Jay-Z On Blueprint 3: ‘I Gotta Make The Best Product’
During a memorable guest appearance last Wednesday (August 6) on Kanye Wests Glow in the Dark Tour, Jay-Z confirmed hes working on Blueprint 3, his final album on Def Jam before launching a new recording deal with Live Nation. Interviews from Timbaland had many believing the Virginia boardsmith would serve as the albums executive […]
Yung Berg Arrested On Gun, Weed Charges
Rapper Yung Berg was arrested Saturday (August 9) by New York City police following an early morning investigation of a complaint. According to reports, the entertainer, born Christian Ward, was taken in on weapons and marijuana charges. Yung Berg was scheduled to perform at Six Flags in New Jersey on Saturday, as part […]
The Clipse Present: The Re-Up Gang (Album Review)
After countless stunning bars and flawless flows on the notable We Got It For Cheap mixtape series, The Re-Up Gang have finally brought their hustle to the big leagues with their studio debut album, The Clipse Present: The Re-Up Gang (Koch). The twelve track effort consists of nine brand new tracks as well […]
Isaac Hayes: Sampling Soul Brother #1
Isaac Hayes was a musical genius. Chances are if you check the credits you will find your favorite artist has rhymed over a Hayes assisted beat creation at one point or another. So selecting a small portion of Black Moses extensive catalogue thats been sampled by Hip-Hop artists and labeling it best is a fools […]
Hip-Hip Rumors: Did Somebody Attack Somebody? Lil’ Wayne’s Kid Gets Rumors! MF Doom Pulls A Fake-Me-Out?
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. THE RUMORS I aint even gonna lie. My weekend was very sucky and I didnt do anything. In case you have been under a very large rock, […]
Peep Game: Madden Cover Controversy! Return of The Curse? Head Coach a Must Have? Star Trek Online!
Madden. If there is a franchise that can grab casual and hardcore, the sports enthusiast and the guy on the street, this franchise can. As one of the best selling franchises worldwide, it has dominated living room after living room and is now known as the summer classic that has its own day contributed […]
BREAKING NEWS: Isaac Hayes Dead
Soul music icon Isaac Hayes was found dead in his Memphis home early Sunday morning (August 10). The pioneering R&B singer was found laying on the floor near a tread mill in his home. Hayes, 65, was rushed to Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, where he was pronounced dead, around 2:00 am. […]
Out of Bounds: Hello, Goodbye… Hello! The Favre Comeback Saga
Lets take a sec and think back. Were gonna hop into my DeLorean, crank up the old Flux Capacitor, and go back to a time when a certain someone retired from professional football. Ill do my best to give you all the abridged version, but I would be remised if I left out any […]
SICK SUNDAYS:LL Goes Hard, Helter Skelter Returns, Luda & T.I. Make Up,Solange says F**K The Industry
It’s that time again my dudes (and dudettes) for another edition of Sick Sundays. After a wild week of high’s and lows, sit back, relax watch Creflo Dollar or Joel Osteen or blast music to wake up your old ass neighbors. Paris Hilton blacked out on McCain this week in retaliation for that commercial. […]
Sunday Selection: New Kids on the Block “Single” feat. Ne-Yo
Back in the late 80s I will admit it…I was a New Kids on The Block fan. So were millions of other people all over the world! And Im sure the shock factor was about the same for everyone when they announced a reunion earlier this year. Initially, my first reaction was why? What do […]
Tech Talk: Public Enemy’s Studio Prize! Ride the Winglet? Freewheeler Worth the Cost?
Whether gadgets are your tools, your toys or the bane of your existence, its always good to stay up on whats out there. I found a couple gizmos I hope at least spark a little convo. Checkem out! I couldnt pass this up, and neither should all you aspiring, up and coming producers and […]
10 Club Commandments
Been a rough week guys. First the club drama at Spotlight Live, and now the tremendous loss of Bernie Mac at the young age of 50. For those of you who are into comics we also lost Michael I. Silberkleit, the chairman of Archie Comic Publications to cancer. Here’s a little something we hope […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: A Video Dedication To Bernie Mac
Bernie Mac had been around for years, but when I first really took notice of him was ironically under a Hip-Hop platform. I aint scared of you mother f***kers, Bernie Mac screamed at the Def Comedy Jam audience. I loved his style. He was a rebel. His comedic routine […]
BREAKING NEWS: Comedian Bernie Mac Dies, Age 50
Comedian Bernie Mac has died at the age of 50 after an extended bout with pneumonia, according to sources with AllHipHop.com. Mac was in Northwestern Memorial hospital when he died on Saturday morning. No official cause of death has been announced by his family. After rumors of his death, his condition seemed to […]
Dr. Dres Daughter Releases Controversial Documentary
Manaj, daughter of legendary producer Dr. Dre, has announced the release of a web documentary chronicling her attempts to break in the music industry. Despite having a Hip-Hop icon as a parent, 23-year-old Manaj claims her father has offered no support for her rap career aspirations in the documentary Daddy’s Shadow. In fact, […]
Team USA Basketball at The Olympics: Can They Take the Gold?
The U.S. Basketball team went a perfect 5-0 through the exhibition schedule. While the Beijing-bound squad is the best looking team the USA has put together since the Sydney Olympics, I am not fully convinced they will come home with the Gold. Yes, they went undefeated, and yes, they looked dominating in their […]
Birthplace Of Hip-Hop Still Up For Sale
Despite having survived a previous take-over attempt that would have resulted in the displacement of several low income families, the building widely accepted as the birthplace of Hip-Hop remains in danger. On Wednesday, New York City and State politicians rallied alongside tenants of 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, protesting the proposed sale of […]
Jay-Z Teams with NY Mayor Bloomberg for Summer Streets Program
New York City residents will use their streets for a different purpose this weekend, thanks to rap mogul Jay-Z. The superstar rapper has joined forces with the citys mayor Michael Bloomberg to launch the Summer Streets program, an effort designed to transform local streets into recreation filled, car-free zones. Summer Streets will be […]
