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Hey ya'll. Welcome to hiphopreaction, the newest hiphop community on the web. Formerly known as hiphopraps we are back with an improved website with an enhanced design and a complete management system to allow members to have a high level of interaction. We hope that visitors from our old...
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...
A tribe called quence 1995 2004
While the world has been patiently awaiting the release of his commercial debut, consequence will once again appease his core fans with the innovative re-mixtape cd entitled ?a tribe called quence 1995-2004.? ?for me atcquence is not just a mix tape, it's an audio photo album!,? quence states...
Barry ?cassidy? reese gave himeself up to philadelphia, pennsylvania authorities on june 17th and went on to be charged with homicide, conspiracy and weapons violations. Cassidy has been accused of a shooting incident involving three men following an argument of which one 22 year old man was...
Eminem to help out with a bang
Despite eminem\'s prolonged success, he still remains more than willing to help out the community from which raised him. The star has agreed to help raise funds for the detroit firework display for the annual july 4th celebration. \"the fireworks are a big part of summertime in...
Ride or die with the latest urban westen
Urban western ?ride or die? wraps up filming (release date to be announced) from jean-claude la marre, the creator of ?gang of roses? and ?brothas in arms? new york (june 27th, 2005) ?ride or die?, a warning/nu-lite films production, has wrapped up filming and is coming to a city near...
The music world are paying their tributes to the r&b legend luther vandross. Luther vandross passed away friday due to a previous stroke which he never fully recovered from. The singer was pronounced dead at 1:47 pm at the jfk medical center in edison new jersey. Information about the exact...
Pitbull added to anger management tour
Best-selling cuban-american rapper, pitbull, has been added to the third installment of the anger management summer tour. The 39-city tour kicks off in indianapolis, indiana on 7th july. Pitbull is expected to perform songs from his debut album, m.i.a.m.i.(money is a major issue). This is the...
Jean-claude la marre and the warning/nu-lite films company present ?brothers in arms?, available nationwide on dvd july 26th, 2005 through sony pictures home entertainment. This shoot-?em-up epic combines extensive conflict with affluent suspense, making it a must see for fans of any action...
New orleans-based rap artist, turk (formerly of cash money and hot boys fame, aka tab virgil), has seen his trial being delayed due to the key witnesses absence. Prosecutors have been issued until august 1st to come up with their key witness. The trial was meant to continue on tuesday, but...
Camron drives his way into custody
Cam\'ron has been arrested for driving his brand new lamborghini through the streets of new york. Not long after his appearance on 106 and park, police pulled him over on a \'routine check\' only to discover thereafter that his license had suspended. Despite purchasing the car to prove that...
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...
Following the recent rumours surrounding mop's potential move to g-unit, the group have now confirmed that they have indeed signed onto g-unit records. Previously with both roc-a-fella and more recently dame dash music group, the group were getting frustrated moving from label to label and...
Preach martin hustles his flow
The now-famous & half-way comical chorus from the movie ?hustle & flow? rings throughout the theatre, followed by echoes of laughter. But one bay area mc knows a pimps? hustle ain?t no joke. Preach martin (pronounced mar-teen) was born a hustler. Before he realized he could flow,...
Introduction to The Hood Affiliates
The Hood Affiliates Compton native City Boy (formerly of Guerilla Black?s Dolla figga camp) and Pittsburgh Pa native Eddie Kane Jr. come together to form the first East/West Group known as ?The Hood Affiliates?. This sets a whole new precedent as far as setting new trends and upping the ante....
Run DMC set to reissue 4 classic albums
The legendary rap group Run-DMC, reponsible for bringing rap into the public mainstream and raising awareness for this genre of music are ready to re-release their first 4 albums which will include 4-5 bonus tracks on each album, demos, live performances, single B-sides, remixes and radio spots,...
Wise Intelligent completes solo album
Wise Intelligent of the Legendary Poor Righteous Teachers is set to bless the world once again with what might be his greatest offering to date. Acclaimed Artist and Hiphop Legend Wise Intelligent has completed his highly anticipated solo album, ?Wise Intelligent is?The Talented Timothy...
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...
Warren G new CD release and Katrina talk
NEW YORK, NY September 2005 ? At the stroke of 12:00 a.m., early IN THE MID-NITE HOUR on October 11, 2005, the latest incarnation of the G Funk era will be marked by the legendary hip-hop artist/producer Warren G when he releases his fifth studio CD and first in four years. Leading off the...
Missy Elliott tears achilles tendon
Missy Elliott has recentlly injured her achilles tendon whilst rehearsing in LA for the TV Guide Emmy party that was scheduled to be held five days later. Following a successful operation, Missy was forced to cancel a few appearances in order to give her time to recover from the pain and also...
Game drops all beef with G Unit
The beef between Game and 50 is finally finished. According to MTV Game admits to dropping all beef and despite similar statements in the recent past this appears to be the real deal. "At this point, what are they going to do? The '300 Bars' [freestyle] pretty much solidified my victory. They...
Lil Kim behind bars yet in good spirits
A day after releasing her critically acclaimed album, The Naked Truth, Lil Kim and her attorney issued several statements to the press. "I want all my friends, family and fans to know that I am in good spirits and I will be fine," Lil Kim stated. Kim also mentioned other inmates around her...
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....
Adam F crosses the pond for success
Though he is a stalwart music activist and has graced the covers of several European magazines, British music phenom Adam F. has ironically always preferred to remain somewhat anonymous in the U.S. F. produced Redman's new single "Rush The Security", from the Funk Doc's upcoming Def Jam...
Streetz And Young Deuces Sign Deal
Milwaukee, WI. - October 15th - Wisconsin's hottest hip-hop group has signed on a management deal with Brennan Sayre's Trendsetta company. Trendsetta is a self sufficient marketing, promotions, and management company and now has added Streetz & Young Deuces to the roster of there many...
50 Cent targets a complete take over
50 Cent aims to again strengthen his roster for G-Unit even following signing experienced New York acts in Mase, Mobb Deep and M.O.P. 50 Cent still isn't entirely satisfied and is looking to dominate the industry. These are busy times for 50 with an up and coming film/soundtrack album, (?Get...
Lil Flip has recently released his new single 'What It Do' from his up coming album 'I Need Mine'. The new single is produced by former Cash Money Records producer Mannie Fresh, which Flip feels confident will be another infectious single. "I wanted a song with energy, the way ?Game Over?...
Benzino receives charges prepares track
Benzino has been charged by the United States attorney's office for failing to record tax returns in 1999 to 2000. The rapper who propelled to fame after his famous disses towards Eminem, failed to report over $1.5 to US tax officials. Officials would not speculate on whether Scott's tax...
Disturbing Tha Peace album and giveaway
Disturbing Tha Peace are currently holding a contest and are presenting the chance to win an engraved DTP iPod with “Georgia” Ludacris & Field Mob featuring Jamie Foxx and all the latest music from the new compilation “Ludacris Presents Disturbing Tha Peace” For a chance to enter visit the...
Super Producer Rockwilder Launches Site
New York, New York- Grammy award winning producer, Rockwilder, is set to take his talents to the online world. His newly formed website Rocbeats.com will serve as an outlet for up and coming artists to receive production advice and assistance from one of the best in the game. Along with countless...
Foxy Brown almost completely deaf
Ingra Marchand, more commonly known as Foxy Brown is nearly totally deaf, so her lawyers implied at court on Monday. The New York Daily news, reported that the attorney and Brown were seen exchanging notes of paper in an attempt to better communicate irrespective of her hearing impairment....
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...
Ed Lover pleads not guilty to assault
Ed Lover has pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault and second-degree harassment in Manhattan Supreme Court on Thursday (15th December) and was released on $1,000 bail. This case initiates from an alleged incident at a New York night club last Sunday. (12th December). Prosecutors insist...
Chino XL to deliver poison pen
Hiphop legend Chino XL is slated to finally release his long-awaited “Poison Pen” album on January 31. The noteworthy, highly inspired, two-disc set has been in the works now for almost two years, during which time, Chino says he has sifted through offers that have been made to him by those...
Chino XL explains album situation
In response to our last news article Chino XL has issued a statement, stating “Just so there is no misunderstanding, I want people to know that I never said I turned down any deals from Interscope, or any of their related parties. That information had come from someone who used to work for...
Hey ya'll, I'd like to wish every member of hiphopreaction a merry christmas. I'd also like to take the chance to let ya'll know about our new lyrics section on the site. After christmas this will be added to and we will build up a large collection of hip hop lyrics. The section can be...
Hear One new Dutch hip hop label
A new international sound in hip-hop Hear One is a new Dutch hip-hop label, focusing on the international market. At the moment Hear One is working with two in-house rappers: Fingaprintz and Nig Nash, Hear One is working on the albums of both. On the Hear One website you can download a...
On The Outs film to hit the urban scene
On The Outs – a provocative, hard hitting look at 3 young girls who made all the wrong choices. ON THE OUTS puts a face on at risk youth in America. FADER Films is pleased to annouce the release of their new film entitled 'On The Outs' A film by Lori Silverbush and Michael Skolnik, ON THE...
Ghostface new album and action figure
Wu-Tang member, Ghostface Killah, is due to release a new album shortly, set to be entitled 'Fishscale'. The rappers landmark fifth album, which will be released on Def Jam recordings, is a statement that he is still in the game and is capable of matching if not exceeding any other albums at...
Nas allegedly signs to Def Jam records
According to reports from the New York times, legendary rapper Nas, has inked a deal with Def Jam Recordings. The deal will include a clause where any profit/loss made from the rappers next 2 albums, will be shared between Sony Music and Def Jam. Def Jam is expected to cover costs involved...
Grammy tribute for sly and family stone
In an unprecedented gathering of musical talent, Maroon 5, will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Joss Stone, Robert Randolph, and singer Devin Lima will join together at this year’s 48th GRAMMY Awards to pay tribute to one of the 20th Century’s...
Snoop shoots video in Puerto Rico
On January 27th Snoop Dogg and Daddy Yankee shot their video for the latest track "Gangsta Zone". The video for the track, which is taken from Yankee's Barrio Fino: En Directo album, was shot in Toress Sabana projects. The video includes both of the artists in different locations within...
Ne Yo to unleash on Def Jam recordings
A master in the art of storytelling, Ne-Yo began writing at an early age. A vivid imagination and creative energy has allowed Ne-Yo to write songs for multi-platinum artists such as Mary J. Blige, B2K, Faith Evans, and Musiq. When asked about writing number one hits for other artists, simply put,...
Speech was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is the force behind the hip-hop group, Arrested Development. His solo projects have been the free & more expressive side of Speech, trying anything from world music to folk. His mom and dad are both entrepreneurs owning a 35-year-old newspaper that...
Ice Cube to Laugh Now Cry Later in June
Rapper/actor Ice Cube has announced the drop date for his brand new album, Laugh Now, Cry Later. The launch date is June and will be released via his independent label, Lench Mob Records. This album is the next installment to the stars catalog following on from the successful Greatest Hits...
Producer Jay Dilla dies at age of 32
Detroit based producer Jay Dee, a.k.a. J Dilla, who has worked with many established rap groups including A Tribe Called Quest, Slum Village and Common, died February 10th at the early age of 32. Jay's manager Tim Maynor announced that he died Friday morning in Los Angeles, but the cause of...
Streets N Young Deuces release mixtape
Finally the highly anticipated mixtape is here, Milwaukee's own, Streetz & Young Deuces - We Want In Vol. 2 (Hosted By DJ G-Spot) Below is the tracklist and a link to a free download. Track List 1. Somebody Gone Die 2. Class of 06 ' feat. Jade Foxx, Cash NY & Mense (Produced by...
TV appearance on CBS’s “The Late Late Show” last week is followed up with “CD ” (Feb. 18th) and Regis & Kelly (March 7th) "It's extremely rare to find someone so young, that is the embodiment of the definition of the word 'artist.' Ne-Yo is an entertainer, singer and a TRUE songwriter.”...
MC Eiht Announces New Label Deal
Veteran hiphop artist MC Eiht has just signed a distribution deal for his record label, West Music, Inc. in a joint venture with Paid In Full/Koch. The prominent, longtime rap icon, who played the role of A-Wax in the feature film, “Menace II Society,” and also performed the soundtrack’s hit...
In 2006, LL Cool J is making sure that everyone knows TODD SMITH. This 12th release on Def Jam Records, his first self-titled release, continues to define him as a breakthrough artist. TODD SMITH is scheduled to be released worldwide on MARCH 21, 2006. TODD SMITH is jump started by the...
Bubba Sparxxx searching for Ms New Booty
Bubba Sparxxx is holding a unique contest in which he aims to find the girl with the best looking booty. The lucky winner will have the chance to appear in Bubba's video for the new track, appropriately entitled 'Ms New Booty'. All entrants can be rated by the visitors to the site and there...
Busta refusing to talk but may be forced
Police and prosecutors in New York say if Busta Rhymes continues to refuse to talk about the murder of his bodyguard, they will send Busta before a grand jury in an effort to make him talk. Busta has not talked to police since the murder of his bodyguard Israel Ramirez at his video shoot earlier...
Chino XL to judge new MC contest
Chino XL's upcoming release, "Poison Pen," has been now scheduled for release on March 21. The album will not only show off the skills of one of the most highly regarded MC's in the business, but it will give a chance to undiscovered MC's to have a chance to be heard. The Activate label &...
C Murder appeals for a new trial
After being denied a new trial from a lower court in Louisiana back in March 2005, C-Murder, real name Corey Miller wants his case to be heard by the Louisiana Supreme Court. Miller was convicted for the 2003 murder of 16-year-old Steve Thomas. Back in April Lawyers for Miller took this case...
Juvenile pays tribute to his hometown
Juvenile has just released his first single off his first album since he has left Cash Money Records, entitled “Get Ya Hustle On.” The new single is a powerful tribute to his hometown of New Orleans, which is actually filmed right after hurricane hit in New Orleans. The video shows all the...
DJ Lt Dan announces return with Ecks
After being conspicuously absent from the genre, which he had a hand in creating, Lt. Dan is poised to return the crown of the remix genre to its rightful place, atop his head. While Lt. Dan admits he has at times been denied the credit he deserves in creating the mashup/ remix craze in Hiphop,...
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...
LL Cool J set to headline Oxygen concert
LL Cool J, Def Jam Record's premiere multi-platinum artist and New York City's native son returns when Oxygen provides viewers with a one-night performance by one of hip-hop's sexiest and biggest names in the "LL Cool J Custom Concert Featuring Ne-Yo and Special Guests" airing Saturday, March 18...
Juvenile creates reality check in charts
New Orleans rap star Juvenile, has finally made it to the peak of the charts by being positioined at number 1 in the Billboard 200 album chart, with his latest album release 'Reality Check'. The album, which sold more than 174,000 copies in its initial week, naturally also peaked the...
Bubba Sparxxx presents Ms New Booty
Georgia's own BUBBA SPARXXX is back with a bang, taking dance floors and television screens by storm with the top 10 Rhythmic/Crossover single "Ms. New Booty." Within weeks of its release to clubs and radio, and sporting one of the year's most outrageously entertaining videos, "Ms. New Booty" is...
Ice Cube rides on Spike TV and tour
Acclaimed actor and musician, Ice Cube, will host and perform at Spike TV's second annual AutoRox, the only nationally televised awards show honoring and celebrating America's passion for the automobile. For the first time ever, Ice Cube will perform live his new singles "Chrome and Paint" and...
Get affiliated with MC Eiht on April 4
MC Eiht's first album through Paid In Full/Koch, "Affiliated," will be released on April 4, signifying the Compton rapper's nineteenth album release. His first enhanced disc, the special product will contain 14 album tracks, exclusive interview footage and a new music video starring MC Eiht,...
Gnarles Barkley make history in charts
Gnarls Barkley made music history this weekend when their debut single 'Crazy' topped the UK singles chart on download sales alone. The single, taken from their upcoming album 'St. Elsewhere' set for release May 9th on Downtown/Atlantic is set to be one of the biggest hits of 2006. Warner...
LL Cool J prepares album for April 11th
Due to overwhelming demand, the 12th album by LL Cool J, TODD SMITH, is now scheduled to be released 2 week earlier on April 11th. TODD SMITH is jump started by the undeniable smash "Control Myself," featuring the multi-platinum and multi-talented superstar, Jennifer Lopez. Produced by...
Slaps Straps and Baseball Hats by Celly
West coast rap artist Celly Cel the "Bay Area Boss", "West Coast Legend" and former Jive Records rap artist is back with his new album titled "Slaps,Straps & Baseball Hats". The new CD was released in stores on April 4 2006.This album has 16 "Blazin Hot" tracks and features guest appearances...
India Arie to release new album after four years
One of music’s most honest and inspirational singer/songwriters, 12-time Grammy nominated India.Arie will release her new album, Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship, on June 27. Her third studio album, and her first since 2002’s acclaimed Voyage To India, which reached #6 on the Billboard...
Royce Comments On Death Of Proof
Royce has issued the following with respect to the late Proof; "I am deeply saddened by the murder of someone I called a good friend. I've known Proof for over nine years and will always remember him for the joy and life that he brought into every room he entered. We first met at Detroit's Hip...
Free Redrock Campaign Builds Buzz From Behind Bars
When it comes to timing, the multi-talented rap duo REDROCK always seem to be right beneath the surface of super stardom. A break-out debut single, major label interest, and a finished record will all have to wait for the group to pay their debt to society first. For 80 and WAX, the two front...
Gnarls Barkley To Appear In Nyc On May 22
On Monday, May 22, prankster producer Danger Mouse and Atlanta soul powerhouse Cee-Lo will make their first joint appearance in New York City, representing the entity commonly known as Gnarls Barkley. Already one of the most talked-about releases of 2006, Gnarls Barkley's full-length debut...
Ray Cash Joins Mobb Deep On Tour In May
Here are the proposed release dates: 5/3 Washington DC / 9:30 Club 5/4 Boston / Avalon 5/6 Miami / Radio One 5/7 Dallas / KBFB Car Show 5/8 Philly / TLA 5/9 Providence / Lupo's 5/10 Norfolk / Norva 5/11 Baltimore / Sonar 5/12 Cincinnati / Bogarts 5/13 Columbus / Newport Music...
On The Outs Coming Soon To Dvd
A provocative, hard-hitting look at three young girls from the same tough neighborhood who all make the wrong choices--ultimately crossing paths in juvenile hall before continuing along on their own difficult journeys. On the Outs, which received widespread critical acclaim when it premiered...
Fred Knuxx To Release Repo Man Mixtape
The big deal from the small wonder Fred Knuxx is planning to release his newest mixtape hosted by DJ Kurupt on May 10th. The mixtape has many features including Fatman Scoop, Paul Wall, Eddie Kane Jr. and more. Fred Knuxx is also planning to release a single for the summer which will be decided...
Sorority Sister Slaughter Wraps Up Filming
Sorority Sister Slaughter, a Gold Coast Productions motion picture, has wrapped up filming and is coming to a city near you. Industry veteran Larry Flash Jenkins introduces this new group of hot scream queens. Sorority Sister Slaughter pays homage to the successful sorority massacre films of the...
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...
Perion Selected To Produce Juveniles Next Track
Being a songwriter, producer and MC comes naturally to Pensacola, Florida native Perion. His latest production effort, "Way I Be Leanin," is the new single from Juvenile's platinum album, Reality Check. The track features Juvenile along with Mike Jones, Paul Wall, and UTP members Skip and Wacko,...
J Dillas Mother Pays Tribute To Son Attends Event
Maureen Yancey, the mother of the late hiphop producer J Dilla, arrived with Hustle & Flow's Taraji P. Henson at a star studded benefit last night, organized to raise money for Lupus L.A., an organization formed six years ago by Daniel Wallace, MD, one of the country’s most prominent Lupus...
Beanie Sigel Returns To Studio After Shooting
Beanie Sigel was released from a Philadelphia hospital following the recent incident where he was shot during an attempted robbery, incurring gun shot wounds to both arms. Sigel drove away from the hospital with a towel over his head and one of his arms held in a sling. Sigel informed...
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...
Americas Top White Rapper To Be Declared
VH1 and the team behind Americas next top model, are joining forces to find the best Caucasian rapper on a new tv series. Despite the fact that few white rappers make it to the big scene, the series is hopeful that they can produce another Eminem-like phenomenom. The comedy-reality show...
Jay Z To Celebrate Beyond All Reasonable Doubt
To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the landmark album from Jay Z, Reasonable Doubt, the rapper has decided to do a one off live performance of the entire album from start to finish. The success of the album on its release has prompted Jay Z to remember that moment in time and feels...
Mary J. Blige Announces Summer Headlining Tour
Thirteen years into her career Mary J. Blige is still the Queen of Hip Hop Soul. She was anointed the title even before her boundary-breaking, genre-making debut smash What's the 411? dropped in 1992 and now on the heels of the success of her new album, The Breakthrough, Mary J. Blige announces a...
Midi Mafia To Blast Out Track For Lloyd Banks
As one of the most sought-after production teams in the industry today, Midi Mafia is taking their hit-making abilities to the next level in the Summer of 2006. Their new Lloyd Banks song, Make You Move, will be featured on Banks' upcoming Rotten Apple LP, and they are in the studio putting the...
New Rhymefest Jukebox Including Album Tracks
Rhymefest has just revealed his new Jukebox on his site which includes Fever and Stick, the main tracks from the up and coming album Blue Collar, expected for release on July 11, 2006. The Jukebox also allows you to view images from the new video.
Lil Flip Leaves Sony For Asylum Wmg Lil Flip has recently revealed that he is no longer signed to Sony Music Group. The Houston based rapper has confirmed that he has indeed signed a new deal with Asylum Records / Warner Music Group in an effort to free himself from the constant problems between both parties during the deal.... Guitar Center Launches 2006 Dj Spin Off Battle Guitar Center today announced the launch of its 2006 Spin Off competition, the largest and most prestigious DJ/Turntable competition in the country. Up for grabs is over $40,000 in prizing and the Spin Off Grand Champion bragging rights.
“Spin Off pays tribute to the battle DJ movement that... 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... Tiffany Affair Are Starting A Fire On Reprise Takeover Ent./Reprise Records is pleased to announce that it has signed female urban pop act Tiffany Affair. The group, which is made up of four teenage singers and dancers from New York City, was brought to Reprise Records by famed guitarist Robert Randolph, alongside Takeover Ent — debut album... Adult Swim And Chocolate Industries Album Adult Swim and Chocolate Industries have gotten together and produced Chocolate Swim, an EP which is available for FREE! - The album is 100% free and features solid music from Kovas, Lady Sov, Ghislain Poirier, Mos Def & Diverse, and Vast Aire (ft. MF Doom).
Adult Swim heats up the summer with... Rapper C Murder has been cleared of his house arrest restriction imposed on him back in May.
A New Orleans judge has allowed C Murder to leave his home despite attempts from the prosecution to inprison the rapper for "violating conditions of his house arrest numerous times."
He is also... Spin Off Dj Contest In The Mix Guitar Center today announced the launch of its 2006 Spin Off competition, the largest and most prestigious DJ/Turntable competition in the country. Up for grabs is over $40,000 in prizing and the Spin Off Grand Champion bragging rights.
Here is a link to last year's winner's performance.
Cormega And Lake Team Up For My Brothers Keeper Cormega is a name synoymous with both independent music and the notorious neighborhood of Queensbridge, New York. Over the past several years, Cormega has released a number of acclaimed albums, and has paved his own path to success. For the first time in history, Cormega is teaming with his... Ja Rule Leaves For Africa And Sets Up Poker Site Ja Rule is set to headline a concert in Africa, more specifically Nairobi, Kenya next week.
Ja Rule will perform at the Carnivore grounds on Friday July 28th as part of the Celtel Kenya Win a Porsche World Cup promotion.
The rapper will be given the honour of presenting one lucky winner the... Midi Mafia Dirty Swift Seriously Injured Midi Mafia's Dirty Swift, real name Kevin Risto, was involved in a bike accident and was seriously injured.
The producer suffered a fractured vertebrae in his lower back after crashing during an off-road biking practice at the Piru Motocross track in Los Angeles. He underwent a full 7 hours... Method Mans 4 21 The Day After Rescheduled 4:21...The Day After, was due for release on August 22nd but has been re-scheduled for release on 29th August. The album features special guest appearances from Fat Joe, Styles P, Ginuwine and Redman with production by RZA, Erick Sermon, Scott Storch and Denaun Porter.
With his latest album,... Xzibit Makes Deal With Koch For New Album Xizbit has inked a deal with Koch entertainment, in time for the preparation of his new album expected to be entitled, Full Circle.
The Pimp my Ride host agreed upon the deal but insisted on his own imprint which will be named Open Bar Entertainment. The first single from the album is set to... Wine O Signs Deal With Universal Records Houston rapper Wine-O has inked a deal with Universal Records to distribute his late-September release Hate Me. Wine-Os first single, 'Pop My Trunk' has exploded and is in heavy rotation an all major radio stations in Texas, and is also the number one club song in Texas. The single has been... Big Case Recommences With New Detectives A new squad of Homicide detectives have been put in place to investigate the BIG murder case further in an effort to finally pinpoint those involved. If new evidence is brought to light, then LA Police officers's claims that they were entirely innocent of all accusations can be confirmed.... Ll Cool J In Deal To Create Drama For Cbs LL has signed a deal which will see him at the forefront and pass on the responsibility of taking charge of a brand new television series. The drama production will ultimately be broadcast on CBS.
The deal, rumoured to have been valued at a staggering 7 figures, will see LL produce and create... Lupe Fiasco To Perform At Mls All Star Game Chicago-based hip-hop artist Lupe Fiasco will highlight the 2006 Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Game Halftime Show, broadcast live to a national television audience on Saturday, August 5 at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Major League Soccer's 11th annual All-Star Game features the 2006 MLS All-Star squad taking... Lloyd Inks Worldwide Deal With Atlantic Records Atlantic Records has signed acclaimed Atlanta-based R&B vocalist and songwriter Lloyd to a long-term, exclusive worldwide recording contract through a pact with ShoNuff Records. The creative force behind ShoNuff is ace producer Jazze Pha, famed for his work with Nelly, Ludacris, OutKast, Usher,... Hip Hop Legend Rakim Embarks On Nationwide Tour Hip Hop legend Rakim has announced a 22 date national tour beginning at the end of this month. The long tour will get under way on August 19, when Rakim will journey to Philadelphia at Penn's Landing for the first performance.
The tour will settle at Texas, Arizona, California, Utah,... Masta Killa Album Made In Brooklyn Drops Today Today (August 8th) marks the release of Masta Killa's sophomore solo effort "Made In Brooklyn" courtesy of the 718's finest indie hip hop purveyors - Nature Sounds. The same emcee who turned heads back in '93 as a founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan returns to the spotlight for the first time... Eazy E Latino Proteges To Release Sophomore Album The late Eazy-E's sole Latino proteges, The Brownside, have just released their second album, "The Takeover." Their first album, "Eastside Drama," issued in 1995, had been slated for release through Eazy-E's Ruthless label, until the Compton rapper's tragic death ended a solid paper trail of... Big Boi Appearance On Mtvs Wild N Out In the third season "Nick Cannon Presents Wild 'N Out" will continue to feature two teams of hot, up-and-coming comics who go head-to-head in a series of "improv battles." Each week Cannon's team will challenge a celebrity guest and their team to a fast-paced war of words and wit. On August... Was Beanie Sigel Shooting A Publicity Stunt Philadelphia investigators are looking into the validity of recent claims that Beanie Sigel was involved in a robbery and a shooting which followed.
The Philadelphia Daily News reported that the claims became fragile when the show The Aphilliates: The Streetz is Watchin', a weekly hip-hop show... C Murder Ordered Back To House Arrest Corey "C-Murder" Miller has been ordered back into house arrest, following a recent appeal which was held on August 15th.
"Corey Miller is to be placed on complete home incarceration and is further ordered that he is not allowed to leave his residence at any time," the judge exclaimed. The... Ns2 Records Signs New Artist Nat Turna Independent record label, NS2 Records, is pleased to announce that it has signed Dirty South sensation Nat Turna. The announcement was made at a small private gathering of NS2 investors and Independent entertainers in Downtown Atlanta.
NS2 has big plans for the newly signed artist including... Tego Calderon Makes Debut On Atlantic Records Atlantic Records has set August 29th as the street date for the eagerly anticipated label debut from Latin rap superstar Tego Calderon. Released on Calderon's own Atlantic-distributed Jiggiri Records, the album is already being hailed as a landmark in the Latin hip-hop and reggaeton movement.... Remo Da Rapstar Prepares Debut Phenomenon Album Standing out in the crowd may be a challenge for some, but Bronx native Remo Da Rapstar is bringing a new standard of artistic integrity and business sense to the world of music. With the release of his debut street album, Rapstar Phenomenon, on the horizon, Remo has positioned himself with a... Diddys Creation Danity Kane Comes To Life Bad Boy Records' red-hot girl group Danity Kane, stars of the hit MTV series Making the Band 3, have exploded at retail outlets nationwide with their debut album, "DANITY KANE." The multi-talented quintet is the music industry's newest Cinderella story, as Danity Kane is now neck and neck with... Ludacris Announces Official Tour Dates Here are the official tour dates released by Ludacris for his up coming tour.
Fri-Sept 01
Time: 8:30pm
New Orleans, LA
Tulane University
6823 St. Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA
Thu-Sep 07
Time: 8:00pm
Arlington, TX
w/Shareefa
Maverick Stadium
300 West 1st Street
Arlington, TX... Boost Mobile Rockcorps Announces Ti Appearance Atlanta artist TI is the first officially confirmed artist for the New York Boost Mobile RockCorps event. More surprise artists are yet to be confirmed, but TI sets the level which the event is aiming at.
RockCorps is an organization that harnesses the power of music to
inspire... Video Music Awards Take Over New York MTV will take New York City by storm with the hottest events, concerts, promotions and more as the network, and the biggest names in music, get ready to bring back the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards to Radio City Music Hall on August 31st airing live at 8pm ET/PT.
The MTV "Video Music Awards"... Fat Joe Signs With Virgin Records Fat Joe has left Atlantic Records and completed the switch to Virgin Records, which will begin with the launch of his new album, Me, Myself & I. The release will be partnered with Imperial Records, a new urban label despite Joe's previous statement implying the album would be released through... Cash Ny Releases Anticipated Mixtape Ready To Burn The much anticipated mixtape release by Brooklyn's own Cash NY is released today worldwide with over 300 preorders off his myspace alone the mixtape is now officially out. Cash NY has appeared on many mixtapes throughout New York such as DJ Hitz, DJ On Point, and more as well as receiving radio... Reub A Finalist In The King Of The Beats Contest One of WASHINGTON, D.C.'s Own rising hip-hop stars is packing up and taking the metro area flavor to west coast. Rapper/producer R.E.U.B ., has been selected as a finalist in the SCION sponsored KING OF THE BEATS Competition, scheduled to be held at the world famous ROXY Theater in Los Angeles.... Consequence Back To Finish What He Started The Con Man is back up in the building and all the fans of G.O.O.D. music need to pay close attention. For those who don't know, Consequence earned his hip-hop stripes back in 1993 alongside hip-hop super group A Tribe Called Quest. Cons made his rap debut on one of hip-hop's most cherished... Billboard Award Winners Dupri Kanye Public Enemy The 2006 Billboard R&B / Hip-Hop Awards Awards were held in Atlanta, with Jermaine Dupri bagging both Top Songwriter and Top Producer awards.
Dupri, CEO of So So Def, won the Top Songwriter category, making it out on top above other contenders - Johnta Austin, R. Kelly and Scott Storch. Dupri... Lady Sovoreign Tour Dates Announced 10/23 - Montreal (Club Soda)
10/24 - Toronto (Opera House Concert Venue)
10/26 - Boston (Paradise Rock Club)
10/28 - Washington, DC (9:30 Club)
10/29 - New York City (Bowery Ballroom)
10/30 - New York City (Bowery Ballroom)
11/1 - Philadelphia (Starlight Ballroom)
11/3 - Detroit (St.... Ron Artest Shoots Music Video In Las Vegas Baller and Rapper Ron Artest is shooting a music video for his single, "Fever," in Las Vegas on Sunday, September 17th and Monday, September 18th. The single is the first from his upcoming album My World, which will be released on October 31 and will be distributed in the United States thru WEA.... Akon And Eminem Make An Impact With Smack That Multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter/producer Akon scores big with his new single, "Smack That", featuring Eminem with the #1 Most Added song at Rhythmic and Crossover this week at radio. In addition to the #1 status, on Akon's myspace page (myspace.com/akon), "Smack That" has been listened... Fat Joe Releases Me Myself And I On Imperial Virgin Records and Imperial Records, the urban label development unit of EMI's Caroline distribution, are scheduled to release Terror Squads' new album from hip-hop icon Fat Joe, Me, Myself & I. The album, slated for November 14, 2006 release, will be marketed and distributed with an innovative... Mtv Host Music Week Including Game And Ludacris MTV's Spankin' Free Music Week began this week and ends tonight with a performance by Black Eyed Peas' member, Fergie. This upcoming week MTV is making the M stand for "music" again.
What makes this different from Spankin' New Music Week is MTV is allowing free downloads of exclusive tracks... Az Delivers The Format On New Studio Lp After beginning his career by debuting on Nas' track "Life's A Bitch," rap artist AZ released classic Albums such as 1995's Doe or Die, 1998's Pieces Of A Man, 2001's 9 Lives and 2002's Aziatic. AZ was also a member of rap super group The Firm with Nas, Foxy Brown and Nature and has recorded... R N B Legend John Tour And Performance Details John Legend, will be on tour in the UK this Monday.
John Legend will be performing live from the Royal Albert Hall in London live at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT. This performance will be streamed live on MSN's newest acquisition Control Room (formally Network LIVE), so everyone in the world will be... Ron Browz Teams With Lloyd Banks And Webstar After the massive recognition of his track "I'll Whip Ya Head Boy" for 50 Cent's Get Rich Or Die Tryin' film and soundtrack, Ron Browz has another G-Unit hit on his hands with the new Lloyd Banks single "Help". The song appears along with a second Browz-produced track, "Playboy (Part 2)" on... Jadakiss Arrested On Gun And Drug Related Charges Jadakiss was arrested on October 7th on suspicion of weapon possession, following a traffic stop at his hometown in New York.
Jadakiss was accompanied by 4 other men in the vehicle and after an inspection of the vehicle by police a loaded handgun was found, according to police reports.
The... The Navy To Take Sean P Of Youngbloodz To Iraq Sean P (aka Sean Paul of the YoungBloodZ) is going to Iraq with the Navy. Not for the reasons you would immediately think. The U.S. Navy has exclusively employed the entertainment services of Sean P in the countries of Iraq, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Though Sean P won’t be serving his country as an... Today Rhymefest has officially become the face of hip-hop in the UK. Fest's meeting with Tory leader and candidate for Pime Minister, David Cameron, to discuss their views on hip-hop and it's effects on society in the UK have been exploding on to the covers of the news papers, television sets and... Diddy Press Play Pressing All The Right Buttons "PRESS PLAY," Diddy's first solo project in five years, has been garnering widespread critical acclaim. The collection, which arrived in stores this week, finds the Bad Boy founder and recording artist joined in the studio by a hand-picked cast of modern artists and groundbreaking producers. The... 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... Eminem To Reup A New Album From Mixtape Rumors about an upcoming mixtape project prompted Eminem today to reveal details about the album. "So much wrong information has gotten out," said the multiplatinum-selling rap superstar, "it's time to set the record straight."
Eminem Presents: The Re-Up(Shady Records/Interscope Records), to... Spider Loc And Felli Fel Are Connected Since the day Spider Loc bumped into Young Buck in Atlanta two years ago and rattled off an acapella that would convince Buck to introduce him to 50 Cent, the West Coast native has been lowriding to a new beat.
Now a fixture in the G-Unit family and the original representer of G-Unit West,... 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... Bizzy Bone Signs To Virgin Records Virgin Records America is pleased to announce the signing of rap icon, Bizzy Bone. Imperial Records, the urban label and artist
development unit of Caroline/EMI Music will market and promote the new album in conjunction with Virgin Records. Produced by After Platinum Records, the rapper's... Our Competition Winner Is Steve Lee The winner of the too short competition for 13 whole albums has been won by Steve Lee. I have emailed Steve and informed him that he is the winner.
The albums will be on their way to you shortly so congratulations and enjoy them all!
Thanks to all who entered and made the contest a... Ghostface Killah Fishing For More Fish Someone forgot to tell Ghostface Killah it's OK to rest on your laurels. Less than 10 months after releasing the most critically acclaimed album of the year - Fishscale - Ghost is back and as strong as ever with the surprising and equally stunning sequel, More Fish. Set for a December 12 release... 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... Bad Boy Takes Another Spin Round The Block Block Enterprises and Bad Boy South have renewed their highly successful joint venture, it was announced today by Bad Boy CEO Sean "Diddy" Combs and Russell "Block" Spencer.
The Atlanta-based Block Enterprises and Bad Boy South first joined forces for the 2005 release of the hit debut album... 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... Lil Flip And Mr Caponee Connected With New Album Lil Flip' is giving his fans what they want in addition to setting his sights in on the booming Hispanic market - Mr. Capone-e is shooting for the mainstream.
Two of the hardest hustlas' in the rap game get Connected a new project with a release date of November 14. Houston's "Freestyle... Dan The Automator Brings Mixtape To 2k Sports Tour 2K Sports, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., announced today that Dan The Automator will headline the second leg of the 2nd Annual 2K Sports Bounce Tour with an all-new presentation approach. This unique event will mirror a live mix tape-inspired format with creative... 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... Pharoahe Monch Releases New Desire Album Raised on the infamous Southside of NYC's Queens borough, a young Monch caught the Hip-Hop bug early as the culture born in the Rotten Apple. It would be while attending art school that Pharoahe would find his calling as an emcee, and eventually co-founded the rap duo Organized Konfusion. It was... Abc Show Seeks Families Who Live Hip Hop Lifestyle Casting Directors for ABC TV are conducting a national search for outgoing families (moms, dads and kids between the ages of 5 and 18) for Season 3 of Wife Swap.
Do you or all of your family members live a hip hop lifestyle?
Do you embody the hip hop style in everything from your music... With the holidays around the corner that also means New Year's is following right behind. And what's a better place to bring in the New Year than NYC! And MTV is going to help out with that with their New Years Eve contest.
Everyone does a party for New Year's but only MTV is able to bring... Yung Joc Wraps Up 2006 With A Grammy Nomination Block Entertainment/Bad Boy South recording artist Yung Joc is set to put the cap on a year that saw him rise up from the streets of Atlanta to the platinum heights of hip-hop stardom.
Among the recent highlights is the news of Yung Joc's first-ever Grammy Awards nomination. The ATL-based... Nas Hip Hop Is Dead Attracts Large Album Sales Nas and his new album entitled Hip Hop is Dead has propelled to the top of the album charts after selling 355,000 copies in it's intial week, according to Nielsen Soundscan.
Despite the rapper's move to Def Jam and the hysteria and intrigue behind the album name, the sales have certainly not... Kurupt To Tie The Knot With Gail Gotti Kurupt proposed to his long term girlfriend, Gail Gotti, on Christmas Day.
Gotti announced his excitement over the whole event "Words could never describe the love and passion that we have for each other," Gotti stated. "What helps make our relationship so strong is that we are best friends.... K Os To Reign Throughout America In Early 2007 Virgin Records Toronto-based, Trinidad-born, alternative breakthrough artist k-os will launch a comprehensive, coast-to-coast U.S. tour in early 2007. Running from mid-February all the way into early April, the tour will find k-os sharing the stage with Gym Class Heroes, RX Bandits, and P.O.S... 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... Snoop Dogg Sued Over Football Tv Show Snoop Dogg has been sued by New York-based Natural Resources Media & Technology Group who state that the role he played in broadcasting a football program involving his Snoop Youth Football League Foundation (SYFL), has breached a contract with 20th Century Fox, who had both agreed to develop and... Snoop Teams With Mobile Entertainment Providers Mobile entertainment providers Limbo 41414(TM) and Media Cartel, Inc., have teamed up with Jakks Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) and Grammy winning rapper Snoop Dogg for a "Dog Meet Dogg Sweepstakes" to promote JAKKS' new JPI Pets Snoop Dogg line and benefit the Snoop Youth Football League. Now... Slim Thug And Boss Hogg To Release New Album KOCH Records is proud to announce the release of Serve & Collect, the new album by Slim Thug and Boss Hogg Outlawz on February 27th, 2007. Serve & Collect features Slim Thug on 12 new songs.
One of Houston's most popular underground hip hop labels, Slim Thug's Boss Hogg Outlawz is back with... Bg And The Chopper City Boyz Debut Album Hip hop livin' legend B.G. and rising stars The Chopper City Boyz are set to release their debut album, We Got This on February 27, 2007 through KOCH Records / Chopper City Records.
The Chopper City Boyz, comprised of Sniper, VL Mike, Hakim (aka Hakizzle) and Gar — all grew up together in New... Diddy Searches For New Generation Of Bad Boys MTV: Music Television and Sean "Diddy" Combs today announced open call auditions for MTV's hit returning series "Making the Band 4" to kick off on January 17th in Los Angeles. And for the first time ever candidates who are unable to make the open calls can post their audition videos on-line via... Diddy And Snoop Release New Tour Date Details Two icons of the hip-hop world, Diddy and Snoop Dogg, have unveiled plans for a major co-headlining European concert tour. The historic 18-city trek will see the superstars sharing stages in nine countries across the continent.
The Snoop/Diddy tour will kick off on March 12th at Oslo,... Fatal Of Outlawz To Begin Thugtertainment Hussein Fatal, a member of the Outlawz recently started his own label called Thugtertainment.
A group called the Hardtimerz also signed under Thugtertainment under their own label, Hardtime Entertainment. The Hardtimerz consist of Hittman Da Menace, Talent, and Slim Da Monsta. Hittman is the... Mtv Music Week Hosts An Array Of Music Talent Beginning tonight you can catch Fergie's new video for "Glamorous" featuring Ludacris at 11PM!
Here is the full schedule of 11PM premiere on MTV:
Monday (2/5) - Fergie featuring Ludacris "Glamorous"
Tuesday (2/6) - Nas "Can't Forget About You"
Wednesday (2/7) - Good Charlotte... New Orleans Rapper Skrilla Blazing The Airwaves Meet new Rap sensation "Young "Soulja" Skrilla", who is blazing into the music industry. Young Skrilla is a highly celebrated rapper from New Orleans 3rd Ward's Magnolia Projects. Young Skrilla released his first mixtape Supaheroes: Hot Az a Heata Vol. 1 in 2005. Young Skrilla was formally... Nike Af1 Anniversary Song Feat Kanye West And Nas NIKE's AF1 25th Anniversary-inspired Song, "Better Than I've Ever Been", Available on iTunes Feb. 20th
(February 15, 2007 - New York, NY) The much talked about collaboration on the NIKE- commissioned hip hop track, "Better Than I've Ever Been" which features Kanye West, Nas and KRS-One, and... Notorious Big Greatest Hits Release Date March 6th Bad Boy Records has announced the upcoming release of the Notorious B.I.G.'s "GREATEST HITS," a 16-track compilation honoring the extraordinary life and career of the late, great hip-hop legend. The album - which features tracks spanning the one-and-only Biggie Smalls's prolific, all-too-brief... Gail Gotti And Kurupt Wedding And Album Details Northridge, California. February 12, 2007. Wedding bells and CD sales will be the main focus for "Queen of the Coast," Gail Gotti of the Infamous/G-Unit and her fiance Kurupt of The Dogg Pound. The rap communities hottest power couple has set two dates. The couple has set an official wedding... Fabolous To Release From Nothin To Somethin Brooklyn-born rapper Fabolous, the newest mega-signing to the Def Jam Recordings artist roster, will release his long-awaited new fourth album, FROM NOTHIN' TO SOMETHIN', on March 27th. The album, featuring special guest appearances from fellow Def Jam artist Ne-Yo with producer Timbaland (on... Crime Mob Gets Release Hated On Mostly March 20th It's been almost two years since five rowdy teenagers from Ellenwood, Georgia first exploded on the national music scene with their thunderous tune, "Knuck if You Buck." Like an uncontrollable wildfire, the song blazed its way through the underground and literally became one of the hottest songs... Young Jeezy And The Game To Take Center Stage Today's Hottest Hip-Hop & Rock Artists will Perform Exclusively for 3,000 Youth Volunteers
Boost Mobile RockCorps (BMRC), the national youth volunteerism movement that has motivated more than 16,000 young people to get involved and help their communities, today announced that recording artists... Breakin For Cancer Breakdancing Event Since 2003, Sole Power Productions has been a leader in Entertainment, Event Production, Artist Management, Interactive DJ, Dance, Urban and Live Music industries in Toronto and across Canada. In the last year, our operations have expanded into New York, Miami, and across Europe. Our DJs,... 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... Tyrese Set To Heat Up The Stage This Spring Still riding high from the debut of his groundbreaking double CD Alter Ego, J Records' Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling R&B artist, Tyrese, is set to embark on the "VH1 Soul Presents The Alter Ego Tour," beginning March 3 at New York City's B.B. King's.
A charismatic performer whose... Mims Hit This Is Why Im Hot Too Hot To Handle From the streets to the clubs to the summit of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and all the way out to cyberspace, there's no denying that "This is Why I'm Hot" is the biggest hip-hop breakout of the year - and MIMS is the artist to watch.
With "This is Why I'm Hot" taking the No. 1... Hip Hop Reaction Recently Hacked But Now Stable The site suffered an attempted hack today and therefore recent news and articles have been lost. We are looking into the incident and will prosecute those involved. We know the tactics they have used and our team will be passing over their information to the recommended authorities.
As for... Bobby Valentino And Ludacris Speak On Album Leak Because of the success of my debut album, and the love for my fans, I wanted to take my time with this new album Special Occasion. So in the meantime, I put out a couple of songs that I knew weren't going on the album on my myspace & mixtapes to give to my fans," Bobby stated. "This was just a... Notorious Big Greatest Hits Sells 100000 The Notorious B.I.G.'s "GREATEST HITS," the new Bad Boy Records compilation honoring the extraordinary life and career of the late, great hip-hop legend, has made a triumphant #1 debut on both the Billboard 200 and "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" charts this week, with sales of nearly 100,000 units.... Ne Yo Looking For Continued Success Beginning with the release of Ne-Yo's platinum debut In My Own Words in 2006, life hasn't been the same for the Las Vegas native. "The transition from being in the background as a songwriter and being an artist took a little getting used to," Ne-Yo laughs. "It's a lot different being the guy that... 8ball And Mjg Ridin High At Number 4 Legendary Southern rap duo, 8Ball & MJG entered the Billboard Top 200 Album's Chart at #8 and the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums Chart at # 4 this week with their 12th studio album Ridin High (Bad Boy South). Reviews for Ridin High are equally impressive with 3 Stars out of 4 from USA Today, a B- grade... Eminem Files Motion To Stop Wife Bad Mouthing Him March 26th will see Eminem attend court as he files a motion to prevent his ex-wife, Kim Mathers, from publicly bad mouthing him.
Detroit News has reported that Eminem recently field a motion in an effort to silence ex-wife Kim Mathers from making further "derogatory, disparaging, inflammatory... Ne Yo Finalises Because Of You For New Album The wait is finally over, as Def Jam recording artist Ne-Yo takes the wraps off and announces that his hotly awaited second album, due May 1st, will be titled BECAUSE OF YOU, named after the album's first single pick.
"It makes the most sense," Ne-Yo says of his album title choice.... Blue Scholars Ready Sophomore Lp Bayani With one full-length album (Self-Titled, 2004) and an 8-song EP (The Long March, 2005) the Blue Scholars have emerged out of the erupting Northwest hip-hop scene with soulful beats, poetic yet political rhymes and a reputation for dynamic live performances. With their second full-length release,... Bobby Valentino Takes To The Hoop On X Box Live TAKE IT TO THE HOOP AGAINST BOBBY VALENTINO ON XBOX LIVE R & B sensation takes on gamers in Xbox LIVE Game with Fame session.
Bobby Valentino will switch up his harmony for intense discord to face fans on Xbox LIVE as part of the latest Xbox LIVE Game with Fame session.
Xbox LIVE Gold... Young Jeezy The Snowman Announces A Cold Summer The forecast for the summer just got a whole lot chillier, as the Snowman has just announced a May 22nd release date for the first release from his Corporate Thugz Entertainment (CTE) label, Young Jeezy Presents USDA: Cold Summer.
"It's crazy," Jeezy recently told MTV News. "I wanted to do it... Snoop And Diddy Cancel Uk Tour Due To Visa Denial Following on from Snoop's run ins with UK law, the One Love Peace Tour featuring Snoop Dogg and Diddy has been forced into cancellation.
The reason for the cancellation surround Snoop's last major altrication at Heathrow Airport, London in April 2006 where the rapper was banned from entering... Lil Flip Takes To Texas Area To Reach Out To Fans Lil' Flip will be in the Texas area from today, Mar 30, until Tuesday, Apr 3, reaching out to his fans via in-stores and shows. Check the schedule below for further details.
Mar 30, 2007
2:00PM + Poor Man's Music (In-Store): Dallas, TX
3:00PM - Eargazum Cd's & Games II... Baby Boy Da Prince Speaks On Umrg Mobile Universal Motown Records Group (UMRG) has now tapped Palo Alto-based Mozes to power a number of mobile marketing initiatives. The push involves about sixty Universal Motown artists, including Akon, Blue October, Hinder, Godsmack and Mya.
The roster will use messaging concepts from Mozes... The Prospect An Unsigned Emcee Competition Scion is helping unsigned emcees get their voices heard with a contest entitled "The Prospect." The competition brings the contestants into the recording studio with super producer Hi-Tek and puts them in front of the camera to create their own music video.
Beginning April 9th, unsigned... Jim Jones Officially Launches Dipskate Team In early 2006, Diplomat Records co-CEO Jim Jones announced his sponsorship venture with DipSkate, a Freestyle Rolling team headed by Calvin Sayles and Ramelle Knight. Jones has fulfilled a multitude of roles in his career, including recording artist, producer, executive, video director,... Dj Khaled Preps Sophomore Lp We The Best DJ Khaled is set to release his sophomore album, We The Best, on June 12th, 2007 through Terror Squad/KOCH Records. The new collection features a veritable who's-who of Hip Hop including T.I., Game, Jadakiss, Paul Wall, Trick Daddy, Ja Rule, Ludacris, Rick Ross, Jeezy, Lil' Wayne, Akon, Baby,... Universal Republic Signs Hot Atlanta Hip Hop Group Universal Republic Records has entered into an agreement with OnDeck Records to market, distribute and release the hot new genre-defying hip hop trio the SHOP BOYZ, whose debut single "Party Like A Rockstar," scored as the 2nd most added new single at urban radio last week, continuing to build... Kurupt And J Wells Team Up To Blow Digital Smoke West Coast lyrical great Kurupt and his newest partner in musical crime J. Wells are no strangers to a group situation. Kurupt, best known as one-half of the multi-platinum rap group Tha Dogg Pound teams with artist/producer J. Wells, a member of LA's legendary Likwit crew (King Tee, Tha... Killah Priest To Release The Offering After a four-year break since his last official album, classic lyricist Killah Priest is returning with his next full-length album The Offering. The album has been discussed by fans worldwide as Priest recorded, and he took his time traveling from East to West to get the best for the project.... Yung Joc Georgia State Supreme Court Honor Youth Block Ent/Bad Boy South Platinum Artist Yung Joc and Georgia State Supreme Court Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears honor exceptional Atlanta Youth at The Choose Success Awards!
Earlier today, platinum recording artist Yung Joc presented awards to deserving elementary, middle and high school... Mc Shan Remastered Down By Law This Tuesday May 8, 2007, Cold Chillin Records and Traffic Entertainment are giving hip-hop lovers an old school treat, in a new school kind of way, by releasing a re-mastered double disc CD of hip hop icon, MC Shan's original Down by Law album. This is the first time the album is released as a... Courtesy of JumpOff.tv, here is the weekly round up newscast.
The newscast includes Busta Rhymes run-ins with the law, Xzibit and Mim's controversial "I" symbol used within his name on his album cover.
Cam'ron receives a whole section dedicated solely to him due to the extent of his weekly... Lil Wyte To Be One And Only On June 5th After delivering two successful independent albums with Three 6 Mafia's Hypnotize Minds imprint - Doubt Me Now in 2003 and Phinally Phamous in 2004 - Memphis native Lil' Wyte is bringing his club-friendly, heartfelt style to an even bigger audience. He spent the past three years touring,... New Xm Special Hip Hop At The Crossroads Premiering Thursday, May 24 at 6pm ET on XM's "The Rhyme" (XM 65), "HIP-HOP - AT THE CROSSROADS" features a diverse panel of hip-hop industry artists, producers and activists, including Doug E. Fresh, Russell Simmons, Talib Kweli, MC Lyte, producer Chucky Thompson and the Hip-Hop Summit Action... 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... Ti And Ciara Prepare For This Years Screamfest 07 If you want to know what's hot to Young America, then look no further than the SCREAM TOUR...the newest cell phones, the latest ringtones, the hottest cars and the biggest stars. In every arena--sports, politics, TV, movies, technology, business- you have that one person, place or thing that... Common To Release Finding Forever On 31st July Multi-faceted Hip-Hop superstar Common is prepping his highly anticipated seventh album, Finding Forever, for a July 31st release on G.O.O.D Music/Geffen Records. The album is the follow up to the four times Grammy nominated, critically heralded and Kanye West produced Be, which spawned hits... Duck Down Records Preps New Projects For 2007 Buoyed by their ingenious "Tripe Threat" campaign in 2005 (Buckshot & 9th Wonder's Chemistry, Sean Price's Monkey Barz and Smif N Wesson's Reloaded) Duck Down Records re-established itself as one of Hiphop's premier Independent labels. The buzz for the label and its artists only heightened in... 50 Cent To Feature In Righteous Kill Film 50 cent is widely expected to star in new film, Righteous Kill, playing the role of a drug dealer.
The rapper will be in good company as both Al Pacino and Robert De Niro will also play feature roles in the film, on the other side of the law starring as cops.
"I'm not even sure they know... Wu Tang Clans Raekwon Readies New Lp Icewater Raekwon of the Wu-Tang Clan to unveil the long awaited debut from the Ice Water clique on August 28th via Babygrande Records
The highly anticipated album features Method Man, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross, Three Six Mafia, Remy Ma, Jagged Edge & more.
Under the tutelage of Wu-Tang Clan's... Ludacris And Dtp Are Strength In Numbers Call it the ultimate mixtape event of 2007, as STRENGTH IN NUMBERS showcases the label's family of artists on 12 brand new previously unreleased tracks, set to arrive in stores on August 28th.
In addition to multi-platinum DTP core artists Ludacris, who is CEO of the company (distributed... Rockstar Releases Radio Single Dirty Drum Productions in association with Fresh Goods Clothing announced today that independent hip hop artist and producer, ROCKST*R will release the buzz-worthy single and video "Radio" on Monday July 23rd, 2007.
The ROCKST*R produced, "Radio," an ode to unsigned artists everywhere is a... David Banner Readies New Album For Fall Release Mississippi hip hop icon David Banner is putting the finishing touches on his much anticipated new SRC/Universal Motown album, Greatest Story Ever Told, preparing it for a fall release. The first single from the charismatic star's fifth studio album, "Speaker," features a select trinity of... Loud Announces 3 Semifinalists And Wu Tang Contest LOUD.com's first 10 week competition is now complete and three finalists have been chosen to compete for the grand prize: $100,000 and a recording contract with SRC Records. After weeks of strong competition, LOUD.com founders, SRC and Pure Games have named Los Angeles native Tha Crow the first... Mos Def Talib Kweli Dead Prez Headline Concert On Sunday, August 26th, 2007, at the Nokia Theatre in Times Square, Hip Hop icons Mos Def and Talib Kweli return for their tenth year as headline performers at the 10th Annual celebration of the highly anticipated and politically charged benefit concert known around the world as Black August Hip... Sean John To Release New Women Fragrance Sean "Diddy" Combs is in the news for his personal drama with ex-girlfriend Kim Porter, and his company Sean John has had difficulties in women's apparel in the past. But Combs is preparing several major launches in the women's category, beginning with the introduction of his fragrance with the... Common Set To Release Finding Forever July 31st Multi-faceted Hip-Hop superstar Common is prepping his highly anticipated seventh album, Finding Forever, for a July 31st release on G.O.O.D Music/Geffen Records. The album is the follow up to the four times Grammy nominated, critically heralded and Kanye West produced Be, which spawned hits... Half Of Mobb Deep Prepare Solo Project Album One half of infamous rap group Mobb Deep, New York MC and producer Havoc is now taking the solo route for a new release on Nature Sounds Records. The album, entitled The Kush, is scheduled to hit stores on September 18th, and is produced in full by Havoc.
As Mobb Deep, Havoc and partner... Lil Wayne To Drop Sixth Album Tha Carter Iii In 07 Lil Wayne's sixth studio album release is expected to hit stores at the end of the year. December 18th is the proposed date if all else goes according to plan.
There has been speculation of a variety of guest appearances on the album adding to the anticipation of this album.
Tha... Foxy Brown Leaves Def Jam To Go Independent Foxy Brown leaves Def Jam to start an independent label which will be distributed through Koch Records. Last Wednesday night, August 8, Foxy Brown closed a deal with Koch Records which makes her the first female star MC to have an independent label at Koch. Although the exact terms of the deal... Aesop Rock Preps New Album And Tour Dates Def Jux rapper Aesop Rock is only one week away from the release of his latest full length, None Shall Pass, which hits stores on August 28th. Never one to pass the time quietly, Aesop is now offering fans a brand new e-card with a sneak peek at his yet-to-be-released music video for lead single... Welcome Back To The Atmosphere After a year off the road, Atmosphere will perform twenty seven shows in the U.S from September 14 - October 16, 2007 with fellow Rhymesayers label mates Grayskul and Mac Lethal, and special guest Luckyiam of Living Legends. Bringing over four hours of music with four independent Hip Hop artists,... 2007 Mtv Music Awards Line Up Updates Check out MTV's contest for a chance to win tickets to see the show live in Vegas, spending money, a posh hotel and exclusive invites to the parties surrounding the event.
The party just got bigger and louder at the "2007 MTV Music Video Awards" as... Wyclef Jean Returns To Columbia Records Wyclef Jean -- the Grammy Award-winning musician, producer, hip-hop pioneer, and humanitarian who founded the legendary ensemble the Fugees -- returns to Columbia Records with "The Carnival II: Memoirs of an Immigrant," the artist's first full-length album for the label since his third solo... Hiphopreaction Nominated For Best Underground Site VH1 have nominated HipHopReaction for the up coming Hip Hop Honors awards in the category of Best Underground Hip Hop site.
Simply visit the VH1... Twista Pulled Over By Police In His Tour Bus Rapper Twista's tour bus was stopped on September 19th whilst heading towards Detroit to publicise his new album Adrenaline Rush 2007. The bus was brought to a stop on the Interstate I-94 in Michigan, allegedly in search for illegal narcotics according to other sources.
Despite such claims,... Block Entertainment/Bad Boy South recording artist Gorilla Zoe has announced details of his upcoming new album, "WELCOME TO THE ZOO." The ATL-based rapper's eagerly awaited debut collection - which features the banging hit single, "Hood Figga" - lands in stores and online on September 25th.... Walkin Bank Roll The All New Album By Project Pat KOCH Records and Hypnotize Minds announce the release of Walkin' Bank Roll, the new album by Three-6 Mafia affiliate and Memphis native Project Pat. Walkin' Bank Roll will be released on October 30th, 2007 and features production by DJ Paul and Juicy J of the 5x-platinum and Academy... Jadakiss Finally Cleared Of Drug And Gun Charges Jadakiss has finally learned that all drug and gun related charges from as far back as 2006 have now been dropped. The Associated Press have published that the Westchester Country district attorneys office asked for charges to be dropped against both Jadakiss and Kristian Smith who was also... J Holiday Continues To Rest At Number One With Bed Not too hard, not too soft..but just right: this is the unanimous verdict of listeners and aficionados everywhere on "Bed," the smashingly successful single by Washington, DC's own J. Holiday. With three weeks and counting on top of the R&B/Hip-Hop chart, it's clear that one of the classic songs... Starski Live With Ying Yang Twins And The Pack Hyphy meets crunk in the Big Sky state of Montana, as Bay Area rapper/producer, Starski, supports the Platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated, Ying Yang Twins at an all-ages concert at the Gallatin Frairgrounds Indoor Arena in Bozeman on Thursday, October 11th.
Starski will next be seen performing... Freestyle 101 Featuring Bizarre From D12 As a founding member of Eminem's group D12, Bizarre is a well respected MC and freestyler. He came up in the Detroit underground scene alongside artists like the aforementioned great white hope, Insane Clown Posse, Royce the 5’9, Kid Rock, Esham and King Gordy (who gets a shout-out here).... Sunday Supplement Need For Speed Prostreet Need for Speed ProStreet is Need for Speed like you've never experienced before, packed with the visceral emotions and power that defines authentic street racing. We’ve left the seedy underworld of illicit driving and entered into a new era of organized street racing where competitive fervor is... Jin The Emcee Returns With Third Album I Promise As one of the tried and true battle lyricists of our day, Jin a.k.a. The Emcee is a rare breed of artists who continually puts his art before the industry. From his first introduction to the world on BET's 106 & Park to his recording contract with Ruff Ryders, Jin had his share of mainstream... Eyedea And Abilities Host Appetite For Distraction After much anticipation and two years of working on separate projects and new music, EYEDEA & ABILITIES will play 17 shows together on their upcoming, "Appetite for Distraction" tour. This will be the first time they have played the majority of these cities since their "E&A" album in 2004.... Chris Brown Up Close And Personal Tour Information Jive recording artist, Chris Brown, plans to heat things on his upcoming winter tour with co-headliner Bow Wow. The Ford Presents UCP Holiday Exclusive Tour Powered By Sync In Association With BET Networks is scheduled to kick off in Cincinnati, OH on December 6th, 2007. His current smash... Ghostface Killah Checks Into Rehab December 4th "When you get a new Ghostface Killah album, the only reasonable reaction is to get lost in it," said the New York Times of Ghost's last full studio album, '06's instant classic Fishscale. And with the December '06 release of More Fish and Ghost's near-constant touring in '07, his legions of fans... Chingy Fly Like Me Exclusive Video Footage Check out the following exclusive video footage of Chingy & Amerie behind the scenes at the video shoot for Chingy's brand new single "Fly Like Me".
Feel free to leave your comments and thoughts on the footage! We're looking into bringing to you more video news than simply text news, so let... 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... Mtv Cribs To Air A Full Episode With 50cent He took over the charts, now rap superstar 50 Cent will take over MTV CRIBS in an all-new episode devoted to his 17-acre Connecticut estate and provide additional rare access to his home through exclusive MTV.com web content. Premiering November 29th at 10:30p.m., 50 will go from P.I.M.P. to... Ultra Records Announces Public Enemy Remix Project Ultra Records have begun an exciting electronica/dance remix project of PUBLIC ENEMY songs, via an arrangement with Public Enemy's publisher Reach Global and Public Enemy. The first set of remixes from FERRY CORSTEN, BENNY BENASSI and DON DIABLO of PE classics "Bring The Noise" and "Give It Up"... Snoop Dogg Prepares New Album Release In 2008 Veteran West Coast rapper, Snoop Dogg, is set to once again bark on wax with the release of his upcoming 9th solo album, Ego Trippin.
The album, which is set to drop on March of 2008 on Doggystyle/Geffen Records, will be the ninth solo set for the multi-platinum rapper. The set's lead single,... Nwa Straight Outta Compton 20th Anniversary It has been 20 years since N.W.A rocketed Straight Outta Compton to double platinum success and worldwide acclaim and notoriety as rap music's most powerful force, redefining forever the trajectory of popular music. On December 4, Capitol/Priority will release an expanded 20th Anniversary Edition... 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.... Sean Combs Starring In Cnbc New American Business SEAN COMBS, the CEO and founder of Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group (Sean Combs Enterprises) is starring as the new face of CNBC's American Business campaign airing now on CNBC.
The campaign pays tribute to America's most dynamic, successful individuals as they share their stories of... Bow Wow Rushed Into Hospital Following Performance Rap superstar Bow Wow was rushed to a local area hospital immediately following his co-headlining performance on the Chris Brown tour.
On the road promoting the December 11th release of his new album Face Off, Bow Wow is in good spirits and awaiting the doctors diagnosis which appears to be... Dmx Inks Deal With Bodog Music And Preps New Album Bodog Music is thrilled to announce the worldwide signing of hip hop icon DMX to its growing roster of talented recording artists.
Multi-platinum selling DMX has delivered five No. 1 Billboard albums, earning him the undisputed title as the king of hardcore rap. With hits like "Ruff Ryders... Dmx To Release His First Gospel Rap Album DMX recently disclosed to MTV during an interview that he intends to enter the studio once again, this time to create his first gospel-rap album.
"No songs about bitches, no songs about robbing, just straight 'Give God the glory,'" he continued. The album will include no curse words and will... Ti And Tiny Expecting Another Child Ti and and his girlfriend / former Xscape group member Tameka "Tiny" Cottle recently announced that they are expecting their second child. T.I. remains under House Arrest whilst awaiting trial for gun charges, where Tiny was apparently present when T.I. allegedly was looking to buy three machine... Fat Joe is taking over the airwaves on MTV with his new video, "I Won't Tell" featuring J. Holiday. MTV has just added Fat Joe into the Top 10 artists played with heavy rotation and 15 to 18 spins a week, MTV 2 puts him into the Elite 8, MTV Hits bumps him to Diesel rotation with 15 to 20 plays... Harve Pierre Named President Of Bad Boy Records Harve Pierre has been named President of Bad Boy Records, it was announced today by Bad Boy Entertainment founder and CEO Sean "P Diddy" Combs. Pierre will continue to report directly to Combs, and as President, he will oversee the finance, creative, promotional, marketing, A and R,... Kidz In The Hall Set To Release Sophomore Lp Kidz In The Hall (comprised of Naledge and Double-O) are not your average group. Following their successful debut record, School Was My Hustle, released on October 31st, 2006, the duo teamed up with legendary Mix Tape DJ Mick Boogie, to release Detention, a digital-only LP, in late 2007.
Now... 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... Brother Ali Truth Is Here Tour Dates Time to get back in the van, as Rhymesayers presents, The Truth Is Here Tour featuring Brother Ali, Abstract Rude, Toki Wright and BK-One. The 30-show tour in 32-days kicks off February 29th in Madison, WI. This will be Brother Ali's first headlining tour since the successful Undisputed Truth... Smirnoff Reinvents Common Qtip And Krs One Beginning this month, the makers of Smirnoff vodka are launching an exciting new Smirnoff Signature Mix Series, a campaign pairing three acclaimed rappers with contemporary beat-maestros to create new versions of iconic hip-hop songs. Nationally renowned artists Common, Q-Tip, and KRS-One are... Eminems New Book To Be Released On Orion Books With news and rumours circulating regarding the release of an autobiography from Eminem, it is difficult to know what to believe and if indeed a book is being written and if it will be published.
A UK based outfit reported earlier on in the week that Eminem was preparing to publish an... Juelz Santana Blames Camron For Overdue Album Juelz Santana has not released an album since 2005 when he dropped What the Game's Been Missing! , and fans have been anxiously awaiting a follow up. The Dipset member has recently spoken out on the reasons for the delay and has placed the entire blame on Dipset founder Camron.
Juelz spoke... Russell Simmons Launches Argyle Culture Clothing Russell Simmons is extending his urban clothing empire, with the introduction of a new menswear collection, Russell Simmons Argyle Culture.
The clothing range is catered towards males in their mid 20's combining a unique mix of urban aesthetics with professional smart clothing, such as a... Cashis Defends Eminem By Threatening Royce Da 5 9 Cashis, recording artist with Shady Records, has leaked an interview video in which he clearly physically threatens Royca Da 5'9 for making derogatory comments towards Shady Records founder, Eminem.
Cashis repeatedly threatens that he will "beat the sh-- out of him" when he meets him in... Lil Wayne Signs Up Jae Millz To His Record Label Jae Millz has been signed up by Young Money Entertainment's founder Lil' Wayne, with a remix already in the pipeline and expected to hit radio stations over the next few weeks.
Weezy initially made the announcement in Newark, NJ, during a sold out concert. Shortly afterwards, Millz confirmed... Elephant Man Lets Get Physical In Stores April 8th Dancehall King, Elephant Man, will release his latest studio CD, "Let's Get Physical," on April 8, 2008. A long time in the making, the star-studded project is the first release from a new venture which joins Sean "Diddy" Combs' Bad Boy Records with the largest independent Jamaican music label,... Universal Republic Group Signs A Big Problem Forget Houston. Compton, we have a Problem, as in one of the most sought after lyricists and writers on the West Coast, Problem, announced his singles deal signing with Universal Republic today. Problem joins the label and home to five-time Grammy Award Winning singer, Amy Winehouse, The Shop... 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... The Game Released From Prison After Only 8 Days The Game has been released from prison after serving only eight days behind bars; despite the initial period stated was 60 days. The Game walked free from Twin Towers Correctional Facility in California, following a charge of firearm possession in a school area. The incident allegedly occurred... Ice Cube Back With Raw Footage And Live Stream Ice cube, rap pioneer and legend, is back on the scene re-emerging with a new album entitled Raw Footage. The album has been tagged with a June 17th release date and is the follow up to Laugh Now, Cry Later, being the artist's ninth individual project. The LP will of course include the single... Juelz Santana Court Date For Weed And Bullets Find Juelz Santana is to appear in court on March 12th following his arrest last week when police uncovered hollow-point bullets and marijuana in his vehicle. New York's Daily News has reported that Santana was pulled over in his Bentley near the entrance to his home in Teaneck's. "This is... The Game Confirms He Is Out Of Prison After we recently reported that The Game had been released from prison, confusion began on whether or not he had in fact been released or if he had been transferred to a new prison. The Game has now come forward to clear up the confusion and confirm that he is in fact a free man.
The Game was... Evidence Emerges Into The Death Of Tupac Shakur Almost 15 years since Tupac Shakur suffered his first shooting, in what materialized as an attempted robbery inside a Recording Studio, new information and evidence has emerged which links Diddy to the gunmen.
In what is to be broadcast as a presentation delivered over the Web, writer for the... Ludacris Releases Wemix New Online Enterprise Ludacris is attempting to uncover some hidden musical talent with the release of a new website, aimed exclusively at unsigned artists across a spectrum of genres. His Disturbing Tha Peace Entertainment label has united with MegaMobile TV, a renowned multimedia company to establish WeMix.com.... Christopher Clanton From The Wire Found Stabbed Actor Christopher J. Clanton, who played Savino Bratton in the HBO series "The Wire", was stabbed during a party in Maryland. Clanton was stabbed during a brawl which broke out at the social hall in Overlea Caterers Inc. Police were posted towards the scene and used pepper spray to diffuse the... Nate Dogg Sentenced To Three Year Probation 38 year old singer, Nate Dogg, was sentenced to probation for three years on March 25th after he pleaded guilty to an incident back in 2006. The incident was fuelled by an ex-girlfriend's domestic violence complaints. The lengthy charge list consisted of misdemeanour aggravated trespass,... Lil Wayne Preps Tha Carter Iii Young Money/Cash Money/Universal Motown recording artist Lil Wayne is gearing up to release his highly anticipated album Tha Carter III, the final in the trilogy, on May 13th.
Tha Carter III is Lil Wayne's first solo album since the release of Tha Carter II (2005) and not one to disappoint Lil... Wu Tang Latino Artists Ready To Drop Wu Latino The Latino counterparts of New York's infamous rap crew, Wu-Tang Clan, Wu-Tang Latino are readying a new album dubbed Wu Latino Presenta La Familia. The compilation, which includes tracks by Wu Latino artists, will be available on all major digital music stores starting April 29th. Lead single... Brother Ali Concludes His 32 Day Tour Brother Ali, part of hip hop crew Rhymesayers, is concluding his tour which has spanned 32 days. Brother Ali is best known for his storytelling prowess and has found himself on stage with artists such as Ghostface Killah, Living Legends, Atmosphere, Murs, Mos Def and Rakim. The tour includes... Virgin Mobile And G Unit Unite For Sa Concerts Virgin Mobile has joined forces with both 50 Cent and G-Unit, to host two concerts in May, over in South Africa. The entire G-Unit crew are involved in the event entitled "Virgin Mobile 50 Cent and G-Unit Tour", with Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks and Young Buck all due to attend and perform. The plan... 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... Ti Comments On Aggressive Leaked Track T.I. has commented on the recent track that was leaked to the Internet, declaring that the track was not released by him and will not materialize onto the new album, Paper Trail. In a recorded message, T.I. told fans that the track, Hunt 'em Down will not emerge onto the new album.
"To whom... Jermaine Dupri And Island Def Jam Launch Tag Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJ) and Procter & Gamble's TAG brand announce the formation of a new hip-hop record label, TAG Records. The new label will be led by hip-hop mogul Jermaine Dupri, who will act as president of the New York-based venture. As president, Dupri will set the creative... Esham And Royce Kick Off Sacrificial Lambs Tour Esham and Royce Da 5'9 are set to begin their own tour under the 2008 Sacrificial Lambs Tour, which will start at the end of April for the two Detroit rappers. The 30th April is the date floating around as the expected kick off which will be held in Michigan which will conclude in Jackson on... Krs One Injured By Thrown Bottle KRS-One was injured during a performance in New Haven, after a fan threw a bottle at him striking him in the face and his hand. Reports seem to suggest that the individual became upset with security guards following being told to leave the venue, and in a desperate attempt to make his exit known... Nas Leaks New Song From Controversial Album Nas has leaked a brand new song from the up-coming controversially named album, Nigger, and the lead-off single is just as bold a statement. The new song, entitled 'Be a Nigger Too' begins with Nas saying "You are now allowed to listen to the radio; real niggers are back (on the radio)" before... Ti Banned From 2 Counties Schools Following Charge Rapper T.I. is yet again in the news. Following his weapons plea many schools have asked for him to attend and give a speech about staying out of trouble, which is a factor of his community services. Many schools are happy to welcome a successful artist, except for two single counties in his... Papoose Sued By Ambulance Volunteer Service Papoose is being sued by the chief of a Brooklyn volunteer ambulance service, protesting that he was tricked into taking part in a violent hip hop video. Rocky Robinson, the co-founder of the Ambulance service company told the New York Post that expressed that Pap's people had contacted him...