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Most Anticipated southern rap albums of 2008, the list includes Lil Wayne, Ludacris, T.I., Young Buck and others.

This upcoming fall season has a lineup of some of the biggest names in rap & hip-hop that will be releasing new material and hopefully resurrecting a genre that has declined over the years.

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

New Album 5 * STUNNA Birdman, New Album 5 * STUNNA In-Stores Winter 2007/2008

Lil Wayne announced from via youtube.com that fans will be able to listen to tracks off of his CD "The Carter 3." The CD was pushed back but has since been leaked into early release.

The Head producer of Black Wall Street Records, Nu Jerzey Devil, and Stacks set to release their latest mixtape, From the Block to the Yacht. The album will be released January 12th, 2008 followed by a release party at Sobe Live in Miami, Florida.

The head producer of Black Wall Street, Nu Jerzey Devil is set to make 2008 a year to remember. Anthony Torres aka "Nu Jerzey Devil" is currently in the studio working on albums for Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, The Game, and also a solo project.

This is a review of Freeway's new album Free At Last.

This is a review of DJ Drama's new album Gangsta Grillz: The Album.

This is a review of Birdman's new album Five Star Stunna.

Lil' Wayne (birth name Dwayne Michael Carter) has been in the rap game since 1999 with his debut solo album, The Block is Hot.

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

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.

You'll find the most qualified hip-hop dance professionals and instructors at Dance 411 Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.

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?

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.

If you are a fan of hip hop music and you love to dance, then you may be interested in opening your own hip hop dance class

Hip-Hop has a stylistic trend of flashiness that appeals to teenagers who pledge allegiance to the popular culture. College and high-school students perceive it as a sort of party music.

DJ Vlad, AKA the Butcher, is a well known DJ in the mixtape game. A resume doesn't get much bigger than the one he totes around. DJ Vlad has worked with many well-known artists in the hip hop industry.

The video production aspect of hip hop is ever-growing, and sometimes these producers do not get proper respect. It is time to pay homage to those producers behind the art of hip-hop video production. Let's start with the top ten hip-hop videos for summer 2008.

Terrance Dean's new hip-hop memoir to expose rappers on the down-low

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

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

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

As the record industry continues to be reeling from both legal and illegal downloads, it seems they have a new facet to worry about; especially in the hip-hop genre, where mixtapes have become better buys than studio-released albums.

Are Hip Hop artists to blame for the misconduct of our youth?

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

Interview with Hip-Hop artist, TWOFACE. Highlighting career, journey to success (Highs and lows), goals, etc.

New Lil Wayne Picture! Another Picture of the Rapper Commiting Weird Acts on Photograph.

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

This article discusses the rise to fame and acclaim of the New Orleans born MC Lil Wayne

This two-man production team Track Masons is out to create and promote hip-hop music in Northeast Pennsylvania.

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.

This installment of Hip Hop Classics, will feature classic albums from The Game, Warren G, DJ Quik,, The Pharcyde and Souls Of Mischief.

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.

Controversial Photo of two Cash Money Rappers Kissing is Lighting up the Net

This is a review of Rick Ross' new album Trilla.

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

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

Most anticipated female rap releases, the list includes Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, Trina and others.

Mr Long from Black Sheep talks about his own solo album, the new Black Sheep album, and the disbanding of one of Hiphop's legendary crews.

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.

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.

This is an early album review of Boyz In Da Hood's new album, Back Up N Da Chevy.

The current state of Hip-Hop music, art & culture!

This is a review of Flo Rida's debut album Mail On Sunday.

MTV2 announced today the first-ever "All That Rocks," a user-generated celebration dictated by the tastes of MTV2 viewers.

A Recap on my trip to the MTV VMAs.

If you peep any of the rap songs on the radio nowadays your probably likely to hear 75% collaborations with rap and R&B artists Sure collaborations within the hip hop community have always been felt, but never before like it is today.

Time to go old school and count down the best from the early days of rap.

This is a creative essay that looks at why rap and hip-hop have taken such a commanding force in pop culture. It also examines the effect that it is creating.

latest release on Rap-A-Lot Records. Waiting to Inhale.

This is a short biography on ConFlix, also known as The Best Rapper In Vegas... Period!!!

Lady Chavez interviews a music group each week for her blog

Definitely a controversial genre, to say the least.

This is a review of Webbie's new album Savage Life 2.

Urban publication Vibe Magazine has joined forces with VH1 Soul to recognize the best of the best in music, movies and fashion.

Sure there all alot of artist that "claim" to be the best, but who's really the greatest rappers of all time?

This is an early album review of Benzino's new album The Antidote due in stores later this month.

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.

Mya's Liberation was supposed to be our first glimpse at who the real Mya is. But after listening to these songs, you're left with the feeling that you've wasted your time.

With the success of Chamillionaire's last album, The Sound of Revenge, with total digital sales over 5.5 million worldwide it seems impossible to duplicate.

The long-awaited BET (Black Entertainment Television) Awards '07 took place last night (6/26) live at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. The audience members and the viewers at home had no idea what they had in store for them.

Mickey Factz a upcoming artist top songs

If you live in Columbus, Ohio and are looking to improve your "skillz" in Hip Hop, check out these dance studios that offer classes.

For those of you interested in hip hop dance classes in the Lee County, Florida area, it is a great way to spend your free time, something for your children to get involved in, that is good for them.

Hip-hop tours offer a unique opportunity to see the history of hip-hop firsthand -- and even get VIP access to some clubs.

When did the grown men disappear from Hip Hop and R&B?

Do you understand what hip-hop is?

Lil Wayne to ready storm his way into the charts with the release of Tha Carter III, the third album in the trilogy of Tha Carter albums.

Miri Ben-Ari releases her debut hip-hop album. Instead of just violin solos with hip-hop beats serving as the background, the album is packed with hip-hop's biggest stars peforming over hot beats blessed with her soulful violin.

If you enjoy hip-hop, no doubt you've noticed certain trends that continue to pop up in a variety of albums. In no time, you too can be throwin' bows and ridin' spinnas, just follow my easy hip-hop template!

In the late '60s in the Bronx DJs were digging for the musical foundations of hip-hop.

A selection of places where people in Denver and Boulder, Colorado, can take quality hip hop dance classes and lessons.

Hip-Hop is the epitome of a young, urban progressive America endowed with talent, intelligence and influence. Hip-Hop is also the mask behind the darkness of a culture that glorifies misogyny and crime.

Teachers blame hip hop for contributing to the bad grammar students use. Now there is a program using hip hop to improve student's grammar and beyond.

Who's allowed to act hip hop? Apparently, only some people in society can get away with it. For the rest, accusations of racism and insensitivity arise.

A guide to the best places in Manhattan, New York City for hip hop dance classes on all levels, whether for fun or serious study.

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.

From Run DMC to Beyonce, this list of best hip hop videos explores the themes that are central to the whole original purpose of hip hop music such as social issues over today's more commonconcepts of bling and ego.

Rap artists on the Rhymesayers label wax poetic on the state of affairs in the hip-hop nation.

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.

It is very unfortunate that some of the most notable and affluent people in hip-hop culture are spending their money quite frivolously. But it's their money, so who cares, right?

A research paper comparing and contrasting country and hip hop music, showing that they have much more in common than one would think.

This article talks about some of VH1 Hip Hop Honorees.

Hip Hop is at a crossroads and its time to take a look at the best of the genre.

From the live365 network, The Bassment provides Underground Hip Hop.

With inner city and rural youth everywhere seeking direction for their lives through media, music and entertainment, was the awards a reflection of unity in the industry or just another ploy to keep viewers buying into the "glamourous life."

Wylde Bunch, a 10-member alternative hip-hop group from Los Angeles, released their newest self-titled EP this week. Its sports anthems and upbeat lyrics establish the album as a staple of athletic events across the country.

Hip-hop artists have long been stereotyped as shallow materialists with little regard for their society, but some rappers are out to change the public opinion of their art form.

Minneapolis has a thriving hip-hop scene, I uncovered it. Mazta I is an underground hip-hop heavy weight.

Artist honored this year included: The Beastie Boys, Afrika Bambaataa, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, MC Lyte, Rakim, Russell Simmons and The Wu-Tang Clan.

My opinion on why I feel Hip Hop has been repeatedly used as a scapegoat for what is going on in society today. Defending the music that many of us enjoy and grew up on.

I thought I had heard everything about the politics of hip-hop. That was until I heard from Davey D. He spoke on many different facets of the impact the hip-hop world has on our culture - and how it is a culture all in itself.

B-boys and b-girls everywhere can go to 64th & Kedzie to learn about governmental issues, learn to breakdance, and hang out with people their own age at the University of Hip-Hop.

The four person group called POETREE teases the line between hip-hop and spoken word on the streets of Chicago.

Kanye West's new album, Late Regisration, is changing the face of hip-hop. How did this backpack-toting producer acheive his lofty ambitions and answer his toughest critics?

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