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
CWC: DJ Muggs Details Getting Ice Cube, B-Real, & MC Ren On “Dump On Em”
DJ Muggs, who recently dropped the incredible 19-track Soul Assassins 3: Death Valley album, sat down with Chad Kiser for an exclusive Conversations With Chad interview. During the interview, Muggs spoke on putting together "Dump On'Em" and getting Ice Cube, MC Ren, and B-Real together for a Cypress Hill / N.W.A collaboration for Soul Assassins 3: Death Valley. Also during … [Read more...] about CWC: DJ Muggs Details Getting Ice Cube, B-Real, & MC Ren On “Dump On Em”
Cypress Hill x N.W.A Collab On DJ Muggs-Produced “Dump On ‘Em” Single Featuring B-Real, MC Ren & Ice Cube Off ‘Soul Assassins 3: Death Valley’
DJ Muggs just dropped “Dump On ‘Em”, a Cypress Hill & N.W.A collab featuring B-Real, MC Ren, and Ice Cube. The new single is from the forthcoming Soul Assassins 3: Death Valley album. The Soul Assassins leader and Cypress Hill producer is gearing up to release the third volume of the Soul Assassins projects. Last week, he released the official video to “Jokers Wild” … [Read more...] about Cypress Hill x N.W.A Collab On DJ Muggs-Produced “Dump On ‘Em” Single Featuring B-Real, MC Ren & Ice Cube Off ‘Soul Assassins 3: Death Valley’
DJ Muggs Preps New Single “Dump On ‘Em” Featuring B-Real, MC Ren & Ice Cube Off ‘Soul Assassins 3: Death Valley’ Album
Soul Assassins leader and Cypress Hill producer DJ Muggs just announced another upcoming single from the forthcoming Soul Assassins 3: Death Valley album. This time it's a Cypress Hill & N.W.A collab featuring B-Real, MC Ren, and Ice Cube on a track called "Dump On 'Em". The iconic producer shared a preview of the track today via social media, showcasing a snippet of each … [Read more...] about DJ Muggs Preps New Single “Dump On ‘Em” Featuring B-Real, MC Ren & Ice Cube Off ‘Soul Assassins 3: Death Valley’ Album
Ice Cube Talks Writing “Boyz-N-Tha-Hood” & “My Summer Vacation”, The Inspiration Behind The Movie “Friday”, Music Longevity + More On The Dub C & CJ Mac Show
WC and CJ Mac sit down with West Coast hip-hop icon, pioneer, actor, film director, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Ice Cube to discuss his early career, his songwriting process behind “Boyz-N-Tha-Hood” and “My Summer Vacation”, the ispiration for the movie “Friday”, his early career with his group C.I.A., and more. … [Read more...] about Ice Cube Talks Writing “Boyz-N-Tha-Hood” & “My Summer Vacation”, The Inspiration Behind The Movie “Friday”, Music Longevity + More On The Dub C & CJ Mac Show
DJ Quik Shares Stories On 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, Prince, Explains Impact Of N.W.A, Reflects On His Career, Growing Up In Compton + More On All The Smoke Podcast
Legendary west coast artist/producer DJ Quik appeared on the All The Smoke podcast to reflect on his career, how he broke onto the music scene, and shares epic stories from working with stars like 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, and the late Prince. The legendary producer and rapper also talks to podcast hosts Matt Barnes & Stephen Jackson about the impact of N.W.A, the beef … [Read more...] about DJ Quik Shares Stories On 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, Prince, Explains Impact Of N.W.A, Reflects On His Career, Growing Up In Compton + More On All The Smoke Podcast
Mount Westmore Discuss New Album & Reveal Dr. Dre Featuring On Next Release; Ice Cube Talks Scrapped N.W.A Reunion & Dr. Dre Sending Him New Music + More On The Bootleg Kev Podcast
As Ice Cube, E-40, and Too Short, of the west coast supergroup Mount Westmore, make the rounds in promoting their just-released 16-track album Snoop Cube 40 $hort, the trio sat down with The Bootleg Kev podcast and discussed a number of topics including E-40 clarifying his statement about Busta Rhymes eating Eminem in a Verzuz battle, revealing that the long-awaited Dr. Dre … [Read more...] about Mount Westmore Discuss New Album & Reveal Dr. Dre Featuring On Next Release; Ice Cube Talks Scrapped N.W.A Reunion & Dr. Dre Sending Him New Music + More On The Bootleg Kev 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
Ice-T, Arabian Prince Of N.W.A & Tommy The Animator Prep Upcoming Animated Series ‘Death For Hire’ Based On Graphic Novel With Dr. Dre Producing Original Score
Z2 Comics is proud to announce DEATH FOR HIRE: The Origin of Tehk City, a new hard-crime graphic novel prelude to a massive IP universe that will span animation, music, toys, NFTs, and beyond. Created by iconic musician and actor Ice-T, founding N.W.A member Arabian Prince, and Award-Winning artist Tommy The Animator, the graphic novel introduces a … [Read more...] about Ice-T, Arabian Prince Of N.W.A & Tommy The Animator Prep Upcoming Animated Series ‘Death For Hire’ Based On Graphic Novel With Dr. Dre Producing Original Score
The D.O.C. On Paying Homage To Run-DMC, KRS-One, Slick Rick & Rakim With “The Formula”, Ice Cube’s Influence On The Culture, Leaving Ruthless Records & Forming Death Row Records + More On People’s Party With Talib Kweli
Legendary Dallas, Texas Emcee/Songwriter The D.O.C., who began writing for Eazy-E and N.W.A. during the mid-80s and later broke out on the scene with a Dr. Dre-produced 1989 classic debut album No One Can Do It Better, sat down with Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh on the People’s Party With Talib Kweli podcast. During his appearance on the podcast, the D.O.C. discussed a … [Read more...] about The D.O.C. On Paying Homage To Run-DMC, KRS-One, Slick Rick & Rakim With “The Formula”, Ice Cube’s Influence On The Culture, Leaving Ruthless Records & Forming Death Row Records + More On People’s Party With Talib Kweli
MC Ren Reveals Cover For Upcoming “Osiris” EP
While he continues to steadily fine-tune his upcoming Osiris EP, Rock N Roll Hall of Fame emcee and legendary hip-hop pioneer MC Ren, of the iconic N.W.A., took to social media today to reveal the cover art for the upcoming Osiris EP, which is being produced by Tha Chill of Compton's Most Wanted. Back in October of last year, MC Ren exclusively told Chad Kiser that the EP … [Read more...] about MC Ren Reveals Cover For Upcoming “Osiris” EP
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
MC Ren Announces New “Osiris” EP, w/ Tha Chill Of CMW Producing New Single
Rock N Roll Hall of Fame emcee and legendary hip-hop pioneer MC Ren of the iconic N.W.A., announced a new EP entitled Osiris is coming. MC Ren exclusively told Chad Kiser that the EP title is also the name of the first single, “Osiris”, and that the new single is being produced by Tha Chill of Compton’s Most Wanted. The Osiris EP will be the Villain’s first release since … [Read more...] about MC Ren Announces New “Osiris” EP, w/ Tha Chill Of CMW Producing New Single
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!
Happy Birthday, MC Ren!
The legendary "villain in black" MC Ren, is a member of the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame for his iconic work with the pioneering West Coast hip-hop group N.W.A. The "ruthless" emcee was a instrumental in the group's landmark 1988 album Straight Outta Compton, and also wrote several tracks for Eazy-E on his solo debut, Eazy-Duz-It. Once Ice Cube left the group to pursue solo … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, MC Ren!
DJ Yella Of N.W.A. Preps New Book “Straight Outta Compton: My Untold Story”
DJ Yella, a founding member of West Coast rap group N.W.A, along with Ice Cube, Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, MC Ren, and Arabian Prince, has been teasing something for the last couple months on his Instagram page. With a series of posts alluding to a 'countdown' towards an unknown project or event, DJ Yella has had fans of the "The World's Most Dangerous Group" eager to know what's … [Read more...] about DJ Yella Of N.W.A. Preps New Book “Straight Outta Compton: My Untold Story”
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)