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It is within the walls of a studio that the sweetest melodies arise. In the midst of complementing instruments, inspiration sparks in the echo chambers and creates a musical fire. The Sunday Gleaner continues its series oflooking at various influentialstudios across the island. An average day at the Equiknoxx studios in Eden Gardens, St Andrew, is filled with the laughter of entertainer 'regulars' who pass through and the large Equiknoxx family. Consisting of five friends - Nicholas Deane, Derrick Coffie, […]

Los Angeles, California Hip-Hop recording artist The Game issued a statement exclusively to AllHipHop.com earlier today regarding the tragic Friday night plane crash that critically injured former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and DJ AM. "I am deeply hurt by this tragedy. Travis Barker has always been there for me when I needed him creatively. We've done many songs together," The Game told AllHipHop.com. "Just recently he appeared in my video (Dope Boyz) that he featured on. I respect and love […]

British singer/rapper Estelle has scooped five top nominations for the U.K.'s Urban Music Awards, including nods for Best R&B Act and Best Collaboration for her hit single "American Boy." The star teamed up with rap superstar Kanye West for the chart smash, and the song catapulted her into the spotlight earlier this year. And her efforts have won her recognition for Best Crossover Chart Act, Most Inspiring Act, and Best Album for Shine. But Estelle will face competition from "Bleeding […]

Soca artiste Kevin Lyttle, who ended his association with Atlantic Records a few years ago, recently released an album under his very own label Tarakon Records. The album, which is only available in Japan at present, is entitled Fyah. "The new album was done for my label Tarakon Records and it is being distributed in Japan by Universal Japan. I'm getting more into the business aspect of the music industry and I am not really looking for recording deals. I […]

Recently, reports arose that Hip Hop legend Nate Dogg suffered a second stroke in less than a year. Now, TMZ.com is reporting that the singer known for being rappers' go to hook man is in stable condition. Reportedly, Nate Dogg is using an assisted breathing tube. The tube is apparently not essential, but makes breathing easier. Fortunately for the West Coast native, he did not suffer any brain damage, contrary to other reports. It is unclear at the moment whether […]

Earlier this year in February, G-Unit clothing parted ways with Mark Ecko’s Mark Ecko Enterprises, a move that decidedly had people scratching their heads despite its successful capital gains. With the split, it was reported that 50 Cent also walked away with full ownership rights. After speculation as to where G-Unit clothing would find its new home, 50 Cent has finally made his decision; back with Mark Ecko Enterprises. The re-launch of G-Unit clothing comes at an opportune time for […]