Real Hip-Hip Network (RHN), is set to become the first all-hip-hop, all-the-time network. Launching on cable and satellite this weekend, the channel will reach 11 millions homes with 24 hours of hip-hop music and culture. RHN has hopes of becoming a national network within two years. They are advertising the fact that the channel will promote underground and international acts as well as commercial artists. Endorsements have come in from Chuck D and The Cold Crush Brothers. It certainly seems like they intend on doing this right…
You know the deal, Hot97’s Annual Summer Jam, June 12th, 7:00pm, Giants Stadium. What you probably don’t know is who will be there. Among those confirmed is the likely headliner Mr. Kanye West, along with Big Boi, Jadakiss, Alicia Keys, Ying Yang Twins and Lil’ Jon…
Lastly, some news from Captain Backslap…producer/emcee/chinchilla fur wearing pimp J-Zone has wrapped up recording his fifth album. No title or guests are being spoken of yet, but expect the first single in July and the LP in September. On Old Maid of course, act like ya know…
