R4R Exclusive: Vigalantee The Hip-hopologist Interviews DL from the Group Rare Breed
Rare Breed is one of the dopest groups in the midwest and Reason4Rhyme’s very own Vigalantee the Hip-hopologist speaks with DL from the group today, asking him a series of questions about the state of hip-hop and which artists serve as the kings of their chosen venues. Who’s the king of Chicago? Who’s the king [...]
Chief Keef’s Manager Speaks On the Critics Of His Client; Says “Chief Keef Is Needed In Rap”
January 6, 2013 1 Comment
By: Victor “Doc V” Trammell Chief Keef has gotten a bad rap for lots of the controversial events that surrounded him this past year. First there was his meteoric rise from being a YouTube rap sensation to a nationally signed artist. Then there was the death of Lil’ JoJo, another Chicago teen rapper who was [...]
Continue reading …WIDEawake Deathrow Records Will Be Sold Due to Parent Company’s Bankruptcy
December 5, 2012 No Comment
According to HipHopDX.com, WIDEawake Deathrow Records and its entire music catalogue is being sold to a publicly traded company. Former Deathrow publicist Jonathan Hay (pictured below) said that a Canadian company called New Solutions Financial Corporation is the parent company of WIDEawake Deathrow. Hay claims that New Solutions Financial has filed for bankruptcy and is selling WIDEawake Deathrow [...]
Continue reading …Eve Addresses Reality TV Star Stevie J In Interview; Says He Was Her ‘First Love’
December 1, 2012 No Comment
Former Ruff Ryders First Lady Eve has been on a bit of a press run lately to promote her upcoming album “Lip Lock.” The album is scheduled to be released in April 2013. The super talented femcee will also be releasing new music weekly via Twitter on her site EveStylingTuesdays. Her latest single released on [...]
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By: Victor “Doc V” Trammell Rap mogul 50 Cent is among one of the stars featured on Interscope rap artist Chief Keef’s second single off his upcoming album. The name of the song is “Hate Bein’ Sober” and it also features platinum selling rapper Wiz Khalifah. The song’s video was supposed to be shot in [...]
Continue reading …J Dilla’s Estate Will Release Unheard Music From the Late Rapper/Producer in 2013
November 23, 2012 No Comment
By: Victor “Doc V” Trammell J Dilla is considered by many hip hop purists to be one of the greatest rap producers of all time. In his life, he represented his hometown of Detroit, Michigan well by being a sought after track master. He also achieved success as a rapper being a part of the [...]
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By: Victor “Doc V” Trammell Grammy Award-winning rapper T.I. has given the details regarding the release date of his highly anticipated eighth studio album titled, “Trouble Man: Heavy Is The Head.” The album’s delay is due primarily to the the legal issues T.I. (born Clifford Harris) has been experiencing over the past few years. His last album “No Mercy” [...]
Continue reading …MTV2 To Feature Tech N9ne Documentary Covering His 2012 “Hostile Takeover” Tour
November 19, 2012 No Comment
By: Victor “Doc V” Trammell Tech N9ne is undeniably one of the hardest working MC’s in the rap game, if not THE hardest worker. Hailing from America’s heartland in Kansas City, Missouri, the Strange Music co-founder began his storied music career in 1991. By 1993, he signed his first major deal with Perspective Records, founded [...]
Continue reading …Shyne Accuses 50 Cent and T.I. of Being Confidential Informants In Exclusive Interview
November 17, 2012 No Comment
By: Victor “Doc V” Trammell It is customary for rap artists to give interviews and committ to press releases on the eve of a new project release, movie, or music video. Lately, Shyne (formerly of Bad Boy Entertainment) has expressed his controversial views regarding industry newcomers (such as Kendrick Lamar) and has also engaged in [...]
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What’s Up with Big Boi and Obama? Maria Lloyd Speaks with Stic Man from Dead Prez
December 19, 2012 2 CommentsIn this interview, Maria Lloyd speaks to Stic Man from Dead Prez. Their conversation goes deep into the power of hip hop to understand and elevate the understanding of all of us when it comes to politics. Maria asks Stic Man the hard questions about President Obama and whether he was right to criticize [...]
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