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Happy Birthday 55th Slick Rick! Five Favorite Storytime Rhymes From Rick The Ruler
Born Ricky Martin Lloyd Walters on this date in 1965 in London, England, Slick Rick is undoubtedly the best storyteller in the history of Hip Hop. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From stories about his hectic lifestyle just “six minutes” before stage time to his almost unbelievable sexcapades, Rick The Ruler set the bar for […]
Today in Hip-Hop History: Slick Rick Released His Debut Album ‘The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick’ 31 Years Ago
On this date thirty-one ago, Hip-Hop’s greatest storyteller Slick Rick dropped his debut LP The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick on the Def Jam imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information MC Ricky D came on the scene with the “Original Human Beat Box” Doug E. Fresh in 1985 with the party anthem “The Show” and […]
At Her Best: Aaliyah’s 25 Greatest Hip-Hop Collaborations
August 25 will never be an easy day for many music fans across the world, particularly for those who love the late R&B icon Aaliyah Dana Haughton. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information View this post on Instagram On August 25, 2001 we lost such a beautiful soul. Today we celebrate 18 years without you baby […]
10 Classic Rap Videos We Hope Get Remastered By YouTube and Universal Music Group
New York City Council Honors Artists and Influencers At The Power & Music Awards For Black Music Month
Before making Black Music Month an official happening in 1979, musicologists and on-air radio personalities, Dyana Williams and Ed Wright, and producer extraordinaire Kenny Gamble, had to take their advocacy up Capitol Hill and lobby President Jimmy Cater to formally recognize the cultural and financial contributions of Black music in the world. And over the […]
Slick Rick Takes ‘GQ’ Through the Art of Jewelry Collecting
In the midst of celebrating the 30th anniversary of his iconic debut album The Great Adventures of Slick Rick — a five-mic classic, might we add! — rap vet Slick Rick is schooling us all on something he knows very well: jewelry. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Advertisement Sitting down with GQ Magazine for their […]
Today in Hip-Hop History: Slick Rick’s Debut Album ‘The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick’ Turns 30 Years Old!
On this date three decades ago, Hip-Hop’s greatest storyteller Slick Rick dropped his debut LP The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick on the Def Jam imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information MC Ricky D came on the scene with the “Original Human Beat Box” Doug E. Fresh in 1985 with the party anthem “The Show” […]
Slick Rick and The Black Eyed Peas Share New Song and Video For ‘Constant Part 1 & 2’
Slick Rick, hip-hop’s greatest storyteller, and The Black Eyed Peas, whose crossover over appeal has generated sales of more than 40 million units worldwide, share a new song and video, “Constant Part 1 & 2,” released globally today across all DSPs. Rick, who celebrates the 30th anniversary of his landmark The Great Adventures of Slick […]
Nas Names His Top Five Favorite Hip-Hop Records of All Time Ranging from Public Enemy to Run D.M.C.
If there is one thing that makes Nas the Hip-Hop legend that he is, it is the fact his knowledge of the culture’s rap element runs respectively deep. This past Saturday welcomed in the 45th anniversary of the DJ Kool Herc’s pioneering party at 1520 Sedgwick Ave, the birth of Hip-Hop culture. In honor of […]
Run DMC’s Show in London Leaves Fans Wanting More
It’s no secret that Hip-Hop has reached far beyond American borders as Run DMC stopped in London to perform the hits that made them into legends. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Last night at the Eventim Apollo, Rev Run proved part of his wild side still remained as he proclaimed, “We got too many fucking hits.” […]
Hip Hop Legend Slick Rick Honored on the #BronxWalkOfFame
Lyricist, innovator and Grammy-nominated rap pioneer Slick Rick was honored this past Sunday (May 27) when he was officially added to the Bronx Walk of Fame. As part of the 47th Annual Bronx Week, Slick Rick was officially inducted on 161 St & Grand Concourse — a location that holds particular importance to the Art of Storytelling rapper. […]
Today in Hip Hop History: Slick Rick Drops ‘The Art of Storytelling’ 19 Years Ago
On this day in Hip Hop history, Slick Rick released his final studio LP, The Art of Story Telling. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Mostly produced by DJ Clark Kent and Kid Capri, this album featured guest verses from the likes of Redman, Rev Run, Outkast, Nas, Raekwon, and Snoop Dogg. Critically the album has […]
Golden Era Legend Slick Rick To Be Inducted Into 2018 Bronx Walk of Fame
Respectfully a legend in the culture of hip-hop and notably a pioneer of the ‘Golden Era,’ Slick Rick will be inducted into the 2018 Bronx Wall of Fame in lieu of the borough’s 47th annual Bronx Week celebratory anniversary. Born Richard Martin Lloyd Walters in southwest London with a Bronx adolescence pounce, Rick is being […]
Slick Rick Set For Australian and European Tours
The legendary Grammy-nominated, hip-hop icon Slick Rick is touring Australia next month for the very first time playing all major capital cities, supported by a select group of talented locals including Def Wish Cast, DJ J-Red, DJ Peril, Alerts and Gaz Hazard. This international tour builds off the back of recent touring throughout America with legendary hip-hop […]
Talib Kweli Teams With Anderson .Paak For ‘Traveling Light’ Track & Visual
Talib Kweli is spreading consciousness the Brooklyn way in his Hip-Hop cultured filled visual featuring multi-talent Anderson .Paak, “Traveling Light.” For the true hip-hop enthusiast, this is perhaps, a legendary bound piece of work. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Black Star class-act of an emcee starts off the track with lyrics that hone one of […]
BET’s ‘TALES’ Recap: Slick Rick’s ‘Children’s Story’ Hits Home
“Here we go / Once upon a time not long ago…” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Every week, BET transforms classic hip hop hits and morphs them into visual narratives. Helmed by Murder Inc. founder Irv “Lorenzo” Gotti, the second season of “TALES,” premiered it’s second installation on Tuesday, October 17, as Slick Rick‘s 1988 […]
Kendrick Lamar Might’ve Just Announced A New Album | Source News Flash
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Today in Source News Flash: The Internet and fans are freaking out, because Kendrick Lamar might’ve just announced that his fourth studio album may be coming soon. The message might seem cryptic, but seasoned Instagrammers, decoded it as a teaser for upcoming project. Advertisement A post shared by Kendrick Lamar […]
Slick Rick’s “Children’s Story” Picture Book Set For Release With Reissued Vinyl
On April 22nd it’s Record Store Day which is the celebration of “the culture of the independently owned record store”. Several special-edition vinyls are set to be pressed up and Record Store Day 2017 Hip Hop veteran Slick Rick will be the recipient of a reissued vinyl, released by Get On Down Records. The special […]
Today in Hip Hop History: Slick Rick Releases ‘The Art of Storytelling’ 17 Years Ago
On this day in Hip Hop history, Slick Rick released his final studio LP, The Art of Story Telling. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Although this was his fourth project, it is his most successful. Majority produced by DJ Clark Kent and Kid Capri, this album featured guest verses from the likes of Redman, Rev […]