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New York's 'United Nations of graffiti'

4813 days ago

Guardian Music — For an alternative view of New York head to Long Island City's 5Pointz, where visitors can grab an aerosol and get tagging as part of a new street art projectGangster rap has given hip-hop culture a bad name. The macho glorification of sex, guns and ... more info

Remembering The Immeasurable Loss Of Tupac Shakur, Fifteen Years Later

4820 days ago

VH1 Blog — Fifteen years ago today, Tupac Shakur was shot and killed in Las Vegas, NV following a boxing match at the MGM Grand. His murder, and that of the Notorious B.I.G. six months later, sent dual shockwaves through the hip-hop community. Yet while Diddy i... more info

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Live review: The Brooklyn bodega rap of eXquire

4827 days ago

L.A. Times - Entertainment — If there was any doubt about the stickup bona fides of the borough that produced the Notorious B.I.G., the Boot Camp Clique and M.O.P., Mr. MFN eXquire educated the Echo crowd on Thursday.If there was any doubt about the stickup bona fides of the bor... more info

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Live review: The Brooklyn bodega rap of eXquire

4827 days ago

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — “Brooklyn rappers don’t go 'whoop whoop,' they rob.” If there was any doubt about the stickup bona fides of the borough that produced the Notorious B.I.G., the Boot Camp Clique and M.O.P., Mr. MFN eXquire educated the Echo crowd shortly... more info

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One to watch: Lana Del Rey

4830 days ago

Guardian Music — After posting one song online, this 24-year-old American singer sold out a London gig in half an hourWe crave a popstar who is authentic, who thrives because of their talent, not PR. So when you stumble across someone like Lana Del Rey – her popula... more info

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Jay-Z & Kanye West: Watch the Throne – review

4851 days ago

Guardian Music — (Roc-a-Fella/Roc Nation/Def Jam)Rappers are obsessed with power. The 48 Laws of Power, an infamous manual by Robert Greene, has long been required reading for hip-hoppers of a certain stature, from 50 Cent on down. One day Jay-Z might get around to r... more info

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When Rakim met Wretch 32

4852 days ago

Guardian Music — Legendary New York rapper Rakim and Wretch 32, the rising star from London, meet The Guide to talk all things hip-hopGuide Thanks for joining us today. Let's start with a broad question: what would you call the "Golden Age" of rap?Rakim The golden ag... more info

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Jay-Z – A World With Amnesia Wont Forget Your Name (Video)

4877 days ago

The Hip Hop Chronicle — From the official “Decoded” iPhone app, JAY-Z discusses his line from “The City is Mine” and why chooses to pay tribute to the Notorious B.I.G. in his verses. Roc4Life a2a_linkname="Jay-Z – A World With Amnesia Wont Forget Your Name (Video)... more info

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