Rock The Bells, one of the most highly anticipated Hip-Hop festivals, is set to deliver an unforgettable lineup featuring iconic artists known for their lyrical and instrumental prowess. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The latest addition to the festival is none other than Hip-Hop royalty, Run-D.M.C. Joining the already star-studded lineup, which includes LL COOL […]
37 years ago, amidst the explosion of crack cocaine in the inner cities, one of the hottest albums from the Hollis Crew came out and further solidified their status of royalty in the world of Hip Hop. Today Run-D.M.C.’s third album celebrates its born day. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Raising Hell was the album […]
On April 4, 2009, Run-D.M.C. became the second rap group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, after Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five who were inducted in 2007. This honor came well deserved after the illustrious career of the trio. Run-D.M.C. helped to build a musical cross culture as well […]
On this date in 1984, the Kings from Queens released their first self-titled album on Def Jam Recordings under Rush Management. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This monumental album put Daryl McDaniels (DMC), Joseph Simmons (DJ Run), and Jason Mizell (Jam Master Jay) on the map, and launched one of the most successful careers Hip-Hop […]
It’s been a while since Will Smith has been on a stage at an awards show, but allegedly, he was scheduled to make a surprise appearance at the Grammy’s this past Sunday night. However, his comeback performance was derailed due to conflicts with filming Bad Boys 4. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In the weeks […]
Hip Hop lost a great DJ over two decades ago, but in celebration of JMJ’s life today, his legacy will forever live on Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On this date in 1965 in Brooklyn, New York, Jason Mizell, who later became Jam Master Jay, was born. Jay was the DJ for the legendary Kings […]
The “Kings From Queens” dropped their sophomore LP 38 years ago today. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On this date in 1985, Joseph Simmons, Daryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell successfully avoided the sophomore jinx some three decades ago when they released the follow-up to their self-titled debut album with King Of Rock. Produced by Run’s […]
On this date in 1985, Hip-Hop bigwig Russell Simmons along with film producer Michael Schultz unveiled the Hip-Hop glory days fairy tale about the early days of Def Jam in the Warner Brothers distributed Krush Groove. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This cinematic, quasi-musical was told in a very unique manner, with almost all of […]
Today we celebrate the 61st birthday of Hip Hop pioneer Russell Simmons! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Since the founding of Def Jam Recordings in 1983, Russell Simmons has been an instrumental part in the advancement of Hip Hop culture. Over his illustrious career Russell has launched the careers of multi-platinum artists (LL Cool J, Beastie […]
On Independence Day in 1986, Daryl McDaniels, his partner in rhyme Joseph Simmons and their DJ Jason Mizell, who are best known as the legendary Hip Hop group Run-D.M.C., released one of the most successful singles of their career; “Walk This Way”, which guest stars rock n’ roll vets Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of […]
Hip Hop lost a great DJ over two decades ago, but in celebration of JMJ’s life today, his legacy will forever live on Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On this date in 1965 in Brooklyn, New York, Jason Mizell, who later became Jam Master Jay, was born. Jay was the DJ for the legendary Kings […]
The “Kings From Queens” dropped their second album 37 years ago today. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On this date in 1985, Joseph Simmons, Daryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell successfully avoided the sophomore jinx some three decades ago when they released the follow-up to their self-titled debut album with King Of Rock. Produced by Run’s […]
On this day 34 years ago, Run-D.M.C. released their holiday-themed single “Christmas in Hollis”. The song was originally featured on the star-studded charity compilation album, A Very Special Christmas alongside the likes of Whitney Houston, Madonna, and Stevie Nicks to name a few. Produced by Run-D.M.C. and Rick Rubin, this track has become a Christmas […]
On this date in 2002, the illustrious DJ of the legendary Run-D.M.C. was gunned down in a studio in his hometown of Hollis, Queens. He was 37 years old. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information An unknown person fatally shot Mizell in a recording studio on Merrick Blvd. in Jamaica, Queens. The other person in the […]
On this date in 1985, Hip-Hop bigwig Russell Simmons along with film producer Michael Schultz unveiled the Hip-Hop glory days fairy tale about the early days of Def Jam in the Warner Brothers distributed Krush Groove. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This cinematic, quasi-musical was told in a very unique manner, with almost all of […]
The stereotype about hip-hop artists having big heads is literally coming true as Run DMC members become the latest cultural icons to receive their own iconic Kokeshi Collection dolls. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The designer collectible dolls, which immortalize RUN DMC members Run (Joseph Simmons), DMC (Darryl McDaniels), and Jam Master Jay (Jason Mizell), […]
35 years ago, amidst the explosion of crack cocaine in the inner cities, one of the hottest albums from the Hollis Crew came out and further solidified their status of royalty in the world of Hip Hop. Today Run-D.M.C.’s third album celebrates its born day. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Raising Hell was the album […]
On this date in 1984, the Kings from Queens released their first self-titled album on Def Jam Recordings under Rush Management. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This monumental album put Daryl McDaniels (DMC), Joseph Simmons (DJ Run), and Jason Mizell (Jam Master Jay) on the map, and launched one of the most successful careers Hip-Hop […]
Born on this day in 1965, “the best DJ in the U.S. of A.”, Jason William Mizell, also known as Jam Master Jay was born. The man behind the wheels of steel for the pioneering Hip Hop duo Run-D.M.C. was one of the greatest influences to ever walk the streets of his Hollis, Queens neighborhood […]
The “Kings From Queens” dropped their second album 36 years ago today. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On this date in 1985, Joseph Simmons, Daryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell successfully avoided the sophomore jinx some three decades ago when they released the follow up to their self-titled debut album with King Of Rock. Produced by […]
