Veteran west coast artist C-Bo was the recent guest on the West Coast Styles podcast with hosts Styles & Don Dubb to discuss several topics including how the legendary Clarence Reid aka Blowfly was an early influence, staying active in music while being locked up, working with 2Pac on the classic All Eyez On Me album, being one of the first rappers to be jailed due to the … [Read more...] about C-Bo Details Early Career, Working On 2Pac’s “All Eyez On Me”, Almost Signing To Death Row Records, West Coast Mafia + More On West Coast Styles Podcast
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Dr. Dre Tells Busta Rhymes He Did 247 Songs During Pandemic & Discusses Recent Work With Snoop Dogg & Marsha Ambrosius
Apparently, Dr. Dre has been a busy man these past couple of years. in recently posted video, Dr. Dre is in the studio with Busta Rhymes, Fredwreck, Dem Jointz, and others discussing the recent work he’s put in. Talking to Bussa Bus, Dre reflects on the pandemic era, and says he recorded 247 songs while on lockdown due to the corona virus. Then he says they paused and … [Read more...] about Dr. Dre Tells Busta Rhymes He Did 247 Songs During Pandemic & Discusses Recent Work With Snoop Dogg & Marsha Ambrosius
Shifta & Too Short Drop “Lil Freak” Music Video
Florida-based dancehall artiste Shifta links up with Bay Area icon and Mount Westmore member Too Short for the official music video to “Lil Freak”. The video was directed by Third World Don, with the song produced by Baby Wonder and Jah Messiah, the track is the first-ever Dancehall/Reggae collaboration for Too Short. “Lil Freak” will be on Shifta’s upcoming EP to be … [Read more...] about Shifta & Too Short Drop “Lil Freak” Music Video
Studio Sessions: Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre Back In The Studio
Snoop Dogg just posted a photo of him and mega-producer Dr. Dre seemingly working on some new material in the studio. Snoop can be seen in the background standing in front of a microphone, while Dre is sitting at the studio console manning the session. Snoop captioned his Instagram post with, "1. 2. 3. Into the foe", a nod to the opening line of their iconic collaboration … [Read more...] about Studio Sessions: Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre Back In The Studio
Lloyd Banks Drops “Menace” Featuring Conway The Machine Via Money By Any Means/EMPIRE (Prod. CartuneBeatz)
Lloyd Banks, the multi-platinum Queens, NY emcee formerly of G-Unit, with 50 Cent, Young Buck and Tony Yayo, just dropped his latest single entitled "Menace". The song features Conway the Machine, and is produced by CartuneBeatz. As a part of the G-Unit/Shady/Aftermath/Intescope conglomerate, Banks was a part of several multi-platinum-selling albums including 50 Cent's … [Read more...] about Lloyd Banks Drops “Menace” Featuring Conway The Machine Via Money By Any Means/EMPIRE (Prod. CartuneBeatz)
Symba Drops “Never End Up Broke” (Prod. Dem Jointz & Dr. Dre) Via Island/Atlantic Records
Bay area emcee Symba just dropped his latest single, “Never End Up Broke”, produced by Grammy Award-winning producers Dem Jointz and Dr. Dre and released through Island / Atlantic Records. Dr. Dre recently captioned his Instagram page saying that Symba was, “One of my new favorites.” The new single comes hot on the heels of “Don’t Condone 2”, which was released … [Read more...] about Symba Drops “Never End Up Broke” (Prod. Dem Jointz & Dr. Dre) Via Island/Atlantic Records
Eminem & Snoop Dogg Release Behind-The-Scenes Images Of “From The D 2 To The LBC” Video Shoot
Last week during ApeFest 2022, Eminem and Snoop Dogg premiered the official song and video for their long-rumored collaboration, “From The D 2 The LBC”. In just a mere few days, the video has already surpassed 11 million views of the rapid-fire collaboration between Slim & Snoop. Today (June 28), Marshall & Calvin have released some behind-the-scenes images to the … [Read more...] about Eminem & Snoop Dogg Release Behind-The-Scenes Images Of “From The D 2 To The LBC” Video Shoot
Studio Sessions: Symba & Dr. Dre Hanging Out As “Never End Up Broke” Nears Release
While Oakland’s own Symba readies the release of his latest single, “Never End Up Broke”, he and the iconic Dr. Dre captured a moment together doing an impromptu “session” together. In the clip, Dr. Dre substitutes a table for a drum pad and bangs out a beat for Symba to kick a rhyme to. Check out the impromptu “session” between Dr. Dre & Symba below: “Never End … [Read more...] about Studio Sessions: Symba & Dr. Dre Hanging Out As “Never End Up Broke” Nears Release
Cypress Hill Details SNL Ban, Working With Rage Against The Machine, Passing On “Jump Around” Track, Cannabis, Cuban Hip-Hop + More On People’s Party With Talib Kweli
B-Real, Sen Dog, and Eric Bobo of the legendary and iconic hip-hop group Cypress Hill sat down with Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh on the People’s Party With Talib Kweli podcast to discuss several topics including the chain of events that led to Cypress Hill being banned from Saturday Night Live, their 2018 album Elephants On Acid and the concepts on that record, and working with … [Read more...] about Cypress Hill Details SNL Ban, Working With Rage Against The Machine, Passing On “Jump Around” Track, Cannabis, Cuban Hip-Hop + More On People’s Party With Talib Kweli
Symba Readies New Single “Never End Up Broke” With Dem Jointz & Dr. Dre
Oakland, California artist Symba is prepping to release his latest single, “Never End Up Broke”. The “Never End Up Broke” track is produced by Grammy Award-winning producers Dem Jointz and Dr. Dre, and will be released tomorrow, Wednesday, June 29. Dr. Dre recently captioned his Instagram page saying that Symba was, “One of my new favorites.” In 2017, the bay area … [Read more...] about Symba Readies New Single “Never End Up Broke” With Dem Jointz & Dr. Dre
G-Funk Originators Kokane & Cold 187um Set To Release New Joint Album “We Have Returned”
The "Architects Of G-Gunk" Kokane & Cold187um are prepping the release of their upcoming collaborative project We Have Returned. In 1989 the Pomona, California legends were signed by Eazy-E to Ruthless Records with their group Above the Law, along with KMG the Illustrator, Go Mack, and DJ Total K-Oss. As the group was re-inventing themselves for their 1993 sophomore … [Read more...] about G-Funk Originators Kokane & Cold 187um Set To Release New Joint Album “We Have Returned”
Uncle Chucc Of 1500 Or Nothin Preps New Single “Like Me”
Uncle Chucc of the production ensemble 1500 or Nothin’ is prepping the release of his latest single, "Like Me". Uncle Chucc is currently featured on the Snoop Dogg Presents Death Row Summer 2022 Death Row Records release from Snoop Dogg on the track "World Go Round". In December of last year, the multi-instrumentalist released the Trap Christmas EP, a 6-track project … [Read more...] about Uncle Chucc Of 1500 Or Nothin Preps New Single “Like Me”
E-40 Explains Mount Westmore Releasing “Bad MF’s” Album AS NFT Release
E-40, who threw out the ceremonial first pitch and read the Giants’ starting lineup over the public address system at yesterday’s MLB game between the San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds, answered a few questions as part of the E-40 VIP Experience at Oracle Park. One of the questions that was asked pertained to the NFT release of the Mount Westmore album Bad MFs. The … [Read more...] about E-40 Explains Mount Westmore Releasing “Bad MF’s” Album AS NFT Release
80 Empire Releases “Business” Short Film Featuring Robert Funaro Of ‘The Sopranos’ & Cristina Donadio Of ‘Gomorrah’
Last month, production duo and brothers Adrian Rezza and Lucas Rezza, a/ka/ 80 Empire released “Business” via Gladiator Records. This week, 80 Empire follows up the single release with the official “Business” music video, featuring Robert Funaro of The Sopranos and and special guest Cristina Donadio who starred in the 2014 Italian crime drama series Gomorrah. With the … [Read more...] about 80 Empire Releases “Business” Short Film Featuring Robert Funaro Of ‘The Sopranos’ & Cristina Donadio Of ‘Gomorrah’
DJ Muggs Shares Sneak Peek Of Scarface & Freddie Gibbs “Street Made” Single Off Forthcoming ‘Soul Assassins 3’ Album
Soul Assassins leader and multi-platinum producer for Cypress Hill, the legendary DJ Muggs unveiled the title of the 2nd single, "Street Made", off the upcoming Soul Assassins 3 album which is set to feature Scarface and Freddie Gibbs. Yesterday (June 23) DJ Muggs took to social media to reveal the title and share a short, sneak peek of the upcoming track. The clip features … [Read more...] about DJ Muggs Shares Sneak Peek Of Scarface & Freddie Gibbs “Street Made” Single Off Forthcoming ‘Soul Assassins 3’ Album