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Ludacris: Back to Basics

Long before Hip-Hop seemingly gave way to its vices – misogyny, violence, and drugs – there were The Elements. These cultural fundamentals still are DJing, B-Boying (aka Break dancing), Graffiti, and Emceeing. The climate of Hip-Hop, much like Rock and Roll before it, scared those who didn’t understand the intensity of the expression that resulted […]

Mark Curry: Bad Boy B.I.

Beef with Bad Boy Entertainment is nothing new in Hip-Hop. From Loon to the L.O.X., to Suge and Shyne Po, various cats have been disgruntled with Diddy’s movements at one point or another over the years.   Mark Curry, however, is a different case. The rapper/producer has written a new book, Dancing With the Devil […]

Lil Scrappy: Born Ready

Just a little over five years into his career, Atlanta’s Lil Scrappy has experienced much success in Hip-Hop. The young MC came into the game with a co-sign from super-producer Lil Jon, reaching gold success on the Kings of Crunk compilation. From there, Scrappy partnered with 50 Cent to drop his Top 20, 2006 debut […]

Zion I: Taking Mine

When Zion I cut their debut release, Mind Over Matter, in 2000, they garnered the respect of an underground community looking for the next sound. Since that debut, the combination of un-earthly production from AmpLive along with mutating lyrics from their dread-locked MC, Zumbi, has yet to fail.    Since Mind Over Matter, Zion I […]

Project Pat: The Realness

Project Pat, O.G. Memphis rapper and Three 6 Mafia affiliate, has endured a lot.  Growing up in the projects hustling to make ends meet, Pat dedicated years trying to acquire enough wealth to escape the hood by any means necessary.  Needless to say, although heavily involved with the Memphis movement along with brother Juicy J, […]

BEHIND THE BEATS: Needlz

Lansing, Michigan.   50 Cent, G-Unit, Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco, 88-Keys, & Jadakiss.   AKAI MPC 4000, Roland Fantom G & Studio Electronics SE-1   8 Years.   Growing up in the Midwest exposes you to all types of music, which is a beneficial when choosing the music industry as your career field of choice. Lansing, Michigan […]

Uncle Murda: Murdergram

Everyone has that out of pocket uncle that makes weddings, barbecues and reunions more entertaining due to their drunken antics. Well East New York’s Uncle Murda ain’t him. The now ex-Def Jam signee is aiming to body the Rap game, so family friendly Hip-Hop isn’t in the cards at the moment.   Last year Murda […]

5 & DONE: Ron Browz

Nah, despite the title of his latest single, “Jumpin (Out the Window),” Harlem’s Ron Browz isn’t trying to harm himself. With an album due in March (Etherboy) via Universal/Motown Records, and certifiable hit singles whether his own (“Pop Champagne”) or thanks to his tracks (Busta Rhymes “Arab Money” and all its remixes), the kid needs […]

Bow Wow: No Fakin’ Jax

Last year the Internet was buzzing around Bow Wow as working video vixens voiced their discontent with him unapologetically and embellished rumors spoke of fatherhood with a certain retired “brain” aficionado. As friendly banter via YouTube between he and his friend “Chuck” made headlines in urban entertainment, so did the embarrassing defeat of losing the […]