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Grouchy Greg

Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/grouchy.tv - I am Grouchy Greg. I founded AllHipHop in 1996. In addition to running the site, I enjoy breaking news stories. My stories have been cited in The LA Times, NY Times, NY Post, TMZ, Yahoo, Billboard, The Associated Press, CNN, and more.

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A Lil’ Light

Artist: Dudley PerkinsTitle: A Lil’ LightRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Brolin Winning Another gem from the folks at Stones Throw; A Lil’ Light teams up bombshelter brethren Madlib and Dudley Perkins (aka Declaime) for an appropriately blunted album highlighting DP’s positive lyrics and unique vocal stylings over an assortment of kaleidoscopic beats. Following dope singles like […]

Ruff Ryders Cuts Deal With Virgin

Ruff Ryders has inked a deal with Virgin Records where the Yonkers-based company will recruit artists and release future compilations through the union. Still, DMX will remain at Def Jam records and Eve, the Lox, Jadakiss and Styles will stay at their Interscope Records. Drag-On will release his second LP, Hell And Back, on Sept […]

Barry’s Beats

When Barry White’s essence left this earth on the morning of July 4th, a large chunk of music history was lost. Not just R&B, Soul or whatever you feel like calling it. All music. His contributions to R&B music are common knowledge, but sadly many a hip-hop head is unaware of the influence Barry White […]

Elephunk

Artist: Black Eyed PeasTitle: ElephunkRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Toshi Kondo Since the Black Eyed Peas (BEP)’s debut Behind The Front, they have attempted to stretch the boundaries of creativity while embodying hip-hop’s classic elements. This is evident through collaborations with everyone from Macy Gray to DJ Premier. On their first two albums, BEP displayed the […]