Hip Hop Time Machine: Back to the Bronx with Bobby E. Davis- Urban Music...
After learning of the passing of the great Bobby E. Davis of the S.U.R.E. Records, I pulled footage of us talking about the record pool's importance, in regards to the music industry. This footage is from 1999, and it's...
Gil Scott-Heron, provided groundbreaking precursor sounds for Hip Hop
Gil Scott-Heron was a true revolutionary artist and performer. His politically charged, socially conscious, diverse sounds blended jazz, soul, blues, as well as minimalistic drums, and delivered it with an eloquent dose of spoken word. The distinct hybrid of...
Lords of the Underground Celebrate their 20th Anniversary in the Music Industry
Having first arrived on the scene way back in 1992 with their lead single, "Psycho," b/w "Check It," Lords of the Underground, comprised of members Doitall, Mr. Funke and DJ Lord Jazz, are currently celebrating their highly commendable 20th!...
It’s not the “End” until SKIP says so! By CypHeR777 aka C73
Artists often go through a myriad of styles before they find their “niche”. They go through a learning process by experimenting, tweaking and honing their skills until they’re satisfied. The style you’re introduced to in the beginning of an...
Slick Rick Flashback Interview: Hip Hop’s most acclaimed storyteller tells his tale in the...
In this Insomniac Magazine flashback interview with Slick Rick, the Hip Hop icon talks about first coming into stardom, falling from grace, incarceration, redemption and his tale in the rap game.
I: Tell me a little bit about how you...
Cash Money Records: A case study in breaking into the Hip Hop Industry
Regardless of your taste, if you’re a fan or practitioner of building awareness, then you should appreciate the trade of skilled rap promoters. Cash Money Records set the precedent in current rap music for how to build awareness from...
Are You Hip Hop?
You can’t be Hip Hop by wearing diamonds in your mouth. Hip Hop won’t be found in a Bently or an Aston Martin. Wearing brand names like Coogi, Roca Wear, LRG, or Sean Jean won’t make you anymore a...