The Truth
Artist: TRUTitle: The TruthRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Bill Low Key Heinzelman The rise and fall of No Limit Records is well documented. What was once Hip-hop’s most dominant record label is now a mere shadow of its former self. With No Limit on life support, Master P is trying hard to resuscitate his label. While […]
The Foundation
Artist: Geto BoysTitle: The FoundationRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Tika Milan Before 50 cent was shot nine times, and before Hip-hop was carved into geographic boxes, the Geto Boys (Scarface, Willie D & Bushwick Bill) had strong armed hardcore Hip-hop and cemented themselves as the quintessential uncompromising eccentrics. Music television was yet to make pop […]
T-Weaponz: In The Moment
In the Bible, there is a story of three wise men who followed the light of the North Star to witness the birth of Christ. Upon their arrival, they would present to baby Jesus, gifts of myrrh, frankincense, and gold. Similarly, there would be three men who would travel of out Brooklyn’s East New York […]
AHH Stray News: Nas, Race-O-Rama, Suge Knight’s Movie, Wyclef
Nas has joined the Guitar Center music store to present the "Get Down with Nas" sweepstakes, offering his fans a host of prizes. The winner receives an entire autographed catalogue of Nas’ albums on vinyl, tickets to one of his concerts, and a backstage pass to hang out with the Queensbridge rapper after the show. […]
Jay-Z Planning Return To Rap
Jay-Z is already plotting his return to rap. The Island Def Jam Music Group President racked up a plethora of accolades in 2004, but has opted to served double duty as CEO and artist. The rapper retired from Hip-Hop in 2003 following the release of The Black Album and publicly stated that it would take […]
What Happened To The Roc?
I always thought it was interesting that with all of the discussion about Jay-Z taking over the helm at Def Jam, that there was so little talk about how odd it was that J was picked for that post and not Damon Dash. Wasn’t Dame the ‘sword’ of the ROC, the business yin to Jay’s […]
Kid Rock Arrested
Kid Rock was released from police custody, after posting $3000 bond on a charge of simple assault. The rapper/musician allegedly punched a DJ during an altercation after 3:00 am at Christie’s Cabaret, in downtown Nashville. Police said that the altercation occurred over the selection of music. Local television broadcast footage of the DJ, Jay Campos, […]
Dame Dash: Revival
Despite his flamboyant public persona, Dame Dash’s image is reeling. It’s suffering in a way that would destroy most men. But, this is Dame Dash, the same person who contributed to one of the mightiest rap dynasties in Roc-A-Fella Records, brought out the fresh-to-def clothes, the liquors, the films, and every side venture that could […]
Karinne “Superhead” Steffans Releasing Tell All Book
Perhaps Usher injected Superhead with some of his truth serum, because reports suggest that the reformed groupie has some confessions of her own she wants to get off her chest. Karinne "Superhead" Steffans has inked a deal with the HarperCollins imprint, Amistad Books, to release a book detailing her sexual excursions in the music industry, […]
Random House Suing P. Diddy Over Autobiography
Random House Inc. is reportedly suing rap mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs for not paying back a $300,000 advance on an autobiography the hip-hop star never completed. The publisher alleges that Combs and his Bad Boy company "kept the money they never rightfully earned," according to papers filed Monday (Feb. 14) in a New York […]
Lord Finesse Represents For Big L, Hosts Tribute Show
Although he may not have had the mainstream appeal of other fallen Hip-Hop icons, Big L was no less talented. And certainly no less loved. This Wednesday (Feb. 16) Lord Finesse and the estate of Big L will honor the boastful Harlem emcee with an all-star tribute show at SOBs in New York City featuring […]
Lil’ Wyte Talks Label, Wyte Wear Clothing
While rapper Lil’ Wyte’s own success story is still being written, he’s already working on his own label, Wyte Records and a clothing line, Wyte Wear. The first group Lil’ Wyte’s label will bring out is Thug Therapy, who will make an appearance on his third release called Third Times the Charm. "The sound Thug […]
Big L: In Memoriam Part 2
“Da Graveyard”: Squad Up AllHipHop.com: “Da Graveyard” is probably the hardest Big L moment ever recorded. Tell me about the making of it? Grand Daddy I.U.: We did that s**t at Powerplay [Studios]. Buckwild had did the track. The n***a just called me. I did it on the strength of, that was my dude. There […]
Roc 4 Life (Mixtape)
Artist: Damon Dash Presents:Title: Roc 4 Life (Mixtape)Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Jacob Mustafa Dame Dash is nothing if hes not a businessman. His shrewdness is infamous, and he shows no signs of letting up now that he and the majority of his former Roc-a-Fella artists are, for the moment, no longer under the Def Jam […]
We Got It 4 Cheap Vol. 1 (Mixtape)
Artist: ClipseTitle: We Got It 4 Cheap Vol. 1 (Mixtape)Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Martin A. Berrios Following the release of their highly acclaimed debut Lord Willin, the Clipse seemed to fall back from the limelight, choosing to only be heard through a few select guest features. After the brief hiatus, the Virginia duo attempted […]
Big L: In Memoriam Part 1
Six years ago, one of Harlem’s greatest MC’s was stolen from the Hip-Hop community in single, violent moment of tragedy. To New York radio followers and others, Big L was a welcomed name throughout the underground – but there is no question that he was just days away from becoming as respected in the mainstream, […]
The Testament
Artist: CormegaTitle: The TestamentRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Sean A. Malcolm Websters Dictionary defines the word testament as an affirmation of beliefs. Though things happen for a reason, if you ask Cormegawho dubs himself Queensbridges most respected rapperhis official first album while a then Def Jam artist, The Testament (Legal Hustle), should have been released before […]
Game Says No Beef With Jay-Z, Speaks On Amsterdam Comments
G-Unit member the Game recently spoke out about the newly developing beef between him and Jay-Z, which was spurred on by Jay-Z’s freestyle seemingly aimed at the Compton rapper. While Jay-Z has slyly denied taking shots at the Game, some believe the semi-retired Brooklyn MC subliminally targeted Game in his freestyle "Dear Summer" on Funk […]
Kanye West, Alicia, Usher Win Big At The Grammys
Compared to last year, the Hip-Hop offerings at the Grammys were sparse at the 47th annual event. But Sunday evening (Feb. 13), the night saw rapper/producer Kanye West and Usher take away three awards, and Alicia Keys three. "Everybody wanted to know what I would do if I didn’t win," West shouted after claiming his […]
Will Smith’s ‘Hitch’ Tops Box Office, Sets Record For Sony
Continuing his successful run at the box office in the last few years, actor/rapper Will Smith’s latest movie "Hitch" brought in an estimated $45.3 million, debuting at No. 1 this weekend. In his first romantic comedy, Smith diverged from his typical action hero role, playing a New York City "date doctor" who helps men with […]
