Big Boi & Killer Mike: Hip-Hop Untied
Longevity. Creativity. Thoroughness. These characteristics embody what most artists hope for out of a career in the music industry, but very few are able to attain. So if there were a class offered to students studying the art of the Hip-Hop game, needless to say, Big Boi of the famed duo OutKast would serve as […]
Freeway: Ridin Again
Since Freeway blazed Jay-Zs “1-900-Hustler,” hes remained a sturdy fixture in Hip-Hop. Now the Philadelphia native son returns with Free At Last, his second album. His debut, Philadelphia Freeway was a mere appetizer and soul food Free has in store. The bearded rapper known for his upset delivery is a man of few words, but […]
Roc’s Young Guru & Gangstarr’s Guru Clash Over Name
Gimmel "Young Guru" Keaton, A&R for Roc-A-Fella Records, is regarded as one of the best engineers in the business, but he never thought that he’d be the subject of a friction in Hip-Hop. However, rapper Guru of the legendary Gangstarr has taken exception to Keaton’s moniker. "There is no disrespect to [Guru]. I big up […]
Update: Inmates That Served With C. Miller Holding Press Conference To Discuss Jail Conditions
Representatives for Corey Miller, formerly known as C-Murder, have announced that inmates serving time with the incarcerated rapper will hold a press conference via satellite to discuss what they have dubbed “horror stories" while jailed at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. Miller is currently serving a life sentence, after he was convicted in September of […]
Gucci Mane Speaks On Murder Charge, Says He Was Defending His Life
A Dekalb County, Georgia judge set a $100,000 bond for rapper Radric “Gucci Mane” Davis, who is accused of murdering a man during an altercation on May 10. Davis is expected to post the $100,000 bond and be released from a Dekalb County prison today (May 24). Davis is accused of murdering a man, after […]
Details On Jay-Z’s Atlantic City 40/40 Club, Considers 40/40 Franchise
Atlantic City, New Jersey has rolled out the red carpet for the second location of rapper Jay Z’s ultra-chic sports bar, the 40/40 Club, scheduled for a summer opening date. According to Black Enterprise, the 40/40 Club will be situated in The Walk, an entertainment district that will house the sports bar, along with a […]
Hell Rell Next In Dip-Set Movement
Although Jim Jones once said the Dip Set makes powerful music, he probably would have been more accurate in saying his Uptown team was a powerful movement. And the next in line to carry out the vision is Hell Rell, whose debut For the Hell of It, is scheduled to be release this summer on […]
Bow Wow: Grown Man Talk
Its nearly noon in New York CityWall Street to be exact. Ironically, the business capital of the world is the perfect locale to conduct an interview with a young man about to turn the entertainment industry upside down after a two-year hiatus. With a new album, movie, tour, and television series all on his plate, […]
Something to Ponder-Underground vs. Mainstream? What’s Real Hip-Hop?
A couple of years ago I heard a song from Mystik Journeymen of Living Legends where Sunspot Jones was rapping about the underground and he referenced a conversation he had with MC Hammer. He noted that Hammer had said the ‘underground’ was the name people that hadn’t made it big used to describe their music. […]
Be
Artist: CommonTitle: BeRating: 5 StarsReviewed by: Sean A. Malcolm Classic thats not a word us critics use lightly. We dont throw that word around like a 99 mph Randy Johnson fastball. Unfortunately, this game hasnt seen an overall flawless album since EXACTLY. Peep the quick classical lineup: Illmatic classic. Midnight Marauders classic. Reasonable Doubt classic. These albums embodied everything we […]
Duck Down Records Lands New Distribution Deal, New Triple Threat Release Dates
Duck Down Records, home of the Boot Camp Clik, has signed on with Navarre Corporation in a new distribution deal. The label was previously distributed by Koch Entertainment. According to Duck Down CEO, Dru Ha, the split with Koch was amicable. “After spending three years with Koch Distribution our deal was coming to an end […]
Common And De La Soul Hit The Road With John Legend
Common and De La Soul will hit the road with John Legend for the singer’s first North American tour since releasing his debut album, Get Lifted. Adding to the hip-hop element of the show will be beatboxer Rahzel, DJ JS-1 and new comer Lyfe, all of whom will appear on select dates. The tour, launches […]
Alleged Members Of G-Unit Wounded In Shootout In Queens
Detectives in New York are probing whether or not a shooting last week in Queens, New York involving alleged members of 50 Cent’s G-Unit crew, is connected to the rap industry. The New York Daily News reported that three men were shot in Jamaica, Queens on Thursday (May 19), as they sat in a black […]
Big Tigger’s Celebrity Classic Focuses On Aids Awareness
Radio personality/BET co-host Big Tigger has teamed up with the Street Corner Foundation, Inc. to present Big Tigger’s 4th Annual Celebrity Classic in Washington D.C. , an event designed to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS. Taking place from June 17-19, the weekend event aims to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS among young adults, minorities and women […]
Us vs. Them
Artist: The ChapterTitle: Us vs. ThemRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Chris Yuscavage Fans of The Roots and company are already halfway towards becoming a fan of Hip-hop duo The Chapter. Handpicked by ?uestLOVE to appear on 2004s OkayPlayer compilation, True Notes Vol. 1, emcee Verbal E and producer 3Sixty are introduced to the world again by […]
Members Of Bobby Brown’s Entourage Stabbed In Justins
Two members of singer Bobby Brown’s entourage were reportedly cut or stabbed while dining at Sean "P. Diddy" Combs’ Atlanta restaurant early today (May 23), authorities said. Police said Brown, who has been arrested numerous times on drug and alcohol charges, was not involved in the altercation. The incident occurred after a fight erupted while […]
More Details Surrounding Gucci Mane Murder Charge, Rapper Hopes To Make Bond
Rapper Radric "Gucci Mane" Davis may be released as early as tomorrow (May 23), after the upcoming rapper was hit with a murder charge last week. Details are emerging in the shooting which took place on May 10th in Decatur, Georgia and left one man dead. At a press conference last week before surrendering to […]
Awfully Deep
Artist: Roots ManuvaTitle: Awfully DeepRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Conan Milne Firstly, lets kill all of the inevitable comparisons between British and American artists dead in their tracks. The fact is that someones location doesnt determine whether or not he or she is a talented MC. Enter Roots Manuva. The British/Jamaican hip-hopper returns with his third […]
Year of the Beast
Artist: C-Rayz WalzTitle: Year of the BeastRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Chris Yuscavage C-Rayz Walz has got it made literally. With an upcoming appearance on MTVs social rags-to-riches endeavor Made (playing the role of mentor to an emcee hopeful), the Definitive Jux and Stronghold Crew member has created enough buzz with last years We Live […]
The Game Dropping ‘Hurricane’ Sneaker
Hip-Hop artist The Game is flexing his entrepreneurial spirits and intends to release a line of sneakers dubbed The Hurricanes. The name comes from a moniker he often used, "Hurricane Game.” While Game declined to disclose who the sneakers would be distributed by for business reasons, he did state that the line would include canvas […]