Strong Arm Steady Aims To Strong Arm Hip-Hop
Instead of dropping a CD like most new groups, Strong Arm Steady opted to release a DVD featuring group members Xzibit, Krondon, Mitchy Slick, Phil Da Agony and Will Blast. "We are in the age of multi-media so introducing the [Strong Arm Stready] crew along with all the mixtapes along with guest appearances is just […]
Chuck D. To Host “Unfiltered” Radio Show
Chuck D. will host his own talk radio show that will be featured on upstart radio network Air America Radio. The network will launch on various radio stations in four different markets across the United States on March 31. Chuck D. will appear on "Unfiltered" which will be broadcast during the midmorning, from 9:00am-12:00pm. "Unfiltered" […]
Split Personality
Artist: CassidyTitle: Split PersonalityRating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Paine Cassidy earned his way into the spotlight the old fashioned way, battling. When Cassidy stepped to Freeway, nobody in the City of Brotherly Love expected to see the challenger last a minute in the ring with the hometown and Roc-a-Fella Records endorsed favorite. But somehow, someway, […]
An Evening With The Sound Providers
Artist: The Sound ProvidersTitle: An Evening With The Sound ProvidersRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Boudreaux The Love Child The Sound Providers (SPs) are the tandem of production virtuosos Jason Skills and Soulo. Back in 98 they raised eyebrows with the release of a 12 record (Dope Transmission b/w The Field) which fostered the groups signing a […]
No Truth To Nas Assault Rumors
Rumors floating around that Queensbridge rapper Nas was assaulted are false, according to Nas’ spokesman.A radio station in Washington, D.C. reported that Nas was assaulted in Cincinnati, Ohio and was in the hospital.”Nas isn’t even in Cincinnati,” Nas’ spokesman Tony Ferguson told AllHipHop.com. “There is no truth to that rumor, he’s recording his new album.”The […]
Little Brother Joins Kanye West Tour
North Carolina trip Little Brother will hit the road next week with Roc-A-Fella artist Kanye West and Dilated Peoples.<brThe group will open five dates along the East coast starting in Blacksburg, Virginia at Virginia Tech and ending at Toad's on Monday March 22nd.The dates featuring Little Brother are below:March 16 – Blacksburg, VA – Virginia […]
Committee To Meet With Miami Mayor Over Police Surveillance of Rappers
Members of the Miami Beach Black Host Committee will meet with Mayor David Dermer and Police Chief Donald Delucca, to address their concerns about the police’s admission that they monitor rappers. The Committee was created by the Mayor to help foster a relationship between the city’s black residents and visitors. The meeting with the Mayor […]
Kanye, Bleek. Others Support LIFEbeat & Fight AIDS
We have confirmation that Kanye West is in the building, the host eagerly told the antsy audience gathered inside Float for last nights (March 11) LIFEbeat benefit concert in New York City. Despite the two separate Kanye chants while the crowd waited for West, it was far from being a one-man show. Fellow Roc-A-Fella artists […]
Shyheim: Back From Hell
As the youngest affiliate of the Wu-Tang Clan, Shyheim “The Rugged Child” hit the scene at the age of 14. He was lyrically impressive and dropped 1996’s The Lost Generation way before Lil’ Bow Wow and Romeo would hit the scene. He came up as a native of Staten Island and even lived with Ghostface […]
Ol’ Dirty Staying Put At Roc-A-Fella
Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Co-manager has addressed the rumor that the rapper is hopping from Roc-A-Fella Records for Florida based label, Slip-N-Slide.”Ted Lucas (Slip-N-Slide Founder/CEO) and I are very good friends and are exploring DVD opportunities together,” Jarred Weisfeld explained to AllHipHop.com. “Ted has built a great music label with Slip-N-Slide. Dirty and I wish him […]
Juvenile Strikes Gold
Juvenile’s fifth solo album Juve The Great is shaping up to be a success for Cash Money Records, striking gold since it’s release in December of 2003. The album’s success is fueled by the Manny Fresh produced single "In My Life," and the label hopes to keep the album moving by releasing the second single, […]
HSAN Event Shows Syracuse Students Positivity
Russell Simmons and his Hip-Hop Summit Action Network held a successful event yesterday (March 10) in Syracuse New York for 2,700 students at five area high schools, countering reports that it was cancelled. The event featured Rev Run, Fabolous, Dougie Fresh, who all talked to students about social responsibility and positive actions at the Carrier […]
Cee-Lo Green Is The Soul Machine
Artist: Cee-LoTitle: Cee-Lo Green Is The Soul MachineRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Martin Berrios<font face="verdana" size="2" Cee-Lo Green has often been overlooked on Hip Hop's crowded stage. He has collaborated with various artists ranging from Carlos Santana to Trick Daddy. With a combination of Gospel hymns and reflective lyricism, he gave us a taste of what […]
Ludacris Signed On For “American Radio”
Ludacris has signed on to star in "American Radio," a flick about an urban radio team. While the rapper got his start in radio on Atlanta’s 97.5 , fans should not confuse it with his real life story. "The movie is about an Urban radio team, but it is not based on my life," Ludacris […]
Rah Digga Leaves J Records, Find New Home
As expected, Rah Digga has again displayed her loyalty to Busta Rhymes and his Flipmode squad and has left J Records for what she hopes will be greener pastures. But she said the decision to leave wasnt one she wanted, but one she had to for her career and livelihood. I just saw that [the […]
KRS-One Offers Free Download, Preps “Hiphop Appreciation Week”
Hip-Hop veteran KRS-One is offering his 13th album for free download on his website, Templeofhiphop.org. Registered members are downloading the album and some have called it some of the rapper’s best material to date. KRS is preparing for this year’s "Hiphop Appreciated Week." The appreciation week is the 9th article of the Temple Of Hip-Hop’s […]
Connie Mizell-Perry: Open, Honest Part.1
October 30, 2002 shattered the lives of more than just the man the world knew as Jam Master Jay. On the day the news broke, families, friends and loved ones of Jam Master Jay’s seemed to have cracked as well. It’s now apparent that Jason Mizell was more than just a Hip-Hop DJ. He was […]
Bronze Nazareth: Whole Entity
According to a quote by Henry Bromel, “We all carry around so much pain in our hearts. Love and pain and beauty. They all seem to go together like one little tidy confusing package.” This quote is the absolute essence of the music brought forth by Bronze Nazareth. The young RZA protege possesses the unique […]
Connie Mizell-Perry: Open, Honest Pt. 2
AllHipHop: There is a police station in the area that Jay was shot and killed. How could that have happened with the police being so close? CMP: I don’t know. That’s what makes me think it was all inside. If the security tape was working all along, why wasn’t itworking that night? AllHipHop: What do you think about […]
High School Hip-Hop Syracuse Canceled, College One Still On
A hip-hop summit for high school students scheduled for tomorrow (March 10) has been cancelled because organizers were not able to secure the $30,000 needed to conduct the event, according to recent reports. Another summit for college students, however, will still take place tomorrow at the Carrier Dome on the campus of Syracuse University. The […]