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Nas and The Firm on the “Full Circle” track from King’s Disease

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. It stands as a testament to his longevity and sustained greatness, with a career now spanning nearly three decades since his debut appearance on Main Source’s 1992...
Tupac Shakur and Treach photographed together in the 1990s

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 at the Grammy Awards and Dr. Dre at The Defiant Ones premiere

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. Although her time at Aftermath was short and did not pan out, Dr. Dre still played a significant role in her career. Eve later described Dr. Dre as tough...
50 Cent and Mary J Blige Collab with Method Man | Power Book II

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

  The highly anticipated Power spinoff, Power Book II: Ghost, has finally arrived. The series serves as a direct continuation of events from the original show. For this season, 50 Cent played a key role as executive producer by bringing Mary J. Blige onboard as a...
MC Eiht & Snoop Dogg's War Zone Project | Hip Hop News Journal

MC Eiht and Snoop Dogg: War Zone Project

    In recent years West Coast hip hop legend MC Eiht has been active putting out projects including 2017’s Which Way Iz West, executively produced by DJ Premier. In addition to last year’s Gangsta Bizness with his group Compton’s Most Wanted. Prior to that...

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Busta Rhymes: The Golden Age Years

Busta Rhymes: The Golden Age Years

9th Wonder, one of the most well respected and critically acclaimed hip hop producers shared with fans that he had just listened to Busta Rhymes forthcoming album. He put it out a resounding endorsement that it might be one of the best albums of the year. 9th Wonder...

Redman and Erick Sermon: About To Blow Your Mind

Redman and Erick Sermon: About To Blow Your Mind

Earlier this year it was announced that Erick Sermon, one half of the legendary group EPMD  would be executive producer for Redman's much anticipated album Muddy Waters Too.  A sequel to his 1996 album Muddy Waters which many consider to be his best work. The project...

Rakim and Dr Dre: What Could Have Been

Rakim and Dr Dre: What Could Have Been

It has been an eventful year for Rakim.  He recently with his cohort Eric B, wrapped up  their reunion tour “Sweat The Technique”, an ode to their fourth album.  In addition to making an appearance on the popular Netflix show Marvel's Luke Cage.  Dropping the new song...

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