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Kool Herc African Griots

African Griots and Kool Herc – The Origins of Hip Hop

Just Like MusicBy Landon MickNovember 21, 2021Leave a comment

Since as far back as the 13th century, the West African griots were highly esteemed as the human vessels carrying oral traditions, historical narratives, and cultural art like poems and songs. They were effectively the bards of tribes and were as vital to the community as was the royalty. This sense of pride and importance…

Beats, Rhymes, and Life by A Tribe Called Quest 25th anniversary

A Tribe Called Quest “Beats, Rhymes & Life” – 25 years later

Just Like MusicBy Landon MickOctober 24, 2021Leave a comment

A Tribe Called Quest was without a doubt a staple of 90’s hip-hop. Few other groups can claim the influence and image that A Tribe brought to the game. Riding the wave of conscious rap and jazz instrumentals, the Queens-based rap group grew bigger with each album, and for good reason. They had articulate bars…

Best Hip Hop Album Covers of All Time

Beyond the Music: Hip Hop’s Best Album Covers

Just Like MusicBy Landon MickOctober 9, 2021Leave a comment

Ever since music has begun being distributed widely, there have been layers added on top to help guide listeners and label the intentions of the artist; things like titles, or spoken word. Album art undeniably has one of the most inseparable relationships between any two art mediums. While not every album cover has “meaning,” (and…

classic hip hop samples

5 Masterful and Classic Hip Hop Samples

Just Like MusicBy Landon MickSeptember 20, 2021Leave a comment

Sampling is one of the most trademark techniques used in hip-hop production since it’s beginnings, and it’s well-known. While this has garnered some shade from purist music critics, any open-minded fan of rap will tell you that it’s part of what makes hip-hop such a unique and evocative genre. Blending new and old material has…

Cypress Hill Graphic Novel

Cypress Hill Exclusive Original Graphic Novel Is Insane in the Brain

Just Like MusicBy Hermina DrahSeptember 13, 2021Leave a comment

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…

Illadelph Halflife The Roots 25 year anniversary

The Root’s ‘Illadelph Halflife’ – Revisiting the Iconic Album 25 years Later

Just Like MusicBy Landon MickSeptember 8, 2021Leave a comment

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…

Death of Tupac Shakur Las Vegas 25 years later

The Death of Tupac Shakur — 25 Years of Mourning

Bigger Than Hip Hop, Just Like MusicBy Hermina DrahSeptember 2, 2021Leave a comment

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,…

Jadakiss VERZUZ new york

Jadakiss is Still One of New York’s Finest

Just Like MusicBy Landon MickAugust 15, 2021Leave a comment

If there’s one thing that has defined Jadakiss throughout his career, it’s the skill and passion he brings whenever it’s time to put on a show. Tuesday this week was the night he got to remind us of all of that. The New York rapper who made his name with hip hop group The Lox…

Abstract Mindstate with Kanye

Abstract Mindstate Returns: Kanye Revives The Roots of Rap

Just Like MusicBy Landon MickAugust 11, 2021Leave a comment

Abstract Mindstate is a name you are probably unfamiliar with unless you were close to Chicago’s underground rap scene in the late ’90s and early 2000s. If you’re like me, you came across the curious rap duo by word of Kanye West, who announced their third album was in the works and being released under…

Rick Rubin

“I Need A Beat”: The Rick Rubin Influence

Just Like MusicBy Landon MickAugust 5, 2021Leave a comment

In the music industry, few producers can say they hold the same influence and genre-spanning reputation that Rick Rubin does. While his resume includes credits on many high-profile stars in the mainstream, taking a deep dive into his career presents a compelling picture for a man who shifted pillars of hip hop and rock alike.…

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