The news of DMX’s passing still has the world picking up the pieces, the rapper’s contribution to Hip Hop and empowering words can never be forgotten. Just before he passed, DMX was gearing up to return to the music industry after signing a deal with Def Jam and beginning the process of releasing a new […]
Before DMX’s homegoing, Swizz Beatz had called on Kanye West to attend the service and have his Sunday Service choir perform too. In a new interview with Hot 97, Swizz spoke on Ye’s involvement in the ceremony and how it was solely motivated by his love for X. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Swizz revealed […]
Swizz Beatz has announced the posthumous studio album of late Hip-Hop icon DMX will arrive on May 28. The new Def Jam Records release will be titled Exodus. The album is executive produced by Swizz. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “My brother X was one of the most pure and rare souls I’ve ever met. […]
Irv Gotti received an onslaught of criticism from both the Ruff Ryder family and fans, who considered him out of pocket for his comments about DMX’s cause of death. Now, after Gotti has backpedaled and apologized for his insensitive statements, 50 Cent has come out on social media to send his condolences to X’s loved […]
On this date in 1999, the label known as Ruff Ryders Entertainment dropped their first Full-length studio release aptly titled Ryde Or Die Vol.1, which the label released alongside the Interscope imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With production from the likes of Ruff Ryders in-house producer Swizz Beatz as well as DJ Clue, tracks […]
According to Page Six, super producer and Ruff Ryders in-house man behind the boards Swizz Beatz has reportedly requested that Hip Hop/fashion trailblazer Kanye West make an appearance at the funeral service for fallen legend of music and film, Earl “DMX’ Simmons. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information It is unclear as to whether or not […]
DMX and Swizz Beatz are one of the best producer-rapper duos in Hip-Hop history. The two teamed for “Ruff Ryders Anthem” and the VERZUZ creator hit Instagram and spoke about his friend. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “My brother was a different type of brother,” Swizz said. “A different type of artist, a different type […]
Peloton has announced its newest music partnership, aligning with the Swizz Beatz and Timbaland created VERZUZ. Peloton Verzuz will blend together music and fitness in an unparalleled experience for members. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Peloton VERZUZ will experience celebrates the iconic music of two legendary artists, in one friendly competition, across multiple disciplines. Peloton […]
The Verzuz battles, which have become a visual and audible cure to the pandemic woes for Hip Hop and R&B lovers, have also morphed into a platform of musical happenings all by itself. From the epic Jeezy vs. Gucci Mane battle to last week’s Wu-Tang Clan members’ face-off, Verzuz is definitely a conversation among music […]
Verzuz just got bigger thanks to Triller. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Swizz Beatz and Timbaland created Verzuz in response to the mandated global COVID-19 lockdown. The duo announced that they will serve as brand visionaries for Triller following the app’s acquisition of the popular virtual event series. “This is a momentous occasion not only for Verzuz […]
Legendary producers, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, recently announced that they sold the Verzuz platform to Triller. In exchange, they would become shareholders of the Triller Network. While the two might be celebrating their recent business move, not everybody is happy, especially Power Book II: Ghost star, Michael Rainey Jr. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Michael […]
On this date in 1999, Brooklyn emcee Inga Merchand aka Foxy Brown dropped her sophomore effort, Chyna Doll, on the Violator/Def Jam imprint. This album rode the successful wave of previous projects released by Brown including her appearance on The Firm album with Nas, AZ, and Nature as well as her own 1996 debut LP […]
There are two Verzuz battles that people on social media have been long debating: Drake vs. Ye, and Tupac vs. Biggie. However, according to Swizz Beatz, the latter might actually come to fruition. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Verzuz co-creator made an appearance on ESPN’s Jalen and Jacoby, where he dropped hints at his […]
On this date in 1998, Earl “DMX” Simmons dropped his sophomore release, Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood on the Def Jam/Ruff Ryders imprint. Less than a year following his debut album, It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot, X put out one of his most celebrates releases that shipped gold in its first […]
On this date in 1999, rap phenomenon DMX released his third studio effort entitled …And Then There Was X on the Def Jam/Ruff Ryders imprint. With production from the likes of Harlem trendsetter Dame Grease, Swizz Beatz, and of course the Ruff Ryders’ generals Dee and Waah, this timeless classic went five-time platinum within a […]
On this day in 2001, Ludacris released his second full-length album, Word of Mouf. This LP was ridiculously successful, debuting at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart and selling 281,000 copies in the first week. It also received critical acclaim, being nominated for a Grammy for Best Hip Hop album (he lost to The Eminem […]
Verzuz creators Swizz Beatz and Timbaland deserve their flowers for such a progressive movement. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On Thursday night (Nov. 19) we witnessed Hip-Hop history between two long-standing foes. Both Gucci Mane and Jeezy took to the Verzuz stage to not only celebrate their legendary catalogs, but to settle their differences once […]
As we await the second season premiere of Verzuz, set to take place on Monday, November 9th as T.I. and Jeezy duke it out, Swizz Beatz may have revealed a pending matchup that sounds too good to be true. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Speaking with Kid Capri on Instagram Live, Swizz announced that a […]
Just as many other conferences and celebrations of music across the globe, A3C 2020 will be going virtual. A3C has partnered with Facebook to become the official streaming partner for the virtual conference experience, A3C20 For the Culture. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The virtual experience will be on October 15-16 and is free, bringing […]
The LOX have today released their new 14-track album Living Off Xperience on D-Block and Roc Nation Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The album features the legendary DMX of Ruff Ryders, Grammy-Award winning producer Scram Jones, consistent hit-maker T-Pain, Jeremih, both Westside Gunn and Benny The Butcher from Griselda Records, Oswin Benjamin, Clay Dub […]
