E-A-Ski's Earthquake was set to be the west coast producers debut solo album in 1997 and was originally to be released through Relativity Records. It was set up to be an incredible debut record for E-A-Ski, as so many great things were happening fofr the Oakland, CA-based producer. After producing several cuts on Spice-1's gold-selling albums, 1992's Spice 1 and 1993's 187 … [Read more...] about Unvaulted: Exploring Hip-Hop’s Unreleased Albums – E-A-Ski “Earthquake”
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Bud’da Speaks On Producing “Bow Down” Album For Westside Connection
Multi-platinum producer Bud’da revitalized the sound of west coast Gangsta Rap in the mid-90’s when he superbly crafted the majority of Westside Connection’s double-platinum selling masterpiece Bow Down. In 1996, Ice Cube recruited WC and Mack 10 to join him in forming Westside Connection, and the trio went on to release one of the hardest, most unapologetic Gangsta Rap … [Read more...] about Bud’da Speaks On Producing “Bow Down” Album For Westside Connection
E-A-Ski Working On Film & TV Deal; “Artist/Producer” EP On The Way
E-A-Ski is working on a multi-million dollar film and tv score deal which will allow him to take his analog sonics and productions to the next level. He will also introduce his new EP, Artist/Producer, strictly on cassette tape in late 2018 or early 2019. The multi-platinum producer for Ice Cube, E-40, Spice 1 and others has produced a slew of new music in recent years with … [Read more...] about E-A-Ski Working On Film & TV Deal; “Artist/Producer” EP On The Way
MC Ren Talks New LP, E-A-Ski, Hip-Hop & N.W.A (Exclusive DubCNN Interview)
MC Ren, well-known for his role in legendary group N.W.A. with Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Eazy-E and DJ Yella, is prepping his fifth solo LP. Never one to mince words, MC Ren let it be known exactly what he thinks of the state of hip-hop when he dropped off his DubCNN World-Premiered single, “Rebel Music,” last month. Needless to say, “The Villain In Black” is back! With a new … [Read more...] about MC Ren Talks New LP, E-A-Ski, Hip-Hop & N.W.A (Exclusive DubCNN Interview)
King T: West Coast Boom Bap (The CrazyHood Interview)
King T is a legend. In 1988, Tipsy (as he’s also known) was joining MC Hammer and Too Short as one of the few West Coast acts signed to known labels like Capitol and Jive. During a career spanning four decades, Tila (as his friends refer to him) has released as many major label albums, Act A Fool, At Your Own Risk, Tha Triflin’ Album, and IV Life, introduced the world to Tha … [Read more...] about King T: West Coast Boom Bap (The CrazyHood Interview)