Album Review: Lupe Fiasco’s Food and Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Part 1
In theory, Lupe Fiasco is a rapper with a message. In practice, Lupe Fiasco is a rapper with a disconnect …
Exclusive RESPECT. Video: Tyga and Kirko Bangz Take Closer To My Dreams to NYC
Take a look inside NYC's Best Buy Theater as Tyga and Kirko Bangz get ratchet. We're on our video grind because …
Review: Somethin’ Bout Kreay
Although braggadocio and hyperbole are essentially the pillars of contemporary rap, for some people Kreayshawn takes them “too far.” The …
Album Review: Cruel Summer Definitely Has Hits, but Don’t Expect Cinematic Excellence
It’s that time again. Kanye West drops another album and the world stands at its feet, ready for lives to …
Alicia Keys Speaks on Woman Power At 92Y
A radiant and glowing Alicia Keys attended Manahttan’s 92Y on Monday to sit down and chat with Loews Hotel Chairman, …
Exclusive Photos & Review: Made in America Puts Philly on the Music Festival Map
Jay-Z wrapped up his debut Made in America festival 5 days ago, however, it has taken us nearly a week …
Album Review: Slaughterhouse Delivers w/ Welcome to Our House
Lyricism is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of four-emcee wrecking crew Slaughterhouse. No gimmicks or bright …
Concert Review: Danny Brown at MoMA PS1
Typically, when Danny Brown is featured on a lineup, he stands out. Interestingly, this wasn't the case at MoMA PS1's …
Exclusive Pictures: Flatbush Zombies x A$AP Rocky x Action Bronson @ The Music Hall of Williamsburg
Peter Rosenberg isn't the only one that can put on "A Night of Real Hip-Hop." Last night, in a smoke …
Exclusive Review & Pictures: Pete & Premo Jam Out East Rive Park, Until It Unexpectedly Shuts Down
On a typical summer day in New York, DJ Premier and Pete Rock, two legends of 90s hip-hop culture, gathered a …
Exclusive Review and Pictures: Trillectro Solidifies Washington D.C. As A Hotbed For Hipster Culture
Washington D.C. has always been a formidable market for live music and culture. Known particularly for its college party scene …
Concert Review & Exclusive Pictures: The Internet, Kilo Kish & Phony PPL Perfect Hip-Hop’s New Alternative
Dear hip-hop, the hipsters aren't faking the funk anymore. They're creating it. On a somewhat dreary night in New York, …
Exclusive Pictures From A Swanky Evening in Phonyland
"Show is packed like a Sunday morning at the laundromat," raps frontman Dyme-A-Duzin on the latest EP from Phony Ppl. Well, he …
Elzhi, “Detroit’s Best Kept Secret,” Proves to be No Secret in NYC
Real hip-hop fans accept that hip-hop comes in many forms and at SOB's Thursday night, real hip-hop fans were definitely …
Rick Ross Breaks The Bank, Brings Jay-Z and Dr. Dre Along For The Ride on “3 Kings”
Rick Ross just won't quit. When his single "Hustlin'" rocked the scene in 2006, nobody would've believed this big guy …
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