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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 D.C. GO-GO HELPED SHAPE GOLDEN AGE HIP-HOP

It's been said that Go-Go and Punk Rock are cousins to Hip-Hop and there are certainly enough similarities to make such a claim. All three…

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0 Feb 15, 2022

TODAY IN HIP-HOP HISTORY: A TRIBE CALLED QUEST DROPPED THEIR SOPHOMORE LP ‘LOW END THEORY’ 30 YEARS AGO

On this date in 1991, Queens emcees Q-Tip, and the late Phife Dawg, along with their DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad, formally known as A Tribe Ca…

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0 Sep 24, 2021

HIP-HOP MUSEUM IN WASHINGTON D.C. TO INDUCT COKE LA ROCK, GRANDMASTER CAZ, GRAND WIZARD THEODORE, AND OTHERS IN UPCOMING CEREMONY

The era of Hip-Hop was born on August 11, 1973 at a party held at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, New York. It is a culture that explod…

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0 Mar 18, 2021

THE RISE OF SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS HIP-HOP MUSIC

By the end of 1979 there were no less than a dozen rap recordings on the market. Records by artists such as The Sugar Hill Gang, Grandmast…

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0 Dec 4, 2020

[WATCH] NAUGHTY BY NATURE, WYCLEF JEAN, QUEEN LATIFAH AND MORE NEW JERSEY HIP-HOP LEGENDS CLOSE OUT MTV #VMAS

BY SHAWN GRANT • AUGUST 27, 2019 New Jersey Hip-Hop was front and center to conclude this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. Taking over New Y…

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0 Aug 27, 2019

NAS IS COMING TO BLOW YOUR HIP-HOP MIND WITH ‘THE LOST TAPES II’

BY SHAWN GRANT • JUNE 11, 2019 Sure, we got a verse from Nas on DJ Khaled’s Father of Asahd album, but we all know it’s nothing like a ful…

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0 Jun 11, 2019

UPDATE: HIP-HOP LEGEND KURTIS BLOW HEART PROCEDURE SUCCESSFUL

BY NDSMITH • MAY 2, 2019 Hip-Hop pioneer Kurtis Blow has emerged from his heart surgery with a positive praise report! The early rap super…

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0 May 2, 2019

TODAY IN HIP-HOP HISTORY: BIG L DROPPED HIS DEBUT ALBUM ‘LIFESTYLEZ OV DA POOR AND DANGEROUS’ 24 YEARS AGO

BY SHA BE ALLAH • MARCH 28, 2019 Aside from, eloquently stated by The Source Magazine at the time, “[coming] with ill animated lyrics, com…

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0 Mar 28, 2019

TODAY IN HIP-HOP HISTORY: GHOSTFACE KILLAH DROPPED HIS ‘SUPREME CLIENTELE’ LP 19 YEARS AGO

BY SHA BE ALLAH • JANUARY 25, 2019 On this date at the turn of the millennium, Ghostface Killah of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan released his…

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0 Jan 25, 2019

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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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[Exclusive] "Unveiling Resilience: Taewitda9's Latest Single Encourages Perseverance Through Life's Challenges with 'Always Got Tomorrow

Rising Florida artist Taewitda9 has struck a chord with listenerseverywhere with his latest release, "Always Got Tomorrow." This uplifting anthem serves as a reminder to never give up ononeself or life, emphasizing the importance of perseverance andresilience in the face of adversity.In "Always Got Tomorrow," Taewitda9 delivers a powerful messageof hope and determination, urging…See More
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Zuu Drops New Single "M.A.B." Under New Deal

The spotlight is now on New Orleans native and Atlanta based artist Zuu, who recently dropped his new single "M.A.B." featuring Justace under new deal with Krown Records/Atlantic Records. Zuu brings in a different sound being equipped with the best of both worlds. Having lost his father at age 4 Zuu was raised by his mother and uncles. Originally known by the stage name VLA Geeno the rapper rebranded himself into Zuu, a more mature and pristine version of his younger immature self. With the…See More
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Lil Trophy the No. 1 Chart Ranking Hip Hop Artist In Mississauga

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada — Lil Trophy has a new album coming out sometime in May so be on the lookout. It is going to feature your favourite artists like Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, MJ, Ab-Soul, Cee-Lo Green, Obie Trice, Papoose and more.Don’t forget to check out Lil Trophy’s current songs featuring Lil Wayne titled Chedda already out now on all platforms. Also listen to the song titled “Dream”it is loved by all and even got the recognition of the famous rapper Fat Joe’s liking. Also Rolex, Glow…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
BIG 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 Asia, to do a set! Can you believe it? TAKE NOTE: thee Stork is small, so this will sell out QUICK!Opening for PA is MC Pauze and Kai the MC, and your favorite DJs – TPCO, Mr. Tibbs and OGP – will be behind the decks, so you know it’s going…See More
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New Audio & Video Release - Tru Trilla "Turn That Down" ft Guilty Simpson & Skyzoo

Brick City's Tru Trilla is back at it with another choice cut, the fourth single from his new album 'XVI : Return of the Gods' out soon on May 31st through New Dawn Records."Turn That Down" is the latest display of mic skills and production levels evident throughout the upcoming release, galvanised by a heavyweight line up of guest featured artists from around the States.Veteran NY State producer Frost Gamble makes…See More
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