Grammy nominations are not slowing B.o.B. up. The Atlanta rapper has released his highly anticipated mixtape, No Genre. The fruitful blessing offers appearances by Wiz Khalifa, Yung Dre, CyHi Da Pryce and Bun B and production by Quincy Jones, Kanye West, Jim Jonsin and others. This is a Christmas gift wrapped inside of a 16h […]

Rating: 7.5 / 10 T.I’s latest album, No Mercy, is his first studio release since his prison release.  The album comes at and important period in his career since the ATL trap rapper found himself back behind bars shortly after getting out.  T.I worked tirelessly to rebuild his image through his philanthropy, movies and other […]

1982 (Statik Selektah and Termanology): FreEPRating: 7.5 / 10 After originally only being available after proof of purchase, Statik Selektah and Termanology have decided to let loose the 1982 Free EP for Hip-Hop fans to enjoy. Featuring nine original tracks, this additional project feels just as strong as the original 1982 album, with strong verses […]

Rating: 7.5 / 10 Redman presents Reggie is the seventh solo album by Redman  and the album is a departure from the “hardcore, rugged and raw” style of old and presumably is an album by Reggie Noble – the guy behind the rap persona. So, based on past interviews, this is the character Redman offering […]

ChartWatch for December 01, 2010 As predicted last week the top two artists are Kanye West and Nicki Minaj.  The two have given a pretty big sales boost for the slumping record industry. Kanye West and his fifth studio album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy enters the charts this week at number one.  The Chicago […]

Just Dizle is the French DJ that proclaims himself “Le Champion.” The moniker is fitting with a listen to his latest mixtape. “The Infamous Mobb Deep Mix” sounds simple, but it serves as a cold splash of water to a forgetful Hip-Hop Nation. This sobering reminder reacquaints fans with The Infamous Mobb Deep, comprised of […]

Rating: 6/10 With the release of C.A.S.H. (Cass’ A Straight Hustla), this marks Cassidy’s fourth studio album and his first in his newfound record home with Krossover Entertainment, which is run by NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony. Under a new label, Cassidy’s hoping to finally break out with a solid album that can withstand the criticism […]

Rating: 7.5 / 10 Gadsen, Alabama, isn’t a place you would expect one of the next prominent rap artists to rise from, but Yelawolf isn’t exactly what you’d expect from a rap artist. Although his image gives off a rock-skater vibe that even infiltrates his musical style at times, there’s no doubt when he opens […]

Rating: 7.0 / 10 Lloyd Banks new album has been widely anticipated for some time since the release of his radio smash “Beamer, Benz, or Bentley.” Slowly but surely he’s been building up hype by biting the Crooked I formula of releasing a new song every week. Now The Hunger For More 2 is ready […]

The gloves are off. Lil Kim has dropped “Black Friday,” a diss against rival Nicki Minaj. Check the full length version below: 

Check out the new EP from the CEO of Dipset West, Omar “Iceman” Sharif. Nine tracks of all original music featuring Dipset West artist Young Hu$tle, Gramz4Sale, Begetz and the Fly Boyz.  Also includes U.N. members Felony Fame and Charlie Clips and Dipset/Top Gunna Hell Rell.  Fueled by the single and video for “Longevity” feat. Young Hustle, shot […]

T.I. may be in jail, but that’s not going to stop people from getting this music he has cooking. AllHipHop has obtained an exclusive song from the caged King called “Amazing,” a song that features the incomparable Pharrell. Click below to listen to the track. Tip’s No Mercy hits retail December 7th. [Download]

ChartWatch For November 24, 2010Happy Thanksgiving to all the readers out there.  Here’s the charts for Hip Hop this week.  As usual, I don’t normally include an R&B act unless they are in the top ten.  Rihanna enters the top of the charts this week with her fourth studio album Loud.  She holds the number […]

Rating – 7.0 out of 10 Pink Friday, the debut album from Young Money emcee Nicki Minaj, is the culmination of an intense promotion campaign and tremendous hype.  Labeling herself as “The best b***h doing it”, the Queens native’s album was highly anticipated, unique detour in a genre which has its share of regular monotony.  […]

A variety of rap stars paid their respects to The Universal Zulu Nation during the celebration of the organization’s 37th anniversary last weekend in Harlem, New York.Legendary rap luminaries like Big Daddy Kane, Ice-T, The Cold Crush Brothers, Jesse West, Kool Herc and The Rock Steady Crew came out to support the event, which was […]

Rating – 8/10 Whether he’s rapping with Goodie Mob, furthering his solo career, or blessing other artists with features (such as the recent cameo appearance on Rick Ross’ “Tears of Joy”), there’s no denying the fact that Cee-Lo Green has a great ear for making all types of music. Somehow, he manages to remain lyrically […]

Roccett has a new mixtape America’s Nightmare hosted by DJ Drama, DJ Kay Slay and DJ Ill Will.  Get your copy now! It’s Been About Time>> DOWNLOAD NOW <<   1) America’s Nightmare (Intro) P By: Hitman Beatz 2) Turn’t Up Music Ft. Dion Primo – P BY: Best Kept Secret 3) Im Back Ft. […]

Chartwatch for November 17, 2010 I missed last week but not too much happened.  Sorry.  Did anything really happen?  Jay Electronica signed with Jay-Z and Diddy got his feelings hurt.  Chrisette Michele gave up on Hip Hop because she found out rappers were (newsflash) egotistic.  Hammer squashed the one-sided beef between him and Jay-Z which […]

Rating – 10 out of 10 [Editor’s note: upon second thought, and deliberation, the staff opted to change the review to 10/10. Thanks to our, Twitter fam for helping finalize the decision!] J Cole is the first signee of Roc Nation – and might be turning into Jay Z’s best investment.  J Cole’s latest mixtape […]

Rating – 7.5 out of 10 Kid Cudi has several vices that he struggles with, which are well-documented in his music. Regardless whether you agree with his actions in his personal life, or if you disagree with his take on other artists, the one thing that speaks louder than his actions is his music. Cudi […]