One Be Lo - The R.E.B.I.R.T.H.
With his new LP, One Be Lo is sticking with the things that have gotten him where he is (including the acronym album titles: this one stands for Real Emcees Bring Intelligent Rhymes To Hip-Hop), but he's making changes that improve his set formula.
With enough collaborative albums to make 2004 9th Wonder jealous, Black Milk talks busy-ness, business and perfecting his beats.
Styles P - Super Gangster, Extraordinary Gentleman
Super Gangster doesn't see Styles exploring any new territory whatsoever. But with Holiday, what you see is what you get--and for most D-Block fans, that's more than enough.
Cam'ron's return, Saigon's maybe-parting-shot and heavy weight slap from DJ Premier and Wu-Tang topped the month.
Hi-Tek explains why working with Kweli was difficult, breaks down the break up, the reunion, working with 50 and his upcoming album.
Beanie Sigel Talks Album, Tracklist
The Broad Street Bully previewed his album for a select few, and calls it his "best body of work." On paper, is it?
Freeway makes Free At Last one of the better albums you'll hear this year, particularly on the major level. Furthermore, he joins Roc-A-Fella big homies Jay and Kanye with standout albums in '07. What is that they say? The Roc is in the building...
The Away Team: Bringin' It Back Home
Khrysis and Sean Boog aren't just Little Brother's little brothers anymore. The emcee/producer duo has brought it home, all their own.
Salaam Remi talks about producing hits for Nas, Amy Winehouse and has even more creative plans in the catalogue.
Will.I.Am: I AM Hip Hop...YOU Aren't!
Front if you want to but Will.I.Am is a beast. From Michael Jackson to Eazy E, he has worked all of them. And he isn't Hip Hop you say?
The Sicknotes: The Spirit Of Detroit
Having produced for Eminem, D12, Obie Trice and now Freeway and possibly Usher, The Sicknotes are bringing Detroit back!
DJ Drama: No More Drama? Yeah Right...
How did Lil Wayne stab Drama in the back? Drama speaks on this, the raid, Kanye Vs 50 Cent and gives his REAL feelings about the south.
Eve: Have You Seen My Pitbull In A Skirt?
Eve talks about not being the "pitbull in a skirt" anymore, Swizz and Dre, her sex tape and new album.
Mr. J Medeiros - Of Gods & Girls
The guests and outside producers all make worthy contributions, it's evident that the LP is Mr. J's show. Combining the talent and sensibilities of indie staples with the versatility and charisma of major label acts, J brings the best of both worlds.
The sexy Elise Neal dishes on her new film and a a surprising analysis of the status of blacks in Hollywood.
What do Snoop, Cam'ron, Ghostface, Lil Mama, Ras Kass & Wordsworth all have in common? Frequency.
This Netherlands producer speaks on the power of the Internet, the next Foreign Exchange project and live instruments Vs sampling.
Banner explains why you can make both political & party music and why it's the people who don't want the balance in hip hop, not artists.
Kurupt & J Wells - Digital Smoke
While Kurupt and J Wells may not gain many new fans with this offering, it's bound to remind people of just how dope west coast rap can be--and that may be just what the region needs.