Mike Watts: The Name Ain’t Changed
T here isnt just one Mike Watts chopping and screwing his records. While one might be more recognizable than the other, Philadelphias Mike Watts isnt changing his name anytime soon. In fact, the two artists shared legal counsel at one time, and acquaintances in Houstons Lil Troy. While some might be quick to judge the […]

Swishahouse: Take ’em to the House
Between the success of Mike Jones, Paul Wall, and Slim Thug, Swishahouse Records was a proud father of artists in 2005.. However, as Chamillionaire and Slim Thug fared well without the label at times, Mike Jones has also recently been declaring his own independence. Michael “5000” Watts and G-Dash say otherwise, and responded to comments […]

Lady Sovereign: Lady’s First
L ady Sovereign may be 5’1 tall, but don’t underestimate this young woman’s fierce presence. The self-proclaimed “biggest midget in the game” created such a stir on the underground UK scene, that it persuaded Jay-Z to bring her over the pond to a Def Jam/Island Records contract. Some critics forecast this union of unique talent […]

MC Shan: Play it Again Shan
MC Shan’s albums vanished from record store shelves 15 years ago, and yet he is party to one of Hip-Hops most celebrated battles. When cousins Shan and DJ Marley Marl released The Bridge in 1986, they soon found themselves with a big slab of beef on the grill. KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions stood up […]

Dre: Next Level
D re envisions a solo career. As half of Cool & Dre, the Miami hit-maker has watched his status rise with each single the pair places on a top-selling album. After last year’s Hate It Or Love It, a collaboration with The Game and 50 Cent, the Miami duo has schooled other artists on how […]

Balance: Hard Days, Long Nights
As artists like 50 Cent, Camron and Papoose created legitimate careers from the mixtape culture in varying degrees. So has Balance. The Bay artist rose from the ashes of the 90s decline in his underrepresented region. Under the tutelage of the legendary EA-Ski, Balances verses received prime placement on mixtapes, even in the competitive rigors […]

Lupe Fiasco: Leaks & Patches
Hip-Hop loves a leak, for better or worse. Whether its a crowned veteran or the proclaimed leader of the new school, early access to albums is always in demand. Even if the response is overwhelmingly positive, the labels arent as enthused as the fans. For example, Ras Kass Van Gogh and Large Professors The LP […]

Jay Rock: Rock Solid
I n Los Angeles notorious Watts section, Jay Rock is bidding for the spotlight in the West Coast rap revival. This artist might not have the prolific personnel backing of peers like The Game or Ice Cube, or the highbrow affiliations like rookies Bishop Lamont and Glasses Malone. But, Warner Brothers has taken a chance […]

Tracy Nguyen: Lil’ Kim’s Publicist Speaks
C elebrity publicists are almost as famous as the superstar clients they represent theyre the hottest trend! For superstar rapper Lil Kim, her PR accessory is Tracy Nguyen. It is Nguyen who appeared in the background of BETs reality show, Lil Kim: Countdown to Lockdown. The series chronicled a time in Kims life that […]

Mike Jones: Icebreaker Part Two
Check out part two of AllHipHop.com’s Mike Jones interview… AllHipHop.com: Whats good with Paul Wall? I heard he just had a baby. Mike Jones: Yeah. Congrats to Paul Wall. He just had a little boy. I hit him on the day he was born. AllHipHop.com: Can you get into your Punkd episode? Mike Jones: You […]

Mike Jones: Icebreaker Part One
M ike Jones was the only student of Houstons 2005 graduation class that has experienced platinum success [Who Is Mike Jones.] despite the regions industry takeover. Jones swears he was also the stepchild of the lot, which included acclaimed artists like Paul Wall, Slim Thug and Chamillionaire. A budding mogul, the rapper says hes now […]

Murphy Lee: Grown Man B.I.
D uring his formative years, a young Torhi Harpers close family stressed that luck was a delicate combination of preparation and opportunity. When most teenagers slaved at their sorry part-time jobs and prepped for the SAT’s, Torhi, or Murphy Lee and friends, the St. Lunatics, worked to fulfill their dreams as rap stars in the […]

J. Bully: The Intelligent Hoodlum
W hat MC dare call himself an educated thug in this era of Hip-Hop? J.Bully represents a new breed of lyricist and a movement he deems Educated Thug Muzik, an interest group that intends to balance the genre a bit. In many ways, Bully represents the paranormal to rap though. He teaches a Hip-Hop course […]

K-Hill: Livin’ Proof
S traight out of Wilson, North Carolina, K-Hill is one of the states brightest talents of today and tomorrow. The producer and MC gained notoriety from producing throwback-minded joints on Kazes Spirit of 94 project three years ago. While he says he wasnt aware of the theme at the time, this is an artist with […]

DJ Chela: New Girl Order
T he female Hip-Hop head appears to resemble the Black man at first glace: an endangered species. However, upon deeper analysis and sincere study, its apparent that they are flourishing in some ways, while languishing in others. DJ Chela may not be a household name, but the spin-doctor seeks to change that notion and marshal […]

Edgar Allen Floe: Floetry
H ailing from North Carolina, Edgar Allen Floe has made a name for himself, writing and producing as one of 15 members in Hip-Hops Knights of the Round Table, the Justus League. One might think that by having more members in your group than the Wu-Tang Clan, he would get a case of middle child […]

Little Brother: Most Slept On
N orth Carolinas agents are always on their grind to get quality Hip-Hop out to the masses. Little Brothers sophomore album The Minstrel Show dropped this past September, and since then, the trio hasnt stopped working. Most recently, they linked with DJ Drama for a Gangsta Grillz mixtape that connected the group to Mos Def […]

Slow Suicide Stimulus: Suicidal Thoughts
T he mid-90s are fondly revered by Hip-Hop fans for several reasons. For starters, they defied convention. The things that were said and how they were presented were very different from today. The uncertainty on records like Group Homes The Realness or Commons Nuttin To Do made for audiences to relate, regardless of socioeconomics or […]

Carmelo Anthony: My Man, My Melo
In just three seasons, Carmelo Anthony has been an NBA force to be reckoned with. The former Syracuse star has taken the Denver Nuggets from an NBA joke to a franchise with a hopeful future encouraged by a lot of widespread supporters. The 22 year-old Forward has changed minds everywhere based on his young leadership […]

Bishop Don Magic Juan: P.I.M.P. Part Two
Check out Part Two of AllHipHop.com’s revealing feature with Bishop Don Magic Juan… AllHipHop.com: On a scale from one to ten with one being the equivalent to you, rate the following pimps: Pimpin Ken? Bishop Don Magic Juan: Well Kenny Ivy, hes a good person at heart. Like in Hollywood, some people get caught up, […]