On this day, three memorable albums were released, authored, by three prominent and well-respected names in the realm of Hip-hop. With only one day before the weekend, adding these three albums onto a much-needed throwback playlist is highly-recommended.   Tical 2000: Judgmenet Day (...… Read more

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Tupac's death, and his friend and former band mate, Chopmaster J of the pioneering hip hop group Digital Underground, is promising to release some previously unheard Tupac recordings to mark the occasion. Digital Underground was an alternative hip hop g...… Read more

“There are few names more highly regarded in the pantheon of hip hop than Public Enemy,” writes the headline on the Asphalt Yacht Club web page, “Their aggressive beats, untouchable lyricism, and unmistakable style defined a new generation of street culture.” Introducing t...… Read more

Jedi Mind Tricks, an Army of Pharaohs, and a laundry list of alter-egos—This week's Rap Station Spotlight Artists is all of the above, and all of that makes manifest with one artist. Italian-American rapper Vinnie Paz began making a name for himself as chief lyricist behind the Philadel...… Read more

On this day, the Beastie Boys released their groundbreaking debut album Licensed To Ill in 1986, making this day in Hip-hop its 30th year anniversary. Born out of hip hop's Golden Age in New York City, the iconic punk-turned-rap group erupted onto the scene with their high...… Read more

Los Angeles-based artist Diamond Ortiz is on the brink of releasing of his latest project, Loveline. As a connoisseur of G-Funk and boogie, the 31-year-old mastermind has carved out a comfortable niche for himself in his home state. Similar to artists like Dam Funk or The Zapp Band, Ortiz has p...… Read more