Posts Tagged ‘AZ’
AZ talks new song ‘Save Them,’ art of creating classics, and top 5 rap debate
AZ stands as one of the greatest lyricists to ever touch a microphone in hip-hop. The Brooklyn, New York native gained prominence in rap following his poignant verse on “Life’s a B—-“ from Nas’ classic Illmatic album. He would later release his own classic album, Doe or Die, before releasing other solid projects such as…
Read MoreAZ talks the New York sound and being blessed
AZ has one of the most distinct and recognizable voices in hip-hop. His legendary verse on the song “Life’s a B—h” on Nas’s album Illmatic opened up a door for him that introduced him to the world. He has never looked back. We spoke to AZ about his life, his music, and the New York sound.…
Read MoreChicago Hip-Hop artist Phil G. talks inspiration and his new ‘PhiLLaNOise’ project
Veteran Chicago-based emcee Phil G. has quite simply put in the work. A fixture on the scene since the late ’90s, Phil has paid his dues from talent shows, to hustling his music hand to hand, to opening for some of the biggest names in music such as Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Wu-Tang Clan, and…
Read MoreThrowback Thursdays: D’Angelo feat. AZ, ‘Lady (remix)’
Remembering the legend: 10 songs that sample George Duke
In tribute to the late, great musician–and to those who may not know just how often his music is revisited–here are 10 good examples of artists sampling the staggering catalog of one of fusion’s brightest stars.
Read MoreAZ funeral business offers arrangements to die for
You can custom build a casket or urn that looks like your favorite car, or pay respects to your favorite sports team while your family pays respects to you.
Read MoreNas Performs With Swizz Beatz, AZ at ‘Life Is Good’ Concert: Instagram Photos
Nas celebrated the release of his new album Life Is Good by performing a private concert at Tammany Hall in New York. The crowd inside of the small venue was near capacity minutes after doors opened around 8 p.m. Nas hit the stage shortly before 10 p.m. as DJ Green Lantern backed him on the…
Read MoreD’Angelo Joins Questlove at Bonnaroo for 1st U.S. Performance in 12 Years
D’Angelo already had the world abuzz after GQ recently published his first interview in more than a decade. Now the legendary singer has given fans even more to clamor about after he hit the stage for the first time in 12 years and gave a surprise show with the Roots drummer, Questlove, at Bonnaroo in…
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