…commercial Hip Hop label of the nineties and early millennium. Headed by Jay-Z, Biggs, and Dame Dash, Roc-A-Fella Records didn’t just hit, they soared with multi-platinum releases and the emergence…
…storytelling and emotional tension instead of just shock value. The Geto Boys’ records didn’t land cleanly on radio or television, but they made an impact where it mattered—on the streets,…
…March 14, 1995, by Interscope Records and Jive Records. Drawing lyrical inspiration from his impending prison sentence, troubles with the police, and poverty, the album is described as being 2Pac’s…
…getting a proper buzz in his hometown, he found himself holding more cyphers, battle raps, and performing at club events. Throughout his teen years, he saw most of his friends…
…acting career and two poorly received albums, Mos Def signed with Downtown Records and recorded The Ecstatic primarily at the Record Plant in Los Angeles. He worked with producers such…
…joint venture with DJ Premier’s Year Round Records and MC Eiht’s Blue Stamp Records. DJ Premier stated to XXL “Runn The Blocc” was originally done as a freestyle joint 2…
…could control the mood of the party by mixing two identical records together at the same time to extend the most rhythmic parts of the song. The “break” is the…
…The song was originally recorded during his tenure at Interscope records in 1992 and was produced by Big D The Impossible (Deon Evans). “Changes” was later remixed during 1997-1998. The…
…his work which escalated when he became part of Suge Knight’s Death Row empire. But even as his rap sheet grew, his records kept getting better, culminating in 1996’s All…
…for their contractually required follow ups. Whilst this argument does hold up to some scrutiny, there are a number of notable exceptions. These ten records mean a great deal to…
…Eazy-E’s Ruthless to Suge Knight’s Death Row Records granted Eazy-E retention of a portion of Dr. Dre’s royalties. Lastly, the track also contained a subtle diss to Death Row CEO…
…Ruffhouse Records. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dogqDbcbVo0 “Halftime” was produced by Large Professor and features samples from “Schoolboy Crush” by Average White Band, “Soul Traveling” by Gary Byrd, and “Dead End” by Japanese Hair….
