Raphael Saadiq: Still Ray
You can call Raphael Saadiq a lot of things: singer, songwriter, and producer are the first to come to mind. The former Tony Toni Toné lead singer has spent the better part of the last decade establishing himself as a one-man showcase for urban music, crafting hits for the likes of DAngelo, Total, and, of […]
Everyone Wants to Drive Now…
Now that Hip-Hop’s been commercialized… I mean, grown into global acceptance, has anyone else besides me stopped listening to what’s new? Does anyone else remember when ‘droppin’ gems on ‘em’ was an emcee’s theme that didn’t involve flashing gaudy jewelry at us? Our cultural vehicle of speech is now driven by corporate influence. Is it […]
Asian-American Hip-Hop: A Commentary
Their Time to Shine?: Asian-American artists are gradually making their mark in hip-hop. But mainstream success is still out of reach. Now, the task seems to be resting on one man’s shoulders. It’s two o’ clock in the afternoon on a relatively quiet Saturday along the shores of Venice Beach, CA. A couple of rollerbladers […]
U Know The Flex, Vol. 1
Artist: Mos Def/Medina GreenTitle: U Know The Flex, Vol. 1Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Boudreaux The Love Child Everyone is proud of their hometown but Brooklyn, NY citizens are especially fanatical about reppin their habitat. That devotion is evident throughout U Know The Flex Mixtape Vol. 1. Presented by the Mighty Mos Def and Illson […]
R. Kelly Says His Life Was Threatened At Concert
Almost a half-hour after Jay-Z appeared on Hot 97 to discuss R. Kelly’s now infamous abrupt departure from their Madison Square Garden concert Friday night (Oct. 29), the singer appeared on the station, with his side of the story. Kelly dismissed the notion that he was jealous of Jay-Z and instead, offered a more ominous […]
R. Kelly Doesn’t Perform At NY Concert, Jay-Z Airs It Out
Friday, the private problems between Jay-Z and R.Kelly bubbled over publicly as Kelly abruptly left the highly touted hometown Best of Both Worlds tour date at Madison Square Garden in New York City. According to Kelly’s publicist, Kelly and two bodyguards was pepper sprayed by members of Jay-Z’s entourage, forcing him to go to the […]
Family Of Jam Master Jay To Hold Memorial Service
The family of Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC will hold a memorial service Saturday (October 30) to mark the second anniversary of Jay’s murder in the legendary rap group’s native Hollis, Queens. The service, hosted by family members Connie Mizell-Perry, Marvin Thompson and Bonita Jones, is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. and will take […]
Family Of Rosa Parks Issues Statement Supporting Outkast, Lawyer Responds To Allegations
The family of Civil Rights activist Rosa Parks released a statement about the defamation of character lawsuit against Outkast. The lawsuit came about when the Atlanta duo used Parks’ trademarked name on their hit record "Rosa Parks," taken from their 1998 multi-platinum album, Aquemini. "We believe our aunt would appreciate the fact that (Outkast’s) artistic […]
New Clothing Company Brings Hip-Hop To Tennis
After hearing the complaints of several members of the Hip-Hop community, who professed their love of tennis but desired more appealing gear, entrepreneur Marvin Coleman has designed and developed 40 Luv Clothing, a line Coleman says is the first geared toward the urban market. Coleman recognized that the image of tennis has been departing from […]
Central Figure In B.I.G. Wrongful Death Lawsuit Dismissed From Case
Voletta Wallace, mother of slain rapper Notorious B.I.G., dismissed Amir Muhammad, the man she accused of shooting her son, from a wrongful death lawsuit. According to the Los Angeles Times, Wallace had named Muhammad as the triggerman who shot her son to death as he was stopped at a red light in Los Angeles, after […]
Cold Crush Brother Presents Rare Hip-Hop Artifact Exhibit
Easy A.D., legendary Cold Crush Brothers will present the Historic Hip-Hop Culture Exhibit at the Schomburg Library in New York. Taking place from November 18 through December 31, the exhibition will feature rare Hip-Hop artifacts that record classic images of the four elements of Hip-Hop culture: DJing, emceeing, breaking and graffiti. Before vibrant music videos […]
AHH Stray News: Canibus, Stimuli, Vi, Joe Budden
In an interview with radio personality, Angie Martinez, Wyclef recently announced that he and former protégée Canibus had mended their past beef. He told Martinez, I reached out to him. There was some unfinished business in the street. The good thing about it is all beef is squashed between Clef and Canibus. Me and Canibus […]
Ja Rule: Dont Call It A Comeback Pt. 2
Ja Rule continued AllHipHop.com: What are your thoughts on Lyor Cohen and Kevin Liles leaving Def Jam? Ja Rule: It’s business. That’s what they have to do to continue their business. I still speak to Kev, I still speak to Lyor, and they’re still my friends. AllHipHop.com: Has L.A. Reid been behind you since he […]
Xzibit Tapped To Host 2004 MTV Europe Music Awards
Xzibit has been tapped to host The 2004 MTV Europe Music Awards in Rome next month. X, who hosts MTV’s top rated show “Pimp My Ride,” will host the ceremonies in front of a massive audience of over 1 billion people. Past hosts include Christina Aguilera, Robbie Williams and Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. The Beastie […]
Outkast First Group To Receive Multi-Platinum Certification For Downloads
Outkast has become the group to be certified platinum for digital downloads by the Recording Industry Association of America. The group’s smash single “Hey Ya!” tallied over 400,000 downloads, double the amount needed to be certified platinum by the RIAA. Six other songs – three more from Outkast – qualified for platinum by reaching 200,000 […]
Ali Vegas: Prince of Thieves
Ali Vegas has blessed many-a-mixtape in both the mainstream and underground circuit. Representing Queens, the same borough as Nas and 50 Cent, Ali Vegas has crowned himself the “Prince of New York City.” Paying his dues, this young MC was signed to a record deal when he was only sixteen years old and he had […]
Ja Rule: Dont Call It A Comeback Pt. 1
Since the release of his solo debut in 1999, Ja Rule’s image has ranged from being the epitome of thug fabulous to becoming the poster child for Hip Hop pop crossover. In a seemingly never-ending trail of controversy, Ja Rule faced one of his biggest challenges when 50 Cent began taking serious jabs at Ja’s […]
Guerilla Black Responds To Unauthorized Big Cizzle CD
Guerilla Black has been either praised or vilified for his similarities to the late Biggie Smalls, but after a several-years old album was resurrected from his past, many further questioned the Compton rappers authenticity. Under the name Big Cizzle, Blacks Ya Neva Seen It Comn offers a very different sound reminiscent of Mystikal or DMX. […]
Kanye, Common, Musiq Unite To Fight Homelessness
The New Life Project Inaugural Concert, featuring Kanye West, Common, Musiq and The X-ecutioners, is scheduled to kick off on November 5th at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York. The concert, sponsored by AOL and Hot 97, will celebrate the launch of The New Life Project, an organization whose goal is to end homelessness in […]
Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clans Greatest Hits
Artist: Wu-Tang ClanTitle: Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clans Greatest HitsRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Jason Newman Given the uneven career of Wu-Tang Clan, ranging from undeniable classics like Enter The Wu-Tang 36 Chambers to weak (at best) efforts like Iron Flag, compiling a greatest hits package is bound to present some problems for its creators. […]
