Rap fans from all around the world were crushed to hear about the passing of rap great MF Doom. He was a mysterious emcee and producer who had been putting in work since the early 90’s as Zev Love X in the hip hop group, KMD. His brother and bandmate Subroc was tragically killed in 1993 while KMD was prepping their 2nd album. Later that week, KMD and Zev Love X got dropped from their record label. After disappearing for a few years, Zev started popping back up on the scene as masked rapper named MF Doom. Doom, real name Daniel Dumile, then took the rap world by storm through classic albums, Operation Doomsday, Madvillainy, and MM.. Food. Doom stayed relevant in rap for just about 30 years which is remarkable. This is my ode to one of my favorite rappers of all time, the great MF Doom.
Read moreMAC MILLER - THE LEGACY LIVES ON
In celebration of the release of Mac Miller’s new album Circles, I wanted to pay respect to his discography and share some of my favorite songs of his. We’ve had so many great rappers taken from us way too early and Mac just adds to the list. Luckily we are left with a ton of great music to listen to from Mac. Credit to Jason Kleeberg on the artwork.
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Going back to the late 90’s to talk through my history with West Coast Underground Hip Hop. So many dope artists coming out at the same time to start a movement and a slew of classic albums that I still listen to this day. At the end of the post you’ll find my list of Top 10 songs from 90’s Cali Underground Rap.
Read moreTHE BEASTIE BOYS
On June 5th, 1995 I was 15 years old and my parents finally allowed me to go see a concert. The Beastie Boys were on tour and I couldn’t miss the show at the San Diego Sports Arena. I got together with a few of my closest friends and we saw our first show live. From that day in the Mid90s I haven’t stopped going to concerts. This is a story about The Beastie Boys!
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Going back to the 80’s with this one walking you through what was popular in sports at the time along with a story of my first rap performance in front of my father that I will never forget. RIP to the legend known as Eazy E. You were one of my first idols and I didn’t care whether my parents approved or not!
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