Sample Icon Syl Johnson Releases 4CD/6LP Box Set
Numero Group is releasing a monster collection of the man sampled on hits by Styles P & Black Thought, Wu-Tang Clan and Kool G Rap's "Talk Like Sex."
Tracklisting Revealed For Hell Razah's "Heaven Razah," Due September 28
Havoc, R.A. The Rugged Man, Ayatollah and Timbo lend their support to the recovering Sunz of Man emcee, who calls his next album a "premonition."
Raekwon Plans Deluxe Gold Edition Of "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2"
UPDATE: Rae told DX last month that he was dropping a new gold edition to OB4CL2, now see what's included, such as remixes with GZA, Game & Bun B, plus videos.
Chamillionaire Reveals He Has A 50/50 Deal With Universal, Talks Technology
At a talk at Stanford University, Chamillionaire opens up about his unique contract, and how he got the leverage to demand it.
Dorrough Plans Sophomore Album "Get Big" For September 7
The E1 Entertainment roster of Slim Thug, Ray J, Jim Jones will support the Dallas sensation, along with Yo Gotti.
Messy Marv Introduces "Thizz City" Compilation
The Bullys Wit Fullys member joins R.B.L. Posse affiliate TC in premiering a new roster of young Bay Area talent.
Stones Throw & Fool's Gold Deejays Team Up For Four Shows
The Discotheque will make August stops in Chicago, San Fran, L.A. and Portland, with Peanut Butter Wolf, A-Trak, J. Rocc & Mayer Hawthorne.
Ja Rule, Cam'ron, Capone-N-Noreaga Perform For Funkmaster Flex Birthday Party
Various '90s Rap heavyweights get together at B.B. Kings to honor the legendary Hot97 deejay.
Common's "Resurrection" To Be Re-Released As 2CD Collector's Edition
Large Pro's remixes come to life on August 31, as Common and No I.D. do 24 pages of lost liner notes with Brian Coleman, on the '94 LP's re-release.
Ras Kass Talks "A.D.I.D.A.S.," Work With David Axelrod, Remembers Big L
Exclusive: Razzy tells DX about his just-released project, if he wants Snoop Dogg to re-release "Soul On Ice" and an unpublicized friendship with peer Big L.
The Click's Suga-T Plans New Mixtape, Album
E-40 & D-Shot's sister has been working on her fragrance, but the Bay Area vet prepares "The Game Needs Me."
Wiz Khalifa Announces The Waken Baken Tour With Yelawolf, Big K.R.I.T.
From September to November, three DXnext alums hit the road, with Wiz headlining his second North American tour of 2010.
Tracklisting & Cover Art Revealed For Black Milk's "Album Of The Year"
The "Tronic" follow-up will feature familiar guests Royce Da 5'9", Elzhi & D12's Denaun Porter, as Black gets some added label support.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 7/25/2010
Rick Ross and Eminem battle for the #1 spot, but who gets it? Usher climbs nine spots, and The Roots crack the 100,000 mark.
Hip Hop's past and future meet neatly in the music of The Kid Daytona. From the same neighborhoods that birthed the culture, this emcee rocks progressively.
Gorillaz Announce Fall US Tour Dates
The multi-platinum animated outfit that works with De La Soul, Pharcyde and Del The Funkee Homosapien takes off from "Plastic Beach."
KRS-One To Read From & Sign "The Gospel Of Hip Hop" In Los Angeles
Tha Teacha will be at Amoeba's Jazz Room in L.A. tomorrow to read and sign from his latest book.
"Synthetic Substitution" Singer / Sample Icon Melvin Bliss Dies
The maker of one of Rap's most famous breaks, "Synthetic Substitution" passes away, influential on Ced Gee, Prince Paul & The Bomb Squad.
Huey Returns With Sophomore Album, "Redemption"
The '07 "Pop Lock It Drop It" hit-maker is back with a new EMI-backed sophomore LP, with features from Dorrough & Colby O'Donnis.
Ayatollah Releases 3CD "Live From The MPC60"
The Mos Def and Styles P hit-maker releases his latest instrumental Hip Hop series, 150 minutes of music.
The Fat Boys Introduce "Beat Box Blend" Coffee
"The Beat Box Blend" is a new roast from Uncle Louie's licensing deal with Newhall Coffee, on grocery shelves now.