Exploring the 5 Most Iconic Drum Breaks in Hip-Hop History
Today, we’re diving into a core building block that has shaped the sound of hip-hop: drum breaks. These short, percussive segments from …
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#30thAnniversary – Snoop Doggy Dogg “Doggystyle”
This might be the debut album from Snoop Dogg, but it’s definitely not an introduction to the renowned west coast emcee. After appearing on …
Andre 3000: The GQ Video Cover Story
An interview from Andre 3000 is an event lately, but in the rollout of his brand new instrumental album “New Blue Sun”, he took the time to …
Mastering the Classical Guitar
Learning to play the classical guitar is a fulfilling and enriching experience, blending artistry with technical skill. For beginners, the …
#30thAnniversary – Queen Latifah “Black Reign”
After mixed reviews and slow sales of the poppier “Nature Of A Sista” LP, Tommy Boy made the decision to let Queen Latifah go, which gave …
#30thAnniversary – Wu-Tang Clan “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)”
Honestly, what else can be said about the creation of this album, one of the biggest game changers in Hip Hop history. You can find …
RZA celebrates the 30th Anniversary of “Enter The Wu-Tang” on Hot 97 “Ebro in the Morning”
In light of the 30th Anniversary of “Enter The Wu-Tang“, The RZA passed by “Ebro in the Morning” to discuss the impact of this classic …
#30thAnniversary – A Tribe Called Quest “Midnight Marauders”
It’s fair to say that A Tribe Called Quest dropped the greatest one two punch in Hip Hop history. To find a way to follow up the …
#30thAnniversary – Shaquille O’Neal “Shaq Diesel”
The relation between basketball and Hip Hop has always been really strong, but most of the time, when an NBA player tried to grab a mic, …
#HeavyRotation – KONG “The Yellow King’s Revenge”
Available now on Holiday Maker Records! Listen on Spotify and Apple Music. Videos: Upfield Lovers Yellow King Walking to Take Revenge Via …
#30thAnniversary – Erick Sermon “No Pressure”
After an ugly break up with his former partner Parrish Smith, Erick Sermon signed with Def Jam as a solo artist and dropped his first …
#30thAnniversary – Black Moon “Enta da Stage”
When you talk about grimy NYC Hip Hop, you need to have “Enta da Stage” at the top of that list. The first album from 5Ft. Excellerator, …