Tag Archives: Hip Hop
HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: Cypress Hill ft Erick Sermon, MC Eiht & Redman “Throw Your Hands In The Air” (1995) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]
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HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: King Tee – “Dippin” (1994) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]
Roger McBride, mostly known as King Tee (formerly known as King T), is an American West coast rapper from Compton, California. Tee had been around the Los Angeles hip hop scene for many years alongside Ice T and Kid Frost … Continue reading
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HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: EPMD – “Never Seen Before REMIX” (1997) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]
EPMD is an American hip hop group from Brentwood, New York. The group’s name is a concatenation of the members’ name “E” and “PMD” or an acronym for “Erick and Parrish Making Dollars”, referencing its members, emcees Erick Sermon (“E” … Continue reading
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HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: Twinz – “Eastside LB” (1995) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]
The Twinz are a hip hop duo from Long Beach, California, consisting of twin brothers Deon “Trip Locc” Williams and Dewayne “Wayniac” Williams. After working with Warren G on his debut album Regulate…G Funk Era, the Twinz released their own … Continue reading
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HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: Big L – “MVP” (1995) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]
February 15th – Big L was shot to death in Harlem, New York, on this day in 1999. Big L was killed by an unknown assailant in a drive-by shooting in his hometown of Harlem. He was shot nine times in … Continue reading
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HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: Slum Village – “Climax” (2000) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]
February 10th – Legendary producer, beat maker and MC J Dilla a.k.a. Jay Dee dies of cardiac arrest at his home in Los Angeles, California on this day in 2006 just 4 days after his 32nd birthday and the release … Continue reading
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HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: Big Pun feat. Joe – “Still Not A Player” (1997) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]
February 7th – Big Pun dies of a heart attack while staying with his family at The Crown Plaza Hotel in White Plains, New York, on this day in 2000. Pun who was born Christopher Rios was 28 at the … Continue reading
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HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: Bone Thugs N Harmony – “Crossroads” (1995) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is an American Hip-Hop band from Cleveland, Ohio formed in 1991. It originally consisted of rappers Layzie Bone, Flesh-n-Bone, Bizzy Bone, Krayzie Bone, and Wish Bone. Rapper Eazy-E of the group N.W.A signed Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to Ruthless … Continue reading
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HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: Youngbloodz – “Presidential” (2004) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]
YoungBloodz are an American Southern rap duo from Atlanta, Georgia, comprising members J-Bo and Sean P (formerly known as Sean Paul, but changed his name to avoid confusion with the Jamaican reggae/dancehall artist of the same name. The two met … Continue reading
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HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: Snoop Dogg & Pharrell – “Let’s Get Blown” (2004) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]
R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece was the seventh studio album by rapper Snoop Dogg; released by Star Trak/Geffen Records on November 16, 2004. The album features production by The Neptunes. The album was positively received by critics. It … Continue reading
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HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: Da Brat – “Give It 2 You (Remix)” (1994) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]
Shawntae Harris (born April 14, 1974), is an American rapper and actress also known as “Da Brat”. Harris’ big break came in 1992, when she won the grand prize in a local rap contest sponsored by Yo! MTV Raps. For … Continue reading
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NEWS: Drake Doesn’t Plan On Responding To Common, Apologizes for Dissing Vanessa Bryant [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]
It looks like Canadian rap icon Drake wants to get past all the negativity. In a few recent statements, here is what the Young Money star had to say: On responding to Common: ”No. Because despite how it’s been worded by … Continue reading
HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: Puff Daddy & The Family – “Been Around The World [Remix]” (1997) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]
No Way Out is the debut studio album by American hip-hop artist Puff Daddy, released on July 1, 1997 through record label Bad Boy Records. Production was largely handled by Puff Daddy and various members of production group The Hitmen. It … Continue reading
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HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: Eric B. & Rakim – “Microphone Fiend” (1988) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]
William Michael Griffin Jr. (born January 28, 1968), known by his stage names Rakim (or simply Ra), Rakim Allah, R.A.K.I.M., and The Master, is an American rapper. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and most … Continue reading
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HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: Ice Cube – “You Know How We Do It” (1993) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]
O’Shea Jackson (born June 15, 1969), better known by his stage name “Ice Cube”, is an African American rapper and actor. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A.and later joined the rap group N.W.A. After … Continue reading
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HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: Masta Ace – “The I.N.C. Ride (Phat Kat Mix)” (1995) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]
Duval Clear (born December 4, 1966), known better by his stage name Masta Ace, is a rapper from Brownsville, Brooklyn. He appeared on the classic 1988 Juice Crew posse cut “The Symphony”. He is noted for his high level of … Continue reading
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HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: Nas ft Jadakiss & Ludacris – “Made You Look Remix” (2002) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]
Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones; born September 14, 1973, aka Nas, is an American rapper, actor, and songwriter. He is also the son of jazz musician Olu Dara. Nas is often listed, mentioned, and ranked as one of the … Continue reading
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NEWS: Former Bad Boy Rapper Loon Remains Held in Belgium, For Heroin Possession! [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]
Former Bad Boy Records rapper Loon, who now goes by Amir Junaid Muhadith, will remain behind bars in Belgium after a Grand Jury in Brussels reversed an earlier to decision to return the rapper to the U.S. to face charges … Continue reading
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HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: Ill Al Skratch – “Where My Homiez?” (1994) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]
Appearance number 2 for this Brooklyn duo in the “Classics” section. This track was released in 1994 and made it all the way to number 8 on the billboard U.S. Rap charts. Ill Al Skratch illustrated a melody and dynamics … Continue reading
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HIP HOP CLASSIC VIDEO: Naughty By Nature – “Written On Ya Kitten” (1993) [TekniqueTheKingpin.com]
Naughty by Nature is a Grammy Award-winning American hip hop trio from East Orange New Jersey. The group consisted of Treach, Vin Rock, and DJ Kay Gee. They are known for being one of the few rap acts who … Continue reading
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