2000-2003 introduced the question of what Hip-Hop had to offer in the new millennium. Hip-Hop already had a stronghold over music charts but there was still unfinished business. New artists were striving to claim their spot in rap history while veteran rappers were steadily revamping their sound and showboating their newfound lyrical growth. Who could […]
Immortal Technique is a revolutionary. That title is heavy load to carry, but the Harlem born MC wears that badge with pride. A consequence of Tech’s insistence on actually walking the walk is that his fans have gone four plus long years since he dropped his last album, the searing Revolutionary, Vol. 2. Though it […]
In 2008 you can find the lesser-known third member of OutKast, David “Mr. DJ” Sheats, doing grown man things. Whether that means exercising his green thumb outside in the yard or sweating in the kitchen getting his chef on, it’s all about maintaining his peace of mind. Tonight he’s multitasking a meal of basil chicken, […]
It is one thing to come into the Rap industry as an astute pupil of the game; knowing the history and always paying respect to those who came before you. It is another when kids jump into the business clearly for reasons other than the love, in turn representing the culture incorrectly. The latter are […]
Ever wondered what comes with having one of the biggest songs of the year? Ask MIMS. The New York native gained national fame in 2007 with his hit single “This Why I Am Hot.” Featuring minimal production and a straightforward hook, whether you were in the South, North, East or West, the song was ubiquitous. […]
KRS-One is arguably the most powerful voice ever heard in Hip-Hop, as far as both his literal voice and in his ability to move people. For evidence, check him out while he shouts “Jesus was an African” on the 1991 Boogie Down Productions release Live Hardcore Worldwide amidst a slew of the hardest BDP anthems. […]
Just because the rap universe took a few steps toward materialism and shiny suits, does not mean that Hip-Hop was not fully represented and in motion. The labels dominating Hip-Hop were shifting and artists were definitely becoming more open-minded. For the first time your favorite rapper wasn’t afraid to test the commercial imits. For some […]
A few years back Carson, CA native Bishop Lamont took the music world by surprise when Dr. Dre announced on L.A.’s Power 106 FM that he had his eye on possibly signing the young star to his label. Quite a few artists have signed to Dre’s Aftermath label over the years but never before had […]
The early 90s spawned some of the most classic Hip-Hop albums still relevant to this day.1992-1995 foreshadowed the dynamic recording careers of iconic artists like ‘Pac, Biggie, Snoop, Dr. Dre and more. Sure, Hip-Hop was heavily influenced by “gangsta rap” earlier in the decade but the fusion of newcomers from the east coast and other […]
Longing for the days of old is nothing new for Hip-Hop heads. The conscious, grimy, hustlin’, party filled soundtrack of the last millennium have been replaced with today’s swagger filled, remixed, R&B collabo (complete with vocoder) cuts. Despite these shifts, one thing that hasn’t changed is the struggle of the female MC to stay as […]
Right now I’m just trying to get a whole new team lined up together. I’m not on Bad Boy anymore, so I’m a free agent, since January 1st. I’m doing an online reality show. We about to start filming for that. We just trying to push the project [Ed. Note: As yet untitled], the album […]
Last week it was formally announced that Shakir Stewart is the new Executive Vice President of Def Jam. While rumors had swirled for months after Jay-Z’s departure from his Presidential duties, L.A. Reid and the team were already preparing Stewart for his new role in managing the business day to day.Stewart began his work at […]
1988 marked the year that Hip-Hop took center stage. With the help of Yo! MTV Raps it became more than an underground fad and quickly moved onto becoming a worldwide phenomenon. It was the year that the parental advisory sticker opened the door to rap’s freedom of speech. It also marked the emergence of Hip-Hop […]
The sun shines down on the hills of Hollywood, as Darlene Ortiz walks through to The Grill, a swanky eatery close the to Kodak Theatre. All eyes are on the Latina beauty and her adorers don’t even realize they gaze upon Hip-Hop royalty. Darlene’s name might not ring bells in contemporary Hip-Hop circles, but her […]
On his Okay to the Player blog, Skillz goes in on Weezy’s not so friendly rant against DJs. Read his rationale on why he would never bite the hands that help feed him. (This editorial has not been edited by AllHipHop.com in any way [well, we did censor those curse words and make paragraphs…])“Iiight so […]
In case you missed Part 1 of AllHipHop’s convo with Crooked to the I, click HERE. Now, read on.AllHipHop.com: For a moment it looked like you were going to blow up; you and Suge were on The Jimmy Kimmel Show and people were talking about your Death Row release, Say Hi To The Bad Guy. […]
“It was more like all the signs were around me”. That is rapper Wale’s response when asked what made him pursue rap. The D.C. rapper already has the attention of celebrities from Lindsey Lohan to Travis Barker to Lil Wayne. With such a diverse audience it’s no wonder that Wale’s style cannot be classified. When […]
Long Beach rapper Crooked I was first heard by rap fans on the 1997 West Coast underground release The 19th Street Compilation and since then has been tearing up microphones and recording booths from L.A. to New York. This pure-rap thoroughbred ended up taking his skills to the controversial and feared rap mogul, Suge Knight, […]
Just being little DMX, that was my s**t. X was my mentor at the time so I was just like little him and I guess my parents was not f**king with that one. I was there [military school] for a year. Let me tell you the honest truth. I didn’t know what the f**k was […]
When Dame Grease interviewed with AllHipHop.com a couple years ago, he was in the process of demolishing his own empire. After a phase where he felt “blackballed” by the powers that be, he was forced to change his mind set and begin drawing up plans for a much stronger network. Today, the fruits of his […]
