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Jam Master Jay documentary premieres in Hollywood

There's a reason the Jam Master Jay documentary that premiered laste week in L.A. is entitled Two Turntables And A Microphone. When it comes to hip-hop, Jay wasn't just "a DJ," he was "The DJ," creating an untouchable legacy with Run D.M.C....  read more

Snoop Dogg, De La Soul, more to rock J.A.M. Awards

[Above: Run-D.M.C., Jam Master Jay at far left] While rock supremacy theorists continue to harp on the worst that rap has to offer (just wait until you read the hate mail we got for that Kanye West cover!), the hip-hop community has continued to churn out provocative artists. On Nov. 29, the J.A.M. (Justice, Arts & Music) Awards aim to shed light on "the most positive aspects of rap" with an industry clambake and all-star concert at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom. Given the sordid history of certain other hip-hop extravaganzas, it's nice to see one with positivity as its M.O....  read more