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Soundcheck: Ja Rule Delivers Double Release Before Heading To The Big House

posted: June 7, 2011

Ten years ago, Ja Rule was one of the biggest names in hip hop.  He ruled the charts with hits like Always On Time and What Would I Be Without You, launching Ashanti into super-stardom…
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Soundcheck: Chris Brown Vs. Rihanna 2.0: Battle At BET Awards

posted: May 24, 2011

This year’s BET Awards nominations are in with Chris Brown leading the pack, snagging six nominations, going head to head with his ex, Rihanna in two of the four categories she’s up for. We’re guessing…
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Soundcheck: Music In Movies — Rappers Turned Actors Turned Rappers

posted: May 17, 2011

It’s never a surprise when an entertainer has more than one talent, and in the hip hop world, that usually translates to rappers trying their hand at the silver screen.  Some have been more successful…
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Soundcheck: What’s The Hold Up? How An Album Gets Pushed Back… And Back

posted: May 10, 2011

Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for a label to push back an album’s drop date more than once.  Usually, they’re waiting for more hype from fans, better numbers from their promo singles, or just chock it…
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Soundcheck: Reality TV And Hip Hop = Friends Or Foes?

posted: May 3, 2011

Whether or not you’re a fan of reality television in general, chances are you’ve been caught in the clutches of at least one guilty pleasure.  Reality television has taken over every facet of pop culture…
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Soundcheck: Don't Call It A Comeback

posted: April 26, 2011

While there’s always one or two artists trying to get back into the limelight each year, frantically attempting to revive their once vibrant careers; few succeed.  This year, however, the hip hop scene is flooded…
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