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Today in Hip-Hop History: Slick Rick Released His Debut Album ‘The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick’ 31 Years Ago

November 1, 2019

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On this date thirty-one ago, Hip-Hop's greatest storyteller Slick Rick dropped his debut LP The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick on the Def Jam imprint. MC Ricky D came on the scene with the "Original Human Be... Read Article

At Her Best: Aaliyah’s 25 Greatest Hip-Hop Collaborations

Keenan Higgins

August 25, 2019

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August 25 will never be an easy day for many music fans across the world, particularly for those who love the late R&B icon Aaliyah Dana Haughton. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1lt5CJldNr/ Since 20... Read Article

10 Classic Rap Videos We Hope Get Remastered By YouTube and Universal Music Group

Keenan Higgins

June 22, 2019

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This week it was reported by The New York Times that YouTube and Universal Music Group would be joining to give some of our favorite classic music videos the remastering treatment. With a time span that goes fr... Read Article

New York City Council Honors Artists and Influencers At The Power & Music Awards For Black Music Month

NDSmith

June 11, 2019

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Before making Black Music Month an official happening in 1979, musicologists and on-air radio personalities, Dyana Williams and Ed Wright, and producer extraordinaire Kenny Gamble, had to take their advocacy u... Read Article

Slick Rick Takes ‘GQ’ Through the Art of Jewelry Collecting

Keenan Higgins

November 7, 2018

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In the midst of celebrating the 30th anniversary of his iconic debut album The Great Adventures of Slick Rick — a five-mic classic, might we add! — rap vet Slick Rick is schooling us all on something he knows v... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Slick Rick’s Debut Album ‘The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick’ Turns 30 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

November 1, 2018

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On this date three decades ago, Hip-Hop's greatest storyteller Slick Rick dropped his debut LP The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick on the Def Jam imprint. MC Ricky D came on the scene with the "Original Human... Read Article

Slick Rick and The Black Eyed Peas Share New Song and Video For ‘Constant Part 1 & 2’

Sha Be Allah

August 31, 2018

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Slick Rick, hip-hop’s greatest storyteller, and The Black Eyed Peas, whose crossover over appeal has generated sales of more than 40 million units worldwide, share a new song and video, “Constant Part 1 & 2... Read Article

Nas Names His Top Five Favorite Hip-Hop Records of All Time Ranging from Public Enemy to Run D.M.C.

Ime Ekpo

August 13, 2018

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If there is one thing that makes Nas the Hip-Hop legend that he is, it is the fact his knowledge of the culture's rap element runs respectively deep. This past Saturday welcomed in the 45th anniversary of the D... Read Article

Run DMC’s Show in London Leaves Fans Wanting More

Corey Copeland

July 6, 2018

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It's no secret that Hip-Hop has reached far beyond American borders as Run DMC stopped in London to perform the hits that made them into legends. Last night at the Eventim Apollo, Rev Run proved part of his ... Read Article

Hip Hop Legend Slick Rick Honored on the #BronxWalkOfFame

Nick Slay

June 1, 2018

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Lyricist, innovator and Grammy-nominated rap pioneer Slick Rick was honored this past Sunday (May 27) when he was officially added to the Bronx Walk of Fame. As part of the 47th Annual Bronx Week, Slick Rick wa... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Slick Rick Drops ‘The Art of Storytelling’ 19 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

May 25, 2018

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Slick Rick released his final studio LP, The Art of Story Telling. Mostly produced by DJ Clark Kent and Kid Capri, this album featured guest verses from the likes of Redman, R... Read Article

Golden Era Legend Slick Rick To Be Inducted Into 2018 Bronx Walk of Fame

Ime Ekpo

May 16, 2018

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Respectfully a legend in the culture of hip-hop and notably a pioneer of the 'Golden Era,' Slick Rick will be inducted into the 2018 Bronx Wall of Fame in lieu of the borough's 47th annual Bronx Week celebrator... Read Article

Slick Rick Set For Australian and European Tours

Sam - @thewriterau

February 25, 2018

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The legendary Grammy-nominated, hip-hop icon Slick Rick is touring Australia next month for the very first time playing all major capital cities, supported by a select group of talented locals including Def Wis... Read Article

Talib Kweli Teams With Anderson .Paak For ‘Traveling Light’ Track & Visual

Ime Ekpo

November 17, 2017

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Talib Kweli is spreading consciousness the Brooklyn way in his Hip-Hop cultured filled visual featuring multi-talent Anderson .Paak, "Traveling Light." For the true hip-hop enthusiast, this is perhaps, a legend... Read Article

BET’s ‘TALES’ Recap: Slick Rick’s ‘Children’s Story’ Hits Home

Angela Wilson

October 18, 2017

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"Here we go / Once upon a time not long ago..." Every week, BET transforms classic hip hop hits and morphs them into visual narratives. Helmed by Murder Inc. founder Irv "Lorenzo" Gotti, the second season of... Read Article

Kendrick Lamar Might’ve Just Announced A New Album | Source News Flash

Magdalena Bury

March 23, 2017

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https://youtu.be/IVqExyEngfU Today in Source News Flash: The Internet and fans are freaking out, because Kendrick Lamar might've just announced that his fourth studio album may be coming soon. The message mi... Read Article

Slick Rick’s “Children’s Story” Picture Book Set For Release With Reissued Vinyl

Sha Be Allah

March 22, 2017

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On April 22nd it's Record Store Day which is the celebration of “the culture of the independently owned record store”. Several special-edition vinyls are set to be pressed up and Record Store Day 2017 Hip Hop v... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Slick Rick Releases ‘The Art of Storytelling’ 17 Years Ago

Kiah Fields

May 25, 2016

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Slick Rick released his final studio LP, The Art of Story Telling. Although this was his fourth project, it is his most successful. Majority produced by DJ Clark Kent and Kid... Read Article

Happy Birthday Slick Rick! Five Favorite Storytime Rhymes From Rick The Ruler

Sha Be Allah

January 14, 2016

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Born Ricky Martin Lloyd Walters on this date in 1965 in London, England, Slick Rick is undoubtedly the best storyteller in the history of Hip Hop. From stories about his hectic lifestyle just "six minutes" b... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Slick Rick Drops His Album ‘The Ruler’s Back’ 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

July 2, 2015

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Rick The Ruler releases his sophomore project on this day in 1991 Slick Rick was, and still is, one of the greatest storytellers in hip-hop history. After the promotion and success of his first album, The ... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Slick Rick Released His Debut Album ‘The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick’ 31 Years Ago

At Her Best: Aaliyah’s 25 Greatest Hip-Hop Collaborations

10 Classic Rap Videos We Hope Get Remastered By YouTube and Universal Music Group

New York City Council Honors Artists and Influencers At The Power & Music Awards For Black Music Month

Slick Rick Takes ‘GQ’ Through the Art of Jewelry Collecting

Today in Hip-Hop History: Slick Rick’s Debut Album ‘The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick’ Turns 30 Years Old!

Slick Rick and The Black Eyed Peas Share New Song and Video For ‘Constant Part 1 & 2’

Nas Names His Top Five Favorite Hip-Hop Records of All Time Ranging from Public Enemy to Run D.M.C.

Run DMC’s Show in London Leaves Fans Wanting More

Hip Hop Legend Slick Rick Honored on the #BronxWalkOfFame

Today in Hip Hop History: Slick Rick Drops ‘The Art of Storytelling’ 19 Years Ago

Golden Era Legend Slick Rick To Be Inducted Into 2018 Bronx Walk of Fame

Slick Rick Set For Australian and European Tours

Talib Kweli Teams With Anderson .Paak For ‘Traveling Light’ Track & Visual

BET’s ‘TALES’ Recap: Slick Rick’s ‘Children’s Story’ Hits Home

Kendrick Lamar Might’ve Just Announced A New Album | Source News Flash

Slick Rick’s “Children’s Story” Picture Book Set For Release With Reissued Vinyl

Today in Hip Hop History: Slick Rick Releases ‘The Art of Storytelling’ 17 Years Ago

Happy Birthday Slick Rick! Five Favorite Storytime Rhymes From Rick The Ruler

Today In Hip Hop History: Slick Rick Drops His Album ‘The Ruler’s Back’ 24 Years Ago

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