Where Are They Now? : Da Ranjahz
Da Ranjahz first broke out into the music seen as a part of the Carter Faculty, a management company under Roc-A-Fella Records. The rap duo, consisting of Wais and Haph, came from the same Crown Heights, Brooklyn hood, as Jay-Z and know Damon Dash quite well. After being pushed back to the burner, getting dropped […]

To DeeJay or Not: Tutorial Part One
In our introduction last week, we spoke about the DJ that doesnt really DeeJay,” mixtapes, and learning the fundamentals. This week will be dedicated to the beginner, but if youve been spinnin for a while, you might learn a thing or two as well. Here are some of the basics that I mentioned last week: […]

Uncle O: I’ve Got the Power
It doesnt take long to figure out that Philadelphia based on air personality, Tracy “Uncle O” Jackson (pictured with Juvenile) was a born hustler. Parlaying his talent for comedic commentary on everything from music to sports into a full time spot wasnt the initial plan; it became clear the boost in ratings he brought to […]

West Lines (Don’t Do It) : Kanye West’s 20 Most Unforgivable Lines
Dont get it twisted: I dig Kanye. College Dropout and Late Registration are two of the best Hip-Hop albums of the past 10 years and the man is responsible for some clever punchlines. But like any lyrical rapper, Kanyeezy sometimes straddles the line between cunning and corny (okay, sometimes flying past that line at […]

Apex: Another Reason to Vote for Curtis
A great producer is like a diamond in the rough. So its no wonder that Hip-Hops man of the hour, 50 Cent, found his diamond in one of the roughest parts of New York City-Bedstuy. Apex has gained quite a buzz for a rookie, due to his production of 50 Cents latest single I Get […]

AllHipHop Week: The Fashion Show: Hear & Now
ALLHIPHOP.COM, ANNOUNCES THE REBIRTH OF FASHION: HEAR & NOW; AS A PART OF ALLHIPHOP WEEK, SHOWCASING RUNWAY TRENDS THAT REFLECT THE REEMERGENCE OF HIPHOP Hosts Hip-Hop Icon LL Cool J & Super Model Liris Crosse Celebrity Models Nina Sky, Amanda Diva,Consequence and others hit the runway while Hip Hop artists perform including Soulja Boy, […]

Special Teamz: Onside Kickin’ It
It goes unspoken that Hip-Hop has been a catalyst for breaking down many of the racial divides that exist both nationally and internationally. However, nobody will deny the stereotypes that run through even the most open-minded individuals, and Boston trio Special Teamz are no exception. Whether its their old neighborhoods, the upcoming presidential nominations, […]

AllHipHop Week: AllHipHop Breeding Ground / Celebrity Rap Battle
ALLHIPHOP BREEDING GROUND / ALLHIPHOP CELEBRITY RAP BATTLEIt has been said that a good man is hard to find, but AllHipHop discovered that a good MC is actually harder to locate. We found them. With that AllHipHop presents a DOUBLE EVENT EXTRAVAGANZA event: The AllHipHop Breeding Ground and The Celebrity Rap Battle at the legendary […]

AllHipHop Week: The Social Lounge: Dr. Cornel West, Wendy Williams, Master P., David Banner
ALLHIPHOP PRESENTS THE 4TH ANNUAL SOCIAL LOUNGE ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2007; WORLD RENOWNED HIP-HOP PERSONALITIES GATHER ON ONE STAGE TO DISCUSS HIP-HOP CULTURE; HOSTED BY CHUCK “JIGSAW” CREEKMUR, CONFIRMED PANELISTS INCLUDE DR. CORNEL WEST, WENDY WILLIAMS, MASTER P. AND DAVID BANNER. What: AllHipHop Presents: The 4th Annual Social Lounge Venue: Pace University, Michael […]

Nottz: Another Reason to Vote For Graduation
How do we go about defining the hottest producer in the game? How about tracks on the two most talked about albums of the year? What if they had that, plus a track on the most anticipated Hip-Hop album of all time? And in addition to all that, your favorite producer named them as one […]

Heather Hunter: Wakeup Calls
Yes, by now you should be aware of how Heather Hunter garnered her fame, or infamy depending on how you feel about that sort of thing. But being an adult entertainer can only take you so far. Got that Superhead? Since retiring from the adult business over a decade ago, the Bronx born Heather […]

Eve: Wonders of My World
Ever since Eve broke on the scene in 1999, shes had a knack for making stardom look easy. Grammy Award winner. Check. Starring in blockbuster films. Check. Achieving elite status as a fashion icon. Check. The blonde bombshell is a triple-threat entertainer in the truest sense of the term. Eve was one of […]

AllHipHop Week: BBQ With J Records, Cassidy, Hurricane Chris & More!
ALLHIPHOP BBQ PRESENTED BY POLO GROUNDS MUSIC & J RECORDSThis event is the traditional kick-off to AllHipHop Week with food, DJs, fun in the sun and positive people. In 2007, AllHipHop and J Records take things to the next level with the official BBQ in the middle of Manhattan, New York on Saturday September 15! […]

AllHipHop Week: Wyclef, AllHipHop and Jumpstart present KIDS BLOCK
Tue, Sep 18th: Wyclef, AllHipHop and Jumpstart Present KIDS BLOCK. Wyclef and AllHipHop offer a Hip-Hop rendition of The Story of Ferdinand, Jumpstarts Read for the Record official campaign book. Life size characters and the iconic Fugee founding member tell The Story of Ferdinand. This reading culminates into an Outdoor Kids Block Party for […]

AllHipHop Week: THE ART SHOW: The Rebirth of Ill
We are used to seeing DJs and Rappers. Were used to seeing producers and models. We cover fashion and dancing and alternatives. But what about art? When we say all Hip-Hop culture we mean ALL Hip-Hop. What: AllHipHop Presents: The Rebirth of Ill produced in conjunction with the Sound of Art. Venue: Nubian […]

Line by Line: Aesop Rock’s None Shall Pass
Forget for a second that None Shall Pass is Ian Bavitz sixth album under the Hip-Hop moniker Aesop Rock. Forget that 45-minute mix All Day that he was commissioned by Nike+ to create earlier in 2007 specifically to enhance an individuals workout with changes in music tempo and instrumentation. Dont even think about The […]

AllHipHop Week: FREE Concert with Chamillionaire, Myspace and AllHipHop
What: AllHipHop Presents The Release featuring Chamillionaire brought to you by MySpaceNEW Venue: CLUB SPYAddress: 17 West 19th Street, New York Cross Street: Between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue Directions: N, Q, R, W; 4, 5, 6; L at 14th St-Union SqTime: Doors open at 8pmDate: September 20ALLHIPHOP AND MYSPACE JOIN FORCES TO LAUNCH SPECTACULAR […]

To Deejay or NOT… Top DJs Exposed?
About the writer: DJ Ol’ Skool K is a former radio, mix-show DJ, turned producer/remixer, who gained popularity on what was once Washington D.C.s number one Hip-Hop show, Live In The Den With Big Tigger. His production company, K.O. Productionz, has written, produced and done official remixes for the likes of Monica, Biz Markie, Scarface, […]

Where Are They Now? : The Fat Boys
As one-third of the Legendary Fat Boys, Prince Markie Dee has made a name for himself beyond the recording booth and into the boardroom. The man responsible for allowing 50 Cent to sign his first record deal has been quietly working behind the scenes, building talent and emerging as a force to be reckoned […]

Strong Arm Steady: Get Your Bars Up
Progress is always made one step at a time; a lesson the members of Strong Arm Steady are more than familiar with. After grinding for years in the streets of Californias underground circuit independently, the collective group of Krondon, Mitchy Slick and Phil Da Agony are ready to prove to world what many West […]