For those that don’t know, Q-Tip is the lead rapper in one of the greatest rap groups ever, A Tribe Called Quest. The group is crazy dope. Tip is an accomplished DJ, solo rapper and a good friend of Leonardo DiCaprio. Did you know that Leo DiCaprio is in Drake’s Top 5 Dead or Alive? […]
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(AllHipHop News) Super-producer Rick Rubin is sharing in on the success of Adele, who was recently named the first artist of the 21st century to receive a Diamond Award in less than two years. Adele’s critically acclaimed album 21 was officially certified as having sold 10 million records, landing a Diamond Award certification from the […]
(AllHipHop News) Legendary Hip-Hop label Def Jam Recordings has announced the expansion of its senior management team, with the appointment of singer/producer The-Dream as Executive Vice President of A&R. Under the new deal, The-Dream will be responsible for overseeing current and new projects by various artists on the label, in addition to seeking and signing […]
R&B crooner and newly signed Def Jam artist, August Alsina, has released a video for “Ring The Alarm”. The song, which has yet to appear on a project, finds Alsina flowing over a melodic tune and asking his girl to “Call 911… we got the bedroom burning down…” “Ring The Alarm” is produced by Gorilla […]
YOUNG JEEZY TO BE HONORED DURING BET HIP-HOP AWARDS WEEKEND
TAKE A LOOK AT A BUSY DAY FROM RICK ROSS WHILE RELEASING HIS LP “GOD FORGIVES, I DON’T”
SO, WHAT’S THE WORD ON 2 CHAINZ’ “BASED ON A T.R.U. STORY”? CHECK THE REVIEW HERE
YOUNG JEEZY IS NEW SENIOR VP OF A&R AT ATLANTIC RECORDS, WHILE STILL SIGNED TO DEF JAM!
2 CHAINZ LANDS MAJOR PUBLISHING DEAL!
STRAY NEWS: 2CHAINZ GOES GOLD, SLAUGHTERHOUSE ROCKS GANGSTA GRILLZ, MAC MILLER DODGES SOPHOMORE JINX
RICK ROSS’ RED BALENCIAGA SNEAKERS DON’T MATCH AND HE DOESN’T CARE!
(AllHipHop News) With two weeks remaining until his solo debut album is released, Def Jam recording artist 2 Chainz has revealed the final tracklisting for both the standard and deluxe editions of Based On A T.R.U Story. The 13-track standard edition of 2 Chainz’ album will feature guest appearances from the likes of Drake, Kanye […]
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NAS PROJECTED TO SELL 100K+ FIRST WEEK COPIES OF “LIFE IS GOOD”
REVIEW: “LIFE IS GOOD” FOR NAS…SO IS HE BACK??
Def Jam’s newest signee, Gunplay, has made no secret about his battle with a cocaine addiction. Now that the rapper has a new deal in place, he is trying to get back together and reveals that he has finally kicked the habit. Check out what he told XXL Mag below: “Right now? Aw man, trust […]
RICK ROSS’ “GOD FORGIVES, I DON’T” IS DUE ON 7/31 – CHECK THE TRACKLISTING
VIDEO INTERVIEW: ONE MORE HIT FROM DJ KHALED AND WE ALL MIGHT HAVE TO “KISS THE RING”
(AllHipHop News) Following his appearance on stage with the Maybach Music Group during the 2012 BET Awards on Sunday night (July 1), Miami native Gunplay has officially inked a solo record deal with Def Jam Records. Ross, a longtime friend of Gunplay, announced the deal this afternoon when he tweeted, “Breaking News!!!! @GUNPLAYMMG just signed Big […]