For urban communities throughout the world I think its fair to say that Toronto, Canada is best known for Kardinal Offishall, Drake, Format Magazine and beautiful women like Tamia and  Zaki Ibrahim. Not often are we exposed to …

We often overlook musicians and under appreciate artists that create amazing music. Sometimes “dumbing down” seems like the right thing to do – just to fit in. Well some people shift like the continents and …

In this interview with Oakland, California artist Clif Soulo we discuss who he is, which artists he respects in the game right now, and his own mixtape, Forever Be Hip Hop. If you’re looking …

“Russian Roulette,” first new single pick –written by Ne-Yo – launches worldwide today on radio and on official Rihanna website.
Long-awaited follow-up to 2007’s worldwide multi-platinum Good Girl Gone Bad.  The wait is ova – for one …

Emcees have always been known for their lyrical influence on inner-city and rural communities (and within the last 15 or so years, suburban communities as well). From KRS-One and Public Enemy to Nas and Black …

J.Y

I get a lot of music in my inbox and honestly bypass most of it but check out newcomer J.Y. I posted some singles from him a couple of weeks ago, but he leaked more …

As Jay-Z continues to create history (recently appearing on Oprah for the first time) and dominate global charts with Blueprint 3, Australia is buzzing over Jigga’s collaboration with local musician Luke Steele.
Perth-based Steele’s unique vocals …

Matt Friedman and Jed Cappelli are ILLFONICS: A music producing duo who has worked with the likes of LL Cool J, The Clipse and many more.
They recently produced Kid Cudi’s track “Enter Galactic” off his …

You haven’t arrived until you’ve appeared on Oprah. Ladies and gentlemen, Jigga Man is here! After months of people buzzing about Jay-Z’s impending appearance on Oprah, it’s finally here. His episode airs today at 4pm …

Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse has started a record label. Wait, what? (*Runs to recheck source*). Yep. Amy Winehouse has started a record label. According to AmyWinehouse.com, the five time Grammy winning singer has launched Lioness …