Iconic Dallas, Texas MC/Songwriter The D.O.C. was the most recent guest on Steve-O's Wild Ride Podcast, and the two sat down to discuss a myriad of topics including D.O.C.'s involvement in forming one of the most legendary record labels in history in Death Row Records, introducing Suge Knight to Dr. Dre, moving to Atlanta and working with MC Breed, Snoop Dogg leaving Death Row … [Read more...] about The D.O.C. Talks Death Row Records, Becoming The Bionic Rapper, Calls Eminem A “Sick Genius”, Doing “Gasoline Alley” Movie With Bruce Willis + More With Steve-O On The Wild Ride Podcast
Hip-Hop Pioneer & Icon LL Cool J Promising New Music Is On The Way
Pioneering emcee LL Cool J took to Twitter to promise fans that a new music project is on the way. The two-time Grammy Award winner is known most notably known for classic and iconic songs like "Going Back to Cali", "I'm Bad", "The Boomin' System", "Mama Said Knock You Out", "I Need Love", "Around the Way Girl" and "Hey Lover" to name a select few from the iconic … [Read more...] about Hip-Hop Pioneer & Icon LL Cool J Promising New Music Is On The Way
Former Death Row Records Producer Kurt Kobane Details 2Pac Studying Nas’ ‘It Was Written’ In The Final Hours Before His Death + More In Art of Dialogue Interview
Former Death Row Records producer Curtis “Kurt Kobane” Couthon is featured on the latest Art of Dialogue show and discussed the final hours of 2Pac's life, detailing the day he, 'Pac, the Outlawz and other Death Row affiliates drove to Las Vegas, Nevada. Among the topics discussed in the interview, Kobane speaks on the encounter 2Pac had with the Long Beach Poly varsity … [Read more...] about Former Death Row Records Producer Kurt Kobane Details 2Pac Studying Nas’ ‘It Was Written’ In The Final Hours Before His Death + More In Art of Dialogue Interview
Big Daddy Kane On Battling Biz Markie, Working With Prince On “Batdance, His New Podcast + More On The Breakfast Club Interview
Brooklyn icon Big Daddy Kane was interviewed recently on The Breakfast Club with Charlamagne tha God, Angela Yee, and DJ Envy and discussed his early career battling Biz Markie, working with the late, great Prince on the "Batdance" song for the 1989 Batman movie soundtrack (before Warner Bros. Films had his verse removed), doing his new podcast Did I Ever Tell You The One … [Read more...] about Big Daddy Kane On Battling Biz Markie, Working With Prince On “Batdance, His New Podcast + More On The Breakfast Club Interview
$hort Stories: Too Short Recounts His Favorite Eazy-E Story
Episode 2 of the Too Short's $hort Stories series, the West Coast pioneer details his favorite Eazy-E story from their time touring together on the Straight Outta Compton tour in 1989. In the episode Short recounts the time they were traveling from the show on the freeway, and a fan pulled up beside them after recognizing Eazy-E in the passenger side of the van. To give … [Read more...] about $hort Stories: Too Short Recounts His Favorite Eazy-E Story
Ice Cube Reflects On Putting Gold Plaques Up In His Parents House, Ice-T Breaking Doors Down For N.W.A., Eazy-E Always Playing “Criminal Minded” + More On Kevin Smith’s “Smodcast” Show
West Coast icon Ice Cube was recently a featured guest on multi-hyphenate filmmaker-comic book writer-podcaster Kevin Smith's SModcast to talk about a multitude of topics including what it feels like to be the voice of a generation, putting gold plaques up in his mother's house and his parent's reaction to his success, working on the Boyz n the Hood film and so much … [Read more...] about Ice Cube Reflects On Putting Gold Plaques Up In His Parents House, Ice-T Breaking Doors Down For N.W.A., Eazy-E Always Playing “Criminal Minded” + More On Kevin Smith’s “Smodcast” Show
Former Death Row Records Producer Kurt Kobane Details “Bad Boy Killaz”, Halle Berry / Suge Knight Relationship
Former Death Row Records producer Curtis "Kurt Kobane" Couthon was featured on the latest Art of Dialogue show and detailed seeing Halle Berry around Can-Am Studios and sending love letters to former label owner to Suge Knight. The multi-platinum producer also recounts making the "Bad Boy Killaz" track with a lost 2Pac verse. Check out the episode below: … [Read more...] about Former Death Row Records Producer Kurt Kobane Details “Bad Boy Killaz”, Halle Berry / Suge Knight Relationship
Bishop Lamont & Dr. Dre Working Together Again
Bishop Lamont took to Instagram to announce that he and iconic producer Dr. Dre have linked back up. In the post, Lamont states: "WOOOOH!!! 🤯BIG ENERGY TODAY!!! I haven’t had this feeling since Me and the good doctor @drdre had this feeling.😎 It’s time to have FUN AGAIN!" #justdontdie Responding to the question posed to him if he and Dr. Dre we indeed back together … [Read more...] about Bishop Lamont & Dr. Dre Working Together Again
Tha Chill Sends Shout Out To The City of Compton With New “Hub Of L.A.” Single
Tha Chill just released his latest single “Hub of L.A.” through his Bump Johnson Inc. imprint. Tha Chill has worked with many of hip-hop's biggest stars like MC Ren, MC Eiht (with whom he co-founded the legendary group Compton’s Most Wanted), Snoop Dogg, Redman, DJ Battlecat, Nate Dogg, King T, Kurupt, Warren G, and others. Following up on previous releases like "This My … [Read more...] about Tha Chill Sends Shout Out To The City of Compton With New “Hub Of L.A.” Single
Happy Birthday, Too Short!
Nobody represents longevity better than Oakland, California icon Too $hort. After almost four-plus decades of releasing multiple classic albums, featuring a catalog spanning longer than most rapper’s careers, there seems to be no end in sight for the godfather of bay area hip-hop. Starting his career with 1983's Don't Stop Rappin', Too Short built his legendary career with … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Too Short!
Toymaker Hasbro Selling EOne Music & Death Row Records For $385M
Famous toymaker Hasbro made headlines in late 2019 with the purchase of Entertainment One, and subsequently taking control of iconic West Coast label Death Row Records, the former home of 2Pac Shakur, Dr. Dre, Tha Dogg Pound, and Snoop Dogg. Now, per a Deadline report, Death Row Records, including additional artists and properties under eOne Music, are on the move once … [Read more...] about Toymaker Hasbro Selling EOne Music & Death Row Records For $385M
$hort Stories: Too Short On Partying With Katt Williams & Being Mistaken For Dave Chappelle
In the premiere episode of a new video series called $hort Stories, Oakland, California icon and Mount Westmore supergroup member Too Short shares a story about hanging out and partying with comedians Dave Chappelle and Katt Williams after one of Chapelle's impromptu shows in Oakland. Shortdog also mentions how he and the actor/comedian are often mistaken for each other by … [Read more...] about $hort Stories: Too Short On Partying With Katt Williams & Being Mistaken For Dave Chappelle
Hi-Tek Talks Anderson .Paak’s ‘Come Down’, Working With Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre, ‘Reflection Eternal,’ Black Star, J Dilla + More With Talib Kweli On People’s Party Podcast
Cincinnati, Ohio-based music producer, Hi-Tek, has built an illustrious career crafting incredible tracks for an elite list of music heavyweights including Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg, Common, Truth Hurts, Raphael Saadiq and more. The producer sat down with his Reflection Eternal partner Talib Kweli on the People's Party podcast to discuss a range of topics including a … [Read more...] about Hi-Tek Talks Anderson .Paak’s ‘Come Down’, Working With Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre, ‘Reflection Eternal,’ Black Star, J Dilla + More With Talib Kweli On People’s Party Podcast
Former Nappy Roots Frontman Big V Drops “One Blunt” Video
"One Blunt" is the new music video from Big V, former front-man of the The multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated rap group Nappy Roots. The song and video depict how Big V, aka Vito Banga, has faced the difficulties, trials, and accomplishments of life one blunt at a time. From being a father in his teens, the loss of a favorite aunt, or even living the high-life as he and his … [Read more...] about Former Nappy Roots Frontman Big V Drops “One Blunt” Video
Conway The Machine Talks Possible Dr. Dre Collaboration After Studio Visit
Griselda Records/Shady Records rapper Conway The Machine made a recent appearance on the Complex"Brackets" series with Brian "B. Dot" Miller, where he chooses which member of a rap group had the best solo career. During the discussion, B. Dot inquires about the possibility of a Dr. Dre collaboration, and Conway responds by sharing details of his encounter with the West … [Read more...] about Conway The Machine Talks Possible Dr. Dre Collaboration After Studio Visit
ActiveChuckss Entertainment Release Duse M’$ “Light Up” Video Ft. Breanna Marin
South Central’s Duse M’$ releases his latest video “Light Up” featuring Breanna Marin, through ActiveChuckss Entertainment. ActiveChuckss is an acronym for Aggressive Changes That Influence Various Ethnicities Communication Hopefully Unifying Communities Kneading Social Services. Check out the video below: https://youtu.be/pX40B5Bd7Xw … [Read more...] about ActiveChuckss Entertainment Release Duse M’$ “Light Up” Video Ft. Breanna Marin
Aobie & E-A-Ski Prep “Suicide Watch” (Ft. Jon Connor) & “Trouble Seems To Find Me”
East Oakland in the house! Aobie and E-A-Ski are prepping two upcoming tracks together. “Suicide Watch” finds Aobie collaborating with former Aftermath artist and Flint, Michigan native Jon Connor, while “Trouble Seems To Find Me” will have Aobie spitting over the other E-A-Ski-produced track. With both tracks produced by the multi-platinum E-A-Ski, these are sure to be … [Read more...] about Aobie & E-A-Ski Prep “Suicide Watch” (Ft. Jon Connor) & “Trouble Seems To Find Me”
Yelawolf & DJ Muggs Drop “Mile Zero” Collaboration Project Featuring B-Real, Del The Funky Homosapien, DJ Paul + More
Former Shady Records artist Yelawolf connects with iconic Cypress Hill / Soul Assassins mastermind DJ Muggs for new Mile Zero release. The 9-track project from Catfish Billy & The Black Goat features appearances from Cypress Hill frontman B-Real (“Hand Over Fist”), Del The Funky Homosapien and DJ Paul (“Privacy”), Christian Rose & Sam Lee (“Dust Broom”) and … [Read more...] about Yelawolf & DJ Muggs Drop “Mile Zero” Collaboration Project Featuring B-Real, Del The Funky Homosapien, DJ Paul + More
West Coast Kam & Jay Electronica Collab On “My Disbelievin’ People” (Prod. DJ Battlecat)
West Coast KAM, one of the most well-respected emcees in hip-hop, and known for his strong Pro-Black street-lyrics, is prepping a new record with Jay Electronica. The two elite emcees will be featured on the DJ Battlecat-produced “My Disbelievin’ People”, which is previewed in an Instagram post by Kam. Check out the sneak-peek below of “My Disbelievin’ … [Read more...] about West Coast Kam & Jay Electronica Collab On “My Disbelievin’ People” (Prod. DJ Battlecat)
Mt. Westmore Is “Checc’in” With New Sneak-Peek Video
In new Instagram post on the Mt. Westmore group page, Snoop Dogg is seen in the studio rapping to and listening to a song snippet presumably entitled "Checc'in". During the video snippet, Snoop is seen rapping along to the end of his verse, before Ice Cube's comes on and raps: "I touch down and I'm gettin' my folks/we in town homie at the airport/I'm in your city just to get … [Read more...] about Mt. Westmore Is “Checc’in” With New Sneak-Peek Video
#FlashbackFriday: The Shock G Interview (Part 1)
On April 22, 2021 Digital Underground co-founder/rapper/producer Gregory Edward Jacobs, known to the world as Shock G/Humpty Hump, passed away at 57. D.U. put together a string of hits in the early 1990's like "Doowutchyalike", "The Humpty Dance", and "Freaks Of The Industry" from their 1990 album Sex Packets, as well as "Kiss You Back" and "Same Song" (which introduced us to … [Read more...] about #FlashbackFriday: The Shock G Interview (Part 1)
E-A-Ski Drops Instrumental Album “Producers Vs. Beatmakers”
E-A Ski, the multi-platinum music producer who has orchestrated and concocted some of the most indelible sonic back drops for a litany of emcees like Ice Cube, Spice 1, The Luniz, No Malice, Locksmith and others, just dropped his Producers Vs. Beatmakers instrumental album. The artist/producer has made a career out of making a career for others, as he was instrumental in the … [Read more...] about E-A-Ski Drops Instrumental Album “Producers Vs. Beatmakers”
Happy Birthday, DJ Battlecat!
Multi-platinum producer Kevin Gilliam, better known as DJ Battlecat, has produced timeless and iconic music for over 30 years for several of the industry's elite artists including Snoop Dogg ("Stacey Adams", "Gangsta Wit It"), Tha Dogg Pound (“Cali Iz Active”), Spice 1 ("Bustas Can't See Me"), Xzibit (“Get Your Walk On”), Tha Eastsidaz (“G’d Up”), Kurupt (“We Can Freak It”), … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, DJ Battlecat!
Snoop Dogg Drops New Album “From Tha Streets 2 Tha Suites” Featuring Tray Deee, ProHoeZak, Rick Rock, Battlecat, The Mekanix, Devin The Dude + More
The LBC legend and West Coast icon Snoop Dogg dropped his new album From Tha Streets 2 Tha Suites featuring long-time collaborators Tray Deee & Goldie Loc of Tha Eastisidaz, Kokane, Mozzy, Larry June, and Devin The Dude. The project contains 10 songs and has Snoop collaborating with producers like Battlecat, Rick Rock, ProHoeZak, The Mekanix, and … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Drops New Album “From Tha Streets 2 Tha Suites” Featuring Tray Deee, ProHoeZak, Rick Rock, Battlecat, The Mekanix, Devin The Dude + More
Mt. Westmore’s Snoop Dogg, Too Short, E-40 & Ice Cube Perform New Song Produced By Kato On The Track At Triller Event
The Mt. Westmore supergroup consisting of Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40 and Too Short made their debut with a live performance at the Triller Fight Club event featuring pro boxer Jake Paul facing former UFC star and Bellator champion Ben Askren in Atlanta, GA. Concluding a nearly 12 minute set featuring solo performances by Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg, Bay Area icons E-40 and Too … [Read more...] about Mt. Westmore’s Snoop Dogg, Too Short, E-40 & Ice Cube Perform New Song Produced By Kato On The Track At Triller Event