“If ppl are gonna just pray for the 90’s sound to come back (which I respect), shit is gonna be the same forever…” – Gavlyn (via Facebook) 26-year-old LA-based rapper Gavlyn has it factor that’s so prevalent it’s...
“When I come around homeboy watch your nuggets…” —Erick Sermon Artwork by Trenoops on DevianArt What makes a great producer? Some would say a sonic signature and an unmistakable style that helps shape cultural waves. Whenever the age...
I was gifted with a voice, but I have a rapper mentality. –Tim Vocals There has always been a fair share of R&B “bad boys,” for lack of a better term. By that, I mean singers who, well,...
“It’s the wavelengths, bro, that change over time because nothing stops moving — including people. Niggas get older; new people take their place.” — Kidaf The next generation of hip-hop is coming of age as of late, and...
“Once you’re legendary, you’re going to be legendary regardless. But, you’ve got to switch it up. I don’t want to be stuck in that…with my beats sounding like dinosaurs.” — VDon The digitization of the industry has changed...
There’s something to be said for truly creative souls. You know, the ones who never stop thinking, never stop creating, and who’s passion can never actually be extinguished. In this business, there are artists in it for the...
“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...
Fat Beats, aside from being the go-to new york record spot for legendary DJ’s in NYC during hip-hop’s golden age, was also a congregation circle for underground emcees on the come up. In it’s last few years, though,...