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(The Sydney Morning Herald) — Albums are very last century to Chuck D. As is record-company power. The rhyme-animal from Public Enemy, who helped shape the foundation stone of hip-hop, has moved on from both, having spent the past decade immersed in cyberspace, building online communities outside corporate governance. “My joy over the last 12 […]
Once upon a time, it was all about the major music label deal. But today, as every type of business is taking a loss, some business-savvy artists are doing things their own way with independent labels. Here are some of rap’s richest who continue to thrive in a slow economy with their own label imprints. […]
By Brittany Hutson These days, one name that’s on the tip of everyone’s tongue in the world of hip-hop is Nicki Minaj. Whether you hate her or you love her, the Harajuku Barbie has taken the music industry by storm and there’s no inclination that she plans to let up anytime soon. On Monday, she […]
by Alexander Cain Beef is part of hip-hop. Whether it’s the lyrical battles between rap superstars or the more theatrical arguments done through the airwaves, rappers are always trying to top one another. While each dispute between artists can start from different reasons, the impact of beef can be seen almost immediately. The enhanced publicity […]
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by R. Asmerom Forbes recently published a list of Hip-Hop’s top earning musicians and although the results weren’t too surprising, it was, nonetheless, interesting. Once again, the list affirmed that diversification in business rather than record sales was key to earning power. Jay-Z and Diddy claimed the top two spots and it’s no secret that […]
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(Press News Release) — Rémy Martin Cognac and Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I. announced today they have formed a partnership to collaborate on creative projects and further the work of T.I.’s K.I.N.G. Foundation. T.I. has been named Global Creative Consultant to the iconic Rémy Martin brand. Rémy Martin and T.I. will work together on several […]