DJ Jazzy Jeff is a hip-hop icon. You know the stats: one of the illest DJs EVER, winner of the first ever rap Grammy, superstar producer and one half of the legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. But, do you know the path that led him to become one of hip-hop’s pioneers? Here’s an interview where he breaks down his journey to hip-hop through music. This is Where It All Began for DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Here’s some extremely rare footage of Biggie performing with an assist from Jay-Z, courtesy of the legendary Ralph McDaniels (story below). Check it out below. Related: Notorious BIG Behind The Music (Full Video) Here’s what Ralph McDaniels had to say about the video: “Every year, I had a birthday party,” said McDaniels. “I wanted to […]
Here’s a new track from Goodie MOB, complete with a Cee-Lo verse and some soul singing on the hook. Check out Is That You God. Related: 5 Reasons Why Cee-Lo Will Always Be Hip-Hop […]
Rest in peace to the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer. While she wasn’t hip-hop, her musical influence was felt in hip-hop, most notably as the underpinning to Digital Underground’s Freaks of the Industry. As seems to be the case with all of our musical legends, she was taken too soon at age 63. Here’s a […]
Here’s the latest release from Curren$y’s upcoming The Stoned Immaculate album. It’s a funky, slinky joint that features 2 Chainz. Check out Capitol. Related: Curren$y – Fast Cars Faster Women (Video) […]
Here’s a dope new song from Childish Gambino. He provides his typically unique and insightful take on the world. Check out We Ain’t Them. Related: Childish Gambino – Unnecessary ft Schoolboy Q […]
Here’s an excellent interview of Kendrick Lamar by the Bay Area’ Wild 94.9′s. He talks about his name change, his thoughts on the 2Pac hologram, his pet peeves, his top 5 MCs (dead or alive), whether or not he smokes, whether or not he would do Oprah and more. Check it out below. Related: Murs […]
GhostWridah joins a growing list of talented MCs who have flowed over Milkbone’s Keep It Real beat. Logic recently killed it and its probably most recognized as the song that Big L and Jay-Z rhymed over in their classic freestyle session. Check out GhostWridah’s 1995 video and the Big L/Jay-Z Freestyle session below. Related: The […]
Vh1 is doing a Storytellers featuring Jill Scott. If you’ve ever been fortunate enough to see her live, you know how special this is going to be. If not, get ready. Here’s a sneak preview of the Storytellers–a full clip of her performing Blessed. Check it out below. The full show premieres on Vh1 on […]