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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ice-T, born Tracy Marrow, is an American rapper, actor, songwriter, and record producer. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Ice-T moved to the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles when he was in the 8th grade and began his music career as a rapper in the early 1980s. He first rose to fame with the release of […]
With a career spanning over 15 years and nine albums, Lupe Fiasco has solidified himself as one of the most respected and successful lyricists in rap history. His socially conscious lyrics, complex rhyme schemes, and intelligent wordplay have pushed the boundaries of hip-hop and his artistry. From his Grammy Award-winning album Food & Liquor to […]
Lamont Coleman, also known as Big L, was an American rapper from Harlem, New York. Born on May 30, 1974, Big L was one of the most talented and beloved MCs of the 90s. Unfortunately, his career and life were tragically cut short when he was murdered on February 15, 1999. His musical legacy, however, […]
Jeru The Damaja, born February 14th, 1972, is a Brooklyn-born hip-hop artist, producer, and entrepreneur. He is best known for his critically acclaimed debut album, “The Sun Rises in the East”. It was released in 1994 and contained samples from several classic soul records. The album set the stage for what would become Jeru’s signature […]
Wendell Timothy Fite, also known as DJ Hurricane (born January 12, 1965) is an American hip-hop DJ, producer, and rapper. He is best known for his work with the Beastie Boys. He was a member of the groups Solo Sounds and The Afros and recorded three solo albums, featuring many well-known artists such as Xzibit, […]
