Mystic Stylez, released 25 years ago tomorrow, laid the groundwork for Three 6’s path to domination. Combining pulpy horror, gangsta rap, and murky sounds from the Memphis underground, Three 6 landed ...
The Wu-Tang Clan has never been modest about its skill set. With hundreds of releases tied to the Wu-Tang brand, this now-legendary ’90s gangsta rap collective has always been upfront about what it ...
LOS ANGELES - Music fans are mourning following the sudden loss of a hip-hop legend. Grammy Award-winning rapper and Compton native Coolio died at the age of 59 Wednesday, his manager confirmed with ...
L.A.'s most infamous gangsta rap brand is now in very familiar hands. Snoop Dogg, the Long Beach rapper and business mogul whose 1993 album "Doggystyle" became one of the label's preeminent releases, ...
Philadelphia native CHRIS SCHWARTZ had all the ingredients to become successful in the music industry; an eye for talent, an ear for music, and a head for business. His record label, Ruffhouse records ...
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They say legends never die. And it’s probably why Eazy-E is still many hip hop enthusiasts’ favorite N.W.A member — it’s also most likely the reason why the group made sure to acknowledge him when N.W ...
The Wu-Tang Clan has never been modest about its skill set. With hundreds of releases tied to the Wu-Tang brand, this now-legendary ’90s gangsta rap collective has always been up front about what it ...