Juvenile (Rapper)

Galactic gives props to the music, and musicians, of New Orleans

R. Kelly top seller at Independent Records

​R. Kelly's ninth album Untitled, released last week on Jive, grabbed the top spot at Independent Records for the week ending December 6. New-Orleans-based rapper Juvenile came in second with his latest effort, Cocky and Confident, while Birdman's Priceless took the third slot. 50 Cent's Before I ... More >>

Friday Rap-Up: Frank E, Xzibit, 50 Cent, Slick Rick

​R. Kelly's ninth album Untitled, released last week on Jive, grabbed the top spot at Independent Records for the week ending December 6. New-Orleans-based rapper Juvenile came in second with his latest effort, Cocky and Confident, while Birdman's Priceless took the third slot. 50 Cent's Before I ... More >>

Friday Rap-Up: Basementalism, Hip-Hop 4 Obama, 50 Cent, Fat Joe, Juvenile

​R. Kelly's ninth album Untitled, released last week on Jive, grabbed the top spot at Independent Records for the week ending December 6. New-Orleans-based rapper Juvenile came in second with his latest effort, Cocky and Confident, while Birdman's Priceless took the third slot. 50 Cent's Before I ... More >>

Juvenile

Reality Check (Atlantic)

Ja Rule

R.U.L.E. (Def Jam/The Inc. Records)

Terror Squad

Crunktoberfest, Thursday, October 14, Coors Amphitheatre, 303-830-8497.

For Better or Curse

An FCC crackdown has radio stations on high alert.

Judgment Day

Backbeat contributors offer up their favorite recordings of 1999.