Album Watch

Drake Talks Rihanna's "Rated R" Album, "We Did Some Great Work Together"

November 4, 2009 1:30 PM

Young Money's Drake has shared his thoughts on Rihanna's comeback album, Rated R, and said he had the opportunity to work with her in the studio.

Continue reading Drake Talks Rihanna's "Rated R" Album, "We Did Some Great Work Together".

Redman Auto-Tunes New Album, "Reggie Noble Don't Give A F*ck, He Wanna Do [It]"

November 4, 2009 9:30 AM

Def Jam's Redman has offered some clues toward his new album, Reggie Noble 9 1/2, and said he has no regrets for using auto-tune on a few records.

Continue reading Redman Auto-Tunes New Album, "Reggie Noble Don't Give A F*ck, He Wanna Do [It]".

Rihanna Gets "Rated R" W/ Young Jeezy, Album Track Listing Revealed [Audio]

November 3, 2009 7:00 AM

Grammy-winning singer Rihanna's Rated R track listing has landed online and shows a limited amount of guest features by artists including Young Jeezy and The Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am.

Continue reading Rihanna Gets "Rated R" W/ Young Jeezy, Album Track Listing Revealed [Audio].

50 Cent Predicts Rick Ross & Triple C's First-Week Numbers, "They Can Break 10K If They Buy Some" [Video]

November 1, 2009 10:30 AM

50 Cent has made his prediction on the first-week sales for Rick Ross and Triple C's debut project, Custom Cars & Cycles, and said their group record could sell over 10,000 copies if they purchased a certain amount themselves.

Continue reading 50 Cent Predicts Rick Ross & Triple C's First-Week Numbers, "They Can Break 10K If They Buy Some" [Video].

Soulja Boy On Working W/ Kanye West, "I Got Some Sh*t Coming W/ Him, Me & Drake"

October 30, 2009 5:35 PM

Teen rapper Soulja Boy Tell Em recently discussed his working relationship with Kanye West and said the Grammy-winning producer has been a fan since his 2008 dispute with Ice-T.

Continue reading Soulja Boy On Working W/ Kanye West, "I Got Some Sh*t Coming W/ Him, Me & Drake".

Diddy On "Last Train To Paris" LP, "The Most Vulnerable Album I've Ever Been Involved In"

October 22, 2009 1:30 PM

Diddy recently spoke on his upcoming Interscope Records debut, The Last Train To Paris, and explained that he placed emphasis on making the record more emotional than previous releases.

Continue reading Diddy On "Last Train To Paris" LP, "The Most Vulnerable Album I've Ever Been Involved In".

50 Cent Says Triple C's New Album Will Flop, "And Then Rick Ross Is Going To Follow That Failure"

October 21, 2009 4:48 PM

50 Cent has showed no signs of wanting to patch his issues with Rick Ross and has predicted the rapper's group, Triple C's, will fail to sell a substantial amount of albums next week when Custom Cars & Cycles drops.

Continue reading 50 Cent Says Triple C's New Album Will Flop, "And Then Rick Ross Is Going To Follow That Failure".

Chris Brown Debuts Lil Wayne Collabo, "Make Sure Y'all Request It At The Radio" [Video]

September 30, 2009 11:45 AM

Chris Brown recently debuted  "I Can Transform Ya," his new song with Lil Wayne, which is reportedly the singer's first single from his upcoming album, Graffiti.

Continue reading Chris Brown Debuts Lil Wayne Collabo, "Make Sure Y'all Request It At The Radio" [Video].

Diddy Confirms Interscope Records Power Move, "We Want To Build Something Very Special" [Video]

September 30, 2009 10:20 AM

Bad Boy CEO Diddy has confirmed his move to Interscope Records after a five-year run at Warner Music Group imprint Atlantic Records and said he is ready to begin signing new artists.

Continue reading Diddy Confirms Interscope Records Power Move, "We Want To Build Something Very Special" [Video].

Raekwon Stops Ghostface-Method Man Collabo Album Talks, "Everything Is Just Word Of Mouth" [Video]

September 30, 2009 10:10 AM

Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon has spoken on the proposed upcoming Ghostface Killah and Method Man joint album and said there were still issues which needed to be ironed out before the project starts production.

Continue reading Raekwon Stops Ghostface-Method Man Collabo Album Talks, "Everything Is Just Word Of Mouth" [Video].

Plies Prepares To Unleash His "Goon", Still Keeps It "Real"

August 10, 2009 6:10 PM


Plies' upcoming solo album, Goon Affiliated, will reportedly land in stores this fall and the rapper says it is as "real" as ever.

Continue reading Plies Prepares To Unleash His "Goon", Still Keeps It "Real".

Jay-Z Explains "Blueprint 3" Artwork, "These Are The Forgotten Things About Music" [Video]

August 4, 2009 5:49 PM


Jay-Z has confirmed the released The Blueprint 3 album artwork as authentic and broke down the meaning behind its curious cover.

Continue reading Jay-Z Explains "Blueprint 3" Artwork, "These Are The Forgotten Things About Music" [Video] .

Jay-Z Unveils "The Blueprint 3" Album Cover

August 3, 2009 5:03 PM


Jay-Z has created more attention to his upcoming The Blueprint 3 by releasing the project's official cover art.

Continue reading Jay-Z Unveils "The Blueprint 3" Album Cover .

Eminem's "Relapse" No. 1 Album Of The Year, Sales To Hit 630K In First Week

May 26, 2009 3:31 PM

After landing at No. 1 in the UK with his fifth consecutive album, Eminem is on track to top all U.S. sales charts as Relapse will reportedly become the highest-selling debut of the year with estimated 630,000 sold copies in its first week.


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Eminem Launches Rehab-Based Website For "Relapse"

April 23, 2009 10:30 AM

Eminem has reportedly launched a new website using rehab concepts to help promote his upcoming album Relapse.

Continue reading Eminem Launches Rehab-Based Website For "Relapse".

Busta Rhymes Talks Break From Dr. Dre & Jimmy Iovine, "I'm Being Born Again"

March 16, 2009 11:00 AM

Busta Rhymes recently spoke on making Universal Motown his new label home while detailing the overall sound of his forthcoming album, B.O.M.B. (Back On My Bullsh*t).

Continue reading Busta Rhymes Talks Break From Dr. Dre & Jimmy Iovine, "I'm Being Born Again".

50 Cent's "Blood In The Sand" Release Date Confirmed, Album & JMJ Doc On The Way

January 7, 2009 1:25 PM

50 Cent

Mega rap star 50 Cent will be kicking off 2009 with a release date for his upcoming video game Blood on the Sand while building anticipation for Before I Self Destruct.

Continue reading 50 Cent's "Blood In The Sand" Release Date Confirmed, Album & JMJ Doc On The Way.

Shawty Redd Reacts To Grammy Nod, Speaks On Upcoming Solo Album

December 6, 2008 6:00 AM

Shawty Redd

This week Young Jeezy producer, Shawty Redd, nabbed a Grammy nomination for Snoop Dogg's "Sensual Seduction." SOHH caught up with the Atlanta-based beatmaker to talk about his recent nomination and his upcoming solo album.

Continue reading Shawty Redd Reacts To Grammy Nod, Speaks On Upcoming Solo Album.

"Notorious" Soundtrack Unearths Early, Unreleased B.I.G. Tracks

December 4, 2008 6:00 AM

Notorious

 

Fans of the late Christoper "Biggie Smalls" Wallace will be treated with an assortment of unreleased material from the rapper in a soundtrack from his upcoming biopic Notorious.

Continue reading "Notorious" Soundtrack Unearths Early, Unreleased B.I.G. Tracks.

Clipse Will Never Stop Rapping About Coke, "When Jay-Z Went 'Kingdom Come,' Everybody Sh*tted On Him"

December 3, 2008 6:00 AM

Clipse

It's been two years sinceThe Clipse released their critically acclaimed album, Hell Hath No Fury.  In preparation for their follow up which is due out next year, Pusha T and Malice have released a new mixtape and launched their own clothing line. In this SOHH exclusive, Pusha T talks about their new projects and explains why he'll always rap about cocaine.

Continue reading Clipse Will Never Stop Rapping About Coke, "When Jay-Z Went 'Kingdom Come,' Everybody Sh*tted On Him".

Akon Flows Digitally, Documents Old Stomping Grounds

December 1, 2008 1:58 PM

Akon

 

Tomorrow, Akon's third studio album, Freedom, will hit stores.  SOHH caught up with the Konvict Muzik star to talk about his new European sound and the mini-documentary on his life that he's packaging with the album.

Continue reading Akon Flows Digitally, Documents Old Stomping Grounds.

Common Talks Future, "I Want To Be Doing Shows When I'm 60"

November 29, 2008 6:00 AM

Common

 

Just a few weeks away from his long-awaited eighth album Universal Mind Control, SOHH got a hold of Common to talk about today's hip-hop, retiring from music and the impact of Barack Obama's presidential run.

 

Continue reading Common Talks Future, "I Want To Be Doing Shows When I'm 60".

Beyonce Learned Her Lesson, Michael Jackson's Money Problems Revealed, Kanye Is "Very Confident," Whitney Houston Hides Her Funds

November 26, 2008 10:41 AM

Michael Jackson & Beyonce

Hot off the press this week Michael Jackson is the Prince of Paupers, Beyonce got it from her Mama, Kanye can't stop believing in himself and Whitney Houston won't share.

Continue reading Beyonce Learned Her Lesson, Michael Jackson's Money Problems Revealed, Kanye Is "Very Confident," Whitney Houston Hides Her Funds.

Kanye West, T.I. & Shawty Lo

November 25, 2008 12:00 AM

Kanye West - Caption Diss

As the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. For Caption Diss, SOHH is asking you, the reader, to tell us what those words are...just keep it short. The person who coins the wittiest caption wins.

Continue reading Kanye West, T.I. & Shawty Lo.

Jimmy Iovine Explains "Detox" Delay, "I Lost Dr. Dre To Eminem"

November 24, 2008 11:12 AM

Dr. Dre

Interscope head Jimmy Iovine has come forward to explain the delay of Dr. Dre's highly anticipated, upcoming album.

Continue reading Jimmy Iovine Explains "Detox" Delay, "I Lost Dr. Dre To Eminem".

Ludacris Not Worried About Dropping The Same Day As Kanye, "He's Going A Different Direction"

November 23, 2008 6:00 AM

Ludacris


Two of Def Jam's biggest hip-hop artists will both be dropping new albums on Monday, (November 24). SOHH recently caught up with Ludacris to find out how he feels about going head to head with Kanye West.

Continue reading Ludacris Not Worried About Dropping The Same Day As Kanye, "He's Going A Different Direction".

SOHH Exclusive: Ron Browz On T-Pain Diss, "For Somebody Using Auto-Tune Wrong, I Made A Hit Record"

November 22, 2008 6:00 AM

Ron Browz

With his mega hit record "Pop Champagne" continuing to explode on radio stations across the nation, SOHH sat down with Ron Browz to find out what's next for the producer-turned-singer.

Continue reading SOHH Exclusive: Ron Browz On T-Pain Diss, "For Somebody Using Auto-Tune Wrong, I Made A Hit Record".

Kanye Reveals "Heartbreak" On MySpace

November 21, 2008 5:22 PM

Kanye West

 

Mega rap star Kanye West has decided to link up with MySpace Music to give fans the opportunity to hear his entire new album 808s & Heartbreak three days before it hits stores.

Continue reading Kanye Reveals "Heartbreak" On MySpace.

Jadakiss Premieres New Tracks, Greets Fans In NYC Record Stores

November 20, 2008 6:00 AM

Jadakiss

 

D-Block's Jadakiss will be giving fans an opportunity to hear new songs from his upcoming album The Last Kiss as he hits stores with the two-day "Jadakiss NYC Retail Tour" beginning today (November 20).

 

Continue reading Jadakiss Premieres New Tracks, Greets Fans In NYC Record Stores.

The Alchemist Explains Why He's Called "Muffler Lung"

November 18, 2008 5:20 PM

The Alchemist

 

It's been four years since he dropped his debut album but today The Alchemist released a brand new EP.  In this SOHH exclusive we talk to the famed hip-hop producer about his experience on Method Man and Redman's "Still High" Tour, his extreme lung capacity and the digital-only release of The Alchemist's Cookbook.

Continue reading The Alchemist Explains Why He's Called "Muffler Lung".

Plies Makes NY Debut, Plans Free Concert

November 18, 2008 10:47 AM

Plies

 

Certified gold-selling Southern rapper Plies is set to make his first New York City appearance later this month.

Continue reading Plies Makes NY Debut, Plans Free Concert.

50 Cent Defends Album Push Back, "'Get Up' Is Actually Performing Better At Radio Than 'I Get Money'"

November 17, 2008 5:25 PM

50 Cent



During a recent press conference that SOHH took part in, 50 Cent took time out to address why his new album was pushed back to 2009 and fired back at Donald Trump for dissing his MTV reality competition, "The Money and The Power."

 

Continue reading 50 Cent Defends Album Push Back, "'Get Up' Is Actually Performing Better At Radio Than 'I Get Money'".

Chamillionaire "Realistic" About New Album, "I Gotta Hit A Home Run Or I Probably Won't Be Doing This [Anymore]"

November 16, 2008 6:00 AM

Chamillionaire



On the eve of the release of the "Mixtape Messiah 5," SOHH caught up with Chamillionaire to talk about his upcoming major label album, Venom, and why it may be his last.

Continue reading Chamillionaire "Realistic" About New Album, "I Gotta Hit A Home Run Or I Probably Won't Be Doing This [Anymore]".

Ghostface Links W/ Lil' Wayne, Pusha T & More For Compilation Album

November 15, 2008 6:00 AM

Ghostface Killah

Wu-Tang Clan's Ghostface Killah is set to return to shelves next month with GhostDeini the Great, offering fans a collection of new songs and unreleased remixes. 

Continue reading Ghostface Links W/ Lil' Wayne, Pusha T & More For Compilation Album.

Lil' Wayne's "Dedication 3" Hits The Net A Day Late

November 14, 2008 2:18 PM

Lil' Wayne - Dedication 3

 

 

After months of hype surrounding the third installment of Lil' Wayne and DJ Drama's popular "Dedication" series, the project has finally been released online today (November 14).

Continue reading Lil' Wayne's "Dedication 3" Hits The Net A Day Late.

50 Cent Waits To "Self Destruct," Album Pushed Back To '09

November 14, 2008 10:30 AM

50 Cent

Mega rap star 50 Cent has decided to push his highly anticipated album Before I Self Destruct to next year. 

Continue reading 50 Cent Waits To "Self Destruct," Album Pushed Back To '09.

Lil' Wayne Is A MAD Man, Kanye "Pops" Off At The Mouth, 50 Cent Trumped By The Donald, Dame Dash - A "Chronic" Liar

November 14, 2008 9:23 AM

Lil' Wayne & Kanye West

In this week's Pulse Report the streets are buzzing about Lil' Wayne throwing a few curve balls before the release of "Dedication 3," Dame Dash co-signing Jim Jones' next album as a classic like Reasonable Doubt, Donald Trump serving 50 Cent a dose of reality,Tony Yayo putting out a warning to Young Buck and The Game and Kanye West relishing the underdog role.

Continue reading Lil' Wayne Is A MAD Man, Kanye "Pops" Off At The Mouth, 50 Cent Trumped By The Donald, Dame Dash - A "Chronic" Liar.

Jim Jones Ditches Katt Williams For Mike Epps, Delivers "Real Hard Christmas Music" For The Holiday Season

November 13, 2008 10:30 AM

Jim Jones

In this SOHH Exclusive Dipset Capo Jim Jones talks about his new partnership with funny man Mike Epps and their upcoming Christmas compilation and comedy special.

Continue reading Jim Jones Ditches Katt Williams For Mike Epps, Delivers "Real Hard Christmas Music" For The Holiday Season.

Kanye Speaks On Mother's Passing, Feelings Of Isolation

November 13, 2008 10:15 AM

Kanye West

Hip-Hop superstar Kanye West has come forward to speak about the impact of his mother's death and her influence on his music.
 

Continue reading Kanye Speaks On Mother's Passing, Feelings Of Isolation.

Kanye's "808s & Heartbreak" Leaks

November 12, 2008 4:07 PM

 

Kanye West



With almost two weeks left until the official release date, Kanye West's fourth album, 808s & Heartbreak has leaked to the internet.

Continue reading Kanye's "808s & Heartbreak" Leaks .

Jay-Z's "Blueprint 3" Coming in February '09 Says Kanye

November 11, 2008 4:15 PM

Jay-Z

 

Mega producer Kanye West has confirmed Jay-Z's upcoming album, The Blueprint 3, is near completion and will drop early next year.
 

Continue reading Jay-Z's "Blueprint 3" Coming in February '09 Says Kanye.

Kanye Looks To The Snowman For Inspiration, Asks "What Would Jeezy Do?"

November 11, 2008 4:00 PM

Kanye West



Today as he leaked the Young Jeezy assisted, "Amazing," Kanye West admitted that the Snowman inspired many of the songs on his upcoming album, 808s & Heartbreak.

Continue reading Kanye Looks To The Snowman For Inspiration, Asks "What Would Jeezy Do?".

Eminem's New Project Still Under Construction

November 11, 2008 1:34 PM

Eminem

Hip-Hop superstar Eminem's long awaited upcoming album Relapse may possibly be pushed into 2009.

Continue reading Eminem's New Project Still Under Construction.

Beyonce Teams With MySpace For Exclusive Album Preview

November 11, 2008 6:00 AM

Beyonce Knowles

 

R&B superstar Beyonce has teamed with MySpace Music to offer fans a chance to preview her entire new album I Am...Sasha Fierce a week before it hits stores.

Continue reading Beyonce Teams With MySpace For Exclusive Album Preview .

Akon Steps Aside For Protege T-Pain, "I'm Never Gonna Jump In Front Of His Shine"

November 10, 2008 3:50 PM

Akon



With the release of T-Pain's third studio album, Thr33 Ringz, tomorrow SOHH caught up with the self-proclaimed ringleader's label head Akon, to find out how he feels about being surpassed by his protégé.

 

Continue reading Akon Steps Aside For Protege T-Pain, "I'm Never Gonna Jump In Front Of His Shine".

Beyonce Bids For Wonder Woman Role

November 10, 2008 11:00 AM

Beyonce Knowles

R&B superstar Beyonce has begun early talks of hitting the big screen as iconic heroine beauty, Wonder Woman.

Continue reading Beyonce Bids For Wonder Woman Role.

Soulja Boy Forced To Step Up His Game, "I Started Hopping On Songs W/ Juelz & Gucci & They Just Killing Me"

November 9, 2008 6:00 AM

Soulja Boy

Hoping to dodge the industry's "sophomore jinx" with his new album iSouljaboytellem dropping next month, Soulja Boy hit up SOHH to talk about the project and how mixtapes helped him grow as an emcee.

Continue reading Soulja Boy Forced To Step Up His Game, "I Started Hopping On Songs W/ Juelz & Gucci & They Just Killing Me".

Jamie Foxx Links W/ T.I., Ne-Yo & The-Dream For Sophomore Set

November 7, 2008 5:55 AM

Jamie Foxx

Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx will be heading back to the studio to prepare the release of his upcoming album Intuition, set to drop this winter.

Continue reading Jamie Foxx Links W/ T.I., Ne-Yo & The-Dream For Sophomore Set.

B-Real "Smokes" W/ Snoop Dogg & Damian Marley On Solo Joint

November 6, 2008 2:55 PM

B-Real

Cypress Hill frontman B-Real is prepping the release of his upcoming solo debut Smoke N Mirrors, set to drop this winter.

Continue reading B-Real "Smokes" W/ Snoop Dogg & Damian Marley On Solo Joint .

Beyonce Offers To Sing At Obama's Inauguration

November 6, 2008 12:54 PM

Beyonce Knowles

Still excited over President-elect Barack Obama's win this week, Beyonce has stepped forward offering her vocals for his Inauguration ceremony.

Continue reading Beyonce Offers To Sing At Obama's Inauguration.

Havoc Says Prodigy's "Health Is Good," Despite Claims By Noreaga

November 5, 2008 4:52 PM

Havoc

With Prodigy behind bars, SOHH caught up with his partner in rhyme Havoc to discuss rumors of P's failing health and his current relationship with 50 Cent and G-Unit Records.

Continue reading Havoc Says Prodigy's "Health Is Good," Despite Claims By Noreaga.

The Alchemist Heads To The Kitchen W/ Snoop & Jadakiss, Cooks Up Mini EP

November 5, 2008 2:12 PM

The Alchemist

Frequent Mobb Deep producer The Alchemist is getting ready to stir up some new tracks for fans as he prepares the release of his upcoming EP, The Alchemist's Cookbook.

Continue reading The Alchemist Heads To The Kitchen W/ Snoop & Jadakiss, Cooks Up Mini EP.

Kelis Caught On Tape W/ Another Man?, New Winehouse Tunes "Sensational," Keri Hilson Debut Pushed To '09, Chilli "Too Spicy" For VH1

November 5, 2008 10:04 AM

Kelis

Hot off the press this week Keri Hilson gets pushed back again, Chilli hits the reality show meat market, Amy Winehouse hits a HIGH note and Kelis allegedly gets caught on camera creeping.

Continue reading Kelis Caught On Tape W/ Another Man?, New Winehouse Tunes "Sensational," Keri Hilson Debut Pushed To '09, Chilli "Too Spicy" For VH1.

Q-Tip's Election-Day Release Echoes Obama's Message

November 3, 2008 4:26 PM

Q-Tip

As Senator Barack Obama concludes his run for the White House, Q-Tip will deliver his own message of change to the public in the form of his new album, The Renaissance.  In this SOHH Exclusive, Tip talks about dropping his new LP on Election Day.

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Styles P Plays Nutritionist On New DVD, Plans On Going Out to Hollywood

November 3, 2008 6:00 AM

Styles P

After giving fans an electrifying performance alongside his Lox crew at New Jersey's Powerhouse concert last week, SOHH caught up with Styles P to see what's good with his upcoming CD/DVD combo Phantom Gangster Chronicles, Volume 1

Continue reading Styles P Plays Nutritionist On New DVD, Plans On Going Out to Hollywood.

Plies Questions Lyrical MC's Sincerity, "You Can't Find A Dude Great W/ Words That's 100% Truthful"

November 2, 2008 6:00 AM

Plies

Plies' third album, Da Realist, is due to hit stores this December.  In this SOHH Exclusive, the Ft. Myers, Florida based rapper explains why he chooses straightforward story telling over complex lyrics.

Continue reading Plies Questions Lyrical MC's Sincerity, "You Can't Find A Dude Great W/ Words That's 100% Truthful".

The Cool Kids Speak On Upcoming Tour W/ Q-Tip

November 1, 2008 6:00 AM

The Cool Kids

In this SOHH exclusive The Cool Kids talk about appearing in the video game "NBA 2K9," hitting the road with Q-Tip, and the meaning of their upcoming debut album When Fish Ride Bicycles.

Continue reading The Cool Kids Speak On Upcoming Tour W/ Q-Tip.

Busta Rhymes' Motown Debut Gets Pushed Back

October 30, 2008 3:05 PM

Busta Rhymes

SOHH has learned that Busta Rhymes' long-awaited album B.O.M.B. (Back On My Bullsh*t) has once again faced another set back with Universal Motown moving its' release date to March 2009.

Continue reading Busta Rhymes' Motown Debut Gets Pushed Back.

Bow Wow Takes Fans To "New Jack City" W/ Upcoming Album

October 30, 2008 5:55 AM

Bow Wow

Bow Wow will be clocking in studio time as he prepares the release of his sixth solo album New Jack City Part II set to drop this winter.

Continue reading Bow Wow Takes Fans To "New Jack City" W/ Upcoming Album .

Baby Announces Upcoming Flick With Lil' Wayne, "Like Father, Like Son"

October 29, 2008 3:27 PM

Baby

Cash Money Records CEO Bryan "Baby" Williams has announced plans to release an upcoming film starring himself and Lil' Wayne called Like Father, Like Son by next summer.

Continue reading Baby Announces Upcoming Flick With Lil' Wayne, "Like Father, Like Son".

Usher Looks Overseas For Inspiration

October 29, 2008 6:00 AM

Usher

Mega platinum-selling singer Usher has already begun constructing ideas for his next album with a specific intention to give the release a more global feel.

Continue reading Usher Looks Overseas For Inspiration.

will.i. am Speaks On Black Eyes Peas' "E.N.D." & Role In "Madagascar 2"

October 29, 2008 5:55 AM

wiil i am

The Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am has announced his group's upcoming album The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies) is nearly complete and will be ready to drop soon.

Continue reading will.i. am Speaks On Black Eyes Peas' "E.N.D." & Role In "Madagascar 2".

Jadakiss Kisses Album Title Goodbye

October 28, 2008 11:10 AM

Jadakiss

D-Block's Jadakiss has decided to change the title of his long-awaited album to The Last Kiss after receiving negative feedback from retailers.

Continue reading Jadakiss Kisses Album Title Goodbye .

New Common Album Pushed Back, Kanye "Punches" In Guest Spot

October 27, 2008 3:00 PM

Common

Chicago rapper Common's highly anticipated album Universal Mind Control has been pushed back nearly an entire month prompting him to make modifications to various tracks.

Continue reading New Common Album Pushed Back, Kanye "Punches" In Guest Spot.

Jim Jones "Prays" With Ryan Leslie & Ludacris on New Album

October 25, 2008 6:05 AM

Jim Jones

In this SOHH Exclusive Jim Jones reveals the details of his upcoming major label debut, Pray For Reign, and explains how Ludacris insisted on being a part of it.

Continue reading Jim Jones "Prays" With Ryan Leslie & Ludacris on New Album.

Mos Def "Ecstatic" About Upcoming CD

October 25, 2008 6:00 AM

Mos Def

New York rapper Mos Def will be hitting the studio for his fourth solo album The Ecstatic set to drop this winter.

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Peter Rosenberg Talks New EP W/ Saigon & Buckshot

October 23, 2008 5:06 PM

Peter Rosenberg


Planning to expose hip-hop heads to an assortment of fresh music on his upcoming 6-track EP, New York radio personality Peter Rosenberg spoke with SOHH to explain the project's goal and how he was able to get some of New York's promising rappers to record a record in one big day.

Continue reading Peter Rosenberg Talks New EP W/ Saigon & Buckshot.

EPMD Are Back In Business, New Album Dropping in December

October 23, 2008 12:59 PM

EPMD

Legendary hip-hop duo EPMD have officially announced plans to release their seventh studio album We Mean Business this winter.  

Continue reading EPMD Are Back In Business, New Album Dropping in December .

50 Cent Joins Mickey Rourke In New Crime Thriller

October 22, 2008 12:45 PM

50 Cent

Platinum-selling rapper 50 Cent has been tagged to star in director Gela Babluani's upcoming movie 13.

Continue reading 50 Cent Joins Mickey Rourke In New Crime Thriller.

Mos Def, Rihanna Star In Iceberg Slim Adaptation, Ice-T Working On "Pimp" Doc

October 22, 2008 11:28 AM

Mos Def

Mos Def, Rihanna, Macy GrayAnthony Anderson and others have come together to star in the upcoming film adaption of late writer Iceberg Slim's classic, Mama Black Widow.

Continue reading Mos Def, Rihanna Star In Iceberg Slim Adaptation, Ice-T Working On "Pimp" Doc.

Ludacris Censors Himself During Concert For Best Buy Employees

October 22, 2008 10:03 AM

Ludacris

Hip-Hop superstar Ludacris recently teamed up with major retailer Best Buy to honor a select group of employees by throwing a private, profanity-free, show in Miami, Florida.

Continue reading Ludacris Censors Himself During Concert For Best Buy Employees.

Newcomers The Knux "Ain't Worried About Making Money," Speak On Turning Down Offer To Sign W/ Eminem

October 22, 2008 6:05 AM

The Knux

On the verge of releasing their highly anticipated debut album, Remind Me in 3 Days, SOHH checked-in with hip-hop duo The Knux to find out how the project will benefit rap music, what experience was gained having toured with Common and how they convinced Jimmy Iovine that art is more important than money.

Continue reading Newcomers The Knux "Ain't Worried About Making Money," Speak On Turning Down Offer To Sign W/ Eminem.

E-40 Talks "Ball Street Journal," Game & Snoop Dogg Collabo

October 21, 2008 2:42 PM

E-40

Veteran West Coast rapper E-40 recently spoke with radio personality DJ Whoo Kid offering details about his upcoming album, dropping next month.

Continue reading E-40 Talks "Ball Street Journal," Game & Snoop Dogg Collabo.

Soulja Boy Readies Sophomore Set, Online Cartoon Series

October 20, 2008 3:51 PM

Soulja Boy

Teenage rapper Soulja Boy Tell Em is preparing to place the finishing touches on his upcoming sophomore album iSouljaboytellem with the release date currently scheduled for this December.

Continue reading Soulja Boy Readies Sophomore Set, Online Cartoon Series.

Rhymefest Confesses, "I Was Dealing W/ Suicidal Thoughts Not Too Long Ago"

October 19, 2008 1:30 PM

Rhymefest

In this SOHH Exclusive, Chicago emcee Rhymefest reveals his suicidal thoughts and explains how internet leaks of his upcoming sophomore album caused him to go back to the drawing board.

Continue reading Rhymefest Confesses, "I Was Dealing W/ Suicidal Thoughts Not Too Long Ago".

Dallas Austin Signs W/ Universal For Debut Solo Set

October 18, 2008 6:00 AM

Dallas Austin

Super producer Dallas Austin will be trying his hand behind the mic as he preps his first-ever solo release 8 Dazeaweakend.

Continue reading Dallas Austin Signs W/ Universal For Debut Solo Set.

Styles P To Unleash New CD/DVD Next Month

October 17, 2008 9:05 AM

Styles P

The Lox's  Styles P is preparing to hit the streets again with the release of his upcoming CD/DVD combo mixtape, Phantom Gangster Chronicles, Volume 1.

Continue reading Styles P To Unleash New CD/DVD Next Month.

Lil' Wayne & Cash Money Sign UK Singer Jay Sean

October 16, 2008 6:29 PM

Lil Wayne

Last night, British R&B artist Jay Sean announced that he had inked a deal with Cash Money Records, the label home of Lil' Wayne.

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Eminem Has A "Relapse," Debuts New Freestyle

October 16, 2008 11:05 AM

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Continuing to build anticipation for his forthcoming album, Eminem premiered a new freestyle and revealed details on his comeback disc during a release party for his book The Way I Am on Wednesday (October 15).

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Kanye Previews "808s & Heartbreak," Promises Another Album In June

October 15, 2008 1:25 PM

Kanye West

With built-up hype over his highly anticipated album 808's and Heartbreak, Kanye West has finally unveiled details about what fans may expect from his fourth solo release.

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50 Cent Reunites W/ Eminem & Dr. Dre For New Album, Details Emerge On "Before I Self Destruct" Film

October 14, 2008 11:00 AM

50 Cent

Upping the ante for his upcoming album, Before I Self Destruct, 50 Cent has decided to return to his roots by working closely with Eminem and Dr. Dre and shoot a 90-minute feature film to include in the packaging.

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The-Dream Preps Sophomore Set

October 10, 2008 12:59 PM

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R&B hit maker The-Dream has officially announced plans to release his second album Love vs. Money this winter.

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Styles P Says "Everybody's Cool" In The Lox, As Jadakiss Eyes Def Jam Solo

October 9, 2008 9:30 AM

Styles P

Though recent focus has been on Jadakiss and his upcoming Def Jam debut, Styles P tells SOHH the D-Block movement is still alive and well. 

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