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Allah Mathematics Readies Wu-Massacre, Recalls Wu-Tang Clan Memories
Exclusive: The "Mighty Healthy" producer discusses recent & past Wu projects as he gears for the release of Wu-Massacre.
Nneka Moves Mountains With Simple Soul
DX was in the building as Nneka played her album at the Cornerstone/Fader offices for New York media.
Young Money - We Are Young Money
It would be both incorrect and unfair to label We Are Young Money a failure. The album ultimately serves its function, offering a platform for the Young Money affiliates to showcase their abilities.
Erykah Badu Introduces Return Of the Ankh; Cans Leaked Track
Exclusive: Badu takes the Lil Wayne-assisted "Jump In The Air" leaks personally, but includes Dilla, Madlib and 9th Wonder on follow-up LP.
With a new album on the way and new artists on the horizon, Freeway couldn
50 Cent - Before I Self Destruct
Regardless of the motive, Before I Self Destruct leaves us wondering what
Ryan Leslie Unveils Transition, Says It Was All For A Girl
UPDATE: HipHopDX attended Wednesday's listening session, we now have tracklisting. Pusha T is lone guest.
Behind The Velvet Rope: Jay-Z At MSG 9/11
HipHopDX was in the crowd last night as Hov answered the call, and honored 9/11 victims and families. Who showed up?
Kid Cudi New York Listening Session, Album Details
While 'Ye and Jay did not show, Sylvia Rhone did and compared Cudi to Jimi Hendrix, with an album narrated by Common.
Breez Evahflowin' - Breez Deez Treez
It's not everyday that a rapper can wear his heartbreak on his lapel, completely absent of 808s. While Breez may still be wondering if the world truly appreciates him, putting those questions to music is perhaps his most powerful answer
Awol One hoped to time travel on Owl Hours and had every opportunity to thanks to Factor's stellar production. Instead he got stage fright and opted to silly dance instead of keeping to the routine
Royce Da 5'9" - The Revival EP
While some may find The Revival EP to be too short to call great, it's just enough to want more Royce Da 5'9 in our lives. That alone stands for something, since we haven't made that statement in years
It's both comforting and disturbing to know that Tash hasn't changed. His persona is both fun and permanent and Control Freak is proof of that. If there's only one question to be asked it's aren't you a little too old to still be acting like this?
You know an "urban" group can penetrate the "mainstream" when the only threatening band member is a crazy white chick, and the Black Eyes have paved their way based upon that
The Bad Boy princess explains how she treads through the gossip, and if her new album will match the hairdoo.
For Dilla lovers, Jay Stay Paid is a conceptually brilliant work that does Dilla's legacy justice. Most die-hard fans will embrace this work out of principle, but those just learning Dilla-nese will love it for what it is: a solid ode to a music legend
Electrik Red - How To Be A Lady, Vol. 1
Elecktrik Red, like most music out today, will be refreshing to some and ridiculous to others. Having been aligned with the right producers from the start, there's considerable room for growth, provided they aren't too hung up on the badass shtick
While Fantasy Ride isn't Ciara's defining moment (she's had several already) it is the reaffirmation that the young star is still in a class by herself
Chester French - Love The Future
Chester French isn't the first group to sample days past. We hear it everyday in Hip Hop, and in Indie Rock. The difference is in CF's approach, we can call them the reason why a Soulja Boy fan might pick up a Beatles CD someday
R.O.O.T.S in many ways is the album that should have preceded Mail On Sunday - songs packed with newer talent and dance floor money woes
