Jessica Koslow

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I-20: Self Explanatory

This <b>Disturbing Tha Peace</b> member stole the show on Ludacris' "Move B***h," one of 2002's biggest hits. Claiming he reps the "Disturbed" in <b>Disturbing Tha Peace</b>, he's about to show us why on his debut, <I>Self Explanatory.</I>

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Masta Killa, RZA shoot 70s style

Wu-Tang comes to Williamsburg, Brooklyn to shoot video for Masta Killah's first single, "Old Man" from his upcoming release, <I>No Said Date.</I>

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Curtains: Young Brooklyn

<b>DJ Clark Kent</b>, the man who discovered <b>B.I.G.</b> and <b>Jay-Z</b>, calls this 19-year-old MC Young Brooklyn. He just might be the next King of New York. The world is yours!

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Cali Agents' readies Head of the State & Claimstake

Rasco and Planet Asia drop their 2nd CD on May 4 and the <I>Claimstake</I> compilation features <b>Common</b>, <b>J-Live</b>, more.

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Russell Simmons politics & Kanye on Tour

Russell's coming to Chicago to rap the vote and the Chicago Hip-Hop Summit, plus don't miss Kanye on tour.

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J-Kwon: Hood Hop

He mooned L.A. Reid, snapped on Jermaine Dupri, got a deal with So So Def

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Young Gunz & Tony Touch Album Parties

Rap celebs came out for Young Gunz' <I>Tough Luv</I> Bowl-O-Rama and Tony Touch's <I>The Piece Maker 2</I> party -- both in stores now!

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Choppa and Goodie Mob Ready Releases

After splitting with Master P, <I>The Real Choppa</I> is coming out, while <I>One Monkey Don't Stop No Show</I> for Goodie Mob.

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Ego Trip/VH1: TV's Illest Minority Moments

The EIC of <I>XXL</I>, Elliott Wilson and his ego trip crew, including writer Sacha Jenkins, are at it again.

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New Sounds From The Underground

Loads of new underground releases from your favoraite labels and artists; Stones Throw, Madlib, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Danger Mouse & Jemini, etc.

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Twista: MC Slow Jamz To #1

Both P. Diddy and Damon Dash wanted him. Now the world's fastest rapper hits #1 with his new album, Kamikaze and #1 hit "Slow Jamz" with Kanye West and Jamie Foxx.

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John Monopoly: Jive's Top Talent Scout

He's co-manager of the hottest producer/MCs, Kanye West and singed an artist who was being scouted by Eminem, as Associate Director of A&R at Jive Records Mr. Monopoly is defiantly on the move.

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Tony Touch Listening Party

Tony Touch the DJ/underground legend mingles with industry elite to introduce his latest album Piece Maker 2.

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Belly DVD out January 20

Belly Special Edition DVD with exclusive music CD, director's commentary, "grand finale" music video, more.

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Tha Liks sign to Waxploitation

Tha Tha Alkaholiks (a.k.a. Tha Liks ) announced today that they have signed a deal with the Waxploitation/iMUSIC/BMG label for the release of their forthcoming...

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Jay-Z to buy New Jersey Nets?

Last week it was revealed that P. Diddy was looking into buying his own basketball team, but now Jay-Z makes the financial moves to bid on buying the New Jersey Nets.

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Raekwon: Lex Diamond Speaks

His 1st Album Changed Hip Hop History. His Second could not compare. Raekwon the Chef dishes his dirt on RZA's absence from his latest CD, reuniting with Ghostface and what's up with Ice Water Inc.

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David Banner: Mississippi

3 Source Award nominations, a clothing line, a DVD in the works and a new chopped and screwed version of his debut, Mississippi: The Album. Sit back with Banner on the eve of his album debut...and hear him holla.

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HHDX News Bits (Tuesday)

Roc-A-Fella Records has been honored with 8 Grammy