DJ Kay Slay Ft. Juelz Santana, Hell Rell and J.R. Writer
“Up In Harlem”
Tony Yayo Ft. Max B, and French Montana
“Gang Life”
Alternative Pick: John Legend Ft. Kanye West
“It’s Over”
Industry Execs To Share Wisdom At Global Mixx Retreat
Former 3rd Bass member/Hip-Hop mogul MC Serch and Chicago-based rap trio Hot Stylz will be on hand this weekend to share their experiences and knowledge of the music industry at this years Global Mixx (GMIXX) Music Retreat. The fourth annual event, which starts today (Oct. 3) with an exclusive VIP Models and Bottles kickoff […]
The Last Word: Prince Preaches Celibacy, Terrence Howard Wants Women With Wet Wipes, and Will Smith as Captain America If Obama Wins?
Whats universal Planet Earth? With the House of Representatives voting today on the latest version of that $700 billion economic bailout package the Senate passed on Wednesday (Sept. 30), to the teams for this years World Series being decided with the MLB playoffs, Wall Street having its worst performance since the big stock market crash […]
Rappers Honor Isaac Hayes At VH1 Hip-Hop Honors
Cee Lo, Chuck D of Public, Enemy, Scarface and others paid homage to the late Isaac Hayes last night during VH1’s Fifth Annual Hip-Hop Honors last night (October 2) at The Hammerstein Ballroom in New York. A number of rappers and R&B singers paid homage to the Hayes, who influenced several generations of artists with […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Hip-Hop Honors Rumor Run Down…
DISCLAIMER: All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on. Joe Biden did his thing…Oh…here goes the rumors!THE VH1 HIP-HOP HONORS I heard the VH1 Hip-Hop Honors was a pretty good show with Cypress Hill, De La […]
Rapper Buckshot Dances Out Of NY Hospital
Duck Down Co-CEO and rapper Buckshot was released from a New York area hospital today (October 2) after an eight-day. The rapper was hospitalized after suffering a series of seizures last week, when he returned home from a three-week tour of Europe. According to representatives for the rapper, he suffered nine seizures in […]
Lloyd Banks: Return Of The PLK (Mixtape Review)
Where has Lloyd Banks been? When G-Unit was on top, Banks was everywhere. The Southside sharpshooter has been a ghost since 2006, appearing a few tracks at a time around G-unit releases. Each of those verses showed glimpses of Banks in prime form. Thus, his first official mixtape release in two years could […]
Def Jux Renews, Expands EMI Deal
Successful independent label Definitive Jux and EMI Musics Caroline Distribution have verified plans to renew their long-standing 2000 distribution agreement, which will now include expanded licensing and marketing promotion. Under the revised agreement, EMI s Brand Partnership, Licensing, and Synch team will work for the Def Jux roster to establish deals that create a […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Everlast – Love, War & The Ghost of Whitey Ford
In case you havent been paying attention, since the days of House of Pain, Everlast started singing the blues, had a cup of day-old black coffee with Def Jam and an incident with Eminem. He also formed one of those Rap supergroups that usually never make an album (La Coka Nostra look it up […]
Rappers Join Russell Simmons To Address Economy
Rapper/actor Ludacris and mixtape turntablist DJ Drama will be among those addressing the current economic crisis crippling the country at a National Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment. The event, which organized by the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) is scheduled to take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at Clark Atlanta University’s […]
Ludacris Ft. Floyd Mayweather
“Undisputed”
United Nations Present Jay-Z with Humanitarian Award
Earlier this week Jay-Zs philanthropic efforts were recognized in a private New York ceremony, as the mogul received a special humanitarian award from the United Nations. The esteemed distinction was bestowed by actor and host Michael Douglas for the rappers extensive work over the past two years raising funds and organizing awareness of the […]
Jadakiss: D-Block Roc
When it comes to rap music, the motive to go from being the best on your block to top five dead or alive can be one of three words; money, power or respect. When it comes to New York street music, we want all of the above and do what needs to be done to […]
VLAD TV: Ja Rule Pt. 2
Ja Rule, DMX and Jay-Z, What happened with that group?
Lil Boosie Ft. Plies
“Let That Light Hit Off That Ice”
