Queensbridge rappers Prodigy and Havoc of Mobb Deep landed in Japan on Friday (July 28), kicking off a series of international shows. The group is performing tonight (July 30) at Shibuya-AX in Tokyo. A host of Japanese artists are featured on the bill including Naomi Yoshimura, DJ Muro, DJ Mikan, DJ Masako, Ryu Butcher and […]
Rapper Ludacris will head to Miami to shoot the video for “Money Maker” with Pharrell Williams on Monday (July 31) and the video will debut a new look for the Disturbing Tha Peace CEO. Ludacris, born Chris Bridges, has cut off his trademark braids and afro for a shorter haircut. According to the rapper, who […]
Due out October 3rd, Stones Throw and Adult Swim are set to deliver
‘Chrome Children.’ Featuring both a CD and DVD, the CD contains music
from Madvillain, J Dilla, Madlib, and many others, while the DVD
features a full-length live hip hop show headlined by MF DOOM and
Madlib, filmed at this year’s SXSW tent. To get a taste […]
First there was Thom Yorke saying that the Toots & the Maytals version
of “Let Down” was good. And now it looks like lead guitarist Jonny
Greenwood has voiced his opinion as well, calling it “truly astounding.” Despite my dislike for covers sometimes, I have to agree that “Let Down” is one of the standout tracks from […]
With total sales approximately 561,200, after being released 11 weeks
ago, Gnarls Barkely continues to rank at the top of the Hip-Hop charts,
claiming the No. 4 spot this week. Additionally, with everyone
performing covers of “Crazy,” Gnarls Barkley returned the favor by
playing The Doors’ “Who Scared You” at the Avalon in LA. Also, adding
to the handful of […]
*21:03*, the male urban trio coming from the *PAJAM* camp, has replaced
original member *Sean Grant* with *J’orel Quinn*. Quinn, 17, is no
newcomer, having the snagged the grand prize in the 2000 edition of
Showtime at the Apollo Kids Talent Search back in 2000. 21:03’s
eponymously-titled debut on /GospoCentric Records/ hit the streets on
July 18th, 2006.
Halftooth Records is excited to announce that the second volume in the critically acclaimed instrumental mixtape series from producer extraordinaire Oddisee hits stores today.
Since producing the stand-out track “Musik Lounge” on DJ Jazzy Jeff’s The Magnificent LP, Oddisee has quickly become one of the industry’s hottest and most sought after producers, crafting classic gems for […]
Criminal charges against controversial radio personality Star will be dropped in six months, according to the District Attorney’s office. Star (born Troi Torain) was fired in May by New York’s Power 105. FM for what the station’s parent company, Clear Channel Radio, said were “wholly unacceptable” comments about rival, DJ Envy. Star was accused of […]
ALLHIPHOP.COM’S 3rd ANNUAL ALLHIPHOP WEEK 2006
IT’S GOIN’ DOWN IN NYC, AUGUST 5-11
Hip-Hop’s major players are gathering in New York City for AllHipHop.com’s 3rd Annual AllHipHop Week 2006. It’s goin’ down August 5 through 11 all over New York City, uniting thousands of celebrities, music executives, entertainers, national media and loyal Hip-Hop enthusiasts to celebrate […]
LL Cool J has signed a deal to develop and produce a new dramatic television series with Alchemy Entertainment and CBS, a major television network. The deal, worth an estimated seven figures, marks LL Cool J’s return to prime-time television after the rapper/actor’s stint as “Marion Hill” in the television series In The House, which […]
Rapper Snoop Dogg has more than gangsta rhymes in store for fans as he prepares to deliver his upcoming album, The Blue Carpet Treatment. The album’s title offers a different spin on the traditional treatment reserved for influential people. “Everybody’s so used to getting the red carpet treatment. I said I’m gonna give you the […]
Released on June 20th, singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae’s
self-titled debut continues to dazzle audiences. After topping the UK
album charts and becoming the first female British artist to debut at
No. 1 on Billboard’s U.K. album chart, Corinne Bailey Rae is making
headway in the US as well, selling almost 150,000 records to date and
remaining in the top 20 […]
Singing icon Janet Jackson is gearing up for a full-fledged return to music with her forthcoming album 20 Years Old. The project’s first single, “Call on Me,” features St. Louis rapper Nelly and currently sits at #15 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart after five weeks. The duo recently wrapped production on the live action/animation […]
A combination of drive, passion, talent and a healthy work ethic is arguably the best prescription to ward off a sophomore jinx. Eminem protege Obie Trice has no need to worry. Since the release of his platinum 2003 debut, CHEERS, which sold more than 250,000 copies during its opening week, he has been in prep […]
(New York, NY) ” Big Rich, a rising star rapper/producer from San Francisco’s Fillmore district, is set to record his first solo album to be released by KOCH Records in conjunction with Rich’s imprint label 3 Story Muzik and Street Cred Music Group.
Big Rich’s debut solo album, E-40 Presents Big Rich “ Fillmore Rich, will […]