Black Music Month: The Troubled Genius of Jimi Hendrix, Bushwick Bill, DJ Screw, Mary J. Blige, Rick James, Ray Charles and more
African-American musicians have made significant contributions to the rich culture of our country and the world. June is Black Music Month, and is dedicated to the recognition of African-American artists who have enhanced our lives through creating some of the world’s most treasured music. Our musical roots span a diverse means of expression that […]
Damon Dash, Rachel Roy Ink Deal To Expand Brand
Couple Damon Dash and Rachel Roy have announced a joint venture with Jones Apparel, Inc to expand the Rachel Roy Collection fashion brand. The Rachel Roy Collection was launched in spring 2005 to favorable reviews in the fashion industry. The line is currently available in luxury department stores such as Nordstrom and Saks, […]
Catch a Fire: How Reggae and Dancehall Scorched the US. Part Three: The late ’90s to today
1996 Shaggy sold platinum and received a Grammy Award for Boombastic.1996 The Fugees released the R&B/Hip-Hop/Reggae infused album, The Score, with hits including a cover of Roberta Flack’s “Killing Me Softly” and Wyclef’s cover of Bob Marley’s “No Woman Nuh Cry. The album went on to sell more than 17 million copies.1996 […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: The Game & Young Buck – United! Bob Marley Sex Tape? Bow Wow vs Rita G!
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. YESTERDAY’S RUMORS (ARCHIVES) Hip-Hop Rumors: Young Buck Says “F**k G-Unit!!!” Hip-Hop Rumors: Rick Ross Dissing Plies? Max B Dissing Wayne & Juelz? Trina’s Dress Flies Up? Hip-Hop Rumors: […]
Rev. Sharpton Challenges NY Post Writers To Debate
Rev. Al Sharpton is once again on the defensive after a New York Post article accused him of shaking down corporate CEOs through threats of boycotts. The article, written by Isabel Vincent and Susan Edelman, alleges that CEOs have made large donations to Sharptons NAN (National Action Network) to placate the civil rights activist […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Young Buck Says “F**k G-Unit!!!”
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. YESTERDAY’S RUMORS (ARCHIVES) Hip-Hop Rumors: Rick Ross Dissing Plies? Max B Dissing Wayne & Juelz? Trina’s Dress Flies Up? Hip-Hop Rumors: Father’s Day With Eminem, Lil’ Wayne, Nas, […]
James Brown: Lyrics of Fury
Among the many amazing gifts that James Joseph Brown, Jr. was born with, among the most fascinating was the assured and decisive way in which he applied his talent. He had full command of his actions and was well aware of their effects on the community around him. Brown was more than simply a street […]
AHH Stray News: GZA Launches First Liquid Swords Tour
Wu Tang Clan’s The GZA is embarking upon his first ever Liquid Swords Tour, which features the rapper performing selections from his 1995 album of the same name. The cross-country tour kicks off August 21st at the El Rey theater in Los Angeles, California and will hit 19 cities before winding down September 13th at […]
Knockout Nation: De La Hoyas Last Fight? Tyson Hires Hitman? Calzaghe-Jones; The Easton Assassin Honored
De La Hoya Searches for December Opponent With the abrupt retirement of Floyd Mayweather last week, Oscar De La Hoyas three fight plan for this year has disintegrated. De La Hoya had been in negotiations for a September rematch with Mayweather. With that deal off the table, the Golden Boy was left […]
Black (Hip-Hop) Music Month Timeline III: ’96 – ’99
Just because the rap universe took a few steps toward materialism and shiny suits, does not mean that Hip-Hop was not fully represented and in motion. The labels dominating Hip-Hop were shifting and artists were definitely becoming more open-minded. For the first time your favorite rapper wasnt afraid to test the commercial imits. For some […]
Black Music Month: Movie Music We Love
Great films can take you back to times and places in your life, where for a short while youre able to zone out and tap into your deepest feelings. Some of the very best African-American musicians in history have been depicted in cinema as we watched their journeys to the top. Black music has […]
It’s Official: Bone Reunites With All Five Members
After years of inner-turmoil and label woes, Cleveland rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony have reunited, with all five original group members. According to founding member Krayzie Bone, the group has made amends with estranged member Bizzy, and when incarcerated group member Flesh is released next month, the group is planning a full return to the […]
Dame Grease: Goon Musik
Although Dame Grease isnt a household name in Hip-Hop, he has been making beats for a little over ten years starting with the Ruff Ryders in the late 90s. He was the man behind DMXs gritty, dark sound that ballooned him to superstar status. So dont expect any sensitive introspection from Dame Greases aptly […]
Freestyle Session with The Game, Kanye West and Charles Hamilton
Check out Skee TV and an exclusive freestyle session with Kanye, The Game and Harlem’s Charles Hamilton they all go IN on this cipher!
