Review: Lina Returns To the Spotlight
SugarHill Nightclub, 4/11/08Atlanta, GeorgiaNightclubs historically have been sanctuaries for jazz and soul music. Artists like Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington toiled in these temples, which sowed the roots that birthed their current legendary status. Lina, their spiritual understudy, continued that tradition at the SugarHill Nightclub a few weeks back. Located in the historic Underground Atlanta, […]
Ne-Yo Talks New Album, New Writing, and Being Music’s New Gentleman
On April 21st, the Liacoris Center at Temple University welcomed the Alicia Keys experience to Philadelphia. On the card, Jordin Sparks was set to open the show, but had to cancel due to vocal chord deficiencies. Luckily Alicia was backed by this musical generations Renaissance man, Ne-Yo.Before Ne-Yo hit the stage, we sat down for […]
Madonna Thanks Rappers; Appears On BET For First Time
Pop singer Madonna will make her first ever appearance on BET, when she appears on the network’s#### show 106 & Park tomorrow (May 2). Madonna will appear live on the show with hosts Terrence and Rocsi at 6:00 PM. During the show, Rocsi will do Yoga in various positions, while Madonna judges the host’s […]
Rapper Lil Wayne Stars In ‘The Patriots’ With Forest Whitaker
Cash Money rapper Lil Wayne has signed on to co-star in a new major motion picture starring Forest Whitaker, titled The Patriots. Lil Wayne, whose single Lollipop is currently #1 on Billboards Hot 100 Singles chart and on MTVs TRL video countdown show, began filming for the movie in his hometown of New Orleans […]
Keith Murray: Form Of Intellect
Since coming into the game, Keith Murray has always strived to separate himself from the pack. Although not always for his music, the Long Island, NY native with the extensive vocabulary and clever wordplay has managed to do so over the years. After serving time for his alleged involvement in a bar fight only to […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Was 50 Cent Robbed In Africa? Ryan Leslie’s Past Comes Back! Jay-Z & B’s Announcement!
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. YESTERDAYS RUMORS! Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Lil Kim’s Bentley Face The Repo Man? Hip-Hop Rumors: The Game’s A “Cop Killer”? Bow Wow and Berg Fight! Akon’s Not Going Country! […]
Terrence Howard: In The Machine
You often hear the Cinderella (or Cinderfella) stories of Hollywood the ways an actor has struggled through tough times and relative obscurity, even though it seems as though they work harder than anyone else. In the case of Terrence Howard, the glass slipper came in the form of two very different movie releases […]
Lil Kim Rep Explains Attempted Repossession
Lil Kims finances arent in question after a repo man went on her property in an attempt to repossess an extravagant silver Bentley from the rapper, sources for the rapper say.Although she has been fairly low-key, Lil Kims (real name Kimberly Jones) financial status is not an issue as suggested by the attempted seizure that […]
DJ Khaled Wins Personality Of The Year At Mixtape Awards
A number of rappers and executives turned out to support Justo’s 11th Annual Mixtape Awards last night (April 29) in New York. Comedian and actor Donnell Rawlings hosted the event, which drew hundreds of supporters to Symphony Space, where various DJ’s were honored for their contributions to the music business. Rappers and celebrities […]
The Beat Melee Battle #11: Back to the Basics
What’s up beatmakers/producers/ or whatever title your music rock? The Beat Melee is in full effect again this week, as we kick off another battle royal. Last week was pretty intense as it was all about the original song. The discussion in the comments got a little heated, but it’s all love love. What was […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Lil Kim’s Bentley Face The Repo Man?
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.EARLIER TODAY’S RUMORSHip-Hop Rumors: The Game’s A “Cop Killer”? Bow Wow and Berg Fight! Akon’s Not Going Country! Solange’s New Man? THEY TRYIN TO REPO LIL KIMS CAR! […]
AHH Stray News: Wild Pitch Reissues Catalog
Legendary Hip-Hop label Wild Pitch Records is reissuing its entire catalog on CD and via the Internet through a new deal with Universal/Fontana Distribution. Wild Pitch was home to some of greatest artists in Hip-Hop history. Groups like Ultramagnetic MCs, Chill Rob G., Gangstarr, O.C. and Main Source once recorded for the storied label. Main […]
Movie Review: Iron Man
A lot of us go in to a highly anticipated movie with high expectations, only to be let down. For an action film lover like me, if the plot can be figured out too easily, if the fights are violent enough, the chase scenes are lame or if the acting isnt up to par, Im […]
Tyga: Fresh Stripes
The face of Hip-Hop is forever changing. As Hip-Hop continues to become more and more mainstream and its audience becomes broader, the thin line that once separated Pop from Hip-Hop is blurring. Enter Tyga, undoubtedly a product of Hip-Hops Darwinism. Hailing from Compton, what is perhaps the most infamous section of LA, this young MC […]
Hip-Hop Violinist Recruits Hip-Hop Artists For Holocaust Campaign
Hip-Hop violinist Miri Ben-Ari is leading the charge to educate the public on the Jewish Holocaust, through a new campaign launched by her nonprofit organization Gedenk (“Remember”). Ari will officially kick off the effort Friday (May 2) with three public service announcements on Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day). Widely regarded as one of […]
