Legendary west coast artist/producer DJ Quik sat down with Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh on the People’s Party With Talib Kweli podcast to discuss several topics including what made P-Funk so influential to the West Coast sound, recording 'Let's Get Down' with Raphael Saadiq, and working with analog vs. digital and the magic of magnetic tape. Also during this episode of … [Read more...] about DJ Quik Discusses The Impact Of The ‘Red Tape’, Creating “Quikker Said Than Dunn”, ‘Quik’s Grooves’, 2Pac, Suga Free, MC Eiht + More On People’s Party With Talib Kweli
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Kurupt Talks Keeping His Pen Sharp With The D.O.C., Kxng Crooked, Bishop Lamont & Others The Wisdom Of 2Pac, The Elevation Of Snoop Dogg + More On The NH Experience Podcast
The Dogg Pound gangsta Kurupt was the recent guest on the NH ExperienceTV podcast where he spoke about his upcoming Kurupt Presents 7P’s Tha Gotti Way project, working with Dr. Dre on The Chronic, the possibility of working with his idol Rakim, the longevity of Tha Dogg Pound with Daz Dillinger, and more with host Nick Hamilton. Now, during part 2 of the interview between … [Read more...] about Kurupt Talks Keeping His Pen Sharp With The D.O.C., Kxng Crooked, Bishop Lamont & Others The Wisdom Of 2Pac, The Elevation Of Snoop Dogg + More On The NH Experience Podcast
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
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
Spice-1 Says He Has EP Worth Of Unreleased Songs With 2Pac, Talks Creating The Stutter-Rap Style, Repping Hayward + More On The Hostile Takeover Podcast
The East Bay gangsta Spice-1 recently sat down with Zoe Tha Roasta & Myisha Pooh on The Hostile Takeover Presents: Keepin’ It 100 podcast to discuss topics including creating the stutter-rap style, selling one million units of his self-titled debut album Spice 1 on Jive Records and generating $13 million, but not seeing a fraction of … [Read more...] about Spice-1 Says He Has EP Worth Of Unreleased Songs With 2Pac, Talks Creating The Stutter-Rap Style, Repping Hayward + More On The Hostile Takeover Podcast
Snoop Dogg Talks Restructuring Death Row Records Into NFT Label, Re-Recording His Albums, Breaks Down Web3 Technology + More On Full Send Podcast
Snoop Dogg recently appeared on the Full Send Podcast and discussed his plans on restructuring his newly-acquired Death Row Records into an NFT label, breaks down the Web3 technology, and reflects on a conversation with his son about possibly re-recording his albums similar to what Taylor Swift did when she regained her masters. When discussing how the NFT-side of the … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Talks Restructuring Death Row Records Into NFT Label, Re-Recording His Albums, Breaks Down Web3 Technology + More On Full Send Podcast
Daz Dillinger Clarifies Snoop Dogg’s ‘Drink Champs’ Story Of 2Pac & Nas Collaboration With Unreleased Snippet “Don’t Stop, Keep Goin”
Snoop Dogg was featured on the latest episode of Drink Champs with DJ EFN & N.O.R.E., and stated that Nas was originally on "Got My Mind Made Up" with 2Pac from the late rapper's diamond-certified Death Row Records album All Eyez On Me. In light of that story from Snoop, Daz took to YouTube to clarify Snoop's recounting of the collaboration saying, … [Read more...] about Daz Dillinger Clarifies Snoop Dogg’s ‘Drink Champs’ Story Of 2Pac & Nas Collaboration With Unreleased Snippet “Don’t Stop, Keep Goin”
Faith Evans Opens Up About Relationship With Notorious B.I.G., Protecting The Legacies Of Biggie and 2Pac, Working With DMX On ‘I Miss You’ + More On People’s Party With Talib Kweli Podcast
The queen of “baby-making music,” Faith Evans recently joined Talib Kweli for an episode of the People’s Party podcast where they discuss her relationship with The Notorious B.I.G., getting noticed by Puff Daddy and signing with Bad Boy Records in 1993, and being the voice of truth while protecting the legacies of Biggie and 2Pac. Also on the latest episode of the People’s … [Read more...] about Faith Evans Opens Up About Relationship With Notorious B.I.G., Protecting The Legacies Of Biggie and 2Pac, Working With DMX On ‘I Miss You’ + More On People’s Party With Talib Kweli Podcast
Too Short On Why He Moved To Atlanta, Expanding Hip-Hop With Mt. Westmore, Ageism In Rap + More During Club Shay Shay Interview With Shannon Sharpe
Too Short recently spoke to Shannon Sharpe on the Club Shay Shay podcast to discuss various topics including why he made the move to Atlanta in 1993, expanding hip-hop with the forthcoming Mount Westmore project, ageism in rap music, and how "The Message" by Melle Mel influenced his rap style early in his career. The west coast icon also talks about … [Read more...] about Too Short On Why He Moved To Atlanta, Expanding Hip-Hop With Mt. Westmore, Ageism In Rap + More During Club Shay Shay Interview With Shannon Sharpe
Snoop Dogg Confirms Acquisition Of Dr. Dre’s “The Chronic” & Other Death Row Records Albums
Last month, west coast icon Snoop Dogg announced that he had acquired the Death Row Records label from MNRK Music Group, which was controlled by the investment firm Blackstone. When the announcement first materialized it wasn’t exactly known what assets of the storied label Snoop was able to acquire, with speculation being that he wasn’t able to get some of the classic … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Confirms Acquisition Of Dr. Dre’s “The Chronic” & Other Death Row Records Albums
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent & Anderson .Paak Perform Historic Pepsi Halftime Show During Super Bowl LVI
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent & Anderson .Paak all put together a historic and incredible halftime performance during the Pepsi Halftime Show of Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals. The show opened up with an instrumental rendition of "Nuthin' But A G Thang" as Dre and Snoop appear on top of the … [Read more...] about Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent & Anderson .Paak Perform Historic Pepsi Halftime Show During Super Bowl LVI
Classic Collaborations: Spice 1 & 2Pac – “Jealous Got Me Strapped” (Prod. Blackjack)
Spice 1 dropped a classic back in 1994 with the AmeriKKKa's Nightmare album, which featured production and guest appearances from several hip-hop legends including DJ Battlecat, Ant Banks, 2Pac, Method Man, E-40, Stan "The Guitar Man", and others. One of the highlight tracks found on this incredible project is the immortal “Jealous Got Me Strapped”, featuring the late, … [Read more...] about Classic Collaborations: Spice 1 & 2Pac – “Jealous Got Me Strapped” (Prod. Blackjack)
Klock Work Entertainment Releases Johnny J-Produced “Have Mercy (Part 1)” Album From Napoleon Of 2Pac’s Outlawz Ft. Val Young, Big Syke + More
Klock Work Entertainment, the label founded by the late Johnny J, recently released the Have Mercy (Part 1) album from Napoleon of 2Pac’s infamous Outlawz group. Before his untimely passing, Johnny J signed Napoleon to his label in 2002 and intended to put out Have Mercy as a double-disc release by 2005. Klock Work Entertainment had executive produced a video from that … [Read more...] about Klock Work Entertainment Releases Johnny J-Produced “Have Mercy (Part 1)” Album From Napoleon Of 2Pac’s Outlawz Ft. Val Young, Big Syke + More
Layzie Bone Breaks Down Meeting Eazy-E, Working With 2Pac & Notorious B.I.G. + More With Willie D On Geto Boys Reloaded Podcast
Layzie Bone, of the iconic, multi-platinum rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, was recently a featured guest on the Get Boys Reloaded podcast, where he spoke to host and Get Boys legend Willie D about meeting Ruthless Records and N.W.A founder Eazy-E, and recounts the timeline of how Bone Thugs-N-Harmony signed to Eazy and Ruthless Records.. During this segment, Layzie Bone … [Read more...] about Layzie Bone Breaks Down Meeting Eazy-E, Working With 2Pac & Notorious B.I.G. + More With Willie D On Geto Boys Reloaded Podcast
Former DJ Quik Manager Stan Sheppard Refutes Implications Made By Keefe D That The Producer Helped To Set Up Biggie’s Murder
Keefe D, the uncle of Tupac Shakur’s alleged killer Orlando Anderson, was recently featured on The Art of Dialogue, where he made some eye-opening comments and pointed the finger at music producer DJ Quik regarding the March 1997 murder of Bad Boy Records artist The Notorious B.I.G. after a party for Vibe Magazine at the Petersen Automotive Museum in West Los Angeles. During … [Read more...] about Former DJ Quik Manager Stan Sheppard Refutes Implications Made By Keefe D That The Producer Helped To Set Up Biggie’s Murder
Kurupt Talks Dr. Dre’s “Detox”, Snoop Dogg & 2Pac Tension, Squashing Beef With DMX, Working On “Doggystyle”, The D.O.C. + More On Bootleg Kev Podcast
Kurupt has been a part of hip-hop history since he first stormed onto the scene with his appearance songs like “Lyrical Gangbang”, “Stranded on Death Row”, and “Bitches Ain’t Shit” from Dr. Dre’s multi-platinum solo debut The Chronic on Death Row Records in 1992. Since those incredible verse-stealing guest appearances, Kurupt has gone on to have a near 30 year career in the … [Read more...] about Kurupt Talks Dr. Dre’s “Detox”, Snoop Dogg & 2Pac Tension, Squashing Beef With DMX, Working On “Doggystyle”, The D.O.C. + More On Bootleg Kev Podcast