The Beat Melee: Battle #1
The competition was thick, submissions came from all over the planet, and the decision was very difficult. Every submission had something that was sheer dopeness. We didn’t get any straight garbage. If you submitted and believe strongly in your product, put it back to the test again. Next time break out the serious flames this […]
Preview Approved: 50 Cents Righteous Kill, Andre 3000 Goes Semi-Pro
Movie buffs and fanboys are always bemoaning the state of modern American films. Not me. I like to focus on the positive, and I await the summer blockbuster season with baited breath. The crop of summer blockbusters we have this year is looking very strong, Especially for fans of superhero comics. Iron Man starring […]
AllHipHop Behind The Scenes: Sheek Louch
See the set of Sheek Louch’s new video “Good Love” and a sneak peak at another video “I Think We Got A Problem”
N.O.R.E., Monie Love Debut Shows On XM
XM Satellite radio listeners will have more options to choose from in terms of rap music with two new shows featuring Queens, New York rapper N.O.R.E. and former Philadelphia on-air radio personality Monie Love. Militainment Radio with N.O.R.E. will feature N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN, along with co-host and fellow CNN member Capone, in a […]
50 Cent Ft. Young Buck
Party Ain’t Over (Full Version)
Rich Boy Ft. John Legend, Lil Wayne and Nas
Ghetto Rich Remix
Class Of ’88: Long Live The Kane
If you really know your Rap music then youre surely aware that The Notorious B.I.G. or dare I say it, Jay-Z didnt architect the infamous Brooklyn swagger that made the borough famous. They couldnt have; the formula was already created and perfected in 1988. Point blank Big Daddy Kane is the Don Corleone of what […]
Piano Boy Oh Ft. Bounty Killa
Romp Wit Me
Five & Done: Rocko
ATL’s (the SWATs, specifically) latest rap upstart Rocko is out to prove management isn’t always clueless. While the 29 year old earned his stripes representing artists and developing their careers for his own Rocky Road label, a year or so ago he figured he had the goods to make his own way as a rapper. […]
Flavor Flav Starring In New Sitcom
Public Enemy rapper Flavor Flav will star in a new half-hour comedy titled Under One Roof, which will debut on the MyNetworkTV network. MyNetworkTV ordered 13 episodes of Under One Roof, which stars Flavor Flav as Calvester Hill, an ex-convict that moves in with his wealthy, conservative brother. Calvester subsequently turns his brother’s […]
AHH Stray News: Shawty Lo Album Stolen; Bootlegged
D4L member Shawty Lo was the victim of a theft that has resulted in the bootlegging of his upcoming album Units in The City. A version of the album is being sold without several newer songs the rapper recorded for the album, which is slated to hit stores on February 26. has been leaked and […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Diddy’s New Pleasure, Superhead’s Return?, Mary Moments and NY Gets Headbutted
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: More Detox Delays? The Fantastic Four-gotten Movie! Hip-Hop Rumors: Lauryn Hill Had Her Baby? Timbaland The Slave? TODAY’S RUMORS! DIDDYS NEW PLEASURE So, Diddy […]
Lenny Kravitz: It Is Time For a Love Revolution
Its no government conspiracy that the main undertaking of Lenny Kravitzs sound is the revival of classic rock. Nearly twenty years ago Kravitz suggested Let Love Rule [Virgin] and on his eighth studio album hes telling us It Is Time for a Love Revolution [Virgin] so, its alright if youre getting a case of […]
Polo Grounds Inks Marketing Deal With Fila
Bryan Leachs Polo Grounds Music has inked an exclusive marketing and public relations partnership with Fila, which will simultaneously promote Polo Grounds roster of artists and Fila’s new lifestyle apparel and footwear lines, the label announced today (February 6). Secured via the labels new Brand Marketing Division, the deal combines print, broadcast, and online […]
Pete Rock: New York’s Finest
If you’ve been wondering where your favorite producer has been hiding, he’s right here! Pete Rock has been one of Hip-Hop’s most revered musicians since the early ’90s. His melodic beats layered with thick basslines and distinct horns along with once partner CL Smooth was a breath of fresh air to consumers who were being […]
It’s All In The Game: Super Sonic
Its 90 minutes before tipoff, and Kevin Durant is sitting all by himself midcourt on the scorers table inside Key Arena. A few of his Sonics teammates like Luke Ridnour and Damien Wilkins are casually putting up jumpers, warming up for that nights match against the visiting (and struggling) New York Knicks. […]
Little Brother’s Big Pooh, Producer Young RJ Team For Album
Rapper Big Pooh of North Carolina duo Little Brother, has paired up with Grammy-nominated producer Young RJ to create a new studio album due out in June of 2008, the producers manager DJ Scrap Dirty told AllHipHop.com. The two artists, from vastly different musical backgrounds, are working to combine their passion for Hip-Hop and […]
Talib Kweli: Why I Support Barack Obama
It is the last year of the Bush administration and thank God. I usually rail against being described as simply “political rapper”, and I haven’t voted since Bill Clinton first ran for President. I was following the tradition that Black Americans have had of voting for democrats since we got the right in 1964 (temporarily). […]
Sneak(er) Peek: The Black President
It’s Super Tuesday (2/5/07), so it goes without saying that if you are registered to vote in one of the 24 states holding primary elections, you are going to vote for one of your respective political party’s Presidential hopeful’s today, right? Political participation aside, the day’s election activities make it apropos for me to big […]
G Unit: Return Of The Body Snatchers Vol. 1 (Mixtape)
The infamous G-Unit had a relatively quiet 2007. While 50 Cent dominated headlines with his sales feud with Kanye West, and Young Buck dropped one of the better albums of the year, when compared to the years previous, anyone would be remiss to not call it a slow burn. At the start of 2008, […]
