Hitting stands around the country in the next few weeks, the new SOURCE magazine (with Def Jam President Jay Z and Damon Dash on the cover) also includes 4-IZE in the “Off the Radar” section. Once known for being able to predict the next big thing in hip-hop, the Source magazine is a competitive spot for upcoming unsigned rappers and MCs. However, 4-IZE is anything but new to the game.

When last did you read a hip-hop magazine that you can say really fed the craving for this hip-hop fetish that we have? The Ave magazine is a printed journal of street escapades from the infamous streets of New York that takes its readers on a global tour giving us the low-down on hip hop and issues that’s reflective in the global community…

OZONE Magazine’s 2004 year-end issue marked the “Second Annual Sex Issue” featuring Southern powerhouse artists T.I. and Chingy on dual covers. While there has been no question of the popularity of OZONE in the South over the past two-plus years, an article featured in the 2004 year-end issue has sparked a wave of publicity that has pushed OZONE to the forefront of newspapers, websites, and radio shows across the country…

Get ready to fill yourself with some holiday cheer as Fish ‘N’ Grits Magazine prepares for their fourth delectable “double-cover” release on December 21st with rap star Fat Joe and legendary comedic/actor John Witherspoon gracing the covers…

“He’s a practical joker,” says Bernie Mac about fellow Ocean’s Twelve co-star George Clooney. “You’ve got to watch yourself at all times. You open a door, you better make sure a bucket of water don’t fall on you. George’ll put gum in your drink after he’s chewed on it…

Tablist, the World’s first and only magazine dedicated to Hip Hop DJ culture, proudly announces the release of its fourth issue: The Collector’s Mixtape Edition. The full-color quarterly has stepped its game up to 84 pages examining every aspect of the backbone of Hip Hop.

Get ready to be served as Fish ‘N’ Grits Magazine prepares for their third delectable release on September 30 with rap star Jadakiss gracing the cover! Turning industry heads as only they can, publishers Camille Burgos and Joe “Fatal” continue with their passionately palatable mix of in-your-face hip hop and porn.

Hip hop heads, it’s time to be heard. For the first time in Africa, a magazine is catering directly to the needs of the hip hop community. So to all the B-boys out there, the MCs and the DJs, the B-girls and the graffiti artists, mark down Wednesday 23 June. It’s the day that Hype hits the shelves. This one’s for you. Read on for comments from Ready D and download the cover.

I’m of the opinion that one can only truly appreciate the art of graffiti if you’re a spray-can artist yourself. I have been a follower of Hip-Hop for a long time, but still my knowledge of graf has remained is limited. So in effort to get me open on this often misunderstood aspect of Hip-Hop, I decided to check for more mags, books and also search the net regarding this subject.

One, among many things that I love about Hip-Hop today is the variety of magazines that are available. Unlike the past, where I had little, or no options. I now have the luxury of choosing what and what not to read. I can still remember how excited I was when I bought my first copy of Rap Masters. But lately, I’m only truly stimulated when I’m out in the underground digging for scrolls.