Classified: For All Eyes And Ears

CANADA WEEK 2008 “Doing great” is a position STILL relatively unheard of in the Canadian Hip-Hop bizz.   Nova Scotia’s Classified however, a name steadily hot on everyone’s tongue throughout his almost 15 year career, can realistically boast the status.  Steady on the grind in mind and time, Class has spent more than the last decade […]

NYOil: Slick Talker

ALLHIPHOP CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCEDelivering the truth in both context and lyrical poise is Staten Island wordsmith NYOIL. Not a mainstream rapper by any means, his truth to ear lyrical approach  spurns unworthy MCs that fluster the mainstream Hip-Hop scene. The rapper’s candor, and lyrical skills, has warranted him the label of a man not to be […]

Kardinal Offishall: Ambassador Imperial

CANADA WEEK 2008   Nobody is promised tomorrow, and if the upcoming album Not 4 Sale were to be Kardinal Offishall’s last living representation, he’d be content with what he’s delivering the Hip Hop nation. Under Akon’s now established Konvict Muzik and with the hit singer/songwriter executive producing the project, there’s no doubt Jason Harrow […]

MJG: This Might Be The Day

When you hear legendary Hip-Hop artists 8 Ball &       you should immediately think of a few things. There is the chronicling of their “Space Age Pimpin’” lifestyles, their badge of putting Memphis, TN Hip-Hop on the map or their steadyfast resolve at only delivering their brand of raw Hip-Hop music despite watered down […]

Streets Is Talking: MIMS

Ever wondered what comes with having one of the biggest songs of the year?  Ask MIMS. The New York native gained national fame in 2007 with his hit single “This Why I Am Hot.” Featuring minimal production and a straightforward hook, whether you were in the South, North, East or West, the song was ubiquitous. […]