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Mark Morales better know to the world as Prince Markie Dee, begin his rap career as a third of the Brooklyn based trio the Fat Boys (originally known as the Disco 3) in the mid eighties. From the jump, the … Continue reading →

This is a recent addition to the collection. File it right after Das EFX’s Dead Serious. A few months ago I was scanning through some old issues of The Source circa 1992, because from time to time that’s what self-proclaimed … Continue reading →

The Brand New Heavies are an acid jazz and funk band hailing from London, England. The group formed in the mid eighties and released their UK self titled debut in 1990. Originally the group had Jay Ella Ruth as the lead vocalist, but … Continue reading →

New York native and California transplant, Erick “Everlast” Schrody came on the scene in the late eighties under the tutelage of Ice-T, as part of his Syndicate Posse. In 1990 he would release his debut solo album Forever Lasting on … Continue reading →

EPMD is one of my favorite hip-hop groups and without question one of the greatest groups in the history of hip-hop. The chemistry of Parrish’s no-nonsense lyricism and Erick Sermon’s lazy and heavily lisped flow over their signature funk sound is … Continue reading →

In 1991, DJ Quik exploded on the scene reppin’ his hometown of Compton on his debut release Quik Is The Name. On the strength of a couple of solid singles (“Born And Raised In Compton” and “Tonite”) and his crisp … Continue reading →

We last heard from Too Short in 1990 with the release of his third official album release, Short Dog’s In The House. The album earned Short his second platinum plaque and tons of critical acclaim, as many critics and fans considered … Continue reading →

I was a bit skeptical when I first saw the trailer for the NWA bi-op movie Straight Outta Compton. Then I started to hear some positive reviews from a few dependable sources, and I became interested in seeing it, and I … Continue reading →

We last heard from this legendary duo in May of 1990, with the release of their classic third album Let The Rhythm Hit ‘Em. No one could deny the awesomeness of that album and Rakim’s lyrical mastery laced throughout. It … Continue reading →

When the discussion of greatest female emcees comes up, names like Latifah, Lyte, Lauren Hill, Salt N Pepa, and even though I think it’s a bit premature, Nicki Minaj, are often thrown around. One name that should be thrown into the … Continue reading →