Sat, 09 Apr 2016 23:53:33 GMT
As one of the artists who helped invent the music that exploded out of South Bronx block parties and Boys Club dances, hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa was already a New York legend in the late 1970s. Ronald Savage was … global phenomenon. But the …
Read More…As one of the artists who helped invent the music that exploded out of South Bronx block parties and Boys Club dances, hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa was already a New York legend in the late 1970s. Ronald Savage was … global phenomenon. But the …
Sat, 09 Apr 2016 23:53:33 GMT
As one of the artists who helped invent the music that exploded out of South Bronx block parties and Boys Club dances, hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa was already a New York legend in the late 1970s. Ronald Savage was … global phenomenon. But the …
The Meek Shall Inherit Her Work: The Mis-Classification of Ms. Lauryn Hill – AllHipHop (blog)
Sat, 09 Apr 2016 16:55:29 GMT
To some, Ms. Lauryn Hill is a living legend— a Hip-Hop fairy god martyr. To others, she seems a few tics … And one must wonder just how the legends of yesteryear would fair out in today’s marketplace of corporate artists? Would Jimi Hendrix have a shot?
Biggest news you missed this weekend – USA TODAY
Sun, 10 Apr 2016 19:49:36 GMT
KISS frontman Gene Simmons tweeted his disapproval, asking N.W.A. member Ice Cube to let him know when Jimi Hendrix will be inscribed in the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame. Other new inductees included songwriter Bert Berns, singer/guitarist Steve Miller, and …and more »
Remembering Phife Dawg: How He Changed Hip-Hop Forever – ABC News
Wed, 23 Mar 2016 22:09:07 GMT
Hip-hop artist Malik Taylor, better known as Phife Dawg, has died from complications resulting from his diabetes, his family confirmed today. He was 45. As a member of A Tribe Called Quest, Phife Dawg helped shape and create a new brand of hip-hop.
Biz Buzz for April 11 – Duluth News Tribune
Sun, 10 Apr 2016 23:52:01 GMT
Geisler, a senior communications student at the University of Minnesota Duluth, is an independent hip-hop artist who performs locally as well as in the Twin Cities. * Maurices welcomed five new associates to its Duluth office in March: Rachel Anderson …
Fri, 08 Apr 2016 17:51:52 GMT
Although N.W.A will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame today, unlike many inductees, the group will not be performing as part of the ceremony. Ice Cube revealed that N.W.A would not perform in an interview with The New York Times. “Nah …
Mon, 04 Apr 2016 18:06:42 GMT
(AllHipHop News) Today A Tribe Called Quest emcee Phife Dawg was laid to rest at a private funeral. Prior to the funeral services for close friends and family, ATCQ asked fans to meet them at St. Albans Park in Queens for “A Celebration of Phife.” The …
Drake announces release date for new album ‘Views From the 6’ – New York Daily News
Sun, 10 Apr 2016 19:03:07 GMT
The wait for Drake’s highly anticipated next album is almost over. The hip-hop superstar finally announced that “Views From the 6” will drop at the end of April — answering the prayers of rap fans who have been clamoring for its release for months. “I …and more »
Meek Mill Is Now Allowed To Release Music While Under House Arrest – HotNewHipHop
Sun, 10 Apr 2016 17:30:49 GMT
Last month it was reported that Meek Mill was not allowed to record or release music while under house arrest, so it came as a great surprise when his remix of Drake’s “Summer Sixteen” arrived earlier this week. Today, TMZ cleared up the confusion, …and more »
Sun, 10 Apr 2016 14:37:05 GMT
Greeted by the lively sound of Lezim drums and colorful dancers, Will and Kate were given flower garlands and placed petals in the water during a traditional ceremony. They each also received a traditional tika dot (a symbol of welcome), which was …and more »
Sun, 10 Apr 2016 17:01:23 GMT
Another superstar at the event is Jacqueline Fernandez, a former Sri Lankan television news reporter who has gone on to dominate Bollywood. Fernandez ….. Earlier today the royal couple met some of the city’s infamous ‘slumdog’ children in a deprived …and more »
Lil Yachty Is Teaming With Lil B & Soulja Boy For “Pretty Boy Millionaires 2” – HotNewHipHop
Sun, 10 Apr 2016 21:01:03 GMT
For those who don’t know, or were unfortunately not paying attention to the movement, the project is a 2010 joint mixtape from Soulja Boy and Lil B, a high-energy, spontaneous collaboration that was often imitated but never replicated, but today, we’ve …and more »
Vic Mensa Recalls Racing Puff Daddy Down The Rap Mogul’s Hallway – HipHopDX
Sun, 10 Apr 2016 13:11:28 GMT
I was like, ‘That’s crazy, that he just brought that up today and then you give me this that you bought two weeks ago.’ I just felt as if things were happening for a reason, and that is the biggest factor in me going with The Roc.” Besides having Jay Z …and more »
Hip Hop Tamizha replaces musician Harris Jayaraj in KV Anand’s next – India Today
Sun, 10 Apr 2016 13:25:15 GMT
Harris Jayaraj has been the composer of all the films of KV Anand so far, and this news has come as a surprise to all the fans. Meanwhile, Hip Hop Adhi took to Twitter to share a picture with KV Anand and he also said that he is excited to be part of …
Nas Curates ‘Ghostbusters’ Inspired Fashion Collection – AllHipHop (blog)
Fri, 08 Apr 2016 19:06:21 GMT
(AllHipHop News) Thirty years after the original Ghostbusters movie took the supernatural world by storm, director Paul Feig is back at it again with an all female Ghostbuster’s crew. In support of this Summer’s Ghostbusters movie, Nas is collaborating …
Bernie Sanders Berated With Questions About ‘Zionist Jews’ at Harlem Forum – Observer
Sun, 10 Apr 2016 00:59:58 GMT
A Harlem man demanded Sen. Bernie Sanders explain his relationship “with your Jewish community” at an event at the iconic Apollo Theater today. Mr. Sanders, the only Jew to have ever won a presidential primary, held the “community conversation” as part …and more »
Iconic Photographer Lisa Leone To Reveal Hidden Images Of Hip-Hop History – AllHipHop (blog)
Thu, 24 Mar 2016 21:43:49 GMT
(AllHipHop News) Today (March 24th) iconic Hip-Hop photographer Lisa Leone is revealing never before seen images of some of Hip-Hop’s most iconic figures at a new exhibition of her work. The unveiling takes place in Dubai and continues on through April …
Recalling That Time Ice-T Taught Us NOT To Trick Off All Our Money – AllHipHop (blog)
Fri, 01 Apr 2016 18:50:01 GMT
The track samples “The Boss” by James Brown from the Black Caesar Soundtrack, is produced by Afrika Islam and has a concept that is still relevant today with strip clubs and drug use reaching new levels of popularity. The song details several tales of …and more »
Hip Hop Week In Review: Kehlani, Chris Brown & Jeezy – HipHopDX
Sat, 02 Apr 2016 14:08:19 GMT
Hip Hop Week In Review: Kehlani, Chris Brown & Jeezy. April 2, 2016 … This week in Hip Hop, Kehlani was admitted to the hospital after apparently trying to take her own life. This occurred a … But as of today, I had no single wish to see tomorrow …and more »
Hip Hop Single Sales: Rihanna, G-Eazy & Chris Brown – HipHopDX
Sat, 12 Mar 2016 19:30:29 GMT
There’s no change at the top of the R&B/Hip Hop single sales chart this week as Rihanna continues to draw in strong sales figures for her single “Work.” Elsewhere, Chris Brown’s “Back To Sleep” jumps to #3 following a huge leap in sales and lastly …