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Jurassic 5 has been a mainstay of the alternative hip hop scene for over twenty years. With their smooth, inventive flows and intricate production, it's no wonder that so many hardcore hip hop heads have become addicted to the J5 high.

The six members of Jurassic 5 -- Akil, Zaakir, Marc 7, Chali 2na, DJ Nu-Mark and Cut Chemist -- are all veterans of the 90's alternative rap scene, as they've been winning over fans and critics alike ever since their 1998 self titled debut. Alongside peerless turntable and production work from DJ Nu-Mark and Cut Chemist, the four emcees of the band all contribute their own unique sound and style to each track, often combining their voices to create a harmonious fifth voice -- the "five" in Jurassic 5.

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Shad Gregory Moss, a.k.a. Bow Wow, concluded his recent tour of Australia by announcing that he's retiring from rap, reportedly to focus on his acting career.

"Retirement only means that it is time for a new adventure... over 10 million sold. This the last one. THANK YOU," Bow Wow posted on Instagram. "I always said years ago i'd retire from music before 30. I just cant see myself at 30 years old rapping... Made over 20 million off rap. Why be greedy? Im good with everything i accomplished. I made it to the white house."

Bow Wow says he'll make one last album, which will reportedly be produced by his mentor, Snoop Dogg. "Since he brought me in the game, its only right i involve him and end it with him," Bow Wow said

VH1 has announced production on a new cooking show, starring Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart. No, it's not April Fool's Day. You read that right. This is not a joke.

According to Variety, the series will see the Long Beach rapper team up with the East Hampton's favorite DIY hostess, and each week the duo will host a celebrity dinner party and a cooking competition.

“At our dinner party, we will exemplify America’s fascination with food, entertaining and celebrity,” Stewart told Variety. “‘Martha & Snoop’s Dinner Party’ will redesign the traditional food competition shows in a new, different and ve

It has already been a year since hip hop lost Sean Price. On August 8^th, 2015 news of Sean Price's untimely passing sent shock waves through the hip hop world and left us all reeling in sorrow.

The Brownsville-based emcee made a name for himself as one of hip hop's eminent lyricists as a member of the underground hip hop collective Boot Camp Clik. In 1995, he made an appearance on Smif-N-Wessun's critically acclaimed album Dah Shinin, and in 1996, as a member of the duo Heltah Skeltah, he released the albumNocturnal on Duck Down Records.

As a way to celebrate the career of the late legend, Duck Down Records has released a previously unreleased track of his called “Rap Professor.” The song showcases P

Fresh off of releasing his latest single, “Hendrix,” Wyclef Jean has announced his intention to release a new EP called J'ouvert. Scheduled for a September 30^th release date, the EP is named after the start of Carnival in the Eastern Caribbean.

“My goal for J’ouvert was to pick up where I left off after ‘Sweetest Girl’ and [Shakira’s] ‘Hips Don’t Lie,'” said Jean in a recent interview with Rolling Stone. “I had these Caribbean sonics haunting my brain and I knew this EP would be the start to what would become the Carnival 3 album.”

In addition to “Hendrix,” Wyclef also recently released a new single

As initially reported by Okayplayer, Dominique Trenier, D'Angelo's former manager and producer, was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Friday, August 5. Known for his work  with D'Angelo on the R&B singer’s 2000 magnum opus, Voodoo,Trenier was listed as an executive producer for the album. He also directed the music video for “Untitled (How Does It Feel?)” alongside Paul Hunter. Other credits include executive producer on the soundtrack for Space Jam and Mark Ronson's debut album, 2003’s Here Comes the Fuzz.

In 2000, Trenier famously co-created the unforgettable video for D’Angelo’s “How Does It Feel” however, his accomplishments reached