Nelly Defends ‘Tip Drill’ Video
Nelly is brushing off critics of his video “Tip Drill,” and is planning on producing a full-length adult movie based around the song and video. The original video, which aired on BET’s UnCut late night video show, came under fire from various African-American groups and women on college campuses across the nation for it’s portrayal […]
Kanye West Cleans Up At MOBO’s
Mos Def hosted the Music Of Black Origin awards, held last night at the Royal Albert Hall, London. American Hip-Hop act Kanye West was the evening’s biggest winner, taking home awards in three categories, including Best Album, Best Hip-Hop Act and Best Producer, fueled by the success of his album, College Dropout. The night’s other […]
Donald Goines: Street Novel Love
Early on, authors like Donald Goines and Iceberg Slim captured hip-hop’s street sensibilities scribing books that explored the seedier side of urban living in the ’60s and early ’70s. The Life of Goines has be resurrected this year for a new generation of hip-hop fans that have really been consuming the his work for years. […]
Let The Truth Be Told
Artist: KrumbsnatchaTitle: Let The Truth Be ToldRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Paine Twice, Krumbsnatcha has stepped to the plate and walked. No hits, no strikeouts just sort of came and went. Thats tolerable for a lot of rappers. But KS boasts an endorsement from the Gang Starr Foundation, the Midas ears of Hip-Hop talent […]
Mixshow Power Summit Kicks Off In Puerto Rico
The 7th Annual Mixshow Power Summit kicked off this week in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. The 4 day summit brings together some of the best mixshow and club deejays in the world, as well as some of the hottest talent all of the major labels have to offer. On Thursday, September 30th, the Mixshow Power […]
James Poyser: The Soul Innovator
Erykah Badus debut album, Baduizm, marked the beginning of a unique blend of old school soul with Hip-Hop sensibility that would dominate and influence the way soul was done from that point forward. Since then, artists like The Roots, Lauryn Hill, DAngelo, Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, Common, Talib Kweli, Bilal, and Musiq have all released […]
12 Point Program for Hip Hop
Right about now, there is a resurgence of consciousness in Hip Hop. It reminds me of what was once known as "The Golden Age of Hip Hop". This new consciousness is evidenced in the rise of Dead Prez, Talib Kweli, Paris, Zion I, Common, Mystic, Mos Def, Encore, Shamako Noble, Immortal Technique, the new tracks […]
The Love Deluxe Movement
Artist: The JuggaknotsTitle: The Love Deluxe Movement Rating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Maurice Downes On some kind of hell-bent to incorporate every annoying album concept at the same time, Juggaknots follow up their excellent re-release of Clear Blue Skies with a… wait for it… concept mixtape EP. Yeah. Titled The Love Deluxe Movement (Matic Records), […]
Sprint Wireless Puts Bling In Ringtones
Sprint PCS, one of the nation’s largest cell phone companies, introduced BlingTones this past Tuesday (Sept. 21), which allows subscribers to personalize their ring tones with original compositions by the likes of hip-hop producers such as Rockwilder and Hi-Tek. The wireless provider has partnered with Lagadere Active North America in hopes of increasing its share […]
Phonte And Nicolay Hooking Up Again
With their debut album, Connected, hitting shelves only a few weeks ago, the members of Foreign Exchange, Phonte of Little Brother and producer Nicolay, aren’t waiting very long for their next collaboration. “We’re working together again on this singer’s project named Darien Brockington,” Phonte told Allhiphop.com from his home in North Carolina. Many fans of […]
Digable Planets Reunite
Early 1990’s Hip-Hop collective Digable Planets have announced that they have reunited and are working on a new album. Butterfly, Doodlebug (Cee Knowledge) and Ladybug Ms. Mecca formed the group in the early 90’s while attending college in Massachusetts. The group’s debut release Reachin’ (A New Refutation of Time & Space) was an instant classic […]
Pharrell Ditches MOBO’s, Mos Def To Host Awards Show
Pharrell Williams has ditched his duties as host of the 2004 MOBO Awards, Europe’s premiere award show for outstanding black music. The cancellation left organizers scrambling for a host for the event which tapes tomorrow (September 30th). "I fully support the MOBO Awards and unfortunately due to scheduling problems I will be unable to host […]
Mase & Wife Have Baby Boy
For those fans disgruntled that Mase missed his “Welcome Back” concert on September 25, the Bad Boy has a very good reason, albeit a tiny one. His wife Twyla Betha has given birth to a baby boy. According to sources with Bad Boy Records, the baby was born about 2 weeks ago and he cancelled […]
Clinton Sparks: Familiar Grind
In a time when DJs are receiving nearly the same levels of acclaim that MCs are garnering, the hard work and keen business mind of Clinton Sparks are welcome with open arms. Hailing from Boston, the DJ and producer double threat is making a big name for himself these days, dropping unique mixtapes on the […]
Sickamore Drops Mixtape Showcasing Unsigned Talent
Mixtape DJ Sickamore recently released a unique mixtape, Overnight Celebrity: The Street Power 30. The release ranks what Sickamore labels the top 30 rappers in the United States that have yet to release an album. Sickamore, who dubs himself ‘Your Favorite A&Rs Favorite A&R’, said that he found most of the artists as he was […]
Guerilla City
Artist: Guerilla BlackTitle: Guerilla CityRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Shawn Lawrence James How the West was won. In 1992, a well-known rapper/producer by the name of Dr. Dre exploded to Hip-Hops forefront with his timeless classic, The Chronic. Carefully sewing his intoxicating lyrics to create an ambiance of gangsta grit and 70s Blaxploitational funk, this album, […]
Woman Declared Hostile Witness In Freaky Zeeky Shooting Trial
The murder trial of a man accused of shooting Dip Set member Freaky Zeeky started yesterday (September 27th), but not without a bit of drama. Chauncy Dillon is on trial for allegedly shooting Freaky Zeeky and wounding him, while a second man, Eric Mangrum was killed in an early morning shootout. The prosecutions lead witness […]
Dip Set Replaces Mase At Welcome Back Show; Mase Retires Again?
After Mases The Official Welcome Back Concert was highly touted by promoters, the Bad Boy rapper proved to be a no-show only on [September 25], to be replaced by rivals CamRon and The Diplomats. After other similar occurrences, the missed shows have fueled fierce speculation that the Harlem rapper has retired from rap once again. […]
The Beautiful Struggle
Artist: Talib KweliTitle: The Beautiful StruggleRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Jozen Cummings Since bursting onto hip-hops underground scene in 1998, Talib Kweli has been a slow burner among many hot flashes. From his debut as one half of the rap duo Black Star onto his 2001 solo debut Quality, with Reflection Eternal DJ Hi-Tek in between, […]
Dame Dash’s Ex Files Complaint
Dame Dash’s ex-girlfriend Linda Williams filed a complaint with the New York Police Department, alleging the mogul roughed her up over the weekend. Williams said she went to pick up their 12-year-old son in Harlem over the weekend. Dash allegedly refused to let the boy leave. When Williams attempted to take the boy, Dash and […]
