Conversations With Dudley
Artist: DeclaimeTitle: Conversations With DudleyRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Kenny Rodriguez Declaime (alias Dudley Perkins) is living proof that simply knowing the right people can do wonders for a rap artists career. Having the good fortune to grow up alongside siblings Otis and Michael Jackson now known as Madlib and Oh No when Declaime […]
Outkast Dominate AMA’s, Kanye West Says He Was Robbed
Outkast took home three American Music Awards last night (November 14th), topped only by Usher, who snagged four awards. The rappers took home awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Band and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop album for their double CD Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. They also won Best Rap/Hip-Hop group. During their acceptance speech, group member Big Boi paid homage […]
Crooked I Planning Documentary On Death Row
Rapper Crooked I is preparing to release a documentary chronicling his rocky relationship with his record label, Death Row. According to Crooked I, Death Row and Suge Knight have prevented him from releasing his album due to contractual obligations with the label. In order to pacify eager fans, the rapper is working on a DVD […]
Luke Campbell Opening ‘Luke’s Cabaret’ Gentleman’s Clubs
Luther “Luke” Campbell is opening what he hopes will be the first national “urban” strip club franchise, Luke’s Cabaret. Luke will combine his name and entertainment connections with an upscale gentleman’s club that will target successful and affluent African-American and Latino Males. “I am going to be highly involved in the management of these clubs- […]
Death Row Coming To Cell Phones In U.K., South Africa
Death Row Records is entering the wireless world and has just inked a deal to provide fans with ringtones, wallpapers, video tones and videos of Death Row artists. The exclusive content features material from Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Tupac and Kurupt and will be distributed on a global basis. The deal worldwide deal was brokered […]
Ol’ Dirty Bastard Dead
Wu-Tang Clan member Ol’ Dirty Bastard passed away today (November 13). While details are sketchy, sources told AllHipHop.com that the rapper collapsed and died in a Manhattan recording studio. Ol’ Dirty had complained of chest pains, but the cause of death was not immediatley known. The rapper was two days shy of reaching his 36th […]
T.I. Shooting ‘Dope Boyz’ Flick
After serving a bit of jail time which erupted into a nationwide prison controversy, T.I. is preparing to return to his roots of rap, with a new album Urban Legend, slated for a November 30th release date.”It is a very diverse album with everything on it,” T.I. told AllHipHop.com. “I am serious; I got more […]
Dana Dane Talks New Album, VH1 Documentary
With an album just completed and a special performance at Howard University’s Homecoming last month, Dana Dane gave his thoughts on the recent VH1 tribute to hip-hop and spoke on the future of the industry. Performing their classic hits, hip-hop pioneers Sweet Tee, Special Ed, Whodini, Grandmaster Melle Mel and Scorpio and Busy Bee were […]
Stat Quo: Grinding By Association
Stat Quo refers to himself as the “Rap Lebron James” but perhaps he should consider calling himself the “Rap Magic Johnson” because he is a rookie walking into a championship situation. After dropping three volumes of his now infamous Stat Quo Presents: Underground Atlanta mixtapes, he was heavily recruited by the Shady/Aftermath team. Now that […]
Former Member Of Da Youngstas Launches Company
Rapper/Producer Qu’ran Goodman, formerly of Philadelphia rap trio Da Youngstas is preparing to launch his solo career and developing his new production company, Face Off Entertainment under Sony Urban Records. Goodman’s last name should ring bells for Hip-Hop historians. His parents are Lawrence and Ann Goodman, owners of the first Hip-Hop label in Philadelphia, the […]
Shaq Starts Label, Taps, Kayslay, Makes NBA History
Miami Heat basketball star Shaquille O’Neal is financing a new record label, which recently landed a distribution deal with KOCH Records. KOCH will handle the marketing and distribution for the label, DEJA34 Records. Mark Stevens, a long-time friend of Shaq is the CEO, while mixtape king DJ Kayslay has been named head A&R of the […]
Jay-Z’s Friend Arrested For Assaulting R.Kelly
Tyran “Ty Ty” Smith, a longtime friend of rapper/mogul Jay-Z, has been arrested for allegedly pepper-spraying crooner R.Kelly at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 29 during the Best of Both Worlds tour. A press statement, which was released by Kelly’s camp, charges that Smith has been subsequently apprehended and formally charged with misdemeanor assault violations […]
Cuba Gooding, Sr.: No Exception
Cuba Gooding, Sr. definitely has many things to be proud of. He has over 40 years of entertainment on his astute resume, including being a member of the legendary soul group The Main Ingredient. He is the doting father of Cuba Gooding, Jr., who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 1997, and two […]
Ludacris: Red Light, Green Light
Ludacris has been both media darling and media devil, but all of the fanfare is just a testament to the Atlanta native’s fortitude as a budding Hip-Hop icon. Despite selling millions, Luda is still the property of Hip-Hop. With that, he’s building businesses, battling rappers, taking out critics and emerges triumphant with The Red Light […]
Encore
Artist: EminemTitle: EncoreRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Matt Barone Without a doubt one of the games all-time grand lyricists, one of Eminems superior strengths throughout his illustrious career has been the uncanny ability to bring listeners into his turbulent psyche, one loaded with violent baby mama drama, parental neglect, and shameless insults. But on his fourth […]
The Rest is History
Artist: JinTitle: The Rest is HistoryRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Robert DeGracia There are few tougher tasks in Hip-hop than selling your written raps to an audience that has grown accustomed to your success in the freestyle forefront. The Rest is History, is an attempt to pickup where Miami-native and freestyle champ Jin left off […]
Timbaland Puts Custom Built Studio To Use
Super producer Timbaland recently finished the construction of a 5,000 square foot recording studio, based in his hometown of Virginia Beach, Virgina. Timbaland Studios is the producer’s private full-service audio production facility that was created with his long time engineer, Jimmy Douglas. The state of the art facility was designed specifically to Timbaland’s production needs […]
Jay-Z Talks R. Kelly, Possible Dr. Dre Collaboration
The now retired Jay-Z once again set things straight on “Last Call with Carson Daly” Wednesday night (November 10), addressing rumors that he’s working with Producer Dr. Dre and why he took another chance on the Best of Both Worlds tour with R&B star R. Kelly. According to Jay, after Kelly left Madison Square Garden […]
Doug E. Fresh To Give Keynote Speech At ‘Planet Hip-Hop’
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will host Planet Hip-Hop 2, an international festival gathering Hip-Hop artists, speakers and members of the Newark community in nine events, including theater, music and spoken word. Planet Hip-Hop 2, which takes place tonight (November 11) through November 14, highlights artists who are involved in their communities through […]
Linkin Park: Walk This Way
Linkin Park is a name familiar to fans of rap, even though enthusiasts may not admit to it. The metal quintet is more Hip-Hop than one would suppose. The group mixes old-school Hip-Hop traits with classic rock-n-roll and electronica. The band has sold several millions with a metal/rap hybrid that is pleasantly reminiscent of early […]
