On this day in Hip-Hop history, legendary west coast DJ, rapper, and producer DJ Quik was born in 1970. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information David Marvin Blake, a.k.a. DJ Quik, was born in Pomona, California, and shortly after relocated to Compton, California. His love for music began at a very young age, and by age 12, he […]
Released on Profile Records during a time when their roster consisted of righteous rhymers like King Sun and Poor Righteous Teachers, Quik was pioneering in helping to usher in the “gangsta rap” sound on a mainstream scale in the early 90s and labels were just beginning to shift their marketing dollars towards this sub-genre of […]
Kendrick Lamar shares the official cover art to the highly-anticipated new album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers which drops this Friday (May 13) everywhere via Interscope/Aftermath/Top Dawg/pgLang. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information MORE: Kendrick Lamar Morphs Into Kobe Bryant, Kanye West, Nipsey Hussle and More In “The Heart Part 5” Video The cover features […]
1TakeJay’s 2018 breakout hit, “Arco,” catapulted him into the limelight as one of the West Coast’s next-generation superstars. The unorthodox recording artist followed the debut with five full-length records, including the fan-favorites, 2018’s Wait Hol Up, and 2021’s 1TakeBae. The popularity led to collaborations with numerous hip-hop superstars such as Kalan.FrFr, Rich The Kid, Shoreline […]
Popular Compton recording artist Slim 400, a known friend and protege of Def Jam recording artist YG, was shot and killed late Wednesday evening, December 9, in Los Angeles, California, according to numerous reports and reactions from fans and the public figures via social media. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information MORE: [WATCH] YG Release New […]
Mainly known for being a part of Ice Cube’s L.A.-based Da Lench Mob, rapper J-Dee admitted to his primary role in the shooting death of 23-year-old Scott Charles during a fight in Inglewood, CA in June 1993. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to the parole hearing transcript obtained by VladTV, J-Dee, whose real name […]
Roddy Ricch’s winning streak is bleeding straight into 2021. We’re practically a year removed from the era that saw a breakout star molded in the form of Roddy Ricch as his debut Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial album and “The Box” single dominated much of the top of 2020. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
Released on Profile Records during a time when their roster consisted of righteous rhymers like King Sun and Poor Righteous Teachers, Quik was pioneering in helping to usher in the “gangsta rap” sound on a mainstream scale in the early 90s and labels were just beginning to shift their marketing dollars towards this sub-genre of […]
Foot Locker has announced the grand opening of its first West Coast community-based Power store. The new 12,800 square foot store is located in Compton, California. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Compton based store will be an elevated retail experience, including full-family shopping with exclusive product, custom store artwork by local artists, a curbside […]
The peaceful protests continued Sunday on the West Coast, Compton specifically, and brought out tons of citizens along with Kendrick Lamar, Russell Westbrook and DeMar Derozan. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The demonstration ran from noon to 2:00 pm, beginning in the Gateway Towne Center in Los Angeles wrapping t Compton City Hall. The trio […]
According to SoCal’s Press-Telegram, super-producer Dr. Dre and music exec Jimmy Iovine will be donating money for coronavirus testing and free meals in Dre’s hometown of Compton, CA. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Compton Mayor Aja Brown released a statement yesterday, stating, “Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine have always been great advocates and supporters of […]
Released on Profile Records during a time when their roster consisted of righteous rhymers like King Sun and Poor Righteous Teachers, Quik was pioneering in helping to usher in the “gangsta rap” sound on a mainstream scale in the early 90s and labels were just beginning to shift their marketing dollars towards this sub-genre of […]
A Pop Warner team in Compton received a blessing from one of their hometown heroes on Monday. Compton native and San Francisco 49ers Cornerback Richard Sherman donated $5,000 to the team so they can compete in a championship game across the country. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Hub City HU6 Pop Warner team according […]
“I’m the Reason”, “Never Give Up”, “Tragedy”, OG Cuicide has built an undeniable buzz leading up to an explosive 2019. His new video, “Know My Pain” premiered on BET Jams this month and kicked off his new album campaign, titled, OGs Are Forever. A business owner, activist, and most of all, a survivor. OG Cuicide has […]
YG is ready for round two of lyrical warfare against the POTUS. The Compton MC announced on Twitter Tuesday that he’s currently working on a sequel to his “F**K Donald Trump” diss track from his Sophomore LP Still Krazy. FUCK DONALD TRUMP 2 BOMING SOON — STAY DANGEROUS (@YG) January 15, 2019 Visit streaming.thesource.com for […]
Coolio returns back to Australia for his 10-date national tour later this month, with the legendary Grammy Award-winning rapper performing with a live band across Australia. The Compton rapper/ actor/ chef/producer has well and truly cemented his place in hip-hop history with his 1995 worldwide smash single Gangsta’s Paradise featuring Californian R&B singer L.V. of […]
Words by Darralyn Buford Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information A liquor store in Compton, Calif. captured a shoot-out between two men that left a 3-year-old boy dead. The shooting occurred late Saturday evening, and deputies say it was gang related, according to KTLA. The footage from outside the liquor store shows a man walk out […]
Compton emcee Kendrick Lamar has just announced additional dates for the European leg of his DAMN Tour, which kicks off in Dublin Ireland in February 2018. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The extra dates will be in both London and Paris playing at the O2 Arena on February 12th and 13th; and at the SSE […]
It was in 2015 that Dr. Dre unleashed his Compton album, vowing to donate the royalties ,add off the album to the development of a performing arts facility in his hometown. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Now, the rapper and producerhas announced his commitment to donate $10 million to the center for the new Compton High School right […]
When Compton links up… Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Earlier this morning The Game posted a picture of him and Kendrick Lamar confirming K Dot’s appearance on Westside Story which is said to be The Game’s last album. “Excuse my eyes… I’m high as a giraffe p****,” Game began the caption. He then let fans […]
