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Namibia : Female Hip-Hop Artists Challenge Stereotypes (AllAfrica.com)
Windhoek — African hip-hop prides itself on a more positive portrayal of women, but traditional cultural attitudes towards women still dominate the industry, say Namibian female rappers.
9 Mar 2010, 6:13 pm | click here to view more
DimeWars: Non-Stop Hip Hop News & Entertainment Videos (DimeWars)
Directory Roger Ross Williams was recently a victim of a walk-by Kanye-ing at the 2010 Oscar awards show. During his acceptance speech for Best Documentary Short Subject, he was interrupted by Elinor Burkett who said:
9 Mar 2010, 3:09 pm | click here to view more
/ CORRECTION - B.o.B Slates Debut Album; Hip-Hop Virtuoso Heralds Long-Awaited Collection as Special Guest on Lupe ... (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - 03/08/10) - In the news release, "B.o.B Slates Debut Album; Hip-Hop Virtuoso Heralds Long-Awaited Collection as Special Guest on Lupe Fiasco's "Steppin Laser Tour"; Dates Kicked Off Friday, March 5th in Claremont, CA; New Single, "Nothin' On You (Feat. Bruno Mars)," Earns Critical Acclaim and Instant Chart Success; "B.o.B Presents: The Adventures Of Bobby Ray" Arrives ...
8 Mar 2010, 3:18 pm | click here to view more
Theater review: 'Hamlet' a jolt of intensity, attitude (and a dash of hip-hop) at Oregon Shakespeare Festival (The Oregonian)
Directed by Bill Rauch, this "Hamlet" crackles with a contemporary energy, while still casting the sort of icy, eerie light on human experience that has made it history's most celebrated play. Hip-hop's just a tiny, though potent, part of the thrilling whole.
6 Mar 2010, 12:41 pm | click here to view more
Snoop Dogg, Mike Epps Launch Comedy Tour (The Boombox)
Filed below: Hip-Hop , Hip-Hop News , Tours and Concerts Revered California rapper Snoop Dogg and comedian/actor Mike Epps have announced plans to launch a comedy/rap tour. "We've worked together in the past on some projects and knew that our audiences would adore to look us bring hip-hop music and hip-hop comedy together on stage," Snoop said, explaining the inspiration behind their collaborative ...
10 Mar 2010, 9:48 am | click here to view more
Raheem DeVaughn Has Double the Soul on 'MasterPeace' (The Boombox)
Filed below: Soul/R'n'B , R'n'B News , Exclusive A double-CD release in the hip-hop and R&B world demands a lot of attention from contemporary listeners known for their short attention spans, but Raheem DeVaughn , one of modern soul's coolest cats, isn't too concerned about the repercussions. This month, the Newark, New Jersey native released two versions of his third album, 'The adore & War ...
10 Mar 2010, 8:48 am | click here to view more
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10 Mar 2010, 7:57 am | click here to view more
Jay Electronica Disguised His Voice To Avoid Hip-Hop Prejudice (Vh1)
Jay Electronica used to disguise his voice in the early days to avoid hip-hop prejudice. "I was embarrassed from being from the South," he told Mixtape Daily.
10 Mar 2010, 7:03 am | click here to view more
Oneonta drummer on tour with hip hop artist Snoop Dogg (The Daily Star)
Oneonta drummer Tyler Logan is touring the USA with Calvin "Snoop Dogg" Broadus, the Grammy-award-nominated hip hop artist.
10 Mar 2010, 3:19 am | click here to view more
Director's Family Starts Public Fund to Restore Cult-Classic Hip-Hop Film (The Boombox)
Filed below: Hip-Hop , Hip-Hop News , Movies The ground-breaking film ' Style Wars ' is looking to receive revamped. The documentary, often regarded as one of the original hip-hop films, featured world-renowned breakers Rock Steady Crew and followed early '80s road culture in New York City, including legendary New York graffiti writers Dondi, Daze, Seen, Skeme, Min One, Cap, Iz the Wiz, Mare, Duro ...
10 Mar 2010, 10:48 am | click here to view more