Last year, KRS-One self-released an exceptional album. Thirty years after Boogie Down Productions’ Criminal Minded, Tha Teacha’ dropped The World Is MIND, a 15-track LP on his R.A.M.P. Entertainment. In recent years the Bronx, New York representative worked with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis on the DJ-Premier-produced “Buckshot,” and reunited with Channel Live’s Hakim Green on […]
Frank Ocean is still dealing with a tension-filled battle with his previous producer, Om’Mas Keith. The center of the dispute stems from his third studio album, Blonde, which recently resurfaced into the Billboard 200 charts two years after its release. The producer says Ocean stiffed him from co-writing credits while the “Pink & White” singer would rather […]
In the world of visual and fine art, some if not all topics of discussion revolve around the grey area between traditional and nontraditional forms of art. Museum culture is often depicted as intensely exclusive with a missing link to the world of music, specifically in Hip-Hop. In recent years, demonstrations to break down the […]
Marquette King’s first season as punter for the Denver Broncos hasn’t even started yet and he’s already butting heads with members of the Denver media. In an interview with 104.3 The Fan hosts Zach Bye and former NFL wide receiver Brandon Stokley, King ruffled some feathers when he appeared unwilling to answer any questions pertaining to football. […]
Veteran MC and actress, The Lady Of Rage, has been battling some serious health issues this year. Over the weekend (August 4), the onetime Dr. Dre protege told the public just what has led to some concert cancellations in addition to pain and uncertainty in the Farmville, Virginia native’s life. “Since September of 2017, I […]
Carmelo Anthony has officially reached a buyout with the Atlanta Hawks, giving back $2.4 million of his $27.9M salary, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. That $2.4 million is the veteran’s minimum that Melo will get back when he signs with a new team, likely to be the Houston Rockets. Woj notes that Anthony still has to wait […]
Later this year, the legendary Wu-Tang Clan will celebrate the 25th-anniversary of their classic debut album, Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). In November of 1993, nine MCs came together for the Loud/RCA Records release that would lay a foundation for the “killa bees” to swarm the industry with an unconventional style of Hip-Hop. In the […]
You may recognize Sheck Wes off the strength of his infectious single “Mo Bamba.” Now, with his name steady rising, Wes has linked up with another young voice, Lil Yachty. Together, the pair take to an intense, doomsday-alarm-esque instrumental, putting the lyrical content on cruise control. Instead, the chose approach is one fueled by swagger. “Bitch […]
Jay Smooth, host and DJ of The Underground Railroad, the longest-running Hip-Hop radio program in New York, has announced that he is resigning from his post. The show runs on the non-commercial WBAI-FM station. Smooth’s resignation is a direct protest of WBAI’s recent hiring of Leonard Lopate, a former show host who was fired last […]
Of all the ways to promote your album, 2 Chainz‘ Pink Trap House was one of the most remarkable. Essentially creating an Atlanta landmark, Chainz leased the “trap house” at 1530 Howell Mill Road, painted it pink and used it to promote his Pretty Girls Like Trap Music album. With Rap Or Go To The League now […]
