The wait is nearly over. After four years of work, and fourteen years of fan anticipation, the Chef has finally confirmed an August 11 release date for Only Built for Cuban Linx II (EMI). The journey was not without much adversity. Two high-profile executive producers, Busta Rhymes and Dr.Dre, dropped out for still undisclosed reasons. […]
This is going to be simple. Here are the things you need to know about Shawnna these days: She’s got an album with Ludacris coming called Battle of the Sexes You can catch up with the Chi-Town MC at myspace.com/shawnnafanspace She’s one of the best lyrical spitters out, male or female. Now, here is what […]
“When does this interview go up?” Joe wants to get the word out fast about his views on this whole Method Man, Melle Mel and Hip-Hop fiasco that originated from a Vibe magazine list of the Top 50 rap artists. For this interview, we decided to allow the AllHiphop Ill Community and our followers on […]
Secret Wars is a new limited series on AllHipHop.com. The series delves into some of the not-so-public battles that were waged quietly in the streets or behind the scenes. Not every MC war becomes a full-fledged battle. There are countless accounts where rappers took shots at one another without actually naming names. Some shots are […]
Since the release of his debut album, New Joc City, Bad Boy South recording artist Yung Joc has meticulously maintained a certain image. His music is of the party/R&B remix variety. He doesn’t deal with rap beefs. He reps his crew proudly. He is openly willing to discuss any aspect of his personal life that […]
Bishop Lamont recently took a trip to Amsterdam and Rotterdam. While he was there, AllHipHop.com caught up with the Carson, California rapper and got his views on international Hip-Hop, the status of Dr. Dre’s Detox, friction with The Game and the positive side people seem to overlook. AllHipHop.com: You recently recorded a song with rappers […]
Just blaze is a king right now. I’m watching him get mobbed by producer after producer at the Sha Money XL One Stop Shop in Arizona. He can barely take a step before somebody wants to _______ (take a picture, sign and autograph, pass a beat CD, etc, etc). He’s a king among kings, as […]
Philadelphia native and California adopted son Ricardo Brown a.k.a. Kurupt first came to the attention of the rap world as part of Snoop Dogg’s crew The Dogg Pound back during the rise of the West Coast based Death Row Records. Kurupt stood out from most West Coast artists with his unique delivery and emphasis on […]
It’s been approximately one year since Ego Trip’s Miss Rap Supreme aired on VH1 and the winner of the show isn’t proud of what she’s been a part of. For weeks Rece Steele stood around women who she claims were not on the show for the love of Hip-Hop, but for the love of fame […]
A general is a leader. Someone who surveys the landscape, develops and implements strategy and sets a battle plan in motion. As one half of Bucktown’s finest duo, Smif N Wessun, General Steele has big plans.His solo album Welcome To Bucktown is both a departure from his Smif N Wesson material, and a renewal of […]
I’m going to be honest for a second. I have never been a very big fan of Maino. I knew his reputation was in great street standing and I thought his rap skills were up to par. But there was something preventing me from giving him that nod. That all changed after I saw footage […]
When it comes to Hip-Hop, the prize goes to the artist that toils through the darkness, emerging into the light of success. Deams is a testament to the undying tenacity it takes to make it and that of the love of Hip-Hop. During a visit to Amsterdam, I was fortunate enough to jump off the […]
In Part 2 of this “lost and found” interview with Hip-Hop legend Rakim, the Microphone Fiend delves deeper into his life and times. He courses through the 80’s and 90’s, cruising into present day. He explains his personal and public life, the streets’ relationship to rap and even offers his views on the dedication song […]
Rakim is one of the most influential artists ever, but that didn’t stop me from somehow losing my first and only interview with the “god of rap.” After some moving and some searching, the 30-minute chat has been unearthed. The Long Island native was supremely informative and surprisingly candid during the conversation. Rakim speaks on […]
A few years back it was all about Mike Jones, the Houston rapper who reached national stardom with the hit singles “Back Then” and “Still Tippin.” His catchphrase—“Who? Mike Jones!—was heard throughout the clubs, and both fans and haters alike dialed the personal cellphone number he shouted out in songs. “I was the Lil Wayne […]
What qualifies you as a triple threat? It is certainly more than the ability to do three things at once. It is the ability to do those same three things and actually excel at each. Self proclaimed triple threat Tray Chaney originally caught the eye of audiences around the world with his performance on the […]
If you were privy to the air waves of Los Angeles radio from 1997-2007, then it was next to impossible to listen and not have heard DJ Hideo in the mix at any given time. Dubbed “The Hardest working DJ on the West Coast,” DJ Hideo spent nearly a decade mixing and scratching his way […]
A general knows the value of good soldiers. In recent months, Rick Ross’ Triple C’s (Carol City Cartle) have served the Miami native well in his lyrical and sometimes personal war with 50 Cent. Additionally, the duo (Torch & Gunplay) has done their best to deflect criticism on Ross’ character in light of their mentor […]
Devyne Stephens is an branding machine. What that means for an up and coming artist is that he can take them and help to create an image all their own. Having already worked with some of today’s most prominent artists such as Mary J. Blige, Akon, Mariah Carey and so on, he is being cast […]
When it comes to the Crash Movement do not be fooled by their first single’s “Home Of The HeatMakerz” content and gritty cinematography. There is much more to The Crash Movement than hard hitting hip-hop beats and lyrics about shooting dudes. What they have planned for the audience is an atypical Hip-Hop album that will […]
