Even before the advent of streaming, musicians rewrote the rules and delighted fans with surprise albums. Here are some that shook the industry.
The two rappers star in a fire-and-ice visual.
The track examines the emotional journey people go through to transcend trying times.
Standing as their final work, ‘Hot Sauce Committee Part Two’ remains a perfect endpoint to Beastie Boys’ career, but leaves a question of what may have been.
Recorded live with a 17-piece orchestra, ‘Late Orchestration’ was an early sign that Kanye West would create art that transcends time.
‘Wit Dat’ is the first single from TheHxliday’s forthcoming EP, ‘The Most Beautiful Disaster,’ coming soon.
The song appears on the Memphis rapper’s latest album ‘A Gangsta’s Pain’ out April 23.
The Sunday celebration will be broadcast live on BET and its YouTube channel, while Saturday’s “Celebration of Life” memorial, will be livestreamed on the rapper’s YouTube channel.
Shock G’s debut album with Digital Underground, ‘Sex Packets,’ sold a million copies and featured the hit single ‘The Humpty Dance.’
Guest artists include Tee Grizzley, Sada Baby, Babyface Ray, Louis Ray, YN Jay, RMC Mike, Veeze, Baby Smoove, Icewear Vezzo, Rio Da Yung OG, and Slap Savage.
The collection will also feature original instrumental beats produced by Slim Shady himself specifically for this release.
The song is produced by DKeyz, Hardbody B-Eazy, and Yung Tago.
The Beastie Boys’ 'Check Your Head' changed the course of hip-hop, creating the blueprint for all rap-rock strivers to come.
From stoner anthems to good-natured novelties, the best songs about marijuana are perfect for indulgers – or those with just a contact buzz.
The high profile hip-hop festival usually takes place in May but this year will move to July 23-25 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
