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In the world of rap, there are few names immediately recognizable as Too $hort. The American rapper and producer, born Todd Anthony Shaw, made his name in the West Coast hip-hop scene in the late 1980s. He brought a unique style to the genre, with lyrics that often focused on themes of promiscuity, drug culture, […]
Both Sides of the Brain, Del the Funky Homosapien’s fourth solo studio album, showcases the American hip-hop musician’s unique talent and creativity. Released in 2000 under the Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings label, the album gained significant attention and reached number 118 on the Billboard 200 chart. Reflecting Del’s propensity for exploring diverse themes and displaying compelling […]
Del The Funky Homosapien is a rapper, known for his unique style and approach to music. His fifth album, Eleventh Hour, was released on March 11, 2008. The album features a range of sounds from electronic to funk, with Del’s signature flow and witty lyrics being present throughout every track. The album was well-received by […]
MC Hammer was one of the most influential rap stars of the nineties, and his third album Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em was an iconic moment for the artist. Released on February 12, 1990, this album went on to become the first hip-hop album ever to reach number one on the Billboard charts. The album […]
Life Is…Too Short (stylized as Life Is… Too $hort) is the fifth studio album by American rapper Too Short. It was released in 1988 through Jive Records and RCA Records, although it appeared as a Dangerous Music/RCA Records release until Jive Records logos appeared on the release on October 25, 1989, after it became successful. […]
Larry June: Larry’s Diner [Official Video]
Jon Owens (born December 19, 1973), known by his stage name Casual, is an American rapper and producer from Oakland, California, and one of the founding members of the alternative hip-hop collective Hieroglyphics. After his debut album Fear Itself garnered both critical and commercial success, Casual went on to become one of the most prominent […]
Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde is the debut album by American hip hop collective The Pharcyde, released on November 24, 1992, through the Delicious Vinyl and EastWest labels. The album was produced by former group member J-Swift and features only one guest appearance, provided by little-known Los Angeles rapper Bucwheed (known then as “Buckwheat” from […]
No Need for Alarm is the second solo studio album by American hip-hop musician Del the Funky Homosapien. It was released in 1993 through Elektra Records. Recording sessions took place at Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco and at Chung King House of Metal in New York City. The album spawned the two singles “Catch […]
Labcabincalifornia is the second album by The Pharcyde, released in 1995, three years after their debut Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde. The album’s production was handled by The Pharcyde themselves and Jay Dee, with additional help from Diamond D and M-Walk. The first single was “Drop”. The video for “Drop” was directed by Spike Jonze, […]
