Underground Hip Hop News

Rhymesayers to Host Haiti Benefit

Slug of Atmosphere will host a Haitian relief benefit put on by the label he co-owns, Rhymesayers Entertainment in February. The event will take place at First Avenue in Minneapolis on February 9, with a huge number of guest appearances. Performances will feature artists such as Brother Ali, Jake One, Freeway, Sage Francis and B. [...]

Exile Talks About Solo Album and Upcoming Projects

In an interview with Dumbfoundead earlier this month, Exile discussed his impending solo album featuring his raps and also upcoming projects with various MCs. The Four Track Mind, the name of Exile’s solo album, is set to be his next release, according to the interview, but no specific timeline is given. Also in the interview, [...]

UNDRCRWN Joins Haitian Relief Efforts With New Tee

UNDRCRWN announced today that they will join the Haitian relief efforts with the introduction of their new “Assist Haiti” tee and through a donation of proceeds from all sales. The Philadelphia-based company will sell their limited-edition Haiti design for $20, donating 100% of the proceeds to Wyclef’s Yele organization. In addition, 5% of all sales [...]

Hawks Learn-to-Skate App Tops iTunes List

Tony Hawk’s Trick Tips iPhone application has topped the iTunes store as number-1 selling sports application. The 99-cent application can help would-be shredders to perfect their tactics. Tips for busting tricks are offered to patrons in text, image and video format. After a quick session, skaters can relax by watching videos of other pros tearing [...]

Get Busy Committee Offers Single Specifically for You and Rob Dyrdek’s Digits

The Get Busy trio has announced today that they are offering to write and record a song specifically about one of their fans. As part of Ryu, Apathy and Scoop Deville’s latest effort to push their record, Uzi Does It, the artists will allow fans to pledge a specific dollar amount for one of six [...]

Seattle Hip Hop Hopes to Help Haiti

Seattle MC Sol and Neumos Crystal Ball and Reading Room have announced they will host the Haiti Relief Show in early February. The show will be on February 4 at Neumos (New-Moe’s) in Seattle. There will be performances from 206-based artists Common Market, The Physics, Sol, DJ Pryme and Dyno Jamz with the event being [...]

Hip Hop for Haiti Event to Aid Relief

Breakstarz and Edukation Athletics have announced they will co-sponsor a Hip Hop for Haiti event in Inglewood California. The event will consist of a 2-vs-2 b-boy/girl competition with a $5 entry fee. 100% of the proceeds raised will go to an organization to benefit Haitian relief efforts following last week’s crippling earthquake. There will be [...]

DJ Mathematics to Release Return of Wu and Friends

DJ Mathematics has announced the release of Return of The Wu & Friends in February of 2010. The 16-track album will consist of various unreleased cuts and “lost gems”, entirely compiled, produced and mixed by the longtime Wu-Tang affiliate producer and DJ. Although not an entirely new album, the release will boast various exclusive tracks, [...]

The Clipse’s Play Cloths Unveils Haitian Relief Tee

The Clipse-owned clothing label, Play Cloths, revealed their latest design on Friday which features their signature Jack boy logo baring the Haitian flag. 100% of the proceeds from this design will go to benefit Haitian relief efforts, according to Freshness Magazine. The proceeds will be donated to Wyclef’s Yele fund, despite recent accusations of misappropriation [...]

True x The Hundreds Pay Homage to Bay Area Sports Teams

True announced the launch of the Natives League Project yesterday, a concept that will pay tribute to Bay Area sports teams through new designs released each month. Each release will come with a different fashion company collaboration and a fresh take on the project. The first release, designed by LA-based lifestyle company The Hundreds, honors [...]