…modern classic. Marcberg is a gritty, raw, and unapologetically New York album that draws on the city’s rich history of street rap, a subgenre of Hip Hop that focuses on…
…and the song is built around the bassline of Curtis Mayfield’s classic “Pusherman” song (1972). Ice-T repurposes Mayfield’s chorus to create a clever new narrative that simultaneously serves as a…
…classic album that deserves its place in the pantheon of great Hip Hop records. Showbiz’s production is consistently strong, AG’s lyricism is on point throughout, and the album’s sequencing creates…
…member of Gravediggaz had experienced tough times with Tommy Boy Records, with Prince Paul, Frukwan, and Stetsasonic having issues with the label in the early 1990s and being dropped from…
…Man“, the standout track, is an unflinching depiction of how violence begets violence and is now regarded as one of the most iconic tracks in Hip Hop history, with classic…
…n***** don’t make it back,” immediately pulling the listener into the gritty world of Queensbridge. The song plays out like a tour of Nas’ neighborhood, where survival is paramount, and…
…“Buddy” takes on a playful, flirtatious tone, with each artist dropping smooth, lighthearted verses over a funk-infused beat. The track’s relaxed flow and group chemistry made it an instant classic,…
…own imprints, while the rest of rap chases playlist real estate. That context matters because the album sounds like it: focused, grown, unconcerned with trend-chasing, and very concerned with getting…
…success on the Billboard charts. The album’s lead single, “Back Seat” would later be sampled by R&B artist Monica for her debut single “Don’t Take It Personal” which became a…
…for the track “Don’t Say Nuthin’.” “Game Theory,” released August 29, 2006 , debuted at number nine on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and earned a Grammy Award nomination for…
…the early ’80s, he began selling tapes out of the back of his car. Signed to the local label 75 Girls, in 1983 he released his first proper album, Don’t…
…include Premier’s involvement. In terms of his Group Home collaboration, Premier commented in a 2003 interview: “They [Group Home] don’t respect what fed them.” He further explained that he only…
