Big Shug – We Miss You [Guru’s 50th Birthday Tribute] (Produced by DJ Premier)
Today the late Keith “Guru” Elam would’ve turned 50 years old. To celebrate this special Day Big Shug has teamed up with none other than DJ Premier to salute their…
R.I.P. Michael Jackson
August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009 There is no way I could explain the influence that Michael Jackson had on me as well as millions of others. When he…
Puerto Ricans in Hip Hop
Hip Hop… started out in the park. And when it did, Puerto Ricans were there and they played a major role in originating the culture from the very beginning. With…
This DATE in Hip Hop (23 and 17 yrs. ago)
On June 7th, 1988 and 1994, TWO classic Hip Hop albums were released: EPMD– Strictly Business: The debut album from the Legendary Duo was released in 1988. In the “Golden…
This DATE in Hip Hop (15 yrs. ago)
Lost Boyz – Legal Drug Money: On June 4, 1996, the Lost Boyz released their debut album. Representing South Jamaica, Queens, New York, the group consisted of Mr. Cheeks, Freaky…
Happy Birthday Big L!
Blessed with one of the most recognizable voices in Hip Hop, Big L’s flow, unique style, and lyricism made him a legend. His delivery and story telling ability was second…
Nas, Mos Def, & Gil Scott-Heron – New York Is Killing Me (Smu Mix)
With the recent passing of Gil Scott-Heron, I thought it was fitting to repost this. These were initially two separate tracks when released mid year in 2010. DJ Smu took…
eLZhi – ELmatic [mixtape]
Elzhi and the great folks at XXL finally bring us the most anticipated mixtape of 2011 thus far. Detroit’s son ,eLZhi, is lyrically gifted and can definitely pay homage to…
VISUAL CAFFEINE episode 4 -Tribute to GANG STARR
Shout out to SEN ONE and the rest of the Mighty Zulu Nation. Watch as SEN ONE, K Banger, Big Lord, and Prince Culture pay homage to the legendary Gang…