In 1993, The Roots debuted with independently released album Organix, and signed to MCA records that same year. The Roots’ second album Do You Want More?!!!?! was released on Geffen. This album was unique in hip hop for using no sampling, and… Read More ›
I have a few shows on my Radar this summer including Wu-Tang Clan and Rakim. So I was scrolling through my Youtube feed and came across a Tiny Desk Concert from last year featuring Rakim. If you’re not familiar with… Read More ›
Black wealth and gentrification have become hot topics in most major U.S. cities. This isn’t anything new, however. Gentrification has been a polarizing topic for decades. White flight, the trend of whites moving out of the urban core of major… Read More ›
You would have to be living on another planet to not know Shannon Sanders. He’s a Grammy award winning artist, songwriter and producer and he’s from Nashville Tennessee. Check out his page if you aren’t familiar with him. You’re welcome…. Read More ›
Since my last post was about female Hip Hop lovers, I thought it would be fitting to do a Throwback Thursday on a female MC. Foxy Brown was one of the most popular female rappers of the late 90’s and… Read More ›
My Girls Are Better Than Yours They understand me. My girls know I’m a loner, so they give me my space. They aren’t offended if I don’t want to hang out on the weekends. In fact, they normally won’t bother… Read More ›
If you are looking for music to ride to, you need to check out this artist. Ooh Klayfaze was born in Inglewood, CA and lives in Saint Louis, Mo. His music could be categorized as reality rap. His West Coast… Read More ›
I still have no words for the senseless and tragic death of this young King. He was an artist, but he was also the blueprint for young people in the community aspiring for financial independence. Nipsey Hussle repped his hood,… Read More ›
I’ve been listening to a lot of 2pac lately. I’ve always been a huge fan, but my respect for him as an artist, activist and man has deepened over the last few years. When he first hit the scene… Read More ›
1990 was a great year for Ice Cube. After his split with NWA many doubted if he would be successful as a solo artist. They must not have realized that Cube wrote most of the lyrics for the Straight… Read More ›
Up until The Message was released in 1982, hip hop was considered party music. The main focus was the interaction between the DJ, MC and the crowd. Melle Mel even stated in an interview that he initially didn’t want to… Read More ›
This movie is probably one of the most influential of it’s era. Us old heads like to call it the “golden era” of hip hop. The art form was still new, and the artists were unique and full of promise…. Read More ›
So TDE added Carson rapper Reason to their roster back in August 2018. He was featured on the Black Panther soundtrack, and released singles The Soul and Better Days shortly after. Today TDE dropped his freestyle to J. Cole’s Middle Child. Check it… Read More ›
Self Destruction was more than just a song. It was a movement. This song had a message that is sadly still relevant today. Self-Destruction is dear to my heart because it was written during a time when Hip Hop was… Read More ›
Okay before you guys slam me for the title of this post hear me out. Diddy and Kim Porter had a relationship that spanned decades. During that time they had 3 children together and he became a father figure to… Read More ›
Obama launched My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) in 2014 in an effort to bridge the opportunity gaps facing boys and men of color. Last month he spoke at an event honoring their 5th anniversary. In his speech he made some remarks… Read More ›
The reason I started this blog was so I could help my fellow hip hop heads find music they may not hear otherwise. So the other day my friend Marcel put me up on a friend of his who happens… Read More ›
Last week I attended the Milky Way Tour at Exit Inn. Prior to 2016 I wasn’t familiar with Bas. He caught my attention when he did a feature on Ab-Soul’s Braille from the Do What Thou Wilt project. After discovering… Read More ›
Though Common released his first album Can I Borrow A Dollar in 1992, his breakthrough didn’t come until 1994 with his sophomore release Resurrection. With production from then obscure producer No I.D, this is the album that undoubtedly put Common on… Read More ›
Here’s another Nashville artist that you should be checking for. I’m still trying to figure out why I never heard of this guy before seeing him perform last week. He’s definitely doing his thing. Don’t let the pretty face… Read More ›
This Nashville MC has an amazing body of work. After seeing him live I knew I would be updating my playlist to include his music. If you’re looking for mindless music, this aint your guy. But if you want thoughtful… Read More ›
Country music and hot chicken aren’t the only things poppin’ in Nashville . As a matter of fact, gospel and soul also have a rich history here. What I wasn’t aware of was the huge sub culture of underground hip hop,… Read More ›
I’ve said repeatedly that I would try not to feature well know artists on Rapmajor unless it was in relation to a social issue or they are attached to a lesser known artist. But this song slaps so hard I couldn’t… Read More ›
It’s Monday and I’m still recuperating from the weekend. I haven’t really had any down time which is abnormal for me. But there were some things happening in my city that I really needed to experience. If I weren’t blogging… Read More ›
Smif-N-Wessun is another group from the 90’s that I plan to feature in Throw Back Thursday. They have continued to make music, and in my opinion have gotten better over the years. Here’s the new visual for Smif-N-Wessun’s new album… Read More ›
Ok Ari Lennox is not an MC but she’s a dope vocalist. She uploaded alot of her work to Soundcloud around 2012 and released her debut EP Ariography in 2013. She’s signed to J. Cole’s Dreamville, and released an EP called Pho in 2016… Read More ›
Heltah Skeltah was a hip hop duo which consisted of rappers Rock (Jahmal Bush) and Ruck (Sean Price). The two were members of New York super group Boot Camp Clik along with Buckshot, Smif -N- Wessun and O.G.C. This song is from their debut… Read More ›
Recently there has been a lot of discussion around luxury brands and some of their designs. Two weeks ago Gucci pulled a balaclava sweater from the boutiques and website after receiving backlash regarding its similarity to blackface. I don’t see… Read More ›
Last week I heard about Dame Dash posting a public apology on his Instagram page. If you know anything about Dame Dash, you remember him as a co-founder of Rocafella Records. He along with Jay-Z and Kareem Biggs Burke created… Read More ›
I’ve been following this dude for a while. He’s from Detroit, he’s the little brother of one of favorite MC’s Royce Da 5’9”, and he’s dope. This isn’t even one of his hottest tracks, but I figured this would… Read More ›
This San Diego artist is not only an MC, he’s also an activist. If you like this joint, you should probably also check out Moon from his Aloe Vera mixtape.
Fader says these guys are leading L.A.’s unruly rap renaissance. Check it out for yourself…
Check out the official video from Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y’s most recent project 2009
According to an article published by the New York Times, nearly 40,000 Americans died from gun violence last year. That’s the highest since 1968 according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control. More alarming, however is the fact… Read More ›
I’ve spent quite a bit of time looking for new music from lesser known artists. While I enjoyed every minute, it didn’t come without challenges. I listened to other people who love hip hop as well as artists who named… Read More ›
Jay Electronica’s widely acclaimed 2007 mixtape Act 1: Eternal Sunshine(The Pledge) was our introduction to the Louisiana MC. He appeared to come out of nowhere receiving 50,000 downloads on his Myspace page within a month. He continued to gain momentum with… Read More ›
This North Carolina MC released her first project in 2013. The She Got Game mixtape had features from Chance The Rapper, Raekwon, Busta Rhymes, Nipsey Hussle, and Jay Electrónica just to name a few. You may even remember her featured on Kendrick… Read More ›
This is the song that started it all for Jay Z. From the critically acclaimed Reasonable Doubt, Dead Presidents was a call to all the hustlers and wannabe hustlers. He laid it out in black and white describing the highs… Read More ›
I know all of you are probably aware that Cardi B won a Grammy on Sunday for Best Album. 2018 has definitely been her year, and I have to admire her hustle. Though I don’t consider myself a fan, I’m… Read More ›
Ok this dude is different. He’s a veteran. He can spit. Carry on…
I was browsing the internet last night looking for music and came across this North London MC. She’s been doing her thing for a while now, and is representing the grime culture in the UK. Grime is a fairly new… Read More ›
Some of you may be too young to remember when Wu-Tang dropped their first single. It was 1994. I was a junior in college at the time. And even though I attended a HBCU
Let me start with a confession: I’ve never been a 21 Savage fan. If you had asked me last week I wouldn’t have been able to name one song he’s written. But after doing some research I know a little… Read More ›
All 5 of J. Cole’s projects hit number 1 on the Billboard Charts. In 2011 he released Cole World: The Sideline Story. This album didn’t produce any major commercial hits, but he did release a few singles.
I was on YouTube and came across this Hot 97 freestyle from 2017. This was voted best freestyle of the year. Black Thought kills it!!
Apollo Brown and Joell Ortiz may not be a new or up and coming emcees, but they belong to a distinguished group of underrated artists. They have collaborated with some of hip hop’s finest. Apollo Brown’s first studio album was released… Read More ›
In honor of the 40 year anniversary of Rapper’s Delight, a pop up hip hop museum has opened in Washington, DC. The museum opened on January 18 at Blind Whino in Southwest DC. The opening featured a concert including hip… Read More ›
The Emcee many of us know as Ab-Soul hit the scene in 2009 with the Long Term mix-tape. His first project was a solid effort with stand out tracks like Lyrically Speaking, Regular Nigga, A Day in the life, and… Read More ›