Video Review: Camp Lo Boom Through ATL
Camp Lo Rains Luchini in Atlanta By Ismael AbduSalaam Last Friday (June 5), New Yorks Camp Lo brought their unique, 70s influenced style to the club Cenci venue in the city of Atlanta. Unbeknownst to many, Camp Lo has been making regular appearances in the A since their breakout, 1997 debut album. With Atlanta being […]
Lloyd: Time With The Inc. Has ‘Run Its Course’
After 5 years as a mainstay on Irv Gottis The Inc., R&B singer Lloyd has declared his time with the former powerhouse label has run its course. Although he released his third LP in August 2008, the young crooner feels his career has become stagnant in the wake of The Incs separation from parent […]
Royce da 59″ Unleashes New Music
Fans of Royce da 59 will get more than an earful of new music as the Detroit lyricist gears up to unleash a slew of material for eager listeners. Royces first release will be the digital only EP The Revival. The offering will include songs from the rappers upcoming album Street Hop as […]
Max B Speaks on Conviction and Appeal
Harlem rapper and now convicted murderer Max B has released an official statement regarding his guilty verdict. Yesterday (June 9) a jury found Max, real name Charly Wingate, guilty on 9 of 11 counts of felony murder and conspiracy charges in the death of David Taylor. The 29-year old was killed execution style […]
Mos Def: The Ecstatic (Review)
It has been two and a half years since the release of Mos Defs True Magic, but the rapper, born Dante Smith, returns to Hip-Hop after his lengthy sabbatical. The return comes in the form of The Ecstatic, his fourth solo album. At this point, Mos is an acquired flavor of Hip-Hop that one […]
AHH Stray News: 50’s New Scent, Latifah, Russell Simmons, Kanye & Amber Done
50 Cent will be the latest celebrity jumping into the fragrance business, via a new partnership with Lighthouse Beauty. The rappers first scent is named Power by 50 Cent and will be sold exclusively via a partnership with department store chain Macys. Queen Latifah, Wyclef, Aretha Franklin and TLC will headline the Mandela Day […]
Lauryn Hill Cancels European Tour Dates, Health Cited
Lauryn Hill has canceled her involvement in a European tour for health reasons, according to a recent report. Organizers of the Stockholm Jazz Festival say the eccentric R&B/Hip-Hop star was experiencing unspecified health-related complications that would prevent her from staying on the bill and other dates. Spokesperson Liisa Tolonen told the Associated Press that Hills […]
AllHipHop Chart Watch: Eminem Holds On, Mos Def Returns
Were back with the weekly chart watch. This weeks top ten is once again light on Hip-Hop with only one artist really showing up (Spoiler Alert: Its Eminem). However, there are some highly anticipated new releases that are sure to give the people something to listen to so keep reading. To start things off the […]
