Lady Luck: Re-entry

When you’re signed to a deal at 17, people watch and listen. Years later, when you ask to be released from your deal, few pay attention. This emotional rollercoaster is nothing new to Hip-Hop, and a way of life for Lady Luck. From her early attention earning appearances with Funkmaster Flex and EPMD, Luck never […]

Pitbull: Say It Loud

Pitbull’s had a tremendous year for himself. At the start of 2005, Pitbull was unknown to many, and by the close, hundreds of thousands of people have supported the album, and thus – Pit’s money issues. But amidst all the rise, Pitbull has stayed socially vocal, and at times, outspoken. The demand for the independent […]

D4L: Candyshop

By now you might have heard yourself humming – if not, flat out singing – the chart-climbing song by D4L, “Laffy Taffy”. The metaphoric reference is a favorite – but is it a bit push-pop? D4L frontman, Mookie B has his own opinions. The rapper chimed in with AllHipHop.com to discuss the little known, but […]

Justin BUA: Reflection Eternal

In Hip-Hop, image is paramount component of the culture. Whether it’s a video, hood regalia, or diminutive speech; image solidifies an artist’s position among his or her peers. Imagery stands as a physical rendering of the intricate thought patterns and mental perceptions one hopes to elicit. Incredible reflections of life come in the form or […]

Ricky Powell: Sharp Shooter

Ricky Powell’s lens never lies. Neither does he. Ricky Powell is one of the reasons this writer has a manual focus camera. The strikingly humble “fourth Beastie Boy” has been capturing numerous snaps of MC’s, DJ’s, 70’s cinema extras, and dimes since the mid 1980’s. These images have developed into a visual archive of what […]

Fort Minor: Gold Diggin’

As far as track records go, the path for rockers-turned-rappers isn’t quite paved in Gold plaques these days. But Linkin Park frontman, Mike Shinoda has the confidence to walk that lonely walk. Under his Rap alias, Fort Minor, he’s, for the moment, stepping away from the safety net of his multi-Platinum band and venturing into […]

Kanye West: Sky High

Kanye West’s “Touch The Sky” tour is yanking the heavens to terrestrial venues across the nation and a tremendous effort has gone into the performance. The self-proclaimed "international a**hole" takes a moment to talk tours, censors, clothing and acting. AllHipHop.com: Speak on the “Touch The Sky” tour. Kanye West:We are doing a lot of groundbreaking […]