Q-Tip: Bell RingerWednesday, July 23, 2008 - Omar Burgess | Comments: 6 |
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Q-Tip is in need of a renaissance. Never mind the current state of the game or the circumstances which led up to having at least one of his previous solo albums permanently locked in the vaults by the suits at Arista Records. "The Abstract" has been criss-crossing the country on red eye flights to share headlining duties with his brethren from A Tribe Called Quest on the Rock The Bells tour in Chicago. Despite some obvious fatigue, Tip was gracious enough to open up his dressing room and do a little press for his upcoming album, Live At The Renaissance. In about 10 hours there will be an epic... |
C-Murder: Tried And TruTuesday, July 22, 2008 - Matthew Cooper | Comments: 14 |
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| Tragedy is one word we all can relate to. From the economy today, to ridiculous gas prices, to fledgling Hip- Hop sales ,we have all been witness to tragic situations. One person who has been hit hard with tragedy is Corey "C-Murder" Miller. Hailing from New Orleans' notorious Third Ward Calliope Projects (CP-3), C-Murder has been screaming for vengeance since a young age after seeing several murders (this is where his name stems from), experiencing poverty, to his family being heavily effected by Hurricane Katrina. But C would come to face his most life-changing tragedy in 2002. Early that year, he was charged with second degree murder for his involvement... |
Underground Report (Malkovich, K-Salaam & Beatnick)Sunday, July 20, 2008 - Mina Jasarevic | Comments: 3 |
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| It’s July folks, the summer is blazing and we cannot get enough of the west coast. Contrary to the gang-banging regiment of the mid and late 90s, The Golden State now offers a diverse artistry for the Hip Hop fans, which includes rappers from all ends of the creative, topical, and music spectrums. And Malkovich is one of them. A member of the B.L.X. Crew that stems from Los Angeles, the highly creative and pleasantly intriguing rapper drops a mixtape, Sicksteens, which follows up from his debut album, Skeletons (2006). The tape has many interesting concepts to it, from the abundance of features (the entire B.L.X. Crew) to the looping... |
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Immortal Technique: The Man Behind The Revolution Friday, July 18, 2008 | Comments: 39 "Don’t fuck with me, homie. I’m the KGB of Hip Hop. I know what you niggas do." - Immortal Technique |
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Nelly: Shut Em Down Wednesday, July 16, 2008 | Comments: 49 The pride of St. Louis explains his hiatus, personally asking Chuck D onto his new album, and "Tip Drill" regrets. |
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Tech N9ne: Organized Confusion Tuesday, July 15, 2008 | Comments: 39 Tech N9ne discusses giving up drugs, his intricate lyricism, selling a million, and perhaps retiring. |
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Producer's Corner: Maestro Saturday, July 12, 2008 | Comments: 17 After working with David Banner for years, Maestro produced Lil Wayne's "3 Peat" and Ice Cube's new hit single. |
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Killer Mike: Gangster's Paradise Friday, July 11, 2008 | Comments: 45 Killer Mike talks Lil Wayne, T.I./Shawty Lo beef, Big Boi, "fake ass bloods," and why kids need to be like Soulja Boy. |
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Tanya Morgan: A Good Look Wednesday, July 09, 2008 | Comments: 12 The Cincinnati-meets-Brooklyn trio discusses their new EP, and "Please listen to my demo" in the '08. |
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Bishop Lamont: Sunday Morning Monday, July 07, 2008 | Comments: 24 The secret weapon of Aftermath pokes fun at racism, clears up internal beef, and ends one deejay's career. |
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Industry 101: Remo Da Rapstar Sunday, July 06, 2008 | Comments: 5 This Justo Mixtape Award-winner from New York also runs one of the leading mixtape distribution houses, get the scoop. |
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C-Rayz Walz On Prodigy: Real To Real Saturday, July 05, 2008 | Comments: 18 For the first time in rap history, a backpacker interviews a commercial rapper — in jail. Prodigy opens up about the realness. |
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J-Live: The Best Kept Secret Thursday, July 03, 2008 | Comments: 7 The Brooklyn underground veteran made the album fans have longed for; get the story behind the stories. |
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Marley Marl & Craig G: Search And Rescue Wednesday, July 02, 2008 | Comments: 23 The Juice Crew pioneers discuss their new album, stupid lyrics in Hip Hop and how Wu carried their torch in the '90s. |
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Erick Sermon: Twenty Four Hour Business Monday, June 30, 2008 | Comments: 26 Erick Sermon explains the EPMD reunion, the DJ Scratch group situation, and working with Rick Ross in 2000. |