Rapper, mad music scientist, Sonic the Hedgehog are just a few of the adjectives used to describe Charles Hamilton.  With his self-produced mixtape “Outside Looking” hosted by Green Lantern praised by the likes of Pharrell and Eminem and a forthcoming album, via Interscope in the first quarter of 2009. Jimmy Iovine’s newest signee, Charles Hamilton produces and writes all his own music and plays multiple instruments at the very young age of 20. Already profiled by NY Times, XXL, Complex, The Fader, Trace, and Vibe Magazine’s and Allhiphop.com, Okayplayer, Hiphopdx.com, DJbooth.net, Hiphopgame.com, Ballerstatus.com, Onsmash.com and the New Music Cartel among others; Charles Hamilton is a name you need to know!!

Charles defines himself as Sonic the Hedgehog and similarly buries himself into sound, putting him through different zones and mind states. The sound dictates the zone itself. Sonic is faster than the sound, so he can never lose or die, as long as he follows the truest sound, his heart. continue reading...

If you don’t know about R. City check it: R. City is a duo of brothers from the Virgin Islands who are based out of ATL. Their style is crazy- a mix of Hip-Hop, Reggae & R&B.  They’ve written for Busta Rhymes, Akon, Usher, Nicole from the Pussycat Dolls and more. They are signed to Akon’s Kon Live/Interscope.

They also hopped on the remix of T.I.’s “I Ain’t Scared” and added their own swag to it (You know how they do!!) Check it out: continue reading...

Check out Nina B and Lil Mama holding it down for female emcees on The Roundtable from RockMeTV.com:
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The Icon: Madonna Tribute Mash-Up w/ Nina B continue reading...