Kevin Liles: Make It Happen Sunday - October 30, 2005 | Comments: 0 From intern at Def Jam Records to Executive Vice President of the Warner Music Group, Kevin Liles made it happen. Now he wants you to do the same for yourself.The ... full story
Jin: Finding His Identity Thursday - October 27, 2005 | Comments: 0 With hip-hop's growth into a multi-billion dollar industry, it's inevitable that its artistic merit be subsided for the love of the almighty dollar. We've seen ... full story
T.O.K.: Breaking The Barrier Wednesday - October 26, 2005 | Comments: 0 Artists such as Patra, Shaggy, Supercat, Buju Banton, and Shabba Ranks crossed over with reggae hits in the early '90s, but soon after faded away. Sean Paul ... full story
Trina: Evolving Monday - October 24, 2005 | Comments: 0 "Ms. Trina make all da ballas wanna starr," says Trina on Chingy's "Right Thurr," remix. And though this journalist doesn't claim to be a balla, one couldn't ... full story
Jim Jones: G's Up Monday - October 24, 2005 | Comments: 0 Love him or hate him, you have to respect Jim Jones' hustle. The Capo of The Diplomats has gone from Cam'ron's running mate to a certified Hip-Hop superstar ... full story
Chamillionaire: Rising In Rank Wednesday - October 19, 2005 | Comments: 0 He rocks a multi-colored, swarovski-studded lizard with a 3-inch tail. Lazy eyes will see that familiar hate-mug, those glaring eyes, that chain, and make him ... full story
Lawless Element: Vision In Sound Wednesday - October 19, 2005 | Comments: 0 While the world of hip-hop looks to the South and East for its talents, there is a great noise being made in the Midwest. Although Eminem may have made 8 Mile ... full story
Mack 10: Keepin' It Gangsta Sunday - October 16, 2005 | Comments: 0 As one of the prominent figures during the West Coast's rise to dominance in the mid-90's, Mack 10 has continued to provide melodic yet reality inspired soundscapes ... full story
Twista: Back At It Wednesday - October 12, 2005 | Comments: 0 Twista has been lacing the Chicago rap scene since the early 1990's with releases like his first album, Runnin At Da Mouth when he was known as Tung Twista ... full story
Bang Em & Domination: Check My Resume Sunday - October 9, 2005 | Comments: 0 Coming up in this industry we call music, especially the hip-hop genre, it's a rat race to the top. Industry politics, blackballing and backstabbing are all ... full story
Sheek Louch: The People's Champ Wednesday - October 5, 2005 | Comments: 0 Sheek Louch may not be as flashy or lyrical as Jadakiss or Styles P, but through his intensity, mic presence and quirky punch lines, he has established a strong ... full story
Smif-N-Wessun: Taking Aim At The Game Wednesday - October 5, 2005 | Comments: 0 In the early 90's Tek and Steele -- of Smif-N-Wessun -- were trying to make a name for themselves in the game. However, as Steele related, the quality of their ... full story
David Banner: Certifying His Position Sunday - October 2, 2005 | Comments: 0 Being certified in SoundScan refers to selling a million plus units. This is exactly what Lavell Crump, aka David Banner, is trying to achieve with his third ... full story
Kev Brown: Doing What He Does Wednesday - September 28, 2005 | Comments: 0 Usually in the process of making a track, there is a producer and an MC. But, what happens when you combine both together? You get a guy like Kev Brown. Although ... full story
Kool G Rap: Living Legend Tuesday - September 27, 2005 | Comments: 0 Kool G Rap is arguably one of the greatest MCs to ever touch a mic. As one of the godfathers of gangsta rap, the Queens native has influenced an entire generation ... full story
Daz Dillinger: Indie Hustle Saturday - September 24, 2005 | Comments: 0 Peep the resume: assisted Dr. Dre in creating the seminal sounds heard on the classic album, The Chronic; produced tracks for Snoop and Tupac, while dropping ... full story
Features Funky Bunch: Music For The People Marky Mark and The Funky Bunch are a hip-hop group, originally, fronted by Mark Wahlberg, who went on to become a popular ... full story
