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When Rap Ruled The World: A White Boy MC's Photo Album, 1986-1991 by Pete Nice (3rd Bass)

SOURCE: deadspin.com Ed. note: Inside, you'll find some of Peter Nash's (formerly Prime Minister Pete Nice) personal memory box from his e…

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The Real Reason Why They Repeat the Same 20 Songs on the Radio & TV Nationwide

Ever wonder why you see and hear the same 20 artists on the rotation on radio & television? No, it's not because people are calling the…

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Uprising: Hip Hop and The L.A. Riots (VH1 Roc Docs) | Full Episode

"Hip Hop and The L.A. Riots" highlights the relationship between Hip-Hop music and the 1992 Los Angeles Riots. Executive produced and narr…

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Pioneers of Hip-Hop: Skills | episode 3

As DJ techniques evolve to be more complex, new branches of the tree give way to funky styles, new battles and even exciting technological…

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Pioneers of Hip-Hop: Step in the Arena | episode 2

The period spanning the late 80’s through the 90’s was the golden era of DJ battles. Friendly competition between DJs, crews and even coas…

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Wild Style (1982)

Wild Style: released 1983. 82 minutes. Written, directed and produced by Charlie Ahearn. Universally hailed as the classic hip hop movie,…

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Pioneers of Hip-Hop: Check the Technique

Big things have small beginnings and the most influential cultural movement on Earth was no different. Follow the Hip-Hop DJ from the raw…

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Serato 20th Anniversary Documentary | Pt. 1

Lace-up your best trainers and crack the champagne - this year we’re celebrating 20 years of Serato and ‘The Power of Music’. On the eve…

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See The Evolution Of Hip-Hop From 1979 To The Present In 30 Minutes (Video)

This Timeline shows how Hip-Hop has changed from 1979 up to 2017. Which Hip-Hop era do you prefer? Part 1

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0 Nov 20, 2017

WATCH: Uncle Jamm's Army: Pioneers of the Modern Party

At the birth of hip-hop and electro in Los Angeles, Uncle Jamm's Army became LA's most popular promoters for over a decade. This is their…

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0 Oct 30, 2017

This Mix Salutes 1987’s Def Jam Tour With LL Cool J, P.E., Eric B. & Rakim and Whodini

Grown Man Rap Show (Episode 138) celebrating the 1987 Def Jam Tour - originally aired on October 15, 2017 playlists at: www.facebook.com/G

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Watch Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly [FULL VIDEO]

Dave Chappelle returns to D.C. and riffs on politics, police, race relations, drugs, Sesame Street and more.

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0 Oct 4, 2017

Watch "My Mic Sounds Nice", A Truth about Women and Hip Hop (Documentary)

A documentary covering rap's most successful women in hip hop and the woman's place in the culture, where it stands, and where it's going…

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0 Oct 4, 2017

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Elevation (1st Fridays) with Davey D (KPFA) at Golden Ratio, Oakland

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FRIDAY, JAN 2 True Skool in association with Days Like This present ELEVATION (1st Fridays)Featuring:Davey D (KPFA)@ Golden Ratio, 1517 Franklin St., Oakland 21+ / Doors 9pm / FREE B4 10pmFree B4 11pm with RSVP: http://bit.ly/elevationfirstfridayABOUTELEVATION is a brand new party series! Curated by renowned DJ and crate-digger Renoir…See More
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WEDNESDAY DEC 24 THROWBACK (2nd & 4th Wednesdays)Experience the ultimate Throwback party! 🎵 DJ Audio1 spins all your fave jams from back in the day! 🕺 Featuring DJ Audio1at Hello Stranger Bar, 1724 Broadway, Oakland. Doors 8pm. DJ Set starts at 9pm. No cover!RSVP: https://bit.ly/throwbackmusic…See More
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Fri, Dec 12 Kick off your weekend at Feel Good Fridays! 🎧 Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist brings the best Hip Hop, Top 40, House & Throwbacks. Come dance and feel the good vibes! 🙌🔥Mad Oak Bar, Oakland • FREE entry | 21+ | 9pm-1am>>…See More
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New York rapper & producer duo Tone Chop & Frost Gamble drop new single "Beautiful Foundations"

New York State rapper & producer duo Tone Chop & Frost Gamble celebrate their three decades of working together with the release of the new album “Beautiful Foundations” on May 15th 2026 through New Dawn Records.From the early days of recording demos in their Binghamton basement to becoming one of the most prolific partnerships in recent years with a quite…See More
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JTMsocial's "Mind On a Mission" Ignites Listeners with Motivational Hip Hop Anthem

Charlotte Artist JTMsocial's New Single Features Epic tha Dawn, Phylia Adam’s, 1Chedda & MoreCharlotte, NC - JTMsocial, also known as Jeffrey Travis Mcmillian, is making waves with his latest single, "Mind On a Mission," a powerful blend of hip hop, pop, and…See More
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