David “DJ Quik” Blake is considered one of the rap game’s most talented music producers by fans worldwide. As an artist, he was first introduced to us on his early 90’s release Quik Is The Name and became one of the main pillars that the West Coast rap scene was built upon with tracks like […]
When Zion I cut their debut release, Mind Over Matter, in 2000, they garnered the respect of an underground community looking for the next sound. Since that debut, the combination of un-earthly production from AmpLive along with mutating lyrics from their dread-locked MC, Zumbi, has yet to fail. Since Mind Over Matter, Zion I […]
Domingo has been around for quite some time and the Hip-Hop producer has been a master at his craft for quite some time as well. Through the years, he’s produced for the likes of Big Pun (“Dream Shatterer”), KRS-One (“The MC”), Tony Yayo (“Homicide”) and others like Rakim, Fat Joe, The Boogie Monsters and Joell […]
Project Pat, O.G. Memphis rapper and Three 6 Mafia affiliate, has endured a lot. Growing up in the projects hustling to make ends meet, Pat dedicated years trying to acquire enough wealth to escape the hood by any means necessary. Needless to say, although heavily involved with the Memphis movement along with brother Juicy J, […]
They say the third times a charm. For Yonkers bred rapper Jadakiss the third time is the last the chapter. After delivering the streets two well received solo albums, Kiss The Game Goodbye (2001) and Kiss of Death (2004), Jada is dropping The Last Kiss in just four short weeks. With his Ne-Yo assisted […]
Lansing, Michigan. 50 Cent, G-Unit, Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco, 88-Keys, & Jadakiss. AKAI MPC 4000, Roland Fantom G & Studio Electronics SE-1 8 Years. Growing up in the Midwest exposes you to all types of music, which is a beneficial when choosing the music industry as your career field of choice. Lansing, Michigan […]
Nipsey Hussle has managed to secure a major label record deal and the spot as lead hitter for the New West Coast all in about a year’s time. It may seem like dream come true to aspiring MCs, however his current position came with plenty of blood, sweat, and tears. “Growing up with a blue […]
Perhaps more unforgettable than the classic tracks on Public Enemy’s seminal album Yo! Bum Rush The Show is the album’s actual CD cover. The timeless pose of all the members in dark berets gathered in a dimly lit room prove that Hip-Hop is just as much visual as it is audio. But this is […]
Everyone has that out of pocket uncle that makes weddings, barbecues and reunions more entertaining due to their drunken antics. Well East New York’s Uncle Murda ain’t him. The now ex-Def Jam signee is aiming to body the Rap game, so family friendly Hip-Hop isn’t in the cards at the moment. Last year Murda […]
Nah, despite the title of his latest single, “Jumpin (Out the Window),” Harlem’s Ron Browz isn’t trying to harm himself. With an album due in March (Etherboy) via Universal/Motown Records, and certifiable hit singles whether his own (“Pop Champagne”) or thanks to his tracks (Busta Rhymes “Arab Money” and all its remixes), the kid needs […]
Compton transplant via New York / New Jersey. The Game, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Amerie, Busta Rhymes, Lil Scrappy, Honey Score, Beef III Score. AKAI MPC 4000, ROLAND Phantom X8, & Roland XV 5080. 9 Years. He might not be a household name, but you’ve most likely zoned out to some of […]
Catch up…Charli Baltimore: The B.I.G. Picture, Pt. 1 AllHipHop.com: They show in Notorious Biggie building the character of Lil’ Kim. How instrumental was Biggie in the building of Charli Baltimore? Charli Baltimore: I’ve always been me. My style is my style. I guess that’s why Big liked me. Big would come to me […]
Those who have seen the Notorious biopic will question the absence of one key figure in the life of the Notorious B.I.G. shortly before he died: Miss Charli Baltimore. Tiffany Lane aka Charli Baltimore broke out on the scene following the death Christopher Wallace. Her breed of raw rap—comparable to Lil’ Kim in her explicit […]
Last year the Internet was buzzing around Bow Wow as working video vixens voiced their discontent with him unapologetically and embellished rumors spoke of fatherhood with a certain retired “brain” aficionado. As friendly banter via YouTube between he and his friend “Chuck” made headlines in urban entertainment, so did the embarrassing defeat of losing the […]
My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition. Forty-four Americans have now […]
When Soulja Boy Tell’Em taught us how to “Superman,” we thought we had heard it all. Now we’ve been graced with the new phenomenon called the “Stanky Legg.” Everyone from fly girls to local science teachers are leaning and shaking to it. Thanks to Arlington, TX group GS Boyz it looks like Hip-Hop has a […]
In the film Almost Famous, the fictitious Rock band Stillwater refers to the Rolling Stone journalist as “the enemy.” This is probably the most accurate definition of how a musician would identify a music journalist. However, when the Notorious B.I.G. was at the peak of his career—a career that ended far too soon and is […]
It’s no industry secret that the Hip-Hop spotlight is beaming down on Florida. Everyone from Diddy to Timbaland own homes in the area, and artists like T-Pain, Flo Rida, and Pitbull have forced the industry to pay attention to the Sunshine State. At the center of all the attention is Miami’s Poe Boy Entertainment, the […]
Drumma Boy is aware your production catalogue is only as good as your last beat. And for that reason, the Memphis native makes sure that every new track he creates is a potential hit. This philosophy helped Drumma to have a phenomenal 2008, where the preeminent producer supplied Young Jeezy with his #1 Rap and […]
Many mainstream Hip-Hop fans will credit Kanye West as the king of abstract [Ed. Note: no disrespect to Q-Tip]. But in reality Scott Mescudi p/k/a Kid Cudi may be one of the reasons why Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music may reach the level of its founder’s success. West has openly admitted to being inspired by the […]
