On this day in Hip-Hop History New York based super group The Firm released the sole studio album, The Album. As a collaborative effort made by Nas, Aftermath label-head Dr. Dre and marketing genius Steve Stoute, The Album was designed to boast the commercial and mainstream appeal of four of New York’s most prolific emcees: Nas, Foxy Brown, […]
On this date in 1995, Antonio Cruz aka AZ from Nas’ “Life’s A Bitch” fame, released his debut album Doe Or Die on EMI Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Produced by legendary producers Pete Rock, DITC’s Buckwild, LES, D.R. Period as well as AZ himself, AZ was able to land the deal for this […]
Check out the intimate, tell-all documentary about the instantaneous career and the inception of AZ‘s debut album Do Or Die. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Two decades after the album’s release, producers from the album such as Pete Rock and DR Period speak on the making of the album while Nas speaks about his perception […]
On this date in 1972, AZ was born Antonio Cruz in Brooklyn, New York. AZ is regarded as one of the most prolific emcees of the 90s, even though his entrance into the game came from just one verse on Nas‘ “Life’s A Bitch” from the epic Illmatic album. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information That […]
Just a little bit over a week ago (Jan. 23) rapper and producer Erick Sermon from famed golden era hip-hop duo EPMD uncovered a rather crispy new song featuring fellow hip-hop notables Craig Mack (the return of Craig Mack? Maybe.), Mr. Cheeks and Method Man titled “Come Thru.” The song will be featured on Sermon’s […]
On this date in 1995, Antonio Cruz aka AZ from Nas’ “Life’s A Bitch” fame, released his debut album ‘Doe Or Die’ on EMI Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Produced by legendary producers Pete Rock, DITC’s Buckwild, LES, D.R. Period as well as AZ himself, AZ was able to land the deal for this […]
On this date in 1972, AZ was Born Antonio Cruz in Brooklyn, New York. AZ is regarded as one of the most prolific emcees of the 90s, even though his entrance into the game came from just one verse on Nas’ “Life’s A Bitch” from the epic Illmatic album. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information That […]
On this day in Hip Hop History New York based super group The Firm released the sole studio album, The Album. As a collaborative effort made by Nas, Aftermath label-head Dr. Dre, and marketing genius Steve Stoute, The Album was designed to boast the commercial and mainstream appeal of four of New York’s most prolific MC’s: Nas, Foxy Brown, AZ, […]
Anthony Cruz a.k.a. AZ “The Vizualizer” dropped the critically acclaimed album Doe or Die in 1995. Since spitting his first verse on Nas’ “Lifes’ A Bitch” from the classic Illmatic, AZ has been heralded as one of the best rappers to ever pick up a microphone. Since then, he has dropped material that Hip Hop […]
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Here we have a conservation with Lyonel “Kay K” Rosemond about being the nephew of the infamous Jimmy Henchmen, the music industry and what he’s doing to rebrand himself in an ever evolving industry. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Jimmy Henchman is your uncle, for better or worse, how does being related to him affect […]
Just when you thought that ‘A Better Tomorrow’ was all that the Wu had in the 36 Chambers arsenal for 2015… Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This is another joint that Starks has blessed the people with from his upcoming 36 Seasons album, scheduled for release on December 9th, just one week following the Wu […]
It’s finally happening again. The producer is getting the recognition and power he/she deserves in Hip-Hop. Hit-Boy, Statik, and Mustard led the way with some phenomenal compilation projects. Now it’s time for Chicago’s A-Villa to take that torch. For the next single off of his upcoming Carry On Tradition (11/4), A-Villa enlists some of the […]
AZ releases a new track “I Excel,” in anticipation for his upcoming album ‘Do Or Die II.’ Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information AZ has been keeping busy waiting to release his latest mixtape Last Of A Dying Breed 2 in September as well as his upcoming album Do Or Die II. To keep the hype well and […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Hip Hop heads around the world are super excited for the release of AZ’s Do or Die II. No exact release date has been set for the sequel album to drop, but in the meantime Sosa drops the visual for his “We Movin” track, which was produced by Statik Selektah. […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information A huge night for Hip Hop Last night at Stage 48, the legendary DJ Doo Wop celebrated his 20th anniversary in the mixtape game with a concert that featured some of the most iconic names in Hip Hop history. Advertisement As Stage 48 filled up with fans and media, names […]
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AZ Sosa brings it back to 94 with his latest freestyle over ‘The Genesis,’ the intro track to the classic five mic album by Nas Illmatic. AZ will be dropping Do Or Die II very soon. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/73277844″ params=”” width=” 100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Roger Krastz @walldoe
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Nas packed out a tight Tammany Hall last night for the release of his Life Is Good album release concert. The Queens MC arrived to an anxious crowd filled with industry and fans lucky enough to get in before they began turning people away. The Source got a sneak peak […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Mixtape veteran, DJ Doo Wop, in conjunction with The Source Magazine is pleased to announce the launch of “UNDERGROUND: THE NEW 90’S” mixtape series. With this new project Doo Wop intends to use the same mixtape format from his classic “95 LIVE PT 1& 2” series, but will showcase […]
