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50 cent drops out of live 8 performance

50 cent has confirmed that he will not be playing at the live 8 performance in philadelphia. The rappers publicist has mentioned that the performance overlaps with 50's current film role in 'get rich or die trying, set in toronto. Despite removing himself from the artist line-up, there have...

Encore may be the final word by eminem

Eminem, according to reports, may be coming to the end of his rap career to concentrate primarily on production along with some other smaller ventures much like his compatriot, dr dre. The detroit free press reported that mather?s latest album encore will be his last release. Paul...

New instrumental only mixtape in the mix

\'show you how 2 produce\' is a mixtape project that features some of the hottest up & coming producers in the industry today. No vocals, no lyrics, just straight instrumentals!! The mixtape is brought to you by the #1 source of producer management, middle man management. Most of the...

Nelly joins Reebok advertising campaign

Nelly has recently negotiated with reebok to agree in a long term advertising campaign, where nelly is expected to develop and market a line of footwear. This follows the recent move by the game bound into an agreement to make his own sneaker. Reebok have serveral hip-hop artists to endorse...

Kanye West front paged on Time magazine

Kanye West appears on the latest release of Time magazine, in a complete issue dedicated to Hip Hop. The interview with Kanye West includes comments on his struggle to break into the hip hop industry and mainstream, and how he finally successfully managed to produce one of the best hip hop...

Miri Ben Ari enters the Hip Hop scene

Long-awaited debut, Miri Ben-Ari: The Hip Hop violinist hits the streets September 20th, featuring contributions from Kanye West, John Legend, Akon, Scarface, Baby, Lil Wayne, Anthony Hamilton and Lil Mo. Multi-faceted partnership with footwear / Apparel powerhouse reebok spawns a first of its...

Young Jeezy Explains The Snowman

It's right up there with the anti-snitching T-shirts as the must-have fashion item in the hip-hop community right now: a Young Jeezy Snowman shirt. Earlier this year, Jeezy and Def Jam started giving out the shirts ? which prominently feature Jeezy's Snowman logo across the chest ? as promo...

Jay Z ready to make his comeback

All jay-Z fans will be more than happy to hear that the Def Jam president is determined to come out of retirement and begin work on a brand new album. Following Jay's retirement in 2003, after the drop of his 'final' album 'The Black Album', Jay admitted to hanging up his microphone and...

Mike Shinoda to release debut hip hop cd

Mike Shinoda from Linkin Park is preparing to release his debut hip hop album under the alias Fort Minor. The album will be entitled 'The rising tied' which will have Mike playing and producing almost every song on the album, which is executively produced by current Def Jam president Jay-Z....

Jay Z has eyes set on The Source

The latest rumour surrounding Jay-Z involves an interest for him in taking over The Source magazine. It is believed that Jay-Z is interested in making a bid for the popular hip hop magazine. Women's Wear Daily reports that Jay-Z, president of Def Jam, could be joining forces with Lyor Cohen,...

Wrestler pins Jay Z over pyramid sign

Wrestler Diamond Dallas Page is set to sue Roc-A-Fella owner Jay-Z after allegedly ripping of the wrestlers own sign. The sign now known as the 'Diamond Cutter' has been used recently by both and the wrestler feels that he originated it and Jay-Z copied it intentionally. Claiming rights to...

Foxy Brown comments on hearing loss

Foxy Brown spoke first time in respect to her loss of hearing during BET's "106 & Park" show, where she stated and confirmed that she hasn't been able to hear for the last six months. She mentioned that the loss of hearing was first experienced whilst recording her latest album, Black Roses...

Uk Police Investigate The Game And His Entourage

The Game and his entourage are being investigated by police in the United Kingdom surrounding events from a recent concert, where a fan ran onto the stage and was assaulted. The incident took place in the 02 Academy, in Liverpool, with a 21 year old man jumping onto the stage looking to have a...

Ne Yos In my own words soars to success

After shipping RIAA platinum last week – an unprecedented achievement in today’s marketplace – IN MY OWN WORDS, the debut album by Def Jam recording artist Ne-Yo, featuring the pop/R&B crossover smash hit single “So Sick,” debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop...

Rihanna racing up charts with sos

Following the amazing success of her gold debut Island Def Jam release, MUSIC OF THE SUN; Rihanna is gearing up for her sophomore album aptly entitled, A GIRL LIKE ME. Scheduled for release April 25th 2006, A GIRL LIKE ME is being catapulted by another lead smash single, “SOS.” Rihanna first...

Dj Scratch Revitalizes New York With New Release

Super producer DJ Scratch is revitalizing the streets, clubs and radio with Busta Rhymes' smash hit "New York Sh*t." The track, which also features Swizz Beatz on vocals, is a testament to the classic, passionate lifestyle of New York Hip Hop. After holding down EPMD as their DJ in the Golden Era...

Timbaland And Jay Z Unite On New Tracks

Timbaland has confirmed any remaining speculation that he will be uniting with Jay Z to collaborate on tracks in the near future for Brooklyn MC. In BBC's 1Xtra show in the UK, the producer hinted heavily at the fact that the two hip hop giants would be joining forces. He remained...

Beyonce Holds Auditions For An All Female Band

Superstar Beyonce Knowles has announced her search for an all-female band. The musicians chosen will become the artist's touring ensemble in support of her second solo album, "B'Day," slated for September release. Auditions will be held before Beyonce's creative team and the superstar will...

Ecks Preparing Comeback With New Mixtape

Only 10 minutes into their first recording session a stunned KRS-One uttered the words, "You are going to be a star; You are the future of hip-hop", this after watching a then teenage Ecks walk into the booth and freestyle his entire 2 verse collaboration with KRS-One: "Take it to God". Now...

Ugk Drops Long Awaited New Album

Jive recording artist UGK returns after a long hiatus with their long awaited seventh album "U.G.K. Underground Kingz." Group members Bun B and Pimp C return with a double album that features twenty new tracks. The album lists production by UGK's own Pimp C, as well as Atlanta hit makers...

Nas States Hip Hop Is Dead On New Lp

Nasir Jones has a message: Something is terribly wrong with the state of hip-hop today. One of the greatest MCs to ever pick up a microphone, Nas has watched as his beloved hip-hop has gone from its innocent days of B-Boy battles and lyrical sport to today's fake-thug posturing and commercial...

The Professional Part 3 To Be Released By Dj Clue

After a way-too-long six year break between official album releases on the Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam label, mixtape impresario and Desert Storm mogul DJ Clue? returns on December 19th with the arrival of THE PROFESSIONAL, Part 3, the long-awaited sequel to the all-star-studded The Professional, Pt. 2...

Lil Scrappy To Launch Online Tv Show Gs Up Tv

n a move to harness the power of the Internet, as well as showcase the star quality of a rising artist, Reprise Records will launch G's Up TV, an online TV show starring Lil Scrappy. The weekly show will begin on November 21st and lead up to the December 5th Reprise/BME Recordings release of his...

Ugk Underground Kingz Album Pushed Back 2 Months

Jive recording artist UGK's seventh album has been pushed back to February 27, 2007. The double set "U.G.K. Underground Kingz" was originally scheduled to drop on December 19, 2006. The album features 26 new tracks by the Houston duo and lists production by UGK’s own Pimp C, as well as Atlanta...

Dame Dash Recruits Michael Admani

The industry's newest record executive has a new boss. Michael Admani, known as rapper Anonymous, has teamed up with Dame Dash and Lil' Shawn to help run day to day assignments for Dame Dash' Music Division. Under his alter ego Anonymous, Admani moved more independent units in a six year career...

Redman To Release Red Gone Wild Thee Album

After a six year break that has won him success and worldwide recognition in major feature films, network and cable television in the U.S. and U.K., video games, cartoons, and of course mix tapes - chronic Def Jam Recordings core artist Redman gets right back in the game where he belongs. RED...

Rihanna Umbrella Ft Jay Z Dominates Charts

RIAA platinum, award-winning SRP/Def Jam recording artist – and CoverGirl spokesperson – Rihanna takes over the top of the charts this week as her current single "Umbrella" (featuring Jay-Z), with over 80 million audience, scores a perfect trifecta at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Pop 100, and Hot...

Rick Ross To Release Trilla On December 18th

Slip N' Slide/Def Jam recording artist Rick Ross, who rose from ruling the underground rap scene in Miami, to becoming 2006's buzz-worthiest hip-hop artist with the RIAA platinum #1 single "Hustlin'" - and his #1 Pop/#1 R&B/#1 Rap major label debut album Port Of Miami - returns with TRILLA, the...

Fight Klub Kicks Off New Battle Rap Contests

The Monday Night Fight Klub, hip hop's most revered underground battle competition, is gearing up for a new season. The Monday Night Fight Klub's creators and host International P are currently looking to find the hottest up and coming emcees to participate in their world famous battles....

Jay Z To Headline Glastonbury

Recently confirmed by BBC News, JAY-Z will headline this summer's Glastonbury Festival. Though January just ended, Hov's had a pretty active 2008. The Glastonbury announcement caps off an eventful week for the mogul. On Monday, JAY-Z premiered an Exclusive Video of "Pray", which was comprised...

Rick Ross Returns With Trilla On March 11th

Slip N' Slide/Def Jam recording artist Rick Ross, who rose from ruling the underground rap scene in Miami, to becoming 2006's buzz-worthiest hip-hop artist with his number 1 Pop / number 1 R&B/ number 1 Rap major label debut album Port Of Miami - returns with TRILLA, the long-awaited follow-up...

Jay Z Discussing 150 Million Deal With Live Nation

Jay-Z is once again looking to expand his massive empire in the music industry by confirming a huge $150 million deal with Live Nation. The New York Times has since reported that this is the single most lucrative deal offered to anyone by Live Nation, and the dot's on the I's and crossed on the...

Jay Z And Beyonce Officially Tie The Knot In Nyc

With many sites speculating over whether or not Jay-Z and Beyonce actually did tie the knot, the truth is now out, and the couple have in fact been wed in New York City. US Magazine have revealed that the couple were married in Jay-Z's Tribeca Apartment on Friday 4th April, with one source for...

Joe Budden And His Padded Cell Out October 28th

Joe Budden has kept a relatively low profile since his self-titled debut album went gold in 2003, earning him a Grammy nomination for best male rap solo performance. Despite his successful debut, Budden\'s sophomore album sat on the shelves at Def Jam for nearly four years. Despite the...

50 Cent Is Forbes Hip Hop Cash King For 2008

In 2007 Jay-Z reigned supreme on the Forbes list of Hip Hop Cash Kings, but this year he has been toppled of his crown despite a huge deal with Live Nation. Jay slipped to second this year, and 50 Cent took the top spot, who reportedly earned a massive $150 million over the last twelve months....

Dj Jazzy Jeff Forced Off Stage In Kansas City

DJ jazzy Jeff, accompanied by emcee Skillz, was forced off stage at Power and Light District, Kansas on June 6th. Jeff played for 30 minutes, before being told to get off stage, to which people among the crowd, shouted accusations that Power and Light did not want him playing hip hop music....

Ludacris Expands Empire With Conjure Cognac

The Ludacris empire continues to expand. His recent endeavour involves his very own Cognac line. The announcement was made at Wine and Spirits show, Vinexpo, which took place this week in Bordeaux, France. The unique line, named Conjure, will be a joint enterprise between himself, and owner of...

Kanye And Soulja Boy Exchange Production Skills

Kanye West has allegedly reached out to Soulja Boy Tell Em, for production assistance on his new album. The pair are expected to exchange beats for their solo ventures. \"I\'m working on Kanye\'s next album right now,\" Soulja Boy revealed in an interview. \"We working together on production...

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Nerd Flying Or Dying

"What is a n.e.r.d? N.e.r.d stands for no one ever really dies. The neptunes are who we are and n.e.r.d is what we do. It's our life. N.e.r.d is just a basic belief, man. People's energies are made of their souls. When you die, that energy may disperse but it isn't destroyed. Energy cannot be...

Run Dmc Reissue 4 Classic Albums

Every turning point in American music has its originator, its progenitor, its King. The blues had W.C. Handy and jazz had Louis Armstrong. Swing had Benny Goodman and bebop had Charlie Parker. Rhythm and blues had Ray Charles and rock and roll had Elvis Presley. Punk rock had the Stooges and...

Young A And Shawt Together As One

Young A and Shawt both hip hop artists with Akright Records, are both ready to make an impact in the hip hop world from the underground. Both artists are sure to progress onto bigger and better things with their music becoming more popular and upon listening to their tracks, it is apparent that...

Too Short Free Prize Giveaway Including 13 Albums

Hip Hop Reaction set up a prize giveaway contest. There will be 1 single winner who will win all 13 albums from Too $hort AND a poster. The albums are all listed below and will be sent directly to the winner. To enter simply Romey The Next Big Chi Town Hip Hop Artist

It's hard to stand out in a city full of hip-hop stars. But instead of being intimidated by all the hype surrounding the Windy City's overnight celebrities, Romey is confident he's got what it takes to shine with the best of them. Like his platinum Chi-town counterparts Kanye West, Twista and...

Young Jeezy The Inspiration Free Prize Giveaway

Contest closed To mark the festive occasion we are launching yet another contest, this time giving you the opportunity to get your hands on the new album 'The Inspiration' from Young Jeezy. We not only have two albums to give away to two lucky...

Hip Hop Charts 24 February 2007

Top 10 Hip Hop Tracks 1. Ludacris Featuring Mary J. Blige Runaway Love 2. Mims This Is Why I'm Hot 3. Fat Joe Featuring Lil Wayne Make It Rain 4. Rich Boy Featuring Polow Da Don Throw Some D's 5. Jim Jones We Fly High 6. Unk Walk It Out 7....

Hip Hop Charts 03 March 2007

This week's chart sees Ludacris and Mary J Blige retain top track spot despite the hype surrounding Mim's single. With no new entries and no tracks slipping from the top 10, the singles basically switched positions within the top 10, which saw Snoop Dogg and R Kelly the...

Modern Technology Vs Old School Hip Hop Skill

To some of the young ones out there, hip hop is about the sweet toys and how much technology you can pack into a studio. To the older, or more well-versed, its about the essentials and emotion; two turn tables, a mic and vocals timed out to precision. It's a debate in the hip hop community...

Hip Hop Street Credibility Counts For Nothing

Street cred. Like that matters at all in hip hop. Ask me, I'd say its all about skill and stamina. You can't just go and judge someone because they aint reppin from the Bronx or Compton. Yeah, it plays a role in the style the rappers got to bring, but that's where it stops. Just because a...

Hip Hop Charts 16th June To 23rd June 2007

T Pain retains top position this week in the singles charts, closely followed for a second consecutive week by Tank. Fantasia and Shop Boyz switch positions, numbers 3 and 4 respectively, whilst Rihanna and Jay-Z's Umbrella climbs yet again to this weeks number 6 due to the abundant airplay....

Hip Hop Charts 14th July To 21st July

Singles The top three positions hold on to their respective slots this week as the chart remains familiar with no new entries entering the top ten. Fantasia prolongs her 19 week stay on the chart, top of the pack once more, with When I See U. Musiq Soulchild and Tank again...

Hip Hop Charts 15th December To 22nd December

Albums The album chart this week welcomes six brand new entries, all making strong debuts on the chart with immediate effect. Jay-Z's American Gangster is forced down to number three after a 5 week long stay, making way for Scarface to peek the charts with the album Made....

Hip Hop Charts 5th January To 12th January

Albums Lupe Fiasco remains cool at number one for a second consecutive week despite pressure from Jay-Z who jumps a place to number two with American Gangster. These movements have forced Bow Wow and Omarion down a single position followed by Birdman and Soulja Boy...

Hip Hop Charts 9th February To 16th February

Albums Lupe Fiasco extends his weeks on the chart to seven and maintains number one position to the disappointment of Jay-Z who remains in the shadows at number two. The top 10 remains identical to the previous week with Plies increasing his stay on the top 10 after 26...

Hip Hop Charts 16th February To 23rd February

Albums Jay-Z's American Gangster leapfrogs Lupe Fiasco to dominate the number one position once more. Plies slides up two places to seven, allowing the rest of the top 10 to re-shuffle amongst themselves, in a week where change was scarce. Gucci Mane once again concludes...

Hip Hop Charts 23rd February To 1st March

Albums It's all good news for Lupe Fiasco this week, as not only his single climbed the chart, but his album The Cool regains number one position by increasing a single place, forcing Jay-Z down to number two. Kanye West's Graduation just won't end, as it once again emerges...

Hip Hop Charts 1st March To 8th March

Albums Lupe Fiasco's reign on top spot has been overthrown with a brand new entry straight in at number one courtesy of Koch record. Jim Jones' HARLEMS American Gangster reigns supreme followed by Lupe Fiasco and the familiar sounding American Gangster from Jay-Z. Another...

Hip Hop Charts 8th March To 15th March

Albums As new entries enter the chart they always seem to break into the top 3. This week is no different with the introduction of two new entries, both entering straight in at numbers one and two. Harlems American Gangster is forced down to three after a brief appearance on...

Hip Hop Charts 15th March To 22nd March

Albums Webbie's Savage Life 2 extends its pole position to two weeks, keeping Shawty Lo in the shadow in second place. Lupe Fiasco climbs a single position to three switching places with Jim Jones. The Real Testament climbs one to nine and it's a new entry at ten on its...

Hip Hop Charts 22nd March To 29th March

Albums The album chart this week welcomes three new entries into the top 10, in fact more impressively all three albums now reside in the top three. The albums include Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross and Fat Joe -- but which order in the top three did they form? Claiming the top spot,...

Hip Hop Charts 29th March To 5th April

Albums Rick Ross remains at number one for his second week, holding strong despite competition from the new entry of Flo Rida, who enters at number two. Snoop Dogg trips one spot to third and is followed closely by another two new entries. Rocko's Self Made enters at number...

Hip Hop Charts 5th April To 12th April

Albums After three weeks on the chart Rick Ross maintains his pole position followed by a reverse in fortunes by Snoop Dogg and Flo Rida, who each switch number two and three positions respectively. Rock is self-made at four, followed by Shawty Lo who raises three places to...

Hip Hop Charts 19th April To 26th April

Albums Rick Ross returns to number one with Trilla forcing Trina down to number two after a brief one week stint at top spot, no longer Tha Baddest. Snoop Dogg remains at number three, whilst Flo Rida again appears at four. Rocko's Self Made drops two to seven and Jay-Z...

Hip Hop Charts 26th April To 3rd May

Albums The top five albums this week remain unchanged, with Rick Ross again emerging on top. There is a single new entry in the top ten, dropping in at the number seven slot, from Dark Lotus with the album entitled, The Opaque Brotherhood. Lupe Fiasco and Rocko follow in the...

25th October Hip Hop Songs And Albums Charts

Albums T.I.\'s Paper Trail is easy enough to follow at the moment, as he remains at number one for a second successive week. Devin the Dude debuts at five with Landing Gear squeezing Nelly and his Brass Knuckles down to sixth. Plies\' Definition of Real re-emerges in the top...

22nd November Hip Hop Albums And Singles Chart

Albums Singles --------------------------------------------- Top Hip Hop Albums --------------------------------------------- 1. T.I. Paper Trail 2 Q-Tip The Renaissance...

3rd January 2009 Hip Hop Albums And Singles

Albums Three new entries into the hip hop album top ten, for the turn of the year. 2009 welcomes Plies into pole position, with Da REAList. In second is another new entry, courtesy of Soulja Boy Tell\'em, with his new album, iSouljaBoyTellem. Ludacris slips a single slot,...

22nd August 2009 Hip Hop Albums And Singles

Albums Singles --------------------------------------------- Top Hip Hop Albums --------------------------------------------- 1. Loso\'s Way (Soundtrack) Fabolous 2. Dorrough Music...

19th September 2009 Hip Hop Tracks And Albums

Albums Singles --------------------------------------------- Top Hip Hop Albums --------------------------------------------- 1. Rebelution Pitbull 2. Loso\'s Way (Soundtrack) Fabolous 3....

3rd October 2009 Hip Hop Albums And Singles

Albums Singles --------------------------------------------- Top Hip Hop Albums --------------------------------------------- 1. The Blueprint 3 Jay-Z 2. So Far Gone (EP) Drake 3....

October 10th 2009 Hip Hop Tracks And Albums Charts

Albums Singles --------------------------------------------- Top Hip Hop Albums --------------------------------------------- 1. The Blueprint 3 Jay-Z 2. So Far Gone (EP) Drake 3....

October 17th 2009 Hip Hop Chart Albums And Singles

Albums Singles --------------------------------------------- Top Hip Hop Albums --------------------------------------------- 1. The Blueprint 3 Jay-Z 2. So Far Gone (EP) Drake 3....

October 24th 2009 Hip Hop Music Songs And Albums

Top Hip Hop Music Albums --------------------------------------------- 1. The Blueprint 3 Jay-Z 2. So Far Gone (EP) Drake 3. SuperBad: The Return Of Boos... Lil\' Boosie 4. Jealous One\'s Still Envy...

31st October 2009 Hip Hop Music Songs And Albums

December 26th 2009 Hip Hop Music Tracks And Albums

Top Hip Hop Music Albums --------------------------------------------- 1. The State Vs. Radric Davis Gucci Mane 2. Malice N Wonderland Snoop Dogg 3. Til The Casket Drops Clipse 4. The Blueprint 3...

13th February 2010 Hip Hop Music Songs And Albums

Top Hip Hop Music Albums --------------------------------------------- 1. We Are Young Money Young Money 2. The Blueprint 3 Jay-Z 3. Relapse Eminem 4. The State Vs. Radric Davis Gucci Mane 5....

20th February 2010 Hip Hop Songs And Albums

Top Hip Hop Music Albums --------------------------------------------- 1. Rebirth Lil Wayne 2. We Are Young Money Young Money 3. The Blueprint 3 Jay-Z 4. Relapse Eminem 5. The State...

6th March 2010 Hip Hop Songs And Albums

Top Hip Hop Music Albums --------------------------------------------- 1. Rebirth Lil Wayne 2. We Are Young Money Young Money 3. The Blueprint 3 Jay-Z 4. The State Vs. Radric Davis Gucci Mane 5....

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N*e*r*d - Fly Or Die

Creative producers the neptune's a.k.a n*e*r*d, have been breaking the genre boundaries for two-and-a-half years now. Gaining their reputation by delivering beats for artists such as jay-z and snoop dogg. Pharrel, chad and shay have been touring together and working with other artists from all...

Kanye West - Late Registration

Kanye West is back, following his previous album 'College Dropout', which was a revolutionary album ranked highly and one of the most highly acclaimed and successfull of 2004. 'Late Registration' carried a lot of expectation, but was never likely to live up to the standard of his debut...

Nas - Hip Hop Is Dead

Nasty Nas is back with his Def Jam debut, "Hip Hop is dead." The last LP released by Nas was "Street's Disciple" back in 2004. But when Nas claims hip-hop is dead, he's talking about people commercializing the game and rap becoming a marketing commodity. Rap has evolved since the 80's and 90's...

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