hip-hop News

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia resident, philanthropist, and rising hip-hop star Azizz is taking the world by storm with several upcoming high-profile collaborations, events, and single releases.

The original hip hop historian has published an ebook a day for the last 9 days on smashword. com; including the original script for the film Beat Street

Top Jerkin Crews in the country take center stage to battle it out in this year's Showdown LA III.

Cali-based Rosaly prepares to release her debut mixtape, 108, on February 8th. For more information log onto, www.powerimagepr.com.

PrettyDirtBalls Hip-Hop Mc Wizdom MrIminthere Recently, he has begun to give a little back by teaming up with Stanley Buford and the Boys To Men Foundation

NEW JERSEY – Rising rap star Azizz will be co-hosting the weekly ‘Rhyme N Radio’ underground hits program this Saturday, January 28th from 10pm to 12am midnight.

The #1 Source for the Underground, Indie & UnSigned HipHop Stars! Maximum Exposure Made Minimum

The first book ever written about the origins of hip hop has been out-of-print for decades and costs up to $500. But smashwords.com has just published an ebook version on that sells for under $3 and includes exclusive new content.

GotchaNoddin.com releases Black Eyed Beatz sample library featuring 128 sounds inspired by the creative diversity of the Black Eyed Peas! Includes ambient fx, electronic rises, synth transitions and more!

BLAX makes "Top 2011" list & readies for first '12 performance

Breakin' through the airwaves soon with their newest singles "Unbelievable" and "Party Like I'm Single." HeartBreak Kidz are the next chart-topping force to hit the music world!

Gustav Gauntlett, socially conscious Hip Hop playwright, New York City teaching artist, and urban gardener is definitely someone we should know.

Fantasy World Pictures is at it again. For 2012 Aldrick Williams and his team has put together one of the best Fantasy Girl Calendars that the calendar and magazine world has ever seen.

Moved by a strong desire to push conscious music to mainstream, the Explore South Africa Tour (ESAT) rounds up hip hop artists from across the globe for a great cause… singing the tunes of good ole “conscious music.”

On December 23rd at 12:00 a.m. CST, “Odd Christmas” will air on Youtube. “Odd Christmas” is a music video that spoofs various Rap/Hip Hop and Pop stars

Rapper Kebo Gotti, has officially inked a deal to star in his own reality show.

On December 24, 2011 , Members of Green Light Movement will go to Family Rescue and Matthew House for the 3rd Annual Gift of Warmth giving basic winter garmets to those in need.

Rising singer and song writer, Johnny Rain is pleased to announce the release of his free, downloadable mixtape, WOUNDEDdrug, silentHIGH. The mixtape is well-written and the project thoughtfully arranged and meticulously produced.

Hip-hop artist Timid has created an encouraging music video in conjunction with the critically acclaimed book, The Secret to Getting A Job after College: Marketing Tactics to Turn Degrees into Dollars, from branding expert Dr. Larry Chiagouris.

This Friday, December 2nd marks the launch of "The Pigeon Presents: The Philadelphia Poetry Slam" at Media Bureau Network, located in Northern Liberties. The monthly event will be held every first Friday; poets sign up at 8:30pm, show starts at 9pm.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia resident, philanthropist, and rising hip-hop star Azizz is taking the world by storm with several upcoming high-profile collaborations, events, and single releases.

Oh Blimey S.F. very own up and coming rhymesayer drops a verse for Proof Wood Sunglasses

Children's Defense Fund of New York endorses hip/hop artist D Train to assist in fund raising efforts for the children of New York City.

The first article to put the words "hip hop" into print appeared on September 21, 1982 in the Village Voice.

MemphisRap.com will be opening an office in Memphis, TN and it's subsidiary M-Town Studio, a privately owned and independent digital recording studio.

The original hip hop historian has published an ebook a day for the last 9 days on smashword. com; including the original script for the film Beat Street

Top Jerkin Crews in the country take center stage to battle it out in this year's Showdown LA III.

Cali-based Rosaly prepares to release her debut mixtape, 108, on February 8th. For more information log onto, www.powerimagepr.com.

PrettyDirtBalls Hip-Hop Mc Wizdom MrIminthere Recently, he has begun to give a little back by teaming up with Stanley Buford and the Boys To Men Foundation

NEW JERSEY – Rising rap star Azizz will be co-hosting the weekly ‘Rhyme N Radio’ underground hits program this Saturday, January 28th from 10pm to 12am midnight.

Hip-Hop artist Lil Chris, 11, to reveal why he and other young rappers are 'Youngen's Wit A Swagg.' Brings on Lil P-Nut who was featured on Ellen Degeneres and Happy Feet 2 and hip-hop dancer/rapper D3 for filming of music video "Youngen' Wit Swagg."

Alan and Diane Lieberman Children’s Cultural Arts Series, presented through the Rabbi Norman Mussman Cultural Arts Dept of the Michael-Ann Russell JCC, presented its next performance with the latest and greatest sound in music with Black Violin.

The #1 Source for the Underground, Indie & UnSigned HipHop Stars! Maximum Exposure Made Minimum

The first book ever written about the origins of hip hop has been out-of-print for decades and costs up to $500. But smashwords.com has just published an ebook version on that sells for under $3 and includes exclusive new content.

Lil Brus, an eight year old rap phenomenon from Tampa debuts his new release single and video “All the People Loving Me” with a star studded cast and numerous local performers and supporters.

DJ, turntablist, producer, break dancer, performer and visual artist, Vargas has been and continues to evoke his artistic and prolific energies towards unearthing, absorbing and contributing to the culture of Hip Hop and its prominent elements.

M-Phazes Remixes Coalmine's Catalog For Their Forthcoming Release, 'Phazed Out'

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He vows to keep him promise and live his dream. Da Public’s Eye is sad to confirm the passing of his mother, Carrie M. Hester. Mrs. Hester passed on January 10, 2012.

Who is Relly Tex? Relly Tex will without a doubt be the hottest upcoming hip hop artist of 2012.

In the midst of recording the "PM Edition," The Heroes have been in the studio penning and producing verses for musicians such as B.O.B, T.I., Nicki Minaj, Roscoe Dash, Keri Hilson, and Taylor Swift.

GotchaNoddin.com releases Black Eyed Beatz sample library featuring 128 sounds inspired by the creative diversity of the Black Eyed Peas! Includes ambient fx, electronic rises, synth transitions and more!

Millennium Dance Complex will hold auditions to find the next Urban/Pop Superstar in the NoHo Arts District in North Hollywood, CA

Hip-Hop artist and rapper Chrishun 'Rapstar' Moore, 21, was pronounced dead after suffering from a heart attack. Since Moore's death, the Hip-Hop community in Memphis have been coming together to provide support to his family and his small children.

Fresh & Dope Clothing, a midwest based clothing line, is proud to announce the recent launch of their Winter/Spring 2012 line, available for purchase directly through their shopping site, freshanddopeclothing.com.

Emerging Superstar Launches Debut Album Fueled by the Success of Viral Dance Craze and Industry Rumblings of “A Multitude of Hit Singles” from Upcoming Album

BLAX makes "Top 2011" list & readies for first '12 performance

Breakin' through the airwaves soon with their newest singles "Unbelievable" and "Party Like I'm Single." HeartBreak Kidz are the next chart-topping force to hit the music world!

Gustav Gauntlett, socially conscious Hip Hop playwright, New York City teaching artist, and urban gardener is definitely someone we should know.

The Extraordinaires is a collaboration album between Zambia based emcee The Holstar (Slam Dunk Records) and Canada based producer Teck-Zilla (Str8 Buttah Productions).

Fantasy World Pictures is at it again. For 2012 Aldrick Williams and his team has put together one of the best Fantasy Girl Calendars that the calendar and magazine world has ever seen.

Hip-hop artist, entrepreneur and author Styles P will head out to South Africa in April of 2012 for the Explore South Africa Tour (ESAT).

Moved by a strong desire to push conscious music to mainstream, the Explore South Africa Tour (ESAT) rounds up hip hop artists from across the globe for a great cause… singing the tunes of good ole “conscious music.”

On December 23rd at 12:00 a.m. CST, “Odd Christmas” will air on Youtube. “Odd Christmas” is a music video that spoofs various Rap/Hip Hop and Pop stars

Rapper Kebo Gotti, has officially inked a deal to star in his own reality show.

On December 24, 2011 , Members of Green Light Movement will go to Family Rescue and Matthew House for the 3rd Annual Gift of Warmth giving basic winter garmets to those in need.

Music Impresario Renegade Foxxx Drops New Club Anthem Just In Time For New Years Eve

Dancefestopia announces today that Wiz Khalifa, DEV and OUTASIGHT will highlight the first annual festival in Kansas City.

During rap artist Gucci Mane’s video shoot late Friday afternoon, Mario Hamilton who goes by the name Slim Dunkin was gunned downed during verbal altercations which lead to his death.

Rising singer and song writer, Johnny Rain is pleased to announce the release of his free, downloadable mixtape, WOUNDEDdrug, silentHIGH. The mixtape is well-written and the project thoughtfully arranged and meticulously produced.

After releasing 2008’s “From Now Until Forever”, Astonish returns with a vengeance. The “AstonishinglyOdd Project” is a powerful 15 song album which truly captures the range an artist like Astonish embodies.

CCA & Club Underground Do It Again With an Amazing Show By Rick Ross

Hip-hop artist Timid has created an encouraging music video in conjunction with the critically acclaimed book, The Secret to Getting A Job after College: Marketing Tactics to Turn Degrees into Dollars, from branding expert Dr. Larry Chiagouris.

Dominating the first page of Google is key to getting the best online exposure. As you already know, learning how to stand out online as a “new upcoming rapper” isn’t easy.

This Friday, December 2nd marks the launch of "The Pigeon Presents: The Philadelphia Poetry Slam" at Media Bureau Network, located in Northern Liberties. The monthly event will be held every first Friday; poets sign up at 8:30pm, show starts at 9pm.

Learning how to dominate Google as a new upcoming rapper. If you are an upcoming rapper, it can be extremely difficult to stand out amongst your competition. Dominating the first page of Google is key to getting the best online exposure.

The rapper from Ipswich in Suffolk releases another banger from his debut album 'Browne Saucery' out on Ambiel Music 28th November

Seel Fresh clears up confusion about his intentions behind the concept for his latest music video "Early Morning" and speaks on Adbusters "Buy Nothing Day"

New mixtape from Mac Miller called Black Friday. Mac Miller news here.

“Guilty By Association” Is The Success And Failures Of One Man’s Music Career