Doug E. Fresh And Others Talk Hip-Hop Roots
Doug E. Fresh and a host of other pioneers, educators and journalists will explore the development of Hip-Hop at a symposium tonight (November 18th) titled hiphoproots: origins and impact. The rapper will be joined by other respected pioneers, journalists and educators to discuss Hip-Hop from its origins in the South Bronx, to it’s explosion across […]
Xzibit First Music Artist To Grace Cover Of EA Sports Video Game
Xzibit has landed the cover of Electronic Arts’ NFL Street 2 with All-pro New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey. Xzibit’s cover marks the first time a music artist has been featured on the front of an EA Sports video game title. The rapper provides extensive voiceovers for the game and teaches gamers the rules […]
My Brother & Me
Artist: Ying Yang TwinsTitle: My Brother & MeRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Yama After TVT Records platinum success of Me & My Brother, the Ying Yang Twins have released the quasi follow up, My Brother & Me (TVT). The 10-Track remix CD includes a bonus DVD with videos and performances for true Ying Yang Twins fans. […]
Ja Rule’s Manager Arrested For Laundering Money
Rapper Ja Rule’s manager Ron Gutta Robinson of Murder Inc. was arrested and indicted on money laundering charges Wednesday (Nov. 17) as federal prosecutors continue an investigation into the record labels possible involvement with drug dealers. Federal investigators allege that Robinson, 29, conspired with unknown suspects to filter over $1 million for five years. The […]
Ol Dirty Bastard Funeral Tomorrow, ODB Reality Show On Hold
Ol’ Dirty Bastard will be laid to rest tomorrow (Thursday) November 18th at the Christian Cultural Centre in Brooklyn, New York. A private ceremony will take place for the family and friends of the rapper, followed by a public memorial service, in which thousands are expected to attend. According to the deceased rapper’s handlers, his […]
AHH Stray News: So Solid Murder Rap, Goodie Mob, Dipset, ITF
So Solid Crew rapper Megaman is wanted for questioning over a fatal shooting in South London. According to police, a 24-year-old man was gunned down in early November, in what police labeled a gangland slaying. One person affiliated with Megaman has been arrested in connection with the shooting, but police have been unable to locate […]
Ja Rule Talks G-Unit, Bush And Federal Investigation
Queens-bred rapper Ja Rule recently turned the heat on US President George W. Bush and commented on the gay p### scandal involving G-Unit’s Lloyd Banks in an interview with Miss Jones of Hot 97. According to Ja, people shouldn’t have dismissed the allegations of Banks appearing in a gay p### on just the word of […]
Toccara: Big Girls Rule
Televisions newest reality superstar, Toccara, was recently eliminated from Season Three of Tyra Banks popular show, Americas Next Top Model. Regardless, that is not going to stop the Ohio native from achieving her goal of becoming the first plus-size super model of the world. Although naturally bodacious Toccara had to endure weeks of constant critique […]
Jon B: Soulful Awakening
Respect goes a long way in this world, and having it breeds success in its own right – even if the accolades are minimal. R&B veteran Jon B definitely has respect, and with nearly ten years in the game he has created an impressive trail of hits and a legion of loyal fans. Having collaborated […]
Urban Mystic: Spiritual Minded
In todays industry, R&B artists still in their teenage years typically follow the same mold as those before them: either being thrown into a marketable group aimed at breaking young girls hearts, or enjoying solo exposure while singing about typical heartbreak stories and generic ballads. Regardless, after one listen to the break-through single Where Were […]
Young Buck Sought In Vibe Awards Stabbing
The Santa Monica Police Department seek to arrest G-Unit rapper Young Buck for the alleged stabbing of a Los Angeles man at the Vibe Awards, which were taped on Monday evening. After viewing the show footage, taped by several cameras, police charged that the 23-year-old rapper (real name Darnell Brown) stabbed 26-year-old Jimmy James Johnson […]
Fred Wreck: Politics & Bulls**t
The one producer in Los Angeles who broke the titanium wall of Hip-Hop namesake producers on the west is Fred Wreck. Like Dre and Quik, Fred has garnered success putting music behind a variety of people in an array of places. From MC Eiht, to KRS-One, to Snoop Dogg, to producing Game’s first track, Wreck […]
R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta)
Artist: Snoop DoggTitle: R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta)Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Jozen Cummings Lets forget all the hyperbole about Snoops illustrious 12-year career in Hip-hop; it has no place in an album review, it belongs in a Hip-hop history book. Rather, lets stick to current events. Snoop Dogg has a new album, R&G Rhythm and Gangsta: […]
Redneck Games
Artist: Kutmaster KurtTitle: Redneck GamesRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Bill Low-Key Heinzelman Best known for his work with the legendary Kool Keith, artist/DJ/producer Kutmasta Kurt has long been revered as one of the undergrounds hidden talents. While he has dabbled in the limelight by producing classic remixes for the Beastie Boys’ “Body Movin” and Linkin […]
White People
Artist: Handsome Boy Modeling SchoolTitle: White PeopleRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jesse Fairfax Prince Paul has been long revered for his zany humor and creativity which knows no bounds. Hes the mastermind behind De La Souls golden days, MC Paul Barmans Its Very Stimulating EP, and the concept albums Psychoanalysis and A Prince Among Thieves; […]
Street’s Disciple
Artist: NasTitle: Street’s DiscipleRating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Matt Barone Already an undeniable great in Hip-hops still growing annals, Queensbridge veteran Nas has consistently elevated the lyrical bar over the past decade. Even when his albums came under question (like 1999s conceptually-misguided Nastradamus), his verses rarely came under scrutiny. Having arguably KOd Jay-Z in one […]
Suge Knight Denies Involvement In Vibe Incident
Suge Knight has dismissed allegations that he was involved in a melee during the 2nd Annual Vibe Awards, which took place in a hangar at the Santa Monica Airport in Santa Monica, California. A fight broke out near the stage as Snoop Dogg and Quincy Jones were set to honor Dr. Dre with Vibe’s Legend […]
AHH Stray News: ‘Paid In Full’ Hip-Hop Reader, Right To Vote, Steve Rifkind
Entertainment Weekly recently named Eric B. and Rakim’s Paid In Full as the greatest Hip-Hop album of all time. The magazine listed their top 25 albums in the current issue and the Long Island duo snagged the top spot. Fellow suburbanites De La Soul landed the number two slot with 3 Feet High And Rising. […]
Krumbsnatcha Filing Civil Lawsuit Against Police
Rapper Krumbsnatcha of the Gang Starr Foundation was wounded in a hit and run following a dispute at a club outside his native Boston and is now filing a civil lawsuit against police present at the scene. According to Krumb, born Sharief Haqquani, the episode occurred in front of state troopers and the Leominster Police […]
VIBE Awards Marred By Violence
The 2nd Annual VIBE music awards were marred by violence according to sources at Santa Monica Municipal Airport in Los Angeles, a fracas that resulted in a temporary stoppage of the event. While the details are vague, Dr. Dre was slated to receive the Vibe Legend Award for his achievements and contributions to Hip-Hop over […]
