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HHV Exclusive: Grand Daddy I.U. talks 1990s run, Cold Chillin’ Records, Big L memories, “P.I.M.P.,” and more
By K.B. Tindal Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer Queens has a wealth of hip hop figures, it would literally take years to tell all the stories. Each story is very entertaining and thought-provoking, such as the story of Grand Daddy I.U., of Cold Chillin' Records. During the height of this label's run, Grand Daddy
Naughty by Nature talk Drake and Nicki Minaj with “Sway in the Morning” [VIDEO]
By The Hip Hop Writer Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer In 2009, Maino did an interview about the new generation of hip hop. He blamed veterans, such as Jay-Z refusing to move out of the spotlight as the reason guys like him could not properly gain shine. This has changed in recent
Krazy Drayz leaks photo from “Hold Dat” video shoot with Pharoahe Monch
By The Hip Hop Writer Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer Last spring, Hip Hop Vibe had the fortune of talking to Das EFX's Krazy Drayz. During the interview, Krazy Drayz reminisced about hip hop's golden era, but also praised the current generation. Krazy Drayz admitted to being a Rick Ross fan, saying
Album Preview: LL Cool J – “Authentic”
By The Hip Hop Writer Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer Last fall, LL Cool J surprised the hip hop world when he released "Ratchet." Not simply the song was the surprise, it was all that came with it. Back in 2008, LL Cool J announced his departure from Def Jam and his
Marco Polo ft. Big Daddy Kane – “Nite & Day”
Big Daddy Kane has returned and appeared on quite a few songs. This time, Big Daddy Kane appears on Marco Polo's new single, "Nite & Day," which is the second single off his Newport Authority 2. Other guests on this album include Das EFX. Listen to "Nite & Day" by Marco Polo
MTV releases ninth and tenth Hottest MCs in the Game [VIDEO]
By The Hip Hop Writer Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer Six years ago, MTV launched their "Hottest MCs in the Game" series to much controversy. Eventually, MTV moved this series over to the internet with Sway Calloway becoming the face of the countdown. Over the past few years, this list has evolved
Turk releases “Blame It on the System” track listing
By The Hip Hop Writer Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer In 2012, hip hop had some many comebacks, they were difficult to document. Of course, Nas made the biggest impact with the release of his Life is Good album. However, Krazy Drayz of Das EFX also had a strong comeback, as did Turk. Best-known
Lord Kaos working on “Sade Vacante” mixtape
By The Hip Hop Writer Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer Opinions belong solely to those who form them, but there has been a general consensus that hip hop has died and there is no way of saving it. At the same time, it is often said that there is something for everyone
Wyclef Jean – “Hip Hop”
Earlier this morning, Power 105.1 played a new song from Wyclef Jean. Every year, someone makes a song called "Hip Hop." It was Wyclef's turn to do so each year and his record recounts the way the game used to be. As much as things have changed, hip hop has
