Guardian Music — August 1987: Number 14 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of hip-hopThe ability to create an entire song on a single piece of kit is now standard practice. In 1987, the release of the E-mu SP 1200 made it possible for the first time. A... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Nardwuar speaks to Tech N9ne for this fantastic interview. Tech speaks on performing for EPMD, Murder Dog Magazine and a whole lot more.   a2a_linkname="Nardwuar vs. Tech N9ne (Video)"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011/05/26/nardw... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Rozay teams up with EPMD’s Erick Sermon for this joint.   Flex a2a_linkname="Erick Sermon – Aint Me (Feat. Rick Ross)"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011/05/26/erick-sermon-%e2%80%93-aint-me-feat-rick-ross/"; a2a_hide_embeds=0;... more info

MVSW — EPMD ~ “Strictly Business” Eric and Parrish Makin Dollars with this old school classic from 1988. Samples Kool & the Gang ~ “Jungle Boogie“ Eric Clapton ~ “I Shot the Sheriff“ Mountain ~ “Long Red“ EPMD ~ “It’s My Thing“ Lyrics ... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — What’s good, A few hours ago, EPMD along with DJ Scratch played their first London concert for about 10 years. I was on hand to capture footage of the duo performing their hits. Erick and Parrish are still making dollars.   a2a_linkname="EPMD Live... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — I’ve teamed up with Mean Fiddler to give away two tickets for the upcoming EPMD concert at The Forum on Feb. 19th. Spin Doctor, Rodney P are just some of the UK support. The concert is set to be a night to remember.   To win a pair of tickets, you... more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Dead Prez, Pharoahe Monch and Sadat X are among the performers who will hit the stage during this year’s annual Black August Hip Hop Project  Concert. The event, which is being produced by the Malcolm X Grassroots movement, is now... more info

MTV.com News — 'It's great coming back as a champion,' the New York native says.By Shaheem Reid Ron Artest Photo: MTV News No doubt about it, Ron Artest is up there with Allen Iverson as one of the most 'hood-beloved, realest basketball players to ever ru... more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Legendary DJ Scratch has revealed to AllHipHop.com that he will change his well known moniker to DJ Jam Master Scratch, with the support of founding Run-DMC member, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels. As DJ Scratch, the veteran turntablist/p... more info

MTV.com News — 'I might have a little issue if it's some of my bigger hits,' Cube admits of Tip's F--- a Mixtape remake.By Shaheem Reid Ice Cube Photo: MTV News T.I. says when his new mixtape F--- a Mixtape drops tomorrow, he won't be going in on his peer... more info