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Derek B obituary

5514 days ago
Guardian MusicHe led the way for British rap artists in the 1980sDerek B, who has died of a heart attack aged 44, was a pioneering rapper, DJ and producer who paved the way for the current slew of successful British rap and dance acts. Although his time at the top... more info

RIP Mr Magic: a tragic loss for hip-hop

5539 days ago
Guardian MusicAndrew Emery pays tribute to the original rap attacker Mr Magic, the man who invented rap on the radioWhen even two sworn enemies – Tupac and Notorious BIG – can agree that you're a legend, chances are you're a legend. John Rivas, bette... more info

Def Jam History Fills The Pages Of November's XXL

5549 days ago
MTV.com NewsInterviews with Russell Simmons, Lyor Cohen, ?uestlove and more give insight into the imprint's history in the special issue.By Jayson Rodriguez The Def Jam issue of XXL Photo: XXL They were simply bigger and deffer than any other label in... more info

Eminem, Kid Rock, The Roots Pay Tribute To Def Jam At VH1's 'Hip Hop Honors'

5569 days ago
MTV.com NewsLL Cool J, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, other label greats are honored at annual event, which airs on VH1 October 13.By Shaheem Reid Eminem on stage at the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage BROOKLYN, New York — For fiv... more info

OS/OHW Wednesday ~ Public Enemy

5590 days ago
MVSWPublic Enemy ~ “Burn Hollywood Burn” Burn Hollywood Burn. Guest rhymes from Ice Cube and Big Daddy Kane! Samples: Badder Than Evil ~ “Hot Wheels (The Chase)“ James Brown ~ “Give it up or Turnit a Loose“ Lyrics: CHUCK D: Burn Hollywood... more info

Hip Hop Is Back with Despot and FELT

5594 days ago
Pasta PrimaveraI’m an old school hip hop lover.  I get pumped for KRS, Slick Rick, Big Daddy Kane, LL, Kool G Rap, Rakim, and EPMD.  Sadly it’s only on occasion that I stumble across some modern hip hop that I LOVE like those old joints.  Perhaps it’... more info

Who Had The Hottest Verse: Eminem, Lil Wayne, Drake Or Kanye West?

5596 days ago
MTV.com NewsWe debate the MCs joining forces for the 'Forever' collabo, in Off the Dome. By Shaheem Reid Drake Photo: Frazer Harrison/ Getty Images You know he do. It's just human nature (shout out to Mike the Greatest). As hip-hop fans, when we hear ... more info

New Boyz Say They're More Than Just Jerkin' Rappers

5641 days ago
MTV.com NewsThe 17-year-old rappers talk about sparking a dance craze, and moving beyond it.By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Matt Elias New Boyz Photo: MTV News Hip-hop stars get younger and younger. While current rap legends Jay-Z and Na... more info

Readers recommend: Songs named after towns

5680 days ago
Guardian MusicStart thumbing through your A-Z of Britain. This week, it's all about borough ballads, district ditties and urban anthemsSome of you (I'm looking at nobody in particular here, balearicbeat, steenbeck) thought that this topic would be too hard. Others... more info

BIG DADDY KANE "AINT NO HALF STEPPIN" (OLD SCHOOL VIDEO)

5687 days ago
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