It’s the Tuesday after a record is released, everyone knows what that means, SoundScan reports come out. To no surprise, Jay-Z’s American Gangster is number one in the country, selling over 400,000 units in it’s first week. Since they produced half the album, Sean C. and LV are definitely ecstatic.How do they celebrate their contribution […]

In 1992, Dr. Dre’s The Chronic blazed in a new era of Hip-Hop. More than being the catalyst for the G-Funk era, it was the foundation upon which Death Row Records was built. It possessed an intensity, boldness and swagger that seemed to be in direct defiance of the Native Tongue movement taking place out […]

Scarface, the sometimes morbid, always enlightening herald of Southern Hip-Hop, period, makes his return.The cream always rises to the top. While it may seem like the world is suddenly the land of one billion rappers, only a select few deserve or will receive the prestige of a lengthy career. Of that handful, an even smaller […]

If you’re wondering where No I.D. has been hiding at lately, it’s not exactly a stupid question. As one of the pioneers that brought Chicago Hip Hop to the masses in the ‘90s, No I.D. is often heralded for his hand in crafting Can I Borrow A Dollar? and Resurrection with childhood friend Common. His […]

While the world steadily inquires about reunions, The Preacher’s Son stays on his international grizzly. Lead Fugees rapper Wyclef Jean was the first member of the group to embark on a solo career [The Carnival (1997)], and he proved ambitious and eclectic on his own. As the Fugees hung in limbo, Wyclef became Hip-Hop’s unofficial […]

Long before your favorite DJ was cutting and scratching, Aaron Levinson was crossing genres with some of contemporary music’s most talented musicians. The music veteran has 16 albums under his belt, along with several Grammys and Billboard Awards. But, trying to describe his music category is difficult, because Levinson has composed and produced music from […]

Jha Jha has dipped from the Dipset, and she’s speaking her mind. In 2003, the Harlem Diplomats had the Hip-Hop world on smash. With the hold they had on the streets and their strong presence in mainstream media it seemed like success was guaranteed for anyone who got down with the ‘Set. But, as Dipset’s […]

Cuban-American rapper Pitbull is something of an enigma.  Hailing from Miami and defying simple labeling in today’s stratified Hip-Hop landscape, the former battle rapper and Miami Bass aficionado known as Mr. 305 cleverly allies himself with the musical trends of the moment.  To his credit, Pitbull’s versatile approach to hit-making has enabled him to stay […]

Despite being kin to rap’s King, Jay-Z’s nephew insists that he feels no pressure. Imagine having Jay-Z as an uncle. Money. Fame. Wealth. Bentleys. Could life really be that glamorous? With an uncle that is worth over $300 million dollars, earning the number one position on the Forbes lise of Hip Hop Cash Kings due […]

Anyone familiar with the career of Cory “Cormega” McKay knows he has an ear for good music. Whether he was beefing with longtime friend Nas, becoming a  pioneer of the independent Hip-Hop game, or struggling to have his classic debut finally see a release date, Cormega’s beats have always been on point.       Despite never quite […]

There are a lot of things that can be said about growing up in Harlem, NYC. But none truer than the phrase, “Harlem makes hustlers.” If you don’t believe that, just ask J.R. Writer. This cocky MC came up in the streets of Uptown and made it to international notoriety before his 25th birthday through […]

50 Cent and his compadres Young Buck, Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks take aim at securing their spots in the rap pantheon.G-Unit is a magnet for attention. When you boast worldwide sales of around 30 million albums sold collectively, the spotlight will inevitable surround you and your crew.  With all the attention on every move […]

Labeled the “Jane Of All Trades, Master Of All” – Leslie “Lez” Segar, the VJ formerly known as “Big Lez,” has held it down as a professional choreographer, dancer, television host / producer, radio personality, fitness specialist, and actress. She has appeared in and choreographed videos for several artists including some of the greats like […]

Frank Lucas on what he hopes his legacy will be:“I’m very remorseful. Sorry I did what I did. I did it. Wouldn’t do it again if it was laying out on the table for me. My name is Frank Lucas and please respect me as such.”Frank Lucas has been highly respected for a number of […]

Ladies and Gentlemen: we , the staff at AllHipHop.com, have seen many lists over the past few years regarding who’s the best emcee, and what are the greatest albums of all time. We’ve decided to throw our hats into the ring and give you our consensus views as a staff as to the answers of […]

Pimpin’ Ken is internationally known, nationally recognized and locally accepted. Try to keep up.There is no denying that many people have been influenced by the lifestyle of pimps, even if unrealistically. Artists like Too Short, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, 8Ball & MJG, E-40, Ice T and even rap-rocker Kid Rock have used some type of […]

Bizarre of D12 infamy lives in The “A” but his heart forever bleeds Motown.The Museum of Contemporary Art-Detroit (MOCAD) is a formerly non-descript building that has been spray-painted and transformed into a showplace for modern art. On the side of the museum facing Detroit’s main thoroughfare, Woodward Ave., is a neon glimmer of optimism, “EVERYTHING […]

In Part one Wendy Day discussed various ways to structure a written contract, how to gain attention in the industry, and the drawbacks of offering your production for free.  In this part Wendy touches on the best ways to build relationships and how to protect your artwork from being stolen.   AllHipHop.com-  In your opinion, […]

In Hip-Hop’s at times theater like atmosphere, there may be no better primetime player than DJ Drama. DJ Drama has been through more than your average Hip-Hop DJ can stomach in just one year. His arrest for racketeering by the FBI triggered a domino effect that virtually shut down his mixtape game for a short […]

CATCH UP…Prepping to release the G-Unit collective’s sophomore salvo, Shoot To Kill, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo reveal some of their targets. AllHipHop.com: Let’s address the rumors about the whole G-Unit camp. A couple of months ago, it seemed like 50 Cent had some issues. There was some controversy about all y’all doin you and […]