Born to Mack: A Groundbreaking Debut In 1987, the rap world was introduced to a new voice that would shape the genre for decades to...
A Review: Too $hort’s Born to Mack
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Marvin Gaye Samples in Hip-Hop
Guide to Marvin Gaye Samples From the late 50s to the early 80s, Marvin Gaye was a dominant figure in the world of R&B, soul, and...
E-40 My Ghetto Report Card: A Retrospective
E-40's Bay Area Classic Few artists have been as consistently innovative and influential as E-40. Born Earl Stevens, the Vallejo,...
Best Hyphy Albums: The Bay Area Movement
Introduction to Hyphy Hyphy, a term derived from "hyperactive," is more than just a genre of music. It's a movement, a culture, a...
Sampling in Hyphy Music
The Bay Area's hyphy movement stands as a distinct cultural phenomenon. This subgenre, characterized by its up-tempo, hyperactive...
A Guide to Hyphy: The Bay Area Subgenre
Hyphy Movement | Bay Area's Music The Bay Area's Hyphy movement in hip-hop reveals the genre's innovation and cultural expression...
Too $hort – Life is…Too $hort
Life Is...Too $hort: Classic Bay Area Rap Few albums have left as indelible a mark as Too $hort's 1988 masterpiece, Life Is...Too...
The Anatomy of Hip-Hop Sampling
The Anatomy of Hip-Hop Sampling: Unraveling Its History and Impact The hip-hop world is a rich tapestry of sound woven together by...
Willie Hutch Samples in Hip-Hop
Willie Hutch Willie Hutch, a name that resonates with soul and rhythm, was prominent in the music industry during the 1970s. But who...
UGK | Underground Kingz | Vinyl
Intro Who can forget UGK, the dynamic duo from Port Arthur, Texas, who set the world of Southern hip-hop on fire? Their 2007 classic...
Superfly: Dissecting Curtis Mayfield’s Masterpiece
Curtis Mayfield's Superfly Few albums have resonated with as much sociopolitical impact as Curtis Mayfield's masterpiece, Superfly....
A Comprehensive Guide to the Roland TR-808
Introduction In music production, an iconic drum machine has left an indelible mark on countless tracks across various genres. The...