T he Diplomats have proven themselves to indeed be a movement. However, some criticize that the movement ends after its ‘Three Kings’: Cam’ron, Juelz Santana, and Jim Jones. Nobody could disagree more than Hell Rell. Fresh out of jail, Hell Rell has gained endorsements from his own Dip-mates, Star of Star & Buc, and even […]
With rappers being churned out like products on an assembly line, its increasingly difficult for an emerging lyricists to get a fair shake. Somehow, through his hustle, Rick Ross of Miami was able to garner the attention of Jay-Z and Def Jam by way of Slip-N-Slide Records. Rick currently enjoys the popularity of street smash […]
The city of Baltimore has almost become synonymous with drugs and crime, but there is more to the Southeastern city than just missing lamppost lights and drugs. There is a whole Hip-Hop scene and sound that has even up until now been unscathed. Home to record executives and athletes, Baltimore is a city begging to […]
In a city where a million times deux Hip-Hop acts and other entertainers are trying to make a name for themselves, Los Angles has welcomed Colorado Springs natives, Deux Process with open arms. Up to date, MC’s Chief Nek and Vise Versa have picked up DJ Shawn Dubb, were selected for a couple of Myspace.com […]
With fans and rappers alike complaining about how New York has lost its stronghold over the game, it seems like there’s no better time to drop a follow-up to a classic that helped define an era long-gone. Raekwon is about take it there going full circle to create Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 and […]
Perhaps the same thing can happen in 2006 in The Bay that 2005 afforded Houston. With E-40 and Keak da Sneak’s “Tell Me When To Go” getting serious video and radio consideration, things may be on a turn around. Another Bay veteran intends to regain some of his market. San Quinn is apart of that […]
Known as the ambassador of the place he calls Northern Cali-screw-ya, E-40 is back. Not only with a new album but a whole new movement behind it. All the hype behind the Bay area’s Hyphy movement can be fully experienced on his newest single “Tell Me When to Go” featuring Hyphy innovator, Keak Da Sneak, […]
Imagine a sideshow. Visualize a place for everyone to “stunt” or to show off their high performance muscle cars with a snake-like line of about 300 cars coursing in the street. Hear the music blaring, watch car doors open (also known as ghost-riding), and see people fearlessly leap out of their cars while still in […]
Hip-Hop heads might be more likely to seek love advice from Common or LL Cool J before they asked… Kool G Rap? However, G Rap may be as poised to speak on the matter as any. Having founded his career on raunchy raps like “Talk Like Sex” and “Operation CB”, Kool G Rap tickled the […]
Contrary to popular belief and media advertisement, many individuals aren’t the least bit happy with the way the world of Hip-Hop music has played out in the 21st century. Whether shady business deals or watered down, carbon copy songs are the illness, hopeful rap heads are fortunate to have hungry artists in the booth working […]
Being co-signed by Jay-Z over three years ago would seemingly ensure Lupe Fiasco’s propulsion to superstardom. However, the Chi-Town native’s deals with Roc-A-Fella Records, an L.A. Reid-helmed Arista and a group project via Epic all crumbled. Still, a talent like Lupe Fiasco isn’t anchored by the trials of life – he rises. Eventually, Atlantic Records […]
You know the saying – rappers wanna be ballplayers and ballplayers wanna be rappers. NBA veteran, Nick Van Exel of the World Champion San Antonio Spurs, is yet another basketball player with Hip-Hop aspirations. However, instead of getting on the mic, Nick has decided to stay in the cut and help develop his own record […]
Chops has played all positions within Hip-Hop and its geography. From an MC and producer in the underground group, The Mountain Brothers, he went on to producing for Dave Ghetto, Bahamadia, and Raekwon, before creating remix albums that focused primarily on markets in Atlanta and Houston with artists like Bun-B, Mike Jones, and others. Chops’ […]
When MC’s brag about hailing from tough hoods, Dave Ghetto might take the cake. Famed by a landfill and a prison, Camden, New Jersey attracts trouble from Philadelphia and New York. It also has a crime-wave not unlike scenes from Sin City. But amidst the depression, is a lot of living beauty. Dave Ghetto brings […]
For almost a decade, Remy Ma waited her turn as labels toiled, release dates spoiled, and still no album. But five years removed from her initial introduction to the masses, "Lean Back" reached the suburbs at the same time Hip-Hop wanted a new reigning female. Without heavily relying upon her Terror Squad comrades, There’s Something […]
There was a time when lyrics really mattered. I remember as a kid pressing “play” and “rewind” over and over again so I could memorize what I considered to be hottest verses in rap music. It was one thing to like an artist, but if you really wanted to be on top of your game, […]
Napolean Bonaparte once said, “There is only one step from the sublime to the ridiculous.” Almost 200 years later, C-Rayz Walz may be living evidence of such within Hip-Hop. The Uptown anthem-maker was ripping apart battles and releasing twelve-inches long before he garnered a major spotlight through MTV’s Made. Street-lore suggests that long before the […]
Calling female rapper Charli Baltimore a soldier would be an understatement. The smoldering Philly beauty has dealt with her fair share of drama over the years, from failed record deals, to being the target of vicious industry rumors. After having her talent put on the back burner one time too many, this Baltimore love-thing spits […]
Dave Mays and Ray Benzino of The Source Magazine have been relatively quiet since being forcibly removed from control of the long-running Hip-Hop magazine by the publication’s board of directors. Benzino, the more vocal of the two, says his detractors are celebrating far too fast. The Boston-bred rapper/executive breaks his brief silence and says that […]
Much like the: ‘Which came first the chicken or the egg?’ argument, we may never truly know if a hit is a hit because of the producer or the artist, but whatever the case it’s most assuredly a collaborative effort. Artists like Ice Cube, Tupac, Kurupt and W.C. aren’t willing to gamble one way or […]
