‘Hip Hop’


K. Michelle (JIve)

With each notes she sings, lyric she writes or piano key she strikes, songstress K. Michelle speaks her mind and makes no apologies for it. Taking a vow to stay true to herself, K. Michelle understands that part of being a noteworthy new artist isn’t just possessing talent but having something to say.

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“The Stick Up Kids” – DVD Review

The Stick Up Kids sounds like a movie we’ve seen too many times before. The opening scene with young black people in black hats and black gloves robbing rich white people looks like a movie we’ve seen too many times before, but the ending is one that I’d love to see in real life over and over again! The Stick Up Kids has incredible African American stars including Tariq Alexander, Mel Jackson, Holly Joy Gaines, and Bryce Wilson. This movie tells the story of four life-long friends from Harlem who are willing to do anything from armed robbery to elaborate con games to get what they want.

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Solar Issues Official Statement About Guru’s Health

There are a lot of rumors and wrong information circulating around about Guru’s current situation and health status. Hit producer and Guru’s longtime producer and best friend, Solar addresses these false rumors in an official statement and during an interview with CNN.”Guru is recovering and his doctors are guarded, but hopeful for his recovery,” Solar told the news network.

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Duck Down Announced NBA 2K11 Soundtrack Contest

Duck Down Music and 2K Sports have partnered to present an exciting contest for all aspiring producers and MCs to create unique and original music, along with the special opportunity to have their song included in the upcoming soundtrack for NBA 2K11, the next iteration of the hugely popular NBA 2K series.

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Rhymefest To Release Long Awaited Sophomore LP

Grammy Award winner, Rhymefest (Che Smith), will release his highly anticipated sophomore album El Che on May 18, 2010 via dN|Be Entertainment and distributed by EMI, in conjunction with Rosehip Records. On February 15, 2005, Rhymefest earned a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song, along with Kanye West, for co-writing the song “Jesus Walks” from Kanye West’s debut The College Dropout. Rhymefest’s critically acclaimed debut, Blue Collar, was released on July 11, 2006, which included production by Mark Ronson, Kanye West, Just Blaze, NO I.D and Cool & Dre and was spearheaded by breakout “Brand New” f/Kanye West, “Bullet” f/Citizen Cope and “Fever.”

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