Cam’ron speaks on history with Jay-Z

October 1, 2011

Cam speaks on his past business relationship with hip hop mogul Jay-Z.

“I think he’s a good, great businessman,” Cam said referring to Jay. “But he’s a competitor. He doesn’t like people just as good or who may be better on the same level as him….” Read More

R.I.P. Sylvia Robinson: “Mother of Hip Hop” (1936-2011)

By GWOP

September 29, 2011

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spotted: NYTimes

Sylvia Robinson, the singer, songwriter and record producer who formed the Sugar Hill Gang and made the first commercially successful rap recording, died early Thursday morning at a hospital in New Jersey. She was 75. Read More

Eric B. and Rakim Nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

By GWOP

September 27, 2011

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The nominations for the 2012 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions are in and Eric B. & Rakim are among the honorees. Other nominees include, The Beastie Boys, Guns & Roses, Rufus with Chaka Khan, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Cure. The induction ceremony is scheduled for April 14, 2012 at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.