EOrtiz

587 items
news

DX News Bits: T-Pain, DJ AM

The Tallahassee "rappa-ternt-sanga" gives fans the chance to become him with "I Am T-Pain," while Nike withholds exclusive DJ AM shoes.

news

Mike Epps Tapped As BET Hip Hop Awards Host

Actor/comedian Epps takes his talents to center stage of BET's annual Hip Hop award show.

dxnext

Kooley High

The 9th Wonder-cosigned North Carolina crew talks about covering both genders, and diverse races, religions in pursuit of dopeness.

news

Cypress Hill Bring Back Smoke Out Festival

Cypress Hill team up with Guerilla Union (Rock The Bells organizers) for a festival full of cannabis and music.

news

DX News Bits: DJ AM, Stations Fight Against Royalty Fees

Diplo and ?uestlove pay their respects to AM, while radio stations fight a new bill that could potentially put them out of business.

review

Trey Songz - Ready

As a whole, Ready is a solid effort from Trey Songz. While he and his producer/mentor Troy Taylor still have some kinks to work out, sonically, Songz is moving in the right direction. Now, the real question is whether the world is ready for Trey.

1  
news

Too Short Receives DUI In Las Vegas

The 43-year-old veteran rapper finds himself behind bars after having one too many drinks.

dxnext

Masspike Miles

Meet Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group singer that's raised on Biz Markie, and giving back through The Boys & Girls Club.

news

Bill O' Reilly & Rush Limbaugh Respond To Jay-Z's "Off That"

Hova's latest record sparks a reaction from Fox News' O' Reilly and radio talk show host Limbaugh.

news

Vibe Magazine Names New Editor-In-Chief

The new owners of the urban magazine have chosen their man to take the reigns.

news

Kraftwerk To Release Boxed Set Of Music

Early Hip Hop sample pioneers used by Afrika Bambaataa and Jay-Z release comprehensive box set.

news

DX News Bits: A-Alikes, Apathy

The A-Alikes are ready to release their sophomore disc later this year, while Apathy is expecting to do the same with Wanna Snuggle?

news

Peanut Butter Wolf Cuts 45's On New Retail Mix

Stones Throw's CEO teams up with Five Day Weekend to give listeners a taste of old school Hip Hop.

review

Snoop Dogg Presents... - Bacc To Tha Chuuch Volume 1

Given the circumstances that Bacc To Tha Chuuch Vol. 1 was a digitally-packaged compilation album, the quality from Snoop's crew isn't up to par with previous releases. Fans of Snoop Dogg shouldn't lose sleep knowing they missed out on this project.

news

Fabolous Teams With Reebok Classics For Events

Foot Locker shoppers who buy Reebok Classics just may win tickets to see 'Loso in one of five cities.

news

Edo G & Masta Ace To Release Arts & Entertainment

The Boston legend and one of Brooklyn's finest pair up for an album that is set for release in October.

news

Dillanthology Vol. 3 To Be Released In October

J Dilla's music is celebrated with the third and last part of the Dillanthology trilogy.

news

DX News Bits: Mike Tyson, Cage

Tyson gets some television shine, while Cage has some choice words for opinion bloggers and critics.

news

DX News Bits: Mike Posner, Foreign Exchange Tour

Posner strikes a deal with a major label, while Phonte and Nicolay go on the road.

news

DX News Bits: Del & Tame One, Chamillionaire

Two veteran rappers join forces for a new album, while Chamillionaire gives back to his fans and his community with Mixtape Messiah 7.

news

DX News Bits: The Slaughterhouse Edition

Both of the Slaughterhouse members see the release date of their own solo projects being pushed back.