Genovese & Gustapo: Boot Camp
From the jump off, Yonkers rapper Genovese proclaimed Everybody want to blackball Gen, but in this game Gen aint got no friends, on the hate-fest F**k Yall from his unreleased debut My America. That statement appeared to become true when weeks before his debut was to drop in 2001, the Italian-American rapper was released from […]

El Da Sensei: El Producto
No longer on a major, no longer selling six-figures, El Da Sensei will not quit. The New Jersey native takes sabbaticals, but constantly hones new fans with a successful solo career. With an entirely new objective, his just-released, The Unusual shows El rhyming over faster beats, with easily digestible messages. With AllHipHop.com, El Da Sensei […]

T.I.: You Still Don’t Know Me
T.I.s loving the game right now. While he didnt release an album in 2005, Tip caked up on features with homies, Young Jeezy, Slim Thug, and Paul Wall. In 2006 however, the Atlanta trap-star aims to conquer the market with, KING coming with the arrival of spring. T.I.s not out to melt anybodys snow or […]

Myka Nyne: Nine Lives
Myka Nyne, – known better as Myka 9, of the Freestyle Fellowship has a recording career that stretches back clear to the 1980s and a reputation which pre-dates most Hip-Hoppers with records out today. Mr. 9 and his associates held class at Leimert Park, while the world took notes as they redefined the term freestyle […]

M1: Classified
Best known to fans as one half of the seminal rap group dead prez, M1 has been combining Hip-Hop with activism ever since he was expelled from Florida A&M University with his comrade Stic.man. Now, M1 is combining with a Jazz great to sponsor his solo debut album, Confidential. Read, as M1 discusses his deal […]

Chubbie Baby: Ya Bad Chubbs
B efore the masses get solo albums from Hell Rell, JR Writer, or Jha Jha, the Diplomats expanded their movement with more artists. Luckily, the unit houses one of the strongest mixtape games in the industry. Enter Chubbie Baby a Bronx by-way-of Columbus, Ohio club-owner, rapper, and producer with big plans. Chubbies self-titled mixtapes […]

Hell Rell: Hell on Earth
T he Diplomats have proven themselves to indeed be a movement. However, some criticize that the movement ends after its Three Kings: Camron, 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 […]

Rick Ross: Brand New Hustle
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 […]

Bossman: New Jack City
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 […]

Deux Process: Proceed
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, MCs Chief Nek and Vise Versa have picked up DJ Shawn Dubb, were selected for a couple of Myspace.com […]

Raekwon: The Food
With fans and rappers alike complaining about how New York has lost its stronghold over the game, it seems like theres 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 […]

San Quinn: Escape From Alcatraz
Perhaps the same thing can happen in 2006 in The Bay that 2005 afforded Houston. With E-40 and Keak da Sneaks 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 […]

E-40: Word to the Third
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 areas Hyphy movement can be fully experienced on his newest single Tell Me When to Go featuring Hyphy innovator, Keak Da Sneak, […]

HYPHY: The Bay’s Hip-Hop Revenge
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 […]

Kool G Rap: Valentine’s Day Massacre
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 […]

Scarface & The Product: Training Day
Contrary to popular belief and media advertisement, many individuals arent 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 […]

Lupe Fiasco: Revenge of the Hip-Hop Nerd
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 […]

Nick Van Exel & Smoot: Family Affair
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: Both Sides of the Brain
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’ […]

Dave Ghetto: Spread the Light
When MCs 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 […]