Born on this day in 1971 in Bronx, NY, Terror Squad lieutenant Christopher ‘Big Pun” Rios grew from an exceptional emcee that stood side to side by Fat Joe during his Jealous One’s Still Envy heyday to morphing into one of the game’s greatest lyricists of all time. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Big Punisher […]
Some might agree with him while most will call him crazy, but CNN’s N.O.R.E. is ready to argue that he was the best rapper in the game in 1998. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In an interview on the ‘I Am Athlete’ podcast, the commercial half of the famed CNN duo said, “In 1998? Who […]
23 years ago on this date, Christopher Rios aka Big Punisher put out his first LP, Capital Punishment, on Loud Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Released by Fat Joe and the Terror Squad on Loud Records, Pun’s highly anticipated album showcased Pun’s unequaled lyrical ability, comedic punchlines, and his ever-evolving style that his son […]
On this date in 1992, Dr. Dre took the first step in his successful solo journey and released this single 29 years ago today Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On April 9th, 1992, the premiere single from the silver screen blockbuster Deep Cover was released and it featured the former producer from “the world’s most […]
The Hip Hop world and the Bronx in particular was thrilled at the news of a street naming ceremony for fallen rap king Big Pun last week. Fat Joe, the Terror Squad general who introduced Christopher Rios to the Hip Hop industry, was not in attendance at the historic event and Joe Crack has his […]
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 […]
The groundbreaking Loud Records has been newly re-established as the Loud Music Group, set to launch September 30, 2020. The all-encompassing company is a new iteration of the original, though has adapted to the ever-changing music industry landscape to provide label services, distribution, and publishing. Loud’s original game-changing formula was one that could neither be […]
Born on this date in 1975, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is undoubtedly one of the most influential forces in the game today. From music to movies to successful business ventures, Fif has always stayed on top of his game ever since he made his unconventional entrance at the end of the last millennium. Visit streaming.thesource.com […]
22 years ago on this date, Christopher Rios aka Big Punisher put out his first LP, Capital Punishment, on Loud Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Released by Fat Joe and the Terror Squad on Loud Records, Pun’s highly anticipated album showcased Pun’s unequaled lyrical ability, comedic punchlines and his ever evolving style that his […]
On this day in 2000, the first posthumous LP to be released by the first “Latin to go platinum” entitled Yeeeah Baby was released on the Loud/Terror Squad imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Christopher “Big Pun” Rios passed away just shy of two months before the release and anticipated success of his sophomore LP, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hip-Hop has had its fair share of tragic deaths, luminaries cut down too short in their lives and way too early in their career. And while we often focus on the great heartbreak that Bad Boy experienced as a label with The Notorious B.I.G. or Death Row Records with the loss of Tupac, few ever […]
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 […]
Dave East is good across the state of California but he doesn’t need to visit Hollywood to see the Walk of Fame. All he has to do is look down at his legs. Covered in ink, his leg tattoos pay homage to his musical influences. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Inking their faces into his […]
Born on this date in 1975, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is undoubtedly one of the most influential forces in the game today. From music to movies to successful business ventures, Fif has always stayed on top of his game ever since he made his unconventional entrance into the Hip Hop industry at the end of […]
Mary Branch was in the gist of celebrating the precious news of her pregnancy until the police disrupted her joyful moment due to a noise complaint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Branch revealed the rather vexatious experience in The Washington Post, where while she cannot conclude if the report is centered around bias, she describes […]
20 years ago on this date, Christopher Rios aka Big Punisher put out his first LP, Capital Punishment, on Loud Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Released by Fat Joe and the Terror Squad on Loud Records, Pun’s highly anticipated album showcased Pun’s unequaled lyrical ability, comedic punchlines and his ever evolving style that his […]
On this day in 2000, the first posthumous LP to be released by the first “Latin to go platinum” entitled Yeeeah Baby was released on the Loud/Terror Squad imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Christopher “Big Pun” Rios passed away just shy of two months before the release and anticipated success of his sophomore LP, […]
The Big Pun brand is certainly still in demand nearly twenty years after his untimely death. Big Pun’s widow, Liza Rios has hit multinational retailer Walmart with a lawsuit over a clothing line and merchandise that tote the iconic emcee’s name and image. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information TMZ reports the Capital Punishment rapper’s signature […]
