Iggy Azalea is one of the most unavoidable subjects in music today, with both Hip-Hop fans and critics taking shots at the Australian rap star. North Carolina’s 9th Wonder chimed in on the ongoing debate, stating that fans need to put more time in supporting artists they enjoy instead of harping on those they don’t.
Moving along, Hip-Hop Wired gifts readers with some Christmas Day joy via Wired 25: The 25 Best Albums Of 2014.
The tail end of 2010 brought about an unlikely pairing between David Banner and 9th Wonder that spliced thought-provoking subject matter with futuristic production. Death of a Pop Star was the name and a different angle of lyrical anointment was its aim.
Two-thirds’ of the Hip-Hop group Little Brother are all set to recognized for their contributions to the culture at North Carolina Central University’s second annual Forty Under Forty Awards Gala.
UPDATE: Watch Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch and 9th Wonder further explain their new group, below. As most folks were out celebrating the 4th of July holiday in a variation of ways, a quiet storm was stirring within the realms of the Hip-Hop community.
By now, the benefits of hard work should be no secret to anyone who’s looking to achieve some sort of goal or milestone in life. Especially if that goal has some sort of entertainment label attached to it. Millions of people try to gain entry to fame through the same narrow window but with the […]
The real Betty Shabazz got burned but Rapsody probably set the booth ablaze when she recorded her ode to Malcolm X’s late wife. And similar to the slain Civil Rights leader, North Carolina’s celebrated mistress of ceremony is a genius with those nouns and verbs that penetrate the soul of all who hear the sermon.
Patrick “9th Wonder” Douthit has positioned himself to be Hip-Hop’s premier historian and his resume continues to be bolstered per the latest news to arrive from N.C. Central University.
9th Wonder lands a major gig at LRG. His relationship with the urban driven clothing line is established today as the multi-talented producer is named Director of Creative OutReach and Business Development.
Springtime means class is back in session for another crop of XXL Freshmen and Twitter is definitely buzzing in anticipation for the unveiling of the 10 rappers whose lives and careers will be permanently altered.
Last week, Jamla owned the Internets after dropping a handful of records from the Jamla Is The Squad compilation album. But today, the clique upped the ante by streaming the full project to coincide with its release.
At the ball just keeps on rolling for the Jamla collective, who debuted their fourth track this week with “15 Minutes of Fame.” Crooner BJ The Chicago Kid takes leads the charge, while wordsmith Add-2 backs him with a proper verse.
