Prior to his untimely death at age 59, Grammy Award winner Coolio, and long-time collaborator DJ Wino, had been wrapping up in the studio, recording what would have been the rapper’s first studio album release since 2009’s From The Bottom 2 the Top. The hip-hop emcee’s estate, along with 1 Pic Entertainment and Strategic Media Entertainment/Intercept Music, … [Read more...] about Coolio’s Estate Drops “Tag You It” Music Video Featuring Too Short & DJ Wino Off Forthcoming Posthumous Album ‘Long Live Coolio’
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Coolio Estate To Release Posthumous Album ‘Long Live Coolio’ Featuring Too Short, DJ Wino & Treach Of Naughty By Nature
Prior to his untimely death at age 59, Grammy Award winner Coolio, and longtime collaborator DJ Wino, had been wrapping up in the studio, recording what would have been the rapper’s first studio album release since 2009’s From The Bottom 2 the Top. The hip-hop emcee’s estate, along with 1 Pic Entertainment and Strategic Media Entertainment/Intercept Music, will be releasing … [Read more...] about Coolio Estate To Release Posthumous Album ‘Long Live Coolio’ Featuring Too Short, DJ Wino & Treach Of Naughty By Nature
Ant Banks Preps “Anthology Of Ant Banks” Book & Soundtrack, Talks Social Media, Working On New Too Short Project; MC Eiht Discusses Kendrick Lamar, Lil Baby, Fatherhood + More With No Vultures Podcast
Lord Rab and the No Vultures podcast dropped the last installment of the interview series with Ant Banks and MC Eiht, where they discuss Kendrick Lamar, Lil Baby, fatherhood, and their thoughts on social media, Ant Banks reveals the upcoming Anthology of Ant Banks book and soundtrack, an upcoming Too Short project, and more. In previous episodes, Ant Banks detailed the … [Read more...] about Ant Banks Preps “Anthology Of Ant Banks” Book & Soundtrack, Talks Social Media, Working On New Too Short Project; MC Eiht Discusses Kendrick Lamar, Lil Baby, Fatherhood + More With No Vultures Podcast
West Coast Supergroup Mount Westmore Drops Rick Rock-Produced “Motto” Music Video
West coast supergroup Mount Westmore has dropped four music videos off their 16-track Snoop Cube 40 $hort album including the Jesse Wellens & Sam Macaroni-directed “Big Subwoofer”, which also included a video short for the Fredwreck & Dem Jointz-produced “Have A Nice Day (Fuck You); the Cam Busby-directed “Free … [Read more...] about West Coast Supergroup Mount Westmore Drops Rick Rock-Produced “Motto” Music Video
Ant Banks Details Luniz / Bad N-Fluenz Battle, The Dangerous Crew’s Atlanta Move; MC Eiht Discusses DJ Quik Beef, “Def Wish” & “Dollaz & Sense” + More With No Vultures Podcast
Ant Banks and MC Eiht, two legendary west coast pioneers sat down with Lord Rab and the No Vultures podcast, ahead of last month's Soul Beat Concert Series Presents: Menace II Society show at The New Parish in Oakland, California. In this episode, Ant Banks details the now-legendary freestyle battle held between Yukmouth & Numskull of the Luniz and Rappin' Ron & Ant … [Read more...] about Ant Banks Details Luniz / Bad N-Fluenz Battle, The Dangerous Crew’s Atlanta Move; MC Eiht Discusses DJ Quik Beef, “Def Wish” & “Dollaz & Sense” + More With No Vultures Podcast
MC Eiht Talks GTA & Kendrick Lamar; Ant Banks Reflects On Too Short Turning Down O-Dog Role, + More On Pt. 3 Of No Vultures Podcast
Multi-platinum producer and “Oaktown Funk” originator Ant Banks, along with the pioneering and legendary Compton’s Most Wanted frontman MC Eiht, recently sat down with Lord Rab and the No Vultures podcast, ahead of the Soul Beat Concert Series Presents: Menace II Society show at The New Parish in Oakland, California, to talk about a myriad of topics. During part 3 of the … [Read more...] about MC Eiht Talks GTA & Kendrick Lamar; Ant Banks Reflects On Too Short Turning Down O-Dog Role, + More On Pt. 3 Of No Vultures Podcast
Ant Banks Talks Pooh-Man, Making “Fuckin Wit’ Dank”, Connecting With Too Short & Jive Records; MC Eiht Discusses Menace II Society Impact + More On Pt. 2 Of No Vultures Podcast
Multi-platinum producer and and “Oaktown Funk” originator Ant Banks, along with the pioneering and legendary Compton's Most Wanted frontman MC Eiht, recently sat down with Lord Rab and the No Vultures podcast, ahead of the Soul Beat Concert Series Presents: Menace II Society show at The New Parish in Oakland, California, to talk about a … [Read more...] about Ant Banks Talks Pooh-Man, Making “Fuckin Wit’ Dank”, Connecting With Too Short & Jive Records; MC Eiht Discusses Menace II Society Impact + More On Pt. 2 Of No Vultures Podcast
‘That’s My Word’ Documents Bay Area’s Hip-Hop History & Influence
That's My Word, an evolving, year-long editorial documenting and exploring the Bay Area's history and influence with hip-hop during hip-hop’s 50th anniversary year, is being spearheaded by members of KQED’s Arts & Culture editorial team. While northern California's rich and illustrious history in hip-hop is often an underappreciated legacy, the vast contributions from … [Read more...] about ‘That’s My Word’ Documents Bay Area’s Hip-Hop History & Influence
Too Short Says His Music Production & Mixing Was Better With Ant Banks, Declares “Ain’t No Bass Like Ant Banks Bass”
This past Saturday (January 21), Oakland, California’s legendary, multi-platinum producer and “Oaktown Funk” originator the "Big Badass" Ant Banks had his illustrious and prolific career celebrated during the Soul Beat Concert Series Presents: Menace II Society event hosted by Lord Rab and featuring MC Eiht of Compton’s Most Wanted, … [Read more...] about Too Short Says His Music Production & Mixing Was Better With Ant Banks, Declares “Ain’t No Bass Like Ant Banks Bass”
Ant Banks Celebrated During Soul Beat TV Event Featuring Too Short, Pooh-Man, MC Eiht + More
On Saturday (January 21), Oakland, California’s legendary, multi-platinum producing pioneer and “Oaktown Funk” originator Ant Banks had his illustrious and prolific career celebrated during the Soul Beat Concert Series Presents: Menace II Society event hosted by Lord Rab and featuring MC Eiht of Compton's Most Wanted. Taking place at The New Parish in Oakland, the show … [Read more...] about Ant Banks Celebrated During Soul Beat TV Event Featuring Too Short, Pooh-Man, MC Eiht + More
Too Short, E-40, Sway Calloway & Mistah F.A.B. Join Golden State Warriors In Celebrating NBA Championship At The White House
The Golden State Warriors made a return to The White House to celebrate their 2021-2022 NBA championship, Oakland hip-hop legends Too Short, E-40, Sway Calloway, and Mistah F.A.B. joined in the presidential celebration with the team. Too Short, Mistah F.A.B., E-40, and Sway Calloway not only had the opportunity to join the Warriors on their White House but the bay area … [Read more...] about Too Short, E-40, Sway Calloway & Mistah F.A.B. Join Golden State Warriors In Celebrating NBA Championship At The White House
Ice Cube & Too Short Discuss Early West Coast Hip-Hop, Praise DJ Quik For Changing Music, Putting Together A Mount Westmore Movie + More On Top Billin’ With Bill Bellamy
Ice Cube & Too Short were recently the featured guests on the Top Billin' podcast with host Bill Bellamy via Breakbeat Media and spoke on the early west coast hip-hop scene, gave west coast pioneer and multi-platinum producer DJ Quik his flowers and recognition for changing music with his first album Quik Is the Name, the importance of creating the Mount Westmore supergroup … [Read more...] about Ice Cube & Too Short Discuss Early West Coast Hip-Hop, Praise DJ Quik For Changing Music, Putting Together A Mount Westmore Movie + More On Top Billin’ With Bill Bellamy
Mount Westmore Shares Behind The Scenes Footage Of “Motto” Music Video Shoot
West coast supergroup Mount Westmore has dropped four music videos off their recently released 16-track Snoop Cube 40 $hort album including the Jesse Wellens & Sam Macaroni-directed "Big Subwoofer" which also included a video short for the Fredwreck & Dem Jointz-produced "Have A Nice Day (Fuck You), the Cam Busby-directed “Free Game”, the Marc Wood, Dah Dah, Tajvs … [Read more...] about Mount Westmore Shares Behind The Scenes Footage Of “Motto” Music Video Shoot
Mount Westmore Discuss Production On New Album, Too Short’s Pioneering Independent Hustle, “Free Game”, 2Pac + More On People’s Party With Talib Kweli
West coast supergroup Mount Westmore sat down with Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh on the People’s Party With Talib Kweli podcast to discuss several topics including the production side of Mount Westmore and Rick Rock, who might be worthy of a Mount Eastmore and Mount Southmore, how all four members of the group elevate one another, and Too Short's pioneering of the independent … [Read more...] about Mount Westmore Discuss Production On New Album, Too Short’s Pioneering Independent Hustle, “Free Game”, 2Pac + More On People’s Party With Talib Kweli
Rick Rock Details How He Produced “California” For Mount Westmore’s ‘Snoop Cube 40 $hort’ Album
Rick Rock, the multi-platinum producer behind a smorgasbord of hits for artists including 2Pac, E-40, Fabulous, Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Will Smith, 50 Cent, Mase, and numerous others, was most recently behind the production of three tracks from the Mount Westmore release Snoop Cube 40 $hort: "California", "Motto", and "On Camera" which also featured Stresmatic … [Read more...] about Rick Rock Details How He Produced “California” For Mount Westmore’s ‘Snoop Cube 40 $hort’ Album