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Jazzy Jay talks about Rick Rubin's love for bass

In this bonus clip, learn about Jazzy Jay's work on “It’s Yours” by TLa Rock, the first-ever DefJam Recording. Hear about working with pro…

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0 Feb 23, 2023

'A sonic life force': Professor, radio host Ricky Vincent brings back funk

Lakeside, an American funk band, once said in their song, “Fantastic Voyage,” “come along and ride on a fantastic voyage to the land of fu…

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0 Feb 23, 2023

Rapper Nipsey Hussle's killer Eric R Holder Jr gets 60 years in prison

The man convicted of killing rapper Nipsey Hussle has been sentenced to at least 60 years in prison. Eric R. Holder, Jr. was found guilty…

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0 Feb 22, 2023

Will Smith Jokes About Oscars Slap On TikTok

Will Smith is rolling with the punches on TikTok. As pointed out by Entertainment Weekly, the Academy Award-winning actor took part in a T…

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0 Feb 22, 2023

Black Thought Celebrates Rap’s 50th Anniversary With ‘Love Letter to Hip-Hop’

WITH 2023 MARKING the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the Roots rapper Black Thought has shared his own incredible love letter to rap music i…

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0 Feb 22, 2023

Maseo of De La Soul Makes First Public Statement Since Trugoy the Dove’s Death

De La Soul‘s Maseo went to Instagram on Monday (February 20) to mourn the death of member David Jude Jolicoeur aka Trugoy the Dove. As De…

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0 Feb 22, 2023

The Bay Area Rap Battle Heard 'Round the World

Before 8 Mile, before Scribble Jam and WorldStar, and before MTV and BET developed freestyle shows, there was the Hiero-Hobo battle. Pitti…

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0 Feb 21, 2023

Hit Songwriters Tell All, from Thieving Artists to Grammy Snubs

THE RECORDING INDUSTRY may slowly be waking up to the fact that some of its most important creators are wildly undervalued — one sign is t…

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0 Feb 21, 2023

HIP-HOP IS TIMELESS

Ever since Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight” became the first commercially successful rap song back in 1979, Hip-Hop has been recognized…

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0 Feb 21, 2023

The Making Of “The Magic Number” by De La Soul

“We were all walking through Macy’s to a local mall,” remembers MC and producer Dave Jolicoeur, “and I saw a Mickey-Mouse T-shirt with a b…

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0 Feb 20, 2023

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WATCH "Irresponsibull" MOVIE NOW

NorthEnd Empire Films LLC presents "Irresponsibull" movie. Allen is ready to settle down. Only his girlfriend Theresa doesn’t think he’s anywhere close to being responsible enough to start a family. When an unexpected opportunity arises for Allen to keep Theresa’s nephew and niece (Brian and Britt) and prove his maturity, he jumps to it…without knowing these two kids are not your average youngsters. Marcus is a low level scam artist that works for his uncle, the most “dangerous construction…See More
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Planet Asia with MC Pauze, Kai the MC at Thee Stork Club, Oakland, CA

May 25, 2024 at 9pm to May 26, 2024 at 1am
SATURDAY, MAY 25Cooler Heads presentsPLANET ASIAMC Pauze Kai the MC Cooler Heads DJS TPCO, Mr. Tibbs, Jester and OGPBIG NEWS: Cooler Heads is invading Oakland! We’re expanding our reach to Thee Stork Club, bringing our crates of records there May 25. And since we always go big whenever possible, we booked one of our favorite MCs, the most prolific man in hip hop, Planet…See More
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Marshall Jefferson 'Move Your Body' The Making Of A House Classic

Marshall Jefferson shares the story behind one of house music’s most treasured tracks, ‘Move Your Body’.Jefferson takes us back to 1985, when he was working ...
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Golden Era with Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist at Hello Stranger Bar, Oakland

May 22, 2024 at 9pm to May 23, 2024 at 1:45am
WEDNESDAY MAY 22 THROWBACK (2nd & 4th Wednesdays) 90s Hip Hop & R&B to early 2000Featuring Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist and special guests Mr. E, Cutso, Malachi, Audio1, Jah Yzer + more!at Hello Stranger Bar, 1724 Broadway, Oakland. Doors 6pm. DJ Set starts at 9pm. No cover! Join twitch and watch live stream at…See More
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Chinese Kitty Official Video ft. Connie Diiamond "BUGGIN" music video shoot collaboration with Nails Posh Studio New York, NY

Chinese Kitty Official Video ft. Connie Diiamond "BUGGIN" music video shoot collaboration with Nails Posh Studio located at 1570 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10040. Go get your nails, hair and body done today at Nails Posh Studio. Checkout Chinese Kitty official music video ft. Connie Diiamond "BUGGIN" out now on all platforms.Connie Diiamondhttps://twitter.com/ConnieDiiamond…See More
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[Exclusive] "Divine Action The E.P." By Melodic: An Enlightening Voyage Of Transformation And Truth!

Melodic's "Divine Action The E.P." is a profound exploration of taking action in life, guided by divine inspiration and protection. Thisproject is not just a collection of songs but a spiritual journey,encapsulated perfectly in it's symbolic cover. Each elementon the cover tells a story of righteousness, positive change,and a deep connection to his cultural and…See More
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Unveiling BIG 4.1's Anthem: "BIG SACK"

Hailing from Gwinnett 'DA NAWF', BIG 4.1 emerges as a beacon of authenticity in the realm of hip-hop. With his latest track, "BIG SACK," recently released and produced by the skilled Joe Peoples, BIG 4.1 delivers not just a song, but a mantra for financial empowerment and self-improvement. In a world obsessed with flaunting bags, BIG 4.1's message cuts through…See More
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