Olympic Committee Forces Kutmasta Kurt To Change Album Title
The Olympic Committee has come down KutMasta Kurt, wrestling with the Hip-Hop artist over his latest album title, which was originally called Redneck Olympics. According to representatives for Kurt, the Committee has forced him to change the name of his album, due to use of the word Olympics, which the Committee says they own. "This […]
Saul Williams: Word Perfect
MC. Poet. Rock Star. Actor. Writer. Activist. Artist. B-Boy. Saul Williams carries many titles, only some will he admit. While hes been in the inner-circle of Hip-Hop for the last half decade plus, hes still unknown to many despite his many mediums. His debut album was largely misunderstood and mistimed, but Saul has returned in […]
Toshi: Beyond Barriers
In 2000 you might remember seeing a video on BETs Midnight Love that featured this Asian cat singing soul music. His name is Toshi, and while he might be a hazed memory to you, he is hysterically famous in his native Japan, and he is famous for being a soul singer. Toshi was introduced to […]
Ozomatli: Activism with a Beat
When Ozomatlis sophomore album, Embrace The Chaos, was released on September 11, 2001, it sat in vacant record stores all over the country as all eyes and hearts were fixated on the most catastrophic day in contemporary American history. While our entire country paused to absorb the magnitude of 9/11, Ozomatli felt it important to […]
Q-Unique: A Man Apart
How many of 2000’s releases stay in your car? While KRS was certainly right when he denied the criticism that Hip-Hop was a phase, how many of our Rap records are timeless? With all the money invested, how much are artists investing their souls in a project? And with so little room left on the […]
Fat Joe, Melle Mel Team To Advertise Bacardi
Terror Squad leader Fat Joe and rap pioneer Melle Mel recently wrapped up shooting for Bacardi Superior’s TV and print advertising campaign. Shot in Harlem, New York City, the spots feature Joe rocking a custom diamond encrusted "Bacardi Bat" necklace worth almost $100,000 and designed by Jacob the Jeweler. The story line follows Joe in […]
Kool Keith Record Bootlegged, Bogus Album Recalled
Representatives for Live One Records, which lists Kool Keith, Jacky Jasper and KHM (Kool Keith, H-Bomb and Marc Live) as official artists, are warning that a bootleg album is being distributed under the name Dr. Octagon Part II. According to a statement, the album is composed of stolen masters of tracks from other albums, including […]
Sticky Fingaz Stars Opposite Dennis Quaid, Tyrese In New Flick
Sticky Fingaz, formerly of the rap group Onyx, will star in the upcoming movie “Flight of the Phoenix”. The movie, which had an $80 million dollar budget, was directed by John Moore (Behind Enemy Lines) and also stars Tyrese, Dennis Quaid, Hugh Ory and Giovanni Ribisi (Saving Private Ryan). The action flick takes place in […]
8 Ball & MJG Strike Gold, Talk Bad Boy, Future Projects
Memphis, Tennessee rappers 8 Ball & MJG’s latest album Living Legends has been certified gold, moving over 500,000 copies. The album, the sixth in an impressive career that spans well over a decade, was the first release by the duo for Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ Bad Boy Entertainment imprint. People think just ‘cause we with […]
KRS-One Driven Epiphany
“Don’t get me wrong, America is a great place to live, but listen to the knowledge I give.” -KRS-One – 1988, “Illegal Business” I give up. The KRS-One debacle caused an epiphany for me that has basically changed the course of my life. Strange, right? Its weird to me and I consider myself a weirdo. […]
The Shapeshifters Was Here
Artist: Shape ShiftersTitle: The Shapeshifters Was HereRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Max Herman The ShapeShifters are an odd bunch. This pack of LA MCs/beatmakers/graffiti writers can be as goofy as they come in Hip-Hop. Despite their sometimes-cartoonish demeanor, these Angelenos are capable of making some serious music without taking themselves too seriously. And often coming […]
M.I.C. Official Mixtape Vol. 2
Artist: Royce 5’9″Title: M.I.C. Official Mixtape Vol. 2Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Bill Low-Key Heinzelman You can’t keep a good emcee down for long and Royce 5’9 is proof of that. The man once destined to take over Detroit’s throne has been hard at work this year, dropping his sophomore release Death Is Certain, and […]
This Is Where You Got It From: Theories of Origin 3
Artist: DJ Nikoless SkratchTitle: This Is Where You Got It From: Theories of Origin 3Rating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Max Herman DJs may never return to being the focal point of Hip-Hop, despite being the forefathers of the culture. But thanks in part to Hip-Hop historian DJ Nikoless Skratch, their immeasurable contributions throughout history will not […]
Roxanne Shante Files Lawsuit Against Janet Jackson
Legendary Hip-Hop pioneer Roxanne Shante has filed a lawsuit against Janet Jackson, after the singer used a clip of Shante’s voice and failed to pay. The song “Like You Don’t Love Me,” #13 on Janet’s album Damita Jo, contains a sampled clip of Shante’s voice saying “so fresh,” familiar words to those who listen to […]
Diddy To Star In ‘Carlito’s Way’ Prequel
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs has signed on to star in the prequel to the 1993 hit movie, “Carlito’s Way.” The movie, “Carlito’s Way: The Beginning,” will star Jay Hernandez as the younger version of Puerto Rican gangster Carlito Brigante. Brigante’s was made famous by actor Al Pacino. The original movie was produced by Martin Bregman, […]
AHH Stray News: Ashanti, Hoodfellaz, Dizzee Rascal, Rosa Parks
Just as Irv Gotti’s The Inc. label is readying Ashanti’s latest album, the R&B singer was hit with a $4 million dollar lawsuit. T.E.A.M. Entertainment, based in Georgia, claims they were cheated out millions in royalties, based on contracts the singer signed when she was 16-years-old. "It is an opportunity to grab lotto," Ashanti’s lawyer […]
Willie D: FOUND
After an exhaustive search, I managed to find Willie D of the world famous Geto Boys. In my July ’04 editorial, I let it be known. If you missed it, please take a moment to reacquaint yourself to my views on the H-Town legend. The D was infamous way before Houston exports like today’s Lil’ […]
Swigga: The Return of the Natural Element
Ask any real Hip Hop head, and they’ll fondly recall the reign of Natural Elements. In the late 90’s, L-Swift, A Butta and Mr. VooDoo brought the underground to life as the Indie-Era was coming to an end. By the year 2000, Natural Elements had killed their short-lived career with Tommy Boy Records and the […]
Mobb Deep, KRS, Everlast, B-Real, Dilated & More Team For ‘Dear Mr. President’
Mobb Deep, KRS-One, Everlast, Alchemist, WC, Mack 10, B-Real of Cypress Hill, Defari and Dilated Peoples have teamed up to record a seven minute song called “The S.T.O.P. Movement 2 – Dear Mr. President.” Produced by West Coast beat master Fred Wreck, the song features the rappers expressing their opinion on politics, current President George […]
Salt-N-Pepa Working On Sitcom, Other Ventures
Female rap pioneers Salt-N-Pepa may not have a hit record on the charts at the moment, but the two veterans are busy with other ventures, including a new sitcom that they are developing together. “We are developing the sitcom together,” Pepa told AllHipHop.com. “It’s going to be based on our lives.” Both Salt and Pepa […]
