Eminem’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction is a complicated honor given the institution’s history of overlooking hip-hop’s most influential and pioneering Black artists, but Saturday night’s induction ceremony was a celebration of his contributions to the genre nonetheless.
The rapper himself acknowledged that fact in his induction speech, quipping that there were probably a few reasons why he wasn’t supposed to be there Saturday night. “I know that I’m a rapper, and this is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and there...
The rapper himself acknowledged that fact in his induction speech, quipping that there were probably a few reasons why he wasn’t supposed to be there Saturday night. “I know that I’m a rapper, and this is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and there...
- 11/6/2022
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Fifty years ago, the Beatles walked across a street in London for a photo shoot that would become the cover of their next album, Abbey Road — an anniversary that was commemorated on Thursday with crowds and news crews. But for John Kosh, the Apple Records art director who had to turn those shots into an album cover, that was only step one in creating one of rock’s most recognizable covers.
In 1969, Kosh was what he calls the “creative art director” for Apple Records, the Beatles’ label, and had an...
In 1969, Kosh was what he calls the “creative art director” for Apple Records, the Beatles’ label, and had an...
- 8/9/2019
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
Nas, a rap great by any measure, has released four studio albums in the last 12 years — all ambitious, all restless, all with their own cohesive artistic thread. And despite none of them being as groundbreaking as his storied 1994 debut Illmatic or as narrative-grabbing as his 2001 return to form, every one of them is good-to-great. Even though last year’s Kanye West-produced 11th album, Nasir, got a somewhat lukewarm response, it still featured the phenomenal “Cops Shot the Kid,” which ultimately cracked the Billboard Hot 100. The Lost Tapes II, is...
- 7/23/2019
- by Christopher R. Weingarten
- Rollingstone.com
When it comes to getting her groove on while working out, Michelle Obama likes to keep it hip and old school.
This week during a appearance on Orlando radio station, 102 Jamz, the First Lady revealed to host Melony Torres that she likes to get “going” to Heavy D and Chubb Rock.
“A little Heavy D, ‘We got our own thing,” she sung before adding, “'Treat’Em Right’ by Chub Rock. A little Chubb Rock, a little Heavy D. Yeah that’s on my iPod. That’s some of my get me going music.”
Although, Flotus likes to break a sweat to a few hip-hop hits from the late 80s and early 90s, she also likes to mix in a few new school artists such as Willow Smith and Beyonce, according to Women’s Health Magazine.
Check out a few more of her select favorite hits in the Spotify playlist below.
This week during a appearance on Orlando radio station, 102 Jamz, the First Lady revealed to host Melony Torres that she likes to get “going” to Heavy D and Chubb Rock.
“A little Heavy D, ‘We got our own thing,” she sung before adding, “'Treat’Em Right’ by Chub Rock. A little Chubb Rock, a little Heavy D. Yeah that’s on my iPod. That’s some of my get me going music.”
Although, Flotus likes to break a sweat to a few hip-hop hits from the late 80s and early 90s, she also likes to mix in a few new school artists such as Willow Smith and Beyonce, according to Women’s Health Magazine.
Check out a few more of her select favorite hits in the Spotify playlist below.
- 9/19/2012
- by Brennan Williams
- Huffington Post
'It was just cool to see a big dude that could still dance, get fly, put on the slick joints,' Rozay recalls on 'RapFix Live.'
By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway
Heavy D
Photo: Prince Williams/ FilmMagic
Ask Rick Ross about Heavy D's contribution to hip-hop, and he's likely to break out into song.
"Heav's at the door, so there'll be no bum-rushing," Rozay sang when MTV News asked about his thoughts on the passing of the Overweight Lover. Heavy's verse from the 1989 anti-violence jam "Self Destruction" was clearly memorable for the Maybach Music boss, but it goes deeper than just his rhymes, according to Ross.
"Man, you know, that was the Overweight Lover, and it was just cool to see a big dude that could still dance, get fly, put on the slick joints, rock the dope shades, the females screaming for him," Rozay said on Wednesday's "RapFix Live.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway
Heavy D
Photo: Prince Williams/ FilmMagic
Ask Rick Ross about Heavy D's contribution to hip-hop, and he's likely to break out into song.
"Heav's at the door, so there'll be no bum-rushing," Rozay sang when MTV News asked about his thoughts on the passing of the Overweight Lover. Heavy's verse from the 1989 anti-violence jam "Self Destruction" was clearly memorable for the Maybach Music boss, but it goes deeper than just his rhymes, according to Ross.
"Man, you know, that was the Overweight Lover, and it was just cool to see a big dude that could still dance, get fly, put on the slick joints, rock the dope shades, the females screaming for him," Rozay said on Wednesday's "RapFix Live.
- 11/17/2011
- MTV Music News
Oh no! Just when you thought it was safe to hang out at the Quick Stop…
Cabin Fever (hosted by the twisted souls Brian Fitzpatrick and Aaron Poole) is the result of having too much time on your hands and access to your local community radio station.
Over the course of an hour, they manage to trawl the depths of good taste, plus throw some music in. How much more could you want from a podcast?… Quality? Oh… we didn’t think of that.
Enjoy! And we hope our cross Atlantic friends can understand the Irish accent
Hugs and Kisses,
Aaron P. + Rev. Fitzy
Cabin Fever #74: Name That Tune - The boys spend the first half of the show discussing wedding bands, The Beatles, and recent movie releases, and the second half being befuddled by listener-sent news stories. Just a typical Cabin Fever episode, really. Music provided this week...
Cabin Fever (hosted by the twisted souls Brian Fitzpatrick and Aaron Poole) is the result of having too much time on your hands and access to your local community radio station.
Over the course of an hour, they manage to trawl the depths of good taste, plus throw some music in. How much more could you want from a podcast?… Quality? Oh… we didn’t think of that.
Enjoy! And we hope our cross Atlantic friends can understand the Irish accent
Hugs and Kisses,
Aaron P. + Rev. Fitzy
Cabin Fever #74: Name That Tune - The boys spend the first half of the show discussing wedding bands, The Beatles, and recent movie releases, and the second half being befuddled by listener-sent news stories. Just a typical Cabin Fever episode, really. Music provided this week...
- 8/20/2009
- by UncaScroogeMcD
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