DJ Premier, Alchemist, Swizz Beatz & More Give Tips To Upcoming Producers In Arizona

G-Unit’s Sha Money XL presented the first annual One Stop Shop Producers Conference, which took place in Phoenix AZ, Feb 10-11.Producers from the United States, England, Germany and even Africa attended the two-day event, which featured a number of panels, workshops and beat battles.Seasoned veterans like DJ Premier, Hi-Tek, Alchemist, Havok, Fredwreck, No ID, and […]

Talib Kweli Releases New Video ‘More or Less’

Talib Kweli has released his latest music video for “More or Less,” featuring longtime colleague, producer Hi-Tek. The second single off his upcoming album Ear Drum, “More or Less” was produced and funded entirely by Kweli’s Blacksmith Records label. The video utilized green screen technology, which helped incorporate Kweli’s creative side, he said. “Of course, […]

North Carolina Central University Launches Hip-Hop Initiative

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) launched a new Hip-Hop initiative today (Feb. 9), which aims to provide opportunities to at risk males and prepare students academically as they transition into their professional careers. The new program has four components: a class called “Hip-Hop in Context” taught by 9th Wonder and Christopher “Play” Martin, a lecture […]

News Feature: J. Prince, Authors, Activists, Urge Youth to Strap Up for Black AIDS Day

Days after being honored for giving back to the community by the city of Houston, James “J. Prince” Prince is leading the charge to educate youth about the importance of HIV education, prevention and testing. The Rap-A-Lot Records and Prince Complex CEO has partnered with the Pink Rose Organization, Special Treasures, The African-American State of […]

N.O.R.E. Splits With Def Jam

Rapper N.O.R.E. has confirmed with AllHipHop.com that he has severed his ties with Def Jam and will no longer record for the label. The tumultuous relationship was marked by a studio album that was never released and in the past, N.O.R.E. voiced his displeasure about the lack of promotional support of his previous projects, including […]

Jermaine Dupri Appointed President of Island Records New Urban Music Division

Rapper/producer Jermaine Dupri has been appointed President of Island Records Urban Music, a new division of the Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJ). Dupri, who vacated his position as President of Urban Music at Virgin Records in Oct. 2006, will now oversee Island’s entire urban music operation. Additionally, he will produce artists on IDJ and the […]