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 […]
Heavy Hitters Take On Turntable Assassins This Weekend
DJ Enuff and The Heavy Hitters will take on The Turntable Assassins at the “Summer Day At The Park” this Sunday. The DJ’s will compete for the “DJ Threat Trophey Cup” for the year 2004, named after DJ Threat, who was killed in a motorcycle accident in XXXX. In addition to the DJ competition, a […]
Kevin Liles Leaves Def Jam
Def Jam President Kevin Liles has left the company due to internal friction with newly named CEO Antonio “L.A.” Reid.According to reports, Liles was forced out due to pressures by Reid.Reid replaced ex-CEO Lyor Cohen, who now heads up Warner Music Group’s North American operations.Sources said Reid has been staffing Island/Def Jam with colleagues from […]
Fox Of M.O.P. Fame Working On Solo Album
Though she’s known more for inciting crowds rather than rocking them, M.O.P. affiliate Fox has ventured from the mosh pit to the recording booth as she begins work on a solo album. The hype (wo)man/ road manager of the Mash Out Posse revealed it was group member Lil Fame who insisted she make the transition. […]
The Roots Do Pay-Per-View
The Roots will come to Pay-Per-View on “The Roots Presents,” which kicks off a new concert series titled The Sonic Events. The concert was recorded June 10, 2004 when the group performed at Webster Hall in New York City to an invitation only crowd. In addition to performing selections from their upcoming release The Tipping […]
Cuban Link: Going All Out
There is not an MC on Earth that knows the fall from grace better than Cuban Link. He was once a member of one of Hip-Hop most prominent groups, the Terror Squad. The glue that held the group together, the great Big Pun, died suddenly, and from that moment on, his life in Hip-Hop spiraled […]
Bentley Working On Album, Offers Tips To Succeed
As self-proclaimed leader of “The Gentleman’s Movement,” Fonzworth Bentley is hoping the success of his character will translate into album sales when his untitled debut is released. Bentley, who recently changed his professional name from “Farnsworth” to “Fonzworth” for legal reasons, is recording the untitled album with Kanye West and others. “Kanye West called me […]
Ced Gee Launches Label, Says Ultramagnetic MC’s Are Reunited
Ced Gee, producer and member of pioneering Bronx Hip-Hop group Ultramagnetic MC’s, recently launched a record label and is planning an Ultramagnetic reunion album. Ced Gee’s founded Factshen Entertainment along with Philly rapper Grafiq. The label has several new groups signed and is currently planning the Ultramagnetic reunion album, as well as a re-release of […]
