Hip Hop Ruckus Daily information on the world of Hip Hop from Music to Fashion. Statistics Unique Visitors: Total Unique Visitors: Outgoing: Total Outgoing: 205 0 0 13599

Articles from Hip Hop Ruckus

Len Burnett Departs Vibe To Re-Join Uptown Magazine 2007-10-23 13:39:50 It was announced today that Len Burnett, Vice President, Group Publisher of Vibe Magazine has resigned from VIBE Media Group to focus on the expansion of UPTOWN Magazine. Burnett originally co-founded Uptown in 2004 with Brett Wright. Uptown is the leading lifestyle magazine targeted towards the affluent African American consumer. As Co-CEO, Burnett will oversee sales, marketing and the continued ...

The RZA to work with System of A Down for new Vin Diesel flick + More News!! 2007-10-23 13:06:31 1. It's official. After scoring the movies"Ghost Dog" and "Soul Plane" and composing the soundtrack for "Kill Bill: Vol. 1." The RZA, along with System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian, will be officially working with the legendary Hans Zimmer on the score/soundtrack for the new Vin Diesel movie, Babylon AD. It will be released February 29, 2008. 2. After the raving reviews for the song "Tearz" ...

Watch Official Trailer for "Somebody Help Me" starring Omarion & Marques Houston (Video) 2007-10-23 10:22:13 Exclusive Video Most of the time, I don't post the same type of article twice but yo, I can do whatever I want. I'm the H.N.I.C. of HHR. So with that said, I'd like you to watch this official trailer (not the one on youtube or swirling around the net) of Omarion and Marques Houston's horror movie "Somebody's Watching Me". I saw it just a few minutes ago, and I was a little creeped out when I saw ... Amp

*New Video* Hell Razah "Audiobiography" feat. Shabazz the Disciple (Video) 2007-10-23 06:58:09 In commemoration of his album release, I wanted to christen Hell Razah's new album "Razah's Ladder" (in stores today) by dropping this new video on the set called "Audiobiography". We have had the audio track on HHR, but I thought having the vid would really complete the circle. ...

JR Writer "I'm The Sh*T Part 2" Freestyle (Audio) + Official Album Cover 2007-10-23 06:24:04 Exclusive Audio As the buzz intensifies in anticipation of the November 20th release of "Writer's Block 5," (See Official Album Cover) JR Writer unleashes another freestyle heatrock, called "I'm The Sh*t", Part 2. It's hot and it further demonstrates' why he's regarded as one of the savviest lyricists in the game, or at least in Dipset's camp for that matter. "I'm The Sh*t Part 2" (click to ...

Lords of the Underground "Fabolous 3" (Audio) 2007-10-22 16:53:20 Exclusive Audio Check it, we on some high tech, interplanetary shit with this new track that is my personal return to the cypha. For all you kids out there, I'm gonna school you on some great and immaculate rap diction with this new track by rap veterans "The Lords of the Underground" with this joint called "Fabolous 3". It's hella dope and really makes me feel that hip hop can still be put on ...

Jimmy Sanders Presents: GEM, Tre Little, & The Exchange Group (Audio) 2007-10-22 16:37:08 Exclusive Audio Word up y'all, my dude Jimmy Sanders (Detroit, Michigan) is doing his thang and em. Check it out, he just sent me some cool ish for you to vibe to. It's 3 tracks that I'd like you to check with his peoples Tre Little and the Exchange Group. GEM "No Gimmic" feat. Tre Little (click to listen) GEM "Connected" feat. The Exchange Group(Tone & Big Mos’) (click to listen) GEM "Find A ... Amp

Download Bizarre's new mixtape "Bizarre's World" 2007-10-22 16:16:51 Exclusive Download Before you can grab "Blue Cheese & Coney Island" download the new mixtape "Bizarre's World" hosted by DJ Young Mase. Over 20 exclusive tracks plus the hit single "Fat Boy". Special appearences by King Gordy, Big Proof, Young Miles, Monica Blair, Kurupt & more! Download "Bizarre's World" now and don't forget "Blue Cheese & Coney Island" drops October 23rd! "Bizarre's World" ( ... Download

Lupe Fiasco "SuperStar" feat. Matthew Santos (Audio) 2007-10-22 16:09:21 Exclusive Audio Well, we can't just keep it simple, we got to keep it rugged. I'd like you to check this new single by Lupe Fiasco called "Superstar" featuring Matthew Santos. It's hella dope man and really raw. It's gonna be on his new album "The Cool" which will be out on December 18th. Oh, by the way, enjoy the single cover!! Windows Media: Audio Real Player: Audio ...

Hurricane Chris "Player's Rock" feat. Boxie (Audio) 2007-10-22 15:52:04 Exclusive Audio Yep, i talked my trash about Hurricane Chris with that "A Bay Bay" debocle, but after hearing other tracks from the young dude and watching his grind, I've come to respect the kid. So without further adu, I'd like you to check out his newest single "Player's Rock" featuring Boxie. Enjoy! Windows Media: Audio QuickTime: Audio ...

SRC president, Gaby Acevedo, is searching for new talent 2007-10-22 14:28:07 Loud.com announced the second group of semi-finalists in their $100,000 on-line rap competition today. With six of the nine semi-final spots now filled, the next ten weeks will be the final opportunity members have this year to earn a chance at the money and a deal from SRC Records. Grabbing first place and $25,000 for his efforts, North Cak emcee Drop (http://www.loud.com/dRopHotteStnNorthCak) ... President

Wu Tang's 8 Diagrams to have new release date! (Video) 2007-10-22 12:34:43 Quick News: Yo, according to MTV, The RZA has pushed back the Wu Tang Re-Union album "8 Diagrams" from December 4th to the 11th due to rumblings from Ghostface Killah whose album will still be released on the 4th. Whoa. Check the video ...

Cop It! Creative Zen V Plus 2007-10-22 11:01:43 I know it's a little early right now, but cuz you got to go and cop that new Creative Zen V Plus mp3 player. It's hot yo. I like to run a lot and I really hate hearing all the background noise like barking dogs, annoying neighbors and gunshots, so I decided to buy it. It took me a while to do it, but I dropped about $150 and got me one instead of waiting for Christmas. It's dope son. You might ...

Fat Joe and friends perform at Mansion Nightclub in Miami, Florida 2007-10-22 10:05:30 Yo, when there isn't news going down, you may your own. Just copped some cool photos from a party that happened on October 2oth at the Mansion Club in Miami, Florida. It was a cool event in which the following usual suspects performed: Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes, Trick Daddy and DJ Khaled (and he still doesn't get a pass in my hood). All jokes aside, check out the pics! Source: WireImages.com ...

40 Cal "BlackOut" (Audio) 2007-10-22 07:19:43 Monday, all up in your face! Yo, got this new joint by 40 Cal called "Blackout". I'd like you to see about that son. It's pretty crucial with productions by the Cookin Soul conglomerate. Listen Up! "BlackOut" (click to listen) ...