Along with living legend Blastmaster KRS-1 and and then teenaged D-Nice, DJ Scott La Rock helped pioneer the legendary Boogie Down Productions crew to iconic status within the Hip Hop world. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information He contributed to one of Hip Hop’s most revered and analyzed projects, the Criminal Minded album and was viewed […]
On this date in 1993, KRS-One and the rest of the Boogie Down Productions crew dropped the Sex And Violence album, which was the fifth and last album put out by the pioneering Bronx-based Hip Hop collective. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The album produced less than lackluster sales, partially, according to KRS, because of […]
Ayo Beasley… holla at Smack and set this jawn up! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From Harlem USA to Anytown, East Jablip, the streets are talking about the beef between Ma$e and Cam’ron. And while we NEVER want anything to trickle over into real rap rumble, we must admit hearing rap battles on “wax” gives […]
Today in Hip Hop history prolific South Bronx philosopher KRS-One released his second solo LP KRS-One (an acronym for Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone). With this album, the former Boogie Down Productions MC makes an attempt to reconnect with the younger scene in New York. The tone and style of this album fit more into the fold […]
Even as the Zulu Nation and affiliated leaders have seperated themselves from Afrika Bambaataa, rap icon KRS-One is still backing the accused child molester. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information During an interview in England, the “Blastmaster” continued his support of Zulu Nation founder Bambaataa. He said the accusations were “accusations and gossip,” saying that any […]
KRS-One is staunchly standing by Afrika Bambaataa, delivering a dismissive response to those who question the validity of the sexual molestation allegations facing the “Planet Rock” rapper. The Bronx MC’s latest defense occurred at a Q&A in Birmingham, England, where he described the child molestation allegations facing Bambaataa as “accusations and gossip.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “When you’re talking about Afrika Bambaataa, first […]
One of Hip Hop culture’s most iconic figures, KRS-One’s authority is well respected among his peers. Today, the Teacha paid a visit to N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN’s Drink Champs Podcast and spoke on a multitude of topics ranging from his early beginnings in Hip Hop, his well-publicized battle with MC Shan, marijuana policy and much […]
In 1986 Boogie Down Productions responded to perceived disrespect in MC Shan’s “The Bridge” with “South Bronx,” starting one of the most legendary battles in Hip Hop history. The feud lasted many years and yielded many songs from multiple artists, but the general consensus is that BDP won with “The Bridge is Over.” Visit streaming.thesource.com […]
Talib Kweli had some choice words via Twitter for KISS front man Gene Simmons regarding his comment about the “death” of rap music. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In his recent interview with Rolling Stone, Simmons stated he is “looking forward to the death of rap,” while explaining all things in music are cyclic. “I […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, Scott Monroe Sterling known widely as DJ Scott La Rock of the famous Boogie Down Productions was born in the Bronx borough of New York City. Scott La Rock was the producer for rap icon KRS-One until his untimely death on August 27th, 1987. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]
On this date in 1993, KRS-One and the rest of the Boogie Down Productions crew dropped the Sex And Violence album, which was the fifth and last album put out by the pioneering Bronx-based Hip Hop collective. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The album produced less than lackluster sales, partially, according to KRS, because of […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In a moment that has only been described as “surreal”, the “Blastmaster” KRS-One interviews arguably the greatest emcee of all time; Rakim Allah. The BDP general delves into the genesis of the “R”‘s distinguishable lyrical flow, that Ra admits that he borrowed from John Coltrane, who Rakim was influenced by […]
Friday night the Masters of Ceremony Series presented by Adam Torres Concerts turned NJPAC into an official trip down hip hop memory lane! KRS-One, The Lox, Ja Rule, Rakim, Mad Lion, Lords of the Underground and Black Moon took us back to the golden era performing hit after hit to a very enthusiastic sold out […]
On May 5th, 1998 Rawkus Records released the first installment of the Lyricist Lounge albums titled Lyricist Lounge, Volume One, which showcased New York. It was a double-disc compilation that featured De La Soul, Mos Def, Q-Tip, Tash of Tha Alkaholiks, Punch & Words, O.C, Ras Kass, Black Thought, Common, Pharoahe Monch, Saul Williams, Kool Keith, Talib […]
Happy 25th anniversary, Queen!
24 years ago today, KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions dropped their fourth full length album
On this day in 1988, BDP drops one of the best and most influential albums of all time. It was widely seen as one of, if not the first, politically conscious efforts in hip-hop
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information We’re celebrating the legacy of one of the most important figures in American and world history. In honor of today being Malcolm X‘s 89th birthday, we’ve changed our Twitter icon to his very own Source cover from 1990, in celebration of his legacy. Malcolm X remains a huge influence on […]
All the other hard hitters, they come from Yonkers.
