On this day in Hip Hop history, the leader of the world renowned Wu Tang Clan released his first solo album Bobby Digital In Stereo. This project came late in RZA’s career after the success of the Wu Tang Clan had been plentiful. Serving as a soundtrack to an unreleased blaxploitation martial arts film by […]
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, it’s time to start thinking less about Thursday’s upcoming feast and more about Friday’s deals on possible Christmas gifts for your loved ones. If you are in the market for an innovative Bluetooth speaker, Monster has you covered with there new Monster 24K Back Float speaker. Endorsed by MMG […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, veteran rapper, actor, producer and triple OG Snoop Dogg released his debut album Doggystyle under the infamous Death Row Records. Along with being his most successful album to date, Doggystyle is also his most critically acclaimed. It also dawns one of the craziest covers in all of rap […]
In the information age, break up aftermath is becoming increasingly hard to avoid. We’ve all been plagued by the social media posted of a significant other who is no longer significant in to our lives. Thankfully, Facebook is looking out for all those broken hearts out there. This past Thursday, Facebook announced that they will […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, the second lyrical half of A Tribe Called Quest, Phife Dawg was born. Born Malik Isaac Taylor in Queens, New York, the Five Foot Assassin is a part of one of the most influential groups in Hip Hop culture. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On many of ATCQ’s […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, “The Infamous” Mobb Deep released their third studio LP Hell On Earth. This album was a follow up to their highly successful sophomore project The Infamous. The style they created with The Infamous made them a household name in East Coast rap and led to their decision to […]
If you happen to be in Los Angeles, California anytime before January 10, 2016 you have a chance to visit The Grammy Museum in downtown off Olympic Blvd. After paying the $12 entry fee, you will be directed to the elevator where you begin your self-led tour. On the fourth floor where the tour begins […]
On this in 1992, gangsta rapper turned actor/filmmaker Ice Cube released his most successful solo album The Predator. Released months after the 1992 Los Angeles riots, this album follows the same tone that existed in Ice Cube’s music from his solo beginning; Black power against any form of oppression. Although the album was very graphic, […]
On this day in 1999, legendary super-producerDr. Dre put out Chronic 2001, his last album before a 16 year hiatus. Containing some of the most known tracks in rap, Chronic 2001 has been extremely successful over the years. As of July 2013 the album has been certified septuple platinum, selling 7,664,000 copies in the United […]
Today in 1988, a bright light in Hip-Hop culture began to shine. 26 years ago today, Steven Rodriguez, better known as ASAP Yams, was born in Harlem, New York. Known widely as the founder of the ASAP Mob collective, ASAP Yams can be called the 2010s underground rap version of Rick Rubin. Visit streaming.thesource.com for […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On this day in hip hop history, the rap world lost one of its strongest and most unique MCs, Ol’ Dirty Bastard (a.k.a. Ason Unique, Osirus, Dirt McGirt, Big Baby Jesus, etc.). His flamboyancy and unconventional styles were in instrumental part in the group’s success and will live on […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, one of Hip Hop’s brightest stars, Tupac Shakur, released his first studio album 2Pacalypse Now. Although it didn’t take the Billboard charts by storm upon its original release, it was the first of many albums that hold a place in the hearts of almost all fans of Hip […]
