10 New hip-hop stars to watch in 2013
Hip-hop thrives with the introduction of new voices to the ever-growing music genre. In 2012, Kendrick Lamar became hip-hop’s top new artist by releasing an
Hip-hop thrives with the introduction of new voices to the ever-growing music genre. In 2012, Kendrick Lamar became hip-hop’s top new artist by releasing an
The West Coast has recently experienced a resurgence in hip-hop. After ruling the charts in the ’90s, rappers from the Los Angeles area are causing
In this week’s edition of best new hip-hop songs, Rick Ross releases an ode to an old-school Chevy; Eve shows her bad side; A$AP Rocky
The lineup for this year’s Coachella music festival has been announced and, as usual, there are a plethora of top-notch musical acts set to take
Angel Haze may be one of hip-hop’s brightest new stars, but the fiery rhymer already has her eye on doing something other than being known
Mela Machinko has energy to spare. The Brookly, N.Y.-born singer-songwriter is a powerhouse onstage with a playful-yet-undeniably strong persona that seems to permeate every corner
In this week’s best new hip-hop songs, Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake get suited and booted; CyHi The Prynce and 2 Chainz represent for their hometown;
Urban Ink magazine has just released the latest cover with “Basketball Wives LA” reality star Draya Michele gracing the cover for the third time. Rapper
50 Cent’s fitness book, Formula 50, promises to whip you into shape in six weeks with metabolic resistance training. MRT training, notes the book’s press
The OutKast “reunion” that caused die hard fans to jump for joy apparently wasn’t a reunion at all. Last week, Frank Ocean released a new
On the second episode of “Love & Hip Hop,” Joe Budden admitted to his drug relapse; Lore’l and Erica thought it was a good idea
In this week’s best hip-hop songs, Trinidad James calls on ATL’s top rappers for a remix; Ludacris represents with Fabolous and R. Kelly; Future and
Big Boi and Andre 3000 have reunited for the first time in years. Well, if you count a previously recorded track with a new verse
“Gold all on my chain, gold all in my rang,” the relatively exclusive use of precious metals and gemstones to describe living life hip-hop style,
“Magic City” adds another famous face to its all-star lineup, by casting hip-hop sensation Rick Ross in season two of the critically acclaimed series. Rick
Hip-hop has always been a competitive art form. Emcees who possessed the skill to break down other rappers with wit and humor often stood out
CNN blogger Elliott C. McLaughlin declared legendary Queens, N.Y.-born rapper Nas “the greatest lyricist of all time.” A lot of people may agree with that
In the first week of 2013, Lil Wayne, Drake and Future neglect their haters and concentrate on their women; Slum Village returns with an edge;
Diamond D talks about his love for hip hop, and shares his extensive Vinyl Collection on Crate Diggers.