Only the Strong
Artist: Big NoydTitle: Only the StrongRating: 2 StarsReviewed by: Mo Downes Big Noyd is a victim of heavy anticipation. To begin with, hes a Queensbridge emcee, so right off the bat you expect that little bit more from him. Coming from one of hip hop’s founding neighborhoods, he instantly carries the weight of tradition but […]
The Role of Politics In Hip-Hop
dead prez means dead the fu**ing president This ominous message greets visitors that venture to socially conscious hip-hop artist Dead Prez (DP)s official web site. However, with all forms of music it takes more than strong statements to entice listeners to hear the message being conveyed. But after moving 400,000 units of their debut album […]
KNAGUI : True Love
He is not Kirk Franklin. And while newcomer KNAGUI (pronounced NUH-guy) has mad love for Kirk and his pioneering work to diversify todays urban music scene, he wants to make a name for himself in a Franklin-dominated market. Knaguis debut album, The Meaning of Love, with its high quality sound and notably risky covers of […]
Ras Kass: Lock Down
On the cover of his first LP, 1996’s Soul On Ice, super emcee Ras Kass ominously appears reclining in the belly of the beast – behind jail bars. Even back then, Ras’ artistic efforts were pushed back a number of times despite the million dollar price tag, pre-album acclaim and hype. Nevertheless, through all of […]
Prozac Girl: Uppers and Downers
Undeniable Hot 97 FM is one of the hottest in the nation. The morning show with the sinister Star and blunted Bucwild was off the hook with a quick wit and tongues meant for lashing. Known for its controversial subject matter and on the spot surprises there was forcasting what might happen. Then, suddenly things […]
50 Cent Smacked With Lawsuit, Security Roughs Up Photographer
50 Cent is the subject of a lawsuit filed by the owner of a Mobile, Alabama limousine service, claiming that the rapper’s security assaulted him and took control of a rented GMC Yukon. Johnny Bonner, owner of Top of the Bay Limousine Taxi Service, said that he was driving three members of 50 Cent’s security […]
Nappy Roots Debut At Apollo, Impressive First Week Sales
Nappy Roots will make their theater debut as performers on Apollo’s Amateur Night at the world famous Apollo theater in Harlem, New York. The weekly show has been at the venue since 1934 and has introduced the world to such stars as Billie Holiday, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Fat Joe, […]
The Neptunes Present… Clones
Artist: The NeptunesTitle: The Neptunes Present… ClonesRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Toshi Kondo The Neptunes Present Clones is what everyone expected N.E.R.D (Neptunes rock band)s In Search Of would be. Instead the Neptunes dropped a rock album with a few Clipse verses. A year later, maybe to appease upset fans, the Neptunes gather a dream team […]
State of The World
Artist: VariousTitle: State of The WorldRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Brolin Winning The second full-length from Brooklyn’s Tableturns label/collective (following Rob Swift’s excellent Sound Event,) State of the World gives shine to some of the game’s nicest deck destroyers, as well as a few choice emcees. Thirteen tracks deep, the compilation is definitely DJ-centric, though […]
Trap Muzik
Artist: T.I.Title: Trap MuzikRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Yama Caviness T.I. is the most underrated rapper from Atlanta; everyone in the entire southern region of the U.S. knows how tough he is. Its hard to understand why he cant break from the underground to the mainstream with all the southern artists currently getting airplay nationwide. He […]
Trina Robbed Of $300,000 In Jewels, Clothes And Items
North Carolina police are seeking to find a con artist who stole more than $300,000 in cash, jewelry and clothes from rapper Trina. Trina was performing Friday morning at Club Dynasty in Greenville, North Carolina an unidentified man posed as Trina’s manager and persuaded a Hilton hotel employee to give him a key to the […]
Hollis Day To Be Renamed Jam Master Jay Day
Officials at the Hollis Day Celebration in Queens, NY will rename the annual event Jam Master Jay Day, paying tribute to the legendary DJ who was gunned down October 30, 2002. The renaming of Hollis day will be announced by Council Majority Whip Leroy Comrie at 3 P.M. today (August 30). Local organizers are also […]
Joe Budden Highlighted On VH1 Series
VH1 will premiere the second installment of it’s "Hip-Hop Babylon" series in September. The two hour special focuses on the realities of making it in the hip-hop business. In this edition, a reality segment featuring Joe Budden’s will featured, showing hopeful rappers the work it takes to make and support a hit record, while trying […]
Man With Ties To Rap World Arrested After Standoff In NY
A man with ties to the rap world was arrested after a standoff in a Canarsie, Brooklyn New York neighborhood yesterday. Tyran "Tah Tah" Moore, 32, was arrested yesterday after a standoff with police. He was charged with the shooting of Capt. Kenneth Girven in Harlem. Girven was shot in the stomach, just below his […]
50 Cent And Vivica Fox Buddy Up; VMA’s Recap
Thug rapper 50 Cent and actress Vivica Fox finally came out as a couple on tonight’s MTV 20th Annual video music awards. The pair sat in the capacity audience next to Eminem at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan. On the red carpet, the rapper appeared at the event in a silvery suit and tie, […]
Necro Preps New CD, Makes P### Directorial Debut
Brooklyn rapper Necro is preparing to delve into the world of pornogrpahy with a new CD and DVD combo pack. Brutality Part 1 features 17 new tracks from Necro and comes with Necro’s pornography directorial debut, "Sexy S####." "This new CD is the most brutal CD to drop this year," Necro told AllHipHop.com. "It’s very […]
Gangsta Boo To Leap Into Alternative Music
As she is slated to release her next album, The Soap Opera, Gangsta Boo has revealed a possible change in her musical course. The gangsta rapper is best known for her rugged, sexual lyrics from her days with the Three Six Mafia, but the Memphis, Tennessee native said her next foray might be into alternative […]
Kool Keith, Mystik, MF Doom, Others Featured On “Mic Planet”
Kool Keith, MF Doom, Mystik and others will appear on a new compilation The Mic Planet Sessions, being released by 7-year-old hip-hop trade, Insomniac Magazine. "I wanted to put together a release that featured many of independent hip-hop’s most gifted artists," publisher and executive producer Israel "Iz-Real" Vasquetelle said. Vasquetelle, who also drops verses on […]
Irv And Ja Sign On With ErvinGeoffrey
Despite published reports, Murder Inc. CEO Irving "Irv Gotti" Lorenzo and rapper Jeffery "Ja Rule" Atkins are not owners in the clothing line, ErvingGeoffrey. The two have been seen donning various denim jackets and T-shirts from the denim clothing company, but Rule said that they are spokesmodels for the clothing line, due to the coincidental […]
King Gordy: Meet The Entity
Dwelling from the newly unearth underground hip hop scene of Detroit, King Gordy is determined to make you believe the name. With his hair braided into the configuration of horns and an unapologetically big-b#### crew called the Fat Killahz, King Gordys is not your usual emcee. His skills on the mic and who-the-f###-are-you confidence attracted […]
