By Malice Intended
Our influences can unlock our imaginations and feed our creativity.  When one follows such inspiration to its logical conclusion, their artistic journey comes full circle.  They are assimilated into that from which they …

By Odeisel
As its May7th release date approaches, Iron Man 2 is drumming up major momentum.  The follow up to 2008’s box office smash finds Robert Downy Jr. back in the saddle as billionaire narcissist arms …

By Malice Intended
We view our icons through decidedly rose colored glasses.  We exaggerate the good parts and willfully ignore their flaws.  We quickly cry down those who would speak ill of our champions, fearing that …

By shelz.
Teddy Pendergrass’ rough, rugged and raw voice was forged in the fires his trying childhood, youthful life in the church, the mean Philadelphia streets, and years of struggle. Teddy had such a gravely, coarse …

By Odeisel

Old school shows are great when you have the right artists. They are great for the venue because the crowd is too old to get into a real fight, plus the bar will …

By Odeisel
It’s hard out there for a pimp, particularly if you’re a G Unit soldier. It seems the glorious days is gone and everybody’s doing bad, even general Jackson. So what do you do when …

By Odeisel
There comes a time in the lives of some bands where they have to decide whether they can really  play in the big leagues. The countless thousands of garage bands out there have to …

By Odeisel
Ghostface Killah is one of those rappers that you either hate or you love.  Those that swear by him  note his ability to tell vivid stories and his crazy, versatile delivery.  His detractors generally …

By Odeisel
Good morning and welcome once again to Sick Sunday, where we give you the week that was on Planet Ill and hit you with some music from all sectors of the Hip-Hop landscape. Planet …

By Malice Intended
Sequels, remakes and reboots are all the rage in modern Hollywood.  Multiplexes are already filled with them, and studios are constantly developing new ones.  It seems that just about any film, no matter …

By Odeisel
Hip-Hop is perhaps the most dominant social force of the last 30 years. No longer bound to the South Bronx streets, its reach, via radio, video, and computer is now global.  While America is …

By Odeisel
New York is a tough place to perform as OJ da Juiceman can attest to. It’s a place where everybody’s cousin or man raps and they aren’t particularly fond of many out of towners. …

By Odeisel
New York and Boston don’t normally get along.  The Knicks hate the Celtics, the Giants ruined The Patriot’s chance at perfection, and we already know what’’s good with the the Yankees and Red Sox. Is there …

By Odeisel
Good evening and welcome back to the sickest Sunday on the net. It was a really great week on the Planet.  We opened up with controversy with Rick Ross and The Carol City Cartel …

 
By Odeisel
Successful Hip-Hop shows are generally based on unity of the bill. Festivals are a bit different because they have the size to accommodate different flavors, but for the most part, indoor venues are subject …

By Odeisel
Planet Ill: You dropped “My Melody” when you were 17.  Run DMC was 17, 18.  LL was 16. Historically that pushing forward of Hip-Hop has been done by younger people. Now we’re in a …

By Odeisel
Last week, Planet Ill sat down with legendary Hip-Hopper Rakim Allah to discuss life, legacy, and music.  It’s always a treat to hear from giants, and Rakim Allah was gracious in sharing his history …

By Odeisel
Once upon a time, Hollywood, and the film industry was in great peril. The political turmoil and protests of the 60s left America with little interest in fantasy. When the riots and marches and …

By shelz
Most artists in the music community exist in sonic bubbles.  They carve out their lane and seem to be happy with their little piece of the pie. Existing in an industry that is so over-saturated …

By Odeisel
When you think of Def Jam, you think of LL, Russell, Rick, Kevin, Lyor.  You may think of Jigga, DMX, and Ja.  But there is one artist without whom the legacy of Def Jam …