Termanology: Politic Ditto
Anyone paying attention to the rap game for the past decade knows the remote chances of a lanky kid from Boston resurrecting the spirit of early 90s Hip-Hop. Then there’s the catch-22 of being hailed as the next coming of the late, great Chris Big Pun Rios.Despite the odds, Termanology has released five critically acclaimed […]

Cypress Hill’s Sen Dog: Solo Entry
South Gate, CA rapper Senen Reyes aka Sen Dog was first introduced to the rap world as a part of the Cypress Hill in the early 90s. On occasion Sen Dog would step out to the forefront on tracks like Latin Lingo, however his main role was to be B-Reals backup by using his deep […]

Funkmaster Flex: Memory Lane (90s Edition)
If you want to explore Hip-Hop history, ask a DJ. The chosen few with clout who man the ones and twos see the greats come and go, witness movements soar then crumble, and still provide a one a kind Hip-Hop soundtrack. In the case of Funkmaster Flex, sometimes a DJ can create trends and become […]

Peedi Crakk: The P. Crakk Commandments
Philly native Peedi Crakk is a standing survivor of one of the biggest breakups in Hip-Hop history. After signing to Roc-a-Fella Records in 2001 by way of Freeway, Peedi hit the ground running building a name for himself with fan favorites like “One for Peedi Crakk,” and star making appearances on songs like Freeways Flipside.” […]

Pitbull: Cuba Libre
José Martí, the Apostle of Cuban Independence believed, Happiness exists on earth, and it is won through prudent exercise of reason, knowledge of the harmony of the universe, and constant practice of generosity. While the realm of Hip-Hop at times is dominated by materialism or melancholy, Armondo Pitbull Perez is the personification of Martís belief. […]

DJ Muggs & Planet Asia: Painkillers
While Obama and McCain do their thing in the coming months, California-bred combo DJ Muggs and Planet Asia have their own campaigning to do. The latest project matching Muggs with another underground giant for a full-length LP, Pain Language, promises to be the unorthodox and avant-garde album their respective fans will be expecting.Its hard to […]

Hot Stylz: Jokes On You
Hot Stylz got jokes. During this interview the one liners came non-stop. It shouldnt be a surprise, since it fits into the scheme of their hit Looking Boy, essentially a snap fest (as in joning & the dozens, not that dance rap stuff) in song form that features Yung Joc. Signed to Jive via Jocs […]

Heltah Skeltah: The Odd Couple
Most noted for their natural chemistry and charisma, clearly evident on their stunning 1996 debut Nocturnal, Boot Camp Cliks Heltah Skeltah have always managed to stand out from their competition in the ever-fickle rap game. After several years spent as solo artists and working loosely with the BCC, the dynamic duo releases their long-awaited third […]

AHH BREEDING GROUND: State Property Reunites, EPMD Takes The Stage, & More!
What event combines the old school, the new school and the next school? Where will history be made as the entire State Property will stand reunited on stage for the first time in years? Where will EPMD tear down the stage representing the golden age of Hip-Hop? Where will artists on the verge of startdom […]

Nelly: The AllHipHop Interview
In the four years since his last studio release Cornell Haynes Jr., better known as Nelly, had dipped somewhat under the radar. Many obviously expected another album, although few were quite sure when they could expect it. Then in 2007 he appeared on tracks for R. Kellys Double Up and T.Is T.I VS. T.I.P. These […]

Cory Gunz: The Best Kept Secret
In the Roc-A-Fella film Backstage, Jay-Z had a premonition. He said that somewhere out there theres a kid sitting at breakfast, eating some Apple Jacks, writing some s**t. And that hungry young dude is going to be the next big thing in Hip-Hop. While one can argue Jay wasnt speaking about anyone in particular, after […]

Sandman: Re-Up Gang Wrapped Up
Im not signed to Re-Up Gang Records anymore. I asked for releasemake sure it says thatI asked for a release, nobody dropped me. So put free agent in there, says Sandman, the baritone voiced MC you may have heard of.And just like that, the Re-Up Gang, as we have known it, is no more. Well, […]

B.G. & Chopper City Boyz: Concrete Rock
After leaving the label that gave popular culture such phrases as drop it like its hot and bling, bling New Orleans rapper B.G. was counted out. Many people thought that without his fellow Hot Boys and Cash Moneys clout, the New Orleans native would never be able to repeat or surpass any of his past […]

U-N-I: Universal Magnetic
Today we would like to introduce you to a two man group out of Inglewood, CA thats been making a nice name for themselves on the underground scene as of late. U-N-I is comprised of members Y-O and Thurzday, and although they hail from one of Southern Californias most dangerous and notorious cities, dont expect […]

Willie The Kid: Raps New Royalty
Aphilliates Music Groups flagship artist, Willie The Kid is far from another run of the mill artist that is rapping as an alternative to say a street hustle or deflated hoop dreams. Since the first grade Willie has been exercising his penchant for writing and rhyming, performing at school talent shows and writing movie scripts. […]

DJ Khaled: Global Grind
When you hear the ever animated DJ Khaled bellow out his signature catchphrase We the best! on his various hit records, youre not hearing an empty catchphrase, but the slogan by which the man exemplifies his career. Since 2006, Khaled has ridden the wave of his albums (Listennn…The Album, We The Best) and their various […]

Kim Osorio: Straight Talk
Its just your average evening at a Starbucks in New Jersey. Random teenagers are doing homework, old friends are catching up, and new couples are on first dates. Several months prior, Kim Osorio sat in that very same Starbucks penning her novel Straight from the Source a partial tell-all about her time as the […]

Flesh-N-Bone: Unbreakable
He has spent the better part of the millennium stuck inside a six by nine cell, held behind cold walls and dealing with conditions that could break even the strongest mans spirit. Coupled with the fact the group he helped elevate to superstar status had broken apart at the seams, one wouldnt blame Stanley Flesh-N-Bone […]

Camp Lo: Fever Pitch
Call them The Lo if youd like, but South Bronx reppin MCs Sonny Cheeba and Geechi Suede are still officially known as Camp Lo. Since their acclaimed 1997 debut Uptown Saturday Night and its hit Luchini AKA This Is It, Camp Lo have always been a fresh counterpoint to the mainstream Hip-Hop standard of the […]

GZA: Single Minded Pro
The release of Wu-Tang Clans Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) set the stage for the release of a string of solo albums from each of the nine collective members. In 1995 Raekwon introduced the critically acclaimed Only Built 4 Cuban Linx , a theatrical album which is often thought to be responsible for much of the […]