The eccentric rhymes of Kool Keith meet the enigmatic MF DOOM on the aptly-titled single, “Super Hero” catalogued on Keith's newt album under Mello Music, Featuring Magnetic. “When I produced the track I pictured DOOM as a bunch of different Marvel characters,” sa...… Read more

Emerging Los Angeles-based rapper Chase Allen was raised in Philly and grew up in a musical household. His older brother was an emcee and producer while his middle brother was a producer, as well. After hearing Kanye West’s College Dropout, Allen was hooked on hip-hop. He soon realized he...… Read more

Rostered under the prominent A$AP Mob, and recognized for his efforts as a solo artist, this day in Hip-hop recognizes the birth of Darold Ferguson Jr, aka A$AP Ferg. Born in Harlem, New York, Ferg portrayed no stranger to rap but set music aside to pursue other things. But in every pursuit Ferg...… Read more

Today in Hip-hop recognizes the self-professed “Grand Uncle to Rap”, Snoop Dogg as he reaches year 45. Born and raised in Long Beach, California, Snoop first entered the rap scene under the guidance of N.W.A.'s Dr Dre, who showcased the artist's flourishing potential in Dre&#3...… Read more

After releasing the consciousness raising track and subsequent video for "Tech $" and mixtape, Stay Woke, Oakland-based MC Zion I (aka Zumbi) is finally ready to drop his album, The Labyrinth, on his own imprint, Mind Over Matter Records. The project features guests spots fr...… Read more

The 20th anniversary of Jay Z's seminal debut "Reasonable Doubt" is this year, and fans of the rapper and industry mogul will be able to mark the occasion with a tour of a recreation of the studio Jay Z recorded the influential album in, as well as the chance to buy some rare Jigga mer...… Read more