There is so much more to Brooklyn, New York than meets the front
page of the news. Long considered a breeding ground for crime,
corruption, and untamed youth, the borough's contributions to the
world of music and culture have traditionally gone without notice--
but they are there. Just think hip hop, and the names will begin
rush into consciousness like a brain-freeze on a balmy summer
afternoon: Special Ed, Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, M.O.P., DJ Premier,
Mos Def, and of course, that army battalion-load of emcees known as
the Boot Camp Clik. The Cocoa Brovaz,Tek and Steele, are more than
just survivors of this diverse and musically prolific environment;
they are survivors of an industry that values the fattening of
pockets above all else. Despite an early career rooted in critical
and commercial success, the duo's future would forever be altered
by one key axiom: in the business of music, don't nothing move but
the money. Appearing under the name, Smif-N-Wessun, Tek and
Steele's first-ever recorded experience dates back to fellow
'Bucktown' representatives and Boot Camp members, Black Moon's
stellar LP, 1993's Enta da Stage. Textured with the murky,
dungeon-core production of Da Beatminerz, and crackling with the
flavor of areggae vocal long-forgotten, the collaboration would set
the stage for the unique blend of sound clash street-speak which
was to follow. And follow it did-- nearly 2 years later, when the
fast-rising pair dropped their groundbreaking Dah Shinin' debut on
Nervous Records. Acclaimed by both hip-hop and pop press alike, the
record would feature an abundance of single-worthy cuts, including
the now-classics, "Sound Bwoy Buriel", "Stand Strong", and
"Bucktown."And the fans liked it too, copping enough copies during
its opening week to ensure both a #1 slot on Billboard's Rap Album
chart and #3 debut on its R&B measure-- impressive stats for a
new artist release in any genre.
River House Artists’ jiggy buckaroo and rising rap sensation Ryan Charles released his latest track, “Heartbreak Rodeo,” available everywhere now. With his signature Western flair, Charles fuses a fresh hip-hop sound with a country perspective, bringing the cowboy lifestyle to the rap scene. The…See More
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International Hip Hop artist Rhyme Assassin gets ready for the release of his new record on April 19th, everywhere music is sold. This time around he links with M.O.P and Ruste Juxx for "Run Em Up (Told Ya)." Tap into the interview below for some inside scoop on the record and to pre-order it. Pre-Order “Run Em Up (Told Ya)” here -…See More
Survivor and songstress, Felicia Taylor unveils her new record “Reflections,” a unique confluence of Pop, R&B, and ElectronicaWoodbine, Maryland —”Reflections” represents Felicia Taylor’s undying passion for music and her commitment to sharing her story. Each song in the album is a testament to her survival and a celebration of life.The artist’s music defies conventional categorization, blending pop, R&B, electronic, and hip-hop elements in a way that mirrors her own distinctive…See More