[KNOCKOUT NATION] Andre Ward Talks Mainstream Appeal, Floyd Mayweather & The Plight Of The African American Boxer

For his critics, winning a gold medal for the United States in 2004 Olympics, going pro and attaining an unbeaten record (26-0) while being recognized as the second best fighter in the world behind Floyd Mayweather isn’t enough. According to the skeptics, the WBA (Super) and The Ring Super Middleweight champion continues to win fights, […]

SL JONES: Defying Categorization; Establishing Self

Upon pending dates, the prepackaged gimmicks will expire. These lyrical infants tussle for Rap’s fleeting spotlight. Cognizant of the status-quo, Little Rock’s own, SL Jones, continues to invest into his creative cache. His diverse skill-set challenges categorization; that’s the problem. An artistic battle ensues when the MC is both the arch nemesis and the hero. […]

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Webby Speaks On New ‘Homegrown’ EP and e-One Music Partnership

(AllHipHop News) Norwalk, Connecticut Hip-Hop artist Chris Webby spoke with AllHipHop.com about the grind of an independent artist, just as he promotes his new EP Homegrown. The rapper inked a deal with independent record label e-One. According to Chris, he was selective when it came to signing a label deal, due to his overarching career goals. […]