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How Rawkus' 'Soundbombing II' Launched a New Era of Independent Rap

BY DART ADAMS • MAY 18 2019 In the summer of 1999, the rap industry was moving into previously unexplored territory. Twenty years after th…

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Joey Bada$$ Brings Back Rap City’s Booth With Beast Coast & Big Tigger (Video)

BY BANDINI • MAY 10, 2019 At just 24 years old, Joey Bada$$ has been a purveyor of 1990s and 2000s Rap styles throughout the last decade—e…

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Slick Rick Speaks About Being The 1st MC To Bring Humor To Rap (Video)

BY JAKE PAINE • APRIL 27, 2019 Slick Rick is currently celebrating the 30th-anniversary of his debut album, The Great Adventures Of Slick…

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Erick Sermon Is Back To Give Rap What It’s Been Missing With His New Song

BY N. ALI EARLY • MARCH 18, 2019 Erick Sermon sometimes gets more credit for his production than his rhymes. However, for more than 30 yea…

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Homeboy Sandman & Edan Rap And DJ In A Way That Will Make Hip-Hop Pioneers Proud

BY KEVIN CORTEZ • MARCH 12, 2019 Last year, Queens, New York MC Homeboy Sandman connected with triple-threat DJ/rapper/producer, Edan to s…

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Redman On J. Cole & Kendrick, Fav Rap Battle Being Loaded Lux Vs. Murda Mook & “I Got 5 On It” Remix

We interviewed Redman recently and asked him about Kendrick and J. Cole, his favorite rap battles... which included Loaded Lux Vs. Murda M…

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Method Man Recites The First Rap He Ever Wrote (Video)

BY BONITA • JANUARY 22, 2019 Method Man is a GRAMMY-winning MC whose nearly 30-year career in music makes his success story one of Hip-Hop…

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André 3000 Delivers His First Rap Verse In More Than A Year. Listen Here.

BY KEVIN CORTEZ • JANUARY 17, 2019 Following a leaked tracklist at the top of the year, Electronic musician James Blake revealed his newes…

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How Stop The Violence Movement's “Self Destruction” Became One of the Most Important Rap Releases

BY DART ADAMS • JANUARY 17 2019 In 1988, hip-hop was at a crossroads. After a series of violent incidents, anti-rap backlash from mainstre…

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E-40 Is 1 Of Hip-Hop’s Smartest Hustlers. He Breaks Down His Businesses Beyond Rap

BY KEVIN CORTEZ • JANUARY 16 2019 Twenty years ago, E-40 named his album, Charlie Hustle: The Blueprint Of A Self-Made Millionaire. While…

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Tupac DayA day of honor, remembrance, and serviceBay Area Hip-Hop Forever in partnership with the Black Culture Zone and EastSide Arts Alliance presents the third annual Tupac day in Oakland.This event is Free With performances by Naru Kwina Yero and Pink Diamond RBGNEXTGEN And DJ bangzEducational resources, healthcare, resources, mental health, resources, vendors, food, and a kid zone.This is sponsored by the Levitt foundation and Just City Cultural Fund R3 (remember resist and reclaim project)See More
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Breaking Into the Rap Scene with Authenticity and Ambition – Promising Icon Yungkass Stuns with a Matchless Talent

Rising star Yungkass is not just entering the music world but redefining it with her unique blend of rap, dance, and an unwavering commitment to self-expressionOrlando, FL —Yungkass’s journey into music was inspired by her mother, but it quickly became a personal platform for growth, confidence, and communication. Through her lyrics, she strives to voice the unspoken realities and struggles of everyday life, making her listeners feel seen and understood.Yungkass’ music is more than…See More
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Letter To The President: The Streets Get Political (Part 1)

Narrated By Snoop Dogg- Letter To the President is a feature documentary that showcases the close-knit ties between the Hip Hop Music community and America's social and political policy in the last 30 years.
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A Fiery & Riveting Return – Heavy Hitaz Blaze Back onto the Scene with “Spent The Block Vol.1”

After a transformative hiatus, Dayton’s renowned hip-hop collective Heavy Hitaz returns with their explosive new mixtape “Spent The Block Vol.1”dayton, ohio —With afew-years tenure marked by intense challenges and significant breaks, Heavy Hitaz are ready to celebrate their triumphant return with the release of “Spent The Block Vol.1” on July 9, 2024.This new record promises to reaffirm their position in the music industry,…See More
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