Beanie Sigel: Crossroads
Dwight "Beanie Sigel" Grant stands at the crossroads – and perhaps the most pivotal point in his young life. He’s been delivered his share of strife but The Philadelphia-reared rapper is definitely facing the most turmoil of his entire rap career. Currently, Beans is facing federal assault and weapons charges, attempted murder charges and drug […]
Das EFX Hits The Road With The RZA
In stores as of September 23rd, they have started a national campaign along with Wu-Tang Clan frontman RZA and his protégé North Star to promote the new album. Das EFX will be performing such classics as “Mic Checka,” and “They Want EFX” along with their latest album’s lead single, “Dro & Henne,” as well as […]
Allen Iverson, 50 Cent Ready New Kicks
Allen Iverson and 50 Cent will drop new sneakers in the next week, with Iverson’s Answer 7 hitting stores November 7th, while 50’s G6 from his G-Unit Collection will land in stores November 11th. Iverson and 50 will be featured in various advertisements together for the first time on billboard and television spots. "Teaming up […]
Convexed
Artist: Various ArtistsTitle: ConvexedRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: D. Allen Underground heads be on alert. The Prof. has devised a new lesson plan for you to follow with his new compilation, Convexed. The well-known producer, dj, and journalist brings slept on mcs to his Nature Sounds label with the intentions of leaving you craving for more […]
Stephanie McKay: Crushed Grapes
It’s not often that you can listen to an album from beginning to end. There are always those filler tracks that the artist just threw on the album to keep it from being an EP. Well that’s not the case with New York native Stephanie McKay. Her self titled debut CD will having you grooving […]
P.Diddy Finishes Marathon, Doubles $1 Million Dollar Goal
After only 8 weeks of training, Sean "P.Diddy" Combs ran the 26.2 mile 2003 ING New York Marathon in 3 hours and 58 minutes. "Not only did I meet my goals, I exceeded them," Combs told AllHipHop.com. "I raised $2 million for the children of New York City. I want to thank God for giving […]
Get Free or Die Tryin: Turn Off the Radio Vol. 2
Artist: dead prezTitle: Get Free or Die Tryin: Turn Off the Radio Vol. 2Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Paine Dead Prez provided a critical addition to the chapter of Pro-Black hip-hop with their 1999 debut, Lets Get Free. While the album was politically potent and socially challenging, the album also found listeners for its principles of […]
Tell Your Senators To Vote NO To Charles Pickering!
The Fifth Circuit, one of the most conservative federal courts, has the largest percentage of minorities of any federal circuit court in the country and has issued many extreme anti-civil rights rulings. The Fifth Circuit needs a judge who will have a moderating influence on the court and who will support vigorous enforcement of civil […]
From the Crates to the Files: The Lost Sessions
Artist: Lord FinesseTitle: From the Crates to the Files: The Lost SessionsRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: N. Context Its the L-O-R-D F-I-N-E double S-E!!!! Its been a long minute since we last heard from Finesse on the mic. He has comeback with From the Crates to the Files: The Lost Sessions to bless all the true […]
Too Hot for T.V.
Artist: Bad Boy’s Da BandTitle: Too Hot for T.V.Rating: 2 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Toshitaka Kondo Its judgment day for Babs, Freddrick, Ness, Dylan, Sara, and Young City (formerly Chopper) of Bad Boys Da Band. Their debut album, Too Hot For T.V., is the culmination of a difficult and tumultuous development process; all scrutinized by a […]
Hip-Hop History Month Kicks Off
Today (November 1st) marks the start of Hip-Hop History month. The Universal Zulu Nation will pay tribute to the pioneers of the genre during the weekend of November 7th-9th in New York City. KRS-1’s Temple of Hip-Hop will also pay homage tomorrow, by presenting the 1st Annual Temple of Hip-Hop Showcase in Atlanta. In that […]
Birth of a Prince
Artist: RZATitle: Birth of a PrinceRating: 2 StarsReviewed by: Jason Newman The good thing about RZA is that hes one of the few producers today willing to take chances and make the effort, amidst a sea of mediocrity around him, to change and add to the hip-hop genre. The flipside is that when people like […]
Woodlawn High School Opens Stadium Named After Def Jam Prez
Last week, Woodlawn High School held opening ceremonies at the Kevin W. Liles Stadium in Baltimore, named after the President of Def Jam Records.Liles donated $150,000 to build a 2,000 seat stadium at his alma mater. He graduated from Woodlawn in 1986 and attended Morgan State University.Liles left college shortly before graduation, for an internship […]
The Big Tymers: Back For The First Time
The duo of Baby and Mannie Fresh, collectively known as the Big Tymers, have been able to change clothes and go. From white T’s and Reeboks, to throwback jerseys and Air Force 1s, they’ve kept it fresh to death amid the departure of three-fourths of the Hot Boy$ and the arrival of out-of-towners to the […]
Diddy Raises $250 G’s, Honduran Sweatshop Claim Denied
Sean "P.Diddy" Combs spent over 16 hours on New York’s Hot 97 for a radio telethon aimed at raising money for children’s charities. The mogul’s efforts raised more than $250,000 for his "Diddy Runs The City" campaign, in which Diddy will run the 27 mile 2003 ING New York City Marathon. "I feel blessed that […]
Philly Legends Honored During “Hip-Hop Holler-Day”
Philly Word Magazine will present "A Great Day In Philly," in which influential rap and R&B artist will be photographed. The shooting will take place on November 2, during the "Hip-Hop Holler Day" weekend, which takes place November 1, 2 and 3rd in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Legends confirmed include Schooly D.,Lady B, MC Breeze, Larry Lar, […]
Timbaland, Missy Elliot Re-Working “We Are The World”
Timbaland will produce and write a new version of the USA For Africa charity effort, "We Are The World," to raise funds for worldwide HIV/Aids programs. The new song, titled "The World Is Ours," is being co-written by Missy Elliot and Justin Timberlake and will feature more than 40 performers, who are being recruited for […]
Beatnuts Sign With Penalty
Critically acclaimed hip-hop group The Beatnuts have signed a deal with the recently re-launched Penalty Recordings, one of the most successful independent record labels of the 1990’s. "I watched their career develop on Relativity and Loud Records and I became a huge fan," CEO Neil Levine said. "The Beatnuts are career artists who produce, rap […]
Baby Sued For Jewelry Bills
Bryan "Baby" Williams was hit with a lawsuit alleging that he owes $82,000 in jewelry bills. The suit was brought against the Cash Money Records CEO and artist by King’s Jewelers near Miami Beach. The suit says Williams, who also goes by the name of Birdman, ordered a $23,000 pendant made of 18 karat white […]
Karl “Big D.” Jordan: Friend or Foe
Karl “Big D.” Jordan is a self described lifelong friend of “Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell. Mizell introduced Jordan to the rap game, by using his connections at Rush Management to get a job in the office. Jordan and Mizell kept close through the years, both living in the same area of Hollis, Queens. On mischief night, […]
