Archive for March, 2010

Jay Electronica Talks Hip-Hop Prejudice, “I Was Embarrassed Being From The South”

March 13th, 2010 | By


Rapper Jay Electronica has opened up about his past attempts  to hide his Southern roots. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]

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Lil Wayne – Lil Wayne Banned From Signing Autographs In Jail

March 12th, 2010 | By


Incarcerated rapper LIL WAYNE has reportedly been ordered not to sign any autographs during his time in jail.The hip-hop star was sentenced to a year in prison on…

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Last of the independents

March 11th, 2010 | By


Starting his foray into the music industry back in 1995 at the tender age of 16, Tim Holland — aka Sole — has long been a staple in the independent hip-hop scene. Long before the Internet boom crippled the music industry, Sole co-founded Anticon records and ushered in an era sometimes referred to as “alternative hip-hop” and even “emo-rap,” among other designations. Sole and his Anticon …

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Birdman Speaks On His “Priceless” Project And Plans For Cash Money/Young Money While Weezy Serves Time

March 11th, 2010 | By


Hip-Hop Wired recently caught up with Baby as he discussed his new project “Priceless” as well as Cash Money being a dominant force in Hip-Hop now for over 15 years. Continue

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B.o.B. Drops Debut and Joins Lupe Fiasco on the Road

March 10th, 2010 | By


Hip-hop virtuoso B.o.B. is set to release his debut album, B.o.B. Presents: …

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SCOPE brings MGMT’s electric feel to Field House

March 9th, 2010 | By

Just when students were expecting another low-level hip-hop concert, SCOPE sent shockwaves through Durham with the announcement of their Spring Climax show: MGMT, the popular musical duo from Brooklyn consisting of Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden k…

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C Notes: Drake’s Single Doesn’t Suck: The “Over” Reaction Overreaction

March 6th, 2010 | By


The music world, or hip-hop at least, held its collective breath yesterday (March 4) to hear Drake ’s first official single, “Over,” off his upcoming debut, Thank Me Later . Huge! Epic! Countdown!

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