The Dogg Pound is one legendary hip hop group that never gets mentioned as one of the greatest duos ever. They appeared on the legendary Death Row albums like the Chronic and Doggystyle. The pair also had classic tracks on the Above the Rim and Murder Was the Case Soundtracks. The Dogg Pound released their debut joint Dogg Food back in 1995. Kurupt and Daz have also put out some great solo records over the years. Daz is one of the more underrated producers as he’s blessed some dope work on several Death Row releases. Many have talked about him giving beats and songs for 2Pac and the classic All…
Fever For Da Flavor by H-Town Turns 30 Years Old
First things first, rest in peace to Dino from the group H-Town. Unfortunately, he lost his life 20 years ago in an automobile accident. What’s crazy is he recorded an eerie track called The Day I Die two weeks prior to his death. In the 90s, H-Town was one of the many legendary R&B acts that blew up in that era. Silk, Shai, SWV, Jodeci, 112 and Jagged Edge are some of the other groups that were responsible for classic music. Fever For da Flavor was the name of the debut project from H-Town. They were discovered by Luke from 2 Live Crew, and he signed them to his label.…
Goodie Mob Beautiful Skin for Throwback Thursday
Goodie Mob is one of the most underrated rap groups to ever touch the mic. Of course, they are a part of the legendary Dungeon Family with Outkast. They were first introduced to the world on the classic Git Up, Git Out from Outkast’s debut Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. The following year they released their classic debut album, Soul Food. Soul Food has been mentioned by many as one of the most influential albums ever in hip hop. Two and a half years later, Goodie Mob released their second album called Still Standing. Still Standing went gold just like their debut album and it was another great project. They released two singles from…
Natural Born Killaz by Dr. Dre & Ice Cube for Throwback Thursday
Let’s go back to my favorite time of hip hop and that’s the 90s. For this one, we will adventure over to Death Row Records. As many of you know, Death Row Records is my all-time favorite label. I’ve told you about the classic Death Row Records projects you should have in your collection. The Chronic by Dr. Dre started things off and it was followed by Doggystyle from Snoop Dogg. Doggystyle was such a huge album that Snoop made a short film surrounding the Murder Was the Case track. It also came with its own music soundtrack. I’ve stated for the longest it’s one of my favorite rap soundtracks…
C-Murder Released His Debut Life or Death 25 Years Ago
In the late-90s, No Limit Records was the hottest label in the rap game. During their run, they were known for releasing an album about every other week. Master P was a marketing genius because he would advertise upcoming releases in the booklet and on the back of No Limit releases. In 1998, No Limit Records was dropping classic album after classic. C-Murder released his debut joint called Life or Death 25 years ago today. Many people have said its arguably the best album released under the No Limit umbrella. After being a part of the group TRU and making appearances on several No Limit joints it was his turn.…
Snoop Dogg Tha Shiznit for Throwback Thursday
Death Row Records is considered by many one of the greatest hip hop labels ever. It’s my personal favorite and it all began on the Deep Cover Soundtrack. Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg had the track Deep Cover on it, and it blew up. The following year, Dr. Dre released the iconic Chronic album. The Chronic changed the game and it viewed as one of the most important hip hop records of all-time. The following year, Snoop Dogg would release his much-anticipated Doggystyle album. Just like the Chronic, Snoop’s debut is looked at as one of the greatest hip hop albums also. We all know the outcome of Death Row…
AZ Featuring Nas The Essence for Throwback Thursday
AZ is one of the best rappers when it comes to his pen game. AZ first hit the scene with his classic verse from Life’s A Bitch off Illmatic from Nas. About a year and half later, he dropped his debut joint Do or Die. We all consider it a classic and on the album he and Nas reunited for Mo Money, Mo Murder. A couple years later, they formed the Firm with Nature and Foxy Brown to drop an album. While the album had a couple of good joints it was viewed as a disappointed and not living up to the hype. Nas and AZ teamed up a couple…
Scarface Dropped the My Homies Double Album 25 Years Ago Today
Scarface is known as one of the greatest rappers to ever touch the mic. On the controversial Billboard 50 greatest rappers list, Scarface finished 16th. I have never been upset about someone else’s list because its theirs. Scarface is my 3rd favorite rapper of all-time and the greatest MC to come from the south. Scarface first hit the rap scene with the legendary Geto Boys in 1988. The group released seven albums together and Bushwick Bill has passed away. Scarface embarked on a solo career in the fall of 1991. Mr. Scarface is Back was the name of the album and it’s considered a classic. Scarface have dropped 11 albums…
Freeway Featuring Jay-Z & Mariah Carey You Got Me
Death Row and Bad Boy Records ruled the mid-to-late 90s by dropping some of the biggest hip hop records ever. No Limit Records took baton in the late-90s as they were dropping albums every other week. After that, Roc-A-Fella Records was one of the labels that took off. Jay-Z and Kanye West lead the charge for the label by releasing classic after classic. While Jay & Ye got a lot of the attention they ventured to Philadelphia to grab some other talent. Beanie Sigel was the first one and he brought along his State Property crew. Freeway was one of the rappers from the City of Brotherly love to be…
Nipsey Hussle Victory Lap Dropped 5 Years Ago Today
It’s hard to believe that Nipsey Hussle is no longer with us. Nipsey was shot and killed on March 31. 2019. At the time, he was beginning to ascend into a superstar. The year prior, Nipsey released his only studio album Victory Lap. Victory Lap dropped 5 years ago today and it was an instant success for hip hop heads. The consumers didn’t run out and immediately support the project as it sold 53K the first week. The project was dope, but unfortunately the buyers didn’t pick up on it until he passed away. Victory Lap has gone platinum, but Nipsey Hussle is more than just a rapper. Nip was…
2Pac Strictly 4 My Niggaz Released 30 Years Ago Today
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop, Billboard just released their 50 greatest rappers of all-time. Many people didn’t like it as expected, but I’m not getting upset over someone’s else’s opinion. Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar finished as the top-2 MCs ever and Nas, 2Pac and Eminem rounded out the top-5. If you have followed me over the years, you know that 2Pac is my GOAT and Nas is right behind him. Unfortunately, 2Pacalypse Now wasn’t played by me until after his second album. One of my friends introduced me to Pac’s music and instantly became a fan. 30 years ago today Strictly 4 My Niggaz was released. The…
DJ Quik Born and Raised in Compton for Throwback Thursday
When people talk about west coast hip hop there are quite a few names that come to mind. Ice-T is the OG and then he was followed by NWA. Dr. Dre introduced us to Snoop Dogg and Death Row Records. 2Pac is viewed as one of the best to ever do it and there are a handful of others that’s not mentioned. Speaking of not mentioned, there’s another artist that comes to mind when it comes to classic west coast music. DJ Quik is the name and he’s one of the more underrated rappers and producers. DJ Quik dropped his debut over 30+ years ago and it was called Quik…
The Lox Money Power & Respect for Throwback Thursday
The Lox is regarded as one of the greatest hip hop groups of all-time. They consist of Sheek Louch, Jadakiss and Styles P. The signed to Bad Boy Records upon entering the game. They had the honor of appearing on the Life After Death joint from the late, great Notorious Big. The following year they released their debut album. Money, Power & Respect was the name of it, and it just celebrated its 25-year anniversary. Money, Power & Respect went platinum, but they left the Bad Boy soon after over money. Lil Kim sung the hook on Money, Power & Respect and it was a classic record. Money, Power &…
2Pac R U Still Down Released 25 Years Ago
2Pac is still regarded by many as one of the greatest rappers of all-time. Ever since hearing him, Pac has been my GOAT and it’s still hard to believe he passed away over 26 years ago. 2Pac was taken away from us on September 13, 1996, in Las Vegas. Two months later, Death Row Records his first posthumous album The 7 Day Theory under Makaveli. The following year, his second posthumous joint was released. R U Still Down was the name of the album and it was released 25 years ago today. R U Still Down marked his 6th album and his second double album. The album was the first…
How to Find the Perfect Violin
Did you know that playing the violin can help you burn 170 calories per hour? While most people consider playing the violin an intellectual pursuit, it is also a physical activity requiring coordination, balance, and stamina. Whether you are just starting to learn how to play the violin or you have been playing for years, finding the perfect violin is essential to your success as a musician. There are so many different violins on the market, each with its own unique features and benefits. Here are a few things to keep in mind when searching for your ideal violin: Talk to Other Violinists Get recommendations from friends or other musicians…
Effective Strategies for Engaging Students in Music Education
Many students regard music education in schools as that of just being in the band, choir, or orchestra. But music has much more to offer students than meets the eye, and though they may not understand the many benefits that musical education can give them – advanced academics, improved confidence, and social skills – just like any other subject, music can also be somewhat boring. The key to any subject that doesn’t peak interest from students is to work to make it more engaging and find things that do interest them. Students of any age can easily tune out if they don’t find themselves absorbed in the material they are…
The Ultimate Guide to the Different Types of Guitars
More than 72 million people in the U.S. play guitar. Some people play in bands, while others play at home for relaxation or fun. But everyone that plays guitar needs one to play. You might already have one or many, but you might be ready to add another one to your collection or purchase your first one. If you’re trying to decide which type to purchase, you’re in the right place. Here is a guide to help you discover the different types of guitars you can choose from as you search for the right one to buy next. Acoustic Guitars Acoustic guitars have been around for longer than any other…
How To Create The Perfect Home Recording Studio
Initially, having a recording studio was limited to those with enough cash, the big producers that could live in big cities like New York. However, mixing and recording decent music can now be done by simply owning some pieces of equipment and having table space. Over the years, with the improvement in home recording studios, how artists produce, and release music has changed. If you are new to creating a home recording studio, then follow the steps below to create the perfect home recording studio: Select the best room You might have more rooms to choose from in an average household for setting up your recording studio. However, if you…
