One listen to The Marshall Mathers LP 2, the new album from hip-hop’s favorite provocateur, and it’s fairly easy to determine two things: 1) Eminem can still rap circles around 90% of the other rappers dominating the charts, and 2) He seems to be trying to recapture the glory days of his Y2K peak.
Former Warner Music Group chief Lyor Cohen has announced the official launch of his new “content company,” 300. Cohen, alongside former WMG notables Kevin Liles and Todd Moscowitz are looking to spark a revolution in the way the music industry operates. All three men have long ties in the industry and as colleagues: Moscowitz is the ex-president of Warner Bros, Liles was formerly the executive vice president. All three men also worked together at Def Jam.
Every few years, the former Bad Boy Records star seems to get the itch to attempt a hip-hop return, and it appears that it’s that time again. Ma$e took to Instagram to let his fans know that new music is all that he’s thinking about.
The 19 year old is preparing his debut EP B. Smyth Presents: The Florida Files. On a pleasant day in Manhattan’s Columbus Circle, Smyth shared his excitement and enthusiasm for the project.
Juicy J announced via Twitter that he is definitely producing a new project from the Port Arthur, TX legend
All Def will be a unique, YouTube-centered label, using the popular online video site for the promotion and development of artists. Via a partnership with UMG, they will also launch ADD (All Def Digital) management.
Jay-Z took the time to share his perspective on Jay-Z this weekend. Just before he and Justin Timberlake took the stage at Yankee Stadium this past weekend, Jay spoke to journalist Elliott Wilson about the “Legends of the Summer” Tour and his latest Magna Carta Holy Grail album. During the interview, Jay talked about his discography and where his latest album sits in the pantheon of Jay-Z albums.
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Lil Wayne and Al Sharpton are now labelmates
It’s a great week for music lovers across the board, with a lot of good albums spanning several genres
Kanye West has reportedly recruited another hit-making superproducer to assist in last-minute changes to his upcoming album.
Goodie Mob is back! “Special Education” Goodie Mob featuring Janelle Monae from the upcoming album, Age Against the Machine, is dope! This song take you back
Cee Lo explains how Eminem was supposed to guest on a controversial new song.
Gucci Mane has a new track with shock rocker Marilyn Manson
Goodie MOB gave the full preview of their upcoming album for journalists and friends in New York City.
Kanye’s girlfriend posted a pic on Instagram that seemed to give away his upcoming album title
Big K.R.I.T. put the word out that he wanted legendary filmmaker Spike Lee to direct the video for “Praying Man”
Julianne Moore admits that she almost never became an actress–were it not for a high school teacher
Hip-hop fans and media descended upon Lil Charlie’s to celebrate the man formerly known as Noreaga.
