50 Cent Cancels New York Appearance Amid Shooting Inquiry
In lieu of a shooting that occurred outside New York’s Hot 97 Monday night, 50 Cent’s Interscope label has cancelled the rapper’s scheduled in-store appearance today (March 2) at the Times Square Virgin Megastore in Manhattan, a label spokesman announced. 50 Cent was to appear to promote his much-anticipated sophomore release, The Massacre. The Interscope […]
AHH Stray News: Lil’ Dap, T.I., Mya, Soul Train Awards
Lil’ Dap of Group Home fame has singed with Poland’s Prosto label and is preparing to release a CD and Vinyl single, with three new tracks featuring Lil’ Dap, Slim and Waco. All of the recording has been done in Warsaw, Poland. A full length solo album from the Brooklyn, New York native is also […]
Xscape: Perfect Package
Talk to any connoisseur of fine wine, and they will tell you that to perfect is to age. If that’s the case, there are four ladies in particular who would probably tell you they have a lot in common with a bottle of 1959 Chateau Margaux although you would know them better as the […]
Keshia Chante: Internationally Known
After wooing audiences up north, Keshia Chante has arrived in the U.S with her single Bad Boy, which is currently impacting MTV and BET, although it is her third consecutive hit in Canada. Yes, you heard right. This little lady has already had string of Top 10 hits, shot numerous videos – two of which […]
Nas Writes Novels, Developing Book Based On “Sekou’s Story”
After years of showing off his rhyme skills, Nas has decided to pen his own novels. The hip-hop scribe said he’s particularly developing a book based on a character from his song "Sekou’s Story" off his latest double album, Street’s Disciple. "It’s about this guy named Sekou who’s caught up in the drug game," said […]
Surrounded by Silence
Artist: Prefuse 73Title: Surrounded by SilenceRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Max Herman Prefuse 73s latest is walkman-ready music, perfect for the open-minded Hip-hopper. Anyone who can sit back, relax and appreciate multi-layered production often coupled with an uncommon assortment of talented guest artists is likely to find refuge here. On Surrounded By Silence (Warp) Prefuse […]
Path to Relief EP
Artist: MedianTitle: Path to Relief EPRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Jesse Fairfaxfont face=”verdana” size=”2″> As of the past few years, the Justus League hailing from North Carolina has built a reputation for providing quality music in the underground. With production wizard 9th Wonder on the boards and limitless talent on the mic including Big Pooh and […]
DJ Zxulu: Trial by Fire
And Im raps MVP, dont make me remind yall what happened in DC, Game boasts on the remix to the 50 Cent remix of Hate It Or Love It. Those that monitor the Hip-Hop newswire can allude to what the Compton rapper is referring to. Even though the line isnt specific, he could be threatening […]
Requiem for a Dream Deferred
Has the American Dream for cream been masked over top of Dr. King’s? These days unity between the races is easy to see, but is it truly the vision of he who gave his life for the civil rights movement? Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to see White and Black hands held together… only they’re clasping […]
112: Right Here, Pt 1
While Atlanta quartet 112 has yet to reach a decade in their recording career as a group, they are on the verge of a comeback of sorts with their fifth studio album, Pleasure And Pain. In the midst of the current trends of rap-crossover, crunk&b, and two-stepping, the group is revitalizing the club-friendly vibe that […]
112: Right Here, Pt 2
AHHA: Well, I think thats a good attitude to have. It sounds like you guys are well adjusted too. Mike: We did that on the fourth album. Theres nothing like mediocre success to bring all the problems out. It seems like when one problem happens all of em happen at the same time, so it […]
UPDATE: Man Shot Not With 50 Cent; Violator Offices Shot Up
Updated March 1,2005— Authorities have refuted early reports that a shooting victim at Hot 97 was affiliated with 50 Cent’s G-Unit. Now authorities have stated that the victim is a native of Compton, the hometown of The Game. At the time of the shooting, 50 Cent was interviewing on Hot 97 and The Game was […]
From the Vaults: Slick Rick, circa 98-99
In an old box, I found a bunch of old interviews I conducted. One of the tapes on the top of the pile was the infamous Slick Rick. This was a very personal interview. Beyond the glitz and glam, Slick Rick is a very down to earth cat. Here, Slick Rick talks about the loves […]
The Massacre
Artist: 50 CentTitle: The MassacreRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Martin A. Berrios You know the deal. He came back from taking nine shots, built a buzz thicker than Kitoy, and proceeded to take over the rap game in one fell swoop. 50 Cents bandages to riches story added a certain amount of authenticity to the ill […]
Opening Remarks In Lil Kim Case Start Tomorrow, Judge Questions Jury Selection
Jury selection started today (Feb. 28) in the federal trial of Lil’ Kim, who is charged with obstruction of justice for allegedly lying to a federal grand jury in relation to a broad daylight shootout in New York. Testimony could begin as early as tomorrow. Lil’ Kim, born Kimberley Jones, and her assistant Monique Dopewell […]
Lydia Harris Talks Death Row Lawsuit, Possible Lawsuit Over Documentary
The wife of notorious Los Angeles drug trafficker, Michael "Harry O" Harris, is continuing her legal bouts with Death Row Records in court to obtain what she calls rightful half ownership of the label. Lydia Harris, otherwise known as "Lady Boss," is seeking $100 million in damages and 50 percent ownership of Death Row Records, […]
Chicago Industry Vets Help Noonie Ward With Label
Harold “Noonie” Ward, currently on the cover of the newest F.E.D.S. magazine has started a record company to show love back to the streets of Chicago. Chicago native and music industry vet John Monopoly has lent support in helping Noonie cultivate relationships. Noonie has also been in talks with former Def Jam executives Russell Simmons […]
Ja Rule Starring In New Donald Goines Flick, Launches Film Company
Following the success from his latest role in the film "Assault On Precinct 13," The Inc. recording artist Ja Rule recently extended his endeavors in film by landing a role in the big screen version of Donald Goines’ classic novel, "Whoreson" and launched a film company in the interim. Ja Rule, who has built his […]
Folks Music
Artist: Mars BlackTitle: Folks MusicRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jason Newman Mars Black, the Brooklyn-born, Omaha-raised rapper, sums up his life succinctly in the intro to his debut album Folks Music (Team Love), rhyming I was born in the borough of the mightiest MCs/But in the Midwest is where I live and breathe. Balancing standard […]
Absence
Artist: dälekTitle: AbsenceRating: 2 StarsReviewed by: Kevin Polowy Theres a lot to be said for sheer distinction in todays increasingly expansive Hip-hop arena, and däleks third album, Absence (Ipecac), plunges the New York trio even further into the inscrutable abyss of industrial rap. But as far as dälek (pronounced dialect) veers from the most avant […]
