Black History Month is upon us. Though its Hispanic contributions must be recognized, Hip-Hop culture has become one of the largest outlets of expression in Black history. Whether it was Big Daddy Kane updating Donny Hathaway’s definition of “Young, Gifted & Black”, dead prez’s outcry about the education inequalities in “They Schools” or Chamillionaire feeling […]
For a label that’s led by a Prince, Devin the Dude has been the court jester of Rap-A-Lot Records since he appeared on The Geto Boys’ “Bring it On” in 1993. The Texan helped cultivate his style with The Odd Squad a year later, before releasing three cult-followed albums. Perhaps due to thriftier promotion and […]
O n February 10th 2006, Hip-Hop lost one of its true innovators when James “J Dilla/Jay Dee” Yancey passed away due to complications from Lupus. In a relatively short span of time J Dilla created an extensive body of work consisting of finessed beats and off the cuff rhymes with and for the likes of […]
L ong before Hyphy blew, Milano was blazing the streets with his own style of lyrical dope, and well after the Hyphy hype dies down, Milano will stand tall with the Bay area heavyweight’s who have been reppin for the Yay area from day one. The Bay area has been reveling in the attention that […]
Best known as the official DJ for the Game, DJ Skee is doing much more than counting off Game’s 300, 600, or whatever other number of bars he’ll have coming. Recently selling his shares in his Hype PR marketing firm, DJ Skee has his eyes set on breaking new ground in mobile video services which […]
It’s a quiet night in the “Z” room at Sony Studios in midtown Manhattan, where various engineers and Czar Entertainment representatives are milling around in anticipation of Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane’s arrival. The silence is broken by a commotion at the door. Debbie, Gucci Mane’s full-bodied and outspoken manager, storms in with Gucci and friends […]
Mississippi’s place in the pantheon of Black music is well-documented. Jazz, Gospel and the Blues all trace their roots along the dusty paths and dirt roads of the Magnolia State. Hip-Hop has heard from this area in the country before. Boo’s brand of Hip-Hop is hard-edged, forceful and delivered with the sound and spirit of […]
On one hand you can count D.O.C., Snoop Doggy Dogg, and Eminem. On the other, you can list Lady of Rage, Hittman, and Joe Beast. Throughout his decades-long run of music mastery, Dr. Dre has pulled a lot of new artists to work with him. Some have become overnight superstars, while others waited until they […]
Well, we’re a month into 2007 and the verdict is out on where Hip-Hop will go this year. Last year saw the South put the game in a chokehold, the return of a “retired” great, and the still brewing debate over the vital signs of the culture we love. One thing is clear though, currently […]
“I can draw anything, but I’m a Hip-Hop artist; I document Hip-Hop,” says Andre LeRoy-Davis. While that name might escape you, Andre, or “A.L. Dre” his pen name has been giving readers something to chew on or chuckle to when they’ve closed The Source for the last 16 years. Davis’ illustrations have become part of […]
Black History Month is upon us. Though its Hispanic contributions must be recognized, Hip-Hop culture has become one of the largest outlets of expression in Black history. Whether it was Big Daddy Kane updating Donny Hathaway’s definition of “Young, Gifted & Black”, dead prez’s outcry about the education inequalities in “They Schools” or Chamillionaire feeling […]
AllHipHop.com: The media portrayed it as when Dame and Jay split everyone had to pick sides. Peedi Peedi: It wasn’t like that though. Biggs had called me like, “I need you to come to New York.” I was like, “For what?” And he said, “Nah, I just need you to sign this paper stating that […]
The chances of getting offered a major recording contract without spitting one bar seem like zero to none but Pedro Zayas surprisingly beat those odds. Formerly known as Peedi Crakk, Peedi Peedi got scooped after a chance meeting in 2002; proclaiming himself “Prince Of The Roc” after quickly getting comfy at his new Roc-A-Fella Records […]
Yola’s initials, DG stands for “Da Great,” and for the 21-year-old rapper, there is no telling him otherwise. The uncompromising A-Town native bum rushed the music scene with his “f**k all haters” mantra on his scorching cut “Ain’t Gonna Let Up.” Building up his own fan base through his mixtape, Really Really in the Streets, […]
Between Lil’ Flip and Chamillionaire, it was Mike Jones that helped bring Houston back to the Hip-Hop forefront. Jones was more lighthearted than Flip, and less topical than Cham, but with his Yellow Pages raps, rags to riches banter, and happy-go-lucky attitude, Who is Mike Jones? answered its own question. However since the platinum run […]
Between the old and the new, there is the true. “True School” has been a loosely defined term for Hip-Hop with the purest intentions, Hip-Hop that has nothing to be ashamed about. Brooklyn MC J-Live wrote a song about it called “True School Anthem” a few years back, Grandmaster Caz and Mele Mel talk about […]
As Hip-Hop fans debate on New York’s return to the marketplace, 2007 will deal out several fresh faces. While Young Jeezy and Rick Ross have succeeded in strong debuts under The Carter Administration, Def Jam readies its homegrown talent Tru Life. With platinum pressures increasing, some already know this Lower East Side talent for reasons […]
Cashville, Ten-A-Key. The fact that Country Music’s reigning capital has been given a Hip-Hop inspired nickname speaks volumes about the influence of the city’s newest ambassador—Young Buck. Mayor Bill Purcell is probably not too thrilled that his city has adopted a nickname synonymous with copping cocaine at a bargain basement price, but in terms of […]
You probably don’t know it, but O.F.T.B. is in your CD collection. Operation From The Bottom was one of the groups that through numerous soundtrack appearances (Above the Rim, Gang Related, Gridlock’d), gave Death Row its street credibility. Balanced by Snoop Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound representing Crips, Flipside, LowMB, and DJ Bus Stop joined […]
Nas is the son of a Blues player; QD3 is the son of a Jazz icon (Quincy Jones) and brother-in-law to Tupac Shakur. The man who gained accolades producing for LL Cool J and scoring The Fresh of Bel Air became a top producer, and Hip-Hop’s premier documentary filmmaker. Q’s Beef series and Thug Angel […]
