This is a sad day for Jazz music and Hip-Hop music. The legendary trumpeter Donald Byrd passed away on February 4, but his nephew confirmed his death today.
The efforts of the Rebel Diaz Arts Collective, a Hip-Hop community center in the Bronx, to provide educational workshops and support to area youth is expanding. The group recently announced plans to open a community library using the backdrop of Hip-Hop and activism as part of its allure.
LL Cool J invited Oprah Winfrey to his home to tape an episode of Oprah’s Next Chapter.Â
Get ready to feel extremely old. On January 22nd 2003, Chappelle’s Show made its debut on Comedy Central.
A few days ago, Wyclef Jean premiered a new track, titled “Hip-Hop,” during a visit with DJ Self of New York City’s Power 105.1. Finally, a CDQ version of the ode to the culture surfaces. The track plays like a trip down memory lane, paying homage to Hip-Hop and the various artists who’ve allowed it to […]
Obey Giant artist Shepard Fairey and West Coast Hip-Hop photographer Mike Miller have joined forces to work on a collaborative project featuring one of the most influential rap artists ever. Eazy-E, founder of N.W.A (N***az Wit Attitudes), is the featured subject of Fairey’s and Miller’s combined efforts titled “Compton’s Most Wanted” – resulting in a stirring […]
360 gets a hand from two well known artists on his remix for “Own Thing.”
The eccentric Nardwuar takes his mind bending research and sets his eyes on Pittsburgh native and father-to-be Wiz Khalifa during a stop in Vancouver.
Nino Brown (formerly known as Rich Kidd) taps names like French Montana, Yo Gotti and a surprising good effort from Ace Hood for this remix to the We The Best signee’s “Tryna Come Up” remix.
Snoop Dogg takes a break from his Reggae transformation into Snoop Lion to assist his artist by the name of “Mac Lucci on “Funny H*es.”
After making what is arguably Meek Mill’s biggest record (at the time) “I’m a Boss,” Jahlil Beats has since gone through a whirlwind of success.
