Dreams & Memphis Rap: Inside Hustle & Flow Hustle & Flow is not just another tale of ambition and music; it’s a vibrant mosaic of Memphis’s heart, painting a picture that goes beyond the life of a pimp to touch the very soul of mid-90s Memphis rap. This cinematic journey...
Juicy J Songs: A Solo Journey Hip-hop aficionados, you’re likely familiar with Juicy J, the Grammy-awarded titan famed for his electrifying beats and unbridled lyrical prowess. Ever curious about the narratives encapsulated in his tracks? This definitive guide delves into the essence of Juicy J’s music, uncovering the stories, the...
Diving Deep into Rapper’s Deluxe | Dr. Boyd Rapper’s Deluxe, the latest literary work by Dr. Todd Boyd, affectionately known as the ‘Notorious Ph.D.,’ embarks on an insightful expedition tracing hip-hop’s ascent from an underground sensation to a dominant global force. Through Rapper’s Deluxe: How Hip Hop Made the World,...
Three 6 Mafia toward world domination, chapter 2 Three 6 Mafia’s Chapter 2: World Domination garners little love compared to other titles in the crew’s impressive discography, especially within the Memphis rap scene. It’s not a groundbreaking record, but it’s important nonetheless. Released in 1997, this album not only marked...
The Maverick of the Mic: E-40’s Best Tracks Unveiled In the vast, often perplexing world of hip-hop, few figures stand as tall or peculiar as E-40. Earl Stevens, known to the masses as E-40, is a rap enigma, a Bay Area legend who’s carved out a niche so unique it’s...
Three 6 Mafia: From Underground Horrorcore to Memphis Crunk Three 6 Mafia, an iconic hip-hop ensemble from Memphis, Tennessee, was established in 1991. The group initially gained recognition as a purveyor of horror-themed underground hip-hop. Their inaugural album, Mystic Stylez, quickly became a cult classic. As the years rolled by,...
Ice-T, Jay Z, & 99 Problems: Unraveling Hip-Hop’s Gordian Knot Two legendary rappers recorded a song named “99 Problems.” Born to the creative genius of Ice-T and later Jay-Z, these twin hip-hop stars have kindled debates and sparked countless rumors. And more importantly, created two great songs in two different eras. Today, we’re...
Own a Piece of the Wu-Tang Legacy: RZA’s E-Mu SP-1200 Up for Auction Sotheby’s, the renowned auction house, is set to auction off a piece of hip-hop history. The E-Mu SP-1200, a vintage sampler that RZA, the mastermind behind the Wu-Tang Clan, used to create their groundbreaking debut album, Enter...
Unmasking the Genius of Koopsta Knicca’s “Da Devil’s Playground” In the vast landscape of hip-hop, certain albums have managed to transcend time and become cult classics. Among these hidden gems is Koopsta Knicca’s Da Devil’s Playground. Despite its significant impact on the Memphis rap scene, this album remains vastly underrated....
Horrorcore Pioneer: Koopsta Knicca Koopsta Knicca, born Robert Cooper Phillips, is an underrated rapper in Memphis hip-hop, a genre he helped shape and define. His affiliation with the iconic group Three 6 Mafia and the rap collective Da Mafia 6ix propelled him to the forefront of the scene, cementing his...