Despite what some New York hip hop purists want to believe, 1990s New York hip hop does not define the genre. Today's music is no less "real" than that of hip hop's Golden Era. This doesn't mean that good, New York flavored hip hop doesn't exist, but is also doesn't…
The Hip Hop TakeOver "mini-thon" airs Saturday, December 10th, from 4 p.m. until 1 a.m. Sunday morning on WBAI, 99.5 FM, New York City and online at www.wbai.org. Be sure to tune in and support New York hip hop in one of its most treasured forms.…
New Jersey's I-Dub recruits Bronx bar slinger Fred The Godson for the araabMuzik-produced "Oh My God," a synth and drum heavy headnodder that got a couple replays the first time out of gate over here, and could make a bit of noise in the streets.…
Though Naughty By Nature has been touring the world heavy in 2011, covering four continents and hitting spots like Australia and England, Las Vegas served as the perfect backdrop for the "Perfect Party." …
Rap veteran Heavy D will be laid to rest on Friday, November 18 at an invite-only funeral in Mt. Vernon, NY, however fans and friends across the globe can watch in, as the service is streaming live over the internet.…
The NY Hip Hop Report on BTR, Episode One Recap
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DJ Rob Swift – Roc For Raida [TRIBUTE MIXTAPE]
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Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown: Right By My Side [VIDEO]
Rock The Bells Lineup Announced, Coming To NJ
Cop Shop Reunion Show (Long Island), Saturday, May 19
Busta Rhymes to Headline 2012 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival
Mark Carranceja of Noisemaker Media
Big L Tribute Mix: DJ Mister Cee's Big L Tribute Mix on Hot 97
Kanye West Conference Call With Def Jam [Video]
BET Cypher: Nitty Scott, MC + 'Auntie Maria's Crib' [VIDEO]
Lloyd Banks Documentary: Lloyd Banks "On The Road To HFM2" To Air Via uStream
DJ Suss One: Maino, Joell Ortiz, Uncle Murda, Cassidy, French Montana, Vado 
Jay-Z, Dr. Dre "Under Pressure" Leaks: Detox Single Hits Internet