Game's "The R.E.D. Album" approved by Interscope Records

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterTwo years ago, Game announced he was back in the studio after announcing his retirement following L.A.X. Game intended to finish his contract with Geffen Records and move on with his career. He named his album, The R.E.D. Album and planned to release it 2009, as it was the start of the second phase of his career.Game has spent the majority of his

Game sets "The R.E.D. Album" up for August release

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterInitially, Game planned to retire upon releasing L.A.X. Feeling he had done all he could with the rap game, the Compton rapper was moving on. But, his contract with Geffen Records demanded he release one more album. In order to honor his contract, Game began recording a new album in 2009. Game announced the title for this album as The R.E.D. Album.

Snoop Dogg is mentoring the New West

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThe West Coast has fallen off from its heyday during the mid-to-late 1990s. But, Snoop Dogg has remained hot, even in the drought. Snoop Dogg has often talked about using his position to help out the new West Coast artists trying to break into the game.In 2009, Snoop Dogg left Geffen Records for a new deal with Priority Records. Through this deal,