We talk a lot about nostalgia, but rarely when it comes to the world of hip hop. Aside from our features on Lord Willin and Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” we have been admittedly lacking in our celebration of legendary releases in hip hop. This morning, however, a headline hit me in the face with all the power the reminder of how old you are possibly can. I knew right away I needed to write something, even if it were only a few lines, because this album was something special to me (even if I was 11 when it came out). Today …
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EDITORIAL: DMX’s ‘It’s Dark And Hell Is Hot’ Turns 15
May 21st, 2013 
James Shotwell 
Posted in Editorials, Features, News 
Tags: 15 years, 2013, anniversary, Debut, DMX, editorial, hip hop (genre), its dark and hell is hot, Legendary, memory, rap (genre) 
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RONNIE RAPS: Falling In Reverse Announce New Album; Stream “Alone”
May 7th, 2013 James Shotwell We knew Ronnie Radke and crew were in the studio working on a follow-up to their Epitaph debut The Drug In Me Is You, but what we never expected was how the final results would sound.
Around 10AM EST today, May 7, Falling In Reverse announced plans to release a new album entitled Fashionably Late on June 18. The artwork for the album has been released and can be found after the jump, but no further details or pre-order information was released. We’ll update you as additional information begins to surface.
Alongside the news of their new album, Falling …
Posted in News, Streams Tags: .mp3, 2013, Alone, Falling In Reverse, fashionably late, new song, rap (genre), rapping, review, Ronnie Radke, single, single review, stream 15 Comments »
ScHoolboy Q Hints At Potential Rap Supergroup Including Ab-Soul, A$AP Rocky, and Danny Brown
March 28th, 2013 Adrian Garza XXL recently had an interview with LA-based rapper ScHoolboy Q about his upcoming full length, Oxymoron, when he dropped a major bomb – he plans on including some of Oxymoron‘s featured artists in a new supergroup.
Don’t take our word for it though, here’s a snippet of what ScHoolboy Q had to say.
“…As of right now, I don’t now. After this album, shit, I want to work with both the homies. I want to do a project with Soul and I want to do one with Rocky. Maybe we can even put our own little group together …
Posted in News Tags: Ab-Soul, asap rocky, Danny Brown, hip hop (genre), new project, oxymoron, rap (genre), shoolboy q, supergroup No Comments »
STREAM: 50 Cent – “We Up” (Updated Version)
March 22nd, 2013 Adrian Garza 50 Cent‘s collaboration with Kendrick Lamar has already been on the web since February, but today we have an updated version of “We Up” that features two verses by Curtis instead of the original version’s sole verse and a guest spot by Kidd Kidd.
As of now, the only news we have on a release date for fif’s upcoming sixth studio album, Street King Immortal, is that it will be releasing this spring.
Follow the jump for a listen of the track.
Posted in News, Streams Tags: 50 cent, hip hop (genre), kendrick lamar, new song, rap (genre), single, stream, Street King Immortal No Comments »
Method Man Confirms Wu-Tang Clan 20th Anniversary Album Will Drop This Year
March 4th, 2013 Grant Trimboli Under The Gun Review has been waiting too long to say the phrase, “A new album from Wu-Tang Clan will be released this year.”
Wu-Tang member Method Man announced this exciting news during his birthday show at the Key Club, in Los Angeles, two nights ago. News of a 20th anniversary album was hinted at by Raekwon last November but we have not heard any follow-up until this morning.
Watch the exclusive video from Hot New Hip Hop through the link provided and get ready for more updates on Wu-Tang’s forthcoming album!
Posted in News Tags: 20th anniversary, album, confirms, drop, meth, method man, rap (genre), Wu-Tang, Wu-Tang Clan, year No Comments »
Hoodie Allen Releases “Cake Boy” Video; Announces Free Album
February 11th, 2013 James Shotwell Hoodie Allen is one of the few underground rappers that we truly believe never sleeps. Whether on the road, in the studio, or handling his ever-active social media feeds, Hoodie has been on a 24/7 grind for years now. Later this month he will release his latest free album, Crew Cuts (out 2/20), but for now we have a new single and video to enjoy.
Hitting the net early this morning, “Cake Boy” proves Hoodie is just as talented and lighthearted as ever, with slick visuals and a catchy beat you’ll want to hear again and again. We’re hoping to …
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Jerry Seinfeld Working On Rap Mixtape With Wale
January 18th, 2013 Dan Bogosian Jerry Seinfeld will always be remembered as the stand up comic who owned the 90s with his show about nothing, Seinfeld; may god have mercy on our souls if I ever have to explain to a child that he was funny and isn’t “the guy from Bee Movie“. I pray that day never comes. The hit sitcom’s cultural reach is deep; rapper Wale made two mixtapes that took influence from it, 2008′s The Mixtape About Nothing and 2010′s More About Nothing.
Now, Wale and Jerry Seinfeld are working on a mixtape together. Jerry will be penning lyrics, …
Posted in News Tags: hip-hop (genre), jerry seinfeld, mixtape, more about nothing, Nothing, rap (genre), seinfeld, the mixtape about nothing, trailer, Wale No Comments »
Flying Lotus Gives First Interview Regarding Captain Murphy Rap Project
January 12th, 2013 Brian Lion Wrapping up 2012, multi-genre producer Flying Lotus came out as the true identity of the mysterious and cleverly named rapper, Captain Murphy. I say clever as Captain Murphy is an (awesome) character from Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim show, Sealab 2021, and as Flying Lotus has produced a significant amount of bumper music for Adult Swim, it makes perfect sense that he would adopt the moniker of one of their best animated offerings.
Some people were disappointed by the reveal as they had assumed that it was Tyler, The Creator or some Odd Future affiliate, but most were thrilled to …
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EDITORIAL: The Curious Case Of Rick Ross Vs. Rick Ross
January 10th, 2013 James Shotwell Identity is everything in music, and that goes double for urban artists. The way fans envision your day-to-day life directly correlates with whether or not they will believe the lines you deliver in songs, and some times that need to look “real” leads artists to lie through their teeth. Those needing proof of this need look no further than the story of Rick Ross, or should I say William Leonard Roberts II, and his current legal entanglement with one of the biggest drug traffickers in United States history.
Rick Ross burst onto the music scene in 2006 with his debut …
Posted in Editorials, Features, News Tags: drug dealer, freeway ricky ross, lawsuit, MMG, rap (genre), Rick Ross, the truth, true identity, warner bros 6 Comments »
STREAM: Lil Wayne – “Rich As F*ck” ft. 2 Chainz
January 3rd, 2013 Matthew Dondiego Rapper Lil Wayne has released yet another single from his upcoming project I Am Not A Human Being II. The second track from the upcoming release is titled “Rich As Fuck” and features fellow rap star 2 Chainz.
In addition, it is rumored that a video for the song has already been shot so be on the look out for possible visuals in the coming weeks. Head through the jump to check out the new track and look forward to more Weezy in the near future.
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UTG LIST: Best Mixtapes of 2012
December 17th, 2012 James Shotwell 2012 has been an incredible year for music. From rock, to pop, hip hop, and the world’s obsession with “Gangnam Style,” there have been many great offerings for fans of any genre of music. Hip hop, however, has been especially fortunate thanks to the rise of artists working harder than ever to ensure their mixtapes flow like albums. More than any other realm of music, hip hop is built on artists establishing relationships with the listener through the release of free material, and you could not throw a metaphorical rock through the blogosphere this year without finding a …
Posted in Features, News, Streams, UTG List Tags: 2012 in review, B.o.B, best mixtape of 2012, best of, big sean, captain murphy, childish gambino, Chip Tha Ripper, download, duality, Fuck Em We Ball, hip-hop (genre), king chip, Maybach Music Group, meek mill, MMG, rap (genre), Rich Forever, Rick Ross, stream, top mixtapes of the year, trinidad james, urban No Comments »
Das Racist Call It Quits
December 3rd, 2012 Grant Trimboli Rumors about Brooklyn alternative hip-hop group Das Racist calling it quits have been swirling around the internet and now Under The Gun Review can confirm that they are no more. DR were supposed to play the On3 Festival in Munich, Germany this weekend and ended up being Heems performing a solo set. He sent out the following message to fans.
“You guys wanna know the secret? Alright, so I’m going to do some Das Racist songs, but Das Racist is breaking up and we’re not a band anymore.”
In response to the onstage antics, Kool A.D. tweeted:
“for the record …
Posted in News Tags: call it quits, Dapwell, das, das racist, heems, hip-hop (genre), Kool A.D., quit, Racist, rap (genre) 1 Comment »
