EXCLUSIVE: Jackie Chain Talks “Bruce Lean Chronicles Vol. 1”; Explains Diverse Southern Influences In His Music and Tour

(AllHipHop News) Huntsville, Alabama-bred and Universal/Republic-signed rapper Jackie Chain recently spoke with AllHipHop.com about his upcoming work titled The Bruce Lean Chronicles Volume 1, which is set to release next week on July 31. The Slumerican affiliate explained his diverse style of music, his recent change of labels from Universal Motown to Universal Republic, and his grind of […]

Lupe Fiasco Set To Appear At His Foundation’s Annual Block-By-Block Feeding Initiative

(AllHipHop News) Lupe Fiasco is set to appear next month at his charitable foundation’s 4th Annual Block-By-Block Initiative in Chicago, which launched earlier this week. According to the Lupe Fiasco Foundation website, the “Community Feeding Initiative’s” goal is to feed “at least 100 people daily and target inner-city communities such as Austin, East Garfield Park, […]

DOWNLOAD: Mick Boogie And Hypetrak Team Up To “Represent The Stripes” With Slum Village, Action Bronson And More

(AllHipHop News) DJ Mick Boogie has teamed up with Hypetrak to release an 18-track mixtape titled Represent the Stripes as an homage to Adidas’ #represent campaign and to help build some musical awareness and anticipation for the 2012 Summer Olympic games which begin this Friday (July 27) in London. Represent the Stripes features new music […]

Lecrae Announces Release Date For “Gravity,” Launches 30-City Tour In Support Of Album

(AllHipHop News) Grammy nominated rapper Lecrae has announced the release date for his highly anticipated album, Gravity. The new release from rapper Lecrae features a number of guest appearances from popular rappers like BIG K.R.I.T., Mathai (The Voice), as well as Reach Records label mates Trip Lee and Tedashii. Production on Gravity is rounded out […]

Ice-T Takes “The Art of Rap” to London for Premiere

(AllHipHop News) Ice-T’s directorial debut “Something From Nothing: The Art Of Rap” premiered in London last week. The legendary, Los Angeles bred artist promoted the documentary at key locations around the UK’s capital city, including Hammersmith Apollo, Brixton Ritzy Picture House, British Film Institute and an Apple Store in Central London. Ice-T also hosted Q&A […]