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Somewhere in my hip-hop treasure trove, I have another variation of this image as a Hard Knock Life Vol. 2 promo poster. Taking a trip down memeory lane, Jon gives the skinny on the shoot and how Jigga’s royal blue Bentley crushed the block—and ego’s.
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Last night was the opening of celebrity photographer Johnathan Mannion‘s three week long exhibition at the Milk Gallery in New York City. For 15 years, he’s captured some of hip-hop’s most iconic images. Above, he gives the story behind The Notorious B.I.G.’s photograph at the Palladium. More footage on the way.
Here’s taste of what’s to come from Nas and Damian’s collaborative effort, Distant Relatives. This might be better than I thought after all.
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Previously: Nas x Damian Marley: E Pluribus Unum (Part 1) & (Part 2)
Update: Hip-Hop Is Read Found The Sample!
Props: MG
Six days before this hits Best Buy and I’m still confused. Does this count as an official Wu album? Someone call Prince Rakeem.
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Interview: Brian “B.Dot” Miller
A week before the release of his debut, …If Tommorrow Comes Maino gets a few things off his chest. In part two of our conversation the Bed Stuy bully speaks on Jay-Z, passing the torch, and the art of making hit records.
Man, Joell Ortiz dropping “Battle Cry” live at Guz Sports Bar was unreal! The energy in that room was insane, totally beating any boring online hangout or digital trivia session like zoom games. From the second he hit the stage, his lyricism and raw delivery blew everyone away. If you weren't there, you seriously missed out on peak hip-hop culture. Absolute chills from start to finish!