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Ross Calls on French,Diddy for B.I.G Release
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Nothing better than ending your hump-day,than ending it, with a Ross release. Calling on French Montana to handle the hook and Puff to aggressively speak over the monotone 90’s classic, Ross does what Nobody actually saw coming, but exactly, what everybody expected of the Diddy executive produced album. With three singles […]
Hip Hop Talk: Brown Sugar vs. Molasses
The levels of the hip hop genre, forever broken down Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information It has come to my attention that some people don’t realize that there is actually a difference between hip hop music and rap music. In both genres the artists are, in fact, rapping. However, hip hop Artists are more poetic […]
Newcomer Liam Tracy Talks Lead Single “Keepin’ It High”
The Bonnie and Clyde’s of Hip Hop
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information When we’re talking about Bonnie and Clyde, we’re probably not just talking about the infamous 1930s partners-in-crime. These days, we’re most likely talking about any or all of history’s ride or die rule-breakers who were crazy in love (or maybe still are). In light of the much-anticipated new A&E miniseries, […]
Miley Cyrus Pays Homage To Biggie and Tupac At MTV EMAs
When Miley Cyrus made her grand arrival at the 2013 MTV EMAs, she was a wearing a custom, low-cut, lace-up number from New York Vintage. The mini-dress Cyrus wore pays homage to Biggie and Pac, with the words “Please Stop The Violence” emblazoned across the front and back. Along with the usual hair and the […]
Tupac & Biggie Together in Bad Boy T-Shirts
The photographer who captured this highly rare photo is none other T. Eric Monroe. MonsterChildren.com recently interviewed him for their 2013 MC Photo Annual and got the scoop on how T Eric came to take the photograph. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information MonsterChildren sent staff writer Chris Nieratko to Mr. Monroe’s house and got the details of […]
Halloween Playlist: Listen to Some of Hip-Hop’s Most Haunting Tracks; Tyler, The Creator, Eminem & More
Need something to set the mood this Halloween? Whether you are getting dressed up and hitting a spot or you are chilling at home watching scary movies you can be sure that our Halloween playlist will capture the creepy Halloween essence on this frightful day. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Selected by The Source staff […]
Recap: Cipha Sounds Invites Lil Cease To Take It Personal
Cipha Sounds and his Tribe Called Yes take Hip Hop personally Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information He’s most commonly known for his role as one of the hosts of Hot 97’s (WQHT-FM) morning drive. In addition to his gigs as radio persona and disc jockey both on the station where hip hop lives and beyond, […]
Check Out The New Track From Lil Cease & The Mafia Don’s “We Party”
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Lil Cease and Junior Mafia are back to recording music. This time around the Brooklyn group goes under a new moniker, Mafia Don’s. With an upcoming mixtape in the works, Cease and Mafia Don’s release the first single from the tape entitled “We Party.” The feel good, club banger is […]
Artist vs. Entertainer: The Growing Divide
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In a world where radio smashes and viral music videos determine the relevance of a Hip Hop musician, we find the growing divide between an artist and an entertainer. Simply put, we have grown accustom to the same messages put out by our favorite Hip Hop stars: they have more […]
Artist vs. Entertainer: The Growing Divide
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In a world where radio smashes and viral music videos determine the relevance of a Hip Hop musician, we find the growing divide between an artist and an entertainer. Simply put, we have grown accustom to the same messages put out by our favorite Hip Hop stars: they have more […]
The Source Presents: Top 50 Lyricists (Final Preview)
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The power of the word has always been golden in Hip-hop. Now in a age where lyricism is taking a back seat to celebrity, The Source bring you the Top 50 lyricists of all time in an effort to put some focus back on the art form. Make no mistake. […]
Watch ScHoolBoy Q Freestyle On Sway In The Morning
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information TDE’s ScHoolBoy Q dropped by Sway In The Morning for a little lyrical assault over Beanie Siegel’s “The Truth.” The Los Angeles based MC couldn’t quite grab Biggie’s “Dead Wrong” by the horns but instead flipped a little off the top comical freestyle directed at Sway. Advertisement – Sean Lynch […]
Listen: Machine Gun Kelly – Highline Ballroom Soundcheck
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After being banned from performing at NYC’s Highline Ballroom by the NYPD MGK still finds a way to make his fans a little happier about the situation. How does MGK do this? By giving them new music of course. MGK drops a new song for his fans over classic Biggie […]
Tupac Shakur: The Defining Moments In His Life
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Today would have marked the 41st birthday of Tupac Shakur. While we can only imagine what Hip-Hop of today would have been like if he was still alive, one things for sure it would have been a lot different. TheSource.com takes a look back on the most defining moments of […]
Vinny Cha$e on Cheers, Entourage, & Marc Jacobs
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information I see you were shooting and directing behind the scenes of the music industry from 2004-2008. Who are some of the artists you worked with and are you still directing videos today? -Most of the people I worked with were artists like Juelz Santana, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Franchize Boys […]
The Kardashian’s Remake Biggie’s ‘Hypnotize’ Video
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Call it lifestyles of the rich and famous… While it’s no where near the original, the Kardashian’s give us a comical cover of Biggie’s “Hypnotize” visual. Vacationing in the Dominican Republic the entire family takes part in this sure to be viral hit. Advertisement Where’s Kanye? Oh wait, he’s HERE. […]
Happy 40th Birthday, Notorious B.I.G.: Ms. Wallace Talks About His Legacy
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information May 21, 2012 marks the day that the Notorious B.I.G. would have turned 40, if not for the tragic murder he fell victim to back in 1997. The Source recognizes the contributions that B.I.G. made to Hip-Hop, in life and in death. In an exclusive interview with The Source recently, […]
The Notorious B.I.G’s VH1 Behind The Music
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information VH1 re-aired the Behind The Music for the Notorious B.I.G with new footage and interviews added. Check out the visual up top and take the journey with arguably one of the greatest Hip-Hop artist ever. From Unsigned Hype to Bad Boy to his eventual passing this is the story of […]