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Despite having a hell of a year that boasts production credits on Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky,” and more, Pharrell‘s sonic magic didn’t translate through his Azealia Banks collaboration, “ATM Jam.” However, the highly opinionated rapper has a theory for why her Broke With Expensive Taste single didn’t live up to hit status.
Streetwear brand Akomplice used the age-old method of melding the new and old school by seeking a contemporary artist to represent the legacy of a legend in their new lookbook. The clothing manufacturer called on rising MC Joey Bada$$ to model clothing from a capsule collection that commemorates the life of the late, great J. Dilla.
Today, Pete Rock is regarded as a legend in the field of Rap music and Hip-Hop production. The Chocolate Boy Wonder lent his signature sound to numerous classics and remixes over the past 25 years after starting out as a part of Eddie F’s Untouchables crew.
Graffiti may have created a substantial lane for itself but it will forever remain embedded as one of the core elements in Hip-Hop. If a picture is worth a thousand words, a b-boy (or girl’s) expression through the power of tagging can value several million syllables and such.
Corey Dunton, 16, allegedly shot up the Bryant Park skating rink on Saturday night (November 9), injuring two people. Reportedly, the teen did so attempting to steal a pricey Marmot winter coat.
It’s pretty obvious, Miley Cyrus is trolling Hip-Hop. During the MTV EMA’s, the former Hannah Montana rocked a dress that featured images of the Notorious B.I.G and Tupac. But that was trumped by her pulling out a joint and smoking it on stage.
Leonardo DiCaprio‘s birthday party turned out to be a rap concert. The accomplished thespian celebrated his 39th born day last night (November 10) with a star-studded party that included performances by 2 Chainz and Kanye West.
Veteran DJ and current HOT 97 radio personality, Funkmaster Flex has been inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
At the time Wu-Tang Clan first appeared on the national stage, it was thanks to a hit 12″ single titled “Protect Ya Neck”/“Method Man”, released by Loud Records. The year before the group independently released “Protect Ya Neck” with a different B-side (“After The Laughter Comes Tears”) which built up enough of a buzz on […]
“But if wasn’t for the Bronx, this rap sh*t probably never would be going on…” — Lord Tariq It’s no secret that their contributions have been scarce as of late but every civil member of the Hip-Hop community credits the BX borough with being the founding place of the culture that has touched millions of […]