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T.O.N.E. talks influences, goals, lessons learned

Don't get it twisted. T.O.N.E is no new jack to this Hip Hop thing. The One No one Expected has seen first-hand how Hip Hop has gone from battling in the parks to luxury cars and MTV Cribs. Hip Hop is a family thing for T.O.N.E, formerly known as Toney Tone, as he first made noise ghostwriting for his older brother T La Rock.

Hip Hop summit draws rising stars

If you consider yourself a real Hip Hop Head, there are few things that you have to do in your lifetime, and no, it's got nothing to do with throwbacks and 40-inch rims.

Feel the Beat

"We love Hip Hop as much as you do, but yoo-hoo it's me the Wahoo," rhymes rapper Blue Black of the group Unspoken Heard on the underground classic "Soon Come," which was released on the 7 Heads album in 2001.

Talib Kweli whips up some 'Quality' raps

When you're considered one of Brooklyn's finest and name your album "Quality," it can only mean one thing: It better be bangin'. Talib Kweli's first solo album (not counting "Reflection Eternal" because it's with DJ Hi-Tek) is just that and more, as "Quality" comes with a fresh flavor and original sound that not many artists have. Kweli achieves a different sound here, not necessarily better, but different, unlike what he came up with alongside Hi-Tek.

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