With some new Dre material dropping this week and the “Crack A Bottle” single (temporarily, word to Flo Rida) breaking digital sales records, Aftermath looks like a powerhouse right now. But I can’t help but think that the label that Andre Young built could have become a hip-hop institution if its founder didn’t spend so [...]
They say confession is good for the soul. Today we offer another installment of The Confessional, an ongoing feature on Your Favorite White Boy, where your man B-Double will be confessing certain things that he would not dare bring up in the company of his hip-hop brethren. Bless me Reverend Run for I have sinned. [...]
This won’t take long. When 50 Cent first came out, he energized rap with Get Rich Or Die Tryin‘. As YFWB readers know, I respect Fifty for putting a competitive spirit back in the game. He took it to lazy rappers. At the same time, he brought rap to another level of popularity, bringing real, [...]
Not only is DJ Premier one of the dopest producers of all time, everything I read/watch/listen to about him tells me he is one real dude. The guy is mad grounded and he doesn’t seem to get gassed over his place in history and his legacy in the hip-hop game. Unlike others . SMH. Primo [...]
They say confession is good for the soul. Today we offer another installment of The Confessional, a new feature on Your Favorite White Boy, where your man B-Double will be confessing certain things that he would not dare bring up in the company of his hip-hop brethren. Bless me Reverend Run for I have sinned. [...]
I’m not exactly an 80′s “baby”. More like an 80′s “kid”. My earliest and strongest musical influences were created in the 1980′s. Lots of joints on the radio back then I still spin today. Now, of course, once hip-hop came into my life it kinda crowded everything else out. Rappers and producers have long recognized [...]
As hip hop becomes more popular and expands on its roots, many listeners are unaware of the path the music took to get where it is today. The “Respect Due” series aims to bring knowledge to those who listen to hip hop, but may not know the history behind today’s rap hits. What distinguishes the [...]
I just got put on to the blog Thimk, which I suggest you check out – straight dopeness. For a sample, check out this ILL promo video for Illmatic. Amazing piece of history: Wow – Na$, Tip, Primo, Pete Rock – all young and hungry as all hell. Miss that.
