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Here’s a look at the 20 most important hip-hop record labels of all time, starting with #20: Rawkus Records.

Here’s a look at the 20 most important hip-hop record labels of all time, starting with #20: Rawkus Records.

Before record labels were considered "the enemy" their brands actually meant something.  Artists dreamed of being on the same label as the MCs they grew up idolizing and some labels had such credibility fans would buy the record just because it was on that label. Over the next several days... Read more
November 22, 2011 Food for Thought, Playlists, Throwback, Video
Here’s another Back in the Day Mix. This one features a lot of joints from the late 90’s and early 00’s. You’ll find music from Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, Common, Sadat X, Grand Puba, Gang Star, Method Man, Black Star, De La Soul, Lauryn Hill, Ludacris, Clipse, Outkast, M.O.P. and many more.

Here’s another Back in the Day Mix. This one features a lot of joints from the late 90’s and early 00’s. You’ll find music from Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, Common, Sadat X, Grand Puba, Gang Star, Method Man, Black Star, De La Soul, Lauryn Hill, Ludacris, Clipse, Outkast, M.O.P. and many more.

Enjoy. Ambrosia For Heads Millenium Mix by Parfit on Mixcloud... Read more
July 2, 2011 Audio
Here’s a cool interview where Pharoahe Monch reflects on working with Nate Dogg to create the classic Oh No.

Here’s a cool interview where Pharoahe Monch reflects on working with Nate Dogg to create the classic Oh No.

This was one of the few East Coast joints that Nate Dogg blessed. Sucker Free Here's Oh No: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYrmop7g2cU... Read more
March 22, 2011 The Bridge, Throwback, Video
There have been a lot of great tributes to Nate Dogg but who better to show love than Warren G, Snoop and Tha Dogg Pound.

There have been a lot of great tributes to Nate Dogg but who better to show love than Warren G, Snoop and Tha Dogg Pound.

Check out their performance at SXSW. Also, below are 2 Nate Dogg mixes from DJ Premier and DJ Skee. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWjlqjhpw6o DJ Premier Tribute Click here to download. DJ Skee Tribute Click here to download.... Read more
March 20, 2011 Audio, Video
My heart is heavy. Hip-Hop has lost 1 of its most important voices. The one and only Nate Dogg. Words alone cannot commemorate Nate Dogg. Here’s a playlist that showcases just a few of his great contributions to rap music. His impact cannot be overstated.

My heart is heavy. Hip-Hop has lost 1 of its most important voices. The one and only Nate Dogg. Words alone cannot commemorate Nate Dogg. Here’s a playlist that showcases just a few of his great contributions to rap music. His impact cannot be overstated.

From his start with 213 with Warren G and a young Snoop Doggy Dogg, through his work on The Chronic, through more features than can possibly be counted on some of hip-hop's biggest records, Nate Dogg's silky-smooth gangsta flow is synonymous with the sound that put the West Coast on... Read more
March 16, 2011 Audio, Playlists, Throwback
Rewin(d) – AFH Samples (Video Playlist)

Rewin(d) – AFH Samples (Video Playlist)

We recently posted a documentary about sampling so it seems fitting to make this week's playlist one dedicated to some classic samples. You'll find music sampled by Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, A Tribe Called Quest, Kanye West, DJ Quik, Biggie, 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Redman, Black Moon and more. The tracklist... Read more
January 21, 2011 Audio, Playlists
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