Amir Mohamed el Khalifa (born February 24, 1985), better known by his stage name Oddisee, is an American rapper and record producer from Washington, D.C. He is one-third of the rap trio Diamond District. He was also part of the Low Budget Crew.[6] He is based in Brooklyn, New York. Oddisee was born to an […]
Gimel Androus Keaton (born February 24, 1974), better known by his stage name Young Guru, is an American audio engineer, record producer, disc jockey, and record executive from Wilmington, Delaware. In 2019, Young Guru won a Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album for mixing the album Everything Is Love by The Carters. He has […]
J-Live is an impressive artist whose music career spans nearly two decades. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, he made a name for himself with his masterful lyrical ability and tight beats. He has released 6 full-length albums and countless EPs, mixtapes, and singles. Through his music, J-Live has created a sound and style that is […]
DJ Quik released his third album, Safe + Sound, on February 21, 1995, and was met with overwhelmingly positive reviews. The album was a reflection of Quik’s growth as an artist, featuring more complex production and lyrics. It featured a unique blend of hip-hop, rap, and funk that showcased his diverse influences and skillset. The […]
After being one of the first mainstream hip-hop old-school producers in the late ’80s, Lord Finesse released his third album The Awakening February 20, 1996. The album was heralded for its unique blend of jazz, funk, and hip-hop sounds, drawing inspiration from old-school rap and R&B from the ’70s. The project was a commercial success, […]
Lord Finesse, born on February 19, 1970, is a hip-hop artist from the Bronx, New York. He is best known for his 1990 single Funky Technician, which was released on the Wild Pitch label. He is also the leader of the legendary Diggin In The Crates drew. Finesse has released five solo albums and has […]
Words from the Genius is the debut studio album by the American rapper GZA, under his previous stage name “The Genius”. Most of the album’s production was handled by Easy Moe Bee. The album never charted, and GZA went on to co-found the Wu-Tang Clan in 1992 after the album’s failure. It was released on […]
Immortal Technique, born on February 19, 1978, is a revolutionary hip-hop artist from Harlem, New York. He was born in Lima, Peru, and immigrated to Harlem, New York at the age of 8. His time in the city influenced him immensely and was a major contributing factor in the creation of his musical style. He […]
Music fans around the world were saddened to learn of the passing of Mark Morales, better known as Prince Markie Dee of the classic rap group The Fat Boys. Morales passed away on February 18, 2021, after a long battle with illness. He and his groupmates—Kool Rock Ski, Buff Love, and the Human Beatbox—were most […]
Born Andre Romelle Young in California, Dr. Dre is a world-renowned rapper, producer, entrepreneur, and record executive. He began his career in hip-hop as part of the group, World Class Wreckin’ Cru, in 1984. Dre then co-founded the pioneering rap group N.W.A with Eazy E and Ice Cube in 1986. Subsequently, he went solo and […]
