Archive for the ‘Hip Hop’ Category

Fashawn headlines Glass House show

Posted: 13th December 2011 by Staff in Hip Hop
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1323712997 52 Fashawn headlines Glass House showFresno hip-hop artist Fashawn will headline a stellar group of hip-hop artists tonight that features Freddie Gibbs, Blu and Exile at the Glass House in Pomona.

Fashawn, real name Santiago Leyva, was named one of XXL magazine’s 2010 Freshmen stars and released his last album “Boy Meets World” in 2009.

1323209009 28 Still on point   Features   Weekly Volcano   The alternative newsweekly for Tacoma and Olympia

If you follow the South Sound hip-hop scene by now you’ve probably heard the name Xperience a time or two.  for the past 10 years XP has been solidifying his name as one of the best artists in our area, and he continues to make big moves for himself. Through mid-December XP joins Macklemore on a 27 city nationwide tour, and if he plays his cards right, he could really do some damage in the hip-hop game. 

‘Dangerous’ adds hip-hop

Posted: 3rd December 2011 by Staff in Hip Hop
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1322892209 36 Dangerous adds hip hop

Dangerous New Machine released its debut album, “Set the World on fire,” last year on four Records, an independent record label based in its hometown of Atlanta.

The alternative heavy rock band has begun recording demos for its sophomore album, but Dangerous New Machine is doing so without a record contract.

By Andrew Sharp – Featured Contributor

1322247497 58 LeBron James, Hip Hop, And Haters: The Whore Of Akron As A Mirror

Nov 21, 2011 – The parallels between basketball and hip-hop are so well-worn by now that outlining the parallels seems beside the point. but sometimes you can’t help. a few weeks ago, I was reading a new album review from a writer named Andrew Noz in the Washington City Paper, and something struck a chord.

Hip-Hop Chef Cutting it Up

Posted: 25th November 2011 by Staff in Hip Hop
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1322207893 16 Hip Hop Chef Cutting it Up

Roblé Ali, also known as the “Hip-Hop Chef,” will be starring in his own Bravo reality TV series, Chef Roblé & Co. starting next month, according to BET.com.

1322096297 96 ‘Love & Hip Hop’s’ Yandy Smith On Jim Jones, Chrissy, Mama Jones

(Yandy Smith on dealing with the family drama)

 Calls to ban hip hoppers Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All from Big Day Out

CALL TO BAN: Gay rights advocates successfully campaigned this month to have Los Angeles rappers Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill them All axed from the Auckland leg of the big Day Out due to their homophonic lyrics. Picture: Julian Berman Source: The Courier-Mail

1321387096 82 Michael Blue Williams Says Heavy D Considered A Comeback

Primary Violator President, Michael “Blue” Williams, says Heavy D took time off to raise his daughter but was contemplating a return to the Rap game.

MOP & Snowgoons Sparta

Posted: 13th November 2011 by Staff in Hip Hop
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M.O.P. & Snowgoons Sparta

M.O.P. & Snowgoons album : Sparta

Release Date: 11/22/2011

Big Day Out Music Festival Cuts Kanye West

Posted: 11th November 2011 by Staff in Hip Hop
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Post by Ian Wilkins, Nov 10, 2011 at 10:53 am

1320980300 70 Big Day Out Music Festival Cuts Kanye WestThe Big Day out festival has pulled Kanye West in an effort to keep the touring festival alive rather than cut show’s on the Auckland leg of the tour. the festival, which is one of the largest music gatherings in both Australia and New Zealand, has also reduced the number of stages at several stops along the tour from seven to four.