Game is unimpressed by New Artists

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThere has been plenty of buzz surrounding a few of hip hop's newcomers. The biggest names have been Drake, Nicki Minaj, Wiz Khalifa, and J. Cole at a distant fourth. Despite the popular music they have put out, Game is unimpressed for the most part.Currently, Game is working on his long-awaited fifth studio album, The R.E.D. Album. He intends for the

Jay-Z working with "Black & Yellow" producers

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterBefore "Black & Yellow," Wiz Khalifa was a no-name in the rap game. The track was produced by Stargate, a production duo known for doing tracks with Ne-Yo. Despite already being known, their career boosted after working with Wiz. The duo teamed with Roc Nation in 2008 and Jay-Z is now ready.Jay-Z is currently working with Kanye West on their

Jay-Z wins Grammy for "Empire State of Mind"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterBy 2009, Jay-Z had accomplished almost everything a rapper would hope to when they enter the game. He had built two successful record labels, been the CEO of Def Jam, and had released ten number one albums. Still, Jay-Z had yet to release a number one single.Many people considered The Blueprint 3 to be Jay-Z's most-creative album of his career. Some

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J. Cole pressured by possible Jay-Z collaboration

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterAfter over a year's worth of delays, J. Cole may finally be ready to release his debut album. J. Cole became a local celebrity in Fayetteville, NC, when Jay-Z recruited him to become the first artist on Roc Nation. At the time, many people assumed his album would come in 2009.Despite not releasing an album in 2009, J. Cole had tremendous success on

J. Cole is motivated by Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Wiz Khalifa's success

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn 2008, Jay-Z made a power move when he left Def Jam to form a new super-label, Roc Nation. He surprised the world when he signed Fayetteville, NC rapper, J. Cole, and made him the focal point of the label. Many expected him to fill the label up with established stars.Early on, it appeared as if J. Cole was going to be on the fast track to success.

Will Jay-Z release a New Album in 2011?

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn recent years, Jay-Z has been spending more time running his businesses than making music. Despite being considered one of the best rappers of all-time, Jay-Z said he was a businessman. Coming from the Brooklyn projects, Jay-Z had one of two ways to make a better life for himself.Jay-Z spent most of his early adult years trying one way to build the

Young Chris talks Leaving Roc-A-Fella and Rico Love deal

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterBefore Jay-Z left Roc-A-Fella Records, he had plans of making Young Chris the next face of the label. Chris had been signed with the Roc for four years at the time. But, he was only one half of the duo, Young Gunz. The duo had one hit, "Can't Stop/Won't Stop," and they were forgotten.However, on the mixtape scene, Young Chris shined and Jay-Z was

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J. Cole talks Nas encounter

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterEver since he entered the game, J. Cole has received multiple comparisons to Nas. Last summer, the Roc Nation star admitted he looked up to Nas. Recently, J. Cole opened up about the first time he met his idol.J. Cole said the comparisons to Nas never felt right to him. He feels he has to do plenty of growing before he is on that level. It was not

J. Cole joins Rihanna's 'LOUD' tour

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWhile he is still working on his debut album, J. Cole will have plenty of publicity. He recently joined fellow Roc Nation artist, Rihanna on her 'LOUD' tour.J. Cole will join Cee Lo as one of the artists featured on the tour, alongside Rihanna. Rihanna chose to add J. Cole after he remixed her S&M single and she liked it.Rihanna will be accompanyed by

J. Cole to release Roc Nation debut

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterEver since he signed with Roc Nation, the hip hop media has been pitting J. Cole against Drake. When Jay-Z launched his new company, he chose J. Cole as the first artist. This puts all kinds of pressure on new artists, as J. Cole. But, he promised to live up to the pressure.In 2009, J. Cole was supposed to make the jump from being a mixtape rapper to

Lloyd Banks talks Rap Newcomers

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIt does not feel like it was that long ago when Lloyd Banks was considered a new rap artist. His first known appearance was in 2003 in the "Stunt 101" video. But, when his time to shine came, in 2004, Banks did just that. He has since established himself in his own right.Now considered a veteran in the game, Lloyd Banks has made major moves. G-Unit

AZ tells Rap Vets to Step Aside for Drake and J. Cole

By Mikey T The Movie StarHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWhile working on his album, AZ is making plans to leave the rap game behind. He released his debut album, Doe or Die, in 1995 and has released multiple albums since. Most of the rappers who debuted in the mid-1990s are still dominating the game now, but not too many newer rappers have broken in and stayed.One reason for this is because many of the

Drake turns down J. Cole competition

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThis year was supposed to be the year when Drake and J. Cole competed for the "future of hip hop" title. Drake was hailed as the protege of Lil Wayne, while J. Cole was the face of the Roc Nation movement. Both rappers started with great buzz, but an album came from Drake and J. Cole had only one single.Towards the end of the summer, there were rumors

J. Cole lands Trey Songz collaboration

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn 2008, when he was hand-picked by Jay-Z as the first artist on Roc Nation, J. Cole was excited. After Jay-Z finished his business with Def Jam, J. Cole was sure he would be recording his album. However, things did not work out that way.Instead, J. Cole found himself helping Jay-Z with his comeback, The Blueprint 3. The album went on to become the