Goldmic Hip-Hop News

Secret Agent 23 Skidoo: Family Tree & I Gotta Be Me Videos

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:25:00 GMT

Secret Agent 23 Skidoo - Family Tree Secret Agent 23 Skidoo makes "Hip Hop For Kids" and released an expanded version of Easy this week including both Family Tree and I Gotta Be Me. Secret Agent 23 Skidoo - I Gotta Be Me Available on iTunes: Secret Agent 23 Skidoo: Easy

Madlib in/on WIRE, 1st Interview Since 2006

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:26:00 GMT

Madlib Covers WIRE These reclusive geniuses fascinate me. As Madlib states in his first interview since 2006: "I hate standing in front of a crowd and having to show myself...I'm a background dude." For a "background dude", he definitely overshadows! Madlib in/on WIRE,...

Drake And Jamie Foxx To Appear On Bun B Single

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:07:00 GMT

Bun B’s new album may kick off with collaboration with Jamie Foxx and Drake, produced by Play-N-Skillz.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Akon hit by new lawsuit

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:28:00 GMT

A US music publisher has accused Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Akon and producer Swizz Beatz of ripping off a 1970s song in a new lawsuit.

Ice Cube

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:31:00 GMT

If it's 2009 and you're getting the chance to interview Ice Cube, you begin to think about the bad movies about SUVs and CGI snakes that he's been in.

Remy Ma Criticizes Media In Letter

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:20:00 GMT

The incarcerated rapper writes a letter from prison, lambasting the US media.

Albums: Maxwell's BLACKsummers'night Debuts at #1

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

No new hip hop in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 album chart but Maxwell's BLACKsummers'night debuts at no. 1 with a "career-high sales week of 316,000". Top 10 Albums on the Billboard 200: 1. Maxwell - BLACKsummers'night 2. Soundtrack - Hannah Montana 3 3. Now That's What...

Trife Diesel: Better Late Than Never Album

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:14:00 GMT

Trife Diesel - Better Late Than Never Trife Diesel's Better Late Than Never is due July 21st and so far it seems a bit undersupported but, given the underdeveloped nature of his web presence, I'm betting that's par for the course. Mr. Diesel is also known as Trife Da God....

Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood Jump Off DVD

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:19:00 GMT

Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood Jump Off Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood Jump Off dvd narrated by Wendy Williams was released yesterday and I'm sure gossip hounds are enjoying this one: "Go deep into the underworld of hip-hop groupies and video vixens where sex is the backstage...

Robert Rave Spin[s] Lizzie Grubman

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:47:00 GMT

According to Gawker, Lizzie Grubman's former assistant Robert Rave has written a book, Spin: A Novel, that does quite a number on the controversial publicist: "Spin is big and thick and getting a roll out from St. Martin's next month, but really the first few pages of the...

Mentos Beatboxing Battle Commercial

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:48:00 GMT

Beat It Via Kiss My Black Ads.

Trae The Truth Honored By Houston Artists & Politicians

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:07:00 GMT

The ABN veteran is honored for his work the community by a host of rappers, athletes, city council and Congress.

NORE Refuses To Out Gay Emcee, "I'm Positive I've Worked W/ A Gay Rapper" [Video]

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:07:00 GMT

CNN's Nore recently spoke on the presence of homosexual rappers in hip-hop and revealed having worked with at least one in the past. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]

The Game Clarifies Beyonce Diss, "I Got Beef Strictly W/ Your Boy" [Video]

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:37:00 GMT

The Game has released his latest video blog from Europe where the rapper clarifies his recent on-stage diss going at Jay-Z and Beyonce. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]

Foot Print in Hip-Hop Tour Schedule: Method Man, Redman & Ghostface

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:05:00 GMT

The Foot Print in Hip-Hop Tour kicks off next week in North Carolina bringing together Method Man, Redman and Ghostface for what should be some great shows. The Foot Print in Hip-Hop Tour Schedule: July 22 Asheville, NC Orange Peel 23 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theater 24...

Twista: American Gangsta Music Video

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:22:00 GMT

Twista - American Gangsta Off Category F5. Available on iTunes: Twista: American Gangsta

Trailer: Making His Band, Diddy's Newest Reality Show

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:24:00 GMT

Making His Band Trailer Via YouTube: "You've seen Diddy create a hip-hop group, a female pop group, and a male R & B group. Now the grande impresario is creating a group for himself, to perform on what he is calling his last album. Diddy and his team will leave no stone...

LL Cool J To Star In New Drama

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:07:00 GMT

LL Cool J speaks on being the star of NCSI: Los Angeles, a new show on NBC.

Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 7/11/2009

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:28:00 GMT

Alchemist and Cage enter the charts, while Maxwell does B.E.P.-type numbers and Beyonce is at three-millie.

Soulja Boy Cranks Out iPhone Remix App, More Artists Coming Soon

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:14:00 GMT

When Fast Company dubbed DeAndre "Soulja Boy Tell 'Em" Way (colloquially known as "Soulja Boy") the most creative person in the digital music business , I knew he wouldn't disappoint. And lo and behold, the 18-year-old rapper who parlayed Internet fame into platinum record sales is back on familiar territory: The cutting-edge. This morning, iTunes started selling the Soulja Boy Tell 'Em Romplr , ...

Prodigy Talks Autobiography, Praises 'Boondocks'

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:29:00 GMT

The Mobb Deep emcee talks about his upcoming autobiography and why "The Boondocks" is the best thing he's seen in years.

Ill Moves: New Boyz Jerkin', Rye Rye's Bang Dancers, HT Swag Surf w/Fast Life Yungstaz

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:03:00 GMT

Once again, I'm trying to revive Ill Moves: Hip Hop Dance. Here are my most recent posts: New Boyz Videos: You're A Jerk, How To Jerk, Everybody's Jerkin' Rye Rye: Bang Music Video f/M.I.A. & The Dancers For Bang Fast Life Yungstaz: How To Swag Surf

Krizz Kaliko: Misunderstood Music Video

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:28:00 GMT

Krizz Kaliko - Misunderstood Off Genius.

Lessons in US foreign policy from Jay-Z

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:48:00 GMT

A spat between rappers Jay-Z and The Game can teach us a lot US foreign policy and the country's role as a global hegemon. No, really.

Considering the Collapse of VIBE Magazine

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:18:00 GMT

I meant to get a more in-depth post up earlier about VIBE mag's sudden closing but I don't have a major analysis to share. Basically I think the closing is the result of a combination of the obvious challenges, the collapse of advertising during an exceptionally severe...

Slaughterhouse: Debut Album

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:23:00 GMT

Slaughterhouse Slaughterhouse's self-titled debut album, Slaughterhouse, is due August 11th on E1 Entertainment. Related ProHipHop Coverage: Slaughterhouse: The One Music Video Slaughterhouse: Move On Music Video Slaughterhouse on Foundation Mixtape Magazine Cover

Twista Talks Secrets To Rap Longevity, "10 to 15 Years Later I'm Dropping An Album" [Video]

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:37:00 GMT

Rap veteran Twista recently shared the strategies he has used to stay relevant within the ever-changing rap game and why he considers himself the "Black Jason" of hip-hop. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]

Common Slapped W/ "EZ" Copyright Lawsuit

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:37:00 GMT

Grammy-winning rapper Common has had a copyright lawsuit filed against him which claims he sampled a 1970's song for his debut album hit "Take It EZ." [Visit SOHH.com for more information]

Rakim Readies 'The Seventh Seal'

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:29:00 GMT

Rakim says his third solo album will see a fall release and shows interest in working with Dr. Dre in the near future.

Common Sued For Unspecified Damages

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:28:00 GMT

Common being sued by Andrew Marks and London McDaniels for unspecified damages.

American Idol Alum Frenchie Davis and Breakthrough Dance/Hip Hop Artist T.R Ask the Dance World to 'Give Me Tonight'!

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:13:00 GMT

American Idol Alum Frenchie Davis, who has been seen recently in Ain't Misbehaving, and previously on Broadway in Rent and Dreamgirls, has joined forces with breakout dance/hip-hop recording artist T.R's revamp of the 1984 #1 dance hit "Give Me Tonight " by Shannon.

Fabolous Lays Down Rap Newcomer Advice, Watch For "Record Labels Taking Every Coin Away" [Video]

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:37:00 GMT

Fabolous recently gave some advice for rap newcomers like Drake and Charles Hamilton on what mistakes should be avoided prior to dropping their debut albums. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]

Ghostface Killah Preps New Album, Tour

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:57:00 GMT

Ghostface Killah 's frantically nonsensical wordplay and vivid crack-rap narratives get all the attention, but the Wu-Tang spitfire's soft side might be his greatest quality. For years, Ghost has proclaimed soft, woozy 70s-era R&B to be his favorite music.

John Forte Explains EP, '80s Pop Influences

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:07:00 GMT

Exclusive: The Rap veteran reveals why his EP released today is unique, and how he digs The Chromatics.

50 Cent To Release New Album Same Day As Jay-Z

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:34:00 GMT

Rumor has it Jay-Z and 50 Cent will both release their albums on September 11.

The Best Time to Send Press Releases

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:34:00 GMT

Business Wire debuts a new podcast series, All Things Press Release, on their BusinessWired blog with a consideration of the question "When’s the Best Time to Send A Press Release?". As we continue the move to a 24/7 web-fueled media game, this is definitely a worthwhile...

T.I.: Remember Me Music Video f/Mary J. Blige

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:42:00 GMT

T.I. - Remember Me f/Mary J. Blige

Rakim Makes Rap Comeback, "Lose The Garbage & Rebuild Our Scene"

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:52:00 GMT

Hip-Hop pioneer Rakim's long-awaited The Seventh Seal album will finally be released this fall and drop under the rapper's own record label. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]

DJ CASSIDY LEADS JACKO TRIBUTE

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:15:00 GMT

HIP-hop legends paid their respect to Michael Jackson at DJ Cassidy's birthday party the other night at the New York Public Library. After Bobby Brown gave a surprise performance, Cassidy got onstage and led the audience in a moment of silence...

Jay-Z Confirms Multi Book Releases, "You Know I Had To Sign That Deal"

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:22:00 GMT

Rap mogul Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter has confirmed recent reports about him signing a three book deal and revealed the first release's title would be called Decoded. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]

Nas Says Kelis Overestimates His Earnings

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:14:00 GMT

Nas explains amidst his divorce that Kelis' estimation of the NY rapper's earnings is off the mark.

Rapper Rakim ready to 'rebuild our scene'

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:59:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - "The Seventh Seal," the long-anticipated album by rap legend Rakim, is slated for release in the fall.

Dissing the South = Weak Marketing

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:32:00 GMT

I got some promo material the other day about some artists who are again raising the question of whether or not Southern hip hop is actually hip hop. Oh, and they're going on tour. At this stage I guess that's kind of like Karl Rove's strategy of polarizing the base of the...

P.O.S.: Purexed Music Video

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:42:00 GMT

P.O.S. - Purexed Off Never Better. Available on iTunes: P.O.S.: Purexed Related ProHipHop Coverage: P.O.S.: Optimist Music Video P.O.S.: Drum Roll Video

De-Haven Releases Jay-Z Diss Track

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:32:00 GMT

Hov's former friend criticizes Jay for what he claims is "disloyalty" and "ungratefulness."

Rakim Ready To Release 'The Seventh Seal'

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:27:00 GMT

"The Seventh Seal," the long-anticipated album by rap legend Rakim, is slated for release in the fall, Billboard has learned exclusively. The project's first single, "Holy Are You," will drop July 28.

Pitbull - Pitbull Cleared Of Dui Charge

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:54:00 GMT

Rapper PITBULL has escaped a prison term for driving under the influence after he was found not guilty of the charge by a Miami, Florida jury.The hip-hop star, real...