…that’s for sure. And while not all “gangsta” MCs are incompetent lyrically, it’s also important to realize that not all classic west coast Hip Hop is “gangsta rap”. There are…
…tracks released over the past month we feel capture the true essence of Hip Hop. It’s out there…you just gotta find it! HIP HOP AIN’T DEAD!! 1. Elzhi – Introverted…
…My mom was pretty cool with my love of Hip Hop though, she may not have understood it but she always shared my passion for it. And listened attentively as…
During Hip Hop’s Golden Age so many classic albums were released each year, that every year almost inevitably has a few excellent albums that were overlooked and forgotten. For this…
The second single taken from Gang Starr‘s classic second album Step In The Arena. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XKysFaaRVE…
Photographer: Krijn Van Noordwijk Ice-T is one of the original voices that gave West Coast Hip Hop its edge. Long before the scene exploded with household names, he was out…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4NeewvTyf8 In this episode of #vinyllockup Dave reviews Domino’s 1993 west coast Hip Hop classic ‘Getto Jam’. The Urban Art Dept is a digital content channel. Its programming maintains a…
…albums would prove much more successful, the rapper’s debut album has still gained some recognition and retrospective acclaim and is even considered by some to be a “classic” album. (Wikipedia)…
Lord Finesse is one of Hip Hop’s sharpest lyricists and most respected producers, with a catalog that runs deep in both mic work and beat science. Coming out of The…
…Hip Hop and all of music. From the black Fedora to the shell toe Adidas to their legendary name – RUN DMC‘s legacy in the game is secure forever. Courageously…
…wide, above and beneath the surface of his lyrical reach, here are his nine best features (besides his debut on the Marley Marl’s classic posse cut “The Symphony“) alongside his…
