Guardian Music — Michael Volpe brings an air of trippy weirdness to hip-hop production. And his solo output is just as twisted and contortedHometown: New Jersey.The lineup: Michael Volpe (music).The background: He's been around for a while, has 23-year-old Michael Vo... more info

411 Mania — He wants some time off... more info

411 Mania — News and thoughts on Dr. Dre taking a break from music, Eric Sermon being hospitalized after a heart attack, Jay-Z yanking his "Occupy Wall Street" t-shirt an exclusive interview with M.O.P. and more! more info

ContactMusic — Legendary rapperproducer DR Dre has announced plans to take a break from making music The hip-hop icon who shot to fame with rap group N W A wants an extended hiatus after he finishes producing material for two up-and-coming rappers He says... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — FADER caught up with Dr. Dre at the opening of the Beats by Dre store in New York. In the interview, the producer speaks on Slim The Mobster and Kendrick Lamar. more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — In a interview with Allhiphop, Kendrick Lamar reveals he will be working with Just Blaze. They were connected through Dr. Dre.   more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Dr. Dre latest protege brings us his brand new mixtape. Hosted by DJ Whoo Kid, the project features Snoop Dogg, Prodigy, Kendrick Lamar. War Music is executive produced by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Sha Money XL. Slim The Mobster – War Music more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Here is a record from Slim The Mobster’s “War Music”. It features Dr. Dre. more info

411 Mania — From Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and Dr. Dre's "Nuthin' But a G Thang" to Radiohead's "Karma Police," Notorious B.I.G.'s "Juicy" and more, 411's Andrew Moll counts down the top ten songs of the 1990s! Check out the full article to see which ... more info

Guardian Music — Nobody wants to hear Dr Dre talk solely about his Beats headphones. But when Kieran Yates tried to ask about his long-awaited album she was thrown out of the roomPreparing to interview Dr Dre is quite a nervy affair. Not only is he responsible for so... more info