Common, De La Soul, Mos & Q-Tip Remix NERD Song
Is there a possible Native Tongue Revolution on the way? Only time will tell, but N*E*R*D aka The Neptunes has assembled some of the founders of the late 80s collective and some contemporary descendants on a remix of their rock joint, She Wants To Move. The posse cut features Common, Mos Def, De La Soul, […]
Scipio: Man Up
How often do you see one man willing to shoulder the burden of returning the West Coast back to Hip-Hop immortality? The man that has the talent and the gumption to take on such a venture has yet to even sign a major record deal. Scipio (pronounced SIP-PEE-OH) has thus far shown that the backing […]
Jadakiss Denies Nas Supergroup Rumor
Rapper Jadakiss has denied an Internet-fueled rumor of a supergroup called The Untouchables involving himself, Nas, Nas protégé Lake, and Scarface. According to the rumor, Nas went on Los Angeles radio station 103.9 The Beat and revealed the quartet had formed a group and would release an album by the end of the year. Jadakiss, […]
Russell Simmons Defies State Lobby Commission, Puts $100,000 Up For Rally
Russell Simmons will hold a massive rally as well as the New York Hip-Hop Summit on August 30, 2004, the first day of the Republican National Convention in New York City. Simmons’ non-profit, the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) has filed for a permit to hold the demonstration outside Madison Square Garden, where the GOP […]
Remy Martin Vs. Lady Luck: Round By Round
On Monday April 12, rappers Remy Martin and Lady Luck engaged in a rap battle for $20,000 cash at the Fight Klub. At the end of the evening, with a group of renown judges, Remy emerged the victor. Both combatants were allowed to bring 5 people apiece into "the ring," which is a recording studio […]
Sting Taps Twista For New Single
Sting, who is no stranger to the benefits Hip-Hop music can bring, has tapped Chicago rapper Twista to appear on the remix of his new single, "Stolen Car (Take Me Dancing.)" The two recently met in Brooklyn where they shot a video for the track. "It’s an honor to do this with Sting," Twista said. […]
The Source Hit With Lawsuits
The Source Magazine has been hit with four lawsuits in the past six weeks according to TheSmokingGun.com, alleging that the rap magazine has not paid bills amounting to over $1 million dollars. The lawsuits were filed in New York Supreme Court and seek a total of $1.35 million dollars, $1.1 million of that being owed […]
Lil Kim Indicted By Grand Jury
Rapper Lil Kim is facing perjury charges after allegedly lying to investigators about a February 2001 shooting that took place in front of Hot 97’s offices in Manhattan. The rapper is expected to surrender to authorities on charges related to the shooting. Kim is among five people indicted by a grand jury. Kim and two […]
Jacki-O Signs With TVT, Stars In New Movie
Miami rapper Jacki-O has inked a deal with TVT Records and will drop her Poe Boy Entertainment/TVT Records debut Poe Little Rich Girl. Poe Boy Entertainment is no longer affiliated with SoBe Entertainment or Warner Brothers Records. Until they signed with TVT, Jacki-O’s album was put on hold. Jacki-O hit big with the single "Nookie," […]
Christopher “Play” Martin Bringing Gospel To The Streets
Atlanta, Georgia based Holy Hip Hop Music has entered into a strategic alliance with Nashville-based EMI Gospel for global distribution of gospel Hip-Hop through EMI CMG Marketing. The first album to be released through the new deal will be Taking The Gospel To The Streets. The 12-track effort will be executive produced by Christopher "Play" […]
Murs 3:16 The 9th Edition
Artist: MursTitle: Murs 3:16 The 9th EditionRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Mark Cilantro Two coasts. Two groups. Two artists. Two vibes. One record. Murs. 9th Wonder. On paper Murs 3:16 The 9th Edition deserves a listen regardless of the Fruity Loops snares and North California hooks. As a follower and participant of this indie scene over […]
8Ball And MJG: When The Smoke Clears
When preparing to meet a legend, were never quite sure what to expect. On the one hand, we tend to be nervous. After all, here is someone whos found a way to not only outlive their peers, in whatever arena they might operate, but whos also done so well in their field as to stand […]
Madvillainy
Artist: MadvillainTitle: MadvillainyRating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Brolin Winning A collaborative project between two of the most prolific, eccentric, and consistently dope artists in hip-hop today, Madvillainy has been highly anticipated (and repeatedly bootlegged) ever since word of its conception got out last year. Longtime underground favorites with alter egos aplenty, both Madlib and MF […]
Atlanta Hawks Apologize For Playing Unedited Song
The Atlanta Hawks have issued an apology for playing the unedited version of DMX’s "Party Up" over the Philips Arena loudspeakers during an event labeled "Family Night." The song was played Saturday (April 10) during a time-out in the second quarter against the Boston Celtics. "We are extremely disappointed in the song selected during that […]
House N#### Hip Hop: Slaves in the Game
Hip Hop culture has been gaining so much attention in the political arena over the last few years. It is a beautiful thing. Unfortunately, it is surprising to see so much self-hating Black men and Hippieesq types trying to paint a multicultural myth that has never existed. First understand, that I LOVE Hip Hop. I […]
Four Men Accused Of Transporting Cocaine In Rapper’s Tour Bus
Four men have been arrested on cocaine charges after being accused of transporting large amounts of cocaine in rapper Gloria Velez’ tour bus and several luxury vehicles. The four allegedly hid drugs and cash under Velez’ bed in a compartment in her recreational vehicle. Velez’ manager Charles Gant 40, James Lloyd, 39 and Michael Goodson, […]
C-Murder Denied Bond, Will Remain In Prison
Corey "C-Murder" Miller was denied a request to be released on bond from prison today (April 12) because the rapper still faces other felony charges. State District Judge Martha Sassone made her decision based on an incident in August 2001, in which Miller was charged with attempted first-degree murder after attempting to fire a shot […]
New Bentley Coupe Expected To Be Car Of Choice In Hip-Hop
When Jay-Z posed alongside a Bentley Azure for the cover of his 1998 album, Vol. 2, Hard Knock Life, the braggadocios rapper forever immortalized the English automobile as a hip-hop symbol of success. So much so, in fact, on an episode of MTV’s Cribs rap impresario Jermaine Dupri quipped, "You ain’t a baller unless you […]
Michael Rapaport, Andre Harrell Producing New Movie
Rap veteran Andre Harrell and actor Michael Rapaport have teamed with MTV Films to produce a new movie set in the world of custom car shops. The untitled flick comes on the heels of MTV’s success with "Pimp My Ride" and will infuse and integrate Hip-Hop music throughout the entire film. "We are writing the […]
Pirelli Tires Gets Down With Hip-Hop
Pirelli tires will tap into the power of the Hip-Hop culture, teaming with Russell Simmons’ Hip-Hop Summit Action Network as well as Sean "P. Diddy" Combs in a new marketing campaign. The company will launch an urban marketing initiative with the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) to promote social responsibility. In a statement, the company […]