AHH YEAR IN REVIEW: Who Took The Biggest “L” In ’08
When you look at all the events that occurred throughout the entire calendar of 2008, it is clear this year will go down in the books. From a social and political vantage point, we have the biggest presidential election in history with a man of color winning. On a music note, we had Lil […]
Gully Creeper Creator “Ice” Shot Dead In Jamaica
The Dancehall fraternity suffered a severe loss early Friday morning: Just hours after most celebrated life and love on Christmas day with family and friends, dancer, Ice, was murdered. “Ice,” real name David Alexander Smith, was best known for his internationally acclaimed “Gully Creeper.” The dance took the world by storm after Bad Boy’s […]
AHH YEAR IN REVIEW ’08: All Star Review Of Tha Carter 3
If you were to ask any fan of Rap music what the biggest album of the year was, Tha Carter 3 would most likely be the most common answer, and with great reason. In 2008, Lil Wayne would be an unavoidable force in music. With a flood of mixtape material and countless guest appearances, […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Keyshia Cole – A Different Me
Just about any artist who survives long enough to get a third or fourth album tries to promote it as some sort of departuremore mature, more casual, more soulful, more fun, more classic, more modern, more whatever. Most of them are lying and merely offer more of the same but, to her credit, Keyshia Cole […]
2008’s Biggest Stories #4: Diddy Accused Then Exonerated In 1994 Tupac Shooting
14 years ago, a shooting happened that forever altered the course of Hip-Hop history and the lives of three of its most significant artists – Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G. and Sean “Diddy” Combs. On November 30, 1994 Tupac Shakur was shot five times, pistol-whipped, and robbed in the lobby of the Quad Recordings Studios […]
Soulja Boy: iSouljaBoyTellEm (Album Review)
The self proclaimed prince of swag is back at it with his second installment of studio magic on iSouljaBoyTellEm (Interscope). For sixty minutes or so, Soulja raps over what seems to be the same beat, talking about, well, mostly nothing. If Soulja planned on presenting the world with something new, he surely missed […]
Five People Shot After E-40 Concert In Denver
Police in Denver, Colorado are investigating a shootout following an E-40 Concert that left five people wounded last night (December 26). According to police, the shooting occurred around 2:00 am outside of the club as it closed, after E-40 had performed without incident inside the venue. Local residents in the area have stated […]
2008’s Biggest Stories #5: Jennifer Hudson Tragedy
Coming off winning a Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2007, 2008 was supposed to follow with more accolades as Jennifer Hudson made her long awaited return to music. Instead, the singer/actress, who garnered a healthy buzz for her debut album with the lead single Spotlight, found herself on the receiving end of a major […]
AHH YEAR IN REVIEW: Best & Worst Moments in ’08
The last twelve months have been far from an easy ride. Economically, Wall Street stocks plummeted to astronomical lows causing our country to go into a financial collapse. Tragedy struck in all shapes and forms with the losses of all star comedian Bernie Mac and iconic Soul artist and composer Isaac Hayes. Furthermore Pop songstress […]
X-Raided Details Upcoming Unforgiven Projects
Despite serving time in prison, Sacramento, California rapper X-Raided is laying the groundwork for a series of upcoming projects. In a statement issued from Pleasant Valley State Prison, X-Raided confirmed that he will release another installment of his Unforgiven series with his forthcoming album Eternally Unforgiven. According to the rapper, the album has […]
Jennifer Hudson Reemerges With Scheduled Grammy Performance
Oscar-award winning singer/actress Jennifer Hudson is coming out of seclusion to honor singing icon Neil Diamond with a Grammy week tribute performance. According to reports, the entertainer will take the stage February 6 at the MusiCares Person of the Year gala. The event, which will be held at the at the Los Angeles […]
50 Cent & Ciara
“Slow Down (Remix)”
Freeway Ft. James Blunt
“When I Die”
DMX Produced By Jim Jonsin
“Y’all Ni**az”
Josh X-An-Tus Ft. Busta Rhymes, Red Cafe and Jadakiss [Heater Of The Day]
“Let’s Ride Remix”
R&B Rewind: ’88, ’98, ’08
Remember when you saw your first music video? It might have been on MTV, BET, Friday Night Videos or even The Box. Music videos have always drawn people closer to an artist and made a song more popular. They have also been instrumental in displaying the styles and trends that have influenced the Hip-Hop/R&B generation. […]
Change Is Now: AllHipHop’s Year End Spotlight – 2008
Change. You heard it ring throughout the past year, primarily with Barack Obama. Change is amorphous. It’s dynamic but indefinable by anything other than before and after. Change is synonymous with ever changing Hip-Hop, as what was once new becomes run-of-the mill and what was once a dream or an idea becomes the new reality.As […]
2008’s Biggest Stories #6: Rick Ross Accused Of Being A Corrections Officer
Keeping it real may be cliché in Hip-Hop, but the philosophy behind the statement remains the backbone of many rappers. For Rick Ross, keeping it real was put to the test as the Miami-based rappers credibility came into question amid allegations concerning his background. The rapper, who is known for his gritty rhymes about street […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay-Z Plotting Takeover2? Rhianna and C. Brown Settle In?
MY DAILY TWO CENTS Just letting you all know this are the rumors lite. They will be updated periodically and often as can be in the holiday season. Hit me up at [email protected]. ANOTHER JAY-Z TAKEOVER COMING? I have a friend of a friend of a friend that works with […]
Diddy Offers $1 Million To Redesign New Year Ball
Mogul Sean Diddy Combs and Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka announced an ambitious, $1 million dollar charity offer for the city of New York to redesign the iconic New Years Eve ball. The bold offer is the latest example of the brands ubiquitous presence in New Yorks Time Square. Just the eight days before […]
