SOUTHERN RAP&HIPHOP
3 Years 5 Months & 2 Days in the Life of–
Amazon.comWith their feel-good humanism, uniquely rural perspective, and melodic blend of funk and rap, Arrested Development seemed like the next big thing in 1992. The group hailed from Atlanta, which was not then a capital of hip-hop and R&B, and this, their debut recording, won the Village Voice’s Pazz & Jop critics poll. Speech,... »
Sean Kingston
Product DescriptionSean Kingston, the17 year-old Miami born, Jamaica bred artist, is not just a new face in popular music; he s accomplished the rare task of creating a new genre where rap, reggae, pop, doo-wop and remarkable songwriting all combine into something totally refreshing. Add in Sean s family roots, which cite... »
So Far Gone
Album DescriptionClean version. The Artist: Aubrey “Drake” Graham aka Drizzy is the most anticipated artist to come on the music scene in recent memory. The actor, singer, rapper has released three mixtapes since 2006 and his most recent mixtape lead to signing with Young Money Records. The Album: This... »
Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101
Amazon.comYoung Jeezy is hardly breaking new ground in rapping endlessly about the similarities between the trap game and the rap game. He joins a distinguished line of former ‘caine slangers turned MC–Scarface, Jay-Z, the Clipse, Biggie, etc. However, despite the familiarity of Jeezy’s topics, this Atlanta rapper has managed to make a bi-coastal splash... »
Country Grammar
Amazon.comWith the No Limit and Cash Money crews having permanently seared the once-ignored Deep South into the hip-hop map, Nelly arrives to make a mark for the heretofore uncelebrated St. Louis scene. After outlining the rules of the game from lifestyle (gats, grass, and sex) to wardrobe (he cuffs his jeans like Beaver Cleaver),... »
The History of Rock
Product DescriptionNo Description AvailableNo Track Information AvailableMedia Type: CDArtist: KID ROCKTitle: HISTORY OF ROCKStreet Release Date: 05/30/2000… More >> The History of Rock »
King
Album Description“Tip” Harris better known as Atlantic rapper T.I., returns with King, his fourth release. T.I. is set to rise to the next level. King is made up of equal parts club anthems, gripping street stories, and introspective cuts…. More >> King »
Reachin’
Amazon.comDigable Planets deliberately disavowed the toughness of hip-hop culture: the trio’s leader called himself Butterfly, his foil Ladybug purred like Eartha Kitt, and they produced hooks out of lines like “We’re just babies, man.” Despite occasional flashes of sorrow (like the pro-choice recitation “La Femme Fétal”), the group’s happy and laidback on this debut,... »
Def Jam 25th Anniversary Box Set
Album DescriptionIn Billboard magazine in November of 1984, a little story three-paragraphs long announced the creation of a new record label called Def Jam. “The purpose of this company,” said a young artist manager named Russell Simmons, “is to educate people to the real value of real street music by putting out records nobody... »