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LARRY SMITH: THE GENIUS OF RAP'S FIRST SUPER-PRODUCER

The Beginning The role of producer in Hip-Hop has changed a few times since the first rap records arrived at the end of the 1970s. In that…

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0 May 14, 2022

Quelle Chris Wants His Flowers While He’s Living

We spoke with Quelle Chris about the making of his new album, DEATHFAME, and how he’s still testing the outer reaches of his potential aft…

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0 May 14, 2022

TODAY IN HIP-HOP HISTORY: DE LA SOUL DROPPED THEIR SECOND LP ‘DE LA SOUL IS DEAD’ 31 YEARS AGO

On this day in Hip Hop history, De La Soul released their second album De La Soul is Dead. Being one of the first albums to earn the covet…

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0 May 13, 2022

How Kendrick Lamar and Nipsey Hussle's Yearslong Friendship Informed "The Heart Part 5"

But the one in front of the gun lives forever (The one in front of the gun, forever) And I been hustlin’ all day This-a-way, that-a-way —K…

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0 May 13, 2022

Kendrick Lamar Has Released ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers,’ His First New Album in 5 Years

Five years since his last solo drop, Kendrick Lamar returns with Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, his final album on Top Dawg Entertainm…

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0 May 13, 2022

JOEY BADASS ANNOUNCES ‘2000’ ALBUM, DROPS FUNK FLEX FREESTYLE

Almost ten years to the day of his debut mixtape 1999, Joey Badass will release its kinda-sorta-not-really sequel 2000 on June 17. The pro…

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0 May 12, 2022

Yasiin Bey Speaks His Mind On Spotify & The Pressure To Release Black Star II | People's Party Clip

In this clip from next week's "People's Party with Talib Kweli," Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh talk with Yasiin Bey about streaming music…

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0 May 11, 2022

BLACK THOUGHT & DANGER MOUSE ANNOUNCE JOINT LP, SHARE “NO GOLD TEETH” SINGLE

Now, this is dope! Danger Mouse and everybody’s favorite MC, Black Thought, have teamed up to release the collaborative album Cheat Codes.…

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0 May 11, 2022

So Wassup? Episode 35 | Bahamadia - "True Honey Buns"

In episode 35, DJ Premier takes us through the process of how "True Honey Buns", from Bahamadia was created.

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0 May 10, 2022

Talib Kweli & DJ Jazzy Jeff On Summertime Mixtapes, Biz Markie, Bel Air Remake | People's Party Full

In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with iconic DJ, record producer, songwriter and acto…

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0 May 10, 2022

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THE ORAL HISTORY OF "MAMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT"

Thirty years ago, LL COOL J was fueled by negative reactions to his third album, Walking with a Panther. The project was deemed “too flashy” and “tone deaf” given the state of Hip-Hop at the time. Poised to come back with a vengeance, he used a radio interview…See More
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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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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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