Can music truly be intelligent, positive and banging all at once? Well, a spin through your local radio dial shouts loudly, “NO.” If you’ve been following the most recent shift in the industry, though, you’ve probably noticed a...
History has shown that the most successful artists in hip-hop history have worn multiple hats. Whether that means heading label, businesses (like Rick Ross’ Wing Stop for example) – or even making a go at other forms of...
Having a sound that is pleasingly varied or balanced is rare in today’s music game. It’s a new world, and with radio and selective regional sounds dominating the airwaves, it’s not uncommon to find artists that that seem...
It’s been a while since we heard the sultry, soulful voice of the talented Ms Erykah Badu. The interwebs collectively made a happy sigh when she dropped the only cover of Hotline Bling that matters, sparking talks of...
It seems as though skits are a lost art. Perhaps it’s a sign of the times. The industry has become increasingly focused onsingles, and less focused on the development of cohesive projects; although, I guess that’s not entirely...
Jadakiss is a formidable voice in the rap game. He has a distinctive cadence that would stand out in a crowd of a million rappers, and a track record that dates back to the days when B.I.G had...
“So when you get this Screw right her’, I want you to hold on to this motherfucke’. Cause we gon’ come up in ’94, you best believe that!” – E.S.G, Rapper On the intro to DJ Screw’s 3...
“Imagine how I felt, opening the email, pressing play and being the first person to hear this new ODB music; It was surreal” – Mustafa Shaikh, Boombotix Russell Jones, also known as Ol’ Dirty Bastard, was and wasn’t a...