On this day in Hip-Hop history, Nas released his sixth studio album, God’s Son, in 2002. This may be Nas’ most emotional album coming at a rough time in his personal life. With the passing of his mother and his bout with fellow New York rapper Jay-Z at its height, Nas catered his lyricism to […]
The ever-prolific Curren$y has teamed up again with super-producer The Alchemist for their new joint collaboration album in the 13-track Continuance release which dropped yesterday via Jet Life Recordings / ALC. After being pushed back a few months from its originally slated expected 2021 release, this new drop also features Havoc of Mobb Deep, Wiz […]
Legendary hip hop producer The Alchemist has recently released another brand-new EP titled This Thing of Ours 2 as a sequel to April’s EP of the same name. The short but sweet 5-track release from the critically acclaimed super-producer features appearances from the likes of Danny Brown, California’s Vince Staples, North Carolina’s MAVI, and Detroit […]
Conway The Machine has this weekend released the Deluxe Edition to his very well-received From King To A God originally a 14-track, 50-minute album on Griselda Records. The album went No. 1 on the US Heatseekers Albums charts upon release three months ago in mid-September in association with Drumwork and EMPIRE Distribution and now five […]
Legendary producer Alchemist and Boldy James have today released the deluxe edition to their critically acclaimed album The Price Of Tea In China that dropped back in February on ALC Records. While the original 12-track version of this album featured longtime collaborators Freddie Gibbs, Evidence of Dilated Peoples, Vince Staples and Griselda’s Benny The Butcher, […]
“I’ll battle anybody you put me against,” Havoc said. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The latest “Verzuz” battle on IG LIVE between Babyface and Teddy Riley had almost half a million viewers at one time (almost shutting down Instagram), and it doesn’t seem that they’re stopping anytime soon. “Verzuz” battles have been the source of […]
Since the birth of the Verzuz battle matches founded by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, which started with their epic match, the buzz about prospect battles has been in the air. Dedicated producers have been inspired to fuel themselves up about getting in on the challenge, wondering about their prospective opponents. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
Historically, hip-hop has never been short on a classic marijuana-based anthem; anyone that owns a Dr. Dre album can attest to that. Over the years, you’d be hard-pressed to find a mixtape or playlist that didn’t include “I Got 5 On It” by the Luniz, Redman & Method Man’s “How High”, “Good Times” by Styles […]
Veteran producer The Alchemist, known for his works with Mobb Deep, Dilated Peoples, Eminem, various LOX members and Nas, has a production portfolio as long and as impressive as anyone to ever touch an MPC. Managing to keep a consistent relevance in hip-hop spanning decades has proven to be a tough chore for even the […]
One by one, more and more big names in Hip-Hop are coming forward to honor the legacy of Prodigy. Today brings us previously unreleased Mobb Deep track “Try My Hand.” Alchemist, Mobb Deep’s longtime producer, dropped off the track as part of his The Good Book Vol. 2 collection with UK producer Budgie. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The song […]
One of the preeminent stars in sports since his college days at Michigan as part of the Fab Five, Jalen Rose has always worn his heart on his sleeve both on and off the court. It was only natural for him to take his talents to media, as he began working in broadcasting during the […]
Miles Davis is a jazz legend and a music icon and many artists are not only intrigued by his work, but also have utilized it both subtly and openly. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The music of Davis, whose 1959 album Kind Of Blue still holds the title of best-selling jazz album ever, has continued […]
Veteran MCs working on joint projects is nothing new, as we’ve seen D-Block and Wu-Tang and many others collab on albums. Havoc of Mobb Deep and Alchemist will next release a joint project titled The Silent Partner on May 20. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Babygrande Records release will feature both artists, who’ve worked […]
If one were to discuss the parallels between rap and pro wrestling, the conversation might carry on for an entire week. This was obviously on the mind of producer Alchemist when he paired up Atlanta’s Migos with Mac Miller on their latest collaboration “Jabroni.” The term itself was initially coined by pro wrestler turned Hollywood […]
Fresh off the heels of the latest release of his Pilot Talk series, Curren$y is scheduled to drop Even More Saturday Night Car Tunes on 4/20. The New Orleans spitter took to Instagram to announce the new project. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Spitta released Saturday Night Car Tunes in late August and put out […]
Ab-Soul links up with Alchemist for another metaphysical magnum opus. Giving you 47 bars in appreciate of his fan’s support for his These Days tours which spanned 47 cities. Take a listen below. Soulo!!! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information -Def Soul (@DefSoulNJ) Advertisement
This is one of those songs where you don’t even have to press play before you know it’s going to be dope. Not only do you have three top tier emcees, you have two of the greatest on the boards. Hopefully this starts a new wave of just all star lineups on one track. Visit […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In case you’ve been under a rock somewhere, you know the genius that is AGALLAH DON BISHOP. Known for his gritty production for hip hop’s most respected MC’s and his own forward thinking street lyrics, Agallah is no stranger to the game. Back with a vengeance, his new single Time, […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Alchemist and UK-based producer Budgie are all set for the April 11th release their extremely limited dual album, The Good Book. The album will come in a leather, gold foil print, faux bible box-set and will consist predominately of gospel sampled instrumentals as well as guest verses from the likes of […]
The Alchemist and Budgie fuse hip hop and church on “With My Soul.” Queens rapper, Action Bronson testifies on the track by rapping, “Got one hand in the game/the other hand in the cane/I’m struggling with fame/got raw dope pump through my vein.” But before Bronson gives his sermon, he paints funny Ghostface killah-like pictures with rhymes […]
