Ol' Dirty Bastard's Return to the 36 Chambers Album Anniversary
Ghostface Killa's More Fish Album Anniversary
Wu-Tang Clan's The W Album Anniversary
The W was released on November 21, 2000. A leaner, more focused collection, The W featured only one track from ODB.
Ghostface Killah's Bulletproof Wallets Album Anniversary
Method Man's Tical Album Anniversary
GZA's Liquid Swords Album Anniversary
Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Album Anniversary
Critics and fans alike unanimously agreed, Cuban Linx was an instant classic. An opulent sonic journey defined by Raekwon’s cinematic narratives and narcotized hooks. The production delivered by Wu Tang’s Abbot, The RZA, was simply supreme – his best comprehensive work to date. And never had a co-star been so illustrious: Cuban Linx also managed to showcase the talents of then under represented Wu-Tang band mate, Ghostface Killah. This was also the beginning of the “Rae and Ghost” collaborations which have yielded some of hip hop’s most beloved songs.
Hip Hop's Biggest Fan's Cappadonna Interview + Self Reflection
One thing there’s no shortage of on social media is hip hop accounts. Enter Hip Hop’s biggest fan - his YouTube channel ain’t just for anybody. But it is for “hoodlums, hooligans, knuckleheads, players and pimps, slayers and simps, hoes and freaks, nerds and geeks, strippers and tippers, thugs and gorillas, soldiers and kings, goddesses and queens…!”
Triumph: Wu Tang and Wakanda Forever
There were so many moments to cheer for in the Black Panther film. A happy surprise was that we have multiple heroes and sheroes that we see ourselves in as well
Is It Time for HIP-HOP to GROW UP?!
Clearly, hip hop is no longer a music genre or culture by teens, for teens. We have all grown up, and the 35-45 year old parent driving to pick up their child from school is less frequently bumping Boyz to Men but Biggie. It's time to return to our roots, and give these at risk youth something to connect to as Cudi so eloquently put it. Not just behind the scenes, but also in your day job - your lyrics and your message.
Billion Dollar BLING - Diamonds in Sierra Leone
'Bling' follows hip-hop's own Raekwon & Paul Wall, as well as reggaeton star Tego Calderón on their April 2006 voyage to Sierra Leone to gain insight into the country's diamond export industry.