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Little Brother’s debut album, The Listening, hit the shelves on February 25, 2003. This album has been acclaimed as a classic of underground hip-hop, due to its innovative production and lyrical content. Rapping duo Phonte and Big Pooh’s lyrical musings, together with 9th Wonder’s soulful production, made this album a must-listen. The Listening was praised […]
Freeway, born Leslie Pridgen, is a Philadelphia rapper who rose to fame in 2003 with the release of his debut album Philadelphia Freeway. The record was a commercial success and helped launch Freeway’s career as one of the city’s most respected rappers. The album featured a star-studded line-up of producers and guest appearances by Jay-Z, […]
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 […]
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 […]
