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Nas and The Firm: Full Circle Deep Dive Part 1

Nas’s recently released album King’s Disease marked his fourteenth project to debut in the top ten. A testament to his longevity and greatness with a career that has nearly spanned thirty years since his debut on Main Source’s 1992 “Live at the Barbeque”. Production...

Tupac and Treach: Dedication from the Heart

The date, September 13th, 2020, marks twenty-four years since the passing of Tupac Shakur. It is one of those events that many remember where they were when his untimely death occurred. There were vast outcries and numerous dedications from artists whom he had made an...

Eve and Dr Dre: Aftermath and Beyond

It has been well documented that Eve was signed to Dr. Dre’s Aftermath label before her run with the Ruff Ryders label. Even though her tenure with the label was short and did not pan out, Dr. Dre would still play a significant role in her career. Eve would describe...

50 Cent and Mary J Blige with Method Man: Power Music Collab

  The much-anticipated spinoff of the Power series, Power Book II: Ghost has finally arrived. The spinoff is a direct continuation of events from the main series. 50 Cent for this season as the executive producer was instrumental bringing onboard Mary J. Blige...
Busta Rhymes: Def Squad Affiliation

Busta Rhymes: Def Squad Affiliation

Earlier this week Busta Rhymes released the single “Flipmode Squad Meets The Conglomerate”. The Flipmode Squad members consisting of Busta Rhymes, Rah Digga, Rampage, Spliff Starr, Baby Sham, and Lord Have Mercy. They had an impressive run from the mid 90’s through...

Madonna: Queen of Pop with Hip Hop Edge

Madonna: Queen of Pop with Hip Hop Edge

With 35 years on the scene under her belt, Madonna continues to go against the norm, breaking and defying boundaries. Last week the track Champagne Rose surfaced from Quavo’s solo debut album Quavo Huncho. Cardi B along with Madonna and Quavo appeared on the song. On...

Teddy Riley: Producing Hip Hop Heavyweights

Teddy Riley: Producing Hip Hop Heavyweights

Recently Teddy Riley, the architect of New Jack Swing and one of the most influential music producers in history has been enjoying a career resurgence. He recently has been active producing for the likes of Nile Rodgers and Case.  He is also set to receive a...

Ice Cube: East Coast Connection

Ice Cube: East Coast Connection

When you think of West Coast hip hop one of the artist that immediately comes to mind is Ice Cube. He is set to drop his tenth studio album Everythang’s Corrupt by the end of the year. Ice Cube has been in the game since 1984 as part of the group C.I.A.  The other...

T.I. and Jeezy: Kings of the South

T.I. and Jeezy: Kings of the South

T.I. just rolled out the track listing for his tenth album Dime Trap which is set to drop on October 5th. There are a number of artists making an appearance on the project. Those who have been following T.I. since the beginning are glad to see Jeezy on the track “More...

Eminem: Memorable Collaborations

Eminem: Memorable Collaborations

Eminem’s surprise album Kamikaze has truly lived up to the title. Coming at his naysayers, calling out directly artists who were completely dismissive of his previous album Revival. One of the tracks from Kamikaze that has been receiving attention is “Lucky You” which...

Snoop Dogg and Wu-Tang: 2000 and Beyond

Snoop Dogg and Wu-Tang: 2000 and Beyond

Ghostface Killah’s Lost Tapes will be dropping on October 5th, just a little over a month from now. The tracks are a collection of unreleased songs done over the years.  The lead single, “Saigon Velour” consisting of Ghostface along with Snoop Dogg, E-40, and La The...

Jay-Z:  On the Rnb Tip

Jay-Z: On the Rnb Tip

Jay-Z and Beyonce's On The Run II tour is by far the most successful of tours for 2018. Both artists are reaping the rewards of their labor. Pouring in decades of their lives to attain their current status. The tour has surpassed generating $150 million in revenue and...

Janet Jackson: This Is the Remix

Janet Jackson: This Is the Remix

Super producer duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis will always be forever synonymous with Janet Jackson.  Handling the bulk of the production for her albums from 1986’s Control on to the present with the exception of 2008’s discipline which was spearheaded by Rodney...

Janet Jackson: Hip-Hop Collaborations

Janet Jackson: Hip-Hop Collaborations

Janet Jackson officially today kicked off the promotion of her to be released 12th studio album with the release of her single “Made For Now” featuring Daddy Yankee. She has been able to maintain relevancy in the music industry for 35 years plus. Throughout her...

Aretha Franklin: Always to be Remembered

Aretha Franklin: Always to be Remembered

Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul will always be remembered as one of the greatest artists of all time. Her career spanned over six decades, breaking numerous records on the way. However it is her soul, her voice that was so powerful and moving. Through the music she...

Royce da 5’9” and Eminem: The Detroit Dynamic Duo

Royce da 5’9” and Eminem: The Detroit Dynamic Duo

Royce da 5’9” and Eminem also known as Bad Meets Evil have had a relationship for over 20 years. Whenever they collaborate together there is a huge buzz. Earlier this year  the track  “Caterpillar” off of Royce’s album Book of Ryan was released. The circumstances how...

B-Real and The Alchemist: Soul Assassin Project

B-Real and The Alchemist: Soul Assassin Project

B-Real of Cypress Hill and super producer Scott Storch recently through social media announced a full-fledged collaborative album is in the works. The project should be memorable with B-Real still able to maintain relevancy after being in the game for nearly 30 years...

Ron Browz: Underrated Producer

Ron Browz: Underrated Producer

Recently Ron Browz conducted an interview with Sway’s morning show to promote music he recently released and artists he is currently developing. Prior to becoming an artists during the height of the auto-tune era in 2008, putting out tracks including “Pop Champagne”...

Fat Joe and KRS-One: Working with the Teacha

Fat Joe and KRS-One: Working with the Teacha

Fat Joe has been making the rounds promoting his recently released single “Attention” with Chris Brown on the hook and produced by Dre from the production duo Cool & Dre. He is optimistic this will be the song that serves as the catalyst for the release of his...

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