April 2012
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Biggest hip hop artists from Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia today @ club Cirkus, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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REST IN PEACE GURU!
He was a true Hip-Hop pioneer who was still hot after years in the game. He was one of the most expressive rappers of the 1990s and a major figure in bridging hip-hop and jazz. Guru became famous after teaming up with DJ Premier in group Gang Starr. The duo released six studio albums between 1989 and 2003 and became famous for making “conscious rap” before splitting under acrimonious...
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THIS DAY IN HIP HOP HISTORY (APRIL 19)
April 19, 1994 Nas - Illmatic Label: Columbia Producers: DJ Premier, Large Professor, L.E.S., MC Serch (exec.), Pete Rock, Q-Tip Singles: Halftime It Ain’t Hard to Tell The World Is Yours Life’s a Bitch One Love Charts: Billboard 200 #12 Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums #2 Certifications: Platinum in the US Gold in Canada
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCFGlXeZyFg
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THIS DAY IN HIP HOP HISTORY (APRIL 17)
April 17, 1989 DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince - And in this Corner Label: Jive Producers: DJ Jazzy Jeff Singles: I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson Jazzy’s Groove Charts: Billboard 200 #39 Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums #19 Certifications: Gold in the US
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEUwPXN5yog
April 17, 1990 A Tribe Called Quest - People’s Instinctive Travels and the...
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THIS DAY IN HIP HOP HISTORY (APRIL 15)
April 15, 1996 Mobb Deep - G.O.D. Pt. III (Single) From Mobb Deep’s album Hell on Earth Label: Loud Records Producers: Mobb Deep Charts: Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks #64 Billboard Hot Rap Singles #18 Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales #8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb-0a8tIpUQ
April 15, 1997 Jay-Z - Feelin’ It (Single) From Jay-Z’s album...
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Q-TIP!
Kamaal Ibn John Fareed (born Jonathan Davis), better known by his stage name Q-Tip, is an American entertainer from St. Albans, Queens, New York, part of the critically acclaimed group A Tribe Called Quest. John Bush of Allmusic called him “the best rapper/producer in hip-hop history,” while editors of About.com placed him on their list of the Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers, as well as...
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THIS DAY IN HIP HOP HISTORY (APRIL 10)
April 10, 1990 Public Enemy - Fear of a Black Planet Label: Def Jam, Columbia Producers: Chuck D, Eric “Vietnam” Sadler, Hank Shocklee, Keith Shocklee Singles: Fight the Power Welcome to the Terrordome 911 Is a Joke Brothers Gonna Work It Out Can’t Do Nuttin’ for Ya Man Charts: Billboard 200 #10 Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums #3 Certifications: Platinum in the US...
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THIS DAY IN HIP HOP HISTORY (APRIL 7)
April 7, 1992 Das EFX - Dead Serious Label: East West Producers: EPMD, Chris Charity, William Hines, Derek Lynch, Andre Weston Singles: They Want EFX Mic Checka Straight Out the Sewer Charts: Billboard 200 #16 Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums #1 Certifications: Platinum in the US
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv1SxH48BdM
April 7, 1992 Beastie Boys - Pass the Mic (Single) From Beastie...
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY METHOD MAN!
One of my favourite rappers has celebrated his birthday 6 days ago and i forgot about it. SHAME ON ME!! Well, better late than never…so here we go…
It’s more than a little bit poetic that one of hip-hop’s greatest and most unhinged personalities celebrates his birthday on April Fools’ Day. Clifford Smith — the man known the world over Method Man — turned 41 years old...
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THIS DAY IN HIP HOP HISTORY (APRIL 4)
April 4, 1996 Ultramagnetic MC’s - New York What Is Funky Label: Tuff City Producers: Ced Gee, Aaron Fuchs Singles: ? Charts: ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j26aQf9suOg
April 4, 1995 Naughty by Nature - Craziest (Single) From Naughty by Nature’s album Poverty’s Paradise Label: Tommy Boy Records Producers: Naughty by Nature Charts: Billboard Hot 100 #51 Billboard Hot...
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THIS DAY IN HIP HOP HISTORY (APRIL 2)
April 2, 1996 Geto Boys - The Resurrection Label: Rap-A-Lot Records Producers: Brad Jorda, Mike dean, N.O. Joe, Uncle Eddie, Derick Edwards Singles: The World Is a Ghetto Geto Fantasy Charts: Billboard 200 #6 Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums #1 Certifications: Gold in the US
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24c8i_Oq8P4
April 2, 1995 AZ - Doe or Die (Single) From AZ’s album Doe or...
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THIS DAY IN HIP HOP HISTORY (MARCH 31)
March 31, 1998 Gang Starr - Moment of Truth Label: Noo Trybe/Virgin/EMI Records Producers: DJ Premier, Guru Singles: You Know My Steez The Militia Royalty (Promo) Charts: Billboard 200 #6 Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums #1 Certifications: Gold in the US
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnOw4J1pFN8
March 31, 1998 Cocoa Brovas (Smif-N-Wessun) - The Rude Awakening Label: Duck Down...
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MC HAMMER!
Stanley Kirk Burrell (born March 30, 1962), better known by his stage name MC Hammer , is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor. He had his greatest commercial success and popularity from the late 1980s until the mid-1990s. Remembered for a rapid rise to fame before filing bankruptcy, Hammer is also known for his hit records (such as “U Can’t Touch This”), flamboyant dance...
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THIS DAY IN HIP HOP HISTORY (MARCH 30)
March 30, 1993 Onyx - Bacdafucup Label: Jam Master Jay Records/Rush Associated Labels Producers: Chyskillz, Jam Master Jay, Kool Tee, Jeff Harris Singles: Throw Ya Gunz Shiftee Slam Charts: Billboard 200 #17 Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums #8 Certifications: Platinum in the US
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ADgCeYJMN4&ob=av2e
March 30, 1992 Gang Starr - Take It Personal (Single)...