Harold Scrap Fretty, the multiplatinum music producer, best known for “Only God Can Judge Me” by 2Pac, recently signed a licensing deal with Candlewick Press — a division of Harper Books. The licensing deal is in conjunction with...
Twenty years later, Summer 2016 stands as a pivotal period in hip-hop. Let’s set the scene — Bill Clinton was running for re-election, VHS was still a viable format, people were still waiting for N64 to drop, EBay...
“Eminem’s style was so free and I always wanted to have that in my music. I liked 50 cent’s arrogance. Then you have the conscious types like Kendrick and J.Cole…I incorporate all of that in my music.” –F.A.A.N.A.N....
“First N–ga taught that crippin’ to your kids, huh,” proclaims Snoop Dogg — and rightfully so. Unless the average middle class American [white] kid was jamming to groups to Compton’s Most Wanted, which wasn’t a sure bet in...
Beyoncé was the star of the night at the BET Awards, opening the show with a surprise performance of “Freedom,” featuring Kendrick Lamar. Although she was present for the stage performance, the superstar did not stay to accept...
Kanye West has always been an attention go-getter, and his latest video for Famous, offers just that since its Tidal debut over the weekend. Fan’s are talking about the hot and steamy video of the hottest celebs naked...
With all of the accomplishments underneath Brooklyn artist Tahj Ace’s belt, it’s hard to believe that he’s only eighteen and just graduated high school. Ace possess the work ethic and motivation that most kids his age only dream...
Rappers being influenced is nothing new — mainstream artists often borrow elements of cadence, style, and song structure. Sometimes, though, this is done without permission, which journey’s into the territory of straight up biting. Artists, such as Ludacris...