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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

By: Christian Nathler

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...

Akrobatik is Back

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...

Alicia Keys As I Am CD Review

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...

Lupe Fiasco's The Cool Review

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...

Joell Ortiz: Album Review

In: Hip Hop Music

By: Augustine J. Dashiell

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...

Original Pirate Material

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...

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