Singer/Songwriter Roniece Levias releases her tribute to the Bobby Caldwell slow classic “Do For Love.” Roniece Levias sang background vocals on "Brenda's Got A Baby", which is the second single by 2Pac from his 1991 debut album 2Pacalypse Now, along with Dave Hollister. She can also be heard on numerous West Coast projects like Too Short's 1993 classic Get In … [Read more...] about Roniece Levias Releases Tribute To Bobby Caldwell With “Do For Love” Remake
JAY-Z’s MONOGRAM Launches Nationwide Awareness Campaign
Shawn ‘JAY-Z’ Carter and his cannabis brand, MONOGRAM, a part of The Parent Company house of brands, launch a nationwide awareness campaign focused on cannabis law. The out-of-home and digital series draws attention to the hypocrisy of current regulations governing cannabis throughout the United States, with shockingly factual headlines set against the backdrop of … [Read more...] about JAY-Z’s MONOGRAM Launches Nationwide Awareness Campaign
Big U, Debra Antney & More Talk Nipsey Hussle’s Death, “Hip Hop Uncovered” & More On Drink Champs Podcast
N.O.R.E & DJ EFN of the Drink Champs podcast chop it up with the cast of the FX series Hip Hop Uncovered about the new series, rumors surrounding Nipsey Hussle's death, Tupac, Hip Hop beefs, the music industry and more! Watch the video below: https://youtu.be/gBzYDakgPs0 … [Read more...] about Big U, Debra Antney & More Talk Nipsey Hussle’s Death, “Hip Hop Uncovered” & More On Drink Champs Podcast
N.W.A.’s DJ Speed Tells Unique Access Entertainment How Above The Law Got Short End of Stick & The D.O.C. Shaped Death Row Records
DJ Speed of N.W.A stops by Unique Access Entertainment to discuss how Above The Law got the short end of the stick. The Compton DJ also tells host Soren Baker how The D.O.C. shaped Death Row Records. Check out the interview below: https://youtu.be/Y8KnG3Ef-G8 Be sure to go back and watch these other episodes: Episode 1: DJ Speed: J.J. Fad Built Ruthless … [Read more...] about N.W.A.’s DJ Speed Tells Unique Access Entertainment How Above The Law Got Short End of Stick & The D.O.C. Shaped Death Row Records
Sticky Fingaz On Jam Master Jay Loving Onyx’s Grimy Vibe, Wanting 10 “Stik ’N’ Muves” & Barbershops
Sticky Fingaz stops by Unique Access Entertainment to discuss Jam Master Jay loving Onyx's grimy vibe. The New York rapper-actor also tells host Soren Baker about working in a barbershop & how JMJ wanted 10 "Stik 'N' Muves." Check out the interview below: https://youtu.be/rHy_l6Ygy88 … [Read more...] about Sticky Fingaz On Jam Master Jay Loving Onyx’s Grimy Vibe, Wanting 10 “Stik ’N’ Muves” & Barbershops
Jamaal Bradley & Steamroller Studios Release Teaser For Animated Film “Master” Featuring Music By Ice Cube & Bud’da
Animation powerhouse Steamroller Studios has acquired the IP for a forthcoming animated feature film from Jamaal Bradley’s PopWilly Productions. With that, Steamroller and PopWilly are teaming up to create Master. Peter Ramsey (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Rise of the Guardians) is officially set to serve as the film’s Executive Producer. … [Read more...] about Jamaal Bradley & Steamroller Studios Release Teaser For Animated Film “Master” Featuring Music By Ice Cube & Bud’da
ProHoeZak Shares The Making Of Funky “Come Back” Beat For Mt. Westmore’s Upcoming Project
West Coast producer ProHoeZak shared the making of a song titled "Come Back" on his Instagram page that he put together for Mt. Westmore, the west coast supergroup of Too Short, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, E-40. During a recent Conversations With Chad episode, the East Palo Alto producer spoke about his upcoming work with Mt. Westmore, detailing that the group picked about five or … [Read more...] about ProHoeZak Shares The Making Of Funky “Come Back” Beat For Mt. Westmore’s Upcoming Project
Veteran Music Executive Stan Sheppard Releases “Sharks, Demons And Gangsters” Book
Music executive and industry veteran Stan Sheppard, the former co-owner of SheppardLane Records which was home to artists like Suga Free and the late great Mausberg, has just released a new book entitled “Sharks, Demons And Gangsters”. The explosive new book is described as being the true, unfiltered story to the inner workings of the recording industry and the shocking … [Read more...] about Veteran Music Executive Stan Sheppard Releases “Sharks, Demons And Gangsters” Book
Mt. Westmore Drops First Look Video “Locked In”
The Mt. Westmore supergroup of Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Too Short, and E-40 took to social media to drop their first look video "Locked … [Read more...] about Mt. Westmore Drops First Look Video “Locked In”
UPS Has Too Short & E-40 “Ain’t Gone Do It” Video Pulled For Copyright Infringement
On February 16, Too Short & E-40 dropped the video for their ProHoezak-produced "Ain’t Gone Do It," song off their double album release, Ain’t Gone Do It / Terms and Conditions. In the video the two pioneering rappers were shown in UPS (United Pimpin’ Services) uniforms, as Too Short delivered various packages around the city with E-40 acting as a supervisor. … [Read more...] about UPS Has Too Short & E-40 “Ain’t Gone Do It” Video Pulled For Copyright Infringement
Dr. Dre Confirmed As Only Feature On Mt. Westmore Album With Too Short, Ice Cube, E-40 & Snoop Dogg
Too Short and E-40 confirmed to HipHopDX during an exclusive interview that Dr. Dre will be featured on the upcoming Mt. Westmore album. “Dre is on there, man,” Short revealed when asked about Dr. Dre's possible participation. “He’s on there. Snoop got him on there. Dre is on there. That’s Snoop’s guy. That’s Ice Cube’s guy. They shot a big movie together. He’s on there. … [Read more...] about Dr. Dre Confirmed As Only Feature On Mt. Westmore Album With Too Short, Ice Cube, E-40 & Snoop Dogg
Aftermath Producer DJ Silk Previews New Dr. Dre & Kxng Crooked Song ‘Greedy Bitch’
During an Instagram Live session over the weekend, Aftermath Entertainment producer DJ Silk -- who is a credited producer on "Talking To My Diary" from Compton: A Soundtrack By Dr. Dre along with Dr. Dre and Mista Choc-- previewed a segment of an unmastered Dr. Dre and Kxng Crooked collaboration track seemingly titled "Greedy Bitch". “(Bitch) Trying to kill me with them lies … [Read more...] about Aftermath Producer DJ Silk Previews New Dr. Dre & Kxng Crooked Song ‘Greedy Bitch’
From The MTV Vault – Unreleased Behind The Scenes Footage Of 2Pac & Snoop Dogg From ‘2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted’ Video (1996)
The MTV Vault YouTube channel has released rare footage of Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg on the set of the “2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted” music video. During the on-set interview, MTV News talked to Snoop Dogg and Tupac on about the music video, their partnership, and legacy. The Behind-The-Scenes footage features appearances from the late Nate Dogg, Suge Knight, Kurupt, Daz … [Read more...] about From The MTV Vault – Unreleased Behind The Scenes Footage Of 2Pac & Snoop Dogg From ‘2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted’ Video (1996)
World Premiere: E-A-Ski Drops “Puppet Show” Video
Here's a new E-A-Ski track entitled "Puppet Show". The West Coast producer is showing how the music industry, sports world and the Hollywood life is very demonic in the way they use some of our favorite entertainers and celebrities to program the kids and snatch souls. Check out the latest from E-A-Ski: https://youtu.be/kQF7wDodxTc … [Read more...] about World Premiere: E-A-Ski Drops “Puppet Show” Video
Conversations With Chad Exclusive: Teak Underdue of Hallway Productionz Talks Ice Cube & Producing “Trying To Maintain”, Working With WC + More
On today's episode of Conversations With Chad we're talking with Teak Underdue of Hallway Productionz, a 3x Grammy Nominated, Dove Award-winning music producer who has worked with several of the industry's elite artists including Ice Cube, George Clinton, E-40, The Game, WC and more. During our discussion with Teak we talk about his latest work on the recently released Ice … [Read more...] about Conversations With Chad Exclusive: Teak Underdue of Hallway Productionz Talks Ice Cube & Producing “Trying To Maintain”, Working With WC + More
Yukmouth, Too Short & Dru Down Look Back On Infamous Freestyle Battle Of Rappin’ Ron & Ant Diddley Dog Vs. The Luniz
Oakland legends Too Short and Dru Down recently hopped on the Smoke-A-Lot Radio Show with Yukmouth of the Luniz and took a trip down memory lane when discussing the infamous freestyle battle that took place at Damgerous Music Studios. The battle consisted of Rappin' Ron & Ant Diddley Dog of the group Bad N-Fluenz against Yukmouth of the Luniz and Dru Down, with the loser … [Read more...] about Yukmouth, Too Short & Dru Down Look Back On Infamous Freestyle Battle Of Rappin’ Ron & Ant Diddley Dog Vs. The Luniz
Big Mike On Prince Johnny C Telling Him To Do “Peter Man” & Doing “1-900-Dial-A-Crook” W/ Geto Boys
Big Mike of the Geto Boys stops by Unique Access to discuss Prince Johnny C telling him to do "Peter Man". The New Orleans rapper also tells Soren Baker about recording "1-900-Dial-A-Crook" with Scarface, Willie D & Bushwick Bill. Watch the episode below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxMhdNW6wiI … [Read more...] about Big Mike On Prince Johnny C Telling Him To Do “Peter Man” & Doing “1-900-Dial-A-Crook” W/ Geto Boys
Music Veteran Stan Sheppard Talks About When Crips Came To Kill Him And DJ Quik At A Funeral On Latest Episode Of “The Gangster Chronicles”
The Gangster Chronicles podcast, with former gangster/convict and biker James McDonald, legendary West Coast gangster rapper MC Eiht and music insider Norm Steele, recently had music veteran Stan Sheppard on the show. Stan Sheppard has managed everyone from Battlecat and DJ Quik, to Suga Free and the late … [Read more...] about Music Veteran Stan Sheppard Talks About When Crips Came To Kill Him And DJ Quik At A Funeral On Latest Episode Of “The Gangster Chronicles”
Erotic D & EvryDay Tony Discuss “Gun Shot Residue”, Using Christopher Walken “Poolhall Junkies” Monologue on “King Shit” Intro
Erotic D stops by Unique Access to discuss using a Christopher Walken "Poolhall Junkies" monologue on the intro to his King Shit LP. The Texas producer also tells Soren Baker about working with his son Evry Day Tony. Watch the episode below: https://youtu.be/Ab3-MtdG4fM … [Read more...] about Erotic D & EvryDay Tony Discuss “Gun Shot Residue”, Using Christopher Walken “Poolhall Junkies” Monologue on “King Shit” Intro
Tha Dogg Pound Visit Big Boy’s Neighborhood To Discuss “DPG 4 Life” Book, Breaking Into Solar Studios To Make “Dogg Food”, Snoop Dogg Shooting Up Daz’s Studio Equipment + More
Daz Dillinger and Kurupt stopped by Big Boy's Neighborhood recently to discuss the release of Daz's new book DPG 4 Life, breaking into Solar Studios to make their debut classic LP Dogg Food, and Snoop Dogg shooting up Daz's studio equipment after a heated a argument between the two. During the conversation, Daz and Kurupt shared that they would break into Dick … [Read more...] about Tha Dogg Pound Visit Big Boy’s Neighborhood To Discuss “DPG 4 Life” Book, Breaking Into Solar Studios To Make “Dogg Food”, Snoop Dogg Shooting Up Daz’s Studio Equipment + More
Houston Rap Legend Devin The Dude Releases Latest Project “Soulful Distance”
Devin The Dude just released a new album called Soulful Distance, and similar his other classic albums like 1998’s The Dude and 2002’s Just Tryin’ Ta Live, it's full of smooth, melodic, slow-rolling music. A bevy of Houston rap veterans make guest appearances, including fellow Houston pioneer Scarface, Big Pokey, Lil Keke, and Tony Mac. Listen to Devin The Dude's Soulful … [Read more...] about Houston Rap Legend Devin The Dude Releases Latest Project “Soulful Distance”
Ice Cube Drops New Single “Trying To Maintain”
West Coast icon Ice Cube dropped the new record "Trying To Maintain" on Friday, February 5, 2021. Produced by Hallway Productionz, the track is Cube’s first new solo music since 2018’s Everythang’s Corrupt. While this is his first solo single he’s released since 2018, he has more new music on the way, with the collaborative Mt. Westmore group he formed with Snoop Dogg, Too … [Read more...] about Ice Cube Drops New Single “Trying To Maintain”
MC Eiht, James McDonald & Norm Steele Talk To Stan Sheppard On “The Gangster Chronicles” Podcast (Death Row Records/Capitol Records Merger, DJ Quik, Harry-O + More)
The Gangster Chronicles podcast, with former gangster/convict and biker James McDonald, legendary West Coast gangster rapper MC Eiht and music insider Norm Steele, recently had music veteran Stan Sheppard on the show. Stan Sheppard has managed everyone from Battlecat and DJ Quik, to Suga Free and the late great Mausberg. On the episode, Sheppard discusses the robbery, … [Read more...] about MC Eiht, James McDonald & Norm Steele Talk To Stan Sheppard On “The Gangster Chronicles” Podcast (Death Row Records/Capitol Records Merger, DJ Quik, Harry-O + More)
Ice Cube Announces New Song Dropping On Friday
West Coast icon Ice Cube took to Instagram to announce a new song is dropping on Friday, February 5, 2021. https://www.instagram.com/p/CK2EbmppjSK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link No word on if this is from a forthcoming album or not. Stay tuned for more details. … [Read more...] about Ice Cube Announces New Song Dropping On Friday
Conversations With Chad Exclusive: West Coast Producer ProHoeZak Talks Mt. Westmore, Working With 2Pac, and more!
On today's episode of Conversations With Chad, we're talking with East Palo Alto legend ProHoeZak, whose catalog features numerous songs and collaborations with many of the music industry's hottest and most iconic artists like Too Short, 2Pac, E-40, Digital Underground and so many more. During our discussion, ProHoeZak discusses his early career coming out of East Palo … [Read more...] about Conversations With Chad Exclusive: West Coast Producer ProHoeZak Talks Mt. Westmore, Working With 2Pac, and more!