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Album to Raise Money for the Victims of Darfur Tragedy

The Waxploitation label is about to release their "Causes" album series with "Causes 1" which includes rare and exclusive tracks from Animal Collective, The Black Keys, Bloc Party, Bright Eyes, Cornelius, The Cure, David Sylvian, Death Cab for Cutie,...

Where is the Quality Hip Hop? KRS ONE Still Doing It, But Who Else?

I saw this video from KRS ONE and Marley Marl's album and couldn't help but ask these questions: Where did all of the quality Hip Hop go? Why can't we find more of these kinds of releases and videos?...

Elevaters- One of the Best New Hip Hop Acts Right Now

Since hearing Elevaters about a year ago, I must say that they are one of the best new acts I've come across in a while. They combine live instrumentation, energy, soul, and rhyme skills within their music. It's like...

Radiohead and the Hidden Secret to Saving the Industry

If you’ve been hiding between your iTunes earphones for the last week, you may not have heard the major news about Radiohead offering their music on their website using pay-what-you-like pricing. Some people even call it “free music,” since...

New Viral Marketing: Blogosphere’s Pay Per Post

Pay Per Post helps extend the Long Tail of Internet advertising. Garnering the power of the masses of blogs within the Blogosphere, Pay Per Post offers those seeking to build awareness for their services or products the ability to...

Distrakt: No Distraktions, Just Hip Hop

Distrakt is a triple threat. Not only is he a dope emcee who has a unique voice with classic delivery, but he also makes all of his own beats, and puts on a great show. His new album “Distraktions”...

NUMBERS By Dirty Angel

I simply call this joint.... "NUMBERS" (I was inspired by my idol, Ice-T, who had "COLORS"). For obsessed people who always ask, "How many units did so-and-so sell?" but never ask, "Is so-and-so's album any good?" This is dedicated to you.  I know this guy must love reading...

Rap Wars 2007: West vs. 50

Is this Rap Wars 2007: East vs. West all over again? Not quite. At the end of the day, there will be one winner- Universal Records. Yes, both titles are distributed by Universal. Do you really think that either...

Caveman Theory: Hip Hop Spotlight

If making Hip Hop is so simple why does it take a Caveman to do it right? Caveman Theory features emcees Redd Simpkins, Godamus Rhyme, Kap, and DJ Dolo. I’m not sure why they have Caveman in their name,...

Knotz: Continue To Kick Out Hard Hitting Hip Hop

The KNOTZ featuring Megaton, Aswad Mikal the Black Angel, and Dreadchild have been coming with hard hitting rhymes and beats on the underground circuit for several years. Their new EP release entitled "The Antidote" serves up rugged Hip Hop...