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Songs of the decade: “Classic (Better Than I’ve Ever Been)” -
Kanye West, Nas, KRS-One and Rakim | “Classic (Better Than I’ve Ever Been)” | 2007
The Aughts have been rather stingy with its worthwhile posse cut output. In fact, besides “Better Than I’ve Ever Been”* I can’t recall a notable example. It’s a shame, really. Posse cuts used to be a...
Rakim -
t's sometimes worth remembering that rappers are largely victims of circumstance, forced collaborators incapable of creating a significant portion of their own music. Like strictly vocal lead singers, they're parasites, in the best sense of the word�creative pirates feasting off the material of others. Yet unlike a lead singer, who...
Rakim Wrapping New CD, Touring With Ghostface - Rap legend Rakim will team with Ghostface Killah and Brother Ali for the first Hip-Hop Live! tour, which will find the artists backed by the Rhythm Roots Allstars. The 19-city trek begins Oct. 29 in Los Angeles and runs through Nov. 21 in Philadelphia. "I did a show with the band...
Nas reportedly owes over $6 million in unpaid taxes -
The rapper is said to have three outstanding liens against him, one from October 2009 for $2,584,236, another from February 2010 for $3,365,671 while the latest one for $514,298 was filed earlier this month.
According to the Detroit News newspaper, Nas also owes $3,860 in fees on his New York apartment.
Nas has...
New Big L Album, Backed By His Family, Coming In November -
SMC Recordings and Distrolord Inc announced this week the upcoming release from late D.I.T.C. member Big L, his first new album in nearly 10 years and 12 years following his untimely passing.
Since his death, albums have been released under the guise of the Big L imprint, but none except his...
KRS-One Delivers Hip Hop Gospel -
KRS-One [click here] recently made an appearance at the PowerHouse Book Expo in Brooklyn where he announced his upcoming book, The Gospel of Hip Hop. Although the book is not set for release until later on this year, those who attended the event received a pamphlet version of...
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