Redman aka Reggie Noble, aka Funk Doctor Spock, aka Superman Lover is one of the most well rounded emcees to emerge from Brick City. Coming up with the EPMD led Hit Squad in his early days, Redman has consistently dropped gems for a damn near 30 years. Doc is also well known for his affinity…
Kendrick Lamar is an inspiration and a beacon for social justice, from his hometown of Compton to his brothers and sisters worldwide. He’s cemented himself at the top of hip-hop with an impeccable pen and unrelenting perfectionism. His albums are everything from poetic to raw, and as such, the people are waiting as impatiently as…
The Low End Theory dropped on September 24, 1991, and has aged better than most hip hop albums from that era. It is the definitive “hip hop classic”. Loud is looking back at some of the most influential hip hop albums with significant anniversaries in 2021. The alternative hip hop music genre wouldn’t become what…
Finally, the Cypress Hill Original Graphic Novel is available from Z2 Comics, and it’s 120 pages long. The latest project marks the 30th anniversary of the legendary hip hop group’s self-titled debut album from 1991. The album featured bangers such as “How I Could Just Kill A Man,” “Ultraviolet Dreams,” “Stoned Is The Way of…
“All these fools I’m beefin’ that I barely know 45, 44 (burned out), let it go Ye ain’t changin’ s*** for me, it’s set in stone.” While Kanye fans had been feverishly collecting leaks and putting together flight patterns to Wyoming like private investigators, the rap and pop world was patiently waiting on the release…
Not all years in hip-hop history are created equal. Some years are full of lackluster projects and tame headlines. Some are full of blockbuster albums and cultural changes. If you want an example of this, look no further than 1996. The first thing anyone notes about this year is the fateful death of Tupac, and…
The death of Tupac Shakur still haunts many. 25 years later, there are still more questions than answers. This September 2021, we mark 25 years since Tupac Amaru Shakur’s murder in Las Vegas. The iconic rapper, cultural critic, poet, and actor was only 25 when he was shot four times — once in the thigh,…
Recently (on the evening of August 27), Drink Champs has returned to put rumors to rest following the controversial interview with Mickey Factz. What happened? In short, Noreaga called Shyheim and Wu-Tang affiliates flunkies. I know slurs happen on and off on big podcasts, but this one went too far. If you’ve been living under…
Mad! Exactly how Ice Cube’s Death Certificate made me feel when it was released in 1991. Looking back, I was filled with teenage angst, and wildin’ out every time I heard hardcore hip hop got me through a lot of tough days. I played it on my boom box as a suburbanite as evidence that…
Kanye West and rolling out an album – name a worse combo. The legendary producer and rapper is no stranger to unconventional release cycles. If you were following the drop of The Life of Pablo, you’ll remember the fateful “Ima fix wolves,” tweet, followed by some significant changes to the track list and a couple…
