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The Origin Story of Kanye West’s 1997 Beat Tape

By Lauren Nostro | May 23, 2016 On Dec. 7, 2014, bidding on an EBay post of a Kanye West demo tape from September 1997 came to a close. T…

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An Argument For Why Ghostwriting Is Good Starting With Exhibit D-R-E (Video)

PUBLISHED BY BANDINI | OCTOBER 28, 2017  Since Meek Mill outed Drake’s involvement of emerging Atlanta, Georgia-based rapper Quentin Mill…

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NYPD OFFICER DJ ACE TAKES ON FUNK FLEX’ “5 MINUTES OF FUNK”

By MEKA | December 1, 2017 Following DJ Precision’s technical display, Funk Flex invites DJ Ace to take part in his “5 Minutes Of Funk”…

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SAGE FRANCIS & B. DOLAN RAGE “WAR ON CHRISTMAS” ON NEW EPIC BEARD MEN SINGLE

By SHAKE December 21, 2017 The Epic Beard Men are back. With winter in full effect, Sage Francis and B. Dolan return with “War On Christma…

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Prince Paul - People, Places, and Things (Remix) (feat. Chubb Rock, Wordsworth, and DOOM)

Prince Paul presents the official remix to his classic track "People, Places, and Things", off his upcoming project "The Redux". Originall…

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DJ Premier Says He & Pete Rock May Be Exclusively Producing De La Soul’s Next Album (Video)

PUBLISHED BY JAKE PAINE | DECEMBER 11, 2017 DJ Premier has had one of his busiest years in recent memory. The Gang Starr member released a…

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Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg Is Ready To Get Post Malone Out The Paint

Written by Kai Miller Hot 97's own Peter Rosenberg has joined the chorus of critics taking aim at Post Malone following his recent eyebrow…

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Wu-Tang ft. Redman, Method Man, Raekwon, U-God & Mathematics – Hood Go Bang! (Remix)

Method Man and Redman are joined by Raekwon, U-God and Mathematics on a new remix of “Hood Go Bang” from Wu-Tang’s The Saga Continues albu…

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The​​ Legend​​ Continues​​ with​​ Nas​​ |​​ Vol.​​VII​​ | ​​Trumpet

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20 Years Later, Rhyme & Reason Remains Rap Music’s Ultimate Backstage Pass (Video)

PUBLISHED BY DANA SCOTT | DECEMBER 7, 2017  During the late 1990s, Hip-Hop was a seismic force that garnered mainstream recognition as a…

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Sparoh’s “Panama” Delivers a Powerful Message of Confidence and Creative Freedom

Sparoh is an Atlanta-based artist creating music at the crossroads of melodic trap, alternative pop, and punk-fueled rebellion. Equal parts vulnerable and unapologetic, her work explores identity, liberation, and the complexities of Black womanhood.Raised in the DMV on a foundation of jazz, funk, and blues, Sparoh was drawn early to artists who challenged convention and redefined what was possible. Influenced by trailblazers like Joyce Kennedy,…See More
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Gus is making a comeback. He's growing stronger and the world is starting to take notice. He's been recording and doing music for over a decade. He's caught some fire but he's kept going and is making an impact that lasts on the ears and hearts of his listeners. He's reaching for his goal this time around and he aims break the wind and give you music that touches the…See More
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KEV CHOICE ENSEMBLE (WIN TICKETS) at Yoshi's, Oakland

June 26, 2026 from 7pm to 11pm
ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN RANDOMLY AND ANNOUNCED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT.  June 26, 2026 Genre-blending pianist/MC/composer celebrates Black Music Month KEV CHOICE ENSEMBLE@ Yoshi's, 510 Embarcadero, Oakland Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 7:30 PM Doors: 9:15 PM / Show: 9:30 PM…See More
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