The freedom to dictate his musical direction provided the motivation for famed reggae/dancehall artist Beenie Man to align with New York-based independent record label Brookland Entertainment/Universal Republic.   According to the Kingston, Jamaica native, transitioning from a major label to an independent was a no-brainer, considering his track record with well-known labels.   “Being signed […]

The Game’s efforts to humiliate Jay-Z have entered a new phase with “I’m so Wavy,” a new recorded dis of the Compton MC’s Brooklyn-based counterpart.   In the four minute and 50 second song, which hit the Internet on Saturday (July 11), The Game degrades Jay-Z as he references Jay-Z’s looks and age throughout the […]

As his less-than-amicable divorce from singer Kelis rages on, rapper Nas has disclosed his earnings and expenses to support the fact that his financial state is not quite what his estranged wife believes it is.   According to TMZ.com, the Queensbridge native reports that while Kelis’ divorce petition indicated that he had received $11 million […]

Although two months removed from their latest effort (Guru 8.0: Lost and Found), former Gangstarr frontman Guru and producer Solar are just getting warmed up in promoting the LP through a world tour.   Marketing themselves as the “#1 Hip-Hop/Jazz act on the planet,” the group has recently completed shows in Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, and […]

Flavor Flav will bring his unique brand of Hip-Hop to Middle Tennessee this weekend in Murfreesboro. Flavor, known as “the world’s greatest hype man,” will perform at club 527 Main Street on July 18. Flavor’s shows are known to be high paced and energetic. Flavor Flav is known to rap, DJ and also play the […]