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Big Daddy Kane Talks Prince & Rick James ‘80s Studio Stories, Answers Qs from Eminem, Nas, Pusha T

2023-12-26T21:04:35.608Z

On November 30, 2023, IDEA GENERATION and Tres Generaciones Tequila hosted an event with rapper Big Daddy Kane. The legendary MC and IDEA GENERATION Founder Noah Callahan-Bever sat down together in Brooklyn, NY in celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip hop and Tres Generaciones Tequila. In front of a live audience, the Smooth Operator himself and NCB discussed Kane's iconic career, getting the only sample ever cleared by Prince, hitting the studio with Rick James in the '80s, being left of the Batman soundtrack, and the many challenges he's faced in his career and how he's continued to persevere. The room was packed with fans sipping on Tres Generaciones Tequila, and the after party was jumping thanks to DJ Perly and DJ Drewski. Special thanks to our partners at Tres Generaciones for bringing this experience to life.

DMC On Adidas, Jam Master Jay, Run-DMC's Impact, Kurtis Blow, Untold Stories & More | Drink Champs

2023-12-07T01:29:47.729Z

Join N.O.R.E and DJ EFN as they welcome hip hop legend #DMC to #DrinkChamps. In this episode, DMC dives deep into his journey with Run-D.M.C., from their early days DJing in basements to becoming the first rap act inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He recounts the iconic partnership with Adidas and how it revolutionized the intersection of hip hop and fashion. DMC also opens up about personal struggles, including his battle with alcoholism and depression, and how finding out he was adopted impacted his life. Reflecting on the tragic loss of Jam Master Jay, he discusses the profound influence Jay had on the music world and how his death affected Run-DMC's trajectory. This episode is a must-watch!

Treach Talks Tupac & Biggie, Top MCs, Jam Master Jay, Untold Stories, Jersey & More | Drink Champs

2023-12-01T01:10:47.943Z

In this episode of #DrinkChamps featuring the legendary rapper #Treach . In this interview, Treach dives deep into his career, starting from his groundbreaking days with #NaughtyByNature to his memorable collaborations with icons like Tupac, Biggie, and Jam Master Jay. He talks performing in Iraq and Africa, bringing live snakes and rats to a record label office, and engaging in deep conversations about aliens. Treach reflects on his role in shaping the East Coast-West Coast hip-hop scene and his influence on the genre's evolution. The interview is packed with insights into his personal journey, thoughts on the current state of hip-hop, and advice for emerging artists. Watch!

Method Man Talks Wu-Tang Clan Stories, Hip Hop Beefs, Acting, ODB, Redman & More | Drink Champs

2023-10-19T22:48:32.499Z

MethodMan joins NORE and DJ EFN on #DrinkChamps . In this hilarious interview, Method Man discusses his acting career, including roles in Oz, The Wire, How High and more. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from Wu-Tang Clan's come up, beefs in hip hop, losing his job at the Statue of Liberty, and much more. From funny stories about getting fired from his job at the Statue of Liberty to heartfelt tributes to ODB's legacy, Method Man candidly reflects on his journey and evolution as an artist and man.

LL COOL J Talks Rock The Bells Festival, New Album 'The F.O.R.C.E.' + Freestyle & Biggie Stories

2023-08-04T22:26:19.411Z

LL Cool J recently appeared on Sway In The Morning to discuss the highly-anticipated Rock The Bells Festival, set to take place on August 5th in Queens, New York. With an incredible lineup that includes Queen Latifah, Ludacris, De La Soul, Slick Rick, Rakim, and many more iconic artists from the golden age of hip hop, LL was understandably excited to share details about the upcoming show. But that wasn't all he talked about! In this blog post, we'll break down LL's interview with Sway, including his comments on the rumors that Biggie dissed him on "Who Shot Ya?" and his upcoming album, 'The Force'.