Keep Right
Artist: KRS-OneTitle: Keep RightRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Martin A. Berrios There is no denying Blastmaster KRS-ONE’s significance in Hip-Hop. The Bronx legend has blessed us with several classics during his historic career as part of Boogie Down Productions (Criminal Minded) and for self (Return of the Boom Bap), while simultaneously playing a pivotal role in […]
Mos Def Nominated For An Emmy Award
Rap Renaissance man Mos Def has been nominated for an Emmy Award, an honor which is bestowed to the finest actors in the profession. The rapper stands poised to win the Actor, Miniseries or a Movie category for his role in "Something the Lord Made," a series on HBO. Mos played Vivien Thomas, an African-American […]
Andre 3000 World’s Sexiest Vegetarian, Preparing Role In Musical
Andre 3000, known for his eclectic music and keen sense of fashion, recently won an award for his eating habits. PETA, which stands for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, awarded Andre as the “World’s Sexiest Vegetarian.” The rapper edged out Tobey Maguire, Josh Harnett and Noah Wyle. Andre shares the title with actress […]
Joe Budden Arrested
Joe Budden was arrested in Queens, New York on Tuesday for speeding and driving with a suspended license. Published reports said Budden was driving a 2004 BMW on the Clearview Expressway when he was clocked doing 76 mph in a 50 mph zone. After providing identification, authorities found that Budden was driving with a suspended […]
Lloyd Banks Remains Number One On The Charts
Lloyd Banks continues to follow in the footsteps of his mentor, 50 Cent. For the second week in a row, the G-Unit rappers debut is the number one album on the Billboard 200 charts. The Hunger For More, sold 164,000 copies this past week to edge out Ushers Confessions, (131,000) which lands at the number […]
The Beatnuts: Back
The Beatnuts are one of the most criminally slept on crews, ever. “Off the Books” and “Watch Out Now” are gems for the history books. But while MTV might play an instrumental while their cornball hosts talk, you won’t see a Beatnuts heater getting airplay. Like a lot of artists, JuJu and Psycho Les have […]
Nas Offering Rappers Spot On New Album
Nas is giving one lucky rapper in the United Kingdom the chance to be featured on his upcoming double CD, Streets Disciple. The Queensbridge rapper launched his career on another group’s song when he debuted on "Live at the Barbeque," a selection from Main Source’s classic 1991 album, Breaking Atoms and he is now recipricating […]
The Tipping Point
Artist: The RootsTitle: The Tipping PointRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Jason Newman When The Roots released their sixth album, Phrenology, in 2002, the general consensus was that while great moments were there, it left you more scratching your head than nodding it. Two years later and enter The Tipping Point, a partial about face to […]
Juvenile Signs With Atlantic, Off Cash Money
New Orleans, Louisiana based rapper Juvenile has entered into an exclusive long-term worldwide contract with Atlantic Records, which will distribute the rapper’s record label, UTP (Uptown Projects). The first release from the union will be a new solo album from Juvenile. His group UTP, which features Juvenile, Skip and Wacko are also preparing an album […]
Master P Cut From Denver Nuggets
Percy “Master P.” Miller was among five players cut from the Denver Nuggets summer league, just before the team’s second practice. According to reports, the mogul’s celebrity status made it awkward for assistant coach Scott Brooks to break the bad news. “(Miller) thanked me and was very respectful,” Brooks told the Denver Post. “I was […]
White Boy Safe After Shooting
Contrary to reports circulating, Rockford Illinois rapper White Boy was not shot 5 times in a drive-by shooting in his hometown.Sources confirmed with AllHipHop.com that a shooting took place that injured a member of his entourage and left the rapper’s vehicle bullet riddled.Sources stated the shooting was gang related, but emphatically denied that White Boy […]
No Gray Area
Artist: White BoyTitle: No Gray AreaRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Paine Milkbone was a somewhat cool name in its time. Yeah, it dealt with the obvious. Granted, that was 1995. A decade later, any rapper calling himself White Boy is creating an elevation to the treadmill of the industry (I mean did Black Child ever […]
Beatminerz Focus On Production For New Album
The Beatminerz hope to reinvigorate the production side of Hip-Hop music with the release of a new album, Fully Loaded with Static. Led by Evil Dee and Mr. Walt, The Beatminerz have crafted sonic masterpieces for such cherished groups as Black Moon, Smif-N-Wessun and solo acts like Rah Digga, Talib Kweli and Busta Rhymes. With […]
Eminem To Offer 24-Hour Channel On Sirius Satellite Radio
Eminem will make his first foray into radio with an investment in a new, nationwide channel on Sirius Satellite Radio. Eminem, Interscope CEO Jimmy Iovine and Shady Records vice president Paul Rosenberg will executive produce a 24-hour Hip-Hop music and lifestyle channel for the network, which will include a specialty show hosted by Eminem, a […]
KRS-One Responds To Debate Challenge
Adisa Banjoko, I truly thank you for such intellectual nourishment. I can always count on you for some real discussions on the state of our Hiphop community. You are truly a much needed architect on the scaffolds of Hiphop’s cultural development. I appreciate your concerns and comments. Everyone can learn from this. Before I consider […]
Estate Of Notorious B.I.G. Taking LAPD To Trial
The Estate of Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G." Wallace won a decision June 21 to bring a wrongful death suit against the Los Angeles Police Department, which is accused of being complicit in the rapper’s murder. The wrongful death was filed by Wallace’s mother Voletta and his widow, Faith Evans. The lawsuit focuses on a former […]
Flawed Philosophy: KRS and ‘Being Hip-Hop’
Blastmaster KRS ONE, For the last few years I have watched you write or speak about the merits of “being Hip Hop” and alluding to some spiritual core power within Hip Hop itself. While Hip Hop does indeed command more power than any other musical art form before it, too much weight is being put […]
Kurupt, Ol Dirty Bastard Perform At Gathering Of the Juggalos
Kurupt and Ol’ Dirty Bastard will perform at the 5th Annual Gathering of the Juggalos, a four-day Insane Clown Posse fan festival. The festival brings together the loyal fans of Insane Clone Posse. In addition to performances, autograph signings, a “live freak show,” free tattoos and pro-wrestling matches take place. Each night of the festival […]
Tim Westwood Hosts London’s Respect Festival 2004
Tim Westwood will headline London’s anti-racism festival, "Respect". The free event will feature performances by Shystie, one of Britain’s rising female rappers, as well as Big Brovaz, Mica Paris, Def Jam’s Terri Walker and many others. The festival aims to encourage multiculturalism and promote racial tolerance through nine different stages with entertainment including a Choice-FM […]
AZ Issuing ‘Final Call’
After a two year layoff, AZ will release Final Call, the follow up to 2002’s Aziatic. The new album features 15 songs with production by Buckwild, Baby Paul, AZ himself and others. The first single “Talking Gangsta” is a collaboration with Terror Squad member Tony Sunshine and has already hit mixtapes and mixshows. Rell, Ron […]
