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A new 50 Cent album titled Curtis will hit the stores on June 25th of this year.

This article outlines the pioneers in Hip-Hop, the latest news on the pioneers of Hip-Hop, how new school Hip-Hop and old school Hip-Hop relate, and the attitudes of the media with old school artists.

Can a drug help you sing? Probably not. Nevertheless, that has to be the 1st thought comes to you when you hear that Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, and Timbaland were found on a list of alleged customers involved in a steroid/human growth hormone ring.

A report released by Albany District Attorney purportedly cites celebrities Timbaland, Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent as users of steroids and human growth hormones.

Mary tries her hand at two remakes while delivering classic soul along with hip-hop soul and even rap on this new release, though the remakes fall short of her original material.

Does MTV represent hip-hop and rap culture better than BET?

Editorial essay about linguistic, vocabulary, and social values hidden within Hip-Hop music.

This is an early album review for 50 Cent's upcoming album "C.U.R.T.I.S."

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is ready to release his new album Curtis on 9/11 on the G-Unit/Aftermath label and this is a sneak peak review for all of you.

50 Cent and Kayne West released new albums September 11, 2007. 50 Cent has vowed to retire if West's sales beat his own. Take a look at the competition and help predict the outcome.

Article looks at what were the top ten hip hop songs for 2006.

The BET Hip Hop Awards show returns for its second year.

Fans will have to wait three more months until the next 50 Cent album hits store shelves.

curtis vs. graduation

Hip Hop has over the years influenced popular trends, fashion, language and culture in general. Businesses catering to the Hip Hop industry are on the rise.

The music of Conya Doss is a whirlwind sound that will dazzle and seduce you at a soul-gathering gala of influence; meaning, it's music-lovers music, or as Doss says "Just good music." A Music X-Press Magazine Feature.

Pamela Anderson Lee's wedding outfit (a white bikini), Debbie Gibson's halloween Seances, and Pres. Nixon's favorite Johnny Cash tune. Learn while you laugh. A music event timeline, covering the craziness of rock history w/ some down2earth facts mixed in.

Diamonds, pop artists and MTV Awards

This article likens the VMAs to an infomercial. A comical look at the direction MTV has taken, it discusses the event and its aftermath, with particular attention to Britney Spears (not fat), Sarah Silverman (bad taste), and Kanye West (not Jesus).

50 Cent and Kanye West lead the charge this fall season and things will only get merrier, with releases by the likes of Alicia Keyes, R.E.M., Carrie Underwood, and a few first-name-only divas.

Back on the wrong side of the tracks, Obie Trice has been penning his rhyme and recording it with a little help from Slim Shady, aka Eminem.

These five rappers are some of the top in the whole music scene, and all grew up in Atlanta, Georgia.

Count Bass D's classic 2002 album is one of the greatest moments in Hiphop history. Armed with an MPC and a handful of records, the Nashville native has produced a stunning piece of work that's still flying under people's radars to this day.

The popular rap group, Wu-Tang Clan, was comprised of nine original members, including Method Man, RZA, Ghostface Killa, and Ol' Dirty Bastard. Group and solo projects have produced many hits.

Justin Strout talks with rapper The Game about his influences, his rise to fame, and that infamous night that changed his life. Article also examines how The Game fits Joseph Campbell's mold of an Orphan Hero.

What to burn and what not to burn: the true music lover's guide.

A look at the Grammy's and who the nominees are.

Every celeb wants a fashion line - because they know that we want to look just like them.

Mary J Blige broke onto the music scene with "Real Love". She then overcame her personal demons to become one of the most popular R and B stars to date..How Mary J Blige has suceeded not only in music, but life.

The Breakthrough is ranked as one of Mary strongest albums ever. This album reminds listeners why she is referred to as the "Queen of Hip -Hop and Soul".

Everyone has jammed to a Mary J. Blige song, whether you were going through rough times or celebrating a success, Mary was there helping you through it, encouraging us to "Be Happy" and find "Real Love".

Find out all about how Mary J. Blige went from her lowest point in life and made it to the top. She is a true inspiration for all young black women.

Mary J. Blige is the undisputed Queen of Hip Hop Soul

After a long run at No. 1, Josh Groban has given up his top spot to Mary J. Blige on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart.

MarY J. Blige has grown from a New York Girl on the block to a New York Lady on the town.

A look at the great career of Mary J. Blige

After a disappointing 6th album, Mary J. Blige, who's known as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, has definitely redeemed herself. Her seventh album, entitled The Breakthrough, is possibly the best album of Mary 's career.

Mary J. Blige is a great person and a talented artist. She will continue to thrive throughout her music career. The Grammy awards represent the best work in the music industry. Mary J. Blige is certainly worthy of 8 Grammys.

Mary J. Blige's debut album "What's the 411?" hit the airwaves in 1992. Over the years, she has recorded many albums. The world has watched her grow and mature into the musical icon that she is today.

Mary have found joy!!

It seems that every generation of rappers finds at least two factions drawing PR battle lines and firing insults at one another through the media. This generation is now seeing new factions with the same ridiculous scores to settle.

Never has a female songstress exhibited the raw dtermination of Mrs. Mary J. Kendu Isaacs Blige. I have great respect for her as I myself related to every struggle and every victory she has navigated through in her life.

When it comes to originality - and history - there are only a handful of entertainers who can claim that they were responsible for creating an entirely new genre.

Despite interesting efforts from a number of newcomers, Beyonce, Amerie, Nivea, Teairra Mari, Brandy, Monica or even Mariah Carey ...

This is my top ten favorite MJB songs. I know Mary's fans may have entirely different top tens. It's only a testament to her greatness!

This Grammy award winning artist has an incredible voice and has been dubbed the "Queen of R&B." Surprising many, she admitted on the Oprah Winfrey show that she had become a born-again Christian and that her life had changed.

Appealing to the 16 to 24 year old age group, hip hop music is the second most popular genre falling closely behind classical music. With the Christian influence steadily impacting hip hop, the genre is guaranteed to fall into the top music selection.

These are 10 of my favorite songs from brilliant songstress Mary J. Blige.

There was a time in hip hop music that women could vibe with it and not worry about being insulted. But those days are over now that rap has taken over. When will hip hop come back?

The first thing that a listener needs to know before listening to Donuts is that J Dilla was way more complex than most other hip hop artists today. If a person likes the newest Lil' Jon or 50 Cent track, they will most likely not enjoy Donuts very much.

This article is a review of Mary J. Blige new album Reflections - A Restrospective.

Mary J. Blige is releasing her 8th studio album titled "Growing Pains." Here is a peek at what the album holds.

Images and concepts portrayed in Hip Hop and Rap music are eroding values in the Black community.

This article looks at some new hip-hop and R&B artists who have had success in music in 2006.

I don't know about anyone else but to me modern day hip hop is garbage!

Will Power's Hip-Hop rendition of Aeschylus' tragedy, The Seven Against Thebes, takes an archaic play and turns it into a modern exciting, spectacle that audiences today can enjoy.

This is a review of Mary J. Blige's new album Growing Pains.

Hip Hop fashion in the 80's and 90's revealed a new approach to style and dress.

Marlon Wayans' new Christmas Special, 50 Cent bashes Oprah, Don LaFontaine talks about movie talk and OK-Go performs.

In a controversial move, rapper Nas has titled his newest album, "Hip Hop is Dead", apparently citing that the genre has grown stagnate. With rappers moving in different steps though, such as Mos Def or Kanye West, does this have any credence.

This is a album review of one of the hottest female albums of the month. Mary J. Blige is at her best in this album.

A tad too long.Probably the most solid and smooth blend of hip-hop and soul heard.

A brief look back with good tastes in music as we discuss the influences of Rap/Hip-Hop throughout urban communities.

Since the 2003 release of his debut album, "Get Rich or Die Tryin," 50 Cent has basically run the rap game, single-handedly destroying the careers of lesser rappers like Ja Rule, racking up multiple #1 hits and garnering 11 Grammy nominations.

Sexual Abuse, Drug Addiction and Exploitation are a few issues driving our children out of their homes in record numbers. Can Two Rap Stars change that?

I will talk about the video game 50 Cent Bulletproof the video game and I will give you incite on the situation.

Hip-hop fashion has been one of the most successful newly found industries in the world today. This trendy style originated from the urban streets of New York.

Attention all music journalists, interns, and enthusiasts; hip-hop music production may never change!

Kanye rose triumphantly from the ashes and proclaimed himself the winner in the rap battle of the year, if not the decade; having beat out 50 Cent on his first week of sales.

Natalie Fasnacht conducted a study among white college students that reveals a disheartening fact about rap music. The more widespread the mainstream success, the less it is actually empowering the African-American community.

Why MTV and VH1 have now turned into complete garbage when it comes to television dedicated to music.

March is National Women's History Month. Mary J Blige made musical history this month, by being the first to win the Soul Train Music Award for "Best R&B/Soul Album by a Female Artist" for the 4th time.

Mary J. Blige sings about loving the whole you.

Rap music today in our world and culture can inspire and influence teenagers to the extent where they have more self-confidence. But the kind of rap music today by known bands as “50 cent” and “2pac” do they lead us down the wrong path?

Introducing the work of Empress as a new singer/song writer of hip hop rap and pop music

As a music lover, as I am sure most of you reading this right now are, I would applaud and champion the phrase "save the music" as a noble and necessary idea. Let's face it, music is the universal language ...

Eminem has been one of the biggest and most talented rappers to hit the scene. Adults and kids alike love his music and the way he "tells it like it is".

The much anticipated 2006 MTV VMA's was quite a disappointment. Although, the performances, outfits, skits and dialogue were a let down, there were a few bearable moments to reflect upon.

Britney's comeback, the Monster Single of the Year, 50 Cent's going soft, another Michael Jackson bastard child, and other keen observations.

To show examples of how popular rap music is killing our youth, literally, mentally and emotionally.

get to know Empress and her new adventure in the music industry.

This is my review of the MTV reality show "Celebrity Rap Superstar".

A glimpse at Milwaukee's biggest music festival lineup for 2006, with a listing of top performances and links to the official site.

The music video "A Different World" brings back fond memories of better place and time.

Atlanta, Georgia is not only home to Fox Network and the famous record label SO SO Def, but it is also home to some phenomenal companies that are industry leaders.

U2 has had many monster hits over three decades. Here are some of their greatest songs.

Songwriter Shaffer C. Smith a.k.a. Neyo has crafted a magnificent collection of songs for his debut effort.

Summary and personal career review on two of this year's rising stars.

U2 have released several of the best selling albums of all time. More than a rock band, their business acumen and philanthropy is unmatched in rock music.

This is a review of the 2006 album "U Don't Even Know ? Ktona Is" from DJ Ktone and Potzee.

The Essence Music Festival was relocated to Houston this year following last year's tragedy in New Orleans, the original home of the festival. But the change of scene won't stop the good times from rolling.

Rap and Hiphop really took off in the 90s. Here are the top 10 rap songs of that decade.

Counting down the best from rap and hiphop over the past 3 decades.

What is Neo-Soul? There are few people who can truly answer that question.

Ray and an all-star cast of talent deliver 14 songs in which Ray's soul lives on.

Music censorship interferes with an artist's ability to produce music and a consumer's choice to listen to it and is therefore an infringement of the first amendment.

The Dixie Chicks gained popularity in 1998. This recognition led to becoming an extremely popular act in contemporary country music.

The summer is a great time to head to a concert venue and catch a show of one of your favorite bands. With outside seating, great weather, and big name tours, you can be sure to have a blast with some of your friends while enjoying