The Beat Melee Battle #8: Dre Dre Remixes
What’s up producers? We are back again for another battle royal as usual. This week, we took an old sample from a Kanye West record, mixed with Dr. Dre’s ” Next Episode” to see what different beatmakers from around the world could do with it. On the honest tip, some of you need to learn […]
THE DAY REPORT: Building A Buzz
In the early 1980s, when rap started, there were few rappers and producers, so they had no difficulty standing out. Today, it seems everyone wants to be a rapper or a producer. As more people want to get into the rap music business, it gets cheaper and easier to do so. The price of […]
AHH Stray News: Trina Tops Charts; Slip-N-Slide Lands Two #1’s In A Month
Miami bred rapper Trina and Slip-N-Slide Records are celebrating the #1 debut of her fourth album Still Da Baddest, which is currently the top album on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Charts. Still Da Baddest gives Slip-N-Slide their second #1 album in the past 30 days, as label mate Rick Ross scored a #1 Pop debut with […]
Sensual Seduction: Feels So Right, But Can Be So Wrong!
Check this scenario, you are chillin with your girl or your man (or in some cases any girl or any man-depending on how you rock). Lights are turned down, passion is turned up, clothes are coming off, you are about to get into it, and your next decision can affect the rest of your life! Sexual […]
Sean John Anniversary Special Debuts Tonight
MTV will premier two new specials this week to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of Sean John, Americas fastest growing men and womens sportswear line.The first, a documentary entitled If I Were King, will debut on MTV at 10pm EST tonight (Apr 9).Following an encore of If I Were King on Saturday (Apr 12), the network […]
RZA To Host Hip-hop Chess Federation Panel
Wu-Tang producer and co-founder RZA has signed on as one of the hosts of the next installment of the Hip-Hop Chess Federation’s Life Strategies panels. The producer/actor, born Robert Diggs, will be joined by chess icon Josh Waitzkin and Mixed Martial Arts Champion Ralex Gracie, as they demonstrate how students of chess and martial […]
It’s All In The Game: The Rose That Grew From Hardwood
College basketball officially ended for the season on Monday night. In a thriller of a game, Kansas somehow came up on top despite being down by nine with two minutes to go in regulation. A late game meltdown by Memphis allowed Kansas to force overtime and eventually win the National Championship. […]
Tony Yayo, 50 Cent, Violator Sued By Assaulted Teen
The mother of a teenaged boy assaulted by associates of Tony Yayo filed a civil lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court today (April 9).The lawsuit, filed by attorney Richard R####, accuses G-Unit member Tony Yayo, Lowell Fletcher and others of assaulting the teen, who is the son of Jimmy Henchmen, the CEO of Czar […]
Cornerstone Marketing Agency Partners With Three/21 Films for New Division
New York City based marketing agency Cornerstone is broadening its appeal via a new partnership with New York production group Three/21 Films. The alliance, which was announced by Cornerstone co-presidents Rob Stone and Jon Cohen, will result in a new division for the company named after Three/21. The partnership is the latest achievement […]
Kimora’s Reality Show Renewed; Pulls In Record Ratings
Phat Fashions executive Kimora Lee Simmons will have another opportunity to showcase her busy life for fans of her hit reality show, Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane. The half-hour series, which has been renewed for a second season by the Style network, features a look at how Simmons balances her role as mother […]
Fat Ray & Black Milk: The Set Up
The city of Detroit has developed a rich Hip-Hop resume over the years with contributions from the likes of Eminem, Slum Village, and the late great J Dilla. Newer heads like Guilty Simpson are also making noise. Another name that is helping to further solidify the Ds status in the Rap game, is MC […]
Hip-Hip Rumors: Wayne’s Carter III Cover! Alicia Keys To Marry? Jim Jones Beef Over!
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: The Real Reason 50 Cent Booted Young Buck! More Jay/Beyonce Stanery! Sonny Bono Murdered?Hip-Hop Rumors: Ray-J Tells On Faith! Young Buck Outta […]
Usher Ft. T.I. and Young Jeezy
“Love In This Club (Remix)”
Juelz Santana Ft. Jim Jones and Rabbi
“Stack Money”
Nicki Minaj Ft. Lil Wayne
“Big Spender Freestyle”
Rapper Plies Sued For $10 Million Over Shooting
South Florida rapper Plies, born Algernod Washington, has been named as one of several defendants in a lawsuit filed by five Gainesville, FL residents in the Alachua County civil courthouse yesterday (Apr 8). The five plaintiffs, who were all injured during a 2006 shooting at a Plies show, are seeking $10 million dollars in […]
Cormega Back In New York
Queensbridges own Cormega hosted a live show at New Yorks Knitting Factory (4/2) featuring Affiliate, REKS, Big Shug, Skyzoo, and DJ Statik Selektah. In a dimly-lit room, dozens of hoodies and fitted caps gathered in anticipation of what many hoped would be a real Rap show. DJ Statik Selektah opened the show with superb maneuvers […]
Election ’08: Clintons Make It Rain!
This weeks big story in Presidential politics continues to revolve around the Clinton-Obama battle as cries for Hillary to exit the race become louder and louder. As it stands on paper, Obama holds a slight lead against Hillary in elected delegates and popular votes; and, while Hillary still holds the lead in super delegates, Obama […]
Jay-Z In At Glastonbury; Rumors Blamed On Competition
The organizer of the Glastonbury Festival which will feature Jay-Z as the headlining act has responded to rumors that the superstar rapper is planning to cancel his appearance during the festival, which takes place June 27-29 in Somerset, England. According to reports in Londons Sun newspaper, Jay-Z allegedly wanted to pull out of the […]
Da Riffs: Steady to Rise..From Young Buck to Chamillionaire
Getting in where you fit has been a historical piece of advice handed down by Hip Hop greats, and a perfect example of heeding that motto are production team Da Riffs. Zed Kelley and Eric Goldman werent always making music together, but once they linked up the magic was undeniable and video game giant Electronic […]
