(ATLANTA,GA – MARCH 16, 2010) On the eve of the South by Southwest Music Festival, A3C founders have announced the dates for the 2010 A3C Hip Hop Festival in Atlanta. Dates for A3C 2010 will be October 7,8, and 9.
New York, NY (March 15, 2010) – Today, MTV2 premieres the reinvention of the hit “Sucker Free” franchise, reminding fans that if it happens in hip-hop it happens here. Hosted by DJ Envy – the “Mixtape Legend” – viewers can catch “Sucker Free Daily” for updates on what’s new in music on weekdays (Monday through Thursday) at 3pm ET/PT and tune in to “Sucker Free Countdown” each Sunday, beginning March 21 at 12PM ET/PT for the hottest videos of the week and final word in hip-hop. DJ Khaled drops by to kick off the first episode of Sucker Free Daily to talk about his new album “Victory.”
OK So here’s what we have so far. ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Times can change, groups can drop out, some may be added, um, things change and even though its right around the corner, it’s also still a month away. I mean, less than a month. Yeah, I’m losing it a bit over here SO DON’T COME ROUND TRIPPIN’ ON ME.
I’m first generation hip-hop! Eighteen-years old when Rappers Delight hit the airwaves! Rap music started with my generation of teenagers, now some of y’all wanna diss me for indulging in some shyt (hip-hop) that started with me? The fuck?
By NailzBuck50
It’s been 10 long years since we have heard anything from Rakim. Many would say he was probably finished when never completed the album with Dr Dre. Though in my mind I felt that would have been a most compelling album I guess that will have to stay in the wishful thinking box. Not to under estimate his latest work “The Seventh Seal. Rakim proves that even being off the scene in 10 years he still know how to make a great album. To read our review pop the trunk.
Washington D.C., October 26, 2009 – Independent recording artist; Product the Styling S.P.I.C. is releasing his highly anticipated and critically acclaimed album/mixtape ” S.P.I.C.” The project is a follow-up of his well received “Man of Renaissance”.
The following article was contributed by Brittany Somerset, based on information provided in the official statement released by Roc Raida’s wife Tyeasha Williams.
Anthony “Grand Master Roc Raida” Williams was born in Harlem New York on May 17th, 1972 to Brenda Williams-Bolling & William “Tony” He was educated through the NYC Public School System.
Wordonthestreetsmag.com caught up with Chicago’s Maff Test. We know he is new to our fan base but we told you that we feature up and coming talent from time to time so check out the interview we did with him below.
WITH 10,500 + FANS IN ATTENDANCE / DESPITE INJURY FEATURED ACT DRAKE CONTINUES TO PERFORM.
(New York, NY)- July 28, 2009 Young Money Presents: America’s Most Wanted Music Festival, headlined by Grammy Award winning, multi-platinum selling artist Lil Wayne and featuring Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy Drake and Jeremih successfully kicked off in Scranton, PA with 10,500+ paid fans in attendance.
Oooh we I can’t wait for him to drop this joint. Spotted at Billboard.com“The Seventh Seal,” the long-anticipated album by rap legend Rakim, is slated for release in the fall, Billboard has learned exclusively. The project’s first single, “Holy Are You,” will drop July 28.
Swazy Baby should be commended. While other up and coming artists are busy trying to bury their underground past, Swazy Baby continues to capitalize on his. And why not? It was using mixtapes as a way to build his buzz up intially, Swazy caught the eye of Bigga Rankin.
Clicking up with B-Rich and TJ Chapman, B.o.B was able to turn his underground success into a deal with Atlantic Records.After a slew of critically acclaimed mixtapes, cross-country tours and commercial placements B.o.B still has that spark in his eyes and energy in his voice that he did when I first saw him on stage.
The 90’s was great era for hip-hop but it was equally great for R&B. Many acts have come and go since then, but the foursome of Jagged Edge has seemed to have staying power. Since their dropping their debut single "The Way That You Talk" back in 1997, JE has been a regular site on the R&B scene.
C-Ride is used to the spotlight, even if you’re not used to his name yet. The Florida representor has been a staple of the Epidemic Music/Polo Grounds team for years now. After making a name for himself on the underground, he’s ready to make his presence known in the mainstream.
"I aint never left the scene! I’m always grinding." Bold words like that are normally served for underground artists still trying to get their buzz up. You wouldn't expect an artists who has signed to major deals, posted hit records and has sold units to still speak about grinding it out. But Yo Gotti isn't the average artist