Ambush
Artist: MaroonsTitle: AmbushRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Jason Newman As Quannum heads anxiously begin their 6-month countdown for the new Blackalicious album, they hopefully will not overlook the release of Ambush (Quannum), the ambitious and innovative debut from Maroons AKA Latyrxs Lateef the Truth Speaker and Blackalicious DJ Chief Xcel. A precursor to next years release […]
Unfinished Business
Artist: R. Kelly & jay ZTitle: Unfinished BusinessRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Jayson Rodriguez If The Best Of Both Worlds was Jay-Z and R.Kellys Fiesta-fueled Friday night then Unfinished Business (Def Jam), the duos second collaborative album, is their Saturday night sequel. Jigga and Kells re-team with the intention of flaunting their fantasy-inducing fairy tales, but […]
AHH: Stray News: Kerry & Eminem, Bungalo Records, Bubba Sparxxx
John Kerry talked about Eminem’s latest single, “Mosh,” in which he attacks President Bush and labels the president a “coward.” “I heard Eminem on "Saturday Night Live" last night,” Kerry told MTV. “I heard the song that he did. I don’t know if that’s part of his new [album] or not. I liked it. But […]
Shyne: Critical Resistance
The hype surrounding Shyne has dwindled but the rapper –still serving a 10-year jail bid – has thoughts on everything from the presidential election to 50 Cent to life behind bars. Still seeking an appeal for a first-degree assault conviction, here is what’s going on with Jamal Barrow. AllHipHop.com: Lets talk politics. Any thoughts? Shyne: […]
MoNique: First Lady Of Laughter
Comedic genius is often measured by the ability to attach laughter to some of lifes most troublesome issues. MoNique is a master of intertwining comedy and confusion, and she has brought happiness to millions of people with her take no prisoners brand of humor. The Baltimore comedienne is best known for her now syndicated sitcom, […]
Roy Ayers: Feel the Vibe, Pt 1
Roy Ayers has experienced an unparalleled life in music. Born and raised in Los Angeles, the Jazz vibraphonist has enjoyed a phenomenal career that spans five decades and even more musical genres, including Jazz, Funk and Disco, to name a few. Whether his music is sparking countless games of Who sampled that? or he himself […]
Roy Ayers: Feel the Vibe, Pt 2
AHHA: Who are some of the current acts that you are into? RA: Jill Scott [she] sampled one of my songs on her current record. She sampled No Stranger to Love. The names go on from Will Smith, to…there’s just so many people. Mary J. Blige is probably the biggest sample I ever had […]
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 […]
