On November 22nd, a historic event took place in Compton, California, as the late Eazy-E, founder of Ruthless Records and member of the iconic rap group N.W.A, was honored with a street named after him. The dedication ceremony, held on what would have been Eazy-E's 57th birthday, marked a significant moment in hip-hop history and paid tribute to the enduring legacy of one of … [Read more...] about Eazy Street: Compton Honors Late Ruthless Records & N.W.A Founder Eazy-E
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Ruthless Records & N.W.A Founder Eazy-E To Be Honored With Street Name In Compton
On November 22nd Compton, California, a city known for its rich hip-hop culture and the birthplace of influential rap group N.W.A, is set to pay tribute to one of its own. Eric "Eazy-E" Wright, the infamous rapper and record label founder, will have a street named after him, solidifying his legacy and contributions to the music industry. Eazy-E, alongside Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, … [Read more...] about Ruthless Records & N.W.A Founder Eazy-E To Be Honored With Street Name In Compton
Erotic D To Discuss The Process Of Producing The D.O.C.’s ‘Helter Skelter’ Album During Upcoming “The Most Ruthless” Podcast Debut
Veteran music producer Erotic D, the Dallas, Texas pioneer well-known for his work with artists like Dr. Dre, MC Breed, The D.O.C., George Clinton, Adina Howard, and others, is set to debut the inaugural episode of his upcoming The Most Ruthless Podcast. In this initial episode, Erotic D will be telling the story of the making of The D.O.C.’s 1996 Helter Skelter album, … [Read more...] about Erotic D To Discuss The Process Of Producing The D.O.C.’s ‘Helter Skelter’ Album During Upcoming “The Most Ruthless” Podcast Debut
Krayzie Bone Reflects On ‘Creepin’ On Ah Come Up’, Eazy-E’s Passing & How It Affected The Group, Creating Their Signature Harmony Raps + More On The Holdin’ Court Podcast
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony member, and Grammy Award-winning artist, Krayzie Bone was recently the featured guest on the Holdin’ Court podcast where he reflected on the group's Ruthless Records debut EP Creepin on ah Come Up, and spoke on how Eazy E's passing affected the group and more with host Big Court. Krayzie Bone also talks to Big Court about working … [Read more...] about Krayzie Bone Reflects On ‘Creepin’ On Ah Come Up’, Eazy-E’s Passing & How It Affected The Group, Creating Their Signature Harmony Raps + More On The Holdin’ Court Podcast
Layzie Bone Talks Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Eazy-E, Growing Up Hip-Hop + More On Holdin’ Court Podcast
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony member and Grammy Award-winning artist Layzie Bone recently appeared on the Holdin’ Court podcast to talk about the iconic Bone Thugs group, his mentor and Ruthless Records founder Eazy-E, growing up hip-hop, and more with host Big Court. Layzie Bone also talks to Big Court about starting the Mo Thugs Records label, breaks down the Family Scriptures, … [Read more...] about Layzie Bone Talks Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Eazy-E, Growing Up Hip-Hop + More On Holdin’ Court Podcast
KayGee Of Naughty By Nature & RL Of Next Talk Eazy-E & 2Pac During Murder Master Music Show Interview
KayGee and RL of Next By Nature, a combination of multi-platinum rap Group Naughty By Nature and R&B group Next, chopped it up with the Murder Master Music Show about the two groups teaming up for a single and forthcoming album. While on the show, KayGee reflected on producing for Eazy-E when Dr. … [Read more...] about KayGee Of Naughty By Nature & RL Of Next Talk Eazy-E & 2Pac During Murder Master Music Show Interview
Layzie Bone Of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Talks Meeting Eazy-E, Growing Up In Cleveland, Working With Mariah Carey + More On I Only Touch Greatness Podcast
Layzie Bone, of the legendary, Grammy Award-winning Bone Thugs-N-Harmony rap group recently joined the I Only Touch Greatness podcast for a brand new interview where he discusses being the leader of the Bone Thugs and the blueprint he set out for the group over the years. He also talks about the infamous Greyhound bus ride that he, Bizzy Bone, Wish Bone, Krayzie Bone, … [Read more...] about Layzie Bone Of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Talks Meeting Eazy-E, Growing Up In Cleveland, Working With Mariah Carey + More On I Only Touch Greatness Podcast
Cold 187um Of Above The Law & Kokane Discuss Ruthless Records, Eazy-E, Aftermath Of N.W.A Break-Up, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony + More On NH Experience Podcast
G-Funk originators, west coast OG's, and former Ruthless Records artists Kokane & Big Hutch aka Cold 187um of Above The Law discuss their early days in music, and how they have a legendary history running through their veins during a recent interview with the NH Experience podcast. The "Architects of G-Funk" talk to host Nick Hamilton about being a part of Ruthless … [Read more...] about Cold 187um Of Above The Law & Kokane Discuss Ruthless Records, Eazy-E, Aftermath Of N.W.A Break-Up, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony + More On NH Experience Podcast
DJ Pooh Recalls Eazy-E Secretly Selling Mix Master Spade Tapes At Macola
The legendary DJ Pooh, an undeniable pillar in hip-hop, recently shared a story about how he met west coast icon Eazy-E. Responding to a Twitter user who asked DJ Pooh to share a quick story about Mix Master Spade on the late west coast hip-hop pioneer, Pooh replied with an amusing little story on their first encounter with the N.W.A and Ruthless Records founder. “Man! … [Read more...] about DJ Pooh Recalls Eazy-E Secretly Selling Mix Master Spade Tapes At Macola
Sir Will Readies New Rhythm D-Produced Single & Music Video “Weight Up”
Compton-bred, Phoenix-based artist Sir Will readies his newest single, "Weight Up", and its accompanying music video. The new track is produced by legendary west coast producer Rhythm D, who concocted Eazy-E's scathing diss song "Real Compton City G's," a response to Dr. Dre's "Fuck Wit Dre Day," in 1993. Earlier this year, Sir Will dropped the “Moment of Truth” single … [Read more...] about Sir Will Readies New Rhythm D-Produced Single & Music Video “Weight Up”
Julio G Shares Westside Radio Intro Track Featuring Unreleased Eazy-E Verse & MC Eiht (Prod. Fredwreck)
Legendary west coast DJ and radio personality Julio G took to Instagram today to share the intro track to his Westside Radio Show which features a rare, unreleased verse from N.W.A. and Ruthless Records founder Eazy-E. Eazy-E's verse was recorded in 1994 in El Monte, California for a song intended to be done for a group called G.B.M. (Gangsta Bitch Mentality). The song … [Read more...] about Julio G Shares Westside Radio Intro Track Featuring Unreleased Eazy-E Verse & MC Eiht (Prod. Fredwreck)
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
Suga Free & Kokane Detail Upcoming “Power of The P” Album & Discuss Why Ruthless Records Founder Eazy-E Should Get A Hollywood Star + More
Pomona, California legends, Suga Free and Kokane were recent guests on The KDAY Morning Show with CeCe & Romeo to discuss their upcoming album Power Of The P. During the discussion with CeCe & Romeo about the upcoming collaborative project, Kokane and Suga Free told the hosts that they although they didn't want a lot of features on the album, it does feature … [Read more...] about Suga Free & Kokane Detail Upcoming “Power of The P” Album & Discuss Why Ruthless Records Founder Eazy-E Should Get A Hollywood Star + More
Conversations With Chad: DJ Yella Talks Herbie Hancock Refusing To Clear “Just Don’t Bite It” Sample, Producing For Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Staying With Eazy-E After N.W.A Break-Up, Finding God + More
DJ Yella is a multi-platinum producer, member of the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame, and a founding member of the iconic Compton, California hip-hop group N.W.A. Yella, alongside Eazy-E, MC Ren, Ice Cube, Arabian Prince, and Dr. Dre helped "The World's Most Dangerous Group" pave the way for West Coast hip-hop with their 1988 release Straight Outta Compton. Prior to N.W.A, … [Read more...] about Conversations With Chad: DJ Yella Talks Herbie Hancock Refusing To Clear “Just Don’t Bite It” Sample, Producing For Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Staying With Eazy-E After N.W.A Break-Up, Finding God + More
WE TV Premiering Investigative Series “The Mysterious Death of Eazy-E” On August 12
Eazy-E, known as the Godfather of Gangsta Rap, is responsible for igniting a revolution in the world of popular music. His company and label, Ruthless Records, and his iconic and legendary group N.W.A, gave the world an entirely new kind of hip-hop and paved the way for much of what the genre is today. From the beginning, Eazy-E and N.W.A invited controversy and reveled at … [Read more...] about WE TV Premiering Investigative Series “The Mysterious Death of Eazy-E” On August 12
Happy Birthday, DJ Speed!
DJ Speed, the legendary N.W.A DJ for Eazy-E, The D.O.C., and J.J. Fad, rocked crowds for the Ruthless Records acts and became known as "The Worlds Most Dangerous DJ". Born in Compton, California seven houses down from Dr. Dre, two blocks down from Eazy-E and three blocks down from MC Ren, the Super Dope Speed, as he was once called, traveled the world with the N.W.A and The … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, DJ Speed!
$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
N.W.A.’s DJ Speed Tells Unique Access Entertainment How Above The Law Got Short End of Stick & The D.O.C. Shaped Death Row Records
DJ Speed of N.W.A stops by Unique Access Entertainment to discuss how Above The Law got the short end of the stick. The Compton DJ also tells host Soren Baker how The D.O.C. shaped Death Row Records. Check out the interview below: Be sure to go back and watch these other episodes: Episode 1: DJ Speed: J.J. Fad Built Ruthless Records, MC Ren Introducing Him To … [Read more...] about N.W.A.’s DJ Speed Tells Unique Access Entertainment How Above The Law Got Short End of Stick & The D.O.C. Shaped Death Row Records
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)
The D.O.C.: Nobody Does It Better (The BallerStatus Interview)
From being a creative force behind the pioneering rap group N.W.A, to his platinum classic No One Can Do It Better, and penning all-time classic hits for his homies Dr. Dre (The Chronic), Snoop Dogg (Doggystyle), the diggy Doc continues to be heavily involved behind the scenes. By writing for Eazy-E and N.W.A. during his Ruthless Records glory days, the D.O.C. would later … [Read more...] about The D.O.C.: Nobody Does It Better (The BallerStatus Interview)