By K.B. Tindal Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer This is no April Fool's Day joke, but the timing may seem like it. Since 1999, Def Jam has operated as a part of the Island Def Jam Music Group. The label has been home to many of the biggest names in hip hop
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Angel Haze – “Echelon (It’s My Way)”
One of the newer artists signed to Universal Republic, Angel Haze is beginning to launch her career right. Not to worry, she has not forgotten about her fans. Dirty Gold, her debut album, is still on the way. Angel Haze recently returned with her latest track, "Echelon (It's My Way)." Listen to
Angel Haze talks “Dirty Gold” album and Azealia Banks Twitter beef with Fuse [VIDEO]
By The Hip Hop Writer Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer Last summer, Angel Haze was introduced to the world and in shocking fashion. During one of her earliest interviews, Angel Haze admitted to being attracted to Azealia Banks and wanting to "smash" Childish Gambino. Angel Haze's antics shocked the world, but her
L.A. Reid reaches out to family of Emmett Till, Epic Records releases apology statement
By The Hip Hop Writer Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer No stranger to controversy, Lil Wayne may have taken things too far when he turned the brutal murder of Emmett Till into a punchline. Recently, Future released the remix of his single, "Karate Chop," with Lil Wayne featured. On the song, Lil
Angel Haze talks growing up in a cult with “Sway in the Morning” [VIDEO]
By The Hip Hop Writer Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer Universal Republic's knew they had something on their hands when Angel Haze was added to their roster. Angel Haze definitely has an interesting background and a offbeat personality. Much of this personality leaks into her music, as she successfully put her own
Angel Haze – “Shit I Don’t Like”
During the spring of 2012, Chief Keef went from being the young rapper known for making music with Soulja Boy to a viral sensation. His single, "I Don't Like," took over the internet and later mainstream media. Several remixes of the song came, most notably Kanye West, who added Pusha
Angel Haze sets “New York” EP for December 11 release
Angel Haze signs to Universal Republic
By The Hip Hop Writer Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer Suddenly, there is a new wave of female rappers dominating the rap game. Nicki Minaj opened the door with her 2010 debut. In the time since then, several new femcees have risen to success. This year, several female rappers have enjoyed much
“Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded” debuts at Number One on Billboard 200
By The Hip Hop Writer Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer There was no question of Nicki Minaj selling a large number of records when she finally did release a new album. Anticipation for a new Nicki Minaj album has been high since she released her debut album. However, given when she released
Kid Cudi airs out Universal Republic for undershipping “WZRD” album
By The Hip Hop Writer Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer If all of the delays were not bad enough, when Universal Republic finally released Kid Cudi's rock album, WZRD, it was undershipped. In 2009, Kid Cudi released his debut album, which was commercially and critically acclaimed. Because he had a style of
