With his first documentary attempt Michael Rapaport proves he can still school just about anybody when it comes to the hip-hop game. by Kristie Bertucci Photography by Chad Griffith The L.A.-based, N.Y.C.-born Michael Rapaport will always be a New Yorker at heart but doesn’t mind the ridiculous weather in the City of Angels. As an [...]

The Rock The Bells tour featuring Raekwon, Ghostface and Mobb Deep kicks off tonight in New Orleans at the House of Blues. The club tour is the product of the alliance between Guerilla Union and House of Blues Entertainment, which was announced in July.  The club tour dates are in addition to the four Rock [...]

Check out Jay Z and Kanye West’s newly released video for “Otis,” the first track off of their collaborative studio album Watch The Throne.

by Justin Holmes Photography by Jonathan Mannion Hip-hop just ain’t what it used to be – but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Just ask 22-year-old upstart Theophilus London, hailing from Brooklyn. Theo is a pioneer in what he calls the “progressive lane” of “pop rap.” The name of his debut album under Warner Bros [...]

by Kristie Bertucci Photography by Josh DeHonney With influences that include The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Ray Charles, New York trio The London Souls seems to be comprised of old souls. Tash Neal (guitar/vocals), Kiyoshi Matsuyama (bass/vocals) and Christ Saint (drums/vocals) have created a mash-up sound that channels classic rock with a contemporary twist. Forming [...]