Homeschool and Atlantic Records have announced the upcoming release of “SHINE,” the hugely anticipated US debut album from British hip-hop/soul sensation, Estelle. The album – which features the current UK #1 single, “American Boy (Feat. Kanye West)” – lands in stores across North America on April 29th.
Debuts “80 In The Clip” video featuring cameos by Duke Da God, Freekey
Zekey and 40 Cal
Dipset member and widely regarded wordsmith JR Writer readies June
10th’s “Politics & Bulls&*t,” the follow up to late 2007’s “Writer’s
Block 5.”
One of the most renowned lyricists to emerge from the Dipset camp, JR
is also one of the most prolific; a […]
“LUPE FIASCO’S THE COOL,” the chart-topping second album from 1st & 15th/Atlantic recording artist Lupe Fiasco, has been certified gold by the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000. The critically acclaimed album – which features the hit singles, “Superstar (Feat. Matthew Santos)” and “Hip-Hop Saved My Life (Feat. Nikki Jean)” –debuted on Billboard’s “Top Rap […]
New York, NY - When Terrance Dean’s highly anticipated memoir is released on May 13, 2008 from Atria/ Simon and Schuster books, there is the strong likelihood that his rightful voice may be lost in the media hype. A true ‘first’ […]
Unfortunately, the vision first dreamed up by T. Rodgers, Bloods co-founder and Godfather/guardian to Dashaun, in which gangs served to protect and encourage members of the community, had given way to a darker purpose. Concepts of unity and solidarity had long given way to fear, hate, destruction and violence. It was War […]
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Phoenix, Ariz. –After catching the industry’s attention last year with his mixtape features, and his street singles “On Da Block” and “Clap Back,” Burnz’s (aka The Arizona Kid) teamed up with Calif.’s own mix-master, DJ Strong and finally serves the industry with his debut mix-album, Burnin’ Season Vol. 1.
While Arizona has introduced up-and-coming signed artists […]
Statement from the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network President/CEO
Dr. Benjamin Chavis:
The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network expressed today its profound dismay in the wake of the not guilty verdicts for the New York City police officers who were involved in the killing of Sean Bell. Hip-hop is an inclusive cultural phenomenon that represents the highest aspirations of […]
DARFUR NOW COLLEGE TOUR ANNOUNCES THE FIRST 9 CAMPUSES
STAND and the Genocide Intervention Network are proud to partner with Participant Media in the college tour of the acclaimed documentary, Darfur Now…
and performances by musical acts Cool Kids, Goapele, Zion 1, Janelle Monae, Anthony David, Wale, Asheru, DJ Drama and more…..
www.darfurnowtour.com
To date, very little has been officially disclosed regarding Staten
Island, NY’s outspoken and enigmatic emcee known as “NYOIL.” Many,
however, are familiar with him through the incendiary viral video
phenomenon, “Y’all Should All Get Lynched,” the controversial track
featuring photos of A-list hip-hop luminaries Three 6 Mafia, Jim Jones,
The Game, 50 Cent & more juxtaposed with […]
Famed New Jersey street sensation Ransom calls on A-list emcee Jadakiss
for the buzzing street single “Grind and Hustle.” Download now and burn
this record… it’s straight heat!
“Grind & Hustle” feat. Jadakiss:
http://burnupload.hiphopcrack.com/download.php?id=EB97A0F21
Plus, see exclusive behind the scenes footage of Ransom discussing his
April 29th release, “Street Cinema.” Ransom discusses his Jersey
upbringing, the streets that raised him, and […]
Just a month before his new studio album hits stores, legendary R&B artist Al Green will be headlining Sunday night, April 27, at the iconic and newly rejuvenated New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Set to take the Congo Square “My Louisiana” Stage at 5:45pm, Al will perform mainstays from his career as well as […]
Akon Protégé and Geffen R&B rising star RAY LAVENDER’s hot new single “Stay,” written by R&B star Tank was the #1 most added at Urban radio last week. The lead single to Lavender’s self-titled debut album, “Stay,” is an ode to women where Ray speaks on dedication in relationships despite the daily […]
Vast Aire, remember him? He’s the titan MC who shocked the world and conquered critics as the leader of Definitive Jux’s landmark upstart crew, Cannibal Ox; their essential 2002 debut, Cold Vein, was a chart-topper in nearly every smart music critic’s year-end poll.
“If you are going to consider what you do as an artist real R&B, you have to consider the pioneers of it, and Al just happens to be one of ‘em. I respect [Al Green] so so much and you’ve always been very honest; and that honesty has motivated me to make R&B music.” Usher
There’s […]
New York, NY— HHEAL [HIP-HOP EDUCATES AND ADVANCES LIVES] is a three-day festivity focusing on culture, education, and social justice presented by the Hip-Hop Association, in conjunction with the Social Services of Hip Hop, We Got Issues!, Afro-Latin@ Project, and the New York State Youth Leadership Council. Additional support provided by African Ancestry, Third World […]