A Long Hot Summer
Artist: Masta AceTitle: A Long Hot SummerRating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Matt Barone Masta Ace is one of the games all-time greats, but youd be hard-pressed to find a large number of 2004s rap fans that would mention his name on their Best MCs lists. With classic albums Take A Look Around and Slaughtahouse under […]
John Legend: In the Making
Hip Hop oozes from his lyrics and soul drips off his voice. He is John Legend, born John Stephens, the voice on Jay-Z’s “Encore”, Alicia Keys’ lead single “You Don’t Know My Name”, and Talib Kweli’s upcoming single “I Try”. He was all over Kanye West’s debut album The College Dropout, yet for all of […]
AllHipHop.com Makes VIBE’s Juice Issue
VIBE magazine has recently released its 11th Anniversary Juice Issue, which is highlighted by a jailhouse interview with incarcerated lyricist Shyne. The annual issue is a celebration devoted to the hottest people, places and trends. For the first time, AllHipHop.com was given an illustrious nod in the media category of VIBEs Juice issue along with […]
AHH Stray News: Lil Scrappy, OutKast, WhooKid, Vlad
Lil Scrappy, the crunk protégé of Lil Jon, is trying to make strides in the fashion world. The rapper has started his own clothing line, Gs Wear. Scrappy told AllHipHop.com, Its called Gs Wear, aka Gods Little Thug Clothing. Its going down. If youre not a G, you cant wear me. Scrappy has not secured […]
The Multi-Platinum Debut Album
Artist: Hangar 18Title: The Multi-Platinum Debut AlbumRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: N. Context Introducing the infamous Hangar 18. No, you wont find any UFOs, government conspiracies or any other X-Files type themes. The Hangar, as they are commonly known by many of their fans, is an underground Hip-Hop group hailing from NYC. Consisting of Windnbreez, Alaska […]
Bill Cosby Attacks Hip-Hop
Bill Cosby continues to address what he perceives as trouble in the African-American community and had some harsh words for Hip-Hop music. Cosby addressed a college conference in South Carolina and said Hip-Hop music glorified the wrong things. The 67 year-old said that rap demeans women, embraces profanity and celebrates criminal behavior. “Our children are […]
Banks & Buck: Pop & Politics Pt. 2
Part II of G-Unit: Pop & Politics AllHipHop.com: They consider the South to be a real racially charged type of place, how is racism down there. Young Buck: The s**t is real. The s**t is realer than anywhere I’ve ever seen in the world. I know in New York, a lot of interracial people, all […]
Cam, Jim Jones & Mase Square Off On Radio
In an interview with Hot 97’s Morning Show staff, Mase, Jim Jones and Cam’ron engaged in a heated debate, with the two Dip Set members questioning Mase’s authenticity. On air, Mase recalled the cause of his split with Cam’ron, with whom he once rapped with. The incident started when Mase claimed he offered to split […]
Lil Kim Trial Delayed, Business Manager Indicted
Kimberly "Lil’ Kim" Jones’ perjury trial was delayed after a judge gave her lawyers more time to review evidence presented by the prosecution. Jones is accused of lying to a grand jury about her knowledge of a daylight shooting in 2001 that occurred in front of Hot 97’s New York offices. Prosecutors objected to the […]
Exclusive: Big Hutch Speaks On Drug Indictment
Gregory “Big Hutch” Hutchinson a.k.a.Cold 187um from pioneering Hip-Hop group Above the Law has been indicted for conspiracy to traffic almost 1,000 pound of marijuana. Hutchinson turned himself in yesterday, to begin serving an unspecified amount of time for violating federal drug laws. In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com before he started serving his time, […]
AHH Stray News: LL Cool J, Loon, Shyne
Bad Boy rapper Loon will appear in Beverly Hills for a September 8 preliminary hearing for an assault case that occurred earlier this year. In February, the rapper allegedly stabbed a security guard when a group of men attempted to forcefully enter the House of Blues in Los Angeles, California during a release party for […]
Chuck D., Wordsworth, Medusa Team Up To ‘Slam Bush’
Contrabandit.com has teamed with an organization called Slam Bush and the League of Independent Voters PAC to create a national MC battle and poetry series created to allow the Hip-Hop generation to take a stand against President Bush and help oust him from office. Starting in August, contestants in Slam Bush will compete in regional […]
Rocksteady Anniversary: Still Steady Rockin’
July 24, 2004: Even when the birthplace tried to shut them down, the Rocksteady Crew managed to hold their annual free concert across the water in Newark, New Jersey. Representatives from the Hip Hop community, ranging from the mainstream down deep into the underground, came to support and honor the roots of Hip Hop. Performances […]
Kimora Lee Simmons Arrested
Kimora Lee Simmons, wife of mogul Russell Simmons was arrested in New Jersey and charged with a series of drug and traffic violations, after she was stopped and marijuana was allegedly found in her vehicle on Sunday (July 25). According to reports, Kimora was driving near her home in Saddle Brook, New Jersey when officers […]
True Story
Artist: Terror SquadTitle: True StoryRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Martin A. Berrios History will tell you that keeping a Rap crew together is a tough undertaking, and no one understands this better than Fat Joe. With the release of their first project Terror Squad: The Album five years ago, the click had a formidable line up […]
Banks & Buck: Pop & Politics Pt. 1
Over fifteen years ago, rap deity Dr. Dre helped birth N.W.A., one of the most radically active groups of all time. The Compton-based collective was armed with “street knowledge” and so are their descendents Young Buck and Lloyd of 50 Cent’s G-Unit. N.W.A. and G-Unit’s intellect manifests itself in different ways, but don’t assume these […]
De La Soul Signs With Sanctuary, Prep New CD
De La Soul is set to release their eighth album, The Grind Date, with a high-end signing to the Matthew Knowles-headed Sanctuary Urban Records Group. The album is slated for release on September 28. De La Soul member Pos said that Knowles was attracted to De La because of their proven durability, consistency and their […]
One Day Everything Changed
Artist: Wale OyejideTitle: One Day Everything ChangedRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Paine Wale Oyejide is the real name of the artist formerly known as Science Fiction. Last year his spring release of Walls Dont Exist, made for a fabulous album. Rich musical texture with strong emotion proved it a true jumping off point for Radiohead and […]
Jay-Z, Outkast, Kanye West MTV’s Top Nominees
Jay-Z, Outkast, Black Eyed Peas, Kanye West and Missy Elliot were all nominated for multiple awards at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards. The awards show is being held in Miami, Florida, the first time the event has been held in a city outside of New York or Los Angeles. Jay-Z led the pack with […]
Africa Bambaataa Protests Kool Mixx Championships
A group of protesters that included Hip-Hop legend Africa Bambaataa boycotted the Kool Mixx DJ Championship in Chicago on Saturday (July 24). The majority of states that make up the United States of America have filed lawsuits against Brown & Williamson, makers of the Kool brand of cigarettes. Attorney Generals in various states including Illinois […]
