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Boogie Down Productions released their debut album Criminal Minded on March 3, 1987, which is widely considered to be one of the most influential Hip Hop albums of all time. Led by the legendary KRS-One, Criminal Minded was an instant classic due to its raw beats and socially-conscious lyrics. The album boldly tackled a range […]
El-P of Run The Jewels, born Jaime Meline on March 2, 1975, is a rapper, producer, and label owner from Brooklyn, New York. With a career over two decades, El-P has established himself as a prominent figure in the underground hip-hop scene. El-P is known for his unique style that blends underground hip-hop, industrial music, […]
Method Man was born on March 2, 1971, in Hempstead, New York. His birth name was Clifford Smith but later became known as Method Man, one of the Wu-Tang Clan’s most iconic members. He grew up in Staten Island, where he began his journey toward stardom. He is most notable for his work as a […]
DJ Scott La Rock, whose real name is Scott Sterling, was a talented musician and producer born on March 2, 1962. He is best known for his contributions to the hip-hop group Boogie Down Productions, which was one of the most influential groups in the history of the genre. La Rock played a key role […]
Sex and Violence is the fifth and final album released by hip hop group Boogie Down Productions. The next year, 1993, the group’s lead member, KRS-One, would begin recording under his own name. The track “Build And Destroy” deals with KRS-One’s ideological differences—as a self-proclaimed humanist—with X Clan and its brand of Afrocentrism. Previously, and […]
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 […]
