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Tha Formula
URL:
http://www.thaformula.com
Tha Formula is an online magazine devoted to hip-hop. It is updated weekly with
the hottest reviews, previews, interviews and articles on urban music and life. Recent interviews with the likes
of Rakim show that this magazine are truly the industry leaders when it comes to hip-hop e-zines.
Hip-Hop Site
URL:
http://www.hiphopsite.com
Hip-Hop Site is probably the most established hip-hop website on the Internet, having
been in existence for many years now. HHS sports many interesting features such as album and single reviews, sneak
previews at the best upcoming artists, albums and songs and much, much more...
The Shades Net
URL:
http://www.theshadesnet.com
The Shades Net is home of The Shades, Cork's hottest rising band. On the site (which is
designed and maintained by myself), you can listen to audio clips from The Shades' tracks, view the lyrics, read
about their long history, see some photos of their gigs and of the band themselves, and more.
Bad Boy Records
URL:
http://www.badboyonline.com
The man who goes by several names, "P. Diddy", "Puff Daddy", "Puffy" has always been
best known for the superiority and class with which he delivers his entertainment. He's not a good rapper and he
sure as hell is not renowned for his songwriting, but the guy really knows how to put on a good show. Whether it
be a concert with every popular artist imaginable on stage, one of his famous "Cristal" after-parties or this
constantly changing, amazing website, P. Diddy never fails to deliver. This site is a must-visit for anyone who
wants to see the true potential of the Internet.
Jay-Z - Official Site
URL:
http://www.jay-z.net
Jay-Z's official website provides all the information you need about this retired hip-hop
superstar. In his short career (7 years), Jay-Z recorded 10 albums, started a record label, started a clothing line,
hit the top of most charts around the globe and worked with almost every artist imaginable.
Roc-A-Fella Records
URL:
http://www.rocafella.com
Roc-A-Fella is the record label managed and run by Dame Dash, and previously Jay-Z. The
R.O.C. are steadily taking over from the likes of Bad Boy, Death Row and No Limit as the highest earners in the
hip-hop game. Sporting artists such as Jay-Z (now retired), M.O.P, Kanye West, Memphis Bleek, Cam'Ron and more,
Roc-A-Fella are truly in full swing now, and are only improving by the day.
Star Trak Records
URL:
http://www.startrakmusic.com
Star Trak, the record label of production geniuses, The Neptunes, are now pushing along
with releases from The Neptunes themselves, Kelis, Fam-lay, N*E*R*D, Dirt McGirt (formerly Ol' Dirty Bastard)
and others. The Neptunes have produced records for everyone in the hip-hop game (with a small number of exceptions
such as Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent and Missy Elliott). Not only that but they have produced records for pop artists and
rock artists, for example Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and even No Doubt.
Missy Elliott Site
URL:
http://www.missy-elliott.com
If Aretha Franklin is the queen of soul, and Mary J. Blige is the queen of R'n'B, then
Missy Elliott is definitely the queen of hip-hop. Although I was previously not a fan of her work, her two most
recent albums have truly converted me to a Missy fan. Her style is completely different from everyone else in the
hip-hop game (due in part to the magic of Timbaland), taking an old school vibe and mixing it with a new school
feel. She's definitely a love her or hate her artist, but then again, who isn't???
Violator Records
URL:
http://www.violator.com
Violator, a division of Elektra Entertainment, is best known for artists such as Busta
Rhymes and Missy Elliott. A recent attack on Violator's building in New York has led to an on-going feud
between Busta Rhymes and Queens rapper Ja Rule. Busta, along with many other hip-hop artists such as DMX, 50 Cent
and Eminem, are in constant beef with Ja.
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