedly spitting profanity during their performance before a group of teenagers at the organization’s annual convention in Columbus, Ohio. Sticman and M-1 violated a written contract to omit profanity in their performance, according to the convention’s executive director, Vanessa Williams, who […]
The Further Adventures of Lord Quas
Artist: QuasimotoTitle: The Further Adventures of Lord QuasRating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Brolin Winning It’s no secret that Madlib is one of the most original and prolific artists out today. Not just in the rap game, but in music period, he just keeps on coming with the gems. From his early days working with Tha […]
Cam’ron Leaves Roc-A-Fella For Asylum/Warner
After months of speculation, it’s official: Harlem’s Cam’ron has parted ways with Roc-A-Fella/Island Def Jam for Asylum/Warner Music Group. The deal makes Cam’ron the first non-southern act signed to Asylum. "Cam’s going drop his album as well as release other records through his Diplomat Records label," a source that wished to remain anonymous told AllHipHop.com. […]
Same !@#$ Different Day
Artist: Lyrics BornTitle: Same !@#$ Different DayRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Max Herman Remixes are always a risky entity. While artists revisit their own songs in an attempt to put a fresh spin on them, oftentimes they wind up either butchering them or adding very little to the original. There are exceptions of course. And Lyrics […]
The Truest $%!@ I Ever Said
Artist: C-MurderTitle: The Truest $%!@ I Ever SaidRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Matt Caputo With the release of his sixth LP, The Truest $%!@ I Ever Said (Koch), Corey Miller or C-Murder brother of No Limit leader Master P, brings a new meaning to the phrase jailhouse flow. Direct from Jefferson Parrish prison, the New Orleans […]
Roxanne Shante Opening ‘Hip-Hop Ices’ Ice Cream Parlor
Hip-Hop veteran Roxanne Shante is all about the ice, but not the diamonds that are draping a lot of emcees necks; she’s all about the ice cream and has opened “Hip-Hop Ices,” a new ice cream parlor in Jamaica, Queens. Hip Hop Ices located at 153-33 Hillside Avenue, will serve as the flagship location for […]
The Black Market Militia
Artist: Black Market MilitiaTitle: The Black Market MilitiaRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: William E. Ketchum III Hip-hop and politics have a love-hate relationship. While many of the originators used the music as a platform to protest against the injustices and unfortunate circumstances created or neglected by the justice system, artists today incorporate social messages in […]
Wendy Williams Releasing Hip-Hop Album
Radio personality Wendy Williams has assembled some of her favorite Hip-Hop and R&B artists to present Wendy Williams Brings the Heat Vol. 1, featuring the likes of Jadakiss, Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, Black Rob, and M.O.P. "I’m a lover of music, and getting the opportunity to put out this CD has helped me express the […]
Author Mykel Mitchell Releases Book On Hip-Hop & Christianity
Author Mykel Mitchell has set out to bridge the gap between Hip-Hop and Christianity in his new book, titled “Word: For Everybody Who Thought Christianity Was For Suckas.” In “Word,” Mitchell details his personal religious journey to Jesus Christ, his love for Hip-Hop and how “expensive toys, fly gear and expensive girlfriends” left him feeling […]
Memphis Bleek Busted
According to reports, Roc-A-Fella Recording artist Memphis Bleek was arrested early this morning (April 28) and charged with assaulting a busboy in a Manhattan nightclub. While details are sketchy, sources claim that the busboy was attacked by Bleek and his associate, Ravelle Talik Smith at club NV. The busboy says he attempted to clean off […]
Dame Dash Moves Offices, ODB Gets Off The Shelf
Rumor and speculation have swelled surrounding Dame Dash and a possible permanent business split from Island Def Jam. The banter was partially fueled after the mogul and his Damon Dash Music Group was shifted in new digs on Broadway in mid-town Manhattan away from the IDJ high rise offices. Sources within Def Jam stated that […]
