With World AIDS Day coming up, we thought it would be appropriate to look back on a hip-hop masterpiece that seems all but forgotten — America Is Dying Slowly. The gem was the eighth release in a heralded series by Red Hot ,a not-for-profit international organization dedicated to fighting AIDS…
Someone who isn’t new to the music scene is Teyana Taylor. A lot of people first heard about her from MTV’s Sweet Sixteen when she was signed to Pharrell’s label Star Track. Everyone wanted to know who was this girl from Harlem was and how did she get to Pharrell.…
As we inch closer to December 9th, anticipation continues to build for Prhyme – the collaboration project between Royce the 5’9 and DJ Premier. The 9 song classic (we’re assuming) features ScHoolboy Q, Slaughterhouse, Mac Miller and Dwele, with Adrian Younge’s discography being the sole sample source for Primo’s beats.
The music industry is a weird beast with a shaky temperament. Picture this – you’re living out your dream, recording a major label album. Features are rolling in, money is flowing, ads are printed. It’s all in place and a release date is announced; however, that date comes and goes.…
It seems like nowadays in hip hop music all you need is one hit and you are on top. The content of the song doesn’t seem to matter only the catchy beat and video — a trend that has labels scrambling to catch the latest trends before they seem to fade.
It’s impossible to discuss the legacy of hip-hop producers without mentioning Trackmasters – the duo of Tone & Poke. The duo are known for single handedly ushering in the jiggy era, takings Nas to the next level (commercially) and producing some of the most notable records in mainstream hip-hop, such…
Matthew Brock, aka “Bullet Brak“, has been blazing the underground DMV Hip Hop scene for years. During which time he has fully developed his musical abilities and spent much time broadening his horizons demonstrating his talent. After taking a short hiatus, in 2009 Bullet acquired his diploma, graduating with honors…
Teagan Starlight Taylor (Born March 14, 1986) known as Starrlight is a female rapper The Netherlands. An upcoming female mc who will really make a difference and give you something you never heard before – the way she plays with words, controls beats and thinks outside of the box, Starrlight…
