C.L. Smooth

In a recent interview with the Hip-Hop Chronicle over the pond in London, iconic '90s producer Pete Rock revealed that he plans to release a daunting five albums in 2011. Perhaps he's taking a page out of fellow beat head Madlib's playbook, but it looks like Rock is truly ready to tear into his vaults, give fans a long-awaited record with DJ Premier and reunite with former collaborator C... Read M

The One Nation Hip-Hop Summit, a cross-medium gathering of experts in hip-hop's four elements -- rapping, DJing, dancing and graffiti -- is planning its third annual gathering on November 6 in Santa Monica, Calif. The event is being held at the Vendor and Art Village section of Santa Monica High School and will be sponsored by Guerilla Union, Pico Youth and Family Center and KRS-One's Temple of Hi