This week we are featuring some of the hottest Djs from the West Coast to gain a new perspective on what a DJ looks for in a solid mixtape as well as what jams they play to rock a party.  DJ Jam is a legend who started in the music business over twenty years […]

    What happens when one of the hottest battle MCs gets possessed by his fascination with Jackie Chan? You get The Rush Hour Mixtape. Based out of the dusty, hot, crime-ridden streets of Stockton California, lives a rapper by the name of Okwerdz. He is a pioneer within the West Coast battle scene. Okwerdz has […]

In Part I we discussed some Deejaying skills like basic and advanced scratches as well as blendin’ skills. In Part II, we have some great advice to assist in taking your skills from the club / streets to the radio: 3. Create a buzz In the beginning, perform as many functions as possible  (with or without […]

    On the should-be classic “I Left it Wet for You,” UGK’s Pimp C rhymed “All the time, I’m bumpin’ WC, ’cause it seems like he’s the only n***a makin’ sense to me.” That was almost 15 years ago. WC, approaching his twentieth year as a recorded MC is still making plenty of sense to […]

JUST ADDED! SWIZZ BEATZ AND JOE BUDDEN!Venue: Nokia TheaterAddress:  145 W. 45th Street @ BroadwayTime:  8:00pm, Doors Open @ 7pmTicket Price: $20Tickets may be purchased in-person at the Nokia Theater box office.Two of Hip-Hop most respected artists have been added to the AllHipHop Rebirth Finale Concert at the Nokia Theater – JOE BUDDEN AND SWIZZ […]

    Cormega never brags how real he keeps it, and that might be the secret. The Queensbridge MC has penned and spit raps that evoke soul with the struggles of street life for almost 15 years. As an independent artist, ‘Mega found early success in his The Realness release. Among 13 other joints, “The Saga” […]

For those who think Hip-Hop is dead, you have been bamboozled; at least according to Black Eyed Peas front man. Born William James Adams Jr., the famed MC and producer has been a force to be reckoned with around the world, as he has successfully immersed himself into the melting pot of musicality.  From Nas […]

    For close to a decade Brooklyn MC Poison Pen has been rocking crowds with his brash, in your face lyrics and larger than life persona. Pen has released countless mixtapes with his crew’s EMVEEZ and Stronghold and has made guest appearances on a number of albums and mixtapes. He has worked with artists such […]

BEYONCE NAKED? There might be a few pictures of Beyonce naked running around the internet, I’m hearing. Before you all run out and go on a scavenger hunt, let me explain. Beyonce is said to have posed nude said that an artist could paint her as a gift for Jay-Z. So, now photos of the […]

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 […]

In our introduction last week, we spoke about the DJ that doesn’t really “DeeJay,” mixtapes, and learning the fundamentals. This week will be dedicated to the beginner, but if you’ve 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:  […]

It doesn’t 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 wasn’t the initial plan; it became clear the boost in ratings he brought to […]

    Don’t 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 […]

A great producer is like a diamond in the rough.  So it’s no wonder that Hip-Hop’s 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 Cent’s latest single “I Get […]

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, […]

    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 it’s their old neighborhoods, the upcoming presidential nominations, […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

    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 […]