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 […]
Jermaine Dupri Opening 24-Hour ‘Def Cafe’
Jermaine Dupri is expanding his So So Def empire and the mogul is working on several new business ventures to expand the So So Def brand name. Dupri, 32, is working to open the “Def Café,” which will be a 24-hour café in Atlanta, Georgia’s Buckhead section. In addition to the eatery, Dupri’s So So […]
AHH Stray News: Special Ed, RZA, Coo Coo Cal, Russell
The RZA will be animated and placed in a cartoon as part of an upcoming promotion for Wesley Snipes’ “Blade: Trinity,” The third installment of the “Blade” series. RZA, who scored the movie, will fight gold-fanged vampires in the three minute feature, which was conceptualized by ImajiMation Studios, the same company behind the “Blokhedz” comic […]
Cult Status
Artist: Chief KamachiTitle: Cult StatusRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Bill Low-Key Heinzelman If there is one thing the City of Brotherly love is known for in regards to Hip-Hop, its uncompromising street music. From the State Property crew, to Jedi Mind Tricks and Outerspace, Philly is a breeding ground for hardcore street music. Chief Kamachi […]
Kutmasta Kurt Prepares ‘Redneck Olympics’
Waxploitation Records announced a deal with Kutmasta Kurt and out of the union will come Redneck Olympics, a new album that includes rarities, b-sides and previously unreleased tracks. Kutmasta Kurt is known for his work with The Beastie Boys, Kool Keith, Dilated Peoples, Linkin Park and others. Redneck Olympics features hard-to-find and unreleased tracks from […]
Namco Sues Lil’ Flip & Sony Over “Game Over” Sample
Namco America has filed a lawsuit against rapper Lil’ Flip and Sony Music Entertainment for copyright infringement, over the rapper’s#### song “Game Over.” In a lawsuit filed in US District Court, Southern District of New York, Namco alleges their copyright was infringed upon, when sounds from the game "Pac-Man" and "Ms. Pac-Man" were included on […]
AHH Stray News: Chingy, XXL, Eminem
Rapper Chingy has departed Ludacris’ Disturbing The Peace and his management with Chaka Zulu. Kenneth Crear and Johnny Wright of WCM will act as co-managers over the multi-platinum St. Louis rapper as his preps his sophomore album, Powerball. While AllHipHop.com speculated about the split in August, Zulu denied the sources’ validity in a statement. Chingy […]
MC Eiht: Geah!
It’s easy for LL Cool J and Ice Cube to have released so many albums. At least, it’s easier when you’re backed by a major label. What about the others though? Who are the veteran’s of Hip-Hop? Who’s managed to make the most records, and still get up in the morning to rap? MC Eiht […]
Grandmaster Flash Comments On Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nomination
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5 made history when the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced the group was being considered for induction into the prestigious museum’s list of all-time great recording artists, a first for any Hip-Hop act. No recording artist is eligible until 25 years has passed from the release of their […]
Pioneering Station KDAY Relaunches In L.A.
Hip-Hop radio in Los Angeles received another entry into the market on Monday, when Styles Media officially assumed control of KZAB and re-launched pioneering Hip-Hop station KDAY. Styles Media ditched KZAB’s Tropical format and will broadcast in KDAY’s original Hip-Hop format on the FM dial at 93.5. The first song the new KDAY played was […]
Jay-Z & R.Kelly Seek To Prevent Bootleggers During Tour
Jay-Z and R. Kelly filed a lawsuit yesterday seeking to halt the selling of bootleg merchandise outside of the venues that will showcase their “Best of Both World’s Tour.” The two granted Bravado International Group Merchandising Services the rights to sell their images on a variety of officially endorsed merchandise. The lawsuit seeks to restrain […]
