As a Houston underground mainstay, it can be difficult for Trae to get acknowledged by the same fans that heard him on the official remix to Yung Joc’s “It’s Going Down.” Despite strong singles, including his recent “Screwed Up” with Lil’ Wayne, sometimes an album cut from an artist like Trae goes even farther. […]
The era of ringtone raps are in full bloom – whether you’re partying like a rockstar, standing under an umbrella, or explaining why you’re hot. Kinfolk Kia Shine is one of the latest rappers to move directly into Top 40 radio, with his “Krispy” single’s addictive chorus and “Paul Revere” bassline. However, if you think […]
It’s been over three months since Buck the World was released to the masses. Young Buck’s second album may lack the surging singles of his debut, but his 2007 effort remains a pillar in “album of the year” discussions, with or without strong radio play. While programmers might duck the Buck, media headlines […]
Jorge Alvarez, better known as Kurious Jorge, is the polar opposite of what comes to mind when most people hear his moniker. Born of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent and raised in Spanish Harlem, this MC is still an underground legend and is regarded in many circles as one of the best Latino MCs of […]
Lil’ Wyte is living his dream. After years of hard work, his career is picking up more speed. When he decided to pursue a Hip Hop career while still in his teens, his father gave him $1,500 to spend on making his first record. But things stalled. Like so many, he joined a rap group […]
Video Editor Sam StokesVideographer Slim Upon AllHipHop.com’s relaunch, Part One of the “Streets is Talking: 50 Cent” interview ran, touching on new albums, longstanding feuds, and some label rumors. Two weeks later comes the second half—delving deep into 50 Cent’s past, for an always candid look into the mind of Curtis Jackson. With a memory […]
The Heatmakerz are no strangers to change. After developing a form of music described as “crack,” that amassed an almost cult-like following for Dipset, The Rsonist and Thrilla were forced to change courses. The addiction to that “crack” spread far beyond a young, innocent fan base, and into the ears of rabid producers trying […]
Despite a “Super Thug” reputation, N.O.R.E. declares that nothing bothers him more than seeing a rapper act hard or cranky. The LeFrak City, Queens MC is high energy, and bursts with laughter, whether discussing his Reggaeton period, being the first video banned from MySpace, or his favorite Howard Stern Show goonie. A lover of […]
The Green Eyed Bandit stole our ears, then he stole our hearts. After 20 years with EPMD, Def Squad, behind the board and in front of the microphone, Erick Sermon has become a timeless icon that exudes wisdom and defies age. After one of his signature hiatuses, the E Double exclusively tells AllHipHop.com that […]
“The stars almost in line, my turn soon come/ I’m hot now, but I’ll be burnin’ when June come” – Stack Bundles, “Bundles Hot Now (Remix)” On June 11, 2007, Hip-Hop lost another one.Far Rockaway, Queens’ Stack Bundles, was shot to death in an apparent set-up after returning home from a long, celebratory evening at […]
Videographer: Brian MappVideo Editor: Quadre OwensEven though UGK’s latest double-disc LP is entitled Underground Kingz, Bun B is well within reach of the streets, the industry, and all points above and between. For over a decade since, Pimp C and Bun B have positioned themselves as kings of Texas Hip-Hop from an unlikely Port Arthur […]
After achieving platinum status with his first mainstream release off the Cradle to the Grave soundtrack, Antwan “Amadeus” Thompson became more than just your ordinary, run of the mill producer. A musician since the tender age of eight, Amadeus has proven that hard work and individuality are the keys to success. Having produced tracks for […]
Das EFX stormed onto the music scene in the early ’90s with “iggity” style and hardcore Timberland-stomping lyrics. The group was discovered by EPMD during a Virginia talent contest, and soon after the show, they begin working on their first album. The first album they released went platinum, and it made Das EFX a household […]
Videographer: Brian MappEditor: Loretta WallaceProducers: Steve Raze and Jake Paine Platinum recording artist and executive T.I. faces off with the enigmatic T.I.P. for an interview about principles, life, and loyalty. Perhaps the King of the South has a career in journalism to juggle with all the endorsements, acting, rapping and Grand Hustle Records? Larry King […]
Steve Rifkind has always been two steps ahead. Whether it was pioneering the street team, playing an instrumental role in the discovery of Wu-Tang Clan and Akon, or creating amicable contracts with his artists, all had a heavy Rifkind hand. Fifteen years after Loud Records started, Steve now creates BattleRap through his old, original website. […]
In the year 2007, it’s safe to say that the South has risen again, but just north of the dirty dirty still lies the South’s best kept secret. Little did the world know that when 9th Wonder emerged on the scene four years ago, with a remix of Nas’ God’s Son album, he would spark […]
Few artists have pushed the b-side, remix and rare track as hard as a group such as The Hieroglyphics. There is a conglomerate of b-side and remix material floating around on vinyl in record stores across the world that Hip-Hop can thank Hieroglyphics for. And the mere fact that the group is constantly recording, […]
It’s often difficult to understand knowing a collective just as much for its brilliant b-sides, remixes and rare tracks, as knowing them for its actual albums. Where most Hip-Hop artists struggle to remain relevant in a music market that is constantly pushing product, The Hieroglyphics are known for pushing their own product on their […]
A celebrity Black father of six (who all live with him) owns and maintains two restaurants, a club, several residential properties, and performs around the world while still making it to family night every Wednesday. The first name that comes mind is probably Bill Cosby. But growing up in a strong family structure isn’t just […]
On an 80-degree Philadelphia evening, The Lifesavas are chilling in the green room of Philadelphia’s Khyber bar venue. Huddled around dozens of untouched Heinekens on ice, the Portland, Oregon trio is focused less than an hour before they perform. The veteran artists are touring their second album, the recently-released Gutterfly. With its ‘70s themes, George […]
