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WitchDoctor "The Barrel" (Audio) 2007-09-25 18:01:03 Exclusive AudioMan, back in the day I was really down hard with the Atlanta's Dungeon Family (Goodie Mob, Organized Noize, OutKast, Cool Breeze, etc,). Well, one of the cats out the crew who i thought had crazy flow was WitchDoctor. He released an album (A S.W.A.T. Healin’ Ritual) back in like '97 and I thought that 'ish was a classic. He dropped another independent album a few years after that, but I couldn't find it. Now he's in the process of dropping a 3rd album on a major label called Diary of an American Witchdoctor due out on October 23rd. The first single from the LP is called "The Barrel". It's hella dope and takes me back to the day when I used to ride up and down the Metro system and hang out in the Underground of ATL. Check it..."The Barrel" (click to listen) ...

Fabolous added to list of performers for Boost Mobile RockCorps performers!! 2007-09-25 17:43:24 Boost Mobile RockCorps (BMRC), the national youth volunteerism movement that since 2005 has motivated more than 25,000 young people in over 13 cities across the country to get involved and help their community, will execute approximately 60 volunteer projects in New York from now until October 6. The unprecedented program gives local youth an opportunity to earn tickets to an exclusive concert event in exchange for volunteering four hours of community service.This year, 5,000 community-conscious youth across New York and surrounding areas will earn tickets to a signature BMRC show at Radio City Music Hall which will feature some of the hottest names in hip-hop, R&B and rock. Ludacris, Fabolous, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Busta Rhymes, and Angels & Airwaves will be part of the stellar line-up of today's top-selling musical talent to take the stage at the New York show on October 6.RockCorps, an organization harnessing the power of music to inspire volunteerism, and Boost Mobi ...

Hot!!! Foxx "I'm Not Myself" (Audio) 2007-09-24 20:36:46 Exclusive AudioYo, we bout to get straight retarded right now. Check it, my man's Foxx of Lousisiana's TrillFam (Lil Boosie, Webbie, etc) is bout to drop a sick album called Street Gossip on October 2nd. So to set it off, his peoples sent me his first single to the album called "I'm Not Myself". It's sick! Mr. Wipe Me Down is going hard..."I'm Not Myself" (click to listen) ...

Playaz Circle "We Are" (Video) 2007-09-24 16:30:00 Exclusive VideoHey, Atliens, Playaz Circle, are dropping a new LP on October 30th called "Supply and Demand". We've already featured Duffle Bag Boy already, but I'd like to put you on to their newest video "We Are". It's fresh. Check it."We Are" (click to listen) ...

Kia Shine - "I Be Everywhere" feat. Jim Jones (Audio) 2007-09-24 11:22:14 Exclusive AudioWhat's up yo, Kia Shine's been on the hunt for a minute. Check out this cool track called "I Be Everywhere" featuring Jim Jones. It's nice, hope you like.Windows Media: AudioReal Player: Audio ...

Gucci Mane - "Kick A Door" (Video) 2007-09-24 03:25:52 Exclusive VideoYep, this video bout 3 days old, but yo because it's on HHR, it's exclusive. Peep this new, ghetto vision-type video by Gucci Mane called "Kick A Door". Damn, maybe I can make a video? Songs' still straight crack though..."Kick A Door" (click to view) ...

"Reebok Ventilator UO +Californina RoadWay Workers = Cal-Trans!" by T 2007-09-23 16:07:04 Now I know a lot of you out there are Nike heads but you need to broaden your horizons!!! What happened to the days when we used to rock shell toed Adidas? What happened to the days when you were on the hoop court and couldn't even start the game until you pumped up your Reebok Pumps? Well looks like those days are coming back with the Reebok Ventilator UO. It's nicknamed the "Cal-Trans" for it's bright colors that resemble the vests California state roadway workers wear when they are near fast traffic areas. I attached a picture simply to illustrate that the shoes are a perfect match! Since we're on the picture's, check out my mans "stash"......gnarly dude!! Anyway, the Reebok Ventilator is a running sneaker from the 80's that was brought back to the Reebok lineup within the past couple of years. The Ventilator is only sold as a limited edition in select sneaker boutiques which is why many of you mall shoppers may not have seen these!! They are slated for a late fall release but ...

"Stay Fresh with FRESHNES" By T 2007-09-23 16:05:17 It is I says me, back to lace you with the “info” to keep you “in the know”! I don’t know if you’ve noticed but as far as streetwear goes these days there is a lot to choose from. Since that’s the case, I figure I’ll start hitting you with the up and coming lines that are gonna be big for ’08! You’ll know what’s hot waaaaay before the masses and know what’s dropping well in advance!!A line that I’m really feeling for the upcoming fall releases in ’08 is FRESHNES. After visiting a few streetwear tradeshows, such as Magic in Las Vegas, I met the founder of FRESHNES (whose name is Nes),. He conveyed to me that he wanted to bring something different to the game! He felt there were a lot of brands out there riding each others coat tails. So we he did was create a brand that would bring nostalgia to the OG cats and something different to the table!Some of the designs for FRESHNES are based on things that keep you....fresh! Peep the dope logo! FRESHNES is designed ...

La Da Darkman "Check" (Audio) 2007-09-22 07:32:36 Exclusive AudioYo, you know how we do it. Dope ish all the time. Listen to this new swizzy by man's La Da Darkman called "Check". It's a fresh joint that will get you re-introduced to good mc that's been out in the zone for a while. Oh and as we customarily do, here's a little background on La if you haven't seen him before."Check" (click to listen)La Da Darkman (Let's walk to the alley)La the Darkman (born Lason Jackson in The Bronx, New York City) is a Wu-Tang Clan affiliated rapper. He considers himself to be the "12th member" of the Clan. Also notable for having recorded several times and developed a friendship with the virtual hip hop pariah Vanilla Ice. La the Darkman is also the older brother of Willie The Kid, who is signed to Aphilliates Music Group, owned by DJ Drama, DJ Don Cannon and DJ Sense. La the Darkman is the vice-president of the company. They released a mixtape called Dead Presidents with AMG in 2006.At the age of four La the Darkman moved with his family to C ...

S.I.C. "I Am The Streets" (Audio) 2007-09-22 07:21:05 Exclusive AudioYo, I got to really update the audio section, but on the real we house independent artists here at HHR. Anyways, I got a nice joint for you called "I Am The Streets" by a newcomer called S.I.C. It's cool and it's got a story telling type mode to it. Check it, if you'd like to read S.I.C.'s blueprint, i got you (see below)..."I Am The Streets" (click to listen)S.I.C. (The Grimey One)S.I.C., was born March 2nd, 1980 at Staten Island University hospital. Growing up in the Parkhill projects, struggle has been the driving force behind his talent. At the early age of 11, he was writing rhymes and by the age 15 began focusing on making his dream a reality. With the emergence of fellow Staten Islanders' Wu-Tang Clan, Shyheim and King Just, his future appeared more promising. In 1995, he worked with King Just and the independent label Black Fist Records where he obtained hands on experience in performing and the industry grind. Following the success of King Just's hit singl ...

Badnews interviews newcomer Metafore! 2007-09-21 20:00:37 Awrighty then, before you naagaas go out to the club and do your thizzle or what have you, I'd like you all to check out HHR's last installment for tonight. It's a dope interview with an up n coming independent artists named Metafore that our sideline reporter BadNews got the chance to conduct last week. For those who don't know, Metafore, was a recent finalist in the "On The Rise" contest that was sponsored by 50 Cent in conjuction with YouTube (see here). He's also got a dope single out on the airways called "Nah Mean" along with a new mixtape "Heir To The Throne 2" that we've both featured on HipHopRuckus. Whoa! Where's he from? How did he get started and what's he thinking right now? You'll just have to read and find out! So with out further interruption, as I like to say, peep the latest masterpiece from Badnews as he interviews Metafore....BADNEWS: You’re from Florida right?Metafore: Yep. Raised in Florida, but born upstate (New York), that’s where I live now ...

The Pack "Based Boys" Album Cover Art 2007-09-21 15:27:27 Yo, remember those kids from Cali that killed it with that single "Vans"? Well, the Pack is coming with a new LP on 10-30-07 called Based Boys. Before you go out and cop the album next month, check out the album cover art and let me know what you think? ...

The Pack "In My Car" (Audio) 2007-09-21 15:17:31 Exclusive AudioYo, we drop that dope ish. Check it, my Cali sihi's The Pack are dropping a new album called Base Boys on 10/16/07. The first single off this joint is called "In My Car". I'd like you to check it out, cuz it's hella dope. Enjoy and remember where you heard it first...Windows Media: AudioReal Player: Audio ...

"Track by Track" starring Rick Ross in "Rise To Power" by Flo Dirt 2007-09-21 15:15:22 As catchy and trendy as it was, I wasn’t a fan of Rick Ross’ “Hustlin’” anthem, despite the Jigga co-sign and the different look to him and all. I wasn’t really impressed at first by the track or the man. The Miami native and the song both slowly began to grow on me and eventually I noticed his other singles like “Blow.” Well, most people don’t know that Ross was originally signed to the legendary Suave House Records label, owned by Mr. Tony Draper. For those that don’t know, Suave House was home to Tennessee titans like Eightball & MJG and Tela. Tony Draper was a mentor to entrepreneurs like the Bay Ambassador, E-40 and Mr. Draper really put Tennessee on the map. Back in the day when Pen & Pixel ruled the cd cover game, it was No Limit, Rap-A-Lot and Suave House really holdin’ it down for the South. They made the West and the East pay attention.Out of the dust comes Rise to Power, the never-released, unofficial first Rick Ross album that, due to legal wo ...

Greetings from Mercury The Maroon + "Saturday" (Audio) 2007-09-21 15:14:15 Exclusive AudioWhat's the dealy, at HHR we show love to all set's and this next selection is by cool cat, Mercury The Maroon, from the planet of Brooklyn. Right! Check it, the joint he sent is mad relicent and it's called "Saturday". It's a return to the cypha for me cuz..i'm definitely a diggin' in the crates baby... if you get what I'm sayin. After I heard his joint, I thought his style was like a mix of MC OC reborn with a shot of De La Soul. You tell me what u think, I feel like it's dope. Oh, my man's and em had a few words to share with you on him and his crew (see below). Holla!Saturday (click to listen)Mercury The Maroon: Welcome to the GardenPeace world, this is Mercury the Maroon broadcasting live and direct. I am a Free Man, the Field Negro who was smart enough to break the shackles and escape. Except my heart belongs to my music.I make Escape music, real freedom tunes. No, I'm not shouting with my balled up fist in the air. Well, not always. Sometimes I'm cursin ...