7th Boro Hip Hop All Stars: J Dilla
James “J Dilla” Yancey: (February 7th, 1974 – February 10th, 2006) Today we celebrate the birthday and legacy of Jay Dee. J Dilla was a true renaissance man in terms…
7th Boro: Hip Hop All Stars- Big Pun
The 7th Boro: Hip Hop All Stars is a tribute to those who contributed exceptionally to the art of Hip Hop. These stars of Hip Hop displayed exellence and brilliance…
Big Pun- Nothing But The Verses [mixtape]
On February 7, 2000, we lost one of the greatest MCs to ever pick up a mic. This mixtape showcases all of his lyrical talents. During his career, he was…
This DATE in Hip Hop (8 yrs ago)
50 Cent– Get Rich Or Die Trying: On February 4, 2003, 50 dropped his debut studio album. At a time when he was dominating the mixtape scene and gaining a…
This DATE in Hip Hop (11 years ago)
Ghostface Killah- Supreme Clientele: On January 25, 2000, Ghostface dropped his second album. At the time, Wu-Tang members: Meth, GZA, ODB, Rae had dropped classic debut albums, but their sophmore…
This DATE in Hip Hop (16 years ago)
The Roots- Do You Want More?!!!??!: On January 17, 1995, The Roots released their second album. Defying the curse of the “sophmore slump”, this album was the beginning to their…
Let’s PRETEND…
“Let’s PRETEND…” is something new at the 7th BORO. It is where we give you a question or put you in a situation and you have the freedom and luxury…
This DATE in Hip Hop (20 years ago)
R.I.P. Guru Gang Starr- Step In The Arena: On January 15, 1991, Gang Starr released their second album. On this album, DJ Premier slows down the pace of the beats…
This DATE in Hip Hop (18 yrs ago)
On November 17, 1992, Ice Cube released his 3rd solo album: The Predator. Ice Cube has a sick and unique rapping style and delivery. I feel that he is very…