Lyor Cohen Says No Deal With Jay-Z
Contrary to reports, Roc-A-Fella CEO Jay-Z does not presently have a label deal through Warner Brothers, which recently hired former Def Jam CEO Lyor Cohen.Reports have circulated that the rapper had signed a $75 million dollar deal with the label, on the heels of the departure of Cohen.Island Def Jam distributes the Roc-A-Fella Records label.”There’s […]
Theophany: The Book Of Elevations
Artist: RodanTitle: Theophany: The Book Of ElevationsRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Brolin Winning A founding member of fast-rising New York super-crew Monsta Island Czars (M.I.C.), Rodan has been doing his thing since the golden era; as a youngster in Long Island, he also rolled with KMD before they were signed to Elektra. In the past year, […]
New Website Sets Date For Fans To Protest EMI’s Banning Of “The Grey Album”
A new website has sprung up, protesting EMI’s cease-and-desist order issued to DJ Danger Mouse and his Grey Album. The music industry giant demanded that the DJ stop selling copies of the album, which was a clever mixture of Jay-Z’s Black Album and The Beatles White Album. www.greytuesday.org is urging fans to stand up and […]
The Piece Maker 2
Artist: Tony TouchTitle: The Piece Maker 2Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Vaughn C Tony Touch assembles an all-star line up to catalogue another worthy installment for the DJ that raised the stakes in the mixtape world with his 50 MCs trilogy. In a time when mixtapes are generally some hype mans one chance to score […]
Kanye West Happy With Debut Results
Kanye West’s debut album The College Dropout proved that the rapper made the right career decision.The album, which shipped a million copies, moved over 443,000 copies and will debut at #2 on Billboard’s Top 200, bested by the sophomore set of singing powerhouse, Norah Jones.I’m really happy about my success as a new artist,” West […]
New Book On NYC Graf Scene On The Way
Photographer Peter Sutherland will release a book chronicling New York City’s graffiti writers.”Autograf: New York City’s Graffiti Writers” presents a never-before-seen look at the people and places of New York’s legendary graffiti scene.The book features portraits by FUTURA, STAY HIGH 149, LADY PINK and DOZE, to name a few and each one of the portraits […]
No Beef Between The Lox And Ruff Ryders
Although Ruff Ryders and The Lox have appeared to grow apart from each other, Joaquin “Waah” Dean, co-CEO of Ruff Ryders, said that the two camps dont have any ill feelings between them even though all parties are expanding. Theres no beef. Beef is when a body drops, Dean told AllHipHop.com. The devil is always […]
Race In Music, and American Media
In the wake of the firestorm regarding Janet Jackson and her breast taking exploits at the Super Bowl halftime show, many issues have surfaced regarding decency, entertainment, and due to the participation of Justin Timberlake, and his subsequent level of character assassination, the dreaded R word Race. Since the acquittal of OJ Simpson, a couple years […]
Meckelle: Spoken Silence
The tones that are thrust from Meckelle’s vocal chords create a warmth steamy enough to melt the thickest snowbed, and that may be what just what her native city of Chicago needs during the winter months. As many artists come and go, showing promise and making strides to be the best, Meckelle plans to show […]
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs In Court Over 1999 Incident
Sean “P. Diddy Combs appeared in a Detroit, Michigan court today (February 18), after he allegedly assaulted a Detroit radio host in 1999.Talk show host Roger Mills asked Combs about allegations that he contributed to the death of slain rapper, Notorious B.I.G.Combs abruptly ended the interview and associates allegedly took the tape by force, destroyed […]
RIAA Files More John Doe Lawsuits
The RIAA hit another 531 people with lawsuits, claiming they were illegally posting songs on the Internet for free download.The legal proceedings are part of a second wave of “John Doe” suits, since courts limited the RIAA’s ability to obtain the names of users that trade files.The people, named only by their Internet Protocol (IP) […]
D.I.T.C.: The Dynasty Remains Pt. 2
AllHipHop: What’s the personal highlight of your career if you can pin down one? A.G.: First seeing yourself on television in videos and seeing the people that you grew up with in your neighborhood lookin’ at you differently. The parents is lookin’ at you like a positive person. And just traveling around the world. AllHipHop: […]
D.I.T.C.: The Dynasty Remains Pt. 1
Every sports fan sits around and talks about those super teams. Once in a great while, the right group of players, create the right chemistry, and make history. They play a certain way, carry a certain reputation and attitude, all for the better. If Hip-Hop has a super-team of today, it’s Diggin’ in the Crates […]
Chino XL And Scarface Star In New Movie
Chino XL continues to beef up his acting resume and will star in a new film with fellow rapper Scarface.Principal photography recently wrapped on the independent film, “Consequences.”Chino also recently appeared on CBS’ soap opera, “The Young and The Restless.””It’s interesting to have the young security on the CBS lot recognize me as Chino XL […]
D.O.C. Reportedly Father Of Erykah Badu’s Baby
Soul singer Erykah Badu is pregnant with her second child and, according to reports, rapper The D.O.C. is the babys father. Representatives for Universal/Motown confirmed the pregnancy, but wouldnt reveal if the legendary lyricist fathered baby or if he maintains a long-term relationship with Badu. Badu already has a 6-year-old child, Seven, with Andre 3000 […]
Eminem Off To Neverland?
Detroit native Eminem, reportedly tired of Michigan winters, is considering purchasing the California home of embattled pop star Michael Jackson, according to US Weekly.A source told the magazine that in addition to the weather, the rapper is also taking into account the area where he would like to raise his daughter, Hailie Jade, who he […]
White Supremacist Group Targets Ludacris, Chingy, David Banner
A white supremacist group in Casper, Wyoming is questioning the upcoming appearance of rappers Ludacris, Chingy and David Banner.The National Alliance handed out over 2,500 fliers with images of Mystikal, recently sentenced to six years in prison for sex crimes.”Over a month ago, the city welcomed the rapist rapper Mystikal,” the flyer reads. “Now the […]
Rap Throwback Jerseys Launched
RTB Apparel has launched a new line of jerseys, "Rap Throwbacks." The jerseys feature various rappers original artwork and song titles. Numbers on the front and back commemorate the year the song was released. Created by husband and wife team Rodney and Knia Bonds, their inaugural line is an attempt to prove that the jersey […]
Fredro Starr To Host “Dance 360”
Rapper Fredro Starr has signed on to host “Dance 360,” an urban dance show competition.”Dance 360″ will air in the United States on the UPN Network and features co-host Kel Mitchell of the “Keenan and Kel” show.”We’re very excited to add ‘Dance 360’ to our UPN stations,” said Dennis Swanson, Chief Operation Officer of Viacom […]
Big L Death Anniversary
Today (February 15) marks the fifth anniversary of the passing of Harlem rapper, Lamont "Big L" Coleman. Coleman was shot nine times in the face and chest in 1999 in Harlem, just three blocks from his home. Known throughout the rap world for his innovative rhymes and collaborations with DJ Premier and his Diggin In […]
