Tag Archives: HipHop

The Root Down 15 Year Anniversary

The Root Down has been around since I’ve been listening to real hip hop and more importantly real music. It encompassed the love for all music, especially hip hop, soul, funk, roots and latin. It was my spot to go … Continue reading

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Lupe Fiasco x Power 96

A lot of heads first remember seeing Lupe Fiasco on fellow Chicago native, Kanye’s “Touch the Sky” video. “Bottle shape body like Mrs. Butterworth…” Now, Mr. Kick-Push has made a superstar name for himself and is easily regarded as one … Continue reading

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MySpace x Denon Presents: Feel the Music x The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff

On a rainy Saturday in Los Angeles, people of all walks of life line up on the corner of Hollywood and Ivar to witness greatness in the form of The Magnificent, DJ Jazzy Jeff. The collaboration of MySpace and Denon … Continue reading

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Pharrell: Places and Spaces I’ve Been

One of the illest music producers in the game, Pharrell Williams, has stepped into the book business with Pharrell: Places and Spaces I’ve Been. As opposed to writing a book that speaks about his upbringing and road to fame, Pharrell … Continue reading

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Acrylick X The Pharcyde

What’s better than hip hop? 90′s hip hop is better than hip hop! And it’s even better when you can “SAY IT WIT’ YO’ CHEST!!!” Los Angeles based clothing company, Acrylick, collaborated with also L.A. grown hip hop collective, The … Continue reading

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Chris “B-Herd” Miles

I’m sure this dude wouldn’t want to hear this, but if Justin Bieber had that raw rap talent and spat bars for  days off the top of his dome, he would be named Chris Miles. 13-year old Chris Miles, also … Continue reading

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Sickest Addictions Birthday Cakes X Peter Tosh & Pras

October 19, 1944 – Peter Tosh was born in Grange Hill, Jamaica and is a self taught singer and musician. He began playing the guitar at an early age and learned by watching a guitarist for a day. He is … Continue reading

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Sickest Addictions Birthday Cake X MC Lyte

October 11, 1970 – Lana Michelle Moorer, better known as MC Lyte, was born in Brooklyn, New York and is one of the illest female hip hop emcees! She started writing and rapping at the early age of 12. MC … Continue reading

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Sickest Addictions Birthday Cakes X India.Arie & Talib Kweli & Shannyn Sossamon & Josh Klinghoffer & A$AP Rocky

October 3, 1975 – India.Arie was born in Denver, Colorado and is a neo soul, R&B singer/songwriter. She is a 4-time Grammy winner and has sold over 10 million records worldwide. October 3, 1975 – Talib Kweli was born in … Continue reading

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Sickest Addictions Birthday Cakes X Lil Wayne

September 27, 1982 – Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr., better known as Lil Wayne, was born and raised in Hollygrove in New Orleans, Louisiana. He started rapping at the age of nine as a member of Cash Money Records. Before going … Continue reading

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Sickest Addictions Birthday Cakes X Xzibit & Lance Armstrong

September 18, 1974 – Alvin Nathaniel Joiner, better known as Xzibit, was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Los Angeles. He is a rap emcee, actor and TV host. He rapped in the circle of fellow emcees such as … Continue reading

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Sickest Addictions Birthday Cake X Nas

September 14, 1973 – Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, better known as Nas, was born in Crown Heights in Brooklyn, New York and was raised in Queensbridge. He is one of the illest hip hop emcees and is an ocassional … Continue reading

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One of Los Angeles’ Finest: Tupac Shakur

Sixteen years today, marks the death anniversary of the late, great Tupac Shakur. I can’t believe it’s been so long and yet he still thrives through music and in the speakers of those who know real hip hop. Not only … Continue reading

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Sickest Addictions Birthday Cake X Bizzy Bone

September 12, 1976 – Bryon Anthony McCane II, better known as Bizzy Bone, was born in Columbus, Ohio and is of Native American, African and Italian descent. He is an emcee member of the timeless hip hop group, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. … Continue reading

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Sickest Addictions Birthday Cake X Foxy Brown

September 6, 1978 – Inga DeCarlo Fung, better known as Foxy Brown, was born in New York City and is of Afro-Trinidadian and Asian descent. She is known to be one of the significant female rappers in the hip hop … Continue reading

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Sickest Addictions Birthday Cake X GZA

August 22, 1966 – Gary Grice, better known as GZA aka The Genius, was born in Brooklyn, New York and is an ill hip-hop emcee. Not only is he the oldest member of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, he is also … Continue reading

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Sickest Addictions Birthday Cake X KRS-One

August 20, 1965 – Lawrence Krisna Parker, better known as KRS-One, was born in Flatbush, Brooklyn in New York and is a legendary and influential emcee and hip hop figure. His emcee name “KRS-One,” is an acronym meaning “Knowledge Reigns … Continue reading

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Sickest Addictions Birthday Cakes X Patrick Swayze & Masta Killa & Régine Chassagne

  August 18, 1952 – Patrick Swayze was born in Houston, Texas and is an American actor known for his manly, romantic movie roles such as “Ghost” and “Dirty Dancing.” Personally, his best role was in the bar fight film, … Continue reading

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Sickest Addictions Birthday Cakes X Robert De Niro & Posdnous & Tony Hajjar

August 17, 1943 – Robert De Niro was born in Greenwich Village in New York City and is an American actor, director and producer. He is famously known for playing “gangster” roles such as the infamous Vito Corleone in “The … Continue reading

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Sickest Addictions Birthday Cakes X Bobby Caldwell & Kerri Walsh

August 15, 1951 – Bobby Caldwell was born in Manhattan, New York and is an American soul singer and songwriter. He is famously known for his 78′ hit single, “What You Won’t Do For Love.” His lyrics and voice are … Continue reading

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