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http://staging.allhiphop.comMiami rap star Rick Ross is bringing his marketing potential to the forefront via a new partnership with Proximo Spirits, Inc. and 1800 Tequila. The rapper, along with his Triple C’s crew, will endorse 1800 Tequila’s Select Silver, a new beverage described by the company as “the first and only 100 proof clear tequila […]
Before the music industry united in 1979 to officially decree June as Black History Month, Atlantic Records had already been a champion of Jazz and R&B for thirty years. This year, the legendary label has tapped some of its current stars to celebrate the continuing legacy of African-American music in a new promotional campaign. […]
Three years since highlighting his musical self, Mos Def is more than ready to reestablish himself in the eyes of the rap community with the release of his forthcoming opus The Ecstatic. For the rapper/actor, the challenge lies in giving fans an album worth adding to their collection, as he admits that the “quality, […]
“In The South”
“Wat Chu Want From Me”
“Humps”
“Magnifique”
“Glenwood”
“Choose Your Side”
As a member of the Memphis collective Three Six Mafia, Juicy J can take credit for being one of the originators of the Hip-Hop sub-genre known as “Crunk music.” But in 2009, Crunk has seen a steep decline from its previous early decade dominance. Unlike other veterans that bemoan the sudden trend and […]
Rapper Max B has swiftly responded to a murder conviction with an appeal of all charges, his lawyer said. In a statement issued to AllHipHop.com, Gerald Saluti said, “Max B would like to first thank all his family, friends and fans that have supported him throughout this trial. Please don’t give up on him at […]
Former Dipset member Max B. was found guilty of murder conspiracy and robbery charges today (June 9). Prosecutors accused Max B., born Charly Wingate, of coordinating the robbery of two men at a Holiday Inn located in Northern New Jersey. Max B.‘s ex-girlfriend Gina Conway testified that she and a stepbrother named Kelvin […]
As the first artist on DJ Khaled’s fledgling We Da Best imprint, Broward County, Florida native Ace Hood has been in the recording studio hoping to release what he has labeled a “classic” album. A number of Florida’s best rappers are banding together to support Ace Hood with guest appearances on his new album, […]
Everyone wants to be a journalist but very few know what the real job of a journalist is. It’s not about two hour lunches, corner offices or red carpet events. Calling yourself a journalist isn’t all about entertainment journalism or blogging about your favorite rapper. Journalism is a thankless job. You will not make millions, […]
Leela James’ fiery voice carries a century’s worth of Blues, Soul, and R&B history. Since her refreshing slept-on 2005 debut [A Change Is Gonna Come], the LA songstress has carried the figurative musical torch of her predecessors Betty Davis, Myra Barnes, Tina Turner, and Lyn Collins. Last Thursday (June 4), James returned to James Brown’s […]
DISCLAIMER: All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on. THE DAILY TWO SENSE JIM EXTENDS THE OLIVE All the Jay-Z/Autotune hoopla overshadowed a loving act by Jim Jones to his homey Cam’ron. That’s right CAM’RON. I didn’t […]
“I also wanna thank James Yancey for his guidance in putting this album together. Sound wise, I couldn’t be happier. Again, the album was mastered reel-to-reel/digital-to-digital, and I couldn’t have done the entire process without him being a total jerk about me getting that EXTRA vinyl-ish sound. Thanks Dilla.” When the artwork for […]
Continuing a media blitz that started on Saturday night (June 6) with the release of his new single “D.O.A. (Death of Autotune),” Jay-Z appeared on New York’s Hot 97 for a candid conversation with longtime host Angie Martinez. During the chat, Jay confirmed that his eleventh solo album, The Blueprint 3 will be released […]
In preparation for the release of his June 30 debut album, Brooklyn’s Maino has announced an autobiographical documentary entitled Unstoppable presented by Best of the Block/Hustle Hard. Maino’s film will center on the rapper’s transformation from convicted drug dealer to rising Hip-Hop star. In the mid 90’s, Maino was sentenced to 10 years […]
