Hip-Hop by Bits 'n Pieces
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2008 reissue of the debut album from Main Source. It is widely thought of as a very influential album and it is notable for the debut of Hip Hop superstar Nas. It is also highly regarded thanks to the virtuoso production of frontman Large Professor, whose heavy, and original, use of sampling influenced Hip Hop producers for a good portion of the '90s. Nas makes his debut appearance on "Live at the Barbeque", which is also played in the background of "Genesis", the intro to his critically acclaimed album, Illmatic. Breaking Atoms is one of the most important records in the History of Hip Hop and also hard-to-find; it has been out of print in the United States since the demise of Wild Pitch Records in 1997. Read more
Erick S. Gray cemented his reputation as a hip-hop writing legend with Crave All, Lose All. Now, in this explosive sequel, Gray returns to characters Soul and America just as Soul is leaving his four-year stretch in prison for drug charges. America expects Soul to straighten up and fly right, but Soul has other ideas. As Soul once again becomes embroiled in the Queens drug scene — a landscape rife with greed, betrayal, violence, and politics — America and Soul find their love tested. The disintegrating relationship and intense plot twists — including a crushing deception and a shocking murder — make this a suspenseful, riveting read Read more
The ten-time Grammy Award® winning musical phenomenon, rapper, producer, and now singer embarks on a new musical journey taking his audience to new heights. Kanye West returns with his fourth album 808s & HEARTBREAK. His highly anticipated new album set for release on November 25th, featuring the heart pounding first single LOVE LOCKDOWN which premiered live for the first time on the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. LOVE LOCKDOWN quickly exploded at radio with the video premiering nationwide on the Ellen Degeneres show. "Heartless," the second single, is next up to hit the airwaves further amplifying the story behind the musical direction for 808s & HEARTBREAK. Read more
Large Professor is arguably one of the most influential producers to come out of the Golden Era of Hip-Hop. From producing classics such as the bulk of Nas' masterpiece "Illmatic," to working with Kool G Rap, DJ Polo and A Tribe Called Quest, Large Professor's resume is unparalleled. Neek The Exotic, whose freshman release featured production from Large Professor, is now set to release his first collaboration full length, "Still On The Hustle". Together, Neek and Large Pro have created an album that is of the Golden Era that birthed their careers, yet "Still On The Hustle" still remains very relevant to 2011. Features from Joell Ortiz and guest production from Marco Polo, Carnage and Lord Finesse Read more
