Trap History author A.R. Shaw discusses Gucci Mane’s rise to fame in “The Evolution of Gucci Mane,” episode 3 of the Trap History audio documentary that will be released on Tuesday, March 3 on Audible. The audio documentary is a companion piece to Shaw’s Trap History book, a compelling, thoroughly researched 300-page work that tells […]
On this date in 2004, Def Jam Records through the Roc-A-Fella imprint dropped the debut album of the uber-talented producer/emcee Kanye West properly entitled College Dropout. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The LP debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 441,000 copies during its first week. The five singles that achieved […]
Following their hit collaborative sneakers at ComplexCon Long Beach in 2019, Billionaire Boys Club is set to release the second iteration of the ZIG x BBCstyle, which features a unique sole built for athletic performance and an unmistakable Billionaire Boys Club favorite, moon surface print. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Highlighting the iconic BBC spaceman […]
Reebok has partnered with ARRAY, the media company and art collective founded by filmmaker Ava DuVernay, to host a celebration dedicated to the influential role of creative women in film during Hollywood’s biggest weekend. The event, to be held on Saturday, February 8, will include a quartet of free screenings of some of this year’s […]
On this date in 2000, the Hip-Hop community was both shocked and saddened by the untimely death of lyrical giant Christopher “Big Pun” Rios. As the premiere artist for Fat Joe’s Terror Squad, Pun became the first Latino Hip Hop artist to go platinum and discovered TS’ First Lady, Remy Ma. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]
If you are looking for inspiration you should definitely take a look at Giorgio Leone IT career and his life advice which helped him in the first place to become one of the most popular DJs in Asia. The Italian dj and producer knows how to go from zero to hero and in the last conversation we had with […]
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Sir Mix-a-Lot released his third LP, Mack Daddy. This was the Seattle-born rapper’s most successful project, housing his timeless hit single, “Baby Got Back.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Although the shine of “Baby Got Back” gave Sir Mix-a-Lot his claim to fame, it wasn’t the strongest track on the project. As […]
A scientist at the John Hopkins Medical Center in Maryland was an actual predictor of the coronavirus that first hit Wuhan, China in early January, believing that the virus attacks an entire three months prior. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Eric Toner had staged a simulation of a global pandemic, including the coronavirus and predicted […]
Photos hit the internet today showing images of Jay-Z and Beyonce sitting down during the National Anthem at Super Bowl LIV in Miami. Former 49ers QB and civil activist Colin Kaepernick weighed in on what is now seen as a rebellious move on Instagram, calling out Hip Hop’s first family. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
As we watched the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV yesterday, it is important to remember Black History Month runs in tandem with this unofficial American holiday. Despite declining viewership due to the Kaepernick controversy, the NFL is still one of the most-watched sports in the country and is […]
January 2020 was the FIRST EVER National CBD Month. CBD is growing in popularity because of its calming and healing properties. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The CBD industry is a great place to establish yourself. According to an article posted by Heavy.com today, experts believe that the next four years could easily bring in […]
Bronx legend and reality TV star Peter Gunz, who is best known for his Billboard breaking hit “Deja Vu (Uptown Baby),” and his stint on Love & Hip Hop New York, has made another groundbreaking move by becoming the first African American host for the hit show Cheaters. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information He joins […]
Last month in PA’s “Steel City” aka Pittsburgh, West Virginian entrepreneur Joshua Heatherington aka JoshFromYNC hosted his self titled showcase, which was hosted by the 412’s Yung Curl, Sapphire Media and Kee Kee. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information As always, Josh brought out the best of the best in the Burgh and surrounding areas to showcase […]
Today in 1993, Brand Nubian released their sophomore album, In God We Trust on Elektra Records as a follow up to their five mic classic All For One. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With Grand Puba embarking on a solo career and a year into the success of his Reel to Reel album, Sadat X […]
Steve Rifkind couldn’t have imagined that his idea for Loud Records would evolve into all of this. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Loud Records has had a foothold in the Hip-Hop game over the span of three decades and the turnout at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall was proof of the impact that the iconic […]
Torae will be taking students back to school at Medgar Evers’ Music Business class. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information A new hip-hop education course, “The Business of Music”, is an eight-week course taking place this spring semester at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, NY conducted by Torae. The class will examine the important aspects and tools of the […]
On this date in 1994, the legendary Staten Island, NY collective known as the Wu-Tang Clan released one of the crew’s most memorable songs to date; “C.R.E.A.M.(Cash Rules Everything Around Me)” from their debut album Enter The 36 Chambers. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Recorded in Firehouse studios in NYC, Wu-Tang Clan leader/advisor The RZA […]
According to a report from TMZ, Offset of Migos was arrested along with two other associates when police found two illegal guns after someone reported a person with a gun at The Grove shopping center in Los Angeles. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Witnesses to the arrests recorded Offset, whose real name is Kiari Cephus, […]
Controversial comedian Dave Chappelle has taken a side in the political arena by publicly endorsing Andrew Yang for the Democratic Presidential candidate in the 2020 election. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Yang recently qualified for the ABC News Democratic Debate, slated for February 10, prompting Chapelle to join him on the campaign trail. Their first stop […]
On today’s date in 2007, Sean Price of the legendary Boot Camp Clik released his second solo album entitled Jesus Price Supastar on Duck Down Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Jesus Price Supastar features production from 9th Wonder and Khrysis, as well as Illmind, Tommy Tee, Moss, and P.F. Cuttin. Album guests include Boot […]
