The Legacy of Nas Doesn’t Stop At ‘Illmatic’

When you talk to the average hip hop fan about Nas and ask them what’s his best work, a good amount of the time you’ll hear Illmatic. If you ask them why, you usually get the cliche, “Man, the beats were incredible. He had DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Large Professor, Q-tip, and L.E.S. He painted […]

Review: Ras Kass ‘Soul On Ice 2’ Album + Book

If your into heavy lyricism and Boom Bap beats like I am, Soul On Ice 2 will be very enjoyable for you. It took me a few listens and a read through the SOI2 book (which was a great idea btw) for me to grasp everything. Ras Kass has one of the best pen games […]

SuperSTah Snuk & Termanology “ISIS” Freestyle

ST Da Squad lyrical governances SuperSTah Snuk and Termanology release mercenary “ISIS” Freestyle. Snuk returns with an unyielding comeback, reminding the rap world he’s no beginner. Bar for bar his uncontrollable rhyme schemes are blowing up boroughs causing fatal casualties. Term gunboats in with his own reminders on how quickly he can erase rooms, literally […]

Termanology & Dame Grease ‘Set In Stone’ LP

Termanology teams up with platinum producer Dame Grease for Set In Stone album, available now on all digital platforms. The lyrically conveyed canvas features Method Man, Bun B, Enisa, Vado, LA Novel, Wizz Dakota, Millyz, Sheek Louch, Wais P, Lil Fame of M.O.P, C Scharp, and Ea$y Money. Stream/Buy Here Set In Stone serves as […]

Willie The Kid Signs On As Producer Of PBS Langston Hughes Documentary

Hip Hop artist & entrepreneur Willie the Kid has joined on as a producer for I Too Sing America: Langston Hughes Unfurled a documentary slated to be released in 2020 through PBS’ American Masters Series about the great American poet, novelist, playwright, columnist & social activist who rose to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance. Willie & his […]

Thirstin Howl the 3rd Premieres Kung Fu Film ‘General Lo and the Legend of the Lo Palm’

Thirstin Howl the 3rd, a revered icon in the hip hop culture, embarks on a cinematic journey. Growing up in NY, Kung Fu films were wildly popular and still are. Thirstin puts a magnificent Love and Loyalty spin on his recent theatric debut in General Lo and the Legend of the Lo Palm. The cast […]

Planit Hank (Hip Hop Donor Benefit) Nov. 11th in Williamsburg, Brooklyn @ Music Hall

Planit Hank (Hip Hop Donor Benefit) Performances By Masta Ace, Sadat X, El Da Sensei, Marco Polo, Diamond D, DJ Evil Dee, Melissa J, & More… Tickets: https://www.axs.com/events/364382/beat-cypher-dj-evil-dee-diamond-d-marco-polo-large-professor-tickets?skin=mhow The Donor Benefit will be held at the Music Hall in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (capacity 600+). Confirmed performers are Canibus, Masta Ace, El Da Sensei, Sadat X, Angela Johnson […]

Wu-Tang Clan Celebrates 25 Years of ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’ @ A3C Festival [Live Footage]

This year Wu-Tang Clan floored the crowds at the A3C Hip Hop Festival in Atlanta celebrating their 25th Anniversary of ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’. The entire clan was present for this milestone event. Young Dirty Bastard put on a powerful performance on behalf of his father ODB (RIP). His delivery was spot on and truly reminiscent […]

A3C Is Atlanta’s Premier Hip Hop Festival

A3C is Atlanta’s number one hip hop festival! This year has a blazing lineup with your favorite artists. Lil Wayne just dropped ‘The Carter V‘ and you can catch him this week on A3C’s stage. Hip hop enthusiasts will enjoy some stellar performances from other hip hop greats such as Wu-Tang Clan, Talib Kweli, PRHYME, […]

20 Years Later: ‘Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life’ and the Rise of Jay-Z

September 29, 1998 was a huge day for hip hop. Three classic albums dropped in one day. Outkast‘s ‘Aquemini’, ‘Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star’ and Jay-Z‘s ‘Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life’. When I think about Jay’s albums now, all I can say is WOW! ‘Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life’ was the album that solidified Hov, […]