The Source sends a birthday salute to a legend in the game whose life was cut short. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Born on this day in 1974, Lamont Coleman aka “Big L” was born in Harlem and became one of the biggest artists to represent Harlem World in Hip Hop. One of the members […]
On Wednesday (Aug. 1), previous head of Def Jam Recordings and current YouTube Global Head of Music, Lyor Cohen, showed up on The Breakfast Club for an interview and while being asked about signing an artist with a drug addiction, Dame Dash was brought up in the conversation. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information While Dash […]
Who, or what is Adon Shemesh? Seated on the line of Gretna and Algiers Point, Louisiana, they all gathered in the backyard to drink fresh fruit smoothies injected with the finest quality of alkaline. Amethyst, clear quartz and a plethora of other crystals lay out on the table in front of them to soak up […]
A South Bronx originated subculture with a powerful sound that surpassed New York City and eventually infiltrated the entire country — Hip-Hop united different regions through music and style, and grew into a lifestyle within itself. Fans of Hip-Hop culture are quite familiar with the innovators and the greats in which some have come and […]
Don’t all come for Future at once. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Although as soon as these words left Future’s mouth, he received a tongue lashing like no other. During a rather healthy debate at a Barbershop, Future among other heavy hitters in the hip hop and sports world like: LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Steve Stoute, […]
Jonathan Mannion and Roc Nation’s “Prophecy” 20 year celebration of Reasonable Doubt was an epic extravaganza earlier this week. It was held at the Marlborough Gallery in the Chelsea area of Manhattan and featured art pieces from JAY Z‘s classic debut album on display. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Jonathan Mannion, the photographer that captured the […]
The introduction of JAY Z to the world occurred when his debut album Reasonable Doubt was released on Roc-A-Fella Records on June 25, 1996. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With hits such as “Can’t Knock The Hustle” featuring Mary J. Blige, “Brooklyn’s Finest” featuring the late Notorious B.I.G and “Dead Presidents,” he peaked at the number three spot on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart. Jonathan Mannion, the photographer behind the lens to capture the album’s iconic cover, is currently celebrating his epic contribution to the album’s 20-year anniversary, with a private event held today [Thursday, June 30] titled “Prophecy,” presented by Mannion and Roc Nation. The event will feature “22 historical images that bring back iconic moments in time where two future icons in their respective fields would intersect and cause quite a stir.” Advertisement TheSource.com: What events occurred that were essential in getting your big break in the photography world back in the 90s? Jonathan Mannion: The biggest break I’ve received was as a 22 year old. […]
Jay-Z dropped his Roc-A-Fella debut album, Reasonable Doubt, 20 years ago today, June 25. In 1996, The Source had been around for nearly a decade when writer Charlie Braxton wrote his review on the album, giving it a “four mics” rating, just one shy of the ultimate “five mics” review. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The album […]
