The Hip Hop Chronicle UK

Yesterday rumours were rife that L.A. Reid had in fact been released by Def Jam but now it seems premature. A label rep has denied that Reid was fired from the label. “[The rumors] are completely untrue and without merit” XXL

On Monday October 11th, Stig Of The Dump will be having a launch party for his upcoming album “Mood Swings”. The launch party will be held at Vibe Bar in Brick Lane. On the night there will be performances from Stig, Grandeurs of Delusion, LDZ, beatboxer MC Zani, The I.R.S., Jam Baxter and a beat showcase from Pete Cannon. Dr Syntax. King Kaiow. Enlish & DJ Manipulate will also be at the event, while DJ   Read More ...

Wyclef Jean has officially ended his bid to run for the President of Haiti. ‘Clef’s campaign bid hit a snag when he was denied his Presidential candidacy because he did not live in the country. The singer/rapper was going to appeal the decision but but in a statement he has decided to focus on his musical career and his brand new album. “After weeks of quiet but painstaking reflection with my   Read More ...

There’s rumbling that L.A. Reid and The Dream are no longer at Def Jam in a executive capacity. According to Gyant, L.A. Reid and The Dream have been fired by media conglomerate Vin Vendi for poor sales figures. In all honesty, there’s been word about ousting L.A. for a while. If the story is true it must be said that Reid did make a effective signings during his tenure. Let me   Read More ...

24 Hour Karate School is the latest offering from producer Ski Beatz. Ski is most known for his work on Jay-Z’s “Dead Presidents”, Camp Lo’s “Luchini” and for the Fat Joe track “John Blaze”. Ski’s talent has never been doubted even back when he was producing for Original Flavor. But in 2010, Ski is carving a new legacy to a younger Hip Hop audience, which he’s trying to do with   Read More ...

“Wake Up” is the brand new collaborative project between singer John Legend and Hip Hop group The Roots. Inspired by the US election in which Barack Obama won, the 12-track album cover some of the most revered artists of the 1960’s and 1970’s and fuse their sound and messages to reflect today’s world. Artists like Donny Hathaway, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Erni Hines and   Read More ...

Nelly and Diddy are inspiring each other according to the St. Louis rapper. Speaking to MTV, Nelly gives himself credit for the inspiring Diddy’s renaissance. “I got him back in that mode, ask him. I told him — that’s my big brother — I told him, ‘Listen, you’re going too fast: Where you at with the music — people ain’t caught up yet. It’s good, but where you’re at, you got to bring   Read More ...

Drake feels like he’s part of the extended family of UGK. Drizzy layed a nice verse on “Put It Down”, which it taken from Bun B’s album Trill O.G. In the track, the 23-year-old refers to himself as Young Sweet Jones (Sweet Jones was Pimp C’s nickname). Discontent on the reference has been express but Drake never meant to offend. Speaking to MTV, the Young Money star said, “I’m a huge Pimp fan. I   Read More ...

Birdman has given Nicki Minaj the highest praise calling her a special talent. Since her verse on Kanye’s “Monster” track, Nicki’s name has been on everyone’s lips. She performed at the MTV VMAs and even performed with Jay-Z and Kanye at Yankee Stadium. In a recent interview with Rap-Up Baby said, “Nicki’s special. Nicki’s music is Nicki, you heard me? She do her thing, is very creative and it’s her. She’s representing   Read More ...