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 […]

Cee-Lo Talks ‘Gnarls Barkley’ Collaboration With Danger Mouse
Goodie Mob member Cee-Lo and DJ Danger Mouse have teamed up and announced they’re releasing an album under the name Gnarls Barkley. "We are the perfect combination," Cee-Lo stated. "This album is one of the best platforms for me to express all of me. I get to expand my range and hit all categories from […]

Sean John Signs NBA Star Dwayne Wade for Fall Ad Campaign
Sean John clothing company has announced that Miami Heat NBA star Dwayne Wade will be featured in their fall advertising campaign. Wade, a 2004 NBA All-Rookie First Team selection, will be sporting all three Sean John men’s lines: Sean John, Sean John Collection and Sean John Tailored. Previous models have included Tyson Beckford, Mase and […]

Diddy Forms Latin Label With Pitbull
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs hopes to tackle the Latin market with his Bad Boy records and has announced the launch of Bad Boy Latino, which the mogul has formed with Miami rapper Pitbull. In an interview with the Miami Herald, Combs, who recently placed Bad Boy with the Warner Music Group, said the label will […]

Nelly Hosting Charity Event
Judith Leiber, the American luxury brand known for its crystal and exotic skin accessories often seen on the red carpet, will team up with Nelly for a private in-store event next Thursday (May 5.) The VIP fundraising event will benefit Nelly’s non-profit foundation, 4Sho4Kids, which provides literacy and other educational and social programs to underprivileged […]

DJ Green Lantern: Air Out
This summers Anger Management 3 tour was set to feature many guests [Eminem, 50 Cent, Lil Jon, G-Unit, Ludacris] including DJ Green Lantern, one of Hip-Hops favorite spin-doctors. That suddenly isnt the case anymore. As a result of a misunderstanding, some Linda Trippin, and some damage control, Green Lantern announced his departure from Shady Records, […]

Pras Working On New Album, Film
Fugee member Pras is preparing Win Lose or Draw, the follow-up to his debut album, Ghetto Supastar. The first single from the album is a remake of U2’s massive hit, “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” taken from the group’s classic album, The Joshua Tree, which was originally released in 1987 and has […]

Mister Cartoon’s Life Coming To Big Screen
The life of Los Angeles tattoo artist Mister Cartoon will be turned into a feature film “Ink” via Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment. The drama will be directed by Estevan Oriol and executive produced by Oriol and Mister Cartoon for their Soul Assassin Studios. The movie focuses on an East L.A. graffiti artist who lands […]

AHH Stray News: Universal Sued, Fat Joe, Reebok, BEP Tour
Universal has been hit with a $100 million dollar lawsuit by two promoters, who claim that the label defrauded artists, including Nelly, out of money by forcing them to submit phony invoices. Promoters National Music Marketing and Majestic Promotions claim that top name artists like Nelly unintentionally paid for other artists promotion. The promoters also […]

Andre 3000 To Star In New Musical
Outkast member Andre “Andre 3000” Benjamin has been tapped to star in and produce a new untitled musical. Benjamin has partnered with Double Feature Films, the company that helped produce “Be Cool,” to produce the musical, which will focus on a man with magical powers. In addition to producing, the chart-topping rapper will also provide […]

Ice-T, 50 Cent, Others Appear In New ‘Ghetto Fights’ DVD
Ice-T, 50 Cent, Black Rob, Funkmaster Flex and other Hip-Hop notable will appear in the latest installments of the “Ghetto Fights” and “Wildest Street Brawls” series. Fall Thru Entertainment has announced they are releasing “Ghetto Fights 2” and “Wildest Street Brawls 3” – the latest installments in their popular video series. The new DVD’s continue […]

SpiderLoc: A Spider’s Patience
With all of the drama between Game and 50 calming down, the Rap world can move onto bigger and better things. One of those things, is the ascension of a former Crip turned ice cold MC by the name of Spider Loc. The one time Suge Knight prodigy has come what some might call, full […]

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 MCs 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, […]