…sound, they would be pioneers of so-called conscious Hip Hop, alternative Hip Hop, and jazz rap. Native Tongues collective illustration, Image Credit: Amy Cinnamon Art De La Soul’s Dave recalled:…
After six years of paving through the mist of blitzed expectations, High Focus Records continue to send sparks across all circuits of an evolving rap scene. From Lee Scott and…
…is best known for his role in evolving left-field Hip Hop on the West Coast at a time when the West Coast was dominated by Gangsta Rap. Official site: Aceyalone…
…Ed – Think About It Eric B. & Rakim – Move The Crowd Kool G Rap & DJ Polo – Ill Street Blues Masta Ace – Me And The Biz…
Born in Los Angeles, but an Oakland resident by the age of 14, Too Short was the first West Coast rap star, recording three albums on his own before he…
…came on the scene trying to duplicate this crew’s meteoric success. Run-DMC’s fusion of rock and rap signaled a shift from the classic sound of the era and willingness to…
It’s not a secret HHGA isn’t a big fan of mainstream (t)rap music. For us, trap music is like a wholly separate genre, Hip Hop adjacent maybe, but different from…
Released 22 years ago today: Notorious B.I.G. “Ready To Die” Ready to Die is the debut studio album by American rapper The Notorious B.I.G.; it was released on September 13,…
Detroit rapper Danny Brown embraced his unique hood/hipster personality, took full advantage of social media, and – fueled by his experiences with drug dealing and drug-taking, as well as a…
…Life Kool G Rap – Ill Street Blues Biggie J. Period Remix Kool Moe Dee – Do You Know What Time It Is Royce 5’9″ – Boom Grand Puba –…
…number 16 on the Hot Black Singles chart and number 8 on the Hot Rap Singles. It wasn’t as successful as the next single, “Children’s Story“, released the following year….
…year in a lot of ways, but it was a GREAT year for Hip Hop. Sure, there’s still plenty of terrible rap music out there, but it’s becoming easier and…