Hip-Hop History

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Music Busta Rhymes Explains How Dr. Dre-Produced "Break Ya Neck" Came Together Busta Rhymes explains how he and Dr. Dre came together to bring "Break Ya Neck" to life, along with many more of his classic singles. By Mitch Findlay December 16, 2020
Music Inspectah Deck Shares Story Behind Legendary "Triumph" Verse During an appearance on Talib Kweli's "The People's Party," Inspectah Deck breaks down the incredible origin story behind his "Triumph" verse. By Mitch Findlay November 12, 2020
Original Content XXXTentacion Thoughts: Hip-Hop Artists Reflect On The Late Rapper's Legacy A compendium of thoughts and reflections on XXXTentacion's legacy, as shared by rappers speaking on his life, his music, and his death. By Mitch Findlay November 24, 2020
Hip-Hop History Missy Elliott & Ice-T Praise David Bowie For Checking MTV Over Discriminatory Coverage David Bowie once checked an MTV anchor over the network's lack of coverage for Black artists during the early 80s. By Aron A. January 04, 2021
Original Content Auto-Tune In Hip-Hop: A Brief History From T-Pain To Future Since its first iteration in the late ‘90s, Auto-Tune has, for better or for worse, turned into something of a Pandora’s Box. Today, we’re diving into the history of the controversial, ever-evolving pitch-correcting software. By Noor Lobad December 08, 2020
Hip-Hop History G Herbo Shows Nicki Minaj Mad Love For Giving Him His "First Big Shot" After Nicki Minaj uploaded "Beam Me Up Scotty" to streaming services, G Herbo takes a moment to reflect on the release of "Chi-Raq." By Aron A. May 15, 2021
Original Content Gucci Mane Co-Sign Or Contract? Analyzing The 1017 Label Track Record Although he's played a role in the careers of many of today's icons, we take a look at the varied fortunes of those who've actually signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 label, and why it might all be about to change. By Robert Blair March 03, 2021
Music MC Serch Explains How Nas Owns A Piece Of JAY-Z's Publishing During a gem-filled Drink Champs appearance, MC Serch opens up about how Nas ultimately ended up owning a piece of JAY-Z's "Dead Presidents." By Mitch Findlay May 11, 2021
Hip-Hop History It's Been Four Years Since Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN" Four years ago, Kendrick Lamar dropped off his acclaimed album "DAMN," and fans are still waiting for news on a follow-up. By Mitch Findlay April 14, 2021
Original Content What Happened To King Los? King Los was on the precipice of what seemed like a massive career, armed with both talent and a hip-hop mogul by his side, in the mid-2010s. We break down what's happened since then. By Robert Blair May 11, 2021
Music DJ Premier Reflects On 18 Years Of Eminem's "8 Mile OST" 18 years after the initial release of Eminem's "8 Mile Soundtrack," DJ Premier took a moment to reflect on his contribution to the album. By Mitch Findlay October 29, 2020
Hip-Hop History Dame Dash Says Jay-Z Wanted To Cut Out Biggs Burke From Roc-A-Fella Damon Dash breaks down Jay-Z's role in the downfall of Roc-A-Fella. By Aron A. July 06, 2021