Fans Rally Cry for Lupe: “We Want Lasers” w/ video
Last Friday, a rally was held in front of the Atlantic Records building in support of Lupe Fiasco in a movement to release his upcoming album, Lasers. You would think…
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Common Performs “Go” at Diesel Event In NYC (video)
Earlier this week, Common performed a couple of hits at Diesel’s “Only The Brave” Ultimate MC Challenge here in New York City. While Common was the host, he also took…
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Pretty Ricky – Consistency & Longevity in Hip-Hop and R & B
Hip-Hip/R&B Group Pretty Ricky Consistent After Pleasure P Having multiple albums over a span of a few years in the Hip-Hop/R & B industry of today is an amazing feat.…
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Nas’ letter to Def Jam to “Put My Shit Out!”
From: Nas To: LA Reid, Steve Bartels, Steve Gawley, Michael Seltzer, Joseph Borrino, Chris Hicks Subject: PUT MY SHIT OUT! Peace to all, With all do respect to you all,…
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DJ Vlad Interview – 60-Hour A Week Work Ethic Pays Off
Hip-Hop is best described as a culture and a way of life. That culture has become so multi-dimensional in the last decade and the culture continues to change, so finding…
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It’s Nickelus F Season
Nickelus F burst on the scene in 2000 when he was featured as the “Unsigned Hype in The Source Magazine. Being crowned a seven week champion on 106 and Park…
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Hip-Hop Friends turned Frienemies
Egos should be checked right before the arrogant thoughts leave their heads. Unity within the music business isn’t really prominent. Everyone has their cliques and entourages but there is no…
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The Impending Death of the Battle Rapper
Watching current “Freestyle Fridays” on 106 and Park is a snooze-fest. Occasionally there are some stand-outs but they are few. This makes me wonder about the impending death of the…
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When It Comes To Wyclef, Haiti Needs To Reconsider, Immediately
In early August, Wyclef Jean announced his intentions to run for President of Haiti, his country of birth and the country he has fought for and campaigned on behalf of…
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Talent Takes a Backseat
And it’s a terrible reality that we live in. In a rap atmosphere that’s almost totally pushed by money, quality and talent has definitely taken a backseat. I’m a small…
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