Rap/Hip Hop Music
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Atmosphere's 'Lemons' CD Preview
In: Hip Hop Music
By: Jesse Stiles
"When Life Gives You Lemons" drops on April 22nd out with underground legends Atmosphere to deliver goods sure to satisfy your hip-hop sweet tooth. Here's the lowdown. more...
Bushido: Evolution Into a Rap Star
In: Gangsta Rap
Anis Mohamed Youssef Ferchichi, Germany's biggest and brightest hip-hop star, has emerged from racist and misogynistic rap rookie to nation's biggest hip-hop export. more...
In: Hip Hop Music
By: Amahl Majack
Looking for the latest in underground hip-hop? Check out the newest release by Akrobatik, Absolute Value. more...
A Hip-Hop Classic: Nas' Illmatic
In: Old School Rap
By: Gregory Raynor
In 2008, 14 years after its initial release, Nas' debut album serves as the blueprint for any aspiring emcee hoping to create a classic. more...
Gorillaz D-Sides for Fans Only
In: Rap/Hip Hop Music (general)
By: James W. Coates
Gorillaz, that cartoon fronted hip hop band featuring Blur vocalist Damon Albarn release a new collection of B-sides, with mixed results. more...
Five Must-Have Rap Albums for 2008
In: Rap/Hip Hop Music (general)
By: Gregory Raynor
With a supposed release from Dr. Dre, a controversial opus from Nas, and a highly-anticipated disc from Lil' Wayne, here are the essential hip-hop albums for 2008 more...
In: Rap/Hip Hop Music (general)
By: James W. Coates
Alicia Keys' new album, "As I Am", reveals a more mature singer-songwriter ready to tackle the music world once more with her blend of hip-hop, R&B and Jazz. more...
Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor Review
In: Hip Hop Music
By: Gregory Raynor
Amateur or not, Lupe Fiasco joins the ranks of fellow Chicago emcees like Kanye West, Twista, and Common with his first studio effort. more...
In: Hip Hop Music
By: Gregory Raynor
On his sophomore album, Chicago's Lupe Fiasco proves he is cool with an impenetrable swagger, dazzling lyrics, and a wisdom-filled concept. more...
In: Hip Hop Music
Joell Ortiz releases The Brick: Bodega Chronicles as his last independent venture before working with Dr. Dre and Aftermath Music on his first major label album. more...
In: Rap/Hip Hop Music (general)
By: Jem Bloomfield
Original Pirate Material, by The Streets, serves up innovative garage, hip-hop and funk, but Mike Skinner's brilliantly witty and acerbic lyrics are the real attraction. more...
Timbaland Presents Shock Value
In: Rap/Hip Hop Music (general)
By: James W. Coates
The hottest producer in the land, Timbaland, releases Shock Value, a collection of top dance, hip-hop and rock influenced tracks to mixed results. more...
Mark Ronson Spins His 'Version'
In: Rap/Hip Hop Music (general)
By: James W. Coates
Having produced Amy Winehouse's stellar "Back to Black", DJ turned artist Mark Ronson delivers 'Version' a disc of modern classics dripping in retro groove. more...
Michael Franti: A New Bob Marley?
In: Hip Hop Music
By: Ben Wood
Spearhead's 2006 album Yell Fire! is the result of his trip to the Middle East, features reggae legends Sly and Robbie, and is a plea for peace, love and understanding more...
