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2Pac would have been 40 on 6/16. To celebrate his birthday here’s a classic mixtape done by DJ Vlad, Dirty Harry and Green Lantern.

2Pac would have been 40 on 6/16. To celebrate his birthday here’s a classic mixtape done by DJ Vlad, Dirty Harry and Green Lantern.

Check out Rap Phenomenon 2.  Listen to the whole mixtape and download it below.  There has been a TON of controversy surrounding the 1994 shooting of 2Pac over the last couple of days, but today, we celebrate his life. Download Mixtape... Read more
June 16, 2011 Audio, Mixes
Happy Mother’s Day to the moms out there. You are appreciated.

Happy Mother’s Day to the moms out there. You are appreciated.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdI8SfMHuxs&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNcloTmvTeA... Read more
May 8, 2011 Video
Ever see Rhyme & Reason? After nearly 15 years it still stands as one of the best films ever on hip-hop. Watch the whole movie here.

Ever see Rhyme & Reason? After nearly 15 years it still stands as one of the best films ever on hip-hop. Watch the whole movie here.

It takes a comprehensive look at hip-hop THE CULTURE through the words of some of the best rappers to advance it: Nas, Biggie, Pac, KRS-One, Q-Tip, RZA, Ice-T, MC Eiht, Pharcyde, Lauryn Hill, Dr. Dre...It doesn't stop.... Read more
March 6, 2011 TV/Film, Video
Here’s a Presidents Day playlist dedicated to the presidents most celebrated in hip-hop: Dead Presidents.

Here’s a Presidents Day playlist dedicated to the presidents most celebrated in hip-hop: Dead Presidents.

This one is all about the mighty dollar. You'll find some Jay-Z, J. Cole, Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, Biggie, Dogg Pound, DJ Quik, Scarface, 2Pac, 50 Cent and some outliers like Zion I and Mountain Brothers. Press play, sit back and count stacks.... Read more
February 21, 2011 Playlists
Above The Rim, starring Tupac Shakur and fueled by a Death Row Records soundtrack, was one of the first films to harness the power of both hip-hop and basketball on celluloid. Check out the film below.

Above The Rim, starring Tupac Shakur and fueled by a Death Row Records soundtrack, was one of the first films to harness the power of both hip-hop and basketball on celluloid. Check out the film below.

The film starred the legendary Tupac Shakur and was fueled by a Death Row Records soundtrack.... Read more
February 20, 2011 TV/Film, Video
It’s been 14 years since the death of Biggie Smalls and even longer for Tupac Shakur. Still, the murders remain unsloved.

It’s been 14 years since the death of Biggie Smalls and even longer for Tupac Shakur. Still, the murders remain unsloved.

Earlier this month, news broke that new leads in The Notorious B.I.G.'s murder have been uncovered and the case has been re-opened. Will we finally learn the truth? In the meantime, it's a good time to re-visit Biggie and Tupac, one of the best documentaries out there on their deaths.... Read more
January 29, 2011 TV/Film, Video
Happy MLK Day. It’s a day of reflection so here’s a playlist that reflects many perspectives on the State of the Union 82 years after the birth of the man named King.

Happy MLK Day. It’s a day of reflection so here’s a playlist that reflects many perspectives on the State of the Union 82 years after the birth of the man named King.

You'll find music from Common, Black Star, Nas, Actual Proof, J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., 2Pac and others. Enjoy and keep the dream alive.... Read more
January 17, 2011 Playlists
This week’s playlist is an ode to some of the G-Funk greats of the 90s. Some will be expected–Dre, Snoop, DJ Quik, Ice Cube–but there may be a couple of surprises that make your head nod a little harder.

This week’s playlist is an ode to some of the G-Funk greats of the 90s. Some will be expected–Dre, Snoop, DJ Quik, Ice Cube–but there may be a couple of surprises that make your head nod a little harder.

I was catching up on some reading today and finally read the Wiz Khalifa article in the October 2010 issue of XXL magazine (the whole issue was incredible).  There was a line in the Wiz article that struck me.  It was something to the effect of Wiz having moved from... Read more
January 14, 2011 Audio, Playlists, Throwback, Video
Ever debated what was the best year in hip-hop? Here’s a little something from The Rub to make the conversation a LOT more interesting. Check out these mixes of the best songs in hip-hop from 1979-2009, year by year….30 years of hip-hop. It gets no better.

Ever debated what was the best year in hip-hop? Here’s a little something from The Rub to make the conversation a LOT more interesting. Check out these mixes of the best songs in hip-hop from 1979-2009, year by year….30 years of hip-hop. It gets no better.

These are courtesy of The Rub, one of the dopest DJ collectives around.  For 1979-1980, click here.  For 1981-1990, click here.  For 1991-2000, click here.  For 2001-2009, click here.... Read more
December 26, 2010 Audio, Food for Thought, Mixes, Throwback
It's official. It's O.G. day. I'm generally not a fan of posthumous 2Pac music but damn this track with Spice 1 is hot!! Check out Can't Turn Back.

It's official. It's O.G. day. I'm generally not a fan of posthumous 2Pac music but damn this track with Spice 1 is hot!! Check out Can't Turn Back.

This is from Spice 1's upcoming album Notorious Bastards, Vol. 1, which drops next week: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AfYKQUvhSc Click here to download.... Read more
December 16, 2010 Audio
Happy birthday to the homie Pac. Here’s one of the best mixtapes of his music ever made to celebrate his bday

Happy birthday to the homie Pac. Here’s one of the best mixtapes of his music ever made to celebrate his bday

DJ Vlad, Dirty Harry and DJ Green Lantern dropped Rap Phenomenon II over 5 years ago and it still stands up as arguably the best 2pac mixtape ever.  Click here or above to download the mixtape and judge for yourself.  Pac will never be replaced.  He might have had an Oscar... Read more
June 17, 2010 Audio, Mixes
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