“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

This day in Hip-hop recognizes the birth of the iconic Earl Stevens, better known as the critically-acclaimed West Coast emcee, E-40. First taking to the scene as a member of his group, The Click, debuting with their EP Let's Side, which only marked about a year following the West Coast...… Read more

Common's Black America Again was already packed with guest artists, but the "I Used to Love H.E.R." rapper wasn't satisfied yet, as he's added Gucci Mane and Pusha T to his list of collaborators with a new remix of his latest album's title track. "Black America Agai...… Read more