R.A. The Rugged Man: Industrys Nighmare Pt. 1
Legendary hip-hop names Russell Simmons and Notorious B.I.G., besides their iconic status, have a link between them that is known only by the experienced culture follower: respect and awareness of the one and only, R.A. The Rugged Man. Without ever releasing an official album, R.A. has endured through a career that would make for a […]
R.A. The Rugged Man: Industrys Nighmare Pt. 2
R.A. The Rugged Man – Industry’s Nighmare Part 2 AllHipHop.com: These next lyrics relate to popular producers, as well. “Alchemist, you’re still my little buddy, even though you stole that Royce Da 5’9 beat from me.” R.A.: He just remade a beat that I had made. Me and my boy Kap stayed up one night […]
Smack DVD: Backed Up, Smacked Up
On November 8, 2002, two complete strangers came together and smacked the s**t out of the streets! Bronx-native, Craig Davis and Queens-native Smack united to create Smack DVD, which means Streets, Music, Arts, Culture and Knowledge. Smack DVDs have become one of the hottest commodities on the streets, whether bought, borrowed or bootlegged. Craig, Smack […]
Jazzy Jeff, Pete Rock, Primo, Others Judge DJ Contest
Leading DJ’s Jazzy Jeff, Pete Rock, Tony Touch, Madlib and Peanut Butter Wolf are judges in the second annual “Free Up Your Mix” national DJ contest presented by car company Scion. Scion is calling on DJ’s from across the country to provide their best live 30-minute mixtape. Twelve regional semifinalists will be chosen to receive […]
50 Cent Invests In Vitamin Water
50 Cent is diversifying and taking some of the money he earned from his multiplatinum album releases and investing in a beverage company. Unlike his business counterparts who have invested in energy drinks and liquor businesses, the Queen’s bred rapper bought a stake in Glaceau, the company that owns the Vitamin Water drink. 50 said […]
The New Danger
Artist: Mos DefTitle: The New DangerRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jason Newman Since his 1999 debut Black on Both Sides, Mos Def has become hip-hops Renaissance Man, acting in movies and on Broadway, fronting both a hard rock band and jazz ensemble, hosting poetry slams and, oh yeah, finding time to rap as well. For […]
Shaheedullah and Stereotypes
Artist: Ali Shaheed MuhammadTitle: Shaheedullah and StereotypesRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jozen Cummings If there were anymore proof that Hip-Hop needs to get A Tribe Called Quest back together, then look no further than Ali Shaheed Muhammads solo debut, Shaheedullah and Stereotypes. The former DJ for Tribe and R&B super group Lucy Pearl has finally […]
Humane Society Of The United States Comes Down On Jay-Z
The Humane Society of the United States has targeted rapper Jay-Z, due to his award winning graphic video “99 Problems,” which features a scene of pitbulls fighting. John Goodwin, an Investigator for The Humane Society, labeled Jay-Z “just another rapper caught up in the blood rapture” and called the video “an irresponsible tribute to a […]
Steve Harvey Revokes Eminem’s ‘Ghetto Pass,’ Video Pulled From BET
Michael Jackson called in on Los Angeles radio station 100.3 this morning (October 12th) to voice his disapproval of the new Eminem video for his song "Just Lose It.” In the video, Eminem plays the characters of Jackson, Madonna & MC Hammer and others. The video shows scenes of Eminem dressed as Jackson sitting on […]
Wyclef Speaks On Fugees Reunion
The Fugees reunion at Dave Chappelle’s block party in Brooklyn, New York raised fans hopes that a third album from the group was on the horizon. If there was any remaining tension between Wyclef and group members Lauryn Hill and Pras, it wasn’t evident on the stage. “The Fugees are like a high school band […]
The Hughes Brothers: Reel to Reel
It’s widely proven that the Hip-Hop generation fills the seats in movie theaters. While we might talk during the film, or leave our cell phones on, we love cinema. Throughout the last decade, Hip-Hoppers of all sorts have supported two of our own, Allen and Albert Hughes. Since their early years as music video directors […]
Vote or Die versus FREEDOM or Death
In hoods all across America, there’s a war going on in tha streets, nowhere to run too. People are standing up and willing to die for their colors. Either you ride wit the boyz in red or the boyz in blue. Being neutral is not an option unless you want to get a beat down […]
Kanye West, Lil Jon Top Source Awards
Kanye West and Lil’ Jon were the stories of the 2004 Source Awards, as the duo took home three Source Awards a piece. The awards took place Sunday evening at the James L. Knight Arena in Miami, Florida. West’s College Dropout earned him Album of the Year, while his single “Through the Wire” landed him […]
The Grind Date
Artist: De La SoulTitle: The Grind DateRating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Orisanmi Burton We are the past, We are the present, We are the future. As the opening mantra of De La Souls latest album suggests, group members Posdnuos, Dave (Trugoy) and Maceo have conjured up another batch of those true-school beats and rhymes with […]
Master P. Signs With Long Island Jam
Percy “Master P.” Miller continues to pursue his professional basketball dreams and signed on to play with the American Basketball Association (ABA)’s Long Beach Jam franchise.Miller, who played with the Las Vegas Rattlers last season, underwent extensive training over the summer in preparation for this year’s season.”In addition to Master P’s musical talents and widespread […]
Beanie Sigel Sentenced To A Year In Prison
Philly rapper Beanie Sigel was sentenced today for being a felon in possession of a gun and for possession of drugs. Sigel was sentenced to a year in prison for an April 20, 2003 incident. He was also given two years probation and must pay a $25,000 fine. Sigel was accused of leading police on […]
Nas Comments On New Single With His Father
Nas and his father Olu Dara, Mississippi jazz legend, have joined musical forces on the blues inspired song, “Bridging The Gap,” taken from Nas’ upcoming double CD, Street Disciple. The song comes at a point where Nas said he finally has peace in his life. “Working with my pops is the greatest thing I have […]
AHH Stray News: Biggie Smalls, Sekyiwa Shakur, Juvie Marries
The wrongful-death trial of The Notorious B.I.G. Christopher Wallace has been postponed after it was set to start yesterday (Oct. 5). Spearheaded by mother Voletta Wallace, the suit alleges the LAPD was partially responsible for the rapper’s murder. The trial has been rescheduled for April because a key witness was unavailable. While most people associate […]
New CD Aims To Help Stop Genocide In Sudan
Waxploitation Records will do their part to help fight against the Genocide that is taking place in Sudan, by releasing an album and dedicating the proceeds of the charity. Genocide in Sudan includes donated tracks by Jurassic 5, X-ecutioners, Jill Scott, System of a Down, Yoko Ono, Gorillaz, DJ Spooky, Danger Mouse & Murs, T#### […]
Rappin 4′ Tay Concert Canceled Over Gang Fears
A planned concert featuring Rappin’ 4 Tay at a recreation center was canceled at the request of local police. Rappin’ 4 Tay was scheduled for a 30 minute performance at the Manteca Community Gym tonight (October 8th) for sixth through eighth graders. The rapper agreed to not use profanity and tone his performance down, but […]
