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...
Blow the Whistle on Too $hort Let’s take a walk down memory lane, shall we? Think back to the golden era of West Coast hip-hop, to the name that rang bells in the late 80s and 90s. We’re talking about Blow the Whistle and Too $hort, a classic album and...
Thizzelle Washington by Mac Dre is a comet in the vast universe of hip-hop, leaving a trail of ecstasy-infused influence into Bay Area hip-hop and beyond. This 2002 album was a new phase in Mac Dre’s career and reshaped the hip-hop landscape and the career of the Hyphy Movement leader....
A Retrospective Review of Mac Dre Ronald Dregan: Dreganomics Songs The Artist: Mac Dre Mac Dre Ronald Dregan: Dreganomics songs require exploration. But first, a bit about the author. Andre Louis Hicks, better known by his stage name Mac Dre, was an influential figure in the emergence of Hyphy, a...
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 come. That voice belonged to Todd Anthony Shaw, better known by his stage name, Too $hort. His debut studio album, Born to Mack, was a...
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 $hort. With its potent blend of lyrical prowess and unique style, this seminal work resonates with audiences even after three decades. Let’s embark on an exploration of this...
Rediscover the timeless allure of Three 6 Mafia’s ‘Most Known Unknown’ with its vibrant colored vinyl reissue, an enduring classic brilliantly echoing the grit of Memphis hip-hop.
Spin it Back: De La Soul’s ‘Buhloone Mindstate’ Returns on Vinyl De La Soul’s “Buhloone Mindstate,” their 1993 seminal album, has just undergone a resplendent vinyl reissue, and it couldn’t be a more apt time to reflect on its merit and influence in the world of hip-hop. Boasting a capacious...