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http://allhiphop.comArtist: Pete RockTitle: The Surviving ElementsRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Brolin Winning Though some heads were under whelmed by Soul Survivor 2, and the rumored reunion album with CL Smooth seems unlikely at best, Pete Rock comes back strong on his latest release, a fifteen track instrumental collection in the vein of his much-loved Petestrumentals LP […]
The gangster flick many rappers swear by is finally coming to video – games that is. A video game version of the classic "The Godfather" book/film is in the works, Electronic Arts and Viacom Consumer Products announced Wednesday (Feb. 2). "The Godfather," written by Mario Puzo and developed into a Paramount Pictures motion picture is […]
Rapper Tray Dee of Snoop Dogg’s West Coast-based crew, Tha Eastsidaz, was sentenced to 12 years in California state prison Wednesday (Feb. 2) in relation to a 2003 shooting. Tray Dee, born Tracy Lamar Davis, appeared in Long Beach Superior Court and pleaded no contest to the shooting, which allegedly occurred near an occupied vehicle, […]
Pimp-C, one half of the Texas rap group UGK (Underground Kingz), is set to release his first solo project, The Sweet James Jones Stories,due out early 2005 on Rap-A-Lot Records. Pimp-C will be one of the first artists to release an album under Rap-A-Lot’s new distribution deal with Asylum/WMG/Warner Music Group. The Port Arthur, Texas […]
Adding another notch to his budding acting career, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs will star in an untitled heist-action comedy to be produced by Paramount Pictures, Maverick and MTV Films. “This will definitely take a page out of all the great heist movies and return the favor by having two token white guys,” Combs told Variety. […]
After hearing reports yesterday (Feb. 2) that hip-hop artist Houston gouged his eye out in an apparent suicide attempt, rapper Bushwick Bill of the legendary Geto Boys has expressed his empathy and condolence. Bill, too, was compelled to kill himself one night back in 1991,losing his eye in the process. “I want Houston to know […]
In light of controversy surrounding the Hot 97 Morning Show’s parody "Tsunami Song," radio station executives have taken action, firing morning crew member Todd Lynn for offensive racial comments made on-air, as well as producer Rick Delgado, who created the song. Following an internal investigation into the incident, Hot 97 and their owner, Emmis Communications, […]
45 King is the Reggie Jackson of Hip-Hop. Whenever anybody needed that sound, that drum loop funk, that gusto – there was the 45 King’s name. His is a name that found its way onto all the big labels during the Golden Era: Wild Pitch, Tuff City, 4th & Broadway. The Bronx-born DJ went on […]
MC. Check. Official track credits. Check. “Ether”, the Nas direct shot at Jay-Z song shut down was a miraculous come up for Harlem producer, Ron Browz. The Uptown resident went on to get behind, “Last Real N***a Alive” by Nas, “Blow It Out Your Ass” by Ludacris, and “Playboy” by G-Unit’s own Lloyd Banks are […]
Continuing their ongoing battle, this time in the legal realm, Jay-Z filed a countersuit against R&B singer R. Kelly in Manhattan Supreme Court Jan. 24. The duo began their running dispute following a series of incidents during their abridged Best of Both Worlds tour, which ended abruptly after a show at New York’s Madison Square […]
The Jam Master Jay Foundation for Music and adidas will celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the renowned adidas Superstar sneaker, dubbed the "shell top" and made famous by hip-hop icons Run DMC, while commemorating the life of slain Run DMC DJ Jam Master Jay. The gala benefit takes place February 25 in New York City […]
Following the trail of Geto Boys and the like, the legendary Goodie Mob has reunited to release an album featuring all four original members, according to once departed Goodie Mob colleague Big Gipp. “All four of us are back in contact,” Gipp told AllHipHop.com. Goodie Mob’s breakup three years ago spurred reports that founding members […]
R&B singer Houston has reportedly attempted suicide by gouging out his eye while on tour in London. According to reports, Houston tried to jump off a balcony, but was stopped by his security detail. After he was prevented from leaping, he then was locked in a bathroom, where he gouged out one of his eyes. […]
Well, back home in NY… Although it was only a short stint: two weeks…. It’s always beautiful to see your own bed. The road was the incredible (far better than saying “the good”) mixed with the, "this is some bulls**t". Of course, every great show always gives you that kind of high that you can’t […]
Mogul Master P, born Percy Miller, and his brother Vyshonn Miller, better known as rapper Silkk the Shocker, were arrested last Thursday night in Los Angeles for having two loaded weapons in a leased automobile. P. Miller was among three passengers in a vehicle driven by V. Miller, when their rented vehicle was pulled over […]
Artist: OpioTitle: Triangulation StationRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: William E. Ketchum III Solo albums from members of successful groups have varied results. While Fugees members Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean used their group affiliations to launch solo careers, Pras wasn’t as fortunate. Mos Def and Talib Kweli have shown that they’re just as deadly individually […]
In 2002, no record shook the streets harder than “Grindin” by The Clipse. The combination of the pounding drum pattern and subtle xylophone made the beat one of the most requested instrumentals on the mixtape scene. The smooth delivery of the grimy lyrics by Malice and Pusha T meshed with the pounding beat. Backed by […]
AllHipHop.com: Give us a preview into the album, what will it be called? What can we expect from it? Pusha T: See, I’m not sure if we are going to keep the title Hell Hath No Fury because honestly since time has gone passed we have switched a few records. We’ve actually switched up a […]
Hip-Hop pioneer Kurtis Blow is working on a documentary, "The History of Rap," focusing on the origins of Hip-Hop, aimed at educating eager fans about the early days of the genre. Similar to the VH1 special "And You Don’t Stop," Blow promises that his two-hour documentary will delve deeper into the subject, with the histories […]
Artist: One Be LoTitle: S.O.N.O.G.R.A.M.Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Max Herman The name One Be Lo may not immediately ring a bell, but chances are, it soon will. With the release of his official solo debut, S.O.N.O.G.R.A.M. (Fat Beats), this promising MC/ producer also know as One Man Army of Binary Star is properly reintroducing himself […]
