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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...

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...

Luther vandross passes away

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...

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...

Eminem rejects accusations of retirement

Hiphopreaction recently reported that eminem was due to retire . For all em fans you should be happy to know that the rapper has denied these rumours and that he has no intention to retire as just yet. During an interview with mtv.com the rapper explicitly stated, ?i?m not retiring.? he later...

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....

Kanye West front paged on Time magazine

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

Soul Hood Family With The Movement

Soul Hood Family brings you the 2nd Mixtape from the Stylefornia collection entitled "STYLEFORNIA 2: The Movement". The CD includes songs from Soul Hood Artists LIFESTYLE, P.S.C (FRATT HOUSE), MECCA DAWN, PRIME & TATIANA CHANEL. The album also features exclusive songs from Snoop Dogg, Lil Jon,...

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...

Dre attacker receives one year sentence

On Wednesday a man pleaded guilty to attacking Hip Hop prodigy Dr Dre at last years Vibe Awards. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner sentenced Jimmy James Johnson, 27, to one year in county jail, which also includes a three year probation for the charge. Allegedly, Johnson...

HipHopReaction updates and changes

Apologies for the downtime of HHR. During the downtime we were working on making the site more easy to navigate and developed into web standards so everyone should be able to view it more quickly and more efficiently. There are still a few pages to be fully transformed, so please be patient...

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...

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...

Young Jeezy Explains The Snowman

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

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...

Young Hootie is Prince of the Bity

West up. It's finally here! Young Hootie is officially releasing the long awaited "Prince of the Bity" for all you die hard West Coast fans. The 27-track experience is a follow up to his debut mixtape Young Compton , and is a step above the already high standard he set for himself and his fans....

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...

Lox and Diddy settle publishing dispute

The Lox and Diddy have finally settled their music publishing dispute, following a heated argument during 97 radio station's broadcast last month. Styles P and Sheek Louch allegedly dropped in on Angie Martinez's radio show on Friday (December 9) to discuss the dispute between themselves and...

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...

Man steals Will Smiths identity

A man who allegedly stole the identity of Will Smith has been sentences to 2 years imprisonment. Carlos Lomax, 45, was convicted of fraudulently opening and charging over $33,000 with fourteen counterfeit accounts at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area stores in Will Smith’s legal name, Willard C....

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...

Shanice breaking into the mainstream

Shanice has been in the R&B world for about 20 years now – where she earned a Grammy nomination, recorded four albums, and had the huge success for “I Love Your Smile”. Since her last record she has became a mother of two and is happily married to comedian Flex Alexander who stars on UPN’s “One...

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...

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 releases The Vagabond

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...

Ne Yo heading towards success

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...

Dame Grease offers free beat on myspace

MySpace.com has generated an unrivaled popularity amongst celebrities in recent months - especially the hip-hop community! Everyone from Kanye West to Common to Mary J. Blige to beat maestros like the infamous Dame Grease are members. In an unprecedented move, Harlem's home bred Platinum Producer...

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...

Christina Milian So Amazin with release

Island Def Jam recording artist and actress Christina Milian makes her long-awaited return to the front line with the upcoming April 25th release of her third album, SO AMAZIN’, produced in Miami by Cool and Dre. In advance of the album release, the first single “Say I” featuring platinum rapper...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Young Jeezy And Paul Wall To Appear At Fox Theatre

Give 4 Hours and Get 1 Ticket to the hottest show of the Summer at Fox Theatre on June 16th featuring Young Jeezy, Paul Wall and many others! Boost Mobile RockCorps (BMRC), the national youth volunteerism movement that motivated more than 6,000 young people to get involved and help their...

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...

Boost Mobile Rockcorps Atlanta Show Lineup

We've just heard about recent additions to the June 16th Boost Mobile RockCorps Atlanta show. These include Big Boi and Slim Thug. Head over to www.boostmobilerockcorps.com to view this show with more artists expected to join the lineup as we approach the deadline date. Already...

Wu Tang Are Living Legends On New Dvd

One of the most influential rap groups in history, Wu-Tang Clan created some of the most memorable videos of their time to go with their ground-breaking music. Now, for the first time, all of the group's signature videos have been collected on one DVD with bonus material that will be released by...

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.

J Dilla To Live On Through New Shining Album

Despite J Dilla passed away on February 10th, but his memory and passion will live on for at least one more album, with the release of The Shining. BillBoard.com has reported that the album will feature guest appearances from hip hop artists such as Busta Rhymes, Common, Pharoahe Monch and...

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...

National Youth Summit To Engage Activism

On August 12th, 2006, youth from across the country will gather in Naples, Florida to protest the glorification of violence and immorality in hip hop. The event is titled the National Youth Summit, and is being produced by the non-profit organization TanzAmer Incorporated, and "The Cipher Show."...

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,...

Young Dro Conquers Number One Spot

Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist Young Dro has conquered urban radio this week as "Shoulder Lean", his hit single featuring rapper and labelmate T.I., earns the #1 spot on both the Billboard Urban Monitor chart and the R&R Urban Mainstream chart. The Atlanta-based rapper's major label...

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,...

Video Game Saints Row To Feature Hip Hop Music

Saints Row is an explosive action/driving hybrid game for the Xbox 360. It is the only game in its genre that offers players unrivalled character customization options and a multiplayer experience through Xbox Live. Saints Row is not just a video game. 5 original songs custom to the game come...

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...

Kelis Was Here Official Tracklisting

Kelis Was Here is set to include production from Shondrae Crawford, Will.I.Am, Raphael Saadiq, Sean Garrett, Scott Storch, Knobody, Cee-Lo, Dr.Luke, and Damon Elliot. The album is expected in stores August 22nd. 1. Intro 2. Bossy feat. Too $hort 3. What's That Right There 4. Till The...

Behind The Scenes Of Outkast Idlewild

From the sets of Morris Brown, here is video footage from Outkast: Video Footage IDLEWILD Track Listing: 1. Intro 2. Mighty "O" 3. Peaches featuring...

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...

Verbal Kent To Move With The Walls This Fall

Gravel Records present's Move With the Walls, (which will be released on 10-17-06) the introspective and powerful sophomore release from Chicago's Verbal Kent. Verbal's 2004 debut, What Box, featuring Wordsworth & One Be Lo, generated considerable buzz both in the U.S. and abroad. However,...

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...

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"...

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...

Rap Artist Nat Turna Sails Into Savannah

Dirty South sensation, Nat Turna and his Pretty Kitty Committee (PKC) traveled to Savannah to promote "Drop Dat Thang" the smash hit single from the upcoming album, "The Nat Turna Project" from NS2 Records. The single is currently receiving serious airplay in markets like Savannah and across the...

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...

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....

Ras Kass And The Game Fight Inside Nightclub

Rappers Ras Kass and The Game confronted each other in a fight at a Los Angeles night club on Thursday night. Ras Kass is currently embarking on a nationwide tour with both Rakim and Kid Capri. The altercation took place in Club Element, and the entire event stemmed from a song named...

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...

Red Bull Bc One Battle Breakdancing

Rhino Entertainment and Destroy Entertainment have signed a distribution deal that will bring bc oNE straight into the major DVD home video market, Pay per View, Digital Download and Broadcast. Destroy will releases BC ONE on September 12, 2006. The title takes you inside the world of dancing...

Yn From Xxl Defends His 2pac Covers

YN from XXL defends his 2pac covers and interscope relationship on www.theparkerreport.com. This is the first of 2 parts where he also talks about his wife danyelsmith the editor of vibe - aka his competition! Check out this YouTube hosted video for part 1 of the insightful interview, where...

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...

Gucci Mane Is Back And Hes Hard To Kill

On Tuesday, October 24, 2006, Big Cat Records and Tommy Boy Entertainment will release the explosive Gucci Mane sophomore album, Hard To Kill. The first single from the CD is "My Chain" which is one of the hottest tracks on the album and most requested in clubs throughout the Southeast. This...

2pac Legacy To Continue With Pacs Life

2Pac's legendary work ethic and constant drive often found him laying down vocals in two or three rooms of a recording studio simultaneously, and then heading straight to a film set, video shoot, or concert, only to begin again the next morning, sleeping during travel from one location to the...

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,...

Snoop Dogg Declares Classic Album Is Emerging

Superstar rapper and hip hop icon Snoop Dogg readies for his highly anticipated album Tha Blue Carpet Treatment releasing on November 21st through Doggystyle/Geffen. Early buzz from industry insiders promise a classic album complete with the reunion of Snoop and Dr. Dre with three bangers from...

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...

Tyrese Aka Black Ty Releases 3 Assault Singles

Tyrese, the multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, writer, producer and now rapper (aka Black-Ty), has unleashed an airwave assault with the simultaneous release of 3 tracks from his upcoming Alter Ego double cd. The melodic ballad "One," produced by The Underdogs, the...

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...

Mtv Goes Gold For 2007

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...

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....

Sean Price To Church With Jesus Price Superstar

Along with his partner Rock, Sean Price (A.K.A. Ruck) dropped two impressive LP's as the duo Heltah Skeltah; their 1996 debut Nocturnal (which included the indelible "Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka") and their 1998 follow-up Magnum Force. Sean is also a core member of the legendary Boot Camp Clik...

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...

Youngbloodz Claim Not Guilty To Drug And Weapons

Hip Hop group The Youngbloodz along with 12 members of their entourage found themselves in court in Georgia, Coweta County Superior Court, to respond to accusations of weapon and drug violations from a June 1 incident. The group were destined for a show in Columbus when police realized that...

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...

Gangsta Rap The Glockumentary Hits Screens

GANGSTA RAP: THE GLOCKUMENTARY will have its theatrical release Friday, March 2 on nearly two dozen screens in the L.A. area. The feature-length comedy is independently released by Ill Ville Films/Big Business. Written and directed by Damon "Coke" Daniels, who co-wrote My Baby's Daddy with...

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,...

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...

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...

Voletta Wallace Announces Biggy Clothing Line

In 1997 Christopher Wallace introduced Brooklyn Mint to the world. After his untimely death, his mother,Voletta Wallace continued the rap legends fashion aspirations. This year commemorates the 10th year Anniversary of his death and Voletta further expands the Brooklyn Mint Brand with the launch...

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...

Watch The Best Baby Break Dancer

Watch this youngster performing his moves on the floor. This kid has to be seen to be believed and can certainly show some inspiration to the older generation of break dancers. For a toddler, this guy has some special moves and plenty of enthusiasm. The art of breakdancing now starts at...

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...

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...

8ball And Mjg Ridin High This March

Legendary Southern rap duo, 8Ball & MJG will release today their highly anticipated 12th studio album, Ridin' High on Bad Boy South. The album features collaborations with Diddy, Oscar and Grammy winners Three 6 Mafia, Bad Boy hit maker Yung Joc, producer Jazze Pha, fellow Memphis native Project...

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...

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 Dogg Outburst Over Bill Oreilly Comments

Bill O'Reilly was on the receiving end of some harsh words from Snoop Dogg during a Dutch TV chat show. The outburst occured on Robert Jensen's Jensen! show when Snoop was asked about how he is portrayed in the United States. The topic of conversation soon spilled onto rap critic, Bill...

Loud Battle Rap Competition Begins Sunday April 15

Hip-hop finally has its own version of successful online communities like YouTube, MySpace and various game sites with the debut of Battle Rap, a contest which will be launched on Sunday, April 15, on the legendary www.loud.com site as well as www.battlerap.com. The project is a Joint venture...

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,...

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...

Jump Off Tv Weekly Newcast

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,...

Young Jeezy Locked Up For Behaviour At Strip Club

At Stoker's, a popular stip club, Young Jeezy early 24th morning was arrested for disorderly conduct. The Dekalb County Police have claimed that Jeezy was arrested at 3:31am, charged with disorderly conduct and the bail was set at $280. Jeezy was released soon after, following a successful...

Dude N Nem Signs With Tvt Records

TVT Records announces the signing of Raw Dope Records' psychedelic Rap duo, Dude 'N Nem. "I've kept my eye on the rise of Chicago's juke DJs and its local music scene. Dude 'N Nem have the energy and talent to bring their unique and infectious sound to the world's attention," says TVT Records...

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...

Ti Allegedly Assaults Fan During His Concert

T.I. is believes to have lost his cool during a performance after a fan threw a tumbler at the rapper. When he got to the suspected tumbler tosser, T.I. allegedly struck the individual with his microphone, and the bloody patron was quickly escorted out of the hotel. A man threw his cup...

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...

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...

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

Cassidy Offers Emerging Stars A Golden Chance

Cassidy fans, call and leave your best 16 bars to receive a call from Cassidy, acknowledgment as a sold rap battler and potential inclusion in a Cassidy video or appearance! Here's what you have to do - The Cassidy Rap Battle Contest has three rounds, each round consists of two weeks. The...

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,...

The Pack Stake Claim To Based Boys Album

After creating one of the most original and infectious songs of last year with "Vans", a song that even Rolling Stone named top 5 for 2006, these four Bay Area teens are set to take it one step further with their debut album BASED BOYS. Always the trendsetters, The Pack defy classification by...

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...

Gorilla Zoe Declares Zoo Time

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....

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...

Infamous Mobb Returns With Reality Rap

Infamous Mobb (Ty Nitty, Gambino and Godfather Pt. 3) followed the precedent established by fellow Queensbridge cohorts Mobb Deep; Mobb Deep would latter introduced the trio on "Animal Instinct/Drop A Gem On Em" from their 1996 release Hell On Earth (Infamous Mobb would also go on to guest appear...

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...

Sunday Supplement Hostel Part 2 On Dvd

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is gearing up to release the Unrated Director's Cut of Hostel: Part II which stars Lauren German, Bijou Phillips, and Heather Matarazzo onto DVD and Blu-ray. The "shocking" sequel will be available to own on both formats as of October 23rd. Of course I could go...

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...

Birdman Explains His Side Of The Marijuana Bust

Birdman recently spoke with MTV to give his side of the story in the alleged Marijuana Bust. He also gives his standpoint on gun possession and marriage. "We was on the bus. I was asleep in the back," he said. "Why they pulled us over, I don't know. The people are making the situation out...

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...

Wutang Clan Uses Eventful To Demand Tour Locations

Eventful, the leading global events Web site, joined forces with Wu-Tang Clan to give fans the power to influence their highly anticipated '8 Diagrams' tour, which kicked off on December 15, 2007. Wu-Tang Clan will be using Eventful Demand to let their loyal fans compete to win a spot on the...

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,...

Snoop Announces 6th Snoop Bowl

Music and TV superstar Snoop Dogg announced today that the 6th annual Snoop Bowl will be taking place on February 2, 2008. The annual game, hosted by Snoop Dogg himself, will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Matt Leinart Foundation (http://www.mattleinartfoundation.org). The game will be...

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...

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...

Juveniles Daughter Killed And Details Emerge

Juvenile's daughter was recently killed and further details are beginning to surface concerning the murder. Anthony Tyrone Terrell Jr. has been charged with three counts of murder and three counts of aggravated assault. The alleged killings include his mother, Gwinnet County Sheriff's Deputy...

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...

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...

Snoop Dogg On Comedy Central For Animated Series

Following on from Snoops's successful reality TV show on E!, Snoop had decided to broaden his TV stonghold by starring in his very own animated comedy series, to be broadcast on Comedy Central. The show had began working on a pilot episode and initital plans indicate a late year, or early next...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Hhr Redesign

Just a quick message to let you all know we are in the process of improving the design and functionality of our site, and everything should be finalised within 24 hours. If things look funny, or out of place, bear with us because we're working on getting everything sorted out as soon as...

Tyga Teams Up With Lil Wayne For Free Mixtape

DJ Nice and PDA present the illroots.com sponsored edition of Tyga's "No Introduction - The Series" mixtape for FREE download starting April 10th. This is the first of 2 mixtapes that will be available on the 10th of each month leading up to June 10th when Tyga's debut album NO INTRODUCTION hits...

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...

Bobby Valentino Leaves Dtp Label

Bobby Valentino has left Ludacris' Disturbing Tha Peace record label, in a bid to pursue Indie opportunities. Valentino revealed to Billboard.com that he currently has two projects in the pipeline, one being a six track EP, which will be shortly followed by a full length studio album. Despite...

Lloyd Banks Disregards Claims Of G Unit Departure

Following Young Buck's departure from G-Unit, there has been much speculation as to who will be next to break away from the group. Much of the speculation has hinted at Lloyd Banks being the most likely member to next part ways. Banks recently told MTV that his loyalty towards the group is...

J Hood Sends A Message To D Block To Quit Beef

J Hood has been having major digs towards D-Block through a whole range of mediums including via the media, YouTube videos and diss tracks. A letter has now been released, via his publicist, explaining the situation and apologizing for the on-going feud, which he describes as a series of...

Common Once Again Hits The Big Screen

Common is readying to extend his acting roles, by once again hitting the big screen, this time for the next Terminator release, Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins. This chapter of the Terminator series is based in the future with humans becoming drawn into a war against machines. Christian...

Remy Ma Issued An Eight Year Prison Sentence

Remy Ma has just been sentenced to eight years behind bars in Manhattan Criminal Court, on accounts of weapons and coercion charges. On March 27th the jury convicted Remy of first degree assault, weapon charges and attempted coercion. Remy was accused of shooting her former friend, Makeda...

Xzibits Son Passes Away After Premature Birth

Xzibit has sadly revealed the death of his one week old son, Xavier Kingston Joiner. The rapper announced through his MySpace page of the tragedy which occurred on Monday at 3:30 a.m., after Xavier was born prematurely. "This week was extremely difficult for him because his lungs were not...

Lil Wayne Sells Over One Million The First Week

Cash Money/Universal Motown Records multi-platinum recording artist Lil Wayne expands his dynasty with Tha Carter III. The new CD is the biggest release by far for 2008, selling over 1 Million copies it's first week, reigning #1 on Nielsen SoundScan, besting Mariah Carey's record-breaking release...

Ice T Throws Disses Towards Soulja Boy

A radio interview released last week revealed rapper Ice-T dissing Soulja Boy deeming his music 'garbage'. Soulja Boy responded with a video posted on YouTube in retaliation calling Ice-T T "old as f***" and claiming that Ice-T had only dissed him as a pathetic publicity stunt. Kanye West even...

Suge Knight Auctions Off Death Row Records

On Wednesday Suge Knight was forced to auction and sell off the entire hip hop label, Death Row Records. TMZ has reported that Global Music Group's president Susan Berg won the auction with a winning bid of $24 million. The purchase puts her in complete control of all the recordings ever...

Snoop Dogg Hints At Dr Dre Detox Release

Dr. Dre's next album, Detox, has been anticipated for many years now, yet has not been released despite the enormous demand and hype. All was quiet on the Detox front until recently, Snoop Dogg was interviewed by MTV UK and hinted that the album is nearing completion and that, from what he...

Nas Believes Kanye West Saved Hip Hop

Nas, who proclaimed Hip Hop Is Dead, believes that one single person saved rap and prevented the genre becoming extinct. In a recent interview with Complex, Nas said that Kanye West was the man who had saved the rap genre. He also acknowledged Lil Wayne in the same interview. "I think Kanye...

Smc Pledges Allegiance To Killer Mike

Killer Mike and his Atlanta based label, Grind Time Official, have joined forces with Bay Area based record label, SMC Recordings. The first release from this dynamic partnership will be the continuation of Killer Mike's critically acclaimed Pledge series and will be titled, I Pledge Allegiance...

Gza Returns With Protools

One of the most renowned and continually relevant hip-hop emcees of all time, GZA returns with his long awaited fifth solo album, \"ProTools.\" An original member of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, GZA has established himself as a perennial force in hip-hop over his 13+ year solo career. Recently,...

Lil Wayne Sued For Copyright Infringement

Lil Wayne has gotten into trouble regarding copyright infringement and unfair competition, as a lawsuit was made on July 24th. The Rolling Stones catalogue owners are seeking compensation for Wayne\'s track entitled, Play with Fire, a song which shares the same name as a Rolling Stones release....

Trina And Boyfriend Kenyon Martin Escape Car Crash

Trina and NBA player boyfriend, Kenyon Martin, were involved in a car crash on Friday 25th July in Belize. The couple were reported to have been travelling along with a police motorcade when a minivan collided with their Ford Excursion. Trina and Martin both managed to escape free of injury,...

Rick Ross Remains Dismissive About Guard Past

Rick Ross last week was subjected to torments and jeers from the hip hop world, after The Smoking Gun released evidence that the artists has once been a prison guard in the past. Ross has since been defending himself, and is not taking the talk to heart and maintains his innocence of the entire...

Santana Sold For 2 Million To Def Jam By Camron

Dipset artists are breaking in all directions as the once strong unity of rappers declines. Jim Jones has already left, and this has prompted some speculation over Juelz Santana\\\'s career and status within Dipset. Fans of Juelz can relax, as he has officially announced that he is back via a...

Tpain To Release Thr33 Ringz In Fall 2008

After spending much of 2007 and 2008 on the top of the charts with hits such as \"Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin\')\" and \"Bartender\" and as a producer and featured artist on tracks such as Flo-Rida\'s \"Low\" and Chris Brown\'s \"Kiss Kiss,\" T-Pain announced today that Jive Records will...

Master P Abandons Name To Become P Miller

Master P has been in the rap game for almost fifteen years, and has now decided to close an era and abandon the name which brought him such success. In an effort to coincide with his efforts as a businessman he will now go by the name P. Miller, as he looks to expand in the industry. \"I\'m...

Dr Dres Son Pronounced Dead At His California Home

Dr Dre\'s son, Andre Young Jr. was found dead at his Woodland Hills home in California at the age of just twenty. According to LA Weekly, Young returned home from a night out at approximately 5:30am. His mother attended her son at 10am that same morning to find him unresponsive. Following...

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The Lordz Of Brooklyn With Graffiti Rock

At the foot of the Verrazano Bridge lies Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, home to the Lordz of Brooklyn and a world of co-existing extremes: wealth, poverty, love, hate, delight, doom, suburbia, city, diversity, sameness. Growing up in the 70s and 80s, Lordz founder Mike "Mr. Kaves" McLeer discovered his...

Nerd Flying Or Dying

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

K Cino And Dr Period Collaboration

Born and raised in northern New Jersey, Kyle Kane aka K-cino?s diverse musical background comes from being exposed to so many different cultures throughout his 22 years of experience. Attending The Academy for Business and Computer Technology, a magnet high school in Hackensack, NJ, provided a...

EMP Entertainment Streetz Young Deuces

EMP Entertainment is Milwaukee, EMP Entertainment is the Midwest. Founded by Streetz & Young Deuces, the best underground duo out, Black Fred & G.P. the best management team in the business. EMP Entertainment is equipped with the full package. First off is the duo Streetz & Young Deuces who has...

50 Cent Pieces To Weight Prize Giveaway

In order to promote the release of 50 cent's new book "From Pieces To Weight", HipHopReaction are offering you the chance to win your very own hardback copy. There are 2 copies to be won. All correct entries will be put into a draw and 2 lucky winners will be selected and contacted. All...

Young Hootie Delivers Young Compton

When Larceny Entertainment starchild Young Hootie rips a mic apart on a mixtape or guest appearance, the street listens. Not just because his lyrics, delivery and flow are more on point than many seasoned veterans of the game, but because real recognizes real, and when Young Hootie spits bars,...

The True Meaning Of Dyverse Rap

Dyverse is a 21 yr old artist straight out of South Florida. Now Dyverse represents Cashville, Ten-a-Key ( Nashville, TN ) to tha fullest. He has been freestyling since he was 16 years old, and established quite a buzz in the streets of Florida through his freestyle talent. Since his arrival...

Run Dmc Reissue 4 Classic Albums

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

Breez The Hungry And Young Grinder

Growing up on the streets of Staten Island, NY Breez a.k.a. Azeez Bakare learned to become aware of the music life at a young age. The city they call Shaolin is already placed on the map, with it being the home of great hip-hop artists. The Wu-Tang Clan can easily be shown to deliver this...

On The Outs Contest Prize Giveaway

To launch 2006, Hip Hop Reaction has teamed up with Cornerstone promotion and FADER films to present a fantastic contest to celebrate the release of the latest indie film release, 'On The Outs'. There will be 3 winners, who will each receive a prize pack consisting of a signed autographed...

Rhymefest From Battle Arena To Studio

Lately there seems to be a diversity of fresh sounds blowing in from the windy city. From the head-nodding anthems of Kanye West to the corner stories of Common to rapid-fire delivery of Twista, the mid-west city of Chicago has been the motherland for a generation of premier rappers and producers...

Every Woman Dreams Believes Shanice

It's always been about the voice for Shanice. Boasting a five-octave range, which she handles with beauty and ease, it's good to know that she is back on the music scene after a 5-year hiatus, over which she did a lot of writing, performing and also started a family of her own. The title of...

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Jonathan Jr Rotem Delivering Chart Success

With music genres crossing over each other in today's market, Jonathan "J.R." Rotem is one of the few producers skilled in creating sounds universal enough to keep the pace. With three current hits in regular radio and club rotation across the country - Lil Kim's "Whoa", Rihanna's "SOS (Rescue...

Bhi Born Husslers Begin To Do It Do It

Lil Jon's latest signing to his BME record label comes in the form of BHI, aka the Born Husslers. Their recent track 'Do It, Do It'(Pool Palace) features Lil Jon himself and is beginning to receive recognition throught the hip hop world. With Lil Jon on their side and a catchy debut track...

The Longshots And Their Hunger For Music

The LongShots, comprising of Crayon and Rock Shabazz, have finalised their brand new album entitled Hunger Music. The hip hop duo recently joined forces with production specialists The Beat Bandits and instantly set their sights on a collaborative album combining both lyrical and production...

Poc Dawone Is Moving Forward In The Game

Poc Dawone is a multi-talented performer, with an already established acting career and now a MTV deal which will see his hip hop music career propelled. We had the chance to ask Poc some questions about both his acting and rapping, and discover more about his ambitions and long term aims as...

Article Discussing The Passion Felt For Hip Hop

Can you remember the first time that you heard a Hip Hop track? Do you remember hearing the treble and bass resonating in your ear drum, creating an auditory intoxication that left you in a euphoric state of mind? I remember when I first met Hip Hop. It was an unseasonably cool day in September....

The Evolution Of Outkast Editorial

Over the last 13 years, we have witnessed the evolution of Hip Hops most successful duo, OutKast. They went from virtual unknowns to Hip Hop Gods, they have navigated the morass of greedy executives and biased music critics with equanimity. Big Boi and André went from rival rappers, to faithful...

Boostmobilerockcorps Free Prize Giveaway

BoostMobileRockCorps.com and Hip Hop Reaction have combined to set up a prize giveaway contest. There will be 3 lucky winners, who each will win a full prize pack which will include the following:...

Young A And Shawt Together As One

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

Too Short Free Prize Giveaway Including 13 Albums

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

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

Young Jeezy The Inspiration Free Prize Giveaway

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

Bizzy Bone Interview 2007

We hear you have a new album coming out in 2007 off of Virgin Records. How did you hook up with Virgin? Bizzy: Last year Kanardo Davis and myself, by the way Mr. Davis is a close personal friend and manager we've been in this industry together for probably 8 or...

The Vans Prize Giveaway Skateboard And Signed Cd

Competition now closed, well done to melanie Koch, who won the prize pack. To enter, simply contact us with your name, mailing address and answer to the following question. The Pack came to prominence with which...

Hip Hop Charts 24 February 2007

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

Is Hip Hop Dead

I've heard alot of talk on message boards, in magazines and on TV about hip hop breathing its last breaths, succumbing to the new alternative/rock fusion overtaking mainstream music. Sadly, the latter part of the two is probably true, but when you take into account the material dealt with by...

Hip Hop Charts 03 March 2007

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

Hip Hop The Voice Of Oppression

I think that it's about time that the artists in mainstream hip hop realized exactly what kind of profound effect that they have on the youths that idolize the artists which symbolize the hardships involved in their day-to-day lives. Think about it, were it not for gangsta rappers like the ones...

Hip Hop Charts 17th To 24th March 2007

Robin Thicke remains at number 1 with Lost without you, while Mims and Lloyd exchange second and third positions. R Kelly climbs into the top 10 this week with I'm a Flirt and previous number one,...

The Underground Hip Hop Minefield

Underground hip hop is a mine field strewn with struggling artists and composers that despertely try to make their way with 17 or 18 of the best tracks that theyre possibly capable of. Being a struggling artist myself, I can understand exactly how much time and effort goes into any material that...

Hip Hop Charts 24th To 31st March 2007

The album charts this week have been rocked by no less than 5 new top 10 entries, 4 of which now reside in the top 4 positions and are direct new entries. Musiq Soulchild Luvanmusiq claims the number one album spot, followed closely by Lloyd's Street...

Hip Hop Reaction Interview With Ankh Amen Ra

We caught up with emerging hip hop artist Ankh Amen Ra, to discuss his new album The Sun Raise in Dark Dayz, and to explore a little more on what he has to offer to the hip hop audience. HHR : How did the name Ankh Amen Ra originate? The name Ankh...

Modern Technology Vs Old School Hip Hop Skill

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

Hip Hop Charts 14th To 21st April 2007

The album charts have received two new entries entering at numbers 2 and 3. Beyonce B'Day reaches the number one position escalating from last week's number 32, followed closely by Paul Wall Get Money Stay True and new debutant...

Hip Hop Street Credibility Counts For Nothing

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

Consequence Releases Dont Quit Your Day Job

Anything worth having is worth fighting for, and your career is no exception to the rule. For the Jamaica, Queens native Consequence, the ten years it has taken to maximize his full potential as a recording artist has been well worth the wait. With the advent of his major label debut album,...

Hip Hop Charts 27th May To 6th June 2007

T-Pain retains the number one hip hop song position for a second consecutive week after a successful 16 weeks on the chart. Tank has climbed up one position, last week's number three, now number two. After much domination, Robin Thicke has...

Hip Hop Charts 16th June To 23rd June 2007

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

Huey Interview Mr Pop Lock And Drop It

Hip Hop interview with Huey, as he describes the success of the massive single 'Pop, Lock and Drop It', and the meaning behind the new single featuring Lloyd. Huey also suggests what you should expect from a live show and the history of his record label, Hits Committee....

Hip Hop Charts 14th July To 21st July

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

Hip Hop Charts 4th August To 11th August

Singles Fantasia remains on number one for an impressive 22nd week on the chart. Fabolous moves up one position to number 2 hot on the heels of Fantasia. Keyshia Cole Featuring Missy Elliott & Lil Kim Let it go at number 7 after last week's spell at number 11 due to high...

Screamfest 07 Goes Down A Scream In New York

SCREAMFEST '07, one of this summer's hottest concert series, hit an all time high last night at Madison Square Garden in New York City, as the tour's stars made music history with several over the top performances from some of today's musical giants. SCREAMFEST '07 has successfully proven to be a...

Hip Hop Charts 25th August To 1st September

Singles Keyshia Cole Featuring Missy Elliott & Lil Kim, Let It Go as they accelerate into the number one position after 13 weeks on the chart. Fantasia substitutes with Keyshia Cole at number four whilst J. Holiday rises due to airplay to six, from last week's 10th....

Hip Hop Charts 1st September To 8th September

Singles Keyshia Cole Featuring Missy Elliott & Lil Kim, Let It Go as they remain in top spot after an impressive 14 weeks on the chart courtesy of Imani records. J. Holiday's bed moves up to two from last week's six after an increase in airplay time. Ne-Yo suffered...

Hip Hop Charts 30th September To 6th October

Albums So with Kanye West winning the race between both himself and 50Cent who proclaimed to leave the game if Kanye outsold him, it's Kanye who remains on top for a second week to further rub salt into the many of 50's wounds. Kanye West's Graduation continues to dominate...

Hip Hop Charts 27th October To 3rd November

Albums Angie Stone storms into the number one slot, courtesy of Stax Records, forcing Keyshia Cole's Just Like You down to number two. Kanye drops two slots to this weeks four and the soundtrack for Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? raises to number seven. 50 Cent...

Baby Bash Giveaway Win A Copy Of The New Album

Following the release of Baby Bash and his new album Cyclone, HHR are holding a contest giving away 5 copies of the album. Closing date for entries : 29th November Winners will be chosen on the 30th November. To enter, simply answer the following question and
Hip Hop Charts 15th March To 22nd March

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

Hip Hop Charts 22nd March To 29th March

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

Hip Hop Charts 3rd May To 10th May

Albums Rock Ross is making the number one position his own, with even the new entry from Prodigy, H.N.I.C. Pt. 2, unable to steal his crown landing at number two. Trina is now far from Tha Baddest as she slips another position to three, followed by Snoop Dogg and Flo Rida who...

Hip Hop Charts 10th May To 17th May

Albums Rick Ross has eventually been replaced at number one. The new kings of the album charts are The Roots who are Rising Down into the number one lucrative position. This forces Rick Ross back, into what is still a more than respectable position at two, dividing this...

Hip Hop Charts 17th May To 24th May

Albums Singles --------------------------------------------- Top Hip Hop Albums --------------------------------------------- 1. Rick Ross Trilla 2. The Roots Rising...

Hip Hop Albums And Singles 29th June To 5th July

Albums Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III continues to hold prime position after three weeks on the chart.