The Roots are a busy band -- besides performing on The Tonight Show every night, hosting their own music festival, and Questlove's weekly radio show, and now they're adding even more to their plate by recording a brand new album. "In 1996 w our 3rd album #IlladelphHalflife...… Read more

It was Eminem's birthday just a few days ago, but instead of receiving presents, he's giving one out to his fans: the Detroit rapper released  the song"Campaign Speech" today, the first track off of his upcoming new album. Listen to "Campaign Speech" here. The...… Read more

Blastah Beatz has just released his new single, “Keep On Runnin”, featuring an amazingly crafted piece of Hip-hop magnum opus, which showcases the combined explosiveness of Darnell McClain, Sav Skillz, Inspectah Deck and General Steele. The song is listed on Blastah's forthcoming...… Read more

This week's Rap Station Spotlight Artist begins with an intriguing anecdote. After years of trading rhymes and verses, Nowenen struck dialogue with Askia, “ We need to record a cd.” “I don't rap,” replied the latter. “I don't either. That's what makes it...… Read more

Today marks a historic date in Hip-hop as the legendary Tupac Shakur receives nomination for official induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with other musical archetypal figures, Bad Brains, Chaka Khan, Pearl Jam, and Janet Jackson. The rapper's eligibility into the hall of fam...… Read more

This is Rap Station once again catering to your weekly dose of retrospect albums, acknowledging past release dates of notable records authored by iconic Hip-hop figures. In recognizing both album and artist, the creation of a throwback playlist (it helps set the mood, trust me) is strongly advised....… Read more