West coast producer Tha Chill, of Compton’s Most Wanted, dropped his latest single, “Knoc Knoc”, from his upcoming Ultimate Gangsta Shit, featuring Mofak, via Boomdocz Productions. In October of last year, Tha Chill dropped the lead single “Bankroll”, featuring the bay area ambassador and Mount Westmore group member E-40, along with Le$Laflame and Dovble R. The Compton’s … [Read more...] about Tha Chill Drops New “Knoc Knoc” Single Featuring Mofak Ahead Of ‘Ultimate Gangsta Shit’ Album Release
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DJ Quik Drops “Class” Single Ahead Of New Album Dropping In May
The multi-faceted Compton, California producer/rapper DJ Quik just dropped a new single, “Class”, ahead of a new album to be released in May. DJ Quik has been a force in hip-hop since the late 1980s, carving out a creative path that put him at or near the top of all lists when talking about the greatest music producers. With classic solo albums to his name such as Quik Is … [Read more...] about DJ Quik Drops “Class” Single Ahead Of New Album Dropping In May
National Museum Of African-American Music Curates A Hip-Hop Experience From West Coast Photographer Traci Bartlow
The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) features the iconic west coast hip-hop photographer Traci Bartlow in a media preview on April 6th. Traci rose to prominence in the early 1990s for her work as a writer for notable hip-hop magazines like Rap Pages and the east coast-based magazine, The Source. Hip-Hop 50 is celebrated from the Gram to the Grammy’s all 2023 … [Read more...] about National Museum Of African-American Music Curates A Hip-Hop Experience From West Coast Photographer Traci Bartlow
Kokane & Suga Free Dropping Long-Awaited ‘Power Of The P’ Album In April; Prep New Single “Throw A Itch In Da Trunk” Produced By Mofak
Pomona, California legends Kokane and Suga Free are putting the finishing touches on their long-awaited and highly-anticipated Power Of The P album, and plan to release the LP next month according to a recent post on Kokane's Instagram page. Ahead of the impending release, the dynamic duo are prepping their next single, "Throw A Itch In Da Trunk” produced by Mofak. In … [Read more...] about Kokane & Suga Free Dropping Long-Awaited ‘Power Of The P’ Album In April; Prep New Single “Throw A Itch In Da Trunk” Produced By Mofak
“Signs (Freestyle)” Is First Release From Royce 5’9″ EP “The Heaven Experience”
In advance of his March 31 release of The Heaven Experience EP, platinum-selling, Grammy Award-nominated rapper, songwriter, producer, community activist, and entrepreneur Royce 5'9" announces the release of the visual for "SIGNS (Freestyle)," the first offering from the 6-song EP which will be available on all DSPs and for sale on iTunes via Heaven Studios Inc. in partnership … [Read more...] about “Signs (Freestyle)” Is First Release From Royce 5’9″ EP “The Heaven Experience”
Mathematics Of Wu-Tang Clan Drops Episode 3 From New Short Film ‘100 Miles From Home’
Mathematics, the platinum producer known as the gatekeeper of the Wu-Tang sound and the official DJ for the legendary clan, dropped episode three of his nine-episode short film series, 100 Miles from Home. The hip-hop musical features guest appearances from Method Man and stars beloved Wire actor Hassan Johnson, Griselda rapper Rome Streetz, and actress Kamaria … [Read more...] about Mathematics Of Wu-Tang Clan Drops Episode 3 From New Short Film ‘100 Miles From Home’
Snoop Dogg & Denaun Collab On “Tomorrow” (Prod. Fredwreck & Denaun Porter) Off ‘Godfather Of Harlem’ Soundtrack
Snoop Dogg & Denaun connect on the latest single from the Godfather of Harlem season 3 soundtrack, with “Tomorrow”, produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Fredwreck and D12's Denaun Porter. The third season of the crime drama television series Godfather of Harlem, starring Forest Whitaker as Bumpy Johnson, officially made its debut earlier this month. And with the … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg & Denaun Collab On “Tomorrow” (Prod. Fredwreck & Denaun Porter) Off ‘Godfather Of Harlem’ Soundtrack
Kxng Crooked Talks Death Row Records, The Rise & Fall Of Slaughterhouse, Sobriety In The Music Industry, Working With 80 Empire + More On I Only Touch Greatness Podcast
The I Only Touch Greatness podcast recently had west coast rap legend Kxng Crooked, formally known as Crooked I, on the show to discuss his time on Death Row Records, and the rise and fall of hip-hop collective Slaughterhouse, who was signed to Eminem and Shady Records. Tech N9ne of Strange Music joined in on the Kxng Crooked interview to talk about their "Sickology 101" … [Read more...] about Kxng Crooked Talks Death Row Records, The Rise & Fall Of Slaughterhouse, Sobriety In The Music Industry, Working With 80 Empire + More On I Only Touch Greatness Podcast
Codefendents Release Debut Album, ‘This Is Crime Wave’ Featuring The D.O.C., Stacy Dee, Onry Ozzborn & Get Dead Via Bottles To The Ground
The wait is over as Codefendants (Sam King, Ceschi Ramos, and Fat Mike) emancipate their debut album This Is Crime Wave today. The highly anticipated album is released via Fat Wreck Chords imprint, Bottles To The Ground, and is available to listen to on streaming platforms. Speaking on the album's release, Ceschi Ramos shares,“‘This Is Crime Wave’ has a nostalgia about it … [Read more...] about Codefendents Release Debut Album, ‘This Is Crime Wave’ Featuring The D.O.C., Stacy Dee, Onry Ozzborn & Get Dead Via Bottles To The Ground
Red Bull Launches New Home For Hip-Hop ‘Red Bull 1520’; Drops New Series With Coast Contra, Westside Boogie + More
This month, Red Bull officially debuted Red Bull 1520, a new YouTube channel dedicated to hip-hop programming from the world of Red Bull, featuring beats, bars, and live performances from rap’s next movement. Ensuring fans never miss a beat, Red Bull 1520 will showcase exclusive content from Red Bull’s various music events across the U.S. as well as original series featuring … [Read more...] about Red Bull Launches New Home For Hip-Hop ‘Red Bull 1520’; Drops New Series With Coast Contra, Westside Boogie + More
DJ Quik Prepping New Single “Class”, Album Dropping In May
Compton, California producer/rapper DJ Quik has been a force in hip-hop since the late 1980s, carving out a creative path that put him at or near the top of all lists when talking about the greatest music producers. The multi-faceted producer recently announced a new single, “Class”, will be dropping soon, with a new album releasing in May. With classic solo albums to … [Read more...] about DJ Quik Prepping New Single “Class”, Album Dropping In May
Studio Sessions: Xzibit & Suga Free Hit The Studio For ‘King Maker’
West coast artist/actor/entrepreneur Xzibit is putting the final touches on his long-awaited 8th solo album King Maker. The Napalm Brands founder took to social media today to reveal he has an upcoming record with Pomona, California legend Suga Free being put together for the project. "Locked one In with @officialsugafreethapimp I can’t wait to deliver this project to you … [Read more...] about Studio Sessions: Xzibit & Suga Free Hit The Studio For ‘King Maker’
Hallway Productionz Duo Teak & Dee Underdue Producing Upcoming ‘Chicken Hill Project II’ Featuring E-40, WC, Richie Rich, C-Bo, Mozzy + More
The Hallway Productionz duo of Teak & Dee Underdue, 3x Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning music producers who have worked with several of the industry’s elite artists including Ice Cube, George Clinton, E-40, The Game, WC, and more, just announced the upcoming Chicken Hill Project II. The follow-up to 2012's Chicken Hill Project, a compilation spearheaded by Chicken, … [Read more...] about Hallway Productionz Duo Teak & Dee Underdue Producing Upcoming ‘Chicken Hill Project II’ Featuring E-40, WC, Richie Rich, C-Bo, Mozzy + More
Daz Dillinger & Lil Eazy-E Drop ‘The Legacy’ Featuring RBX, Kokane, Kid Capri, Tha Chill, Dae One + More
Daz Dillinger of the Dogg Pound and Lil Eazy-E, the son of Ruthless Records founder Eazy-E, just dropped their collaborative album, The Legacy via Dogg Pound Records featuring RBX, Kokane, Kid Capri, with production from Tha Chill, Dae One, Amplified, and others. … [Read more...] about Daz Dillinger & Lil Eazy-E Drop ‘The Legacy’ Featuring RBX, Kokane, Kid Capri, Tha Chill, Dae One + More
DJ Battlecat Discusses Producer vs. Artist Importance, Michael Jackson Rapping & Beatboxing, Developing His Signature Clap Sound + More On The Dub C & CJ Mac Show
DJ Battlecat, the multi-platinum producer for artists including Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, Xzibit, Tha Eastsidaz, Domino, Mount Westmore, and others, was recently the featured guest on the Dub C & CJ Mac Show to discuss the importance between the producer and artist, how he came up the "Battlecat", working with A Lighter Shade Of Brown, B.O.X., and the … [Read more...] about DJ Battlecat Discusses Producer vs. Artist Importance, Michael Jackson Rapping & Beatboxing, Developing His Signature Clap Sound + More On The Dub C & CJ Mac Show