The unmistakable G-Funk sound of Southern California created a style that, in the ’90s, shaped Hip-Hop culture in its own image. Since its conception by Dr. Dre with The Chronic, G-Funk has become one of Hip-Hop’s most unique and distinguished sub-genres and has spread West Coast culture across the globe. On this day in Hip-Hop […]
Long Beach legend, RBX, has finally released his comeback solo album, Hibernation Shivers, on all digital platforms alongside a limited edition vinyl release. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The new album, produced by Labcabin Records founders, Sccit & Siavash the Grouch, dropped everywhere June 28. Hibernation Shivers is spearheaded by RBX’s highly anticipated response to DJ Clark […]
On this date three decades ago, Death Row Records producer and Dr. Dre’s brother Warren G dropped his debut album ‘Regulate…G Funk Era’. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Executive produced by the late Chris Lighty, The Def Jam/Violator signee took his solo act on the road and brought it cross country to NYC to distinguish […]
Leading Web3 entertainment company Gala Music, in conjunction with Death Row Records, premiered two new songs from the iconic Hip-Hop duo Tha Dogg Pound (Daz Dillinger and Kurupt). The highly anticipated tracks “Finesse” and “Baggin U Up,” featuring Snoop Dogg and October London, are available exclusively on the Gala Music platform. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Death Row Records, in conglomeration with Interscope Records, released the soundtrack to the popular film, Above the Rim. Winning the 1995 Source Award for Soundtrack of the Year, this album featured so many hits that it could have stood alone from the movie as a compilation album. Visit streaming.thesource.com […]
On this date in 2011 in Long Beach, California, Nathaniel Hale, better known as rap/R&B crooner Nate Dogg, died from complications after suffering several strokes. He was 41 years old. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information His Long Beach homie Snoop Dogg introduced him to the rap game via their trio 213, which was the group […]
On this date twenty-eight ago, the Hip Hop legend Tupac Shakur officially released his fourth album, All Eyez On Me, on the Death Row/Interscope imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The album featured five singles with two topping number one on the Billboard Hot 100; “How Do U Want It” and “California Love.” It made Hip Hop […]
On this date in 1992, Dr. Dre released his debut solo album The Chronic on his own Death Row Records imprint, which was distributed by Priority Records. This album introduced the world to the Death Row experience, G-Funk infused Hip Hop and the one and only Snoop Doggy Dogg. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Recorded […]
On this date in 1996, Tupac Amaru Shakur posthumously released the final album of his illustrious career. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information 26 years ago today, just two months after the untimely murder of Tupac on the Las Vegas strip alongside Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight, the fifth and final album, Don Killuminati: The […]
Two authentic Death ROw Records pendants from the collection of Death Row’s head of security, Reggie Wright Jr., are now going up for auction. Both pendants, created for then Death Row CEO Suge Knight, were reated for Death ROw artists like Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg. According to reports, the “iced out” diamond encrusted pendant […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Cultural icon Tupac Shakur was then taken to the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada hospital after being shot several times in a drive-by on a Las Vegas strip on September 7, 1996, and was under a medically induced coma for six days before dying from internal bleeding on September […]
Snoop Dogg is getting ready to take Doggystyle to the Hollywood Bowl. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of one of rap’s greatest albums, the Doggfather joins the Hollywood Bowl’s 2023 concert lineup, setting the 30th Anniversary of Doggystyle & More for June 27-28. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to Billboard, numerous special guests will join […]
In a recent interview with Big Boy for his Big Boy’s Neighborhood podcast, Long Beach rap legend Snoop Dogg unexpectedly gave his former boss Suge Knight his flowers, praising him for changing his life by signing him to Death Row Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Big Boy replied to the respect given with, “Why?” […]
Last year, West Coast rap icon Snoop Dogg announced that he was the new owner of the legendary, yet infamous Death Row Records, however, the label’s former owner Suge Knight says that :”Tha Row” has fraudulently fallen into the hands of the Doggfather. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In February, Snoop acquired the imprint through […]
A previously unseen interview with the late Tupac Shakur was released yesterday (April 23,) where the pop culture icon talked about his plans to “move away from music.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Entertainment Tonight shared the unseen footage as FX’s Dear Mama docuseries premiered this weekend, exploring the relationship the late rapper/actor had with his mother, […]
West Coast producer and legendary Dogg Pound member Daz Dillinger spoke candidly during an interview for Homegrown Radio when Daz claimed that he once had to “strong arm” former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight for millions of dollars that he was owed for royalties. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information At the 1:12:38 mark, Daz […]
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Death Row Records, in conglomeration with Interscope Records, released the soundtrack to the popular film, Above the Rim. Winning the 1995 Source Award for Soundtrack of the Year, this album featured so many hits that it could have stood alone from the movie as a compilation album. Visit streaming.thesource.com […]
Sending a 21-gun soldier salute Rest In Peace one of Hip Hop’s favorite crooners. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Many tried, but nobody put R&B into Hip Hop the way it was supposed to sound better than the late, great Nate Dogg of the legendary Dogg Pound. The Source Magazine would like to send him […]
On this date twenty-seven ago, the Hip Hop legend Tupac Shakur officially released his fourth album, All Eyez On Me, on the Death Row/Interscope imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The album featured five singles with two topping number one on the Billboard Hot 100; “How Do U Want It” and “California Love.” It made Hip Hop […]
For over 30 years, through countless chart-topping hits and landmark artists, Death Row Records has stood as one of the music industry’s most iconic and culturally significant platforms. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information MORE: Snoop Dogg Says Jay-Z Threatened to End NFL Partnership For Halftime Show Today, it is under powerful new management. Recently acquired […]
