Dan Charnas crafts perhaps the most complete story about the business of the Hip-Hop industry ever written with The Big Payback:The History Of The Business Of Hip-Hop
Topless features an Eminem standing in for Dre, and a Nas ready to rip your favorite rapper wide open. Certified dope.
Dr. Dre assembles the heaviest of the heavyweights on one track to take Hip-Hop (and its fans) to task for the removal of lyrics from the equation of Hip-Hop. Peep the “Syllables” from Jay-Z, Eminem and 50 Cent.
True Grit is an old style Western, aimed squarely at those who know how to appreciate such things.
This week’s episode of Illside Radio looks at the year in review. From the Haitian earthquake tragedy to the BP oil spill calamity to Lebron James’ “Decision” catastrophe to the immense loss of Keith”Guru” Elam we cover all you need to know about 2010.
Planet Ill takes a second to address the scourge of 2010: The Rise of the ‘Net MC. We also stop to note the top 100 acts in Independent Hip-Hop.
Planet Ill gives respect to Teena Marie, an astonishing writer, arranger, producer, singer and overall musician. May she rest in peace.
You certainly don’t think of concrete and Brooklyn but Smif N Wessun and Cookin’ Soul want to change all that with their collaborative effort, Stocking Stuffers Hood Xmas.
Planet Ill gives you a Christmas gift of 80’s movie maiming with Steven Seagal’s greatest hits. Happy Holidays!
Kevin Smith attempts to expand his art and his brand with the coming movie Red State. Will it be well received by the masses?