Terrace Martin: Horns, Hitmakers & Hip-Hop

“Quincy [Jones] told me, ‘If the power goes out on you, you can still play. If the power goes out on the majority of those involved in Hip-Hop, they’ll have to stop what they are doing.‘” – Terrace Martin The musical career of South Central Los Angeles native Terrace Martin started at the young age […]

Pre-Wale, There Was (And Is) D.C.’s Tabi Bonney

There was a time in D.C., just a few short years back, when the most prominent MC on the Chocolate City’s rap scene WASN’T named Wale. To be exact, his name is Tabi Bonney, and his ultra-lyrical, Go-Go-inspired tracks helped lay a path for other, errrr, ummm, “locals” to follow. Tabi isn’t bitter about the […]

Rappin’ 4-Tay: Still Standing

It’s been almost five years since Rappin’ 4-Tay last released an album, but that drought is over as the San Francisco veteran independently released Still Standing Vol. 1 just this past September. 4-Tay is best known for bringing that smooth Bay Area pimp vibe to his early 90s hits “Playaz Club” and the remake of […]

Lecrae: The “God Son” of the Cypher

Who was that mystery man in the 2011 BET Cypher? Wait. Did he just mention Jesus? If you’re a Hip-Hop head, get ready to know Lecrae, the Atlanta rapper who spit some golden bars during the Cypher this year. He’s the latest buzz from the South, but listen carefully, and you’ll hear that he’s not […]

Yung Berg: 25 and Starting Fresh

Over the past several years, Chicago rapper Yung Berg has released chart-topping and radio-friendly hits like “Sexy Lady,” “Do That There,” “Sexy Can I,” and “The Business.” Yet to many in Hip-Hop, those records just so happen to be by the same guy who was caught up in some of the Internet and tabloids’ biggest […]