Exclusive: J.Cole Talks New Mixtape, Plans For Debut Album
(AllHipHop News) J.Cole is officially a force to be reckoned with. Last Friday, the release of his mixtape Friday Night Lights crashed his site DreamVillian.net, after an estimated 4,000 users logged on per second, to download the North Carolinian’s latest material. J. Cole, who is on the BET Music Matters Tour, hopes to land some […]
Nigeria At 50: Inside Storm 360, West Africas Hottest Entertainment Company (Part I)
Nigeria At 50: Inside Storm 360, West Africas Hottest Entertainment Company (Part I) There are many powerful symbols which represent the independence of Nigeria from Britain, not the least of which is the flag of the nation and of course its ability to form its own government. And obviously one cannot forget the image and […]
Africa, The Next Throne of Hip-Hop
Ive mentioned this story before because it was one of those experiences that always stays with you. In December 2009, I wrote the following in a column at AllHipHop.com: In 1996, while serving as GM of Wu-Tang Management, I participated in a private meeting with executives from RCA Records. At a certain point they brought […]
BG & Chopper City Boyz: Life In The Concrete Jungle (Album Review)
After leaving his former recording home over financial woes, BG manned up and showed that there is indeed life after Cash Money. In the process he put together his own New Orleans squad to represent his new movement. Originally consisting of BG, brother Hakim, VL Mike, Snipe and Gar, the crew released We Got This […]
Chamillionaire: Mixtape Messiah 4 (Mixtape Review)
Fresh of the hiatus he proclaimed hed take at the end of his sophomore album, Ultimate Victory, Houston hotshot Chamillionaire is back with part four of his acclaimed Mixtape Messiah series. While none of the projects have ever come close to matching the original Mixtape Messiah, this by far is a close second.Featuring guest appearances […]
Young Jeezy: The Mixtape Monster
After some time off, Young Jeezy lets the streets know he is back with his newest mixtape offering The Mixtape Monster (CTE). He comes out instantly swinging with Mariah Careys Side Effects. His verse on the mid-tempo is additional proof that any MC and Snowman collaboration is worth a listen. The whole […]
Webbie: Savage Life 2
I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T do you know what that means? It means that once again, strong singles by independent artists are dominating mainstream Rap. Webbie is one of the youngsters hoping to be recognized as a credible, dominant southern powerhouse with his sophomore album, Savage Life 2 (Asylum). Led by the female friendly club hit Independent, Webbies album […]
Lil Wayne Still With Cash Money Records
After months of speculation, representatives for Lil’ Wayne confirmed that the rapper is still signed to his native label, Cash Money/Universal and not a Jay-Z helmed Def Jam. “Lil’ Wayne is still on Cash Money/Universal and his label Young Money Entertainment is through Cash Money/Universal as well,” Lil Wayne’s publicist CJ Robinson confirmed with AllHipHop.com […]
Russell Simmons Releasing DVD Series On African-Americans
Black History month starts in February and Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons will release a new DVD series that focuses on various African-American trailblazers. The DVD’s, titled “The History Makers: Faith,” “The History Makers: Courage” and “The History Makers: Success,” detail inspiring success stories of African American luminaries who refused the lot handed out by an […]
Inspectah Deck: Rebel Yell
Swinging the lyrical sword of the chosen few Inspectah Deck takes on his personal ills with no fear. Still, INS has survived years of label turmoil and has settled in at a new home with Koch Entertainment/In the Paint Records with new comforts. Here he revels in his past successes and obstacles and his desire […]
