In honor of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, Champion, the renowned athletic apparel brand with a legacy dating back to 1919, is releasing not one but two exclusive capsule collections inspired by iconic rap groups – Beastie Boys and Naughty By Nature. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Hello Nasty,” the Beastie Boys’ fifth studio […]
The highly anticipated posthumous album LONG LIVE COOLIO continues to honor the legendary rapper as the estate, alongside 1 Pic Entertainment and Strategic Media Entertainment/Intercept Music, releases the album’s second single on major streaming platforms. Titled “A Star Is Born,” the track showcases Coolio’s journey to fame, accompanied by the distinct vocal contributions of Treach […]
On this date in 1991, Paramount Pictures presented the highly anticipated soundtrack to the hood flick Juice, which starred a still rising rap star by the name of Tupac Shakur, who plays a crooked criminal from Uptown by the name of “Bishop”. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information His co-star, Omar Epps (Higher Learning, In Too […]
Today in 1970 in “Illtown” New Jersey, the king of “OPP”, better known as Treach, was born. For those who don’t know, Treach was the frontman for the New Jersey rap collective Naughty By Nature. Born Anthony Criss in East Orange, New Jersey, Treach got his musical start in his hometown. He, Vin Rock, and […]
On this date in 1991, the “Illtown(Irvington)” trio known as Naughty By Nature released their self-titled debut LP on the now-defunct Tommy Boy imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This album, which went platinum within a six-month time span, dropped a series of singles that became instant anthems, making Naughty one of the best hook […]
In a little under two years the Universal Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx will be open to the public. Thursday, the Borough’s President, Ruben Diaz Jr. broke ground on the first phase of Bronx Point; the museum’s permanent home. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In celebration of the upcoming project, ABC 7 reports Hip […]
On this date in 1991, Paramount Pictures presented the highly anticipated soundtrack to the hood flick Juice, which starred a still rising rap star by the name of Tupac Shakur, who plays a crooked criminal from Uptown by the name of “Bishop”. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information His co-star, Omar Epps (Higher Learning, In Too […]
On this date in 1991, the “Illtown(Irvington)” trio known as Naughty By Nature released their self-titled debut LP on the now-defunct Tommy Boy imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This album, which within a six-month time span went platinum, dropped a series of singles that became instant anthems, making Naughty one of the best hook […]
Legendary New Jersey group Naughty By Nature has released a surprise new 7-track EP titled Forgotten Quarantined Archives. The 29-minute offering additional features both Tah G Ali and Anthony Hamilton with production from Brooklyn duo Da Beatminerz, Terence “Tramp Baby” Abney, Bink! along with the group’s DJ Kay Gee. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Opening […]
You probably thought that Chet Hanks got his swag from his legend of a pop, Tom Hanks. You might be wrong on that one. The origins of his lyrical dexterity could be linked to his moms, Rita Wilson, who posted on Instagram her spitting some of the fastest and cumbersome lyrics in all of rap […]
Today in 1970 in “Illtown” New Jersey, the king of “OPP”, better known as Treach, was born. For those who don’t know, Treach was the frontman for the New Jersey rap collective Naughty By Nature. Born Anthony Criss in East Orange, New Jersey, Treach got his musical start in his hometown. He, Vin Rock, and […]
New Jersey Hip-Hop was front and center to conclude this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. Taking over New York’s neighbor for the first time, the VMAs took time to honor those from Jersey by bringing those born in the state to close out the show. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The telecast wrapped with Wyclef […]
Entitled the Dynamic Duo, Eric Sermon’s new project will feature all of the top duos that he has worked with over his career.
We ALL Like to Party: La Di Da Di’s Jazzy Ways Continues to Hypnotize Artists (and Audiences) Almost 35 Years After its ReleaseIn 1985, as rap was just getting its sea legs, two new artists, Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick, unknowingly made history with “La Di Da Di,” what would become one of the […]
Hip-hop’s presence in what was once called the Gramophone Award now known as the exalted Grammy Award is one founded in an adventure. Presented by the Recording Academy in 1958, the Grammy Award honors musicians whose craft is primarily done in the English language and have achieved mass popular appeal. Such analysis appears to be […]
The Legendary rapper, Treach of 90’s group Naughty By Nature airs out Ex-Wife/Children’s Mother, Pepa of iconic rap duo Salt & Pepa. He shared his frustration on how he felt when it came to Pepa’s parenting, her plastic surgery, and her alleged promiscuity. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to Treach, Pepa used their children […]
Friday night (April 7) at Brooklyn, New York’s Barclays Center, Tupac Shakur was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. More than 20 years after the legendary rapper, actor, and revolutionary was killed in Las Vegas, Nevada, his name and music will live on forever, positioned alongside The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Little Richard, […]
Short Mascato hails out of Buffalo, New York. Growing up, he was influenced by various genres of music, as well as visual and performance art. His sound can been described as “golden age ethereal” & “psychedelic boom bap” with new school overtones. Short’s upcoming project “The Colour of Air” currently as the streets buzzing, with […]
This summer the “I Love The 90s- The Party Continues” tour has a sick line up you probably don’t want to miss. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information TLC is headlining the second edition of the “I Love The 90’s” tour. This time around, the tour has snagged some pretty dope performers: Naughty By Nature, Biz […]
Naughty by Nature celebrates 25 years in the game. How three kids with a dollar and a dream put New Jersey on the map. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Words: KC Orcutt Twenty five years ago, the streets of New Jersey were unknowing that the hustler mentality they quietly inspired would propel the careers of […]
