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Passionate about all types of music, but Hip Hop is my specialty. Turned on to Hip Hop in the late 90's at the age of 11, and I've never looked back. Philly-area born and bred, so I definitely have an ear for the east coast sound, but appreciate and study all types of Hip Hop released throughout the past 35+ years.

Multi-instrumentalist - guitar, keyboard, saxophone, bass. I've dabbled in beat-making over the years, used to be an MC in my teens. These days, I'm more inclined to sit back and study the genre and its rich history.

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Article Nov 10 2019

Record Retrospective: Gravediggaz – 6 Feet Deep

Gravediggaz is a Hip Hop supergroup formed in the early 1990s in New York City. The group features two of Hip Hop’s most influential producers and personalities, and two lesser-known but still highly competent MC’s. Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, known as The Rzarector, formed Gravediggaz just before Wu-Tang had started to earn a name in the […]
list Oct 20 2019

Top 5 Rappers From The Bronx

Welcome to part three of five of my Top 5 Rappers by NYC Borough series. In this installment, I’ll be touching on the Bronx. The Bronx is where Hip Hop was born and raised. Years before Sugarhill Gang, Kurtis Blow, or The Treacherous Three were receiving airplay, Hip Hop was emerging, as early as 1973, […]
list May 12 2019

Top 10 Hip Hop Artists From Philadelphia

I am lucky enough to have been born and raised in the Philadelphia area. It was and still is one of America’s great cities, but unfortunately lives in the shadow of New York City and Washington, DC. Few outside of the area regularly acknowledge Philadelphia’s proud history, and recognize its bright future. In 2016, it […]
list Jan 19 2019

Top 10 Producers In NYC Hip Hop

New York City has given Hip Hop some of its best and most celebrated MC’s. While the lyrical aspect of a Hip Hop song or album often draws the most attention, the musical score that accompanies the MC’s voice must also be given heavy consideration. Oftentimes, the beat of a Hip Hop song is made […]