On this date in 1992, Dr. Dre took the first step in his successful solo journey and released this single 31 years ago today Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On April 9th, 1992, the premiere single from the silver screen blockbuster Deep Cover was released and it featured the former producer from “the world’s most […]
On this date in 2003, 50 Cent released his second and most critically acclaimed album, Get Rich Or Die Tryin, on Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After his street-certified buzz from his Guess Who’s Back mixtape, a meeting with Eminem eventually turned into a million-dollar deal on Dr. […]
Diddy had his first studio session with Dr. Dre. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The 52-year-old music mogul gushed on social media sharing the news with his 18 million followers. With a post that included a carousel of shots from the special cook up session, Dr. Dre, 57 is seen coaching the “Gotta Move On,” […]
On this date in 1992, Dr. Dre took the first step in his successful solo journey and released this single 29 years ago today Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On April 9th, 1992, the premiere single from the silver screen blockbuster Deep Cover was released and it featured the former producer from “the world’s most […]
On this date in 1990, “the world’s most dangerous group” dropped their second album and only EP, 100 Miles And Runnin on the Ruthless/Priority label. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This was also the first release by N.W.A. sans their lead songwriter and most celebrated emcee O’Shea “Ice Cube” Jackson after a contract dispute forced […]
On Friday night (May 29), Dr. Dre got the chance to delve into his sentiments about the death of George Floyd with Lil Wayne on Young Money Radio. The once N.W.A. rapper/producer expressed the pain he shares with Black men all over America concerning Floyd’s death. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “It’s like, man, that […]
In light of the current quarantine lifestyle, hip-hop has witnessed a couple of iconic moments. Swizz Beatz and Timbaland formation of the Verzuz battle series has hosted the most culturally desired including RZA versus DJ Premier and Monday’s Teddy Riley versus Babyface. The two powerhouse producers are on a roll and are now eyeing their […]
Dr. Dre’s 1992 Death Row Records classic is coming to all streaming platforms in celebration of the weed smokers’ holiday. The Chronic will be available everywhere on 4/20. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Multi-Platinum selling LP was only available on Apple Music since 2015 thanks to a partnership Dr. Dre has with the Tech […]
Dr. Dre’s classic HIp-Hop solo debut album The Chronic will now be inducted into the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. The album will head into the registry along with the Mister Rogers Neighborhood album, Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You,” and Tina Turner’s “Private Dancer.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Librarian […]
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Death Row Records in conglomeration with Interscope Records released the soundtrack to the popular film, Above the Rim. Winning the 1995 Source Award for Soundtrack of the Year, this album featured so many hits that it could have stood alone from the movie as a compilation album. Visit streaming.thesource.com […]
Today we celebrate the birth of one of the most influential figures in Hip-Hop. Not only was this man the first rap billionaire, but he was also an instrumental part (literally and figuratively) in the creation of a new sub-genre of rap known as G-Funk. The living legend is described is none other than Dr. […]
On this date in 2000, West Coast rap giant Snoop Dogg released his fifth full-length studio album entitled The Last Meal, which was released on Master P’s Dirty South, independent powerhouse, No Limit Records, as well as the first album on Snoop’s Doggystyle Records. This album was released during the “dog days” of Death Row, […]
On this date in 1995, Death Row Records released one of the label’s most successful singles featuring Dr. Dre, Tupac Shakur and Zapp frontman, the late Roger Troutman aptly titled “California Love” from ‘Pac’s All Eyez On Me LP. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information As Tupac’s first single as a Death Row artist and as […]
On this date in 1993, Calvin Broadus Jr. aka Snoop Doggy Dogg released his highly anticipated first album Doggystyle on Death Row Records. This was the label’s first full-length project by a solo artist, which was piggybacking on the success of Death Row’s last release, The Chronic, the Dr. Dre album where many had just […]
Dr. Dre, arguably one of the most successful producers/ rappers in the game, has announced that he will be releasing a joint project with Kanye West. The two revealed on Instagram that they will be working on already Jesus Is King Part II. View this post on Instagram Ye and Dre Jesus Is King Part […]
The Grammys plan to honor Dr. Dre for his production legacy during next year’s ceremony. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On Friday (Nov. 1) the Recording Academy announced that they will be honoring the six-time Grammy award-winning producer at the 13th annual Producers & Engineers Wing. The event is going down on Jan. 22, 2020 […]
This week it was reported by The New York Times that YouTube and Universal Music Group would be joining to give some of our favorite classic music videos the remastering treatment. With a time span that goes from the ’80s all the way to the 2000s when things began to change for the better, it […]
A lot of priceless material from some of the most influential artists of the last decade was reportedly burned in a fire that at Universal Studios Hollywood’s archive building on June 1, 2008. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The New York Times reports that the master recordings from Eminem, 50 Cent and Tupac Shakur were […]
YG and DJ Mustard are a dynamic duo but do you think they’re as iconic as Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg? Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information There are a number of rapper-producer combinations that go well, and the West Coast pair definitely fall into this category. They are both instrumental in the sound of modern […]
Dee Barnes visited the Wendy Williams Show and gave a step by step detailed account about the night she was allegedly assaulted by rapper/producer Dr. Dre. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The former host of the 90’s hip hop show, Pump It Up! has been in the headlines after she announced she was homeless. She […]
