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Schoolboy Q says he wishes TDE would have ‘stayed indie’

Schoolboy Q may be experiencing success with his major label debut album, Oxymoron, but the Los Angeles native revealed his mixed feelings about that success in a recent interview. Q spoke to CBS Local affiliate WZMX Hot 93.7. Q says that his popularity is booming, so much so that he’s even been offered his own line of bucket hats (those hats have become a bit of a trademark for Q), but he expressed reluctance with making any more “big money” deals too soon.

March 12, 2014 No Comments

What are you listening to? ‘Young Money: Rise of an Empire’

Young Money: Rise of an Empire is the second official studio compilation from the YMCMB roster following 2013’s Rich Gang. This set features the expected

March 11, 2014 No Comments

3 Feet High & Rising: How De La Soul changed hip-hop

“Alternative hip-hop” is a term that sometimes elicits groans and eye-rolls from the artists and fans typically associated with it. That’s completely understandable. No one

March 7, 2014 No Comments

Rick Ross defends his Biggie tribute, ‘Nobody’

Rick Ross has made his love for 90s hip-hop apparent throughout his career. His latest album, Mastermind, features a tribute to the late Notorious B.I.G. called “Nobody.” While some have balked at Rozay’s Biggie-isms–to the point where they have criticized him for ripping off B.I.G.’s persona–Ross has always maintained that this is his way of paying homage to one of the greats of hip-hop history.

March 6, 2014 No Comments

Mobb Deep to collaborate with The LOX

Mobb Deep and The LOX are two of East Coast hip-hop’s most beloved crews. And according to a recent interview with Shade 45’s Sway In the Morning, Mobb Deep’s Prodigy has revealed that the two parties will be collaborating in the very near future.

March 6, 2014 No Comments

What are you listening to? Rick Ross’ ‘Mastermind’

Rick Ross returns with Mastermind; his highly-anticipated sixth studio album and follow-up to 2012’s God Forgives, I Don’t. On his latest project, Ross continues his musical

March 4, 2014 No Comments

Pharrell previews his new album ‘GIRL’ a week early

ith everyone expecting more greatness from one of music’s most consistent talents, Pharrell decided to whet the public’s appetite by streaming a preview of Girl on iTunes Radio.

February 26, 2014 No Comments

Kid Cudi releases new album, ‘Satellite Flight’

Rapper/singer Kid Cudi dropped his new album, Satellite Flight: The Journey To Mother Moon at midnight on Feb. 25. Cudi made the announcement via Twitter,

February 25, 2014 No Comments

What are you listening to? Talib Kweli’s ‘Gravitas’

Talib Kweli has always been a somewhat-frustrating figure in hip-hop. An undeniably gifted rhymer with a sharp wit, sharper focus and always-engaging perspective, the Brooklynite

February 19, 2014 No Comments

De La Soul releases their entire catalog for free

2014 marks the 25th anniversary of De La Soul’s classic debut album 3 Feet High and Rising. In celebration of their two-and-a-half decades of groundbreaking, innovative hip-hop, the trio of Posdnous, Maseo and Dave are releasing their entire catalog for free download today (February 14th.) The downloads will be available on De La Soul’s official website.

February 14, 2014 No Comments

Kanye West reflects on ‘The College Dropout’

Kanye West’s critically-acclaimed debut album The College Dropout turned ten years old this week, and numerous media and entertainment outlets looked back on the rapper’s first project with fond memories. As for West himself, he tweeted extensively about what his first album means to him and shared his perspective on the last decade of his career.

February 11, 2014 No Comments

Missy Elliott reveals new collaboration with Faith Evans

Hip-hop star Missy Elliott hasn’t released an album in nine years. The chart-topping rapper, singer, songwriter and producer has largely stayed away from the spotlight

February 6, 2014 No Comments

Timbaland says he’s working on Jodeci comeback album

The superproducer has announced that he will be involved in an upcoming Jodeci comeback album. MTV News reports that Timbo has confirmed his involvement in a project. Timbaland shared the news via a Hang With video chat from his tour bus.

February 5, 2014 No Comments

Big Daddy Kane reflects on ‘It’s A Big Daddy Thing’

2014 marks the 25th anniversary of Big Daddy Kane‘s classic sophomore album, It’s A Big Daddy Thing. The project cemented Kane’s status as a hip-hop

January 24, 2014 No Comments

Big Boi and André 3000 reportedly working on new solo albums

Andre 3000 and Big Boi may not be immediately working on new material as OutKast, but the famed emcees are apparently prepping new music for new individual projects. According to Mr. DJ, OutKast’s longtime DJ and co-producer, 3000 and Big Boi are hard at work on new solo material. Big Boi has already released two solo albums, and Mr. DJ says he believes 3000 will release his solo debut sometime this year.

January 22, 2014 No Comments

Kreayshawn made less than $1 from her debut album

According to a tweet from Kreayshawn, she only earned $0.01 from her debut album’s sales. She posted a picture of her PayPal account, mocking how little she’s made.

January 19, 2014 No Comments

Queen Latifah apologizes for sparking OutKast album rumor

Hip-hop fans everywhere are understandably excited about beloved duo OutKast’s decision to reunite for several performances throughout 2014, but fellow hip-hop star Queen Latifah may have let her enthusiasm get away from her this week. The buzz began after Latifah was asked about OutKast during an appearance on “The Howard Stern Show” this week.

January 17, 2014 No Comments

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