In honor of what would have been producer/MC J Dilla’s 37th birthday, Gifted Team Films, Okay Player, and Brian “B. Kyle” Atkins have released the documentary Still Shining which tells the story of his life through interviews with his family, friends, and artists he worked with. Dilla died on February 10th, 2006, just days after […]
Talib Kweli recently dropped his album, Gutter Rainbows. The video for its first single, “Cold Rain,” is inspired by Denzel Washington’s Book Of Eli and had us reminiscing over some videos based on movies. Take a look at our list for the top ten music videos inspired by films. 10. Joe Budden – Pump It […]
In the 1980s, musicians only scratched the surface of what could be done with the music video. Michael Jackson set the standard and in the 1990s, everyone raced to match or surpass him.
Swizz Beatz links up with Busta Rhymes again for this week’s installment of Swizz’s Monster Monday free track giveaway. Basically this is the more subdued, after party version of “Stop The Party.” T’aint bad though.
Ghostface Killah's 9th proper album, Apollo Kids, hits stores on December 14th and is certain to be another solid entry into the Wu-Tang Clan member's discography.
Busta Rhymes' new album, slated to be a sequel to his classic 1998 album, Extinction Level Event, will be narrated by Rock according to a Tweet from Busta.
New Orleans rapper Mystikal has been making the rounds since his release from prison in January after serving six years. Mystikal was in Atlanta recently and dropped by the Hot 107.9 studios to give us some insight on what he's working on. He said that while he has yet to sign a record deal with anyone, several companies are interested.
The 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards were held this weekend at the Atlanta Civic Center and HotSpotAtl.com was on the Black Carpet! Lots of celebrities were in attendance. We spoke with host Mike Epps, Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame, comedian Lil Duval, Soulja Boy, Raekwon, Busta Rhymes, DJ Premier, Yelawolf, Diggy Simmons, Musiq and more.
Busta Rhymes is facing more court action and has been sued for $250,000 by a woman who claims he threw a glass at her at Mr. Chow’s in Beverly Hills, California. According to the lawsuit, which was filed earlier this week, a woman named Devin Cooper and a companion were eating at Mr. Chows at […]
Although he didn't hit the stage, hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes was backstage at Birthday Bash 15 last Saturday. Hot 107.9's own DJ Drama caught up with Bussa Bus at the show. Peep the interview here!
The full artist roster for the “We Are The World 25 For Haiti" has been unveiled and a number of top rappers will be featured on the remake of the 1985 hit single. Click here to see who they are.
For a glimpse of Ludacris' second trip to Nigeria, click here. Take a look as Luda and Busta receive special gifts from their hosts, Nigerian names and a reception from over 50,000 fans at each concert in Abuja and Lagos.
