HEADLINE ARCHIVE #8

HEADLINES FOR DECEMBER 20, 2001

SUGAR HILL GANG WINS LAW SUIT

Old School Legends The Sugar Hill Gang were recently awarded nearly a million dollars in a victorious lawsuit.

The suit claimed that in 1999 Snapple Beverage and Turner Broadcasting used the groups image and vocals in nation wide commercials without the group's consent. The spot, which included video footage of the group performing "Rapper's Delight" was intended for closed circuit use at Studio 54, but instead showed up on tv.

KOOL MO DEE WORKING ON NEW BOOK

First off, his name isn't a typo, he stopped using the "E" from "Moe". Secondly, he's working on a new book entitled "The 100 Greatest Emcees".

The book is due out next year. I'll keep you updated when I get any news about where to get your hands on it.

Speaking of top emcee lists, did you see the bullshit list from BET last month. Here are where the old schoolers managed to fit in.

#48 Melle Mel
#41 Kool Mo Dee
#35 Run DMC (like they are the same person with the same skills???)
#24 Slick Rick

HEADLINES FOR DECEMBER 8, 2001

GRANDMASTER FLASH SET TO RELEASE NEW LP

Grandmaster Flash will be releasing a new album called "The Official Adventures of Grandmaster Flash".

It is expected to include samples of the block parties from the late 1970's, new music, photos, and interview material.

HEADLINES FOR OCTOBER 21, 2001

KOOL MOE DEE ON THE BIG SCREEN

Old School Legend Kool Moe Dee has been busy lately.

He has a couple new songs making the rounds on the internet as well as on the OldSchoolHipHop.Com radio show, but now he makes his presence known on the big screen.

In a new film entitled "The New Guy" Moe Dee along with Jermaine Dupri and Henry Rollins appear as sheriffs. The comedy stars Eddie Griffin.

Kool Moe Dee is no stranger to films as he appeared in "Beat Street", "Gang Related", "Listen Up," he had brief cameo in "Wild Style" and most recently appeared in Will Smith's "Wild Wild West" video.

"The New Guy" is set for release on November 16th.

HEADLINES FOR OCTOBER 11, 2001

MORE INFORMATION REGARDING BOOGIE BOY KID DELIGHT

I received this email today from the Crash Crew

"Peace and Greetings to All.

Just to give all of you the arrangements for Kid Delight’s service. It will be held on Tuesday October 16, 2001 at George H Weldon Funeral Home 9a.m to 10:00 a.m. George Weldon is located at 3353 E. 116th street between 1st and 2nd Ave in Manhattan.

On behave of myself and his family thank you all for all the love that you have given them in their time of sorrow and grief. It has been well appreciated. The Brother will be missed but he lives on through his music and the unique ways he has touched us.

Once again thanks to all.

Boogie Boy Kid Delight……..R.I.P PEACE"

HEADLINES FOR OCTOBER 10, 2001

R.I.P BOOGIE BOY KID DELIGHT

This is an unfortunate thing to have to report, but I received this email from Yoda of the Crash Crew:

"Peace and Greetings to All. Yesterday the Hip Hop World lost another great and talented artist. William Stroman a.k.a Boogie Knight Kid Delight of The Boogie Boys passed on.

Delight a Hip Hop veteran was the original member of The Boogie Boys. He wrote and performed such Hip Hop classics as "Fly Girl", "Rappin' Aint A Thing", and "You Ain't Fresh" as well as others.

Recently he was working on his new material. He just completed a c.d featuring Reggie Reg La Bruja and Afrika Bambaataa.

Kid Delight will be greatly missed and this is a big loss to the Hip Hop community. As more info about services and everything else becomes available I will let everyone know. PEACE"

As a side note, I recently received a copy of his new material and we had talked several times about doing an interview for this site. Unfortunately that interview never took place.

I'll get more information out as soon as it comes in.

HEADLINES FOR OCTOBER 9, 2001

T LA ROCK MOVIE INFO

An old schooler on the silver screen.

Whispers about T La Rock's involvement with the film industry have been coming my way for while, but today T himself confirmed the info...sort of.

In an email to this site, he wrote: "The writing is almost complete, then comes the casting and I will be good to go. I cant really comment on who picked up the movie at this time but, It will happen soon."

Hopefully more info will be forthcoming.

HEADLINES FOR AUGUST 10, 2001

THE FAB 5 FREDDY SHOW DEBUTS THIS WEEK

The man that brought hip hop to the nation every week on Yo! MTV Raps over a decade ago is once again hitting the airwaves. This time, however, it's the internet that's providing the source.

The Fab 5 Freddy Show is brought to you by GetMusic.Com and features interviews, news, and fashion each day Monday through Friday.

Be sure to check out the show asap and drop Fab 5 a line with your support.

HEADLINES FOR JULY 7, 2001

KURTIS BLOW AND GRANDMASTER FLASH UNITE

Old school legends Kurtis Blow and Grandmaster Flash have launched an organization called the Alliance Of Legends.

The group plans to document, chronicle, and come with an official accounting of hip hop's history. Blow said the first step was in a documentary that he's been working on for the past year and a half. Also planned is a hip hop history compilation album that has yet to be released.

The Alliance also plans to do a lot of shows featuring old school artists.

HEADLINES FOR JUNE 7, 2001

WILD STYLE SCREEN IN NYC

WILD STYLE will be screened in Binghamton New York (director Charlie Ahearn's home town) this week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday June 4,5,6,7th at- The Art Theater- at 9pm- in 35mm!

Ahearn's new feature FEAR OF FICTION about twins ghosts and garage music- in 35mm- will also play this week at the ART Theater at 7pm

info courtesy of www.wildstylethemovie.com

HEADLINES FOR MAY 31, 2001

THE RETURN OF MELLE MEL

Perhaps one of the most distinct voices of the old school era is plotting his return to the arena.

Melle Mel of The Furious Five has joined forces with west coast artist Rondo is set to release a new album entitled "On Lock". The duo is calling themselves Die Hard.

At this time further release info is unavailable, but stay tuned.

HEADLINES FOR MAY 16, 2001

RUN DMC HEADLINES ANTI-RACISM SHOW

Run DMC will be appearing for a good cause yet again at the Respect concert in Finsbury Park on July 21

Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, who is organizing the free event, said signing the band was a ``great coup for London.''

``By playing at Respect, Run DMC and the other performers are showing that racism remains a key issue and that racist attitudes and behavior must not be tolerated,'' the Mayor said in a statement on Wednesday.

``One in three Londoners is from a minority ethnic community. Yet racism is a poison that still blights and destroys lives across our city every day, whether through racist violence or the impact of discrimination.''

The one-day festival will feature R&B, pop and a variety of world music, as well as a range of family entertainment.

Info provided by Reuters

WILD STYLE SCREENINGS IN NYC

As part of the "Hiphop Cinema Festival" WILD STYLE will be screened (on Beta) May 17th Thursday 7pm. Charlie Ahearn (the director)& The Cold Crush are scheduled to be there at VOID 16 Mercer St. The show is free but RSVP required 631-1189

Also WILD STYLE will be screened in 35mm at The Museum of Modern Art (on 53rd St west of 5th Ave)
May 28th Monday at 5pm and the 29th Tuesday 2:30pm

HEADLINES FOR MAY 2, 2001

RUN DMC READY TO RECORD FOLLOW UP?

The word is out that Run DMC is headed back to the studio.

With Crown Royal turning out to be quite the commercial (and in most opinions critical) dud, Rev. Run stated last week that the group will be returning soon with a follow-up that will included more DMC and less outside guests.

Run said, "I think Run DMC will be back in the recording studio immediately. Me and D are going to sit down and incorporate his style with mine and make an album with no collaboration. Hopefully now, like today."

Run also stated he had a rough time getting used to DMC's new voice, but he's ready to get it going again.

They are continuing on their tour for the next few months. We'll see what happens from then on.

HEADLINES FOR APRIL 24, 2001

THE TOUR YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR

Slick Rick. Doug E. Fresh. Big Daddy Kane. Stetsasonic. UTFO. Force MD's. Biz Markie. Kool Moe Dee. Poor Righteous Teachers. Nice and Smooth. DJ Red Alert. Whodini. Nemisis. Dana Dane. Special Ed. Kurtis Blow

So, interested in seeing any of these guys live?

"The Revolution is Hip Hop Tour 2001" hits the road starting next month in Providence, Rhode Island on May 27. This show will be followed by a June 2 performance in The Bronx.

Other cities include Philly, DC, Seattle, Norfolk, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Alanta, Charlotte, Gary, Detroit and more..... (hopefully St. Louis) to come. The announcement of more specific dates and times should be coming soon and will be posted ASAP to help get the word out.

Not all acts will be performing at all shows, you'll need to check your local listing when it comes around.

The tour is being sponsored by Platform.Net.

Cross you fingers that it comes to your town.