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KRS One had already made a name for himself as part of the hip hop trio Boogie Down Productions, but with the release of "Return of the Boom Bap" in 1993, he cemented his place as one of the greatest solo rappers in hip hop history. 

Combining his immense talents as a lyricist with the production skill of fellow music legend DJ Premier, "Return of the Boom Bap" was well received at the time of its release and has only become more celebrated as time has progressed. "When it comes to rhyming skills, he still has few rivals," Rolling Stone wrote about KRS One in their review of the album. "His raps combine cultural literacy, wild imagination and absurd wit with mad street flavor. KRS expresses ideas with such exuberance that the zany logic

Zion I is an indie Hip-hop duo based out of Oakland, California. He recently addressed a crowdfunding campaign to support his forthcoming album, The Labyrinth.

Contributing fans will be entitled to exclusive content, as consolation for their support. The package will include autographed CDS and vinyl, exclusive videos, behind-the-scenes content, as well as what they exclaim as “limited edition swag”.

The Labyrinth Campaign will commence until the album's scheduled release on October 21^st of this year. Be sure to check out the movement here, as well as not missing out on the opportunity to support the cause!

Lupe Fiasco is an internationally-acclaimed rapper and producer born out of Chicago Illinois. His career began at age eighteen, when a younger Wasalu Muhammad Jaco took to the basement recording scene, eventually rapping for a group called Da Pak. Atlantic Records soon got a hold of him, and in 2006, Lupe Fiasco blasted off to the charts with his debut album Food and Liquor.

Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Lupe's premier record narrates the stories of Chi-town, draped in beauty, but dripping with grime. Like iconic artists like Common, Mos Def, and Talib Kweli, Fiasco gained recognition for pioneering the conscious Hip-hop movement, dishing out cutting-edge rhymes and rhythms to rally the masses against social maladies.

Stark realism became a co

Today marks the 34^th birthday of the one and only Cash Money Kid, Lil Wayne!

Wayne began his career as early as age nine, when Cash Money Records adopted him into the family in 1991, making him the label's youngest member. Gaining acclaim as a member of southern Hip hop group, Hot Boys, Wayne's first certified-platinum came through their hit-album Guerilla Warfare.

Cash Money's flagship artist would also showcase his talents as a solo artist, and in 1999, Wayne's solo debut, The Block Is Hot, would also accomplish RIAA platinum, followed by later solo records, Lights Out in 2000, and 500 Degreez in 2002—both of which earning gold status.

Beyond his p

A Tribe Called Quest's "Can I Kick It" was released almost twenty-five years ago, but the classic hip hop track has been infused with new life thanks to Rhythm Scholar, the DJ with an eclectic taste in music and the incredible ability to inject funk into any track.

Building on his reputation for taking great songs and somehow making them even better, Rhythm Scholar has infused the classic Quest track with an added dose of smooth funk and personality. "Can I Kick It" was originally recorded in the late 80's when most of A Tribe Called Quest were still teenagers, and his since gone on to become a beloved hip hop classic. It's been covered and referenced by a number of other musicians, including Jay Z, Sage Francis, Drake, MF Doom, and Public Enemy

Today signifies thirteen years since the memorable premier date of Brooklyn-based trio, Digable Planets. Donning the Pendulum brand banner, Ishmael “Butterfly” Butler, Mary Ann “Ladybug” Mecca, and Craig “Doodlebug” Irving, introduced their brand of alternative Hip-hop, through their iconic debut album, Reachin' (A New Refute of Time and Space).

The album catered to a progressive, lighthearted ambience, painted through Butterfly's interesting sample palette, which included artists such as Kool & the Gang, James Brown, and Herbie Hancock.

Floating through the record's jazzy vibe, the group's clever lyricism transition to numerous subjects such as women's rights reflected through &ldquo