Buckshot, Dru Ha Release Manual for Music Industry Success
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop veterans Buckshot and Dru Ha are set to reveal the secret to their longevity as independent artists in the recording business. This year marks the 15-year anniversary of Duck Down Music, the pioneering label that has released classic albums by Black Moon, Boot Camp Clik, Heltah Skeltah, Smif-N-Wessun, KRS-One and others. To […]

Skillz Announces New Album ‘The World Needs More Skillz’
(AllHipHop News) Veteran, Richmond, Virginia rapper Skillz has announced the release of a new album titled The World Needs More Skillz, which will land in stores this October. The album is the follow-up to Skillz’ 2008 album The Million Dollar Backpack. According to Skillz, he recorded over 200 songs for The World Needs More Skillz, […]

Common and Queen Latifah’s ‘Just Wright’ releases on DVD
(AllHipHop News) If you didn’t get a chance to see Just Wright— which stars Common, Queen Latifah and Paula Patton– when it hit theaters this spring, now you can pick up a copy of the film on DVD for your own collection. The romantic comedy tells the story of a certain leading NBA Point Guard […]

The Decepticons: Gangs Of New York Part 1
My moms gave birth to a crazy ass wilder / bust out her p***y with a mother f***in gun / started talking slang even joined a gang. -Sticky Fingaz on Onyxs Betta Off Dead (1995)Quite simply, before the Bloods and Crips made their journey from the West Coast to New York, there were the Decepticons. […]

Lloyd Banks Snags Kanye, Em, Styles P. For ‘Hunger For More 2’
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Lloyd Banks has scored some major firepower for his upcoming album, Hunger For More 2. According to 50 Cent, Eminem has contributed a track to Lloyd Banks’ upcoming album, which is slated to hit stores. “Banks got a real heavy album,” 50 Cent revealed. “Hunger For More 2 is gonna be classic! […]

Vado: Slime Pays
Vado: Slime Pays is brought to you from the dream team @DJDIGGZ @DAREALDJLUST @LAPROFECY. With exclusive records “No Days Off” & “Honor Amongst Thieves,” this is a classic mixtape from the start! With production from Dipset’s own Arab Muzik and Killa Cam joining in on this classic, which is street anthem music. SLIME!Download the track […]

Exclusive: Young Buck Comments On Leaked Track ‘Blues” Featuring Game
(AllHipHop News) Former G-Unit members Game and Young Buck have teamed up on a new song titled “Blues,” which recently hit the Internet. The song is of significance, as both Game and Young Buck were kicked out of G-Unit after butting heads with the label’s frontman, 50 Cent. “Blues,” which was produced by Drumma Boy, […]

Producer Drumma Boy Launches International Competition For Talent
(AllHipHop News) Producer Drumma Boy has announced a talent search and tour of Europe that he hopes will connect him with the best in Hip-Hop and R&B on a global scale.The producer, who has made hits for artists like Kanye West, Young Jeezy, Drake, T.I., Usher, Rick Ross, Flo Rida and others, will launch the […]

The Mixtape: The End Of An Era?
The Mixtape: The End Of An Era? For the last month two non-albums have struck me as marking two eras in Hip-Hop: the Freddie Gibbs Str8 Killa EP on one hand, and the There Is No Competition: 2: The Grieving Music Mixtape 2 from Fabolous. Conceptually it is difficult to find a DJ involved with […]

2Pac Ft. Bad Azz, Snoop Dogg, and Outlawz
“Untouchables”

J. Period Reunites Pete Rock & CL Smooth On New Mixtape
(AllHipHop News) John Legend and The Roots have announced an official mixtape with DJ J. Period, in support of their collaboration album Wake Up!, which is due in stores next Tuesday (September 21st). The lead single on the mixtape is a song that features John Legend & The Roots called Our Generation.”The remix to “Our […]

Shizz Nitty [Heater Of The Day]
“Shake Em Off”

Dorrough Ft. DJ Drama, Diddy, Yo Gotti, Bun B, Diamond, Shawty Lo, Wiz Khalifa, and Maino
“Get Big Remix”

Killa Kyleon and Marcus Manchild [BGA]
“Cell Therapy Freestyle”


DJ Holiday Ft. Yo Gotti, Waka Flocka, and Pill
“Trapped Out”