Bubba Sparxxx: The Balance Within Monday - April 3, 2006 | Comments: 0 Despite setbacks in his career and comparisons to another white rapper by the name of Eminem, Bubba Sparxxx has survived and continued to try new things.After ... full story
Ryan Leslie: The Talented Mr. Leslie Monday - April 3, 2006 | Comments: 0 Performers with songwriting and production abilities are as plentiful as blackberries these days, but running into someone with a resume as extraordinary as ... full story
DJ Khaled: More Than A Radio DJ Thursday - March 30, 2006 | Comments: 0 With two turntables and a mic, DJ Khaled -- though not a rapper -- does have the privilege to be the mic controller during his top rated radio show, Takeover, ... full story
Yo Gotti: The Memphis Boy Tuesday - March 28, 2006 | Comments: 0 Memphis, Tennessee has been long overlooked as a viable place for hip-hop talent. Sure, 8 Ball & MJG and Three 6 Mafia have repped the Southern city for ... full story
San Quinn: San Francisco Quincy Sunday - March 26, 2006 | Comments: 0 From slang to the anti-gangbanging, the Bay Area has been a standout from the rest of its industry counterparts, even if you take the eight hour trek down the ... full story
Army Of The Pharaohs: 20 Man Army Wednesday - March 22, 2006 | Comments: 0 A 20 man group seems nearly impossible to pull off, but for the Army Of The Pharaohs, it was a work in process for nearly two years that has finally came to ... full story
Apathy: Indie Artist With A Major Deal, Pt. 2 Wednesday - March 22, 2006 | Comments: 0 Ballerstatus.com: Wow, so you've been doing hip-hop for over a decade and you've recently scored a record deal with Atlantic Records. When exactly did you sign ... full story
Apathy: Indie Artist With A Major Deal, Pt. 1 Wednesday - March 22, 2006 | Comments: 0 Rapper Apathy is a 90's baby in the sense that he is highly inspired by the unparalleled creativity produced by rappers of this era. The uncompromisingly lyrical ... full story
Ne-Yo: Seeing Music Like The Matrix Monday - March 20, 2006 | Comments: 0 Influenced by the "ultimate entertainer" Sammy Davis Jr., Def Jam's newest R&B sensation, Ne-Yo, has quite the story to tell. A tale of heartbreak, healing ... full story
Scarface & The Product: No More Slavery Saturday - March 18, 2006 | Comments: 0 When you think of Scarface, one of two things should come to mind: his imprint in the game with the Geto Boyz, and the fact that he's one of the few who've ... full story
Show Review: Paid Dues '06 Friday - March 17, 2006 | Comments: 0 Hip-hop's most prolific underground talents shined bright at a recent LA concert. Dues were definitely paid.Who: Felt, Aesop Rock/El-P, Living Legends, Brother ... full story
Robin Thicke: This Is Me Wednesday - March 15, 2006 | Comments: 0 If the name "Thicke" sounds familiar to you, but you can't put your finger on where you heard it, don't worry: you have reason to. You may remember his 2003 ... full story
Rick Rock: Putting Paint Where It Ain't Monday - March 13, 2006 | Comments: 0 While you may not recognize his name, or the classic cuts he has created for Bay Area MCs -- like Keak Da Sneak's "T-Shirts, Blue Jeans & Nike's," E-40's ... full story
E-40: Time To Pay Homage Wednesday - March 8, 2006 | Comments: 0 It's been a long time since the Bay Area has really been recognized for their contribution to hip-hop. Back in the day, rappers like Too Short, Spice 1, the ... full story
Dem Franchize Boyz: Here They Come Wednesday - March 8, 2006 | Comments: 0 As New York struggles to stay relevant in today's mainstream, Atlanta artists continue to flourish. The latest trend sweeping radio airwaves is "Snap Music," ... full story
Raekwon: Bringin' It Back Monday - March 6, 2006 | Comments: 0 As the hip-hop game and new artists try to conform and jump on the next hottest trend to stay on top, other artists are reaching into their bag of tricks and ... full story
Features Warren G: Return of the G Warren G is not just your everyday rapper getting ready to release a record through an independent label. The Long Beach ... full story
Editorials & Columns 50 Cent's Down, But Not Out September 11th. The date itself speaks volumes. The date echoes through deaf eyes simply because of the story behind ... full story
Video Natasha: Sidekick (Music Video) Jive Records got a new singer Natasha. Here's her new song, "Sidekick," which comes along with a dance. Check it out ... full story
