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Derek B obituary

5484 days ago

Guardian Music — He 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

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RIP Mr Magic: a tragic loss for hip-hop

5508 days ago

Guardian Music — Andrew Emery pays tribute to the original rap attacker Mr Magic, the man who invented rap on the radioWhen even two sworn enemies â€“ Tupac and Notorious BIG â€“ can agree that you're a legend, chances are you're a legend. John Rivas, bette... more info

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Def Jam History Fills The Pages Of November's XXL

5518 days ago

MTV.com News — Interviews 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

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

5538 days ago

MTV.com News — LL 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

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OS/OHW Wednesday ~ Public Enemy

5560 days ago

MVSW — Public 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

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Hip Hop Is Back with Despot and FELT

5564 days ago

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

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

5566 days ago

MTV.com News — We 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

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

5611 days ago

MTV.com News — The 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

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Readers recommend: Songs named after towns

5649 days ago

Guardian Music — Start 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

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