Underground legend Pimp C unexpectedly passed away yesterday, December 4th, of unknown causes. The entire Hip Hop community will mourn this great loss, as his music …Listen »
Already the benefits of a major label are paying dividends for Atlanta MC, Gucci Mane. After grinding independently and accomplishing everything he could, the trapper rapper …Listen »
Following the underwhelming sales of Get Money, Stay True (350,000 copies as of October ‘07), Paul Wall decided to retreat to the studio to begin work …Listen »
With little money to pay big name producers, labels often defer to their artists’ deep pockets to help pay the bills. Always known to flaunt his …Listen »
Universal Republic has played a major role in bringing mainstream hip-hop out of Dallas, Texas. First Big Tuck revealed Tha Absolute Truth in 2006, and then …Listen »
Although Trick Daddy‘s 2006 album, Back By Thug Demand, was his poorest-selling album to date, it did give him the opportunity to launch his new label, …Listen »
Lil’ Wayne was once very close to signing with Roc-A-Fella Records, but ultimately decided to stay with Cash Money. Over two years later, Wayne has done …Listen »
It’s always a good feeling when one of your close associates goes “major.” But it can get even better when that same associate uses their hit …Listen »
After turning both Soulja Boy and Hurricane Chris into overnight celebrities (or arguably one-hit wonders), super-producer Mr. ColliPark is ready to take on his next project. …Listen »
Baby Bash’s Cyclone has been remixed and sent out to clubs nationwide; disrupt on the dance floor will almost certainly ensue. Back for a second go-round …Listen »