Intelligent Hoodlum – Arrest The President

Intelligent Hoodlum – Arrest The President From 1990 Album: “Intelligent Hoodlum”….. Percy Chapman, (born August 18, 1971, in Queens, New York, USA) known by his stage name Tragedy Khadafi, and formerly known as Intelligent Hoodlum, is an American hip hop artist who hails from the Queensbridge housing projects in Queens, New York, which has spawned […]

Bushwick Bill – Ever So Clear (R.I.P.) 12/8/66 – 6/9/19

Bushwick Bill – Ever So Clear (R.I.P.) 12/8/66 – 6/9/19 Richard Stephen Shaw (December 8, 1966 – June 9, 2019) was a Jamaican-American rapper better known by his stage name Bushwick Bill. He was best known as a member of the pioneering Texas hip hop group Geto Boys, a group he originally joined as a […]

Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth – Take You There (Official Video)

From the album “Main Ingredient” (1994) Pete Rock & CL Smooth are a hip-hop duo from Mount Vernon, New York. They made their debut with their 1991 EP, All Souled Out and followed with 1992’s Mecca and the Soul Brother LP. As a producer, DJ Pete Rock (Peter Phillips) gained notoriety for his use of […]

Ice Cube On Writing ‘Boyz N The Hood’ And Crafting ‘Storytelling Rhymes’ | People’s Party Clip

Ice Cube On Writing ‘Boyz N The Hood’ And Crafting ‘Storytelling Rhymes’ | People’s Party Clip In this clip from People’s Party’s forthcoming episode, Ice Cube talks about writing the song “Boyz N The Hood” and how he learned to craft rhymes that tell a story. Full episode arrives on Monday 2/3 at 9AMet/6AMpt. Subscribe […]

Ahmad – Back In The Day

Ahmad – Back In The Day From the self-titled album “Ahmad” (1994) Ahmad Ali Lewis, who was born October 12, 1975 (as heard in the track “Zoom”), in Los Angeles, California, is an American emcee. Credited simply as Ahmad, he is best known for the 1994 single “Back in the Day,” a nostalgic song that […]

Mos Def – Umi Says

Mos Def – Umi Says People’s Party with Talib Kweli arriving soon! A weekly interview show with big-name guests exploring hip-hop, culture, and politics. 1st episode on Sunday, June 9th at youtube.com/UPPROXXvideo From 1999 Album: “Black On Both Sides” Born Dante Terrell Smith on December 11, 1973, in Brooklyn, NY, Mos Def began rapping at […]

Rakim – Guess Who’s Back

Rakim – Guess Who’s Back From the 1997 Album: “The 18th Letter”…(Click “show more” for artist info).. William Michael Griffin Jr., better known by his stage name Rakim (born January 28, 1968), is an American rapper. One half of golden age hip hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, he is widely regarded as one of […]

O.G.C. (Originoo Gunn Clappaz) – Hurricane Starang / Danjer

O.G.C. (Originoo Gunn Clappaz) – Hurricane Starang / Danjer From the 1996 album: “Da Storm” O.G.C. (Originoo Gunn Clappaz) is a Hip Hop group consisting of members Jack McNair (a.k.a. Starang Wondah) (Gunn Clappa Numba One, also known as Big Will, Hurricane Starang and Strang Da Beast From Da East), Dashawn Jamal Yates (a.k.a. Top […]

Real Live, Ghostface Killah, Cappadonna, Lord Tariq & Killa Sin – Real Live Shit (Remix) [Explicit]

Real Live, Ghostface Killah, Cappadonna, Lord Tariq & Killa Sin – Real Live Shit (Remix) [Explicit] From the 1996 single “Real Live Shit (Remix) / Pop The Trunk” The group Real Live includes Rapper Larry-O and DJ/Producer K-Def. They released an album aptly titled, The Turnaround: A Long Awaited Drama. His cousin Larry-O handled all […]

D’Angelo ft. AZ – Lady (DJ Premier Remix)

D’Angelo ft. AZ – Lady (DJ Premier Remix) From the 1996 single: “Lady” Michael Eugene Archer (born February 11, 1974), better known by his stage name D’Angelo (pronounced dee-Angelo), is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Born in Richmond, Virginia, the son of a Pentecostal minister, he began teaching himself piano as a […]

Zack De La Rocha, KRS-One & The Last Emperor – C.I.A. (Criminals In Action)

Zack De La Rocha, KRS-One & The Last Emperor – C.I.A. (Criminals In Action) From Rawkus Record’s Lyricist Lounge, Volume One (1998) Lyricist Lounge, Volume One is the first installment of Rawkus Records Lyricist Lounge album series, based on the Lyricist Lounge showcases in New York City. The double-disc compilation features De La Soul, Mos […]

The Coup – Fat Cats, Bigga Fish (Explicit)

The Coup – Fat Cats, Bigga Fish (Explicit) From the 1994 album: “Genocide & Juice” The Coup is an American hip hop band from Oakland, California. Their music is an amalgamation of influences, including funk, punk, hip hop, and soul. Frontman Boots Riley’s revolutionarily-charged lyrics rank The Coup as a renowned political hip hop band […]